November
1
Gipsy Gitana
Best Western
Mesilla Valley Inn, 905 Avenida de Mesilla. 6 pm - 8 pm. They
will perform rumba, flemenco and the music from 6 pm - 8 pm at the outdoor
patio of Eddies Bar and Grill. 505-640-1174.
November
1
Student
Jewelry Show
Lobby of D.
W. Williams Hall, University Avenue. 7 am - 6:30 pm. Pieces
from the New Mexico State University Jewelry and Metalsmithing Department
are priced from $5 to $25. 505-646-4010.
November
1 - 6
Jose Tena's
Dia de los Muertos altar
Las Cruces
Art Museum on the North Downtown Mall. Admission is free. Open to the public.
505-541-2137.
November
1 - 18
Life and
Liberty after 9/11 Exhibit
Museum of Art,
490 N. Water Street. A national juried exhibit in the Las Cruces, NM, Museum
of Art. Works in all media reflecting life in America post 9/11.
505-541-2137. http://museums.las-cruces.org
November
1 - 28
Twilight
Muse Exhibit
Director's
Gallery of the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 490 N. Water St. Sculptures by
Albuquerque artist Gary Wellman. The public is invited to a Nov. 3 reception
for the artist from 5 - 7 pm. 505-541-2137.
November
1 - 30
King Tutankhamun:
"Wonderful Things" From The Pharaoh's Tomb Exhibit
Branigan Cultural
Center, 500 N. Water Street. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Thursday
1 pm - 7 pm, Friday 10 am - 7 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 1 pm -
5 pm, closed Monday. Open for school tours weekday mornings. More
than 100 incredibly reproduced artifacts collected from King Tutankhamun's
tomb. King Tut's tomb was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter and
the pieces show the history of the pharaoh's reign. The artifacts
are the only detailed and handcrafted replicas of the original items from
the tomb. They were handcrafted by artisans from the Pharaonic Village
in Cairo, Egypt. The exhibit has been seen all over the country.
Adults $5, children 12 and under $3. 505-541-2158. www.kingtutlc.org
or hbethune@las-cruces.org
November
1 - 30
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. Museum admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors
(60 and over), $2 children (5 - 17), 4 and under free. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
November
1 - 30
New Mexico
State University Memories "The First Thirty Years"
New Mexico
State University Museum, Kent Hall on Jordan Street. Call for time.
Through photographs and artifacts, this exhibit celebrates the first 30
years of New Mexico State University when it was called the New Mexico
College of Agriculture and Mechanic. 505-646-3739. www.nmsu.edu
November
1 - 30
Photography
Exhibit, “Doubleday’s Cowgirls: Women in the Rodeo”
New Mexico
Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.
Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm. Features 53
enlarged black-and-white photos during 1919 -1929 era. thru January 15,
2007. During the Golden Age Sports (1920's), cowgirls and the sport of
rodeo flourished and evolved. Female athletes from the United States in
general enjoyed increased opportunities to compete during the decade.
A self-promoter, Doubleday, was a superb photographer who associated his
abilities and entrepreneurial ingenuity with an action-packed and dangerous
sport. Museum admission: $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens (60
and over), $2 for children ages 5 to 17, 4 and under free. 505-522-4100.
http://www.frhm.org
November
1 - 30
Pottery
from the Americas Exhibit
University
Art Gallery, New Mexico State University, Williams Hall, east of Solano
on University Avenue. Gallery hours: 10 am – 5 pm Tuesday –
Friday, 10 am – 7 pm Thursday, 1 pm – 5 pm Saturday – Sunday. This
is the largest contemporary art gallery in south-central New Mexico.
A unique and comprehensive collection of both prehistoric and historical
pottery. This collection includes almost 600 pottery vessels that
reflect the vibrant artistry and beauty of Southwestern and Mesoamerican
ceramics. 505-646-2545. http://artdepartment.nmsu.edu
November
1 - 30
Rio Grande
Theatre November Artists Exhibit
Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall. El Paso Electric and Carolene de Mesilla
Galleries: Retrospective of Renaissance Faire posters. Galleries are open
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 am to 2 pm Saturdays
from 9 am to 12 noon. 505-523-6403
November
1 - 30
Shelley
Black Art Exhibit
Nash Gallery,
1701 Calle de Mercado. Gallery hours: Tuesday - Saturday 10
am - 5 pm. Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. An internationally renowned
artist whose work ranges from vibrantly interpreted landscapes to life-like
portraiture. 505-523-2311.
November
1 - 30
Sunset Stroll
Nature Walk
White Sands
National Monument, 45 miles east on Highway 70. 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 a sign along the dune drive. $3 per person (16 years and under
free). 505-679-2599/505-479-6124. www.nps.gov/whsa
November
1 - 30
Vincent
Young Exhibit
Las Cruces
Convention and Visitors Bureau, 211 N. Water Street. Monday - Friday,
8 am - 5 pm. 505-541-2444. www.lascrucescvb.org
November
1 - December 31
John G Garrett
Art Exhibit
Tombaugh Gallery
at Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces, 2000 S. Solano Drive. Recycled
art weavings by nationally recognized artist from Albuquerque, and features
suspended pieces along with wall mounted works. Artist’s reception November
25, 1 pm - 4 pm. Call for gallery times 505-522-7281.
November
1 - January 14
At Water's
Edge Exhibit
Las Cruces
Museum of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd. Regular
Museum hours: Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm, Monday - Thursday and Saturday
10 am - 5 pm, Friday 10 am - 8 pm. Encounter sounds of New Mexico's river-ways
in this multimedia exhibition about the changing natural environment.
Biodiversity has been greatly reduced in this incredible environment due
to competition of space involving human development and plant and animal
survival. This exhibit impresses upon the visitor the importance
of riparian resources to plant, animals and people. Dual Language
text gallery. Free and open to the public. 505-522-3120. www.las-cruces.org/museums/natural-history/index.html
November
2
New Mexico
State University Aggies Basketball Women's Team vs New Mexico Highlands
Exhibition Game
Las Cruces
High School Gym, 1755 El Paseo Road. 7 pm. 505-646-1420/866-672-8524.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
3 - 5
lo-fi productions
present "VILLAINS"
Court Youth
Center, 402 West Court Avenue, 8pm (Sunday 2pm). lo-fi productions presents
a play written & directed by Mark Steffen. When the richest land baron
in the county wishes to steal the land of a neighboring melon farmer, he
enlists the services of two villains. They set out to do away with
the farmer and his daughter by any means possible. This comic "melon drama"
is full of intrigue, greed and conquering love. $5 admission. For more
information, call 505-650-3496/505-523-0602. lo_fiproductions@hotmail.com
November
3 - 9
Mesilla
Valley Film Society presents “Been Rich All My Life”
Fountain Theatre,
2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Former showgirls, in their 80s and 90s,
perform to standing ovations with score covering decades of jazz.
The Mesilla Valley Film Society offers independent, foreign and alternative
films. Screenings are at 7:30 pm nightly with additional shows Sunday at
2:30 pm. Admission is $6 regular, $4 Mesilla Valley Film Society
members or on Wednesday, $5 Sunday matinee or senior 55+ or student with
identification. For more information, contact 505-524-8287. www.fountaintheatre.org
November
3 - 19
Black Box
Theatre Presents "The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane"
No Strings
Theatre Company, 430 N. Downtown Mall. Call for times. Thursday 7 pm, Friday
and Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2:30 pm. By Laird Koenig, directed by Ceil
Herman. There is something peculiar about Ryan Jacobs, the 13 year of old
little girl who lives down the lane in this mystery thriller. Regular
admission $9 students and seniors (over 65) $8 and Thursday bargain night,
all seats $6. 505-523-1223. www.no-strings.org
November
4
Doin’ Denim
Event
New Mexico
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 9 am - Noon.
Old denims never die they just take on new shapes. Please bring an adult
pair of jeans including pockets and belt loops and make some wearable crafts.
Call for more information. Pre-registration is required. $15. 505-522-4100
www.frhm.org
November
4
New Mexico
State University Aggies Football Team vs San Jose State
New Mexico
State University, Aggies Memorial Stadium, on Payne Street. 6 pm. 505-646-1420.
nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
4 - 5
35th Annual
Renaissance ArtsFaire
Young's Park,
1905 E. Nevada Avenue. Saturday, 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. Spend
a weekend with kings and queens. Local, state and regional artisans
gather to participate in a juried art show and exhibition. Only the
highest quality arts and crafts are for sale accompanied by live theater,
dancing, music and food, all presented with a Renaissance theme. Please
no pets, only service animals allowed in the park. $5 donation for adults.
505-523-6403. http://daarts.org/
November
4 - 5
Cooking
Demonstrations Event
New Mexico
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 2 pm. Come
learn to make Sheepherder’s Bread and enjoy a tasty treat in our Heritage
Kitchens! Free with museum admission. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
November
4 - 5
Dona Ana
Modular Railroad Display
The Village
of Northrise, 2293 Divot Avenue #3. Saturday 9 am - 6 pm, Sunday 9 am -
3 pm. 505-532-1751. troeller@zianet.com
November
4 - 5
Las Cruces
Symphony Orchestra Classics Series – Classic II with Pianist Alan Chow
New Mexico
State University Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 8 pm Nov. 4 and 3 pm Nov. 5. Schumann: Concerto
in A minor; Dvorak: Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 and Op. 92; Tchaikovsky:
Marche Slave. Classics Series: $120, $150, $185 for six concerts
or individual tickets $30. 505-646-3709. jylenewright@lascrucessymphony.com
or www.ticketmaster.com or www.lascrucessymphony.com
November
4 - December 1
Bill Gambling
Location TBA.
Call for times and location. Featuring a selection of his photo collages.
505-541-9693.
November
5
Mariachi
Sundays
Old Mesilla
Plaza, south on Highway 28. 2 pm - 5 pm. Free and open to the
public. 505-525-1735/505-524-3262/505-528-7070. kmedina_tom@comcast.net
November
5
New Mexico
State University Gospel Choir & St Paul’s United Methodist Church Choirs
St Paul’s,
255 West Griggs Avenue. “Sunday Afternoons” concert series co-sponsored
by New Mexico State University’s Department of Music focuses on professional
level performances. 7 pm. Open to the public and admission
is free, but an offering for the performers will be received. Suggested
donation of $10. For details, call Dr. Douglas Weeks, Series Director,
505-526-6689.
November
5
The Moon
Is A Dark Mother/Woman/Sister/Daughter
2231 Calle
de Parian, Mesilla, 7 pm. A Night of Readings in Celebration of the Moon
with writers Denise Chávez, Melissa Flores and Selfa Chew with a
special invited guest. Jorge Borges said that to try and write about the
moon reflects the fundamental act of the writer. On this night, we celebrate
its inspiration and those writers who have been touched by its influence
in their writing process, or have placed its presence in their own writing.
This fundraiser will buy Spanish language and Multicultural children’s
books for our Cultural Center. This is Part I of a series of Moon Readings
with notable women writers. 505-524-1499, 505-523-3988 www.borderbookfestival.com
November
5
Trombone
Studio Recital
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 8 pm. Alan Kaplan, coordinator. Free. 505-646-2421.
November
6
Flute Studio
Recital
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 8 pm. Lisa Van Winkle, coordinator. Free. 505-646-2421.
November
7
Dona Ana
Arts Council Every Other Tuesday
Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N Downtown Mall. 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Free performance by Las
Cruces High School Modernaires and Swing Choir. 505-523-6403. http://daarts.org
or info@daarts.org
November
7
Harvest
Cooking Event
New Mexico
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 2 pm - 4
pm. Join the fun as we prepare bell peppers, tomatillos and apples in creative
new recipes. Pre-registration is required. $20. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
November
7
Horn Studio
Recital
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 8 pm. Nancy Joy, coordinator. Free. 505-646-2421.
November
7 - 8
Visiting
Artist
New Mexico
State University, Williams Hall, University Avenue. Call for times. Joe
Bova, ceramist. Free. 505-646-1705.
November
8
New Mexico
State University Aggies Volleyball Team vs Louisiana Tech
Las Cruces
High School Gym, 1755 El Paseo Road. 7 pm. 505-646-1420/866-672-8524.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
9
New Mexico
State University Aggies Basketball Men’s vs St Mary’s “Exhibition”
Las Cruces
High School Gym, 1755 El Paseo Road. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420/866-672-8524.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
9
Tuba Studio
Recital
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 8 pm. James Shearer, coordinator. Free. 505-646-2421.
November
10
Trumpet
Studio Recital
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 5 pm. Pancho Romero, coordinator. Free. 505-646-2421.
November
10 - 12
Annual International
Mariachi Conference and Spectacular Concert Special Guest "Alicia Villarreal,
Mariachi Cobre, Mariachi Divas, Los Arrieros"
New Mexico
State University Pan American Center, University Avenue. A week-long
educational conference culminates with one spectacular concert featuring
internationally known mariachi performers. Student Showcase Concert at
7:30 pm. Spectacular Concert at 7:30 pm. Parque Festival
11 am - 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Mass on Sunday time 9:30 am. Mesilla
Mariachis y Mas "Mariachi Sundays" in Old Mesilla on the Plaza October
30 - November 5th from 3 m - 5 pm and Mariachi Sundays are free and open
to the public. Pan American Ticket Office (505) 646-1420 or Ticketmaster
El Paso (915) 544-8444 or Las Cruces (505) 532-2060 or Online: www.ticketmaster.com
Call Mariachi office for more information: 505-525-1735. www.lascrucesmariachi.org
November
10 - 12
New Mexico
State University Alumni Performance
Court Youth
Center, 402 W. Court Avenue. Show times: Friday and Saturday
7pm, Sunday 3 pm. 505-646-2070. www.nmsu.edu
November
10 – 16
Mesilla
Valley Film Society presents, The Science of Sleep
Fountain Theatre,
2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. 7:30 pm daily and additional Sunday matinee
at 2:30 pm. 2006 French release about a young artist who is the master
of his dreams. The Mesilla Valley Film Society offers independent, foreign
and alternative films. Admission is $6 regular, $4. Mesilla Valley Film
Society members or on Wednesday, $5 Sunday matinee or senior 55+ or student
with identification. For more information and show times, contact
505-524-8287. www.fountaintheatre.org
November
11
2nd Annual
Tamalada
Mesilla Cultural
Center, 2231 Calle de Parian, Mesilla. Join us for the celebrating 60 years
of Las Cruces Foods, Inc. and the Legacy of the Grijalva family. Come to
our tamale making workshop in collaboration with Lil and Dave Grijalva
at La Cocina Restaurant, 207 E. Conway, Mesilla Park. 524-3909. Cost of
the workshop is $45 and includes tamales to be taken home after the workshop.
Reservations are necessary as seating is limited. Families are welcome.
Call 523-3988 to make reservations. www.borderbookfestival.com
November
11
Annual Bazaar
Saint James
Episcopal Church, south Main Street and St. James, one block south of University
Avenue. 8 am - 2 pm. Vintage jewelry, baked goods, quilt raffle,
arts and crafts. 505-526-2389.
November
11
Baylor Pass
Mountain Run, 5.9-Miles, Mountain Championship
Call for location,
times and registration. 505-524-7824. doneugenia@aol.com
November
11
Cooking
for Kids Event
New Mexico
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 9 am - Noon.
It’s Pumpkins Galore! Kids 8-14 will learn to prepare fun fall recipes
with our chef Suzie Roy. Pre-registration is required. $15. 505-522-4100.
www.frhm.org
November
11
Club Fusion
Fashion Show
Club Fusion,
101 E. Union Avenue. 11 am - 4 pm. Come be a model or be part of the audience
and enjoy the year's HOTTEST fashions from local department stores and
boutiques. 505-541-5181.
November
11
12th Annual
Veteran's Day Parade
Parade begins
at 10 am on Main Street and Lohman Avenue and will run north on Church
Street to the District Courthouse parking lot a the corner of Main Street
and Picacho Street in Downtown Las Cruces. While our parade honors
veterans of all wars, this year all six surviving Bataan Death March veterans
from our area have been invited to participate as Grand Marshals.
They are Weldon Hamilton, David Johns, Clifford Martinez, Ward Redshaw,
Julio Barela and David Telles. Also, the parade will feature flyovers
of vintage aircraft from the War Eagles Museum and reconnaissance helicopters
from the New Mexico National Guard, along with military units, marching
bands, veteran's organizations, scout troops, vintage vehicles and re-enactors.
If your group would like to participate, or register on our website:
www.lcvetday.org contact Tim Chappell at 505-650-4116/505-527-7726 or Bill
Hawkins at 505-523-0804.
November
11
Annual Veterans
Day Ceremony
Parque de los
Veteranos, located at the corner of Avenida de Mesilla and Calle del Norte.
11 am. The Town of Mesilla is hosting its annual Veterans Day ceremony.
New Mexico Army National Guard Command St. Major James Rivera will serve
as the keynote speaker. The master of ceremonies is Captain Raymond
J. Valencia, USN (Ret.). Santa Teresa High School Navy JROTC Color Guard
will post the colors, Zia Middle School Choir will provide the music, and
brothers Adrian and Robert Montalvo will play Taps. Also participating
in the ceremony will be Mesilla Mayor Michael Cadena, Monsignor Robert
Getz from San Albino Church, and special guest Robert Altuna. Veterans
Day originated at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918
when the Allied powers signed a cease-fire agreement with Germany, which
brought closure to World War I. Known as Armistice Day, Congress
voted the day a federal holiday in 1938. After world War II and the
Korean Conflict, Americans wanted to honor veterans of all United State
wars. Hence, in 1954, the United States designated November 11 as
Veterans Day to honor veterans of all United States wars. Free and
open to the public. 505-524-3262. kmedina_tom@comcast.net
November
11
Capella
Quartet
St Paul’s,
255 West Griggs Avenue (corner of Griggs and Alameda). 1 pm. To record
a Christmas CD this weekend and in preparation for such will be putting
a little concert. www.myspace.com/lo_fiproductions or lo_fiproductions@hotmail.com
November
11
Flower Arranging
Event
New Mexico
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 9 am
- 12 noon. It's Pumpkins Galore! Kids 8 - 14 will learn to
prepare fun fall recipes with our chef Suzie Roy. Pre-registration
is required. $15. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
November
11
Magic Carpet
StoryTime
Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N Downtown Mall. 11:30 am. Free Celebrity Reader. 505-523-6403.
http://daarts.org or info@daarts.org
November
11
National
Public Observatory Stars-N-Parks
Leasburg Dam
SP, 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 pm. Program starts at 6:10
pm. and ends at 7:40 pm. Participants will view: Neptune, and Uranus visible,
Fall Sky becoming prominent, Taurus rises by programs end. Regular Park
Hours: 7 am - Sunset. $5. Call for more information. 505-527-8386/505-532-1486.
www.Astro-NPO.org or jgilkiso@zianet.com
November
11
New Mexico
State University Aggies Equestrian Event vs Fresno State
New Mexico
State University Campus. Time TBA. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com
or www.ticketmaster.com
November
11
New Mexico
State University Aggies Equestrian Event vs Texas Christian
New Mexico
State University Campus. Time TBA. 505-646-1420. www.nmstatesports.com
or www.ticketmaster.com
November
11
Persian
Gulf War Plaques Dedication Ceremony
Veterans Park,
2651 Road Runner Parkway. The City of Las Cruces and the Veterans
Memorial Wall Committee will dedicate and unveil plaques inscribed with
the names of more than 400 Dona Ana County who served ruing the Persian
Gulf War. The brief, formal ceremony is scheduled to begin at 4:30
pm and conclude at 5 pm with retreat of the Garrison Flag. Keynote
speaker for the event is Persian Gulf War veteran, USN Capt. (Ret.) Ray
Valencia from Las Cruces, NM. The dedication will mark the beginning
of Phase II of the Veterans Memorial Wall, which was dedicated on November
11, 2005 and includes the names of 6,395 Dona Ana County veterans.
The public is encouraged to attend and a special invitation is extended
to all the Persian Gulf War veterans and their families. For more information
contact City Councilor Dolores C. Archuleta, at 505-541-2066.
November
11
Saturday
Science
Las Cruces
Museum of Natural History, southeast end of Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S
Telshor, presents Saturday Science for all elementary school children,
a combination of fun and learning. Go beyond your textbooks in this
hands-on class. On Saturday, November 18 at 11 am we will be studying
“Electricity: 100 Years of Edison’s Light Bulb”. Free and open to the public.
505-522-3120.
November
11 - 12
Annual International
Mariachi Conference Parque Festival
Young Park,
1905 E. Nevada Street. 11 am - 5 pm both days. Parque Festival is a colorful
mix of Mariachi Music, Folkloric Dancers, New Mexican foods, and family
activities. Spectacular Charreada Exhibitions, Hispanic Arts, hands-on
art and recreational activities for children, and vendors offering traditional
Hispanic wares in a festive atmosphere add flavor to the delicious food
and traditional music and dance. Join us at Young Park for a celebration
of our New Mexican culture of good food, great entertainment, and the cultural
arts. Mass
on Sunday time TBA. 505-525-1735. www.lascrucesmariachi.org
November
11 - 12
Historical
Reenactment
Fort Selden
State Monument, 15 miles north of Las Cruces on either Interstate 25 exit
19 or Highway 185. Home of legendary Buffalo Soldiers, built in 1865 to
protect Mesilla Valley settlers. Please call ahead, dates and times subject
to change. 505-526-8911. www.nmmonuments.org
November
12
Colcha Holiday
Ornaments
New Mexico
Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 1pm - 4 pm.
Learn a traditional New Mexican art form and take home your creations.
Bring scissors. Pre-registration is required. $25. 505-522-4100.
www.frhm.org
November
12
Symphonic
Winds
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 3 pm. Ken Van Winkle, conductor. Call for admission
fee.. 505-646-2421.
November
14
Descubra
El Desierto
Las Cruces
Museum of Natural History, southeast end of Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S
Telshor Blvd. Will be hosting a lecture on “Of Mosquitos and Men:
the Emergence of Dengue Virus”, Tuesday, November 14 at 7 pm, presented
by Dr. Kathryn Hanley, NMSU. Free and open to the public. For more information,
please call 505-522-3120.
November
14
Guest Artist
Recital
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 8 pm. The Cleveland Duo with James Umble.
Piano, violin and saxophone. Free. 505-646-2121.
November
14
New Mexico
State University Aggies Basketball Men’s vs. University of Pacific
New Mexico
State University, Pan American Center, on University Avenue. 7:05 pm.505-646-1420/866-672-8524.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
16
Jazz Ensemble
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 8 pm. Pancho Romero, director. Call for admission fee. 505-646-2421.
November
16
New Mexico
State University Aggies Volleyball Team vs Fresno State
New Mexico
State University, Pan American Center, on University Avenue. 7 pm.
505-646-1420/866-672-8524. www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
16
Walk Dona
Ana Walk “Brown Bag"
Branigan Library,
200 E. Picacho. Call for time. 505-541-2581.
November
17
Festival
of Trees
Hotel Encanto,
705 South Telshor Blvd. 5 – 7 pm. Enjoy holiday music, hors d’oeuvres
and festive holiday trees set up for silent auction. Free and the public
is invited. For information call Carrie 505-527-9119 or Carol 505-647-3064.
November
17
Gospel Choir
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 8 pm. Bobbie Green, conductor. Free. 505-646-2421.
November
17
New Mexico
State University Aggies Basketball Women's Team vs University of California-Irvine
New Mexico
State University, Pan American Center, on University Avenue. 7:05
pm. 505-646-1420/866-672-8524. www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
17 - 18
2006 Rio
Grande Inter-Tribal Gathering
New Mexico
State University Campus, practice field on Stewart Street and Wells Street.
Friday - 1 pm - 10 pm and Saturday 9 am - 10 pm. Admission fee: $3.
The Las Cruces Native American community in collaboration with New Mexico
State University have initiated the 2006 Rio Grande Inter-Tribal Gathering
and Cultural Week. The gathering will consist of inter-tribal dancers
and performers from many Nations, Arizona, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Colorado,
and throughout New Mexico. Everyone is welcome to this powwow and
exhibition as we honor our future - our children and our youth. Interested
drum groups, dancers and vendors call Nati Melon (505-650-1945, pironmelon@yahoo.com)
Matthew Runsabove (505-373-0185-evenings, matosi_lakota@yahoo.com), John
Yazzie (505-541-1760, john_yazzie@nm.blm.gov) or Suky Ramos Eagle Feather
(915-422-1700), SRamos6123@aol.com
November
17 - 18
lo-fi productions
presents, VILLAINS
Court Youth
Center, 402 West Court Avenue, 8pm (Sunday 2pm). lo-fi productions presents
a play written & directed by Mark Steffen. When the richest land baron
in the county wishes to steal the land of a neighboring melon farmer, he
enlists the services of two villains. They set out to do away with
the farmer and his daughter by any means possible. This comic "melon drama"
is full of intrigue, greed and conquering love. $5 admission. For more
information, call 505-650-3496 or 505-523-0602. lo_fiproductions@hotmail.com
November
17 - 19
2006 Dodge
Turquoise ProRodeo Circuit Finals Rodeo
Southern New
Mexico State Fairgrounds, 1 miles west of Las Cruces, exit 132, I-10. Friday,
7 pm a $2 discount for seniors and military (Friday only), Saturday and
Sunday 1 pm. Events: Bareback, bull riding, barrel race, steer wrestling,
team roping, tie down roping, saddle bronc riding. Specail appearance by
Miss Rodeo America. $10 adults, $5 ages (7 - 12 years of age) and
children un 6 free. 505-523-8779/505-524-8602/505-524-8610. www.snmstatefair.com
or snmsfr@fastwave.biz or www.turqrodeo.com
November
17 - 19
Conocimiento
Farm and Ranch
Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs. Friday and Saturday at 7 pm and
Sunday 2 pm. About the organization of the United Farm Workers of
America by political activists César Chávez and Dolores Huerta.
$8 for adults, $6 for students and faculty, and $4 for children 12 and
under. Discretion is advised due to the use of strong language. Reservations
requested due to limited seating. 505-527-7709 between 9 am. and 4 pm.
through Friday.
November
17 – 23
Mesilla
Valley Film Society presents, Heading South
Fountain Theatre,
2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. 7:30 pm daily and additional Sunday matinee
at 2:30 pm. 2005 French-Canadian film about women vacationing in
Haiti. The Mesilla Valley Film Society offers independent, foreign and
alternative films. Admission is $6 regular, $4 Mesilla Valley Film Society
members or on Wednesday, $5 Sunday matinee or senior 55+ or student with
identification. For more information and show times, contact 505-524-8287
or www.fountaintheatre.org
November
17 - 29
Retablo,
the Icon as Art
Williams Hall
Art Gallery, University Avenue, New Mexico State University. Call for times.
Famous New Mexico State University collection of Latin American religious
icons. Free. 505-646-1705.
November
17 - December 3
New Mexico
State University Theater Arts/ASTC and the Dona Ana Lyric Opera present
the Las Cruces premiere of Seussical: The Musical
New Mexico
State University, Hershel Zohn Theatre. Call for times. This
recent Broadway hit charmed audiences by presenting the beloved characters
of Dr. Seuss live onstage! Seussical will offer eleven nights of
family fun. $15 adults, $13 students and seniors, $10 children. 505-646-4515/505-646-5766.
http://theatre.nmsu.edu or www.nmsu.edu
November
18
"El Tratado
de La Mesilla" Reenactment of the Gadsden Purchase Ratification
Old Mesilla
Plaza south on Highway 28, on the Plaza. 2 pm. The Gadsden Purchase,
also referred to as El Tratado de La Mesilla included a purchase of $10
million by the United States for 45,535 square miles from Mexico 1853.
On November 16, 1854, the Mexican flag was lowered and the United States
flags was raised a the plaza in Mesilla. Members of the Friends of
Fort Selden will serve as the re-enactors. Emily Guerra and Gerald Smith
will be the masters of ceremonies. 505-524-3262. kmedina_tom@comcast.net
November
18
Family Event
- Egyptian Cartouches (name tags)
Kent Hall courtyard,
New Mexico State University at the corner of University Avenue and Solano
Drive. 2 pm to 3:30 pm. Free. 505-646-5161/505-646-3739. www.nmsu.edu
November
18
Magic Carpet
StoryTime
Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N Downtown Mall. 11:30 am. Free Celebrity Reader. 505-523-6403.
http://daarts.org or info@daarts.org
November
18
Mesilla
Valley Film presents, Kid Blue
2469 Calle
de Guadalupe, Mesilla. 7:30 pm daily and additional Sunday matinee at 2:30
pm. 1973 rare comedic western starring Dennis Hopper. The Mesilla Valley
Film Society offers independent, foreign and alternative films. Admission
is $6 regular, $4 Mesilla Valley Film Society members or on Wednesday,
$5 Sunday matinee or senior 55+ or student with identification. For
more information and show times, contact 505-524-828. www.fountaintheatre.org
November
18
New Horizons
Band
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 3 pm. William Clark, conductor. Free. 505-646-2421.
November
18
New Mexico
State University Aggies Volleyball Team vs San Jose State
New Mexico
State University, Pan American Center, on University Avenue. 7 pm.
505-646-1420/866-672-8524. www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
18
Rhinestone
Cowboy Event featuring the Delk Band
New Mexico
Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 6 pm
- midnight. Dinner, dancing, fabulous silent auction and raffle.
$75. 505-526-2819.
November
18
Robledo
Track Ways
Southwest Environmental
Center, 275 North Downtown Mall. Back By Noon – Advance reservations are
required. Space is limited. Be sure to bring sturdy shoes,
water and a hat. All trips are open to the public and free for members
of the SW Environmental Center. For most trips, a $5 donation is
requested of non-members. Children under 12 are free. Join us for
a trek to the Robledo Mountains track ways, where fossilized footprints
of creatures living 290 million years ago have been found. J.C. Ortega
of the Paleozoic track ways Foundation will explain the significance of
the site and ongoing efforts to obtain federal protection. RATING:
Moderate (due to terrain & scrambling). 505-522-5552
November
18
Sky Safari
La Llorona
Park View the night sky with the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History.
7:30 pm. We furnish high-powered telescopes and expert guidance from
the NMSU Astronomy Department. Instructors are funded by the Southern
New Mexico Natural History Foundation. Free and open to the public.
For more information, please call 505-522-3120.
November
18
Theatre
Opportunities Open House
Black Box Theatre,
430 N. Downtown Mall. 11 am - 1 pm. It will offer people who have dreamed
of acting, working back stage or administratively in theater a chance to
find out all about local opportunities. Representatives from Black Box
Theater, Las Cruces Community Theatre, American Southwest Theatre, lo-fi
productions, A Children's Theater and Rio Grande Theatre will discuss audition
policies and backstage intricacies. There will be refreshments and back
stage tours of the Black Box, LCCT and Rio Grande Theatre. 505-523-1223.
www.no-strings.org
November
18 & 19
Sun Country
Striders host: 5/10 KM Walk
Onate High
School, 5700 Mesa Grande Drive. You must start and finish at the same location.
Start time: 8 am - 1 pm (10KM) or 8 am - 2 pm (5KM). All participants must
finish by 4 pm. Free unless walking for IVV credit ($3) or awards. 505-521-7304.
lizjohn@zianet.com or www.zianet.com/dpiland/SunCountry
November
19
Annual Las
Cruces Motorcyclists "Toys For Kids" Parade
JCPenney's
westside parking lot. o am - 11:30 am. The motorcycle parade will
leave Mesilla Valley Mall at 12 noon sharp! (Please do not throw
candy along parade route). $10 plus one New toy costing $5 or more
per person. (No large bills please). Dickerson's Event Center
- bbq dinner and beverages provided. People's choice (Harley, V-Twin,
Metric Cruiser, Vintage, Trike and mini rides). Call Wheelsport at 505-523-1061
between 9 am - 6 pm, Monday - Friday Mack at 505-646-2440 between 8 am
- 5 pm. www.toysforkids.org
November
19
Bugs, Bugs
Everywhere! Family Fun Day
New Mexico
Farm and Ranch Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 12 pm - 4 pm.
Museum Hours: Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm. Come
join our experts and find out what a bug’s world is all about. This
is definitely not for the squeamish! Free for all with museum admission.
Museum admission: $5 adults, $3 seniors (60 and over), $2 children (5 -
17), 4 and under free. 505-522-4100. www.frhm.org
November
19
Mesilla
Valley Concert Band
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 3 pm. William Clark, conductor. Free. 505-646-2421.
November
19
New Mexico
State University Aggies Basketball Women's Team vs University of Texas-San
Antonio
New Mexico
State University, Pan American Center, on University Avenue. 12 noon.
505-646-1420/866-672-8524. www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
20
Handmade
Guatemalan Arts and Crafts
University
Terrace Good Samaritan Village, 3011 Buena Vida Circle. 11 am - 7
pm. Sale of Guatemalan items imported by Curt Porter. The sale is
open to the public. 505-556-2119. cjamison@good-sam-com
November
21
Cooking
with Class Event
New Mexico
Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 6 pm.
There is nothing lik a delectable pastry! Our chef, Juan Lara, will
be showing us exactly how it's done. Pre-registration is required.
$30. www.frhm.org
November
21
Every Other
Tuesday
Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N Downtown Mall. 5:30 – 6:30 pm. Free concert. Las Cruces
Friends of Chamber Music. 505-523-6403. http://daarts.org or info@daarts.org
November
23
Turkey Trot,
5K Run/Fitness Walk/1-Mile Kid’s Run
Call for location,
times and registration. 505-524-7824.doneugenia@aol.com
November
24
New Mexico
State University Basketball Men’s vs Texas-Pan American
New Mexico
State University, Pan American Center, on University Avenue, 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420/866-672-8524.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
24
Walk Dona
Ana Walk “Turkey Walk”
East Mesa Community
Center, 5589 Porter Road. Registration at 8:30 am, walk begins at 9 am.
505-541-2581.
November
24 – 30
Mesilla
Valley Film Society presents, Look Both Ways
Fountain Theatre,
2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. 7:30 pm daily and additional Sunday matinee
at 2:30 pm. 2005 Australian film about impact on separate lives after
train accident. The Mesilla Valley Film Society offers independent, foreign
and alternative films. Admission is $6 regular, $4 Mesilla Valley Film
Society members or on Wednesday, $5 Sunday matinee or senior 55+ or student
with identification. For more information and show times, contact
505-524-8287. www.fountaintheatre.org
November
25
Animal Encounters
The Las Cruces
Museum of Natural History, southeast end of Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S
Telshor Blvd. 4 pm. Nature Center Staff and volunteers will be available
to answer questions you may have about the animals and will also have Nature
Center residents on hand for your first snake experience or turtle adventure.
Come and be part of the action. Free and open to the public.
For more information, please call 505-522-3120.
November
25
Lake Lucero
Tour
White Sands
National Monument, 45 miles east on Highway 70. 10 am and 2 pm.
A 3-hour trip to the dry lake that is the source of the white sands.
Drive 18 miles (one way) and hike 3/4 mile to Lake Lucero. Explore
the geology and biology of this unique area. Advance registration is required
two weeks prior to tour date. $3 per person (children $1.50).
505-679-2599/505-479-6124. www.nps.gov/whsa
November
25
Las Cruces
Farmers and Crafts Market "Holiday Handicrafts"
Downtown Mall
and Las Cruces Avenue. 8
am - 12:30 pm. Local and in-state growers sell produce in season
as well as honey, herbs, baked goods, spices, salsa, chile ristras &
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, birdhouses, knives, photography,
and gourds. 505-541-2288/505-541-2554. ohennessey@las-cruces.org
or fcmarket@las-cruces.org
November
25
Mesilla
Valley Film presents, The Milagro Beanfield War
Fountain Theatre,
2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. 7:30 pm daily and additional Sunday matinee
at 2:30 pm. Academy Award winner filmed entirely in New Mexico. The
Mesilla Valley Film Society offers independent, foreign and alternative
films. Admission is $6 regular, $4 Mesilla Valley Film Society members
or on Wednesday, $5 Sunday matinee or senior 55+ or student with identification.
For more information and show times, contact 505-524-8287. www.fountaintheatre.org
November
25 - 26
Annual -
St. Genevieve's Holiday Antique & Craft Show & Sale
St. Genevieve's
Parish Hall, 1025 E. Las Cruces Avenue. Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10
am - 4 pm. $1.50 for both days. Food served. 505-526-8624.
November
26
American
Southwest Theater Company presents Tea Time with Dr. Seuss
Isabel M. Crouch
Reader's Theater, between the Speech and English Buildings on the New Mexico
State University Campus. Doors will open at 3:45 pm and event from
4 pm - 5 pm. Coinciding with New Mexico State University Theatre
Arts and Dona Ana Lyric Opera's production of Seussical, American Southwest
Theatre Company is pleased to present a special TEA TIME WITH DR. SEUSS.
During TEA TIME WITH DR. SEUSS, characters from the production of SEUSSICAL
will interact with participants, reading stories and teaching dance steps
from the show. Special surprises are also in store. Beverages
and cupcake will be provided. "This is a wonderful way for families
to spend time together," says ASTC Producing Artistic Director Tom Smith.
Admission $5 per person and participants are encouraged to dress up or
dress in costume if they like. 505-646-4515/800-646-ASTC. www.nmsu.edu
November
28
Great American
Tuba Show
New Mexico
State University, Music Center Recital Hall, North Horseshoe Circle and
Espina Street. 8 pm. James Shearer, tuba. Free. 505-646-2421.
November
28
Walk Dona
Ana Walk “Neighborhood Walk”
Sagecrest Park,
601 N. Roadrunner. Registration at 5:30 pm, walk begins at
6 pm. 505-541-2581.
November
29
New Mexico
State University Aggies Basketball Women’s vs UTEP
Las Cruces
High School Gym, 1755 El Paseo Road. 7:05 pm. 505-646-1420/866-672-8524.
www.nmstatesports.com or www.ticketmaster.com
November
30
Science
Cafe
The Las Cruces
Museum of Natural History, southeast end of Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S
Telshor Blvd. 5:30 pm. Got questions? Ask them here. Sigma
Xi and the Las Cruces Museum of Natural History bring you a monthly, round
table discussions held at 5:30pm in the museum. The public is welcome
and encouraged to attend. Free and open to the public. For
more information, please call 505-522-3120.