Local Events
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Baile Encanto Holiday Extravaganza!
- Category: Local Events Local Events
- Published: 14 November 2023 14 November 2023
Baile Encanto Dance Studio in partnership with the Grant County Community Concert Association will host a Holiday Extravaganza, Sunday Dec 3 at 4PM in the WNMU Fine Arts Theater. The event will feature the students, in costume, performing a variety of traditional Mexican folk dances. Special guest performers include singer Angelica Padilla and guitarist Brandon Perrault.
Adult tickets are $5 each or $10 for the entire family. Proceeds go to help the students buy dance shoes and costumes. Tickets can be purchased at the Pink Store or the Dance studio on Bullard, at or at the door the day of the event.
Events for December Cultural Affairs WNMU
- Category: Local Events Local Events
- Published: 13 November 2023 13 November 2023
Jingle & Mingle
December 1st, 5pm
Regents Square, WNMU Campus
Bring the family to Jingle & Mingle at Regents Square for a festive seasonal celebration, Friday, December 1, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Enjoy live music and entertainment, children’s crafting activities, seasonal treats, photo ops, ugly sweater contest, tamales, special guests Santa and Elves, and a reading of ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas by President Shepard.
Jingle and Mingle is outdoors and free to the public.
Holiday Artisan Market Set for Dec. 2 and 3, 2023
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- Published: 10 November 2023 10 November 2023
Jewelry by Deborah WalkerThe 9th Annual Holiday Artisan Market will be held this year on the weekend of Dec. 2nd and 3rd at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business and Conference Center next to Ace Hardware on Hwy. 180 East. It will be open from 10 – 4 on Saturday and 11 to 3 on Sunday.
There will be a wide range of mediums within the 31 quality juried artists. Types of fine arts and crafts include painters, jewelers, weavers, gourd artists, crocheted items, knitters, leatherworkers, photography, pottery, wood workers, fused glass, wood carvers, fiber art and garment makers. Some are award winners in their categories.
SC Rotary Invites the Community to Celebrate 100 years of Service
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- Published: 09 November 2023 09 November 2023
IT WILL BE FUN! The Rotary Club of Silver City is proud to announce the club’s Centennial Celebration on Saturday, November 18, 2023, beginning at 6:00 PM at the Grant County Veterans Memorial Business & Conference Center. Attire from the Roaring 20’s is encouraged, in keeping with the theme of the evening, and cash prizes will be awarded for the best costume and the best couple’s costume. Costumes are not required; however, and all are welcome to dress comfortably. We will be celebrating with refreshments, live music and dancing, a cash bar, cake and, most importantly, fellowship. We want you to celebrate with us!
SCAA Holiday Art Market
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- Published: 09 November 2023 09 November 2023
The Silver City Art Association is holding its 2nd annual Holiday Art Market on November 24th and 25th from 10am to 4 pm in the ballroom of the Murray Hotel, 200 West Broadway in historic downtown Silver City. The market will feature art and creations made by the multi-talented members of the SCAA. This is a perfect opportunity to shop for beautiful and unique locally made art and gifts. The Market will also feature performances by local musicians to enhance your shopping experience. Delicious food and beverages will be available for purchase from Silver City’s beloved baker Bev Bean. Please join us during this festive holiday kick-off weekend! Meet our talented artists, support the local economy, take part in an inspiring community event!
World famous pianist Ilya Yakushev
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- Published: 08 November 2023 08 November 2023
The Grant County Community Concert Association and WNMU Dept. of Cultural Affairs present Ilya Yakushev a world-renowned classical pianist on Thursday Nov 16 at 7 PM in the WNMU Fine Arts Theater.
Ilya's program titled “Triple Anniversary Recital” will feature three composers/works whose anniversaries are celebrated this year/season. Those are: Rachmaninoff (150th anniversary), Gershwin (125th anniversary) and Pictures at an Exhibition (150th anniversary). Specifically, he will perform three of Rachmaninoff’s Preludes, G minor, Op. 23, No. 5; G sharp minor, Op. 32, No. 12, and C sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2. Gershwin's beloved Rhapsody in Blue and Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition with a movie depicting the paintings that inspired the composer. To start the program he will open with Mozart’s Fantasy in D minor.
Individual tickets are $15 and can be purchased in advance at the Pick Store on Bullard or on-line at gcconcerts.org or wnmu.edu/culture . Children to age 17 admitted free of charge.
For more information call 575-538-5862 or go to gcconcerts.org
Fiercely Independent Artist Show
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- Published: 01 November 2023 01 November 2023
Deb Snider: Mandalas and fans, enjoying both the symmetry and meditative aspects of round, repetitive motifs. These designs are present in numerous cultures; my influences are from Buddhist and Celtic earth-based paths. My artwork takes the form of art quilts, drawings, and mixed-media collages. The Silver City Art Association exemplifies the artistic community spirit of our town and offers many creative opportunities to its members. It is a non-profit organization of galleries, studios, independent artists, and patrons and friends celebrating and supporting visual arts in Silver City, NM through regular meetings, promotion, events, education, and outreach.
The Annual Fiercely Independent Exhibit is the hallmark event of the members who call themselves Independent. A selection of work by 27 Independent Artists will be presented in this exhibition at Light Art Space Gallery, located at 209 West Broadway, in Silver City, New Mexico. Regular gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday, 11-5pm, and Sunday, 10-2. And by appointment at (520) 240-7075.
Beginning Thursday, November 9, during regular gallery hours, 11 to 5:00, this exhibit is open to the public. On Friday, November 10 we will hold an opening celebration from 5 to 7 pm, with refreshments and live music. Meet the artists. Experience a variety of art: clay work, paintings in diverse media, photography, montage, assemblage, sculpture, digital, and fiber works.
Kathleen Koopman : . Found objects, mixed media assemblages: rust, fiber, ephemera; forgotten memories and dreams collide, stories outside of place and time. Little sailboats suspended in the seas of space. Represented by LightArtSpaceThe show runs until Sunday, November 26, 10-2.
The SCAA is dedicated to creating a rich and vibrant art scene. We celebrate and support diverse visual arts in our historic town of Silver City and throughout Grant County. We invite you to experience the Silver City Art Association affordable original art, arts events and fiestas, gallery walks in this friendly, lively town.
Wreath Order Deadline Approaches
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- Published: 28 October 2023 28 October 2023
Fort Bayard National Cemetery with Wreaths Across America (Photo by Mary Alice Murphy)
While the Wreaths Across America Remembrance Ceremony and wreath placement at Ft Bayard National Cemetery BOTH won't be happening until the SAME Saturday morning of December 16, it is now time to order your wreath(s) at $17 to remember and honor veterans at the cemetery. Wreath order forms are available at ACE Hardware, Griffin's Fuel Supply, and area banks. The local order form mailing postmark deadline is November 17. Ordering locally guarantees wreath placement for special requests and 3 wreaths provided to the cemetery for every 2 ordered. Please call (575) 519-8899 or email cowanm.waa@gmail.com for additional information.