Arts

SFCB To Present Halloween Concert Oct. 31

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SFCB News:

The Santa Fe Concert Band (SFCB) will present a Halloween concert at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, in the St.  Francis Auditorium (New Mexico Museum of Art), 107 W. Palace Ave.

Phantoms! Fantasy! Legends! 

Nothing conjures the spirit of Halloween better than music. Bring the whole family to St. Francis Auditorium for a concert of mood-setting selections, including Danse Macabre by Saint-Saëns, Music for a Darkened Theatre, and How to Train Your Dragon. 

Costumes welcome! Free admission. Donations welcome. Read More

Scenes From Ribbon Cutting For Leisure Lagoon Art

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Las Cruces artist Amanda Jaffe, center, snips the ribbon Tuesday morning to officially celebrate the installation of her tile murals at the Leisure Lagoon at the Aquatic Center. Joining Jaffe from left, Los Alamos County Council Chair Theresa Cull, 4th from right, Los Alamos CSD Director Cory Stryon, far right, and Councilor David Reagor, far left. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

Las Cruces artist Amanda Jaffe, left, chats with Council Chair Theresa Cull during the ribbon cutting for Jaffe’s tile murals Tuesday at the Leisure Lagoon. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

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Anonymous Million Dollar Endowment Gift To Help Shape Future Of Santa Fe Desert Chorale

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Santa Fe Desert Chorale News:

The Santa Fe Desert Chorale, one of New Mexico’s longest running and pre-eminent music organizations, announced today that it has received a $1 million Endowment gift from an anonymous donor.

This transformative gift launches the organization’s endowment fund, newly managed by nonprofit investment advisors eCIO, into a new stage of growth. As they continue to grow this fund, the Chorale’s endowment will help secure the long-term future of its celebrated Summer and Winter Festivals; enable the creation of new choral works; and allow for the expansion Read More

2025 Río Grande Sky Fiesta Oct. 25-26 At Los Luceros Historic Site

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Scene from an earlier Sky Fiesta event. Courtesy/NRGNHA

Scene from an earlier Sky Fiesta event. Courtesy/NRGNHA

NRGNHA News:

ALCALDE — The Northern Río Grande National Heritage Area (NRGNHA) is proud to present the 2025 Río Grande Sky Fiesta, Oct. 25-26 to the historic Los Luceros site in Alcalde.

This two-day celebration will once again fill the skies with vibrant hot air balloons and welcome guests with food, culture, and family-friendly fun along the Río Grande.

Following a successful inaugural year, the 2025 event will feature morning balloon ascensions at 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. on Read More

Moving Arts Española Co-Founder And CNN Hero Roger Montoya Honored With National Dance Teacher Award

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Roger Montoya, Tuesday, Oct. 7, visited New York to receive his award as a 2025 Dance Teacher Honoree, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing outstanding contributions to dance education. Courtesy photo

MOA News:

ESPAÑOLA — The good news continues for Moving Arts Española. Co-Founder and Creative Director Roger Montoya, a CNN Hero, has been selected as a recipient of the 2025 Dance Teacher Award, one of the nation’s most prestigious honors recognizing outstanding contributions to dance education.

Montoya and fellow Co-Founder Salvador Ruiz-Esquivel attended the awards Read More

Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration At Museum Of Indian Arts And Culture

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NMDCA News:

The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture invites the public to a vibrant and family-friendly celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day 2025, from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 12.

The event will feature Native dance performances, storytelling, cultural demonstrations, a special exhibition tour, and more. Special guests include White Mountain Apache Crown Dancers (White River, AZ), Kenneth Duncan (San Carlos Apache), and Shannon Trujillo (Diné/Washoe), Face Painter. Free admission all day, generously sponsored by Sandia Resort & Casino. 

Schedule of events:

  • All day: Air
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Santa Fe International Film Festival—Special Events & Conversations Oct. 15–19

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SFIFF News:

Thursday, Oct. 16

  • Ricki Lake: Coffee Chat
    Who: Actor, producer, and Emmy-winning talk show host Ricki Lake, featured in the short documentary Big Rock Burning.
    What: Intimate conversation as part of SFiFF’s Coffee Chats series.
    When: 2 p.m., Thursday, October 16 
    Where: Collected Works Bookstore, 202 Galisteo St, Santa Fe, NM 87501
  • Max Walker-Silverman: Screening of Rebuilding
    Who: Award-winning Colorado-based filmmaker Max Walker-Silverman (A Love Song).
    What: Screening of Rebuilding, starring Josh O’Connor and Meghann Fahy, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.
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