Mexican masters pay a visit

Santa Fe, N.M.

Through Sept. 3: “Mexican Modern: Masters of the 20th Century” makes its only U.S. stop at the Museum of Fine Arts. The exhibition presents more than 60 works from internationally celebrated artists David Alfaro Siqueiros, Diego Rivera, Frida Kahlo, Jose Clemente Orozco and other early masters of Mexican Modernism. Born of the Mexican Revolution, the work and its robust colors and simple imagery evoked national pride, turned high art into accessible populist commentary in its birthplace and influenced the styles of North American and European artists.

Museum of Fine Arts, 107 W. Palace Ave., Santa Fe. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Sundays. $7. Free 5-8 p.m. Fridays. (505) 476-5072, www.mfasantafe.org.

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Vail, Colo.

June 28-Aug. 3: Bravo! Vail Valley Music Festival brings three world-class orchestras and more than 40 accomplished soloists to entertain 60,000 attendees at classical and pops performances, including many outdoor amphitheater shows. The Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra (June 28-July 4), Dallas Symphony Orchestra (July 7-15) and New York Philharmonic Orchestra (July 5-28) will perform mixed programs as well as all Mozart, all Beethoven and all Tchaikovsky evenings. Other programs include popular works from jazz and big band, film music’s golden age and Broadway show music. Activities for children include an instrument petting zoo and a free family concert. The festival ends with a Baroque finale Aug. 3.

Venues around Vail. Individual show tickets $21-$82. Packages available. (877) 812-5700, www.vailmusicfestival.org.

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Idyllwild, Calif.

July 16-22: Summer Poetry in Idyllwild brings poets including Brigit Pegeen Kelly, James Baker Hall, David St. John and Marilyn Chin for public readings, discussions and signings. Ellen Bass, Cyrus Cassells, Richard Garcia, Natasha Trethewey, Charles Harper Webb and Cecilia Woloch will lead intensive three-day writing workshops for poets at all levels and will appear at informal readings and signings. The week closes with the Festival of Poetry (July 22), with readings and live jazz.

Venues around Idyllwild. Public events may require nominal fee. Festival is $15. Workshops, $495 for three days, $965 for six. (951) 659-2171, Ext. 2365, www.idyllwildarts.org.

-- Blake Hennon