Category: Art
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Poetry, Performance, and Art at the Museum of Art September 28
These events include a poetry workshop and an open mic event featuring poetry created during the workshop.
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NMSU Art Museum opens three new exhibitions Sept 27.
The University Art Museum at New Mexico State University is hosting three new exhibitions beginning Friday, Sept. 27. Opening receptions for “Carolyn Salas: Night Vision,” “Carlos Rosales-Silva: Border Destroyer,” and “Warhol & Friends” will be from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the UAM, 1308 E University Ave.
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City of Las Cruces Art Stop Public Art Exhibit Looking for Artists–SUBMISSION DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 30
The Art Bus Shelter art exhibit is looking for artists for the next iteration of this public art program.
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Sixth Annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film Awarded to “Cartooning America”
The Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family Foundation today announced the winner of the sixth annual Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film: “Cartooning America.”
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White Sands Full Moon Jazz Concert TONIGHT (September 17)
Join us the evening of Tuesday September 17 at 7:00 pm for the park’s Full Moon Night concert featuring the Rio Grande Revelers.
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New Mexico Film Office Announces Feature Film “Hello Out There” Filmed in New Mexico
The film follows Minnie, a young journalist sporting a neck brace, and her cousin, fresh out of rehab, as they embark on a road trip across New Mexico.
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Inventing the U.S. Capitol Building
The U.S. Capitol building, the worldwide symbol of American democracy, got its beginnings on a piece of paper on the Caribbean island of Tortola, sketched out by a temperamental doctor in his early 30s.
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NMSU to host writer and poet at Nelson-Boswell reading series
La Sociedad para Las Artes at New Mexico State University will host a public reading event for writer Karen Brennan and poet Joni Wallace as part of the Nelson-Boswell Reading Series, which invites visiting writers to NMSU to share their work with the community.
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Las Cruces Reads: Annalee Newitz and “Weaponized Stories”
Stories can be a lot of things, as journalist and novelist Annalee Newitz writes in “Stories Are Weapons,” but in the end they are powerful instruments that can be used for good or evil, to comfort the afflicted or afflict the comfortable.
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Community Development hosts Creative Industries first of three workshops September 13
The County’s Community Development Department will host three public workshops on the elements of Creative Industries, CI through October.
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NMSU film professor to be honored by NM governor
Ross Kagan Marks has been nurturing future filmmakers as a professor in the Creative Media Institute at New Mexico State University for more than 14 years, all while directing award-winning feature films.
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Public Art Presentations Planned for East Mesa Recreation Complex on September 10
Artist finalists for the proposed art project at the new East Mesa Public Recreation Complex will present their design concepts to the Quality of Life/Las Cruces Public Art selection committee on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024.
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First Saturday Movie Marathon to Feature Music of Freddie Mercury
Las Cruces Public Libraries has set its fall schedule for First Saturday Movie Marathon, and it begins Sept. 7 with motion pictures that include the music of Freddie Mercury and Queen.
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“Dunes & Dreams” Exhibit Opens at Branigan Cultural Center Opens September 6
Booher’s photographs capture the majestic gypsum dunes at White Sands National Park. An opening reception for the exhibit, with photographer Emmitt Booher in attendance, will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6.
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NMSU Department of Art hosts award-winning graphic artist talk Sept. 3
Award-winning graphic designer Yeohyun Ahn will give a talk at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 in New Mexico State University’s Devasthali Hall.
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Las Cruces International Film Festival host First Concert this Fall: Los Lonely Boys
The Las Cruces International Film Festival will host the “Texican rock ’n’ roll” band Los Lonely Boys this fall in advance of the 2025 LCIFF.
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Clyde Butcher Photography Exhibit Opens at Museum of Art
The Las Cruces Museum of Art will open its newest exhibit, “Clyde Butcher: Lifeworks in Photography,” on Sept. 6 showcasing 45 photographic prints by the renowned large-format, black-and-white photographer.
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White Sands architect excels in design competition
Her recent entry into the Barbados Government Modern School Infrastructure Design Competition proves her dedication to her profession and native island country.
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“Pottery and Weaving: A Living Tradition”–Leaving Soon
This is the FINAL WEEK to view “Pottery and Weaving: A Living Tradition” by Leon Nastacio at the Branigan Cultural Center.
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The (Newly Revealed) Wonders of a 16th Century Portolan Chart of the North American Coast
It’s not often that the Library has a chance to acquire a portolan chart — an early nautical map, hand drawn on animal skin, that explorers used to navigate the seas.
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New Mexico Film Office Announces a Narrative Feature Film “3” Wrapped Filming in New Mexico
New Mexico Film Office announced today that the narrative feature film, “3,” filmed in and around Las Cruces during June.
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New Mexico Film Office Announces Narrative Feature Film “Brewmance” Wraps Filming in New Mexico
New Mexico Film Office announced today that the narrative feature film, “Brewmance,” filmed in and around Las Cruces through July. The film is a romantic comedy set in a Las Cruces brewery in the current day.
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Thursday Night Music on the Plaza!
Thursday, August 15th, 7 p.m., at the Plaza de Las Cruces.
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Calling Young Artists! – Healthy Homes Calendar Coloring Contest
The purpose of the calendar is to highlight the principles and allow people to learn and to be aware of these potential hazards in the home, year-round.
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Planned soundstage at NMSU expected to significantly boost local, state economies
The New Mexico State University Board of Regents in June unanimously approved an agreement between the New Mexico Economic Development Department, NMSU and Arrowhead Center Inc. to build a 36,400-square-foot soundstage complex in Arrowhead Park that will be used for film and television productions. NMSU and Doña Ana Community College creative media students will also…
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NMSU engineering videos receive four awards in international competition
When Vladimir Avina joined the New Mexico State University College of Engineering as a student intern in 2019, he was given responsibility for a nearly non-existent online media program.
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New Mexico Magazine’s 24th Annual Photo Awards
For the past 23 years, New Mexico Magazine’s annual photo awards has highlighted the state’s natural beauty, culture, people, diversity, and unique charm.
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New Mexico Film Office Announces Film and Television Summit
The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announces its upcoming Film and Television Summit, a day-long event packed with insightful panels, networking opportunities, and career-boosting resources.
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Santa Fe Selected as Finalist for Prestigious Sundance Film Festival Location Search for 2027
The New Mexico Film Office is thrilled to announce that Santa Fe has been selected as one of the finalist cities being considered by the Sundance Institute as a potential new home for the renowned Sundance Film Festival beginning in 2027.
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Film Industry Continues to Generate Positive Economic Impact Statewide and Gains Recognition for Our Broader Community
The New Mexico Film Office (NMFO) announced today that the state’s film industry continues to shine bright, attracting major productions and generating significant economic investments and benefits throughout Fiscal Year 2024.
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Public Invited to Attend Fire Station 9 Public Art Presentations
Finalists for the new Fire Station 9 public art project will present their design concepts to the Quality of Life/Las Cruces Public Art selection committee on Tuesday, July 23.
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Terrifying Tomes! Horror Book Group at Branigan
Terrifying Tomes! will meet at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the second floor Conference Room. Thomas Branigan Memorial Library is located at 200 E. Picacho St.
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Murderous Reads Mystery Book Series Continues at Branigan Library
The Las Cruces Public Library’s Murderous Reads Mystery Book Series continues July 17 with discussion of author Steven F. Havill’s “Posadas County” collection.
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Summer Concert Series to Feature The Million Dollar McGraw Show
The Las Cruces Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Vegas McGraw and the Million Dollar McGraw Show on July 14 as part of its Summer Community Concert Series.
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Branigan Library wants you to make Paper Flowers – Lilacs–REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Las Cruces Public Libraries invite you to join us in making paper lilacs this month.
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Create Pressed Flower Tea Lights at Munson Library–CALL TO CONFIRM
Join us at Munson Library to create beautiful glass tea lights from pressed flowers from 1 – 3 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024.