Dec 2, 2012
Schola Cantorum and the Monks of Christ in the Desert Monastery
New Mexico History Museum
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Saint John’s Bible and Contemplative Landscape
Dec 2, 2012
Christmas at Kuaua: NM State Monuments Ruins Glow
Coronado Historic Site
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Free after-hours event!
Dec 2, 2012
Winter Traditions
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Seasonal Holiday Celebration
A special community holiday celebration featuring Pueblo children's book author/storyteller Emmett "Shkeme", Pueblo dance performances by Ice Mountain Dancers (Ohkay Owingeh), and hands-on basketry activity with Andrew Harvier (Taos/Santa Clara Pueblo/Tohono O’odham).
FREE with admission. Admission free on Sundays to NM residents. 16 and under always free.
Dec 7, 2012
Member Preview of New World Cuisine:
Museum of International Folk Art
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
The Histories of Chocolate, Mate y Más
Dec 7, 2012
New World Cuisine: The Histories of Chocolate, Mate y Mas
Museum of New Mexico
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Members Preview
See the most anticipated museum exhibitions before they open to the public. Location: Museum of International Folk Art
Not a Museum of New Mexico Foundation member? Please call (505) 982-6366, ext. 100 or click JOIN!
Dec 7, 2012
Christmas at the Palace
New Mexico History Museum
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Santa Fe's beloved Christmas at the Palace brings the community together for a 28th-anniversary evening of hot cider, live music, entertainment -- and the visit of Mr. and Mrs. Claus -- in the legendary magic of the Palace of the Governors. A free, family event for all.
The History Museum and Palace will close at 3 p.m. to prepare for this event. Enter through the Palace at 105 W. Palace Ave. The History Museum will remain closed during the event.
Dec 7, 2012
Early closing for Christmas at the Palace
New Mexico History Museum
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dec 8, 2012
Luminaria Tour: A NM State Monuments Ruins Glow
Fort Selden Historic Site
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Free after-hours event!
Dec 8, 2012
Light Among the Ruins: A NM State Monuments Ruins Glow
Jemez Historic Site
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free after-hours event!
Dec 9, 2012
Las Posadas
New Mexico History Museum
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
A Santa Fe Tradition
Update: Due to snowy road and roof conditions, Las Posadas will not take place today. We will however, serve cookies and hot cider in the Palace courtyard and sing some carols from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. Dress warmly, drive safely, and enjoy a winter's evening with your fellow Santa Feans. The annual candle-lit procession of Las Posadas travels around the Santa Fe Plaza and concludes in the Palace Courtyard. This version of an old Hispanic tradition recreates Mary and Joseph's search for a place to give birth to the Baby Jesus – and throws in a few devils for good measure. Stay for carols in the Palace Courtyard, along with cookies and refreshments. Free and open to the public.
The History Museum and Palace will close at 3 p.m. to prepare for this event.
Dec 9, 2012
Celebrate Winter and New Exhibition Opeing
Museum of International Folk Art
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
New World Cuisine
Dec 9, 2012
Glass Rainbow Project Reception
New Mexico Museum of Art
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Kid-formed Kiln-glass
Dec 9, 2012
Early closing for Las Posadas
New Mexico History Museum
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Dec 10, 2012
Celebrate New World Cuisine
Museum of International Folk Art
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friends of Folk Art MEMBERS ONLY Event
After a private tour of the "New World Cuisine" exhibit with Nicolasa Chavez, Curator at the Museum of International Folk Art, enjoy a "muy sabrosa" sampling of traditional cuisine prepared by an acclaimed local chef, paired with wines from New Mexico vineyards.
Not a Museum of New Mexico Foundation or Friends of Folk Art member? Please call (505) 982-6366, ext. 100 or click JOIN!
Dec 12, 2012
Nuevomexicanos and the Rhetoric of Statehood
New Mexico History Museum
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
A Centennial Brainpower & Brownbags Lecture
NEW DATE: Join Elmo Baca for "Nuevomexicanos and the Rhetoric of Statehood," on Wednesday, Dec. 12, part of the 2012 Brainpower & Brownbags Lecture Series. A free event in the John Gaw Meem Room; enter through the Washington Avenue doors.
Baca serves on the board of the New Mexico Humanities Council and owns a Las Vegas, N.M., consulting firm that specializes in downtown revitalization services.
Dec 14, 2012
Gallery Conversations Continue
New Mexico Museum of Art
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Meet the Artists of Alcove 12.7
Dec 14, 2012
Closing at 5 pm tonight
New Mexico History Museum
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dec 15, 2012 - Dec 16, 2012
Young Natives Arts and Crafts Show
New Mexico History Museum
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Dec 16, 2012
Annual Holiday Open House
New Mexico Museum of Art
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Starring the Gustave Baumann Marionettes
The Holiday Open House is an annual event for Santa Fe’s children of all ages and enjoy an afternoon with the Baumann marionettes and their friends. The marionettes perform short-story skits in St. Francis Auditorium during a round-robin open house of activities throughout the museum. The Baumann Santa Claus marionette makes an appearance to sit on your lap. Parents: bring your camera for a memorable photo opportunity! Throughout the afternoon, children can make their own puppets.
New Mexico Museum of Art - 107 West Palace Avenue On the Plaza in Santa Fe 505-476-5072. Info on the web>> www.nmartmuseum.org
Dec 19, 2012
Let’s Take A Look
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Curators Look at Your Treasures
During this time, curators from The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture and The Laboratory of Anthropology are in the lobby of MIAC to look at your treasures. These curators will attempt to identify and explain any artifact or historic object presented to them.
The event is always FREE and open to the public. Federal and State regulations prohibit the curators from appraising any artifact.
Dec 24, 2012
Holiday Stroll
Lincoln Historic Site
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Dec 25, 2012
Closed on Christmas
New Mexico History Museum
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dec 27, 2012
Calendar-Making Workshops
New Mexico History Museum
10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Free family events
An all-ages, hands-on event. Create a 2013 calendar and illustrate your special days, weeks and months with drawings, collage and glitter. Hour-long workshops at 10:30 am and 2 pm on Thursday, Dec. 27, in the History Museum's second-floor Gathering Space; and Thursday, Jan. 3, at the New Mexico Museum of Art. Free with admission; children 16 and under free every day.
