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ART: A Feast for the Senses
ARTfeast offers a chance each year to get together the old-fashioned way: with food. Support Fine Arts for Children & Teens this February 21–24, at the fundraiser’s lineup of cuisine-based parties that also infuse this cool month with hot fashion, visual art, jazz, fine wine, and of course philanthropy. Details: 505-603-4643, artfeast.com
February 21, start at Contemporary Encounter, a salon and lecture by SITE director Laura Heon on the work of electronic-media artist Steina, 6–8 pm, $50, SITE Santa Fe, 1606 Paseo de Peralta.
February 22, dine at the Fashion Luncheon & Bazaar, with a runway show by Dallas designer Allie Koosh, 12–2 pm, $125, Inn at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail. Later, catch ARTfeast’s centerpiece event: the Edible Art Tour, where you can nibble on bite-size delights while perusing a visual menagerie in 35 galleries downtown, on Canyon Road, and at the Railyard, 5–8 pm, $35.
February 23, the Art of Home Tour opens the doors to eight residences showcasing art from local galleries. Pick up a map at Santa Fe Properties (1000 Paseo de Peralta), 12–4 pm, free. Afterward, the Art of Wine & Jazz serves up fine wines to the tune of live jazz, 3–5 pm, $50, Hilton of Santa Fe, 100 Sandoval Street. Finally, the Gourmet Dinner & Children’s Plate Auction, a five-course meal (with honorary artist Roxanne Swentzell) and sale of kids’ art highlights the program’s successes, 6 pm, $150, La Posada de Santa Fe, 330 E Palace.
February 24, the Artists’ Champagne Brunch & Auction hosts bidding on artwork and packages from local art businesses, 11–2, $65, Inn at Loretto, 211 Old Santa Fe Trail. And if you missed it the first time, you can still take the self-guided Art of Home Tour, 12-4 pm, free. Tickets for all events: 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.com

OPERA: High Fidelity
Skip the flight to New York this year and soak up the soprano (and bass) sounds of the Metropolitan Opera from a seat at The Lensic (211 W San Francisco) instead. The Met has partnered with the Santa Fe Opera to bring high-definition simulcasts of this season’s productions to the City Different, with its spring offerings ranging from the sinister Peter Grimes (March 15, 11:30 am) to Puccini’s passionate Manon Lescaut (February 16, 11 am). But the true must-see moments form the mythic magic of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde (pictured, March 22, 10:30 am). Tickets: $15–$22, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.com

MUSIC: Southern Revival
From his beginnings as a blind child playing a $12 guitar, Doc Watson became one of the most influential figures in the roots-music revival movement. A bluegrass legend and winner of eight Grammys—including its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award—this maestro shares his renowned flat-picking prowess, warm voice, and down-home charm at The Lensic (211 W San Francisco), March 30 at 7 pm. Tickets: $29–$69, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.com

EVENTS
February 1–2 Mixed Repertory. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet’s contemporary short pieces include William Forsythe’s Slingerland and two premieres that show off the troupe’s edgy yet sophisticated style. 7:30 pm, The Lensic, 211 W San Francisco, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.com

February 1 Wine, Chocolate & Jewelry. Elan Varshay’s gem-studded fine jewelry forms the core of this Valentine-themed show. Through Feb 15. Reception 5–7:30 pm, Manitou Galleries, 123 W Palace, 505-986-0440

February 1 Good Intentions. Laura Wacha’s paintings are at once fun and frightening, like many things in life. Through Mar 1. Reception 5–8 pm, Matrix Fine Art, 3812-A Central SE, Albuquerque, 505-268-8952

February 1 Au Naturel: Gravure by Jorge Tristani. These photographs place the figure in nature. Through Mar 1. Reception 5–8 pm, New Grounds Print Gallery, 3812 Central SE, Albuquerque, 505-268-8952

February 1–17 Benchwarmers VII. An annual tradition, this collection of short theatrical pieces by local playwrights gives new and established talent a voice, in one act each. 8 pm Thu–Sat, 2 pm Sun, up to $20, Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E DeVargas, 505-988-4262, santafeplayhouse.org

February 2 Souper Bowl XIV. Local restaurants compete to be known for the city’s best soup, while your dollars go to the Food Depot at this annual benefit. Noon–2 pm, adults $20–$25, children $10, Driscoll Fitness Center, CSF, 1600 St. Michael’s, 505-471-1633, thefooddepot.org

February 3 Meet the Legends. Scholar Bruce Bernstein, Ph.D., joins Native stone and bronze artists Adrian Wall, Upton Ethelbah, Joe Cajero, and Jody Naranjo to discuss contemporary Native voices. 1 pm, Legends Santa Fe, 143 Lincoln, legendssantafe.com. Reservations: 505-983-5639

February 6 Romeo & Juliet. The St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater performs one of the world’s most famous stories, exquisitely adapted to music in the 1930s by fellow Russian Sergei Prokofiev. 7:30 pm, $30–$85, The Lensic, 211 W San Francisco, 505-984-8759, musicone.org

February 6 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis. This 15-piece NYC orchestra joins Marsalis, a trumpet player with a passion for classical jazz sounds. 7:30 pm, $25–$60, Albuquerque Convention Center, 401 Second NW, 505-268-0044, outpostspace.org

February 7 Swan Lake. The St. Petersburg State Academic Ballet Theater floats, flutters, and tours jetés through Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous and gripping classical ballet masterpiece. 7:30 pm, $30–$85, The Lensic, 211 W San Francisco, 505-984-8759, musicone.org

February 8 Best of Gallery Artists. This group show features landscapes by Ed Samuels and Jim McLain’s turned wood vessels. Through Mar 5. Reception 5–7 pm, Marigold Arts, 424 Canyon, 505-982-4142

February 9 Designing with Elegant Silvers. This Gardening Gurus workshop covers the basics of these classy, water-wise ornamentals with Karen Bussolini, also signing her book on the same topic. 2 pm, $10, Santa Fe Greenhouses, 2904 Rufina, 505-473-2700, santafegreenhouses.com

February 15 HEALTH and We Drew Lightning. One L.A. band and one local gig rock the house with experimental sounds. 9 pm, $5–$10, High Mayhem Studios, 1703-B Lena, 505-501-3333, highmayhem.org

February 15 Art & Book Auction. This year’s fundraising sale boasts Spanish Colonial art, with a reception for the artists—and of course rare and collectible books. 5:30–9 pm, free, Meem Library, St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca, 505-984-6104, stjohnscollege.edu

February 15 Romantic Interlude. E. Melinda Morrison’s paintings capture moments of suggestive tension. Through Feb 29. Reception 5:30–7:30 pm, Alexandra Stevens Gallery, 820 Canyon, 505-988-1311

February 15 Field and Garden. David Welch renders farmers working the land in portrait/landscape hybrids. Through Feb 27. Reception 5– 8:30 pm, Harwood Art Center, 1114 7th NW, Albuquerque, 505-242-6367

February 16 Spanish Colonial Arts Market. This showcase of traditional nuevomexicano art forms displays both centuries-old creative customs and the new talents producing them now. 10–3, free, St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca, 505-984-6104, stjohnscollege.edu

February 16 Sweetheart Benefit Auction. The Cancer Institute Foundation places all variety of art and gifts on the block to help families and individuals suffering from the ravages of cancer. 5–8 pm, $25, Scottish Rite Temple, 463 Paseo de Peralta. Reservations: 505-955-7958

February 20 Violin Futura. Violinist Piotr Szewczyk performs 15 commissions by innovative and inspiring young composers from around the world, including For Piotr by John Kennedy of Santa Fe New Music. 7 pm, $20, Scottish Rite Temple, 463 Paseo de Peralta, 505-474-6601, sfnm.org


February 21 Zimbabwe: Survival Through Art & Spirit. This lecture in the series on Global Indigenous Exchange recounts an IAIA delegation’s visit to this African nation and the resulting dialogue about pride and change for indigenous peoples. 6 pm, free, IAIA Auditorium, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, 505-424-2387, iaia.edu

February 22 Hard News, Soft Dreams: A Journalistic Walk Across Borders. Award-winning journalist Alfredo Corchado of the Dallas Morning News takes us behind the simplistic representations of border issues in this talk about the deeper truths at play in ongoing conflicts. 7 pm, $2, The Forum, CSF, 1600 St. Michael’s, 505-473-6200, csf.edu

February 22–24 An American in Paris. National Dance Institute’s most advanced students of the performing arts sing, prance, and act their way across the stage in scenes from this classic film. 7 pm, $10–$15, The Dance Barns, 1440 Alto, 505-983-7661, ndi-nm.org

February 23–24 Meem Library Book Sale. With books ranging from poetry anthologies to texts on differential equations, there’s something for every bookworm at this popular sale. 10–6, Meem Library, St. John’s College, 1160 Camino Cruz Blanca, 505-984-6041, stjohnscollege.edu

February 24 From the Heart. Santa Fe Symphony honors the heart with pieces by Mussorgsky, Mozart, and others. 4 pm, $18–$65, The Lensic, 211 W San Francisco, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.com

February 29–March 9 Living Out. Students stage this play about two smart, ambitious women who share a household but live in different worlds—a white lawyer and a Salvadoran nanny—dealing a tragic hand but delivering it with humor and hope. 8 pm Fri–Sat, 2 pm Sun, Greer Garson Theater, CSF, 1600 St. Michael’s, 505-473-6511, csf.edu

March 1 Annual Benefit Show. For one day, this quirky gallery’s impressive variety of art supports its community, with proceeds going to the Roadrunner Food Bank. 10–6, Corrales Bosque Gallery, 4685 Corrales Road, Corrales, 505-898-7203

March 1 Earning a Sense of Place: Garden Design Approaches Inspired by Nature. Scott Calhoun introduces budding green thumbs to the needs of our location—and where to go from there. 2 pm, $10, Santa Fe Greenhouses, 2904 Rufina, 505-473-2700, santafegreenhouses.com

March 2 Pat Metheny Trio with Christian McBride and Antonio Sanchez. Combining peerless instrumentation and evolving technology, jazz guitarist Metheny plays tunes from his latest album, Day Trip. 7:30 pm, $30–$65, The Lensic, 211 W San Francisco, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.com

March 7 David K. John. Colorful new paintings explore Native spirituality and suggest mystical visions. Through Jun 20. Reception 2–6 pm, Kiva Fine Art, 102 E Water, 505-820-7413

March 7 New Mexico Landscape Group Show. Thirteen painters show off their best. Through Mar 20. Reception 5–7:30 pm, Manitou Galleries, 123 W Palace, 505-986-0440

March 13 Cape Town: A Way Forward. Describing an IAIA delegation’s travels to South Africa, this lecture discusses empowerment for indigenous peoples the world over. 6 pm, IAIA Auditorium, 83 Avan Nu Po Road, 505-424-2387, iaia.edu

March 13–30 Enchanted April. An Italian springtime breathes life into four unhappy English women in this Tony-nominated play. 8 pm Thu–Sat, 2 pm Sun, up to $20, Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E DeVargas, 505-988-4262, santafeplayhouse.org

March 14 CATS. This show probes our mysterious fascination with felines through ceramic art by this season’s Summer Workshop Series teachers. Through Apr 12. Reception 5–7 pm, Santa Fe Clay, 1615 Paseo de Peralta, 505-984-1706

March 15 Homelessness Begins at Home: The Travel Journals. Artist/poet Anthony Hassett’s works combine both crafts with politically provoking themes. Through Apr 8. Reception 4–6 pm, Parks Gallery, 127 Bent, Taos, 505-751-0343 March 20 Great Symphonic Forces. The spectacular 100-piece Orquestra Sinfonica del Estado de Mexico stops here with a repertoire that includes Mexican and Spanish sounds as well as Western classical music’s greatest. 7:30 pm, $30–$85, The Lensic, 211 W San Francisco, 505-984-8759, musicone.org

March 28 Homies Unidos: Negotiating Peace on the Street. Gang-member-cum-peace-negotiator Alex Sanchez joins local leaders in speaking about America’s mean streets—including little Santa Fe’s. 7 pm, $2, The Forum, CSF, 1600 St. Michael’s, 505-473-6200, csf.edu

March 29 Nrityagram Dance Ensemble. Aspen Santa Fe Ballet brings this East Indian classical music and dance troupe halfway around the globe a second time, for an encore of last year’s stunning sold-out show. 7:30 pm, The Lensic, 211 W San Francisco, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.com

March 30 Quilting Demonstration. Learn to make a baby-welcoming quilt with the Chimayó Valley Quilters, who cover the basics for the recycled-fabric creations. 1–4 pm, Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 505-476-1200, moifa.org

March 31 In the Mood. The String of Pearls Dance Band kicks up the tunes for a happenin’ stage show in this Broadway Series swing concert. 7:30 pm, $30–$75, The Lensic, 211 W San Francisco, 505-984-8759, musicone.org

Hot Tickets and Events are compiled and edited by Marin Sardy. Please send information and images for upcoming events to msardy@santafean.com {{PERIOD}}