Santa Fe Performing Arts is a place that is constantly abuzz with entertainment from talented performers and artistic visionaries whose mission it is to continue to further the arts in Santa Fe. The group works hard to provide the community with an affordable performing arts facility with its ultimate goal being to nurture talented individuals to pursue their love of the arts. The venue also offers office space for non-profit performing arts organizations and provides a vibrant environment in which ideas can be exchanged and new artistic partnerships can be formed.
The Native American role in Santa Fe's rich history is a significant one, and that fact is celebrated every May with the Native Treasures Indian Arts Festival. Shop for beautiful jewelry and other one-of-a-kind pieces made by more than 180 established and emerging artists from the Native American pueblos and tribes. The proceeds from the event benefit the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture.
Downtown Subscription isn't your average newsstand. This surprisingly expansive shop offers a staggering selection of over 1,000 titles of popular magazines and newspapers from all over the world. This place is popular with travelers who are looking for something to read on the flight home or locals who want to broaden their outlook. The shop also sells a great selection of quality coffees.
The Plaza was once considered the "Central Park" of the city many years ago. Today, this beautiful area with its inviting trees, grass, benches and monuments is still a vital hub of activity. The Plaza is the core of old Santa Fe as it features several attractions, restaurants and shops in the plaza and in the surrounding streets. This site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is usually the site for many of the city's high-profile events.