 |
|
|
Las Cruces, New Mexico travel information
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2010 Monthly Calendar - October
October 1
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.
October 1
Unmute: Text & Image in American Art 1970-2000
Over 50 works, including artists’ books, photographs and prints from New Mexico State Permanent Collection, explore the intersection of the written and the visual in the post-Minimalist era. New Mexico State University Art Gallery, D. W. Williams Hall on University Avenue, east of Solano Drive. Tuesday – Friday 11 am – 4 pm, Saturday 12 – 4 pm. Free admission. 575-646-2545. www.nmsu.edu/artgal
October 1 - 3
Southern New Mexico State Fair & Rodeo
The fair has something for everyone; a midway, an auction, food, music, livestock shows, cowboy rodeo and live car racing. Southern New Mexico State Fairground, 12 miles west of Las Cruces, I-10 west, exit 127 or 132. Wednesday and Thursday 8 am – 10 pm, Friday and Saturday, 8 am – 12 midnight, and Sunday 8 am – 6 pm. $8-10. (575) 524-8602, (575) 524-8612. www.snmstatefair.com
October 1 - 9
Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nikolas Muray
Through images from the Nickolas Muray Archives, Frida Kahlo’s romance and life long friendship with Muray is documented. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. Tuesday - Saturday 9 am – 4:30 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2155. www.las-cruces.org/museums
October 1 - 10
Cockeyed
A clever romantic comedy about Phil, an average nice guy, who is madly in love with the beautiful Sophia. The only problem is that she’s unaware of his existence. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall. Friday and Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2:30 pm. $7-$10. 575-523-1223. www.no-strings.org
October 1 - 10
The Comedy of Errors
A laugh-out-loud farce by William Shakespeare. The American Southwest Theatre Company presents the story of two sets of identical twins that end up in the same town, and chaos (and laughter) ensue! Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle. Thursday – Saturday 7 pm. Sunday 2 pm. $10-$15. 575-646-4515, 800-525-ASTC (2782). http://theatre.nmsu.edu/astc/
October 1 - 17
Vintage Hitchcock: A Live Radio Play
Three radio plays on stage! The Lodger, Sabotage and The 39 Steps are adapted to the style of a 1940s style radio broadcast by Joe Landry, directed by Les Boyse. Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall. Friday and Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pm. $7-$10. 575-523-1200. www.lcctnm.org
October 1 - 24
What in the World? Unusual Objects from the Museum Collections
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/
October 1 - 29
David Canales
David Canales’ transformation into a photographer was a sudden shift from the written word into the visual world of capturing images. On occasion, he experiments with film in the telling of a story, but it is only recently that he has utilized photographs for the telling of stories. Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau, 211 N. Water Street. Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm. Free admission. 575-373-5933. www.mustseelc.org
October 1 - 30
Artamants Membership Show
Exhibition of recent works by the members of Artmants, a collaborative of local artists. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 4:30 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
October 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/
October 1 - December 6
New Mexico Skylines and Byways
City of Artists Promotional Association exhibit present a multi-media art exhibit. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Monday - Saturday 9 am - 5 pm, Sunday Noon - 5 pm. $5. 575-647-3546, 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
October 2
Aggies Football Team vs. Boise State Family Weekend Day
New Mexico State University Aggie Memorial Football Stadium on Payne Street. 6 pm. $13-$30. 575-646-1420, 575-532-2060. www.nmstatesports.com
October 2
Trinity Site Open House
The Trinity site is the location of the first atomic bomb explosion on earth. The site is open to the public twice a year the first Saturday of April and October. White Sands Missile Range. Stallion Gate off Highway 380. 575-678-1134. www.wsmr.army.mil
October 2 - 3
Judith Ingolfsson, Violin
The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra and Judith Ingolfsson perform Berlioz, Tchaikovsky, Marquez, and Rimsky-Korsakov in The first of their 2010-11 Classics Series. New Mexico State University Edith & F. E. Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N, Horseshoe Circle. Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm. $35-$45. 575-646-3709. www.lascrucessymphony.com
October 2 - 3
La Viņa Harvest Wine Festival
Over 20 wines will be available for tasting and purchase. Local artists perform on stage and over 60 vendors featuring arts, crafts and fine food will be available. La Viņa Winery, 4201 S. Highway 28, La Union. Noon – 7 pm. $15, 12 and under free. 575-882-7632. www.lavinawinery.com
October 2 - 3
Mesilla Jazz Happening
Mesilla Jazz Happening will be swinging into historic Old Mesilla at the Mercado Plaza and on the Historic Plaza. Come enjoy live jazz music. Old Mesilla Plaza, south of Las Cruces on Avenida de Mesilla. Call for time. Free admission. 575-526-2620, 575-524-3262. www.oldmesilla.org
October 8
Jeni and Billy
Original new-old Appalachian ballads. 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.jeniandbilly.com
October 9 - 10
28th Annual Team Roping
Please join us in this wonderful fun-filled celebration of team roping and dancing. Teams come from across the country to compete for cash. Two full days of roping. Sproul Arena, (formerly known as Calhoun Arena), 7405 Harvey Farm Road. 9 am. 575-526-2887, 575-642-1884. www.cowboysforcancerresearch.org/
October 9
Aggies Football Team vs. New Mexico Tough Enough to Wear Pink Day
New Mexico State University Aggie Memorial Football Stadium on Payne Street. 6 pm. $13-$30. 575-646-1420, 575-532-2060. www.nmstatesports.com
October 9
Los Leones Car Show
Los Leones de Mesilla (Mesilla Lions Club) hosts its annual car show. Old Mesilla Plaza, south on Highway 28. 10 am – 3 pm. Free admission. 575-525-1735, 575-524-3262.
October 9 - 10
3rd Annual New Mexico Pumpkin Festival
Celebrating America’s favorite gourd – the pumpkin! Fun for the whole family. All day activities include the corn maze, face painting, pumpkin painting, slides, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, playground, food for purchase, country store and a whole lot more! Mesilla Valley Corn Maze, 3855 W. Picacho Avenue. Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 7 pm. $7-$9. 575-522-1232. 575-526-1919. www.mesillavalleymaze.com
October 10
Mariachi Sundays
Come and enjoy the mariachi music and dance with your friends and family at the Plaza! Old Mesilla Plaza, south on Highway 28. 4 – 6 pm. Free admission. 575-525-1735, 575-524-3262. www.lascrucesmariachi.org
October 14
New Mexico Statehood
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
October 15
Empty Bowls
The Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces makes over 1,000 bowls, local restaurants donate soup, and ticket-holders enjoy a soup lunch and take home a hand-made potter bowl. St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 225 W. Griggs. 11 am – 1:30 pm. $15 advance & $18 at door. 575-524-1146. www.potterguildlc.com
October 15 - 16
Good Lonely People: A High Desert New Play Reading
The American Southwest Theatre Company presents a reading of a new play by nationally renowned playwright. Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle. Thursday – Saturday 7 pm. Sunday 2 pm. $10-$15. 575-646-4515, 800-525-ASTC (2782). http://theatre.nmsu.edu/astc/
October 15 - 16
Jack Ward Invitational Choral Concert
Three choirs, Deming High School Choir, New Mexico State University Singers and Masterworks Chorus, sing a poem by Keith Wilson, music of David Childs, and featuring Bree del Campo Gordon with conductors, Jerry Ann Alt, Larry Martin and Bobbie Green. New Mexico State University Edith & F. E. Atkinson Recital Hall, on Espina Street and Horseshoe Circle. Friday 7:30 pm, Saturday 3 pm. $5-$15. 575-646-2067. http://music.nmsu.edu/ensembles/choirs
October 17
Mariachi Sundays
Come and enjoy the Mariachi music and dance with your friends and family at the Plaza! Old Mesilla Plaza, south on Highway 28. 4 – 6 pm. Free admission. 575-525-1735, 575-524-3262. www.lascrucesmariachi.org
October 19
ISPCS Public Forum
International Symposium for Commercial and Personal Space Flight opens to the general public to hear from the mayor, and representatives from Spaceport America and Virgin Galactic about the space flight industry in Las Cruces. Pan American Center, 1810 E. University Avenue. 1:30 – 3 pm. Free admission. 575-646-6414. www.ticketmaster.com
October 21 - 23
White Sands Watercolors: Watercolor Workshop
Dan Stouffer, an award winning watercolorist of the White Sands, will present three days of indoor painting workshops and demonstrations. Outdoor lectures will include evening sunset sessions. Limit of 12 participants. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. Call for time. $175. 575-439-3842. www.nps.gov/whsa/
October 22
Full Moon Program - Trackways of the Southern New Mexico
Take a moonlit journey to the Robledo Mountains of the southern New Mexico and learn about one of the world's richest fossil footprint localities. Jerry MacDonald will discuss his initial discoveries of large in situ trackways in 1987. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. 7 pm. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
October 22 - 23
Ghosts of the Past
This exciting three-night family event provides visitors the opportunity to take an indoor or outdoor evening tour where they will encounter and interact with characters from New Mexico’s past. Crafts and music also are part of the evening. New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. 5 pm – 9 pm. $5. 575-522-4100. www.frhm.org/
October 22 - November 13
Day of the Dead Altar
Traditional altar for the Dia de los Muertos on display. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 4:30 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
October 22 - November 27
Dia de los Muertos
Juried, multimedia exhibit focusing on Day of the Dead traditions and celebrations. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 4:30 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
October 23
Full Moon Nights Bike Rides
Special programs presented by park rangers or guest speakers. Experience the beauty of the full moon on the white sands. Reservations required and accepted one month in advance for bike ride. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east of Las Cruces, Highway 70. 8 pm. $2.50-$5. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
October 23 - 24
Doņa Ana Modular Railroad
A showing of modular railroads display. Golden Mesa, 151 N. Roadrunner Parkway. Saturday 9 am – 5 pm, Sunday 10 am – 3 pm. Free admission. 575-644-7758, 575-532-1751.
October 24
14th Annual Craft Faire Extraordinaire
This is a fun way to spend a Sunday with some great folks and hopefully, make a little money. Breakfast and lunch will be available. Free admission. Good Samaritan Village, 3025 Terrace Drive. 10 am – 4 pm. 575-556-2119. www.good-sam.com
October 24
Mariachi Sundays
Come and enjoy the mariachi music and dance with your friends and family at the Plaza! Old Mesilla Plaza, south on Highway 28. 4 – 6 pm. Free admission. 575-525-1735, 575-524-3262. www.lascrucesmariachi.org
October 28
Lonnie’s Pre-Concert Presentation
Join Maestro Klein before the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra Classics Series concert for lunch and lively discussion as he shares his insights, inspirations and knowledge about the upcoming concert program. Ramada Palms Hotel and Conference Center, 201 E. University Drive. 12 noon. $16. 575-646-3709. www.lascrucessymphony.com
October 29
Get Batty!
Join the Asombro Institute for Science Education for a family friendly event to learn about the myths and facts of the bats that grace our night skies. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, 56501 N. Jornada Road. 7 pm. Free admission. 575-524-3334. www.asombro.org
October 30
Aggies Football Team Homecoming Game vs. San Jose State
New Mexico State University Aggie Memorial Football Stadium on Payne Street. 2 pm. $13-$30. 575-646-1420, 575-532-2060. www.nmstatesports.com
October 30
Day of the Dead Program
Performance by Ballet Folkloric de la Tierra del Encanto and traditional posole dinner. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 4:30 pm. Free admission. 575-541-2154. www.las-cruces.org/museums
October 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. 9 am. $3. 575-679-2599 ext. 230, 575-479-6124 ext. 236. www.nps.gov/whsa/
October 30 - 31
3rd Annual New Mexico Pumpkin Festival
Celebrating America’s favorite gourd – the Pumpkin! Fun for the whole family. All day activities include the corn maze, face painting, pumpkin painting, slides, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, playground, food for purchase, country store and a whole lot more! Mesilla Valley Corn Maze, 3855 W. Picacho Avenue. Saturday and Sunday 11 am – 7 pm. $7-$9. 575-522-1232. 575-526-1919. www.mesillavalleymaze.com
October 30 - 31
Xiayin Wang, Piano
Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra and Xiayin Wang perform Schostakovich, Prokofiev and Dvorak in number two of the Classics Series. New Mexico State University Edith & F. E. Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N, Horseshoe Circle. Saturday 7:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm. $35-$45. 575-646-3709. www.lascrucessymphony.com
October 30 - 31 and November 2
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Featuring food, drinks, crafts, entertainment and altars, the Dia de los Muertos celebration honors All Saints Day. A procession to the San Albino Cemetery will leave from the plaza on November 2, at 6 pm. Old Mesilla Plaza, south on Highway 28. Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 7 pm. Tuesday 6 – 8 pm. Free admission. 575-647-2639.
October 31
Ciclovia Health Event
Ciclovia offers bike riding, walking, jogging, dancing, aerobics, gymnastics, skates welcome and more! It’s free for the whole family! These fun physical activity events will be held the last Sunday of the month January through October 2010. Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Avenue. 10 am – 2 pm. Free admission. 575-522-0289.
|
|
|
|
 |
|
|
Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau
211 N. Water Street. Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 541-2444, TTY: (575) 541-2142
cvb@lascrucescvb.org
|
|
