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A short drive will take you to the immersive, exciting installa- tion known as Meow Wolf in suburban Santa Fe. Here, a former bowling alley has been repurposed as an arts installation that is to art what Disneyland is to amusement parks. Sculptures, art works, and interactive mazes will keep you busy for an a er- noon, or a day. To wind down, enjoy the Inn of the Governors' Del Charro saloon, highly regarded for their margaritas, or indulge in the complimentary a ernoon sherry, tea, or brandy served with biscochitos, New Mexico's classic cinnamon and anise avored cookie. Dine out at the hip, airy Eloisa, chef John Sedlar's hom- age to his grandmother's cooking, and a dining experience that merges creative style with traditional New Mexican recipes. On Christmas Eve, you'll nd literally thousands of far- olitos—weighted paper bags illuminated by tea-light can- dles along the walk ways on Canyon Road. is long-stand- ing Santa Fe tradition commences at dusk, inviting residents and visitors alike to stroll the road and enjoy carols, warm cider, hot chocolate, fragrant pinon bon res, and holiday decorations. At Meow Wolf December 29 th and 30 th , recording artist Angel Olson will perform her edgy, layered, multi-voice music in concert. On New Year's Eve, Santa Fe Plaza comes alive from 9:30 pm to 12:15 am with a festive and family-friendly celebration to welcome the New Year. is inaugural bash includes bon res lining the plaza, hot chocolate, food trucks, and live music at this free event. Meanwhile, at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, Beetho- ven's Ninth Symphony, featuring the soaring "Ode to Joy," will be performed to ring in the New Year. But however you choose to celebrate, in peaceful meditation or at a party in the plaza, Santa Fe is the perfect place to wel- come 2017. Santa Fe Locales Sunrise Springs 242 Los Pinos Road Santa Fe, NM 87507 Phone: (877) 977-8212 www.sunrisesprings.com Inn of the Governors 101 West Alameda Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: (800) 234-4534 www.inno hegovernors.com Meow Wolf 1352 Ru na Circle Santa Fe, NM 87507 Phone: (505) 395-6369 www.meowwolf.com Shiprock Gallery 53 Old Santa Fe Trail Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: (505) 982-8478 www.shiprocksantafe.com Georgia O'Kee e Museum 217 Johnson Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: (505) 946-1000 www.okee emuseum.org Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W. San Francisco Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: (505) 988-7050 www.lensic.org Eloisa 228 E Palace Avenue Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: (505) 982-0883 www.eloisasantafe.com Photo facing page left and photo left: Santa Fe Convention and Visitors Bureau december/january 2017 31