Arts

Evening With Conservationist William deBuys June 19

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Conservationist William deBuys
 
NMHM News:
 
SANTA FE — Award-winning author and conservationist William deBuys speaks on and signs copies of his latest book and participates in a reception honoring the New Mexico History Museum’s acquisition of his papers.
 
The Fray Angélico Chávez History Library hosts this free event 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, June 19, in the museum auditorium, with light refreshments served in the lobby.
 
In 1992, in a remote mountain range, a team of scientists discovered the remains of an unusual animal with beautiful long
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Santa Fe Opera Guild Hosts Talk And Theatrical Makeup Demonstration July 14

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Santa Fe Opera principal makeup artist Beckie Kravetz with Mesfistopholes. CourtesySFOG

SANTA FE OPERA GUILD News:

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The Santa Fe Opera Guild is hosting a talk and theatrical makeup demonstration at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 107 West Barcelona Road in Santa Fe

Principal makeup artist, assistant wig master, and resident mask-maker Beckie Kravetz will give an illustrated talk about her career and a demonstration of her theatrical makeup artistry, transforming a member of the audience Read More

Artisan Celebrates 40th Anniversary

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BUSINESS News:

Artisan will be celebrating its 40th anniversary selling artist materials in Santa Fe with a customer appreciation party 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 18.

The party will take place in the parking lot of the store at 2601 Cerrillos Road. Prior to the party, there will be 40 days of appreciation. Customers will receive a free raffle ticket for every $40 spent to be entered to win some amazing prizes.

There will be demonstrations from Montana Spray Paint as well as opportunities to try their product, encaustic demonstrations from the Encaustic Institute, the famous magnetic word truck from Read More

International Folk Art Market Needs Volunteers

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An artist displays her work at a previous Folk Art Market. Courtesy/IFAM

ART News:

The Annual International Folk Art Market is July 10-12. This Art Market was voted the number one art festival in the US, by USA Today readers in 2015.

It takes more than 1,600 volunteers to make this Market possible. Volunteers get into the Market free of charge. Cashiers, cashier assistants and artist assistants are needed for both Saturday and Sunday.

Employees in groups of 10 or more together can wear a T-shirt with their company’s logo on it.

To volunteer, visit https:////www.folkartalliance.org/  and Read More

Los Alamos Little Theatre Annual Meeting Sunday

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LALT News:

Los Alamos Little Theatre will hold its annual meeting at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 14, at the Performing Arts Center, 1670 Nectar St.

During the meeting patrons can re-new their LALT membership by paying their $1 annual due, hear about the achievements of the past season and plans for the next, and mingle in a relaxed social environment.

The meeting also is where members vote on candidates for the LALT Board of Directors.

Anyone interested in being a part of the LALT family is welcome to attend. Read More

‘Threading Forever’ Reception 2-5 p.m. Saturday

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Sculptures by Harriette Lawler, foreground, and photos by Theresa Di Menno portraying the lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly are included in the Threading Forever exhibition in Mesa Public Library’s Upstairs Gallery in June. Photo by Katy Korkos

LIBRARY News:

Mesa Public Library is proud to host a new exhibit featuring artwork never before seen in Los Alamos. The opening reception is 2-5 p.m. Saturday, June 6 in the Upstairs Gallery.

Works in this exhibit include photography by Houston-based artist Theresa DiMenno; metal sculpture by Harriette Lawler, a well-known Northern New Mexico Read More

Santa Fe Exports Presents New Artist Heather Foster

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‘Three in T or C’ by Heather Foster. Courtesy/Santa Fe Exports
 
ART News:
 
Santa Fe Exports presents new artist Heather Foster. 
 
Foster has always been interested in drawing and painting. Starting at an early age, she took afterschool art classes at a local community center.
 
Throughout high school, Foster attended extracurricular art classes at Moore College of Art, the Philadelphia College of Art and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. In 1990 Foster received a BFA from the Maryland Institute, College of Art.
 
“My paintings
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15th Annual Taos Solar Music Fest June 27-28

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TSMF News:
 
TAOS — For the 15th year, Taos Solar Music Festival (“festival”) is once again bringing the hottest international bands to Taos.
 
The festival is June 27-28 and includes headliners KONGOS, John Butler Trio, The Wallflowers, Rixton, Rodrigo y Gabriela and more along with the winner of the “Fan of the Band” contest who will open the June 27 show.
 
Tickets for the festival are on sale now and can be purchased online and at the box office the day of the show.
“Taos Solar Music Festival has grown by leaps and bounds from when we first began 15 years ago and our lineup
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