Event Calendar

Continuing

Truth or Consequence – RioBravoFineArt Inc. features now & then, art by rob miller, through July 10, 110 Broadway, open Wednesday through Saturday 10-5, Sunday noon – 5; 505-894-0572 riobravofa@zianet.com

Albuquerque – Nature classes and special events at the Rio Grande Nature Center State Park including Nature Discovery for Kids, week long classes for ages 6-12, beginning June 6, 2901 Candelaria, NW, 505-344-7240

Socorro – Summer Reading program, Socorro Public Library, sign up begins June 1 and continues all summer with special programs, rewards for reading. Preschool story time and crafts each week on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:30 am and Crafts for 1^st – 6^th graders on Tuesday and Thursday, 3:30 pm; 505-835-1114 or www.adobelibrary.org

Socorro – Mary Pino and Bernadette Pino present Traditional Santera Art Show, Macey Center Gallery, Tech campus, through June 25

Albuquerque – Live, free performances for featuring local musicians each Saturday 1 pm and 3 pm, Lesmen’s Music, 5413 Lomas NE,; musicians interested in playing may call 268-2111

Madrid – Mardi-Graz Gallery & School, 2892 St. Hwy 14, presents artist Mary Ann Graziano, through July 10-4 daily; also art classes for children, teens, adults starting June 15 through Aug. 1, call 505-473-1172 for info

Santa Fe – Art by Rosa Quintana’s 5^th grade class from Sweeney Elementary School, on exhibit at The Awakening Museum,  thru June 15, 505-989-7636

ABQ – These Three contemporary art show featuring works by Kim D’Arthenay, Brandon Felix and Lieona Morgan, Winning Coffee Company, 111 Harvard SE, through June, 266-0000

June 2005

Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5

Magdalena – Magdalena Area Arts Council presents its Spring Arts Festival, Saturday 9 am – 4pm, Sunday 11 am to 4 pm, Magdalena School’s Fine Arts Building and galleries and studios of the area, 854-3451

Corrales – Carnival of the Arts, New Mexico multi-media show, Old San Ysidro Church, one mile north of the Corrales Post Office on Corrales Road then 3/10 mile west on Old Church Road, 10 am to 5 pm

Week of June 6-11

Socorro –Socorro Invitational Golf Tournament, pros and amateurs, with famous Elfego Baca Shoot from “M Mountain, 835-5335

Tuesday, June 7

Socorro – Camilla Dodson presents African folk stories and dances, Socorro Public Library, part of the Summer Reading program, 11 am; 835-1114

Thursday, June 9

Abq – Salon Dialogs, converstaions about art, creativity, the process/journey, and the impact of curent events, No Hill Art Gallery, 3015 Monte Vista Blvd NE, two blocks NE of the Central/Girard/Monte Vista intersection; bring a chair, ideas and experience and join in the conversation; 505-268-0060 or www.nobhillartgallery.com

ABQ – Stations: A Gay Passion, 14—canvas series of oil paintings by T or C artist Delmas Howe, exhibited at Hispanic Arts Building, expo New Mexico (state fairgrounds) for Albuquerque Pridefest 2005, opening dinner, community reception, screening of documentary, tour of exhibit, 505-301-3058

Friday, June 10

Socorro – Classical Guitar Concert, 7:30 pm, Jean Macey Recital Hall, NM Tech campus, Dr. Julie Goldberg, named 2002 Guitarist of the Year by Classicsal Guitar Alive, 505-247-0795

Saturday, June 11

Bernalillo – Arte Loca Gallery, 336 N. Camino del Pueblo, hosts reception for Matters of Belief, contemporary paintings by Corrales artist Sharon Schwartzmann, 4-7 pm; show runs through July 16; 867-2523

Socorro – Classical Guitar Concert 7:30 pm, Mickey Jones, dir., of Albuquerque Academy Honor Guitar Quartet, 505-247-0795

Belen – Hub City Music Fest, karaoke, corner of Becker/Dalies and Main, 505-864-2830

Thursday, June 16

Belen – Sixth annual Spring Benefit Show for Special Orchestra, nonprofit group to assist persons of all abilities to share in the joy of making music. Belen Sheriff Posse Hall, DVD release party, food, raffle, dance, free admission. www.specialorchestra.org 505-864-3749

Saturday, June 18

Ruidoso Downs – Doc Holliday ‘Doc & Kate of Legends & Lovers,’ Hubbard Museum of the American West, 7 pm, 505-378-4142

Silver City – Dutch Oven Cook-Off, fund raiser for Serenity Acres Horse Rescue, Little Walnut Picnic Area, set up 9 am, judging, 3 pm, 538-0314

Sat. & Sun., June 18-19

High Rolls – High Rolls Cherry Festival, arts & crafts, fresh cherries, cherry lies, music, contests; www.highrollsfestivals.com or call 682-1151 or 682-3445

Sunday, June 19

Ruidoso – Free Concert at Schoolhouse Park, The Graham Brothers, 1 pm, 257-7272

Thursday, June 23

Socorro – Sunny Dooley, Navajo traditions and stories, Socorro Public Library, 3:30 pm

Saturday, June 25

Silver City – 2^nd Ever Millie & Billie Ball, The flame Center, 2800 Pinos Altos Rd., music by South by Southwest, 7 pm – midnight

Friday, June 24

Tomé – Tomé Art Gallery features Altered Art, mixed media show by artists Pati Woodard and Leighanna Light, reception 6:30-8 pm, 2930 Highway 47 near Tomé Hill; show continues through June 26, 505-565-0556

June 24-26

Mayhill –  Bluegrass Festival:  Camp Chimney Spring, Hwy 82 in Mayhill NM. Come enjoy great LIVE bluegrass music, performed by bands from throughout the southwest! Shuttle & meals available, bring lawn chairs, no pets in festival area. Admission: Friday only $7 Saturday only $10, 2-Day pass $15, Sunday FREE. Kids under 12 free. For more info, call Marsha Slane@ 505-687-3520.

Saturday, June 25

Ruidoso – Blooming in June Arts and Crafts Fair, First Presbyterian Church, 101 S Sutton, 9 am – 4 pm, arts and crafts, baked goods, much more, 505-336-2696

Sat. & Sun., June 25-26

Ruidoso/Ruidoso Downs – Art in the Pines Studio Tour, 10 am – 5 pm, brochures & map at Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce, Ruidoso Downs Chamber of Commerce; www.ruidosotoday.com or 505-937-5934

Ruidoso – Mountain Blues Festival, 501 Wingfield, gates open at noon, music at 2 pm, 257-9535

Wednesday, June 29

Socorro – Singing for little folks, Socorro Public Library, 3:30 pm

July 2005

July 1-4

Mesilla –  Cultural Center of Mesilla hosts is annual 4^th of July weekend book sale, books & art, 505-524-1499 for donations or information

Capitan – Smokey Bear Stampede, annual celebration includes rodeo, barbeque, craft vendors, mini carnival, dances, 505-354-2273

Saturday, July 2

Belen – All American Independence Day & Music Fest, arts, crafts, vendors, contests, fireworks at dusk, 505-864-2830

Monday, July 4

Socorro – Concert & Fireworks, annual outdoor concerts, vendors, ending wit fireworks display, NM Tech campus, 835-5688

Tuesday, July 5

Socorro – Opening of Socorro Farmers Market, plaza, 5-7 pm each Tuesday and Saturdays from 8 am to sell-out

Fri. thru Sun., July 8-10

Magdalena – Magdalena Old Timers Reunion, family event with parade, rodeos, barbeque, street dance, contests, 505-854-2261

Magdalena – Peppers Art Gallery open house featuring Jo Knoblock Castillo, 1-5 pm, 854-3696

Magdalena – London Frontier Theatre Co. presents “Dogs!” Historic WPA Gym, Main & Fourth St., Friday and Sat., 7 pm, Sunday, 2 pm, 505-854-2519 or londonfrontier@gilanet.com for tickets

Ruidoso area – Annual Art Loop Tour, 20 working artists studios in Carrizozo, Nogal, Capitan, Hondo, San Patricio, Glencoe, 10 – 5 daily, 505-653-4081

Cloudcroft – July Jamboree, arts and crafts fair, horseshoe competition, food, entertainment, Zenith Park, Sat. & Sun., 682-2733

Wednesday, July 13

Socorro – Paulette Atencio presents Hispanic folk tales of New Mexico in Spanish and English, Socorro Public Library, 3:30 pm

Friday, July 15

Socorro – Celebrating the 100^th anniversary of Albert Einstein’s Miraculous year, special exhibit at Skeen Library “Warriors–the Navajo Code Talkers”; lectures on history of the explosion of the first atomic bomb, 7 pm, 212 Skeen library

Saturday, July 16

Trinity Site – Open to public, 678-1134; Socorro Tourism Department will provide Special van tours, 845-8927 for reservations

Very Large Array – Guided tours, 835-7000; lecture on history of VLA, 7 pm, Skeen Library room 212

Socorro – Elfego Baca Gold Shootout, Tech golf course, 835-5335; 835-0240

Belen – 4-U-2-C Car Show, all pre-1975 Car Show to benefit local charities, 864-0913

Sat. & Sun., July 16-17

Silver City – Fiesta de la Olla, largest gathering of Mata Ortiz Potters, custom pots for sale, folklorico dancers, traditional foods and arts/crafts, www.mimbresarts.org; 505-538-2505

Weekend of July 22-24

Cloudcroft – Singin’ In The Clouds, gospel singers from around the country, Cloudcroft Chamber, 505-682-2733

Sat. & Sun., July 23-24

Bosque del Apache NWR – Jerry Goffe presents Digital Nature Photography Workshop, limited to 15; call 505-835-1828 for reservations

Belen – Saturday, 23, Oldies Night on Main Street Music Fest, vendors welcome, 864-2830

Weekend of July 29-31

Ruidoso – Ruidoso Art Festival, Ruidoso Convention Center, 100 artists from 12 states, with silent auction to benefit Chamber’s Special Project Fund, 505-257-7395, 1-877-Ruidoso, www.RuidosoNow.com,  10-6 Fri. & Sat.; 11-5 on Sunday

Socorro – Honey-doo couples golf tournament, 835-5335

Saturday, July 30

Carrizozo – Gov. McDonald Day/Old Settlers Reunion, C of C, 505-648-2732

July 30-31

Ruidoso Downs Racetrack – Zia Festival, arts and crafts, live entertainment, 505-378-4431

August 2005

Weekend of Aug. 5-7

Lincoln – Old Lincoln Days, street vendors, food, parade, mountain man camp, pageant, 505-653-4025

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