Fine art by notable sculptors and painters, catered dinners with Santa Fe’s biggest stars, weekend getaways, and a 15-day African safari will all be on the bidding block during the 10th annual Sweetheart Auction, a fundraiser that includes a buffet dinner and an open bar. Auction attendees not only have the chance to bid on more than 300 great prizes, they’re also supporting the important work of the Cancer Foundation for New Mexico (CFFNM), which helps offset the cost of transportation, lodging, and meals for Northern New Mexico cancer patients who come to Santa Fe for treatments that are otherwise unavailable to them. In 2014, CFFNM supported more than 10,000 patient visits, up from 8,000 in 2013. New to this Maria Samora, Bracelet, sterling silver, 2" wide. year’s auction are “gallery sweethearts”— galleries that donate five or more items. “This is a wonderful way to give more visibility and acknowledgement to our biggest supporters,” Preston Singletary, Tlinglit basket, handblown glass, says Bud Hamilton, chairman 10 x 10" of CFFNM’s board. Another addition this year is the “dream vacation” raffle for two to Paris and Prague, Fiji, Tokyo, or the PGA Championship in Wisconsin. Tickets are available at cffnm.org, and you don’t have to be present at the drawing to win. A few other desirable auction items this year include a one-week stay at an Italian villa; a fly-fishing trip on the San Juan River; a barbecue for 50 people; and works by Allan Houser, Gustave Baumann, Tony Abeyta, Pablita Velarde, Kevin Red Star, and other renowned artists. A catered dinner for 12 offers the chance to dine with acclaimed author Hampton Sides and film and television writer Bruce McKenna, who are collaborating on the screenplay for Sides’s book Blood and Thunder. —Cristina Olds Cancer Foundation for New Mexico’s Sweetheart Auction, February 7, $75, Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W Marcy, cffnm.org
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Event producer Yon Hudson prepares for the Fashion into Food fundraiser.
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From February 6 to February 8, the Bag ‘n Hand Food Pantry at St. John’s United Methodist Church will hold its first Fashion into Food pop-up event. The fundraiser, which centers on the sale of women’s fine clothing and accessories, will allow Bag ‘n Hand, a partner agency of The Food Depot and the largest food pantry in Northern New Mexico, to buy groceries for Santa Feans in need. A “First Choice” party held on February 6 will give attendees early access to highend items from designers such as Prada, Versace, Calvin Klein, and Ralph Lauren while also offering a juice tasting and light hors d’oeuvres courtesy of Verde Juice. Santa Feans can donate their own lightly used women’s clothes and accessories prior to the event either in person or via pickup. “We are thrilled to have the opportunity to give back to the community with a fun event where people can find fine clothing for a fraction of the typical cost,” event producer Yon Hudson said in a statement. “There’s nothing better than shopping for a good cause.”—Amy Hegarty Fashion into Food, February 6, “First Choice” party, $25, 6–9 pm; February 7, general admission ( free), 10 am–6 pm; February 8, general admission ( free), 1–6 pm; St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trl; for further information: Yon Hudson, 505-795-8222, twintiger3@me.com or Laura Steward, 505-231-6400, laura.e.steward@gmail.com
kudos for The Candyman On January 10, Congressman Ben Ray Luján presented a statement he entered into the Congressional Record to The Candyman Strings & Things, Santa Fe’s community music center. Lujan recognized owners Rand and Cindy Cook’s contributions to the community, which include promoting music and providing mentoring and learning opportunities for young musicians. Congrats! —Whitney Spivey The Candyman Strings & Things, 851 St. Michael’s, candymansf.com
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