Fun, Easy, AMAZINGǃ Leave with painting unique to YOUǃ 2 hour, step-by-step process inspires your Inner Artist. A creative adventure. Railyard; 10 minute walk from Plaza. ＄45/person. 5-Star Ratings. You'll leave knowing that "Everyone is an Artistǃ"
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Featuring Tom & Carole Bowker’s beautiful one of a kind Raku,High Fired, Smoke-fired vessels,and small jewel boxes.Join us and learn about our techniques for creating these unique worksǃThrough Dec. 31.Open every Fri. 1-7pm By Appt: M-Th 505.670.9289
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• Thomas Bowker’s new oil/mixed media paintings is shown with his sketches so visitors to the gallery can view the process towards his finished works which include vistas around Santa Fe. Continues to 12/31/19. Open every Fri. 1-7pm; by appt. M-Thurs.

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Featuring Santa Fe artist Carole Bowker’s new Fall Jewelry Collection inspired by beauty of the land in Northern New Mexicoǃ Included are works in copper,wood,clay,coral&turquoise all detailed in sterling silver. Open Fridays 1-7pm; Mon-Thur by appt.
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Featuring Tom’s mixed media sculptural birds in clay, copper, wire & wood;Carole’s jewelry of various stones with copper,sterling silver.Works inspired by NM landscape.Recep:12/6 & 12/13: 1-6pm. By appt: M-Thurs.505.670.9289 Open every Friday 1-6pm.
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Curious about what matcha is? In this class, we whisk and serve each participant a bowl of ceremonial matcha using traditional Japanese tea implements, we include Japanese "sweets" and we discuss how matcha is experienced in a Japanese tea ceremony.
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Our "Taste of Canyon Road Tour" introduces visitors to Santa Fe's famous Canyon Road through its art, architecture, history, and food. This dinner tour includes a three course meal with wine pairings and is the perfect way to experience Canyon Road
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Drop in any time to play against other kids. Our volunteers usually provide a short lecture around 6:05 pm. We also organize a few tournaments that are held at the library, including the Santa Fe Mayor's Cup. Our evenings have a nice mix of quiet thought and roaring laughter as kids play as many games as time allows. Free, 5:45–7:45 pm, santafelibrary.org.
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Joined by violinists Carla Kountoupes and Christine Chen, along with ensemble pianist Bill Epstein, the Santa Fe Women's Ensemble will present familiar carols that span the globe from England to Latvia, as well other inspirational seasonal pieces. ＄20–＄35, 6:30 pm, 505-954-4922, sfwe.org.
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Picturing Passion brings together the works of artists including Gustave Baumann, Cady Wells, Marsden Hartley, William Penhallow Henderson, Willard Nash, Gene Kloss, Ansel Adams, Joseph Henry Sharp, Bert Geer Phillips, and Patrocino Barela, among many others who took on the penitent traditions as source material. The exhibition illustrates how artists who were new to the Southwest in the early part of the 20th century looked to Morada, Penitente processions, traditions, and materials as source materials for their work as distinctive features of New Mexican culture. With admission, 505-476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.
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City Tours—choose a time, date and tour company of your choice:
(These companies are not affiliated and offer separate tour packages.
Call ahead to check seasonal scheduling/availability.)

HISTORIC WALKS OF SANTA FE Eldorado Hotel & Spa, 309 E. San Francisco St. La Posada Hotel, 330 E. Palace Ave., and Plaza Galeria, 66 E. San Francisco St.
Presented by Historic Walks of Santa Fe and featured on Good Morning America, these historic/cultural tours are led by professional museum guides who provide commentary on the rich history, cultures, architecture, and art of Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico. Visit the most historic sites including St. Francis Cathedral, Loretto Chapel and the State Capitol. DAILY departures: 9:30 am from the Eldorado Hotel, 9:30 am from La Posada, and 10:00 am from the Plaza Galeria.

NOTE: Historic/Cultural Tours offered on Friday, Saturday & Sunday @ 9:30 am ONLY departing from the Eldorado Hotel Lobby in January/February.

Eldorado Tours depart from Eldorado Hotel at 9:30am & 1:30pm, from the Hilton Santa Fe at 9:35am & 1:35pm, and from St. Francis Hotel at 9:45am & 1:45pm. Tickets: ＄14 per person; for more information, call 505-986-8388 or visit www.historicwalksofsantafe.com.

SANTA FE DISCOVERY WALKING TOUR Walking Tours of Santa Fe, the best way to get acquainted with "The City Different," daily at 10 am, meet in the La Fonda Hotel lobby. 90 min walk around downtown historical sites, including several historical buildings, information on culture, cuisine, shopping and history. NOTE: tours not conducted on Tuesdays and Thursdays during winter months Dec-Feb. ＄14, child under 12 free with adult. No reservation needed. Call 505-983-7774 or 505-470-6896 for more information. Also ask about Ghost Tours and Chocolate Tours by the Veterans Guide Guild.

A WELL-BORN GUIDE/HAVE PH.D., WILL TRAVEL: Various Tours Experience unique, entertaining and informative tours with a local professional historian. Regularly scheduled and custom tour experiences. Step-on guide services.

Ghost Tour Sundays & Thursdays;
Artists and Acequias Mondays;
Bread 'n' Chocolate Tuesdays & Fridays;
Fun, Games 'n' History in Cemeteries Wednesdays;
Bars and Brothels Wednesdays and Saturdays;
Jewish Legacy Thursdays;
Women's History Thursdays.

Stefanie Beninato
PO Box 1601
Santa Fe, NM 87504
505-988-8022
info@swguides.com
www.swguides.com

“If the name doesn't draw you in, the tours will.”—Lonely Planet

NEW MEXICO MUSEUM OF ART The museum offers art walking tours of Santa Fe April - November (weather permitting). Guided by one of our docents, the tours highlight the art and architectural history of downtown Santa Fe. Tours leave at 10:00 a.m. on Mondays from the gift shop steps of the New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 West Palace Avenue, on the Plaza in Santa Fe. From June-August, we also offer tours on Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

Cost: ＄10 per person, children 18 and under free. Proceeds support education programs at the New Mexico Museum of Art.
www.nmartmuseum.org

NEW MEXICO HISTORY MUSEUM Ever wonder why there's an obelisk in the middle of the Santa Fe Plaza? Have you noticed the gargoyles on top of the Catron Building? Where was the gambling hall? Which tucked-away building held a Manhattan Project secret?

Find out by taking a Downtown Walking Tour led by New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors guides. The tours are held April 13 through Oct. 17, Monday-Saturday, beginning at 10:15 a.m. No tours on Sundays. Gather at the Palace Courtyard's Blue Gate just south of the History Museum entrance at 113 Lincoln Ave. Cost is ＄10. Children 16 and under are free when accompanied by an adult. Museum guides do not accept tips. (No tours are offered on the Saturdays when large events are held on the Plaza, such as Spanish Market and Santa Fe Fiesta.)

Each tour lasts about 2 hours and features a leisurely pace with plenty of opportunities to ask questions. Enjoy stories of the people and events that have made Santa Fe a world-class tourist destination. Los Compadres del Palacio, a support group of the New Mexico History Museum, operates the program with guides who are trained in Santa Fe history. (Many are also guides at the History Museum and Palace of the Governors.) Proceeds from the tours benefit the museum's programs and events.

Special group tours can be arranged by calling (505) 476-5200.
www.nmhistorymuseum.org

THE ORIGINAL SANTA FE GHOST TOUR Ghost Tour: Stories of Santa Fe's ghosts of the Plaza area by a guide who has been spooking about for 23 years. By reservation: 605-983-7774

"My name is Peter Sinclaire, and I have been doing this ghost walk since 1993. I have interacted with over 2000 ghostwalkers, so on the tour you'll also hear about the experiences of tour participants with Santa Fe's spirits. My weekly tour departs Hotel St. Francis Saturday evenings---＄14 per person. Now offered March to November on Friday eves from La Fonda Hotel. Want a private ghost walk? Custom tours for groups any dayǃ Take a walk on the Spirit Side. How about a MegaGhost Tour with over 20 different ghosts in about 3 hours? Please call for details: 505-983-7774."

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SANTA FE ART TOURS Canyon Road Quickie: Explore Santa Fe's famous Canyon Road on this short and sweet conversational walking tour, every Friday at 2 pm.

SF Art tours also gives themed tours on semi-regular and one-time bases; please contact for information: 505-985-528, santafearttours.com.

Find other tours around Santa Fe at SantaFe.org.
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Featuring Tom & Carole Bowker’s beautiful one of a kind Raku,High Fired, Smoke-fired vessels,and small jewel boxes.Join us and learn about our techniques for creating these unique worksǃThrough Dec. 31.Open every Fri. 1-7pm By Appt: M-Th 505.670.9289
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• Thomas Bowker’s new oil/mixed media paintings is shown with his sketches so visitors to the gallery can view the process towards his finished works which include vistas around Santa Fe. Continues to 12/31/19. Open every Fri. 1-7pm; by appt. M-Thurs.

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Featuring Santa Fe artist Carole Bowker’s new Fall Jewelry Collection inspired by beauty of the land in Northern New Mexicoǃ Included are works in copper,wood,clay,coral&turquoise all detailed in sterling silver. Open Fridays 1-7pm; Mon-Thur by appt.
visit our website

Featuring Tom’s mixed media sculptural birds in clay, copper, wire & wood;Carole’s jewelry of various stones with copper,sterling silver.Works inspired by NM landscape.Recep:12/6 & 12/13: 1-6pm. By appt: M-Thurs.505.670.9289 Open every Friday 1-6pm.
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Fun, Easy, AMAZINGǃ Leave with painting unique to YOUǃ 2 hour, step-by-step process inspires your Inner Artist. A creative adventure. Railyard; 10 minute walk from Plaza. ＄45/person. 5-Star Ratings. You'll leave knowing that "Everyone is an Artistǃ"
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Through video and installation art, this exhibition creates a narrative of visual sovereignty and cultural and intellectual connections with contemporary Sámi, who are Indigenous peoples from parts of Norway, Sweden, and northern Finland. With admission, 505-983-8900, iaia.edu.
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Fun, Easy, AMAZINGǃ Leave with painting unique to YOUǃ 2 hour, step-by-step process inspires your Inner Artist. A creative adventure. Railyard; 10 minute walk from Plaza. ＄45/person. 5-Star Ratings. You'll leave knowing that "Everyone is an Artistǃ"
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Featuring Tom & Carole Bowker’s beautiful one of a kind Raku,High Fired, Smoke-fired vessels,and small jewel boxes.Join us and learn about our techniques for creating these unique worksǃThrough Dec. 31.Open every Fri. 1-7pm By Appt: M-Th 505.670.9289
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• Thomas Bowker’s new oil/mixed media paintings is shown with his sketches so visitors to the gallery can view the process towards his finished works which include vistas around Santa Fe. Continues to 12/31/19. Open every Fri. 1-7pm; by appt. M-Thurs.

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Featuring Santa Fe artist Carole Bowker’s new Fall Jewelry Collection inspired by beauty of the land in Northern New Mexicoǃ Included are works in copper,wood,clay,coral&turquoise all detailed in sterling silver. Open Fridays 1-7pm; Mon-Thur by appt.
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Featuring Tom’s mixed media sculptural birds in clay, copper, wire & wood;Carole’s jewelry of various stones with copper,sterling silver.Works inspired by NM landscape.Recep:12/6 & 12/13: 1-6pm. By appt: M-Thurs.505.670.9289 Open every Friday 1-6pm.
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Heidi K. Brandow (Native Hawaiian/Diné), will create a new mural painting. Unit of Measure can be considered a transitory impression that playfully acknowledges the intricacies, complications, and the unknown as components of personal identity. ＄5–＄10, February 15–January 1, 505-983-8900, iaia.edu.
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Visual Voices showcases the diversity of expression in contemporary Chickasaw art across different media and multiple perspectives. The artworks analyze the complex relationship between contemporary Chickasaw life and rich tribal history and culture. With admission, 505-983-8900, iaia.edu.
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The Community Gallery is hosting an exhibit that challenges artists to address issues related to food production, sustainability, scarcity, affordability, safety, access, and availability. Participating artists include Bobbe Besold, Matthew Bollinger, Liz Brindley, Eric Heithaus, Kathamann, Angela Kirkman, and others. Free, 505-955-6707, santafenm.gov.
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Johnson explores the concept of 'fissures' both its technical and theoretical forms—clefts in the landscape, breaks in social/cultural fabric, the splitting of atoms, fragments in memory—in a continuing exploration of how terrestrial space is represented, navigated, and perceived. With admission, 505-982-1338, ccasantafe.org.
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Small works by Manitou artists. The lower price point and smaller scale provide unique opportunities for both new and avid collectors. Most all Manitou artists participate as it allows them to study and focus in on larger bodies of work they may be considering. Free, 505-986-0440, manitougalleries.com.
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The Taos Moderns were a group of Taos artists who came to prominence between the mid 1940's and the early 1960's. Enticed by the open, light-filled landscapes of Northern New Mexico, these artists left major cities such as San Francisco, New York and Los Angeles to pursue their art in simpler environs. Free, 505-983-2567, historicsantafe.org.
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This exhibition features colored pencil drawings and 3-D works renowned contemporary Native artist G. Peter Jemison (Seneca, Heron Clan) created in preparation for his film Iroquois Creation Story, which will be screened in the Helen Hardin Media Gallery. With admission, November 15, 2019–March 15, 2020, 505-983-8900, iaia.edu.
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The exhibition consists of 30 artists from the US, France, Cuba, and Israel, including those represented with Obscura as well as guest artists who were invited to participate. Each artist was asked to create a unique photo-based artwork, or create a new print edition. Free, 505-577-6708, obscuragallery.net.
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Tree Stories encompasses a wide array of approaches to a singular subject as the exhibition will include a combination of the many photographic materials and techniques Breakey is known for. This exhibition also coincides with photo-eye's 40th Anniversary celebration. Free, 505-988-5152, photoeye.com.
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Fun, Easy, AMAZINGǃ Leave with painting unique to YOUǃ 2 hour, step-by-step process inspires your Inner Artist. A creative adventure. Railyard; 10 minute walk from Plaza. ＄45/person. 5-Star Ratings. You'll leave knowing that "Everyone is an Artistǃ"
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Museum of Encaustic Art holds over 300 works of encaustic/wax art, including painting, mixed media, photography, and sculpture. Museum artwork is not for sale, but the Encaustic Art Institute houses a members' side of the museum that has encaustic/wax works for sale. ＄8–＄9, 10 am–5 pm Tuesday –Sunday, 505-989-3283, moeart.org. The Museum of Encaustic Art remains closed to the public for the Month
of January and opens again on February 1st, with hours for February
being Fri/Sat/Sun noon to 5. March resumes normal hours of Tuesday
through Sunday.
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These small alcove galleries are a tradition that date back more than 100 years to the founding of the New Mexico Museum of Art. Featuring artists Jen Pack, Heather McGill, Daniel McCoy, Marietta Patricia Leis, and Sarah Stolar. With admission, 505-476-5072, nmartmuseum.org.
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The exhibition will focus on the rich history of traditional Hispano music from the arrival of the Spanish through the present. Once in New Mexico, historic European traditions took on a new life and feel, blending with Native customs and reflecting the land, time, and place where these folkloric songs and traditions developed. The exhibition will explore different forms of music such as special music played at different life stages (songs of birth, weddings, death), seasonal music (songs for Christmas, Lent, and Harvest seasons) ,as well as liturgical and secular plays and reenactments. With admission, 505-476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.
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Yokai are supernatural beings (like ghosts, demons, ogres, shapeshifters, and monsters) and strange, unexplainable phenomena. They gained popularity beyond religious contexts, beginning perhaps as early as the Muromachi period (1392-1573). These ghost and demon images have surfaced throughout Japanese history, and have even influenced modern entertainment and popular culture. The Museum of International Folk Art's exhibit features scroll paintings, woodblock prints, and kimonos as well as costumes, puppets, and masks used in classical theatrical performances. With admission, 505-476-1200, internationalfolkart.org.
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The re-opening (limited hours) of the historic Legal Tender Saloon and Eating House located in Lamy, New Mexico, features oil paintings by local artist Daniel Bethune of grand locomotives that rumbled through the Lamy train station in years past. 505-466-1650, legaltenderlamy.com.
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Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate, hot apple cider, delicious holiday treats and a show of small sized original art. Participating in the group are Cecilia Robertson, Angel Wynn, Tom McGee, Dayna Fisk Williams, Nancy Silvia, and Robert Efroymson. The artists will be on hand to meet the public and discuss their creative techniques during the two-day holiday event. Free, 505-437-1107, 7arts.gallery.
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