Mark Tiarks

of 9 It's that time of year, when some days you might find yourself grilling hotdogs at a free concert in a park while on others perhaps

of 2 Santa Fe's venerable School for Advanced Research, which was founded in 1907, was for many years one of the city's best-kept secrets.

Staff of 3 FOR THE EARS Harmonious Vibes

of 2 The Lensic Center for the Performing Arts isn't resting on its 25th anniversary, 95-year-old laurels.

ACT ONE We can thank a Syrian immigrant and a fortuitously timed snowstorm for the Lensic Performing Arts Center's creation.

Four of the people who make it happen at the Lensic — Executive Director Joel Aalberts, Education Manager Caitlin Volz, Technical Director Abel Sepulveda, and Facilities Manager Sarah LeBlanc —

Frequent Pasatiempo contributor Mark Tiarks is a freelancer, and it's a good thing, too. Otherwise, we'd have to bust him for sneaking out during the day to work on other projects.

of 2 Santa Fe's School for Advanced Research is offering one of the year's most intriguing events related to the country's 250th anniversary — The

When you have a conversation with John Trentacosta, Santa Fe drummer and jazz impresario, you realize quickly what a unique local experience it

of 4 Music at Dusk Blends Tunes, Spirits, and Comestibles Few places in Santa Fe are more pleasant on a summer's eve than the School for Advanced Research's Garcia Street campus.