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With Curator Amber-Dawn Bear Robe

COURTESY AMBER-DAWN BEAR ROBE

At this year’s Indian Market, Curator Amber-Dawn Bear Robe (Blackfoot Sikiska) is once again putting together the beloved Indigenous Fashion Show (with a preview at the opening night gala; 6 pm Saturday, Aug. 21; a runway event; 3 pm Sunday, Aug. 22 and a trunk show following the runway show). We’re telling you about this super early so you have a major heads-up to buy your tickets, because this is also one of the most exciting lineups of Native designers in the show’s history with new looks from designers like Jamie Okuma (Luiseño/ Shoshone-Bannock), Orlando Dugi (Diné), Pamela Baker (Kwaguilth, Sqaumish), Lauren Good Day (Arikara, Hidatsa, Blackfeet and Plains Cree), Yolanda Skeleton (Gitxsan Nation and the House of Hax-be-gwoo-txw of the Fireweed Clan), Loren Aragon (Acoma Pueblo) and more. (Alex De Vore)

Fashion has become an integral part of Indian Market. Why do you think it has become so embraced?

There’s many layers to that. On an international level, in terms of Canada and the US, I’d say Indigenous fashion started to hold a public platform it didn’t have before. I see the fashion show as an extension of being a curator, and also a venue to not be under the strict rules that juried [Southwestern Association for Indian Arts] artists are under, which offers a breath of fresh air and an innovative new progression. Innovative or new programming is always needed—especially at an event that’s 100 years years old—and [the fashion show] has grown into one of the most anticipated events of the year. I’m so grateful to the models and the designers. Some of them come to market on their own budget just to walk in this fashion show.

Do you think the pandemic is going to play a role in the event?

I can’t answer for the designers and the models, but the response I’m getting when I’m reaching out to models is like, “Yes, can’t wait!” Everyone is so happy to not only be part of the show but to get back to Santa Fe, to see people.…Just to have the in-person fashion show will be much different than last year’s virtual fashion show—which was great and we did really well, but nothing beats in-person. You can look at it as a curated event, and I’m always looking to show diverse designers— it gives this creative curatorial freedom, and this is innovative design that doesn’t fall under the jurisdiction of what constitutes Native fashion or regalia. A lot of people conceive Indigenous fashion not as fashion, but as historical or contemporary regalia. There’s a place for that and an appreciation, but our fashion show has the freedom to go in any direction. We’re up to 80 looks for the show, I think.

It sounds like it’ll be quite impactful.

I don’t want to say it’s the largest Indigenous fashion show in America, but I will say that it’s definitely the largest in the Southwest. Plus, SWAIA fashion and Toronto Fashion Week and Vancouver Fashion Week are building an alliance so we can bring Indigenous fashion to the next level of presence in the fashion world—period. The goal is that the SWAIA Fashion Show can hopefully extend into SWAIA Fashion Week, to much larger than one runway, much more in depth. It’s important to realize that Vancouver and Toronto [Fashion Weeks] have grown much quicker, and one major reason for that is that we don’t have the provincial and federal structure for the arts like up in Canada. We really do rely on our sponsors and our donors and philanthropists. There definitely is a love for this and I’m so excited about the alliances up in Canada. I’m just really looking forward to what the future of this show can be. [Indian Market Executive Director] Kim Peone is really on board and committed to growing SWAIA, supporting Indigenous artists and taking it to a level where it’s not been before.

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EVENTS

SAGUAROS AT FUEGO

Fort Marcy Park 490 Bishops Lodge Road Summer baseball joy. 6 pm, $7.50

MINI-MUD DAY AT FRENCHY’S LABYRINTH

Frenchy’s Field 2001 Agua Fría St. Work and play in helping your community re-mud the adobe mounds at Frenchy’s Field Labyrinth. No experience necessary. All tools provided, but bring rubber gloves, water, sunscreen, hat and knee pads. 8 am, free

AKEELAH AND THE BEE

Railyard Park Cerrillos Road and Guadalupe Street, 982-3373 Come watch Akeelah crush all these fools with her spelling skills. Pre-show spelling bee with Earthseed Black Arts Alliance. 8 pm, free

SCOOB!

Motorama at the Downs 27475 W Frontage Road Animated Scooby-Doo on the big screen, because we’re all cursed with neverending origin stories. 8:30 pm, $6-$12

STRANGERS FROM AFAR

Mine Shaft Cantina 2846 Hwy. 14, Madrid, 473-0743 Originals and fun covers in the afternoon sun. On the deck at the Mine Shaft. 4-7 pm, free

DJ PYGAR AT TUMBLEROOT

Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fría St., 393-5135 Drinks, dancing and outdoor air. No cover. Tunes from all over the multiverse, guaranteed surprises and maybe some classics. 6-9 pm, free

TGIF VIRTUAL CONCERTS

Online fpcsantafe.org/tgiftube Music for Juneteeth from University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club Program. Not like the TV show, so we should count our blessings. 5:30 pm, free

COURTESY ALBERTO ZALMA ART SHOP

SAT/19

ART

COLORSCAPES FINE ART FASHIONS TRUNK SHOW

Online facebook.com/visionaryfineart Enjoy the world premiere of ColorScapes Art-You-Wear. Such colorful features on display are scarves, dresses, leggings, kimonos and more. 6-8 pm, free

COMMUNITY ART CLOSET

Midtown Annex 1600 St. Michael’s Drive Free community art supplies for any and all those in need. All while supplies last. 11 am, free

ARTIST TALK: ALSHAIBI, FADEL & FARRELL

form & concept 435 S Guadalupe St., 780-8312 Artists Sama Alshaibi, Michael Fadel and Anne Farrell discuss their respective featured works as part of form & concept’s CURRENTS New Media Festival 2021 Satellite Show, Model of Motions. 2 pm, free Chistopher Merlyn’s collage livens things up in Fresh Prints! at the Alberto Zama Art Shop.

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BOOKS/LECTURES

TAILS AND TALES: CHILDREN'S VIRTUAL READING HOUR

Online placitaslibrary.com 867-3355 Reading hour for the kiddos from our friends in Placitas Library. Cute animals on display. 10 am, free

DANCE

ENTREFLAMENCO SPRING SEASON

El Flamenco Cabaret 135 W Palace Ave., 209-1302 Classic Spanish flamenco with world-renowned dancers and authentic Spanish dining. All safe pandemic protocols are in place, and of course the dancing is really (and we mean really) good. 6:15 pm, $25-$40

LIGHTNING BOY FOUNDATION'S TRADITIONAL HOOP DANCES

Santa Fe Plaza 100 Old Santa Fe Trail Indigenous dancing on the plaza. 3:30-5 pm, free (but bring money to tip)

FARMERS MARKET SATURDAYS

Farmers Market Pavilion 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 983-7726 Here’s another morning to fill up on root vegetables, chile and all the artisan goods. 7 am-1 pm, free

LUNA SUMMER MARKET

Luna Center 505 Cerrillos Road, 490-6391 Paseo Pottery, Ohori’s Coffee, New Mexico Cider, and CHOMP will be hosting an outdoor artist’s market in the Luna Center Courtyard to celebrate the coming of summer and Paseo Pottery’s 30th anniversary. 3-7 pm, free

SANTA FE ARTIST MARKET

Railyard Plaza Market and Alcaldesa Streets, 982-3373 North of the water tower. 8 am-2 pm, free

SAGUAROS AT FUEGOS

Fort Marcy Park 490 Bishops Lodge Road Summer baseball joy. 6 pm, $7.50

FILM

EDWARD SCISSORHANDS

Motorama at the Downs 27475 W Frontage Road Tim Burton moodiness, but in your car. 8:30 pm, $6-$12

MUSIC

DJ EARWAY

Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery 2791 Agua Fria St., 393-5135 New Mexico's own playing for you—DJ Earway’s influences are post punk, dark wave and sexy funk. Bring a glow stick for bonus points. 6-9 pm, free

LOVE & HAPPINESS FEST

Santa Fe Plaza 100 Old Santa Fe Trail A soul, funk, motown and latin get down in honor of Juneteenth. DJ’s include Raashan Ahmad, Ride, Sol Bentley and Dominick Gonzales (see SFR Picks, page 17). 6-10 pm, free

STANLIE KEE

Cowgirl BBQ 319 S Guadalupe St., 982-2565 Food, drinks and happy music for happy patio weather. 1 pm, free (bring money to tip)

JOHNNY LLOYD

Beer Creek Brewing Company 3818 Hwy 14 471-9271 Beer and music. Bring the family, bring the dogs, enjoy the outside world again. 3 pm, free (bring money to tip)

UNBREAKABLE: UNTOLD STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Online nmgmc.org 569-0097 Music from the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus (NMGMC), under the leadership of Aaron Howe. Happy Pride, choral music lovers. 7:30 pm, $30

THEATER

LAY OUR SCENE

Twitch Online, andsonstheatre.com A choose-your-own-adventure retelling of Romeo and Juliet. wherein the plot is virtually determined by the audience (that’s you). 6 pm, $5-$80

SUN/20

BOOKS/LECTURES

FREETHINKERS FORUM: MOVING BEYOND THE PANDEMIC

Online meetup.com/freethinkersforum Come experience rationality without supernatural considerations. Open discussion with all outlooks. 10 am, free

SECULAR COMMUNITIES AND THE PEOPLE WHO JOIN THEM

Online meetup.com/freethinkersforum Discussion on recent research looking into the rise of secular communities. Open to any and all views. 12 pm, free

LIGHTNING BOY FOUNDATION'S TRADITIONAL HOOP DANCES

Santa Fe Plaza 100 Old Santa Fe Trail Indigenous dancing on the plaza. 3:30-5 pm, free (but bring money to tip)

PRIDE KICK-OFF T-DANCE

CHOMP Food Hall 505 Cerrillos Road Kick off dance event with DJ Matthew Sato! 21+ only. Full bar included (see SFR Picks, page 17). 1 pm-5 pm, $15

EVENTS

YOGA IN THE PARK

Bicentennial Alto Park 1121 Alto St. All levels vinyasa flow class. Come cobra your way into your best downward dog. 10 am, $10

PSYCHONAUT SUNDAY: VOL. 1

Motorama at the Downs 27475 W Frontage Road DJ dance party with music from Beat Kitty, the deep minimal techno of RiFF, Bayarea house from DJ Isaac D, and the fun features from team Adobe Disco. 2:30-10:30 pm, $25

SUMMER SOLSTICE LABYRINTH HOP

23 Caliente Road Celebrate Summer Solstice by walking among six different home labyrinths in Eldorado. Come and go event—no check-in necessary. 5:45-10 am, free

FOOD

FATHER'S DAY LUNCH FROM THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY

Multiple locations Free food, family-friendly games, speeches and voter registration—everything a dad dreams of on his special day. Locations include Bicentennial Park, Calle Lorca Park, Las Acequias Park and Monica Lucero Park. 4-8 pm, free

TAOS SCHOOL OF MUSIC: 2021 CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Online taosschoolofmusic.com Nineteen students from across the country gather in the Taos Ski Valley—violinists, violists, cellists and pianists. 7 pm, free

THE SANTA FE SYMPHONY VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES: BACH ON STAGE!

Online, santafesymphony.org Works by master composers Bach, Haydn, Tchaikovsky and more. 4 pm-midnight, $20

UNBREAKABLE: UNTOLD STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Online, nmgmc.org Encore performance for the the New Mexico Gay Men’s Chorus. Happy Pride. 7:30 pm, $30

THEATER

LAY OUR SCENE

Twitch Online andsonstheatre.com A choose-your-own-adventure retelling of Romeo and Juliet. wherein the plot is virtually determined by the audience (that’s you). Maybe they live this time, or maybe they die twice? See, it’ll be fun! 6 pm, $5-$80

MON/21

MUSIC

EVERYONE MAKE MUSIC

Online makemusicday.org/santafe Santa Fe joins more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries around the world for the celebration of Make Music Day (see SFR picks, page 17). All day, free

GERRY CARTHY

Upper Crust Pizza 329 Old Santa Fe Trail, 982-0000 Irish music and pizza. 5:30-8:30 pm, free

INDIVISIBLE SANTA FE

Center for Progress and Justice 1420 Cerrillos Road, 467-8514 Pro-democracy meeting, featuring guest speakers, discussions and a wrap up with good ol’ voter registration. 7-8:30 pm, free

TUE/22

BOOKS/LECTURES

THE LAMY BRANCH LINE: A MICROCOSM OF NEW MEXICO STATE & TERRITORIAL HISTORY

Online historicsantafe.org Train and Western nerds, come forth. Come learn about the Lamy branch line and see what’s in store for the future, because trains are wicked cool. 3 pm, $10

EVENTS

YOGA IN THE PARK

Bicentennial Alto Park 1121 Alto St. All levels vinyasa flow class. You get to hear your body pop and crack, and it’s really cool. Noon, $10

FOOD

FARMERS MARKET TUESDAYS

Farmers Market Pavilion 1607 Paseo de Peralta, 983-7726 Come buy fresh food. 7 am-1 pm, free

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