Events- Arts and Culture

(These exhibits are occurring right now, and continue to occur until the end date listed in bold. Opening receptions can be found in “Short-Term Events.”)

Friday, August 6^th through

The Branigan Cultural Center is presenting two exhibits: “People of Chiapas” a series of Chiapas photo essays by Linda Montoya, and “Chiapas: People, Architecture, and Landscapes,” photographs by Susan Bryant both opening on Friday, August 6th with an artist’s reception from 5 to 7pm as part of the downtown ramble. People of Chiapas is on display through August 21^st, and the exhibit “Chiapas: People, Architecture, and Landscapes,” is in the Richardson gallery through August 28^th. [INFO: (575) 541-2154 or visit the Center’s web site at las-cruces dot org slash museums]

Now through Saturday, Aug. 7
The Juried UTEP Student Poster Competition is featured at the Glass Gallery in the Fox Fine Arts Center on the UTEP campus until Saturday, August 7th. The exhibit features posters about social and political concerns by UTEP Graphic Design students. It's in conjunction with the current summer exhibition at the Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP: "Up Against the Wall: Posters of Social Protest," also up through August 7th. [INFO: (915) 747-6151]

Sunday, August 1st. (through August 27^th)

The Tombaugh Gallery will host an opening reception for the exhibit “Re-emergence: Old to New" on Sunday, Aug 1^st from noon – 2:00 p.m. The exhibit features the works of the Society of Layerists in Multi-Media (SLMM) and explores the theme of old ideas and images re-emerging as new visualizations and expressions. The exhibit runs through Friday, August 27^th. The Tombaugh Gallery is located at 2000 S. Solano. Regular gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am - 2pm. [INFO: 575-522-7281]

Now through August 13^th

The Dona Ana Arts Council is accepting entries for artists to compete during the first annual Plein (Plain) Air competition through the 13^th of August. “Color Las Cruces” takes place on September 11 & 12^th. During the event weekend, juried artists will compete for cash and merchandise prizes in one of two Plein Air categories. To compete, artists will go to a pre-determined outdoor location in Las Cruces during a four-hour period on Saturday morning, where they will begin and complete a painting, then return with the finished piece. Artists may enter in one of two categories; Professional or Open. Entry deadline for both plein air categories is August 13, 2010. Winners will be announced on the evening of September 11^th and shown on September 12^th. [INFO: (575) 523-6403]

Now through August 20^th

SUMART is now calling for artists in all media for the 2^ND ANNUAL SUMART FEST taking place Friday, September 10^th through Sunday, September 12^th at Mikey’s Place. The deadline to submit two to three images of artwork and a short artist’s statement is Friday, August 20^th. Entry forms are more are available at the sum art website: sumartfest dot org. [INFO: 575-312-9892]

Now through September 25
The Preston Contemporary Art Center in Mesilla is showing its Summer 2010 Exhibition, featuring works by Tom Millea, Francisco Saenz, Louis Ocepek, Judith Content and Richard Heinsohn. Regular gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. [prestoncontemporaryart dot com, 1759 Avenida de Mercado, Mesilla.]

On-Going Theater and Cultural Events

(These events occur on the date or dates listed in bold)

Now through Sunday, August 8^th

The No Strings Theater Company presents the play “A Delicate Balance” by Edward Albee at the Black Box Theater on the Downtown Mall, now through Sunday, August 8^th. Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 p.m., Sundays, August 1 and 8 at 2:30 p.m. and a Thursday performance on August 5 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available in advance and reservations are strongly encourages. [INFO: (575) 523-1223]

Friday, August 6^th, through Sunday, August 22^nd

The Las Cruces Community Theater opens its 2010-2011 season with Nunsense, Friday, August 6^th through Sunday, August 22^nd at the theater on the Downtown Mall. Shows are Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. Tickets are available in advance and reservations are strongly suggested. [INFO: 523-1200]

Now through August 15^th

The Las Cruces GLBTQ Center is looking artists and photographers who are willing to donate their work for a benefit art show to be held at a local gallery in September. Proceeds will go toward the Center's programs. The center is also calling for actors, dancers and musicians who would like to participate in the creation of a performance event celebrating human diversity to be held in October. The deadline for art submissions and actor/performer applicant’s is August 15th. [INFO: Paul at the Center 575 635 4902]

Now through the end of Summer

The town of Silver City hosts an Art Market every Saturday from 9 to 3. Local arts and crafts including pottery, hand-woven textiles, jewelry, crafts and much more are featured in the market which is located on North Bullard. [INFO: To reserve a booth space call Jean at 388-2184 or email artbooths at gmail dot com]

Now through September 1^st

The Tombaugh Gallery is calling for regional artists within a 150 mile radius of Las Cruces to submit proposals for exhibitions for the 2011 year. Non-traditional media or subject matter is welcome. All artwork must be for sale. Submissions should contain a letter of proposal with information about the artist, type of work to be shown and a disk of 8 representative images as jpegs. Deadline for submissions should be postmarked no later than September 1, 2010. [INFO: tombaugh-gallery at zianet dot com.

Friday, October 1^st through Sunday, October 17^th

The Las Cruces Community Theater continues their 2010-2011 season with Vintage Hitchcock, Friday, October 1st through Sunday, October 17^th at the theater on the Downtown Mall. Shows are Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. Tickets are available in advance and reservations are strongly suggested. [INFO: 523-1200]

Friday, December 3^rd through Sunday, December 19^th

The Las Cruces Community Theater continues their 2010-2011 season with Greetings!, Friday, December 3^rd through Sunday, December 19^th at the theater on the Downtown Mall. Shows are Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. Tickets are available in advance and reservations are strongly suggested. [INFO: 523-1200]

Friday, January 7^th through Sunday, January 16^th

The Las Cruces Community Theater continues their 2010-2011 season with their One Act Play Festival, Friday, January 7^th through Sunday, January 16^th at the theater on the Downtown Mall. Shows are Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm and Sunday afternoons at 2pm. Tickets are available in advance and reservations are strongly suggested. [INFO: 523-1200]

Short-Term Events

(These events occur on the date or dates listed in bold)

As part of the Every Other Tuesday concert series at the Rio Grande Theater, the Dona Ana Arts Council presents local singer and songwriter, Lillis Urban. She will perform songs from her new album, All You Ever Had Was Road live from the Rio Grande Theater stage, on July 27^th at 5:30 p.m. “Every Other Tuesday” is a free performance series. [INFO: (575) 523-6403]

Las Cruces band Liquid Cheese and Stereo High from Las Vegas will be at Mikey's Place Thursday July 29. Music begins at 9PM. This is an all-age venue. There is a suggested donation at the door to defray touring expenses for Stereo High. [INFO: 575-640-3869 mikeysplacenm dot com

La Cella Bella cello quartet will be playing at St. Clair Winery and Bistro on Friday, July 30^th from 6:30 to 9. [INFO: 649-5135]

The City of Las Cruces Music in the Park Series features Azucar and Red Hot and Red performing latin, Jazz and Salsa on Sunday, August 1^st at YOUNG Park. The concert is free and open to the public however pets are not allowed. The event begins at 7pm. [INFO: 541-2000]

Mesilla Valley Dance presents "Elements," a dance workshop for students ages 12 and up with at least 2 years of dance training. Jazz, Ballet, Hip hop, Modern dance, Choreography and Improvisation will be offered at the Mesilla Park Recreation Center starting August 2. Dancers may register for individual classes or the entire workshop. One-week and two-week sessions are available. There is a fee for the workshops. [INFO: mesillavalleydance dot webs dot com]

Silver Spirit Gallery in Silver City is celebrating the First Friday Art Walk with an Artists' Reception on Friday, August 6^th from 5 - 7 pm. The featured artists include: David Brink and husband and wife team, Jo Ann and Marion Childress. Silver Spirit Gallery is now located at 215 W. Broadway. [INFO: silverspiritgallery dot com or 575-590-8633]

La Cella Bella cello quartet will be playing at St. Clair Winery and Bistro on Friday, August 6^th from 6:30 to 9:30 and then again on Saturday, August 7^th at SI (See) Italian Bistro from 7 to 9pm. [INFO: 649-5135]

The Howling Coyote Coffeehouse/Open Mic, taking place on the 1^st and 3^rd Friday of every month continues this week on the 6^th in its new location at First Christian Church, across from Las Cruces High School. Artist sign-up begins at 6:30pm and performances beginning at 7:00pm. The Howling Coyote CoffeeHouse is free and open to the public and acoustic musicians, singers, performers, poets, and storytellers are welcome. Coffee, soft drinks and light snacks are provided. [INFO: Bob Burns (575)525-9333 or (915)799-5684]

Susan Bryant, who’s photographs are on display in the exhibit “Chiapas: People, Architecture, and Landscapes” will give the lecture, “Volunteer Work in Chiapas” on Saturday August 7^th at 1pm. at the Branigan Cultural Center. It is free and open to the public.

The Spencer Theater in Alto, New Mexico presents THE TURTLES starring FLO & EDDIE on Saturday, August 7^th at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. [INFO: $79 & $76. Spencer theater dot com or 575.336.4800]

The City of Las Cruces Music in the Park Series features the New Mexico Symphony Brass performing Pop and Chamber music on Sunday, August 8^th at YOUNG Park. The concert is free and open to the public however pets are not allowed. The event begins at 7pm. [INFO: 541-2000]

The Spencer Theater in Alto, New Mexico presents Roy Clark on Saturday, August 14^th at 2 and at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. [INFO: $79 & $76. Spencer theater dot com or 575.336.4800]

Photographer Linda Montoya will give a gallery talk about her experiences in Chiapas on Saturday August 14^th at 1pm. at the Branigan Cultural Center in conjunction with her exhibit “People of Chiapas”. The talk is free and open to the public. [INFO:

The City of Las Cruces Music in the Park Series features Crystal Ship performing 60’s Rock and Los Changos Del Mar performing surf music on Sunday, August 15^th at YOUNG Park. The concert is free and open to the public however pets are not allowed. The event begins at 7pm. [INFO: 541-2000]

The Howling Coyote Coffeehouse/Open Mic, taking place on the 1^st and 3^rd Friday of every month continues this week on the 20^th in its new location at First Christian Church, across from Las Cruces High School. Artist sign-up begins at 6:30pm and performances beginning at 7:00pm. The Howling Coyote CoffeeHouse is free and open to the public and acoustic musicians, singers, performers, poets, and storytellers are welcome. Coffee, soft drinks and light snacks are provided. [INFO: Bob Burns (575)525-9333 or (915)799-5684]

The American Southwest Theatre Company (ASTC) at New Mexico State University Theatre Arts will be holding auditions for its Fall 2010 productions on Saturday, August 21^st at the Hershel Zohn Theater on the NMSU Campus. Audition times are from 10am to 3pm. Needed are men and women ages 18-60. Callbacks are scheduled for Sunday, August 22. Interested individuals may sign up for an audition slot on the callboard in the Hershel Zohn Theatre lobby between August 1 through 20. [INFO: 646-5418]

Mountain View Market presents the monthly Co-Op Rocks concert on Saturday, August 21^st at Mikey’s Place on Harrelson road. The concert features the Yo Eme Jazz Trio and Poi Show with Border Burners who are Fire Dancers. The event takes place from 5 to 10 pm and is free and open to the public. [INFO: 523-0436]

The City of Las Cruces Music in the Park Series features The James Douglas Show, performing Funk and R&B on Sunday, August 22^nd at YOUNG Park. The concert is free and open to the public however pets are not allowed. The event begins at 7pm. [INFO: 541-2000]

The Spencer Theater in Alto, New Mexico presents Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band on Saturday, August 28^th at 8 p.m. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. [INFO: $79 & $76. Spencer theater dot com or 575.336.4800]

The Border Artist will be celebrating their 20th anniversary year with a group exhibition titled "Intense Dialogue", hosted by Catherine and Don Brenner at The Unsettled Gallery in Las Cruces. A gala reception will take place on Saturday, Aug. 28th from 5-8 pm will kick off the exhibition, which runs thru Oct. 2, 2010. The exhibit features the works of new members Jenni Higgenbotham, Michael Ponce, Jean Reece Wilkey, and Terry Wolfe. Also Sherry Doil-Carter, Janice Cook, Tauna Cole-Dorn, Tom Gerend, Winfrey Hearst, Annetta Hoover, Suzanne Kane, Cassandra Lockwood, Rosemary McLoughlin, Diana Molina, Jesse Reinhard, Jeanne Rundell, Jo-an Smith, Dan Tapper, Scott Weaver, and Bob Willis will be featured. [INFO: : 575-635-2285. Email: unsettledgallery at aol dot com]

The City of Las Cruces Music in the Park Series finishes off the summer season with Nosotros performing Latin Rock on Sunday, August 29^th at YOUNG Park. The concert is free and open to the public however pets are not allowed. The event begins at 7pm. [INFO: 541-2000]

The Spencer Theater in Alto, New Mexico presents Ray Price on Tuesday, August 31^st at 9 p.m. Tickets are available in advance or at the door. [INFO: $79 & $76. Spencer theater dot com or 575.336.4800]

The Flickenger Center for the Performing Arts in Alamogordo presents Latin Jazz Guitarist Robert Michaels on Saturday, September 11^th at the center. The concert begins at 7:30 and tickets are available in advance or at the door. [INFO: 575-437-2202]

The Flickenger Center for the Performing Arts in Alamogordo presents Americana singer Dean Reagan on Saturday, October 1^st at the center. The concert begins at 7:30 and tickets are available in advance or at the door. [INFO: 575-437-2202]

The Flickenger Center for the Performing Arts in Alamogordo presents Austin based Bellevill Outfit on Saturday, November 20^th at the center. The concert begins at 7:30 and tickets are available in advance or at the door. [INFO: 575-437-2202]