Out of Town: Santa Fe

What’s happening the next few weeks:

It’s time now to plan for summer trips to Santa Fe. Five of the area’s top arts organizations have joined forces as Festival Santa Fe. For general information, call (877) 222-3022, or on the Internet: https://www.festivalsantafe.org.

* The Santa Fe Opera opens its season in its new theater, above, July 2 with “Countess Maritza” in repertory with “Ariadne auf Naxos” and new productions of “Carmen,” “Idomeneo” and “Dialogues of the Carmelites” through Aug. 28. Seven miles north of Santa Fe at highways 289 and 85. $20 to $122. (800) 280-4654.

* The Santa Fe Desert Chorale season begins June 27 under new artistic director Dennis Shrock. Concerts range from baroque cantata to contemporary music. . Performances continue through Aug. 15. 219 Shelby St. $28 to $30. (800) 905-3315.

* Santa Fe Stages will host a theater and dance festival June 5 through Aug. 8 at 105 E. Marcy St., Suite 107. Ticket prices vary. (505) 982-6683.

* The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival begins its summer season July 17 with a tribute to the Broadway and Hollywood film music of George and Ira Gershwin. St. Francis Auditorium in the Fine Arts Museum, northwest corner of the Plaza. $15 to $40. $75 for opening gala July 17. (505) 983-2075.

* Maria Benitez Teatro Flamenco’s summer season runs June 30 to Sept. 5, presenting traditional and innovative flamenco performances Wednesdays through Mondays, 8:30 p.m. in the Maria Benitez Cabaret at the Radisson Hotel, 750 N. St. Francis Drive. $16 to $36. (800) 905-3315.