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40 Days & 40 Nights

LCSO explores the final frontier

The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra is preparing a concert of three orchestral works on the theme of “Earth and Space,” and one might say “the Force is strong with this one.” …

Left to right are ASTC board members Carolyn Williams and Barb Ross, NMSU Theatre Department Head Wil Kilroy, Boots and Bling volunteers Pam and Ken Lucas, Boots and Bling silent auction donor Sergio Chavez, ASTC Board President Denise Welsh and Boots and Bling volunteer Bonnie Hacke.

Steppin’ out for the students

The American Southwest Theatre Company is doing what Tony Award-winner Mark Medoff and Dr. Bruce Streett created the nonprofit to do more than 40 years ago: Raise money to benefit the students of the …

Coming Up - March 14 - 20

Friday, March 14 Learning Action Beat Buffet presents Frequencies: Music Production with Beanalog Studios, 4-7 p.m., at DACC Creative Media Arts Bldg, Rm 113, 2400 Film St., Las Cruces. Info: …

Coming Up November 15 - 21

Friday, November 15 Mesilla Valley Contra Dance, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle de Santiago, Mesilla. Info: 575-932-8222 2024 Holly Day House, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., at …

Something spooky this way comes

It’s that time of year again: When ghoulies and ghosties rise up to interact with the living, and the fear of diabetes hangs like a pall over every family household. Whether you like your …

Something to Wine About

It’s never too late in the season for a wine festival, or so it would seem. While most viniculture events tend to fall between Memorial Day and Labor Day, the village of Tularosa waits to …

Coming Up October 25 - 31

Friday, October 25 Austin Stambaugh & Third Seven, 7 p.m. at Whiskey Creek Zócalo, 11786 Hwy 180 East, Arenas Valley. Info: 575-388-1266 or WhiskeyCreekZocalo.com Oso Productions …

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Cuarenta y Cinco to Perform at Summer Community Concert One of New Mexico’s top groups since 1991, Cuarenta y Cinco will be featured, along with Angelica Padilla and Illusion Band, during …

Coming Up This Week Aug. 16 - Aug. 23

Friday, August 16 Daniel Sanchez, 7 p.m., De La Vegas Pecan Grill and Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-521-1099 Montopolis: Two Silent Classics, Two Live Scores, 7:30 …

Arts Roundup

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 …

Local artist Virginia Romero’s artwork will design the poster for the 2025 Las Cruces International Film Festival.

LCIFF Poster Reveal Party

Every year, the Las Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF) stages a much-hyped reveal of their “collectible, commemorative poster.” This year’s design was completed by local …

Keeping it Weird

Are you a collector of the offbeat and unusual? Is “weird” a collection criterion? The Oddities & Curiosities Expo may be just the thing for you. The largest international traveling …

The Great Gatsby on Stage

One of the great literary masterpieces of the 20 th century is making its way to the Borderlands. Step into the jazzy world of the Roaring Twenties, as the World Ballet Company presents the world …

Arts Roundup

NMWS Member Show Reception The New Mexico Watercolor Society Southern Chapter Member Show will have a reception for the artists working in still life, landscape, portrait, flowers, animals, and …

Coming Up March 7 - 13

Now through March 9 60 th Jubilee Rockhound Roundup, 8 a.m. at Southwestern New Mexico State Fair Grounds, 4200 Raymond Reed Blvd., Deming. Info: 575-546-2554 Friday, March 7 …

Mexican ranching horsemanship on display at the Red and White Castro Family Charreada. Courtesy

25 Years of Cowboy Days

Since 1999, Cowboy Days has been a Las Cruces Spring tradition. The event blends the past in a fun but educational way. This year, Cowboy Days will be held on Saturday, March 8 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For …

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress nominees for the Best Picture nominee “Wicked.”

Film Society to host Oscar watch party

It’s Oscar time again, as the 97 th Annual Academy Awards honors the best and brightest in the film world with the coveted golden statuette. Who will win? Nobody can be sure, but if you want to …

Artist Abel Garcia, right, with UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) three-time heavyweight champion Randy Couture at an event during which Garcia painted for a Dallas Cowboys’ event bringing veterans and players together.

Abel Garcia joins ‘Bras for a Cause’

Talk about a big draw! Renowned artist, Las Cruces native and NMSU graduate Abel Garcia will return to his home town Oct. 17 to paint a special picture for Bras for a Cause, one of the signature …

Coming Up October 11 - 17

Friday, October 11 Carbon/Element Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. at Light Art Space, 209 W. Broadway, Silver City. Info: LightArtSpace.com S.R. Mattoose Opening Reception, 5-7 p.m. at Seedboat …

Arts Roundup

The Ballard Phot Studio opens at Branigan Cultural Center The Branigan Cultural Center hosts a new exhibit, The Ballard Photo Studio: A Portrait of Community featuring more than 200 photographic …

Coming Up Sept. 27 - Oct. 3

Friday, September 27 Border Destroyer Opening Reception, 5:30 p.m. at The New Mexico State University Art Museum, 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces. Info: UAM.NMSU.edu Night Vision …

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