D e s e r t E x p o s u r e
February 2012
FEBRUARY
Wednesday 1
Silver City/Grant County
Esther Jamison — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
WILL Lunch & Learn — "The First 180 Days of Transforming the Future Together." Dr. Joseph Shepard, WNMU president. 12-1 p.m. WNMU Global Resource Center, 538-6835, will-learning.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
NMSU Aggies Men's Basketball vs. Cal State Bakersfield — 7 p.m. $5-$20. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
Balanced Living Bookclub — Siddeeq Shabazz. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Farm Volunteer Day — Every Wednesday. 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MVM Farm, 523-0436, mvmoutreach@gmail.com
Le Havre — Through Feb. 2. This film is set in the French port city where many of the cargoes are human: illegal immigrants arriving from Africa. The police find a container filled with them, and a young boy slips under their arms and runs away: Idrissa, from Gabon. The film's hero, Marcel Marx, is fishing near a pier and sees the boy standing waist-deep in the water, hiding, and mutely appealing to him. And so Marcel becomes in charge of protecting the boy from arrest — and, ultimately, tries to find Idrissa's father in a refugee camp and raise money to send the boy to join his mother in England. French with English subtitles. Nightly 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $7 regular, $5 seniors and students, MVFS members. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org
Losing Weight through Sensible Nutrition and Exercise — Wednesday through Mar. 14. Rosa Lopez is a registered dietitian with the New Mexico Department of Health, and will be available for free individual sessions as well. 12-1 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Thursday 2
Silver City/Grant County
Health Council Focus Group — Cliff-Gila Focus Group. The Grant County Community Health Council conducts the Community Assessment to learn the health and wellness needs of Grant County residents. These needs are prioritized and help to leverage tens of millions of dollars for the community. The community assessment begins with focus groups throughout the county which are one hour in length and limited to 15 people. All participants will be compensated for their time. All issues raised in the focus groups will be confidential, and participants' identities will be kept secret. 6 p.m. Reserve your seat at the focus group or for more information call the Health Council at 388-1198, email tknauf@grmc.org HMS Cliff/Gila Clinic, 415 Hwy. 211.
WNMU Mustangs Men's Tennis vs Pima Junior College — 1 p.m. wnmumustangs.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
NMSU Aggies Women's Basketball vs. Fresno State — 6:30 p.m. $5-$20. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
Gal Holiday and The Honky Tonk Review — High Desert Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752.
Psychic Readings and Energetic Healings — Reiki Master and Reverend Dawn Cheney. 12-2 p.m. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Store Tour — 6-7 p.m. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
The Sisters Rosensweig — Through Feb. 5. A captivating portrait of three disparate sisters reuniting after a lengthy separation and coming to terms with their differences, respect and love for one another by Wendy Wasserstein and directed by Nikka Ziemer. 7 p.m. $7-$10. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org
Friday 3
Silver City/Grant County
Amos Torres — Coffee House Concerts. Back porch country soul, singer-songwriter guitarist. 6:30 p.m. Yankie Creek Coffee House, 112 W. Yankie St.
First Fridays Downtown — Year of the Dragon. The 11th day of the Chinese New Year celebration is dedicated to gathering and eating with family and friends. Join the fun at downtown restaurants and watch for a special Lion Dance performance. Downtown Silver City, SilverCityMainStreet.com
Sean Costanza — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
SWNM Audubon Meeting — Get ready for spring with native plants for wildlife. Tricia Hurley's presentation will illustrate the importance of native plantings in enhancing habitat for our wild neighbors. Learn why these often overlooked yet beautiful plants deserve prominent space in our healthy landscapes. 7-8 p.m. Free. WNMU Harlan Hall, 12th St., swnmadubon.org
The Ragbirds — The Ragbirds utilize an arsenal of instruments from around the world in a fusion of folk rock and pop hooks over danceable world rhythms stirred with a Celtic fiddler's bows. Mimbres Region Arts Council. 7:30 p.m. $20, $15 MRAC members, $5 students. WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
AlmaZazz! — 6:30-9:30 p.m. St. Clair Bistro, 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, 534-0390.
For the Love of Art — Exhibit through Feb. 25. A celebration of art in Las Cruces. Paintings, drawings, sculptures, jewelry, paper, fiber arts and wood are on display. Music by Randy Granger. See story in Arts Exposure section. ArtForms. 5-7 p.m. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., 541-2154, www.las-cruces.org/museums
Big Band Dance Club — Dance lessons provided. Ballroom, country, swing and Latin styles. CDs. 7-10 p.m. $7. Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court St., 526-6504.
Do�a Ana County Sculpture Class Exhibit — Artists' reception. 5-7 p.m. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., 541-2154, www.las-cruces.org/museums
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. Free. Downtown Mall, 523-2950.
Karla Perry and Penny Simpson — Artist reception. 5-7 p.m. Free. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, www.riograndetheatre.com
Kicking Nature up a Notch — Exhibit through Feb. 15. Gourd exhibit by Karen Currier. Artist's reception. 5-7 p.m. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org
Las Cruces Arts Association Membership Show — Grand opening of Mountain Gallery and Studios. 5-7 p.m. Mountain Gallery and Studios, 138 W. Mountain St.
Ranger Led Nature Hike — For all hikes please bring binoculars, water, sunscreen and wear hiking shoes. 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Shadowlands — Through Feb. 19. A dramatic play about a crisis in the life of C.S. Lewis by William Nicholson and directed by Patrick Payne. 8 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
The Sisters Rosensweig — See Feb. 2. Through Feb. 5. 8 p.m. $7-$10. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org
The Skin I Live In — Through Feb. 9. A scary, sexy and twisted horror film from Pedro Almod�var, who reunites with Antonio Banderas for the first time since 1990. Banderas plays Dr. Robert Ledgard, a widower plastic surgeon who uses his isolated mansion to hide a suicidal patient whom we see only in a head bandage and a body stocking, called Vera (Elena Anaya). Vera has no memories; she's a blank canvas on which Robert does all the painting. Vera badly wants out; she even tries to seduce Robert. His housekeeper, Marilia (Marisa Paredes), is a fierce guard. That is, until her hood son Zeca (Roberto �lamo) breaks in (wearing a tiger mask) and decides to take carnal advantage of this beautiful bird in a gilded cage. In Spanish, with English subtitles. Nightly 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $7 regular, $5 seniors and students, MVFS members. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org
Saturday 4
Silver City/Grant County
Bird Illustrator — For mature audiences. Performance of part 7 of 15 of Victoria Tester's New Mexico Ghost Play Cycle. 2 p.m. Silver City Museum Annex, 302 W. Broadway, 538-5921, silvercitymuseum.org
African American Drumming and Dancing — Black History Month. 7 p.m. WNMU Miller Library. 538-6611.
Celebration of Creativity — Readings and signings by local authors, including Rick Stansberger, author of the new book Gizmo. Door prize entry for attendees bringing a gadget invented before 1950. 2-4 p.m. Silco Theater, 311 N. Bullard St., 534-9005, www.silcotheater.com
Children's Yarn Painting — Chile ristra craft class. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Silver City Museum Annex, 302 W. Broadway, 538-5921, silvercitymuseum.org
Sarah Petite — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
NMSU Aggies Women's Basketball vs. Nevada — 3:30 p.m. $5-$20. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
NMSU Aggies Men's Basketball vs. Louisiana Tech — 7 p.m. $5-$20. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
Baxtalo Beng with AlmaZazz! — 6:30-9:30 p.m. St. Clair Bistro, 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, 534-0390.
Birding Tour — 8:15 a.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Classics Four — Also Feb. 5. The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, featuring guest cellist Zuill Bailey, will perform works by Debussy, Camille Saint-Sans, Richard Strauss and Johann Strauss, Sr. 7:30 p.m. $35-$45. NMSU Atkinson Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe, 646-2421.
Fargo — The award-winning Midwestern crime drama by Joel and Ethan Coen. Frances McDormand stars as Marge Gunderson, the pregnant police chief of Brainerd, Minn., with William H. Macy as a loser who hatches a scheme to shake down his father-in-law for a million dollars by having two thugs kidnap his wife. CineMatinee. 1:30 p.m. $4, $1 MVFS members. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org
iPhon-e-graphy — All iPhone photography done with free apps, by Mel Stone. Opening 4-6 p.m. Mesquite Art Gallery, 340 N. Mesquite St.
Organic Garden Soil Preparation — The secret to a great vegetable or flower garden is the quality of the soil. Learn about additions that can be made to soil for more color and produce from your garden. 2 p.m. $7.50, free to members. Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, 524-1886, gardens@zianet.com, nmenchantedgardens.com
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Seed Share — A community event where you can pick up seeds for your garden, share your own, talk with other growers, and learn why a local seed bank is so important. There will be an optional potluck as well. 12-3 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Shadowlands — See Feb. 3. Through Feb. 19. 8 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
Silver City String Beans — High Desert Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752.
The Sisters Rosensweig — See Feb. 2. Through Feb. 5. 8 p.m. $7-$10. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org
Voz Vaqueros — The singing men of Las Cruces. 1-2 p.m. Free. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., 541-2154, www.las-cruces.org/museums
World Wetlands — Events include a guided bird tour at 8:15 a.m., a wetland presentation by Environmental Specialist Chris Canavan, and the Rolling River display. Learn about wetlands and the importance of water conservation at this half-day event. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Sunday 5 Super Bowl Sunday
Silver City/Grant County
Full Moon Drumming Performance, Fire and Open Drum Circle — Dance to traditional West African drumming troupe. If you're a drummer, bring your drum for an open drum circle after the performance. Families and kids are encouraged, as are costumes to help people get into the village dance atmosphere. 5 p.m. Thunder Creek parking lot on Bullard St., 519-9232, gilacirclewayproject.org
Dane Dexter — Soft Sunday breakfast music. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Vicki's Eatery, 315 W. Texas St.
Keegan Severe — Sunday morning music. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Yankie Creek Coffee House, 112 W. Yankie St.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Artists of Picacho Hills for Love of Art Show — The Artists of Picacho Hills celebrate For Love of Art month by showcasing original art work of over 20 artisans. 12-4 p.m. Free. Picacho Hills Country Club, 6861 Via Compestre, 575-523-6599, artistsofpicachohills.com
Classics Four — See Feb. 4. 2 p.m. $35-$45. NMSU Atkinson Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe, 646-2421.
Platicas — Clarence Fielder. Reception. Nopalito's Galeria, 326 S. Mesquite, 524-0003, nopalitosgaleria.com
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Shadowlands — See Feb. 3. Through Feb. 19. 2 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
The Sisters Rosensweig — See Feb. 2. 2:30 p.m. $7-$10. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org
Deming
DPAT Jam Sessions — Every Sunday. Dance and socialize. 2-4 p.m. Free. Morgan Hall, 109 E. Pine.
Monday 6
Silver City/Grant County
Health Council Focus Group — See Feb. 2. Hachita Focus Group. 1 p.m. Reserve your seat at the focus group or for more information call the Health Council at 388-1198, email tknauf@grmc.org Community Center, Railroad Ave. & 4th St.
Ain't Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Round — A musical account of the Civil Rights movement. Black History Month. 2 p.m. WNMU Miller Library. 538-6611.
Voices from WNMU — A student/staff panel discussion. Black History Month. 6 p.m. WNMU Miller Library. 538-6611
Tuesday 7
Silver City/Grant County
Health Council Focus Group — See Feb. 2. Hurley Focus Group. 6 p.m. Reserve your seat at the focus group or for more information call the Health Council at 388-1198, email tknauf@grmc.org Hurley Community Center, 302 Carrasco Ave.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Arriving in America: The Challenge of Immigrants and Minorities in Modern American History — Matthew Jacobson presents "Race, Immigration, and Citizenship in the United States: The Irish Experience as Racial Odyssey." 7:30 p.m. NMSU College of Health and Social Services Auditorium, 646-4612.
Trap, Neuter and Return and Winter Feral Cat Care — Joe Miele, nationally recognized expert on feral cat care. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Wednesday 8
Silver City/Grant County
Health Council Focus Group — See Feb. 2. Mimbres Focus Group. 6 p.m. Reserve your seat at the focus group or for more information call the Health Council at 388-1198, email tknauf@grmc.org Round Up Lodge.
Run on Sentence — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
WILL Lunch & Learn — "Navajo Weaving: Then, Now and in the Future." 12-1 p.m. WNMU Global Resource Center, 538-6835, will-learning.com
Writing Workshop — "Fruitful Questions: Generating writing" by Sharman Apt Russell. See story in this issue. 1-5 p.m. $50. Details: maryhotvedt@aol.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Balanced Living Bookclub — Siddeeq Shabazz. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Farm Volunteer Day — 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MVM Farm, 523-0436, mvmoutreach@gmail.com
Thursday 9
Silver City/Grant County
Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society — Monthly meeting and potluck. Bring your own cups and dishes. 6 p.m. Senior Center, Victoria St., 534-1393.
Health Council Focus Groups — See Feb. 2. Silver City focus groups. Spanish at 5 p.m. and English at 6 p.m. Reserve your seat at the focus group or for more information call the Health Council at 388-1198, email tknauf@grmc.org Silvery City Public Library Community Room, 515 W. College Ave.
Suk-Jun Kim — Artist Lecture Series. 6:30 p.m. WNMU Parotti Hall, 538-2505.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Big Band Dance Club — Dance lessons provided. Ballroom, country, swing and Latin styles. Valentine's Day Dance. Semi-formal. High Society Orchestra. 7-10 p.m. $9, $7 members. Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court St., 526-6504.
Bob Einweck — High Desert Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752.
New Mexico in the Civil War — Author and historian John Taylor of Albuquerque, author or co-author of three books — New Mexico: Bloody Valverde, The Battle of Glorieta Pass and Dejad a Los Ni�os. The lecture coincides with the 150th anniversary of the Confederate campaign across New Mexico in February-March 1862. 7-8 p.m. $2. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100, www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org
Friday 10
Silver City/Grant County
Aspiration, Politics and Willpower — Opening reception. The people behind the formation of the Territorial Normal School at Silver City. 4:30 p.m. WNMU Fleming Hall Museum, 538-6386.
Bob Einweck — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
WNMU Men's Golf Cactus Thaw — Through Feb. 11. 8:30 a.m. wnmumustangs.com
Rainger — Coffee House Concerts. Paul and Sue Wise Smith, singer-songwriters presenting their folk and Americana. 6:30 p.m. Yankie Creek Coffee House, 112 W. Yankie St.
The Sweetheart Show — Opening reception, paintings and sculpture. Gay Marks and Jim Palmer. 5-7 p.m. 204 S Bullard St.
Taiz� Service — Sung prayer, alternating with spoken scripture readings, spoken prayer and silence. The service is nondenominational. 5:30 p.m. Free. Church of the Good Shepherd, Texas & 7th St.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
A Century of Enchantment — Through Feb. 11. Las Colcheras Quilt Guild 10th judged quilt show. 200 judged quilts, boutique, vendors. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. $7. Convention Center, 680 W. University Ave., 522-5630, lcqg.org
Landcuts Exhibit — Artists' reception. Heather Bradley and Karina Hean. 4-6 p.m. Unsettled Gallery, 905 N. Mesquite St., 635-2285.
Love of Art — Artist's reception. 6 p.m. Free. Nopalito's Galeria, 326 S. Mesquite, 524-0003, nopalitosgaleria.com
Mountain Film on Tour — A film festival dedicated to educating and inspiring audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, environments worth preserving, and conversations worth sustaining. 7 p.m. $8-$10. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, www.riograndetheatre.com
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Shadowlands — See Feb. 3. Through Feb. 19. 8 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
Take Shelter — Through Feb. 16. Michael Shannon plays Curtis LaForche, a crew manager for an Ohio sand-mining company, husband to Samantha (Jessica Chastain) and father of their six-year-old daughter, Hannah (Tova Stewart), who is deaf. Lately, Curtis has been having visions of an impending apocalypse, disturbing visions that estrange him from his family and his co-workers. Nominated for best feature for this year's Independent Spirit Awards. Nightly 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $7 regular, $5 seniors and students, MVFS members. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org
Saturday 11
Silver City/Grant County
Chocolate Fantasia — See story in Arts Exposure section. 12-4 p.m. $20 sampling ticket. Benefits Mimbres Region Arts Council. Downtown, 538-2505, mimbresarts.org
Bob Einweck — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
Dances of Universal Peace — Circle dances celebrating the Sacred which unites all beings. Chanting, live music. 7 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. 1st Church of Harmony, 7th & Arizona St., 534-1441.
Fiddling Friends — During Chocolate Fantasia. 12:15-1 p.m. Yada Yada Yarn.
Fort Bayard Tour — Black History Month, Buffalo Soldiers. 9:30 a.m. $3. Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, 536-3161, fortbayard.org
Love Your Library Day — The Magic of Reading, a carnival of activities focused on the power of reading, the importance of families reading together, and the many services offered through the Public Library. Literacy Link-Leamos. 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Public Library, 515 W. College Ave.
Silver City Astronomical Society — Seeing in the Dark a film by renowned astronomer Timothy Ferris. 1 p.m. Isaac's, 200 N. Bullard St. silvercityofstars@gmail.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
A Century of Enchantment — See Feb. 10. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $7. Convention Center, 680 W. University Ave., 522-5630, lcqg.org
Be My Cowboy Valentine — Children will surprise relatives and friends with gifts they make themselves. Ages 5 to 12, limited to the first 12 children to sign up. 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. $7 members, $10 non-members. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100, www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org
Before Sunrise — Sorbonne student Celine (Julie Delpy) is returning to Paris by train from Budapest after visiting her grandmother. Jesse Wallace (Ethan Hawke) is a handsome young American, dumped by his American girlfriend. They get together on the train just outside of Vienna, and while chatting the two make a love connection. When the train pulls into Vienna, Ethan proposes that she join him wandering around the city until his flight to the States the next morning. CineMatineee. 1:30 p.m. $4, $1 MVFS members. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org
Birding Tour — 8:15 a.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Bosque Education Workshop — Helping teachers learn how to use the Bosque Education Guide, an interdisciplinary curriculum designed for grades K-12. Reservations suggested. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Casas de Anta�o (Houses of Yesteryear) Tour of Historic Homes — Mesilla Valley Preservation tour of seven buildings in the historic center of Las Cruces with a special focus on homes that were standing at the time of New Mexico statehood in 1912. 1-5 p.m. $15. 644-0599, wtrevath@gmail.com, www.mvpres.org
Community Options Cupid's Chase 5K Run — Old Mesilla Plaza, 524-3262 ext. 116, mesilla-nm.org
Ernesto Tinajero — High Desert Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752.
Farm Volunteer Day — 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MVM Farm, 523-0436, mvmoutreach@gmail.com
Harlem Globetrotters — Family-friendly basketball event will showcase fan favorites Big Easy, Flight Time, Special K and Scooter, as well as introduce new players TNT, Tiny and Hops. 7 p.m. $27-$117. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
Last Picture Show — Screening of the 1971 Oscar winning film as part of the Last Picture Show exhibition at the Preston. 3:45 p.m. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org
Lucilene de Geus — With local flamenco dancers. 1-2 p.m. Free. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., 541-2154, www.las-cruces.org/museums
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Shadowlands — See Feb. 3. Through Feb. 19. 8 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
Valentine's Fun Run and 5k — 8 a.m. $10-$20. Kohl's parking lot, 2500 N. Triviz Dr., 541-2563.
Deming
The Pelletiers — Freddie and Sheila perform bluegrass, classic country and a variety of guitar instrumental and vocal tunes. 2 p.m. $10, $8 DPAT members. Morgan Hall, 109 E. Pine St.
Lordsburg
19th Annual Bootheel Cowboy Poetry Festival — Dianne and Pete Kennedy. Admission includes hamburgers and soft drinks. 5 p.m. $10. Lordsburg Hildago County Museum.
Sunday 12
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Rock & Worship — Featuring MercyMe, Tenth Avenue North, Lecrae, Disciple, Hawk Nelson, Sidewalk Prophets, The Rend Collective Experiment. 6-9 p.m. $10. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
Shadowlands — See Feb. 3. Through Feb. 19. 2 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
Deming
DPAT Jam Sessions — Dance and socialize. 2-4 p.m. Free. Morgan Hall, 109 E. Pine.
Monday 13
Silver City/Grant County
AARP Widowed Persons Service — Zia Escobedo-Yniguez from Serenity Acres. Includes lunch. 11 a.m. $10. Glad Tidings Church, 538-9344.
Centennial Brown Bag Lunch — "The Eclectic Architecture of Silvery City" by Susan Berry. 12 p.m. Silver City Museum Annex, 302 W. Broadway, 538-5921, silvercitymuseum.org
Health Council Focus Group — See Feb. 2. Tyrone Focus Group, 6 p.m. Reserve your seat at the focus group or for more information call the Health Council at 388-1198, email tknauf@grmc.org Tyrone Community Hall.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Kimberly Einmo Lecture — Speaker, author, quilt teacher. "Jelly Rolls & Precuts — A Recipe for Design Success." 7 p.m. $5. Trinity Lutheran Church.
Tuesday 14 Valentine's Day
Silver City/Grant County
Go Green, Cook Greens — Also Feb. 16. Learn how to add greens to your menus. 12-1 p.m. Free. Co-Op Community Room, 520 N. Bullard, 388-2343.
Melanie Zipin and the Sugar Leafs — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
Tea Party Patriots Meeting — 6 p.m. Red Barn Family Steak House, 708 Silver Heights Blvd., 388-3848.
Valentine's Day Dinner — Rib roast, vegetables and red velvet cake. Fundraiser for scholarships. Purchase tickets through any member. 6 p.m. Silver City Woman's Club, 411 Silver Heights Blvd,. 534-0505.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
12th Annual Love Letters — No Strings Theatre Company's Valentine's Day special presentation featuring Karen and Alan Caroe in the play by A.R. Gurney. 7 p.m. $10, $9 students and seniors. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org
50s Social Evening — Every other Tuesday. Enjoy an evening of conversation in an artful and relaxing environment with friends and future friends of similar age. 7-9 p.m. Cafe de Mesilla, 2051 Calle de Santiago, 652-3019, 520-2954.
NMSU Aggies Men's Basketball vs. Northern New Mexico — 7 p.m. $5-$20. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
Wednesday 15
Silver City/Grant County
Health Council Focus Group — See Feb. 2. Bayard Focus Group, 6 p.m. Reserve your seat at the focus group or for more information call the Health Council at 388-1198, email tknauf@grmc.org Bayard Community Center, 290 Hurley Ave.
Arby's Benefit Night — A night of fun to support the High Desert Humane Society. Curly-fry eating contest, shake-chugging contest, $1 raffle. Pick up a flyer at the humane society to participate. Portion of inside sales goes to support HDHS. 5-8 p.m. Arby's, 1940 E. Hwy. 180. 538-9261, hdhs@gilanet.com
Medical Issues for Women over Fifty — Dr. Victor Nwachuku and Dr. Michelle Diaz. Bring a bag lunch. 12-1 p.m. Free. WNMU Global Resource Center, 538-6835, will-learning.com
Peter & Michele — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Balanced Living Bookclub — Siddeeq Shabazz. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Farm Volunteer Day — 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MVM Farm, 523-0436, mvmoutreach@gmail.com
Glenn Miller Orchestra — Glenn Miller Orchestra was formed in 1956 by the Miller estate and has been touring ever since, playing an average of 300 live dates a year under the direction of current musical director, trombonist Gary Tole. 7-9 p.m. $30. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, www.riograndetheatre.com
Thursday 16
Silver City/Grant County
Health Council Focus Group — See Feb. 2. Santa Clara Focus Group, 6 p.m. Reserve your seat at the focus group or for more information call the Health Council at 388-1198, email tknauf@grmc.org Santa Clara Town Hall.
Go Green, Cook Greens — Learn how to add greens to your menus. 12-1 p.m. Free. Co-Op Community Room, 520 N. Bullard, 388-2343.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
NMSU Aggies Women's Basketball vs. Hawai'i — 6:30 p.m. $5-$20. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
Arriving in America: The Challenge of Immigrants and Minorities in Modern American History — Gianfranco Norelli brings his documentary film Pane Amaro (Bitter Bread), on the Italian-American immigrant experience. 7:30 p.m. NMSU College of Health and Social Services Auditorium, 646-4612.
Bayou Seco — 8-11 p.m. High Desert Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752.
Psychic Readings and Energetic Healings — Reiki Master and Reverend Dawn Cheney. 12-2 p.m. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Store Tour — 6-7 p.m. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Sugar Blues — Health coach Connie Gayhl will expand on how sugar will affect your mood and energy. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Friday 17
Silver City/Grant County
Brown-Bag Check-Up — Reserve a space to have a GRMC pharmacist review your meds and supplements for harmful interactions. Brown-bag lunch provided by Courtyard Caf�. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Gila Regional Medical Center Conference Room, 538-4870, marketing@grmc.org
Evolution of Music — Celebrate the evolution of music and the influence of African American musicians from past to present. Black History Month. 8 p.m. WNMU Student Memorial Center, 1st floor. 538-6611.
Kegan Severe — Coffee House Concerts. Alto flute and penny whistle with Irish ensemble surprise guests. 6:30 p.m. Yankie Creek Coffee House, 112 W. Yankie St.
WNMU Mustangs Women's Basketball vs. Metropolitan State College of Denver — 5:30 p.m. wnmumustangs.com
WNMU Mustangs Men's Basketball vs. Metropolitan State College of Denver — 7:30 p.m. wnmumustangs.com
Russell Scharf Jazz Trio — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Baxtalo Beng with AlmaZazz! — 6:30-9:30 p.m. St. Clair Bistro, 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, 534-0390.
Bayou Seco and Fiddling Club — Contra Dance in Old Mesilla. It's a Mardi Gras theme, so go all out with your costume, but make sure you can dance in it. Details: juliedance@yahoo.com
Big Band Dance Club — Dance lessons provided. Dance ballroom, country, swing and Latin styles. CDs. 7-10 p.m. $7. Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court St., 526-6504.
Pretty in Pink and Jewelry — Melanie Stone Jack and Gloria Sovero Olazbal reception. 6 p.m. Free. Nopalito's Galeria, 326 S. Mesquite, 524-0003, nopalitosgaleria.com
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Shadowlands — See Feb. 3. Through Feb. 19. 8 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
The Puzzle — Through Feb. 23. Mar�a del Carmen (Mar�a Onetto) is living out a dullish life as a housewife-drudge. Her husband Juan (Gabriel Goity) is kindly but gruff. Mar�a's newfound expertise at jigsaw puzzles leads her to a wealthy bachelor, Roberto (Arturo Goetz), who is looking for a tournament partner. Without letting on to her family what she is up to, Mar�a meets twice a week with Roberto in his lavish home and together they practice for a local tournament. It's inevitable that Roberto should warm to Mar�a. Her skills, and her unorthodox way of solving the puzzles, give her a satisfaction missing from the rest of her not altogether unhappy life. In Spanish, with English subtitles. Nightly 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $7 regular, $5 seniors and students, MVFS members. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org
Deming
Love Duos and Duets — Through Feb. 19. This celebration of love will be presented through music, poetry, satire and romantic readings. 7 p.m. $8, $15 per couple. Historic Depot.
Saturday 18
Silver City/Grant County
Mardi Gras Party and Masquerade Ball — Music by Naiz Denae. Full band with horns in true Mardi Gras fashion. Costume promenade and contest, prizes, Monsoon Puppets. New Mexico Music Series. 8 p.m.-12 a.m. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
ART-Full Auction — Benefit for Gila Valley Library. See story in Tumbleweeds section. 3-6 p.m. Gila Senior Center. 535-4340.
Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society Field Trip — Details: rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com
WNMU Mustangs Women's Basketball vs. Regis University — 5:30 p.m. wnmumustangs.com
WNMU Mustangs Men's Basketball vs. Regis University — 7:30 p.m. wnmumustangs.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
NMSU Aggies Women's Basketball vs. San Jose State — 3 p.m. $5-$20. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
NMSU Aggies Men's Basketball ESPNU Bracket Buster — 7 p.m. $5-$20. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
Annual Mardi Gras — Special performance by the burlesque company, The Desert Dolls. American Southwest Theater Company. 7-11 p.m. $38 includes dinner. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, 522-4100, www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org
Birding Tour — 8:15 a.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Cave of Forgotten Dreams — The Chauvet Cave in southern France was discovered by scientists in 1994 and estimated to be more than 30,000 years old. Inside they found hundreds of playful paintings from a period when Neanderthals were situated in France along with bison, bears, mammoths, and lions. Thanks to German writer and director Werner Herzog's enthusiasm and intrepid spirit, the usually cautious French authorities gave him access to this crystal encrusted cave. He tries to convey the wonder and the beauty of the place with interviews with archaeologists, paleontologists and other experts. CineMatinee. 1:30 p.m. Free. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org
Composting — Compost builds healthy garden soil, adding nutrients and organic matter that our Southwest soil lacks and making vegetables and flowers more productive. 2 p.m. $7.50, free to members. Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, 524-1886, gardens@zianet.com, nmenchantedgardens.com
Co-Op Rocks — Monthly concert and art show. 5-11 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Meet the Practitioners — Talk with local specialists in the natural health and alternative medicine fields. Disciplines include herbalism, oriental medicine, life-coaching, Reiki and more. 3 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Pruning 101 — Master Naturalist Sylvia Hacker will provide tips on how to prune your trees and shrubs this winter. 10 a.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Run-On Sentence — High Desert Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752.
Shadowlands — See Feb. 3. Through Feb. 19. 8 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
Ten Plus One — Percussionists. 1-2 p.m. Free. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., 541-2154, www.las-cruces.org/museums
Deming
Deming History — Laura V. Krol talk and book signing for her new book, Deming (Images of America), featuring 200 vintage Deming images. 2 p.m. Deming Luna Mimbres Museum.Love Duos and Duets — See Feb. 17. Through Feb. 19. 7 p.m. $8, $15 per couple. Historic Depot.
Partner Yoga Workshop — Create beautiful poses and experience the power of two. Bring a mat, a snack, something to drink, and a friend. You can also come alone and partner up in class. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Deming Zen Center, 501 E. Spruce, 543-8900, developserenity.com
Hillsboro
New Horizons Swing Band — 7-10 p.m. $5. Community Center, Eleonora St., 895-3300, maxyeh@windstream.net
Sunland Park
Baxtalo Beng with AlmaZazz! — 7-10 p.m. Ardivino's Desert Crossing.
Sunday 19
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Andrey Ponochevny — Classical pianist of international renown, bronze medal winner of the 2002 international Tchaikovsky piano competition in Moscow. 3-5 p.m. $20. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, www.riograndetheatre.com
Kids' Crafts — Kite making. Snacks are provided and parents are required to attend with kids. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Shadowlands — See Feb. 3. 2 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
Deming
DPAT Jam Sessions — Dance, socialize. 2-4 p.m. Free. Morgan Hall, 109 E. Pine.
Love Duos and Duets — See Feb. 17. 2 p.m. $8, $15 per couple. Historic Depot.
Monday 20 Presidents' Day
Silver City/Grant County
Gila Native Plant Society — Patrice Mutchnick on "Plant Collecting in the Tropics," a look at the practical side of finding, collecting and documenting tropical plant species. 7 p.m. Free. WNMU Harlan Hall, Room 100.
A Taste of Nigeria — Traditional meal prepared by WNMU alum and native Nigerian. Black History Month. 6 p.m. WNMU Student Memorial Center, 3rd floor. 538-6611.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Arriving in America: The Challenge of Immigrants and Minorities in Modern American History — Spencer Crew on "The Great Migration of African Americans: Making the �Color Line' National." 7:30 p.m. NMSU College of Health and Social Services Auditorium, 646-4612.
Flint Blade — Innovative solo musician from South Florida creates soundscapes infused with inspirational messages and pure expression. $10. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org
New Year, New You — Healthy heart and antioxidants. 6-7 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Tuesday 21 Mardi Gras
Gila Cliff Dwellings
Mardi Gras New Moon Star Party — Silver City Astronomical Society members Kathy Anderson, Randy Carr and Gary Emerson will guide the observations. With clear skies, we'll identify constellations and asterisms, look at passing planets, and search for a few deep sky objects. If it's cloudy, we'll have an indoor program on the Aurora Borealis of the World presented by Carr. Please check in at the Visitor's Center Bookstore and approach the parking area with only parking lights on your car. Bring a red light flashlight and dress warmly as it will be chilly. Refreshments will be provided at the Bookstore and Museum, both of which will be open. 6:30-10:30 p.m. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument. silvercityofstars@gmail.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Do�a Ana Camera Club — Macro-Photography. Ron Wolfe will discuss equipment and techniques to capture small subjects in close-up views. 7 p.m. Southwest Environmental Center, 275 N. Downtown Mall, 532-1919, dacameraclub.org
Evening with a Doctor — Dr. Elkins will focus on looking at today's health issues and information we don't all have access to. 6-7 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Every Other Tuesday — Las Cruces High School Theatre. 6:30 p.m. Free. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, www.riograndetheatre.com
Westerner's International — Desert Exposure Senior Writer Jeff Berg presents "Made in New Mexico Westerns, Part 1." Includes dinner. 6:30 p.m. $12. Reservations, Margaret Soule, 538-2888. Glad Tidings Church Fellowship Hall, 11600 Hwy. 180 E.
Wednesday 22 Ash Wednesday
Silver City/Grant County
Barb & Joe — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
Coming Out as an Ally for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People — Rev. Tyler Connoley, Joe Wells, Damie Nelson, Nancy Kailing, Dallas Rychener and Jeff Goin. Bring a bag lunch. 12-1 p.m. Free. WNMU Global Resource Center, 538-6835, will-learning.com
Progressive Voters Alliance of Grant County — 7 p.m. Silco Theater, 311 N Bullard..
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Balanced Living Bookclub — Siddeeq Shabazz. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Farm Volunteer Day — 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MVM Farm, 523-0436, mvmoutreach@gmail.com
NMSU Aggies Men's Basketball vs. Hawai'i — 7 p.m. $5-$20. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
Thursday 23
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Arriving in America: The Challenge of Immigrants and Minorities in Modern American History — Hasia Diner will speak on "East European Jewish Immigrants: Unwanted in the Land of Promise." 7:30 p.m. NMSU College of Health and Social Services Auditorium, 646-4612.
Big Band Dance Club — Dance lessons provided. Dance ballroom, country, swing and Latin styles. High Society Orchestra. 7-10 p.m. $9, $7 members. Court Youth Center, 402 W. Court St., 526-6504.
The Deming Fusiliers — High Desert Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752.
Friday 24
Silver City/Grant County
A Song for the World — Also Feb. 25. Up With People. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at The Curious Kumquat, Alotta Gelato, Western Bank in Silver City and Deming, and Food Basket in Silver City and Bayard. WNMU Fine Arts Theater.
Antje Duvekot — With a whispery, sensual voice, Antje has solidified her reputation as one of America's top emerging singer-songwriters. MRAC Folk Series. 7:30 p.m. Buckhorn Opera House, Pinos Altos, mimbresarts.org
Dane Dexter and Edie Steed — Coffee House Concerts. Sophisticated and polished renditions of standards and surprises. 6:30 p.m. Yankie Creek Coffee House, 112 W. Yankie St.
Innovative Ways to Create a Sustainable Local Food System — We will look at ways to engage rural and urban populations in food system mapping and developing creative responses to increasing local food production and consumption. In the workshop youth and adults from The Food Project will use examples from current projects underway in Boston to help participants imagine and strategize about similar issues and opportunities. We will discuss ways to engage neighborhood residents, volunteers, schools, community-based organizations, businesses and local government agencies as part of the food justice solution. 9 a.m. Free. Grant County Business & Conference Center, 388-3343.
The Food Project — Lessons learned over 20 years as a pioneer in youth development through sustainable agriculture. Preceded by a poster and networking session for local and regional organizations working with youth, agriculture and sustainability. Refreshments will be served. 5:30 p.m. WNMU Global Resource Center, 388-3343.
The Stoke — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Brighton Beach Memoirs — Through March 11. It's 1937 and 14-year-old Eugene Morris Jerome must face a demanding mother, liver for dinner, a house overfilled with relatives, and puberty! By Neil Simon. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle, 646-4515, theatre.nmsu.edu
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
The Interrupters — Through March 1. This documentary looks at people trying at the ground level to stop street violence in Chicago, a group called CeaseFire, which believes that violence is both learned behavior and akin to an infectious disease. Nightly 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $7 regular, $5 seniors and students, MVFS members. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org
Saturday 25
Silver City/Grant County
20th Annual Expanding Your Horizons Conference — This is a conference open to 5th-8th grade girls in the four southwest counties of New Mexico: Grant, Catron, Luna and Hidalgo. The conference is free but girls must preregister. Lunch is provided and participants will receive a free tote bag and T-shirt. Each girl will be able to attend three hands-on workshops by role-model women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Free. Contact Adrienne Dare, 388-2013, dareadrienne@gmail.com or Priscilla Mathena, 388-1217, pmathena@q.com WNMU.
A Song for the World — Up With People. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at The Curious Kumquat, Alotta Gelato, Western Bank in Silver City and Deming, and Food Basket in Silver City and Bayard.WNMU Fine Arts Theater.
Book Signing — It's Too Personal For Words by Bonnie Buckley Maldonado. 2 p.m. Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, 538-5921, www.silvercitymuseum.org
Dances of Universal Peace — Circle dances celebrating the Sacred which unites all beings. Chanting, live music. 7 p.m. $5-$10 suggested donation. 1st Church of Harmony, 7 & Arizona St., 534-1441.
Gospel Music Extravaganza — Musical groups and soul food dinner. Black History Month. 5 p.m. WNMU Global Resource Center Auditorium. 538-6611.
Dynamic Youth Programming — This workshop will address how participants can motivate, train and empower youth to be effective agents of change in their communities. The workshop will offer both theoretical and practical tools that demonstrate best practices in the youth development field and training protocols and practices used at The Food Project that have proven effective over time. 10 a.m. Grant County Business & Conference Center, 388-3343.
Fort Bayard Tour — Black History Month, Buffalo Soldiers. 9:30 a.m. $3. Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, 536-3161, fortbayard.org
Sarah Peacock — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
WNMU Mustangs Softball vs. Adams State College — 12 p.m. wnmumustangs.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
All the Pretty Horses — The film version of the acclaimed Cormac McCarthy novel, directed by Billy Bob Thornton. Soon after the end of World War II, John Grady (Matt Damon) is crushed to learn that his mother has sold off the West Texas family ranch that he had hoped to work all his life. Craving escape and adventure, he sets off on horseback for Mexico with his friend Rawlins (Henry Thomas), encounters a 13-year-old horse thief (Lucas Black) and falls in love with Alejandra (Penelope Cruz), the beautiful daughter of the Mexican landowner (Ruben Blades) who hires him to break wild horses. Grady is jailed on trumped-up charges, nearly loses his life and ultimately learns a sad but important lesson. CineMatinee. 1:30 p.m. $4, $1 MVFS members. Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 524-8287, mesillavalleyfilm.org
NMSU Aggies Men's Basketball vs. San Jose State — 7 p.m. $5-$10. Pan Am Center, 646-1420, panam.nmsu.edu
Becoming a Birder Series — 8:15 a.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Brighton Beach Memoirs — See Feb. 24. Through March 11. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle, 646-4515, theatre.nmsu.edu
Farm Volunteer Day — 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MVM Farm, 523-0436, mvmoutreach@gmail.com
Free Health Screening — Hopemobile. The Health Screen includes diabetes, cholesterol and blood pressure testing and more. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Hot Chocolate Cache — This is one of many cache events to commemorate the Centennial of New Mexico's Statehood, for geocachers of any level. Three-stage, temporary geocache allowing participants to compile everything they need to create a mug of hot chocolate. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Lillis Urban — High Desert Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752.
Plug into the Sun — Solar energy seminar. 3-4 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Sin Fronteras — 1-2 p.m. Free. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., 541-2154, www.las-cruces.org/museums
Vegetable Gardening — Learn what and when to plant, pest control and how to handle garden challenges. 2 p.m. $7.50, free to members. Enchanted Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, 524-1886, gardens@zianet.com, nmenchantedgardens.com
Deming
Rick Morganstern — Singer, entertainer, pianist and impressionist. 2 p.m. $10, $8 DPAT members. Morgan Hall, 109 E. Pine St.
Sunday 26
Silver City/Grant County
Anita Chen — One of the rarest talents in orchestral music. She is equally adept on two instruments. She plays both the piano and the violin with precision and style, warmth and imagination. Grant County Community Concert Association. 3 p.m. $20. WNMU Fine Arts Theater, 538-5862.
WNMU Mustangs Softball vs. Adams State College — 11 a.m. wnmumustangs.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Brighton Beach Memoirs — See Feb. 24. Through March 11. 2 p.m. $10-$15. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle, 646-4515, theatre.nmsu.edu
Ciclovia Health Event — Bike riding, walking, jogging, dancing, aerobics, gymnastics; skates welcome. 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Free. Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave.
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Deming
DPAT Jam Sessions — Dance, socialize. 2-4 p.m. Free. Morgan Hall, 109 E. Pine.
Monday 27
no events listed
Tuesday 28
Silver City/Grant County
Tea Party Patriots Meeting — 6 p.m. Red Barn Family Steak House, 708 Silver Heights Blvd., 388-3848.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
An Evening of Jazz — El Paso Pro Musica. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, www.riograndetheatre.com
50s Social Evening — Enjoy an evening of conversation in an artful and relaxing environment with friends and future friends of similar age. 7-9 p.m. Cafe de Mesilla, 2051 Calle de Santiago, 652-3019, 520-2954.
Wednesday 29 Leap Day
Silver City/Grant County
Girl Stories: Growing Up Female — Lee Gruber, Patty Reed, Sue Sherman and Alexandra Todd. Bring a bag lunch. 12-1 p.m. Free. WNMU Global Resource Center, 538-6835, will-learning.com
Soul Food Lunch — Meal prepared by Sodexho Food Services. Black History Month. 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. $6.14 for members of the public. WNMU Mustang Dining Hall. 538-6611.
Wally Lawder — Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Balanced Living Bookclub — Siddeeq Shabazz. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Mountain View Market, 1300 El Paseo, 523-0436.
Farm Volunteer Day — 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. MVM Farm, 523-0436, mvmoutreach@gmail.com
MARCH
Thursday 1
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Bat — High Desert Brewing, 1201 W. Hadley, 525-6752.
Friday 2
Silver City/Grant County
First Fridays Downtown — Dr. Seuss' birthday. Special events and entertainment downtown. Downtown Silver City, SilverCityMainStreet.com
Loose — Coffee House Concerts. Country and rock on guitar and harmonica. 6:30 p.m. Yankie Creek Coffee House, 112 W. Yankie St.
WNMU Mustangs Tennis vs. New Mexico Military Institute — wnmumustangs.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Baxtalo Beng with AlmaZazz! — 6:30-9:30 p.m. St. Clair Bistro, 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, 534-0390,
Brighton Beach Memoirs — See Feb. 24. Through March 11. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle, 646-4515, theatre.nmsu.edu
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. Free. Downtown Mall, 523-2950.
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Saturday 3
Silver City/Grant County
The Fiddling Friends — 12:15 p.m. Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway, 538-5921, www.silvercitymuseum.org
Tony Furtado — Folk rock, blues to bluegrass. Buckhorn Saloon, Pinos Altos, 538-9911, buckhornsaloonandoperahouse.com
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Annual We Are One Dance and Drum — Students, teachers and professional performers of Middle Eastern dance and drum perform Middle Eastern and African dance and music with a variety of drumming groups. $8. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, www.riograndetheatre.com
Baxtalo Beng with AlmaZazz! — 6:30-9:30 p.m. St. Clair Bistro, 1720 Avenida de Mesilla, 534-0390,
Brighton Beach Memoirs — See Feb. 24. Through March 11. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle, 646-4515, theatre.nmsu.edu
Rag Rug Festival — Through March 4. New Mexico Women's Foundation showcases works by nearly 100 women artisans. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. (505) 983-6155, frieda@nmwf.org
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Deming
Silver Spike Centennial Event — 10 a.m. Chamber of Commerce, 800 E. Pine St.
Sunday 4
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Rag Rug Festival — See March 3. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. (505) 983-6155, frieda@nmwf.org
Brighton Beach Memoirs — See Feb. 24. Through March 11. 2 p.m. $10-$15. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle, 646-4515, theatre.nmsu.edu
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Deming
DPAT Jam Sessions — Dance, socialize. 2-4 p.m. Free. Morgan Hall, 109 E. Pine.
Monday 5
no events listed
Tuesday 6
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Every Other Tuesday — Alma de Arte Theatre Students. 6:30 p.m. Free. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, www.riograndetheatre.com
50s Social Evening — An evening of conversation with friends and future friends of similar age. 7-9 p.m. Cafe de Mesilla, 2051 Calle de Santiago, 652-3019, 520-2954.
Wednesday 7
no events listed
Thursday 8
Silver City/Grant County
Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society — Monthly meeting and potluck. Bring your own cups and dishes. 6 p.m. Senior Center, Victoria St., 534-1393.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Arriving in America: The Challenge of Immigrants and Minorities in Modern American History — Charlotte Brooks will discuss "The First �Illegals': The Legacy of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882." 7:30 p.m. NMSU College of Health and Social Services Auditorium, 646-4612.
Centennial Quilt Project — Quilt experts Colleen Konetzni and Donna Barnitz will present the journey of quilts and patterns throughout New Mexico's first 100 years as a state. 1 p.m. Free. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., 541-2154, www.las-cruces.org/museums
Deming
Rockhound Roundup — Through March 11. Gem and mineral show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Southwestern New Mexico Fair Grounds, 4100 Raymond Reed Blvd.
Friday 9
Silver City/Grant County
Johnny Mahaffey — Coffee House Concerts. Blues singer and guitarist. 6:30 p.m. Yankie Creek Coffee House, 112 W. Yankie St.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Becky's New Car — Through March 25. By Steven Dietz, directed by Nikka Ziemer. Have you ever been tempted to flee your own life? This play takes the audience on a smart, comic cruise through the perils of middle-aged longing. 8 p.m. $7-$10. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org
Brighton Beach Memoirs — See Feb. 24. Through March 11. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle, 646-4515, theatre.nmsu.edu
Craig Childs — A writer who focuses on natural sciences, archaeology, and remarkable journeys into the wilderness. He has published more than a dozen critically acclaimed books on nature, science, and adventure. 7-9 p.m. $8-$10. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, www.riograndetheatre.com
One-Act Play Festival — Through March 11. An evening of short plays. Plays and directors to be announced. 8 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
The New Deal Is Still a Big Deal in New Mexico — Dr. David Kammer, retired from University of New Mexico, will present a lecture on the impact of the New Deal on New Mexico. 7 p.m. Free. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., 541-2154, www.las-cruces.org/museums
Deming
Rockhound Roundup — Through March 11. Gem and mineral show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Southwestern New Mexico Fair Grounds, 4100 Raymond Reed Blvd.
Saturday 10
Las Cruces/Mesilla
30th Annual Home and Garden Show — Through March 11. Attractions include a plant sale at the Pond-S-Scapes booth to benefit the LCPS Ponds for Kids Program and a car show Saturday featuring the Las Cruces Rodrunners benefiting the youth of Las Cruces. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Convention Center, 680 W. University Ave., 522-1232, lascruceshomeandgarden.com
Becky's New Car — See March 9. Through March 25. 8 p.m. $7-$10. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org
Brighton Beach Memoirs — See Feb. 24. Through March 11. 7:30 p.m. $10-$15. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle, 646-4515, theatre.nmsu.edu
Clarinetes Del Sol — An all-wind quartet based in Las Cruces, whose various members come from such notable musical groups as the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, El Paso Wind Symphony and the Mesilla Valley Concert Band. 5 p.m. $20. Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, 523-6403, www.riograndetheatre.com
Don't Forget Winona: The Importance of Journey Stories — This lecture will begin by Dr. Jeanne Whitehouse Peterson reading her children's book Don't Forget Winona and end with a lecture and discussion on the importance of journey stories in our lives and in American history. 11:30 a.m. Free. Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main St., 541-2154, www.las-cruces.org/museums
One-Act Play Festival — See March 9. Through March 11. 8 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Columbus
9th Annual Camp Furlong Day — Commemorating Pancho Villa's raid and General "Black Jack" Pershing's Punitive Expedition. 8 a.m. Pancho Villa State Park.
Deming
Rockhound Roundup — Through March 11. Gem and mineral show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Southwestern New Mexico Fair Grounds, 4100 Raymond Reed Blvd.
Sunday 11
Las Cruces/Mesilla
30th Annual Home and Garden Show — See March 10. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Convention Center, 680 W. University Ave., 522-1232, lascruceshomeandgarden.com
Becky's New Car — See March 9. Through March 25. 8 p.m. $7-$10. Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1223, www.no-strings.org
Brighton Beach Memoirs — See Feb. 24. 2 p.m. $10-$15. NMSU Hershel Zohn Theatre, 3014 McFie Circle, 646-4515, theatre.nmsu.edu
One-Act Play Festival — See March 9. 2 p.m. $5-$10. Las Cruces Community Theater, 313 N. Downtown Mall, 523-1200, www.lcctnm.org
Ranger Led Nature Hike — 3 p.m. $5 per vehicle. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park, 5000 Calle de Norte, 523-4398.
Deming
Rockhound Roundup — Gem and mineral Show. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Southwestern New Mexico Fair Grounds, 4100 Raymond Reed Blvd.