Las Cruces Arts Scene - Monthly Events

RECURRING Monthly Events

How to Market your arts events: City's Calendar of Events - press Register events for the Las Cruces' City Calendar, enter your organization and its Art and Culture at Las Cruces 360 site, then post events to Eventful of Las Cruces, to El Paso Art Scene, and the New Mexico Department of Tourism Calendar. Join Dona Ana Arts Council's email list of current arts events & their Arts Calendar info. Las Cruces Arts & Culture Scene integrates the many calendars of events of arts & culture around Las Cruces. New Mexico Journey (AAA) can list events of Southwest NM if you give 4 months advance email to events@aaa-newmexico.com ; New Mexico Community Arts Council's Calendar of state-wide events ; And email to put in item in Arts Alliance Artists Studio Tours Calendar

Talking Stick Institute invites one of the fabulous Arts organizaitons to begin to develop a comprehensive integrated callendar. Here is a sample:

  1. Monthly Recurring Events of Las Cruces Arts & Culture Scene
  2. Monthly Events of Mesilla Arts Scene (also covers Las Cruces)
  3. Annual Day-by-Day Events of the Las Cruces Arts & Culture Scene

How can local artists get those 1% commissions: See current List of Arts Commissions by NM Arts (where to sell your art)

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Help by submitting ideas for monthly events that need to be on the City Website in one place

RECURRING MONTHLY EVENTS - Visit Las Cruces Youtube video ; Las Cruces Past Present & Future YouTube; Las Cruces Visitor's Bureau 2009 events

  1. Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Las Cruces
    "Locals and tourists eat up culture and kettle corn
    On a beautiful Wednesday and Saturday morning there is only one place to enjoy the fresh air, see many new and interesting items, listen to local bands play, and be around people who all have smiles on their faces and a bag of kettle corn in their hands. The Farmers and Crafts Market is an unusual place thousands of people come to visit each year." TIFFANY CARPENTERMore Arts & Culture - Roundup
  2. Downtown Ramble
    First Friday of each month in Las Cruces
    Downtown Mall. 5 - 7 pm. Do the Main Street Downtown Ramble through galleries, shops, businesses and restaurants. Enjoy art openings, exhibits, music, entertainment, open mic opportunities, shopping, refreshments and more. 527-5018.
  3. FEBRUARY - For the Love of Art Month 2009 , February is officially proclaimed bythe mayor of Las Cruces to be “For the Love of Art Month.”All month,ArtForms artists will present a wide variety of artand cultural activities in the Las Cruces/Mesilla area,includingthe ArtForms Member Show at the Branigan CulturalCenter which opens with an artists reception on February ___ runs through March 1. During the ArtFormsStudio Tour, artists all over the city will be opening theirstudios and galleries, offering new and interesting works forsale for two weekends: FMore info 575-541-5343
  4. MARCH 14-15 Cowboy Days
    Nothing Says the Old West like the cowboy, and the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum honors the western legend with a weekend festival complete with roping and riding demonstrations, “cowboy food,” dancing, and cowboy poetry. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. (575) 522-4100. www.frhm.org.
  5. APRIL - April 16-19 - Annual Border Book Festival
    This unique festival brings together authors from around the world. Live performances, food, fun and lots of reading. Various locations. (575) 523-3988. www.borderbookfestival.org

    April 25-26 - La Viña Blues & Jazz Thing
    A weekend of good music and good wine hosted by New Mexico’s oldest winery. La Viña Winery, La Union. (575) 882-7632. www.nmwine.com

  6. MAY 2-3 - Cinco de Mayo Fiesta
    A traditional Mexican fiesta honoring Mexico’s second revolution. Experience traditional Mexican music, food and dancing on the historic Old Mesilla Plaza. (575) 524-3262.
    www.oldmesilla.org

    May TBD - Blessing of the Field (Formerly the La Fiesta de San Ysidro)
    A celebration of New Mexico’s 3,000 year-old farming heritage, featuring farming demonstrations, mariachi music, folklorico dancers, and a blessing of the fields, all capped off with an evening dance. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum. (575) 522-4100.
    www.frhm.org

    May 23-25 - Southern New Mexico Wine Festival
    Visitors can sample wine from the many New Mexico wineries as well as enjoy live entertainment and local vendors. Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. (575) 522-1232. www.nmwine.com

  7. NOVEMBER 7-8 - Renaissance ArtsFaire
    Spend a weekend with Kings and Queens at the 36th Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire. Local, state and regional artisans gather to participate in a juried art show and exhibition. Only the highest quality arts & crafts are for sale accompanied by live theater, dancing, music and food, all presented with a Renaissance theme. Young Park. (575) 523-6403.
    www.daarts.org

    November 13-15 - International Mariachi Conference & Concert
    A week-long educational conference culminating with one spectacular concert featuring internationally known mariachi performers. Parque Festival at Young Park features entertainment and cultural activities. New Mexico State University Pan American Center and Young Park. (575) 525-1735. www.lascrucesmariachi.org

  8. December 24 - Christmas Carols and Luminarias on the Plaza
    The historic village of Old Mesilla is aglow with thousands of luminarias and caroling. (575) 524-3262. www.oldmesilla.org
  9. American Southwest Theatre company of New Mexico State Univeristy has regular events http://theatre.nmsu.edu/astc/current_season.html Directions & Parking
  10. Animal Encounters
    Last Saturday of every month
    Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, inside the Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd. 4 pm. A program for children of all ages to experience hands-on animals of the Chihuahuan Desert. 522-3120. www.las-cruces.org/museums
  11. Fort Shelton - Living History Program (second Saturday of every month)
    Dates: February 12, 2008 - December 9, 2008, Saturday
    Location: Fort Selden State Monument
    Demonstrations and descriptions of equipment and life at the fort.
  12. Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market - see Map | events website How to become a vendor Every Wednesday & Saturday
    Downtown Mall. 8 am - 12:30 pm. Growers and vendors selling locally grown produce and homemade crafts. 528-3276, 541-2288. List of Crafts Vendors : Crafts | Jewelry | Art Photos |
  13. DAAC?s Magic Carpet Story Time Held every Saturday at 11:30 am in the Rio Grande Theatre Lobby. Local "celebrities" read children's stories.
  14. Mesilla Mercado
    Every Thursday & Sunday
    Old Mesilla Plaza. Thursday 11 am - 4 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 4 pm. Growers and vendors selling locally grown produce and homemade crafts. 524-3262, 523-4896.
  15. Music in the Park
    Every Sunday July - September 3
    Klein Park, 155 N. Mesquite St. 7 pm. 541-2200.
    www.las-cruces.org
  16. Music on the patio at La Vina Winery
    Every Sunday July - October 8
    La Vina Vineyard Winery, 4201 south on highway 28, La Union, New Mexico. 1 - 5 pm. A little bit of folk, country, and rock and roll. 882-7632.
  17. New Mexico State University "New Deal Crafts: Spanish Colonial Revival"
    Dates: February 21, 2008 - June 23, 2008, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    Location: New Mexico State University Art Gallery D. W. Williams Art Center
  18. Pattern Wizardry
    Dates: January 25, 2008 - May 11, 2008, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
    Location: Las Cruces Museum of Natural History
    Grand opening for our newest exhibit, “Pattern Wizardry” to Friday, Jan. 25 from 5 pm – 8 pm. Learning patterns takes practice, to add to your tricks. They’re a way of seeing, just how life ticks. Take a look at...(more)
  19. Peddler’s Pavillion
    Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday
    2400 W. Picacho. Indoor flea market. Friday 12 noon - 8 pm, Saturday 8 am - 4 pm, Sunday 8 am - 4 pm. 525-9151.
  20. Pottery from the Americas - permanent exhibit
    Dates: February 20, 2007 - December 31, 2008, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    Location: New Mexico State University Campus
    New Mexico State University Museum, Kent Hall, University Avenue. A unique and comprehensive collection of both prehistoric and historical pottery. This collection includes almost 600 pottery vessels that reflect the vibrant artistry and beauty of Southwestern and Mesoamerican ceramics. 505-646-3739.
  21. Literary Open Mic nights beginning Friday, October 3, 5:30-7:00 p.m. The renovated, 2-story adobe Rio Grande Theatre is located at 211 Downtown Mall. Authors should prepare a 5-6 minute presentation (generally 3 pages of poetry, prose or a performance piece). A sound system will be provided. Host for the event is poet and editor Wayne Crawford.

SOME OF THE RECURRING EVENTS IN LAS CRUCES & MESILLA VALLEY ARTS SCENE

  1. Black Box Theatre ? Ticket prices are $10.00 regular and $9.00 students and seniors over 65. Thursday Bargain night will be $7.00 and our High School student rush (10 minutes before performance time with an i.d.) will be $7.00 on a seat-available basis. To reserve tickets call (505) 523-1223 or go online to www.no-strings.org 2007-2008 Preferred Patron Plan (PPP) (6 great shows for the price of 5) Regular $50.00 Senior/Student $45.00
  2. Fountain Theatre For more information, please call 524-8287 or 522-0286 Admission: Regular- $7, Matinees-$6, Members-$5, seniors over 60 and students w/ID- $6, Wednesdays-$5. The classic film is free to all Film Society Members. ? CINEMATINEE SATURDAYS AT THE FOUNTAIN THEATRE All screenings begin at -- 1:30 PM: Non-members - $4.00; Members - $1.00 For more information, please call 524-8287 or 522-0286
  3. Las Cruces Community Theatre Shows are Friday and Saturday at 8 PM and Sunday at 2 PM Call 523-1200 for reservations or go online at www.lcctnm.org. Adults $8 Students/Seniors $7 Groups of ten or more $6/seat Children six and under $5
  4. Las Cruces Railroad Museum ? Railroad Museum 352 North Mesilla Street Las Cruces, NM 88005 505-647-4480
  5. Museum of Natural History ? Museum Hours: Sunday: 1-5 PM Monday -Thursday and Saturday: 10 AM ? 5 PM Friday: 10 AM-8 PM
  6. NM Farm & Ranch Museum Museum Hours: Mon ? Sat, 8:00am ? 5:00pm, Sun, 12:00 ? 5:00pm Fall Schedule of Demonstrations Please check with the receptionist for the daily schedule. Dairy Demonstration: Daily 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Trolley Rides: Monday- Saturday 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. & Sunday 1:30 p.m. Parade of Breeds: Wednesday 10 a.m. Sewing & Weaving: Wednesdays 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Gallery Talks: Wednesday 2 p.m. Blacksmith: Thursday- Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dowsing: Sunday 1-4 p.m.
  7. Do? Ana Arts Council For Events happening at the Rio Grande Theatre please check out the Rio Grande Theatre Page.
  8. Branigan Cultural Center ? Branigan Cultural Center 501 N. Main 505-541-2155 museums.las-cruces.org
  9. Museum of Art ? Museum of Art 491 N. Main St. 505-541-2137 museums.las-cruces.org.
  10. New Mexico State University ? Permanent Exhibit: Pottery from the Americas A unique and comprehensive collection of both prehistoric and historical pottery. This collection includes almost 600 pottery vessels that reflect the vibrant artistry and beauty of Southwestern and Mesoamerican ceramics.
  11. Southwest Environmental Center 275 North Downtown Mall Las Cruces, NM 88001 505-522-5552 Back By Noon ? Advance reservations are required. Space is limited. Be sure to bring sturdy shoes, water and a hat. All trips are open to the public and free for members of the SW Environmental Center. For most trips, a $5 donation is requested of non-members. Children under 12 are free. Call the above number for more information.
  12. Studio A-440 300 N Downtown Mall Las Cruces, NM 575-525-1367 Lessons are offered in piano, voice, strings, guitar, drums, etc. for all skill levels from beginner to advanced. A professional studio where music is fun! Call 525-1367 for class schedule.
  13. European Bread Baking Class September 27 1:00-3:00 pm With Master Baker and AuthorFr. Gabriel Rochelle An overview of ingredients, leavening, mixing, kneading, shaping, and rising of handcrafted bread. $4 co-op members $5 nonmembers? sign up at Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, In the Idaho Crossings Center Las Cruces, NM 88001
  14. The New Mexico Watercolor Society, Southern Chapter, will hold its October meeting on Sunday, October 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Good Samaritan's activities room on Buena Vida, just east of Telshor. Turn east onto Buena Vida from Telshor; parking lot is just east of activities room. After a short business meeting, Fall Workshop instructor Marie Siegrist will demonstrate creating a variety of textures. Everyone welcome - Nominal charge for non-members. Call Jan Addy, 526-5374 with questions.

 

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