Despite my passion for travel, curiosity about world cultures and love of art, I had never managed to make it to the world-renowned Santa Fe International Folk Market. I’d always been working. This year, I hit the ground running as a volunteer. Joshua Maes and I spent a few hours working the cashier’s station. It […]
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From the Ashes of Santa Fe’s Café Phénix…
Most beings spring from other individuals; but there is a certain kind which reproduces itself. The Assyrians call it the Phoenix. –Ovid A couple of weeks ago, I stumbled over an exchange on Facebook that dug into my mind like a splinter and stewed there, coalescing ideas until it pushed itself back to the […]
The Business of Making Culture: an interview w/Red Cell
Search for Red Cell on Facebook and you’ll see a haggard face with sad, bitter eyes. A man beaten by life. This is not Red Cell. The tiny headshot of an anonymous, dustbowl prisoner stands in wry contrast to the genial visionary powerhouse himself. But controverting your expectations is stock-in-trade for the man behind The […]
Liquid Luxury = Solid Satisfaction at Downtown Santa Fe Chocolatier
Step through the doors of Kakawa Chocolate House and the smell of chocolate is thick, voluptuous, almost musky. The downtown shop is tiny –just one room with an alcove– but the charm is potent and engaging. A tiny kiva, Tibetan prayer flags and exhibits by local artists add color and warmth to the cosy rooms. […]
Thriving Arts = Thriving Cities: Towards a Santa Fe + Albuquerque Arts Link
Great cities are defined by great art. We acknowledge the fact, profit from the spirit, but don’t necessarily involve ourselves with feeding our city’s vital arts character. Blessedly, in New Mexico, many do. Last week, I took part in #abqtalk: a Twitter Talk show moderated by William C. Reichard, multi-talented communications pro and author of the […]
