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2010
November 1 - 31
Sunset Stroll
Open daily year-round. Begins one hour before sunset. A leisurely one-hour ranger-guided walk. Experience sunset over the white sands and see the plants and animals of the dune field. A photographer's delight. Starts at sign along the Dunes Drive. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. Call for time. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
November 5
Downtown Ramble (first Friday of every month)
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.
November 6 - 7
Renaissance ArtsFaire
Spend a weekend with Kings and Queens. Live entertainment, food, beverages. Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue. Saturday 10 - 5 pm, Sunday 10 - 4 pm. $5. 575-523-6403. www.las-cruces-arts.org
November 11
Veterans Day City of Las Cruces Ceremony & Parade
Veterans Wall on Roadrunner Parkway. Call for time. 575-541-2000. www.las-cruces.org
November 11
Veterans Day Ceremony at the Plaza (always on the 11th of November) Old Mesilla
Parque de los Veteranos, corner of Avenida de Mesilla (which is Highway 28) and Calle del Norte. 11 am. 575-524-3262 ext. 116 or 117. www.oldmesilla.org
November 12 - 14
International Mariachi Student Showcase Conference & Spectacular Concert
Spectacular concert featuring known mariachi performers. If you’re a student and would like to participate in the workshops please call 575-525-1735 or visit our website to watch for a registration date for on-line registration at www.lascrucesmariachi.org New Mexico State University Pan American Center, on University Avenue. Friday, Student Showcase 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm, Saturday Spectacular concert at 7:30 pm. Call for admission. 575-525-1735. www.lascrucesmariachi.org
November 13
Butch Thompson Trio
Best known for their long run on NPR's Prairie Home Companion, this group will perform exuberant brand of classic jazz and ragtime that earned them worldwide acclaim. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall. 7:30 pm. $20. 575-521-4051. www.riograndetheatre.com
November 13 - 14
International Mariachi Conference Parque Festival
Join the fun! Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue. 11 am - 5 pm both days. Free admission. 575-525-1735. www.lascrucesmariachi.org
November 14
International Mariachi Conference Mariachi Mass
New Mexico State University Pan American Center, on University Avenue. 9:30 - 10:30 am. Free admission. 575-525-1735. www.lascrucesmariachi.org
November 18
Pancho Villa’s Raid
Join others interested in local history for History Notes to discuss the history our part of Southern New Mexico. Presentations lead by staff, docents and guest speakers. No registration required. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. 1 - 2 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
November 21
Toys for Kids Motorcycle Parade
Mesilla Valley Mall, (JCPenney’s westside parking lot). Registration begins at 9 am and the Parade leaves the mall at 12 Noon sharp and will head South on Don Roser, West on Missouri, North on Valley to Picacho and West on Picacho to Dickerson’s Event Center. Call for information at 575-523-1061, 575-646-7603 or see our website: toysforkids-lc.org
November 27
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. 10 am and 2 pm. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
November 27 - 28
Holiday Antique & Craft Show
St. Genevieve’s Parish Hall, 1025 E. Las Cruces Avenue. Call for time. 575-526-8624, 575-524-4203.
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