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Monday, March 8th, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chautauqua Program: Laura Gilpin, Photographer (1891-1979) Museum's E. Boyd Salon Laura Gilpin packed in her equipment on horseback to photograph the source of the Rio Grande, did studio portraits for society matrons, flew low to capture the light and shadows on Shiprock from every possible angle. Laura Gilpin did her work for 55 years before gaining widespread national recognition for it. By that time she was in her 80s. Now 30 years later Deborah Blanche will bring Miss Gilpin and her work to life again in her one woman performance Chatutaugua style. This program is made possible by the New Mexico Humanities Council and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Seating is limited. Free admission. Monday, March 15th, 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Chautauqua Program: Dona Tules: Lady Gambler of Santa Fe Museum's E. Boyd Salon Her profession strikes sharply at the heart of American ethics, but her life reveals a unique personality, unlikely relationships, and wealth used to assist her community, and gain the admiration of the Catholic Church. Dona Tules' contribution to New Mexico history, the speculation and controversy about her, holds audience interest, increases knowledge and stimulates the imagination. She was well established and affluent when the US military and American wagon trains arrived in Santa Fe. Americans were intriqued by her prominence, and have debated the contradictions of her life as the highly respected professional lady gambler, who could deal the monte cards and win like no other, and have the most lavish funeral of the era. Irene Blea gives a one woman performance as Dona Tules. This program is made possible by the New Mexico Humanities Council and the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Seating is limited. Admission is free. Wednesday, March 24th, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Life of Concha Ortiz y Pino Museum of Spanish Colonial Art Special event for Friends of Spanish Colonial Art. Join us for a presentation and exhibit tour with Kathryn Cordova, Concha's biographer, and Ana Pacheco, publisher of La Herencia magazine and a close friend of Concha's. In celebration of Women's History Month. For information, call Courtney Kelledes at 982-2226, ext. 103. Thursday, May 20th, 2010 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Destination D.C. Trip to Washington D.C. Join the Friends of Spanish Colonial Art for a special 4-day tour to view the exhibition at the National Gallery, "The Sacred Made Real: Spanish Painting and Sculpture." Other events include a tour of Old Town Alexandria and a night of tapas and flamenco. For information contact Courtney Kelledes, 505-982-2226, ext. 103. Saturday, June 5th, 2010 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Artist's Studio Tour Juanito Jimenez Studio, Tesuque Join the Friends of Spanish Colonial Art for an afternoon with Juanito Jimenez, 2004 Winner of the Spanish Market Masters' Award for Lifetime Achievement. The artist will discuss the importance of the New Mexican santo tradition and his current works in progress. Followed by lunch with the artist. Friday, September 24th, 2010 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Spanish Market Artists' Reception Museum of Spanish Colonial Art Join the Friends of Spanish Colonial Art at their annual reception for award-winning artists of the 2010 Spanish Market. Meet the artists, both youth and adult, and hear them talk about their work and their inspiration in an intimate setting. For information contact Courtney Kelledes, 505-982-2226, ext. 103. Wednesday, October 13th, 2010 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Upper Rio Pecos Valley Villages Tour Join the Friends of Spanish Colonial Art on a day trip up the Rio Pecos Valley with folklorist, author, and scholar Nasario Garcia. Dr. Garcia will explain the history of this Spanish land grant area through stories of the villages of San Miguel del Vado, San Jose del Vado, and Villanueva. For information contact Courtney Kelledes, 505-982-2226, ext. 103. Top