May 13, 2009
Pueblo Indian Water Rights In New Mexico
New Mexico History Museum
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Library brown-bag lecture
May 15, 2009
Opening Reception for Writing with Thread
Museum of International Folk Art
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Free public opening
May 17, 2009
Photographer Laura Gilpin Comes to Life
New Mexico History Museum
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
EVENT CANCELLED
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR AUG. 7 -- SEE THAT ENTRY FOR DETAILS
Deborah Blanche will recreate the life of legendary Santa Fe photographer Laura Gilpin during a free Chautauqua performance at the Masonic Lodge of Santa Fe, 431 Paseo de Peralta.
May 17, 2009
Fabled Japanese Lunch
Museum of International Folk Art
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
May 20, 2009
Let’s Take A Look with MIAC curators
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
May 22, 2009
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival Benefit and Pre-Sale
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Pieces for sale are specially selected by the artists, who will also attend the event. Attendees will have the the first chance to purchase the show's premiere pieces and to mingle with the artists.
Tickets are $75, which includes plentiful hors d'oeuvres, beverages and wine, uncrowded first access to the show's best pieces, and an early-bird ticket to the show on Saturday. Call 505-982-6366, ext. 112 for reservations.
May 23, 2009
Gala Opening Preview
New Mexico History Museum
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Gala celebration in advance of the Grand Public Opening of the New Mexico History Museum.
Admission is $200 per person. Visit http://museumfoundation.org/museumweekend for details on how you can participate.
May 23, 2009 - May 25, 2009
Free admission Memorial Day Weekend
Museum of International Folk Art
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
celebrate the opening of the NM History Museum
May 23, 2009
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND: Saturday May 23, and Sunday, May 24
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival at the Santa Fe Convention Center.
Celebrate the work of more than 180 artists—classic to contemporary, emerging to established—and support the programs at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture at the Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival.
• Early Birds, 9–10am, Saturday, May 22. Tickets $15 Available at the door).
• Regular admission, 10am–4pm, Saturday, May 23. Tickets $5.
May 24, 2009
Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Friday, May 22, Saturday May 23, and Sunday, May 24
Celebrate the work of more than 180 artists—classic to contemporary, emerging to established—and support the programs at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture at the Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival at the Santa Fe Convention Center.
• Free admission, 10am–4pm, Sunday, May 24.
For general information, call: 505-476-1269 or visit our website at www.nativetreasuressantafe.org.
May 24, 2009
New Mexico History Museum Public Opening
New Mexico History Museum
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
At the New Mexico History Museum
May 25, 2009
New Mexico History Museum Family Day
New Mexico History Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A Day of Free, Fun Activities