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February 25, 2018 - March 03, 2018
February 25, 2018 - March 03, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "In Praise of Destruction"  ::  Spiritual

    Heidi Ogas will talk about what her father, a Unitarian Universalist minister,  used to tell her. Look at the importance of the downs as well as the ups in life. Heidi Ogas is a long-time Silver City resident and member ...   

    Contact  uufellowshipofsilvercity@gmail.com or www.uufsc.com

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Woodcut Design With Philip Parotti  ::  Arts & Music

    Supply list sent upon registration. Please pre-register! Explore a botanical subject that meets you at your level of experience as useful demonstrations are offered for each drawing and painting step. Day two emphasizes painting from your drawing studies, or you ...   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

  • 02:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "I, Tonya" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 02:30pm  Agatha Christie's "A Murder is Announced"  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets $10 sold at Vicki’s Eatery, Morning Star and at the door. Students $5 at the door 10 minutes prior to curtain. Presented by Silver City Community Theatre.   

    Location  Penney Playhouse

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Black History 101 Mobile Museum Exhibit and Lecture   ::  Education

    Khalid el-Hakim will bring 150 original artifacts representing slavery, politics, Jim Crow, science, religion, education, music, sports and civil rights. One of Black Enterprise’s 100 Men of Distinction for 2017, el-Hakim acquired this archive of memorabilia over 25 years while ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  575-538-6611

  • 12:05pm - 01:00pm  New Hope Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    Al Anon Family Groups are for family and friends of alcoholics. This is an Open Meeting of Al-Anon.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  Jerry 575-534-4866 or Diana 575-574-2311

  • 01:00pm - 01:45pm  Laughter Club  ::  Health & Wellness

    Use the physical act of laughter to enhance your health. No jokes are used, but lots of breathing, laughing and clapping. Free.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 06:00pm  Women in STEM: Science Matters Demonstrations and Presentations  ::  Education

    All talks begin at 6 p.m. in Miller Library. Each is preceded by a 5 o’clock presentation or demonstration by local female scientists. Dr. Manda Jost, Western New Mexico University biology professor, will give public tours of Department of Natural ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  facebook.com/TheCenterWNMU or wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic With Brandy Wine  ::  Arts & Music, Education

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 01:30pm - 04:00pm  Chronic Disease Self-Management Program  ::  Health & Wellness

    Weekly workshops from Feb. 6 - March 20. An interactive group workshop for adults of all ages living with one or more ongoing health conditions. It focuses on building skills for improving pain management, nutrition, exercise, medication use, emotions, and ...   

    Location  Mimbres Roundup Lodge

    Contact  To sign up call 575-388-1559

  • 01:30pm - 02:30pm  Feldenkrais Series   ::  Health & Wellness

    Feldenkrais lessons bring about improvements in the body's co-ordination, comfort and the ability to function efficiently. The lessons are safe, enjoyable and immediately effective for people of all ages and abilities. Feldenkrais classes are innovative, gentle and very effective to ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group  ::  Arts & Music

    The Gilawriters Expressive Writing Group welcomes writers of all levels to participate. All writing is done during the session. There is no charge. Endorsed by the Southwest Festival of the Written Word at www.swwordfiesta.org   

    Location  Murray Ryan Visitor Center

    Contact  trish.heck@gmail.com or 575-534-0207

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 05:00pm - 06:00pm  Yoga for Veterans  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginner-friendly yoga classes to relieve stress and pain, increase relaxation, health and well being. It will help improve breathing, attitude, and flexibility to feel more at ease and focused. All Veterans within Grant County are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing. The ...   

    Location  WNMU MEChA Building

    Contact  520-235-4313 or 575-538-6871

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  The Teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh  ::  Spiritual

    George Farmer, a long-time follower of Thich Nhat, will describe the work and philosophy of teachings and philosophy of Thay, and explain how these teachings and practices can bring peace to our own lives, and the world. People of all ...   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-956-6647

  • 05:30pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:00pm  Town of Silver City Council Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE2. CHANGES TO AGENDA3. CEREMONIES4. PROCLAMATIONS - "Girl Scout Week" - March 11-17, 20185. COUNCIL COMMENTS6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES• Regular Meeting - February 13, 20187. PUBLIC INPUT8. REPORTSA. The Frequency and Cause of ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  http://www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 06:00pm  Women in STEM: Science Matters Demonstrations and Presentations  ::  Education

    All talks begin at 6 p.m. in Miller Library. Each is preceded by a 5 o’clock presentation or demonstration by local female scientists. Dr. Manda Jost, Western New Mexico University biology professor, will give public tours of Department of Natural ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  facebook.com/TheCenterWNMU or wnmu.edu

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    FREE! Help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday, by appointment only.    

    Location  College Plaza Suite #16

    Contact  575-597-0035 or email NRG@swchi.org

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 10:00am - 11:15am  Ballet for Adults: Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    For more information on the class visit: http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  http://www.lotuscentersc.org/classes-moving-arts/

  • 10:00am  Cemetery Board Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    The public is invited to attend. The complete agenda is available on the Town's website at www.townofsilvercity.org or at City Hall, 101 W. Broadway, Silver City. If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter ...   

    Location  Public Works Department Administrative Office

    Contact  http://www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Rainwater Cistern Installation Hands-on Volunteer Workdays  ::  Education

    Volunteers needed to help with the project. Hands-on learning.   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-388-2988 or kristin@tvcgrantcounty.org

  • 10:30am  Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. Storytimes are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Lunch & Learn: "What is Silver City MainStreet?"  ::  Education

    A talk by Charmeine Wait. This program and discussion is free and open to the public.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or http://www.will-learning.com/#/

  • 01:00pm  Babytime, Sing and Play  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, and movement for infants 0-24 months and their caregivers. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 02:00pm  Historic Design Review Committee Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Call to OrderRoll CallChanges to the Agenda Approval of Minutes • January 24, 2018 Regular MeetingPublic InputReportsA. Public Works RepresentativeB. Town and Country Garden Club RepresentativeC. Community Development DirectorD. ChairUnfinished BusinessA. Discussion and possible vote on the historical brochure.New BusinessA. Discuss ...   

    Location  Public Works Department Administrative Office

    Contact  http://www.townofsilvercity.org

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative construction fun with LEGO® bricks, K'NEX®, and Strawbees! This activity is geared toward children ages 6-12. Free, no registration necessary   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Health & Wellness

    This is an open meeting.   

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • 06:00pm  Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 06:00pm  Women in STEM: Science Matters Demonstrations and Presentations  ::  Education

    All talks begin at 6 p.m. in Miller Library. Each is preceded by a 5 o’clock presentation or demonstration by local female scientists. Dr. Manda Jost, Western New Mexico University biology professor, will give public tours of Department of Natural ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  facebook.com/TheCenterWNMU or wnmu.edu

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 09:00am - 04:00pm  "Vast" Photography Exhibit to be Extended Through March  ::  Arts & Music

    FeVa Fotos photographers, Sandy Feutz and Tom Vaughan,  show titled “Vast” has been extended through the month of March. The show can be viewed Tuesday through Friday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.    

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    Location  Mimbres Region Art Council Gallery, Wells Fargo Bank Building

  • 09:00am  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Rainwater Cistern Installation Hands-on Volunteer Workdays  ::  Education

    Volunteers needed to help with the project. Hands-on learning.   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-388-2988 or kristin@tvcgrantcounty.org

  • 10:30am - 11:30am  Little Artist Club  ::  Kids' Activity

    Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Today we will create Dr. Seuss hats in celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day. Free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Grant County Art Guild's 5th annual Southwest Birds show  ::  Arts & Music

    Grant County Art Guild’s 5th Annual Southwest Birds Show at Bear Mountain Lodge, March 1 through 31, 2018. This juried show is a celebration of art inspired by the birds of the Southwest. There will be an opening reception from ...   

    Between Day and Night by Jackie Blurton

    Location  Bear Mountain Lodge

    Contact  575-534-9400 or www.gcag.org

  • 04:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks  ::  Kids' Activity

    Experiment and create with robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 05:30pm  Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce  ::  Social Events

    Volunteer Center representatives will discuss the organization's mission, programming and goals. Come hungry and order no-host drinks and other foods of your choice. Bring your friends, family and associates!    

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-538-1337 or swGreenChamber@gmail.com

  • 06:00pm  Women in STEM: Science Matters Demonstrations and Presentations  ::  Education

    All talks begin at 6 p.m. in Miller Library. Each is preceded by a 5 o’clock presentation or demonstration by local female scientists. Dr. Manda Jost, Western New Mexico University biology professor, will give public tours of Department of Natural ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

    Contact  facebook.com/TheCenterWNMU or wnmu.edu

  • 06:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 07:00pm  Poet Jimmy Santiago Baca  ::  Arts & Music

    “Immigrants in Our Own Land,” Baca’s first major collection, was highly praised. In 1987, his semi-autobiographical novel in verse, “Martin and Meditations on the South Valley,” received the American Book Award for poetry, bringing Baca international acclaim. That same year, ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 11:30am  Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Luncheon  ::  Social Events

    Chuck Wetzel of the Allingham-Golding American Legion Post 18 will speak about the American Legion Boy's and Girl's State Programs. Boy's State has been active in New Mexico since 1948 and Girl's State shorty after that. GCAER is an affiliate ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5754

  • 04:00pm  Zumba!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $7.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926, carissag.zumba.com

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  SCAA Studio Artists, Jerry Howell and Pierre Nichols Opening Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    SCAA Studio Artists, Jerry Howell and Pierre Nichols (JP Studio) will be the Guest Featured Artists the Month of March  showing their "Folk Art Nichos."  Everyone Welcome.   

    Location  Copper Quail Gallery

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Health & Wellness

    This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members. Park on Ridge Loop; walk around building to side entrance to lower level.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Hosana 575-313-1032

  • 06:00pm  Free Recital by Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher  ::  Arts & Music

    His recordings on the Centaur Records and Towerhill Recordings labels have been critically acclaimed, and in 2018 he will release two CDs. Peter is working on an all-Bach album and a transcription project featuring the music of French composer Georges ...   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 06:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Guadalupe Montessori School

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 06:30pm  Sam Mandan  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Jumanji" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:00pm  Southwest New Mexico Audubon Society  ::  Social Events

    Birds, butterflies, and dragonflies of Southwest New Mexico: Where and when to find them! by Tony Godfrey. Tony studies and photographs all forms of wildlife and in this program he is sure to have fabulous photographs and information on a ...   

    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

  • 07:30pm  Agatha Christie's "A Murder is Announced"  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets $10 sold at Vicki’s Eatery, Morning Star and at the door. Students $5 at the door 10 minutes prior to curtain. Presented by Silver City Community Theatre.   

    Location  Penney Playhouse

  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Black Panther" (PG-13) 4:00 & 7:30pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

    Contact  www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Rainwater Cistern Installation Workshop  ::  Education

    The Free Workshop will be from 9am to 11am, with a volunteer work-hour from 11-Noon. This work was postponed from February 4 due to weather.   

    Location  The Volunteer Center

    Contact  575-388-2988 or kristin@tvcgrantcounty.org

  • 10:00am - 01:00pm  Library Arcade  ::  Kids' Activity

    Teens are invited to hang out with video games, board games, music. Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.   

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or ref@silvercitymail.com

  • 01:00pm  STRONG by Zumba HIIT Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Taught by Carissa Guild. $8.00 per class.   

    Location  Conservatory of Dance Studio

    Contact  575-494-2926 or carissag.zumba.com

  • 01:00pm  Walking Tour at Mimbres Culture Heritage Site  ::  Tours

    The walk is easy but be prepared for any kind of weather. Learn about the Mimbreno peoples who inhabited the valley from 400 AD to 1250 AD and those who came after. The museum, housed in the 1900 territorial adobe ...   

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

    Contact  575-536-3092

  • 03:00pm - 05:00pm  Celebrate Bayou Seco  ::  Arts & Music

    A celebration honoring Ken Keppeler and Jeannie McLerie, also known as Bayou Seco, as the recipients of the New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts. Appetizer potluck.   

    Location  Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd

    Contact  575-535-2151

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  Artist Reception for "connected"  ::  Arts & Music

    The exhibit runs through March 31. Featuring the 35mm film photography of catherine bialopiotrowicz, the exhibit  will be showing B&W gelatin silver prints, color prints, and alternative processes encompassing images from diverse people and places. This show is dedicated to ...   

    Location  Finn's Gallery

  • 06:30pm  Compasito  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music by Peter & Andrew Dahl-Bredine.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Movies at the Light Hall Theater  ::  Arts & Music

    "Jumanji" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  Agatha Christie's "A Murder is Announced"  ::  Arts & Music

    Tickets $10 sold at Vicki’s Eatery, Morning Star and at the door. Students $5 at the door 10 minutes prior to curtain. Presented by Silver City Community Theatre.   

    Location  Penney Playhouse

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