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Arts Roundup - April 25 - May 2

Nelson Boswell Reading Series The series closes out its 2024-25 season with a reading by poet Sylvia Chan, a disabled writer, educator, and activist who works with foster and crossover youth, …

Coming Up

Friday, April 25 Great Race Pit Stop, 10 a.m.-12 p.m., at Old James Stadium, 1000 W, College Ave., Silver City. Info: 575-538-6353 Deming Free Legal Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at the Mimbres …

The 157th Annual St. Francis de Paula Fiesta

Celebrating history at the St. Francis de Paula Fiesta

When you hear the word fiesta in New Mexico, you know you’re going to get some sort of history lesson. Whether it be the celebration of a patron saint, an ethnic tradition going back …

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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Arts Roundup

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 …

For the 38th year, Tour of the Gila invites visitors to southwest New Mexico for the opportunity to watch top bicycling talent compete on the roads in and around Silver City. Set for Wednesday, April …

Arts Roundup - April 18 - 24

Jason Dea West and Juniper Djinn Two bands for the price of one, featuring American troubadour West who blends poignant lyrics with vintage country, folk and blues, alongside the early American …

Coming Up

Through April 29 DitchSpeare, 6 p.m., Big Ditch Park, south of Main Street Plaza, Silver City. Info: TheActrix.studio/DitchSpeare Friday, April 18 City of Las Cruces Parks & …

Arts Roundup - April 11-17

Arts Roundup for week of April 11 - 17

Coming Up

Events Coming Up this week April 10 - 17.

LCSO presents The Big 5s finale

The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season is coming to a close this weekend with performances of two major symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven and Dmitri Shostakovich, written over …

Las Cruces International Film Festival Executive Director Ross Marks kicks off the festival during a party revealing the artwork selected as the official poster art for this year’s event. The 10th annual LCIFF, runs from April 9-13. More information can be found at www.lascrucesfilmfest.com.

LCIFF still expanding

In its 10 th year, the Las Cruces International Film Festival, held April 9-13. has grown from 2,000 to 10,000 attendees and participants according to Executive Director Ross Marks. The city of …

Kai (played by Caleb Ruminer) and Mia (Anna Grace Barlow) are the two main characters developing a budding relationship in the Las Cruces shot movie "3."

Bringing “3” to the town it was created in

Peter Ney is a New York to Hollywood success story who discovered southern New Mexico is the perfect setting for his feature film dream. The movie, “3”, was created entirely in the area …

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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