February 2006
February TBA
Star Party
La Llorona Park, W. Picacho Avenue &
Rio Grande River. 7 pm. Learn
about the astronomy and to keep informed about current
events and advances as our knowledge about our
universe increases. Free and open to the public.
505-649-0193/505-679-5722. ASLC@zianet.com
or www.zianet.com/aslc
February 1 - 9
“Soul Shrines” Exhibit
Corbett Center, NMSU campus, Student
Union Art Gallery, University and Jordan. Gallery Hours:
Sunday -Thursday 8 am - 11 pm, Friday and Saturday 8 am
- midnight. An opening reception will be held Friday, January
20 from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm. This exhibit is by New Mexico members
of the Society of Layerists in Multi Media. Free admission. 505-646-3200.
February 1 - 13
“Illumination and Inspiration” Exhibit
Hecho Art & Décor, Old tortilla
Factory Mercado, 1910 Calle de Parian, corner of Avenida
de Mesilla and Calle de Parian, Mesilla. Gallery Hours: Thursday
through Saturday 11 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. An
opening reception will be Saturday, January 14 from 6 pm - 9 pm.
This exhibit features work by M. Ray Kendzier and 40 other regional
artists. Free Admission. 505-526-2401. mraykendzier@aol.com or
hechoartanddecor@aol.com
February 1 - 18
“Desiree Gardea’s mixed media” Exhibit
Oasis 7 Tattoo and Gallery, 11191/2 W. Picacho
Ave. Call for more information and times. 505-528-0777.
February 1 - 26
“Ritual, Desire, & Death” Exhibit
University Art Gallery, New Mexico
State University, corner of University Avenue and Solano
Drive. T. An opening reception will be Friday, January 13 from
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Free Admission. Regular Gallery Hours: Tuesday
- Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Thursday 10 am - 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday
1 pm - 5 pm, Closed on Mondays. His exhibit features the work
of photographers Dennis Daily, Mary Wolf and Dick George. Free
Admission. 505-646-2545. www.nmsu.edu/~artgal
February
1 - 28
6th Annual "For
the
Love of
Art Month"
Various
Locations. Call for times. Month
celebration; exhibits, performances,
and workshops by area artists
at venues throughout Las Cruces and Mesilla.
February 8 - 9, 10 am - 4 pm, area artists
will have a studios open to the public. 505-541-4353/505-522-2933.
February 1 - 28
Hatching
the Past Exhibit
Las
Cruces Museum of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall,
700 S. Telshor Blvd. Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm, Monday -
Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Friday 10 am - 8 pm.
Take a rare and exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through
their eggs, nest and embryos in Hatching the Past. This
remarkable hands-on exhibition offers an astounding array of
authentic dinosaur eggs and nests collected from all over the globe-including
those of each of the major plant and meat-eating dinosaur groups.
Hatching the Past presents new discoveries about dinosaur reproduction
and behavior. Although dinosaur eggs were first recognized
in the 1920’s, their scientific significance was not fully appreciated
until the end of the 20th century. Today dinosaur eggs are recognized
for their enormous scientific value and for offering fascinating
details and fresh insights into the behavior, growth and evolution
of dinosaurs. Free and open to the public. 505-522-3120.
astafford@las-cruces.org or www.las-cruces.org/Public-Services/museumnh/index.html
February 1 - 28
“Jewish Pioneers of New Mexico”
Exhibit
New Mexico State
University Museum, corner of University Avenue and Solano
Drive. Tuesday - Saturday, noon - 4 pm. Rare vintage
photographs and narrative text, the exhibit with chronicle Jewish
immigrants to New Mexico during the early 1800s who established
themselves as merchants, bankers, miners, ranchers and even a
Jewish governor of Acoma Pueblo. (505) 646-3739. www.nmsu.edu/~museum/index.htm
February 1 - 28
Legends
in Leather Saddle Makers of the Southwest Exhibit
New
Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs
Road. Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12
noon - 5 pm. For generations, their hand-tooled
creations have connected horse and rider. As both
artists and craftsmen, saddle makers designed and built
a valuable tool that included a unique artistic touch.
The exhibit will feature an old-fashioned saddle
store with all types of tack, an area where local saddle makers
can demonstrate their craft, an interactive area that includes
children's activities and show the steps to making a saddle,
and an historic area that will profile two of the top saddle
makers in the Southwest - Austin "Slim" Green and S. D. Myres.
Several of Green's and Myres' saddles will be on display.
This large, new exhibition at the museum will bring
long-overdue recognition to the art of saddle making. $3
adults, $2 Seniors (60 and over), $1 children (6 - 17), 5
and under free. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February 1
Live Music “BJQ”
El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. Call for time.
Must be 21 years of age or older. 505-526-9943.
February 1
Live Music “The Guest”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for times. Must
be 21 years of age or older. Call for more information. 505-521-1137.
February 1 -24
“Desiree in Wonderland” Exhibit
Oasis 7 Tattoo and Gallery, 1119 1/2 W. Picacho. ,
Las Cruces. Sexy, crazy mixed media artwork that comes straight
out of the head of Desiree’s imaginary land of wonders. Regular
hours: 12 noon - 7 pm. daily. Admission is FREE. 505-528-0777.
oasis7tattoo.com
February 1 - 28
Margaret Berstein Exhibit
Las Cruces Convention and Visitors
Bureau, 211 N. Water Street. Monday - Friday, 8
am - 5 pm. 505-541-2444.
www.lascrucescvb.org
February 1 - 28
“My World As I See It” Exhibit
Black Box Theatre Gallery, 430 N. Downtown Mall.
The gallery is open one hour before performances and by appointment.
Call for more information. 505-523-1223. www.no-strings.org
February 1 - 28
“Outside the Box” Exhibit
Branigan Memorial Library, Terrace
Gallery, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Gallery Hours: Monday - Thursday
8 am - 9 pm, Friday 8 am - 6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, and Sunday
1 pm - 5 pm. This Las Cruces Arts Association Member show will open
with a reception at 1:30 pm on Sunday January 15 in the Dresp Room.
Artists were encouraged to explore a new medium or use their usual
medium in a new or unusual treatment, and to have fun with color, shape
and size. Free admission. 505-528-4000. http://library.las-cruces.org
February 1 - 28
Sunset Stroll Nature
Walk
White Sands National Monument, 45 miles
east on Highway 70. Call for times.
One hour before sunset. A leisurely one
hour ranger guide nature walk. Experience sunset
over the white sands and see the plants and animals
of the dune field. A photographer's delight. Starts
at sign along the dune drive.
$3 per person (16 years and under free)
.
505-679-2599/505-479-6124.
www.nps.gov/whsa/stroll.html
February 2
ASNMSU Cultural Series presents “Ruthie
Foster” & “Eric Bibb”
New Mexico State University, Music Center
Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and Espina Street. 8
pm. Ruthie Foster’s hybrid of blues, gospel, roots and folk music
bring out her amazing vocal abilities that have been compared to
Ella Fitzgerald and Aretha Franklin. Eric Bibb’s rootsy American
style with a subtle contemporary sensibility creates a spiritually
deep soulful and gospel-infused folk-blues sound. Admission: $12.50
general admission, $10 students and seniors. 505-646-4413. www.nmsu.edu/~music
or www.ticketmaster.com
February 2
Live Music “Berry Sparks” of Dokken & Ted
Nugent
Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Ave. Starts at
9 pm. Charge: $3. Call for more information. 505-532-9358.
www.barrysparks.com
February 2
Live Music Headlining Band “Meriwether”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. 7 pm - 10
pm. Also with MDS, Above the Influence, and May Falls Through.
Charge: $4. 915-240-0019.
February
2
New Mexico State University Aggies Men's Basketball
Team vs Utah State
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center,
on University Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February 2
New Mexico State University
Music Department presents, Cultural Series, Eric Bibb
and Ruthie Foster
Rio Grande Theatre, Downtown Mall.
8 pm $12.50 general public and $10 students,
faculty and staff, and can be purchased all ticketmaster
outlets. 505-646-1420/505-646-2421. www.nmsu.edu/~music
or www.ticketmaster.com
February 2 - March 9
Astronomy
Mentoring Program
Las
Cruces Museum of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall,
700 S. Telshor Blvd. 6:30 pm (make-up March 16 if
needed). This mentoring program is for children ages 9-13,
who show high interest in the area of astronomy. Students learn
about astronomy and how to use a telescope Registration deadline
for spring 2006 session is January 22, 2006 or until filled.
Cost $50. Call the Museum for further details and registration.
505-522-3120. www.las-cruces.org/wwwroot/Public-Services/museums/natural-history/index.html
February 3
Live Music “Crawling with Kings”, “Jason and
the Argonauts”, & “Leche De Hombre”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. 10 pm - close. Charge:
$3. Must be 21 years of age or older. Call for more information.
505-521-1137.
February 3
Live Music “Dirty Clydes” &
“Kruces Kult”
Jose Murphey’s, 1201 E. Amador
(inside Sun Lanes). Starts around 9:30/10pm. Call for more information.
505-541-4064 .
February 3
Live Music “The Living Blue” & “Leche De Hombre”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. 6:30 pm
- 9 pm. Call for more information. 505-523-0560.
February
3
New Mexico State University Department of Astronomy
Tombaugh Observatory, located east of Williams Avenue.
7 pm. Weather permitting, participants will observe
the first-quarter moon (mountains and craters), the planets Mars
and Saturn; the Orion Nebula (stellar nursery) and different star
clusters. Astronomy personnel on hand will be faculty member Kurt Anderson
and graduate students Roberto Avila, Jessica Evans and Pey-lian lim.
505-646-4438. www.nmsu.edu
February 3 - 5
New Mexico State
University Aggies Men's Baseball vs Utah
New Mexico State
University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart Street.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February 3 -
5
New Mexico
State University Aggies Men's Tennis
New Mexico
State University, Tennis Courts,
Gregg Street &
Williams Street. Idaho; Friday 1 pm; Utah
State; Saturday 1 pm, Northern Colorado; Sunday 12 noon.
505-646-5151. www.nmstatesports.com
February 3 - 5
New Mexico
State University Aggies Women's Tennis
New Mexico
State University, Tennis Courts,
Gregg Street &
Williams Street. Idaho, Friday 1 pm; North
Texas; Saturday 9 am, Utah State, Sunday 12 noon. 505-646-5151.
www.nmstatesports.com
February
3 - 9
The Fountain Theatre Presents: “Capote”
2469 Calle de Guadalupe, one block south of the Plaza.
7:30 pm nightly (Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm only). Capote, directed
by Bennett Miller is 1 hour and 39 minutes long. This film is an unsettlingly
intimate account of Truman Capote’s obsessive research into the brutal
1959 killings of a Kansas family that yielded his ground breaking faction
work and final novel, “In Cold Blood” Rated R for some violent images
and brief strong language. Ticket prices: Regular $6, Students/Seniors
$5, Members, Children & Wednesday’s $4. 505-524-8287. www.fountaintheatre.org
February 3 - 27
“For the Love of Our Precious Water” Exhibit
Southwest Environmental Center, 275 N. Downtown Mall.
A show by the New Mexican Watercolor Society Southern Chapter. A reception
will be held February 3 from 5 pm - 7 pm. 505-522-5552.
February
3 - 28
2006 ArtForms Members Show
Branigan Cultural Center, 500 N. Water Street. Artists
reception from 5 pm - 7 pm February 3. This exhibit will feature
works of 36 local artists in a wide variety of media. 505-541-4353.
February
3 - 28
Artwork by Bill and Gloria Rakocy
Blue Gate Gallery, 311 N. Downtown Mall. This for
“For the Love of Art Month” exhibit includes 30 paintings by the
El Paso artists. An artist reception and talk is Friday, February 3
from 5 pm - 7 pm. Bill Rakocy will sign copies of his book “Taos Artists
Founders.” Regular gallery hours: Tuesday - Friday 10 am to 5 pm. Saturday
9 am - 1 pm. 505-523-2950.
February 3 - 28
Art of Space Exhibit
Museum of Art, Main Gallery, North Downtown
Mall.
Galley hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday
9 am - 1 pm .
An international, juried exhibition of contemporary
artworks influenced by astronomical concepts and principles.
The imagery in the exhibition will visually reflect emergent ideas
pertaining to astronomy, cosmology, and theoretical astronomical abstractions.
Reception will be held Friday, February 3, from 5 pm - 7 pm. Admission
is FREE and open to the public. 505-541-2137. http://museums.las-cruces.org
February 3 - 28
Astrovisions Exhibit
Museum of Art, Main Gallery, North Downtown
Mall. Galley hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday
9 am - 1 pm. Photos of the cosmos by members of the Las Cruces
Astronomical Society. Reception will be held Friday,
February 3, from 5 pm - 7 pm. Admission is FREE and open to the
public. 505-541-2137. museums.las-cruces.org
February
3 - 28
“Janette Jones” and “Cassandra Lockwood”
Blue Teal Vineyards, 1720 Avenida de Mesilla. Artists
reception February 3 from 6 pm - 8 pm. Wine tasting and finger foods
will be provided. Exhibits feature new works in oil, acrylic and mixed
media. 505-524-0390.
February
3 - 28
“Jazz Artists” Exhibit
Unravel Yarn Shop & Gallery, 300 N. Downtown Mall.
An exhibit of oil paintings and jewelry by Sylvester Harper and
Judy Thimesch. Opening reception on February 3 from 5 pm - 8 pm. Store
hours: Tuesday & Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm,
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm, & Saturday 9 am - 4 pm. 505-647-110.
www.unravelyarnshop.com
February 3 - 28
HEARTS AND DAGGERS Exhibit
Museum of Art, Director's Gallery, North Downtown Mall.
Galley hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday
9 am - 1 pm
. Las Cruces celebrates “For the Love
of Art” month with an exhibition of works about lovers’ passions
and plights. Reception will be held on Friday, February 3, 5
pm - 7 pm. Admission is free and open to the public. 505-541-2137.
http://museums.las-cruces.org
February 3 - 28
Rocketland Exhibit
Branigan Cultural Center, Richardson
Gallery, 500 N. Water Street. Galley hours: Monday - Friday
10 am - 4 pm, Saturday 9 am - 1 pm. Artifacts and collections
related to rocket science from the White Sands Missile Range. Reception
will be held Friday, February 3, from 5 pm - 7 pm. Admission is FREE
and open to the public.. 505-541-2155. http://museums.las-cruces.org
February 4
"Amazing Art Downtown" To Celebrate Performing
Arts
Downtown Mall Las Cruces. 12 noon - 3
pm. There will be something for everyone at "Amazing
Art Downtown." This unique family-orientated even promises
a wide variety of multi-cultural and artistic performances
including dance, poetry, martial arts and activities for children.
There will be performances by Guzman Sport Karate, Gym
Magic, Gold Medal Taekowndo, Hapkido and
Tai-chi, New Mexico State University Dance Program,
New Mexico State Slam Team, Academy for the Healing Art.
505-541-2288.
February 4
Family Event “Sweets for Your Sweetheart”
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. 9 am - 12 noon. Your family will enjoy
working together to prepare scrumptious desserts and simple gifts
for that special Valentine. Pre-registration is required. $20 per
family. Regular museum hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday
12 noon to 5 pm. Museum admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over),
$1 children (6 - 17)). 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February 4
National Public Observatory Stars-N-Parks
Leasburg Dam State Park, 15 miles North of Las
Cruces on I-25, get off at exit 19 and take NM 157 West to the
park entrance. Arrive time: 5:40 pm. Program starts at 6:50 pm.
and ends at 8:20 pm. Participants will view: Six day old Moon, Mars
near M-45, & Saturn in Cancer, Pisces to Leo, Orion near the meridian,
and the Milky Way NE to SW. Regular Park Hours: 7 am - Sunset. $5.
505-527-8386/505-532-1486. www.Astro-NPO.org or jgilkiso@zianet.com
February 4
Movie Time: Documentary: “Beyond Five Senses”
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. This movie will be shown in the museum’s
theater at 1:30 pm. Admission to this movie is free with regular paid
museum admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children
(6 - 17). 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February 4
Live Music “Ms. Led”, “The Engaged” & “The answer
lies”
The University House, 1343 University Ave. 6 pm. All
ages welcome. FREE.
February 4
New Mexico State University Aggies Men's Basketball
Team vs Nevada
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center,
on University Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February 4
Rock the Rio Grande
The Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.
Downtown Mall. 12 pm - 8 pm. This event includes (as of
Today): Crawling with Kings (Austin, Tx), Jason and the Argonauts(Albuquerque,
NM), New River Blues, The Casual Fridays, The Evergreen, and Leche
De Hombre. $10 gets you all day access. All Ages Welcome!!!
505-523-6403. www.rocktheriogrande.com
February 4
Saturday Family Day “Ground Hog Paper
Puppet”
New Mexico State University Museum,
NMSU campus in Kent Hall, University Avenue and Solano Drive.
2 pm. 3:30 pm. Workshop is FREE and no sign up is necessary.
Weather permitting, workshops are held outside in the Museum
courtyard. Call for more information. 505-646-5161 or 505-646-3739.
www.nmsu.edu/~museum/event.htm
February 4 - 5
Sun Country Striders
Las Cruces Hilton, 705
S. Telshor Blvd. Start-Finish point Las
Cruces Hilton. Registration from 8-11 am. This
easy trail follows city sidewalks through neighborhoods,
past a hospital, golf course, university campus, 2 malls &
a bike path. Suitable for strollers. Admission is free unless
walking for IVV Credits. 505-521-7304/505-525-0495. www.zianet.com/dpiland/SunCountry/
ranlinranels@zianet.com or www.ava.org/walk/cal.htm or www.ava.org
February 4
Saturday Science
Las Cruces Museum
of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor
Blvd. Saturday 11 am. Topic: Dinosaurs, a hands-on
science program for elementary school children, guaranteed
to be a combination of fun and learning. We will help
you master some difficult concepts through play and take you
beyond your textbooks. Please call the museum to pre-register.
Free and open to the public. 505-522-3120. www.las-cruces.org/museums/natural-history/index.html
or astafford@las-cruces.org
February 4 - 5
Dona Ana Modular Railroad Display
Trails West, 1450 Avenida de Mesilla.
Saturday 9 am - 6 pm, Sunday 9 am- 3 pm. 505-532-1751.
troeller@zianet.com
February
4 - 25
“Down in the Valley” Exhibit
Hadley Art Centre, corner of University Avenue and El
Paseo Road. Opening reception on February 4 from 1 pm - 4 pm. Paintings
of the Mesilla Valley by Annetta Hoover, Carolyn Bunch, Anne R. Ford,
Wynfrey Hearst and Julie Ford Oliver. 505-541-7401.
February
4 - 28
The Teacup Garden Studio Group Show
Hecho Art & Décor, Old Tortilla Factory Mercado,
in Mesilla. Artists will be showing a very special selection of new
work, specializing in watercolor and watercolor collage. Opening reception
on February 4 from 5 pm - 7 pm. Artists works will be available at
this presentation (smaller and affordable works), perfect for Valentine
gift giving. These works have been selected for their exquisite and
detailed nature, and for their use of lively and romantic color.
505-526-2104. hechoartanddecor@aol.com
February 5
Annual Superbowl Sunday 5K and
10K Runs/5K Fitness Walk
Location: TBA.
Call for times
and registration.
505-524-7824.
doneugenia@aol.com
February 5
“Music for the Mesilla Valley”
NMSU Music Building Recital Hall, Music Center
Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and Espina Street.
3 p.m. Presented by the Mesilla Valley Concert
Band, 95+ piece wind ensemble will perform a varied
program of classical and contemporary music as well as
traditional march selections. Free and open to the
public. 505-646-2421/505-521-7833. www.nmsu.edu
February 5 - 28
“Light and Shadow’s”
Tombaugh Gallery, First Unitarian Universalist Church
of Las Cruces, 2000 S. Solano. Watercolors by Las Cruces artists
Hope Newhouse and Louise Lockhart. Newhouse is a signature member
of the State Watercolor Society, and sometimes works in acrylics and
pastels. She specializes in colorful florals and birds as well as sunlit
adobe buildings and churches. Lockhart has been painting in Las Cruces
for more than a decade. She works primarily with transparent watercolor
and sometime pastels. Her subject matter includes landscapes, old buildings,
flowers and animals, with the Southwest always an inspiration. Artists
reception is February 5, 2 pm - 4 pm. Gallery hours: Monday, Wednesday
and Friday 10 am - 2 pm or by appointment. 505-522-7281. uuchurch.us.
February 7
Harvest Cooking Event
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. 2 pm - 4 pm. The focus of this event will
be on foods grown and harvested in New Mexico during the winter
months. Our chef is the very talented Carol Koenig, owner of Celebrations.
She will involve you in the preparation and presentation of her delectable
recipes. $20. Regular museum hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday
12 noon to 5 pm. Museum admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over),
$1 children (6 - 17)). 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February
7
Live Music “Amity”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. Call for time. 505-523-0560.
February
7
Live Music “Mr. Revolution”
El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. Must be
21 years of age or older. Call for time. 505-526-9943
.
February 7
New Mexico State
University Aggies Men's Baseball vs New Mexico
New Mexico State
University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart Street.
Tuesday 3:05 pm. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com
or www.ticketmaster.com
February
7 - 28
Photography of Pam Segura Exhibit
Laughing at the Sun Gallery, 1910 Calle de Parian (inside
the Old Tortilla Factory) in Mesilla. 505-523-1890. www.laughingatthesunmesilla.com
February 8
“Still on the Hill” Folk Music Concert
Tombaugh Gallery, First Unitarian Universalist Church
of Las Cruces, 2000 S. Solano. 7 pm. Call for more information.
505-522-7281. uuchurchlc.us/whowhen/index.php or www.uuchurchlc.us/tmw/
February 8 - 11
Las Cruces High School Choir presents: USO Magic
Show
Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court Avenue. 7 pm.
A tribute to the armed forces. Tickets on sale at LCHS Music Department.
$8 adults/$5 students. Active military and veterans receive $2 discount.
Call for more information. 505-527-9408.
February 8 - 12
Annual Construction Equipment, Farm Machinery,
& Vehicle Auction
Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds, 9 miles west
of Las Cruces, Exit 132 off I-10 West. 9 am. Bring your equipment
($500 Refundable Deposit at Time of Registration) or bid to buy
equipment at this Internationally Advertised Auction. This auction
includes: Construction Equipment, Trucks, Large and small Tractors,
Farm Implements, Harvest Equipment, Vehicles, and Antiques. Other
days include building materials, livestock equipment and Misc.
Call to find out more for each day. 505-526-1106/505-644-7445. www.cfdauction.com
February 9
New Mexico State University Aggies Women's Basketball
Team vs Utah State
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center,
on University Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February 9
New Mexico State
University Aggies Women's Softball vs Colorado State
New
Mexico State University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart
Street. 4 pm. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com
February 9
Spring Talk Series “Kit Carson-A Man Who Helped Shape
America”
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. 7 pm. Kit Carson, the famous trapper, scout,
guide and military commander will be the subject of a Chautauqua
sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council. The program will
be presented by David Jackson. This event is Free. Regular Museum
hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm. Museum
admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children (6 - 17)).
505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February 9 - 18
New Mexico State University Theater Arts/Southwest Theater Company (ASTC)
presents, Vincent in Brixton
New Mexico State University, Hershel Zohn Theatre. Call for times.
A contemporary play from London and New York, this award-winner explores the
life and loves of artist Vincent Van Gogh. 505-646-4515/505-646-5766.
www.nmsu.edu
February 10
Discover the Desert
(Descrubra el Desierto)
Las Cruces Museum
of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor
Blvd. 7 pm. The Las Cruces Museum of Natural History
presents a Lecture Series intended for both adults and adolescents
interested in the natural history of the area. Lectures will
be presented by experts. Free and open to the public. 505-522-3120.
www.las-cruces.org/museums/natural-history/index.html
or astafford@las-cruces.org
February
10
“Lifestyles of Super Giant Dinosaurs” Talk
Branigan Cultural Center, 500 N. Water Street. 7 pm.
A talk by Dr. Lucas. Examine the myths and misconceptions about
how the sauropod dinosaurs lived, and learn how the best science
and documented behaviors have been applied to aid in the understanding
of sauropod lifestyles. Galley hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm,
Saturday 9 am - 1 pm. Admission is FREE and open to the public. 505-541-2155.
http://museums.las-cruces.org
February 10
“Gala Night”
Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313
N. Downtown Mall. Meet the cast, crew and director
of the show and enjoy a light buffet in the lobby at the opening
of each show. Call for more information. 505-523-1200. www.lcctnm.org
February 10
New Mexico State
University Music Department presents, New Mexico
State University Jazz Ensembles “Three of Our Own"
New Mexico State
University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe
Circle and Espina Street. 8 pm. New Mexico
State University is very fortunate to have world-class
music faculty. Dr. Allan Kaplan, Dr. Jim Shearer
and Dr. Pancho Romero will be featured with the New Mexico
State University Jazz Ensemble in a showcase of the university's
own talent. General admission $7, seniors $6, students
$4. 505-646-1420/505-646-2304. www.nmsu.edu/~music/ensembles/winds
or www.ticketmaster.com
February 10
The Fountain Theatre Presents: Almost Midnight Film “Vampyros
Lesbos”
Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, one block
south of the Plaza. 9:45 pm Only. Directed by Jesus Franco. An erotic
horror tale about a vixen vampires seducing and killing women to appease
her insatiable thirst for female blood. German with English Subtitles.
FREE Admission. 505-524-8287. www.fountaintheatre.org
February
10 - 11
Lo-Fi productions presents: “The Best Ever Night
of Theatre You’ve Ever Seen In Your Life-Ever”
Southwest Fitness Center, 1309 E. Foster Road, north
of Church on the Rock. 8 pm. This is an evening of
long-form improvisation. Three 20-to-30-minute plays will
be performed, based on either audience suggestion or from the performers’
own imagination. The style of the pieces—comedy, drama, somewhere
in-between and the content are completely unknown until they are performed.
Each night, you’ll see three different one-act plays., and because it’s
improvised, you’ll never be able to see those same three plays
ever again! Arkansas Toothpick extravaganza is comprised of local actors
Tom Smith, Gabe Morrison and Santino Jimenez. This play has a running
time of approximately 90 minutes. Because the content of each piece
is unknown, Arkansas Toothpick Extravaganza warns the evening may - and
probably will - contain adult content and language. $5. 505-650-3496. lo_fiproductions@hotmail.com
February 10 - 12
One Act Showcases
Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313
N. Downtown Mall. “Canned Hamlet” written by Tim
Kochenderfer and directed by Tony Cordova, “Duet for Bear
and Dog” written by Sybil Rosen and directed by Hannah Harvester,
“Sure Thing” written by David Ives and directed by Joe Pfeiffer,
“Un Tango en la Noche” written by Dan Hunter and directed by Josh
Telles, and “Where Have All the Lightning Bugs Gone?” written
by Louis E. Catron and directed by Dean Bailey, are family-oriented
plays that are each just under 35 minutes and brings an evening
of highly varied entertainment. Regular admission $8, Students
and Seniors (over 65) $7. Box office opens one hour prior to the performance.
Call for reservations and times. 505-523-1200. www.lcctnm.org
February 10 - 12
1st Annual Indoor Bike
Super Show
Dickerson
Event Center, 3920 West Picacho Avenue, Domestic Metric
European. Some of the wildest bikes in the southwest. Swap
meet, dyno contest, and live bands. Official world’s fastest
motorcycle. New Mexico’s own land/speed record holder and
the 322 MPH streamliner. Dave Campos set top fuel records under
two sanctioning bodies, setting four land/speed records. Featured
in Big Bike, Hot Bike, French and German magazines. Member
of Sturgis Hall of Fame and Dry Lakes racing West Coast
Hall of Fame. New Mexico Sportsman of the Year. Dave is one of
the state’s most famous motorsports competitors. Showtimes: Friday
5 – 10 pm. Saturday 10 am – 10 pm. Sunday 10 am – 5 pm. Advance
Tickets Adult $8. At the Door $10. Children 12 years and younger
free with paid adult. Call for additional information and entry forms
505-642-3558/505-865-7253 (Los Lunas, NM), pistolana@comcast.net,
or www.route66drags.org
February 10 - 12
New Mexico State
University Aggies Men's Baseball vs Washington
New Mexico State
University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart Street.
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February 10 - 12
New Mexico State
University Aggies Women's Softball vs Las Cruces Hilton
Invitational
New Mexico State
University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart Street.
Time TBA. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com
February
10 - 16
The Fountain Theatre Presents: “Innocent Voices”
Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, one block
south of the Plaza. ni7:30 pmghtly (Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm
only). Innocent Voices, directed by Luis Mandoke, is Two Hours long.
Be drafted into the army, or join the guerilla forces that the army
aims to destroy. That’s the dilemma facing the 11-year-old protagonist.
An affecting slice of war-zone life and a potent indictment of the
use of child soldiers. Rated R for disturbing violence and some language.
In Spanish with English Subtitles. Ticket prices: Regular $6, Students/Seniors
$5, Members, Children & Wednesday’s $4. 505-524-8287 or www.fountaintheatre.org
February 11
Desert Treks
Las Cruces Museum of
Natural History, 700 S. Telshor Blvd., Mesilla
Valley Mall. Saturday 8 am - 12 noon. Field
trips are offered by the museum on a variety of subjects.
Most are free to the public, but require your own transportation
to the site. Expert instructors are provided. Minimum
enrollment required. This is geology field trip to the
Robledo Mountains. We will meet at the museum and caravan
to the site. Pre-registration required space is limited.
Free and open to the public.
505-522-3120.
astafford@las-cruces.org
www.las-cruces.org/Public-Services/museumnh/index.html
February
11
Field Trip to the Robledo Mountains
Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, Mesilla Valley
Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd. 8 am. This trip led by Dr. Lucas will
focus on the early reptiles and pre-dinosaurs of southern new Mexico.
Sign up today for this fossil study with one of the state’s leading paleontologist.
This field trip is limited to 25 participants. Please pre-register calling
the museum. 505-522-3120. astafford@las-cruces.org
February 11
For the Love of
Art Celebration
Old Mesilla
Plaza, south on highway 28. 11 am - 4 pm. For
the Love of Art Celebration features artwork by Mesilla
artists. The event will also feature music from 2 pm -
3 pm. Free and open to the public. 505-524-3262.
kmedina_tom@comcast.ne
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February 11
Las Cruces Farmers
and Crafts Market "Sweetheart Days"
Downtown
Mall and Las Cruces Avenue.
9 am - 12:30 pm (notice
time).
Local and in-state growers sell
produce in season as well as honey, herbs, baked
goods, spices, salsa, chile ristras
& 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 and knives as well
as photography and gourds. 505-541-2288/505-541-2554.
ohennessey@las-cruces.org or fcmarket@las-cruces.org
February 11
Las Cruces Sun Kings vs Albuquerque
Rams Semi-Pro Football
Location: TBA. 505-639-0750.
avalos2801@msn.com
February 11
Love of Arts Fiesta
On the Plaza of Old Mesilla. 11 am - 4 pm. The town
of Mesilla will host its 4th annual art show as part of For the Love
of Art Month. Artists and crafts persons of all media will be showcased.
Live music provided 2 pm - 3 pm. by the Border Jazz Trio. Admission
is FREE. 505-524-3262.
February 11
New Mexico State University Aggies Women's Basketball
Team vs University of Nevada
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center,
on University Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February 11
Movie Time: “Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid”
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. This movie will be shown in the museum’s
theater at 1:30 pm. Admission to this movie is free with regular paid
museum admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children
(6 - 17)). 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February
11
“Murder Mystery” Dinner & Dance
Ramada Palms Resort, corner of University & Valley.
6:30 pm. $50 per person. 505-522-3535.
February 11
New Mexico
State University Music Department presents, New Mexico
State University Jazz Ensembles “Guest: John Holt,
Trumpet"
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North
Horseshoe Circle and Espina Street. 8 pm. The
beautiful trumpet sounds of guest artist John Holt ring
through the Music Center Auditorium in a performance of
Eric Ewazen's "Concerto for Trumpet and Wind Ensemble." Mr.
Holt is currently principal trumpet of the Dallas Opera Orchestra
and renowned recording artist. This Saturday evening
concert is also a special presentation for the students who are
on the New Mexico State University campus participating in the
American Southwest Honor Band. General admission $7, seniors
$6, students $4. 505-646-1420/505-646-2304. www.nmsu.edu/~music/ensembles/winds
or www.ticketmaster.com
February 11
Saturday Family Day “Tissue Paper
Valentines”
New Mexico State University Museum,
NMSU campus in Kent Hall, University Avenue and Solano Drive.
2 pm. 3:30 pm. Workshop is FREE and no sign up is necessary.
Weather permitting, workshops are held outside in the Museum
courtyard. Call for more information. 505-646-5161/505-646-3739.
www.nmsu.edu/~museum/event.htm
February 11 - 12
2006 ArtForms Studio Tour
Various locations. 10 am - 3 pm. The tour features
17 studios and galleries hosting 2-and 3-dimensional art and performances.
Participating locations: M. Phillips Gallery, Studio A-440, Susan
Connelly Studio, June Decker Studio, Studio 1201, Charles, Inc., Laughing
at the Sun Gallery, Blue Moon Studio, Rising Sky Artworks, and much
much more! Call for more information. 505-541-4353.
February 11 - 12
New Mexico State
University Aggies Men's Baseball Team vs Washington
New Mexico State
University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart Street.
1:05 pm. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com
February
11 - 13
Love Songs In Celebration of Valentines Day
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum,
4100 Dripping Springs Road. Saturday and Sunday
7 pm; Monday 3 pm. For a romantic evening or
afternoon of dance and music.
505-646-2070.
February 11 - 28
“4 Women of Color: Forcing Contradiction”
White Raven Studios, 425 West Griggs. Four dynamic female
artists expressing their individual visual experiences with ceramics,
jewelry, prints and mixed media Featured artists are Laverne Rousell,
Irine Roane, Marie Johnson and Georjeanna Feltha. Opening reception
and gallery tour is Saturday, February 11 from 5 pm - 7 pm. Regular
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday - 12 noon - 5 pm. Call for more information.
505-525-9543. www.white-raven-studios.com
February 11 - 28
“Women of Color Forcing Contradiction”
White Raven Studios, 425 West Griggs.
Four dynamic female artists expressing their individual visual
experiences with ceramics, jewelry, prints and mixed media Featured
artists are Laverne Rousell, Irine Roane, Marie Johnson and Georjeanna
Feltha. Opening reception and gallery tour is Saturday, February 11,
from 5 pm - 7 pm. Regular Hours: Tuesday - Saturday - 12 noon - 5 pm.
Call for more information. 505-525-9543. www.white-raven-studios.com.
February 12
American Southwest Honor Band Concerts
New Mexico State University,
Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and Espina
Street. 2 pm. Performing will be two Honor Bands which consist
of many students from around Las Cruces and New Mexico. Coordinator:
Ken Van Winkle. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for students.
To purchase tickets, contact the Pan Am Ticket Office at (505)
646-1420 or visit http://panam.nmsu.edu. Call for more information.
505-646-2421. www.nmsu.edu/~music
February
12 - 28
“Our Sisters’ Voices-From Africa to the Americas” Exhibit
NMSU Black Programs, Corbett Center, NMSU campus, University
& Jordan. An exhibit honoring and celebrating contemporary
women from Africa and the American diaspora. 505-646-4208.
www.nmsu.edu/blackpro
February
13
Granner and Williamson
Oñate High School, Performing Art Center, 6800
N. Main Street. 7:30 pm. Presented by Las Cruces Civic Concert Association.
Soprano Lisa Williamson is known for her lyric-coloratura voice and
her theatrical artistry. Tenor Nahtan Granner’s mix of “golden age”
daring character, had gained him lead roles in some of the world’s most
respected operas. Tickets: $10-$20. 505-521-4051
.
February 13
The Las Cruces Civic Concert Association
presents, "The Coats" Vocal Band
Onate High School Auditorium.
7:30 p.m. The Las Cruces Civic Concert
Association proudly presents "The Coats" vocal band . The
Coats have performed all over the world and have received thousands
of standing ovations. Whether opening for other national artists,
headlining their own stage, performing at fairs and festivals, or entertaining
at a corporate party, people of every age got hooked on The Coats high-energy
stage show, hilarious improvisational comedy and phenomenal vocal
range. Adults $20, students $10 except St. Petersburg Ballet
adults $3, students $20. 505-521-4051. kmmnnc@aol.com.
February 14
Black Box Theatre
presents 6th Annual Production of A. R. Gurney's "Love
Letters"
No Strings Theatre
Company, 430 N. Downtown Mall. 8 pm.
The single performance is on Tuesday, February 14, Valentine's
Day. El Paso actors Scott Lundsford and Cecille Deason
will perform. Regular admission $9 students and seniors
(over 65) $8. 505-523-1223. www.no-strings.org
February
14
Joint Artists’ Reception “Maria Christina (Fridenstine)”
& “Pattie McClure”
Old Tortilla Factory in Historic Mesilla. 6 pm - 8 pm.
Maria Christina (Fridenstine), Folk and Digital Fine Artist, and
Patti McClure, proprietor of Wild Child Creations Wearable Art,
are having their fires joint Artists’ Reception in their shared studio.
Come for chocolate fountain dip. There will be hors d’oeuvres and
sparkling refreshment-perfect for getting in the right mood for romance!
And of course shopping for hand made jewelry, sun dyed outfits, original
hand painted and original digital art with “his and her” appeal. 505-312-9530.
February
14
Live Music “Rushmore Beekeepers”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. Call for time. $3. 505-523-0560.
February 14
Live Music “Rawdawgs” and “DD214”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for time. Must be 21 years of
age or older. 505-521-1137
February 14
Live Music “Gold Rush feat. Ash Soular”
El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. Call for time. Must be 21 years
of age or older. 505-526-9943.
February 14
New Mexico State
University Aggies Women's Softball vs UTEP
New Mexico State
University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart Street.
4 pm and 2nd game TBA. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com
February
15
Harmony Hammond Event
New Mexico State University, D.W. Williams Art Center, Room.
212, New Mexico State University campus. 12 noon. Harmony Hammond:
An Artist, Art Writer, Independent Curator and Pioneer of the Feminist
Art Movement will present a talk. 505-646-2545.
February
15
Las Cruces Arts Association presents: Hands-On Demonstrations
Branigan Library, 200 E. Picacho Avenue, Dresp Room. 1:30 pm.
In the spirit of “For the Love of Art month”, four member artists will
present hands-on demonstrations of their media. 505-528-4001.
February
15
Live Music “Rock Opera Puppet Show” and “Leche de Hombre”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. Call for time. $3. 505-523-0560.
February 15
New Mexico State University Aggies Men's Basketball
Team vs Boise State
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center,
on University Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February 15 - 17
Julie Ford Oliver Event
Las Cruces Museum of fine arts, 490 N. Water St. The
Las Cruces-based artist will host her first local event “Important
Techniques Artists Should Know.” Oliver, known for her still life
and plain air paintings, has conducted workshops in Albuquerque
for the past several years. She has taught locally at the Patio Art
Gallery, and as guest artist for local organizations. Oliver has spent
some 25 years as a professional illustrator and looks forward to passing
on techniques she learned both on the job and through her art school training
in England. Call for more information and times. 505-532-9567.
February 16
“Jewish Pioneers-Northern and Southern New
Mexico”
New Mexico State University
Museum, NMSU campus in Kent Hall, University Avenue and Solano
Drive. 7 pm.
Museum Gallery hours Tuesday through Saturday,
12 noon until .
Public lecture in conjunction with the exhibit
"Jewish Pioneers of New Mexico," History Professor and Department
Head Jeffrey Brown will present this lecture titled Jewish Pioneers
– Northern and Southern New Mexico. A native of Chicago, Jeff earned
his doctorate in American History at the University of Illinois
at Urbana in 1979. He has taught at many Universities and came to New
Mexico State University in 1984 as an assistant professor and director
of the Public History Program. He served as associate dean for academic
affairs in the College of Arts and Sciences at NMSU from 1991-2002
and 2003-04, and as interim dean in 2002-2003. In 1995-96 he
was President of the National Council on Public History. His research
interests include the development of the Ohio River Valley frontier
and New Mexico community history. Museum exhibits are Free and open to
the public. 505-646-3739. www.nmsu.edu/~museum
February
16
Live Music “Mr. Revolution”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for time. 505-521-1137.
February 16 -
March 31
A Superior Cast-A Collection of Cast Metal Sculpture
Photographs
Milagro, Coffee y Espresso, 1733 E. University Avenue.
Monday - Sunday 6:30 am - 10 pm.
A collection of Cast Metal Sculpture Photographed at Lake Superior
by Amanda Marcott. In addition to the photographs, the sculptures, also
by Amanda Marcott, were created between Fall 2004 and Spring 2005. The sculptures
were then photographed along the south shore of Lake Superior. The resulting
photographs became art in and of themselves and leave a visual fingerprint
of a process that has taken place just as the smooth rocks along the shore
tell of a process. 505-603-4980. marc0174@unm.edu
February 17
Caryl Porter Artists Reception
Black Box Theatre Gallery, 430 N. Downtown Mall.
5 pm - 7 pm. You are invited to attend a wine and cheese reception for
Caryl Porter who is exhibiting her works in pastel and oil. Caryl, who
works mostly from photos taken during travels and on walks in this area,
calls her show “My World as I See It.” 505-523-1223. www.no-strings.org
February
17
Classical Guitarist “Peter Fletcher” Concert
Branigan Library, 200 E. Picacho Avenue. 7 pm. Fletcher, who
began studying the guitar at age seven, gave his first public performance
in 1983, when he was fifteen. Since then, he has appeared in concert
around the United States and in Barcelona, where he had the privilege
of performing Frederico Mompou’s music for Carmen Brave, his widow. At
the conclusion of his performance, Mr. Fletcher will answer questions from
the audience. In addition, he will have copies of his recordings for sale
and signing. 505-528-4000. www.peterfletcher.com or library.las-cruces.org
February
17
Live Music “GOAT”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for time. 505-521-1137
.
February
17
Live Music “Kryptic”
Open Bar, 1201 E. Amador. Call for time. 505-526-8855.
February 17
Live Music “Lve Luv”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. Call for time. 505-523-0560.
February 17
Live Music “Live Bait”
Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Ave. Call for time. 505-532-9358.
February
17
The “Howling Coyote” presents: Open Mic
Mastery in Live Center, 575 N. Main Street. 7 pm. It features
a stage setting with professional sound and lighting and is open to
acoustic musicians and poets. Free and light refreshments are
served, including coffee. 505-525-9333/505-523-4847.
February 17 - 18
Lo-Fi productions presents: “The Best Ever Night
of Theatre You’ve Ever Seen In Your Life-Ever”
Southwest Fitness Center, 1309 E. Foster Road, (N.
of Church on the Rock). 8 pm. This is an evening of
long-form improvisation. Three 20-to-30-minute plays will
be performed, based on either audience suggestion or from the performers’
own imagination. The style of the pieces—comedy, drama, somewhere
in-between and the content are completely unknown until they are
performed. Each night, you’ll see three different one-act plays.,
and because it’s improvised, you’ll never be able to see those
same three plays ever again! Arkansas Toothpick extravaganza is comprised
of local actors Tom Smith, Gabe Morrison and Santino Jimenez.
This play has a running time of approximately 90 minutes. Because
the content of each piece is unknown, Arkansas Toothpick Extravaganza
warns the evening may - and probably will - contain adult content and
language. $5. 505-650-3496. lo_fiproductions@hotmail.com
February 17 - 18
The Ice Wolf Play
New Mexico State University, Hershel Zohn Theatre
on University Avenue. Call for times. A
play for families set in and around the lives of
an Eskimo Village. The Ice Wolf weaves the tale of
Anatou, a pale-haired child exiled by her own people because
she is “the different one.” 505-646-4515.
www.nmsu.edu
February 17 - 18
Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra
Classics Series - Classic IV
New Mexico State University, Music Center Recital
Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and Espina Street.
Saturday 8 pm and Sunday 3 pm. Gershwin: Overture
to “Of Thee I Sing”; Copland: Appalachian Spring; Beethoven:
Concerto No. 5 “Emperor”; Andrea Padova, piano. Limited
tickets $25 and available beginning February 3rd. 505-646-3709.
jylenewright@lascrucessymphony.com or www.ticketmaster.com
or www.lascrucessymphony.com
February 17 - 19
New Mexico State University Aggies Women's Softball vs Troy
Cox Invitational
New Mexico State
University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart Street.
Time TBA. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com
February 17 - 19
New
Mexico State University Aggies Men's Baseball vs Gonzaga
New
Mexico State University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart
Street. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February 17
- 19
New Mexico
State University Aggies Women's Tennis
New Mexico
State University, Tennis Courts,
Gregg Street &
Williams Street. New Mexico, Friday 1 pm; Colorado
State, Saturday 10 am; Okalahoma State, Sunday 10 am.
505-646-5151. www.nmstatesports.com
February 17 - 19
One Act Showcases
Las Cruces Community Theatre,
313 N. Downtown Mall. “Canned Hamlet” written by
Tim Kochenderfer and directed by Tony Cordova, “Duet for Bear
and Dog” written by Sybil Rosen and directed by Hannah Harvester,
“Sure Thing” written by David Ives and directed by Joe Pfeiffer,
“Un Tango en la Noche” written by Dan Hunter and directed by
Josh Telles, and “Where Have All the Lightning Bugs Gone?” written
by Louis E. Catron and directed by Dean Bailey, are family-oriented
plays that are each just under 35 minutes and brings an evening
of highly varied entertainment. Regular admission $8, Students
and Seniors (over 65) $7. Box office opens one hour prior to the
performance. Call for reservations and times. 505-523-1200. www.lcctnm.org
February
17 - 23
The Fountain Theatre Presents: “Machuca”
Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, one block
south of the Plaza. 7:30 pm nightly (Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm only).
Machuca, directed by Andres Wood, is Two Hours and One minute long.
Gonzalo, the 11-year-old boy at the center of “Machuca” is warily ending
toward adolescence growing up in an upper-middle class Santiago household.
But because his coming of age takes place in Chile in 1973, his ordinary
hardships, joys and rites of passage are charged with inordinate tension.
In Spanish with English Subtitles. This film is Not Rated. Ticket prices:
Regular $6, tudents/eniors $5, members, children & Wednesday’s $4.
505-524-8287. www.fountaintheatre.org
February 17 - March 31
High School Art
Las Cruces Public School Administration, 505 S. Main Street, Suite
249. Displayed in the Lobby of the Central Administration building.
Reception February 17 from 1 pm - 3:30 pm. 505-527-5851.
February
18
Back by Noon Day Trip
Southwestern Environmental Center, 275 N. Downtown Mall. Call
for time. A day trip to Valles Canyon in la Sierra de las Uvas. Botanist
and outdoor educator Jack Davis will be the leader on this trip, which
is rated: Easy to Moderate. Valles Canyon is a tributary of Broad Canyon.
Advance reservation required. Sign up at the center. A $5 donation is
requested of nonmembers of the center. Children under 12 are Free. 505-522-5552.
www.wildmesquite.org
February
18
Carlsbad Resident and author Jerry Cox to sign copies of his
book
Branigan Library, 200 E. Picacho Avenue. Call for time. Jerry
Cox will talk about and sign copies of his book “Ghost of the Guadalupes
is just what the subtitle says: A factual history agriculture, families
and violence between 1905 and 1955 in Southern New Mexico. Cox has
assembled a vast array of fascination accounts and pictures of life
in Southern New Mexico in the first half of the twentieth century from
newspaper files. Cox will be selling copies of his books and signing
them after the program. Free and open to the public. 505-528-4000/505-528-4001.
library.las-curces.org
or mpendleton@las-cruces.org
February 18
Las Cruces Sun Kings vs Santa
Fe Wolverines
Location: TBA.
505-639-0750. avalos2801@msn.com
February 18
Live Music “Delgado”
El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. Call for time.
505-526-9943.
February 18
Live Music “Jamburglars”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for time. 505-521-1137
.
February 18
Live Music “Next 2 The Tracks”
Open Bar, 1201 E. Amador. Call for time. 505-526-8855
.
February 18
Live Music “Ravyn and Belle”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. Call for times. 505-523-0560.
February 18
Live Music “Sudden Epidemic”, “Hometown Let Down”
& “Hail to Thee”
Stimulations House of Espresso, 1001 E. University
Ave. Suite B1.
February 18
Movie Time: Documentary double feature: “Black Indians”
and “The Untold West”
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. This movie will be shown in the museum’s
theater at 1:30 pm. Admission to this movie is free with regular paid
museum admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children
(6 - 17)). 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February 18
Saturday Family Day “Star of David
Paper Craft”
New Mexico State University Museum,
NMSU campus in Kent Hall, University Avenue and Solano Drive.
2 pm. 3:30 pm. Workshop is FREE and no sign up is necessary.
Weather permitting, workshops are held outside in the Museum
courtyard. Call for more information. 505-646-5161 or 505-646-3739.
www.nmsu.edu/~museum/event.htm
February 18
Senior Olympics Annual Games “Kickoff/Registration”
Event
Trails West Senior Community Club House,
1450 Avenida de Mesilla. 12 noon - 4 pm. This year’s kickoff/registration
event will consist of a self-serve “Sloppy Joe” buffet and
more. Here, you will be able to circulate and visit with Event
Managers at their sports table, sign-up for your local game competitions
and pay your event fees. Games begin March 11, 2006 and end
April 29, 2006. Events are held at various locations and consist of
many games such as: Bowling, Racquetball, Archery, Tennis, Horseshoes,
running and much, much more.
February 20 - March 3 - Senior Olympic Games
Registration -You can register for these events via mail: D.A.C.S.O.
304 W. Bell Ave. Las Cruces, NM 88005, in person at 304 W. Bell
Avenue 10 am - 4 pm or call for a special time 505-541-5171, or
975 S. Mesquite 10 am - 2 pm on Wednesday, February 22 only. Call
the Dona Ana County Senior Olympics, Inc at: 505-541-5171.
February 18
Veterans Park Star Party
Veterans Park, along Roadrunner. Starting at dark. The public
is invited to come and look through telescopes at some of the dimmer
objects that can be seen under semi-dark skies. 505-523-4449 or aslc-nm.org
February 18
The Walk Dona Ana Program presents “A Walk for your Heart”
Downtown Mall. Registration at 8:30 am, Walk starts at 9 am.
505-541-2581 .
February
18 - 19
“Fences”
Court Youth Center, 402 Court Avenue. 7 pm. A memorial to playwright
August Wilson. The play is billed as the first ever presented by an
all-black cast in New Mexico. 505-527-7709.
February 18 - 19
Heritage Kitchens Demonstrations Event
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. 2 pm. The theme for this event is “Sweet
Dreams.” In 1934, the Hershey Company published a cookbook filled
with all kinds of chocolate desserts. Come join us as we create some
of these famous recipes. Free with regular museum admission ($3 adults,
$2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children (6 - 17). Regular Museum hours:
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February 18 - 19
Las Cruces Symphony with Andrea Padova
New Mexico State University Music Center
Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and Espina Street.
Saturday 8 pm., Sunday 3 pm. The symphony will be joined the
guest pianist to perform works by Gershwin, Copland and Beethoven.
Call for more information and tickets. 505-646-3709.
February 18
- 19
USSSA Fast Pitch Tournament
Maag Ballfield Complex, 1700 E. Hadley Avenue. 8 am - midnight.
505-525-0578. www.nmusssa.com
February
19
Live Music “Mt. Gigantic”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. Call for time.
505-523-0560 .
February
19
New Mexico State University Aggies Women’s Softball Troy Cox
Invitational
New Mexico State University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart
Street. Call for time. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com
February 19
The Big Band on the Rio Grande
Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court Avenue. 2
- 4:30 pm. The Big Band on the Rio Grande will play music
for dancing. A all volunteer 17-piece band plays all types
of traditional and contemporary swing dance music, from Cumbias
and Polkas to Waltzes and Jitterbugs. Audience includes dancers
of all ages, and all levels of dancing are represented. Everyone
has great time either dancing or just socializing and listening to
Big Band music. Singles are welcome. $5 per person. 505-373-2188.
February 20
New Mexico State University Aggies Men's Basketball
Team vs San Jose State
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center,
on University Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February
19
New Mexico State University Aggies Women’s Tennis vs. Oklahoma
State
New Mexico State University, Tennis Courts. 10 am. 505-646-5151.
www.nmstatesports.com
February 21
“Cooking with Class” Event
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. 11 am - 1 pm. Join us for a tasteful luncheon
featuring the secrets of successful Italian cooking. Our chef for
the cooking event will be Joyce Smith. Your hosts will be Carol
Wolter and Karen Swaney. Pre-registration is required. $30. Regular
museum hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm.
Museum admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children (6
- 17). 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February 21
Live Music “Drew Reid”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue. 8 pm - 11 pm. Drew is
a well-traveled singer/songwriter, musician and artist who produces festivals
and special events. Based in Nashville, TN, Drew is known for a vast repertoire
in his live shows, extensive musical knowledge and experience. Must be
21 years of age or older. Event is Free. 505-525-6752. www.highdesertbrewingco.com
February 21
New Mexico State
University Aggies Women's Softball vs New Mexico (Game
1 and Game 2)
New Mexico State
University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart Street.
Game 1 at 2 pm and Game 2 Time TBA. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com
February
22
The Open Mic Night of Artistic Expression
Stimulations House of Espresso, 1001 E. University Avenue. Suite
B1.
February 22
“Harlem Renaissance 1919 - 1935”
Branigan Library, 200 E. Picacho Avenue, Dresp Room. 7 pm - 8
pm. Joe Speer celebrates Black History Month with a compilation of lectures
he presented at various facilities during Black History Months past.
Speer, a 1970 New Mexico State University graduate, recently returned
to Las Cruces from Nashville. 505-496-8729.
February
22
The Street Ball Legends Tour
Las Cruces High School gymnasium, 1755 El Paseo Road. 7 pm.
Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door and are available at
LCHS front office. 505-527-9400.
February
22 - 26
4 x 4 Annual Chile Challenge
Las Cruces State Fairgrounds, west of Las Cruces on Interstate
10. Rock climbing challenge. 505-523-0646. www.lascrucesfourwheeldriveclub.com
February 23
Exhibit Concept Preview
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. 7 pm. Our members, friends, and public
supporters are invited to the unveiling of the concept plan for
the Museum’s Agricultural History of New Mexico Exhibit planned
to be developed for the Main Gallery over the next several years.
Consultants from the Acorn Group will present an overview and preliminary
design layouts and sketches for the exhibit, which will be constructed
in phases as funding becomes available starting next year. Regular
museum hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon to 5 pm.
Museum admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children (6
- 17)). 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February 23
Famous Dad Gives Talk
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall. 5:30 pm. Author and
motivational speaker Mac Bledsoe, father of Dallas Cowboys quarterback
Drew Bledsoe, will make a public presentation and a book signing will
follow from 6:30 pm - 7 pm. Bledsoe is the author of “Parenting With Dignity”
and “The Early Years.” He is currently writing a book to be titled “Teaching
With Dignity.” 505-527-5868. www.parentingwithdignity.com or dezamora@lcps.k12.us
February 23
Flint Knapping Event
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. 7 pm. Karl Laumbach, archaeologist with
Human Systems Research Inc., will demonstrate prehistoric stone
tool manufacturing. The demonstration will focus on the geology
and use of stone materials. Topics will include types of suitable
materials and insights into the analysis of stone artifacts recovered
from archaeological sites. Finally, Karl will show how a single stone
flake can be transformed for a wide variety of needs. Pre-registration
is required as space is limited. This event is Free. Regular museum
hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm. Museum
admission ($3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children (6 - 17)).
505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
February 23
Live Music “Blessed By Sin”, “Penny for a Dream”, “DD214”, “Rawdawgs”
& “No Regrets”
El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. Call for times. Must be 21 years of
age or older. 505-526-9943.
February 23
Live Music “Dialogue”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for time. Must be 21 years of age or
older. 505-521-1137.
February 23
Live Music “Drew Reid”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue. 8 pm - 11 pm. Drew is
a well-traveled singer/songwriter, musician and artist who produces festivals
and special events. Based in Nashville, TN, Drew is known for a vast repertoire
in his live shows, extensive musical knowledge and experience. Must be
21 years of age or older. Event is Free. 505-525-6752. www.highdesertbrewingco.com
February 23
Live Music “Somebody’s Weird
Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Ave. Call for time. Must be 21 years
of age or older. 505-532-9358.
February 23
New Mexico State University Aggies Men's Basketball
Team vs Louisiana Tech
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center,
on University Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February
23 - 28
Mardi Gras Week-Long Celebration
Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Avenue. Call for show time performances.
Fungi Mungle and Dimlight Daylight perform. Captain Jookie performs
during Fat Tuesday party (drink specials and beads). $5 cover. Must be
21 years of age or older to attend. 505-532-9358.
February 23 - March
25
An Exhibit of Ed Breeding’s Oil Paintings
Hecho Art & Décor, 1910 Calle de Parian (inside the Old Tortilla
Factory). Gallery Hours: Thursday-Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday 12 Noon
- 5 p.m. Opening receptions will be held February 25 and February 26 from
1 pm - 5 pm. Breeding will be at the gallery on Sunday, February 26 from
2 pm - 4 pm. Free. 505-526-2401. hechoartanddeccor@aol.com
February 24
Finding Time to Quilt
Calvary Baptist Church located on Locust and Missouri. 7
pm. A special lecture. Tickets may be purchased at The Quilting
Dragon, Unravel Yarn Shop and at the door. $3. 505-522-4902.
j_mmckinney@totacc.com
February 24
Live Music “Barely Legal”, “El Moco” & “Mudflap”
Q-Times, Bowling Alley Bar. 1201 E. Amador Avenue. 9 pm - 12 am.
18 and over $3, 21 and over Free. 505-526-8855.
February 24
Live Music “Division of Sound”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster Road. Call for time. Must be 21 years of age
or older. 505-521-1137.
February 24
Live Music “Fungi Mungle” & “Dimlight Daylight”
Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Avenue. Call for times. Must be 21
years of age or older. 505-532-9358.
February 24
Live Music “Root Skankadelic”
El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. Call for time. Must be 21 years of age
or older. 505-526-9943.
February 24
- 26
“Fences”
Court Youth Center, 402 Court Avenue. 7 pm. A memorial to playwright
August Wilson. The play is billed as the first ever presented by an
all-black cast in New Mexico. 505-527-7709.
February 24 - 25
A Children’s Theatre Presents: “Rites of Spring 2006”
Mesilla Park Recreation Center, 304 Bell Avenue. 7 pm.
Local children from kindergarten to middle school will be performing. Tickets
are $5. 505-571-1413.
February 24 - 25
New Mexico
State University Aggies Women's Tennis Team vs Wyoming
and Arkansas State
New Mexico
State University, Tennis Courts,
Gregg Street & Williams Street. Wyoming,
Friday 1 pm; Arkansas State; Saturday 10 am. 505-646-5151.
www.nmstatesports.com
February
24 - 26
An opera classic, “The Merry Widow” by Franz Léhar.
New Mexico State University,
Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle.
Friday and Saturday 8 pm and Sunday 3 pm. Franz
Lehar’s Classic Operetta, set in turn-of-the-century Paris:
diplomats and their prince woo a wealthy widow to save their
country from financial ruin. Guest conductor: Pamela Purpus,
Stage director: Philip Christiansen. $10, $12, $15
reserved seating and $5 for students. 505-646-1986/505-646-1420.
www.ticketmaster.com or delchris@ad.nmsu.edu
February 24 - 26
New
Mexico State University Aggies Men's Baseball vs Northern
Colorado
New
Mexico State University, Presley Askew Complex, Stewart
Street. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 1:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
February 24 - 26
One Act Showcases
Las Cruces Community Theatre,
313 N. Downtown Mall. “Canned Hamlet” written by
Tim Kochenderfer and directed by Tony Cordova, “Duet for Bear
and Dog” written by Sybil Rosen and directed by Hannah Harvester,
“Sure Thing” written by David Ives and directed by Joe Pfeiffer,
“Un Tango en la Noche” written by Dan Hunter and directed by
Josh Telles, and “Where Have All the Lightning Bugs Gone?” written
by Louis E. Catron and directed by Dean Bailey, are family-oriented
plays that are each just under 35 minutes and brings an evening
of highly varied entertainment. Regular admission $8, Students
and Seniors (over 65) $7. Box office opens one hour prior to the
performance. Call for reservations and times. 505-523-1200. www.lcctnm.org
February
24 - March 2
The Fountain Theatre Presents: “Lunafest”
Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, one block
south of the Plaza. 7:30 m nightly (Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm only).
Lunafest, directed by Multiple individuals, is One Hour and 44 minutes
long. A national film festival that showcases award winning short films
by, for and about women. It is a special evening where women (and their
friends, families, partners, husbands and boyfriends) can gather to view
a selection of diverse films. In English or with English Subtitles. Not
Rated. Ticket prices: Regular $6, Students/Seniors $5, Members, Children
& Wednesday’s $4. 505-524-8287. www.fountaintheatre.org or www.lunabar.com/lunafest
February 24 - March 12
Black Box Theatre presents “Children!
Children!” by Jack Horan