Music

NHCC: Nutcracker In The Land Of Enchantment Celebrates 15 Years Of Holiday Cheer

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NHCC News:

In collaboration with Festival Ballet Albuquerque, the National Hispanic Cultural Center (NHCC) is thrilled to bring the holiday classic Nutcracker in the Land of Enchantment back to the stage for its 15th year Friday, Dec. 19 through Sunday, Dec. 21.

Performances start at 7 p.m., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Center.

The beloved holiday classic The Nutcracker is transported to territorial New Mexico in the late 1800s, with elements of our state’s heritage and traditions incorporated into the story. These New Mexican touches include Spanish dancers, and characters that Read More

Mariachi Christmas Rings In Holiday Season With Annual Popejoy Hall Tradition Dec. 19

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THEATER News:

ALBUQUERQUE — Celebrate over 25 years of Mariachi Christmas with the annual New Mexican holiday tradition at Popejoy Hall at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Dec. 19. Well-known for bringing the sights and sounds of Christmas in Mexico to the Popejoy Hall stage, Mariachi Christmas soars with rich mariachi music and traditional ballet folklórico. The show, with its cheery music and charming dance, all based in the faith and traditions found across Mexico, provides a magical holiday performance for the whole family.

Mariachi Juvenil Aztlán provides the music for this special Read More

Teatro Paraguas Presents Winter Tablao Flamenco Fridays Beginning Dec. 1

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TEATRO PARAGUAS News:

SANTA FE — After the tremendous success of Flamenco Paraguas – Summer Flamenco, Santa Fe’s acclaimed flamenco ensemble Compañía Chuscales & Mina Fajardo proudly announces a new winter series: Flamenco Paraguas – Winter Tablao Flamenco Friday 2026 at Teatro Paraguas.

Performances will be held Friday, Dec. 16, 2025, Jan. 13, 2026, and every Friday in February 2026, offering audiences the intimate, high-energy experience of traditional Andalusian tablao flamenco brought to life by Santa Fe’s beloved flamenco artists.

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Santa Fe Community Orchestra Performs Musical Storytelling With ‘Riddles & Themes’ Dec. 14

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MUSIC News:

SANTA FE — The Santa Fe Community Orchestra will perform its second concert of the 2025-2026 season at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 14, at the Scottish Rite Temple in Santa Fe. The orchestra will be led by conductor William Waag in a program of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Edward Elgar.

Concert Program

Riddles & Themes

Join us for an afternoon of captivating orchestral storytelling, where Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Edward Elgar explore identity, mystery, and emotion through masterful sets of variations that resonate across time and Read More

Straight No Chaser To Perform In Albuquerque Nov. 16

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Members of A Capella chorus, Straight No Chaser. Courtesy photo

By BERNADETTE LAURITZEN
Los Alamos

The members of Straight No Chaser, an A Capella chorus, will bring the holiday cheer with their Holiday Road tour at 7 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque.

Their show at the Kiva Auditorium will feature music from their 14-track album which hosts the likes of Hunter Hayes, Mickey Guyton and more. You’ll swoon through songs like, “Holiday Road,” “Someday at Christmas,” “Blue Christmas,” “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.”

The SNC album Christmas Cheers features Read More

Los Alamos Light Opera To Hold Auditions For Sister Act

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LALO News:
The Los Alamos Light Opera (LALO) announces auditions for its March show, Sister Act! Based on the 1992 movie starring Whoopi Goldberg, this show follows aspiring singer Deloris Van Cartier as she witnesses a crime and goes into hiding in a convent. Hilarity (and music) ensue!
Auditions are 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15 and Sunday, Nov. 16 in Graves Hall of the United Church in Los Alamos at 2525 Canyon Road. Signs in the building will direct people where to go. Anyone unable to make these auditions may contact director/choreographer Wendy Caldwell Lanchier at wendykcaldwell@gmail.com
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High Desert Harps To Perform Christmas Favorites Nov. 21

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High Desert Harps to perform Christmas Favorites Nov. 21, at First Presbyterian Church. Courtesy photo

MUSIC News:

High Desert Harps will perform Christmas Favorites at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 21, at First Presbyterian Church, 208 Grant Ave. in Santa Fe.

Doors open at 5:15 p.m. for this free concert.

First Presbyterian offers weekly recitals 5:30-6 p.m. on Friday evenings. These concerts are free and open to all. A freewill offering for the recital fund will be received.

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Come-A-Caroling With Young Voices Of The Santa Fe Opera

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COMMUNITY News:

Tree Lighting at the State Capitol

Everyone around the state is getting into the holiday spirit for the annual tree lighting ceremony at the state’s capitol which kicks off Monday night. State officials, musical guests and Mr. and Mrs. Claus get together to light the Christmas tree at the Roundhouse in Santa Fe.

When: Monday, Dec. 1
Time: 5–7 p.m. 
Where: 490 Old Santa Fe Trl, Santa Fe, NM 87501

Holiday Market at Iconik Red

Join us for holiday shopping with fantastic handmade offerings from local artisans while enjoying live caroling! Explore our winter wonderland with seasonal Read More

Los Alamos Arts Council To Present Lozano And Montoya In Daytime Performance Series

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LAAC News:
The Los Alamos Arts Council (LAAC) Daytime Performance Series will feature an original performance from Tomás Lozano & Rima Montoya, 12–1 p.m., Nov. 5 in Fuller Lodge. Like the rest of the Daytime Performance Series, this event is free and open to the public.

Lorenzo is a singer, musician, composer, scholar and writer, born in Barcelona, Spain to Andalusian parents. Known for his eclectic musicianship, Lozano’s performance of Spain’s traditional ballads stand out as iconic. Lozano has become well-known for his musical compositions set to legendary poets. He performs his Read More