On Thursday, January 8 at 7 PM, REEL NEW MEXICO will present Mother O’Keeffe, an interesting and opening documentary about famed artist Georgia O’Keeffe. The film is narrated by former New Mexico resident, Marsha Mason and produced and directed by fellow El Dorado resident, Richard Startzman, who will be our guest.. This film is one hour long and was released in 2007 and offers a very different look at artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
The documentary explores the relationship Georgia O’Keeffe had with a young boy whom she taught how to paint and continues to explore the controversy surrounding the identity of who really painted some of the most acclaimed watercolors of the 20th century.
You are now able to order and bring food and drink from La Plancha and enjoy it in the Performance Space, offering a casual dinner and a movie type event.
The $5 suggested donation/admission at the door will go for expenses and to bring in filmmakers for other screenings.
For more information, please contact Jeff Berg at 466-1634 or at nedludd76@hotmail.com
Dance Party with The Rudy Boy Experiment
The Rudy Boy Experiment is back at The Performance Space on Friday, January 9 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Shake off the winter doldrums, or keep the party going, and join us for some great R&B!
Get down, get dirty, and get home early. $10 suggested cover, but pay what you can. Everyone welcome!
Thursday, October 11 at 7 p.m. at The Performance SpaceA romantic evening:“Missing You” and “Phoenix”On Thursday, October 11, Reel New Mexico screens two films by Albuquerque filmmakers. “Missing You,” a delightful feature-length romantic comedy, is by Phil Duran. “Phoenix,” the haunting coming-of-age short film that opens the program, is by Sarah Northrop, the editor of “Missing You.” The program starts at 7 p.m. at La Tienda Center in Eldorado.”Missing You” tells the charming story of Laura, who is beautiful, intelligent, fast approaching thirty, and has a plan for her life. However, Laura’s life plan requires that she find “the one,” and when the film opens that feat is still just a dream. Meanwhile, Rick, a handsome and successful young man about Laura’s age, struggles to understand women as he, too, searches for that special someone. Rick and Laura share similar interests, goals and desires, live in the same city, frequent the same establishments, even know some of the same people. Their paths cross time and again, but they keep missing one another. Will they ever meet? And if they do, what then?
Phil Duran, writer and director of “Missing You,” retired after twenty years from a career in law enforcement and began making films. One of his earlier works, “The Righteous and the Wicked,” is currently distributed on DVD by Lionsgate.
“Phoenix,” the short film that precedes “Missing You,” is a haunting tale about a boy coming of age in a post-apocalyptic world, who is torn between saving the life of his father and running away with a beautiful adventuress. It was forged during the Albuquerque 48-hour film project this July and marks the directorial debut of Sarah Northrop, who served as assistant director on “Missing You.” It was co-written by Northrop and Giuseppe Quinn, photographed by Craig Butler, and stars Phil Duran, Merritt Glover and Dylan Montoya.
Reel New Mexico screens films with a New Mexico connection, on the second Thursday of each month, at 7 p.m. in The Performance Space in La Tienda, off Avenida Vista Grande at 285. For a delightful evening, be sure to catch “Missing You” and “Phoenix” on October 11. A contribution of five dollars is suggested at the door. Directions to the venue are at www.reelnewmexico.com
Local Authors Reading
Please join us on Thursday, October 18 at 6:30 pm for a very special local authors’ event at The Performance Space.
The presenters are members of a writing group at the Ken and Patty Adam Senior Center and are sharing their memories, stories, and heart.
Suggested entry fee is $2
“My three daughters know little of my childhood years, the many places I lived while growing up, and of my maternal grandparents with their distinctive old-world culture. As I mine these almost forgotten remembrances I realize how much my world differed from theirs. It is for them that I write.” — AJ Melnick
Linda Alessi writes a monthly column “In my Time” for THE COOPPA Guardian newspaper in Florida. She writes human interest articles. She published in 2007, Flowers for Momma, her first novel. She is a member of two writing groups and continues to expand her horizons.
“I’ve an 8 year old granddaughter who lives in Louisiana with very conservative parents. In the event she ever gets a wild hair and wonders about her DNA I wrote down my stories so she’d have a reference for living on the edge.” — Vinaya
The next next installation of the Local Author Series will be THE LAMY PROJECT performed by members of the La Tienda Creative Writing Workshop under the direction of Sharon Houck Ross.
Come join us for stories set in the old train depot and the Pink Garter Saloon featuring Billy the Kid and Archbishop Lamy, a child ghost, a runaway bride, a restless Harvey girl who rides the rails searching for adventure — and more. Writers reading original short stories will be Sheila Ortega, Maureen O’Brien, Anna Philpot, and Tracey Mitchell. Thursday, September 20 at 6:30 PM in the Performance Space. Open to the public with a suggested donation of $2.00
The Chimpanzee Chronicles
CHIMPANZEES: spellbinding stories from behind the bars … An Afternoon of Unexpected Biography, Biology and Benevolence
A Sunday afternoon reading and talk about the lives of captive chimpanzees in New Mexico and around the globe Debra Rosenman, author of the forthcoming book The Chimpanzee Chronicles: stories revealing the heartache, grace, and truth about captive chimpanzees presents a preview of her book, along with special guest Laura Bonar, program director of Animal Protection of New Mexico’s Chimps-to-Sanctuary campaign, who will talk about the New Mexico chimpanzees in Alamogordo and how New Mexico’s grassroots efforts to help them has brought the United States closer to ending the use of chimpanzees in research.
Sunday Afternoon, September 23
Sweet and Savory Treats
2 PM at the Performance Space at La Tienda in Eldorado
A hidden legacy underlying the arts, architecture and our natural world
Presented by Michael BaronSuggested admission: $5
For a very long time a weaver of patterns has been busy creating beautiful tapestries out of planetary orbits and molecular interstices. This evening we will peer through a geometers looking-glass into these micro/macro worlds, whose harmonies are guided by Fibonacci of Pisa, and spun into delicate DNA fibers that make up the warp and weft of our proportional being. Megalithic stone workers carve polyhedra for Plato, who inscribes them in the Timaeus, to be assembled by our children someday. Archimedes kicks his faceted soccer ball toward history’s net and right into the hands of a physicist goalie who shouts ‘Buckminsterfullerene’! Kepler is tangling tetrahedra together, Escher is deconstructing the dodecahedron, and Omar Yaghi creates metal-organic polyhedral frameworks to store hydrogen gas that may someday power our cars.
This muse of geometry can be heard in the tiny concert of atoms, the vasty whorls of galaxies and in the core of an applestar.
Tonight we will observe the maker of patterns, busy on the geometer’s loom, weaving timeless ornamental threads, while Pythagoras arranges his mnemonic triangle, for a moment, in our morning sky…
Thursday, August 8 at 7 pm
Reel New Mexico Independent Film Series presents 3 fabulous short films
“El Salon Mexico” is a charming animated adventure set to the music of Aaron Copland. A boy, his burro and his rooster sneak away from home one night to see their first fiesta, never imagining the adventures they will have. The film, funded with a $20,000 New Mexico New Visions grant, was made by Paul Glickman, an Oscar-winning animator, and Tamarind King, a talented young graphic artist and animator who began work on it when she was still in high school. It made the first round in the “animated short” category for an Oscar in 2011 and has won numerous festival awards, including “Best Animation” in the Rome (Georgia) International Film Festival and “Best Animation Short for kids 8-12” in the Kids First Film Festival. Santa Fe filmmaker Michael Zeilik, executive producer of “El Salon Mexico,” will discuss the film.
“The Birds of the Bolsa Chica” was made by Santa Fe filmmaker Hal Ralston, initially so his wife, a teacher, might have something to show her students before a field trip to the Bolsa Chica wetlands. The State of California purchased 880 acres of the wetlands in 1997 for an ecological preserve and restoration was completed in 2004. Ralston made the film to celebrate the birds, who he says are the true owners of the Bolsa Chica. The music soundtrack was added to focus the children’s attention on the actions of the birds. Hal Ralston will discuss his film.
“Community Garden: New Mexico/South Africa” was made by Santa Fe filmmaker Debra Denker to explore what the El Dorado School Community Garden in the community of Eldorado just south of Santa Fe and another community garden in the poor, rural community of Acornhook in South Africa have in common. A lot, she discovered. Both are part of a worldwide community garden movement which, in addition to encouraging production of fresh, nutritious food, benefits their local communities and underscores the importance of water to sustainable food cultivation. Debra Denker will discuss her film with the Reel New Mexico audience.
Sunday, August 12 at 3 pm
Suzzane Teng and Mystic Journey in Concert at The Performance Space
.Dragon Rising, The Performance Space and Santa Fe Bandstand present…
Suzanne Teng & Mystic Journey featuring Gilbert Levy
$15/$10 seniors and 12 and under at the door
Multi award-winning world music bandmaking their Santa Fe debut! “ Suzanne Teng plays music for the soul.”
“ Highly Recommended! A Critic’s Choice” -Billboard Magazine
Thursday, August 16 at 7 pm
Blessingway Publishing and The Performance Space present author, Nina Brown as part of the ongoing Local Author Series
Are you ready for 12-21-12?
Meet award winning author, healer and visionary founder of the Golden Dolphin S.T.A.R. Clinic healing conferences: Nina Brown
Suggested Admission: $2
Nina Brown will read from her award winning narrative and share her perspective on the significance of the eagerly anticipated 12-21-12. Return of Love to Planet Earth: Memoir of a Reluctant Visionary describes Brown’s voyage as she ascends to the highest frequencies of love using the secrets of S.T.A.R.: surrender, trust, allow and receive. Her ten-year alchemical journey illustrates for each one of us the simple yet challenging path to our own spiritual ascent. Lee Carroll, Channel for Kryon, Speaker and Author, calls it, “A must-read for any spiritual seeker.”
The Performance Space presents Living Out Loud with Carol Rose
Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door
“If you want to laugh, cry and be inspired, save the date of Thursday, August 23rd and come enjoy Carol Rose at the La Tienda Performance Space. “Living Out Loud” is her first performance and she will share experiences of her life through characters & monologue. Joining Carol with songs will be Maya McKnight
Call Carol at 5o5 660 9311 or Debbie at 505 577 6297 to purchase your tickets today!
Friday, August 24 at 7 pm
The Performance Space presents award winning singer/songwriters Byrd and Street all the way from Austin, TX
Description: ” …real Americana with integrity & soul…a blend that shines” “Impeccable vocal harmonies” combined with original award — winning Texas-Americana songwriting, Tommy Byrd and Kathy Street from Austin have been making songs together since 2001. Three-time nominees for “Best Vocal Duo” at the Texas Music Awards as well as “Best Female Vocalist” nominee in 2012, they have been two-time Kerrville New Folk Finalists. The duo’s Love Broke the Fall CD was #13 on the Folk DJ Charts in July ’09 and their latest CD, Then and Now CD made #27 last fall as well as the Texas Roots Chart. Paul Stookey (Peter, Paul and Mary) recently recorded one of their songs, Let Me Be Your Friend, a song for animal adoption. Joining Byrd & Street for this show will be Santa Fe local musician Dave Devlin of the Bootleg Prophets, on mandolin and dobro!“
Your music is full of hope and optimism mixed with a little humor, just what a weary world needs! Listening to it has improved my outlook on life.” D.M. Tyler TX
Foster and Kimberly Gamble, creators of Thrive, the movie in Person
“One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” -Carl Gustav Jung
If you enjoyed the Thrive movie and are interested in the greater concepts of the movement itself – you will want to attend this event.
The Gambles will appear live in person. We have spoken to Foster several times and know you will find them completely delightful and real.
Foster and Kimberly Gamble will update us on events since the movie launch of 11-11-11as well as the solutions process on the community and individual level. We’ll hear exciting updates about the global response to the film followed by Q&A from the audience.
This event is open to the public.
Seating is limited. We feel confident this event will sell out. RSVP to: http://www.facebook.com/events/240297876065831/ or to Assistant@karentallkatconley.com
Suggested ticket price at the door is $20.00.
CASH OR CHECK ONLY. No credit or debit cards.
Checks payable to: Thrive Movie LLC.
Friday, April 20 at 6 pm
Screening of the movie, Thrive: What on earth will it take? The screening will be followed by a discussion with Foster and Kimberly Gamble.
The response to Kimberly and Foster Gambles appearance scheduled for Thursday April 19th, has been so amazing that we asked the Gambles if they would be willing to stay for another night.
They agreed to join us for a One Night Hold-Over Event on Friday April 20th, from 6-9 PM
The Friday night program will be different. It includes a showing of the Thrive film followed by Question and Answer moderated by the Gambles.
Here is your chance to see the film if you have not seen it yet or to see it again. (We’ve seen it many times and still enjoy it)
How great to see the film and then speak with the producers while questions are fresh on your mind.
Admission is by donation. All proceeds will go to the development of future energy projects through the Thrive movement. Payment will be check or cash only. Because seating is limited, please arrive early.
Tuesday, April 10 at 6 pm: Organizing for America meeting
Wednesday, April 11 at 7 pm: PRC Candidate Forum
Thursday, April 12 at 7 pm: REEL New Mexico presents “Shakespeare Behind Bars”
The film, produced by Jilann Spitzmiller and written and directed by Hank Rogerson, bothSanta Feresidents, is a documentary feature that follows a year-long rehearsal and presentation of Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” by inmates of aKentuckyprison.
Hailed as “tremendously moving,” the film tells an extraordinary story about the creative process and the power of art to heal. It was a Sundance official selection and has won awards, including “Best in Show” and “Best Documentary” in ten additional festivals. “By the end of this film, you couldn’t imagine Shakespeare performed anywhere else,” wrote the TV Guide reviewer.
As an important part of the Reel New Mexico Independent Film Series, filmmakers representing films shown will discuss and answer questions about their work following the screenings. Jillian Spitzmiller and/or Hank Rogerson will be on hand to discuss the making of “Shakespeare Behind Bars.” The two founded Philomath Films in 1992 and have been working together ever since.
Friday, April 13 at 8 pm: Play it Loud DJ Dance Party
Saturday, April 14 from 9 am to 4 pm: Wordharvest Writing Workshop
Tuesday, April 17 at 6 PM: Eldorado Arts and Crafts Association Meeting
Wednesday, April 18: Local Authors Series presents Aspiring Youth Authors
Thursday, April 19 at 6 pm: Foster and Kimberly Gambel
Friday, April 20 at 6 pm: Screening of “Thrive: What on earth will it take?” followed by a discussion with Foster and Kimberly Gambel
Saturday, April 21 from 9 am to 4 pm: Wordharvest Writing Workshop
On Thursday, April 5th, 2012 at 6:00 p.m., a multimedia presentation entitledBarbarians at the Gate – Stravinsky, Diaghilev & the Ballets Russes, narrated by Tom Maguire, will be offered free to the general public at the Performance Space at La Tienda at 7 Caliente Road in Eldorado. This event is presented by Destiny Allison Fine Art as part of the salon series: Art in the 21st Century.
This presentation will offer a detailed look at the time between the first season of Serge Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes in 1909 and Diaghilev’s death in Venice two decades later. Mr. Maguire will examine the artistic forces and personalities that forged a reinvigoration of the art of ballet. The presentation will also explore the effect that the visual artists, composers, librettists, choreographers, dancers and designers associated with the Ballets Russes had, not only on that organization, but also on their own art forms and the cultural life of Europe in general. The presentation will concentrate on the work of composers Stravinsky, Ravel, Milhaud, Satie, Debussy and Prokofiev; visual artists Benois, Picasso, Rouault, Gris, Picabia, Bakst and Braque and choreographers Fokine, Massine, Nijinsky, Nijinska and Balanchine. These artists and their influence on the artistic life of Europe, in general, and Paris, in particular, will be chronicled; along with the aristocrats, members of high society and the business class, donors and sponsors who made their work possible.
Mr. Maguire augments the research he has done on the Ballets Russes with material gleaned from the most recent publications on the subject. Visual and musical materials are selected from several sources including Mr. Maguire’s extensive collection. Barbarians at the Gatedramatically explores the artistic explosion that Serge Diaghilev unleashed on Western Europe as he brought; first visual arts, then opera and finally ballet from mother Russia to the salons and theatres of Paris. In stunning visuals accompanied by music clips, Barbarians at the Gatetraces not only the history of the company, but also its effect on all of the arts in the early 20th century.
What:
The Ballets Russes: An Audio-Visual Presentation
When: Thursday, April 5th at 6:00 P.M.
Admission: FREE
The Best Live Comedy!TM Starring Eddie Tafoya
April 7th you’re invited to enjoy The Best Live Comedy!TM At The Performance Space 7 Caliente Rd, Santa Fe, NM Located just 15 minutes from downtown Santa Fe, The Performance Space has ample parking and is conveniently nestled inside La Plancha de Eldorado, one of Santa Fe’s best restaurants! Food and drinks are available before and during this special event from La Plancha de Eldorado.
Doors open at 6:30pm The Best Live Comedy at 7pm to 8:30pm
This mostly clean comedy event is part of The Best Live Comedy!TM PG-13 Tour starring The Comediologist, Eddie Tatoya PhD. Is a professor of American Literature and Creative Writing at Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM. Author of, “The Legacy of the Wisecrack; Stand Up Comedy as the Great American Literary Form” and “Icons of African-American Comedy.” Native of Albuquerque he’s been on MY50TV and featured on TV’s “After After Party with Steven Michael Quezada and The James Douglas Show!” In 2011, Eddie was voted “Funniest Comedian in New Mexico” by New Mexico’s other comedians. He plays clubs thru out the South West.
Host and MC of this LAUGHTER FEST is Rev. Stephen HA HA Hunt, formerly of The 1st Church of Sex & Ice Cream! He’s appeared in numerous films and TV shows including placing 8th in HBO’s Lucky 21. He’s played clubs, bars and casinos from New Mexico’s Ohkay Casino, Buffalo Thunder, to New York’s Gotham Comedy Club!
Featuring two other comedians who also have appeared often on MY50TV the talented Davyd Roseman and the “Raunchy Russian,” Marianna Marchenko. Special guest “Smitty” first performed four our country’s service men and women in a talent show. “Smitty,” Stephen Smith, won The Best Live Comedy Contest! VIII
Tickets are just $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Discount tickets are available now at www.TheBestLiveComedy.com or by calling 505-340-4654.
or call 505-340-4654. Tickets at the door are $20.
Visiting from Albuquerque we have Stephen ‘HAHA” Hunt, Goldie Garcia, Roger C. Blair, and Keith Breckenridge. With appearances at comedy clubs in NY, LA, and Vegas (the big one), TV, casinos and talent shows, these performers are sure to put on a show you don’t want to miss.
Sarah Berges Danceis produced by La Tienda in conjunction with:
5 Submerging – Visual Arts Show
Featuring Thayer Carter, Andrew Davis, Geraldine Fiskus, Dee Homans, J. Barry Zeiger
@ The Exhibit Space, 7 Caliente Road, La Tienda at Eldorado
February 18 through March 11
Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday11 AM – 6 PM, or by appointment
Artist Talk Wednesday, March 7 at6:30 PM
Information: 505-428-0024 or 505-629-6418
IMPLUVIUM –Poetry Reading by Andrew Davis
@ The Performance Space, La Tienda at Eldorado
February 29 at 7 PM
Information: 505-484-0024 or 505-629-6418
Sarah Berges Dance will join selected Santa Fe dancers to perform a new work choreographed by Sarah Berges entitled “Repeating the Past.” In response to the magnificent new sculpture by Dee Homans, on display in The Exhibit Space at La TIenda (2/18-3/11), the dance reflects the aggressive power of the sculpture in contrast to its undulating, lyric subtext. Ancient memories of the Medea story rise and fall in the dance, a touchstone for reflecting on modern day acts of vengeance and of violence used against innocents. SARAH BERGES DANCE will also perform “Vignettes” – small dances at odd times – in The Exhibit Space at La Tienda. These 4 minute dances will be performed once a day, Wednesday 2/22 through Saturday 2/25 (call 310-403-9983 for precise times.) Admission to the “Vignettes” is free of charge.
Based in Oakland California, Sarah Berges has been producing dance since 1984. During the 15 years she spent in Los Angeles (1996-2011) Ms. Berges founded a modern dance company and a ballet company. Her companies have performed in Mexico, Costa Rica, San Francisco, the Los Angeles area and New York City.
Recipient of grants from Culver City, SONY Pictures, the Puffin Foundation and Squid & Squash Foundation, Ms. Berges has used grant money to produce dance in public, outdoor spaces. Her “Adventure In Wonderland” attracted large audiences at Culver City Park and charmed students at Los Angeles middle schools.
Sarah Berges’ choreography springs from her childhood training in improvisation and choreography. Ms. Berges’ lifetime in dance – performing, teaching, and exploring movement – culminates in a choreographic style that is classically patterned yet full of twists and turns. Always intent on telling a story, her dances are informed by a graphic sensibility bolstered by raw emotion.
On Thursday, January 8 at 7 PM, REEL NEW MEXICO will present Mother O’Keeffe, an interesting and opening documentary about famed artist Georgia O’Keeffe. The film is narrated by former New Mexico resident, Marsha Mason and produced and directed by fellow El Dorado resident, Richard Startzman, who will be our guest.. This film is one hour long and was released in 2007 and offers a very different look at artist Georgia O’Keeffe.
The Performance Space 