In this exhibit, you will learn about women’s clothing from the pioneer days of the 1870s to the Depression Era of the 1930s. The exhibit focuses on clothing worn for “everyday” as well as special events like weddings, funerals, and baptism. Under garments are included, as well as accessories such as hats and gloves. Lots of dresses and lots of historic photographs.

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

Monday through Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm.
Sunday: Noon to 5 pm.
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 pm.
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* New Mexico seniors are admitted free on Wednesdays.
* Admission rates may differ for special events

The exhibit will be in the Museum’s Legacy gallery through March 3, 2019.

Artventurous at the Las Cruces Museum of Art.

Join us every Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm in the connector between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science for a hands-on art making experience! Each month features a different art appreciation theme and a different subject each week. December’s theme is “Holiday”:

December 1: Snowman Spoons
December 8: Snow Globe Ornament
December 15: Winter Tree Cards
December 22: Holiday Reindeer
December 29: New Year’s Noise Makers

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

Roxana works in pencil, pen and ink, mixed media and acrylic on canvas. Born and raised in the mountains of western Montana, she has a BA in art and elementary education from the University of Montana.

Rami, is a graduate of the University of Washington, the state where she was born and raised.  She has taught drawing and design classes, batik and tie-dye workshops and ceramics.

Gallery hours Mon-Sun 10 am to 5 pm.  For more information, call 575-522-2933 or visit our website: www.mesillavalleyfinearts.com

Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM.

Artventurous at the Las Cruces Museum of Art.

Join us every Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm in the connector between the Museum of Art and the Museum of Nature & Science for a hands-on art making experience! Each month features a different art appreciation theme and a different subject each week. December’s theme is “Holiday”:

December 1: Snowman Spoons
December 8: Snow Globe Ornament
December 15: Winter Tree Cards
December 22: Holiday Reindeer
December 29: New Year’s Noise Makers

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

In this soothing and intimate set Nicholas takes on the challenges of growing up with songs from Bob Dylan and Adele, as well as original songs similar to the style of James Taylor with heavy influence in folk and soul. The show will include Asiah Thomas-Mandlman.

Asiah Thomas-Mandlman, is a recent fine arts graduate of NMSU, an accomplished vocalist, and actress in the Las Cruces Area. She recently played the role of Joanne in New Mexico State University’s production of the musical RENT—directed by Megan McQueen and Wil Kilroy— and has been in other on-stage performances likeThe Drowsy Chaperone.

The show will run December 7th , 8th , 14th & 15th with a dinner show at 6:00pm $27.50 and a Cocktail show at 8:30pm $12.50. For tickets call: (575) 647-5900.

Boba’s Café, 1900 S Espina St, Las Cruces, NM 88001.

• Classes Rescheduled:  The December 12 classes,  “After De Grazia with Sally Quillin” have been rescheduled to February 27, 2 -4 p.m. OR 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Create a painting in the style of Ted (Ettore) De Grazia, a popular artist who painted in the Southwest most of his life. His painting used on a UNICEF holiday card in 1957 sold millions and brought him national attention.

Classes are held at the DAAC Arts and Cultural Center, 1740 Calle de Mercado, in Mesilla’s Bulletin Plaza. The DAAC office will be closed from December 22 until January 2. For more information or to register, go to www.daarts.org or call (575) 523-6403.

Open Sketch at the Las Cruces Museum of Art will be December 13th

Join the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main St., from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, December 13th for a relaxing evening of open sketch in the gallery. Featured subjects will be the art pieces in the “Birds in Art” exhibition as well as mounted bird specimens from the museum collections.

The museum will provide all drawing materials and optional seating.

“Birds in Art” is a traveling exhibit from the Lee Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, Wisconsin. Innovative artistic approaches and intriguing mediums – from bronze, wood, and Montana dendritic steatite to watercolor, oil, pyrography, and solar etching – convey the character, essence, and surroundings of birds. The annual “Birds in Art” exhibition features dynamic and contemplative interpretations of avian marvels via original paintings, sculptures, and graphics created within the last three years.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Saturday. For information, visit the City’s Museums System website or call 575/541-2137

Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. Fri 7pm, Sat. 2pm & 7pm. $10. 575-541-2290. riograndetheatre.org
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

On Saturday, December 15th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., join the Mesilla Valley Artisan/Crafters Guild for its first ever Artisan Fair at Cruces Creatives, 205 East Lohman Avenue, in Las Cruces. The event is free and open to the public.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience as you stroll the festive outdoor marketplace that features original hand-crafted items that will be available for purchase as the gift-giving season draws near.
Find unique pieces, including handmade clothing and accessories, riveted jewelry, pendants, quilts, pottery – almost anything an inspired artisan can create – and learn from its creator just how it was made.

The event will also include holiday music by local performers, children’s craft activities, a photo op with Santa, face painting, a quilt raffle, and delicious selections from food trucks.
For more information, contact Nancy Hastings at (575) 541-5744 or bluegeckosw@msn.com

Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. Sat. 2pm & 7pm. $10. 575-541-2290. riograndetheatre.org
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. Sat. 7pm. $10. 575-541-2290. riograndetheatre.org
It is December 1936, and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn dangerous. It is then up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during the Christmas holidays.

Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion at Museum of Nature and Science

The Museum of Nature and Science, 411 N. Main St., presents “STEAMpunk – Isaac Newton” at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, December 15, 2018.

The program is free to the public. The content and activities are intended for ages 7 to 12.

Sir Isaac Newton was an English mathematician, astronomer, and physicist.  Known as one of the most influential scientists of all time, his description of the laws of motion laid the foundation for modern mechanics. Newton used these laws to explain and investigate the motion of many physical objects and systems. “STEAMpunk” participants will observe the laws of motion in action by making your own Newton’s Cradle.

“STEAMpunk” is offered monthly, highlighting the work of an historic scientist through hands on exploration.

The Museum of Nature and Science is open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Saturday. For information, visit the City’s Museum System website or call 575-522-3120.

December 16
Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property Nacimiento Open House with J. Paul Taylor
Taylor family home, 2346 Calle Principal. 1-4pm. Free. 575-202-1638. newmexicohistoricsites.org

Join us for a fascinating afternoon as you view more than 175 nacimientos (nativity) scenes on display in the Taylor family home.  Mr. Taylor’s collection includes nacimientos from all over the world.  This impressive collection is a joy to see and the open house has become a local holiday tradition.  The home is located at 2346 Calle principal on the Old Mesilla Plaza.

Running/walking event. Marathon, Half-Marathon, 50K, 10K and 5K. Walkers welcome, no time limits, no runner left behind.
La Llorona Park

Picacho Ave., GPS coordinates: N 32.310001, W 106.826308)
Regular start is at 7am with an optional early start at 6am for Half-Marathon, Marathon and 50K.

For details and pricing, visit our website, DeadRunning.net. Contact: hanne@deadrunning, for special local discounts for NM, El Paso and Juarez, residents.
575-644-1663  –  DeadRunning.net

Event Date: Dec 26, 2018 – January 6, 2019
Event Name:  Holiday Series
Event Description:
Running/walking event. Marathon, half-marathon, 50K, 10K and 5K. Walkers welcome, no time limits, no runner left behind.
Event Location:  La Llorona Park
Event Address: 3440 West  Picacho Ave.
Event Time:  7AM, optional early start 6:00AM
Event Admission:  Check website for current pricing
Event Phone Number:  575-644-1663
Event Website:  deadrunning.net

•Show date: December 29, 2018
•Admission $10
•Doors open at 7:00 pm, show at 8:00 pm
•Concessions served including snacks, refreshments, beer, wine, and spirits

Ring in the New Year with a night of contemporary jazz at the Rio Theater with the Las Cruces Jazz Collective. Featuring Abby Nayra on vocals, Orlando Madrid on saxophone, Jesus Fuentes on piano, Adriel Hernandez on bass, and Derrick Lee on drums.

An eclectic ensemble comprising five of the finest performer/composers at work in the New Mexico area today, the LCJAZZ Collective’s mission is to perform fresh arrangements of works tailored to the inspirations of the members in the group honoring the jazz tradition and newly composed pieces by each Collective member. Through this pioneering approach, simultaneously honoring music’s greatest figures while championing jazz’s up-to-the-minute directions, the Collective embodies LCJAZZ’s commitment to jazz as a living, ever-relevant art form.

Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street. 8 pm. www.riograndetheatre.org