Camerata del Sol: Ripples of Hope
The premiere chamber orchestra of the Southwest presents a showcase of virtuoso expression in celebration of Black History Month, featuring the music of Price, Coleridge-Taylor, and Ndodana-Breen.
Ripples of Hope celebrate the Black experience at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Feb. 7, at the Woman’s Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa St., El Paso; then again at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 8, at Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N Horseshoe St., Las Cruces. Info: CamerateDelSol.org
The Vagina Monologues
Ensler’s controversial series of monologues on topics ranging from sex, love, birth, and violence is produced featuring fifteen student, faculty, and community actors to closely examine the unfolding story of the human condition.
The Vagina Monologues reveals inner strengths at 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Feb. 7-8, at Corbett Center Student Union Auditorium, International Mall, NMSU Campus. Info: 575-646-4525
LCCT presents Clue
Director Chelsey Juenemann brings the farcical murder mystery, based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie, which in turn was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, to life, as six guests assemble to solve the classic question: Whodunnit?
Clue will confuse and amuse audiences at 7:30 & 2 p.m., Feb. 7-23, at Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-523-1200
Jewel Box Series presents Stop Kiss
Star on the Mountain Theatrical Productions presents, as part of the Jewel Box Series, Diana Son’s poignant and funny play about the ways lives can change irrevocably, when a female couple’s first kiss provokes a violent attack.
Stop Kiss confronts dating issues at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 9, at the Philanthropy Theatre, 125 Pioneer Plaza, El Paso. Info: Theater@sotmtp.org
Carsie Blanton
With her unique mix of humor, craft, and social critique, the big-hearted Folk singer/songwriter and social activist has amassed a dedicated fan base with a heady mix of hooks, chutzpah, and revolutionary optimism.
Carsie Blanton offers musical hope at 8 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 12, at Whiskey Creek Zocalo, 11786 Hwy 180 E., Arenas Valley. Info: 575-388-1266
Nacha Mendez Trio
The award-winning Santa Fe painter, sculptor and vocalist from La Union makes a stop in Silver City on her latest regional tour with her band, playing her original, eclectic pan-Latin style songs and telling stories based on personal experiences.
The Nacha Mendez Trio will paint pictures with words at 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13, at Light Hall Theater, 1000 W. College Ave., Silver City. Info: 575-538-6300
