Christmas In Cruces: Weekend 3

Dec 11

Christmas In Cruces: Weekend 3

December 11, 2017
Events, Las Cruces, News

In Las Cruces, We Celebrate The Holidays All December Long!

From music to outdoor fun, this weekend’s holiday-themed events are fun for the whole family!

Read on for our top event recommendations for December 14-17!

Las Cruces Ukes

Groove to the music with the Las Cruces Ukes!

This talented, fun-filled performance features Las Cruces’ community of ukulele enthusiasts.

Top off your family-filled evening at the historic Rio Grande Theatre with concessions and beverages, available for purchase.

Thursday, December 14

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Show starts at 7:30 p.m.

Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street, Las Cruces

$5 (Cash Only)

Suitable For ``ALL`` Ages

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The Nutcracker

It isn’t the holiday season without The Nutcracker! This beloved holiday classic is the most popular highlight of New Mexico’s oldest running ballet company.

This weekend, the Las Cruces Chamber Ballet Company will showcase their talented, seasoned dancers. Enjoy the beautiful sights and sounds of Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Waltz of the Snowflakes, Russian Dance and more.

Friday & Saturday, December 15-16

7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 17

2:00 p.m.

NMSU Atkinson Music Recital Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe Circle, Las Cruces

$20

Suitable For ``ALL`` Ages

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Christmas on the Plaza

Ready for holiday cheer, free pictures with Santa and the Grinch and fun for the whole family?

The second annual Christmas on the Plaza is back! Celebrate the holidays on the downtown plaza this Sunday, December 17.

This free event features vendors for last-minute holiday shopping, chances to win prizes and money, local radio stations 103.9 KGRT, HOT 103.1, Classic Rock 98.7 and KOOL Oldies 104.5, and so much more!

Sunday, December 17

1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Main St., Las Cruces

``FREE``

Suitable For ``ALL`` Ages

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Las Cruces Does Christmas Right!

Christmas keeps coming in Las Cruces! Keep an eye on our [Event Calendar] for all things happening in and around Las Cruces this month, and check back for our next Christmas in Cruces roundup next week.

We’ll See You Around!

december, 2022

01dec10:00 am22(dec 22)4:30 pmDevotion Beyond Medium Exhibit

01dec10:00 am31(dec 31)4:30 pmDesierto Arte Archivo Exhibit

01dec10:00 am31(dec 31)4:30 pm“José Guadalupe Posada: Legendary Printmaker of Mexico,” Exhibit

Event Details

Join us at the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., for a new exhibition, “José Guadalupe Posada: Legendary Printmaker of Mexico,” featuring more than 60 pieces of the artist’s work as well as contemporaneous artwork that is influenced by Posada’s style.

The exhibit will be on view from Nov. 4, 2022, through Jan. 21, 2023.

José Guadalupe Posada (1852-1913) was a Mexican printmaker whose satirical political art and social engagement resulted in illustrations that were popular among the working class in Mexico. Employed by progressive publisher Antonio Vanegas Arroyo, Posada created expressive images that reflected the transitioning culture of Mexico at the end of the 19th century and early 20th century.

Despite his popularity, Posada died a poor man and was buried in a pauper’s cemetery. Shortly after his death other influential Mexican nationalist artists like Jean Charlot, Diego Rivera, and Frida Kahlo recognized the power of Posada’s work and began promoting him.

It was these artists who would establish and encourage the Posada legend that has lasted well into the 21st century, as demonstrated by the Grateful Dead and the band’s use of skeletal figures in their record covers and logo designs.

This exhibition brings together more than 60 pieces of the artist’s work, from broadsides, and advertisements, to notebooks, and some of the artist’s original printing plates. Additionally, more than 20 contemporary pieces of artwork that use his images or were influenced by his style also are presented.

The exhibition was organized by the Catalina Island Museum, in association with the Posada Art Foundation. The museum tour was organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, California.

The Museum of Art is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. There is no admission fee. The museum is accessible from RoadRUNNER Transit Route 1, Stop 1`.

For information, visit the Museum System website at https://www.lascruces.gov/museums or call 575/541-2137.

Time

1 (Thursday) 10:00 am - 31 (Saturday) 4:30 pm

Location

Las Cruces Museum of Art

491 N. Main Street

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02decallday18alldayELF The Musical

02decallday03alldayVado Speedway - Vado Speedway Park Christmas Village

02decallday04alldayAnnual Holiday Bazaar

02dec(dec 2)7:30 am18(dec 18)11:09 pmLive Theatre Play: Miss Bennet Christmas at Pemberley

Event Details

A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, iss Bennet continues the story, only this time with bookish middle-sister Mary as its unlikely heroine. Mary is growing tired of her role as dutiful middle sister in the face of her siblings’ romantic escapades. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love.Droll and delicious, MISS BENNET is a charming, confectionary celebration of fan favorite characters from Pride and Prejudice, multi-generationally honoring the legacy of Jane Austen’s humor, playfulness and wit in a warm-spirited holiday theatrical production. —DCMetroTheaterArts.com.

…a perfectly constructed love story…Given its fizzy comedy, sweet spirit and clean structure, [MISS BENNET] seems destined to populate future holiday seasons… — San Francisco Chronicle

…an unstuffy, highly entertaining and warm-spirited work, the kind of thing multiple generations can enjoy together. — Chicago Tribune

By Loren Gunderson & Margot Melcon
Directed by Nikka Ziemer
Dec 02-Dec 18, 2022

Fridays December 2, 9 & 16 – 8 pm.
Saturdays December 1, 10 & 17 – 8 pm.
Sundays December 11 & 18 – 2:30 pm.
Thursday December 15 – 7 pm.

Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. (575)523-1223. http://no-strings.org

Time

2 (Friday) 7:30 am - 18 (Sunday) 11:09 pm

Location

Black Box Theatre

430 N. Main Street

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02dec(dec 2)4:00 pm31(dec 31)5:00 pmSunset Stroll at White Sands National Park

03decalldayalldaySalvation Army Toy Drive

03decalldayLas Cruces Christmas Tree Lighting - Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces

03dec10:00 am“Live Animal Feedings”

03dec7:00 pm9:00 pmNMSU Men's Aggies Basketball vs New Mexico

03dec8:00 pm10:00 pm2022 Classic Film Series: A Christmas Story

03dec11:30 pmNMSU Women's Swimming and Diving Team vs. UTPB

04dec3:00 pm4:00 pmRecital by Italian Blute Virtuoso Mario Carotta Accompanied by Pianist Dominic Dousa

04dec5:00 pm9:00 pmNMSU Noche de Luminarias

07dec8:30 am1:00 pmFarmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces - Wednesday & Saturday

07dec5:30 pm7:30 pmJazz and Wine Wednesdays

07dec7:00 pmFilm Las Cruces presents, The Wrap

07dec11:00 pm12:00 pmLetters to Santa

08dec5:15 pm6:30 pmFull Moon Hikes at White Sands National Park

Event Details

Have you ever wanted to hike the dunes under the magical glow of the full moon? This is your chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this elusive environment and experience unique stories of the park. Full moon hikes are offered once a month, April through October, on the night before the full moon. Program 1.5 hours.

Please see schedule with Hike dates and time:
Thursday, December 8 at 5:15 pm.

For more information please visit website: https://www.nps.gov/whsa/planyourvisit/full-moon-hike.htm

Tickets are available two months before the day of the tour at 8:00 am Mountain Time (e.g. a tour on April 18, tickets will be on sale at 8:00 am MT on February 18).
Tickets are required for this program and must be purchased through Recreation.gov or by calling (1-877-444-6777).Tour fees apply and will be charged by recreation.gov. Park entrance fees also apply and will be charged at the park.

The full moon hike capacity is limited. There is no waitlist for sold-out tours; however, if tickets are canceled, they will be immediately available on Recreation.gov.
Cancellations must be made by calling or visiting Recreation.gov at least 24 hours in advance of program. Refunds will not be granted within 24 hours of the beginning of the program. Refunds cannot be processed by park staff.

Cost:
In addition to the park entrance fees, a special program fee of $8 per person ages 16 and older and $4 per child ages 15 and younger also apply. Federal passes such as the America the Beautiful Annual, Senior, and Access passes apply only to the entrance fees and do not cover the special program fee. Park entrance fees and camping fees are non-refundable.

White Sands National Park, 19955 US-70 W, Alamogordo, NM 88310. (575) 479-6124 or 1-877-444-6777. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm

Time

(Thursday) 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm

Location

White Sands National Park

19955 Highway 70 West

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08dec6:00 pm7:30 pmLas Cruces Ukes

09dec10:00 am11:30 amNMSU Undergraduate Commencement - Saturday

09dec4:00 pm8:00 pmHoliday at the Depot

09dec5:00 pm7:30 pm"Luminarias: Light Up the Desert"

09dec6:00 pm7:30 pmBrush and Boba

09dec6:00 pm11:59 pmNMSU Graduate Commencement - Friday Evening

09dec(dec 9)6:30 pm10(dec 10)5:48 pmThe Night Before Christmas

09dec(dec 9)7:30 pm10(dec 10)10:00 pmVado Speedway - Vado Speedway Park Christmas Village

10dec8:30 am1:00 pmFarmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces - Wednesday & Saturday

10dec10:00 am11:00 amDino Train

10dec10:00 am“Live Animal Feedings”

10dec12:00 pm3:00 pm2nd Annual Holiday Booknanza Book Signing Las Cruces Writers

10dec12:00 pm5:00 pmViña y Arte

10dec7:00 pm9:00 pm2022 Classic Film Series: A Christmas Carol

10dec7:30 pm9:30 pmChristopher James Ray, Guest Conductor - Saturday

10dec7:30 pm9:30 pmLas Cruces Symphony Classics 2

11dec9:30 am1:00 pmSunday Fair Farmers Market

11dec3:00 pm5:00 pmMESILLA VALLEY CHORALE - CELEBRATE THE SEASON

11dec3:00 pm5:00 pmChristopher James Ray, Guest Conductor - Sunday

11dec3:00 pm5:00 pmLas Cruces Symphony Classics 2

13dec12:00 pm1:00 pmBrown Bag Lunch Lecture Series

13dec6:00 pm8:00 pmNMSU Women's Aggies Basketball vs UTEP

14dec8:30 am1:00 pmFarmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces - Wednesday & Saturday

14dec5:30 pm7:30 pmJazz and Wine Wednesdays

14dec6:00 pm8:00 pmNEW! “Teen Takeover: Game Night”

14dec7:00 pm8:30 pmLas Cruces Ukes

14dec11:00 pm12:35 pmElves' Workshop

16decalldayThe Nutcracker

16decallday17alldayVado Speedway Park Christmas Village

16dec7:00 pm9:00 pmSWINGIN' IN THE HOLIDAYS

17dec8:30 am1:00 pmFarmers & Crafts Market of Las Cruces - Wednesday & Saturday

17dec10:00 am1:00 pmLake Luero Tours at White Sands National Park

Event Details

DESCRIPTION: Have you ever wondered how the white sands formed? Take a tour to Lake Lucero with a ranger and learn about the formation of the sands and the special plants and animals that live in and around the dunes. These three-hour ranger-guided tours to the playa (dry lakebed) of Lake Lucero are offered once a month and reservations are required.

A special use fee is charged for the tour: $8.00 per person ages 16 and older, $4 for children. Federal recreation passes do not apply for this special tour.

DIFFICULTY OF THE HIKE- Moderate. The 1.5 mile round trip hike is through an arroyo and is not a maintained trail. The soil is loose and the terrain can be rough. This hike is not wheelchair accessible and is not recommended for those with impaired mobility.

The tour will begin at the Small Missile Range Gate intersection with US Highway 70, 25 miles west of White Sands National Park headquarters, between mileposts 174 and 175. The trip will return to the Small Missile Range Gate three hours after the start time.

Cameras are welcome on the tour but may not be used until we arrive at the trailhead and are inside the gate on monument land.

You will caravan in your own car from the gate to the trailhead (17.5 miles one way or 35 miles roundtrip). Have a full tank of gas before leaving home and a spare tire in case of a flat.

No sandals or open-toed shoes. Closed-toed shoes such as hiking boots or stout walking shoes are required.
The tour is three hours long, two of which will be outside. Bring snacks, sunscreen, hats, and sunglasses for everyone in your group. Dress accordingly for the weather.

***At least a gallon of water per person is required, otherwise you will not be allowed to attend the tour. Water is essential! One or two 20-ounce bottles of water is not enough! Dehydration and heat exhaustion can set in incredibly fast, especially in the summer when temperatures can soar well above 100°F (38°C), and can quickly result in death. Yes, it is absolutely required and no, you do not have to carry the entire gallon but it is expected that you have at least 2 liters per person while walking to the lake bed. Rangers will NOT have extra water to give to visitors on the tour.***

The hike to the lake shore is 3/4 of a mile over rough terrain and loose soils. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
Pets are welcome as long as they are friendly and remain on a leash.

Per missile range rules, no concealed carry weapons are allowed on the tour.

Possessing or removing any natural, cultural, Native American artifacts, paleontological and archaeological resources, including gypsum, selenite crystals is prohibited.

19955 US-70 W, Alamogordo, NM 88310. (575) 479-6124 or 1-877-444-6777. https://www.nps.gov/whsa/index.htm