A ten-day community arts celebration with youth plays, family talent showcase, and festive gathering under the glow of The Hearth.

This December, TheActrix Studio in partnership with The Hearth invites families, friends, and community members to gather for Shaking the Christmas Tree — a Hearth Holiday Festival. The event will run December 22–24, December 26–31, and January 2 at The Hearth (1915 N. Swan St). The Festival is a community-driven celebration of creativity, belonging, and holiday spirit — featuring youth theatrical productions, a community talent showcase, and a Winter Break Drama Lab for children.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/shaking-the-christmas-tree-the-hearth-holiday-festival-lights-up-silver-city-this-december

A ten-day community arts celebration with youth plays, family talent showcase, and festive gathering under the glow of The Hearth.

This December, TheActrix Studio in partnership with The Hearth invites families, friends, and community members to gather for Shaking the Christmas Tree — a Hearth Holiday Festival. The event will run December 22–24, December 26–31, and January 2 at The Hearth (1915 N. Swan St). The Festival is a community-driven celebration of creativity, belonging, and holiday spirit — featuring youth theatrical productions, a community talent showcase, and a Winter Break Drama Lab for children.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/shaking-the-christmas-tree-the-hearth-holiday-festival-lights-up-silver-city-this-december

A ten-day community arts celebration with youth plays, family talent showcase, and festive gathering under the glow of The Hearth.

This December, TheActrix Studio in partnership with The Hearth invites families, friends, and community members to gather for Shaking the Christmas Tree — a Hearth Holiday Festival. The event will run December 22–24, December 26–31, and January 2 at The Hearth (1915 N. Swan St). The Festival is a community-driven celebration of creativity, belonging, and holiday spirit — featuring youth theatrical productions, a community talent showcase, and a Winter Break Drama Lab for children.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/shaking-the-christmas-tree-the-hearth-holiday-festival-lights-up-silver-city-this-december

Expressive Arts Juried Student Exhibition - Exhibit runs through February 19

The Francis McCray Gallery, in collaboration with the Expressive Arts Department, announces the 2026 Western New Mexico University Juried Student Art Exhibition. This annual showcase will feature student work across a wide range of media, including sculpture, drawing, printmaking, painting, ceramics and graphic design.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/wnmu-cultural-affairs-january-2026-events

A ten-day community arts celebration with youth plays, family talent showcase, and festive gathering under the glow of The Hearth.

This December, TheActrix Studio in partnership with The Hearth invites families, friends, and community members to gather for Shaking the Christmas Tree — a Hearth Holiday Festival. The event will run December 22–24, December 26–31, and January 2 at The Hearth (1915 N. Swan St). The Festival is a community-driven celebration of creativity, belonging, and holiday spirit — featuring youth theatrical productions, a community talent showcase, and a Winter Break Drama Lab for children.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/shaking-the-christmas-tree-the-hearth-holiday-festival-lights-up-silver-city-this-december

A ten-day community arts celebration with youth plays, family talent showcase, and festive gathering under the glow of The Hearth.

This December, TheActrix Studio in partnership with The Hearth invites families, friends, and community members to gather for Shaking the Christmas Tree — a Hearth Holiday Festival. The event will run December 22–24, December 26–31, and January 2 at The Hearth (1915 N. Swan St). The Festival is a community-driven celebration of creativity, belonging, and holiday spirit — featuring youth theatrical productions, a community talent showcase, and a Winter Break Drama Lab for children.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/shaking-the-christmas-tree-the-hearth-holiday-festival-lights-up-silver-city-this-december

World Healing Day at Whitewater Mesa Labyrinths,

355 Bursum Road, Glenwood- At 12 noon on the last day of the year people around the world walk a labyrinth to heal themselves, each other, the world, and more besides.

Full press release 

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/whitewater-mesa-labyrinths-december-31-2025

Playing Gin Rummy and Cribbage every Wednesday afternoon at the Toad. We will be happy to teach anyone.  We do not play for money.  Just for the fun of it.  Everyone is welcome.

Time Travelers Masquerade! NY EVE Dance Party - Travel with us into 2026. We had so much fun last year – we decided to keep it up for our 3rd Annual NYE Bash! to Celebrate the end of 2025 and dance our way into 2026!

There will be record spinning, time traveling, masquerading, fortune tellers, and a Champagne Toast. To reveal or not to reveal - Who are you behind the Mask?  Dress Up – or Come As You Are. 

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-december-events-with-some-november

Shrimp & Grits - House Special Shrimp & Grits – NOLA meets New Mexico with Jeff's own Green Chile Shrimp & Grits. Along with Jeff's complementary Lucky Black-Eyed Peas!! Have a mimosa, bellini, or bloody mary – and greet the New Year with gusto. 

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-december-events-with-some-november

A ten-day community arts celebration with youth plays, family talent showcase, and festive gathering under the glow of The Hearth.

This December, TheActrix Studio in partnership with The Hearth invites families, friends, and community members to gather for Shaking the Christmas Tree — a Hearth Holiday Festival. The event will run December 22–24, December 26–31, and January 2 at The Hearth (1915 N. Swan St). The Festival is a community-driven celebration of creativity, belonging, and holiday spirit — featuring youth theatrical productions, a community talent showcase, and a Winter Break Drama Lab for children.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/shaking-the-christmas-tree-the-hearth-holiday-festival-lights-up-silver-city-this-december

This class is open to all. Based on the research of Dr. Fuzhong Li at the University of Oregon, the class uses several classic Tai Chi movements in a highly simplified format. Practice significantly improves balance, leg strength, flexibility and mental well-being. Chairs provided. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 1st class free; thereafter $2. 

Contact: Liz Mikols: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  or text me: 575-313-6883   

Location: 1617 N. Juniper Street Street Silver City. Enter on the north side.

The agenda is available in the Agenda Center of the Town's website at www.townofsilvercity.org. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter, or any other form of auxiliary aid service to attend or participate in the hearing or meeting, contact the Town Clerk at 534-6346 at least one week prior to the meeting or as soon as possible. 

Full legal notice

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/community/legals/town-of-silver-citys-planning-and-zoning-commission-regular-meeting-january-6-2026

Playing Gin Rummy and Cribbage every Wednesday afternoon at the Toad. We will be happy to teach anyone.  We do not play for money.  Just for the fun of it.  Everyone is welcome.

Silver City TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensible) NM 0288 is a support group  meets Wednesdays at the American Legion building 409 W College Ave.   Weigh in is from 4:15-4:30 p.m. and the meeting/program from 4:30-5:15 p.m. We will not be meeting December 24, 2025 or December 31, 2025.  For more information call Judith at 505-934-1339. 

This class is open to all. Based on the research of Dr. Fuzhong Li at the University of Oregon, the class uses several classic Tai Chi movements in a highly simplified format. Practice significantly improves balance, leg strength, flexibility and mental well-being. Chairs provided. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 1st class free; thereafter $2. 

Contact: Liz Mikols: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  or text me: 575-313-6883   

Location: 1617 N. Juniper Street Street Silver City. Enter on the north side.

The session will happen simultaneously in-person and online. Those interested in attending virtually can find the registration link at www.silvercitypubliclibrary.org.  The presentation will also allow time for participants to ask questions, and there will be a little meditation sitting at the end.

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/news/news-releases/start-the-new-year-with-meditation-at-the-silver-city-public-library-january-8-2026

January 9, 16, 23, 30

New parents, please join Kim Bessent, a certified postpartum doula, every Friday evening where together, we will create a safe and non-judgmental space to share experiences, gain peer support, create community, and find resources for the challenges of pregnancy, the transition into the postpartum period, and beyond. 

211 W. Broadway, SC - For more info contact Kim at 254-366-2206

The Silver City community will gather to honor the lives and legacy of Kenneth Keppeler and Jeanie McLerie, beloved musicians, culture bearers, and the heart of the renowned band Bayou Seco. The event will celebrate their long time contributions to traditional New Mexican folk music and their decades of dedication to preserving and sharing this regional musical heritage.  

Full press release

https://www.grantcountybeat.com/events-calendars/local-events/community-dance-to-honor-kenneth-keppeler-and-jeanie-mclerie-of-bayou-seco