D e s e r t E x p o s u r e
October
2008
Art Shorts
Page: 2Luna County
The Demming Arts Council will hold its 6th Annual Art-Fest on Oct. 11, 4-6 p.m. The event is a benefit for New Mexico artists and Deming Arts Council programs and features a wine and cheese reception showcasing area artists, plus entertainment by Guitar Greg. Tickets ($10 donation) are available at the Deming Arts Center, Chamber of Commerce, 1st New Mexico Bank and 1st Savings Bank. The Art-Fest will be held at 4515 Columbus Hwy. SE, the home of Betty and Richard Gilmore.
Sierra County
Percha Creek Traders, Main Street in Hillsboro, will host an "Artists and Artisans Celebration Day," Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Artists will demonstrate pottery working, hat making, woodworking, pastels, watercolors, quilting and more. 895-5116, www.perchacreektraders.com
The M Gallery at 406 Main St. in Truth or Consequences will host "Winklers Distilled," an opening reception and special event featuring art, bourbon and food, Oct. 3, 7 p.m. For the $35 ticket price, attendees get to sample 10 bottles from Jim Beam to 20-year-old Rip Van Winkle bourbon, and enjoy culinary delights and the new art exhibit. Limited seating. 740-4526, iam@moshekoenick.com, www.moshekoenick.com/m
The Sierra County Arts Council will host the fifth annual Hot Springs Cool Art Festival (formerly Destination Sierra County), a regional fair of art and culture, Oct. 3-5. The theme of this year's three-day event is "Art of the Tale, Tale of the Art," and will feature the literary arts including storytelling and bookmaking as a form of art. Along with workshops, book signings, bourbon and food tastings, this year's event will be highlighted by the "Black Tie Bizarre" Oct. 4, 8-12 p.m. That event will include a no-host bar, food, contests, a silent auction and door prizes, DJ Bond and live music by The Saltine Ramblers, Conspiracy of the Insignificant and others at the Senior Center in downtown Truth or Consequences. www.hotspringscoolart.com
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