Monday 08
Silver City/Grant County
Open Mic–Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
NMSU Aggies Women's Basketball vs. Hawaii–7:05 p.m. NMSU Pan American Center, 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
Tuesday 09
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Paul Schranz–Photographs exhibit through Jan. 29. Black and white and color photographs depicting aquatic light in landscapes shot in locations from California to Newfoundland and almost everywhere in between. Reception Jan. 19, 5-7 p.m., NMSU Corbett Center, 522-0527, schranz@lightchaser.net.
Harvest Cooking–Carol Koenig from Celebrations teaches this cooking class, which features foods grown and harvested in New Mexico. The focus this month is on herbs and spices. Registration required. $20. 2-4 p.m., New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
Wednesday 10
Silver City/Grant County
Trivia Night–7:30 p.m. Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
NM Watercolor Society Meeting–Talk/demo by member Phil Yost on his unique method of frame-making. 2 p.m., Dresp Room, Branigan Library.
Columbus
Art Lessons–By artist Paul Forester. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Art on the Western Edge Gallery, 642-3641.
Thursday 11
Silver City/Grant County
Greg Brown–Also Jan. 12. This local favorite returns. $20 members, $25 non-members, $25 at the door. Mimbres Region Arts Council. 7:30 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House. 538-2505, www.mimbresarts.org.
2nd Annual Silver City Peak Oil/Climate Change Conference–Through Jan. 14. See story in this issue. Live local presenters and facilitators and large-screen DVD presentations. Jan. 11, 7-9 p.m.: "A Land Out of Time," special kick-off event. Glenn Landers, Southwest Environmental Center. Award-winning documentary film on the gas industry and sensitive ecology, including live commentary after the film on Otera Mesa in New Mexico. Jan. 12, 7-9 p.m.: "Peak Oil, Climate Change and Our Future," David Orr, author, ecological designer. The twin challenges of Peak Oil and Global Climate Change. Jan 13,10-11:30 a.m.: "Peak Oil, A Proactive Response," Richard Heinberg, author, educator, international speaker. The challenge of Peal Oil and its economic impacts. 1-2:30 p.m.: "Relocalize Now," Julian Darley, author, director of Post Carbon Institute. Global relocalization and how communities can begin to prepare for Peak Oil. 3-4:30 p.m.: "Energy Efficient Housing," Mark and Rachel Bighley, Mark Bighley Construction. Local home builders give practical applications for energy-efficient homes. Jan. 14, 1-2:30 p.m.: "Voluntary Simplicity as a Way of Life," Vicki Robbins, New Road Map Foundation. A viable solution for Peak Oil and way to lead a healthy, fulfilling life. 3-4:30 p.m.: "Sustainability as an Infinite Game," Paul Hawken, author, activist. A global vision for incorporating sustainable actions. Free admission. Silco Theater, Bullard St. 538-5892
Western Institute for Lifelong Learning–Informational social and class sign-up event. Facilitators will present information about their classes. Learn about membership, sign up for spring classes. Refreshments. 5-6:30 p.m. WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center Auditorium. 538-6835, www.will-learning.com.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Lecture Series–Michael Pettit discusses his book Riding For the Brand: 150 Years of Cowden Ranching. 7 p.m. New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
NMSU Aggies Women's Basketball vs. Boise State–7:05 p.m. NMSU Pan American Center, 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
Woman Before a Glass–Through Jan. 14. See Jan. 5. 7 p.m. Black Box Theater, 430 Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Friday 12
Silver City/Grant County
2nd Annual Silver City Peak Oil/Climate Change Conference–Through Jan. 14. See Jan. 11, story in this issue. 7-9 p.m.: "Peak Oil, Climate Change and Our Future," David Orr, author, ecological designer. The twin challenges of Peak Oil and Global Climate Change. Free admission. Silco Theater, Bullard St. 538-5892
Annual Chili Cookoff–Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.
Greg Brown–$20 members, $25 non-members, $25 at the door. Mimbres Region Arts Council. 7:30 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House. 538-2505, www.mimbresarts.org.
Joe Lara–8 p.m.-midnight. Isaac's, Bullard and Broadway, 313-1700.
Melodrama Theatre–8 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House, 388-3848, www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
For Your Consideration–Through Jan. 18. Marilyn Hack made a movie that established her as a real comer in the business. But many years later, all that is left for her is playing the dying Southern matriarch in an indie melodrama. When Hack learns there's been a post on the Internet suggesting that her performance is worthy of Academy Award consideration, she is overjoyed. The film has been lifted into the national consciousness by all the buzz. A film by Christopher Guest. 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 8287, www.fountaintheatre.org.
One-Act Showcase–Through Jan. 21. Includes Soldier Boys by Mike Cook, Mr. Happiness by David Mamet, Best Served Cold by Lester Boyse, Here We Are by Dorothy Parker. Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. $5 to $8. Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org.
Woman Before a Glass–Through Jan. 14. See Jan. 5. 8 p.m. Black Box Theater, 430 Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Saturday 13
Silver City/Grant County
2nd Annual Silver City Peak Oil/Climate Change Conference–Through Jan. 14. See Jan. 11, story in this issue. 10-11:30 a.m.: "Peak Oil, A Proactive Response," Richard Heinberg, author, educator, international speaker. The challenge of Peal Oil and its economic impacts. 1-2:30 p.m.: "Relocalize Now," Julian Darley, author, director of Post Carbon Institute. Global relocalization and how communities can begin to prepare for Peak Oil. 3-4:30 p.m.: "Energy Efficient Housing," Mark and Rachel Bighley, Mark Bighley Construction. Local home builders give practical applications for energy-efficient homes. Free admission. Silco Theater, Bullard St. 538-5892
Brian DiMarco–Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.
Dances of Universal Peace–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 & Arizona, 534-1441.
Melodrama Theatre–8 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House, 388-3848, www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama.
Triple Jack Band–8 p.m.-midnight. Isaac's, Bullard and Broadway, 313-1700.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Annual Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally–Through Jan. 14. Brown Farm Field, north on El Camino Real Road, 521-6803 / 382-5465, www.mvbr.com.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Battle for the Belt–TUFF Entertainment MMA Event. $20. Dickerson's Event Center, 3900 W. Picacho Ave., www.tufffighting.com.
Five by Design–Also Jan. 14. 2nd Annual Pops Concert. Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra joins vocalists and recording artists Lorie Carpenter-Niska, Sheridan Zuther, Kurt Niska, Michael Swedberg and Terrence Niska for a tribute to the Big Band era with a celebration of swing hits from 1937 through 1955. $30-40. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall, 646-3709, jylenewright@lascrucessymphony.com, www.lascrucessymphony.com.
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market Cold Chile Days–Local and in-state growers sell produce in season as well as honey, herbs, baked goods, spices, salsa, chile ristras and landscape plants. Crafters from Dona Ana County sell a variety of handcrafted items including jewelry, woodwork, candles, pottery, fine art, needlework, furniture, leather works, clothing, bird houses, knives, photography and gourds. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Downtown Mall and Las Cruces Ave., 541-2288, ohennessey@las-cruces.org, fcmarket@las-cruces.org .
NMSU Aggies Women's Basketball vs. Idaho–7:05 p.m. NMSU Pan American Center, 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
Nostalgia Winter Antique Show–Through Jan. 14. St. Genevieve's Parish Hall, 1025 E. Las Cruces Ave., 526-8624/524-4203.
One-Act Showcase–Through Jan. 21. See Jan. 12. 8 p.m. $5 to $8. Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org.
Sorcerer–This film features four men who, for various reasons, cannot return to their own countries. They end up in a dismal South American town where an American oil company is seeking courageous drivers willing to haul nitroglycerin over 200 miles of treacherous terrain. The four stateless men have nothing to lose–and, besides, they'll be paid $10,000 apiece and be granted legal citizenship, if they survive. $3, free for Mesilla Valley Film Society Members. 1:30 p.m., Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287 / 522-0286.
Tea Tasting–The educational tea also will feature sweets and savories along with individual white, green, red and black teas. $15, 2-4 p.m., Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, 524-1886.
Volksmarch Hosted Year Round Walk–Easy trail on city sidewalks. Non-competitive walk. Moderate inclines. Suitable for strollers. Assisted registration 8-11 a.m. Hotel de Encanto, 705 S. Telshor Blvd., 525-3990/525-0495, baker@newmexico.usa.com, www.zianet.com/dpiland/SunCountry, ranlinranels@zianet.com.
Woman Before a Glass–Through Jan. 14. See Jan. 5. 8 p.m. Black Box Theater, 430 Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Alamogordo
Billy Townes–Contemporary jazz: intimate ballads, classic soul with a touch of modern hip-hop, traditional jazz, innovative electric jazz-fusion and samba. $15, 7:30 p.m., Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave., 437-2202.
Radium Springs
Stars n' Parks–Orion high in the east, Eridanus on the meridian, Andromeda overhead, Saturn rises before the program's end. 5 p.m., Leasburg Dam State Park. 527-8386, www.Astro-NPO-org.
Sunday 14
Silver City/Grant County
2nd Annual Silver City Peak Oil/Climate Change Conference–See Jan. 11, story in this section. 1-2:30 p.m.: "Voluntary Simplicity as a Way of Life," Vicki Robbins, New Road Map Foundation. A viable solution for Peak Oil and way to lead a healthy, fulfilling life. 3-4:30 p.m.: "Sustainability as an Infinite Game," Paul Hawken, author, activist. A global vision for incorporating sustainable actions. Free admission. Silco Theater, Bullard St. 538-5892
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Annual Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally–Brown Farm Field, north on El Camino Real Road, 521-6803/382-5465, www.mvbr.com.
Five by Design–See Jan. 13. 2nd Annual Pops Concert. $30-40. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall, 646-3709, jylenewright@lascrucessymphony.com, www.lascrucessymphony.com.
Nostalgia Winter Antique Show–St. Genevieve's Parish Hall, 1025 E. Las Cruces Ave., 526-8624/524-4203.
One-Act Showcase–Through Jan. 21. See Jan. 12. 2 p.m. $5 to $8. Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org.
Southern New Mexico Youth Wrestling Invitational–Mayfield High School, 1955 N. Valley Drive, 285-6344.
Woman Before a Glass–See Jan. 5. 2 p.m. Black Box Theater, 430 Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Truth or Consequences
Sierra Club Hike–Aldo Leopold Wilderness in the Black Range following several east side riparian areas. 7:30 a.m., Forest Service Office parking lot, (612) 518-5632 / 744-5860.