Archive for Activities
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
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.
Two Great Events This Weekend
March 24th and 25th from 1 to 4pm at the Performance Space in La Tienda. The home tour will be held on Sunday, March 25th from 10 to 3 consisting of 9 homes to give everyone an opportunity to see a wide variety of solar solutions and talk to the homeowners about their system. This promises to be a very instructive and enlightening weekend for anyone who has been considering adding solar to their homes.
The forum format will consist of 4 workshops; solar photovoltaics (PV), solar thermal, solar financing and cost benefits, and conservation and usage. Each workshop will be facilitated by specialists in that respective field and will be 45 minutes in duration. Forum attendees can choose any two workshops to attend. After the workshops, the workshop leaders will participate on a panel where they will answers questions from the audience.
Eldorado has an amazing history as a solar community. As we look ahead, we have many great opportunities to move from passive to active solar. The upcoming Solar Forum will help inform and equip Eldorado area residents as we take steps to become more sustainable, more energy independent and to save some green as we GO GREEN!
Come to this educational solar forum and home tour created and organized by SERA (Sustainable Eldorado Residence Alliance) and co-sponsored by the ECIA, the Sierra Club, and La Tienda that will be presented on Saturday, March 24.
THEN ON SUNDAY……
A Warm Invitation… Join us for this riveting documentary!
Five women whose stories will outrage and ultimately inspire you to do the things that bring you joy.
SUNDAY, MARCH 25, 2012 from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
“A compelling documentary film on women artists – it explores the barriers to the creative process and how art ultimately transforms women’s lives and those around them.” (Cathy Malchiodi, Psychology Today)
A panel discussion and Q&A will follow the film, featuring local artists Destiny Allison, Judy Goldberg, Joan Logghe, and Maye Torres. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.
“Metamorphosis” Opens in the La Tienda Exhibit Space
The quilt show, “Metamorphosis,” opens March 17 and runs through April 14 at La Tienda in Eldorado. The show features the work of 20 local artists along with several heirloom quilts from the late 1800s, the 1930s, and the 1950s.
“By showing the old quilts, we hope that viewers will understand the evolution of quilting styles and the changing fabrics, batting, thread, and colors that were used,” says Jean Stokes, the show’s organizer.
In addition to this show, events are planned to bring more awareness to this long-time art form. Quilters included in the exhibit are Gale Oppenheimer-Pietrzak, Donna Barnits, Mary Ann Onstott, Jean Stokes, Nell Riley Stokes, and Isabel Mooney.
Complementing the quilts at the show are the works of painters, weavers, photographers, and glass artists. These artists include Jack Arnold, Sally Hayden, Lynne Coyle, Connie Soring, Braldt Bralds, and Margaret Braldt.
Saturday, March 17
1:30 pm: The Quilters, a play directed by Charles De Muth. A quilt by his great, great, grandmother is among the props. Performed by Dottie Hill, Patti Blair, Betsy Alden Robinson, and Dorothy Rogers. La Tienda Performance Space. $5 donation, children free.
1:30 pm: Isabel Mooney and her vibrant quilts.
2:30 pm: “New Mexico Historical Centennial Textiles.” Exhibit and presentation by Colleen Konetzni and Donna Barnitz. La Tienda Performance Space. $5 donation, children free.
4–7 pm: Artists’ reception.
Saturday, March 24
1:30 pm: “Somewhere inIreland”: Poetry reading, book signing, and quilt display by Linda Whittenberg, accompanied by Danny Wilding on flute. La Tienda, Building B, Eldorado Community Church. Free.
1:30 pm: Isabel Mooney and her vibrant quilts.
Saturday, March 31
1:30 pm: The Quilters play, second performance.
2:30 pm: “Sharing Family Heirlooms”: People can bring their old family quilts for discussion. Comments by Nora Pickens, M.A, textile historian. La Tienda Exhibit Space. Free.
Monday, April 9
6:30 pm: “Thinking about Quilts as Art”: A discussion with art teachers and notable quilters. Jeri Beitel, M.A., art historian, and Rhae Burden,MFA, former College of Santa Fe Gallery director. La Tienda Exhibit Space. Free.
Saturday, April 14. Closing Day Activities
11 am – 5:30 pm:
Display of completed Eldorado/285 Centennial Friendship Quilt. Eldorado photographers exhibit in La Tienda Building A.
1:30 pm: Discussion of photo-to-fabric process by Judy McGowan, photographer, quilter, former county planning manager. La Tienda Exhibit Space. Free.
4:30: Finale including music, readings, and treats from Mi Amor Chocolate. La Tienda Exhibit Space. Free.
Volunteer Appreciation Day
Please join us Saturday, March 10, 2012 from 12 to 4pm for a party to recognize and celebrate the efforts of non profit and community organizations in the Santa Fe area. These organizations work tirelessly to improve the quality of life in our community. In addition to thanking participating organizations, La Tienda is creating an opportunity for these groups to thank the volunteers who work with them in their endeavors.
On March 10, participating non profit and community organizations will honor their volunteers and donors, educate the public, and celebrate the work they do.
Santa Fe Kitchen Angels
Santa Fe Chapter of NOW (National Organization for Women)
Eldorado Neighborhood Watch
Earth Care
St. Elizabeth’s Shelter
Felines and Friends
Vista Grande Public Library
Atalaya Search and Rescue
Many Mothers
Eckankar
SERA recycles
We are very grateful to our generous sponsors:
1st National Bank of Santa Fe
Eldorado Supermarket
Grand Opening Celebrations and Great Comedy
Join us this Saturday from 5-7 pm for free appetizers, live music and to welcome our newest additions and improvements. We now have a full service Florist with a charming selection of Gifts, Cards & Garden items. Just Cuts shows off a lovely new location, along with Awesome Dogs and Eclectics Gallery. Your favorite local merchants will be opening their doors & showing off. There will be wandering fairies, agility dogs, jazz guitar and harmonica performers and fun for all ages!
Then, starting at 7 pm, join us in The Performance Space for The Best Live Comedy PG 13 Tour.
Sarah Berges Dance Comes to Santa Fe
Sarah Berges Dance PERFORMS in Santa Fe!
February 25, 2012 7:00 PM
Reception follows at 8:00 PM
@ The Performance Space
Tickets: $7.00 / all proceeds donated to La Tienda Non-Profit Projects
BUY TICKETS In advance through Paypal @ www.sarahbergesdance.com
Sarah Berges Dance is produced by Destiny Allison and La Tienda in conjunction with:
- 5 Submerging – Visual Arts Show
Featuring Thayer Carter, Andrew Davis, Geraldine Fiskus, Dee Homans, J. Barry Zeiger
@ The Exhibit Space, 7 Caliente Road, La Tienda at Eldorado
February 18 through March 11
Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11 AM – 6 PM, or by appointment
Artist Talk Wednesday, March 7 at 6:30 PM
Information: 505-428-0024 or 505-629-6418
- IMPLUVIUM - Poetry Reading by Andrew Davis
@ The Performance Space, La Tienda at Eldorado
February 29 at 7 PM
Information: 505-428-0024 or 505-629-6418
Sarah Berges Dance will join selected Santa Fe dancers to perform a new work choreographed by Sarah Berges entitled “Repeating the Past.” In response to the magnificent new sculpture by Dee Homans, on display in The Exhibit Space at La TIenda (2/18-3/11), the dance reflects the aggressive power of the sculpture in contrast to its undulating, lyric subtext. Ancient memories of the Medea story rise and fall in the dance, a touchstone for reflecting on modern day acts of vengeance and of violence used against innocents. SARAH BERGES DANCE will also perform “Vignettes” – small dances at odd times – in The Exhibit Space at La Tienda. These 4 minute dances will be performed once a day, Wednesday 2/22 through Saturday 2/25 (call 310-403-9983 for precise times.) Admission to the “Vignettes” is free of charge.
Based in Oakland California, Sarah Berges has been producing dance since 1984. During the 15 years she spent in Los Angeles (1996-2011) Ms. Berges founded a modern dance company and a ballet company. Her companies have performed in Mexico, Costa Rica, San Francisco, the Los Angeles area and New York City.
Recipient of grants from Culver City, SONY Pictures, the Puffin Foundation and Squid & Squash Foundation, Ms. Berges has used grant money to produce dance in public, outdoor spaces. Her “Adventure In Wonderland” attracted large audiences at Culver City Park and charmed students at Los Angeles middle schools.
Sarah Berges’ choreography springs from her childhood training in improvisation and choreography. Ms. Berges’ lifetime in dance – performing, teaching, and exploring movement – culminates in a choreographic style that is classically patterned yet full of twists and turns. Always intent on telling a story, her dances are informed by a graphic sensibility bolstered by raw emotion.
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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