Upcoming Events June 1 – June 14
The Best Live Comedy
“The Road to Tartura” is by Hala Gabriel, a Los Angeles resident currently working in Santa Fe. Tantura was her parents’ small village in Palestine. In 1948, when the State of Israel was created, they and their fellow villagers were forced to leave. Through interviews with the now scattered villagers and the Israeli soldiers whose orders were to wipe Tantura off the map, Gabriel seeks to reconstruct what happened, “so forgotten voices can be heard and all of us can heal and move forward.” She submitted”The Road to Tantura” as an unfinished film for audience feedback.
“Eighty Years Through the Lens” is the work of Santa Fean Kevin J. Kelly who, after a career as a clinical psychologist, began making films four years ago. This film explores the life and work of 89-year-old George T. Henry, who has been the official photographer at a small Midwestern college for the past 68 years. Henry’s other accomplishments include flying B-24 bombers in World War II, serving as a white-water river guide for 45 years and, recently, photographing wild black bears in northern Minnesota. Kelly will be present to discuss the film.
“A Piece of Pie” was directed by Santa Fe’s Janet Davidson, who will discuss the work. It is a short narrative comedy about a contest for a piece of pie that escalates into a gunfight. Inspired by early Clint Eastwood westerns, it pits the old, wild West against the new, citified West. After its debut at the Santa Fe Film Festival, where its script won the prestigious Governor’s Cup, it went on to take numerous other awards and honors, including Best Short Comedy at the International Family Film Festival in Los Angeles, the Audience Award at the New Mexico Filmmakers Festival and a regional win for International Women’s Day.
Suggested admission is five dollars at the door. For more information about REEL NEW MEXICO, go to www.reelnewmexico.com
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Eldorado Studio Tour and Preview Gallery
The weekend’s celebration begins on Friday, May 18 with a gala Opening Night reception in the La Tienda Exhibit Space from 5:00 -7:00 pm. It’s an opportunity to meet with the artists, view their work and enjoy refreshments.
Live music will be performed by Master guitarist David Wescott Yard and keyboardist Doug Frantz.
69 studios showcasing the work of 106 artists will be open to the public on Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm.
The Preview Gallery will be open on both days from 9am-5pm. There you can gather brochures and maps to plan your studio visits.
2 Great Film Screenings This Week
Directed by Santa Fe resident Paul Marcus “Mercurial Son” follows for three years the musical and personal journey of Lurrie Bell, son of famed Chicago bluesman Carrie Bell. Initially hailed as a musical genius, Lurrie’s career was derailed early on by bouts of mental illness, addiction and homelessness, until an extraordinary young photographer, Susan Greenberg, came into his life. Over time, Susan and Lurrie formed a deep bond and struggled together to keep their careers and daily lives from imploding. Shot over three years and filled with sublime guitar playing, “Mercurial Son” is a testament to the raw power of blues music and the lives that live it. Director Paul Marcus will discuss the film following its showing.
“The Astronomer’s Sun,” an animated short directed, written and produced by Peter M. Kershaw, tells the story of Henry who, with his mysterious mechanical bear, visits an abandoned observatory to confront his past and follow his father on a journey into the unknown. The film has been honored in seventeen festivals. Peter Kershaw, who is adjunct professor for directors and producers at Santa Fe Community College, will discuss the film following its showing. Proceeds from the $5 suggested at the door go to meet expenses and to participating filmmakers for ongoing projects.
In German – No subtitles – about 90 Min.
This is a romantic story of the German Top Model, Sylvie, who falls in love with a taxi driver. Paul, the cab driver, is a sailor on leave. He is visiting his old mother in Munich and is flattered. But he really loves the sea more than anything else. He has never met a girl like Sylvie and does not really know what to do with her. Sylvie hires him to drive her all over Germany to her modeling jobs, just to be with him. This film is very funny and is still shown for special occasions in Germany. It was shot in Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg and New York, where Sylvie dances on the Towers of the World Trade Center.
Ein DEUTSCHER Movie Abend – bei LA TIENDA – Eldorado
Wir zeigen Ihnen “Sylvie,” den bekannten Spielfilm von Regisseur Klaus Lemke. (1973) ca, 90 Min.
Mit Sylvie Winter, Ivan Desny und Paul Lyss
Das deutsche Topmodel Sylvie , verliebt sich in einen Taxifahrer, der aber in Wirklichkeit ein Seemann ist und leider nichts so sehr liebt, wie die See. Paul hat gerade Ferien, fährt deshalb Taxi in München und wohnt bei seiner alten Mutter. Er hat noch nie so ein Mädchen wie Sylvie getroffen und weiss garnicht so recht, was er mit ihr anfangen soll. Aber Sylvie bezahlt ihn gut, damit er sie zu all ihren Terminen fährt. So kann sie zumindest etwas bei ihm sein. Dieser Film ist sehr lustig und wird noch immer in Deutschland zu verschiedenen Anlässen gezeigt. Er wurde in München, Frankfurt, Hamburg und New York gedreht, wo Sylvie noch auf den Türmen des World Trade Centers tanzt
THE SANDRA WONG, DOMINICK LESLIE, TY BURHOE TRIO
The Sandra Wong, Dominick Leslie, Ty Burhoe Trio will appear in concert at The Performance Space on May 4th, 2012 at 7 PM.
Tickets are $15 and available at www.talarecords.com or at the door.
Sandra Wong, Dominick Leslie and Ty Burhoe come together in an unusual trio combination of nyckelharpa/fiddle, mandolin and tabla/world percussion to explore music from all corners of the globe, including their own compositions; from Bach to Shakti to Swedish Folk and Modern Bluegrass. Having made their trio concert debut at the Caramoor International Music Festival July of 2010, the project continues to gain both momentum and depth. Reaching into their individual roots of Classical Western, Classical Indian, Bluegrass, Jazz, Scandinavian, Old-time American music and more their arrangements honor each tradition while moving into new, unchartered territory.
Whether it’s old-time tunes in 7, Bach on nyckelharpa, mandolin and tabla, Swedish tunes from hundreds of years ago brought into a 21st century arrangement or Shakti revisited; Sandra, Dom, and Ty create a musical playground for everyone (both musicians and listeners) to explore, play, stretch, and grow in a joyful space.
Dominick Leslie and Sandra Wong released a collaborative album, Sunny Side Up in July of 2010 featuring guest artists Ty Burhoe, Grant Gordy, Eric Thorin, Jayme Stone and Ian Hutchison which is receiving excellent reviews from listeners. You can hear the trio in a live concert recording at www.FestivalLink.net. Sandra, Dom, and Ty all collaborate with numerous world class musicians and each tour nationally and internationally.
Giving back to our planet and supporting organizations working to create a more sustainable world for all beings; human and animal alike, and practicing responsible stewardship of our planet earth is a priority for the trio. A percentage of all ticket and CD sales go to support 1% for the planet and other organizations with this focus, all with top ratings from the Charity Navigator.
You are invited to join Sandra, Dom, and Ty for an evening of music at The Performance Space. For information, go to www.theperformancespace.com.
Studio Space at La Tienda
Special Appearance by Foster and Kimberly Gambel, Creators of the Movie “Thrive: What on Earth Will it Take?”
Screening of the movie, Thrive: What on earth will it take? The screening will be followed by a discussion with Foster and Kimberly Gamble.
The response to Kimberly and Foster Gambles appearance scheduled for Thursday April 19th, has been so amazing that we asked the Gambles if they would be willing to stay for another night.
They agreed to join us for a One Night Hold-Over Event on Friday April 20th, from 6-9 PM
The Friday night program will be different. It includes a showing of the Thrive film followed by Question and Answer moderated by the Gambles.
Here is your chance to see the film if you have not seen it yet or to see it again. (We’ve seen it many times and still enjoy it)
How great to see the film and then speak with the producers while questions are fresh on your mind.
Admission is by donation. All proceeds will go to the development of future energy projects through the Thrive movement. Payment will be check or cash only. Because seating is limited, please arrive early.
Screening of Shakespeare Behind Bars
Reel New Mexico, a monthly series showcasing independent films with a New Mexico connection, presents the award-winning documentary feature “Shakespeare Behind Bars” on Thursday, April 12, at 7 p.m. at The Performance Space. Suggested Entrance Fee: $5
The film, produced by Jillian Spitzmiller and written and directed by Hank Rogerson, both Santa Fe residents, is a documentary feature that follows a year-long rehearsal and presentation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” by inmates of a Kentucky prison.
| Shakespeare Behind Bars Trailer |
Hailed as “tremendously moving,” the film tells an extraordinary story about the creative process and the power of art to heal. It was a Sundance official selection and has won awards, including “Best in Show” and “Best Documentary” in ten additional festivals. “By the end of this film, you couldn’t imagine Shakespeare performed anywhere else,” wrote the TV Guide reviewer.
As an important part of the Reel New Mexico Independent Film Series, filmmakers representing films shown will discuss and answer questions about their work following the screenings. Jillian Spitzmiller and/or Hank Rogerson will be on hand to discuss the making of “Shakespeare Behind Bars.” The two founded Philomath Films in 1992 and have been working together ever since.
Barbarians at the Gate
On Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., a multimedia presentation entitled Barbarians at the Gate – Stravinsky, Diaghilev & the Ballets Russes, narrated by Tom Maguire, will be offered free to the general public at the Performance Space at La Tienda at 7 Caliente Road in Eldorado. This event is presented by Destiny Allison Fine Art as part of the salon series: Art in the 21st Century.
This presentation will offer a detailed look at the time between the first season of Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes in 1909 and Diaghilev’s death in Venice two decades later. Mr. Maguire will examine the artistic forces and personalities that forged a reinvigoration of the art of ballet. The presentation will also explore the effect that the visual artists, composers, librettists, choreographers, dancers and designers associated with the Ballets Russes had, not only on that organization, but also on their own art forms and the cultural life of Europe in general. The presentation will concentrate on the work of composers Stravinsky, Ravel, Milhaud, Satie, Debussy and Prokofiev; visual artists Benois, Picasso, Rouault, Gris, Picabia, Bakst and Braque and choreographers Fokine, Massine, Nijinsky, Nijinska and Balanchine. These artists and their influence on the artistic life of Europe, in general, and Paris, in particular, will be chronicled; along with the aristocrats, members of high society and the business class, donors and sponsors who made their work possible.
Mr. Maguire augments the research he has done on the Ballets Russes with material gleaned from the most recent publications on the subject. Visual and musical materials are selected from several sources including Mr. Maguire’s extensive collection. Barbarians at the Gate dramatically explores the artistic explosion that Serge Diaghilev unleashed on Western Europe as he brought; first visual arts, then opera and finally ballet from mother Russia to the salons and theatres of Paris. In stunning visuals accompanied by music clips, Barbarians at the Gate traces not only the history of the company, but also its effect on all of the arts in the early 20th century.
Please RSVP by calling Destiny Allison Fine Art at (505) 428-0024
Summer Camp Fair
Join us Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 10:00am-4:00pm
for the Summer Camp Fair at La Tienda.
15 local children’s camps will set up displays, information and activities for the children ofSanta Fe. We have a wide variety of camps participating. There are art, gymnastics, horse riding, language, living history, performing arts, science, and sports camps for ages preschool through middle school. Camp displays will be set up indoors and outdoors and children can have their faces painted, make spin art, play sports (including soccer and tennis), try tumbling, participate in living history, and try out fun activities that are as yet undisclosed. While children are sampling the activities parents can talk to camp personnel and collect information.
This is a free event. Our goal is to bring the families ofSanta Feand the summer camps ofSanta Fetogether early enough make summer plans. A fun day for the children is an added bonus.
A big thank you to La Tienda for providing the venue for the Summer Camp Fair, to Listening Horse Therapeutic Riding for sponsoring the Summer Camp Fair, to Steve Ewers for printing and donating 11,000 (!) fliers which were distributed to the school children of Santa Fe and to Mekah Gordon for delivering at least half of those fliers to the schools, designing the signs and banners for the Summer Camp Fair and for the many other things she has been willing to do, often at a moments notice.
Barn Dogs
Destiny Allison Fine Art Gallery
Eclectics Art Gallery
Eldorado Community Church
Eldorado Computer Works
Enchanted Leaf
Gym at Eldorado
Jem Creations 11
Just Cuts
La Plancha de Eldorado
La Tienda Exhibit Space — Art Gallery
Mi Amor Cafe and Chocolate House
Santa Fe Brewing Company – Tap Room
SpinDoc
The Performance Space
The School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Totally Awesome Dogs
Yoga with Jacci and Friends
Zia Financial Group
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