Las Cruces Museum of Art
491 N. Main St.
Open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday. There is no admission fee.
Call for art
The Las Cruces Museum of Art is soliciting artwork for an upcoming exhibit. The exhibition, Declaration/Declaración, explores the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Limited to artists living in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Artwork in all mediums will be considered. Call runs through Friday, June 12. All submissions must be submitted via a SurveyMonkey registration form.
The exhibition will be a powerful investigation and expression of the diversity, complexity, and evolving story of the American experiment with democracy. The exhibition will consist of two parts: an invitational of four Borderland artists with ties to Las Cruces who will anchor the exhibition, and a juried Call for Art by artists from throughout New Mexico and El Paso, Texas.
Qualified artists may submit up to three art pieces for consideration, in either 2-D or 3-D format. Any artistic medium is acceptable, including, but not limited to, painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, digital art, and mixed media. All submitted artwork must be an original piece, either created within the last five years or specifically in response to the exhibition themes of the Call for Art. Artwork must not infringe on copyrights or include AI-generated components.
Application form will be available at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7PYXBCK or through the Las Cruces Museum’s website at https://www.lascruces.gov/Museums. Applications must include artist’s contact information; an artist statement and artist CV; at least one jpg or png image of each piece of submitted artwork and details about the piece(s). Incomplete or late proposals will not be accepted. The deadline for submissions is 5 p.m., Friday, June 12, 2026. For more information contact Jennifer McClung, Exhibit Curator at jmcclung@lascruces.gov.
WNMU Cultural Affairs
Tickets at www.wnmu.edu
For event info go to www.wnmu.edu
Yjastros: The American Flamenco Repertory Company
Thursday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.
Fine Arts Center Theater
$20
The American Flamenco Repertory Company has been recognized for its innovative choreography and unique fusion of traditional flamenco with American cultural influences. Based in Albuquerque, the company has performed nationally and internationally, garnering acclaim for its artistry, rigor, and ability to push the boundaries of flamenco while honoring its roots.
This thrilling repertory concert will showcase a dynamic range of flamenco works created for Yjastros by internationally acclaimed choreographers, including excerpts from the company’s groundbreaking fall production, Flamenco Fandanguero.
JigJam – Irish Rhythms
Magic and Illusions
Thursday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m.
Light Hall Theater
$20
JigJam, the quartet who have reinvented bluegrass with a distinctly Irish twist—labeling their style “I-Grass” or Celtic-Bluegrass. They traditional Irish music with American bluegrass roots to create a lively and distinctive sound.
You can expect a set featuring banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and more—all interwoven with lively rhythms and engaging melodies. Whether you’re familiar with Irish music or bluegrass (or neither), they aim to deliver a rich musical experience.
Expressive Arts Juried Student Exhibition
McCray Gallery
Exhibit runs through Feb. 19
Free
The Francis McCray Gallery, in collaboration with the Expressive Arts Department, announces the 2026 Western New Mexico University Juried Student Art Exhibition. This annual showcase will feature student work across a wide range of media, including sculpture, drawing, printmaking, painting, ceramics and graphic design. The exhibition highlights the creativity, innovation and artistic development of the university’s student community.
Light Art Space
Mac Schweitzer & Her Art
Curated by Ann Hedlund
Landscapes by Larry Ollivier
Flash Gallery
Feb. 5 – 28
Reception: Friday, Feb. 6, 5-7 p.m.
Mac Schweitzer, a mid-20th-century painter of wildlife and other scenes, earned the reputation as “the feminists’ answer to Charlie Russell.” Enter Mac’s world through the southwestern photographs of Larry Ollivier. Celebrate Mac’s illustrated biography by Ann Hedlund and get your copy signed by the author.
Illustrated talk by Ann Hedlund on Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 – 4:30 p.m. in the studio at Light Art Space.
Abstraction in Nature: a photographic exploration of shape, pattern, symmetry, and design found in the natural world.
Exhibition dates: Feb. 6-28
Reception: Friday, Feb. 6, 5-7 p.m.
This photography exhibition features the work of Grant County photographers. Enjoy the variety of ways in which abstraction in nature is explored.
Call for Artwork
We invite artists from New Mexico and Arizona to submit work in any media to Forms of Devotion, curated by Karen Hymer and Joan Roberts Garcia.
This call asks artists to consider how devotion is a part of their art practice.
There are many types of devotion. Do they share characteristics, no matter what the subject is? Are there similarities in devotional rituals, forms?
Exhibition dates: Mar. 5-28
All entries must be handmade by the artist and produced within the last seven years. 3D and experimental work is encouraged. All media are acceptable, except for AI-generated images. AI work will not be accepted.
Submit at: https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=16625
The deadline to submit is Feb. 8
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East, Arenas Valley, NM
575-388-1266
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
February 2025
Friday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m.
Midwife w/ Amulets
Madeline Johnston is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist and recording engineer, currently based in Southern Colorado by way of Denver, where she spent the last decade developing her sound and focusing on her artistic community. Midwife began while Madeline was a resident of the beloved DIY space Rhinoceropolis in 2014.
On stage, Johnston is known for her sparse, emotionally charged experimental pop music that can silence a room. On record, she produces intricate and lush sonic environments in her own little corner of the heavy music scene. She describes her sound as “Heaven Metal,” AKA emotional music about devastation. Johnston writes primarily about grief, and the many faces it can inhabit.
Saturday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m.
Jeffrey Foucault
In two decades on the road Jeffrey Foucault has become one of the most
distinctive voices in American music, refining a sound instantly recognizable
for its simplicity and emotional power. With a string of critically acclaimed
studio albums, he’s built a brick-and-mortar international touring career and a devoted following, one that includes luminaries like Van Dyke Parks, Greil Marcus, and Don Henley.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6 p.m.
Mama's Broke w/ Red McAdam
Mama’s Broke is a Halifax-based folk duo—Amy Lou Keeler and Lisa Maria—formed in 2014 after a chance road-trip meeting. Known as tireless road warriors, they’ve toured extensively across North America and Europe, carrying a “folk without borders” ethos wherever they go. Their award-winning debut Count the Wicked (2017) earned a Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year, followed by Narrow Line (2022), nominated for both a CFMA and a Juno Award.
Rooted in old-time, Celtic, and Québécois traditions, their sound expands to include blues, punk, Balkan and Eastern European influences, and experimental edges.
Red McAdam is a genre-defying storyteller and roots musician whose music blends traditional honky-tonk and Western swing with indie rock, R&B, and wide-open Americana. Red’s songs are built from richer, stranger, and more honest terrain—tales of life on the road, unforgettable characters, hard luck and hard truths, all delivered with raw, expressive vocals and fearless songwriting.
Thursday, Feb. 12, 6 p.m.
Performer’s Showcase /Open Mic
Hosted by Ray and the Sunshines!
Musicians and Performers of all kinds welcome. From music comedy to spoken word and performance art —this open mic is your stage.
Bring your voice, your story, and your energy.
All talents welcome. All voices heard.
15-minute spots. Must sign up in person
Thursday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m.
MRAC Presents Frontera Bugalú
We are excited to welcome Frontera Bugalú back to the Zócalo for this year’s MRAC’s Chocolate Fantasia After Party!
Get your fill of chocolate in downtown Silver City by sampling chocolates from over 20 chocolatiers. Then come dance it off with a free community performance by Frontera Bugalú, an El Paso, Texas-based band that plays a unique style of "música fronteriza," blending cumbia, mambo, and traditional borderland folk music.
Sunday, Feb. 15, 1 p.m.
Jazz Brunch with the John Mitchell Trio
Journeyman improvisational keyboardist, John Mitchell and Friends will be playing a variety of tunes from their vast repertoire. Playing professionally for over five decades, Mitchell has an innate ability to play and lead, an insatiable fire to innovate and grow his craft, and an intensely creative approach to his playing.
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 5 p.m.
Mardi Gras in New Mexico
Please Note – This is a day we are normally closed.
Join us for our third annual Mardi Gras in New Mexico. It’s the Year of the Horse and Mardi Gras – so what could we do but throw a big party for you with authentic Cajun cuisine from our resident Cajun.
Offerings will include shrimp etouffée, chicken and andouille gumbo, crawfish pie, red beans and rice, bread pudding.
Mardi Gras playlist by Jeff LeBlanc.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m.
Jojo and Jeff w/ Juniper Djinn
Joan Silver and Jeff Butler are multi-instrumentalists. Their vocal harmonies accompany witty original songwriting combined with traditional folk tunes in a compelling performance not to be missed. A fun and uplifting combination of vocal harmonies, cello, fiddle, guitar and clawhammer Banjo. Inviting listeners into a fresh, resonant world of folk expression that is hauntingly intimate and vibrantly alive.
Juniper Djinn creates clarinet dreamscapes amongst a sea of melodious waltzes, the billowing sounds of early American jazz, gypsy jazz, and Balkan folk music make up the core sounds of Juniper Djinn. The trio’s originals reflect a familiar feeling of 30s & 40s nostalgia and timeless tunes ingrained deep within traditional American and European jazz.
Thursday, Feb. 21, 6 p.m.
Ordinary Elephant
A Texas-based Americana duo known for emotionally rich songwriting, warm harmonies, and a quietly powerful presence. Anchored by Crystal Hariu-Damore’s intimate, soul-deep vocals and Pete Damore’s lyrical guitar work, their songs explore love, grief, resilience, and everyday grace with honesty and compassion. Blending folk, roots, and subtle country influences, Ordinary Elephant crafts music that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 6 p.m.
The Kearns Family Band
A husband-and-wife duo whose music blends high-desert folk, cosmic country, and spare, narrative-driven songwriting. Pat Kearns, formerly of Portland’s Blue Skies for Black Hearts, writes and sings, while Susan Kearns plays upright bass. The Kearns Family Band is a high-energy roots and folk group known for tight family harmonies, joyful musicianship, and a deep connection to traditional music. Blending old-time, bluegrass, Celtic, and Americana influences, their sound is driven by lively fiddle and banjo, rich acoustic textures, and an infectious sense of fun.
Thursday Feb. 26, 6 p.m.
Songwriter’s Showcase
Hosted by Peter Dahl-Bredine
Last Thursday of the month. Limited spots. Must sign up in person
Come showcase songs you’ve been working on.
Experience talented songwriters performing their own material in a relaxed, up-close setting—where lyrics matter and every note has a story.
Each participating writer will get the chance to play three original songs.
Friday, Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m.
Poetic Outlaws Open Mic
In ‘the Lodge’
Silver City Poetic Outlaws is a recurring open mic event focused on the spoken word. Poetry, readings from stories and books, monologue, improv...all forms of spoken word are welcome.
Tour of the Gila 2026 Registration
Bicycling Stage Race in Southwest New Mexico Set for Apr. 29-May 3
The 39th Tour of the Gila is opening registration for the 2026 road bicycling stage race on New Years Day. The five-day race based out of Silver City is set for Wednesday, April 29, through Sunday, May 3, 2026.
For amateur competitors, Tour of the Gila offers five USA Cycling-sanctioned races with expanded eligibility to include racers of all experience levels. The USA Cycling races will be three or four stages over as many days.
For recreational athletes, organizers will again offer citizen fun races on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday May 3. Registration for the citizen fun races opens later in 2026.
Invitations for the Tour of the Gila men’s and women’s races sanctioned by the Union Cycliste Internationale will be sent soon. The UCI races are five stages over five days.
In 2026, Tour of the Gila will not be changing the registration price. To promote participation in the iconic event and celebrate the cycling community’s support over the last 39 years, the race organization is keeping the same low price for all athletes.
Find details about the 39th Tour of the Gila at tourofthegila.com/race/race-information.
Register for the USA Cycling races starting Jan. 1 at bikereg.com/tour-of-the-gila.
Learn how to participate in the citizen fun races, offer host housing, or volunteer at TourOfTheGila.com.
Branigan Cultural Center
501 N. Main St.
Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
There is no admission charge.
Land of the People: Tierra Sagrada
From Dec. 20, 2025 – Mar. 14, we are featuring the Tortugas Pueblo.
Located south of Las Cruces, the ancestors of the current Tortugas Pueblo left Spanish missions in El Paso during the early 1800s and moved into the Mesilla Valley, ultimately settling in their present location by the 1880s.
Working with Colonel Eugene Van Patton, the Pueblo obtained 40 acres of land south of Las Cruces in 1908. In 1914, La Corporación de los Indigenes de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe was formed. The members of the Pueblo and its extended community have since remained active in the Mesilla Valley.
This featured rotating space changes every 12 weeks, which allows each Indigenous group to go deeper into their own unique stories, traditions, and perspectives.
The exhibit sequence is as follows: Pueblo of Tortugas, Dec. 20 – Mar. 14; Mescalero Apache Tribe, Apr. 4 – June 27; Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe, July 18– Oct. 10; Chiricahua Apache Nation, Nov. 7– Jan. 30, 2027; and Gila Apache, Feb. 20 – May 15, 2027.
For more information on up-to-date events visit lascruces.gov/museums or Las Cruces Museums’ social media platforms @LCMuseums.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, across from the Fountain Theatre
Gallery hours: Daily, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
For more information call 575-522-2933 or visit the website: www.mesillavalleyfinearts.com
February featured artists: Rhoda Winters and Hetty Smith
Rhoda explores the wonder of the moment, the beauty of life and the structure of the natural world. She begins by painting or sketching, on location, to catch the real heights, proportions, and perspective. She also takes photographs to capture the details, Then, she rediscovers the joy and wonder of that place and moment in time.
Hetty enrolled in a stained-glass class in the Dona Ana Branch at the background in dressmaking which helped her with design and color. She is constantly working on new designs.
In addition, the 30 artists of the gallery offer art in various media, which include original paintings of oil, acrylics, pastels, watercolor, fused glass art jewelry, unique one-of-a-kind woodturnings, stained glass, photography, ceramics, mixed media, unusual decorated gourds, handmade textile weavings, art tile, fiber art, affordable lampwork glass beads and ceramic components, also antique African trade beads, gemstones, recycled components, felt and Czech glass, colored pencil, charcoal, pen and ink drawings, prints, cards, and miniature paintings.
Game
Win $250! Gallery gift certificate
MASTERPIECE, a popular game for the past 20 years, will be held during the month of February. Each of more than 20 Gallery members have created a piece of art inspired by a famous artist. Each art piece is associated with a clue. Match the clue to the artwork and hope you will win the prize.
Game starts Feb. 4 and runs through Feb. 28.
Deming Art Center
100 S. Gold St., Deming
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Joseph Chavez
Feb. 3-27
Recognized internationally for his sacred art, Joseph Chavez has also documented historical events that have seldom received exposure. The one-man show will depict various native tribes of the Americas that have shaped the world’s history.
From the Aztec Empire and the cultivation of corn and tomatoes to the Navajo development of pain relievers, and antiseptics to the development of the syringe by Lakota Sioux. This exhibit will fascinate the viewer with credit given to numerous tribes throughout the Americas.
There will be a time to meet the artist on Sunday, Feb. 8, from 1-2:30 p.m.
This project is supported in part by New Mexico Arts, a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, and by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Mesilla Valley Film Society
Fountain Theatre
mvfs.office@gmail.com
For tickets and showtimes, visit the Mesilla Valley Film Society website http://mesillavalleyfilm.org
February 2026 Film Lineup
Jan. 30 – Feb. 5
Hamnet
From Academy Award–winning writer/director Chloé Zhao, Hamnet tells the powerful story of love and loss that inspired Shakespeare’s timeless masterpiece Hamlet.
Winner of the Golden Globe for Best Dramatic Film and Best Actress (Jessie Buckley).
Note: No matinee on Saturday, January 31.
Feb. 6–12
No Other Choice
When a job opportunity opens at another factory, a formerly gentle man (Lee Byung‑hun, Squid Game) begins ruthlessly analyzing — and eliminating — his rivals to become the top candidate.
Feb. 13–19
Dust Bunny
Ten‑year‑old Aurora has a mysterious neighbor (Mads Mikkelsen) who happens to be a hit man for hire. When she seeks help killing the monster she believes devoured her family, he reluctantly takes the job.
Note: No evening screening on Saturday, February 14.
Valentine’s Day Classic
Saturday, Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m.
Lars and the Real Girl (2007)
Extremely shy Lars (Ryan Gosling) struggles to socialize, worrying his brother (Paul Schneider) and sister‑in‑law (Emily Mortimer). When he announces he has a girlfriend he met online, the family is overjoyed — until they meet her. Also starring Patricia Clarkson.
For the Love of Art Month
Sunday, Feb. 15, 7:30 p.m.
Gerhard Richter Painting (2011)
A rare documentary that observes the creative process without attempting to explain it. One of the greatest painters of the 20th century, Gerhard Richter appears as an amiable, unpretentious artist at work in his studio.
Cult Cinema Club
Tuesday, Feb. 17
Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women (1968)
After their spaceship crashes on Venus, astronauts encounter dangerous creatures — and a mysterious tribe of women.
Feb. 20–26
Magellan
In the 16th century, young Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan (Gael García Bernal) convinces the Spanish Crown to fund his bold expedition to the East. Upon reaching the Malayan Archipelago, his obsession with conquest and conversion ignites violent uprisings beyond his control.
Science on Screen®
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (1985)
Set in a distant future after an ecological catastrophe, Nausicaä follows a young princess determined to restore peace to a ravaged world.
Guest Speaker:
Dr. Magda Garbowski, Assistant Professor of Functional and Restoration Ecology at New Mexico State University, will discuss the mechanisms driving biodiversity and ecosystem change.
Science on Screen creatively pairs classic, cult, and documentary films with engaging presentations by notable figures in science, technology, and medicine. The series is supported by a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, with additional support from Rubin Anders Scientific and Ken Loveday & Ellen Hoffman, Brookline.
Little Toad Creek
Burt Fergerson Dio
Sunday, Feb. 1
1-4 p.m.
Country/classic rock/original music band. Burt Ferguson & Sierra County Line deliver soulful country-Americana, country and rock, with Ferguson on rhythm guitar/lead vocals, Tim Thompson on lead guitar/vocals, Eric Mowels on bass and Derrick Lee on drums.
Karaoke
Thursday, Feb. 5, 7-10 p.m.
Sing your heart out.
High Desert Playboys
Saturday, Feb. 7, 8-11 p.m.
The High Desert Playboys are one of Albuquerque's premier Americana bands, garnering a reputation for upbeat, old school dance sets that feature soulful vocals, delicate harmonies and an exciting mixture of classic and original songs.
Little House of Funk Superbowl Sunday
Sunday, Feb. 8 1-4 p.m.
Connie knows how to start a party, engage the crowd, and keep it H-O-T. Her joy is contagious, and her presence adds a positive punch to any get-together. From a sultry trio background to the fiery 10-piece party extravaganza featuring the Fabulous Funkettes, a LHOF performance is the real deal.
Singo!
Thursday, Feb. 12
Win PRIZES! Bingo Singo is the best new party game. Based off the timeless game of Bingo, Bingo Singo features the same card-based setup with the exciting twist of awesome music playlists. Filled with genre-based classics, players will have the time of their lives singing along, dancing along, and playing to win.
Felix y Los Gatos & Chocolate Fantasia
Friday, Feb. 13, 8-11 p.m.
Felix Y Los Gatos is one of the best party bands in New Mexico. Nationally touring. Americana, blues.
Znora
Saturday Feb. 14, 8-11 p.m.
Znora is an award-winning three-piece rock band out of the Arizona desert. Adrian Negrete writes the original tunes, sings lead and plays guitar with a mix of varied influences from Chuck Berry and Santana to SRV and Hendrix. Joshua Montano brings his fierce drum skills and passion for 90s rock drummer styles like Dave Grohl and Chad Smith. Johnathan Rohde fills out the low end on the bass and blends rich harmonies.
Lottie
Sunday, Feb. 15, 1-4 p.m.
Acoustic Country and Western Swing dance band with a touch of rock and blues featuring female vocals, smooth, smoking guitar and Nashville fiddle.
Mardi Gras
Tuesday, Feb. 17
3-5 p.m. Jerry and the Cat Daddies
A savory blend of jazzy, soulful and Latin bits.
8-11 p.m. Band TBA
Karaoke
Thursday, Feb. 19, 7-10 p.m.
Illusion Band
Friday, Feb. 20, 8-11 p.m.
A versatile and well-loved local group, playing a variety of music including Tejano, country, and oldies.
DJ Mischievous
Saturday, Feb. 21, 9:30 p.m.-midnight
$5 cover
With more than a decade of experience, DJ Mischievous has established themselves as a powerhouse DJ in the music industry, blending dynamic sounds and electrifying performances to captivate audiences worldwide.
Acoustic Gap
Sunday, Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m.
Based in Albuquerque, Acoustic Gap was founded with a passion for delivering soulful and diverse musical experiences. Our genre-defying sound combines elements of modern bluegrass, western swing, jazz, swing, and original Americana.
Singo!
Thursday, Feb. 26, 7-10 p.m.
Rhythm Mystic
Friday, Feb. 27, 8-11 p.m.
A wide variety of dance and original music including world, Latin, pop, reggae, funk, motown and more.
Trio Lointain
Saturday, Feb. 28, 8-11 p.m.
French Jazz Trio based in Austin, Texas and Bisbee, Arizona. The band is led by guitar and accordionist Billy Stoller and is accompanied by double bass and multi-instrumentalist Alexander Jones. Repertoire is based around the early musette style that came out of Paris in the 1920s and 30s.
Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society
Border Jazz Orchestra
Valentine’s Day concert
Saturday, Feb. 14
Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe St., Las Cruces
Concert on the New Mexico State University main campus takes the place of the MVJBS’s monthly meeting and performance. The Valentine’s Day concert will feature BJO’s own Jessika Brust and her trio “The Ivory Jazz Foxes” in Jessika’s own arrangements of WWII’s “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” and Pat Ballard’s “Mr. Sandman.”
The BJO is honoring Jessika for her service and retirement from the U.S. Army and wish her farewell as she returns to Philadelphia to pursue her musical career. Jessika will also be featured on violin in a Fred Sturm arrangement of Astor Piazzolla’s “Libertango.” She will sing other features including “When I Fall In Love,” “Agua de Beber,” and “Send in the Clowns.”
BJO performs a variety of jazz music including the classic big band arrangements of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Stan Kenton, along with more contemporary compositions and arrangements of Fred Sturm, Gordon Goodwin, Patty Darling, Alan Baylock, and Pete McGuinness.
The ensemble is led by Dr. Pancho Romero, who founded the jazz orchestra in 1991.
Admission for the society’s monthly meetings is $5 for MVJBS members and $10 for non-members. Ticketing information is available online at mvjazzblues.net.
Monthly Jazz Jam
Jazz and blues enthusiasts head to Boba Cafe and Cabaret on Espina Street every third Thursday of the month for MVJBS’ monthly jazz jam. Audiences will enjoy a mix of seasoned and advancing musicians playing and singing with the house band. All are welcome to join the jam or sit back with the audience. Interested musicians are encouraged to sign up by emailing MVJBSjazzjam@gmail.com.
Gallery 925
925 N. Mesquite Street in the Mesquite Historical District near the corner of Spruce St.
Fridays, 1-5 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sundays 1-5 p.m.
The LOVE Show
Invited local artists share their love inspired works of art in all mediums.
Artists included in this show are: Diane Alire, Diana Ayres, Wall Batterton, Nancy Frost Begin, Fred Bennett, Mary Jane Embry, Linda Gendall, Colleen Gino, Vickie Morrow, Gustavo Muniz, Rebecca Rousseau, Penny Scribner, Diane Sperling, Becky Whitmore, Naida Zucker and more.
The show opens on First Friday, Feb. 6, reception from 1-8 p.m. with artists in attendance.
Back Room Gallery
Photographs by David Stevenson, beautiful affordable gift items from silversmith jewelry maker Lauren Goldstein, and whimsical laser cut earrings by Colleen Gino. We also have Tess Lane’s enamel on copper earrings and necklaces.
Agave Artists Gallery
2250 Calle de San Albino, Old Mesilla
Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
Longtime Las Cruces resident Tauna Cole has joined our collective. Tauna has been deeply engaged in the regional arts scene both as an artist and a teacher. She is a member of the Border Artists and has exhibited regularly in regional shows and galleries.
Tauna’s current work is largely influenced by her yoga practice. Her heightened physical awareness of body and mind is subconsciously revealed through abstract compositions in oil, water-based and dry media.
The Actrix Studio
The Vagina Monologues
El Sol Theater, 406 N. Bullard St.
Feb. 13, 7 p.m.; Feb. 14, 2 p.m., Feb. 15, 2 p.m.
Returning February 2026 for third year, benefiting Fight Like a Girl.
This work is brave, funny, tender, and deeply human.
Early Bird pricing is available for a short time.
Desert Home Companion | KURU 2nd Sunday variety show & live stream
The Hearth, 1915 N. Swan St.
Sunday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m.
Doors open for live audience at 2 p.m.
Live stream on KURU 89.1 FM, or online at kuru891.org
A gentle gathering of story, song, and seasonal reflection.
Otero Artspace
1118 Indiana Ave. and 12th St.
Open from 1-4 p.m. Thursday through Sunday
John Glass: “Watercolors West To Alamogordo”
Watercolorist John Glass, from the Deming area, is the featured artist for February. Glass has shown his work in competitions in Indiana, Florida, and New Mexico. He is a signature member of the New Mexico Watercolor Society.
Glass studied art beginning in Indiana where he continued to take workshops before moving west. His exhibition will illustrate his mastery of the medium and his life in the southwest.
The exhibition opens Friday, Feb. 6 with a reception from 5-7 p.m. and continues through Saturday, Feb. 28.
