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Festival goers enjoy the day at the Silver City Pride Festival in 2023.

Kick Up Your Heels at the Silver City Pride Festival

For eight years, the Silver City Gay Pride Festival has been celebrating acceptance, expression and diversity in Grant County. Right from the start, the festival was a success, and each year keeps …

Renowned Author to Speak in Silver City

The Silver City Jacob Bennett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will present an educational program by Thomas E. Chávez, PhD from 7-8 p.m., on Friday, September 19 at …

Okalani Ventura, Carlos Huereca, Eliza Phillips and Vance Cook rehearse a scene from New Mexico State University’s upcoming production of “Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors.”

‘Dracula’ opens season in campy vein

New Mexico State University’s theatre department will open the 2024-25 season with “a campy new twist” on Bram Stoker’s iconic vampire tale. An ensemble student …

Coming Up September 6 - 12

Friday, September 6 Pickamania featuring Pint & a Half, and John & Jean Ronstadt, 6-9 p.m. at the Black Range Lodge, 50 Kingston Main Street, Kingston. Info: 575-895-5652 Elephant …

El Paso Symphony Orchestra Announces its 2024-2025 Season

For 94 years, the El Paso Symphony Orchestra has cultivated community through classical music. “As we embark on another exciting season, I am filled with a profound sense of …

At Black Box, Albee’s ’Seascape’ swims again

The No Strings Theatre Company made its debut in 2000 with a production of Edward Albee’s “Seascape,” a play dear to artistic director Ceil Herman’s heart. On the opening …

Coming Up This Week Aug. 30 - Sep. 4

Friday, August 30 Southwest Center on Aging & Friends Golf Tournament, 1 p.m. at NMSU Golf Course, 3000 Herb Wemberly Dr., Las Cruces. Info: 575-532-5455 Trick Meyers Outlaw Folk Music, …

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Arts Roundup

Cuarenta y Cinco to Perform at Summer Community Concert One of New Mexico’s top groups since 1991, Cuarenta y Cinco will be featured, along with Angelica Padilla and Illusion Band, during …

Coming Up This Week Aug. 16 - Aug. 23

Friday, August 16 Daniel Sanchez, 7 p.m., De La Vegas Pecan Grill and Brewery, 500 S. Telshor Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: 575-521-1099 Montopolis: Two Silent Classics, Two Live Scores, 7:30 …

The acid paintings of Salome Ali Jaffe are the first to grace the walls at the new Mad Hatter Gallery open-ing in downtown Las Cruces in September.

‘Une Vie’ showcases acid paintings

The Mad Hatter Gallery’s debut exhibit, beginning Sept. 6, will be “Une Vie,” a showing of acid paintings by Salome Ali Jaffe. “Jaffe explores the depths of the human …

A view of the park attached to the East Mesa Public Recreation Complex near Sonoma Springs Avenue, with the Organ Mountains in the background.

Public art planned for East Mesa complex

Finalists who have submitted proposals for a public art project at the East Mesa Public Recreation Complex are set to present to the city’s public art selection committee next Tuesday. The …

Balloons dot the sky for spectacular views at the Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta over Elephant Butte Lake State Park.

Up, up and away at the Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta

One of the most unique ballooning experiences in the country takes place right here in southern New Mexico, when the Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta celebrates its 43rd year at Elephant Butte Lake …

Former NASA astronaut Nicole Stott will visit the Las Cruces Space Festival on Sept. 7.

Making Space for Everyone

Having an interest in what lies beyond our home world isn’t just the realm of nerds and fantasists anymore. So much of our everyday lives depends on what lies beyond our atmosphere. In fact, …

Strumming Along at Pickamania 2024

From its origins in the mid-1980s as a backyard party hosted in a garlic shed, Pickamania has evolved into an annual festival celebrating the love of acoustic music of all genres. Pickamania 2024, on …

Coming Up This Week Aug. 23 - Aug. 29

Friday, August 23 LCPD Community Outreach Team presents Lunchbox Lemonade Series, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Unidad Park Splash Pad, 1501 E. Hadley, Las Cruces. Info: 575-526-0795 4 th Friday, …

Welcome committee at Donna Foley's Four Directions Weaving studio. The Red Dot sign will direct you to each studio!

Red Dot Studio Tour returns Labor Day weekend

The Silver City Art Association Red Dot Studio Tour returns once again Labor Day Weekend, August 30 – September 2. An artist reception will kick off the weekend from 5-7 p.m. Friday …

Janet Beatty Cold plays matchmaker Dolly Gallagher-Levi in Las Cruces Community Theatre’s production of “Hello, Dolly!”

‘Hello, Dolly!’ celebrates diamond jubilee in style

You may well ask, why dredge up an old warhorse like “Hello, Dolly!” in 2024? Considering the musical adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s hit play “The Matchmaker” made its …

The Hatch Chile Festival ratchets up the heat at Hatch Valley High School and surrounding streets of Hatch.

Labor Day weekend brings festival fever

Generally regarded as the hottest ticket item of the season, the 52 nd Annual Hatch Chile Festival is a celebration of culture and cuisine like no other. Situated in the epicenter of New Mexican …

Relive the Crime of the Century

History comes to life at the Hillsboro Community Center on Saturday, Aug. 24, when the Friends of Pat Garrett - a Las Cruces-based organization dedicated to preserving the history of Southern New …

Deming gets ready to race ducks

The summertime staple celebrates its 45th year, but as anybody who has attended can tell you, it’s about a whole lot more than competitive waterfowl.

Arts Roundup - August Week 3

“ Johnny Guitar“ at the Fountain Theate As part of their ongoing film noir series, the Mesilla Valley Film Society is screening the classic 1955 thriller "Johnny …

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