Join us for a hands-on workshop where you, the participant, learns practical skills for cooking in earthen ovens. This class will focus on:

Fire building and temperature control
Cooking techniques
Maintenance and safety
What We Will Cook

Pizza
Customized alternatives provided upon request to accommodate dietary restrictions. Some examples below:
Gluten free dough
Vegan pizza or bread
We will finish class with a group meal! Participants will receive hands-on oven experience and basic instruction booklet.

Date: Tuesday July 29th

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: 715 Camino Lejo, Horno Plaza

Cost: $40 per person

KT Tunstall
w/ Kai Warrior

Santa Fe Summer Scene

July 29, 2025 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages

Sponsored by Plaza Group Santa Fe

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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs

ADA: Ask for accommodations

PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.

WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations

FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.

KT TUNSTALL
The Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning Scottish artist made an indelible mark on the music world with her 2004 multi-platinum debut Eye to the Telescope, immediately establishing herself as a formidable force. Nearly two decades on, Tunstall’s career has spanned an eclectic array of genres - from introspective folk to blistering rock and experimental electro-pop - while she has remained one of the most iconic live performers of her generation, renowned for her extraordinary voice that shifts effortlessly from soulful to bluesy grit to delicate folk-pop. Her music embodies a balance of raw emotion and visceral energy, always remaining in constant service to memorable melody, while her live shows are punctuated by a warm and often hilarious rapport with her audience.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

Join us on the dance floor every Tuesday night at Boxcar for EDM Night. DJ Midnight Wolf takes over for our late night crowd adding a little bass to your weeknight!

Join us as we bring together arts leaders from Santa Fe and across Northern New Mexico. We'll collectively address the vital need for creative partnerships and innovative solutions as we navigate current challenges, including funding cuts, evolving audience engagement, and adapting to new realities in the arts.

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Event Details

Who:
CCA Santa Fe, ArtBridge, a panel of arts leaders, and active participants

What:
A series of panel discussions, brainstorming sessions, and networking opportunities

When:
All five Wednesdays in July, 2025, 6-9 pm

Where:
Center For Contemporary Arts - Santa Fe, 1050 Old Pecos Trail

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Highlights

Panel Discussions:
Four evenings moderated by ArtBridge Executive Director and ArtStorming Host Lili Pierrepont exploring collaborative solutions to the challenges of our times

Networking Opportunities:
Connect with local arts organizations and forge new relationships

Facilitated Brainstorming:
The final session (July 30) is dedicated to identifying potential partnerships and mapping out next steps

Performances:
Enjoy brief showcases from talented artists each evening

Podcast:
All sessions will be recorded for the ArtStorming podcast

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Panelists

July 2:
Jamie Blosser, Director/CEO, Midtown Arts and Design Alliance
Lisa Keating, Executive Director, Santa Fe Gallery Association
Pamela Kelly, Vice President of Licensing & Brand Management, Museum of New Mexico Foundation
Robyne Robinson, Principal, fiveXfive Public Art Consultants
Performance by Judy Tuwaletstiwa

July 9:
Matthew Chase-Daniel, Co-Director, Axle Contemporary
Brianna Figueroa, Executive Director, Creative Startups
Laura Finlay Smith, Former Curator, The Tia Collection
Drew Trujillo, Computer Science Program Developer and Visiting Faculty, Institute of American Indian Arts
Performance by Drew Trujillo

July 16:
Jennifer Graves, Box Office Manager, New Mexico Actors Lab
James W. Johnson, Executive Director, MAKE Santa Fe
Roger Montoya, Co-Founder, Moving Arts Española
Dylan Tenorio, Co-Executive Director, Little Globe, Inc.
Performance by Elizabeth Jacobson

July 23:
April Cleveland, Artistic Director, The Exodus Ensemble

Cole Forrest, Artistic Cinema Programmer, CCA Santa Fe
Megan Mulry, Executive Director, Santa Fe International Literary Festival
Toccarra Thomas, Executive Director, Santa Fe Art Institute
Performance by The Exodus Ensemble

July 30
A collective brainstorming and networking session

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Goals
Identify community needs and resource opportunities
Cultivate dialogue on collaboration in the arts
Engage the community with innovative strategies for participation

This is a FREE event, but registration is required and seating is limited.

Two classically-trained East-Coast composer-producers converge with a West-Coast pocket drummer to create long-form experimental psych rock in Santa Fe, with a focus on live, spontaneous energy.

All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public; however, tips to the band are always welcome and appreciated!

A mysterious yucca at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden bore the label Yucca glauca—but was it really? The Great Plains Yucca at 6,000 feet seemed unlikely. As a plant taxonomist, my first instinct was to search my mental image gallery, but I had never seen this species before.

Santa Fe lies in a yucca convergence zone, where at least three species overlap—so how do we know what this one is? Investigating this question led me deep into the work of Susan Delano McKelvey (1883–1964), an unsung botanist who documented yuccas across the Southwest in the 1920s and 1930s. Her research suggests a different answer.

My talk will explore the puzzle of this yucca’s identity and McKelvey’s remarkable contributions to botany.

Dr. Karen Clary is a botanist specializing in plant taxonomy, archaeobotany, North American desert flora, and plant conservation. Her Ph.D. (University of Texas, 1997) was the first to compare DNA phylogeny with traditional morphology in Yucca species. She has described two new Yucca species, reinstated the genus Hesperoyucca, and contributed to Flora of North America.

Clary co-founded the Castetter Laboratory for Ethnobotanical Studies at the University of New Mexico, producing over 400 reports on archaeological plant use. Her master's research examined coprolites from Chaco Canyon. From 1997–2017, she worked in plant conservation for the State of Texas, retiring as Director of the Plant Conservation Program at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. She is a Research Affiliate at UT Austin’s Plant Resources Center and a Contributing Scientist for the IUCN Red List Yucca species assessment team.

Members: $15.00
Not-Yet-Members: $20.00
https://visitsfbg.org/event/speaker-series-july-2025/

Dogs in a Pile, an eclectic quintet, has emerged as the heir apparent to Asbury Park, New Jersey’s rich musical legacy. Merging funk, jazz, and rock and roll with psychedelia, the quintet presents a completely original vibe built on kaleidoscopic soundscapes eerily reminiscent of the days of yesteryear.

Dogs began when Philadelphia University of the Arts guitar gun-slinger Jimmy Law began playing with young Joe Babick (drums), a student at the Count Basie Theater program in Red Bank, NJ. Lightning struck when they were introduced to Berklee School of Music student and bass player Sam Lucid, who immediately suggested fellow Berklee student and keyboard player Jeremy Kaplan. The addition of fellow Berklee student Brian Murray (guitar) in 2019 made for the quintessential final piece in the Dogs’ puzzle.

A string of successful local shows drove the development of a massive northeast fan base, affectionately known as the Dog Pound. The band’s astronomical growth culminated in an epic, sold-out performance at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park during the summer of 2021. Armed with a fresh batch of new material, Dogs in a Pile is taking its perpetually evolving testament to the Great American Songbook on tour in 2022, visiting plenty of new cities and spreading good music and good energy to good people along the way.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

Visit us during Palace Avenue First Friday Art Walk on Fri., Aug. 1, 5 - 7 p.m. at the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and see historical printing presses in action! The Palace Press will be open and offering informal demonstrations with hands-on activities appropriate for all ages throughout the evening. Admission is FREE!

Each year, dozens of young artists spend their summers participating in the Museum’s Art & Leadership Program. Mark your calendars for a special exhibition of their work at the Santa Fe Community College Visual Arts Gallery!

Learn More: https://www.okeeffemuseum.org/.../art-leadership-annual.../

SFCC Visual Arts Gallery | 6401 Richards Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87508

The exhibition will be open Monday–Friday, 9 AM–5 PM until August 20, 2025.

SANTA FE SALUTES: LADIES OF THE 80's
This year’s annual Santa Fe Salutes show honors not just an era or an inspiration, but a movement…the ladies of the 80s! This live tribute show features the city’s finest live performers, singers, bands, musicians, and entertainers.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

Santa Fe Salutes: Ladies of the 80's

Santa Fe Summer Scene

August 1, 2025 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • All Ages

Sponsored by Thornburg Investment Management

VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs

ADA: Ask for accommodations

PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI

WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations

FOOD/DRINK: Are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecharia for your ice cream needs. Food trucks will also be on site.

We are playing at Tumbleroot in Samte Fe August 1st. For the first time. And in honor of that occasion we will be raffling off this guitar. Must be present to win. Hope to see old friends and many new faces.

A night of classics covering:
Dio, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Scorpions, Metallica, and more…

By Application: Click Here To Apply - https://visitsfbg.org/support/volunteer/

Interested in volunteering for a great organization that is growing inside and out? Santa Fe Botanical Garden will be holding volunteer orientation on Saturday, August 02, 2025 at 9:30 AM, for ages 15 and up. If you have not already done so, please fill out an application in order to be considered! After you complete this application and have interviewed with our Volunteer Coordinator, you will be invited to register for the training.

To see what opportunities are available to volunteers, please visit: https://visitsfbg.org/support/volunteer/

All potential volunteers go through an interview process and complete a background check before they can attend our introductory training. Orientation provides all the resources for incoming volunteers to become familiar with the Garden, such as its history, mission, and how to participate in the various volunteer opportunities.

For questions, contact Volunteer Coordinator, Gary Sharlow at volunteer@santafebotanicalgarden.org

(Orientation is required of all accepted applicants before they can schedule volunteer shifts with the Santa Fe Botanical Garden.)

We cordially invite you to join us in commemorating our 160 year anniversary of service to the Santa Fe community and beyond.

¡Regreso a clases con mucha alegría en Santa Fe!

Este 2 de agosto, acompáñanos al gran evento familiar "¡Vuelta a la escuela con diversión!" en Swan Park de 11:00 a.m. a 2:00 p.m.

¡Tendremos comida gratis para todos!
¡Repartiremos útiles escolares para que tus peques empiecen con todo!
¡Juegos, pelotas y actividades para que se diviertan como nunca!

Una tarde para compartir, celebrar y apoyar a nuestras familias. ¡No te lo puedes perder!

Swan Park – 1301 S. Country Club Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507

Trae a tus niños, invita a tus vecinos, y ven a vivir una tarde llena de comunidad y sonrisas. ¡Te esperamos con los brazos abiertos!

Coming soon to a brewery near you: PUPPIES and KITTENS Join us at Santa Fe Brewing Company on Saturday, August 2nd for an Adoption Event (1-3 p.m.) and a Puppy & Kitten Shower (4-6 p.m.) Featuring baby bottle building, DIY cat toys, drinks, games, and MORE--this event is not to be missed. "We're expecting" to have a great time, see you there

Click the link below to donate today!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3IG4S75I51PNZ...

Email newhope@sfhumanesociety.org to volunteer MEOW!

Jay Boy Adams and Zenobia continue their thirteen year residency continues with the best and classic, zydeco, blues, rock mash ups!
June 28th
July 5, 19, 26
August 2

The members and music of Una Mas y La ChaCha reflect the diversity of Santa Fe – the Indigenous, the descendants of Spanish and Mexican families and multigenerational Anglos residents; and cumbias, boleros, flamenco, 70’s Chicano funk and eclectic covers with the band’s unique spin that they call Northern New Mexico soul music.

With a rock-solid rhythm section featuring bassist Brian Shannon, percussionists Adrian Trate and David Gomez supporting the soaring leads of guitarist and band founder D’Santi Nava, and the soulful vocals of Trate and la Cha Cha Krystle Lucero, Una Mas can deliver an intimate performance in a cozy venue that draws in the listener to rocking out before a crowd of thousands at large public events.

An Una Mas show is a night of passion and heritage that has crowds clearing out a dance space for a set of songs by Selena, listening respectfully to a hymn for Quetzalcoatl, or gazing in rapt attention as Nava, “el Brujo,” furiously works the fretboard. To hear Una Mas y la Cha Cha is to be present in a moment that weaves threads of time, genres, and peoples.

Check us out..

Moby Dick will be performing the music of Led Zeppelin (with much enthusiasm and gusto) the evening of Saturday, August 2nd at Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery, and they would be most pleased for you to join them for the merriment.
Doors at 6:30 pm, music at 7:30. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door (all ages with parent or guardian).
Cheers!

‘Como Agua’ is an electrifying six-piece Latin fusion band that brings together the vibrant rhythms of Latin America with contemporary genres to create a sound that is both fresh and timeless.

Formed in 2023 in the heart of Santa Fe, the band is a dynamic collaboration of diverse musical backgrounds, featuring talented musicians from Mexico, El Salvador, Cuba and right here in the USA. Fronted by the charismatic and talented vocalist Christina Gomez, Como Agua seamlessly blends traditional salsa, samba, montuno, rumba and cumbia with elements of jazz, funk, and rock.

The lineup includes the virtuosic guitarist Caleb Garvin, the soulful bassist Juan Aniceto, the inventive keyboardist Jesus Lozcano, the dynamic percussionist, Ramon Lovato, and the powerhouse drummer Scotty ‘Boom Boom’ Beguin. With their infectious energy and captivating performances, Como Agua has quickly gained a loyal following.

free / all ages

Ooh ooh! It's Saturday! Join DJ T3 on the dance floor as we make the first weekend of August 2025 one for the books!

Join us on August 2nd for the Girls Inc. Stronger Together Fest — a joyful, community-powered celebration on the Plaza!

Local vendors (many making their Plaza debut!)
Live music + performances
Art + activities
Delicious food
A day filled with bold voices and big dreams

This event honors 70 years of impact and reaffirms our commitment to building strong, smart, and bold futures—together.

Santa Fe Plaza
August 2, 2025
Subscribe to our newsletter to keep up to date at girlsincofsantafe.org !

#StrongerTogetherFest #GirlsIncSantaFe #70YearsBold

Join Docent Tour Leader, Ivars Peterson for a walk through the Garden as Ivars incorporates Mathematics to illuminate and enrich our understanding of the many patterns found in a botanical garden.

About your Guide: Ivars Peterson has been a Volunteer Docent at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden for 3 years. Ivars is a freelance writer and editor. He was Director of Publications at the Mathematical Association of America from 2007 to 2014.

As an award-winning mathematics writer, he previously worked at Science News for more than 25 years and served as editor of Science News Online and Science News for Kids.

His books include The Mathematical Tourist, Islands of Truth, Newton’s Clock, and Fragments of Infinity: A Kaleidoscope of Math and Art.

No Registration Required

Date: Sunday August 3rd, 2025

Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Pavilion

Cost: FREE, with paid garden admission.

Learn chess or improve your game at our free practice with coaching! We’ll teach the basic rules to guests who have never played before, while providing expert-level tips to more advanced players. Or, challenge the instructors! Can you beat our head coach, one of NM’s top 10 players?

About the Club:

Santa Fe Chess is the premiere club throughout the capital, hosting 100% family-friendly events that include practices, simuls, tournaments, and school presentations. The club is experiencing unprecedented growth under new leadership, including featured articles in the New Mexican and LANL Employee Spotlight, plus getting hired to consult for the show Dark Winds.

In the coming months, organizers will continue their partnership with Albuquerque, working on long-term venues that can host statewide tournaments.
Santa Fe Chess does not exclude players through memberships, fees, or skill cutoffs, and anyone is welcome to participate in their events.

Join us for our monthly art market featuring locally made jewelry, pottery, baked goods, and more while enjoying the seasonal drink menu at Tumbleroot.

Live music by the Queen Bee Band on the patio stage, 2-5pm

ARTISTS APPLY HERE: https://www.cognitoforms.com/Tum.../August3FirstSundayMarket

Joe Hayes Storytelling
Sundays | July 13th, 20th, 27th and August 3rd | 7pm-8pm | Reunity Resources Farm | FREE SHOWS

Joe Hayes is one of America's premier storytellers—a nationally recognized and awarded teller of tales from the Hispanic, Native American and Anglo cultures. His bilingual Spanish-English tellings have earned him a distinctive place among America's storytellers. Born in Pennsylvania, Joe Hayes moved as a child to a small town in southern Arizona, some fifty miles from the Mexican border. Joe later moved to New Mexico in 1976; he gathered traditional stories of the Southwest, added a little of his own spice, and hit the road, traveling all over to share his stories. He has captured the imagination of children in schools all over the United States. We are delighted to have him back once again this summer at Reunity Farm for another great series of storytelling nights!

A true Blues Survivor, Mark Hummel has been playing harmonica since 1970 and is recognized as one of the premier players of his generation. With his trademark tone, phrasing, and swing, Hummel has captivated audiences across the U.S. and Europe, earning a solid reputation as a road warrior and festival favorite.

Joining him are Anson Funderburgh & Junior Watson, blues guitar legends in their own right. Together, they bring an electrifying mix of deep blues, swing, and soul to the stage.

Micah Hulscher has been playing piano and keyboards his whole life and professionally since 1998. He moved to Nashville in 2010, spending fourteen years there where he performed and recorded with many artists.

His touring stints included Wanda Jackson, Emmylou Harris, the cast of ABC’s “Nashville” and nine years with Margo Price. His recording work includes appearances on recordings by The Alabama Shakes, Margo Price and Jim Lauderdale along with working under producers such as T. Bone Burnett and Jonathan Wilson.

His Nashville based soul-jazz trio, Greasy Neale, performed frequently and released their album “Snow Day”, produced by Brendan Benson, in 2022. Micah recently moved to Santa Fe and is excited to be a part of the dynamic music and arts scene here!

Composer/clarinetist Jerry Weimer has been performing in Santa Fe since 2001. Known for his unique sound, stylistic versatility, and compelling improvisation, Jerry is a regular presence in the music scene around Northern New Mexico.

Recent performances include Amane (Joe Hay), Silent Cry of a Heron (Marty Regan), Words in the Wind (Melanie Monsour), Discovering the Music of Paintings (Oliver Prezant), I Pagliacci/Cavalleria Rusticana (Opera West), Music from the Deserts (Chris Jonas), Ghostlight Sessions (Lensic), The Charlie Christian Project (Outpost ABQ), and Zozobra.

All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public; however, tips to the band are always welcome and appreciated!

A Garden for Everyone: Community Day at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Discover the beauty and tranquility of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden during our monthly Community Day, where New Mexico residents and students with ID receive free admission to explore and enjoy all the Garden has to offer.

Come and enjoy the Garden—where there’s something for everyone, every season of the year!
Sponsored by Positive Energy Solar
https://www.positiveenergysolar.com/

FREE for Community Day

No registration required

Date: Monday August 4th

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Outdoor Classroom/Ojos y Manos

Cost: FREE

Theme: Plants!

Join us for an art activity related to the celebration of plants in Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands Ethnobotanical Garden. All ages.

Arts Alive!

Community Day, Free day in the Garden & Free Face Painting by Bright Brush Face Painting

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FREE for Community Day

No registration required

Date: Monday August 4th

Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Location: Outdoor Classroom/Ojos y Manos

Cost: FREE

Theme: Plants!

Join us for an art activity related to the celebration of plants in Ojos y Manos: Eyes and Hands Ethnobotanical Garden. All ages.

With his grandfather's accordion, an old Martin guitar, and a harmonica, Felix Gato Peralta blends his Indigenous and Spanish heritage into his music. Drawing from New Mexico's inditas, polkas, and waltzes, he connects these influences to Galicia's melodies.

A blues slinger for 20 years and the bandleader of Felix y los Gatos—a nationally touring group fusing zydeco and Tejano blues—he helps revitalize New Mexico's folk traditions. His work has been featured in PBS films and recognized at the Kennedy Center's Arts Across America program.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER

Going into his sixth decade in the music business, Al Hurricane Jr. has climbed to the top of New Mexico’s roster of legendary performers and helped craft the sound of the popular ranchera music that many loyal fans enjoy today.

All of his music is recorded with technical perfection and an underlying soul.

As a constant crowd favorite, his latest release, “La Ley del Monte” is a classic that is renewed once again in a way that only he can do, which proves to be award-winning.

Al Jr.’s dedication to the music, as well as the rich musical tradition that his father left for him after his passing, continues with each project.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

MARTY STUARTY & HIS FABULOUS SUPERLATIVES
In a career spanning over 50 years, dozens of albums, and too many shows to count, Marty Stuart still charts a course through new territory at every chance possible. Joined by his long-time band The Fabulous Superlatives, the five-time GRAMMY® Award winner, Country Music Hall of Famer, Congress of Country Music Founder, and AMA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient cruises into another stratosphere with his first-ever full-length instrumental LP, Space Junk. The inimitable interplay between Marty, Kenny Vaughan, Harry S>nson, and Chris Scruggs fuels this cosmic cowboy trip with sun-kissed surf guitar, breezy California rhythms, soul -tirring steel guitar, and fluid fretwork all-around. “We thought the world needed a fresh instrumental album by a pretty good band” laughs Stuart, “so we composed twenty instrumentals and took them to the microphones.”

Space Junk sounds like country music’s preeminent band crash landing on a Malibu beach and performing the most epic jam you’ve ever witnessed by starlight…

“Instrumentals have always been a part of the Fabulous Superlative's repertoire, but this is the first completely instrumental album we’ve done, largely inspired by two of my favorite bands from sixties, The Ventures and Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. They did some dangerously cool instrumental records. We’ve done bluegrass, gospel, and country records. Our hearts just led us to this one. Space Junk turned us back into kids with our first guitars.” Ironically, the cover art of Space Junk is a painting by Stuart’s long-time hero and pal, Herb Alpert, who generously consented to use as part of this project.

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TICKETS
$44–$68 plus fees

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, June 18, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, June 20, 10 am

For online ticketing sales & support, contact the Lensic box office: 505-988-1234.

For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.

VENUE: THE LENSIC
SEATING: Yes

ADA: Yes, please notify a box office representative of your accommodations prior to the show

PARKING: Yes, you can pre-pay for parking validation in the Sandoval garage (across the street) during your checkout

ALCOHOL: Yes, there are two bars in the inner lobby

OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No

We’re back with another unforgettable celebration of hip hop culture, creativity, and community in the heart of Santa Fe. This year's Festival is headlined by none other than the legendary Big Daddy Kane with his live band. Kane is one of hip-hop's most innovative and trendsetting Master of Ceremonies, a true icon, pioneer, and lyricist whose impact on the culture is timeless.

This year’s festival will also feature live mural painting, a fashion show, after parties, and of course, a stacked lineup of local talent—DJs, MCs, dancers, designers, and artists who keep the city and culture alive. Stay tuned for the full lineup!

On September 10th 1968, Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn became the home of one of hip-hop's most lyrically diverse, innovative, trendsetting Master of Ceremonies. He’s been branded Dark Gable, Black Caesar and King Asiatic Nobody's Equal, but is undoubtedly known to the world as Big Daddy Kane. Big Daddy Kane undisputedly defined the term “lyricist” in the world of hip-hop. Along with the lyrical ingenuity he brought to the genre, he also introduced innovative live performances. Kane was the first rapper to ever hold not one but two sold out shows at the world famous Apollo Theater for women only. These lives performances, which consisted of theatrics, choreography and tailored costumes proved that Big Daddy Kane was not only an M.C. but he was a full entertainer. Kane revolutionized hip-hop fashion and the way hip-hop shows were performed. Kane’s musical career as an artist began when he was signed to Cold Chillin’ Records in 1987. It was then that he released his debut single “Raw”, which became an instant hit. He soon became known for being able to flow with ease even over the fastest of beats. This style of rap has become his legend. As for his personal finesse, we can thank his pioneering style for the reemerging trend of four-finger rings, rope chains and high-top fades.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

Big Daddy Kane With His Live Band
Raashan Ahmad's Wonderful Fantastic Hip Hop Festival

Santa Fe Summer Scene

August 8, 2025 • 5:00 pm
DOORS 4:00pm • All Ages

Sponsored by Santa Fe Brewery Co.

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VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs

ADA: Ask for accommodations

PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI

WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations

FOOD/DRINK: Are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecharia for your ice cream needs. Food trucks will also be on site.

Pink Freud faithfully recreates the innovative, psychedelic sights and sounds of Pink Floyd, and takes you on a time warped trip back to the space age!

Pink Freud will blow your mind via a brain-bending experience through the sound effects and music of Pink Floyd, and more.

As their notoriety grows in the Southwest, audiences are talking about Pink Freud, and their versions of classic tracks like Pink Floyd’s “Brick in the Wall”, “Money”, “Wish You Were Here”, “Pigs”, “Comfortably Numb”, “Time” “Echoes”, and a lot more.

Do you think native New Mexico plants are hard to find, hard to grow, or too messy? Think again! Join us for a walk-and-talk about great looking native perennials, annuals, and other plants you can grow in your garden with minimal angst.

SFBG Director of Horticulture Linda Churchill will be your guide and will discuss how to plant and water these standout natives and what to expect in your garden, while we observe many of the established native plants in our botanical garden. No PowerPoint! Just friendly, honest talk with a takeaway plant list, good advice, and plenty of time for Q&A.

A short planting demonstration will follow the talk if you're interested. This is a great program for people new to gardening or new to Santa Fe.

Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery and UP ALL NITE present :
MII CASA's HOUSE PARTY AT TUMBLEROOT
come celebrate one of Santa Fe's featured artists "Mii Casa's" 35th birthday with a full on house party
at Tumbleroot Brewery! Featuring a live recording of the entire show which will be live casted through TWITCH.TV with your host of the evening MII CASA walking us through his House party Soundscapes! / presented by The Royal Pug.
twitch link :
https://www.twitch.tv/miicasamusic

Artists:
MII CASA birthday set!
alongside special guests:

Lito
Apotheca b2b Blastyu
Vanta Darling
And MII CASA BIRTHDAY SET!

Time:
8:30pm-1:30am

pricing:
12$ presale / 17$ at the door

Ticket link in comments!!

The Printers Planet — Print Maker’s Market and Festival

Santa Fe Railyard Plaza
Sunday, August 10 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Printers Planet Festival will take place this August 10 at the Railyards Plaza in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Over 45 vendors will participate in this celebration of printmaking in all its forms. This engaging artist and vendor event showcases the vibrant and diverse world of print media, from fine art to folk art and collaborative community projects.
Visitors can explore an exciting array of work from over 45 artists and vendors representing a wide spectrum of print processes, including etching, silkscreen, linotype, Riso, and letterpress—alongside DIY and experimental techniques such as stencils, transfers, photograms, and woodblocks.
Featured participants include:
Shrewd Arts — Serigrafia — Patrick Kikut — Malcolm King
YAUDI — King Art & Design Studio — JMohr Studio
Fat Crow Press — Emily Stern Art — Strange Bird Designs
Rock House Printshop — Power and Light Press
Artista Samaniego — Kira Cunningham
Gambel Oak Designs — Calabaza —Shagam Flatbread Press
Prairie Alligator Press — Burning Dog Graphics — David Sloan
About The Printers Planet
Now in its fifth year, The Printers Planet is a collaborative platform dedicated to promoting and celebrating all forms of traditional and experimental printmaking. Through markets, pop-ups, demonstrations, and exhibitions, The Printers Planet supports artists and fosters community engagement in the print world. We welcome all who are curious about or involved in printmaking to join our growing network.

“just saw THE REBIRTH BRASS BAND, unbelievable. hard as hell, free as a ray of light, there is not a band on earth that is better. stunning.” - Flea, Red Hot Chili Peppers

For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been “stunning” fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a tapestry that combines elements of jazz, funk, soul, R&B and the sounds from the streets they grew up on. From their legendary 25+ year run of Tuesday nights at the Maple Leaf to stages all over the world, Rebirth is the soundtrack of the Crescent City and her premier musical ambassador.

Founded by brothers Phil and Keith Frazier over 35 years ago, Rebirth began their career playing on the sidewalks of the French Quarter, and quickly landed gigs at second line parades. Those auspicious beginnings have led to thousands of shows to music aficionados everywhere, including heads of state and royalty.

The bands unique “soundtrack of New Orleans” has also garnered admiration from artists of all genres. They’ve shared the stage and collaborated with everyone from the Grateful Dead to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maceo Parker, Green Day, U2, James Brown, 311, G-Love, MuteMath, Juvenile, Train, Big Freedia, Ani Difranco, Galactic, Allen Touisant, Neville Brothers, Quincy Jones and Trombone Shorty.

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TICKETS
$25–$30

KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE, NO TICKET REQUIRED

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Tues, Apr 15, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Apr 18, 10 am

For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.

VENUE: THE MOTHERSHIP STAGE AT TAOS MESA BREWING
SEATING: No

ADA: As for accommodations

PARKING: Yes

ALCOHOL: Yes

OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No

Music was a savior when roots rock heavy hitter Chuck Prophet was being treated for stage four lymphoma. His extraordinary new work explores the world of Cumbia music, which consumed and comforted Prophet during his illness and subsequent recovery. The arrangements blur the lines between tradition and innovation, with flashes of rock and roll, punk, surf, and soul.

Music was a savior when roots rock heavy hitter Chuck Prophet was being treated for stage four lymphoma. His extraordinary new album explores the world of Cumbia music, which consumed and comforted Prophet during his illness and subsequent recovery. The songs are intoxicatingly rhythmic, all but demanding you move your body, with arrangements that blur the lines between tradition and innovation. There are flashes of rock and roll, punk, surf, and soul, all filtered through the streets of San Francisco and wrapped up in the rich legacy of a genre that traces its roots back to the jungles of South America.

Prophet’s streak of more than a dozen critically acclaimed solo albums stretching all the way back to 1990, when the California native first shifted focus from pioneering neo-psych band Green on Red to working under his own name. Since then, Prophet, who is now in full remission, has earned raves everywhere from Rolling Stone to NPR..

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes
w/ Charley Overbey

Santa Fe Summer Scene

August 11, 2025 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages

Sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union

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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs

ADA: Ask for accommodations

PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.

WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations

FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.

CHUCK PROPHET AND HIS CUMBIA SHOES

Enjoy an evening of celestial wonders as we gaze at the night sky and identify the constellations in view. We'll help you navigate the stars with telescopes and planispheres. Download your preferred star map to your smart phone before you arrive. (Examples: Stellarium, Sky Tonight, Star Tracker, etc.)

Whether you're an experienced stargazer or just curious about the cosmos, join us for our monthly nighttime Stargazing series.

Join us for music by Rumelia Collective

FREE ADMISSION. Advance registration encouraged for speedy check-in. Registration form below.
Gates open at 6 PM. Music at 7 PM.

This summer, the heart of the School for Advanced Research's campus turns into an outdoor cocktail lounge and live music venue for Music at Dusk. these special evenings invite you to relax in a beautiful setting, stroll the grounds, and experience live traditional music from around the world. Cocktails, beer, wine, and zero-proof beverages will be available for purchase from As Above So Below Distillery. Oaxaca-inspired charcuterie and cheese boards will be available for purchase from Oaxaca Mi Amour. Join us for a fun and festive mix of sound, setting, and storytelling.

Rumelia Collective is a quartet of accomplished and adventurous musicians who specialize in the musical traditions of the Balkans, Turkey, and the surrounding areas. They are known for their lush four-part vocal harmonies as well as their innovative use of both traditional and western instrumentation, weaving an intricate and mesmerizing blend of contemporary and traditional folk music.

“Rumelia” derives from “Rumeli”—a Turkish word meaning “Land of the Romans”—historically used to describe the southern Balkan region. Rumelia Collective’s repertoire draws from traditional and popular tunes of Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Macedonia, Serbia, and Turkey, to name a few. Their music features odd time signatures, close harmonies and overtones, and scales and tonalities that are unusual to the Western ear.

Nicolle Jensen: vocals, doumbek, accordion, frame drum, spoons

The IndigenousWays Festival celebrates the vibrant spirit of Indigenous culture through music, art, and community. Under the open sky, enjoy an extraordinary lineup of Indigenous musicians, performers, storytellers, artisans, and food vendors.

The night’s headliners include Grammywinning artists blending tradition with modern expression: Robert Mirabal (Taos Pueblo), a legendary flutist and storyteller, captivates with his fusion of ancestral sounds and contemporary rhythms. G Precious (Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo), an Indigenous hip hop artist and cultural advocate, brings powerful lyrics and energy to the stage. Radmilla Cody, former Miss Navajo and renowned traditional singer-songwriter, shares soulful performances rooted in Navajo heritage.

This free family-friendly concert is more than music—it’s a celebration of culture, identity, and unity. The event offers ASL interpreters and wheelchair access.

The celebration continues September 27–28 at Railyard Park Performance Green with a weekend of immersive programming from cultural showcases to engaging activities. There’s something for everyone.

For the full schedule and details, visit IndigenousWays.org. Don’t miss this inspiring celebration of culture and community!

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

dvance registration required.

Date: Saturday August 16th

Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Pavilion 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe

Cost: Non-member $15/ Member $12/ Youth 4-17 $7/ Age 0-3 Free

This engaging program introduces participants to the fundamentals of soil microbiology through the lens of the Soil Food Web. Focusing on the “what,” “why,” and “how” of soil organisms, it explores how microbes drive nutrient cycling, support plant health, and contribute to resilient, regenerative ecosystems. Attendees will learn practical ways to reintroduce and support microbial life in their own gardens using compost, biochar, and soil health principles. The session concludes with hands-on microscope time, giving participants a direct look at living soil biology in action.

About the speaker:

Casey Williams is a soil health coach and educator with years of hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture. As a certified Soil Food Web consultant, he specializes in composting, biological soil assessments, and practical applications of soil microbiology for farms and gardens. Casey has managed farms and gardens, built community composting systems, and taught numerous workshops across the Southwest. His work focuses on bridging science and practice to help people grow healthier soil, stronger plants, and more resilient food systems.

A Complete Unknown
Free Summer Movie Series

August 16, 2025 • 7:00 pm

DOORS 6:00pm • All Ages

Sponsored by Center for Contemporary Arts

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A COMPLETE UNKNOWN
Timothée Chalamet stars and sings as Bob Dylan in the electric true story behind the rise of one of the most iconic singer-songwriters in history.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

Sunday, August 17th, the sixth annual 'Grand Exit' returns to Tumbleroot Brewery & Distillery, featuring a variety of artists, vendors and special guests for a grand finale networking event catered towards music lovers, fashion designers, models, creatives, film industry professionals, and more.

Full flyer, line-up and more details to be announced soon...

Tickets: https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/449707

The English Beat
w/ Kenep

Santa Fe Summer Scene

August 19, 2025 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages

Sponsored by Nusenda Credit Union

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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs

ADA: Ask for accommodations

PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.

WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations

FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.

THE ENGLISH BEAT
When The English Beat (known as The Beat in their native England) rushed onto the music scene in 1979, it was a time of massive social and political unrest and economic and musical upheaval. This set the stage for a period of unbridled musical creativity, and thanks in large part to the Punk movement and it's DIY approach to making music.

The band crossed over fluidly between soul, reggae, pop, and punk, and from these disparate pieces they created an irresistible dance rhythm. The English Beat tours worldwide with an amazing all-star ska backing band playing all the hits of The Beat, General Public, and more.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

Date: Thursday August 21st

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: 715 Camino Lejo, Horno Plaza

Cost: $40 per person

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you, the participant, learns practical skills for cooking in earthen ovens. This class will focus on:

Fire building and temperature control
Cooking techniques
Maintenance and safety
What We Will Cook

Pizza
Customized alternatives provided upon request to accommodate dietary restrictions. Some examples below:
Gluten free dough
Vegan pizza or bread
We will finish class with a group meal! Participants will receive hands-on oven experience and basic instruction booklet.

Cuarenta y Cinco
w/ Micky Cruz

Santa Fe Summer Scene

August 21, 2025 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages

Sponsored by FS2 Supply Co.

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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs

ADA: Ask for accommodations

PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.

WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations

FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.

CUARENTA Y CINCO
Cuarenta y Cinco has long been a favorite band in Northern New Mexico, known for its blend of rancheras, cumbias, balses, boleros, country/western, oldies, and modern rock and high-energy performances.

The traditional sound of New Mexico is what people think of when they hear Cuarenta y Cinco play its up beat music. Known for its high energy dance music Cuarenta y Cinco has long ruled northern New Mexico and been a favorite of many people throughout the southwest. Cuarenta y Cinco has had much success with the blend of rancheras, cumbias, baladas, boleros, country/western, oldies, and modern rock they perform. The ability of the band to go from hard-core rancheras to country to rock and back again is what makes them one of New Mexico’s best-known variety bands. The ability to get air play from their 8 albums is what has kept them a permanent New Mexico fixture over the years and a powerhouse when it comes to a loyal fan base. With over 31 plus years under its belt and a willingness to work hard, Cuarenta y Cinco has a proven formula for success and will be a force in New Mexico as long as there is a market for good New Mexico dance music.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

New Breed Brass Band w/ Trombone Shorty
w/ Nik Parr & Selfless Lovers

Santa Fe Summer Scene

August 22, 2025 • 7:00 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • All Ages

Sponsored by Ski Santa Fe

VENUE: RAILYARD PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring chairs

ADA: Ask for accommodations

PARKING: Yes, ample parking is available in the underground garage just north of REI

WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations

FOOD/DRINK: Are available inside Second Street Brewery, Violet Crown Cinema, As Above & So Below, and La Lecharia for your ice cream needs. Food trucks will also be on site.

NEW BREED BRASS BAND W/ TROMBONE SHORTY
New Breed Brass Band presents a brand of second line music in conversation with everything from Caribbean music to modern R&B. They’re joined by New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty!

On Made In New Orleans, New Breed Brass Band presents a brand of second line music in conversation with everything from Caribbean music to No Limit Records to modern R&B in the vein of Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak’s Silk Sonic. Guest appearances — including from local legends Kango Slim, Wild Wayne, and the late great 5th Ward Weebie, as well as Dave Matthews Band saxophonist Jeff Coffin — deepen the exuberant chaos. It’s joyful and vital and distinctly of the moment — music for and by New Orleans’ next generation.

Though the young musicians were ensconced in second line culture — band leader Jenard Andrews’ father is the great trumpeter James Andrews, and his uncle is Trombone Shorty, the New Orleans scene lynchpin — it took something of an intervention to help them find their own sound.

Says Jenard: “In New Orleans, everyone starts out as a Rebirth cover band until you find your thing. We were jamming out on some Rebirth stuff at Trombone Shorty’s studio. Shorty comes in and gives it to us straight: “This isn’t practicing, you’re just jamming on some Rebirth. You’ve gotta find your own thing.”

Trombone Shorty began coaching them up, and their sound took shape: The rhythmic versatility of the local jazz and funk scenes—as well New Orleans hip-hop from Cash Money to bounce—fused with second line culture to create something distinctly theirs. As Jenard puts it: “We wanted to get real New Orleans street on them.”

Audiences took notice. They toured North America and Europe, and opened for The Fray, Blackalicious, Dr. John, and eventually Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

Returning for a second time to the Garden….
The Moth Project.
Advance registration required for this special event.

Date: Saturday August 23rd

Time: 7:00PM – 10:00PM

Location: Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe,

Cost: Members $55/Non-members $65

Join us for a captivating, multi-media performance of THE MOTH PROJECT in the Garden’s amphitheater on Saturday, August 23rd.

Join us early for drinks from As Above, So Below.

Magnificent Moths Program in the Pavilion from 7:30PM – 8:15PM

Showtime: 8:30PM

David Attenborough meets Laurie Anderson in The MOTH PROJECT, a new production from Peter Kiesewalter, GRAMMY-nominated and EMMY-winning creator of the East Village Opera Company (“Highbrow and brilliant!” – New York Magazine).

Blending music, family history, and moth lore, The MOTH PROJECT brings art and science together in entirely original and unexpected ways. Peter Kiesewalter (keyboard) and Whitney La Grange (violin) perform before a large screen displaying a stunning visual tour of moths and the fascinating world they inhabit. Using macro photography, slow motion video, and dynamic motion graphics, these images are projected onto the performers – enveloping them and the audience – into a strange and remarkable world.

Location- Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo

Cost: Free with Paid Admission, no registration required.

Please wait in Welcome Ramada prior to the beginning of the tour.

Join Docent Tour Leader, Ivars Peterson for a walk through the Garden as Ivars incorporates Mathematics to illuminate and enrich our understanding of the many patterns found in a botanical garden.

About your Guide: Ivars Peterson has been a Volunteer Docent at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden for 3 years. Ivars is a freelance writer and editor. He was Director of Publications at the Mathematical Association of America from 2007 to 2014. As an award-winning mathematics writer, he previously worked at Science News for more than 25 years and served as editor of Science News Online and Science News for Kids. His books include The Mathematical Tourist, Islands of Truth, Newton’s Clock, and Fragments of Infinity: A Kaleidoscope of Math and Art.

Feria Southside is back!

Come celebrate our vibrant Southside community on August 27 from 4–7 PM. This free outdoor fair will feature:
Local food and artisan vendors
Fun activities for the whole family
Community and business resources

Are you a maker, nonprofit, small business, or service provider? Share what you do and connect with your neighbors!

Vendor registration is open now at www.feriasouthside.com
Vendors: $30 reimbursable fee
Nonprofits, information booths, and promotional exhibitors: $50–$60

Reserve your spot today—spaces fill up quickly!

Questions: Contact Kristi Salazar at kristi@santafechamber.com

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¡Feria Southside está de regreso!

Acompáñanos a celebrar nuestra vibrante comunidad del Southside el 27 de agosto de 4 a 7 PM. Esta feria al aire libre es totalmente gratuita e incluye:
Vendedores de comida local y artesanías
Actividades divertidas para toda la familia
Recursos comunitarios y para negocios

¿Eres artesano/a, organización sin fines de lucro, pequeño negocio o proveedor de servicios? ¡Comparte lo que haces y conéctate con tus vecinos!

El registro de vendedores ya está abierto en www.feriasouthside.com
Vendedores: cuota reembolsable de $30
Organizaciones sin fines de lucro, mesas informativas y expositores promocionales: $50–$60

¡Reserva tu lugar hoy mismo—los espacios se llenan rápido!

Preguntas: Contacta a Liz Camacho en excamacho@santafenm.gov

The Blue Ventures
w/ Nohe y Sus Santos

The Blue Ventures de Louis Sanchez, an Espanola group, breaks record crowds wherever they perform. This group is the literal definition of “familia”. Louis Sanchez (manager) is the father of eight children, all of whom play or have played with the group the last 10 years. “The music is what has kept our family so tightly knit together”, “We have lived and breathed our music through two generations.” The group consists of Louise (keyboard), Harold (bass), Marie (drums), Johnny (guitar), Lawrence (accordion) and also a four piece brass (Robert, Joseph, David and Frank). All are siblings except Louis’ brother, Johnny and nephew, Frank Martinez. Marie Salazar took over her sister, Matilda’s position as drummer a few years back. Louis the manager and father of seven of the band members also sings with the group. Louis always had a band as a young adult and as his children started getting interested in the music they began replacing band members.

The Blue Ventures have performed all over the Southwest and have won many awards throughout the years including: Band of the Year, Male and Female Vocalist, Song of the Year, Gospel Song of the Year and CD of the Year. Harold Sanchez is the songwriter of the group and has written many hits such as “Una Casa De Adobe”, “Ayudame”, “Madrecita de Oro” and “Tu Querido Hijo”. All of the songs relate to special experiences with the group and many people from all around the country have expressed how much they relate to these songs. “Una Casa de Adobe” was inspired by the group’s grandparents who lived in an adobe house and always welcomed family, “llegen llegen hijitos”, while sitting on their front porch. The song “Ayudame” and “Tu Querido Hijo” are gospel songs thanking God for all his blessings. “Madrecita de Oro” is a tribute to the group’s loving mother, Della, who passed away in 2000. Della Sanchez along with Louis was and continues to be an inspiration and major support in the success the band has enjoyed throughout the years.

The Blue Ventures also referred to as “Los Blue Ventures” and “Los Meros Meros” has released nine CD’s and two greatest hits CD’s. The band is currently working on their twelfth CD to be released in spring or early summer of 2008. The Blue Ventures were able to record and produce their last CD “Los Meros Meros” in their private studio. The group who all live in Alcalde, New Mexico, outside of Espanola, regularly perform at Casanova Nite Club which is owned and operated by Louis Sanchez, father and manager of the group. Louis continues to be the force behind the band and received a Life Time Achievement Award in 1998 for his achievements in music. Where ever the band performs they love meeting their fans and enjoy hearing from them through their website and mail. Making God and Family the #1 priority has kept this band at the top of the charts!

Santa Fe Summer Scene

August 28, 2025 • 6:00 pm
DOORS 5:00pm • All Ages

Sponsored by AARP

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VENUE: SANTA FE PLAZA
SEATING: Standing or feel free to bring blankets or chairs

ADA: Ask for accommodations

PARKING: Yes, street parking or city parking garage on W. San Francisco St. across from the Lensic. We encourage those who can to walk or bike.

WATER: Bring your water bottle—we will have filling stations

FOOD/DRINK: Food vendors will be on site. This is an alcohol-free event.

THE BLUE VENTURES
Summer Scene comes to a close with New Mexico favorites The Blue Ventures! This celebrated family band plays a mix of music, including cumbias and rancheras.

We are endlessly grateful to all our sponsors who make these events possible!
THANKS TO THEIR SUPPORT, WE'RE HOSTING 50+ FREE EVENTS THIS SUMMER.

Twenty-five years into their genre-defying electronic music career, Thievery Corporation's founding principles of D.I.Y. and inclusion have become key themes in mainstream social conversation.

After a dozen highly acclaimed full-length albums, remix LPs, concert recordings, and over two decades of incendiary live performances that have thrilled audiences worldwide, Thievery Corporation's music and message is more relevant and important now than ever.
In a live setting, Thievery Corporation avoids any electronic dance music tropes. Yes, you'll dance, sweat and put your hands in the air... but their concerts are true performances, with a killer band of players and an array of vocalists from diverse global cultures.

No two shows feel the same.

"Our shows are VERY live, lots of energy, the combination of multiple instruments and singers that take you on a musical journey," says Rob Garza. "It's a multicultural experience, people connect to the band and to each other, it's beautiful."

The Fixx has been often heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the MTV era. The style and substance of the band has always created a special connection with its audience. The Fixx’s themes are often complex, introspective and thought-provoking and it’s also been mass appeal with three #1 hits, five in the Top Five, a dozen reaching the Top Ten and millions of albums sold worldwide. Instantly recognizable, The Fixx sound is unmistakably unique and stands out among the thousands of artists filling the airwaves. Songs such as “One Thing Leads To Another”, “Red Skies” and “Saved By Zero” remain everyday staples on the playlists of the radio stations that continue to break new acts inspired the era that The Fixx helped to define. It is rare for an audience to experience a band that has continued to thrive for three decades. The Fixx were then, and still are - Cy Curnin on vocals, Rupert Greenall on keyboards, Jamie West-Oram on guitar, Adam Woods on drums, and bassist Dan K. Brown.

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TICKETS
$35–$40

THIS IS A REDUCED-CAPACITY SHOW WHERE YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS.
KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE FOR THIS EVENT.

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Jun 18, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Jun 20, 10 am

For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.

VENUE:THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING (OUTDOOR)
SEATING: This reduced-capacity show allows patrons to bring their own chairs.

ADA: There is an ADA area with chairs for patrons in need. First come, first served. Check-in at the will-call table upon arrival.

PARKING: There is FREE parking at the venue. Enter Fire Place from HWY 14. There is also a limited first-come first-served paid parking area available for $20 at the end of Fire Place.

ALCOHOL: Yes, bars on-site

OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: Outside food is okay, no outside drinks. Food trucks on site.

For decades, they've created the kind of multicultural Americana that reaches far beyond America itself, blending their favorite stateside sounds — including rock & roll, country, and R&B — with Tex-Mex twang, Cuban rhythms, Jamaican ska, and other Latin influences. The exploration continues with Moon & Stars, a progressive album that finds Raul Malo and company continuing to push the envelope, exploring the outer orbits of an organic, otherworldly sound that remains entirely their own.

"This record took us to places we've never gone before," says frontman, co-producer, and chief songwriter Malo, whose voice — a booming baritone that continues to age like top-shelf whiskey and fine leather, becoming richer and more pliable with each album — remains one of the band's calling cards. "It's a collection of tales from the universe. We've traveled around the world, gathering new stories and new sounds, and this is what we have to show for it. Moon & Stars is our cosmic energy put into practice."

It's also the sound of a band that refuses to be limited by its own legacy. Three days after receiving the Trailblazer Award at the 2021 Americana Music Honors & Awards, The Mavericks hit the highway once again, resuming the busy touring schedule that's kept the band in sharp shape. Joined by longtime co-producer Niko Bolas, they recorded portions of Moon & Stars while on the road, setting up camp at studios in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Maurice, Louisiana, before finishing the record at home in Nashville. Tracking sessions were fast and inspired, built around the chemistry of four musical brothers — Malo, guitarist Eddie Perez, keyboardist Jerry Dale McFadden, and drummer Paul Deakin — who've logged thousands of hours onstage together, racking up multiple Grammy, ACM, and CMA Awards along the way.

On Moon & Stars’' 11 songs, The Mavericks are larger than life: not only musically, but literally, too, thanks to an expanded roster that features a three-part horn section, an accordionist, and a guest list stocked with powerhouse singers like Nicole Atkins, Maggie Rose, and Sierra Ferrell. Songs like the album's tropical title track prove there's strength in numbers, with Ferrell and Malo piling their voices into thickly-stacked harmonies over a Cuban charanga groove. Rose appears on "Look Around You," an album highlight that splits the difference between timeless country-soul and classic R&B. Saxophonist Max Abrams takes centerstage on "Here You Come Again" to channel the steamy 1980s textures of George Michael's "Careless Whisper," while Atkins adds sauce and swagger to "Live Close By (Visit Often)," a roadhouse roots-rocker whose horn arrangement nods to the influence of Stax Records and Muscle Shoals.

Malo co-wrote "Live Close By (Visit Often)" with K.T. Oslin, and it's not the only high-powered songwriting collaboration to fuel Moon & Stars. None other than Bernie Taupin, the iconic lyricist behind countless Elton John hits, contributed to the record's opening track, "The Years Will Not Be Kind." A brooding song that evokes western trail rides one minute and Quentin Tarantino film scores the next, "The Years Will Not Be Kind" dates back to the early 2000s, when The Mavericks were still riding high on the success of songs like "All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down" (their genre-bending hit with Flaco Jiménez) and the Grammy-winning "Here Comes the Rain." It's a song about exhaustion and rough-and-tumble durability, and Malo — a road warrior who's seen plenty of both — delivers each line with a low register that channels Johnny Cash. "When I found that old demo and listened to it, I remembered exactly why I didn't record it back when we first wrote it," he says. "It wasn't believable yet! I would've sounded like a kid — too sweet, too pristine — because I hadn't experienced enough life. But now, I can embody that song better. I've lived it."

Moon & Stars doesn't spend much time looking backward, though. "Look Around You" is a modern-day rallying cry for brotherhood, aimed at a society threatened by violence and partisan bickering. "Our differences are what will make the world go on," Malo sings, his velvety voice backed by Maggie Rose and Kaitlyn Connor's harmonies. He goes even deeper with "And We Dance." The song's operatic vocals and tremolo guitars may channel Roy Orbison, but its message — inspired by a poignant, emotionally-charged news segment about Russia's invasion of Ukraine — is a contemporary call for strength, resistance, and resilience.

Everything comes full circle with the album's final track, "Turn Yourself Around." Heavily inspired by the Beatles, the song was recorded on Ringo Starr's birthday at Nashville's Blackbird Studios. For Malo, it represents a blending of past and present — as a commitment to whatever the future may hold.

"The Beatles were so influential in this band's musical development," he says, "and a song like 'Turn Yourself Around' couldn't have happened at any other time than right now. We've spent years establishing our own thing, our own sound, our own community. Now, we feel like it's OK to venture out and have some fun, too. If you're not going to do it today, then when? And who better to do fun stuff than us?"

To the moon and back, The Mavericks are still exploring.

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TICKETS
$45–$95

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Apr 30, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, May 2, 10 am

FOR ONLINE CUSTOMER TICKETING sales and support contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
IN-PERSON WALK-UP SALES ONLY for all shows are available at the Lensic Box Office during Box Office hours.

VENUE: SANTA FE OPERA
SEATING: Yes

ADA: Yes, there's a designated ADA section

PARKING: Yes

ALCOHOL: Yes, there are multiple bars located around the venue

OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No

The Green Chile Cheeseburger Smackdown has one simple goal: to determine the best green chile cheeseburger in New Mexico.

We invite chefs to toss their spatulas in the ring and throw down the burger sure to beat them all. Thanks to our attendees and their iron stomachs, the Smackdown is one of New Mexico’s favorite annual foodie events and sells out every year!

TICKETS GO ON SALE JULY 1.

12:30–1:30 PM VIPs Only
1:30–5:30 PM General Admission

https://ediblesmackdown.com/green-chile-cheeseburger.../

Tribal Seeds and The Movement
w/ KBong & Johnny Cosmic

Coast 2 Coast Summer Tour

September 9, 2025 • 7:00 pm

DOORS 5:30pm • 21+ without parent or guardian

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Tribal Seeds
Since their inception in San Diego, California, Tribal Seeds has become a formidable force in the global reggae scene. Over their 19-year career, the band has toured extensively, connecting with fans and fellow musicians across continents, driven by the spiritual and cultural essence of reggae music. With the release of their latest album, "Ancient Blood," Tribal Seeds continue to solidify their legacy.

The Movement
The Movement has been winning the hearts and minds of alternative-reggae fans since their inception in Columbia, SC in 2003. Drawing inspiration from Sublime, 311, Slightly Stoopid, and John Brown’s Body, they’ve made a name for themselves as reggae shape-shifters with a foundation of heavy drum and bass.

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TICKETS
$39–$44 (plus fees)

PRE-SALE: Tues, June 3, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, June 6, 10 am.

For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.

VENUE: THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING CO.
SEATING: Standing room only unless specifically noted otherwise.

ADA: There is an ADA area with chairs for patrons in need. First come, first served. Check in at the will-call table upon arrival.

PARKING: There is FREE parking at the venue. Enter Fire Place from HWY 14. There is also a limited first-come first-served paid parking area available for $23 at the end of Fire Place.

ALCOHOL: Yes, bars on-site

OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: Outside food is okay, no outside drinks. Food trucks on site.

The Fixx has been often heralded as one of the most innovative bands to come out of the MTV era. The style and substance of the band has always created a special connection with its audience. T

he Fixx’s themes are often complex, introspective and thought-provoking and it’s also been mass appeal with three #1 hits, five in the Top Five, a dozen reaching the Top Ten and millions of albums sold worldwide. Instantly recognizable,

The Fixx sound is unmistakably unique and stands out among the thousands of artists filling the airwaves. Songs such as “One Thing Leads To Another”, “Red Skies” and “Saved By Zero” remain everyday staples on the playlists of the radio stations that continue to break new acts inspired the era that The Fixx helped to define.

It is rare for an audience to experience a band that has continued to thrive for three decades. The Fixx were then, and still are - Cy Curnin on vocals, Rupert Greenall on keyboards, Jamie West-Oram on guitar, Adam Woods on drums, and bassist Dan K. Brown.

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TICKETS
$35–$40

THIS IS A REDUCED-CAPACITY SHOW WHERE YOU CAN BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS.
KIDS 12 AND UNDER ARE FREE FOR THIS EVENT.

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Jun 18, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Jun 20, 10 am

For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.

VENUE:THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING (OUTDOOR)
SEATING: This reduced-capacity show allows patrons to bring their own chairs.

ADA: There is an ADA area with chairs for patrons in need. First come, first served. Check-in at the will-call table upon arrival.

PARKING: There is FREE parking at the venue. Enter Fire Place from HWY 14. There is also a limited first-come first-served paid parking area available for $20 at the end of Fire Place.

ALCOHOL: Yes, bars on-site

OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: Outside food is okay, no outside drinks. Food trucks on site.

One of the most impressive guitarists to emerge from the rich Bayous of Southern Louisiana in recent years, Tab Benoit’s guitar tone can be recognized before his Otis-Redding-ish voice resonates from the speakers. He doesn’t rely on any effects and his set up is simple. It consists of a guitar, cord, and Category 5 Amplifier. The effects that you hear come from his fingers.

His latest release, I Hear Thunder, features ten solid tracks that showcase Tab’s original guitar style and the great songwriting of the Benoit / Anders Osborne songwriting team. Benoit does more than just play the blues; he defines its future while paying homage to its rich past. I Hear Thunder is a must for roots music fans.

GA-20 has drawn inspiration for their old-school sounds from the music they love by artists such as Otis Rush, J.B. Lenoir, Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells, Hound Dog Taylor, Earl Hooker, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson and so many others. Performing with what feels like reckless abandon, GA-20 brings a timeless immediacy to every song they play with a sound that continues to grow and evolve. The band uses vintage instruments and amps to produce their authentic sound, and favours traditional recording techniques, like recording live off the floor together in one room, to help recreate that energy and sonic connection.

The Swell Season is back. After reconvening for a limited number of sold-out shows in March 2022, followed by a more extensive US tour in August 2023, the duo returns with new music. A studio session that started out as an effort to create a couple new singles to bring with them on tour, ended up yielding a full length album, fittingly titled ´Forward´. Although The Swell Season released a stand alone single ´The Answer Is Yes´ in June 2023, ´Forward´ will be their first full length album in 16 years.

The album consists of 8 tracks written by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, who take turns singing the lead. Building on the foundation of and with respect to their shared history, they move forward as two equals, supporting and lifting each other up. Accompanied by old band members Joe Doyle, Marja Gaynor and Bertrand Galen, joined by Piero Perelli, and produced by Sturla Mio Thorisson, they create a sound both old and new for The Swell Season.

Irglová and Hansard came to prominence together starring in the 2007 film Once and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song with their composition “Falling Slowly” in 2008. The soundtrack garnered two Grammy nominations and the two christened their project, The Swell Season. They went on to release the critically acclaimed album Strict Joy and touring the world before branching out into solo careers.

In 2012, Once, The Musical debuted and went on to be nominated for eleven Tonys, winning eight including Best Musical. It ran for three years on Broadway and is currently still in production as a touring musical. In 2014 the musical was nominated for five Laurence Olivier awards with Hansard and Irglova winning for Outstanding Achievement in Music. Over the course of the last decade, Once, in all its iterations, has become a modern classic and a cultural touchstone being referenced in everything from The Simpsons to Ted Lasso. The fan base created by this modern masterpiece looms large in the minds and hearts of many.

Since the success of Once, Irglová has released three studio albums, the most recent one of them being LILA, recorded with an Icelandic producer Sturla Mio Thorisson at their Masterkey studio in Iceland. LILA reflects on Irglová’s journey from her “Girl from a Movie” status to wife, mother and artist.

Hansard has released 5 studio albums, the most recent one of them being ´All That Was East Is West Of Me Now´ released in October 2023, exactly one year after the release of “Take Heart” single featuring the Ukrainian Action, upon spending time with Ukrainian refugees in Ireland. Earlier in ‘22 he toured as part of Eddie Vedder’s Earthlings band and was featured on the Flag Day soundtrack with Vedder and Cat Power.

The Swell Season is back. After reconvening for a limited number of sold-out shows in March 2022, followed by a more extensive US tour in August 2023, the duo returns with new music. A studio session that started out as an effort to create a couple new singles to bring with them on tour, ended up yielding a full length album, fittingly titled ´Forward´. Although The Swell Season released a stand alone single ´The Answer Is Yes´ in June 2023, ´Forward´ will be their first full length album in 16 years.

The album consists of 8 tracks written by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, who take turns singing the lead. Building on the foundation of and with respect to their shared history, they move forward as two equals, supporting and lifting each other up. Accompanied by old band members Joe Doyle, Marja Gaynor and Bertrand Galen, joined by Piero Perelli, and produced by Sturla Mio Thorisson, they create a sound both old and new for The Swell Season.

Irglová and Hansard came to prominence together starring in the 2007 film Once and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song with their composition “Falling Slowly” in 2008. The soundtrack garnered two Grammy nominations and the two christened their project, The Swell Season. They went on to release the critically acclaimed album Strict Joy and touring the world before branching out into solo careers.

In 2012, Once, The Musical debuted and went on to be nominated for eleven Tonys, winning eight including Best Musical. It ran for three years on Broadway and is currently still in production as a touring musical. In 2014 the musical was nominated for five Laurence Olivier awards with Hansard and Irglova winning for Outstanding Achievement in Music. Over the course of the last decade, Once, in all its iterations, has become a modern classic and a cultural touchstone being referenced in everything from The Simpsons to Ted Lasso. The fan base created by this modern masterpiece looms large in the minds and hearts of many.

Since the success of Once, Irglová has released three studio albums, the most recent one of them being LILA, recorded with an Icelandic producer Sturla Mio Thorisson at their Masterkey studio in Iceland. LILA reflects on Irglová’s journey from her “Girl from a Movie” status to wife, mother and artist.

Hansard has released 5 studio albums, the most recent one of them being ´All That Was East Is West Of Me Now´ released in October 2023, exactly one year after the release of “Take Heart” single featuring the Ukrainian Action, upon spending time with Ukrainian refugees in Ireland. Earlier in ‘22 he toured as part of Eddie Vedder’s Earthlings band and was featured on the Flag Day soundtrack with Vedder and Cat Power.

TICKETS
$89–$119

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Feb 12, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Feb 14, 10 am

For online ticketing sales & support, contact the Lensic box office: 505-988-1234.

For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.

VENUE: THE LENSIC
SEATING: Yes
ADA: Yes, please notify a box office representative of your accommodations prior to the show
PARKING: Yes, you can pre-pay for parking validation in the Sandoval garage (across the street) during your checkout
ALCOHOL: Yes, there are two bars in the inner lobby
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No

Just as the nineties dissolved into the 21st century, Lit charged up rock ‘n’ roll with uncompromising punk energy and a power pop punch. However, the Orange County-born band left an imprint on popular culture that only fissured wider over the years like a California fault line. Who could forget the immortal lyric, “Can we forget about the things I said when I was drunk?” or the time Pamela Anderson devoured the band whole in the “Miserable” music video – HERE.

The group outlasted the next two decades as well. They stood out as the rare act whose presence could be felt loud and clear at Woodstock ’99. Twenty years after its initial release, the Billboard Music Award-winning “My Own Worst Enemy” HERE not only went double-platinum, but Post Malone also covered it on Instagram Live as did Kelly Clarkson HERE and Jimmy Fallon on his late night show HERE. Further speaking to their enduring influence, they’ve inspired think pieces by everyone from American Songwriter HERE to Kerrang! HERE, while Consequence of Sound named them one of the “100 Best Pop Punk Bands.” Not to mention, their music blared through American Reunion, Central Intelligence, Parks and Recreation, Rock Band, and beyond as they also impressively averaged over 2.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

The guys have amassed a catalog highlighted by fan favorites such as the platinum A Place in the Sun [1999], Atomic [2001], Lit [2004], The View From The Bottom [2012], and These Are The Days [2017]. Meanwhile, they teased the next chapter with “Yeah Yeah Yeah” in 2021, arriving to acclaim from Loudwire, Alternative Press, and more.

Now, the quartet—brothers Ajay [vocals] and Jeremy Popoff [guitar], Kevin Baldes [bass], and Taylor Carroll [drums]—continue to do what they do best on their seventh full-length album and 2022 debut for Round Hill Records, Tastes Like Gold.

“We made a conscious decision to go back to when we had arrived at what we represented musically,” says Ajay. “It took a little bit of time to cleanse the palette and hit reset. However, the creativity flowed better than it had in the past couple of decades.”

“We just decided to make what people expect from Lit and, honestly, what we expect from Lit,” exclaims Jeremy. “Our fans have been very cool and gracious over the years. They’ve allowed us to grow, change, morph, and explore. At the end of the day though, Lit means something to people, and we wanted to get back to that. Once the lockdowns happened, it was even more difficult to go back to that place when we were in our early twenties in an Anaheim warehouse with cases of cheap beer and friends without a care in the world other than the next show. While everybody reevaluated the whole world, we tried to make a really fun rock ‘n’ roll record.”

So, that’s what they did…

By the time the Global Pandemic hit, the Popoff brothers had both traded Sunny Southern California for Music City, even hitching ride on Jamey Johnson’s tour bus to Nashville. They hit the studio with cowriters and co-producers Carlo Colasacco and Eric Paquette, re-energizing and reinvigorating their sound.

“Those two had a big role in relighting the Lit torch,” says Kevin. “Our drummer Taylor is a monster too, and a big part of the energy of this record. ”

“They are younger dudes that grew up big Lit fans,” Jeremy goes on. “So, as we inspired them along the way, they inspired us with their modern and fresh approach to making music. We stripped it back down to the basics, and they gave us a new school energy actually inspired by what we’re known for. We focused on what Lit means to people, what it means to us, and embraced who we are. Even though we’re older and wiser now, we still love the same things we’ve always loved. Right out of the gate, we said, ‘We‘re not talking about viruses, politics, or any of that shit’. We still have a great time, party, and make music that sounds better loud.”

That’s definitely the case with the first single “Kicked Off The Plane.” The head-nodding beat and palm-muted riff underline a real-life recollection of a recent instance when the dudes were unceremoniously booted from a flight for nursing something else other than water in coffee cups…The chantable refrain instantly captivates as Ajay asks, “What’s one more walk of shame?”

“When we first started out, it took a lot to get kicked off a plane,” the front man grins. “Last year, our flight kept getting delayed, so we kept drinking. Once we got on the plane, a flight attendant asked our very honest sound guy what was in his cup. We were thrown off! It’s similar to ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ lyrically, because we’re still doing things that get us into trouble,” Ajay laughs.

Then, there’s “Mouth Shut.” The single details why it’s important to be seen and not heard sometimes as another anthemic hook takes hold over a boisterous riff and arena-ready beat.

“It’s about keeping your thoughts to yourself, because sometimes it’s not worth speaking,” affirms Jeremy.

“It’s also good advice for a marriage,” Ajay elaborates. “I’ve learned that one the hard way. We’ve all regretted hitting ‘send’ on at least one text or Instagram story!”

“Do It Again” hinges on a hummable acoustic guitar melody before giving way to another soaring chorus. It might just be the perfect pre-game banger.

“It’s the party anthem,” Jeremy reveals. “You’re a glutton for punishment, but you’re back for round two. It’s the story of our life.”

On the other end of the spectrum, “The Life That I Got” takes stock of what matters in life as Ajay screams, “Maybe I ain’t got a lot, I never balled in a mansion or a yacht, but I’m in love with the motherfucking life that I got.”

“We’ve touched on this sentiment on every record,” Jeremy continues. “We go back to a simpler time. We just loved life, and we still do today. If you keep looking for what’s next, you forget to look at what’s right now. The song is a reminder.”

In the end, Tastes Like Gold is Lit, and that’s more than enough.

“We managed to not only make a classic record with a modern approach, but we did it during a pandemic,” Jeremy leaves off. “We realized you don’t have to be consumed by negativity and social media to the point where it stifles your ability to have fun, be happy, and do what you’re good at. Maybe the music inspires you to turn all of the other shit off and get back to what makes you happy.”

“I want you to hear it and go, ‘Lit’s back’, but they’re not going backwards,” Ajay concludes. “This is new Lit, but we hope it’s the Lit you fell in love with.”

FUEL

Destiny unfolds unexpectedly. However, it pushes us exactly where we’re supposed to be at just the right time. In this respect, you could say the 2021 rebirth of GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi platinum rock band Fuel was simply meant to be. ​

Formed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania by guitarist-songwriter Carl Bell in 1989. They are known for their hit songs “Shimmer” from the album Sunburn, “Hemorrhage (In My Hands)” and “Bad Day” from the album Something Like Human, as well as “Falls on Me” from the album Natural Selection as well as many other rock singles and albums. In addition, the band had multiple videos in heavy rotation on MTV, numerous live network TV performances in the US, Canada, and Australia, and songs on film soundtracks such as Scream 3, Daredevil, A Walk to Remember, and Godzilla. The album Sunburn is certified platinum by the RIAA, and the album Something Like Human is certified double-platinum.  "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" held the #1 spot on Billboard’s Rock charts for over 3 months and in 2013 became the No. 6 Alternative Rock song of the past 25 years according to Billboard's Alternative Chart 25th Anniversary Top 100 Songs.

After rebuilding their brotherhood, founder, guitarist, and songwriter Carl Bell and longtime drummer Kevin Miller didn’t just celebrate their history together. They rushed into the future joined by new blood—Aaron Scott [lead vocals, guitar] from The Voice, Mark Klotz [guitar, vocals], and Tommy Nat [bass, vocals]—and armed with their first album together in 18 years, Ånomåly. Much like the title suggests, it serves as the aberration rock music needs.

The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through many line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way.

They reconfigure music from all stages of the band's career, from the early "big music" of The Whole Of The Moon and classic album This Is The Sea through the roots-inspired Fisherman's Blues era and the run of in-form records that have poured out since 2015's Nashville-recorded Modern Blues, taking in soul, funk, country-rock and any other kind of music they care to play - and always rooted in Scott's songwriting mastery and a sense of exploration.

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Since 1985, this Santa Fe classic starts at Aspen Vista parking lot on Hyde Park Road (NM-475) in Santa Fe, NM.

The route climbs six miles and 2000 feet to the summit of Tesuque Peak in the Santa Fe National Forest and then returns to Aspen Vista, for a round-trip total of 12 miles.

Race proceeds benefit Wings of America, a charitable group supporting running programs for Native American youth and teens

Welcome to Pajarito’s Oktoberfest! Experience the tastes of the seasons with beer, food, bands and lots of fun! Brews+Views!

Beer
Food
Live Music
Lawn Games
Disc Golf

With nearly 4 million followers across his social media, Josh Johnson was recently called “the funniest guy on the internet” by WIRED and is a star on the rise.

He is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comedian, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. Johnson is currently a correspondent on Comedy Central’s Emmy & Peabody Award-winning program The Daily Show where he was previously a writer for the past seven years.

Johnson is also a former writer and performer on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he made his late-night debut in 2017.

Johnson’s most recent stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself, premiered on Peacock earlier this year to rave reviews touting Josh as a “naturally gifted story teller”. Comedy Central released Johnson’s first hour-long special #(Hashtag) in June 2021.

As a stand-up, Johnson headlines theaters, clubs, colleges, and festivals around the world.

He is also a prolific writer and performer who puts out weekly stand up sets on his YouTube channel. This year alone, Josh has released over 24 hours of stand up, and the content on his YouTube channel has been viewed over 140 million times by people all over the world.

Singer-songwriter heavyweights Craig Finn (The Hold Steady), Patterson Hood (Drive-By Truckers), and Alejandro Escovedo come together on the Lensic stage for a night of incredible music and collaboration.

Craig Finn is a Minnesota-bred singer/songwriter based in New York City, best known as the singer of The Hold Steady. Finn spent the ’90’s leading Minneapolis indie band Lifter Puller, which released 3 albums and an EP. After relocating to New York, he joined with Lifter Puller member Tad Kubler to form The Hold Steady in 2003. The Hold Steady quickly achieved critical acclaim and a worldwide fan base with their unique pairing of dense lyrical narratives with big rock guitars. Finn released his 6th solo album, Always Been, on April 4. Produced by Adam Granduciel (The War On Drugs), the album features musical performances by Granduciel and members of The War on Drugs, Kathleen Edwards, Sam Fender, and more.

Patterson Hood is an acclaimed singer-songwriter, guitarist, and co-founder of the Southern rock band Drive-By Truckers. Born in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, Hood grew up immersed in the region’s rich musical heritage, with his father, David Hood, being a renowned session bassist for the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Drawing inspiration from storytelling traditions and a passion for rock, country, and soul, Hood’s music often explores themes of Southern identity, social justice, and personal introspection.

Alejandro Escovedo’s life in music of all kinds sometimes feels like a swirl through the sky, where his songs point out all the majesty and mystery of how he sees the world. The sounds he makes take him places that he might not even predict, but once there, greatness always follows. It’s just the way Escovedo is.

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