Jenny's View
Let's Get Ready for Summer!
Friends,
If you think you missed the Museum of International Folk Art’s big Folk Art Flea in May (the unofficial beginning of the summer season in Santa Fe), fear not! You got a breather this year because of the truly outstanding Alexander Girard exhibition’s opening weekend, which bumped the Flea to June 8. Celebrating its 10th year, the Flea is also moving outdoors under a big tent on Milner Plaza on Museum Hill. One of Santa Fe’s most anticipated special events, the Flea tempts collectors of all ages and interests with a wide array of well-priced folk art treasures from across the globe. Everything from toys to textiles, jewelry to masks, to wood carvings, yard art and more, with a special “Collectors’ Corner” of rare and unique items. This year’s Flea treasures await new homes in your casa.
Look to the heavens but keep your feet on the ground for this year’s InterPlanetary Festival (June 14-16). The annual free and open to the public festival offers a weekend of complex science and technological innovation, along with music, film, art, food, drinks, and more. It’s okay to be geeky at this festival, so let the fun begin!
And it wouldn’t be summer without the Rodeo de Santa Fe. This year’s 70th edition rides into town June 19-22. Last year’s event drew nearly 500 contestants, including many World Champion Cowboys and Cowgirls, a roster we can expect to see again this year with more up and coming champions. Rodeo de Santa Fe is fun for the entire family, with many events for the little ones, like mutton bustin’ and youth barrel racing, not to mention the carnival midway, concessions, vendors and adult beverages available in all seating areas. For those more interested in shopping, discover and peruse western antiques, artwork and memorabilia, the 30th annual Cody Old West Show & Auction means excellent browsing and buying at the Santa Fe Community Convention Center (June 22-23.)
If you’re planning a visit to Pride Santa Fe’s weeklong events (June 22-29) in this 50th anniversary year of the Stonewall Riots, book early! La Fonda’s got the perfect package deal that includes a 3-night stay, welcome drinks, breakfast at La Plazuela and discounts for the rodeo and rodeo school. Don’t forget that La Fonda is the best place to see the Pride Parade, too – it passes right by our doors June 29 with activities and entertainment on the Plaza until the evening.
And we can’t forget the Santa Fe Opera. Their world-class 2019 season begins this month (June 28-Aug. 24), featuring five stellar operas. There’s still time to attend their excellent Spotlight Series of talks with conductor Oliver Prezant at Collected Works Bookstore, just blocks from La Fonda. The discussions are a great way to learn about the operas in a comfortable setting with coffee from Iconik’s downtown location. The last two talks, Jenůfa (June 7) and The Thirteenth Child (June 14), are free, but seating is limited, so get there early.
See you ‘round town,
Jenny
