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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009

Santa Fe is for Movie Lovers



Movie Theaters

The City Different, a hot spot for movie lovers, boasts a variety of movie theaters to suit any mood --- whether you want to check out the latest Hollywood box office hit, an indie flick, or a romantic foreign film.

Regal Cinemas Santa Fe Stadium 14
3474 Zafarano Dr.
(505) 424-0799
http://www.fandango.com/regalsantafestadium14_aauin/theaterpage

Center for Contemporary Arts Cinematheque
1050 Old Pecos Trail
(505) 982-1338
http://www.ccasantafe.org/cinematheque.html

The Film Center at Jean Cocteau Theater
418 Montezuma Ave.
(505) 988-7414
http://www.santafefilmfestival.com/Movie_Listings

The ...

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Wine and Chile Fiesta at Santa Fe's Sunrise Springs Resort Spa



Happening Friday, September 28

Take your wallet because this one costs $100 per person but if it fits in your travel budget, this is a great food event. The wines are from Black Mesa Vineyards in Velarde, New Mexico and their wines are exceptional.

The event will be at the Spa's Blue Heron Restaurant where the food is natural, organic and local. At this special event they'll offer six courses ...

Friday, September 21st, 2007

Strolling the Streets of Santa Fe - just another mailbox



Wandering the streets of Santa Fe is a wonderful pass-time. So much to see and do. Museums, restaurants, shops and the beautiful mountain scenery coupled with the first breaths of autumn. What more could you ask?

Well, there's this - Got mail? Sure, the post office is just another couple of blocks north on Lincoln then across the street on Federal Place, and if you don't have a stamp it's the ...

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

LewAllen and Lewallen: A gem of a Santa Fe jewelry shop



 

Kitty corner from the plaza on Palace avenue just across Washington Street and East of the Palace of the Governors, there's a small shop: Lewallen and Lewallen.

It's a do not miss for your shopping jaunt in Santa Fe. Their inventory is ever evolving, created by Ross and Laura LewAllen, father and daughter based on their loves and extensive world travels. The result is meaningful jewelry ...

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007

Art Opening At Santa Fe's Historic El Zaguan



Friday night, September 7, saw a great art opening at El Zaguan, an historic home and small artists' residence at 545 Canyon Road.

Home to 5 artists in residence, El Zaguan hosted the opening of  John Gregory Tweed's show "Five Decades of Portrait Drawings" and the show is great.  Reception ran from 5-7 p.m. on Friday night, September 7, and was enjoyed by quite the enthuisastic gathering.  But fear ...

Monday, September 10th, 2007

Check out the Santa Fe Institute's 2007 Public Lecture Series



Are you the kind of person who likes to travel - shop, visit museums, see shows, go skiing, etc., then looks for more - maybe something to stimulate the brain and go deep for deep thoughts?

Then check out the Santa Fe Institute's Public Lecture Series. These folks put on lectures on various topics and there's no admission charge, no reservations required. Only thing is seating is limited so ...

Friday, August 31st, 2007

Walk the Labrynith at Santa Fe's Cathedral



 

 Among Santa Fe's sights and things to do, there's a very quiet spot right off the plaza at the Cathedral, East at the end of San Francisco Street. 

 

The Cathedral itself is worth a visit with it's stone structure built in the time of adobe brick, the lovely sculptures out front and the labrynith. 

 

 This labrynith is not ...

Friday, August 24th, 2007

A Special and Quiet Day in Santa Fe - Plaza Lounging and River Strolling



 

                

They say a picture is worth a thousand words and if that is really true then this is one long blog post. 

One of the things people enjoy most about their visit to Santa Fe is simply strolling about the plaza or up Canyon Road. And it can be an opportunity to slow down, kick back and wander a bit ...

Tuesday, August 21st, 2007

Historic Santa Fe Foundation - Peace Quiet Grace and Art



Entrance to El Zaguan

Okay, here's a gem most people don't know about when they visit Santa Fe. It's the Historic Santa Fe Foundation who's office is located on Santa Fe's famous Canyon Road at 545. If you enjoy history and would like to see how they built with adobe and mud plaster better than a century and a half ago and learn a bit about ...

Monday, August 13th, 2007

Santa Fe's Farmers Market



Putting down roots as they say.  The Farmer's market has ben around for about 40 years and it's one of the nation's best.  In fact, Sunset Magzine and USA Today for starters, have ranked the Santa Fe Farmers market one of the top 10 farmers markets in the country. 

Santa Fe Farmers market is THE place to go  if you have a hankering for fresh fruit, veggies, beautiful flowers, baked goods ...