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The Mesquite Art Gallery is featuring photographs created on the
iPhone with free apps by gallery owner, Mel Stone. There will be a reception
on Saturday, February 4th from 4 to 6pm. The Mesquite
Art Gallery is located at 340 N Mesquite Street. Hours are Thursday
through Saturday from 11am to 5pm. [INFO: 575-640-3502] Friday, February 3rd The Las Cruces Museum of Art presents
“New Mexico: 100 Years of Art”, an exhibition commemorating one
hundred years of statehood as seen through artistic expression. The
exhibit opens on Friday, February 3rd with a reception to
be held during the Downtown Ramble from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. [INFO: (575) 541-2137] Friday, February 3rd (through February 27th) The works of twelve members of the
New Mexico Watercolor Society, Southern Chapter will be featured at
the Blue Gate Gallery, 311 North Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. The theme
of the show, For the Love of Southwest Gates & Doorways, features
original watercolors by society members, including Tom Gerend, Penny
Thomas Simpson, Jan Addy, Beverley Pirtle, and Robin Lee Makowski. The
opening reception will be 5 - 7 p.m on the 3rd of February
during the First Friday Downtown Ramble, a city-wide kick-off to start
For the Love of Art month. The event is free and open to the public.
The show runs through February 27th. [INFO: 575-523-2950. nmwatercolorsoci The Branigan Cultural Center presents
two exhibits opening on the 3rd of February. The Works
from a Dona Ana County Sculpture Class, an exhibition of works by local
student artists will open as will the annual For the Love of Art exhibit.
Both shows will be on display from Friday, February 3rd through
Saturday, February 25th. An artists’ reception with light
refreshments will take place at the Branigan Cultural Center from 5:00pm
– 7:00pm, Friday, February 3, during the monthly Ramble. [INFO:
(575) 541-2154] Friday, February 3rd through March The paintings of fifteen artists from
the Southern Chapter of the New Mexico Watercolor Society will be displayed
at La Iguana Restaurant, 139 N Main Street, as part of For the Love
of Art Month. The exhibit opens Friday, February 3, in conjunction with
the Downtown Ramble, from 5 to 7 p.m. Artists will be available during
the Ramble to discuss watercolor as a painting medium. [INFO: Cheryl
Fallstead, 575-405-7133 or cfallstead
at hotmail dot com.] Friday, February 3rd into March MVS Studios will be featuring "Nudes" on
Friday, February 3rd at the Art Ramble from 5-7pm. Works by
Toby DeVoss, David Shaw, Kate Mott, Sherry Doil-Carter, Antonio Munoz,
and Michael Ponce will be featured. MVS Studios is located at
535 N Main in the downtown mall. [INFO:575-524-3636 or mvsstudios dot com] Now through February 10th Rokoko Gallery is featuring their current
exhibit “Mixed Nutz” now until February 10th. Rokoko
Gallery is located at 1785 Avenida de Mercado. Gallery house are
Friday through Sunday, 12 to 5pm. [INFO: (575) 405-8877] Now through February 17th The Preston Contemporary Art Center
in Mesilla is hosting its final exhibition “the Last Picture Show,” a
Juried Regional Exhibition of the works of 64 artists from the Southern
New Mexico/El Paso region, now through February 17th. Regular
gallery hours are noon – 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. [INFO: 575-523-8713] Now through February 18th The NMSU Art Gallery presents GLITTEROPOLIS,
an interactive, immersive installation by Santa Fe-based artist collective
Meow Wolf now through February 18th . The Gallery is located
at 1390 E. University Avenue, east of Solano, in Las Cruces. The Gallery
is open Tuesday – Saturday 12:00 noon – 4:00 pm, and now Wednesdays
6:00-8:00pm. [INFO: 575-646-2545] Now through February 29th The La Mesa Station Gallery, at 16-205
South Highway 28 in La Mesa, is featuring the work of 14 year old artist
Sam Cueto until February 29th Sam is paralyzed from
the neck down and has learned how to paint with the aid of a laser.
[INFO: nsmartin31 at msn dot com] Now through Friday, March 2nd
Rokoko Art Gallery is seeking art creations
for a group show called "Gods, Godesses, Gurus and Gremlins,"
artworks inspired by faith and fantasy. All Entries due at Rokoko Art
Gallery before April 8th. Gallery hours are Friday through Sunday, 12
to 5. There is an entry fee for each piece. [INFO: On-Going Theater and Cultural Events (These events occur
on the date or dates listed in bold) February is
“For the Love of Art Month” in Las Cruces and the Mesilla Valley.
For the 14th year, ArtForms Artists Association of New Mexico is
coordinating events celebrating art in all its forms. Throughout the
month, there are art exhibitions at locations such as the Branigan Cultural
Center, theatrical and musical performances, studio tours, and art and
quilt shows at the Las Cruces Convention Center. Digital downloads of
the event guide listing all the opportunities to enjoy art are available
at artformsnm dot org. [Information: Cheryl Fallstead at 575-405-7133.] Saturday, February 4th Theatre Group New Mexico and the Expressive
Arts Department of WNMU will hold auditions for the spring production
of “Alice in Wonderland, Jr.” on Saturday, February 4 from 9 am-12
noon, and 1-5 p.m.; and on Sunday, February 5 from 1-5 p.m. Auditions
will be held in the Parotti Music Building on the WNMU campus.
All children and youth ages 6-18 are welcome to audition and should
bring a short song to sing. [INFO: 575 313-2373] Friday, February 24th through Sunday, March 11th The American Southwest Theatre Company
at NMSU Theatre Arts presents Neil Simon’s comedy, “Brighton Beach
Memoirs,” Friday, February 24th through Sunday, March 11th
at the Hershel Zohn Theatre on the NMSU campus. Performance times are
7:30 p.m. for Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening shows, and 2:00
for all Sunday shows from February 24 through March 11. Tickets are
available in advance or at the door. [INFO: Tickets range from
$10-$15 and are available at the Hershel Zohn Theatre Box office between
the hours of 12-4 p.m. or by calling 646-4515] Short-Term Events (These events occur
on the date or dates listed in bold) Now through Thursday, February 2nd The Mesilla Valley Film Society presents
the movie “Le Havre” at the Fountain Theater, now through Thursday,
February 2nd .
Shows are nightly at 7:30pm with an additional matinee on Sunday
at 2:30. Opening on Friday, February 3rd is “The
Skin I live in.” [INFO: 524-8287] Tuesday, January 31st Tuesday, January 31 Professional illusionist Garry Carson
returns with his Las Vegas-style show, as a fundraiser for Jornada Elementary
School. The family-friendly Reality Magic Show takes place at 6:30 p.m.;
doors open at 6pm;. [Tickets are $12 and can be reserved by calling
(575) 621-3205.] Wednesday, February 1st El Paso Pro Musica continues their
2012 Chamber Music festival with a performance from Pianist Lara Downes,
featuring the compositions of Duke Ellington and More, Wednesday, February
1st at the El Adobe Recording Studios, 5301 El Paso Drive.
The concert starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are available in advance
or at the door. [INFO: eppm dot org] Thursday, February 2nd El Paso Pro Musica’s 2012 Chamber
Music Festival features a free noon-time Bach’s Lunch, with
Stephanie Meyers on the Violin, Nina Missildine on Viola, Lara Downes
on Piano and Zuill Bailey on Cello, performing music of Mozart and Brahms
on Thursday, February 2nd at the El Paso Museum of Art.
There will be a showing of the movie “Shine” that evening at 7pm.
The concert and movie are free and open to the public. [INFO:
eppm dot org] Friday, February 3rd The Howling Coyote Coffeehouse/Open
Mic will take place at the Rio Grande Theatre on Friday, February 3rd
as part of the First Friday Ramble in Downtown Las Cruces. The jam session
begins at 6pm with artist sign-up at 6:30pm and performances begin at
7pm. The coffeehouse is open to acoustic musicians/singers/songwriters/ Friday, February 3rd El Paso Pro Musica continues their
2012 Chamber Music festival with a performance from Pianist Lara Downes
in concert, with “13 Ways of looking at the Goldbergs,” Friday,
February 3rd at the Western Hills United Methodist
Church in El Paso. The concert starts at 7:30pm. Tickets
are available in advance or at the door. [INFO: eppm dot
org] Friday, February 3rd In celebration of For Love of Art Month,
Mikey's Place - A Workshop for the Arts presents its second annual all-ages "Sheesh
ka Deesh", an eclectic evening of dance, dessert and nostalgia,
Friday February 3RD from 7:30PM to 10:30PM. There will be
short performances by the dancers of Mikey's Place - - Mesilla Valley
Dance, Jessica Trembly, Middle Eastern Dance with Noriko, Ladies on
Tap, and the Hellenic Greek Dancers. Between sets, DJ Terry Crabb of The
Sound Machine Ltd. will play the hits of the 40's and beyond.
Local art by Georjeanna Feltha; local wine by Luna Rossa and more.
There is a suggested donation at the door. [INFO: $10.00 at the
door. 575-640-3869] Friday, February 3rd The Mimbres Region Arts Council presents The Ragbirds in Silver City on Friday, February 3rd at 7:3opm at the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. [Info: mimbresarts
dot org or 575-538-2505] Friday, February 3rd Silver City Poetry Bread will be hosting
an open mic poetry reading with featured Performer poet John "Survivor"
Blake at A-Space Gallery in downtown Silver City. The doors open at
7:00PM, show starts at 7:30PM. [INFO: 575-313-2599] Saturday, Feb. 4 Saturday, February 4th The Spencer Theater in Alto, New Mexico
presents the Texas Tenors, Saturday, February 4th at 7 p.m.
Tickets are available in advance. [INFO: spencter theater dot
com or Box Office (9-5 M-F) (575) 336-4800 or toll free (888) 818-7872] Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, February 5th El Paso Pro Musica concludes
their 2012 Chamber Music festival with a performance in Las Cruces with
the Las Cruces Symphony, conductor Lonnie Klein and cellist Zuill Bailey
performing music of Debussy, Saint-Seans, Richard Strauss and Johannes
Strauss, Senior, Saturday, February 4th at 7:30 pm and Sunday,
February 5th at 2pm. Both concerts are at the Atkinson
Recital Hall on the NMSU campus. Tickets are available in advance
or at the door. [INFO: eppm dot org] Tuesday, February 7th The Dona Ana Arts Council will feature
local rockers Del Rey as the performers for the next Every Other Tuesday
event, Tuesday, February 7th. “Every Other Tuesday” is
a free performance series beginning at 6:30pm in the Historic Rio Grande
Theatre. [INFO: 211 N. Main Street in Las Cruces, NM. DAAC
at (575) 523-6403] Thursday, Feb. 9 Friday, February 10th The Landcuts Exhibit and Artists’
Reception opens on Friday, February 10th from 4 to 6 PM at
Unsettled Gallery and Studio. The featured artists are: New Mexico State
University graduates Heather Bradley and Karina Hean. Light refreshments
will be served. The exhibit concludes on Saturday, March 3. The Unsettled
Gallery is located at 905 North Mesquite Street. [INFO: 575-635-2285; unsettledgallery at aol dot com. Regular business hours are: Wednesday to
Friday, 10 to 5; Saturday, 10 to 4] Friday, February 10th There will be a performance of “In
Our Own Voices” a show that features monologues and dance in an effort
to raise awareness about gender issues, violence, and sexuality.
Performances will be at the Rohovec Theater on the NMSU-A campus on
February 10th and 11th at 7:30 pm and February 12th at 2:00 pm. The
proceeds from In Our Own Voices will benefit Peace and Justice of La
Luz and Southern New Mexico Wellness Alliance – Sexual Assault Nurse
Examiners. [INFO: Karen Hutchison khutchis@nmsu.edu.
Tickets are $8.00] Saturday, February 11th and Sunday, February 12th NMSU Dance Majors and Minors will present
"Reflections," a concert of original choreography at Onate
High School Performing Arts Center on Saturday, February 11th at 7pm
and Sunday, February 12th at 3pm. Tickets are available in advance or
at the door. [INFO: for $6 for members of the Pan American Dance
Institute, $8 for students, and $10 for adults. 575.646.2070] Saturday, February 11th Adobe Patio Gallery, 1765 Avenida de
Mercado in Mesilla will feature Las Cruces watercolor and collage artist
Laurel Weathersbee for a demonstration of her "quilt block"
collage process on Saturday, February 11th from 1:00-3:00
p.m. The event is free and open to the public. [INFO: Call Carolyn Bunch
- 575-523-9310] Saturday, February 11th The Mimbres Region Arts Council presents
Chocolate Fantasia in Downtown Silver City, Saturday, February 11th
from Noon – 4 p.m. It is open to the public. [INFO:
575-538-2505] Sunday, February 12th A Sunday Afternoon Tea Dance with Bob Burns and the Mike Caranda Band will take place in honor of Valentine's Day on Sunday, February 12th from 2-4:00pm at the Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court Avenue in Las Cruces. The band features Swing, Fox Trot, and Waltzes as well as many other ballroom styles including ChaCha, Cumbia and Tango. There is a cost for admission. [INFO: Admission is $10 per person and $5 for students with ID. Bob Burns (575)525-9333] Wednesday, February 15 Thursday, February 16th The College of Arts and Sciences Cultural
Series will present New York Voices at 8 p.m., Thursday, February 16th
at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall. New York Voices is the Grammy Award
winning vocal ensemble known for their excellence in jazz and the art
of group singing. Tickets may be purchased at the Pan American Center
Ticket Office, all Ticketmaster Outlet and online. [INFO: Tickets
are $10 for students with a valid NMSU ID and $15 for the general public
call 646-1420.] Saturday, February 18th The New Horizon Swing Band of Las Cruces
will play big band jazz for a post-Valentine's Day concert and dance
on Saturday, February 18th, at the Hillsboro Community Center on Elenora
Street Saturday, February 18th Mountain
View Market and SumArt present Co-op Rocks!, a free monthly concert
and art show. The all ages event takes place from 5 to 11 pm and is
free and open to the public. Local food and High Desert Beer are available
for purchase. Please note that the monthly Co-op Rocks series will now
be located at the GreenWorks building located on the downtown mall.
[INFO: 523.0436] Saturday, February 18th The American Southwest Theater Company’s
annual Mardi Gras Gala will take place on Saturday, February 18th
from 7 to 11 p.m. at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum. The Mardi
Gras Gala includes dinner followed by a special performance by the classic
burlesque company, The Desert Dolls. The event also includes a silent
auction, a costume contest to declare the King and Queen of Mardi Gras,
a cash bar, dancing, and much more. Tickets are available in advance
or at the door, if not sold out. All gala proceeds benefit ASTC’s
programs, including funding guest artists and community outreach events.
[INFO: Tickets are $38 per person and include dinner and entertainment.
ASTC is also offering tables of 10 for $350 which include special recognition
throughout the event. 646-4515] Sunday, February 19th The Desert Dancers will be hosting
the “Love is in the Air” event on Sunday, February 19th
at the Court Youth Center from 2 to 6pm. The event features Ballroom
Dancing, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango, Rumba, Cha-Cha, Swing, Cumbia, Country,
and more. The event is open to the public and tickets are available
in advance or at the door. [INFO: $5.00 Members/Youth ~ $10.00
Adult Nonmembers. (915) 487-9396 or (575) 405-7961] Sunday, February 19th The Department of Music from the College
of Arts and Sciences at New Mexico State University presents a faculty
recital by Page Bartz, Professor of Bassoon on Sunday, February 19th
at 3pn at the First Christian Church in Las Cruces. The program
“The Bassoon Goes ‘Round the Mulberry Bush: America’s Musical
History” is free and open to the public. [INFO: 382-5660] Sunday, February 19th The Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society
will be hosting the 2012 Big Band Jazz Festival, taking place in February,
March and April. On Sunday, February 19th, the big
Band on the Rio Grande will perform at First Christian Church in Las
Cruces. The concert will immediately follow the monthly 7:00pm
meeting of the Jazz and Blues Society. There is a cost for admission.
[INFO: Bob Burns, (575)525-9333] Sunday, February 26th The Grant County Community Concert Association will be hosting young piano prodigy Anita Chen to the stage at the Western New Mexico University Fine Arts Center Theatre for a Matinee Performance on Sunday, February 26th at 3pm. Ms. Chen, born in the USA to Taiwanese parents, is not yet 21 years of age, but is internationally acclaimed as a rare, “double-threat” in classical music performance. Tickets are available in advance or
at the door. [INFO: $20.00. (575) 538-5862 or go to gcconcerts dot org] Tuesday, February 28th and Wednesday, February 29th El Paso Pro Musica presents the Matt
Herskowitz Trio with Philippe Quint performing an evening of Jazz, Tuesday,
February 28th at 7:30pm at the Atkinson Recital Hall in Las
Cruces and Wednesday, February 29th at 7:30pm at the UTEP
Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. The concert features music of Bach,
Robert Schumann, Frederic Chopin and Claude Bolling. Tickets
are available in advance or at the door. [INFO: eppm dot
org] The Howling Coyote Coffeehouse/Open
Mic will take place at the Rio Grande Theatre on Friday, March 2nd
as part of the First Friday Ramble in Downtown Las Cruces. The jam session
begins at 6pm with artist sign-up at 6:30pm and performances begin at
7pm. The coffeehouse is open to acoustic musicians/singers/songwriters/ Sunday, March 18th The Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society
will be hosting the 2012 Big Band Jazz Festival, taking place in February,
March and April. On Sunday, March 18th, the El Paso
Youth Jazz Ensemble, directed by Marty Olivas and Ricky Malichi, will
perform at First Christian Church in Las Cruces. The concert will
immediately follow the monthly 7:00pm meeting of the Jazz and Blues
Society. There is a cost for admission. [INFO: Bob Burns, (575)525-9333] Tuesday, April 17th El Paso Pro Musica presents Cellist
Zuill Bailey in Concert, celebrating 10 years with Pro Musica, Tuesday,
April 17th at 7:30pm at the El Paso Museum of Art.
The concert features music of Rachmanioff. Tickets are available
in advance or at the door. [INFO: eppm dot org] Sunday, April 15th The Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society will be hosting the 2012 Big Band Jazz Festival, taking place in February, March and April. On Sunday, April 15th, the Jazz Unlimited Big Band led by Cecil Douglas, will perform at First Christian Church in Las Cruces. The concert will immediately follow the monthly 7:00pm meeting of the Jazz and Blues Society. There is a cost for admission. [INFO: Bob Burns, (575)525-9333] |
