January 2006
January 1 - 28
Sunset
Stroll Nature Walk
White
Sands National Monument, 45 miles east on Highway
70. Call for times. A leisurely one hour
ranger-guided 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
January
1 - 31
Kaye Faircloth Exhibit
Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau, 211 N. Water
Street. Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. 505-541-2444/505-382-3673.
www.lascrucescvb.org or www.watercolorsbykaye.com
January 3
"Women in Focus” Exhibit
Branigan Cultural Center, Richardson Gallery,
500 N. Water Street. An exhibit in women’s digital photography
will be on display. Reception on Friday, December 2, from 5
pm to 7 pm. 505-541-2155.
January 3 - 11
Bygone Dwellers of the Chihuahuan
Desert 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. Come with us and take a look back in time
at early man in New Mexico through artifacts from Las Cruces Museum
of Natural History collections and area museums. Artifacts
from the Clovis, Mogollon, and Apache peoples will be on display.
Also on display is an exhibition titled "New Mexico Geologic
Formations". This display includes cave formations,
geodes, fossils and the Robledo Permian Trackway and other rocks
and minerals. Free and open to the public. 505-522-3120.
astafford@las-cruces.org or www.las-cruces.org/Public-Services/museumnh/index.html
January 3 - 14
Miniature Paintings Exhibit
Branigan Public Library, 200 W. Picacho Avenue.
Call for time. A variety of media by members of
the Las Cruces Arts Association will be on exhibit in the Terrace
Gallery in the Branigan Library. 505-524-2329.
January 3 - 21
”Silicon Sands” Exhibit
Las Cruces Museum of Fine Arts,
490 N. Water Street.
Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm, Saturday
9 am - 1 pm.
An international juried exhibit
of digital art. 505-541-2137.
January 3 - 27
Architecture Organics Exhibit
Tombaugh Gallery inside the Unitarian Universalist
Church, 2000 S. Solano Drive. Exhibit by Michelle K. Arterburn
featuring oil and watercolor paintings, stoneware and porcelain
items, porcelain jewelry and a hand-woven shawl. 505-522-7281.
January 3 - 27
“Landscapes: The Face of Biodiversity”
Exhibit
Southwest Environmental
Center, 275 N. Downtown Mall. Opens Friday, 5 pm - 7
pm with a reception. Gallery hours 9 am - 6 pm. Monday - Friday.
Exhibit is a collection of watercolors by Las Cruces artist,
Penny Duncklee. 505-522-5552. www.wildmesquite.org. jdavis02rr@hotmail.com
or www.wildmesquite.org
January 3 - 29
A Toys Story Museum Exhibit
Bruce King New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage
Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Monday - Saturday
9 am - 5 pm, Sunday noon - 5 pm. Toys are the subject of
museum exhibit which brings out the kid in all of us. Exhibit will
occupy the museum’s north corridor. It explores our relationship
with toys. Many of the toys were loaned to the museum. Toys tell the
story of civilization in miniature. Practically every major scientific
discovery, every important historical event and every fancy in the
world of fashion has been mimicked in the realm of toys. Toys send messages
about the society that produces and uses them. They portray the
values and attitudes deemed appropriate by adults for children.
As these attitudes evolve, toys change to reflect new cultural ideas
and trends. The significance of a toy is best understood by
considering the context and attitudes of the time in which it was created.
Toys include dolls, furniture, trains, tractors, trucks, books, airplanes,
-animals and interactive activities for children. Admission is $3
for adults, $2 for senior citizens (60 and over), $1 for children ages
6 to 17. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
January 3 - 31
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
January 3 - 31
The Eyes Have It Exhibit
Las Cruces Museum of Art-Director’s
Gallery. 450 N. Water Street. A show of mixed media and
fine crafts will exhibit nine northern New Mexico artists with contemporary
views. An opening reception for the artists will be held from 5
pm - 7 pm January 6. 505-541-2221 .
January 5
New Mexico
State University Aggies Women's Basketball Team
vs University of Idaho
New Mexico
State University, Pan American Center, on University
Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
January 5 - 31
Carol Lopez and Joyce Key Artists of the Month
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2740A Calle de Guadalupe
in Mesilla.. Gallery Hours: Monda y -Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and
Sunday 12 pm - 6 pm Lopez and Key are the artists of the month.
There will be a reception from 1 pm - 4 pm on January 17 at the Gallery.
505-522-2933.
January 6
The “Howling Coyote Coffee House presents “Open Mics”
Mastery in Life Center, 575 N. Main. 8 pm. Musicians
and poets are invited to this free event. 505-525-9333/888-809-5705.
January 6
Rockin' in the New Year
Club Fusion, 101 East Union
Avenue. Teen Dance. 505-541-5181. http://www.las-cruces.org/public-services/recreation/
January 6 - 7
Branigan Public Library to host “Book Sales”
Branigan Public Library, 200 Picacho Avenue.
Friday, 1 pm -5 pm and Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm. A
large selection of children’s books, cookbooks and oversized
books will be featured at the friends of Branigan Library-Dresp
Rooms. All funds raised go directly to the friends of the Library.
505-521-4845.
January 7
Jardin de Mesquite Park
Corner of Spruce and Tornillo Streets.
2 pm. The gateway to the Mesquite Historic District celebrates its
grand opening.
January 7
Movie Time: Documentary double feature: “Why Get
Married” and “What Babies Want.”
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), (5 and under free). 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
January 7
New Mexico State University Aggies Women'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
January 7
Saturday Science
Las Cruces Museum of Natural History,
Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd. 11 am. Topic:
Botany, 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. 505-522-3120. www.las-cruces.org/museums/natural-history/index.html
or astafford@las-cruces.org
January 7 - 8
“Machinas” Exhibit by Dennis Lujan
Hecho Art and Décor Gallery, corner of Avenida
de Mesilla and Calle de Parian in Mesilla. Dennis Lujan new sculpture
“Machinas” and a selection of his paintings are on display through
Sunday. 505-526-2401.
January 7 - 8
St. Genevieve’s
Antique Show
St. Genevieve’s Parish Hall, 1025 E. Las Cruces Avenue.
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm.
Fifty dealers from five states offer items for sale.
Free appraisals. Food served. 505-526-8624.
January 7 - 22
Black Box Theatre
Presents, "Nickel and Dimed"
No Strings Theatre Company, 430 N. Downtown
Mall. Thursday 7 pm, Friday and Saturday
8 pm, Sunday 2:30 pm. By Joan Holden, directed by Ceil
Herman. Based on the Best Seller Nickel and dimed, On
(Not) Getting by in America. Regular admission $9 students
and seniors (over 65) $8 and Thursday bargain night,
all seats $6.00. 505-523-1223. www.no-strings.org
January 9
The Astronomy Program presents, Stars-N-Parks
Leasburg Dam State Park, 19 miles N.
of Las Cruces, Exit 19. 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Attendees will be treated
to binocular and small telescope views of the moon, Mars and Saturn.
Participants should arrive at 5:30 pm to get acquainted with the dark.
The program lasts from 6 pm - 7:30 pm. Suggested donations are $5 per
couple or $3 per person. 505-527-8386. jgilkiso@zianet.com or www.Astro-NPO.org
January
9 - 31
Carl E. Ness' Artwork Exhibit
The Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs
Road.
Carl E. Ness’ artwork exhibit includes several works
done in pen and ink, as well as watercolor. The drawings are of
rural scenes and historic buildings.
($3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children (6 - 17),
(5 and under free).
505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
January 9 - 31
Caryl Kallos Artist of the Month at City Hall
City Hall, 200 North Church Street.
Call for time. The work of “Creativity is Ageless!” artist
of the month Caryl Kallos will be on display in the lobby of City
Hall. 505-531-2663.
January
9 - 31
Corry McKissack's Exhibit
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470 Calle de Guadalupe.
Corry McKissack's wheel-thrown works are on display.
505-522-2933.
January
9 - 31
Susi Nagoda Berguist and Richard Bergquist Exhibit
Glenn Cutter Jewelers and Gallery, 2640 El Paseo Road.
Susi Nagoda Bergquist and Richard Bergquist’s work will
be display. 505-524-4300.
January 9 - 31
Valerie Milner and Laura Fragua-Cota Exhibit
Nash Gallery, 1701 Calle de Mercado in Mesilla. Gallery
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm. Gourd
mask artist Valerie Milner and award-winning American Indian mask
and sculpture artist Laura Fragua-Cota will show their work through
January. 505-523-2311 .
January 10
Book Review
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave.
1:30pm. A book review of “What’s Right With Islam, A New Version
for Muslims and the West” by Imam Feisal Abdul Rauf, will be given
by Rev. Paul Miller. 505-522-1194.
January
10
Live Music “Black Cougar Shock Unit, Off with their
heads and The Answer lies”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. Call for times. 505-523-0560
January 10
Live Music “Jamburglars”
El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. Call for times. 21 and
older. 505-526-9943.
January 10
Live Music “Steve Smith”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue. 8 pm -
11 pm. Must be 21 years of age and older. 505-525-6752.
January
11
Live Music “BJQ”
El Patio, 2170 Calle de Parian. Call for times. 21 and
older. 505-526-9943.
January 11
Live Music “Coexist”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for times. 21 and older.
505-521-1137.
January
12
Live Music “Dan Lambert”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue. 8 pm - 11 pm.
Dan Lambert's guitar playing is an eclectic blend of everything he
has listened to and studied- jazz, rock, world music from other cultures
and countries- you'll find it all in his playing. Must be 21 years of
age or older. Event is Free. 505-525-6752. www.highdesertbrewingco.com
January 12
New Mexico
State University Aggies Men's Basketball Team vs Fresno
State
New Mexico
State University, Pan American Center, on University
Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
January 12
Spring Lecture Series “Revolution by Rail”
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage
Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Spencer Wilson, a professor
of history at the New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology,
is a former museum board member and past president of the Historical
Society of New Mexico. His presentation will focus on the impact of
the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway in New Mexico. 7 pm . Cost:
Free. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
January 13
Live Music “Rodney Crowell”
Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Avenue. Call
for time. Will Kimbrough opens and closes for Rodney Crowell.
Must be 21 years of age and older. Ticket prices $10 advance,
$15 at the door. Ticket may be purchased at: Hurricane Alley,
Hubbard's Music, Corral West. 505-532-9358. www.ticketmaster.com
January 13 - 14
Ancestral Voices, by A. R. Gurney and directed
by Dick Rundell
Southwest Fitness, 1309 E. Foster Road. 8
pm. 505-650-3496.
January
13 - 31
“Beaded Ladies” Exhibit
Branigan Cultural Center, 500 N. Water St. Paintings by
Sally Quillin. Free Admission. 505-541-2155.
January 13
- February 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
January 13 - 31
“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
January 13 - 31
“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
January
13 - 31
Roxanna Quinnell, Ann Peck, Mayanna Howard and Sally March Displayed
Exhibits
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2740 Calle de Guadalupe in
Mesilla. Gallery Hours: Monday-Saturday 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday 12 pm
- 6 pm. The works of Roxana Quinnell, Ann Peck, Mayanna Howard and Sally
Marsh are on exhibit. Free Admission. 505-522-2933.
January 13 - 31
“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.
January 14
Colcha Embroidery
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. This workshop
is designed to teach you a Spanish Colonial craft that is unique
in New Mexico. Our instructors are Rita Hartley and Mary Pierce. Please
bring a 6-inch embroidery hoop and scissors. No prior experience is
required. Register early as space is limited. Cost: $20. Call for more
information, or to register for a class. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
January 14
Las Cruces Farmers and
Crafts Market "Cold Chile Days"
Downtown Mall
and Las Cruces Avenue.
9 am - 12:30 pm.
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 house, knives, photography,
and gourds. 505-541-2288/505-541-2554. ohennessey@las-cruces.org
or fcmarket@las-cruces.org
January
14
Live Music “Jen Exten”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue. 8 pm - 11 pm.
Soulful, explosive and diverse, she writes for herself- of a multitude
of life's conditions and emotions. Her moving performances are a simultaneous
release of beauty, frustration and honesty. Must be 21 years of age
or older. Event is Free. 505-525-6752. www.highdesertbrewingco.com
January 14
Movie Time: “Sgt. Rutledge”
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), 5 and under free). Museum hours are Monday through Saturday
9 am to 5 pm. Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
January
14
New Mexico
State University Aggies Men’s Basketball Team vs Hawaii
New Mexico
State University, Pan American Center, on University
Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
January
14 - 15
14th Annual Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally
Brown Farm Field, north on El Camino Real Road.
El Camino Real Road is located behind
the Albertson's on North Main Street.
Saturday 6:30 am live announcement
from the stage by KVLC 101 Gold throughout both days of the
rally. Prizes will be awarded on the field greeting by the
Balloonmeister, pilot briefing at the stage. 7 am Mayor's
proclamation and official opening of Las Cruces Hot Air Balloon
Weekend. 7:10 am Memorial Mass PI~Ball (helium balloon) release
by pilots. In memory of balloonists and all fun-loving souls
who have left this earth. 7:20 am Presentation of American Flag.
7:30 am Mass ascension in two waves featuring the Wells Fargo
Stage Coach competition "Hare and Hound" or "Judge declared Goal".
8 am Tethered rides for the public and are donated by Wells Fargo
Bank. The Mesilla Valley Balloon Ride requests a nominal $1 donation
for each person for a tethered ride, proceeds of which traditionally
go to local causes. 3 pm afternoon fun launch. 5:30 pm - 8 pm Wells
Fargo Bank BALLOON GLOW! Sunday 6:30 am Pilot briefing at the stage.
7:15 am Mass ascension in two waves featuring the Wells Fargo Stage
Coach competition "Hare and Hound" or Judge declared goal". Food
and souvenir booths. 505-521-6803/505-382-5465.
www.mvbr.com
January 14 - 15
Las Cruces Symphony
Orchestra presents, Classical Mystery Tour
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North
Horseshoe Circle and Espina Street. Saturday 8 pm and
Saturday 3 pm.
The LCSO will
perform its first pops concert with the Classical
Mystery Tour, the world’s most acclaimed tribute to The
BEATLES, featuring Jim Owen, guitar, piano, vocals;
Tony Kishman, bass guitar, piano, vocals; Chris Camilleri,
drums, vocals; Tom Teeley, lead guitar, vocals. $30,
$35 and $40. 505-646-3709. jylenewright@lascrucessymphony.com
or www.ticketmaster.com
January 15
St. Petersburg Ballet
Onate High School Auditorium, 6800 N. Main Street.
3 p.m. The Las Cruces Civic Concert Association
proudly presents one of the most respected dance ensembles
in the art world. The St. Petersburg Ballet have embarked
on several tours across Russia, the former Soviet states,
Europe, Scandinavia and currently the U.S. It was formed
early in 1996 and although they are a relatively new company,
the artists and staff are a cross-section of the best of the
Russian tradition in classical ballet. Price at the door:
adults $30, students $20 or become a member: $55 adults, $25 students.
505-521-4051. kmmnnc@aol.com
January 17
Cooking with Class
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage
Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. The theme for this dinner
class is “Healthy Mexican Cuisine.” The chef is Lola Cunico, a co-host
of the PBS program, “Tasty Solutions for Diabetes.” Ms. Cunico is
also a registered nurse and certified diabetes educator. Start the New
Year with some healthy new recipes. Museum hours are Monday through Saturday
9 am - 5 pm. Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Call for more information, or to register
for a class. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
January
17
Live Music “Soulshine”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue. 8 pm - 11 pm.
Must be 21 years of age or older. Event is Free. 505-525-6752. www.highdesertbrewingco.com
January 19
Live Music “Dan Lambert”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue. 8 pm - 11 pm.
Dan Lambert's guitar playing is an eclectic blend of everything he
has listened to and studied- jazz, rock, world music from other cultures
and countries- you'll find it all in his playing. Must be 21 years of
age or older. Event is Free. 505-525-6752. www.highdesertbrewingco.com
January 20
Live Music “Division of Sound”
Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Ave. Call for time. Must be 21
years of age or older. 505-532-9358.
January 20
Live Music “Jamburglars”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for time. Must be 21 years of
age or older. 505-521-1137.
January 20
Live Music “Lush Life”
El Patio, 2170 Calle de Parian. Call for time. Must be 21 years
of age or older. 505-526-9943.
January 20
Mayfield High School Presents “Harvey,” by Mary Coyle Chase
Mayfield cafeteria theater, Mayfield High School,
1955 N. Valley Drive. 7:30 pm. The Mayfield High School Theatre Department's
presents the production of "Harvey," by Mary Coyle Chase and directed
by Mayfield theatre arts teacher Melissa Muñoz. Tickets are $5 for
students and $7 for adults. Dessert and coffee will be served. 505-527-9415.
mmmunozz@hotmail.com.
January 20 - 21
Ancestral Voices, by A. R. Gurney and directed
by Dick Rundell
Southwest Fitness, 1309 E. Foster Road. 8
pm. 505-650-3496.
January 21
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park presents
"Newcomers Intro to the Desert"
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park,
6 miles north on Jornada Road off of Hwy 70 east.
10 am. Not just for newcomers to the area, but
for anyone who wants to know what is out there. Come for
a nature walk to learn about some of the plants animals that live
in our unique desert. Free and open to the public. 505-524-3334.
www.cdnp.org or cdnp_rink@zianet.com
January 21
Equine Event
Pet's Barn, 1600B S. Valley Drive. 11 am - 6 pm.
Topics include equine nutrition, training and behavior, hoof care, dentistry,
chiropractic adjustment and sports massage. Free food and raffle during
seminar. Call for more information and schedule of events. Jessica at
505-541-8300.
January 21
Live Music “4 Corners”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue.
8 pm - 11 pm. Must be 21 years of age or older. Event is Free. 505-525-6752.
www.highdesertbrewingco.com
January 21
Live Music “Delgado”, “DJ Valoria” & “Captain Jookie”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for times. Must be 21 years of
age or older. 505-521-1137.
January 21
Live Music “The Speed King”
El Patio, 2170 Calle de Parian. Call for time. Must be 21 years
of age or older. 505-526-9943.
January 21
Movie Time: “The Dark Wind”
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), 5 and under free). 505-522-4100.
www.frhm.org
January 21
New Mexico State University Aggies Women'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
January 21
Saturday Family Workshop “Jewish Handprint Wreath”
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
January 21
Stars-N-Parks Event
Pancho Villa State Park. Participants should arrive around 5:30
pm to get acquainted with the dark. The program lasts from 6:30 - 8 pm.
The Stars-N-Parks astronomy program resumes Saturday at Attendees will
be treated to binocular and small telescope views of Saturn and Mars.
Suggested donations are $5 per couple or $3 per person. Call for more information.
505-527-8386. jgilkiso@zianet.com or www.Astro-NPO.org
January 21
The "Little Big Art" Sale
Glenn Cutter Jewelers & Gallery, 2460 El Paseo Road. 10 am.
Local artworks priced $295 and under will be sold. Artists include: Molly
Gamboa Barth, Susan Connelly, Tom Gerend, Stephen Hansen, Robert Highsmith,
Betty Hummer, Sally McDevitt, Rosemary McLoughlin, Virginia Roach, Francisco
Romero, Jo-an Smith and Don Stouffer. Call for more information. 505-524-4300.
January 21
The Southern New Mexico Speedway presents
Winter Cup Series
The Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds,
11 miles west on I-10, exit 132. Gates open at 11:30 am, Races start
at 2 pm. Modifieds, Super Stocks, Street Stocks. 505-524-7913.
www.snmspeedway.com
January 21
Walk Dona Ana Walk
La Llorona Park, Picacho Avenue and Rio Grande River. Registration
begins at 8:30 am and walk at 9 am. Free t-shirt to the first
50 participants! 505-541-2581. Walkdonaana@las-cruces.org
January 21
Winter Tea Tasting
Enchanted Gardens, 413 W. Griggs Avenue. 3 pm.
Learn some tea history, and sip white, green, black, red, and herbal
teas. Taste five different teas served with sweet or savory treats.
Reservations (by Jan. 18): $15. Class size limited. 505-524-1886.
January 21
Woodcarvers Workshop
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage
Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd. Las Cruces, NM 88011. 9 am -
12 pm. Learn basic woodcarving skills in this introductory workshop
led by the Dona Ana woodcarvers! Learn about tool sand techniques
and take home a handmade decoration and a fixed-handle woodcarving
knife. You must be over the age of 16 to participate. Enrollment is
limited. Pre-registration is required. Cost: $20. Museum hours
are Monday through Saturday 9 am to 5 pm. Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm. Regular
admission: $3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children (6 - 17),
5 and under free. Call for more information. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.orgCall
for more information, or to register for a class. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
January 22
Live Music: “Skafest Sunday, Liquid Cheese, No Regrets, Fixed
Idea, The Casual Friday’s, Lister & Los Riversides”
Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court Avenue. 505-541-0145
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January 22
"Music for Flute and Percussion from North India”
St. Paul's Methodist Church, 225 W. Griggs Street. 3 pm. Percussionist
Ed Pias and his wife, flutist Sally Pias, will perform "Music for Flute
and Percussion from North India". Admission is free, although love offerings
for the performers will be received. 505-526-6689.
January 22
New Mexico History
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road. New to Las Cruces and interested in
New Mexico’s heritage? Join us for a series of classes that will
introduce you to New Mexico’s past. Our teacher will be Dr. Jo Bloom,
and accomplished historian and adjunct associate professor at New
Mexico State University and has taught U.S. history and New Mexico
History for many years. Classes begin today and continue every Sunday
until March 26. 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. The cost is $30. Foundation members,
$25. Enrollment is limited. Pre-registration is required. Museum
hours are Monday through Saturday 9 am - 5 pm. Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. Regular
admission: $3 adults, $2 seniors (60 and over), $1 children (6 - 17), 5
and under free. Call for more information, or to register for a class.
505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
January 24 - April 13
“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
January 22
NMIAJE Jazz All-State Concerts
New Mexico State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North
Horseshoe Circle and Espina Street. 12 noon. Pancho Romero, Coordinator.
This event is FREE and open to the public. 505-646-2421. www.nmmea.com/jazz.htm
January 23
Mesilla Valley Chorale Rehearsals
University Terrace Good Samaritan Social Center, 3011 Buena Vida
Circle. 7 pm. The Mesilla Valley Chorale begins weekly rehearsals for
its spring concerts. Four-part harmony, great variety of music. 505-647-2560.
January 24
An Evening of Fantasy with “Deltcho Deltchev”, Pianist
New Mexico State University, Music Center Recital
Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and Espina Street. 8 pm. Deltcho Deltchev
began piano studies at the age of five and won first prize in the Haskovo
State Music Competition (1984) and the Nedialka Simeonova Piano Competition
(1985). After entering the Plovdiv Boarding School of Music in 1986, Deltcho
toured Bulgaria, and made his orchestral debut with the Haskovo Symphony
Orchestra. He continued his studies with full scholarships from the Academy
of Music and Dance in Plovdiv, Bulgaria where he was invited to perform
in their opening gala concert in 1993, Oberlin Conservatory in Ohio, where
he earned a Performance Diploma, San Francisco Conservatory and again
at Indiana University Bloomington, where he completed a graduate Performance
Diploma. Deltcho Deltchev has performed extensively throughout the United
State and Europe. Admission is $8 general admission, $5 students and seniors.
Tickets can be purchased at the door, Pan Am ticket office, or any ticketmaster
outlets. 505-646-1420. www.nmsu.edu/~music or www.ticketmaster.com
January 24
Live Music “Melonious Funk”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue. 8 pm - 11 pm.
Must be 21 years of age or older. Event is Free. 505-525-6752. www.highdesertbrewingco.com
January 25
Eggstra Special
Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall,
700 S. Telshor Blvd. Florance Magovern, dinosaur “eggspert”
and co-owner of The Stone Company, a firm specializing in preparation
and exhibition of fossils, will speak about “Dinosaur Egg Detectives Cracking
the Case.” The seminar is in conjunction with the “Hatching the Past”
exhibition which will open on Saturday, January 28. Mogovern and
her husband Charlie have spent many years acquiring and studying fossils,
especially dinosaur eggs and have gained national recognition when their
work was featured as the cover story on National Geographic Magazine. The
presentation will include some of their exciting travels and the result
of ongoing research. Free and open to the public. Regular Museum Hours: Sunday
1 pm - 5 pm, Monday - Thursday and Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Friday 10 am -
8 pm. 505-522-3120. astafford@las-cruces.org or www.las-cruces.org/Public-Services/museumnh/index.html
January 25
"La Nina”
Good Samaritan Auditorium, 3025 Terrace Drive. 7 pm. “La Nina:
The Story of Nina Otero-Warren" will be presented by Deborah Blanche
in a Chautauqua program. The Otero-Warren was an educator, early feminist,
public welfare director, politician, author and businesswoman from New
Mexico. 505-532-1344.
January 25
Live Music “Liquid Cheese”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for time. Must be 21 years of
age or older. 505-521-1137.
January 25
Live Music “Seth Horan”, solo bassist
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. 7 pm. He plays solo bass guitar
like Victor Wooten, sings songs like John Mayer and Ani DiFranco, and performs
with the intensity of Martin Sexton. He's a freak of nature, and he's
phenonmenal. $5 donation. Call for more information. 505-523-0560.
January
25
Walk Dona Ana Walk
Veteran's Park, 2651 Roadrunner Parkway. Registration
begins at 6 pm and walk at 5:30 pm. Free t-shirt to the first
50 participants! 505-541-2581. Walkdonaana@las-cruces.org
January 26
Live Music “Hawk & Hacksaw”, “Jet Planes to the Sun”, & “The
Ever Green”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. 6 pm. Charge: $3. Call for more
information. 505-523-0560.
January 26
Live Music “Lakota” & “Division of Sound”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for times. Must be 21 years
of age or older. Call for more information. 505-521-1137.
January 26
Live Music “Limitpoint”, “Over the Counter” & “Hail to Thee”
Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Ave. Call for times. Must be 21 years of
age or older. Call for more information. 505-532-9358.
January 26
New Mexico State University Aggies Women's Basketball
Team vs Fresno State
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center,
on University Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
January 27
Polo Urias Y su Maquina
Norteña
Dickerson Event Center, 3920
W. Picacho Avenue. 9 pm - 2 pm. $20 in advance
at all Pic Quik Stores or $25 at the door day of event.
505-541-0551/505-639-2769. tonibgood2000@yahoo.com
January 27
“For the Love of Art Month” kick-off celebration presents: Poet “Dick
Bakken”
Mastery In Life Center, 575 N. Main St. 7pm. His work has appeared in
more than 200 journals and anthologies. Reception begins at 6pm. FREE. Call
for more information. 505-541-4353. www.zianet.com/milc
January 27.
Live Music “Delgado”
El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. Call for time. Must be 21 years of age
or older. 505-526-9943.
January 27
Live Music “No Regrets”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for times. Must be 21 years of age or older.
Call for more information. 505-521-1137.
January 27
Live Music “Over The Counter”, “Lakota” & “Ten Seconds to Liftoff”
The Open Bar, inside Sun Lanes, 1201 E. Amador. Call for times. Must be
21 years of age or older. Call for more information. 505-526-8855.
January 27
Live Music “The Liars”
Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Ave. 10 pm - Close. Call for more information.
505-532-9358.
January 27
The Rio Grande Rotary Club presents “Rotary Art Auction”
Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn Conference Center, 901
Avenida de Mesilla. 5 pm - 7 pm. This auction will be featuring work form
local artists. This event is FREE. Refreshments available. 505-522-3763/505-644-1634
.
January 27 - 28
Ancestral Voices, by A. R. Gurney and directed
by Dick Rundell
Southwest Fitness, 1309 E. Foster Road. 8
pm. 505-650-3496.
January 27 - 29
“You Can Never Have Too Many Books”
Cultural Center of Mesilla, 2231 A Calle de Parian. 10
am - 5 pm. Friday - Sunday from 10 am - 5 pm. Call for more information.
505-523-3988.
January 27 - 31
“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.
January 27 - 31
“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
January 28
Back by Noon Daytrip
Southwestern Environmental Center, 275 N. Downtown Mall. A daytrip to Kilbourne
Hole National Natural Landmark. Geologist and outdoor educator Eric Kappus
will lead the trip, which is rated moderate. Advance reservation required.
Sign up at the center. A $5 donation is requested of nonmembers of the center.
Children under 12 are Free. Call for more information. 505-522-5552. www.wildmesquite.org
January 28
Dona Ana Lyric Opera presents
"Ariathon" Annual Art Song/Opera Aria Event"
New Mexico State University,
Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle
and Espina Street. 3 pm. Students and community
performers sing for pledges and donations, even taking requests
from the highest bidders throughout the afternoon. Donations
at the door. 505-646-1986/505-646-1420. delchris@ed.nmsu.edu
January 28
Live Music “Captain Jookie”
The Club, 1200 E. Foster. Call for times. Must be 21 years
of age or older. Call for more information. 505-521-1137.
January 28
New Mexico All-State Youth Choirs
New Mexico State University, Music Center Recital
Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and Espina Street. 10 am. All-State Elementary
Choir Concert. 11 am. Jr. High/Middle School Concert. This event will include
nearly 300 elementary, junior high and middle school singers from Las
Cruces and all across New Mexico. Admission is FREE, with donations accepted.
505-646-2067. www.lcps.k12.nm.us
Janaury 28
Lake Lucero Tour at White Sands
White Sands National Monument,
45 miles east on Highway 70. 2 pm - 5 pm. A special-use
fee is charged for the tour: $3 per person ages 17 and older, $1.50 for
children. Call for more information and reservation, which are required.
505-679-2599/505-479-6124, ext.236.
January 28
Live Music “Deming Fusiliers”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue.
8 pm - 11 pm. Old-Time Appalachian Music. This band has the pulse
on foot stomping, old-time mountain music. Must be 21 years of
age or older. Event is Free. 505-525-6752. www.highdesertbrewingco.com
January 28
Live Music “New River Blues”
El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. 10 pm. Get your NRB
on! Charge: $3. Must be 21 years of age or older. Call for more information.
505-526-9943.
January 28
Movie Time “Red Sky at Morning”
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), 5 and under free). 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
January 28
New Mexico State University
Aggies Swimming and Diving vs New Mexico
New Mexico
State University, on Payne Street. Saturday Time:
TBA. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com
January 28
New Mexico State University Aggies Women's Basketball
Team vs San Jose State University
New Mexico State University, Pan American Center,
on University Avenue. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
January 28
New Mexico State University Aggies Men's Baseball vs. Aggie
Alumni
New Mexico State University,
Presley Askew Complex, Stewart Street. Saturday
1 pm. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
January
28
Saturday Family Day “Chinese Lantern”
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
January 28
Sky Safari
La Llorona Park, W. Picacho Avenue
& Rio Grande River. 7 pm. Viewing includes:
Cassiopeia, Double Cluster, M35 and much more. View the night
sky at a closer range. See the moon, constellations,
planets and much more. We furnish high powered telescopes
and expert guidance by the New Mexico State University Astronomy
Department. Instructors are provided by the Southern New Mexico
Natural History Foundation. Free and open to the public. 505-522-3120.
astafford@las-cruces.org www.las-cruces.org/Public-Services/museumnh/index.html
January 28
The Southern New Mexico Speedway presents
Winter Cup Series
The Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds,
11 miles west on I-10, exit 132. Gates open at 11:30 am, Races
start at 2 pm. Modifieds, Super Stocks, Street Stocks. 505-524-7913.
www.snmspeedway.com
January 28 - 29
High Noon Soccer League
3 vs 3 Live Soccer Tournament
High Noon Soccer Complex,
Tashiro Road and Valley Road. Call for time
and schedules.
505-523-0261.
January 28 - 31
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. Opening reception for Hatching the Past
will be January 28 at 2 pm. Children activities will be available
throughout the opening. Refreshments provided by the Southern
New Mexico Natural History Foundation. 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
January 29
Live Music “Andru Bemis”
The Bean, 2011 Avenida de Mesilla. 3 pm. Charge: $3. Call for more information.
505-523-0560.
January 29
Senior Recital
New Mexico State University, Music Center Recital
Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and Espina Street. 3 pm. Mike Danner, horn.
Daniel McCracken, trumpet. 7 pm. Ida Holguin, soprano. This event is
FREE and open to the public. 505-646-2421. www.nmsu.edu/~music
January 29
ZOOMzone
Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, Mesilla
Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd. Sunday 1:30 pm -
3:30 pm. ZOOM into action at the Las Cruces
Museum of Natural History ZOOMzone. Based on the PBS television
program Zoom, the ZOOMzone is a fun place to try science activities
and games with our staff and Junior Docents. ZOOMzone will reopen
for the spring, January 29. 505-522-3120. www.las-cuces.org/Public-Services/museumnh/index.html
or astafford@las-cruces.org
January
31
Live Music “Deming Fusiliers”
High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley Avenue. 8 pm - 11 pm.
Old-Time Appalachian Music. This band has the pulse on foot stomping,
old-time mountain music. Must be 21 years of age or older. Event
is Free. 505-525-6752. www.highdesertbrewingco.com
January 31
Live Music “Live Bait”
El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. Call for time. Must be 21 years of age
or older. 505-526-9943.