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APRIL
MONDAY 24
Silver City/Grant County
Open Mic—7 p.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
The True Nature of Things—Meditation, teaching, and discussion on
the true nature of reality with Western Buddhist nun Kelsang Chenma.
$8. 7-8:30 p.m. 116 W. Las Cruces Ave., 292-5293, www.meditationinnewmexico.org.
Alamogordo
Taiko Drums—Taiko is the artistic, powerful, and physically demanding
discipline of ensemble drumming. $7-$28. 7:30 p.m. Flickinger Center
for Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave., 437-2202, www.flickingercenter.com.
TUESDAY 25
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Live Music—8-11 p.m. High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W Hadley, 534-0298.
WEDNESDAY 26
Silver City/Grant County
Coping with Stress—Through May 3, on the ancient practice of meditation.
Donation. 7-8:15 p.m. The Church of What's Happening, 7th and Arizona.
538-0680.
Pendulum Dowsing Workshop—7-9 p.m. Billy Casper Wellness Center.
538-4862.
THURSDAY 27
Silver City/Grant County
Live Music—7 p.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Aunt Raini—Through May 7. See April 21. 7 p.m. Black Box Theatre,
430 N Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Kenneth Brian—Ramada Palms Resort, 201 E. University Ave., 526-4411,
www.kennethbrian.com, www.zatmusic.com/BANDS.html.
Live Music—8-11 p.m. High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W Hadley, 534-0298.
FRIDAY 28
Silver City/Grant County
Answers for Your Estate—A half-day seminar with professional estate
planners, a trust administrator and financial experts. 8 a.m.-12:30
p.m. Grant County Commission chambers, 1400 Hwy. 180 East. 538-4092.
Archaeological Society of New Mexico—Through April 30. See story
in this section. 538-3934/538-9664, tinacastle@silvercity-nm.com.
Live Music—7 p.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.
Melodrama Theatre—8 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House, 388-3848, www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama.
Rhythm Mystic—8 p.m. Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
2006 Spring Showcase of Homes—Through April 30. Las Cruces Home Builders
Association. Friday 4-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 12-5
p.m. Various locations throughout the city. 526-6126, www.lchba.com.
200-Lap Enduro—5 p.m. Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 524-7913,
www.snmspeedway.com.
Aggies Men's Baseball vs. Louisiana Tech—6:05 p.m. Presley Askew
Complex, Stewart St., 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
Aunt Raini—Through May 7. See April 21. 8 p.m. Black Box Theatre,
430 N Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Finally Friday—Live performances hosted by the City of Las Cruces.
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Downtown Mall. 541-2288, ohennessey@las-cruces.org.
From Mozart with Love: A Reunion Concert—Through April 29. Alumni
singers from across the country join with current choirs in singing
two major works, Mozart's Solemn Vespers and Requiem in D Minor. $10,
$12, $15. 8 p.m. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall, N. Horseshoe Circle
and Espina St., 646-1420.
Mystical Arts of Tibet—Sand painting performances have been endorsed
by the Dalai Lama as a means of promoting world peace and healing through
sacred performing art. Sacred music and sacred dance performance. $12.50.
8 p.m. Rio Grande Theatre, 213 N. Main St., 523-6403/646-1420, www.mysticalartsoftibet.org.
TV Turn Off at the Museum—Turn off your TV and join the museum for
special events. Nature Center animals and science activities will be
available for the public to touch and try. 5-7 p.m. Museum of Natural
History, Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd. 522-3120,
astafford@las-cruces.org,
www.las-cruces.org/Public-Services/museumnh.
SATURDAY 29
Silver City/Grant County
Authentic Apache Meal—An authentic Apache
meal, prepared over open fires at Old James Stadium, will be served
in the WNMU Gym. The banquet is the highlight of the 106th annual
meeting of the Archaeological Society of New Mexico, a three-day
event hosted by the Grant County Archaeological Society. See
story in this issue. $25. 6 p.m. 538-3934 / 538-9664,
tinacastle@silvercity-nm.com.
Brandon Perrault and Friends—8 p.m. Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway,
388-2828.
Live Music—7 p.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.
Melodrama Theatre—8 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House,
388-3848, www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama.
Noorah Hansen—Workshop through April 30. See
Body, Mind & Spirit
section. A Daily Practice. 534-9648/(800) 927-2527 ext. 4692.
Take A Hike, Silver—A fun walk for everyone on Boston Hill and La
Capilla. Short walk and a longer walk available, Register on site at
8 a.m.; walking starts 9 a.m.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
2006 Spring Showcase of Homes—Through April 30. Las Cruces Home Builders
Association. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Various locations throughout the city.
526-6126, www.lchba.com.
Aggies Men's Baseball vs. Louisiana Tech—6:05 p.m. Presley Askew
Complex, Stewart St., 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
Annual La Viña Blues & Jazz Thing Festival—Through April
30. A weekend of music and wine hosted by New Mexico's oldest winery.
$10. La Viña Winery, south on Hwy. 28, 882-7362, stark@lavinawinery.com,
www.nmwine.net.
ASA Adult Softball Tournament—8 a.m. Harty Complex, 1840 E. Hadley
Ave., 522-4521.
Aunt Raini—Through May 7. See April 21. 8 p.m. Black Box Theatre,
430 N Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Back by Noon—Hike up to Indian Hollow on the eastern slope of the
Organ Mountains to learn about the area's woodland ecology. $5 non-members.
Southwest Environmental Center, 522-5552, www.wildmesquite.org.
Desert Treks—Take a trip to the newly designated Mesilla Valley Bosque.
8 a.m. Meet at Museum of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall, 522-3120.
From Mozart with Love: A Reunion Concert—See April 28. $10, $12,
$15. 8 p.m. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall, N. Horseshoe Circle and
Espina St., 646-1420.
Headlights—6 p.m. The Bean, 201 Avenida de Mesilla,
523-0560.
Las Cruces Sun Kings vs. Albuquerque Aztecs—639-0750, avalos2801@msn.com.
Live Music—8-11 p.m. High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W Hadley, 534-0298.
March of Dimes Walk America—Registration 7:30 a.m., walk 8 a.m. Young
Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave. 523-2627/(800) 525WALK, www.marchofdimes.com.
Places in the Heart—Of the three "mortgage on the farm" films
of 1984, this is the only one set during the Depression. After
her husband is killed, Sally Field is forced to take over the debt-ridden
Texas family farm herself. Though slightly embittered by the fact
that a black man was responsible for her husband's death, Field
accepts the help of another African-American, Danny Glover. Her
blind boarder, John Malkovich, also gives her aid and comfort.
$3, seniors $2, ages 6 to 17 $1. 1:30 p.m. Farm and Ranch Heritage
Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100, www.frhm.org.
Rhythm Nights Dinner and Show—See April 22. New Mexico Farm and Ranch
Heritage Museum.
Wood Carving Event—Learn basic woodcarving techniques in this event
led by the Dona Ana Woodcarvers. Learn about tools and techniques and
take home your own wood carving of a buffalo skull. Bring a fixed-handled
carving knife or order one when you sign up for the class. $15, pre-registration
required. 9 a.m-noon. New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum, 4100 Dripping
Springs Road, 522-4100, www.frhm.org.
Alamogordo
Community Earth Day Fair—Educational and recreational activities.
Live entertainment, exhibits and informational booths all day. Alameda
Park Zoo, corner of 10th St. and N. White Sands Blvd., 434-6296.
Santa Fe Opera Apprentices—7:30 p.m. Flickinger Center for Performing
Arts, 1110 New York Ave., 437-2202, www.flickingercenter.com.
SUNDAY 30
Silver City/Grant County
Archaeological Society of New Mexico—See story in this section. 538-3934/538-9664,
tinacastle@silvercity-nm.com.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
2006 Spring Showcase of Homes—Las Cruces Home Builders Association.
12-5 p.m. Various locations throughout the city. 526-6126, www.lchba.com.
Aunt Raini—Through May 7. See April 21. 2:30 p.m. Black Box Theatre,
430 N Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
2nd Annual April Poetry Reading—Featuring poets Joe Somoza, Tim Staley,
Richard Thomas and others. Plus readings of award-winning poems from
the young adults poetry contest. 2 p.m. Branigan Public Library, 200
E. Picacho Ave., 528-4049, scowan@las-cruces.org.
Aggies Men's Baseball vs. Louisiana Tech—1:05 p.m. Presley Askew
Complex, Stewart St., 646-1420, www.nmstatesports.com.
Flute Studio Recital—3 p.m. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall, N. Horseshoe
Circle and Espina St., 646-2421, www.nmsu.edu/~music.
Rhythm Nights Dinner and Show—See April 22. New Mexico Farm and Ranch
Heritage Museum.
Tuba Studio Recital—8 p.m. NMSU Music Center Recital Hall, N. Horseshoe
Circle and Espina St., 646-2421, www.nmsu.edu/~music.
Deming
Bayou Seco—4:30 p.m. 1st United Methodist Church, 1020 S. Granite
St. 534-0298, bayouseco@aol.com, www.bayouseco.com.
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