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Courtesy of Mark Lippolt of Hammond Residential Real Estate

BOSTON, MA (March 9, 2010) As part of its on-going Hammond Performing Arts Series, Hammond Residential Real Estate is sponsoring a free concert featuring the Alianza String Quartet on Sunday afternoon, March 28 at 3:00 p.m. at the Sanford Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts in Boston’s South End. Works by Mozart, Beethoven, and Wolf will be performed.

Sarita Kwok (violin), Lauren Basney (violin), Stephanie Fong (viola), and Alexandre Lecarme (cello) comprise the award-winning Alianza String Quartet. The Alianza String Quartet was officially formed in 2004 at Yale University’s School of Music. From 2006 to 2008 they were in residence as postgraduate associates of the Yale School of Music and were closely mentored by the Tokyo String Quartet.

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n addition to their appearances in Japan and throughout Europe, the quartet have performed throughout the east coast and Midwest at venues such as Carnegie Hall’s Weill and Zankel recital halls, Merkin Concert Hall and Juilliard’s Paul Recital Hall in New York City, Yale University’s Sprague Memorial Hall and British Art Center, University of Notre Dame’s DeBartolo Performing Arts Center, and the Missouri Theatre Center for the Arts in Columbia

Of their 2007 Carnegie Hall debut, The New York Times’ Bernard Holland said: “The matching of talent makes or breaks a new string quartet, and the young Alianza players seem on an equal level. They have evidently worked scrupulously on blending and balance, and as befits their time of life, they boil over with an edge-of-the-seat eagerness …”

The Hammond Performing Arts Series, sponsored by Hammond Residential Real Estate, was started in 1994 to provide performance opportunities for deserving, talented music artists in the early stages of their careers. David Stenberg, manager of Hammond Residential’s Boston offices said: “The series is based on Hammond’s belief that we should enrich the cultural life of the communities in which we do business.”

Admission is free, but a reservation is required. Please call 617-587-4622 to reserve a seat.

To learn more, please visit www.hammondre.com.

From The National Trust for Historic Preservation

Courtesy of Paula Berthelot of Prudential Santa Fe Real Estate

Perched high in the foothills of the southern Rocky Mountains, Santa Fe, New Mexico is unparalleled in its richness of history, arts and culture. Signature adobe architecture and old world charm combine with culinary sophistication and a creative flair to make the city one of the country's most fascinating destinations.

History & Activities

One of the best-preserved cities in the United States, Santa Fe is an ancient city with a distinctive architecture borne out of its remote location and use of local materials. Dozens of historic sites transport visitors back in time, from ancient Native American ruins and Spanish Colonial churches to mining towns and remnants of the nation's Wild West frontier days. Historic walking tours showcase the spirit of Santa Fe, both old and new, most notably the Palace of the Governors, the oldest public building in the country. The revitalized Santa Fe Railyard now serves as a lively downtown commercial and residential hub, containing shops, galleries, restaurants, farmer's market as well as an outdoor park and performance space.

Art & Culture

Santa Fe has long been a center for arts and culture. It now ranks as the country's third largest art market with over 250 galleries and dealers. Perhaps most famous as the home of artist Georgia O'Keefe, Santa Fe boasts more than a dozen major museums showcasing an array of art, culture, history and traditions. Art galleries and boutiques line Canyon Road while Native American vendors representing 19 Pueblos and three tribes can be found everyday under the portal at the Palace of Governors, selling jewelry and handmade goods. The annual Indian, Spanish and Folk Art markets provide opportunities not found anywhere else in the county.

Outdoor Adventures

Surrounded by more than 1.5 million acres of national forest and the 12,500-foot Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe offers year-round outdoor adventure. The breathtaking scenery is an ideal backdrop for hiking, biking, skiing or rafting. With an average of 300 days of sunshine and blue sky, the time is always right to stroll through lush landscapes, explore nature trails at the National Audubon Society center or attend a wine festival in the country’s earliest wine-producing region.

Submitted by Paula in Santa Fe at: March 12, 2009 I moved to Santa Fe about 11 years ago after many visits. Although I will always be a Texan in my heart, I have adopted this wonderful place and have enjoyed every moment I have lived here. If you plan to visit anytime in the near future, you can contact me at Prudential Santa Fe Real Estate, 505/988-3700, and I will give you the latest and greatest restaurants etc,