The Literary Event of the Season: Celebrating Excellence in Words, Music, and Books

The gala promises an enchanting experience with special guest, Deborah Taffa, a captivating guitar performance by Nacha Mendez, and the announcement of winners of our Southwest Book Design and Production Awards.

When: Thursday, August 21, 2025 | 5.30 PM - 8.30 PM

Where: Santa Fe Las Campanas, Club Room

What to expect:

Special guest Deborah Taffa, 2024 National Book Award Finalist
Guitar performance by Nacha Mendez, New Mexico Platinum Music Lifetime Achievement Award recipient
Winners of our Southwest Book Design and Production Awards (SWBDA)
​Collected Works Bookstore will be on hand to sell books by Deborah Taffa. ​
Food: Heavy Hors d'oeuvres
Drinks: Credit Card Bar
Dress code: Santa Fe Dressy Casual
Parking: There is plenty of available parking at Las Campanas.