2025 Winter Lecture Series with El Rancho de las Golondrinas: La Familia Vigil

2025 Winter Lecture Series with El Rancho de las Golondrinas:La Familia Vigil, A Musical Presentation of the Ritual and Tradition of New Mexican Folk Music

Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Winter Lecture Series!

This award-winning lecture series has been recognized in the Best of Santa Fe for four years in a row. El Rancho de las Golondrinas has an exciting lineup of lecturers who will be speaking on a variety of fascinating topics.

February's lecture is La Familia Vigil, A Musical Presentation of the Ritual and Tradition of New Mexican Folk Music

Dr. Cipriano Vigil developed a passion for music at a young age. Growing up in Chamisal, New Mexico, he is a self-taught, highly accomplished, and award-winning musician specializing in the traditional folk songs of northern New Mexico. He has dedicated his life and career to preserving and disseminating the music of his ancestors. Join us for a unique presentation combining musical performances, musical scholarship, and history featuring Dr. Vigil and his family.

When: February 25 | 5:30pm

Where: St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art

Tickets: $10 each or $25 for Three Lectures (Purchase the ticket bundle to save!)

Free for Members of Las Golondrinas and MNMF.

The lecture series has sold out in the past, so be sure to secure your tickets early for each lecture. Tickets may not be available at the door if the events sell out. Please note that the $25 ticket bundle is only available online through HoldMyTicket

Event Information

Location: St. Francis Auditorium, New Mexico Museum of Art, 107 W Palace Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

https://golondrinas.org/annual-events/programs/winter-lecture-series/

Cost: $10 each or $25 for Three Lectures (Purchase the ticket bundle to save!)

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