The Arts Council is very excited to be exhibiting work by local artist Maria Dolores in the Staszewski Gallery during September. Originally from New York City, Dolores has been a resident of Las Cruces for 37 years. She has been a part of the local art community since 1995 exploring watercolor, acrylic, and oil. She is truly a lifelong learner of the arts attending classes in high school and studying with some of the best art teachers in the Mesilla Valley, including Sally Quillin, Fred Chilton, Joe Ireland, and Jan Archey.

“My passion lies in the continuous pursuit of subjects that excite my inner creativity,” said Dolores. “To create is to give of one’s self completely.”

Her work has been exhibited multiple times at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library and Cutter Gallery, and it can be found in private collections across the country. She has previously been a Las Cruces Arts Association member, participated in the Open Doors Art Auction & Benefit for Jardin de los Niños, and showed her work in the 2019 Holiday Pop-up Art Show.

The Doña Ana Arts & Cultural Center and DAAC administrative offices are located at 250 W. Amador, Las Cruces, NM, and open Monday through Friday 9-5 and on the second Saturday of every month 12-5. Please visit www.daarts.org or call the DAAC office at (575) 523-6403 for additional information.

The October 2021 exhibition at the Doña Ana Arts & Cultural Center features the work of Jo-an Smith. Smith, a well-known artist in Las Cruces, grew up in the Pacific Northwest but frequently moved until landing in Las Cruces in 1972. Smith received her BA in Art from the University of Texas at El Paso in 1971 and went on to earn her Masters in Art from New Mexico State University in 1975. She was a designer and resident artist at The Cutter Gallery for 43 years until the gallery closed its doors in 2019. The show will be mainly paintings (watercolors, oil, and alcohol inks) with some additional enamel jewelry and drawings. The exhibition will run through the entire month of October 2021.

The Doña Ana Arts & Cultural Center and DAAC administrative offices are located at 250 W. Amador, Las Cruces, NM, and open Monday through Fridays 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and on the second Saturday of every month 12-5 p.m. The Arts Council will extend its hours until 8pm on Oct 1, 2021 to participate in the First Friday Arts Ramble and will also hold an artist reception on Oct 9, 2021 from 12-5 p.m. For more information, visit the website, or call the DAAC office at 575-523-6403.

Call 575-523-6403 for more information or visit website: www.daarts.org

Stephanie Reyes is a artist living and working in Las Cruces, NM. She received her BA from New Mexico State University. She and her husband run a successful family business and collaborate on sculpture and painting. She values working at her home studio and being able to dedicate time to her daughter. Reyes’ work draws inspiration from her love of horror films, as well as her own experiences of domesticity, being both a mother and a wife.

At first glance Reyes’ work appears delectable with its home décor color pallet and Pinterest friendly forms, but upon closer examination, we find that something is not quite right. Her work distils the psychology of wearing a smile over intense emotions of unspoken truths, festering and infecting the pleasure intended when sharing a tray of grandma’s cupcakes and cookies.

Physical Address: 250 W. Amador Ave. Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005.

https://daarts.org/for-artists/

NMSU Art Museum will present, “Saint Joseph & The Laborers,”
created through donations from various retablo collectors, including
retablo expert Gloria Fraser Giffords. The exhibit delves into the
role of the laborer through the lens of Mexican retablo imagery.
“Saint Joseph & The Laborers,” will be on display through Nov.
2021 in the newly created Margie and Bobby Rankin Retablo Gallery and
is curated by Courtney Uldrich, MA Candidate, 2021 as part of the
course ART 597.

In this exhibition, the UAM will also display for the first time a
Mexican statue, or bulto, as well as other retablo paintings from the
recent donation to the UAM Permanent Art Collection by leading retablo
expert Gloria Fraser Giffords.

For more information: https://uam.nmsu.edu/saintjoseph/

Event Address/location: University Art Museum 1308 E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88001

Event Times: 12 pm-4 pm – Open Wednesday – Saturday.

Admission: Free

Event Phone Number: 575-646-2545. Please call to make a reservation.

Event Website: https://uam.nmsu.edu/saintjoseph/
***Please visit our website for more information or questions.

Experience the rich history and iconography of La Catrina through colorful and joyful large-scale skeleton sculptures at the Branigan Cultural Center. Discover seven eight-foot-tall sculptures created by Los Angeles-based artist Ricardo Soltero and installed in the museum’s Shannon Gallery. Organized by Denver Botanic Gardens, the exhibition will be on view starting October 1, 2021, through January 8, 2022 .

La Catrina appears as part of the celebrations of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) held throughout Mexico, where death is not treated with mournful commemoration but as a colorful celebration of life. It is believed the souls of the deceased return from October 31 through November 2 to enjoy the pleasures of life. Families create altars with photographs of the departed along with offerings including candles, incense, marigolds, and bread baked in the shape of skulls. La Calavera Catrina exhibition is one of the ways the Las Cruces City Museums will observe this important cultural tradition.

The museum is located at 501 N. Main St. and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 4:30pm and Saturday 9am to 4:30pm. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1 Stop 1. For additional information, visit the website at https://www.las-cruces.org/Museums or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @LCMuseums, or call (575)541-2154.

Mask UP Las Cruces! Help stop the spread of COVID-19. For more information about COVID-19 and how you can help stop the spread visit: www.covid19lascruces.com

Welcome to New Mexico’s original corn maze and pumpkin patch – and your place for outdoor fall fun! Join us this fall 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.

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

MV Corn Maze, 3855 W. Picacho Avenue.

11 am – 7 pm. Saturdays and Sundays. 

Enjoy 30+ activities included in the price of admission!

Adults: $15, Children Under 12: $12, Children Under 2yrs: Free.  575-526-1919. www.mesillvalleymaze.com

We will re-open for fall activities October 2021!

• Open September 25th through October 31st
• Open to the public Saturdays & Sundays 11am – 7pm
• Last ticket is sold at 5:30pm to give our visitors ample time to enjoy the grounds and activities
• Last hayride is at 6:15pm
• School tours, by reservation only, Tuesdays through Fridays between 8:30AM and 1:30PM.

3-Day workshop –

Tuesday, October 26 / Wednesday, October 27 / Friday, October 29

11am-1pm

Discover how to transform bits and pieces of broken dishware and pottery into beautiful mosaics with local artist Susan Polka. This program is for adults ages 18 & up and registration is required to attend. Spaces are very limited. No previous art experience is required, and supplies will be provided. Please register in-person at the Museum of Nature & Science atrium desk.

The Las Cruces Museum of Art is hosting several virtual and in-person programs throughout the month of October to celebrate “National Arts and Humanities Month” – a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of art and culture in America. The programs are free and open to the public, but some require advance registration. For more information, please contact Bryan Lee at BLee@las-cruces.org or 575-541-2217.

3-Day workshop –

Tuesday, October 26 / Wednesday, October 27 / Friday, October 29

11am-1pm

Discover how to transform bits and pieces of broken dishware and pottery into beautiful mosaics with local artist Susan Polka. This program is for adults ages 18 & up and registration is required to attend. Spaces are very limited. No previous art experience is required, and supplies will be provided. Please register in-person at the Museum of Nature & Science atrium desk.

The Las Cruces Museum of Art is hosting several virtual and in-person programs throughout the month of October to celebrate “National Arts and Humanities Month” – a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of art and culture in America. The programs are free and open to the public, but some require advance registration. For more information, please contact Bryan Lee at BLee@las-cruces.org or 575-541-2217.

100 West Café Lunches. Our lunches are served on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00pm to 1:00 pm. We offer fixed price meals for $12 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea, water, or coffee. The themed menu changes weekly and includes vegetarian options. Menus will be posted on our HRTM website at 100west.nmsu.edu

We provide inside dining and carryout services. Due to our limited seating, we highly recommend making reservations. Reservations are taken on lunch days starting at 9:00 am. We also encourage pre-orders for carryout service. Please call the 100 West Café phone, 575-646-5805 to make reservations or place orders.

Dates & Themes:
Oct 27 & 29 Fall Favorites
Nov 3 & 5 Americana
Nov 10 & 12 French
Nov 17 & 19 Southwestern/Mexican
Nov 22-26 Thanksgiving break—no service
Dec 1-Dec 3 Southern

COVID Precautions – The HRTM Department follows all COVID safe precautions. Masks, vaccinations, testing, and social distancing are followed to keep you safe.
For more information on the current NMSU COVID action plan, please visit
https://now.nmsu.edu/

Food and Beverage Events Fall 2021 – 100 West Café and Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine, Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 E. College Dr. hrtm.nmsu.edu 575-646-7324.

3-Day workshop –

Tuesday, October 26 / Wednesday, October 27 / Friday, October 29

11am-1pm

Discover how to transform bits and pieces of broken dishware and pottery into beautiful mosaics with local artist Susan Polka. This program is for adults ages 18 & up and registration is required to attend. Spaces are very limited. No previous art experience is required, and supplies will be provided. Please register in-person at the Museum of Nature & Science atrium desk.

The Las Cruces Museum of Art is hosting several virtual and in-person programs throughout the month of October to celebrate “National Arts and Humanities Month” – a coast-to-coast collective recognition of the importance of art and culture in America. The programs are free and open to the public, but some require advance registration. For more information, please contact Bryan Lee at BLee@las-cruces.org or 575-541-2217.

100 West Café Lunches. Our lunches are served on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12:00pm to 1:00 pm. We offer fixed price meals for $12 per person. This includes your choice of soup or salad, entrée, and dessert with iced tea, water, or coffee. The themed menu changes weekly and includes vegetarian options. Menus will be posted on our HRTM website at 100west.nmsu.edu

We provide inside dining and carryout services. Due to our limited seating, we highly recommend making reservations. Reservations are taken on lunch days starting at 9:00 am. We also encourage pre-orders for carryout service. Please call the 100 West Café phone, 575-646-5805 to make reservations or place orders.

Dates & Themes:
Oct 27 & 29 Fall Favorites
Nov 3 & 5 Americana
Nov 10 & 12 French
Nov 17 & 19 Southwestern/Mexican
Nov 22-26 Thanksgiving break—no service
Dec 1-Dec 3 Southern

COVID Precautions – The HRTM Department follows all COVID safe precautions. Masks, vaccinations, testing, and social distancing are followed to keep you safe.
For more information on the current NMSU COVID action plan, please visit
https://now.nmsu.edu/

Food and Beverage Events Fall 2021 – 100 West Café and Bobby Lee Lawrence Academy of Wine, Gerald Thomas Hall, 940 E. College Dr. hrtm.nmsu.edu 575-646-7324.

Old Mesilla Plaza, south on Highway 28.
Call 575-524-3262 for more information and time.
https://www.mesillanm.gov/events/

Historically, a community celebration is held in the Town of Mesilla for all to attend and enjoy. However, for the second year, the Calavera Coalition has decided to cancel the event, though all are welcome to set up an ofrenda for a weekend of remembrance in the historic Mesilla Plaza on the weekend of Oct. 30 and 31.

“For many of us the pandemic has caused losses without being able to grieve together with family and friends,” coalition representatives wrote. “Not having the full event this year was a difficult decision to make.”

Participants are asked to donate non-perishable food items — along with potatoes, onions and apples — in exchange for ofrenda space on the plaza. Food drive donations will be given to Casa de Peregrinos. Community altars will also be set up by the coalition for people to participate in.

Contact the coalition via email at calaveracoalition@gmail.com for information and guidelines for using space on the plaza. Altar set up begins at 7 a.m. Oct. 30 and they must be removed by 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Overnight security on the plaza will be provided.

The Calavera Coalition said they look forward to Oct. 28-30, 2022 when the full event will return, along with a candlelight procession on Nov. 2, 2022.

Star Program Each month on the Saturday closest to the third quarter Moon we open the Leasburg Dam observatory to the public. Members from the Astronomical Society of Las Cruces operate the 16″ Meade SCT scope and typically one or more telescopes just outside the observatory. With the Moon being below the horizon and a clear sky you can see the Milky Way galaxy just by looking up. Through the telescopes you can see nebulae, globular clusters, planetary nebulae, and far away galaxies.

Fees: Regular Entrance Fee
Contact: any park staff 575-524-4068 or visit website:  https://wwwapps.emnrd.state.nm.us/spd/parksevent/calendar/

Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits
2021 Classic Film Series
The Shining is a 1980 psychological horror film produced and directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written with novelist Diane Johnson. The film is based on Stephen King’s 1977 novel of the same name and stars Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Scatman Crothers, and Danny Lloyd. The film’s central character is Jack Torrance (Nicholson), an aspiring writer and recovering alcoholic who accepts a position as the off-season caretaker of the isolated historic Overlook Hotel in the Colorado Rockies.

Admission $5
Doors open at 6:00 pm, movie at 7:00 pm

575-541-2290. www.riograndetheatre.org

Old Mesilla Plaza, south on Highway 28.
Call 575-524-3262 for more information and time.
https://www.mesillanm.gov/events/

Historically, a community celebration is held in the Town of Mesilla for all to attend and enjoy. However, for the second year, the Calavera Coalition has decided to cancel the event, though all are welcome to set up an ofrenda for a weekend of remembrance in the historic Mesilla Plaza on the weekend of Oct. 30 and 31.

“For many of us the pandemic has caused losses without being able to grieve together with family and friends,” coalition representatives wrote. “Not having the full event this year was a difficult decision to make.”

Participants are asked to donate non-perishable food items — along with potatoes, onions and apples — in exchange for ofrenda space on the plaza. Food drive donations will be given to Casa de Peregrinos. Community altars will also be set up by the coalition for people to participate in.

Contact the coalition via email at calaveracoalition@gmail.com for information and guidelines for using space on the plaza. Altar set up begins at 7 a.m. Oct. 30 and they must be removed by 5 p.m. Oct. 31. Overnight security on the plaza will be provided.

The Calavera Coalition said they look forward to Oct. 28-30, 2022 when the full event will return, along with a candlelight procession on Nov. 2, 2022.

From high in the sky, a great pumpkin will drop FREE candy.  The Great Pumpkin Candy Drop.

Sunday, October 31st, 11 am – 4 pm.
Candy drop begins at 1 pm.

MAAG Field, 1700 E. Hadley Avenue. (Corner of Solano and Hadley).

Please do not bring bags or containers!!  They will be provided.

There will NOT be a drop for the 1 – 4 years of age.
Children in this age group will be given a goody bag and can participate in all the free fun activities.

Come join the fun!!
Enjoy the afternoon of music, information booths, games and goodies.

For more information contact:  Recreation programs at 575-541-2455.