July Events

1 Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Tinwork. Museum of Spanish Colonial Art. See June 24 listing.

1 Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Kids’ Gardening Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 10 listing.

1 Wednesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

1 Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 3 listing.

2 Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Be Creative at Your Library Children’s song and humor. Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783.

2 Thursday, 1-2 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863. See 10:30 a.m. listing.

2 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Active Art Activity Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.

2 Thursday, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828. See 10:30 a.m. listing.

3 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Preschool Prime Time Today: Annie Rose, the Flower Fairy. Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 5 listing.

3 Friday, 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 5 listing.

3 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m. Discovery Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 12 listing.

4 Saturday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Pancakes on the Plaza Pancakes, entertainment, vintage car show. A benefit for United Way. Santa Fe Plaza, 982-2002.

4 Saturday, 12:30-3 p.m.ourth of July Hot Shot Ride the train to the Galisteo Basin overlook and back (no layover in Lamy). Call for prices. Santa Fe Southern Railway, 410 Guadalupe Street, 989-8600.

4 Saturday, 4-9:30 p.m.ireworks Display Santa Fe High School, Siringo Road and Yucca Drive, 983-6632.

4 Saturday, 5-10 p.m.ourth of July BBQ & Fireworks Train Ride to Lamy for a BBQ supper & live music. Then ride back to view the City of Santa Fe fireworks right from the train! (Return time may vary depending on fireworks schedule.) Call for prices. Santa Fe Southern Railway, 410 Guadalupe Street, 989-8600.

5 Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Recycle Runway Workshop Design and create a high fashion hat with the help of Recycled Couture Designer Nancy Judd. This workshop promotes environmental sustainability and fun. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

5 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Art in the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 14 listing.

6 Monday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Be Creative at Your Library The Percussion Lady: rhythm fun and more. Registration required; call library children’s room to register. La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863.

6 Monday, 2-3 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828. See 10:30 a.m. listing.

7 Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Be Creative at Your Library Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783. See July 6 listing.

7 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.amily Garden Stewardship Day Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 16 listing.

7 Tuesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

7 Tuesday, 8-9 p.m. Echoes of the Night Santa Fe Community College Planetarium. See June 2 listing.

8 Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Retablos. Museum of Spanish Colonial Art. See June 24 listing.

8 Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Kids’ Gardening Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 10 listing.

8 Wednesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

8 Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 3 listing.

9 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Active Art Activity Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.

9 Thursday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Poetry Journals Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.

9 Thursday, 8-9 p.m. Ancient Skies: Chaco Canyon Santa Fe Community College Planetarium. See June 11 listing.

10 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Preschool Prime Time Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 5 listing.

10 Friday, 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 5 listing.

10 Friday, 1-4 p.m. Art Magnets Make mini-masterpieces to hang on your refrigerator. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

10 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m. Discovery Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 12 listing.

10 Friday, 7 p.m.amily Movie Night “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” rated PG. Vista Grande Public Library. See June 12 listing.

11 Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Art of Japan After looking at O’Keeffe’s paintings of Mt.uji, explore the Japanese art forms of calligraphy and origami.or ages 4-12, accompanied by an adult.ree; reservations suggested. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson Street, 946.1007.

11 Saturday, 10 a.m. Story and Craft Hour Hear tales and make art.or ages 2 to 6. Vista Grande Public Library, 14 Avenida Torreon in Eldorado, 466-7323.

11 Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon Fishing Clinic Tingley Beach. See June 6 listing.

11 Saturday, 11 a.m. Santa Fe International Folk Art Market Activities for all ages. Balafone Playing Demonstration by Balla Kouyaté from Mali. $15 adults, $10 in advance, Children 16 and under free. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200.

11 Saturday, 1-4 p.m.olk Art Unleashed Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 13 listing.

11 Saturday, 2 p.m. Santa Fe International Folk Art Market Bobi Céspedes demonstrates Afro-Cuban music and dance. Museum of International Folk Art. See 11 a.m. listing.

11 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. Cooking and Tasting from the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 13 listing.

12 Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Santa Fe International Folk Art Market Shadow puppet making, hands-on projects for all ages. Sunday pricing: $5 Adults, Children 16 and under free. Museum of International Folk Art. See July 11 listing.

12 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Art in the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 14 listing.

12 Sunday, 8 p.m. A Gala Evening of Stars Featuring Aspen Santa Fe Ballet dancers and special guest stars. The gala performance will include a silent auction.unds to benefit the Aspen Santa Fe Ballet programs in Santa Fe. Call for prices. Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco Street, 988-1234.

14 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.amily Garden Stewardship Day Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 16 listing.

14 Tuesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

14 Tuesday, 1-4 p.m. Shadow Puppets Artist demonstrations. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200.

14 Tuesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library Fine Arts for Children and Teens (FACT) visual art project. Registration required; call library children’s room to register. Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828.

14 Tuesday, 9 p.m. “Don Giovanni” - Youth Night at the Opera Santa Fe Opera. See June 29 listing.

15 Wednesday, 10 a.m. Many Mothers’ Circle Sun Room at Santa Fe Soul. See June 17 listing.

15 Wednesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Straw Appliqué. Museum of Spanish Colonial Art. See June 24 listing.

15 Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Kids’ Gardening Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 10 listing.

15 Wednesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

15 Wednesday, 2-3:30 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863. See July 14 listing.

15 Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 3 listing.

15 Wednesday, 8-9 p.m. Backyard Astronomy Santa Fe Community College Planetarium. See June 10 listing.

16 Thursday, 1-2 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library Story dancer: stories, music and puppets. Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828.

16 Thursday, 1-4 p.m. Shadow Puppets Museum of International Folk Art. See July 14 listing.

16 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783. See July 14 listing.

16 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Active Art Activity Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.

16 Thursday, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Weaving Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 18 listing.

16 Thursday, 8-9 p.m. Phoenix Mission to Mars Adults $5; preteens and seniors $3; SFCC students, employees and planetarium members free. Santa Fe Community College Planetarium, 6401 Richards Avenue, 428-1677.

17 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Preschool Prime Time Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See July 16 listing.

17 Friday to 18 Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Young Native Artists Show Get a glimpse of the next generation of Native American artists and craftspeople at this annual two-day event. Children and grandchildren of artists associated with the Palace Portal Program demonstrate their own arts and crafts. Meem Room, Palace of the Governors, 105 W. Palace Avenue, 476-5100.

17 Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Be Creative at Your Library La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863. See July 16 listing.

17 Friday, 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See July 16 5 listing.

17 Friday, 2-3 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783. See July 16 listing.

17 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m. Discovery Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 12 listing.

17 Friday, 7 p.m. Peter Pan Pandemonium Productions presents this musical. $10 adults, $6 children. James A. Little Theatre, 1060 Cerrillos Road, 982-3327.

18 Saturday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Opera Makes Sense An early-childhood exploration of sensory experiences, with language fluency and development explored through dance, paint and interdisciplinary creative arts.or ages 2-5, accompanied by parent or caregiver.ree; reservations suggested. Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, 217 Johnson Street, 946.1007.

18 Saturday to 19 Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Viva Mexico! Theme Weekend Enjoy musica, arte y mas at this celebration of the culture, cuisine and crafts of our neighbor. Call for prices. El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261.

18 Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Shadow Puppets Museum of International Folk Art. See July 14 listing.

18 Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Stained Glass Catch the sun with glass artist Annette Barnett. Age 5 and up. Please note: this project will need to be picked up from the museum later in the week. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.

18 Saturday, 2 p.m. Peter Pan James A. Little Theatre. See July 17 listing.

18 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. Cooking and Tasting from the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 13 listing.

18 Saturday, 7 p.m. Storytelling with Joe Hayes Tales of Southwest lore, Native American myth and Spanish legends. All ages. Held outside by the main entrance. Bring comfortable seating.ree. Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian, 704 Camino Lejo, 982-4636.

19 Sunday, 2 p.m. Peter Pan James A. Little Theatre. See July 17 listing.

19 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Art in the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 14 listing.

19 Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Raptors Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 14 listing.

19 Sunday, 7 p.m. Storytelling with Joe Hayes Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. See July 18 listing.

20 Monday, 10 a.m. Youth Concert Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival. St.rancis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W. Palace Avenue, 476-5072.

21 Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Shadow puppets. Museum of International Folk Art, 706 Camino Lejo, 476-1200.

21 Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Be Creative at Your Library Exotics of the Rainforest: live parrots and snakes. Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828.

21 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.amily Garden Stewardship Day Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 16 listing.

21 Tuesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

21 Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library Southside Branch Library. See 10:30 a.m. listing.

22 Wednesday, 10:30-11:30 Be Creative at Your Library Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783. See July 21 listing.

22 Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Kids’ Gardening Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 10 listing.

22 Wednesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

22 Wednesday, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library La Farge Branch Library, 1730 Llano Street, 955-4863. See July 21 listing.

22 Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 3 listing.

22 Wednesday, 7 p.m. El Corazon de Santa Fe Documentary Premiere: Santa Fe Community Foundation & 22 Friends of the Cathedral Basilica present this hour-plus film, a multicultural celebration of faith and history centered in the heart of the ancient City of Santa Fe. $25-$100 includes DVD and Cafe Paris reception. Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco Street, 988-1234.

23 Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Shadow puppets. Museum of International Folk Art. See July 21 listing.

23 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Active Art Activity Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.

23 Thursday, 8-9 p.m. Phoenix Mission to Mars Santa Fe Community College Planetarium. See July 16 listing.

24 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Preschool Prime Time Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 5 listing.

24 Friday, 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 5 listing.

24 Friday, 1-4 p.m. Clay Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 6 listing.

24 Friday, 1-4 p.m. Poetry Journals Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.

24 Friday, 2-3:30 Discovery Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 12 listing.

24 Friday, 7 p.m. Peter Pan James A. Little Theatre. See July 17 listing.

25 Saturday, 10 a.m. Story and Craft Hour Vista Grande Public Library. See July 11 listing.

25 Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Spanish Colonial Day Learn about both the hardships and fulfillment of life in colonial New Mexico. Local artisans in period dress; games and hands-on activities. Please enter through the blue gate on Lincoln Avenue. Palace of the Governors Courtyard, 105 W. Palace Avenue, 476-5100.

25 Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Needle Felt Your Cat or Dog Using wool and a barbed needle, learn to sculpt a miniature of your pet. Taught by internationally known felt maker Sharon Costello, from New York. $95 plus tax and $5 material fee. Sponsored by Southwest Fiber Seminars. Age 13 through adult. 11 Chapala Rd. Eldorado. Call 466-4337 or www.grobsf.com.

25 Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Stained Glass Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See July 18 listing.

25 Saturday, 2 p.m. Sizzlin’ Summer Sensational Southwest Children’s Theatre participants perform their own characters, songs, plot, and play. General $10; Students 17 and under $5. Santa Fe Playhouse, 142 E De Vargas, 984-3055.

25 Saturday, 2 p.m. Peter Pan James A. Little Theatre. See July 17 listing.

25 Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. Cooking and Tasting from the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 13 listing.

25 Saturday, 7 p.m. Storytelling with Joe Hayes Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. See July 18 listing.

26 Sunday, 2 p.m. Peter Pan James A. Little Theatre. See July 17 listing.

26 Sunday, 2-3:30 p.m. Art in the Garden Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 14 listing.

26 Sunday, 7 p.m. Storytelling with Joe Hayes Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian. See July 18 listing.

27 Monday, 10 a.m. Youth Concert St.rancis Auditorium. See July 20 listing.

28 Tuesday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Batik. Museum of International Folk Art. See July 21 listing.

28 Tuesday, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.amily Garden Stewardship Day Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 16 listing.

28 Tuesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

28 Tuesday, 8 p.m. Parsons Dance Presented by Aspen Santa Fe Ballet; a fusion of gesture, movement, discipline and precise execution. Call for prices. Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W San Francisco Street, 988-1234.

29 Wednesday, 10:30 a.m.-noon Kids’ Gardening Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 10 listing.

29 Wednesday, 11 a.m. Toddler and Preschool Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 2 listing.

29 Wednesday, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Open Studio Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 3 listing.

30 Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Arts Alive 2009 Batik. Museum of International Folk Art. See July 21 listing.

30 Thursday, 2-3:30 p.m. Active Art Activity Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 11 listing.

31 Friday, 9 a.m.-noon Preschool Prime Time Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 5 listing.

31 Friday to August 2 Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Summer Festival, Frontier Days and Horses of the West Mountain men and women demonstrate skills and spin tales of the past at encampments throughout the ranch.lint knapping, panning for gold, hide tanning, bow making and more. Peruvian Paso horse shows Saturday and Sunday. (Limited activities on Friday.) Call for prices. El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, 334 Los Pinos Road, 471-2261.

31 Friday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Be Creative at Your Library The Great Paulissimo: magic show. Registration required; call children’s library room to register. Southside Branch Library, 6599 Jaguar Drive, 955-2828.

31 Friday, 11 a.m. Children’s Story Time Borders Books, Music & Cafe. See June 5 listing.

31 Friday, 2-3 p.m. Be Creative at Your Library Main Library, 145 Washington Avenue, 955-6783. See 10:30 a.m. listing.

31 Friday, 2-3:30 p.m. Discovery Activities Santa Fe Children’s Museum. See June 12 listing.

31 Friday, 3:30-5 p.m. Zimbabwean Poetry and Storytelling Visiting poet and storyteller Ignatius Mabasa will share stories from Zimbabwe. Also, music by Shonaslovakia, a multi-aged marimba group from Santa Fe: African. Gypsy, Mexican, New Orleans style and Italian sounds. Santa Fe Children’s Museum, 1050 Old Pecos Trail, 989-8359.