upcoming events
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Upcoming Community Events
February 24
, 7:00 pm
Folk Series at the Opera House: Antje Duvekot.
The Folk Series is one of silver City's signature events. Join locals and visitors alike for the Folk Series at the Opera House. Come early and have dinner at the Buckhorn, then relax and enjoy the show in the intimate setting of the Opera House. Antje Duvekot has solidified her reputation as one of America’s top emerging singer songwriters with "Big Dream Boulevard", her debut studio release. The CD was released on acclaimed songwriter Ellis Paul’s label, Black Wolf Records, and has quickly attracted international attention for Antje, voted "1 Folk Release of 2006" by the Boston Globe. Location: Buckhorn Opera House in Pinos Altos Phone: 575-538-2505 | Learn more...
February 24 , 7:30 pm
Up With People.
Tickets available: Curious Kumquat, Alotta Gelato, WNMU Bookstore and W & N Enterprises. The price of the tickets will be $15 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Location: Fine Art Center Theater at WNMU
February 25 , 7:30 pm
Up With People.
Tickets available: Curious Kumquat, Alotta Gelato, WNMU Bookstore and W & N Enterprises. The price of the tickets will be $10 for adults and $5 for seniors and students. Location: Fine Art Center Theater at WNMU
February 26 , 3:00 pm
In concert: Pianist and Violinist Anita Chen.
Identified by the press as one of the rarest occurrences in orchestral music, multi-talented rising star Anita Chen has received accolades by critics and audiences for being equally talented as a soloist on two instruments. She is quickly becoming an internationally recognized double-threat on both the violin and piano. Location: Fine Arts Center Theater at WNMU Phone: (575) 538-5862 | Learn more...
March 3 , 7:00 pm
New Mexico Music Series: Tony Furtado.
Come hear and celebrate Tony Furtado's new album, Golden, as part of the New Mexico Music Series at the Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House March 3. Location: Buckhorn Saloon and Opera House Phone: 575-538-2505 | Learn more...
March 22 , 6:30 pm
Artist Lecture Series: Katherine Brimberry.
The Artist Lecture Series is presented in partnership with the Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) and the WNMU Expressive Arts Department. This program provides an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of America's finest artists. Held at Parotti Hall on the WNMU campus, participants have the opportunity to learn about an artist's motivations, techniques and history while being generally entertained. This season's series offers a broad and varied group of accomplished individuals. Parotti Hall is located to the north of the Fine Arts Center Theatre. Light refreshments will be served. Phone: 575-538-2505 | Learn more...
March 23 , 7:30 pm
In concert: The Water Coolers Musical Revue.
A "laugh-out-loud" look at the workplace, The Water Coolers is high-powered entertainment about the fast-changing, fast-talking, hard- driving office environment of contemporary America. From worrying about what you might have said at last Friday's happy hour, ("Panic Monday") to decoding the mystery of "Casual Friday" to fending off the insidious technology takeover, ("In Windows 2525"), The Water Coolers offers a hilarious take on what we go through just making every work week happen. Location: Fine Arts Center Theater at WNMU Phone: (575) 538-5862 | Learn more...
March 30 , 7:00 pm
Folk Series at the Opera House: The Milk Carton Kids.
The Folk Series is one of silver City's signature events. Join locals and visitors alike for the Folk Series at the Opera House. Come early and have dinner at the Buckhorn, then relax and enjoy the show in the intimate setting of the Opera House. The Milk Carton Kids are a minimalist duo from California: Joey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale's blended voices and soothing acoustic guitar arrangements have earned them comparisons to The Jayhawks. The synergy is evident on Prologue, a shimmery, summery release full of travel-inspired folk. Location: Buckhorn Opera House in Pinos Altos Phone: 575-538-2505 | Learn more...
April 12 , 7:30 pm
MRAC Very Special Performance: Michelle Shocked in concert.
The Mimbres Region Arts council brings Michelle Shocked to the Buckhorn Opera House for a very special performance. Thursday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Buckhorn Opera House in Pinos Altos. $25 Reserved Seating/$20 Non-Reserved Seating. The first five rows will be reserved seating! No member pricing available for this special add-on performance. Phone: (575) 538-2505 | Learn more...
April 13 , 7:30 pm
RJ Vandygriff: The Cowboy Ain’t Dead Yet!.
"The Cowboy Ain’t Dead Yet!" is an inspiring one-man, one-act musical comedy about the most fascinating character to ever ride across the pages of history, the American Cowboy. Joe Texas is out to dispel the rumor the cowboy is a dying breed and through songs, stories and poems of the west. Location: Fine Arts Center at WNMU Phone: 575-538-4138 | Learn more...