The Aspen Santa Fe Ballet not only preserves the tradition of dance but the world-renowned organization also prides itself in giving back to the community. With over ten years behind them, the ballet company now begins its second decade of awe-inspiring performances that it is known for. But in addition to offering entertainment and excellent stage productions like Kiss Me Goodnight and Stamping Ground, the organization places education at the top of its list of priorities. To that end, the Ballet provides a Mexican folklore youth program, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet Folklorico, to not only celebrate but preserve some of the area's most vital and time-honored cultural traditions.
Santa Fe's Center for Contemporary Arts continues its longstanding mission of identifying, promoting and presenting the work of visionary contemporary artists who are both emerging and established in their creative endeavors. The whole family will find these presentations and attractions fun and fascinating, as there are several multimedia films and rotating exhibits that are sure to capture everyone's attention and imagination.
When you're looking for some musical entertainment with a touch of class, look no further than Santa Fe Pro Musica Chamber Orchestra and Ensemble. These consummate professional musicians work hard to make each performance unforgettable for the audience as well as for themselves. Their versatility is impressive, as they present stellar interpretations of the work of such important composers as Mozart, Vivaldi and Bach, just to name a few. The group also presents a special Holy Week performance of Mozart and Hayden in the St. Francis Cathedral, along with the highly popular Christmas Candlelight Concert. The season runs from September through May.
There's nothing like seeing a performance at The Lensic, Santa Fe's Performing Arts Center. Some of the world's finest dancers, actors and musicians can be regularly found on this entertainment venue's classically-styled stage. After extensive restoration, the center re-opened its doors in 2001, and has since continued the tradition of presenting an impressive schedule of must-see performances that have continued to delight audiences of all ages.
The actors who often take the stage at Theater Grottesco love to challenge their audiences. These performers are as versatile as they are talented, and that is quite obvious from the far-ranging selection of material that the group performs year round. From side-splitting comedy entertainment to stern-faced dramas to buoyant dance numbers, these pros can do it all. And, in addition to offering such fine theatrical performances, their work is often thought-provoking and emotionally charged to the point that what they do within the confines of their characters will make a lasting imprint on you long after the curtain has come down.
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.