Every season Santa Fe is blessed with so many special sights and sounds that we never feel shortchanged at any time of year. Truth be told—being on the cusp of spring has us in a tizzy with restless anticipation!  As days grow longer, trees will soon begin to blossom to adorn the city and festive events will bloom and pop up all over town. Now is the moment to give into The City Different’s beauty and bounty. We’ve planted some seeds for your spring adventure here in Santa Fe…

Hooray For Bollywood!


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Indulge In Five Santa Fe Spring Fling Events Every season Santa Fe is blessed with so many special sights and sounds that we never feel shortchanged at any time of year. Truth be told—being on the cusp of spring has us in tizzy withrestless anticipation.! As days grow longer, trees will soon begin to blossom to adorn the city and festive events will bloom and pop up all over town. Now is the moment to give into The City Different’s beauty and bounty. We’ve planted some seeds for your spring adventure here in Santa Fe… Hooray For Bollywood! This musical has toured Russia, France, Turkey and Jordan. (Photo courtesy of Taj Express) Performance Santa Fe presentsTaj Express (Bollywood), an internationally acclaimed musical. It is a dazzling theatrical spectacular wrapped into 120 minutes of swirling colors, sparkle, shimmer and electrifying energy, which weaves its magic to mesmerize and captivate audiences. The musical, according to its official website, “lights up the stage with shimmering costumes, fast tempo hits and a Bollywood story unraveled through high energy dance routines showcasing a surge of vibrant footwork and an illustration of emotional rapture.” The musical takes place on April 12, 2017 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Click here for [blog_link url="https://tickets.ticketssantafe.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=3183" text="tickets" date="2017-03-07"]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwpDqFuRxDI Baroque Music During Holy Week Kathryn Mueller sings along with Santa Fe Pro Musica Baroque ensemble. (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe Pro Musica) Santa Fe Pro Musica returns this April for the annual Baroque Holy Week performances on April 13, 14, and 15, 2017 in the beautiful Loretto Chapel.You’ll be treated to the music of three well known composers—Handel, Vivaldi and Bach. Purchase your tickets [blog_link url="http://www.santafepromusica.com/Season.html" text="here" date="2017-03-07"]. Shop At The Santa Fe Artists Market You’ll find an array of great art at the Santa Fe Artists Market (Photo courtesy of the Santa Fe Artists Market) If you enjoy fine arts and crafts from local and juried artists here in Northern New Mexico look no further than the [blog_link url="http://santafeartistsmarket.com/about.html" text="Santa Fe Artists Market" date="2017-03-07"]. Here you will find jewelry, paintings, pottery, furniture, sculptures and much more. The market takes place at the Santa Fe Railyard from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm every Saturday through December. Discover The Santa Fe Farmers Market The Farmers Market has been keeping it fresh since 1968. (Photo courtesy of TOURISM Santa Fe) The Santa Fe Farmers’ Market is a sensory explosion of color, scents, music, and pride in community that is nearly impossible to put into words. The cross section of locals and visitors happily strolling, sipping coffee, and filling baskets with local produce, fresh breads, seasonal herbs, free range eggs, aromatic fresh and dried chiles, local honey and jams, luxurious body products, and homemade tamales, will transform your mood and test your bliss endurance. It’s no wonder it was recently voted as one of the [blog_link url="http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2015/08/21/10best-readers-choice-food-winners/32116533/" text="Best Farmer’s Market" date="2017-03-07"] by the readers of USA Today and 10Best. The market that began with a handful of farmers in the late 1960s is now New Mexico’s largest farmers’ market and one of the most widely recognized markets in the United States––representing more than 150 active vendors and features hundreds of different agricultural products. It’s not to be missed! The Farmers’ Market is held every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Santa Fe Railyard. From Cherry Blossoms to Apricot Blossoms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wH8_JXZWUk One country that pays ahandsome homage to spring is Japan. Japan has fragrant flowers, gusty winds sending kites aloft, a rich and ancient culture.just as Santa Fe does too.And while Japan has cherry blossoms, our early blossoms come from gorgeous old apricot trees Santa Fe will also be celebrating [blog_link url="http://santafejin.org/" text="The Santa Fe Japanese Culture Festival" date="2017-03-07"] on April 29, 2017 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center. The festival takes places from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Immerse yourself in Santa Fe's Japanese community at its annual festival. Enjoy Japanese food, music, exhibits and shop local vendors. Santa Fe prides itself for being a diverse community and it is clearly emphasized each year with this popular festival. There will be delicious Japanese food from local restaurant Shohko Café and a tea ceremony as well. An April spring in Santa Fe is not to be missed. Great weather, flowers blooming, people smiling, and blue skies make it the perfect time to visit. Don’t wait for summer — have a spring fling of your own in The City Different Whether you are ready to visit us this April or want to plan a trip later in the year, don’t forget to request the new [blog_link url="https://santafe.org/Visitors_Guide/index.html" text="2017 Santa Fe Travel Guide" date="2017-03-07"]. Please be sure to also check out the [blog_link url=https://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Specials/index.html"" text="Deals and Specials" date="2017-03-07"] Santa Fe has to offer and we’re sure you’ll find the right getaway! " />

This musical has toured Russia, France, Turkey and Jordan. (Photo courtesy of Taj Express)

[blog_link url="https://secure.performancesantafe.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=3183" text="Performance Santa Fe" date="2017-03-07"] presents Taj Express (Bollywood), an internationally acclaimed musical. It is a dazzling theatrical spectacular wrapped into 120 minutes of swirling colors, sparkle, shimmer and electrifying energy, which weaves its magic to mesmerize and captivate audiences.

The musical, according to its website, “lights up the stage with shimmering costumes, fast tempo hits and a Bollywood story unraveled through high energy dance routines showcasing a surge of vibrant footwork and an illustration of emotional rapture.” The musical takes place on April 12, 2017 at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. Click here for [blog_link url="https://tickets.ticketssantafe.org/single/PSDetail.aspx?psn=3183" text="tickets" date="2017-03-07"].

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwpDqFuRxDI

 

Baroque Music During Holy Week

Kathryn Mueller sings along with Santa Fe Pro Musica Baroque ensemble. (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe Pro Musica)

Kathryn Mueller sings along with Santa Fe Pro Musica Baroque ensemble. (Photo courtesy of Santa Fe Pro Musica)

Santa Fe Pro Musica returns this April for the annual Baroque Holy Week performances on April 13, 14, and 15, 2017 in the beautiful Loretto Chapel. You’ll be treated to the music of three well known composers—Handel, Vivaldi and Bach. The Santa Fe Pro Musica Baroque Ensemble is a springtime favorite in The City Different. The Miami Herald says, "Kathryn Mueller is praised for her 'pure sound' and 'flights of stratospheric brilliance'". Purchase your tickets [blog_link url="http://www.santafepromusica.com/Season.html" text="here" date="2017-03-07"].

 

Shop At The Santa Fe Artists Market

You’ll find an array of great art at the Santa Fe Artists Market (Photo courtesy of the Santa Fe Artists Market) You’ll find an array of great art at the Santa Fe Artists Market (Photo courtesy of the Santa Fe Artists Market)

If you enjoy fine arts and crafts from local and juried artists here in Northern New Mexico, look no further than the [blog_link url="http://santafeartistsmarket.com/about.html" text="Santa Fe Artists Market" date="2017-03-07"]. Here you will find jewelry, paintings, pottery, furniture, sculptures and much more. The market takes place at the Santa Fe Railyard from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm every Saturday through December.

 

Discover The Santa Fe Farmers Market

The Farmers Market has been keeping it fresh since 1968. (Photo courtesy of TOURISM Santa Fe)

The Farmers Market has been keeping it fresh since 1968. (Photo courtesy of TOURISM Santa Fe)

[blog_link url="https://santafefarmersmarket.com/" text="The Santa Fe Farmers Market" date="2017-03-07"] is a sensory explosion of color, scents, music, and pride in community that is nearly impossible to put into words. The cross section of locals and visitors happily strolling, sipping coffee, and filling baskets with local produce, fresh breads, seasonal herbs, free range eggs, aromatic fresh and dried chiles, local honey and jams, luxurious body products, and homemade tamales, will transform your mood and test your bliss endurance. It’s no wonder it was recently voted as one of the [blog_link url="http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2015/08/21/10best-readers-choice-food-winners/32116533/" text="Best Farmers Market" date="2017-03-07"] by the readers of USA Today and 10Best. It’s not to be missed! The Farmers Market is held every Saturday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Santa Fe Railyard.

 

From Cherry Blossoms to Apricot Blossoms

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wH8_JXZWUk

Immerse yourself in Santa Fe's Japanese community at its annual festival - [blog_link url="http://santafejin.org/" text="The Santa Fe Japanese Culture Festival" date="2017-03-07"]. The parallels between Japan and Santa Fe are evident as we share fragrant flowers, winds that sends kites aloft, a rich historic culture and blossoms! Japan has cherry blossoms and Santa Fe has apricot blossoms!

The event takes place on April 29, 2017 at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm. Enjoy Japanese food, music, exhibits and shop local vendors. Santa Fe prides itself for being a diverse community and it is clearly emphasized each year with this popular festival. There will be delicious Japanese food from local restaurant, Shohko Café, and a tea ceremony as well.

Spring in Santa Fe is not to be missed. Great weather, flowers blooming, people smiling, and blue skies make it the perfect time to visit. Don’t wait for summer — have a spring fling of your own in The City Different.

Whether you are ready to visit us this April or want to plan a trip later in the year, don’t forget to request the new [blog_link url="https://santafe.org/Visitors_Guide/index.html" text="2017 Santa Fe Travel Guide" date="2017-03-07"]. Please be sure to also check out the [blog_link url="https://santafe.org/Visiting_Santa_Fe/Specials/index.html" text="Deals and Specials" date="2017-03-07"] Santa Fe has to offer and we’re sure you’ll find the right getaway!