No one is safe -not even Santa Fe Playhouse - from the gloves off roast that will be this year’s The Melodrama, showcasing four short plays by New Mexican playwrights, inspired by an ensemble of six actors and the theme of 'fire' to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the burning of Zozobra. The plays are Fireblown Beasts by Tatiana Isabel Gil, Welcome to Cowhoof by Leonard Madrid, Turquoise Lotus by Maggie Fine, and The Last Days of Old Man Gloom by Dillon Christopher Chitto, with interstitials written by Kevin Fairchild. The six actors are Mo Beatty, Cee Fields-Haley, Montana Miller, Melanie O’Neill, Danielle Louise Reddick, and Ariana Roybal. With Evan Aguilar on the piano. Features scenic design by James W. Johnson, costume design by Lila Martinez, lighting design by Zac Goin, props design by Emily Rankin, and the music director is Evan Aguilar. Rounding out the team is stage manager Cynthia Thompson and assistant stage manager, Emma Ziegler.

Missed it the first time? We're back with another fun, FREE blitz battle for all ages and skill levels, this time at the DeVargas Center. Win gift cards at this event that requires no rating or membership and has NO elimination. Reserve your spot now: https://www.kingregistration.com/event/SFR09212024

Third time's the charm! We're back at this scenic Canyon Road spot again as the weather cools down. It's our usual intro for beginners, and open practice/coaching for all levels.

This spacious mall has tasty food offerings like Pizza Centro, Revolution Bakery, and Cleopatra's Cafe! We're back for another open chess practice with coaching for all levels.

Every Friday in October, we're hosting rated chess quads at Dion's Pizza! Only $10 for three rounds of G/25d5 starting at 6:30, with $30 to the quad winners. Or, bring any games from home and play just for fun at no cost. Full info at https://www.kingregistration.com/event/SFR10042024.

With the arrival of a famous bookstore, we knew we had to bring them chess! It's our open practice for all levels, with free coaching and an intro for beginners.

With the arrival of a famous bookstore, we knew we had to bring them chess! It's our open practice for all levels, with free coaching and an intro for beginners.