Category: Art
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ACTORS WANTED: NMSU hosts open casting call for upcoming films
The Creative Media Institute at New Mexico State University is hosting an upcoming open casting call from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17 in Milton Hall. This casting call aims to expand the CMI actor database, providing an avenue for individuals interested in acting to showcase their talents. These auditions will play a pivotal…
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NMSU art museum to screen award-winning documentary with director Q&A
The University Art Museum at New Mexico State University will host a free screening of the award-winning documentary “Madan Sara” directed by Etant Dupain from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 15 at Devasthali Hall 1308 E. University Ave. A virtual question and answer session with Dupain and co-executive producer Lulaine Childs will follow.
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NMSU Wind Symphony chosen to perform at regional conference
The Wind Symphony at New Mexico State University has been chosen to perform at the College Band Directors National Association Southwest regional conference taking place from Feb. 28 to March 2 in Kansas City, making it the first NMSU band to do so since 2010.
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Six art pieces are located at bus shelters throughout Las Cruces [UPDATED to include “Cariño” to two outstanding neighbors]
“Art Stop” is a public art pilot program that places art in public places to make art more accessible to community members, specifically along the City bus routes. Six original artworks were selected and will be placed in pre-selected bus shelters in each district of the city. Go to Art Stop Public Art Exhibit to…
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Film festival to honor Golden Globe-winning actor with outstanding achievement award
The Las Cruces International Film Festival selected Golden Globe-winning actor Ron Perlman to receive its “Outstanding Achievement in Entertainment” award at this year’s festival. The ninth annual LCIFF, April 3-7, is supported by New Mexico State University and Visit Las Cruces.
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NMSU graduate students’ exhibit to share local film and theater history
The buildings, the people and the stories they tell are the focus of the brand-new exhibition exploring the history of local theater and film. “Stage and Screen: 150 years of Entertainment in the Mesilla Valley” opens Feb. 2 and will run through April 20 at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501. N. Main Street. The exhibition explores…
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Social Media Contest Encourages Visitors to Explore “The Real New Mexico”
Participating cities— known for their wealth of outdoor recreation and unique hospitality businesses— will be offering a variety of prize packages allowing winning photographers to explore Southern New Mexico destinations. Running Feb. 1-29, 2024, the contest encourages visitors to discover something new in Southern New Mexico. To enter the photo contest, visitors can explore any…
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Las Cruces Public Libraries to host Bestseller, Dion Leonard
“Finding Gobi” is the miraculous tale of Dion Leonard, a seasoned ultramarathon runner who crosses paths with a stray dog while competing in a 155-mile race through the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, proved that what she lacked in size, she more than made up for…
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Learn to Make Quick Scarves and Shawls
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us for Quick Scarves and Shawls from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. Quick Scarves and Shawls will be a drop-in program in the Roadrunner Room on the second floor of Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Ave. Participants will need to bring…