May TBA
2007 Dona Ana Branch Community College Commencement
New Mexico State Unvierstiy, Pan American Center, on
University Avenue. Call for time. 505-527-7530/505-646-1420. http://dabcc.edu
May TBA
San Andres High School Commencement
Oñate High School, 6800 N. Main Street on highway
70. Call for times. 505-527-5800. www.lcps.k12.nm.us
April 20
- May 6
And Then
There Were None (originally Ten Little Indians) by Agatha Christie – comedy/mystery
Las Cruces
Community Theater, 313 North Downtown Mall, just north of Las Cruces Avenue.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 pm. In this superlative
mystery comedy (originally titled Then Little Indians) statuettes of little
soldier boys on the mantel of a house on an island off the coast of Devon
fall to the floor and break one by one as those in the house succumb to
a diabolical avenger. A nursery rhyme tells how each of the ten "soldiers"
met his death until there were none. Eight guests who have never
met each other or their apparently absent host and hostess are lured to
the island and, along with the two house servants, marooned. A mysterious
voice accuses each of having gotten away with murder and then one drops
dead - poisoned. One down and nine to go! $8 adults,
$7 students, $5 children under 6. Season tickets and senior discounts available.
By Agatha Christie, directed for LCCT by Larry Chandler. 505-523-1200.
www.lcctnm.org
April 27
- May 6
New Mexico
State University Theater Arts/Southwest Theater Company (ASTC) presents,
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? - a ferocious drama
New Mexico
State University, Hershel Zohn Theatre. Call for times. George
and Martha invite Nick and Honey to their house for what seems like a pleasant
evening of conversation. But when George and Martha begin to bicker,
Nick and Honey are caught in the middle of a bitter and volatile game with
a shocking resolution! $15 adults, $13 students and seniors, $10
children. 505-646-4515/505-646-5766/800-525-ASTC. http://theatre.nmsu.edu
or www.nmsu.edu
May TBA
6th Annual
Armed Forces and Emergency Services Expo
Young Park,
1905 E. Nevada Avenue. Call for time. Come and see the largest display
of Emergency Response, Public Protection and Defense Forces from the greater
Las Cruces area. The purpose of this event is to honor all the brave men
and women who serve our community and our country through military, law
enforcement, fire and all other emergency services. We want to show
them our respect and support, as well as teach the youth in our community
about the amazing and courageous career opportunities. We will have
live entertainment from local and visiting bands. Free and open to
the public. 505-680-6675/505-680-6082/505-382-6416.
May TBA
14th Annual
Las Cruces Tour of Gardens
Various locations
throughout the City of Las Cruces. Call for time. Many participating
gardens throughout the city. Please call for a map and tickets.
An admission. 505-524-8819/505-521-0521. linneanjce@aol.com
May TBA
Sky Safari
Location TBA:
Call for time. View night sky at closer range. High-powered
telescopes, expert guidance provided. 505-522-3120. www.las-cruces.org/Public-services/museumnh/index.html
May 1 - 31
Cowboys
and Hatters Exhibit Opening
New Mexico
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, north corridor.
Museum hours: Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm and Sunday, noon - 5
pm. Focuses on the historical use of the hat by real cowboys in comparison
with the hats worn by movie cowboys, and shows how a costume accessory
indicates status, vocation and myth. Museum admission: adults $5, seniors
(60 and over) $3, children (ages 5 - 17) $2, children 4 and under
are admitted free. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
May 5 - 6
Cinco de
Mayo Fiesta
Old Mesilla
Plaza, south on Highway 28. Call for times. The town of Mesilla’s
annual celebration of the 1862 victory of Mexican soldiers over the French
army at the Battle of Puebla. The fiesta features folklorico dancers,
mariachi musicians and other musical performances, and more than 30 vendors
of arts and crafts, games and food. Visitors are advised to bring
folding chairs. No alcohol or pets allowed. Free and open to
the public. 505-524-3262 ext. 117. kmedina_tom@comcast.net
or www.mesilla-nm.org
May 5 - 6
Las Cruces
Symphony Orchestra Classics Series – Classic VI
New Mexico
State University Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 8 pm May 5 and 3 pm May 6. Las Cruces Symphony
Orchestra will perform Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 and Bartok’s Concerto
for Orchestra. Classics Series: $120, $150, $185 for six concerts.
505-646-3709. jylenewright@lascrucessymphony.com or www.ticketmaster.com
or www.lascrucessymphony.com
May 5 &
6
Zia Middle
School Walk
Zia Middle
School, 1300 W. University Avenue. Description: Level and easy trail
along roads and canal banks. Suitable for strollers with large wheels.
Free unless walking for credit. 505-521-7304. lizjohn@zianet.com
or www.zianet.com/dpiland/SunCountry/
May 6
Steve Smith
& Hard Road
St. Paul's,
255 West Griggs Avenue. 7 pm. St Paul’s “Sunday Afternoons” concert
series co-sponsored by New Mexico State University’s Department of Music
focuses on professional level performances. Dr. Jones is a professor at
University of Texas at El Paso. Open to the public and admission
is free, but an offering for the performers will be received. For details,
call Dr. Douglas Weeks, Series Director, 505-526-6689.
May 6 - 8
New Mexico
Activities Association AAAA State Golf Championship
New Mexico
State University Golf Course, on University Avenue. Call for time
and Schedule. http://www.nmact.org/
May 11 -
13
New Mexico
State University Aggies Men’s Baseball vs San Jose State
New Mexico
State University, Presley Askew Field, corner of Stewart Street and Locust
Street. Friday and Saturday at 6:05 pm and Sunday at 1:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
May 12
Heritage
Preservation Month
Fort Selden
State Monument, 13 miles north of Las Cruces on I-25, exit 19. 10
am - 2 pm. Military Encampment and historic cooking demonstration.
505-526-8911/800-429-9488. www.nmculture.org/
or selden@zianet.com
May 12
Las Cruces
Farmers and Crafts Market "Mother's Day Party"
Downtown Mall
and Las Cruces Avenue. 8 am - 12:30 pm. Local and in-state growers
sell produce in season as well as honey, herbs, baked goods, spices, salsa,
chile ristras and landscape plants. Crafters from Dona Ana County
sell a variety of handcrafted items including jewelry, woodwork, candles,
pottery, fine art, needlework, furniture, leather works, clothing, bird
houses & knives as well as photography and gourds. 505-541-2288.
ohenessey@las-cruces.org or fcmarket@las-cruces.org
May 12
New Mexico
State University Spring Commencement
New Mexico
State University, Pan American Center, on University Avenue. Call
for time. 505-646-4796. www.nmsu.edu
May 13
Mother's
Day at Fort Selden
Fort Selden
State Monument, 13 miles north of Las Cruces on I-25, exit 19. 10
am - 4 pm. Honor Mother with a Victorian Tea, Fashion Show and receive
a handmade corsage made of dried wild flowers. All Mothers admission
is free. 505-526-8911/800-429-9488.
May 14 -
18
Las Cruces
Convention and Visitors Bureau celebrates "National Tourism Week"
Las Cruces
Convention and Visitors Bureau, 211 North Water Street. Visitor Center
hours: Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm. Open house Wednesday, 16th
time still to be determined. Door prizes and refreshments will be
offered all-day long and throughout the week. Visitors
can register to win a travel package. 505-541-2444.
www.lascrucescvb.org or cvb@lascrucescvb.org
May 16
"National
Tourism Day" Open House at Visitor Information Center
Las Cruces
Convention and Visitors Bureau, 211 North Water Street. Time:
TBA. Door prizes and refreshments will be offered all-day long and throughout
the week. Visitors can register to win a travel package. 505-541-2444.
www.lascrucescvb.org
May 17
Las Cruces High School Commencement
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center, on
University Avenue. 7 pm. 505-527-5800. www.lcps.k12.nm.us
May 19
Mayfield High School Commencement
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center, on
University Avenue. 1 pm. 505-527-5800. www.lcps.k12.nm.us
May 19
Onate High School Commencement
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center, on
University Avenue. 9 am. 505-527-5800. www.lcps.k12.nm.us
May 19 -
20
8th Annual
La Fiesta de San Ysidro "A Celebration of Farming Traditions"
New Mexico
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Call
for times and schedule. A celebration of New Mexico's 3,000 year-old
farming heritage. The festivities begin with the traditional Blessing
of the Fields and continues throughout the day with an art show and sale,
wine tasting, flamenco and folklorico dancers, mariachi music, children's
activities, wagon rides and many art, cooking and farming demonstrations.
Admission charge. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org or celina.garcia1@state.nm.us
May 20
International
AIDS Candlelight Memorial
Old Mesilla
Plaza, south on Highway 28. 6 pm. No alcoholic beverages or pets are allowed.
Free admission. 505-532-0202. tdaddario@cominodevida.org
May 21 -
25
Tight Lies
Tour - The Las Cruces Open
Sonom Ranch
Golf Course, 1274 Golf Club Road. Call for time. http://www.tightliestour.net/
May 26 -
28
Picacho
Avenue Antique Dealers Annual Memorial Stock Reduction Street Sale
West Picacho
Avenue from Miranda to Valley Street. 9 am - 5 pm daily. Super
reduced prices...sidewalk and parking lot stock reduction street sale.
"Buy, Sell, Trade". Eliminating lines...clearing stock...one person's
junk is another person's treasure. Free appraisals and greatly reduced
prices. 505-526-8624/505-524-4203.
May 26 -
28
Southern
New Mexico Wine Festival – The Vintners’ Splash
Southern New
Mexico State Fairgrounds, west of Las Cruces. Call for times and schedules.
505-522-1232. Dawn@HelpingHandsEvents.com
or www.nmwine.com