July 1-7 | 8-14 | 15-21 | 22-28 | 29 into August
JULY
Saturday 08
Silver City/Grant County
Night Watch—Summer Outdoor Film Series. This fantasy/horror film just set all-time box office records in Russia. It's a good versus evil parable, using special effects to ensnare its audience. Set in present-day Moscow, the movie begins with a quick skip back through the centuries to inform us how a delicate truce was struck between the forces of Light ands Dark. These forces still exist in Moscow, with both sides keeping a close watch on each other as they attempt to disguise themselves from the earth's mere mortals. $3. Dusk, about 9 p.m. College Street Plaza, 301 W College, www.silverfilm.org.
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.Silver City Farmers' Market—8:30 a.m.-noon. 6th and Bullard St. 536-9681.
Summer Shoot—Shooting classes for all types of shooters. Mangus Bowmen Archery Club. 8 a.m. Fort Bayard, 388-2737, www.mangusbowmen.com.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Desert Water and Microclimates—Local schoolteachers pair up with scientists to bring the desert ecosystem to you. Registration required. 8:30 a.m. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, east on Hwy. 70, north on Jornada Road, 524-3334, cdnp_rink@zianet.com, www.cdnp.org.
Firecracker Walk—Walk Dona Ana. 7:30 a.m. Burn Lake, 1988 W. Amador, 541-2581.
How to Approach Historic Photography—Talk by Miguel Angel Berumen, author, historian and researcher. Book signing and reception. 7 p.m. Cultural Center de Mesilla, 2231 A Calle de Parian, 523-3988, bbf@zianet.com, www.borderbookfestival.org
LandShapes in Color—Through July 31. Abstracts by Phoenix artist Jane Rathbun. Reception 1-4 p.m. Patio Art Gallery, University and El Paseo, 541-7401, www.patioartgallery.com.
Live Music—8-11 p.m. High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W Hadley, 534-0298.
Racing Modifieds—Southern New Mexico Speedway regular season. Street Stocks, Super Trucks, Modified Midgets. 5 p.m. Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, 11 miles west on I-10, exit 132, 524-7913, www.snmspeedway.com.
Saturday Science—Herpetology hands-on science program for all elementary school children. Museum of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall, 700 S. Telshor Blvd. 522-3120, www.las-cruces.org/museums/natural-history.
Some Enchanted Evening—Through July 9. See July 7. $9, $8 students/seniors. 8 p.m. Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org.
Star Dreams—This feature documentary seeks to present the latest crop circles by lifting them off the fields and putting them into public imagination through the medium of public film screenings. To date, there have been almost 11,000 crop circles recorded worldwide since 1980. $3, free to Mesilla Valley Film Society members. 4 p.m. Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287 / 522-0286.
The Complete History of America (Abridged)—Through July 23. See July 1. 8 p.m. $9, students and seniors $8. Black Box Theater, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Walk Dona Ana Stroll in the Park—The second annual Stroll in the Park event promotes health and safety awareness as well as provides a fun and safe event for the community. There will be games and activities for the kids, free T-shirts, a DJ and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Apodaca Park, 801 E. Madrid. 541-2581.
Yvonne Postelle and Phil Yost—Landscapes in oil and watercolor. Reception 2-4 p.m. Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, 522-2933.
100 MPG—"Children of a Lesser God--Screening of this award-winning film based on the play by Las Cruces resident Mark Medoff. $3, free to Mesilla Valley Film Society members. 1:30 p.m. Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287 / 522-0286.
Columbus
Joe Rivera—Rivera, of US Customs and Border Protection, discusses the US/Mexico border and various types of fencing used to separate international borders. 10 a.m. Pancho Villa State Park, 531-2711.
Deming
Carzalia Sweet Onion Cooking Contest—Judging 11 a.m. Joe Perk Coffee Shop, 122 E. Spruce St. 544-0141, www.carzaliavalley.com.
Brandon Perrault Band—7:30 p.m. Joe Perk Coffee Shop, 122 E. Spruce St., 544-0141.
Sunday 09
Silver City/Grant County
Andrew Dahl-Bredine—CD Release Concert, two CDs of original music performed by Dahl-Bredine and friends. Community picnic. $3-$5, 6 p.m.-dark, Gomez Peak Picnic Grounds.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Digital Art—Through Aug. 2. Works by J.D. Jarvis and Myriam Lozada-Jarvis. Reception 3-4 p.m. Tombaugh Gallery, 2000 S. Solano, 522-7281.
Music in the Park—Variety music with Fat City. 7 p.m. Klein Park, 155 N. Mesquite St., 541-2200, www.las-cruces.org.
Some Enchanted Evening—See July 6. $9, $8 students/seniors. 2 p.m. Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org.
The Complete History of America (Abridged)—Through July 23. See July 1. 2:30 p.m. $9, students and seniors $8. Black Box Theater, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Variety Music with Fat City—Music in the Park. 7 p.m. Klein Park, 155 N. Mesquite St. 541-2200, www.las-cruces.org.
Hillsboro
Sierra Club Hike—Six-mile day hike from Railroad Canyon to Holden Prong in the Black Range. Bring water, sturdy boots, lunch. 8:30 a.m. General Store in Hillsboro. 894-6427.
La Union
Music on the Patio—1-5 p.m. La Vina Vineyard Winery, 4201 South on Hwy 28, La Union. 882-7632, denise@lavinawinery.com.
White Sands
Full Moon Nights—Through July 10. Special programs presented by park rangers or guest speakers. Experience the beauty of the full moon on the white sands. 8:30 p.m. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east on Hwy. 70. 679-2599/479-6124, www.nps.gov/whsa.
Monday 10
Silver City/Grant County
Open Mic—7 p.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.
White Sands
Full Moon Nights—See July 9. 8:30 p.m. White Sands National Monument, 45 miles east on Hwy. 70. 679-2599 / 479-6124, www.nps.gov/whsa.
Tuesday 11
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Campfire Cooking—Get ready for your next camping trip by learning to cook over a campfire. Grades 5-8. $15. 9 a.m.-noon. Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
Harvest Cooking with Carol Koenig—How to prepare cherries, cabbage and eggplant. Recipes included. $20. 2-4 p.m. Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
Live Music—8-11 p.m. High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W Hadley, 534-0298.
Wednesday 12
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Centennial of New Mexico Statehood—A community meeting to plan for Las Cruces' participation in the Centennial commemoration of New Mexico's statehood. 6-7:30 p.m. Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
Thursday 13
Silver City/Grant County
Acoustic Cafe—Erica Randolph and Kevin Compton. $3. Doors open at 7 p.m. Dos Baristas Coffee Gallery, 112 W. Yankie St., 388-5952.
Live Music—7 p.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.
March of the Penguins—Part of Penny Park's Movies in the Park series. Movies every Thursday at dusk (around 8 p.m.). Rated G. Penny Park Amphitheater, 1305 Grant St., 534-0261, www.pennypark.org.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Conserving Earthen Architecture and Community Revitalization: Cornerstones Community Partnerships—Jean Fulton, owner of an historic preservation consulting firm, discusses the field of historic preservation. 7 p.m. Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
Live Music—8-11 p.m. High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W Hadley, 534-0298.
Pioneer Toys and Crafts—In the past, toys and crafts were simple and usually homemade. Come enjoy creating toys and crafts. Ages 8 and up. $15. 9 a.m.-noon. Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100.
The Complete History of America (Abridged)—Through July 23. See July 1. 7 p.m. $6. Black Box Theater, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
Friday 14
Silver City/Grant County
Fiesta de la Olla—Through July 16. World-renowned artist Juan Quezada and his family conduct workshops, perform public demonstrations and mingle with the crowd. Hundreds of custom pots will be available for sale. Enjoy traditional music, food, arts and crafts. See story in Arts Exposure section. Friday 2-6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Silco Theater, Bullard St. Mimbres Region Arts Council, 538-2505,
(888) 758-7289, www.mimbresarts.org.Pottery Workshop—Through July 16. Adult three-day workshop, demonstrations and instruction by potters. Learn the process of pot building, including burnishing, painting and firing techniques. $200. Leyba and Ingalls Arts. Mimbres Region Arts Council, 538-2505, (888) 758-7289, www.mimbresarts.org.
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.Spirited Away—Part of Penny Park's Movies in the Park series. Movies every Thursday at dusk (around 8 p.m.). Rated PG. Penny Park Amphitheater, 1305 Grant St., 534-0261, www.pennypark.org.
Street Dance—With Brandon Perrault Band. 7:30-10 p.m. Dos Baristas Coffee Gallery, Yankie St., 388-5952.
USSSA Regional All-Star Baseball Tournament—Through July 16. Ben Altamirano Athletic Complex, WNMU Softball Field and Bataan Memorial Field. 388-3242/313-2303.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Ancestor Words: Recovering Nuevomexicano Literary Heritage—Talk focused on the literary history of Hispano New Mexico. 7 p.m. Cultural Center de Mesilla, 2231 A Calle de Parian, 523-3988, bbf@zianet.com, www.borderbookfestival.org
Four Galleries, One Roof—Artist Reception at the Old Tortilla Factory. 5-7 p.m. Avenida de Mesilla and Calle de Parian,
523-1890.Light Through Stone—Through Aug. 19. Sculptures by Doug Gray. Museum of Art, 490 N. Water St., 541-2137, museums.las-cruces.org.
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont—Through July 20. From early shots of a manual typewriter and rotary phone, this film appears to be set decades ago. This impression is solidified when the title character moves into the Claremont and unpacks a vintage wardrobe of the sort carried exclusively nowadays by thrift shops. So it's startling when a longtime resident invites Mrs. Palfry to the TV room to watch ''Sex and the City.'' Sarah Palfry has left behind in Scotland a stalwart daughter who's done her duty watching out for Mum, and has struck out on her own in London. Seeing the guests dine alone at the same tables night after night brings to mind ''Separate Tables'' long before Mrs. Palfrey's young man joins her for supper and comments that he feels stuck in a Terence Rattigan play. But the young man doesn't play gatekeeper to her lady or even Harold to her Maude. Director Dan Ireland has made what may be the first fairy tale for the geriatric set. Nightly 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee 2:30 p.m. $6, members $4, students and seniors $5, matinees $5, Wednesdays $4. Fountain Theater, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8278, www.fountaintheatre.org.
New Vision—Through Aug. 19. Reception Aug. 4, 5-7 p.m. Photography students exhibit. Museum of Art, 490 N. Water St., 541-2137, museums.las-cruces.org.
Past Lives—Through mid-Sept. Photographs by Pamela Porter of New Mexico "ghost towns." Southwest Environmental Center, 275 N. Downtown Mall, 522-5552.
The Complete History of America (Abridged)—Through July 23. See July 1. 8 p.m. $9, students and seniors $8. Black Box Theater, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.
White Sands
Friday Night Star Talk—Learn the summer constellations and ancient legends of the stars. $3. 8:30 p.m. White Sands National Monument, 679-2599 / 479-6124. www.nps.gov/whsa.
July 1-7 | 8-14 | 15-21 | 22-28 | 29 into August