November 1-10 | 11-17 | 18-24 | 25-30 | December
Wednesday 01
Silver City/Grant County
David Celaya—Through Nov. 2. Digital artwork celebrating Dia de los Muertos. Elemental Arts, 106 W. Yankie, 590-7554, www.gourdweb.com.
Dias de los Muertos—Through Nov. 2. A holiday celebrated in central and southern Mexico, The Day of the Dead is a traditional celebration of deceased loved ones who are reunited with their families on these days. In honoring their dead relatives, happy spirits provide protection, good luck and wisdom to their families. Various locations downtown Silver City.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
House of Sand—Through Nov. 2. A hypnotic tale of two women in the dunes, the film charts the 59-year ordeal of Maria (Fernanda Montenegro) and daughter Aurea (Fernanda Torres) in Brazil's Maranhao desert. Initially brought to their desolate home in 1910 by Aurea's husband, the pair is soon abandoned. Aided by a runaway slave (Sue Jorge), the two struggle to survive their difficult, solitary existence. Nightly 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee 2:30 p.m. $6, members $4, students and seniors $5, matinees $5, Wednesdays $4. Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8278, www.fountaintheatre.org.
Thursday 02
Silver City/Grant County
The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail—Through Nov. 4. This play was a clear protest against the Vietnam War, using a related incident from America's history. In 1846, writer Henry David Thoreau spent a night in jail for not paying his taxes. Thoreau refused to pay money that would support the Mexican-American War that was then underway. Donations benefit the Herb McGrath Fund, which offers scholarships to WNMU students. Donations of pet food will also be accepted and donated to the animal shelter. 7:30 p.m., WNMU Webb Theater, 538-6502.
David Celaya—Digital artwork celebrating Dia de los Muertos. Elemental Arts, 106 W. Yankie, 590-7554, www.gourdweb.com.
Dias de los Muertos—See Nov. 1. Various locations downtown Silver City.
Iraq for Sale—Film showing. the story of what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. Director Robert Greenwald takes you inside the lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows and children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Free admission. 7 p.m., WNMU Global Resource Center. 534-1227, chayote@gilanet.com.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Dia de los Muertos—Stories, folklore, procession to San Albino Cemetery. 6 p.m., Old Mesilla Plaza, 647-2639/640-5800/5243262, pkingduck@zianet.com, www.oldmesilla.org.
NMSU Aggies Women's Basketball vs. New Mexico Highlands—7 p.m., Las Cruces High School Gym, 1755 El Paseo Road, 646-1420/866-672-8524, www.nmstatesports.com.
Friday 03
Silver City/Grant County
Workforce Solutions—Grant County Community Health Council. 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. WNMU Global Resource Center.
Flamenco Stylings of Farhad—Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.
Melodrama Theatre—"Billy the Kid or It's Just a Little Gun Play." Every Friday and Saturday. See the March 2006 Desert Exposure. 8 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House, 388-3848, www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama.
The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail—Through Nov. 4. See Nov. 2. 7:30 p.m., WNMU Webb Theater, 538-6502.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Animals—Art show. Reception 4-5:45 p.m., Branigan Public Library, 200 W. Picacho, 644-4865.
Autumn Splendor—Through Jan. 1. A show of work by The Essentialists—Sally Quillin and her painting students. Reception 5-7:30 p.m., Unravel Yarn Shop and Gallery, 300 N. Downtown Mall, 647-1181, www.unravel-yarn-shop.com.
Been Rich All My Life—Through Nov. 9. In their salad days, the dancers featured in this beguiling documentary graced various chorus lines of "copper-colored gals" at the Apollo Theater or the Cotton Club, in the heyday of Duke Ellington and Jimmie Lunceford. Heather Lyn MacDonald's film illustrates how a lifelong devotion to tap, Swing-era jazz and a survivor's optimism can enrich someone's life. Nightly 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee 2:30 p.m. $6, members $4, students and seniors $5, matinees $5, Wednesdays $4. Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8278, www.fountaintheatre.org.
Drinking Coffee Elsewhere—Writer ZZ Packer and author and coach Rus Bradburd lend their words to fight hunger. Reading and silent auction. Proceeds benefit Casa de Peregrinos. $10. 7 p.m., Rio Grande Theater, Downtown Mall. 646-2027.
Gary Wellman—Through Nov. 28. Sculptures. Reception 5-7 p.m., Director's Gallery, Museum of Art, 490 N. Water St., 541-2137.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane—Through Nov. 19. Thirteen-year-old Rynn lives in a secluded old farmhouse with her reclusive father. But things are not at all what they seem and Rynn's secure and cozy world is soon intruded upon by a snoopy landlady, her son, a friendly policeman and a 16-year-old magician. All is ultimately revealed in a story of suspense and love. $9, $8 students and seniors, $6 Thursdays. Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2:30 p.m., Thursdays 7 p.m. Black Box Theater, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Villains—Through Nov. 18. 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. $5, Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court Ave., 650-3496.
Saturday 04
Silver City/Grant County
El Dia de Los Muertos Benefit Dance—Menudo, posole and Caribbean goodies for sale. $12 couple, $8 single in advance, $15/$10 at door. 9 p.m.-1 a.m., Mingo's Party Place, 1207 Tom Foy Blvd, Bayard, 534-4409.
Friends of the Underground—Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.
Janos, Chihuahua Excursion—Through Nov. 5. Visit the Nature Conservancy's El Rancho Uno, Hotel Janos, Sotol Factory and the Pink Store. Facilitated by Alison Siwik, exective director of GRIP. Western Institute for Lifelong Learning, 538-6835, www.will-learning.com.
Live Wire Band—Classic Rock and Rock n' Blues. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Isaac's, Bullard and Broadway, 313-1700.
Melodrama Theatre—8 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House, 388-3848, www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama.
The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail—See Nov. 2. 7:30 p.m., WNMU Webb Theater, 538-6502.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
35th Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire—Through Nov. 5. Spend a weekend with kings and queens. Local, state and regional artisans gather to participate in a juried art show and exhibition. High-quality arts and crafts are for sale accompanied by live theater, dancing, music and food, all presented with a Renaissance theme. 160-plus artists' booths. Free park and ride at Nevada and Triviz. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 adult donation. Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave., 523-6403, daarts.org.
Cassandra Lockwood and Irine Roane—Through Nov. 30. Ceramics and paintings. Opening reception 5-7 p.m., Laughing at the Sun, 1910 Calle de Parian, 523-1890, www.laughingatthesunmesilla.com.
Cooking Demonstrations—Through Nov. 5. Learn to make Sheepherder's Bread and enjoy a tasty treat in the Heritage Kitchens. 2 p.m., Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
Doin' Denim Workshop—Old denims never die; they just take on new shapes. Bring an adult pair of jeans including pockets and belt loops and make wearable crafts. 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
Dona Ana Modular Railroad Display—Through Nov. 5. Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Gold Mesa, 151 Roadrunner Parkway, 532-1751, troeller@zianet.com.
Greasewood Flat—A music-centered Cinematinee. Begins with a short performance by local band, Barely Legal. Then view an Arizona-made, truly independent film, which follows a down-and-out blues guitarist back to his home in Arizona, where he attempts to reconcile his life and relationships with several important women in his life. Then follows a 25-minute short film "12 Tones of Barely Legal." $3, free for Mesilla Valley Film Society members. 1:30 p.m. Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8278, www.fountaintheatre.org.
Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra Classics Series: Classic II with Pianist Alan Chow—Through Nov. 5. Schumann: Concerto in A minor; Dvorak: Slavonic Dances, Op. 46 and Op. 92; Tchaikovsky: Marche Slave. $30. Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall, 646-3709, jylenewright@lascrucessymphony.com, www.lascrucessymphony.com.
NMSU Aggies Football vs. San Jose State—6 p.m., Aggies Memorial Stadium, 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane—Through Nov. 19. See Nov. 3. $9, $8 students and seniors, 8 p.m., Black Box Theater, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Villains—Through Nov. 18. See Nov. 3. $5, 8 p.m. Court Youth Center, 402 W.Court Ave., 650-3496.
Deming
8th Street Marketplace—Farmer's market and craft fair. Crafts, food, drinks and produce. Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Historic Baker House, 8th and Spruce St., 544-0548/544- 9029/546-7686.
Sunday 05
Las Cruces/Mesilla
35th Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire—See Nov. 4. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 adult donation. Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave., 523-6403, daarts.org.
Dia de los Muertos Mass—11 a.m., St. Genevieve Church, 100 S. Espina St., 522-6756.
Dona Ana Modular Railroad Display—9 a.m.-3 p.m. Gold Mesa, 151 Roadrunner Parkway, 532-1751, troeller@zianet.com.
Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra Classics Series: Classic II with Pianist Alan Chow—See Nov. 4. 3 p.m. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall, 646-3709, jylenewright@lascrucessymphony.com, www.lascrucessymphony.com.
Mariachi Sundays—4-6 p.m. Old Mesilla Plaza, 525-1735/524-3262/528-7070, kmedina_tom@comcast.net.
NMSU Gospel Choir and SPUMC Choirs—Gospel Mass. Benefit concert for Jardin de los Ninos. $10 donation. 7 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Alameda and Griggs.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane—Through Nov. 19. See Nov. 3. $9, $8 students and seniors, 2:30 p.m., Black Box Theater, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Villains—Through Nov. 18. See Nov. 3. $5, 2 p.m. Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court Ave., 650-3496.
Alamogordo
Grace Methodist Variety Show—3-5 p.m., Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave., 437-2202.
Hillsboro
Day Hike—The Sierra Club will have a moderate to strenuous day hike from Emory Pass to the Kingston Cemetery. Meet at the General Store in Hillsboro for an 8 a.m. breakfast; bring lunch and water. Free. Non-members welcome. 894-6427.
Monday 06
Silver City/Grant County
Poetry Night—Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Learning to Love without Pain—Mondays through Dec. 11. Learn how to trust the mind of love and its power to change how we see ourselves and others. Discover practical techniques to transform our daily experiences into the spiritual path and thereby learn to live in harmony with all living beings. Each class includes meditation, a teaching by a western Buddhist nun, and short discussion. $8, 7-8:30 p.m., 116 W. Las Cruces Ave., 292-5293, www.meditationnewmexico.org.
Tuesday 07 ELECTION DAY
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Harvest Cooking Class—Prepare bell peppers, tomatillos and apples in creative new recipes. 2-4 p.m., Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
Wednesday 08
Las Cruces/Mesilla
NMSU Aggies Volleyball vs. Louisiana Tech—7 p.m. Las Cruces High School Gym, 1755 El Paseo Road, 646-1420/866-672-8524, www.nmstatesports.com.
Thursday 09
Silver City/Grant County
Time for Three—Youthful trio plays an eclectic mix of bluegrass, Hungarian gypsy, jazz, country western fiddling, classical and improvisation. Community Concert Association. $15, 7:30 p.m., WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. 388-1604.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
ArtForms—Live demonstration by two artists working in their own styles from a musician model. Mastery in Life Center, Downtown Mall. 541-4353/523-2950.
Chautauqua: La Llorona, The Wailing Woman—La Llorona's cries are brought to life with the performance and songs of Rosalie de Aragon. 7 p.m., Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
NMSU Aggies Men's Basketball vs. St. Mary's—7 p.m. Las Cruces High School Gym, 1755 El Paseo Road, 646-1420/866-672-8524, www.nmstatesports.com.
NMSU Aggies Men's Basketball vs. St. Mary's—7:05 p.m., Las Cruces High School Gym, 1755 El Paseo Road. 646-1420/866-672-8524. www.nmstatesports.com.
November Portrait Classes—Also Nov. 30. Taught by Alice Dressler. $2, 9-11:30 a.m., Las Cruces Fine Arts Museum, 382-7876.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane—Through Nov. 19. See Nov. 3. $6, 7 p.m., Black Box Theater, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Friday 10
Silver City/Grant County
Dances of Universal Peace—Also Nov. 24. Circle dances that celebrate the unity of all spiritual traditions. Live music. No experience or partners needed. $5 donation. 7 p.m., Church of What's Happening, 7th and Arizona, 534-1441.
Melodrama Theatre—8 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House, 388-3848, www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama.
Skinny Dip'n—A new "girls band." Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.
The Intimate Landscape Photographic Workshop—capture rich images of New Mexico's southwestern landscape while exploring the wild backcountry near the lodge with internationally known photographer Michael Berman. Designed for beginning and intermediate photographers with good working knowledge of their cameras. $760, Bear Mountain Lodge, (877) 620-2327, mgonsior@tnc.org, www.bearmountainlodge.com.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Annual International Mariachi Conference—Through Nov. 12. A week-long educational conference culminates with a concert featuring internationally known mariachi performers. Featuring special guests Alicia Villarreal, Mariachi Cobre, Mariachi Divas, Los Arrieros. NMSU Pan American Center, 646-1420, www.lascrucesmariachi.org.
Donnie Darko—Almost Midnight Film Series. Free admission. 9:45 p.m. Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8278, www.fountaintheatre.org.
NMSU Alumni Performance—Through Nov. 12. Friday andSaturday 7 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court Ave., 646-2070, www.nmsu.edu.
The Little Girl Who Lives Down the Lane—Through Nov. 19. See Nov. 3. $9, $8 students and seniors, 8 p.m., Black Box Theater, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
The Science of Sleep—Through Nov. 16. This film trips the light fantastic through the imagination of Stephane (Gael Garcia Bernal), an artist from Mexico who comes to France to visit his depressed mother and falls in love with her next-door neighbor, Stephanie (Charlotte Gainsbourg). A film about the roads and dreamways less traveled, it gives a sweet twist to that eternal distraction of looking for love in all the wrong places and the crazed rapture of finally finding it. Nightly 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee 2:30 p.m. $6, members $4, students and seniors $5, matinees $5, Wednesdays $4. Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8278, www.fountaintheatre.org.
November 1-10 | 11-17 | 18-24 | 25-30 | December