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Check out the Fiesta Latina schedule!

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Published: 05 June 2023 05 June 2023
Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs
Events are free unless otherwise noted Mariachi Plata de WNMU Mariachi Estrella de Mexico
Thursday, June 15th at 7pm Villalobos Brothers Friday, June 16th, 7:30pm Listen to Villalobos Bros’ music here
El Javi Saturday, June 17th, 2:30-4pm Listen to El Javi’s music here
LADAMA Saturday, June 17th, 4:30-6:30pm Listen to LADAMA’s music here
Gonzalo and Jerry Dean* Admission: $25  |  17 & under admitted FREE Saturday, June 17th at 7:30pm Buy tickets

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Theater Grottesco Performing June 23 and 24

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Published: 04 June 2023 04 June 2023

Virus Theater presents Theater Grottesco performing June 23 and 24.

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Theater Grottesco’s CONSIDER THIS…coming to Silver City June 23 and 24

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Published: 01 June 2023 01 June 2023

Virus Theater is hosting a performance by Santa Fe’s Theater Grottesco at El Sol Theater June 23 & 24. Performances are at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door, $10 adults, $5 students.

CONSIDER THIS… is a solo 45-60 minute romp through the pre-history of American theater, from Greek Tragedy to Commedia dell’Arte, Clown, Buffoon, masks and more. One of America’s most creative theatrical ensembles shares the philosophy and the many theatrical styles that make up their fantastically imaginative original plays. Featuring Theater Grottesco founder and artistic director John Flax. Audience comments from past performances include the following: 

"Timeless and inspiring." 

"A beautiful demonstration of (physical theatre)." 

"The potential of how incredible acting can really be." 

“A truly amazing experience…he was able to open up an entirely new form of acting for me.” 

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Revised: Tyrone Community to hold its annual Yard Sale June 17, 2023

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Published: 30 May 2023 30 May 2023

This year's yard sale will feature the usual yard sale items. For details, see the PDF poster below:

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Bayard Library Hosts Foam Event June 2, 2023

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Published: 24 May 2023 24 May 2023

The Bayard Public Library is kicking -off summer with a Foam Party! Friday, June 2, 2023 at the Community Center Baseball Field located at 209 Hurley Street Ann Lincoln Entertainment will be blasting foam and fun music from 1:00 pm to 2:30pm. Wear a bathing suit, bring a towel and sunscreen, and join in the fun. Admission is free and for children of all ages. Foam is hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly to people and the grass. For more information call (575) 537-6244.

2023 Wild, Wild West Rodeo happening June 8, 9, 10

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Published: 23 May 2023 23 May 2023

The annual First New Mexico Bank Wild Wild West Rodeo is happening June 8, 9, and 10, 2023, with Casper Baca Rodeo Company and the Renegade Rodeo Tour, at the Southwest Horseman's Arena in Silver City.

Tickets are available at Circle Heart Western Wear in Silver City and Circle S Western Emporium in Deming, starting June 5th. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the gate. Gates open at 5 pm with the performances starting at 7 pm. Thursday Night is the Wild Wild West Bull Fest, sponsored by W & N Enterprises. Friday Night is full rodeo action sponsored by Snappy Mart and The Brown Boys at Werner Tire. Saturday Night is another full rodeo night sponsored by Freeport McMoRan and First Financial Credit Union.

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¡Fiesta Latina! Returns to Western New Mexico University with Artisans, Music, Workshops

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Published: 18 May 2023 18 May 2023

SILVER CITY, NM – The Western New Mexico University signature cultural event, ¡Fiesta Latina!, returns to campus June 15-18.

dsc3628 4Western New Mexico University will host ¡Fiesta Latina! on June 15-18. At this signature cultural event, the university welcomes artisans and musicians to campus for performances, demonstrations, and an artisan mercado.
At the center of the four-day festival is an artisan mercado that features the handmade work of highly skilled traditional artisans from across Mexico. Artisans will also be demonstrating their techniques at a dedicated tent where patrons can get hands-on experience with projects that vary from papermaking to a straw mosaic technique called popotillo.

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Recreation Works to host Anything-But-A-Car Show June 4, 2023

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Published: 17 May 2023 17 May 2023

A show for anything but a car! Bring your UTV, ATV, Dirt Bike, Motorcycle, Tractor etc.! June 4, 2023 at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center. Registration begins at 10 am, show from 12 pm-5pm. Register early at rwoffroadparts.com, call 575-489-8986 or come by Recreation Works 1201 Central Ave in Bayard. All early registrations will automatically be entered in the tire give away raffle. Winner of the tire raffle will get to pick a set of any tires we carry up to 32". Lots of prizes, food, vendors, and music. All are welcome!

For more details, see flyer below:

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