Hot Tickets February-March 2010
Like Mrs. Doubtfire, only en pointe
Tired of the whole ice-queen prima ballerina thing? This one’s for you. New York’s Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male troupe that turns the traditionally serious dance form on its bunned-and-braided head, performing classical and original works in drag. “The Trocks,” as their many fans call them, come to the Lensic (211 W San Francisco) on February 9 for a 7:30 pm performance. Tickets: $20–$72, 505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.com.
Keeping it Wild
The chirps, buzzes, and birdsongs of the Florida Everglades come to the high desert at 7 pm on February 25 when baritone John Boehr and pianist David Boehr perform Pahayokee: A Plea for Life at the Santa Fe Art Institute. The environmental oratorio by Florida-based composer Jack Tamul incorporates ambient recordings of birds, frogs, and insects as it narrates the plight of the 3-million-acre wetlands, which are threatened by development, water-management systems, and urban and agricultural pollution. Proceeds from the performance benefit the Santa Fe Conservation Trust, which works to protect open spaces under similar threat in Northern New Mexico. Tickets: $25, 505-989-7019, sfct.org
The Woman Behind the Lens
Annie Leibovitz, who’s been shooting portraits of top artists, musicians, actors, and politicians since she started working for Rolling Stone in 1970, is among the world’s legendary living photographers—and she’s now being honored with the Georgia O’Keeffe Museum’s 2010 Women of Distinction award. Leibovitz will discuss her impressive body of work on stage at the Lensic
(211 W San Francisco) on March 6 at 7 pm. Tickets: $30–$250,
505-988-1234, ticketssantafe.com
