MARCH
01
Grant County/Silver City
American Red Cross Heroes Coffee—March 1-17, "Heroes for the American Red Cross" will be trying to raise $10,000 for the Grant County Red Cross. Director Sharye Hardesty will speak on disaster preparedness and answer questions about the Red Cross in Grant County. 10 a.m.-noon. United Methodist Church. Information, 534-4621.
Silver City Municipal Election—See city Web site for voting information and districts, info@townofsilvercity.org, www.townofsilvercity.org.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
The Shape of Things—Continuing through March 19. NMSU Department of Theatre Arts and American Southwest Theatre Company presentation. Adam begins to date a rebellious art student who wants to help him "better" himself. However, the changes aren't appreciated by Adam's longtime friends, Jenny and Philip, and the two couples find themselves swept up in the ramifications of Adam's newfound self-confidence with chilling results. Call for times. $8-$13. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre, Jordan St., 646-5479/646-5418/646-4515, astc@nmsu.edu.
Live Music—8-11 p.m. High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 Hadley Ave., 525-6752.
NMSU Aggies Men's Basketball vs. University of Texas-Pan American—7:05 p.m. NMSU Pan American Center, University Ave., 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
Precious Desert—Opening of watercolor art exhibit by Margaret Bernstein. Convention and Visitors Bureau, 211 N. Water St., 541-2444.
02
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Ritual Figures—Art exhibit of prints and print media by NMSU Art Professor Emeritus Louis Ocepek, through March 30. See Arts Exposure section. Reception March 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Directors Gallery, Museum of Fine Art, 490 N. Water St., 541-2137.
03
Grant County/Silver City
Wally Lawder—7 p.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.
WNMU Mustangs Men's Basketball vs. Montana State-Billings—7 p.m. WNMU Mustang Fieldhouse, 538-6218, www.wnmu.edu/athletic.
WNMU Mustangs Women's Basketball vs. Montana State-Billings—5 p.m. WNMU Mustang Fieldhouse, 538-6218, www.wnmu.edu/athletic.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Bayou Seco—8-11 p.m. High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 Hadley Ave., 525-6752.
Deming
KOTS Camera Club Exhibit—Opening of exhibit, through March 28. Reception March 10, 5-7 p.m. Deming Arts Center, 100 S. Gold, 546-3663, demingarts@swnm.com.
04
Grant County/Silver City
Robin & Linda Williams—A robust blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country. A Mimbres Region Arts Council Folk Series performance. Members $12, non-members $15. 7:30 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House. (888) 758-7289, info@mimbresarts.org, www.mimbresarts.org.
Predator Callers & Hound Men Expo—Also March 5. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Flame Convention Center. (530) 742-1430, www.exit201.com/expo/pch.shtml.
Rhythm Mystic—7:30 p.m. Twisted Vine, 108 Broadway, 388-2828.
Wally Lawder—7 p.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Tape—Through March 19. In this play by Stephen Belber, Jon, an aspiring filmmaker on the verge of hitting it big, hooks up for the weekend with his best friend from high school, Vince, a volunteer fireman who makes his money selling dope. Over the course of the evening, Vince finally gets Jon to admit that 10 years ago he date-raped Amy, a girl they both dated in high school—only then to reveal that he's taped their entire conversation. And not only that, he's invited Amy to have dinner with them that night. Directed by Brenda Walker, starring Jesus Villanueva, Deborah Yates and Eric Young. March 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8 p.m. $5. Southwest Fitness Center, 1309 E. Foster Road, 650-3496.
Dona Ana Lyric Opera—Through March 5. Double bill of "Bastien & Bastienne" by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and "La Serva Padrona" by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi. 8 p.m., 3 p.m. Sunday. $15, $10, students $5. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall, 646-1993.
For the Love of the Rio Grande—Opening of art exhibit, "Part II: Wild Things Where They Are." Reception 5-7 p.m. Cottonwood Gallery, 275 N. Downtown Mall, 522-5552, www.wildmesquite.org.
NMSU Aggies Baseball vs. College of the Southwest—Also March 5. 1 p.m. NMSU Presley Askew Complex, Stewart St., 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
NMSU Aggies Tennis vs. Northern Arizona—1 p.m. NMSU Tennis Courts, Gregg and Williams St., 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
Terry Alvarez—Belly dancing. Finally Friday performance. 12-1 p.m. Downtown Mall, 528-3204.
The Belle of Amherst—Through March 26. Part of three American History Month plays running in repertory from the No Strings Theatre Company. By William Luce, directed by Ceil Herman and starring Toni Marie as Emily Dickinson. A visit with the shy poet in which she shares her poems and the important moments of her life. Performances March 4 8 p.m., 5 at 8:30 p.m., 6 at 2:30 p.m., 10 at 7 p.m., 12 at 6 p.m., 19 at 6 p.m., 20 at 7 p.m., 25 at 8 p.m., 26 at 8:30 p.m. $9, $8 students and seniors. All seats Thursday $6. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
The Sea Inside—Through March 10. Based on the true life story of Ramon Sampedro, a quadriplegic who fought a legal battle for his right to die, the film centers on his loving family and the two women who try to change his life (one supports his euthanesia, the other doesn't). Javier Bardem won a Best Actor award at the Venice Film Festival, Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Film, Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Film. Directed by Alejandro Amenabar. Spanish with English subtitles. Nightly at 7:30 p.m. No Sunday matinee. Tickets $6, members $4, students and seniors $5. Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, www.fountaintheatre.org.
05
Grant County/Silver City
Ft. Bayard Historic Society Annual Tea—2-4 p.m. Ft. Bayard Theater, 388-4477, www.fortbayardhistoricpreservationsociety.org.
Silver City MainStreet Project Annual Meeting—Awards, dinner, dance, celebrating 20th anniversary. Members $12, non-members $15. 6 p.m. Buffalo Bar Dance Hall, 211 N. Bullard. Information, 5384-1700, mainstreet@gilanet.com, www.silvercitymainstreet.com.
Predator Callers & Hound Men Expo—8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Flame Convention Center. (530) 742-1430, www.exit201.com/expo/pch.shtml.
Uwe & Friends—7:30 p.m. Twisted Vine, 108 Broadway, 388-2828.
Wally Lawder—7 p.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.
WNMU Mustangs Women's Basketball vs. Montana State-Billings—7 p.m. WNMU Mustang Fieldhouse, 538-6218, www.wnmu.edu/athletic.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
A Visual Diary of Beautiful Moments—Opening of art exhibit by Penny Duncklee. See Arts Exposure section. Reception 3-5 p.m. Tombaugh Gallery, Unitarian Universalist Church, 2000 S. Solano Drive.
Doc Holliday and the Angel of Mercy—Through March 20. Part of three American History Month plays running in repertory from the No Strings Theatre Company. Written by Vaughn Marlowe, directed by Ceil Herman, and starring Patrick Payne. The play is a glimpse at the man behind the myth as he waits through the night before the Gunfight at the OK Corral. Performances March 5 at 6 and 8:30 p.m., 6 at 7 p.m., 12 at 8:30 p.m., 13 at 2:30 p.m., 17 at 7 p.m., 18 at 8 p.m., 20 at 2:30 p.m. $9, $8 students and seniors. All seats Thursday $6. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Dona Ana Lyric Opera—See March 4. 8 p.m. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall, 646-1993.
Live Music—8-11 p.m. High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 Hadley Ave., 525-6752.
NMSU Aggies Baseball vs. College of the Southwest—Also March 5. Noon. NMSU Presley Askew Complex, Stewart St., 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
NMSU Aggies Tennis—NMSU Tennis Courts, Gregg and Williams St., 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
Rag Rug Festival—Through March 6. Rag rug crafting demonstrations as well as a chance to meet the artisans who will display and sell their wares. The event opens with musical entertainment and a ribbon-cutting at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday. New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 983-6155, NMwomenandgirls@aol.com.
Short Films by Local Filmmakers— Local filmmakers have made all but one of these short flicks, and most are being shown in Las Cruces for the first time. Several of the filmmakers will be on hand to talk about their work. Films include: "Raven Tales," a short computer-animated film by Las Crucean Chris Kientz; "We're Moving," Roberto Codato's film about a trio of inspiring dancers who perform at schools across southwest New Mexico; "Ancient Roots, Modern Medicine, Episode 2" (see the February issue); "No Star for Romaine," a documentary work in progress by David Lindblom about Romaine Fielding, a film director and producer in the early part of the last century, with a clip of the first film ever shot in New Mexico, in 1898 by Thomas Edison; "Clown's Day Off," a funny film, directed and shot locally by Mike Laurence; "Pancho Villa's Columbus Raid," made in the early 1980s by the New Mexico State Park office; "Sexteen," shot in the Organ area, by Matt Retherford. 1:30 p.m. Admission (includes museum) adults
$3, seniors $2, ages 6 to 17 $1. New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
Tape—Through March 19. See March 4. 8 p.m. $5. Southwest Fitness Center, 1309 E. Foster Road, 650-3496.
Teacup Tea—Bring your favorite teacup for others to admire and to sample several teas. 2-4 p.m. Enchanted Gardens, 413 W. Griggs Ave., 524-1886.
The Belle of Amherst—Through March 26. See March 4. 8:30 p.m. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Women in Art Show—Opening for exhibit through April 2. The artists in this show celebrating Women's History Month include Mary Anne Redding, Sharon Bode-Hempton, Irene Oliver Lewis, Sandy Zane, Georjeanna Feltha, Sherry Doil-Carter, Sylvia Bowers, Cecilia Lewis, Carol Blue, Maria Navarro Pino, Emily Stout, Connie Anaya, June Decker, Tomisita Rodriguez, Sara McNie Flores. Opening reception 4-6 p.m. White Raven Studios, 425 W. Griggs Ave., 525-9543/526-1636.
06
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Doc Holliday and the Angel of Mercy—Through March 20. See March 5. 7 p.m. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
NMSU Aggies Tennis—NMSU Tennis Courts, Gregg and Williams St., 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
NMSU Symphonic Winds Chamber Ensembles and Symphonic Band—3 p.m. $7, seniors $6, students $4. 646-1420/532-2060/(915) 544-8444.
Rag Rug Festival—See March 5. New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 983-6155, NMwomenandgirls@aol.com.
The Belle of Amherst—Through March 26. See March 4. 2:30 p.m. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
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