NM2007 - Culture - Performing Arts Guide

ALAMOGORDO

Alamogordo Music Theatre/ Flickinger Center For Performing Arts
1100 N. New York Ave., Alamogordo, NM 88310
(505) 437-2202
A nonprofit community group that has presented exciting musical productions for more than 40 years.

ALBUQUERQUE

Adobe Theatre
9813 Fourth St. N.W., Albuquerque, NM 87109
(505) 898-9222
Plays and musicals presented year-round in a charming, intimate theater.

Albuquerque Little Theatre
224 San Pasquale S.W., Albuquerque, NM 87104
(505) 242-4750
True community theater.

Ballet Theatre of New Mexico
KiMo Theatre, Albuquerque, NM 87102
(505) 888-1054
From 19th century classics to works by New Mexico’s most innovative choreographers.

Chamber Music Albuquerque
2400 Louisiana N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 268-1990
Brings great chamber music to New Mexico.

Musica Antigua de Albuquerque
1017 Roma N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 842-9613
A professional chamber ensemble that performs medieval, renaissance, and baroque music.

Musical Theater Southwest
Popejoy Hall/Rodey Theatre, University of NM Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 265-9119
Producer of Broadway musicals.

New Mexico Ballet Company
Popejoy Hall, University of NM Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505) 292-4245
Four fully staged ballets/dance productions per year with ballet, contemporary dance and jazz styles.

New Mexico Symphony Orchestra
3301 Menaul Blvd. N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87107
(505) 881-8999; (505) 881-9590
Classical, chamber, pops, and ensemble concerts year-round throughout the state.

Vortex Theater
2004 1/2 Central Ave. S.E., Albuquerque, NM 87106
(505) 247-8600
Classic, contemporary, and experimental theater at a Community-run venue.

LAS CRUCES

Doña Ana Lyric Opera
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003
(505) 646-1986
Three or four lyric opera performances a year.

Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra
New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003
(505) 646-3709
Performances from late Sept. through May, featuring world-renowned guest artists.

LOS ALAMOS

Art Center at Fuller Lodge
2142 Central Ave., Los Alamos, NM 87544
(505) 662-9331
Hosts local, regional and national artists in monthly gallery exhibits.

MADRID

Madrid Melodrama
Hwy. 14 (next to the Mineshaft Tavern), Madrid, NM 87010
(505) 438-3780
Melodrama at its best. Weekends from Memorial Day to Columbus Day.

ROSWELL

Roswell Symphony Orchestra
1717 W. Second, Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 623-5882
This outstanding orchestra performs a full concert season every year.

Roswell Community Little Theater
1101 N. Virginia Ave., Roswell, NM 88201
(505) 622-1982
Five-production season includes comedy, drama, and musicals.

RUIDOSO DOWNS/ALTO

Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts
108 Spencer Rd., Alto, NM 88312
(505) 336-0010; (888) 818-7872
World-class performances in theater, music, and dance year-round.

SANTA FE

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 225 W. San Francisco, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 988-1234, 983-5591
Santa Fe’s own corps de ballet with performances in the spring, summer, fall, and December.

Greer Garson Theatre Center
The College of Santa Fe, 1600 St. Michael’s Dr., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 473-6511
Home of the performing arts department at the College of Santa Fe. Plays and concerts throughout the year.

Lensic Performing Arts Center
225 W. San Francisco St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 988-1234
World-class, state-of-the-art performing arts center for local and touring companies.

Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco
The Lodge at Santa Fe, P.O. Box 8418, Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 982-1237; (800) 982-9198
Flashing feet and clapping hands. Experience the fire and pain that have made Flamenco immortal. July and August.

National Dance Institute of New Mexico
1140 Alto St., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-7646
NDI-NM is the only statewide arts education organization in New Mexico and brings programs directly to the state’s schools. Performances at the NDI-NM Dance Barns.

New Mexico Dance Coalition
P.O. Box 284, Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 820-2636
Organization to develop and promote dance arts within New Mexico.

Santa Fe Concert Association
P.O. Box 4626, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 984-8759
Santa Fe’s oldest musical organization presents, from September to May, international artist ensembles and events at the Lensic and the Santa Fe Opera.

Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival
P.O. Box 853, Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 983-2075
Mid-July through August, the festival is known for its innovative programming and presentation in classical chamber music plus jazz and world music.

Santa Fe Desert Chorale
811 St. Michaels Dr., Ste. 208, Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 988-2282; (800) 244-4011
Santa Fe’s premier professional choir brings together world-class singers to perform two festival seasons: July to mid-August and December. Repertoire encompasses works across nine centuries of choral music.

Santa Fe Film Festival
P.O. Box 2167, Santa Fe, NM 87504
(505) 988-5225
Contemporary features, documentaries and shorts from around the world early each December. View films all year at The Film Center at the Cinemacafe, 1616 St. Michaels Dr., 988-7414.

Santa Fe Opera
P.O. Box 2408, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 986-5900 (800) 280-4654
The 2007 Festival Season, June 29-August 25, features La Bohème, Cosi Fan Tutte, Daphne, Tea: A Mirror of Soul and Platée, plus The Festival of Tea.

Santa Fe Performing Arts Theater
Armory for the Arts Theater
1050 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87502
(505) 982-7992
Providing educational theater programs for children of all ages, its resident company presents theatrical productions year-round.

Santa Fe Playhouse
142 E. DeVargas, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 988-4262
The state’s oldest theater group with year-round performances. Mix of avant-garde, established drama and comedy.

Santa Fe Pro Musica
P.O. Box 2091, Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 988-4640; (800) 960-6680
Chamber ensemble and orchestra featuring baroque and classical orchestral and choral music at historic Loretto Chapel and Lensic Performing Arts Center. September-May.

Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus
1050 Old Pecos Tr., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 983-3530; (800) 480-1319
The city’s only full-size symphony orchestra performs time-tested masterpieces and modern works Oct.-June.

Santa Fe Women’s Ensemble
424 Kathryn Pl., Santa Fe, NM 87501
(505) 954-4922
This 12-voice women’s choir performs a variety of music.

SOCORRO

NM Tech Performing Arts Series
Macey Center on the NM Tech Campus
Socorro, NM 87801
(505) 835-5688
Enjoy high-quality performances at affordable prices; 75 miles south of Albuquerque. Concerts take place in the intimate Macey Center Theater, also a full-service conference facility. 2007-2008 Season: Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca, Fri., Oct. 12; Socorro Fest, Chris Calloway, Fri., Nov. 16; Festival of the Cranes, Barrage, Fri., Dec. 7; Fiddle Extravaganza, Gregg Brown, Sat., Feb. 2; Shidara Taiko, Thurs., April 10.

TAOS

Music from Angel Fire
Angel Fire, NM 87710
(888) 377-3300
Annual classical and jazz series. August and September.

Taos Chamber Music Festival
Taos School of Music
P.O. Box 1879, Taos, NM 87571
(505) 776-2388 Oldest summer chamber music program in America. Concerts by American String Quartet and guest artists. June to August.

Taos Chamber Music Group
P.O. Box 2049, Taos, NM 87571
(505) 758-0150
The ensemble’s programs reflect the cultural diversity of the area, incorporating works by Hispanic, Native American, female and regional composers in addition to the standard repertoire.