Santa Fe Classical Music, Dance, Cinema, Theatre, Performing Arts 

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Canticum Novum

Desert Chorale

Greer Garson Theatre

Lensic Performing Arts Center

Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco

Sange de Christo Chorale

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival

Santa Fe Film Festival

Santa Fe Men's Camerata

Santa Fe Opera

Santa Fe Playhouse

Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra & Ensemble

Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus

Santa Fe Women's Ensemble

Theater Grottesco

Theaterwork

Wise Fool New Mexico

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Founded in 1990 by Bebe Schweppe, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is an institution. Home of a nationally recognized dance company, a center for dance education and a gathering place for the finest dancers and choreographers in the world. A company of 11 exquisite dancers, The School of Aspen Santa Fe Ballet serves students of all ages in Santa Fe and Aspen, CO and the Aspen Dance Festival-a five week summer dance series presenting critically acclaimed contemporary dance companies from across the country. Performances in Santa Fe sell out quickly. Canticum Novum Santa Fe's premier chamber orchestra and chorus conducted by Kenneth Knight. This is a professional group that specializes in choral-orchestral music. Canticum Novum's niche focuses on performing masses, requiems, motets, passions, oratorios, cantatas and even opera choruses, all of which are set for chorus and orchestra. There's not a group in Santa Fe that offers this exciting fare other than on an occasional basis. Desert Chorale Established in 1983, New Mexico's premier professional choir presents nine centuries of exquisite choral music. Hear their renowned choral sound in historic venues including the Santuario de Guadalupe, St. Francis Cathedral and Loretto Chapel in Santa Fe. Summer and holiday performances. Greer Garson Theatre Center Located at the College of Santa Fe. This 550 seat theatre is home to the college's Performing Arts Department which stages four major productions each year - 3 plays and 1 musical. This is a serious training ground for young actors who go into the professional world of theatre. The center also houses the 100 seat Weckesser Studio Theatre, site of numerous student directed plays and musical concerts in association with the college's Collaborations Music Series. Lensic Performing Arts Center A world-class, state-of-the-art performance venue in the heart of Santa Fe fully restored to its original glory and re-designed to house the best of theatre, music, dance, poetry and film. There is always something going on at this 821 seat theatre. Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco Internationally acclaimed as a performer, choreographer and director, Maria Benitez is recognized as one of the finest exponents in her field - Spanish dance - and all it embraces. These dramatic and highly entertaining performances are held each summer at the Maria Benitez Theatre at the Radisson Hotel in Santa Fe. Music One - Santa Fe Concert Association Great music by great artists since 1937. Distinguished artists series, special events, youth concerts, sponsored events, pre-concert introductions and holiday special events. Performance at St. Francis Auditorium, Museum of Fine Arts located on Santa Fe's historical Plaza. Sangre de Christo Chorale The Sangre de Christo Chorale performs a diverse repertory of choral music in northern New Mexico for the educational and artistic enrichment of the audience, the community, and its performing members. First formed in 1978 as a self governing, adult chorale of volunteer singers who enjoy the camaraderie and satisfaction involved in learning and performing a variety of fine choral music under the direction of an excellent conductor. The chorale is dedicated to presenting quality performances, enhancing choral skills, mutually supporting its members and leaving a legacy of young singers who appreciate the choral experience. Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival This festival is known for its innovative programming and its presentation of the best loved standards in classical chamber music plus jazz and world music. Performances at the St. Francis Auditorium, Museum of Fine arts located on Santa Fe's Plaza. Santa Fe Men's Camerata This all male choir, directed by Kenneth Knight, brings to Northern New Mexico the rich legacy of male choral music. In addition to presenting concerts year round, the Camerata supports the community by performing in fund raising events in Santa Fe. This popular group consists of doctors, lawyers, plumbers, scientists, teachers, professional opera singers, Realtors® and Santa Fe's tree and rose bush authority. Santa Fe Opera Madame Butterfly opened the first season in 1957 and the opera has been going strong ever since. This is a world renowned and critically acclaimed opera company. A very popular and well attended program consisting of 5 productions running in repertory in July and August of each year. Classic operas and new, contemporary operas are produced at this beautiful theatre that was refurbished in 1998. Every seat has simultaneous translations. Arrive before the curtain to experience one of the best sunsets you'll ever see. It's also very popular to 'tailgate' before the show starts. Tickets sell quickly! Santa Fe Playhouse Founded in 1918, the theatre company is housed in a 100 seat adobe building in downtown Santa Fe. The playhouse produces, presents and collaborates to provide the full spectrum of the performance arts. With an annual season of nine productions, rentals to various theatre and dance companies, off-the-wall staged readings, musicals, poetry nights, home to the children's theatre school, Southwest Children's Theatre, the playhouse presents a range from classics to experimental theatre. Santa Fe Pro Música Santa Fe pro Música has been hailed for presenting some of the finest concert performances with internationally acclaimed guest artists. The annual Santa Fe Bach Festival and the Santa Fe Mozart Festival attract enthusiasts from across the country. Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus Santa Fe's largest professional ensemble, performing time tested masterpieces and modern works. Performances are October-June. Santa Fe Women's Ensemble This unique, twelve voice women's choir performs music from the Middle Ages to contemporary commissioned pieces. Performances are April-December. Theater Grottesco One of America's leading ensembles. Theaterwork A year round professional theatre company offering 10 main stage productions and a full range of programming, workshops, internships, volunteer opportunities and special events each season. In its beautiful, intimate theatre on Rufina Circle, it presents classics, new plays, commissioned works, small musical plays for young audiences and works in progress by regional and national playwrights. Wise Fool New Mexico In 1998 Amy Christian and Alessandra Ogren, two artists from Wise Fool Puppetry Intervention, a giant puppet and street theatre company based in San Francisco Bay area, moved to Santa Fe and joined forces with Robbie Ann Pino and Jaime Smith to create Wise Fool New Mexico. In the way, Wise Fool New Mexico was born already possessing a rich and storied history spanning 11 years of community and political arts activism. Santa Fe Film Festival The Santa Fe Film Festival is dedicated to providing a showcase for excellent cinema from around the world, surveying the best in contemporary cinema and paying homage to the contributions of veteran film artists through select tributes recognizing their body of work. Contemporary features, documentaries and shorts from around the globe, along with select premiere, retrospectives titles and tributes to accomplished film artists. Screenings are at various locations throughout Santa Fe. CCA Cinematheque 1050 Old Pecos trail 982-1338       One screen theatre with carefully selected foreign and domestic films. Jean Cocteau 418 Montezuma Avenue 988-2711       Located in the Guadalupe District by Sanbusco Center. Great art house cinema. The Screen 1600 St. Michael's Drive 473-6494       Located at the College of Santa Fe. Focus is on foreign, independent and restored films. UA DeVargas 988-2775       Located at the DeVargas Mall, 6 screens, first run movie house. UA Cinema North 471-3377       Located at the north end of Villa Linda Mall on Santa Fe's south side. First run movie house, 6 screens. UA Cinema South 471-6066       Located at the south end of Villa Linda Mall on Santa Fe's south side. First run movie house, 6 screens.