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santafeanNOW.comweek of June 26PRESENTED IN COOPERATION WITH ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL NORTH
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201 Galisteo St. Santa Fe, NM 505-988-2024 www.goldendawngallery.com
Pablita Velarde (1918 - 2006) Helen Hardin (1943 - 1984)
The Only 3 Generation, Full-time, Female, Painting Dynasty Recorded in History
Margarete Bagshaw “Happy Place” 24” X 36” oil on panel
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A SERIES OF PAINTINGS CELEBRATING THE RUSTIC AMERICAN WEST
Friday, June 27th, 5 to 8 PMon display through July 9th
Opening Night
When the curtain rises for Santa Fe Opera’s performance of Bizet’s Carmen this Friday night, all of us will have cause to celebrate. While not everyone may be interested in opera, we can all appreciate the spectacle and excitement that surrounds our hometown opera com-pany. Perched on that beautiful bluff with views of both the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo mountains, it’s no wonder this venue is raved about around the world. And as a pre-performance event, the opera’s tailgating party in the parking lot is legendary. Once in the early ’90s, the party moved to a politician’s house and we all danced to Motown late into the night. A few years ago, one of the many formally dressed women at an opening night party introduced herself to me as “Sandy,” and I later learned that “Sandy” was none other than retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
Opening night at the opera is still a party both in the parking lot and around town, but there’s a variety of music on offer if opera isn’t your thing. Also, the art community moves into high gear this week with a plethora of openings on Friday night. All of a sudden the restaurants and bars are a bit fuller. The city’s high season has arrived.
As noted in this week’s calendar, the free music series at the Santa Fe Bandstand is underway, and its nightly concerts draw both locals and tourists to the downtown Plaza. Music has a way of bringing all kinds of people together. Who knows where the music and the party will take you. Just be sure to have fun.
JUNE 26 –JULY 2
20145 The BuzzLuke Carr’s Storming the Beaches with Logos in Hand, The Federal Dances, and a review of the film The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden
7 This WeekA comprehensive calendar of goings-on around town
15 Starting Off on a High NoteSanta Fe Opera opens its 2014 season with Bizet’s Carmen
16 Consider This . . .The latest original work from Theater Grottesco
17 Eating + DrinkingFresh local ingredients at Downtown’s Il Piatto
18 Seen AroundPhotos from fun local events
20 ArtJames Surls, Judy Tuwaletstiwa, Santa Fe Studio Tour, Review Santa Fe Photo Festival, Sculpt Santa Fe, and gallery show openings
27 StyleNew Mexico Academy of Healing Arts’ Harmony Graduate Clinic
28 Last LookJohn Kurzweg at El Farol
Bruce AdamsPublisher
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museum of indian arts and culturepresents
PUEBLO SASHWEAVING DEMONSTRATIONSUNDAY MARCH 9, 2014 10AM–4PM
Museum of Indian Arts and Cultureon Museum Hill710 Camino Lejo (off Old Santa Fe Trail)505-476-1250 indianartsandculture.org
2014 SUMMER PROGRAMS
All are free with paid admission, 16 and under always free. New Mexico residents with ID always free on Sundays.
SUNday, July 6th & MONDAY, JULY 7th 10:00 am–4:00 pm
Native Portrait StudioA photo booth will be at the museum to take your
snapshots. You may take your photos home with you, but
please leave one print for the Community Gallery.
NEXT UPwednesday, JuLY 9th, 1:00–4:00 pm
Southwest Pottery Artist Demonstration
with Erik J. Fender (San Ildefonso Pueblo) Ongoing series of demonstrations and discussions of various techniques, clays, and styles by Native artists
from different Southwest tribes.
JUNE 26 –JULY 2
2014Marshall Noice
Seasons of Color
622 Canyon Road • Santa Fe, NM 87501waxlander.com • 505.984.2202 • 800.342.2202
Waxlander Gallerycelebrating thirty years of excellence
exhibitioN dateS June 24 through July 7ReCeptioN FoR the aRtiSt Friday, June 27 5 pm - 8 pm
“two Love Water” 60 x 60 unf oil
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SHOPPING IN SANTA FE From the time of the ancient Anazasi, the Santa Fe area has been a trading center. The Santa Fe Trail is synonymous with the romance of the old west, and from the time of New Mexico statehood in 1912, Santa Fe has been a multicultural art center and shoppers’ paradise.
Santa Fe is a top US art center, with museums, shopping, Year-round outdoor activities, top flight restaurants, spas, and world famous cultural events. It’s not just your grandparents’ Santa Fe, it’s walkable, historic, charming, and exciting. A high desert destination of distinction and fun.
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On the cover: Santa Fe Opera kicks off its 2014 season on
June 27. See page 15. Photo by Ken Howard.
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It’s not easy to label or categorize musician Luke Carr’s sound—which makes it all the more worthy of a listen. “[My band and I] always come up with these funny genres, like tribal psych rock, indigenous psych rock,” Carr says. “It’s essentially art rock. It’s rock-based, but it’s outside all the boxes of what rock music is.”
Carr’s band is called Storming the Beaches with Logos in Hand, which is also the name of a sci-fi rock opera Carr’s in the process of writing and composing. At 8 pm on Saturday, June 28, the band will perform in Railyard Plaza as part of the final concert for CURRENTS: The Santa Fe International New Media Festival. (The festival officially ends the following day.) During the band’s performance, “Jake Snider will VJ on two big screens on either side of the stage,” Carr says, showing videos made by composer and video artist Chris Jonas, among others.
Of Storming the Beaches’ eight members, five play African drums, drum kits, and pots and pans. The addition of electric guitar, electric bass, and male and female vocals makes for a “very big, thick, rambunctious sound rhythmically inspired by West African, Haitian, polyethnic ideas,” Carr says.
Carr’s influences include Fred Simpson, his former music instructor at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design, and the vibrant drumming community that meets in
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Santa Fe’s Railyard. “When I started playing these nontraditional rhythms, it was the most fun I’d ever had,” Carr says. “I wanted to do this with my own music and bring that joy.”
A vinyl album (as well as a CD and downloadable digital edition) with the full narrative of Carr’s rock opera is slated to be released in August, followed by an East Coast tour in October. But understanding the arching story behind the work isn’t required in order to appreciate it, Carr says. “The band itself isn’t sure what it’s all about. Anyone can show up and have a good time. It’s just a bonus when they learn the story.”—Cristina Olds
Luke Carr and his band close out the CURRENTS new media festival
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satan snored The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden tells its
story like an old man on a park bench, refusing to arrive at the point. The film’s opening promises a look at some “mysterious drama” that occurred on the island in the early 20th century, and there’s a mention of an ominous legend about Galapagos tortoises that can read men’s minds and curse anyone with bad intentions, but you have to wait more than an hour to get to the intrigue, and then it turns out to be just a tease. This movie doesn’t want to get its hands dirty, and a documentary afraid of dirt shouldn’t exist.
In the 1930s, an entitled baroness landed on the barely inhabited Floreana Island, which is part of the Galapagos Islands. She and her lover disappeared, and it’s suspected that her other lover may have killed them. This fact comes up halfway through the film and is treated like a tangential tidbit—like “Oh, this happened, too.” There’s no journalism to speak of: A quick theory is suggested, and then we move on . . . to another possible murder! Of the main character in the whole movie! Friedrich Ritter, a Nietzsche-loving, antisocial doctor came to Floreana in 1929 with his mistress, Dore Strauch, and might have been poisoned by her! Sounds juicy, right? This movie is totally willing to suggest foul play yet has no interest in investigating the actual causes of death. It asks us to be satisfied with rumor. Was the director on deadline?
The story at the heart of The Galapagos Affair is an interesting one, though. Ritter moved to an uninhabited island because he didn’t like people and was probably scarred by World War I. When a family showed up on the island, he forced them to live deep in the jungle, and they actually thrived there. Then the obnoxious baroness showed up. Visitors popped in just often enough for the island to earn a reputation in the newspapers as a remote Eden, inhabited by Adams and Eves. The
film’s directors, Daniel Geller and Dayna Goldfine, include some smart insights by current-day Galapagos families who ruminate on whether “paradise” can actually exist, but there’s real mystery here, and that element
gets glossed over. The talented Cate Blanchett (who narrates at times) somehow worked on this film. I think she was tricked by the great title.
The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden is showing at The Screen. —Phil Parker
Santa Fe native Micaela Gardner was a
teenager the first time she saw site-specific dancing. “People were doing this cyclic dance through the storefronts of some old buildings, and I immediately wanted to do that,” she recalls.
Now Gardner has choreographed the so-called Federal Dances, which are tailored specifically to the landscape of Santa Fe’s Federal Park and explore the stories of New Mexico’s cultural, historical, and political past. Dating to the 1880s, Federal Park was originally a racetrack built for the entertainment of U.S. soldiers. Gardner describes the park as “gothic and girded, with stone fences and old-growth trees. The setting does inform the work,” she adds, “and this is a very Edgar Allan Poe park.”
The audience is physically immersed in the performance, which they watch from a central path. Eight dancers move through the park while wearing flowing A-line frocks that create a ghost-like effect. The choreography loosely interprets New Mexico’s tricultural heritage and the effect the Spanish conquest had on Native American history and culture. “It’s a very abstract message,” says Gardner. “[It’s] more complex than ‘Who started this? Or ‘Who was wrong?’”
During her extensive research, Gardner found the conflicting stories challenging and haunting. “I was interested in creating an impressionistic echo of these narratives, blended together and processed through a modern dance language,” she says.
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June 26–July 2
this week
June 26 thursdayBuccellati of Milan: Annual Jewelry Exhibition and SaleNedra Matteucci Galleries1075 Paseo de PeraltaAnnual exhibition and sale of handcrafted jewelry by world-renowned goldsmiths from the House of Buccellati in Milan. Free, through June 28, 505-982-4631, matteucci.com.
Foods of Classic Operas: CarmenSanta Fe Culinary Academy112 W San FranciscoLearn about the backstory and food-related themes in Carmen from opera lecturer Mark Tiarks while Chef Rocky Durham serves a Basque-themed menu. $95, 5:30–7:30 pm, 505-983-7445, santafeculinaryacademy.com.
Anthony Leon & The ChainDuel Brewing1228 Parkway DrA blend of country, rock, and Americana music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-474-5301, duelbrewing.com.
Bob FinnieVanessie Santa Fe427 W Water
Great American Songbook works plus pop from the 1960s and ’70s. Free, 6:30–9 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
Guitarras Con SaborEl Farol808 CanyonLive music. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
John Rangel: DuetsEl Mesón213 WashingtonJazz duets with special guests. Free, 7–9 pm, 505-983-6756, elmeson-santafe.com.
Limelight KaraokeThe Palace Restaurant and Saloon142 W PalaceKaraoke. Free, 10 pm–12 am, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com.
Music for LoversSwiss Bistro & Bakery401 S GuadalupeGuitar by J. Vernier. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-988-1111, swissbakerysantafe.com.
Sunflower Colonels & Signal RidgeCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeBluegrass music. Free, 8–10:30 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
The Saltanah DancersCleopatra Café (Southside location)3482 ZafaranoBelly-dancing performance. Free, 7–9 pm, 505-820-7381.
Consider This…St. Francis AuditoriumNew Mexico Museum of Art107 W PalaceTheater Grottesco presents Consider This… a 60-minute romp through the history of Western theater. See profile on page 16. $5–$10, 2 pm, 505-474-8400, theatergrottesco.org.
Steven Sondheim’s FolliesWarehouse 211614 Paseo de PeraltaSanta Fe REP presents performances of the classic musical by American composer and lyricist Steven Sondheim. $20–$25, 7:30 pm, 505-629-6517, sfrep.org.
June 27 friday
Last Friday Art WalkRailyard Arts DistrictSanta Fe Railyard (1607 Paseo de Peralta)
The Old 97’s perform at Sol Santa Fe on Sunday, June 29. For details, see page 11.
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Ten galleries and SITE Santa Fe open their doors on the last Friday of every month. Free, 5–7 pm, 505-982-3373, railyardsantafe.com.
Santa Fe Studio TourVarious LocationsFifty-eight Santa Fe artists open their studios to the public for this free, self-guided tour. See profile on page 26. Free, Saturday and Sunday 10 am–5 pm, preview party Friday night 5:30–7:30 pm, santafestudiotour.com.
Sculpt Santa FeEldorado Hotel & Spa308 W San FranciscoThe first annual sculpture show and sale of its kind in Santa Fe, hosted at the Eldorado Hotel & Spa. See profile on page 25. Free, reception 5–9 pm, show through June 29, 10 am–5 pm, ssfnm.com.
Book SigningReal Butcher Shop908 W AlamedaBook signing for Good Morning Paleo: More Than 150 Easy Favorites to Start Your Day, Gluten and Grain-Free by Santa Fe chef Jane Barthelemy, author of Paleo Desserts. Free, 6–8 pm, 505-780-8067, realbutchershop.com.
Tasting New MexicoSanta Fe School of Cooking125 N GuadalupeJames Beard Award–winning local authors and chefs Cheryl and Bill Jamison debut their latest cookbook, Tasting New Mexico: 100 Years of Distinctive Home Cooking, during a hands-on class that focuses on New Mexico’s cultural heritage and food. $85, 10 am, 505-983-4688, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
A New Look at the Old SouthwestManitou Galleries225 CanyonGroup show featuring Southwestern artists. Free, reception 5–7:30 pm, 877-986-9833, manitougalleries.com.
Australian Contemporary Indigenous Art IIIChiaroscuro Contemporary Art702 ½ CanyonAbstract paintings by contemporary Australian indigenous artists. See preview on page 24. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-992-0711, chiaroscurosantafe.com.
Barry Thomas: Voice of the WestWiford Gallery403 CanyonWorks by Barry Thomas. See preview on page 23. Free, reception 5–8 pm, 505-982-2403, wifordgallery.com.
Byways: Paintings by Damien StamerComplications: Works in Glass by Matthew Szösz Zane Bennett Contemporary Art435 S GuadalupeSee preview on page 23. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-982-8111, zanebennettgallery.com.
Forms in BalanceGerald Peters Gallery1011 Paseo de PeraltaSculptures by Will Clift. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-954-5700, gpgallery.com.
In the MoodViVO Contemporary725 CanyonSee preview on page 24. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-982-1320, vivocontemporary.com.
Luís Gonzalez PalmaOwings Gallery120 E MarcyNew work by contemporary Latin American photographer Luís Gonzalez Palma. Free, reception 5–6 pm, 505-983-4215, owingsgallery.com.
Martin Cary HorowitzYares Art Projects123 GrantSee preview on page 25. Free, reception 5:30–7:30 pm, yaresartprojects.com.
Paintings and Works on PaperCharlotte Jackson Fine Art554 S GuadalupeWorks by Anne Truitt. See page 24. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-989-8688, charlottejackson.com.
ruahWilliam Siegel Gallery540 S GuadalupeWorks by Judy Tuwaletstiwa. See profile on page 22. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-820-3300, williamsiegal.com.
Seasons of ColorWaxlander Gallery622 CanyonPaintings by Marshall Noice. See page 24. Free, reception 5–8 pm, 505-984-2202, waxlander.com.
William Albert Allard, Kevin Bubriski, and Greg MacGregorVERVE Gallery of Photography219 E MarcyThree concurrent shows feature documentary pho-tographers. Free, 505-982-5009, vervegallery.com.
Anthony Leon & The ChainThe Palace Restaurant and Saloon142 W PalaceA blend of country, rock, and Americana music. $6, 10 pm–12 am, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com.
Bill Palmer’s TV KillersDuel Brewing1228 Parkway DrCountry/rock/Americana music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-474-5301, duelbrewing.com.
Bob FinnieVanessie Santa Fe427 W WaterGreat American Songbook works plus pop from the 1960s and ’70s. Free, 8–10 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
Doug MontgomeryVanessie Santa Fe427 W WaterPiano and vocals. Free, 6–8 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
Happy Hours with Wendy WooCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeLive rock/pop music. Free, 5–7:30 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Matthew AndraeInn and Spa at Loretto211 Old Santa Fe TrlBrazilian/flamenco/classical music. Free, 8–11 pm, 800-727-5531, innatloretto.com.
PachangaThe Lodge at Santa Fe750 N St. FrancisSalsa, cumbia, bachata, and merinque music and dancing. $5, 9:30 pm–1:30 am, 505-992-5800, lodgeatsantafe.com.
Rio: Brazil at Museum HillMuseum Hill Café710 Camino LejoInterpretations of bossa nova and jazz. Free, 6–8 pm, 505-984-8900, museumhillcafe.net.
Ronald RoybalHotel Santa Fe1501 Paseo de PeraltaNative American flute and Spanish classical guitar. Free, 7–9 pm, 505-982-1200, ronaldroybal.com.
Sean Healen BandCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeLive rock/folk music. Free, 8:30–11:30 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
The Twisted OwlsEl Farol808 CanyonBluesy rock music. $5, 9 pm–12 am, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
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A New Look at the Old Southwestf e a t u r i n g Denn i s Z i em i e n sk i
LEFT: Western Valentine, oil, 48” x 36”
RIGHT: Rooftop Audience, oil, 30” x 40”
Opening Reception June 27, 5 pm at Manitou Galleries, 225 Canyon Road
MANITOUGALLERIES 225 CANYON ROAD 505.986.9833 MANITOUCANYON.COM
Please join us for a panel discussion with James Surls
and very special guests including
ARTNews founder and publisher, Milton Esterow
Blouin Modern Painters publisher, Kathy Murphy
The Philips curator and executive director of SITE Santa Fe, Irene Hofmann
Center for Contemporary Art curator, Erin Elder
Executive Director of Creative Santa Fe, Cyndi Conn
moderated by Wade Wilson
Saturday, June 28th from 1:30-3:30pm Center for Contemporary Art
1050 Old Pecos TrailSanta Fe, NM 87505
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Three Faces of JazzEl Mesón213 WashingtonJazz piano trio with special guests. Free, 7:30–10:30 pm, 505-983-6756, elmeson-santafe.com.
CarmenSanta Fe Opera301 Opera DrBizet’s Carmen kicks off Santa Fe Opera’s 2014 season. For profile, see page 15. From $84, 8:30 pm, 505-986-5900, santafeopera.org.
Federal DancesSanta Fe Plaza100 Old Santa Fe TrlFederal Dances, directed by Micaela Gardner, is an abstract, modern dance treatment of the cultural and political history of the region. See profile on page 6. Free, 6:30 pm, 505-231-5160.
June 28 saturdaySanta Fe Artists MarketRailyard Park1611 Paseo de PeraltaPainting, pottery, jewelry, photography, and more by local artists. Free, 8 am–1 pm, 505-310-1555, santafeartistsmarket.com.
The Houser-Haozous Family Celebrates a CenturyAllan Houser Sculpture GardenTurquoise TrlA Ground Blessing Ceremony and Mountain Spirit Dance performed by Joe Tohonnie Jr. and the Apache Crown Dancers, in honor of the late Allan Houser’s 100th birthday and the Fort Sill Apaches’ 100 years of freedom. $35–$40, 4:30–9 pm, 505-471-1528, allanhouser.com.
Santa Fe Farmers MarketSanta Fe Railyard1607 Paseo de Peralta Fresh produce from local vendors. Free, 7 am–12 pm, 505-983-4098, santafefarmersmarket.com.
Summer Cooking ClassEstrella Del Norte Vineyard106 N Shining SunSanta Fe School of Cooking hosts a Southwestern-themed cooking class on Estrella Del Norte’s garden patio. Instructors demonstrate using a wood-fired oven and grill while wine experts discuss New Mexico’s wine history and production. $120, 10 am–12 pm, 505-455-2826, estrelladelnortevineyard.com.
James SurlsWade Wilson Art217 W WaterSee profile on page 20. Free, reception 9:30–11:30 am, 505-660-4393, wadewilsonart.com.
Panel DiscussionThe Center for Contemporary Art 1050 Old Pecos TrlARTNews founder and publisher Milton Esterow joins a panel discussion on sculpture in conjunction with the James Surls exhibition at Wade Wilson Art. Special guests include Modern Painters pub-lisher Kathy Murphy; SITE Santa Fe director and chief curator Irene Hofmann; Center for Contemporary Art curator Erin Elder; and Creative Santa Fe Executive Director Cyndi Conn. In between the panels, the short film James Surls: The Journey will receive its New Mexico premiere. Free, 1:30–3:30 pm, 505-660-4393, wadewilsonart.com.
Santa Fe Pride ParadeSanta Fe Roundhouse/Santa Fe PlazaPaseo de Peralta and Old Santa Fe TrlA pride parade followed by activities with food vendors, merchandise vendors, a beer garden, and entertain-ment. Free, 11 am, 505-690-5217, santafehra.org.
Bob FinnieVanessie Santa Fe427 W WaterGreat American Songbook works plus pop from the 1960s and ’70s. Free, 8–10 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
Chris ChickeringDuel Brewing1228 Parkway DrAlternative/rock/Americana music. Free, 7–10 pm, 505-474-5301, duelbrewing.com.
Controlled BurnEl Farol 808 CanyonRock music. $5, 9 pm–12 am, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Doug MontgomeryVanessie Santa Fe427 W WaterPiano and vocals. Free, 6–8 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
Flamenco Dinner ShowEl Farol808 CanyonFlamenco dinner show. Reservations required. $25, 6:30 pm seating, 7:30 pm start, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
In ConcertPrivate LocationPaseo de la CumaL.A. jazz guitarist Michael Anthony and the award-winning First Take Trio (Best Instrumental Perfor-mance, 2014 New Mexico Music Awards) perform with Seattle bassist Michael Glynn and drummer Cal Haines. Reserved seating, $35, 7–9 pm, 505-989-1088 or 505-930-7001 (details, tickets, and venue directions).
Jazz (Off the Plaza)Swiss Bistro & Bakery401 S GuadalupeLive music on the patio. Free, 7:30–10:30 pm, 505-988-1111, swissbakerysantafe.com.
Lightning HallThe Palace Restaurant and Saloon142 W PalaceLive music. Free, 2–6 pm, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com.
Luke Carr’s Storming the Beaches with Logos in HandSanta Fe Railyard ParkGuadalupe and Paseo de PeraltaLuke Carr and his band close CURRENTS: The Santa Fe International New Music Festival. See profile on page 5. Free, 7–10 pm, heathconcerts.org.
Matthew AndraeInn and Spa at Loretto211 Old Santa Fe TrlBrazilian/flamenco/classical music. Free, 8–11 pm, 800-727-5531, innatloretto.com.
Pride DJ PartyThe Palace Restaurant and Saloon142 W PalaceDJ party. $10, 10 pm–12 am, 505-428-0690, palacesantafe.com.
Ronald RoybalHotel Santa Fe1501 Paseo de PeraltaNative American flute and Spanish classical guitar. Free, 7–9 pm, 505-982-1200, ronaldroybal.com.
Tierra SoniqueteEl Mesón213 WashingtonJazz and flamenco. Free, 7:30–10:30 pm, 505-983-6756, elmeson-santafe.com.
Don Pasquale Santa Fe Opera301 Opera DrA performance of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale, starring baritone Andrew Shore. From $84, 8:30 pm, 505-986-5900, santafeopera.org.
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Federal DancesSanta Fe Plaza100 Old Santa Fe TrlFederal Dances, directed by Micaela Gardner, is an abstract, modern dance treatment of the cultural and political history of the region. See profile on page 6. Free, 6:30 pm, 505-231-5160.
Steven Sondheim’s FolliesWarehouse 211614 Paseo de PeraltaSanta Fe REP presents performances of the classic musical by American composer and lyricist Steven Sondheim. $20–$25, 7:30 pm, 505-629-6517, sfrep.org.
June 29 sundayLife Drawing SeriesDuel Brewing1228 Parkway DrDraw from a live model while enjoying beer and waffles. $22, 11 am–1 pm, 505-474-5301, duelbrewing.com.
The Green PrinceCenter for Contemporary Arts1050 Old Pecos TrlA screening of The Green Prince as part of the Santa Fe Jewish Film Festival. $8–$15, 7 pm, 505-216-0672, santafejff.org.
Estate Pinot Noir Vertical Tasting Wine Appreciation ClassEstrella Del Norte Vineyard106 N Shining SunVertical wine tasting of five vintages of the estate Pinot Noir. Learn about the subtle differences that cli-mate, soil, and other conditions make on the outcome of the wine. Includes wine tasting, glass of wine, and food pairings for each tasting. Limited to 14 people. RSVP required. $25, $20 wine club members, 2–4 pm, 505-455-2826, estrelladelnortevineyard.com.
Land Grants & Water Rights: Fighting Words?Cerrillos Hills State Park Visitor Center37 Main, CerrillosPresenter Stefanie Beninato explores the history of land grants and water rights. Co-spon-sored by the New Mexico Humanities Council and the Department of Cultural Affairs. Donation, 2–4 pm, 505-474-0196, emnrd.state.nm.us/SPD/cerrilloshillsstatepark.html.
Painting the Divine: Images of Mary in the New WorldNew Mexico History Museum113 LincolnAn opening exhibition event with a demonstration by art conservator Cynthia Lawrence, music by Spanish classical guitarist AnnaMaria Cardinalli, and crafting of traditional ramilletes (paper flowers) to take home. Refreshments courtesy of the Women’s
Board of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation. Free, 1–4 pm, 505-476-5200, nmhistorymuseum.org.
Alex MaryolDuel Brewing1228 Parkway DrRock music. Free, 5–8 pm, 505-474-5301, duelbrewing.com.
All the Wrong ReasonsCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeIndie music. Free, 8–10:30 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Boris & The Salt Licks—John Prine Tribute BrunchCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeAmericana music. Free, 12–3 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Doug MontgomeryVanessie Santa Fe427 W WaterPiano and vocals. Free, 6:30–9 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
Nacha MendezEl Farol808 Canyon Latin world music. Free, 6:30–9:30 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
Old 97’sSanta Fe Sol Stage & Grill37 Fire Place Twenty-year industry veterans and Dallas natives the Old 97’s blend “rootsy, country-influenced songwrit-ing with punk rock energy.” The band performs from Most Messed Up, a 12-track meditation on the band’s career. $20, 7 pm, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.org.
Don Pasquale Santa Fe Opera
301 Opera DrA performance of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale, starring baritone Andrew Shore. From $84, 8 pm, 505-986-5900, santafeopera.org.
Federal DancesSanta Fe Plaza100 Old Santa Fe TrlFederal Dances, directed by Micaela Gardner, is an abstract, modern dance treatment of the cultural and political history of the region. See profile on page 6. Free, 2 pm, 505-231-5160.
Steven Sondheim’s FolliesWarehouse 211614 Paseo de PeraltaSanta Fe REP presents performances of the classic musical by American composer and lyricist Steven Sondheim. $20–$25, 4 pm, 505-629-6517, sfrep.org.
June 30 mondayTamalesSanta Fe School of Cooking125 N GuadalupeTamales cooking class. $98, 10 am, 505-983-4688, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
Shawn Smith, Rex Ray, and Josh Garber: Bio-MorphedTurner Carroll Gallery725 CanyonSee preview on page 25. Free, reception 5–7 pm, 505-986-9800, turnercarroll.com.
Reading by David Morrell and screening of First BloodJean Cocteau Cinema418 MontezumaSanta Fean David Morell, author of First Blood, which served as the basis for the 1982 film First Blood (aka Rambo), reads from his latest book Murder as a Fine Art and participates in a Q&A with crime writer Trent Zelazny. A screening of Rambo follows. $5–$10, 7 pm, 505-466-5528, jeancocteaucinema.com
Cowgirl KaraokeCowgirl BBQ319 S GuadalupeKaraoke hosted by Michele Leidig. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-982-2565, cowgirlsantafe.com.
Doug MontgomeryVanessie Santa Fe427 W WaterPiano and vocals. Free, 6:30–9 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
Tiho DimitrovEl Farol808 CanyonA combination of blues, rock, and pop music. Free, 8–11 pm, 505-983-9912, elfarolsf.com.
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July 1 tuesdayMore SalsasSanta Fe School of Cooking125 N GuadalupeSalsa cooking class. $75, 2 pm, 505-983-4688, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
Santa Fe Farmers MarketSanta Fe Railyard1607 Paseo de Peralta Fresh produce from local vendors. Free, 8 am–1 pm, 505-983-4098, santafefarmersmarket.com.
Rumi on CanvasLongworth Gallery530 CanyonWorks by Rahileh Rokhsari. See profile on page 23. Free, 505-989-4210, thelongworthgallery.com.
Bob FinnieVanessie Santa Fe427 W WaterGreat American Songbook works plus pop from the 1960s and ’70s. Free, 8–10 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
Doug MontgomeryVanessie Santa Fe427 W WaterPiano and vocals. Free, 6–8 pm, 505-984-1193, vanessiesantafe.com.
July 2 wednesdaySouthwest TapasSanta Fe School of Cooking125 N GuadalupeSpanish tapas cooking class. $80, 10 am, 505-983-4688, santafeschoolofcooking.com.
Wednesday Night Slide Lecture SeriesSanta Fe Clay545 Camino de la FamiliaJanis Mars Wunderlich presents a slide lecture on her work. Free, 7–8:30 pm, 505-984-1122, santafeclay.com.
Rafael de Grenade ReadingCollected Works Bookstore & Coffeehouse202 GalisteoRafael de Grenade reads from her book Stilwater: Finding Wild Mercy in the Outback (Milkweed Editions), in which she tells her story about joining a crew on an abandoned cattle station to remove feral cattle from the wild. Free, 6 pm, 505-988-4226, collectedworksbookstore.com.
Karaoke NightJunction530 S Guadalupe Free, 10 pm–1 am, 505-988-7222, junctionsantafe.com.
CarmenSanta Fe Opera301 Opera DrA performance of Bizet’s Carmen. See profile on page 15. From $84, 8:30 pm, 505-986-5900, santafeopera.org.
EntreFlamencoThe Lodge at Santa Fe750 N St. FrancisWorld-class Spanish dance in an intimate theater set-ting, with a series of performances by flamenco stars Antonio Granjero and Estefania Ramirez. $25–$45, through August 31, 8 pm nightly (except Tuesdays), 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.org.
OngoingCURRENTS: The Santa Fe International New Media FestivalEl Museo Cultural de Santa Fe555 Camino de la FamiliaAn annual, citywide event featuring exhibitions, multimedia performances, workshops, panel discus-sions, docent tours, and educational programs that reach out to the schools and the larger community. Through June 29, currentsnewmedia.org.
Fine LinesTurner Carroll Gallery725 CanyonNew work by Kate Petley. Free, through June 29, 505-986-9800, turnercarroll.com.
A Pond ReflectionMark White Fine Art414 CanyonPaintings by Mark White. Free, through June 30, 505-982-2073, markwhitefineart.com.
Poems and MoreCharlotte Jackson Fine Art554 S GuadalupeWork by painter Joan Watts. Free, through June 30, 505-989-8688, charlottejackson.com.
June RhythmsJane Hamilton Fine Art200 Canyon, Ste DMerlin Cohen exhibits abstract stone sculptures while Linda Leslie showcases classical oil renderings. Free, through June 30, 520-465-2655, janehamiltonfineart.com.
Richard Tashjian Paintings, Old and NewArt Exchange Gallery60 E San Francisco Paintings by Richard Tashjian from the 1980s to the present. Free, through June 30, 505-603-4485, aegallery.com.
Twentieth Anniversary ExhibitionKaran Ruhlen Gallery225 CanyonGroup exhibition with works by gallery artists. Free, through June 30, 505-820-0807, karanruhlen.com.
Suzanne Wallace Mears, Stephanie Paige, and Sandra Duran WilsonPippin Contemporary200 CanyonGroup exhibition with paintings and sculpture. Free, through July 1, 505-795-7476, pippincontemporary.com.
Of Land & LightSilver Sun656 CanyonWorks by Betinna Raphael. Free, through July 3, 800-562-2036, silversun-sf.com.
GlenorchyGerald Peters Gallery1011 Paseo de PeraltaPaintings by Mike Glier. See preview on page 25. Free, through July 5, 505-954-5700, gpgallery.com.
Plein Air Santa Fe 2014InArt Gallery219 DelgadoThe work of 49 juried plein air artists. Free, through July 6, 505-983-6537, inartsantafe.com.
Wilderness WithinHunter Kirkland Contemporary200 B CanyonNew works by Rick Stevens. See preview on page 25. Free, through July 6, 505-984-8111, hunterkirklandcontemporary.com.
Golden Paths New Concept Gallery610 CanyonEdwina Milner exhibits acrylic and gold leaf paintings. Free, through July 7, 505-795-7570, newconceptgallery.com.
AnimalesMarigold Arts424 CanyonWatercolor paintings by Ruth Tatter and oil paintings by Janice Griffin. Free, through July 10, 505-982-4142, marigoldarts.com.
Dawn to DuskNedra Matteucci Galleries
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An innovative hand-made menu that spans the globe, experience why the Galisteo Bistro is one of the top rated eateries in Santa Fe by TripAdvisor, Open Table and UrbanSpoon.
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ART SANTA FEINTERNATIONAL ART FAIR
JULY 10-13, 2014 | SANTA FE CONVENTION CENTER201 W. MARCY STREET | 505.988.8883 | www.artsantafe.com
Tickets available at the Lensic Box Office: 505.988.1234
1st row: Andy Warhol, Art Collection Nakano, Japan; Daniel Kelly, The Tolman Collection of Tokyo, Japan2nd Row: Pascal, GF Contemporary, New Mexico; Michael Carson, Bonner David Galleries, Arizona3rd Row: Doris Hembrough, Wisconsin; Ziya TACIR, MERKUR, Turkey; Kusama Yayoi, Gallery EDEL, Japan
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Art in America Party, lead sponsor Zane Bennett Contemporary Art
1075 Paseo de PeraltaLandscapes by gallery owner Chris Morel. Free, through July 12, 505-982-4631, matteucci.com.
Down the Rabbit HoleEggman & Walrus130 W PalaceInstallation with Sandra Butler, Jeff Madeen, and Joan Levine Russell, with special guests. Free, through July 12, 505-660-0048, eggmanwalrus.com.
Pottery of the Western Pueblos: Acoma, Laguna, and ZuniAdobe Gallery221 CanyonA selection of traditional pottery pieces. Free, through July 12, 505-955-0550, adobegallery.com.
Power ObjectsTansey Contemporary652 CanyonHandblown glass sculptures by Noel Hart. Free, through July 15, 505-995-8513, tanseycontemporary.com.
Elements Art Quilt Exhibit with PoetryLa Tienda Exhibit Space in Eldorado7 CalienteAn exhibit of contemporary mixed-media fiber art. Free, through July 18, poetry reading 6–7 pm, 505-428-0024, theexhibitspace.com.
Hopper Meditationsphoto-eye Gallery541 S GuadalupePhoto-eye Gallery hosts a grand opening event with an exhibition of works by photographer Richard Tuschman, who is inspired by the painter Edward Hopper. Free, through July 19, 505-988-5150, photoeye.com.
Heads UpDavid Richard Gallery544 S GuadalupeSculptures by Judy Chicago. Free, through July 26, 505-983-9555, davidrichardgallery.com.
Into the MoonlightBindle Stick Studio616 ½ B CanyonA new series of narrative works by Jeffrey Schweitzer. Free, through July 30, 917-679-8080, jeffreyschweitzer.com.
Magic SquareChalk Farm Gallery729 CanyonPaintings by Lukas Kandl. Free, through July 30, 505-983-7125, chalkfarmgallery.com.
Finished with FireSanta Fe Clay545 Camino de la FamiliaWorks by Bonnie Lynch and Mary Roehm. Free, through August 2, 505-984-1122, santafeclay.com.
CalaisDR Contemporary142 Lincoln, Ste 102
Works by David Rothermel. Free, ongoing, 575-642-4981, drcontemporary.com.
High Desert MeditationsMeyer East Gallery225 Canyon New works by David Jonason. See page 25. Free, ongoing, 505-983-1657, meyereastgallery.com.
Southwestern Allure: The Art of the Santa Fe Art ColonyNew Mexico Museum of Art107 W Palace The best of groundbreaking artwork from Santa Fe’s formative artistic years of approximately 1915 to 1940. $6–$9 (kids free), through July 27, 505-476-5072, nmartmuseum.org. Tako Kichi: Kite Crazy in JapanMuseum of International Folk Art706 Camino LejoAn exhibition of traditional kites from various regions of Japan explores cultural, historic, and artistic per-spectives of kite making and kite flying. Also features kite-making workshops and kite flying on the plaza at Museum Hill. $6–$9, through July 27, 505-982-4636, internationalfolkart.org.
Brandywine Workshop CollectionMuseum of Contemporary Native Arts108 CathedralA collection of works by indigenous artists, donated by The Brandywine Workshop (Philadelphia, Pennsyl-vania) opens to the public. $10 (kids free), Monday-Saturday 10 am–5 pm (closed Tuesday), through July 31, 888-922-IAIA, iaia.edu.
Shan Goshorn: We Hold These TruthsMuseum of Contemporary Native Arts108 CathedralShan Goshorn’s exhibit of contemporary paper baskets, inspired by traditional Cherokee baskets, opens in the museum’s North Gallery. Goshorn’s work incorporates Native American themes such as treaties, laws, and land allotments, and offers “an opportunity to reinterpret penned history.” $10 (kids free), Monday–Saturday 10 am–5 pm (closed Tuesday), through July 31, 888-922-IAIA, iaia.edu.
Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams: The Hawaii PicturesGeorgia O’Keeffe Museum217 Johnson The first exhibition to feature artwork created in Hawaii by American modernists and friends Georgia O’Keeffe and Ansel Adams. $6–$12 (kids free), through September 14, 505-946-1000, okeeffemuseum.org.
Intimate and International: The Art of Nicolai FechinTaos Art Museum and Fechin House227 Paseo del Pueblo Norte, TaosAn exhibit of 25 paintings and 30 drawings by Nicolai Fechin—known for emotive, vivid, and idiosyncratic art—will be exhibited at the late artist’s Taos home and studio. $8, through September 21, 575-758-2960, taosartmuseum.org.
Local Color: Judy Chicago in New MexicoNew Mexico Museum of Art107 W PalaceAn exhibition of Judy Chicago’s large-scale projects and smaller-scale personal artworks in honor of the artist’s 75th birthday. $6–$9, 10 am–5 pm, through October 12, 505-476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.
Poetics of Light: Pinhole PhotographyNew Mexico History Museum113 LincolnA collection of nearly 225 photographs and 40 cam-eras that show how a light-tight box with a tiny hole can help capture amazing photos. $6–$9, through March 2015, 505-476-5200, nmhistorymuseum.org.
Turquoise, Water, Sky: The Stone and Its Meaning Museum of Indian Arts & Culture710 Camino LejoThe Museum of Indian Arts & Culture presents its ex-tensive collection of Southwestern turquoise jewelry and educates on the geology, mining, and history of the stone. $6–$9, through May 2016, 505-467-1200, indianartsandculture.org.
Mabel Dodge Luhan & Company:American Moderns and the WestThe Harwood Museum of Art238 Ledoux, TaosMabel Dodge Luhan (1879–1962) was a Taos icon and a political, social, and cultural visionary who col-lected modern works relevant to painting, photogra-phy, drama, psychology, radical politics, and social reform. $8–$10, through September 2016, 575-758-9826, harwoodmuseum.org.
City ToursWalking tours of Santa Fe with various companies including Historic Walks of Santa Fe (historicwalksofsantafe.com), Get Acquainted Walking Tour (505-983-7774), A Well-Born Guide (swguides.com), and New Mexico Museum of Art (nmartmuseum.org).
Santa Fe Bandstand Santa Fe Plaza100 Old Santa Fe TrlAnnual summer-long music festival on the Plaza in downtown Santa Fe. A full range of diverse music is presented nightly, from Americana and indie to country, jazz, world, New Mexico classics, and more. Free, through August 28, 505-986-6054, santafebandstand.org.
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Santa Fe Opera opens its 2014 season with Bizet’s Carmen by Char le s C. Pol ing
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SANTA FE NIGHTS might be cool, but nothing sizzles under the stars like Bizet’s Carmen and its sultry title figure. Opening the 2014 Santa Fe Opera season on June 27, this production of the dramatic, melodic, Latin-spiced crowd-pleaser stars an international cast that includes Argentine mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack as Carmen and Italian tenor Roberto De Biasio as Don José. “Carmen is a perfect opera for new operagoers,” says SFO General Director Charles MacKay. “People will be surprised by how much of it they recognize. It’s in our consciousness. The melodies crop up in cartoons, in elevator music, in movies, and in commercials. It’s great to be able to see the opera and hear all this great music as it was conceived by the composer.”
As enduring as the 1875 work has proven to be, Carmen
wasn’t a success when it premiered, and Bizet, who died suddenly at the age of 36, didn’t live to see it become a “blockbuster” of the opera world, MacKay says. “He thought it was a total failure.”
Bizet also never anticipated the latest innovations SFO is bringing to its production. “At certain moments there will be video projections overlaid onto the set,” MacKay notes suggestively—and without further explanation. “We think it enhances the storytelling of the opera. It will be the first time ever that we’ve incorporated video and projection into any production at SFO.” Expect more in the future, however. “People have probably seen very good,
so-so, and humdrum Carmens,” he added, “but we think this one will be very exciting.”
Back in live action, the charismatic bass-baritone Kostas Smoriginas sings the role of toreador Escamillo, Scottish maestro Rory Macdonald conducts, and Stephen Lawless directs. The role of Carmen will be split between Mack (June 27–July 18) and Grammy-winning, Puerto Rico–born soprano Ana María Martínez (July 28–August 23).
Two divas singing Carmen during the show’s run adds a new dimension this season, and while the performances are fundamentally the same in terms of the overall blocking and staging, “every artist brings unique personality,” MacKay says. “Also, it’s notable that Daniela Mack is a mezzo-soprano, which is normally a darker, richer sound, and Ana María Martínez is a soprano, with a higher, slightly lighter voice. It’s a matter of different vocal characteristics, though not very discernible. Carmen has been successfully performed by both. We get to have that comparison.”
The plot of Carmen twists and turns around the romantic wake roiling behind the title character. A lovely, flirtatious, and seductive gypsy, Carmen values freedom over the confining bonds of possessive love and seems to live by her own rules. She provokes the smitten (let’s go ahead and say besotted) Don José to spasms of jealousy by dallying with Escamillo and the soldier Zuniga, bringing the beloved opera to a climactic and dramatic end. For further information, visit santafeopera.org. HE
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Mezzo-soprano Daniela Mack sings the role of Carmen at Santa Fe Opera.
Daniela Mack in rehearsal for Santa Fe Opera’s production of Carmen. Below: Sketches by Jorge Jara of costumes to be worn by Mack.
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Consider This . . .
THEATER GROTTESCO’S NEW hour-long show Consider This . . . centers on the history of theatrical genres and styles, from Greek tragedies and medieval buffoonery to 16th-century commedia dell’arte and contemporary clowning. Created by four core members of Theater Grottesco—actors John Flax and Danielle Reddick and directors Elizabeth Wiseman and Kent Kirkpatrick—Consider This . . . is presented as a lecture/demonstration and can be seen on Thursday, June 26, at 2 pm in St. Francis Auditorium.
“Those of us involved with Theater Grottesco have taken for granted that our audiences know the history of theater and therefore have an understanding of the heritage of our company,” Flax says. “We now realize this isn’t true. Consider This . . . was put together to entertain and to inform.”
Reddick and Flax convey the essence and evolution (though not in chronological order) of theatrical styles from around the globe. The use of masks is an integral part of the show—the legacy of French actor and teacher Jacques Lecoq, with whom several of the company’s members studied in Paris. “Masks open the door to full-body acting,” Flax says. When wearing one, you’re “not acting just with the face,” he notes.
While Theater Grottesco is interested in humoring and educating audience members during this romp through history, they’re also using the production as a way to gauge how the company, which was founded in Paris in 1983 and relocated to New Mexico in 1996, should change and grow. “In the past, theater was more relevant than it is now,” Flax says. “What we’ve been asking ourselves lately is how we become more relevant.” Audience members of Consider This . . . are invited to weigh in during a post-performance Q&A session.
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sweet meets sour At popular downtown restaurant Il Piatto, the center-cut, grilled Kaiser Farms pork chop with sour cherry sauce is always on the summer menu. “Kaiser Farms is a local pork producer, so we get ridiculously fresh, free-range pork,” says Executive Chef Matt Yohalem. Although the hail that hit the area a few weeks ago hurt the cherry crop, apricots make a nice substitution for the sweet fruit sauce. “We add a little red wine vinegar or balsamic, depending on how sweet the cherries are, to finish the sauce, to get that cool, sour, sweet, salty, and little bit of fatty cap from the pork chop,” Yohalem notes. And while the sides vary, the dish is usually served with potato gratin or warm potato salad with braised bok choy. “This is a classic combination for braising—prosciutto, onions, garlic, red wine, chicken stock, and scraps from trimming the bone-in pork loins,” Yohalem says. “Since the bok choy has a little bit of bitterness, it offsets the sweetness of the cherry sauce and rounds out the flavor palate.”—Cristina OldsIl Piatto, ilpiattosantafe.com
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Seen Around
photographs by Adrian Wills
Every week, Santa Fean NOW hits the street to take in the latest concerts, art shows, film premieres, and more. Here’s just a sampling of what we got to see.
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Rough God and other dichotomies
artP R O F I L E
ROUGH GOD, the title of a recent series by internationally renowned sculptor James Surls, is an apparent oxymoron. The work itself reveals how smooth, fluid forms and sharply disconcerting elements can be contained within a single image that compels the viewer to open a space within him- or herself for both sides of the metaphoric coin. This sense of dichotomy—the beauty and challenge of the rose and thorn—is at the core of much of Surls’s widely collected art. Along with other aspects of his distinctive visual vocabulary, this theme can be seen in a selection of new works on view from June 28 through August 2 at Wade Wilson Art and in public spaces around town.
Surls’s Santa Fe exhibition is in lieu of the annual open studio weekend he holds at his compound near Aspen, Colorado. This year, collectors and art lovers will converge in the City Different for public events like a morning artist’s reception at Wade Wilson Art; a panel discussion at the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA); and an artist-led tour of Surls’s large-scale sculptures installed at CCA, the Santa Fe Opera entrance, and the Railyard.
A Texas native who grew up exploring southern forests, 71-year-old Surls was initially drawn to wood as an artistic medium. After earning a BA in art from Sam Houston State University and an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art, Surls lived north of Houston for 20 years before settling in Colorado. He soon transitioned from working with thick, gnarly vines to working with wood and steel. “Once you introduce the skeleton, which is steel, you can make any kind of beast in the world,” he says.
Longtime art critic and independent curator Patterson Sims describes Surls’s vision as resisting assessment in urban, contemporary art terms. “The singularity of his combination of rawness, romanticism, and bedazzled cosmic wonder is situated in another place, another point of view,” Sims has said. “There is a nondenominational religiosity and spirituality at the core of Surls’s life and art.” For Surls, great art offers metaphor, message, and symbolism, yet the viewer is free to experience it in any way he or she wants to. “Art will open a door, but you have to go in it,” he says. “It will point to a path, but you have to walk down it.”
James Surls at Wade Wilson Art, 217 Water, wadewilsonart.com, June 28–August 2, reception June 28, 9:30–11:30 am
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Top: Stem Cell Seeing, bronze and stainless steel, 6 x 22 x 21". Bottom: Seven Rings, steel, 40 x 47 x 45".
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Review Santa Fe Photo Festival
ALMOST 500 photographers from around the world applied to attend the 14th annual Review Santa Fe Photo Festival, but only 100 were selected to participate in this juried portfolio review held at various venues around town.
Organized by the Santa Fe–based nonprofit CENTER, which supports talented, committed photographers and helps them gain exposure for their work, Review Santa Fe gives photographers the opportunity to meet with 43 representatives from influential publications and institutions like TIME magazine, National Geographic, The New York Times, the J. Paul Getty Museum, and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
While most of the festival is devoted to professional networking, the public is invited to attend a number of free events, including the portfolio viewing from 6 to 8 pm on June 27 at the Santa Fe Farmers Market Pavilion and the artist presentations from 11 am to 1 pm on June 27 and from 10 am to 5 pm on June 28 at Zane Bennett Contemporary Art. The viewings are a chance for people to talk one-on-one with the photographers about their work, and the presentations are hour-long commentaries by the nine photographers receiving awards this year from CENTER. One thing to note is that the festival “is a showcase event, not a sales event,” says Brittny Dayes, CENTER’s
outreach manager. “If anyone wants to purchase photos, however, they can make private arrangements with the photographers,” she adds.
Two exhibitions, Southwest Sojourns: Road to Nowhere at Santa Fe University of Art & Design and CENTER: The Curve at the Center for Contemporary Arts (CCA), feature works by Review Santa Fe alumni and award-winners. A fundraising party honoring CENTER’s 20th anniversary and CCA’s 35th anniversary will be held at CCA on June 28 from 6:30 to 9 pm. The party will include a presentation by award-winning photographer Julie Blackmon as well as a silent auction and raffle.
Tickets cost $45 and can be purchased through CCA’s website. For tickets or more information, go to ccasantafe.org or visitcenter.org.SA
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Judy Tuwaletstiwa’s new show touches on the essence of life
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by Gussie Fauntleroy
THERE’S NOTHING AS exquisitely delicate and ephemeral as breath, especially in the sense that breath is synonymous with anima, with spirit, with life. This is the sense in which Judy Tuwaletstiwa understands the Hebrew word ruah, the inspiration and animating force behind the Galisteo-based artist’s most recent work. Ruah, opening June 27 at the William Siegal Gallery, presents mixed-media works on paper and canvas, incorporating materials and processes as natural and almost as transitory as breath itself. Tuwaletstiwa (whose name, from her Hopi husband, is pronounced two-wallets-tea-wah) gained a broad, highly synthesizing view of art and life from an upbringing that was economically poor but culturally rich. The 73-year-old grew up in the barrio of East Los Angeles with intellectual Jewish parents who ascribed to communist ideals. And while they never
earned much money, they introduced their children to many kinds of cultural and intellectual expression, including art, theater, and foreign films. Growing up in a multicultural neighborhood, Tuwaletstiwa was exposed to the rhythm and soul of church music through African American Baptist friends; the hushed stillness of Japanese
temples; the “magical language” of Orthodox Judaism; and the ritual and “cadences of gold,” as she calls it, of Mexican Catholic High Mass. From 1993 to 2005, Tuwaletstiwa and her husband lived at his ancestral home on the Hopi Reservation in northeastern Arizona. “The sounds of the ceremonies of my childhood and those at Hopi entered my heart and influenced my art,” she says. Words and books were among Tuwaletstiwa’s earliest interests, which led to her majoring in English literature at Berkeley and Harvard. In her late 20s, she entered the visual arts through tapestry weaving and later spent many years working with natural materials, including the sand at Hopi. Sand eventually morphed into glass, and her new works incorporate small, thin pieces of matte glass she creates free-form using glass powders fired in a kiln. “I have always used the simplest techniques to go as deep as I possibly can,” she says. William Siegal Gallery Director Eric Garduño describes Tuwaletstiwa as an “O-negative soul type—a universal donor of deep, elemental energy
ruah.flame II, glass and graphite on paper, 12 x 12"
and knowledge. Her current work incinerates traditional boundaries of glass as a material.” With fire as a powerfully transformative yet inherently unpredictable collaborator, the artist explores such elusive, mysterious qualities as memory and perception. The ruah series, she says, represents an attempt to “make breath visible, to reach into that elemental and essential place and give it voice.”
Judy Tuwaletstiwa, ruah, William Siegal Gallery, 540 S Guadalupe, williamsiegal.com, June 27–July 22, reception June 27, 5–7 pm
ruah.black, glass, pigment, and silk on canvas, 72 x 48"
“I have always used the simplest techniques
to go as deep as I possibly can,” says Judy Tuwaletstiwa.
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Rahileh Rokhsari: Rumi on CanvasThe Longworth Gallery530 Canyon, thelongworthgallery.comJuly 1–August 31, reception July 11, 5–8 pm
Rahileh Rokhsari’s paintings convey a groundless, timeless world—exotic but somehow completely universal. It’s not surprising that her works go beyond the ordinary; the Istanbul-based artist from Tehran has a degree in physics, and her great-est influence is poetry, specifically the works of 13th-century Persian poet Rumi. Rumi’s gently powerful verses find visual counterpart in her thrumming, lush color; swimming surfaces; and central, meditative silence. Rokhsari will be present for a reception at The Longworth Gallery on July 11, which will include refreshments and live music.—Barbara Tyner
Rahileh Rokhsari, Harmony II, oil on canvas, 30 x 40"
Barry Thomas: Voices of the WestWiford Gallery, 403 Canyon, wifordgallery.comJune 27–July 25, reception June 27, 5–8 pm When Barry Thomas isn’t hauling horses to rodeos in his trailer, he’s trucking canvases into the Rockies to capture the light and color of the West. Influenced by impressionists such as Joaquin Sorrolla, Anders Zorn, and Nicola Fechin, the Arkansas native paints with a pure palette—no blacks or browns to be found. “I hope my work inspires and lifts the human spirit,” he says. “We don’t see with our eyes, we see with our hearts.” Thomas had successful careers in illustration and abstractionism before he turned to oils, where’s he’s found that bold is better. In addition to exhibiting at Wiford Gallery in Santa Fe, he’s represented by galleries in Colorado and Arkansas.—Ashley M. Biggers
Barry Thomas, Slicker, oil on canvas, 36 x 36"
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openingart receptions
Byways: Paintings by Damien StamerComplications: Works in Glass by Matthew Szösz Zane Bennett Contemporary Art, 435 S Guadalupe, zanebennettgallery.comJune 27–July 19, reception June 27, 5–7 pm
Damien Stamer’s dreamy landscapes reference memories of his childhood home in North Caro-lina—which, he says, “exists more in my mind than here on Earth”—and explore notions of time, comfort, and secrets. Oakland-based Matthew Szösz creates intricate glass pieces that allow him to navigate the space between what he calls the “restraint of learned technique and the manic populist energy of the rock-throwing iconoclast.”—Eve Tolpa
Matthew Szösz, Untitled Expandable (Retiarius),
glass, 19 x 10 x 10"
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In the MoodViVO Contemporary, 725 Canyon vivocontemporary.comJune 25–September 2, musical events every Friday from June 27–August 29, 5–7 pm
In the spirit of previous shows pairing visual art and poetry, ViVO presents a collaboration of gallery artists and various local musicians. Printmaking, calligraphy, book art, kiln glass, sculpture, and mixed-media are complemented by compositions employing everything from harmonica and jazz saxophone to classical strings and vocals. Visitors listen to recorded music corresponding with works of art for an interactive multimedia experience.—ET
Patricia Pearce, Chamber of Knowledge, monoprint with chine-collé, 32 x 25"
Australian Contemporary Indigenous Art IIIChiaroscuro Contemporary Art 702 1/2 Canyon, chiaroscurosantafe.comJune 27–August 3, reception June 27, 5–7 pm
In the wake of the success of its 2012 Aboriginal art exhibit, Chiaroscuro teams up with the Vivien Anderson Gal-lery in Melbourne, Australia, to show-case abstract paintings by contemporary Australian indigenous artists expressing their culture through colors, symbols, and shapes. Acrylic-on-canvas pieces by featured artist Judy Watson Napan-gardi are joined by a special selection of bark paintings by major artists from the Yirrkala community in Northeast Arn-hem Land.—ET
Ngalpingka Simms, Wayul, synthetic polymer paint on canvas, 69 x 54"
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openingart receptions
Seasons of ColorWaxlander Gallery, 622 CanyonJune 24–July 7, reception June 27, 5–8 pm, waxlander.comThis solo show features the vivid landscape paintings of Marshall Noice, who’s said that his “overriding goal as a painter is to create a work, an artifact, if you will, that resonates with the spirit of the landscape that inspired me to begin painting.”
Marshall Noice, Red Road, oil on canvas, 40 x 60"
Anne Truitt: Paintings and Works on PaperCharlotte Jackson Fine Art, 544 S Guadalupe, charlottejackson.comJune 27–July 27, reception June 27, 5–7 pm
This show features rarely seen works from the 1960s through the 1980s by Anne Truitt (1921–2004), who’s known mostly for her wooden sculptures. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Truitt studied psychology at Bryn Mawr College and treated shell-shocked soldiers in a Boston hospital before she enrolled in Washington D.C.’s Institute of Contemporary Art in 1948. Her paintings are striking for their deliberate colors and forms, and for the layers of emotions and experiences they evoke or bring to the surface. “Once it had occurred to me that I could use color metaphorically for content,” Truitt said, “I realized that I could go ahead with new freedom.”
Anne Truitt, Quick, acrylic on canvas, 22 x 42"
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David Jonason: High Desert MeditationsMeyer East Gallery, 225 Canyon, meyereastgallery.comThrough July 3 Meyer East presents new work by David Jona-son, whose stylized, geometric oil-on-canvas pieces depict the multitudinous landscapes of the Southwest. Whether he’s capturing the dramatic rock formations of Utah’s Monument Valley, the saguaro cacti that populate Arizona, or the high desert cliffs of New Mexico, Jonason’s sources of inspiration are apparent: cubism, art deco, and (fittingly) the Taos School, to name a few.—ET
David Jonason, Big Weather, oil on canvas, 30 x 30"
Rick Stevens: Wilderness WithinHunter Kirkland Contemporary, 200 B Canyon
hunterkirklandcontemporary.comThrough July 6
In a new series of work featuring both oils and pastels, Santa Fe painter Rick
Stevens explores the continuum of energy present in natural phenomena.
Whether he’s conveying the dynamism of a sunset or a rainstorm, the art-
ist contends that “it’s all alive—there are no inanimate substances. Even the
rocks in the desert serve as hosts for entire ecosystems.”—ET
Rick Stevens, Interpenetrated by the Void, oil on canvas, 50 x 50"
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Martin Cary HorowitzYares Art Projects, 123 Grant yaresartprojects.com June 27–July 31 Reception June 27, 5:30–7:30 pm
Since he created his first gilded piece 40-plus years ago, sculptor Martin Cary Horowitz has been, as he puts it, “committed to both the material and to the simple elegance of the minimalist form.” His sleek pieces have undergone numerous transitions in terms of material and composition, and in more recent years he’s pushed artistic boundaries by applying karat leaf to both bronze and glass.—ET
Martin Cary Horowitz, Bronze Disc 1, 23 kt gold on bronze, 33 x 33 x 6"
Shawn Smith, Rex Ray, and Josh Garber: Bio-MorphedTurner Carroll Gallery, 725 Canyon, turnercarroll.com
June 30–July 27, reception July 11, 5–7 pm
Three artists share perspectives on the natural world. Josh Garber, whose metal structures resemble
aquatic organisms, says he’s “fascinated by the intri-cate patterns in neurology and microbiology.” The
vibrant colors and shapes in Rex Ray’s abstractions are reminiscent of those seen under a microscope,
and Shawn Smith investigates the relationship between nature and technology with wooden sculp-
tures and three-dimensional prints. —ET
Josh Garber, Flutter, stainless steel screws and nuts, 10 x 14 x 14"
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Santa Fe Studio TourAT THE THREE-DAY 2014 Santa Fe Studio Tour, art aficionados can visit 37 studios splattered—as though from a flick of a paintbrush—across the greater Santa Fe area. Although some artists are perennial participants (and audience favorites), 24 new names this year help make the tour feel as fresh and satisfying as a glass of lemonade on a June day. The free event begins on Friday, June 27, with an artists’ reception and exhibition at the Santa Fe University of Art and Design. Viewers may stop in to plan their self-guided studio tours or, since the exhibition remains open through the weekend, take in the work of all 58 participating artists. One of the tour’s standout stops is Studio One, which is presided over by Teena and Dave Robinson and features the work of seven artists. The Robinsons, who’ve been with the tour since it began, welcome artists with limited or far-flung spaces who work in various styles and mediums, from sculpture and jewelry to encaustic and photography. The tour features artists who work outside the gallery system as well as those who are stars of it. Nigel Conway’s paintings hang in four galleries across the U.S. For his tour debut, he’s showing in Studio 37 with sculptor Kevin Box, whose work can be seen locally at Selby Fleetwood Gallery and in the current show Origami in the Garden at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden at Museum Hill. “I look forward to meeting and talking with people who collect my work, people who have and enjoy art in their lives, and folks entering this [art] world for the first time maybe,” Conway says. “It fuels the engine.” That fuel is a double burner, inspiring artists and giving visitors an inside look at the creative process. Many artists, including ceramist Karin N. Bergh, at Studio 34, will be giving demonstrations throughout the weekend. “I hope that my demonstrations will enlighten buyers and give them a better idea of how the artwork came to be,” she says. “I think that demonstrations give a personal touch to a visitor’s experience at my studio.” —Ashley M. Biggers
Jayne Levant, whose work can be seen in Studio One
Dan Namingha, Kachinaa Montage, bronze, 21 x 12 x 5"
sculpting a futurelocal talents launch Sculpt Santa Fe
by Emily Van Cleve FROM JUNE 27 THROUGH JUNE 29, the Eldorado Hotel & Spa will host the first annual Sculpt Santa Fe. The brainchild of local art dealer Bobby Beals and sculptor Michael Peralta, the inaugural event will showcase pieces by talented sculptors working in bronze, stone, glass, steel, ceramics, and mixed media. “Michael has done sculpture shows around the country, and he wondered why we don’t have something similar in Santa Fe,” Beals says. “We decided to put on our own show and invite galleries and individual sculptors who aren’t represented by galleries to participate. Sculpt Santa Fe’s mission is to increase awareness of some of the top sculptors in the country, encourage the sharing of ideas and techniques between sculptors, and excite art lovers.”
Beals connected with the show’s 45 participants through word of mouth and social media. New Mexico artists Upton Ethelbah and Heidi Loewen have booths, as does Canadian sculptor Tobias Luttmer. Exhibiting galleries include Santa Fe’s Greenberg Fine Art, Niman Fine Art, and Allan Houser Gallery as well as Colorado-based Pismo Fine Art Glass. Booths are set up in the hotel’s covered pavilion, with outdoor space reserved for monumental sculptures.
Sculpt Santa Fe’s kickoff event is the VIP Wine Reception, an invitation-only party for collectors at 5 pm on Friday, June 27. The public is welcome to attend the free Friday night preview from 6 to 9 pm and then head to the Eldorado’s Agave Lounge to schmooze with the artists.
Saturday and Sunday’s shows from 10 am to 5 pm are also free and open to the public. Saturday night’s gourmet dinner, prepared by the Old House Res-taurant’s executive chef Anthony Smith and chef de cuisine Evan Doughty, is a three-course feast paired with fine wines from Gruet Winery. Reserva-
tions for Saturday’s 6 pm dinner are required and can be purchased for $75 each by calling 505-995-4530. For more information, visit ssfnm.com.
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THE HARMONY GRADUATE CLINIC is a bodywork center that offers professional yet affordable treatments from licensed graduates of the New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts. Located behind the academy off a tranquil courtyard garden, Harmony has three private rooms where clients can receive a 60-minute treatment for $55 or a 90-minute one for $81. The nonprofit New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts has been teaching students for more than 30 years. Its diverse curriculum integrates Eastern and Western techniques and lays the foundation for students to develop their own stylistic approach. The school’s graduate clinic specializes in wellness massage, which promotes relaxation while supporting the body’s natural restorative mechanisms, and polarity therapy, a holistic treatment designed to balance the body’s electromagnetic energy through touch. A wellness massage may incorporate polarity therapy with techniques like a Western-style Swedish massage that focuses on anatomy and physiology.
For more information or to book an appointment, call 505-982-6271 or send an email to [email protected].—Karen Schuld
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The New Mexico Academy of Healing Arts’ Harmony Graduate Clinic offers professional yet affordable bodywork treatments.
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Every Wednesday at 8 pm, John Kurzweg cranks out original jams and classic rock covers at El Farol on Canyon Road. Thirty years ago, Kurzweg lit up the local stages in Tallahassee, but today he’s best known as the producer of three multiplatinum albums by the post-grunge band Creed. Kurzweg also played keyboards and provided supporting vocals on Creed’s first three albums, and he’s produced tracks by Jewel, Puddle of Mudd, and (after the band broke up in 2004) Creed’s lead singer, Scott Stapp. When he’s not performing live, Kurzweg still works as an engineer from his home studio here in town.—Cristina Olds
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