Renesan class Machiavelli

Tuesday, April 7 at 1 p.m.
In The Prince, Machiavelli can both discern the nature of princes and understand the nature of the people. Using this double vision, he simultaneously warns the Medici of the dangers to their rule while informing the people as to the weakness of their regime.

Star Axis Charles Ross Land Art Project in Eastern New Mexico

Tuesday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m.
The light artist Charles Ross conceived of Star Axis in 1971 and started construction on this land art project in eastern New Mexico in 1976. All of Star Axis’s shapes and angles are determined by earth-to-star alignments.

Basia launching Ice Books into Great Miami River Ohio

Sunday, April 19 at 1 p.m.
Artist, activist, and author Basia Irland will present an illustrated talk about her large-scale international projects, including “Gathering of Waters,” which fosters dialogue and connects communities along the length of rivers…

Faust The Devil Is In The Details

Thursday, April 23 & 30 and May 7 at 10 a.m.
The story of Faust — who sells his soul to the devil — is one of the most popular themes in literature, art, music, and cinema. The combination of the magician-philosopher, God, Satan, and a beautiful woman…

Tuesday, April 28 at 10 a.m.
Naturalist and birder Janie Chodosh returns to Renesan with her popular presentation about common birds of New Mexico, what we know about them, and where to find them.

Santa Fe house finches Janie Chodosh talk

Tuesday, May 5 at 8:30 a.m. at the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary, 1800 Upper Canyon Road
Naturalist and birder Janie Chodosh will lead a small group (maximum of 10) on a bird walk through the Randall Davey Audubon Center and Sanctuary.

Steinway Artist Jacquelyn Helin

Thursday, May 14 at 1 p.m. at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 1200 Old Pecos Trail
The 1930s and 40s were trail-blazing decades in the development of American classical music. Many American composers had spent time in the 1920s living and writing music in Paris while studying with Nadia Boulanger.

Santa Fe Botanical Garden

Wednesday, May 20 at 11 a.m. at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo
Join Christie Collins, Director of Education and Interpretation at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden, for a leisurely walk through the garden that weaves together history, plant stories, and behind-the-scenes projects.