Wednesday 01

Las Cruces/Mesilla

Journey from the Fall — Through Aug. 2. Thirteen years after the end of the Vietnam War, a family who was tragically affected by the war is forced to emigrate to America. $6, $5 seniors/students, $4 members/children, Wednesday $4. 7:30 p.m. nightly, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, www.fountaintheatre.org.

Kaye Faircloth Art Exhibit — Through August 31. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Convention and Visitors Bureau, 541-5181.

Phil Yost & Ann Peck — Pastels, watercolors, landscapes. Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery, 2470 Calle de Guadalupe, 522-2933.

The 108th Army Band — A National Guard unit, the 108th Army Band consists of members who are citizen soldiers. The band's primary responsibility is to promote morale and provide music for the troops. An additional peacetime mission of the band is serving as a public relations arm of the National Guard. 6-7 p.m., Mesilla Valley Plaza, 524-3262.

Deming

45th Annual Black Range Artists Juried Exhibit — Through Sept. 9. More than 100 works by artists from Deming, Elephant Butte, Hatch, Las Cruces, Silver City, Truth or Consequences and El Paso. Deming Arts Council, 100 S. Gold, 546-3663.

E.T. — Outdoor movie series sponsored by The Wellness Coalition and Luna County Health Council. Dusk. Courthouse Park, 534-0665.

Thursday 02

Silver City/Grant County

Open Mic — 7 p.m., Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.

Las Cruces/Mesilla

Glee Handbell Choir of Meiji Gakuin High School — The Glee Handbell Choir's roots go back to 1975 when the Glee Club of Meiji Gakuin Higashimurayama High School was active in the school's religious activities. The choir started to include handbells in its activities from 1978 and made its debut in the Japanese music world in 1980. 7 p.m., St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 225 W. Griggs Ave.

Live Music — 8-11 p.m., High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W. Hadley Ave., 525-6752.

Deming

Charlotte's Web — Outdoor movie series sponsored by The Wellness Coalition and Luna County Health Council. Dusk. Courthouse Park, 534-0665.

Friday 03

Silver City/Grant County

Wally Lawder & the Flying Coyotes — Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.

Brandon Perrault — 7 p.m., Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.

Melodrama Theatre — Every Friday and Saturday. See the March 2006 Desert Exposure. 8 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House, 388-3848, www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama.

The Goonies — Outdoor movie series sponsored by Grant County DWI Council and The Wellness Coalition. Dusk. Penny Park, 534-0665.

Las Cruces/Mesilla

Away from Her — Through Aug. 9. A man coping with the institutionalization of his wife because of Alzheimer's disease faces an epiphany when she transfers her affections to another man, Aubrey, a wheelchair-bound mute who also is a patient at the nursing home. $6, $5 seniors/students, $4 members/children, Wednesday $4. 7:30 p.m. nightly, 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, www.fountaintheatre.org.

Chihuahuan Desert Secrets: Wildflowers — Opening of exhibit of a collection of photographs by Wynn Anderson. Cottonwood Gallery, 275 N. Downtown Mall.

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. 5-7 p.m., 527-5018.

The Bald Soprano — Through Aug. 19. Ionesco's classic and entertaining absurd play about difficulties in communication, inspired by his experience studying English. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays Aug. 12 and 19 2:30 p.m. and Thursday Aug. 16 7 p.m. $10, $9 students and seniors, Thursday $7. No Strings Theatre Company, Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.

Saturday 04

Silver City/Grant County

Second Annual Chair-ity Auction — Enjoy gourmet goodies and bid on one-of-a-kind collectible directors' chairs decorated by the area's leading artists. Proceeds benefit restoration of the Historic Silco Theater by the Silver City MainStreet Project. Tickets $5 at the door or in advance at the Silco, Curious Kumquat, Yada Yada Yarn. 7 p.m. Historic Silco Theater, Bullard St., 538-4374, ads@desertexposure.com.

Fun in the Sun Beach Party — Enjoy music performed by Black Walnut, Randy and Renee and Friends, and others. Bring beach chairs, blankets, umbrellas, sunscreen and musical instruments for a community jam. Sponsored by Silver City Food Coop and Peace Meal Cooperative. 2-4 p.m., The HUB, Bullard St.

Fort Bayard Tour — 9:30 a.m., Fort Bayard Historical Preservation Society, Fort Bayard Theatre, 388-4477, www.fortbayardhistoricpreservationsociety.org. Email: ceciliajb@aol.com

Brandon Perrault — 7 p.m., Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911.

Edie and the Silver Blue Roots — Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.

Melodrama Theatre — 8 p.m. Pinos Altos Opera House, 388-3848, www.pinosaltos.org/melodrama.

Silver City Farmers' Market — Enjoy fresh produce from local growers. Every Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Grant County Admin Center, 1400 Hwy 180E., 534-0882.

Wally Lawder & the Flying Coyotes — 1-4 p.m., rain or shine, BadAss Bakery, 300 S. Bullard, 534-3388.

Las Cruces/Mesilla

Fred Chilton — Opening for art exhibit through Aug. 31. Reception 1-4 p.m. Patio Art Gallery, El Paseo at University, 541-7401, www.patioartgallery.com.

Live Music — 8-11 p.m., High Desert Brewing Co., 1201 W. Hadley Ave., 525-6752.

Las Cruces/Mesilla

NM Filmmakers Showcase — Presented by the state Film Office, these films recently won the Audience Favorite Awards at a non-juried competition in Albuquerque. Titles include A Piece of Pie, Baptism of Fire, Long Haul, Saturday Night Special, Discrepancies and American Meth (narrated by Val Kilmer). Several of the filmmakers will be in attendance for this afternoon of free movies. Approximate running time is three hours for the entire program. 1:30 p.m., Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe.

Saturday Science Class — For all elementary school children, a combination of fun and learning. Every Saturday morning. Registration required. 11 a.m., Museum of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall, 522-3120.

Scaly Slimy — Week one of month-long live animal program for children ages 3-10; parents encouraged to stay. Held on Saturdays throughout the month of August, this program looks at toads, snakes and lizards, their similarities and differences. Pre-registration required. 10 a.m. Museum of Natural History, Mesilla Valley Mall, 522-3120.

The Bald Soprano — Through Aug. 19. See Aug. 3. $10, $9 students and seniors. 8 p.m. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.

Columbus

Border Art & Sol — 10 a.m. lecture on border history, 11 a.m. artists reception and art show. Pancho Villa State Park, 531-2711.

Truth or Consequences

American Bass Fishing Tournament — Catch and release large and small mouth bass. Marina del Sur, Elephant Butte Lake State Park, 744-5944.

Sunday 05

Silver City/Grant County

Commemoration of the 62nd Anniversary of the Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki — Gila Friends Meeting. Bring water and a seat. 12:30 p.m., Gough Park.

Karaoke — 6-10 p.m., Twisted Vine, 108 E. Broadway, 388-2828.

Songwriter's Circle — Fundraiser for Gila/Mimbres Community Radio. An evening of acoustic guitar music by three talented songwriters: Melanie Zipin, Gurney Dobbs and Kyle Johnson. $10 donation. 5-8 p.m., Isaac's Bar & Grill, Bullard and Broadway. 535-2860, email@gmcr.org.

Las Cruces/Mesilla

Acting Workshop — This workshop focuses on changes theater actors can make to apply their skills to the film world. $30, 5 p.m., Black Box Theatre Annex (BBToo) Rehearsal Hall, 717A N. Mesquite St., 438-6078, betbuddy@msn.com.

108th Army Band — Music in the Park Series. 7 p.m., Apodaca Park, 541-2200.

Artists Who Paint with Julie and Annetta — 25 participating artists. Reception 12-3 p.m., Tombaugh Gallery, 2000 S. Solano Dr., 541-7401.

Connections: The Need to Find Your Biological Roots — Certified Family Life Educator Alice Davenport presents this seminar. 2 p.m., Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. 528.4001/527.1411, mpendleton@las-cruces.org, adavenport@totacc.com.

Summer Fun — 5K / 10K Run / 5K Fitness Walk. 541-2254 / 524-7824.

The Mikado — Also Aug. 12. The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso presents their production of this classic. $10, $9 students and seniors. 3 p.m., 523-1223, www.no-strings.org.

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