"Celebrating Santa Fe: Pride, Art, and Opera on a Vibrant Saturday"

28/06/2025 2 min
"Celebrating Santa Fe: Pride, Art, and Opera on a Vibrant Saturday"

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Good morning, this is your Santa Fe Local Frequency for Saturday, June 28, 2025.Santa Fe is waking up to a day packed with pride, creativity, and community connection. A highlight on everyone’s calendar today is the annual Santa Fe Pride Parade, kicking off at 10 AM right in the heart of downtown. The city invites everyone to join in celebrating the vibrant LGBTQIA plus community, honoring inclusivity and unity in true Santa Fe style. Expect colorful floats, lively music, and a joyful crowd radiating positivity. It’s an invitation to show up for neighbors, friends, and family alike, and a great way to support the values that make Santa Fe such a welcoming place to call home.If you’re looking to immerse yourself in art and culture, the city’s galleries are bustling with energy. Charlotte Jackson Fine Art is hosting a new exhibit today, offering a chance to see fresh, thought-provoking contemporary works. And for competitive spirits, Chess at the Mall continues its daily sessions, so bring your game face and join local players for a few rounds in a friendly atmosphere.Opera fans, tonight marks something special. The Santa Fe Opera launches its much-anticipated 2025 season with a brand new production of Die Walküre, starting at 8 PM. Directed by Melly Still, it’s the first time this iconic Wagner opera has been staged here. If you’re coming from Albuquerque or surrounding communities, take advantage of the new Summer Saturdays in Santa Fe rail runner service, designed to make your opera night seamless and stress-free. For those who can’t make it in person, tune in to 95.5 KHFM for radio broadcasts of opening nights, starting next month, and streaming online for thirty days after each performance. It’s a powerful way to stay part of the scene even from home.In civic news, the city continues to feel the ripple effects of Mayor Alan Webber’s announcement not to seek a third term. While the political landscape shifts, Santa Fe remains focused on nurturing its historic spirit of diversity, creativity, and social justice. And while there are some national stories making headlines, Santa Fe’s own pulse beats strong with local resilience and a steadfast commitment to its people.Whether you’re joining the Pride Parade, soaking in the arts, or heading to the opera, Santa Fe has something for everyone today. This has been Santa Fe Local Frequency. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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