• The New Mexico Arts and Crafts Fair is held the latter part of June every year at the State Fairgrounds (Central and San Pedro). There are over 200 local artisans exhibiting their talents during this favorite summer event.
  
   
• The Southwest Arts and Crafts Festival is held in November, also at the State Fairgrounds. This is a perfect time to find that unusual gift from over 150 artists.
  
   
• Weems Artfest is also held in November at the State Fairgrounds. There is a mixture of southwest and seasonal wares (all crafted by local artisans). Also, at the same time is the Children's Art Mart for the kids.

Art Galleries

Our neighbor to the north, Santa Fe, is known to be the "fine arts capital of the southwest." Albuquerque and Taos are not far behind. Albuquerque also has a strong artist community and we boast of having not only a fine assortment of art galleries, but a wide variety of art as well, ranging from native American to modern.


Culture

• The Southwest Ballet performs at Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus. It is in its 16th season and introduces a fine blend of classical and contemporary performances.
  
   
• The Albuquerque Civic Light Opera has five productions yearly featuring musical favorites. Past performances included South Pacific, Fiddler On The Roof, and The Music Man.
  
   
• Albuquerque Little Theater is Albuquerque's oldest community theater with a season running from September through June.
  
   
• New Mexico Symphony Orchestra has over 40 concerts per season. Most are performed in Popejoy Hall on the University of New Mexico campus. To the delight of the public, the orchestra performs outdoor concerts every Mother's Day on the lawn of the Rio Grande Zoo, and every 4th of July along with a fireworks display at the Civic Plaza Downtown.
  
   
• The Chamber Orchestra of Albuquerque performs at the Albuquerque Little Theater near Old Town.
  
   
• The Santa Fe Opera, a world famous "out-door" auditorium, is an easy drive north of Albuquerque. It is nestled in the Sangre de Cristo foothills with a season which runs from July through August. Operas are performed in English and French.
  
   
• Summerfest at Civic Plaza takes place every Saturday evening in July and August. Each week features a different ethnic specialty of food, music, and entertainment.