Queen of the Ring
The Mesilla Valley Film Society presents the biographical sports drama about female professional wrestler Mildren Burke (Emily Bett Rickards), who challenged the male stereotypes that dominated the sport and won.
The inspirational true story can be seen at 7:30 p.m., March 14-20, at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: MesillaValleyFilm.org
Lara Ruggles
The Tucson-based singer/songwriter takes her new album “Anchor Me” on the road, delivering soaring vocals on progressive indie-folk songs about love, loss and hope with compassion, warmth and vulnerability.
Get into the indie spirit at 7 p.m., Friday, March 14, at Dry Point Distillery, 1680 Calle de Alvarez, Mesilla. Info: 575-652-3414.
St. Patrick’s Day Campfire Kitchen
Join Ranger Mike out by the campfire, as he cooks an Irish American classic shared by troops on the prairie, Corned Beef & Cabbage, and talks about how soldiers shared their cultural diversity through food.
Share a historical meal, from 10-11 a.m., Saturday, March 15, at Fort Seldon Historic Site, 1280 Fort Selden Road, Radium Springs. Info: 575-526-8911
Karen Mills
The seasoned stand-up comedian from Tennessee, with over 30 years’ experience, brings her sharp wit and keen observations to New Mexico, if only just to show that every experience is relatable, no matter where you live.
Karen Mills makes ‘em laugh at 7 p.m., Saturday, March 15, at the Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave., Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-2202
Artists’ Workshop Week
The Ten O’Clock Artists present a full week of workshops led by local artists in a variety of mediums – including paint, clay, fabric, dance, music, and more – designed to tweak curiosity, tone skills, and introduce imaginative expression.
Artists’ Workshop Week brings the arts into focus, 9 a.m.-6 p.m., March 15-23, at studios and spaces throughout Las Cruces. Info: GabrieleTeich.com/workshop-week
Derrick Lee Group
The Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society will bring contemporary jazz to the stage at the gathering in March. Group leader and vibe’s player Derrick Lee will be joined by Miguel Torres on piano, David Rodriguez on bass, and Eddie Provencio on drums.
Celebrate music at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, March 16, at Alma d’Arte Charter High School, 402 W. Court Ave., Las Cruces. Info: MVJazzBlues.net
MSSV
The post-punk power trio made up of Mike Baggetta on guitar and vocals, Mike Watt on Bass and vocals, and Stephen Hodges on drums, bring their underground supergroup stylings to New Mexico in support of their upcoming album.
Improv-forged art punk hits the stage at 6 p.m., Monday, March 17, at Whiskey Creek Zocalo, 11786 Hwy 180 E, Arenas Valley. Info: 575-388-1266
The Dirty Dozen
The Historic Fort Bayard Winter/Spring Film Series presents the 1967 WWII classic starring Lee Marvin and an all-star ensemble as a penal military unit trained as commandos for a suicide mission ahead of the Normandy landings.
The down and dirty look as heroism screens at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 20, at Santa Clara National Guard Armory, 11990 US-180, Santa Clara. Info: 575-388-4862
