Good morning, Santa Fe.

IAIA inaugurated Shelly Lowe (a Navajo Nation citizen with Ivy League background and federal agency experience) as its new president after the institute overcame a federal funding threat.

The leadership change signals a new era for the institution in Santa Fe.

Santa Fe airport conducted a larger emergency drill, testing expanded response capabilities as first responders managed simulated victims + highlighted improvements from the planned expansion.

Doodle POP

3-6 p.m. — Lensic Performing Arts Center — Tickets start at $156 — Experience the vibrant performance of Doodle POP! in Santa Fe.

Mindchatter Concert

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. — Meow Wolf Santa Fe's House of Eternal Return — Tickets available via Ticketmaster — Experience a mesmerizing concert in a unique and immersive venue.

Easter Sunday Brunch

Easter Sunday Brunch — 10 a.m. — Julia - A Spirited Restaurant & Bar — $30 and under — Indulge in a thoughtfully curated menu with seasonal specialties and handcrafted cocktails.

Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer Performance

7-9 p.m. — Lensic Performing Arts Center — $64+ — Experience a collaboration of jazz and bluegrass with legendary bassists Christian McBride and Edgar Meyer.

MU: Percussion Recital

6-8 p.m. — New Mexico School for the Arts — Free admission — Experience captivating student performances featuring percussion ensembles.

Hamlet

7-10 p.m. — Lensic Performing Arts Center — $22 | $19 Lensic Members — A contemporary reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy featuring Olivier Award-winner Hiran Abeysekera as the troubled Prince Hamlet.

Korvin Balkan Brass Orkestar Concert

7:30-10 p.m. — Paradiso — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant fusion of Balkan traditions with contemporary energy from the Korvin Orkestar.

Eric Henderson Guitar Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — New Mexico Museum of Art — $25–45 — Experience the virtuoso guitar sounds of Eric Henderson, trained by the legendary Andres Segovia.