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- January 24, 2023
Visit Las Cruces debuts free, spring festival ¡mira! Las Cruces
Frank Ray headlines April 29 event highlighting area’s culture, music, food, more Visit Las Cruces presents ¡mira! Las Cruces, a..
read more - December 16, 2022
A Doggy Day Out! Pet friendly things to do with your dog in Las Cruces, NM
By Kirsten Rodgers We all know that we need a good date with our dog every once in a while...
read more - November 14, 2022
Come visit the Chile Pepper Institute!
By Kirsten Rodgers Chile peppers are beloved and treasured by New Mexico and are a staple in the homes of..
read more - October 13, 2022
A day at Spaceport America!
By Kirsten Rodgers Did you ever dream of going to space as a child? To float around without gravity holding..
read more - September 19, 2022
Fall into the season with these Las Cruces finds
By Kirsten Rodgers View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Bean of Mesilla (@the_bean_of_mesilla) With..
read more - September 12, 2022
Tour, Taste, Learn and Grow in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Dive into the History of Agriculture and Unique Flavors of Southern New Mexico Calling all foodies! With iconic red and..
read more - July 28, 2022
Skip Summertime Crowds and Savor Chile, Wine, Art in Las Cruces, NM this Fall
While many associate summer with vacations, a fall getaway offers a unique opportunity to skip the heat and crowds. Visit Las Cruces invites travelers..
read more - June 15, 2022
Sip Award-Winning Wines in the Oldest Wine-Producing Region in the Nation
A foodie’s paradise with a rich tradition of agriculture, Las Cruces is known for its delectable local flavors. As the..
read more - June 3, 2022
Experience Out-of-this-World Thrills in Las Cruces, NM This Summer
View Rockets at the Spaceport America Cup, Discover the Rich History of Space Exploration and Research Las Cruces, New Mexico—the..
read more - May 18, 2022
Sip New Mexico Wines this Memorial Weekend in Las Cruces, NM
Located in the oldest wine-producing region in the nation and known for its rich winemaking traditions, Las Cruces welcomes visitors..
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PLACES TO STAY
EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
february, 2023
01feb10:00 am28(feb 28)5:00 pmBonnie MacQuarrie and Arlene Tugel Exhibit
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FEBRUARY 2023 MESILLA VALLEY FINE ARTS GALLERY PRESS RELEASE The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Galley located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, New Mexico, across from the Fountain Theatre, will feature
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FEBRUARY 2023 MESILLA VALLEY FINE ARTS GALLERY PRESS RELEASE
The Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Galley located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, New Mexico, across from the Fountain Theatre, will feature two local artists for the month of February: Bonnie MacQuarrie and Arlene Tugel.
In addition, the 30 artists of the Gallery offer art in various media, which include original paintings of: oil, acrylics, pastels, watercolor, fused glass art jewelry, unique one of a kind woodturnings, stained glass, photography, ceramics, mixed media, unusual decorated gourds, handmade textile weavings, art tile, fiber art, affordable quality natural gemstone jewelry, fused glass melting plates, trays, etc., colored pencil, charcoal, pen and ink drawings, prints, cards and miniature paintings.
THE GALLERY HOURS ARE: OPEN DAILY FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM. THE GALLERY HAS BEEN SANITIZED AND IS READY TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY.
For more information. Call 575-522-2933 or visit our website: www.mesillavalleyfinearts.com
Time
1 (Wednesday) 10:00 am - 28 (Tuesday) 5:00 pm
Location
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, across from the Fountain Theatre
01feb10:00 am28(feb 28)4:00 pmNMSU Department of Art Exhibitions - Together Through as Within
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Event Description: Together Through as Within, Curated by Leslie Moody Castro, On view: January 20 - March 11, 2023 Participating artists: Christopher Bardey, Tauna Cole, Craig Cully, Brita d’Agostino, Maggie Day,
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Event Description: Together Through as Within, Curated by Leslie Moody Castro, On view: January 20 – March 11, 2023
Participating artists: Christopher Bardey, Tauna Cole, Craig Cully, Brita d’Agostino, Maggie Day, Jeffrey Erwin, Motoko Furuhashi, Michelle Haberl, Carissa Samaniego, Rebecca Smith, Bree Lamb/Muscle Memory + Joshua R.
Clark/Muscle Memory.
Including works from the NMSU Permanent Art Collection by: Mary Frances Babb, Lane Barden, Seymour Chwast, Sue Coe, John P. Geiger, Daniel Kasser, Joyce Kozloff, Eric LoPresti, and Terri Warpinski.
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Event Address/location: 1308 E. University Ave., Las Cruces, New Mexico, 88003
Event Times: Open hours: Tue-Sat, 10-4PM
Admission: Free
Event Phone Number: 575-646-2545
Event Website: Click for more information
Time
1 (Wednesday) 10:00 am - 28 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm
Location
University Art Museum NMSU - 1308 E. University Avenue
1308 E. University Avenue
01feb10:00 am28(feb 28)4:00 pmExhibit: Rural Life in New Mexico: Paintings by Carlitta Harvey
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New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM. “Rural Life in New Mexico: Paintings by Carlitta Harvey” is a new art show that opens in
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New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM.
“Rural Life in New Mexico: Paintings by Carlitta Harvey” is a new art show that opens in the Museum’s Arts Corridor.
Twenty-three of Carlitta’s oil paintings are featured in the show, which continues through April 1, 2023.
HOURS:
Monday – Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum & Gift Shop are closed on Sunday.
ADMISSION:
$5 Adults
$4 Senior citizens (60 and over)
$3 Children (4 to 17)
$2 Active U.S. military & veterans
Free Children 3 and under, Museum Friends members, and New Mexico senior citizens on Wednesdays
Time
1 (Wednesday) 10:00 am - 28 (Tuesday) 4:00 pm
Location
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs Road
03feballday28alldaySweetheart Special - Heart Shape Pizza
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Peter Piper Pizza! For a limited time only. 2290 Bataan Memorial East, Las Cruces, NM 88011 (575) 532-1101
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Peter Piper Pizza!
For a limited time only.
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february 3 (Friday) - 28 (Tuesday)
03feballday12alldayLive Theatre Play: Love, Loss and What I Wore
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A play of monologues and ensemble pieces about women, clothes and memory covering all the important subjects—mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses and why we only
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Funny, compelling…Brought down the house…but [the play] is not a comedy: A story about black cowboy boots becomes a sad tale of being underappreciated in a relationship; a tale of two women shopping for their wedding outfits ends bittersweetly; and the recollection of a new bra is a quiet testament to a women’s search for dignity while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. – b>NY Times.So funny and so powerful; so dear and sweet; so remindful of our female wiles, our worries, our insecurities, our remembrances of mother, father, sisters, brothers, lovers – I think it can’t miss. – WowOwow.comBy Nora Ephron, Delia Ephron, and Ilene Beckerman
Directed by Ceil Herman
Jan 27-Feb 12, 2023
Fridays January 27, February 3, 10 – 8 pm
Satudays January 28, February 4, & 11 – 8 pm
Sundays February 5 & 12 – 2:30 pm
Thursday February 9
Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. (575)523-1223. http://no-strings.org
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february 3 (Friday) - 12 (Sunday)
Location
Black Box Theatre
430 N. Main Street
03feb(feb 3)10:00 am28(feb 28)4:30 pmExhibit: “Gaspar Enríquez: Chicano Pride, Chicano Soul”
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Join us for a new retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Art, Gaspar Enríquez: Chicano Pride, Chicano Soul. Gaspar Enríquez is a nationally recognized Chicano artist from El Paso, Texas,
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Join us for a new retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Art, Gaspar Enríquez: Chicano Pride, Chicano Soul. Gaspar Enríquez is a nationally recognized Chicano artist from El Paso, Texas, who uses an airbrush to created hyper-realistic portraits. The exhibit is on view February 3 through May 6, 2023. There is an opening reception on February 3 from 5-7pm. Gaspar Enríquez will be in attendance and will offer a gallery tour at 5:30pm.
Gaspar Enríquez is a self-defined Chicano artist who has been at the forefront of the national Chicano art movement for over fifty years. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, he uses his hyper-realistic, airbrushed portraits to show the humanity of the El Paso Chicano community and the tensions they face when living in a two-culture environment. Enríquez’s Chicano heritage is a consistent thread that ties together his work, which reflects his life experiences, the urban environment, and the people of his hometown. His compassionate nature allows him to capture his subject’s humanity and forces the viewer to look deeply at his subjects.
Gaspar Enríquez was born in 1942 and raised in the Segundo Barrio of El Paso, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Art from University of Texas, El Paso in 1971 and a Master of Art from New Mexico State University in 1985. Enriquez was an art teacher at Bowie High School in El Paso for 32 years. Since his retirement, he has focused on his artwork and renovating adobe structures in the historic downtown of San Elizario, Texas. His artwork is in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, the El Paso Museum of Art, and other prominent institutions.
The museum is located at 491 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9am to 4:30pm. There is no admission fee. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.lascruces.gov/museums or call (575) 541-2137
Time
3 (Friday) 10:00 am - 28 (Tuesday) 4:30 pm
Location
Las Cruces Museum of Art
491 N. Main Street
03feb(feb 3)2:00 pm14(feb 14)5:00 pmChocolate Covered Strawberry Event
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Pick-up February 14th 2 - 5 pm. 100 West Cafe inside Gerald Thomas Hall. To place an order call 915-543-0350 or email pyhp@nmsu.edu PRE-ORDER Highly Encouraged
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Pick-up February 14th 2 – 5 pm.
100 West Cafe inside Gerald Thomas Hall.
To place an order call 915-543-0350 or email pyhp@nmsu.edu
PRE-ORDER Highly Encouraged
Time
3 (Friday) 2:00 pm - 14 (Tuesday) 5:00 pm
Location
100 West Cafe - Gerald Thomas Hall
940 E. College Drive
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Join us for a new retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Art, Gaspar Enríquez: Chicano Pride, Chicano Soul. Gaspar Enríquez is a nationally recognized Chicano artist from El Paso, Texas,
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Join us for a new retrospective exhibition at the Museum of Art, Gaspar Enríquez: Chicano Pride, Chicano Soul. Gaspar Enríquez is a nationally recognized Chicano artist from El Paso, Texas, who uses an airbrush to created hyper-realistic portraits. The exhibit is on view February 3 through May 6, 2023. There is an opening reception on February 3 from 5-7pm. Gaspar Enríquez will be in attendance and will offer a gallery tour at 5:30pm.
Gaspar Enríquez is a self-defined Chicano artist who has been at the forefront of the national Chicano art movement for over fifty years. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, he uses his hyper-realistic, airbrushed portraits to show the humanity of the El Paso Chicano community and the tensions they face when living in a two-culture environment. Enríquez’s Chicano heritage is a consistent thread that ties together his work, which reflects his life experiences, the urban environment, and the people of his hometown. His compassionate nature allows him to capture his subject’s humanity and forces the viewer to look deeply at his subjects.
Gaspar Enríquez was born in 1942 and raised in the Segundo Barrio of El Paso, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Art from University of Texas, El Paso in 1971 and a Master of Art from New Mexico State University in 1985. Enriquez was an art teacher at Bowie High School in El Paso for 32 years. Since his retirement, he has focused on his artwork and renovating adobe structures in the historic downtown of San Elizario, Texas. His artwork is in the collections of the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution, the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, the El Paso Museum of Art, and other prominent institutions.
The museum is located at 491 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9am to 4:30pm. There is no admission fee. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.lascruces.gov/museums or call (575) 541-2137
Time
3 (Friday) 5:00 pm - 28 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Location
Las Cruces Museum of Art
491 N. Main Street
06feb5:33 pm5:33 pmCourtyard Romance Package
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Enjoy a relaxing evening and stay with us. 2 Bottles of Champagne (375 ml) Chocolate Covered Strawberries $20 Food and Beverage Credit 2 pm Late Check Out (based on availability) Must
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Enjoy a relaxing evening and stay with us.
- 2 Bottles of Champagne (375 ml)
- Chocolate Covered Strawberries
- $20 Food and Beverage Credit
- 2 pm Late Check Out (based on availability)
Must be 21 years or older to book.
Available between February 1 – 28, 2023.
Reservation must be made at least two (2) days prior to arrival.
Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU
456 East University Avenue Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005
Time
(Monday) 5:33 pm - 5:33 pm
Location
Courtyard by Marriott Las Cruces at NMSU
456 East University Avenue
08feb8:30 am1:00 pmFarmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces - Wednesday & Saturday
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Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am - 1 pm. All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers
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Farmers & Crafts Market Open EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY from 8:30 am – 1 pm.
All of the goods sold by our vendors are hand-made and local. Everything from the jewelers and metalwork to the paintings and fiber, art, has been produced in Doña Ana County. We take pride in our large supply of local artists and craftspeople. If you are looking for something to remind you of the beautiful landscape or our rich culture, you can find it at the market.
The Mesilla Valley has a rich farming tradition that is on display at the market. We have a steady supply of local produce growers offering a range of products, including organic and gluten-free options. We also have a large supply of prepared food vendors serving everything from traditional New Mexican food to homemade kombucha! So whether it’s breakfast while you stroll or lunch before heading home, the market has something for every taste.
TO BE A VENDOR:
FCMLC OFFICE:
221 N. Main Street, Suite B,
OFFICE HOURS: Wednesday
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
MAILING ADDRESS: P.O. Box 16467
PHONE NUMBER: (575) 201-3853
Email: fcmlcinc@gmail.com
Website: farmersandcraftsmarketoflascruces.com/
Time
(Wednesday) 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Downtown Las Cruces & Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces
100 N. Main Street