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ANIMAL PORTRAITS: THE OTHER WORLD

photo-eye Gallery 1300 Rufina Circle, Ste. A3 (505) 988-5152 x202 Brad Wilson’s astonishing animal photographs and all their thrilling details. 10 am-5:30 pm, Mon-Sat, free

CELEBRATION OF COLOR FANTASY

Placitas Community Library 453 Hwy. 165, Placitas (505) 867-3355 Presented by Bead Society of New Mexico. We’re talking bead embroidery, Japanese braiding techniques, bracelets, earrings and beyond. 10 am-5 pm, Wed, Thurs, Sat 10 am-7 pm, Tues 1 pm-4 pm, Sun, free

HELEN PASHGIAN: PRESENCES

SITE Santa Fe 1606 Paseo de Peralta (505) 989-1199 A tribute to the Light and Space artistic movement. 10 am-4 pm, Thurs, Sat and Sun 10 am-7 pm Fri, free

MARIETTA PATRICIA LEIS: SENSE MEMORIES

Center For Contemporary Arts 1050 Old Pecos Trail (505) 982-1338 Informed by her journeys and imbued with a sense of place, the work of Leis is situated in the vortex of light, color, minimalism and expression. 11 am-5 pm, Fri-Sun, $10

COURTESY HEIDI LOEWEN FINE ART

“A Star is Born” from A Star is Born: Holiday Show of Fine Art Porcelain at Heidi Loewen Fine Art. Opening Sat, Dec. 18.

MIND THE GAP

Strata Gallery 418 Cerrillos Road, Ste. 1C (505) 780-5403 Strata’s first two-person exhibition presents works by David Olivant and Jennifer Van. Olivant’s Retrogylphs reinvents characters and imagery from his earlier sculptures, while Van’s photography centers on emotional expression and the human form. 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free

MORE THAN BOOKS: STAFF WORKS

Santa Fe Public Library Southside 6599 Jaguar Drive (505) 955-2820 Librarians aren’t just professional researchers, they also bring some kick-butt art into the world. Paintings, mixed media, cyanotypes, quilting and embroidery from all the libraries in town. Also, check out a book while you’re at it. All day, free

MOUNTAINS & SKY

TAI Modern 1601 Paseo de Peralta (505) 984-1387 Elemental-based vessel work. 10 am-5 pm, Mon-Sat, free

NACIMIENTOS

Adobe Gallery 221 Canyon Road (505) 955-0550 Nativity scenes via Native artists via various Pueblos, plus the histories behind them. 10 am-5 pm, Mon-Sat, free

NO SHADE FOR THE SHADOW

Kouri + Corrao Gallery 3213 Calle Marie (505) 820-1888 Thomas Christopher Haag’s ethereal symbolism and vibrant color palette examine the push and pull of the “shadow” on the human condition. The results are retro-style, thought-provoking abstract ghost-like figures with a Mad Men aesthetic. We love ourselves a Mad Men aesthetic. Noon-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free

RESURGENCE: PORTRAITS FROM E.I. COUSE’S PUEBLO PHOTOS

Couse-Sharp Historic Site 138 Kit Carson Road, Taos (575) 751-0369 A series based on EI Couse’s photographs of life in Taos Pueblo. Noon-4 pm, Tues-Sat, free

RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW: IMAGES AND WORDS IN REAL TIME

El Zaguán 545 Canyon Road (505) 982-0016 A combination of Jack Stark Dudzik's bold landscapes with Sarah Stark’s simple line drawings and narrative verse. The effect? Profound stillness within the movement and chaos of our world. All day, free

LAND CRAFT THEATRE

SITE Santa Fe 1606 Paseo de Peralta (505) 989-1199 Joanna Keane Lopez is a multidisciplinary artist whose work brings together contemporary sculpture, adobe architecture and land-sourced practices as a reimagining of landscape and place. All day, free

SOURCE PROCESS TRANSFORMATION

Pie Projects 924B Shoofly St. (505) 372-7681 An exploration into artist Judy Tuwaletstiwa's memories, reflecting on the pains and joys of our human condition. 11 am-5 pm, Tues-Sat, free

WINTER SCENE

Kay Contemporary Art 600 Canyon Road (505) 365-3992 Rick Stevens is a Santa Fe artist who draws his inspiration from the beautiful New Mexico landscape, especially regional winter scenes. All day, free

THERE’S NO OTHER LIKE YOUR MOTHER

Foto Forum 1714 Paseo De Peralta (505) 470-2582 Artist BrandyTrigueros’ photography examines our perceptions of what it means to be a woman, reflecting her apprehensions as the window for motherhood narrows and she questions bringing a child into our climate-threatened world. 1-5 pm, Wed-Fri, free

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DANCE

ENTREFLAMENCO CHRISTMAS SEASON

El Flamenco Cabaret 135 W Palace Ave. (505) 209-1302 Familiar readers may know, but it’s such a sweet sentence we gotta say it again: wine, tapas and dance. Oh yeah, that’s nice. 6:15 pm, $25-$40

WED/15

EVENTS

GEEKS WHO DRINK

Second Street Brewery (Railyard) 1607 Paseo de Peralta (505) 989-3278 Trivia night. Drink or don't, but get your geography facts ready. 8 pm, free

HOTLINE BINGO

Desert Dogs Brewery and Cidery 112 W San Francisco St., Ste. 307 (505) 983-0134 B-I-N-G-whoa. You won? A sense of success so denied in your everyday life, finally? Man, this is why we love bingo. $2 per round here, plus drinks, plus atmosphere, plus some prizes here and there. 7 pm, $2-$10

MUSIC

JOHN FRANCIS & THE POOR CLARES

La Reina at El Rey Court 1862 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-1931 Old favorites, clever rhythms and new lovable storytelling songs from a beloved folksy band. 8 pm, free (no cover)

THEO KUTSKO

Social Kitchen & Bar 725 Cerrillos Road (505) 982-5952 A mix of ‘70s rock, Broadway tunes and more every week. 6-9 pm, free (no cover)

DESERT CHORAL CAROLS

Around Santa Fe desertchorale.org (505) 988-2282 Pop-up caroling for the holiday enthusiasts and the caroling curious. Hear classics at the Plaza, Museum Hill, the Chavez Center and more—check their website for more deets. 10:30 am-5 pm, free

THU/16

BOOKS/LECTURES

AUTHOR TALK: BROOKE WILLIAMS

Collected Works Bookstore and Coffeehouse 202 Galisteo St. (505) 988-4226 In Mary Jane Wild, Brooke documents his experience in Utah’s Mary Jane Wilderness and how it has impacted his views on the nation. 6 pm, free

EXPOSURE: POETRY READING

IAIA Museum of Contemporary Native Arts 108 Cathedral Place (505) 983-8900 Featuring current Exposure artists Dan Taulapapa McMullin (Samoan) and No’u Revilla (Kanaka Maoli) as well as M’ohi author and activist Chantal Spitz as they read selections from their own work. 4-5 pm, free

EVENTS

ALL FIERCE COMEDY SHOW

Jean Cocteau Cinema 418 Montezuma Ave. (505) 466-5528 Hosted by Graviel De La Plaga, featuring the music of Carlos Medina. Music, comedy, margaritas (!) and Micheladas. (see SFR picks, page 17). 7-10 pm, $10

MUSIC

AL ROGERS

Fenix at Vanessie 427 W Water St. (505) 982-9966 Piano skills so sharp you can perform minor cosmetic surgeries with them. 6:30 pm, free

HALF BROKE HORSES

Tiny's Restaurant & Lounge 1005 S St. Francis Drive (505) 983-9817 The horses might be half broke, but these honky-tonk sounds are as rich as can be. 7-10 pm, free

NOCHEBUENA

Cathedral Basilica 131 Cathedral Place (505) 988-2282 The Desert Chorale builds on its long-standing commitment to music by Hispanic composers. This concert is a seasonal celebration with new works as well as beloved carols from Spanish and Anglo traditions. (see SFR picks, page 17) 7:30 pm, $22-$100

THEATER

FORCES OF NATURE: AN EVENING OF ONE-ACT PLAYS

The Lab Theater 1213 Parkway Drive justsayittheater.com Two one-act plays: Avalanche! by Leslie Dillen and Sworn to Water by Dale Dunn, both exploring the ways nature affects us, how we think, how we live our lives and even how we face our inevitable end. 7 pm, $15-$25

#UNDERTHEINFLUENCE

Santa Fe Playhouse 142 E De Vargas St. (505) 988-4262 Check out Kristin Goodman’s play, a dark comedy exploring modern digital culture, social media and the search for meaning. 7:30-9 pm, $15-$25

FRI/17

ART

LABYRINTHS

Susan Eddings Pérez Galley 717 Canyon Road (505) 477-4ART A selection of illustrations, paintings and stained glass works from artist Alison Hixon. These selected works represent the stages of finding one’s way through the irregular network, passages and paths of life. All day, free

THE CREATIVE CURE FOR ANXIOUS TIMES

Online bit.ly/3GA4dD8 Join artist Julie Claire for a complimentary group session to release anxiety, relax your mind and tune into your creative spirit. Meditate, release and relax, make some spontaneous drawings and paintings. All you need is a computer with Wi-Fi and anything you want to draw with. 10-11:30 am, free

EVENTS

LIVING NATIVITY

First Baptist Church of Santa Fe 1605 Old Pecos Trail (505) 983-9141 Just as it sounds—a living Nativity scene. And yes, there are real animals (and we don't mean the carolers who will be on scene). 6-9 pm, free

VITAL SPACES WINTER MARKET

Farmers Market Pavilion 1607 Paseo de Peralta (505) 983-7726 50+ artists, makers, music and food. Might be your last chance for some cute local gifts, you beautiful but troubled procrastinators. 5-9 pm, free

MUSIC

ANTHONY SUTTON AND THE SHINER'S CLUB JAZZ BAND

Second Street Brewery (Rufina Taproom) 2920 Rufina St. (505) 954-1068 Sutton is a singer/songwriter with the guitar, banjo and dulcimer, adept in country, pre-War Blues, Ragtime and Old Time Mountain Traditions. On stage as well is Santa Fe's favorite jazz band, The Shiners! (see SFR picks, page 17) 8 pm, free

AL ROGERS

Fenix at Vanessie 427 W Water St. (505) 982-9966 If life were a 1940s noir we’d get a lot of close-ups of Rogers at a jazz club when dem dames are ‘round, ya know? Rogers is the master of mood. 6:30 pm, free