Dear Friends of the Arts,                                                                                X

In this, the 30th season of the Placitas Artists Series, we are excited to be able to present a fine mix of new performers and returning favorites as well as five Willy Sucre and Friends concerts. Our guest soloists this year include: in October, solo cellist Joseph Johnson, who was featured in the 2016 Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival; the Brass Roots Trio will play an eclectic program with trumpet, French horn, and piano in December; Italian classical guitarist Aniello Desiderio is our soloist in February; and in April, internationally renowned pianist Misuzu Tanaka makes her Placitas debut. The popular Willy Sucre and Friends series continues with old friends such as Guillermo Figueroa and Ivonne Figueroa, James Holland, Krzystof Zimowski, the La Catrina String Quartet, and in January, Awadagin Pratt. The PAS mission encompasses the visual as well as the performing arts. Each month we have artists representing a variety of 2-D and 3-D media. These juried art exhibits showcase the work of New Mexico artists. The artwork is for sale and a portion of the sales helps support PAS. In addition to the exhibits, PAS conducts a competition for a new “brand” image. This year Amy Ditto’s work graces our program book and website. We welcome all ages and encourage adults to expose their children to live performances of chamber music and to art. Students are admitted at reduced rates and those students taking music classes or lessons through grade twelve are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. We offer an incredible, inspiring artistic experience organized by a group of hard working board members and volunteers. Many others provide needed support to make all of this possible. If you are interested in volunteering or joining our board, please contact one of our board members. Please patronize our concert sponsors, donors, and advertisers. On behalf of the board, I thank you all for your support and attendance. Enjoy this, our 30th anniversary season. Sincerely, Alan Firestone, President