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Summer Fresh

July 26, 2019July 24, 2019 · Leave a comment ·

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Cool Picks for the Week

Historic Garden Restoration – Learn how master gardeners are restoring the historic garden, maintaining its historic layout and preserving its ambiance with appropriate plants. Presented by the Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners Association (sfemg.org). El Zaguán, Fri, July 26 at 5pm, 545 Canyon Rd.
Santa Fe Farmers Market – Farmers Market Pavilion Sat. July 27 from 7am – 1pm
Traditional Spanish Market – More than 200 artists from New Mexico and Southern Colorado share the beauty of their 400-year-old art forms, including woodcarvings, tinwork, colchas, hide paintings, bultos, retablos, straw appliqué, furniture and furnishings, weavings, jewelry, filigree, pottery and ironwork. Santa Fe Plaza Sat, July 27 & Sun. July 28
Upper Watershed Walking Tour: Forest Management & Macroinvertebrate Hunt – This walking tour of the Santa Fe River Watershed highlights the city’s water management procedures and forest management plans. Visit Nichols Reservoir, view prescribed burns areas and learn about the aquatic macroinvertebrates (water bugs that we can see with our naked eye) that live in freshwater and their use as indicators for water quality. Meet at the Canyon Road Water Treatment Plant for a presentation. Limited to 25 people. Please contact mamcdonald@santafenm.gov or call 955-6840 to reserve a space. Sat, July 27 from 9am – 12pm.
Mary Poppins Returns – Watch the sequel to everyone’s favorite magic-nanny movie under the stars. Railyard Park Sat, July 27 at 8pm Cerrillos Rd & Guadalupe St.
Picnic for Peace – Creativity for Peace presents 20 young women from Palestine and Israel who share inspiring stories about their lives and devotion to work for peace. Explore the gardens, enjoy a picnic lunch and listen to talks by the young peacemakers and live Middle Eastern music from Santa Fe ensemble EVET. Boxed picnic lunches are included in the ticket price. Santa Fe Botanical Garden $20 – $50
Sun, July 28 from 10am – 1pmat 715 Camino Lejo.
Santa Fe Farmers Market – Farmers Market Pavilion Tue, July 30 from 7am – 1pm
Shakespeare Jeopardy! – How well do you know your Shakespeare? Raise your hand, choose a category, and anyone in the room who supplies the correct “question” to the proposed “answer” (per the Jeopardy quiz show format), wins a point. The person with the most points in each round wins a prize. $10 cash at the door. Shakespeare Reading Room Tues, July 30 from 6:30pm – 8pm, 3209 Calle Marie.
Harry Potter’s Birthday Party – Santa Fe Public Library is throwing a birthday party for Harry Potter since the Dursleys won’t do it! Enjoy wand-making, an escape room, a scavenger hunt, “Pin the Scar on the Harry,” an Azkaban pisoner photo op and more. Santa Fe Public Library LaFarge Branch Wed, July 31 from 12 – 4pm
1730 Llano St.
Santa Fe Farmers Market – Farmers Market Pavilion Wed, July 31 form 3 – 6pm
Proactive or reactive? Know anyone with health challenges? Learn about the general wellness device that is helping to change the health and well-being of people around the world! Free Eight-minute Sessions! BEMER promotes better sleep, improves focus and concentration, reduces stress, supports cardiac function, enhances the body’s nutrient and oxygen supply and waste disposal and more! Wed, July 31, Quail Run Club 3101 Old Pecos Trail. RSVP Sandra Burnett 505-699-5229 for 6-6:30pm complimentary sessions, 6:30-7:30pm Educational Presentation

More Coolness

La Tienda Special Summer Event -Blouses & Tunics, Designer Clothing, Textiles, Home Decor, Ceramics and Glassware, Hand Painted Fashion la-2
Saturdays from 9am – 3pm, Private Showings by Appointment 505.986.8664 at Casa Culinaria The Gourmet Inn 617 Don Gaspar Ave.

Salt is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory and studies show that salt therapy can bring about significant improvement in conditions such as chronic bronchitis, asthma, sinus congestion, COPD, allergies, lung diseases and skin ailments. There can also be an uplift in mood, since the cave is saturated with minute salt particles, which give out negative ions, known to help with depression. So a visit to the Santa Fe Salt Cave can have positive benefits from the inside out, body, mind and spirit. Say you saw it on the Cool List! 10% discount offered to seniors, students & veterans and $10 off a single session all day every Thursdays (with a NM state issued ID). Sessions start on the hour. Reservations recommended: 505-365-2875 or santafesaltcave@gmail.com. Located at 1424 Second St.

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Summer Fun Continues

July 12, 2019July 11, 2019 · Leave a comment ·

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Cool Picks for the Week

International Folk Art Market – Museum Hill, 20 – $85 Sat, July 13 & Sun. July 14
10am – 5pm
Lavender in the Valley Festival – Enjoy crafts, tours, artists, good food, music and—naturally—lots of lavender, all up in the picturesque village of Abiquiú Sat. July 13 & Sun. July 14. This year also has a special Mardi Gras theme, so get ready for Cajun cooking and New Orleans-style jazz tunes from the Shiners Club Jazz Band. To get there, look for purple flags along Highway 84. (Kids under 10 get in free, and sorry—no dogs allowed.) 10am – 5pm Road 1622 Between Mile Markers 210 and 211, Abiquiu.
Guided Tours to High-Road Mission Churches – Start at the Santuario de Chimayó and travel to the historic churches in Córdova, Truchas, and Las Trampas; guided by Frank Graziano. Sat, July 13 at 11am Presented by Nuevo Mexico Profundo, an ambitious collaborative project between governmental organizations and communities to preserve Northern New Mexico’s historic churches. For more info: nuevo-mexico-profundo.com. $25 Additional tours will be added to meet the demand, so don’t be afraid to sign up. Group inquiries are welcome, too.
Susana Valadez: The Huichol Center for Cultural Survival – Valadez, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee, offers a talk and presentation about the work she has been doing over the past 40 years with the Huichol Indians of Mexico. Xanadu Gallery Sat, July 13 at 4pm. Valadez and the artisans who will accompany her will be at the gallery through July 21, showcasing and selling their artwork; 100% of the sale proceeds goes to Susana’s foundation, The Huichol Center for Cultural Survival, so that they may continue with all of their good work. Xanadu Gallery 135 W. Palace Ave.
Glorieta Rock Art Tour – Join the Santa Fe National Forest’s Site Stewards to explore two unusual horizontal rock art panels on Glorieta Mesa Wed, July 17
9am. The petroglyphs are unique in both design and location and are easily accessible, but the trip will require carpooling in high-clearance vehicles. Bring sunscreen, snacks, water and closed-toe shoes. Register in advance by phone 505-757-6121. Petroglyph creators were storytellers; sign up to find out what their images tell us about them and the times in which they lived. Santa Fe National Forest Pecos Ranger Station 32 S Main St., Pecos.
Music on the Hill – free summer concert series on the campus of St. John’s College in Santa Fe that features blues, classic rock, world music, & jazz. Wed. July 17 at 6pm features Cha Wa – a New Orleans brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian, nominated for a Grammy award for Best Regional Roots.
Get Your Tickets to SITE Santa Fe’s Opera Ball & Dance Party. A pop-up ballroom, where classical waltzes will begin the evening on Fri. July 19, giving way to your favorite dance music! Special surprises & happenings throughout the evening. Many of the Bel Canto artists will be in attendance. Click here for tickets.
Lamy Woodstock Benefit is Looking for Sponsors. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, there will be 2 days of live tunes from the Woodstock era covered by over 30 local musicians in support of a great cause for kids – a benefit for the new non-profit: Child Counseling Center & Play Therapy Institute of New Mexico. The event will be Aug. 17 & Aug. 18. The different levels of sponsorship can be found on the website. For more info call 505-398 -1982 or email childcounselingcenterofnm@gmail.com

More Coolness

Patina Gallery is proud to introduce their latest exhibition, Unearthing New European Makers for 2019. Opening Fri, July 12 from 5-7pm.
In March of 2019, Patina co-owners and curators, Allison & Ivan Barnett, traveled to Europe to attend the Munich Jewellery Week. In Patina’s 20th year, they were on a quest to discover new, global talent for the gallery.
To their astonishment, they returned to Santa Fe with 12 new, European makers. Now, Patina introduces a rich colloquy of works. Mastering a range of material and technique, our discoveries possess the brilliance beholden to the diverse array of artists who made them so. Together, they create a compelling collection of art jewelry to stir our fascination.Join us as Allison & Ivan bring to you a compelling exposé of contemporary jewels, eager to become your latest obsession. Patina Gallery, 131 W Palace Ave.

Kiss of the Wolf Trunk Show & Folk Art Market Celebration
Designer Lori Bacigalupi brings her beautiful designs inspired by travel to Santa Fe Weaving Gallery for a trunk show, Fri. July 12 from 10am – 5pm at 124-1/2 Galisteo St.
La Tienda Summer Special Event – Glassware & China, Home Decor & Textiles

Saturdays from 9am – 3pm, Private Showings by Appointment 505.986.8664 at Casa Culinaria The Gourmet Inn 617 Don Gaspar Ave.

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Summer Blooms

July 5, 2019 · Leave a comment ·

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Cool Picks for the Week

Hail, Hail Rock ‘n’ Roll: Happy 50th, Woodstock! Combing an outstanding selection of classic rock portraits with an exhibition featuring the historic images and memorabilia of Woodstock 1969, paying tribute to a pivotal era in American music and culture. The exhibition includes iconic portraits and moments by Santa Fe locals Lisa Law and Baron Wolman, along with scenes from the three-day weekend by Henry Diltz, Jim Marshall, Roger Ballen and Jason Lauré. Enjoy a trip “back to the garden” with images of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, The Who, CSN, Santana, John Sebastian, “Country Joe” McDonald, Jefferson Airplane, Richie Havens and more, along with intimate moments of the crowd and the community that hosted 400,000 strong. Edition One Gallery Fri, July 5 at 5pm. Runs thru Aug. 9 at 728 Canyon Rd.
Lexus of Santa Fe Pet Adoptions – Pet food drive and adoption event to benefit the Santa Fe Animal Shelter. Any time through July 6, stop by Lexus to drop off Purina brand dry and canned food for dogs, and Friskies and Fancy Feast canned cat foods. Sat. July 6 from 12 – 3:00pm is Pet Adoption Day. Lexus of Santa Fe, 6824 Cerrillos Rd.
Fun with the Sun – Play with light, colors and solar radiation. Experiment with heliographic prints, make a photochromic bracelet with beads that change color in the sun, and more. Bring your own pre-washed white canvas shoes or a T-shirt. Space is limited, so RSVP at melanie.laborwit@state.nm.us. Free with museum admission, and New Mexicans are free the first Sunday of every month. New Mexico History Museum $6 – $12 Sun, July 7 1:30 – 3:30 pm 113 Lincoln Ave.
Opera Book Club: Charles Jessold, Considered as a Murderer – Collected Works and the Santa Fe Opera Guild present Vivace, a book group devoted to readings about the world of opera. In Wesley Stace’s novel, Leslie Shepherd, a music critic nearing the end of his life, reflects on the shocking murder-suicide that rocked London society years before, and strangely echoes the plot of his opera—which Shepherd has helped to write. The opera will never be performed. Collected Works Bookstore and Coffeehouse Mon, July 8 at 6pm, 202 Galisteo St.
RAP Community Poetry Class – Join an ongoing craft workshop and conversation that culminates in a public reading in the Railyard Park, as well as a chapbook in the fall. The first half of class is be dedicated to reading and discussing contemporary poems, with each class focused on one of many aspects of craft (voice, tone, structure, style and so forth)—bring a journal. The second half of class is a workshop, where individuals can bring copies of their own poems for peer review, followed by an open discussion and constructive feedback from the class. RSVP or get more info from instructor Elizabeth Jacobson at communitypoetryrap@gmail.com. Railyard Park Community Room Tue, July 9 from 5:30 – 7pm 701 Callejon St.
Santa Fe Women to Women’s A Luncheon with Valerie Plame, former career covert CIA operations officer “outed” by the Bush Administration, international speaker, author & advocate for the elimination of nuclear weapons. She is also a candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District in the upcoming 2020 election. Her talk: My Life as a Spy, My betrayal by the White House. Wed. July 10 at noon at Inn of Loretto. Tickets must be purchased by July 8. Click here.
Music on the Hill: Ron Crowder Band Bring a blanket and a picnic for rock ‘n’ roll from beloved locals. Thanks to a partnership with the City of Santa Fe, attendees can take a shuttle from the PERA Building (413 Old Santa Fe Trail) parking lot to the field. Service is offered by the Santa Fe Pick-Up, which extends its hours until 8:30 pm tonight. St. John’s College Wed, July 10 at 6pm, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca

Upcoming Cool Stuff

Art Spa Workshops! Expand your life journey with creativity, nutrition and relaxation in one of our unique workshops located in the hills of Santa Fe, NM. Inspire and renew your creative spirit! Join us for quiet but fun, exciting but restful artistic wonderment through art classes and culinary demonstrations. Take a creative journey while Arizona chef, Christine Hauber tantalizes your taste buds with healthy and easy culinary demonstrations, and hands on food creation and consumption. Upcoming July workshops: Mixed Media – Painted Papers, The Interaction of Texture, Color and Feeling. July 10-12. 9-5pm and Inspired Enameling: The Ancient Art of Melting Glass on Metal. July 25-26. 9am-5pm . Just a few spots remain in these two fun workshops. For information and registration and other upcoming workshops visit Art Spa Workshops.

Write To Heal: A FREE writing workshop based on (but not limited by) the life-changing diagnosis of cancer Seven Tuesdays: July 23 thru Sept 3. 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. The intent of this group for cancer patients and survivors is to experience “Expressive Writing” as a way of healing. While writing may not cure, it can heal, according to scientific studies. Writing with others on parallel paths will be our avenue to reclaim our voices, and reconnect with our lives. Everyone is welcome: if you have never written, or if you have always written. Joanne Fay Brown, MSW, has led Amherst Writers & Artists workshops in Berkeley, Oaxaca, Mexico, and Santa Fe. She is a cancer survivor and a Master in Social Work. Registration is required and space is limited. To Register: Please contact Joanne Brown: 510-381-1205 or joanne@joannebrown.com We will meet at the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico office: 3005 S. St. Francis Dr., Suite 3-B

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Happy 4th of July!

June 28, 2019June 26, 2019 · Leave a comment ·

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Pancakes on the Plaza – Sponsored by Rotary Thurs, July 4 starting at 7am

Cool Picks for the Week

BLOOKS!: What looks like a book, feels like a book, but isn’t a book? Join Metropolitan Museum of Art Librarian Mindell Dubansky as she duscusses the collecting of pseudo-books, along with the Paper Legacy Project, her current research. St. Francis Auditorium Fri, June 28 at 6pm 107 W Palace Ave.
Opening Night at Santa Fe Opera House with La Bohème – The story of starving artists trying to survive in 1800s Paris is often called the most beautiful opera in existence and was unofficially dubbed the best-selling opera ever at the Met in New York. Santa Fe Opera House Fri, June 28 at 8:30pm, 301 Opera Dr.
80th Birthday Bash for the Santa Fe Animal Shelter & Humane Society
– In honor of 80 years of saving lives, join in on a birthday party for families and dogs alike. At 10 am, a Fun Run features a 2-mile, non-timed run/walk in the community dog park for $25 per human participant. Proceeds benefit the upkeep of the shelter’s public dog parks. Then from 11 am-2 pm, enjoy music from Felix y Los Gatos, food from Back Road Pizza and SoCal Mobile Cafe, refreshing drinks from Santa Fe Spirits, face painting, free nail trims and low-cost vaccines for your pet at the Thaw Animal Hospital and more. Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society Sun, June 30 at 100 Caja del Rio Rd.
Stories in the Stars – Soar through the stars in this compilation of Greek myths from nationally touring, New Hampshire-based Hempstead Stage Company. Travel the night sky and explore various constellations and legends about why they are in the sky. Young audiences will delight in learning stories of the wind, seasons, sun and moon. This new play is designed specifically for the library’s Summer Reading theme “A Universe of Stories.” Santa Fe Public Library Main Branch Sun, June 30 at 1:30pm 145 Washington Ave.
Dr. Erica Elliott: Medicine & Miracles in the High Desert – Dr. Elliott’s memoir is a young woman’s story of struggle as she discovers the difficulties of acclimating to Navajo culture; a spiritual journey is aided by her ability to help her new friends with her medical skills. Garcia Street Books Sun, June 30 at 4pm 376 Garcia St.
Southwest Seminars: Paleo Points Prove South to North Migration! Heather Smith, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology and Applied Archaeology at Eastern New Mexico University, lectures as part of Southwest Seminars’ Voices from the Past speaker series. Hotel Santa Fe $15 Mon, July 1 at 6pm 1501 Paseo de Peralta.
The Coded Language of Color – An introductory talk with enjoyable practical demonstrations of the electromagnetic basis of color and its profound effect on human life and the planetary theatre. Presented by The Living Theatre; for more info, visit thelivingtheatre.com. Santa Fe Public Library Main Branch Mon, July 1 at 6:30pm 145 Washington Ave.
Last Chance to get early bird pricing on tickets for Santa Fe Women to Women‘s A Luncheon with Valerie Plame, former career covert CIA operations officer “outed” by the Bush Administration, international speaker, author & advocate for the elimination of nuclear weapons, candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Mexico’s 3rd Congressional District in the upcoming 2020 election. Her talk: My Life as a Spy, My betrayal by the White House. Wed. July 10 at Inn of Loretto. $50. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time. Early Bird prices thru July 1. Click here.

Upcoming Cool Stuff

This weekend, June 29 and 30, is the LAST WEEKEND of the Santa Fe Studio Tour! Studios will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm. Don’t miss this fun yearly event! For a map and other information, go to santafestudiotour.com

Studio 22, Bette Yozell Studio, 1313 Madrid Road, off Cordova Road

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Instructor, Connie Knudson, Feng Shui consultant, author and coach, will show you how to align your environment with your goals and dreams. Connie was trained by world-renowned Marie Diamond, who was one of the key stars featured in the hit movie “The Secret.” Connie’s website is: www.connieknudson.com. Sat, June 29 from 1-4 pm, $128 Email Connie Knudson at cgk999@gmail.com
Join GRACE for their Third Annual Etkie Trunk Show – Inspired by the landscape and culture of the Southwest, ETKIE designer Sydney Alfonso has assembled a team of expert artisans in New Mexico to create handmade jewelry that infuses traditional techniques with modern design. Fri June 28, Sat June 29 10am-8pm & Sun June 30 10am-6pm, GRACE 125 East Palace Suite 137 For more information please call 505-780-5611 or email director@wearyourgrace.com

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