Water on the Border, featuring work by The Border Artists art organization of Las Cruces, opens in the Branigan Cultural Center Friday, June 30, and continues through Saturday, Sept. 16. An artists’ reception will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, July 7.

The exhibition will feature works in multiple mediums that address the topic of water in the Rio Grande US/Mexico border region. Themes include water and community, water scarcity, and water as it relates to the individual. Works by 19 artists will be on display.

The museum is located at 501 N. Main St. and is open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit the website at: museums.las-cruces.org or call 575-541-2154.

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 City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents the 2017 Movies in the Park Program.  All movies are free.

The movies will all be presented at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave., Saturday’s at dusk, with the latest showing of family and kid friendly movies. Bring the family and enjoy an evening of fun.

Movies in the Park will through July/August.

• July 15 – Rogue One – A Star Wars Story
• July 29 – Alice Through The Looking Glass
• August 12 – SING
• August 26 – The Lego Batman Movie

Schedule and location subject to change without notice. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 575/541-2550.

Frank, the son a of a New Mexico pioneer family is known for dramatic use of color and texture. His work has been included in museums, cultural centers and university exhibitions across the United States. His works, once dedicated to the ever-changing landscape and ancient American symbols and imagery, now reflect the majesty, grace and hope intrinsic to Nature’s praise forms.

Bob, a photographer, is originally from the New York City area. He is a self-taught photographer whose work is influenced by Ansel Adams, Joe McNally and several photojournalists. He moved to Las Cruces in 2009 after a 40-year career as an editor for the New York Times.

Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery located at 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, across from the Fountain Theatre.

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

Wayne Suggs is an award-winning photographer who has photographed landscapes for over 40 years. A Las Cruces native, Suggs was introduced at an early age to the wonders of nature by parents who knew the importance of having a relationship with the Great Outdoors. He captures the beauty of the Southwest and shares his images not only for others to enjoy, but to help increase awareness of the necessity to preserve our precious surroundings.

Suggs has won numerous awards for his photography, including the 14th Annual New Mexico Magazine Photographer of the Year, the Oliver Award for his work on night photography with petroglyphs. His work can be seen in national, state, and local publications such as New Mexico Magazine, The Reflector Astronomy Magazine, New Mexico Travelers Guide, and the Wilderness Society Publications. His work can also be seen in galleries around Las Cruces and the Southwest. Wayne leads photography workshops through Muench Workshops, Dona Ana Community College, and private workshops as well.

The exhibit will be on display at the Rio Grande Theatre August 4 – September 30, 2017.

Free admission.  Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm, Saturday 8 am – 12 noon.  575-541-2444.   www.VisitLasCruces.com

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.

Come on out to the new plaza on Main Street for Food Truck Fiesta on Wed July 19th from 6-9pm.

Come enjoy dinner from your choice of 10 different food trucks, live music by Inside the Frame, and fun in the splash pad!! See you there!

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

Come on out for a whole new SalsaFest 2017 on Aug 19th from 7 pm – midnight on the Plaza de Las Cruces. Salsa dancing, Salsa music by Team Havana from 7-9pm, the Azucar from 9:30-11:30pm, dance performances, Beer garden, Food Trucks, salsa tasting, vendors. A fun night of Salsa under the stars! This is a free event….no cover charge to get in!!

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

7 – midnight.  Free admission.  575-571-5399.

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It’s hot outside and school is back in session, new friendships are formed but Summer is still happening! On Saturday August 19th from Hot 103 is throwing the largest POOL PARTY of the Summer! The Hot 103 BACK to the POOL PARTY! This pool party is geared for Elementary school students in grades 1st through 5th! It’s a way for the KIDS and PARENTS to celebrate going back to school!

The HOT 103 Back to POOL PARTY will take place on Saturday August 19th from 7pm-8:30pm at Laabs Pool on Picacho Ave Las Cruces.

Tickets will be availble soon!  Call 575-525-9298 for more information.

Laabs  Pool, 750 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88005.

Branigan Culture Club – Saturdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. 

Join us for this free, drop-in program as we offer fun fall activities.

August 2017

•August 19: Pencil Pouches
•August 26: Mexican Star Ornament

 Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. 575-541-2554.  www.las-cruces.org/museums

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.

The 2017 Las Cruces SUMMER Beer Fest will be held on First Friday August 25th from 5pm-12am at the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum! This is an event designed to feature 240 diverse beer selections available for sampling & purchase……it will ufeature multiple samples included with ticket price, food trucks, live bands, live DJs, Activities, Vendors, & sample glassware!

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

$20-25.  5 – 11 pm.  575-522-4100.

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Las Cruces Comic Con (LC3) was started by Zia Comics in 2014.  It was the very first Comic Con ever in the city of Las Cruces. The nerd community has supported this event every year since.  Las Cruces Comic Con is dedicated to bringing a great pop culture experience every year for the residents of Las Cruces and the surrounding communities.

“Las Cruces has a larger pop culture enthusiast market than most people believe” says convention director, Troy Stegner. “Las Cruces Comic Con gives the nerd community something to enjoy that is right up their alley.”

Our mission statement is “Fly Your Nerd Flag HIGH!”

Friday – 5 – 11 pm, Saturday 10 am – 11 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm.

Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Avenue.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/lascrucescomiccon/events/

http://lascrucescomiccon.org/

Ticket Sales are now Open. To purchase you tickets visit: https://register.growtix.com/e/las_cruces_comic_con_2017

Children 10 and under are FREE with a paid Adult #LC3_2017 August 25, 26, 27, 2017 in the Las Cruces Convention Center, Las Cruces NM #lascruces #lascrucescomiccon #ziacomics #trustproperties

Saturday, August 26 at the Grapevine Plaza and Picacho Peak Brewery, 3900 W Picacho Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88007. (575) 680-6394.

The tournament has grown from 44 teams in 2015, 60 teams in 2016 and will host 80 teams in 2017. Co-ed teams of 8 – 12 players are randomly drawn into a bracket of 8 and will participate in pool play consisting of 3 sets of games between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.  The top teams will advance to a playoff bracket, with a champion crowned that evening at an after-party at the Picacho Peak Brewery.
Registration opens on May 1. Team Captain packets with all rules, forms and information can be found at www.lcmudd.org.  The deadline to register a team is August 11, but history indicates that the event will sell out before that deadline so teams are encouraged to register early.  For more information about the tournament or Big Brothers Big Sisters, contact Dawn Starostka, BBBS Regional Director, at 575-449-2728 or email dawn.starostka@bbbsmountainregion.org

The Museum offers free admission on this day each year to thank the community for its support and to showcase its outstanding exhibits and programs.Celebrating the 100th birthday of the Museum’s newly renovated chuck wagon is part of the festivities.

Admission is free all day at the museum and activities are planned from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are invited to interact with living history characters, shop at the plant sale, enjoy the food vendors, or check out the animals, exhibits or vintage tractors. Children’s games are part of the activities, as well as train rides (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for $3) and pony rides (10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. for $5).

Demonstrations on Aug. 26 include: blacksmithing, quilting, milking (10 a.m. and 3 p.m.), colcha embroidery (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.), and wool spinning (9 a.m. to 12 p.m.).As part of the chuck wagon’s 100th birthday celebration, visitors can enjoy free Dutch-oven biscuits and cowboy coffee.

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

Las Cruces Comic Con (LC3) was started by Zia Comics in 2014.  It was the very first Comic Con ever in the city of Las Cruces. The nerd community has supported this event every year since.  Las Cruces Comic Con is dedicated to bringing a great pop culture experience every year for the residents of Las Cruces and the surrounding communities.

“Las Cruces has a larger pop culture enthusiast market than most people believe” says convention director, Troy Stegner. “Las Cruces Comic Con gives the nerd community something to enjoy that is right up their alley.”

Our mission statement is “Fly Your Nerd Flag HIGH!”

Friday – 5 – 11 pm, Saturday 10 am – 11 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm.

Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Avenue.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/lascrucescomiccon/events/

http://lascrucescomiccon.org/

Ticket Sales are now Open. To purchase you tickets visit: https://register.growtix.com/e/las_cruces_comic_con_2017

Children 10 and under are FREE with a paid Adult #LC3_2017 August 25, 26, 27, 2017 in the Las Cruces Convention Center, Las Cruces NM #lascruces #lascrucescomiccon #ziacomics #trustproperties

The City of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department presents the 2017 Movies in the Park Program. Movies in the Park will begin at dusk on Saturday, May 13, with Disney’s “Moana”. Movies will be shown twice a month, May through September, on Saturdays at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave., with the exception of Disney’s “The Jungle Book 2016,” which will be shown at the Plaza de Las Cruces on May 27. All movies are free.

The movies will all be presented at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave., Saturday’s at dusk, with the latest showing of family and kid friendly movies. Bring the family and enjoy an evening of fun.

Movies in the Park will run from May 13, through September 23:

August
26 The Lego Batman Movie

September
9 The BFG
23 Finding Dory

Schedule and location subject to change without notice. For more information, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 575/541-2550.

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

Aug. 26, 2017, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Museum offers free admission on this day each year to thank the community for its support. Demonstrations are a big part of the day, and the Parade of Breeds program is held. (575) 522-4100. www.nmfarmandranchmuseum.org

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

Branigan Culture Club – Saturdays, 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. 

Join us for this free, drop-in program as we offer fun fall activities.

August 2017

 •August 26: Mexican Star Ornament

 Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street. 575-541-2554.  www.las-cruces.org/museums

Las Cruces Comic Con (LC3) was started by Zia Comics in 2014.  It was the very first Comic Con ever in the city of Las Cruces. The nerd community has supported this event every year since.  Las Cruces Comic Con is dedicated to bringing a great pop culture experience every year for the residents of Las Cruces and the surrounding communities.

“Las Cruces has a larger pop culture enthusiast market than most people believe” says convention director, Troy Stegner. “Las Cruces Comic Con gives the nerd community something to enjoy that is right up their alley.”

Las Cruces Comic Con would like to welcome Gary Busey & Mindy Sterling as featured guests.

Our mission statement is “Fly Your Nerd Flag HIGH!”

Friday – 5 – 11 pm, Saturday 10 am – 11 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm.

Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Avenue.

https://www.facebook.com/pg/lascrucescomiccon/events/

http://lascrucescomiccon.org/

Ticket Sales are now Open. To purchase you tickets visit: https://register.growtix.com/e/las_cruces_comic_con_2017

Children 10 and under are FREE with a paid Adult #LC3_2017 August 25, 26, 27, 2017 in the Las Cruces Convention Center, Las Cruces NM #lascruces #lascrucescomiccon #ziacomics #trustproperties

The New Mexico Contemporary Ensemble brings the music of the past century’s most prolific and creative composers to the audiences of New Mexico. By commissioning and programming modern classical music of the Americas, the Ensemble presents an assortment of artistic landscapes that resonate within the diverse culture of the Southwest. Through a concert series in the summer months and collaborations with active composers and New Mexico’s arts community, The Ensemble hopes to challenge and expand their audiences’ conception of classical music.

Tickets: $5 students/seniors, $10 general, children under 12 free
More information: (563) 379-9020.

3 – 5 pm.

Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street.  575-541-2290, 575-541-2444.

http://www.riograndetheatre.org/rio-grande-theatre-special-performances/