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"The Half-Life of Marie Curie," the final production of 2025 at New Mexico Actors Lab, focuses on the friendship between Curie and physicist and mathematician Hertha Ayrton.
#theater #mariecurie #performingarts #newmexico #santafetheater #onstage
#theater #mariecurie #performingarts #newmexico #santafetheater #onstage
Actors Lab Uses Elements of History and Science to Portray a Radiant Life
"The Half-Life of Marie Curie," the New Mexico Actors Lab's final production of the season, runs through December 7.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
"The Half-Life of Marie Curie," the final production of 2025 at New Mexico Actors Lab, focuses on the friendship between Curie and physicist and mathematician Hertha Ayrton.
#theater #mariecurie #performingarts #newmexico #santafetheater #onstage
#theater #mariecurie #performingarts #newmexico #santafetheater #onstage
Daniel James, director of artistic administration for the Santa Fe Opera, has been named executive director of another prominent nonprofit that provides world-class performances. He will step into the top job at Santa Fe Pro Musica on Jan. 5.
#santafe #NewMexico #ClassicalMusic
#santafe #NewMexico #ClassicalMusic
Santa Fe Pro Musica appoints new executive director
Santa Fe Pro Musica has appointed Daniel James, the current director of artistic administration at the Santa Fe Opera, to its top job.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Daniel James, director of artistic administration for the Santa Fe Opera, has been named executive director of another prominent nonprofit that provides world-class performances. He will step into the top job at Santa Fe Pro Musica on Jan. 5.
#santafe #NewMexico #ClassicalMusic
#santafe #NewMexico #ClassicalMusic
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum has a new and extraordinary exhibition that showcases the works of 12 Tewa artists in reaction to O'Keeffe's work. #indigenousart #nativeartist #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NewMexico #tewacountry
Indigenous Artists Reframe the 'Ownership' of Ancestral Lands
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum has a new and extraordinary exhibition that showcases the works of 12 Tewa artists in reaction to O'Keeffe's work.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:28 AM
The Georgia O'Keeffe Museum has a new and extraordinary exhibition that showcases the works of 12 Tewa artists in reaction to O'Keeffe's work. #indigenousart #nativeartist #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #NewMexico #tewacountry
🎶To celebrate the release of her new album, singer-songwriter Lara Manzanares will perform two shows this week, one at Unit B in #SantaFe & another at San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales. She'll be joined at both by veteran local musician Jono Manson & special guests #newmexicomusic #livemusic
Lara Manzanares Weaves Her World into her Music
On her new, self-released album, "Yo Soy de Ti (I Am Yours)," Manzanares re-teamed with veteran local musician Jono Manson. To celebrate its release on November 21, Manzanares is doing
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November 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🎶To celebrate the release of her new album, singer-songwriter Lara Manzanares will perform two shows this week, one at Unit B in #SantaFe & another at San Ysidro Catholic Church in Corrales. She'll be joined at both by veteran local musician Jono Manson & special guests #newmexicomusic #livemusic
In the latest installment of Dishing with Johnny Vee, our chef about town visits popular Santa Fe culinary destination La Choza Restaurant.
#santafe #NewMexico #restaurantreview #diningout #NewMexicoCuisine #NewMexicoFoodies #culinarydestination
#santafe #NewMexico #restaurantreview #diningout #NewMexicoCuisine #NewMexicoFoodies #culinarydestination
Dishing With Johnny Vee: Love Shack
La Choza provides a sanctuary to enjoy a comforting and flavorful taste of Santa Fe’s old soul.
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November 17, 2025 at 7:54 PM
In the latest installment of Dishing with Johnny Vee, our chef about town visits popular Santa Fe culinary destination La Choza Restaurant.
#santafe #NewMexico #restaurantreview #diningout #NewMexicoCuisine #NewMexicoFoodies #culinarydestination
#santafe #NewMexico #restaurantreview #diningout #NewMexicoCuisine #NewMexicoFoodies #culinarydestination
🎄 'Tis the season for our annual roundup of #holiday entertainment and events in and around #SantaFe through the New Year. Get out your calendars and start planning! #HolidaySeason #christmasmusic #Christmas #classicalmusic #theater #flamenco #holidaycarols #treelighting #NewMexico #holidaymarket
Are You Ready to Sleigh?
It’s time to fire up the farolitos, prepare to go a-caroling, and don the best of the worst sweaters — the season for Santa Fe festivities is upon us.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🎄 'Tis the season for our annual roundup of #holiday entertainment and events in and around #SantaFe through the New Year. Get out your calendars and start planning! #HolidaySeason #christmasmusic #Christmas #classicalmusic #theater #flamenco #holidaycarols #treelighting #NewMexico #holidaymarket
Ahead of the Lucius concert tonight at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in #santafenm, Pasa contributor Michael Berick chatted with co-lead vocalist Jess Wolfe about the show and more. #SantaFeMusic #concert #livemusic
Hitting on a Harmony
Lucius’ Jess Wolfe chimes in on the band’s collaborations — and what’s in the works for the next verse.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Ahead of the Lucius concert tonight at the Lensic Performing Arts Center in #santafenm, Pasa contributor Michael Berick chatted with co-lead vocalist Jess Wolfe about the show and more. #SantaFeMusic #concert #livemusic
The current New Mexico Veterans Art exhibition at Step Up Gallery in Los Alamos puts artwork by veterans in the spotlight. The juried show can be viewed through November 28.
To all our brave #veterans, THANK YOU for your service!
#VeteransDay2025 #VeteransDay #veteransart #art #NewMexico
To all our brave #veterans, THANK YOU for your service!
#VeteransDay2025 #VeteransDay #veteransart #art #NewMexico
Tour of Beauty: New Mexico Veterans Channel Their Inner Artists to Find Reflection and Healing
"The Way of Art," featuring art created by military veterans, runs through November 28 at Step Up Gallery in Los Alamos.
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November 11, 2025 at 5:47 PM
The current New Mexico Veterans Art exhibition at Step Up Gallery in Los Alamos puts artwork by veterans in the spotlight. The juried show can be viewed through November 28.
To all our brave #veterans, THANK YOU for your service!
#VeteransDay2025 #VeteransDay #veteransart #art #NewMexico
To all our brave #veterans, THANK YOU for your service!
#VeteransDay2025 #VeteransDay #veteransart #art #NewMexico
For television creator Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind "Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul," and now Apple TV's "Pluribus," New Mexico has transformed from a mere filming location into an essential creative partner #newmexico #television #MakingTelevision #filminginnewmexico #landofenchantment
The Enchantment Effect: How New Mexico Became Vince Gilligan's Creative Muse
"Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" creator Vince Gilligan muses on how New Mexico became interwoven with his work — and the role the state and its people play in
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November 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
For television creator Vince Gilligan, the mastermind behind "Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul," and now Apple TV's "Pluribus," New Mexico has transformed from a mere filming location into an essential creative partner #newmexico #television #MakingTelevision #filminginnewmexico #landofenchantment
COVER STORY: A group of women writers in Truth or Consequences joins forces with a local gallery & the newly established Agile Meteor Press to get the word out about their work and new anthology, "Women of Consequences"
#truthorconsequences #newmexicowriters #newmexico #arts #books #wordcomrades
#truthorconsequences #newmexicowriters #newmexico #arts #books #wordcomrades
Better for Verse: Word Comrades Get Support From a Pair of Fellow Artisans
A group of women writers in Truth or Consequences joins forces with a local gallery and newly established small press to get the word out about their work.
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November 8, 2025 at 5:44 PM
COVER STORY: A group of women writers in Truth or Consequences joins forces with a local gallery & the newly established Agile Meteor Press to get the word out about their work and new anthology, "Women of Consequences"
#truthorconsequences #newmexicowriters #newmexico #arts #books #wordcomrades
#truthorconsequences #newmexicowriters #newmexico #arts #books #wordcomrades
ON THE COVER: A celebration of #photography returns to CENTER #SantaFe for its annual presentation of portfolios and concurrent exhibition bringing a sharp, emotionally charged focus on what's happening in the world #photographer #santafe #artphotography #art #photoexhibition #newmexico
Snap Judgment
A celebration of photography returns to CENTER Santa Fe for its annual presentation of portfolios.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:59 PM
ON THE COVER: A celebration of #photography returns to CENTER #SantaFe for its annual presentation of portfolios and concurrent exhibition bringing a sharp, emotionally charged focus on what's happening in the world #photographer #santafe #artphotography #art #photoexhibition #newmexico
Prints of album sleeve images for Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" taken by David Michael Kennedy are hanging through November 17 at Edition ONE Gallery in Santa Fe. A reception is Fri. Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m. #art #photography #albumcoverart #Springsteen #NebraskaAlbum #santafe #NewMexico
Photographer Divulges the Secrets Behind Iconic Image for Springsteen's 'Nebraska'
An exhibition at Edition One Gallery showcases images by El Rito artist David Michael Kennedy.
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October 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Prints of album sleeve images for Bruce Springsteen's "Nebraska" taken by David Michael Kennedy are hanging through November 17 at Edition ONE Gallery in Santa Fe. A reception is Fri. Oct. 17 from 5-7 p.m. #art #photography #albumcoverart #Springsteen #NebraskaAlbum #santafe #NewMexico
The Pasatiempo Writing Contest is now accepting entries! The contest is open to all New Mexico residents, and the deadline for submitting your work is Friday, November 14. Find rules and details at SFNM.co/writing. #WritingContest #writerswanted #writingaward #newmexicowriters #WriteOn 👌
October 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The Pasatiempo Writing Contest is now accepting entries! The contest is open to all New Mexico residents, and the deadline for submitting your work is Friday, November 14. Find rules and details at SFNM.co/writing. #WritingContest #writerswanted #writingaward #newmexicowriters #WriteOn 👌
The Albuquerque-based ensemble Coro Lux performs "Considering Matthew Shepard" in recognizing the 27th anniversary of his killing through this Grammy-nominated, three-part fusion oratorio by Craig Hella Johnson on Saturday, October 11 at the Lensic. #consideringmatthewshepard #corolux #lensic
October 10, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The Albuquerque-based ensemble Coro Lux performs "Considering Matthew Shepard" in recognizing the 27th anniversary of his killing through this Grammy-nominated, three-part fusion oratorio by Craig Hella Johnson on Saturday, October 11 at the Lensic. #consideringmatthewshepard #corolux #lensic
Screen Grab: Film fever hits Santa Fe as the city’s premier
festival reels into town, by Pasatiempo contributor Joshua Encinias.
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festival reels into town, by Pasatiempo contributor Joshua Encinias.
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Screen Grab: Film Fever Hits Santa Fe as the City's Premier Festival Reels into Town
The red carpet is rolled out and ready for this year's Santa Fe International Film Festival and its focus on regional, Indigenous, and up-and-coming filmmakers as well as big names
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October 10, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Screen Grab: Film fever hits Santa Fe as the city’s premier
festival reels into town, by Pasatiempo contributor Joshua Encinias.
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festival reels into town, by Pasatiempo contributor Joshua Encinias.
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In Dracula (A Feminist Revenge Fantasy) playwright and actor Kate Hamill puts her stamp on Bram Stoker's dark tale classic by casting six women, four of them in roles written for male characters.
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Fangs for the Feminism
Santa Fe Playhouse’s reimagining of "Dracula" brings a fresh focus to the dark tale, complete with biting commentary.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
In Dracula (A Feminist Revenge Fantasy) playwright and actor Kate Hamill puts her stamp on Bram Stoker's dark tale classic by casting six women, four of them in roles written for male characters.
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www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/f... #santafeplayhouse
Dancing Full Circle — Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Pasatiempo contributor Emiliana Sandoval gets the scoop on
a Santa Fe-grown performer appearing on Thursday, October 16, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.
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Pasatiempo contributor Emiliana Sandoval gets the scoop on
a Santa Fe-grown performer appearing on Thursday, October 16, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.
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Dancing Full Circle
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago brings fresh works, exclusive collaborations, and a Santa Fe-grown performer to its appearance on Thursday, October 16, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Dancing Full Circle — Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Pasatiempo contributor Emiliana Sandoval gets the scoop on
a Santa Fe-grown performer appearing on Thursday, October 16, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.
www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/p... #hubbardstreetdancechicago
Pasatiempo contributor Emiliana Sandoval gets the scoop on
a Santa Fe-grown performer appearing on Thursday, October 16, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center.
www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/p... #hubbardstreetdancechicago
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Arts educators across all mediums draw out the best in their students, setting the stage for brighter futures.
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Arts educators across all mediums draw out the best in their students, setting the stage for brighter futures.
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World Class: Arts Educators Draw Out the Best in Their Students
More school art programs could help solve many of New Mexico’s public education problems, art educators say, including low scores in reading and math proficiency, high truancy rates, and low
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October 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
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Arts educators across all mediums draw out the best in their students, setting the stage for brighter futures.
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Arts educators across all mediums draw out the best in their students, setting the stage for brighter futures.
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Pasatiempo contributor Michael Berick provides a weekend's-worth of noteworthy concerts spanning a broad spectrum of styles in Santa Fe Friday, October 3, and Albuquerque.
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Musical Eclecticism Exists Early In October
Three under-the-radar performers playing at small Albuquerque venues in early October offer a diverse array of genres and a high level of musicality.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Pasatiempo contributor Michael Berick provides a weekend's-worth of noteworthy concerts spanning a broad spectrum of styles in Santa Fe Friday, October 3, and Albuquerque.
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Revolutionary artist Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo) collaborates with Heritage Hotels and Resorts on the creation of a new balloon based on his "Revolt 1680/2180," project honoring Pueblo history.
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Rising Together: Virgil Ortiz Collaborates on Hot-Air Balloon for Heritage Hotels’ Anniversary
The Cochiti artist creates a balloon that honors Pueblo culture and celebrates the regional hotel chain's spotlighting of New Mexico and Indigenous artists.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Revolutionary artist Virgil Ortiz (Cochiti Pueblo) collaborates with Heritage Hotels and Resorts on the creation of a new balloon based on his "Revolt 1680/2180," project honoring Pueblo history.
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www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/r... #virgilortiz
Multi-award-winning storyteller Wes Anderson shares his approach to filmmaking, Gene Hackman, AI, and what inspired his new movie, "The Phoenician Scheme" with Pasatiempo.
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#wesanderson #thephoenicianscheme #theroyaltenebaums
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#wesanderson #thephoenicianscheme #theroyaltenebaums
Wes' World
On the heels of the release of a collection of his body of work, filmmaker Wes Anderson talks with Pasatiempo about his approach to filmmaking and the industry's wild and
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October 3, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Multi-award-winning storyteller Wes Anderson shares his approach to filmmaking, Gene Hackman, AI, and what inspired his new movie, "The Phoenician Scheme" with Pasatiempo.
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#wesanderson #thephoenicianscheme #theroyaltenebaums
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#wesanderson #thephoenicianscheme #theroyaltenebaums
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Hooray to Sze: Brian Sanford interviews newly appointed U.S. poet laureate and Santa Fean Arthur Sze, who says, “I’m representing the American Southwest.” So I look forward to expanding people’s awareness of these cultures and traditions.”
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Hooray to Sze: Brian Sanford interviews newly appointed U.S. poet laureate and Santa Fean Arthur Sze, who says, “I’m representing the American Southwest.” So I look forward to expanding people’s awareness of these cultures and traditions.”
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U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze an early riser and a frequent reviser
Santa Fe's Arthur Sze aims to familiarize people nationwide with both Indigenous issues and Southwestern terms and terminology as the U.S. poet laureate.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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Hooray to Sze: Brian Sanford interviews newly appointed U.S. poet laureate and Santa Fean Arthur Sze, who says, “I’m representing the American Southwest.” So I look forward to expanding people’s awareness of these cultures and traditions.”
www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/u...
Hooray to Sze: Brian Sanford interviews newly appointed U.S. poet laureate and Santa Fean Arthur Sze, who says, “I’m representing the American Southwest.” So I look forward to expanding people’s awareness of these cultures and traditions.”
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COVER STORY: Congrats to the 7 recipients of the 2025 #NewMexico Governor's Awards for Excellence in the #Arts. Check out our profiles on Nacha Mendez, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts, Kevin Box, Connie Voisine, Pete Amaral & Tim Cox. Links to all profiles in this story:
A Magnificent Seven
A fresh slate of Governor’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts recipients steps into the spotlight.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:09 AM
COVER STORY: Congrats to the 7 recipients of the 2025 #NewMexico Governor's Awards for Excellence in the #Arts. Check out our profiles on Nacha Mendez, Cannupa Hanska Luger, Keshet Dance and Center for the Arts, Kevin Box, Connie Voisine, Pete Amaral & Tim Cox. Links to all profiles in this story:
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Florence Jaramillo, owner of Rancho De Chimayo Restaurante, at age 94. She was a culinary force in northern #NewMexico & a constant presence at the restaurant, which received the 2016 #JamesBeard Foundation America's Classics Award. Our Dec. '24 profile:
La Patrona of Rancho de Chimayó
Florence Jaramillo continues a 60-year legacy of serving northern New Mexico's favorite dishes.
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September 23, 2025 at 4:06 PM
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Florence Jaramillo, owner of Rancho De Chimayo Restaurante, at age 94. She was a culinary force in northern #NewMexico & a constant presence at the restaurant, which received the 2016 #JamesBeard Foundation America's Classics Award. Our Dec. '24 profile: