Head to where Billy the Kid’s legend began–and nearly ended... Join the festivities at the annual Old Lincoln Days August 7—August 9, 2015 The town of Lincoln, NM, perhaps better-known as Lincoln Historic Site, comes alive during the annual Old Lincoln Days, a three day-long celebration and historic re-creation of the frontier West. Bring your family and […]
Meet noted photographer Sam Adams at a Meem Community Room exhibit of his works between 1996 and 2005. Adams was one of the first donors to the Palace of the Governors Photo Archives’ Photo Legacy Project, which aims to boost the holdings of contemporary photographers. In 2005, he won the New Mexico Council on Photography’s […]
The 1680 Pueblo Revolt converged on the Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe. In commemoration and as part of the museum’s Adobe Summer celebration, archaeologist and author Jason Shapiro speaks on “Wars, Revolts, and Defining Collective Memory in the Context of the Great Pueblo Revolt,” a free talk at 6 pm on Friday, Aug. […]
When theatrical scenery was introduced in a 1672 production in Lima’s viceregal palace, it was considered a wonder. A chronicler wrote: On Thursday, the 11th of the month , the great play of ‘Noah’s Ark’ began at eight at night and ended very late, with machines, like those used at the Retiro Palace of Madrid, […]
As New Mexico’s Most Enchanting Cowboy, Mike takes his ranch experiences and turns them into a form of entertainment that puts an audience as close to being in the saddle as words and music will allow. Wild rides, cattle drives, mysterious canyons and wide open skies; it’s all there wrapped up in hilarious cowboy poetry and […]
Sunday, August 9, 2015 | 7am- 4pm | Free (Jemez Springs, NM—June 10, 2015)—On Sunday, August 9, the quaint and sleepy village of Jemez Springs—popularly known for its hot springs, hiking, and art galleries, comes alive with the 12th annual Pueblo Independence Day Celebration starting with a 7am pilgrimage run from Jemez Pueblo Plaza […]
A variety of traditional Native American hand games, atlatl throwing, and turquoise-themed art activities and yummy treats await those journeying to Museum Hill for the August 9 Summer of Color celebration. Event is FREE for all.
Film historian Jon Bowman speaks on "The Alvarado and Fred Harvey Hit the Silver Screen" in the History Museum auditorium. Part of the exhibit, Setting the Standard: The Fred Harvey Company and Its Legacy, the lecture is free with admission; Sundays free to NM residents.
Details coming soon. Admission is free and takes place the the Center for New Mexico Archaeology’s Library.
State Historic Preservation Officer Jeff Pappas explores the theme of “action” at a free CreativeMornings. Adobe buildings are always going up or coming down. Hear a 10-minute presentation on how preservation teams work to prevent the latter, with a focus on the Palace of the Governors. Do a little creative networking and enjoy pastries and […]
Update: Due to a conflict with the Santa Fe Opera, the original time for this event, Aug. 13, had to be canceled. Miguel Harth-Bedoya graciously offered to move it to 2 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 12, to ensure it happens. During the Spanish conquest, Spain was at its peak of musical creativity, and the fruits […]
Circles members at the Governor’s Circle level and above are invited to visit the home of Richard Hertz and Doris Meyer to see their expansive contemporary Native America art collection.
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