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2010
January 1
Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiesta at Tortugas
The Mayordomos and the Native Americans of the Corporation of our Lady of Guadalupe cordially invite you to the celebrations. Indian and Danzante Dancers in front of the Santuario start at 3 pm, with the Rosary and Benediction at the Santuario at 4 pm and the Procession to return the Image to La Capilla at 4:30 pm. Tortugas, New Mexico, south on Main Street. 3 pm. Free admission. 575-526-8171.
January 1 - 10
AirPlay Exhibition
Highly interactive exhibits show how even though you can’t see it, and you can’t always feel it, air, and the way it moves, affects us and our surroundings all the time. Las Cruces Museum of Natural History, 700 Telshor Boulevard (next to JCPenney’s). Monday – Thursday and Saturday 10 am – 5 pm, Friday 10 am – 8 pm and Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm. Free admission. 575-522-3120. http://museums.las-cruces.org
January 1 - 10
Our Lady of Guadalupe Art Show
Local artists will display special guadalupes, religious symbols, churches, saints and crosses. Glenn Cutter Gallery, 2640 El Paseo Road. Tuesday - Friday 10 am - 5 pm, Saturday 10 am - 3 pm. Free admission. 575-541-0658.
January 1 - 18
“Bracero Memories and Stories” Exhibit
The Bracero Program marked a significant chapter in the cultural history between the United States and Mexico, and brought millions of Mexican guest workers to the U.S. between 1942-1964. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
January 1 - 31
Barbara Howe Art Exhibit
She paints what is important to her, and shows the world something of what she has to give. It is a way of living a full life, in the enjoyment of full play. Las Cruces Convention and Visitors Bureau, 211 N. Water Street. Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. Free admission. 575-526-8123, 575-541-2444.
January 2
Aggie Men’s Basketball Team vs. Utah State
Come watch the basketball team in action. New Mexico State University Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 9 pm. $5-$20. 575-646-1420. www.ticketmaster.com
January 2 - 31
Friendship Painters Exhibit
The Las Cruces Friendship Painters exhibit consists of friends who have painted together for the past few years and in the process, have nurtured and developed a special camaraderie. Artist reception on the 8th. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall. Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm. Free admission. 575-523-6403. www.las-cruces-arts.org
January 2 - July 18
Building for the Future: Rural Schoolhouses of New Mexico
Exhibit features photographs, oral histories and objects profiling some of the rural schoolhouses in New Mexico history. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
January 2 - September 10
Colcha: Embroidered Connections
An embroidery stitch that is traced back to the 1700s in New Mexico is focus of this tradition-rich exhibit . New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
January 3
Aggie Women’s Basketball Team vs. Kansas
Come watch the basketball team in action. New Mexico State University Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 2:05 pm. $5-$20. 575-646-1420. www.ticketmaster.com
January 4
Aggie Men’s Basketball Team vs. Nevada
Come watch the basketball team in action. New Mexico State University Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 7 pm. $5-$20. 575-646-1420. www.ticketmaster.com
January 8
Downtown Ramble
Do the Main Street Downtown Ramble through galleries, shops, businesses and restaurants. Enjoy art openings, exhibits, music, entertainment, open mic opportunities, shopping, refreshments and more. The Ramble is held the first Friday of each month. Downtown Mall. 5 - 7 pm. Free admission. 575-523-2950.
January 8
Friendship Painters Artist Reception
The Las Cruces Friendship Painters exhibit consists of friends who have painted together for the past few years and in the process, have nurtured and developed a special camaraderie. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall. Monday – Friday 9 am – 5 pm. Free admission. 575-523-6403. www.las-cruces-arts.org
January 9
Aggie Women’s Basketball Team vs. Hawai’i
Come watch the basketball team in action. New Mexico State University Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 7:05 pm. $5-$20. 575-646-1420. www.ticketmaster.com
January 9 - 10
Nostalgia Club Antique & Collectible Show & Sale
Antique and collectible show. Free appraisals. St. Genevieve's Parish Hall, 1025 E. Las Cruces Avenue. Food served. Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Sunday 10 am - 4 pm. $1.50. 575-526-8624.
January 10 - February 5
Alma d’Arte Student Show
Exhibit of art by the students of Alma d’Arte charter high school of the arts. Work will be included by all grades. Opening reception Sunday, January 3 from 12 noon - 2 pm. Tombaugh Gallery of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Las Cruces, 2000 S. Solano Drive. Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am - 2 pm. Free Admission. 575-522-7281. www.uuchurchlc.org
January 12
Coughing and Spitting in New Mexico History: The Tuberculosis Industry in Early 20th Century New Mexico
Jake Spidle, Ph.D., is a professor at the University of New Mexico. Spidle is an expert on medical history in the Southwest and comes to us from the Chautauqua Program of the New Mexico Humanities Council. Las Cruces Railroad Museum, 351 N. Mesilla Street. 12 noon. Free admission. 575-647-4480. www.las-cruces.org/museums
January 13
Aggie Women’s Basketball Team vs. Fresno State
Come watch the basketball team in action. New Mexico State University Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 7:05 pm. $5-$20. 575-646-1420. www.ticketmaster.com
January 14
A Journey of the Heart
Travel back in time with Mamie Aguirre along the Santa Fe and Camino Real Trails. Mamie’s extraordinary life of courage, talent, humor and determination is sure to enthrall audience of all ages! Good Samaritan Auditorium, 3011 Buena Vida Circle. Free admission. 575-528-4000.
January 14
Lecture Series
Local historian and retired professor Dr. Jo Tice Bloom will present “Judge McFie.” New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 7 pm. $2. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
January 15
History Notes “Camino Real in Dońa Ana County”
Join others interested in local history to discuss various topics. Presented by staff, docents and guest speakers. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. 1 - 2 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
January 15
Simone Dinnerstein/American Contemporary Music Ensemble
American pianist Simone Dinnerstein performs. New Mexico State University Edith & F. E. Atkinson Recital Hall, on Espina Street and Horseshoe Circle. 7:30 pm. $5-$25. 915-833-9400. www.eppm.org
January 15 - 24
One-Act Play Festival
The One-Act Play Festival is back! Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall. Friday and Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm. $8. 575-523-1200. www.lcctnm.org
January 15 - January 31
Godspell
One of the biggest off-Broadway and Broadway successes of all time, Godspell is based primarily on the Gospel according to St. Matthew. Godspell boasts a string of beautiful songs, led by the international hits, “Day By Day,” Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord,” “Save The People,” “All Good Gifts,” “Turn Back, O Man” and “By My Side.” Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall. Thursday 7 pm, Friday & Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2:30 pm. $7-$10. 575-523-1223. www.no-strings.org
January 16
Aggie Men’s Basketball Team vs. Fresno State
Come watch the basketball team in action. New Mexico State University Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 7 pm. $5-$20. 575-646-1420. www.ticketmaster.com
January 16
Learn to Prune Trees and Shrubs
Learn some of the basics of pruning tress and shrubs in a workshop. See demonstrations pruning cuts, the decisions of what to prune, and ask questions about shrub and tree care. Reservations required. Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla. 2 pm. $7.50. 575-524-1886. http://nmenchantedgardens.com
January 16
Visit our Ancestors Community Tour: Mesquite Historic District
Join staff and volunteers from Branigan Cultural Center for a walking tour of Las Cruces’ oldest neighborhood, Mesquite Historic District. Klein Park, 155 N. Mesquite Street. 10 am - Noon. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
January 16 - 17
Annual Mesilla Valley Balloon Rally (2010 CANCELED)
Over 90 unique and colorful balloons fill the skies over the Mesilla Valley. Food vendors and activities. Brown Farm Field, north of town, east of El Camino Real and southeast of Armstrong Rd. Saturday 7 am, Sunday 7:30 am. Free admission. For more information call 575-526-7528. www.mvbr.com
January 19
Frederick Moyer
Moyer’s enthusiasm, exacting artistry and adventurous programming have made him a favorite concert pianist among audiences of all ages. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall. 7:30 pm. $25. 575-523-6403. www.riograndetheatre.com
January 20
Aggie Women’s Basketball Team vs. Idaho
Come watch the basketball team in action. New Mexico State University Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 7:05 pm. $5-$20. 575-646-1420. www.ticketmaster.com
January 21
The Pine Leaf Boys
Hailing from the southwest of Louisiana, the Pine Leaf Boys, known for their wild shows and thoughtful arrangements, have breathed new life into Cajun music, reviving ancient songs and bringing them to the bandstand. New Mexico State University Edith & F. E. Atkinson Recital Hall, on Espina Street and Horseshoe Circle. 8 pm. $10-$15. 575-646-1420. www.ticketmaster.com
January 21
Stoney LaRue
LaRue’s emerging style impressively blends varied elements of country, blues and soulful rock into a cohesive, vocal driven performance. Hurricane Alley, 1490 Missouri Avenue, Suite A. 10 pm. $15. 575-532-9358.
January 22
Kit Karson Rehab performing with The Casual Fridays
After jamming together for about three months, creating some original tunes, and putting their unique spin on others’ songs, the tight focused group is now ready to showcase its talent and camaraderie to the community. Code Red Café, 1160 E. El Paseo Road. 8 pm. $5. 575-526-7774. www.myspace.com/kitkarsonrehab
January 22
Quilt Demonstration and Tour
The tour will include a critique of the quilts and techniques used. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. 5:30 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
January 22 – 23
Chain of Fools
As part of the Winter Concert Series, this local trio will perform music from artists ranging from Elvis Presley to Johnny Cash to Buffalo Springfield. Boba Café, 1900 S. Espina Street #8. Dinner show 6 pm, $25.00, includes hors d'oeuvres, entree, and beverage. Cocktail show 8:15 pm, $10. 575-647-5900. www.bobacafelc.com
January 22 – February 26
Luis Roldan’s Permutados y Testimonios Exhibit
Roland, who represents his native Colombia at this year’s Venice Biennale, uses minimal means to create lively screens and tapestries of torn cloth strips that produce effects ranging from graffiti and hieroglyphic texts, to metal shavings responding to the pull of a magnet. Free admission. Tuesday – Friday 11 am – 4 pm, Saturday 12 – 4 pm. New Mexico State University Art Gallery, D. W. Williams Hall on University Avenue, east of Solano Drive. 575-646-2545. www.nmsu.edu/artgal
January 23
Bobby Mares
His stage name is My Genuine Find and performs as a one-man electropop/rock band, singing and strumming his guitar on stage, while a computer streams his own beats and recorded instruments. The Dream Center, 1400 6th Street. 7 pm. $5. 575-523-1272. www.myspace.com/mygenuinefind
January 23
Kit Karson Rehab performing with Nuevo Sol
Kit Karson Rehab plays reggae and rock influenced by the Beatles to Bob Marley to Hank Williams, to be followed for Must be 21 years and older. El Patio, 2171 Calle de Parian. 10 pm. $3. www.myspace.com/kitkarsonrehab
January 23
Learn to Prune Roses
Discover the basics of pruning various types of rose bushes in a workshop. See demonstrations pruning cuts, the decisions of what to prune, and ask questions about rose care. Reservations required. Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla. 11 am and 2 pm. $7.50. 575-524-1886. http://nmenchantedgardens.com
January 23
New Mexico National Showdown Wrestling Tournament
Youth wrestling tournament K-8 grade divisions. New Mexico State University Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 8:30 am. Call admission. 575-646-1420. www.rockymountainnationals.com/NM/NMShowdown.html
January 24
An Afternoon of Dance
An afternoon of Ballet Folklorico led by Branigan Cultural Center’s resident troupe Ballet Folkflorico de la Tierra del Encanto under the direction of Jose Tena. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. 3 - 5 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
January 24
Ellis Paul – Family Concert
A concert for kids and families, Paul is an incredible folk musician. His CD Dragonfly Races won a Parent’s Choice Award Silver Honor, and was listed as top 10 music for kids on NPR. Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle de Santiago. 1 pm. $7. 575-202-1317. www.ellispaul.com
January 24
Family Fun Circus
Acrobats, jugglers, dare devils, funny clowns, beautiful, girls and many more surprises! Popcorn, cotton candy. Come early doors open 1 hour before shows. A once in a lifetime experience! Do not miss it! Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E. Hadley. 2 pm, 4:30 pm & 7 pm. 575-541-2563. http://familyfuncircus.wordpress.com
January 25
Brent Dawson Opening, Headliner Chas Elstner
This is a comedy show and Chas has produced two comedy albums and was nominated for “Entertainer of the Year”. Q-Time, 1201 E. Amador Avenue. 7 pm. $5. 575-526-8855.
January 26
Full Moon Program
Listen to music, learn about desert wildlife, or experience the monument in 3-D. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. 8:30 pm. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
January 28
Senior Trek to Healthy Fitness
Health workshops, sports clinics and activities. There will free healthy screenings, refreshments and lunch. Dońa Ana Community College Workforce Development Center, 2345 E. Nevada Avenue. 8 am – 3 pm. Free admission. 575-642-0133. www.nmseniorolympics.org
January 29
New Shanghai Circus
Founded in 1951 Breathtaking and polished to perfection, they are also the only Chinese acrobatic troupe to play Broadway. Audience members will be enthralled by astounding contortionists, masterful acrobats, and clever comedians, performing such feats as contortionism, foot juggling, kung fu, slack wire and spinning plates. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall. 7:30 pm. $12.50-$35. 575-523-6403. www.las-cruces-arts.org
January 29 - 30
Diffusion Saxophone Quartet
Winter concert series. Boba Café, 1900 S. Espina Street #8. Dinner show 6 pm, $25.00 includes hors d'oeuvres, dinner entree, and beverage. Cocktail show 8:15 pm, $10. 575-647-5900. www.bobacafelc.com
January 29 - October 24
What in the World? Unusual Objects from the Museum Collections Exhibit
Enjoy a fun and informative journey through a fascinating array of unusual objects from the museum’s collections. Museum visitors are invited to answer the challenge to identify their uses in this interactive exhibit. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Monday – Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday 12 noon – 5 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
January 30
Aggie Women’s Basketball Team vs. Nevada
Come watch the basketball team in action. New Mexico State University Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 7:05 pm. $5-$20. 575-646-1420. www.ticketmaster.com
January 30
Jazz Performance
Enjoy the jazz sounds of tubist Jim Shearer as he completes his three-week stint. New Mexico State University Golf Course, 3000 Herb Wimberly Drive, The Player’s Grill. 6 – 9 pm. $5-$10. 575-646-2475, 575-649-2854. http://www.nmsugolf.com/golf/proto/nmsugolf/players_grill/players_grill.htm
January 30
Saturday Family Workshop
Families are invited to spend Saturday afternoons at the Museum participating in arts and crafts activities that relate to Museum exhibits. This week’s project will be Mexican coin jewelry. New Mexico State University, corner of University Avenue and Solano Drive inside Kent Hall. 2 – 3:30 pm. Free admission. 575-646-5161. www.nmsu.edu/museum/
January 30
Steve Smith and Chris Sanders
Light refreshments provided, you are welcome to bring wine or refreshments to share. Reservation required. Las Alturas House, 4055 Tamarisk Road, North University to right on Geothermal, left on Tamarisk. 7 pm. $15. 575-522-5197. www.desertnight.com/steve-smith-and-chris-sanders.html
January 30
Lake Lucero Tour
Join a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands and the special plants and animals that live in and around the dunes. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. 2 pm. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
January 31
Ciclovia Health Event
Ciclovia offers bike riding, walking, jogging, dancing, aerobics, gymnastics, skates welcome and more! Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue. 10 - 2 pm. Free admission. 575-522-0289.
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