A City on the Move
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Santa Fe is showing itself to be one of the most culturally vibrant retirement locations of the 21st century. In April 2003, AARP Magazine named Santa Fe one of the 15 best places in the country to reinvent yourself, and it is easy to see why: Santa Fe is home to a stimulating cultural scene and a prosperous business environment, all nestled in the beautiful Rocky Mountains. With more than 200 restaurants, the world-class golf and tennis facilities, the low crime rate, and the proximity to gorgeous outdoor recreation opportunities, it's easy to see why Santa Fe is one of the most popular places to retire in the United States.
Of all the amazing places to retire, Santa Fe stands out as a wonderful option for those seeking warm weather, diverse cultural and artistic opporutnities, and some of the best outdoor recreation in the United States. Just look and the accolades Santa Fe has garnered as a retirement destination in the past few years:
• Santa Fe was featured in this article in the New York Times in January 2009
• Santa Fe was rated One of the Top Ten Places to Retire by Money Magazine in July 2000.
• In 2002, the readers of Travel + Leisure voted Santa Fe their fifth most popular North American travel city.
• Santa Fe was voted number two in the Top Ten Art Destinations for 2002 by American Style Magazine.
• Forbes magazine named Santa Fe as one of the 10 Best Places for Businesses and Careers in its May 2003 issue.
• Santa Fe was named one of Ten Dream Towns by Outside Magazine in its September 2001 issue.
• Santa Fe was rated America’s Healthiest City by Organic Style magazine in September 2003.
Current Art and Cultural Events in Santa Fe
| Behind Adobe Walls Home & Garden Pequeno Tours - 07/29/2010 |
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Visit some of Santa Fe's finest homes and gardens on a private tour -- offered mid-April to mid-October to small groups by the Santa Fe Garden Club.
Enjoy up to 3 beautiful residences on a 3-4 hour tour hosted by Garden Club members.
By reservation only.
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| Exciting, Colorful Watercolor Portraits!; 3- & 2-day Workshops: either or both together - 07/29/2010 |
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Learn to approach portraits with an understanding of facial features, proportions and appropriate lighting. Learn strategies for building up shapes. Then let loose with confidence to enhance color, character and personal expression after practicing with supplied photos (or bring your own) and live models. Bring basic watercolor materials with quality watercolor paper, tracing paper. Tabletop easel to support your paper at an angle is also suggested. Materials list upon request.
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| Annual Historic Works, Plus "Cumulus" by Dennis Esquivel - 07/29/2010 |
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An annual show to celebrate both historic and contemporary Native American artwork returns to the Lloyd Kiva New Gallery on July 16, running through August 14. Cumulus features new paintings by artist Dennis Esquivel and will be offered alongside superb historic works such as Pima, Apache, Yavapai, Pomo and Paiute baskets, Navajo and Pueblo weavings, bead work. turquoise jewelry, and pottery. Opening July 16 from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m.
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