In-Person Cultural Arts Trip - Santa Fe: Arts, Crafts, Operas & More!

Schedule

Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm

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Location

La Fonda on the Plaza | Santa Fe, NM

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Join us in a desert oasis for a stunning and delicious mix of opera, art, architecture, craft, cuisine & more.
About this Event

Spend 6-days/5-nights in a desert oasis where the earth climbs to the skies by way of adobe buildings and the Sangre de Cristo mountains – Santa Fe!



The National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance invites all to join us for our Cultural Arts Trip:
Santa Fe: Arts, Crafts, Operas & More!
July 14-(19), 2026

Take a deep dive into the words of arts, crafts, opera, cuisine! Understand why New Mexico is called “The Land of Enchantment” by experiencing its stunning Landscapes, fascinating History, traditional and innovative Cuisine, diverse collection of Art & Art Galleries, unique Architecture and, of course, the renowned Santa Fe Opera.


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Three beautiful performances await: Mozart’s delightful Die Zauberflöte (“The Magic Flute”), Puccini’s soaring and heartbreaking Madama Butterfly, and Tchaikovsky's melancholy Eugene Onegin.


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Enrich the opera-going experience with three of James Sokol's private Exploring Opera pre-performance lectures.


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Take a deep dive into local culture on a daytime excursion -- New Mexico Exploration: Taos & Chimayo

This Private Guided Daytime Excursion is a wonderful journey – led by a Professional, Local Guide – through breathtaking scenery to important sites in these interesting destinations.


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Use Free Time to explore the city's many offerings, countless boutiques, museums & galleries or join in one or more of our Optional Activities, such as an interesting & delicious Demonstration Cooking Class & Lunch - perfect for everyone regardless of whether or not you cook - or...


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Led by opera instructor and arts maven, James Sokol, the trip promises to be a magical mixture of art, architecture, opera, history, food & fun!

This trip is an annual sell-out. Spaces are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your space(s) soon!

For trip details & paperwork, please register through this Eventbrite page or contact James at [email protected].


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To see highlights of a past Santa Fe trips, click here or click here.


For advance notice of our In-Person Cultural Arts Trips as well as our Online Classes & Activities, and "follow" us on Facebook.

The Cultural Arts Trips offered by the National JCC Adult & Senior Alliance & the Osher Marin JCC are open to all.

JCC Members and non-members; people of all backgrounds and faiths are invited to join in these enriching & delicious cultural programs!

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La Fonda on the Plaza, 100 East San Francisco Street, Santa Fe, United States

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