They're the last individuals" Romain Gary wrote in his magnum opus The Roots of Heaven in 1956. Today, more than twenty years after the 1989 ivory ban, the elephant population is crumbling under the menace of trophy hunters, collectors and poachers who are ransacking the last great herds of the family of Abu for trinkets. Down from 1 million strong in the early 1980's the numbers have dwindled to only 400,000. Can future generations imagine a world without elephants? Within less than a generation the great herds could be gone due to the vanity of curiosity seekers in Asia. It is one of the signature events in biological history. Humanity now walks a tightrope in relation to existence. What happens to the elephant happens to us.

Our Annual Plaza Elegant Autumn Evening

~ Musicians! Refreshments in Every Shop! A Chance to Win Gifts! ~

Between 6-8pm, curators Valerie Verzuh & Antonio Chavarria, from the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture in Santa Fe, will sign their new art book, Painting the Native World: Life, Land, and Animals (Pomegranate $24.95). This book with more than 50 paintings documents the emergence of early 20th century Native American Fine Art as done by the students at The Studio of the Santa Fe Indian School, a school established by the noted educator Dorothy Dunn in 1932.

Join us for an American Girl Party November 21.  We'll have tons of fun, and Contessa Connie will read from the book series.  Also, don't miss the raffle for your very own Samantha doll!  Children will need to enter themselves and be present to win.