The Santa Fe Opera

If you are thinking of jetting off to New York for opera season this year, you might want to think again. Avoid the hustle and bustle and head to Santa Fe for a summer opera repertoire that is hard to top. Here’s a synopsis of what you shouldn’t miss

Nestled in the northern New Mexico mountains, the building itself is a sight to behold, and the people-watching can’t be beat.

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A Site To Be Seen

Nestled in the northern New Mexico mountains, the building itself is a sight to behold, and the people-watching can’t be beat.

“It is always interesting to see what people in Santa Fe wear to the opera because they are from so many different places. Some would call it a costume show because you just see so many unusual outfits,” says Senior Contributing Editor Karen Phillips Irons.

RESOURCES: The Santa Fe Opera, 505/986-5900, www.santafeopera.org