known as the Dapples Pavilion (named after long-time supporter Florence Dapples), the cantina supplies season-long food and drink for the staff and artists from breakfast time to mid-afternoon. In addition, it functions as the location for pre-performance Preview Buffet dinners for up to about 200 members of the general public in the evenings. The evening includes an introductory talk about the evening's opera. See also List of operas performed at The Santa Fe Opera List of opera festivals References Sources Huscher, Phillip, The Santa Fe Opera: an American pioneer, Santa Fe, New Mexico: Sunstone Press, June 2006. Scott, Eleanor, The First Twenty Years of The Santa Fe Opera, Santa Fe, New Mexico: Sunstone Press, 1976. The Santa Fe Opera − Miracle in the Desert, Santa Fe Opera Shop, 2003. Various authors, The Santa Fe Opera – 50th Anniversary supplement to The Santa Fe New Mexican, 28 June 2006. (An illustrated overview of the SFO's 50 years). External links Musical groups established in 1956 American opera companies Opera festivals Culture of Santa Fe, New Mexico Buildings and structures in Santa Fe, New Mexico Tourist attractions in Santa Fe, New Mexico 1956 establishments in New Mexico Opera houses in New Mexico Performing arts in New Mexico