Arts Roundup

March 21 - 27

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Melena Cadiz & Anna Ash

L.A.-based folk artist Cadiz and Rock ‘n Roll rebel Ash are on the road together, spreading the musical word with a mixture of deeply personal songs capturing the beauty and humor of life, and startlingly sensuous insight.

Hang with the ladies a 7 p.m., Friday, March 21, at Whiskey Creek Zócalo, 11786 Hwy 180 E., Arenas Valley. Info: WhiskeyCreekZocalo

 


The Girl on the Train

No-Strings Theatre Company presents the stage adaptation of Paula Hawkins psychological thriller novel, about a young woman who becomes caught up in a mystery when she witnesses a shocking event through a train window.

The Girl on the Train stages a mystery, weekends at 8 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., March 21 through April 6, at The Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: 575-523-1223


The Colors Within

The Mesilla Valley Film Society presents the Japanese animated drama about a high school student who has the ability to see people as colors, which leads to her joining a band, developing friendships, and confronting issues in her life.

The colorful friendship film screens at 7:30 p.m., March 21-27, at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: MesillaValleyFilm.org

 

Boots & Bling

The American Southwest Theatre Company presents a fundraiser to benefit the students of NMSU’s Theatre Department, with dinner, dancing, line-dancing lessons, a cash bar and a silent auction featuring over 60 items.

Dust your boots off for fun from 6-9 p.m., Saturday, March 22, at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-642-2980

 

Las Cruces Arts Fair

The Dona Ana Arts Council presents the 14th annual celebration of creativity and community, bringing together regional and international artists, artisans, and performers for a showcase of music, theater, and visual arts.

The Las Cruces Arts Fair showcases creativity, 10 a.m., March 22-23, at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-523-6403

Tobymac Hits Deep Tour

The Grammy Award-winning Christian musician brings the hottest artists to town to create an unforgettable evening of pure energy that will have you on your feet, singing your heart out and experiencing the power of music.

Tobymac enlightens and entertains with his friends at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, at the Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 575-644-3662

 

In The Heat of the Night

The Historic Fort Bayard Winter/Spring Film Series presents the 1967 murder mystery starring Sidney Poitier as a Philadelphia detective who becomes embroiled in an investigation in a small Mississippi town.

The five-time Academy Award-winner screens at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at Santa Clara National Guard Armory, 11990 US-180, Santa Clara. Info: 575-388-4862

Yagody

Displaying a repertoire that consists of poetic songs from Ukraine and surrounding regions, the musical group builds a very diverse and energetic world of melodies, rhythms and themes, which are uniquely blended into a mythical sound.

Yagody brings Ukrainian culture to the desert, 7 p.m., Thursday, March 27, at the Fine Art Center Theater, 1000 W. College Ave., Silver City. Info: 575-538-6300


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