New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.

One of the top regional juried art shows in the country comes to the Museum Aug. 4, 2017 through Nov. 5, 2017. “The Art of the Plains” — The American Plains Artists 32nd Juried Exhibit & Sale will be in the Museum’s Legacy and Traditions galleries.

The show features about 100 works, including paintings and sculptures by artists from several states. (575) 522-4100.

Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The barns close at 4 p.m. each day, but visitors may still walk to see the livestock until 5 p.m.

Admission rates

Adults: $5
Senior citizens (60 and over): $4
Children 4-17: $3
Active U.S. military & veterans: $2
Children 3 and under and museum members with card: Free*

www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org

The Las Cruces Museum of Art features From the Ground Up XXVIII Regional Juried Ceramics Exhibition.

From the Ground Up XXVIII Regional Juried Ceramics Exhibition, featuring ceramic art by artists living in the Rocky Mountain region of the US, opens in the Las Cruces Museum of Art on Friday, August 4, and continues through Saturday, October 21. An artist’s reception and awards presentation will be held on Friday, August 11, from 4:30pm to 6pm. Awards will be presented by exhibition juror Steven Hill. The biennial exhibition is co-hosted by the Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces.

The first of two artists’ panel discussions will be held on Wednesday, August 9, at 5:30pm in the Branigan Cultural Center, next door to the Museum of Art. Participating artists are Deborah Moore, Barbara Williams, Glenn Schwaiger, Dina Edens, and Andrew Nagem.

The museum is located at 491 N. Main Street and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm. For additional information, visit the website at: museums.las-cruces.org or call 575-541-2137.

If you need an accommodation for a disability to enable you to fully participate in this event please contact the museum 48 hours prior to the event.

The beautiful photography of Nirmal Khandan is featured in the Museum’s Arts Corridor from August 18th through December 3.  The opening reception, which is free to the public and includes refreshmentm is 5 – 7 pm, n August 24th.

The show features 32 images by the Las Cruces photographer that capture a variety of birds in their natural habitat.

The photograhs aim to bring awareness of the diversity and beauty of the local avian life, as well as the importance of habitat.

New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road.  575-522-4100.  frhm.org

Regular museums hours:

Monday through Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 5 p.m.
Daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. The barns close at 4 p.m. each day, but visitors may still walk to see the livestock until 5 p.m.

Admission rates

Adults: $5
Senior citizens (60 and over): $4
Children 4-17: $3
Active U.S. military & veterans: $2
Children 3 and under and museum members with card: Free*

* Admission rates may differ for special events

Grand Ole Opry

September 01 October 25

Black-and-white images by commercial photographer Gordon Gillingham offer exhibition visitors a rare glimpse inside the Nashville-based radio show that brought country music to the masses.

Location and Hours:
•Location: 501 North Main Street, parking at 500 N. Water Street on the north end of Main Street Downtown, next to the Museum of Art (click here for map)
•Days: Tuesday – Saturday, (Sunday and Monday – Closed)
•Time: Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 am – 4:30 pm and Saturday from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
•Admission: Free
•Tour Information: contact museums_education@las-cruces.org

Contact Us:
Phone (575) 541-2154
Fax (575) 541-2152
bcc@las-cruces.org

Plan your visit to Mesilla Valley Maze and experience a day of unforgettable adventure and fun!

Welcome to New Mexico’s original corn maze and pumpkin patch – and your place for outdoor fall fun! Join us in October for another great season on the farm. Navigate our giant corn maze, pick a pumpkin, take a hayride, or enjoy many of our numerous other activities! Mesilla Valley Maze is a great place for all ages. Groups welcome.

Saturdays and Sundays 11 am – 7 pm.  Mesilla Valley Corn Maze3855 West Picacho Avenue. (575) 526-1919. www.mesillavalleymaze.com

• Adults: $12
  Children Under 12: $10
  Children Under 2yrs: FREE