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10:00am "Is There Hope for Public Education in Silver City" Presentation :: Social Events
Educator Justin Wecks, retired Human Resources professional Frances Vasquez and retired elementary school teacher Fred Baca will join in a forum to ask, "Is there hope in Silver City for our right to public education with justice, equity and compassion?"The program is ...
02:00pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
05:30pm - 06:45pm Gentle Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
11:30am - 12:45pm Slow Flow Yoga :: Health & Wellness
Taught by Becky Glenn.
Location Lotus Center
12:00pm - 01:00pm Lunch & Learn: “Fifty Years Later: Two Inside Takes on the Vietnam War” :: Education
FREE.Perspectives of a State Department staffer and a draftee who refused to go highlight the talk, "Fifty Years Later: Two Inside Takes on the Vietnam War," presented by Rick Sherman and Julian Lee.Bring a bag lunch, bring a friend, and ...
Location WNMU Besse-Forward Global Resource Center
Contact 538-6835
07:00pm Silver City Photo Club :: Social Events
Photography demonstration each month. Members are encouraged to bring 3-4 images based on a monthly theme. Contact Sonnie.Sussillo@gmail.com to be added to the Photo Club's mail list for each month's activities and theme.
12:00pm - 01:00pm Brown Bag Program: "Ft. Bowie and the Chiricahua Apaches" :: Education
Brandon Cadwell, National Park Service Ranger, will present "Ft. Bowie and the Chiricahua Apaches.”Brandon Cadwell is a park ranger at Fort Bowie National Historic Site. Beginning at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, his study and experience focuses on Civil War military ...
Location Silver City Museum Annex
Contact 538-5921
05:00pm - 06:30pm Silco Theater Poster Party :: Fundraiser
The party is a fund raiser for the Silco Theater Construction Project. Kyle Durrie, proprietor of Power and Light Press, donated 50 limited edition, signed and numbered Silco Theater Posters that she designed and printed herself. The poster artwork was drawn ...
Location Power and Light Press
Contact 534-1700
07:00pm Black History Month Film: "Dear White People" :: Arts & Music
Western New Mexico University is commemorating Black History Month with several events celebrating the history and culture of Black America during the month of February.The events include a black history film series in Light Hall Theater. FREE for WNMU students; community ...
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
03:00pm - 06:00pm Artist's Reception: "The Gold Standard" :: Arts & Music
"The Gold Standard" will be a vibrant show of paintings by Edwina Milner. The new work has a wonderful sense of light and color. The show will consist of 33 new works.Come meet Edwina and visit with her about the ...
Location Blue Dome Gallery
03:00pm - 06:00pm Artist's Reception: "Up, Up & Away" Photography Exhibit :: Arts & Music
"Up-Up-And-Away! Ballooning in the Four Corners" is a new photography exhibit opening with a reception.The show features the work of FeVa Fotos photographers Sandy Feutz and Tom Vaughan. You are invited to stop by for refreshments and see an array ...
Location MRAC Gallery
Contact 538-2505
06:00pm Amos Torres :: Arts & Music
Live Music!
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Contact 538.9911
06:00pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
07:00pm Audubon Society Meeting: "The Sky Island Region" :: Education
During this talk, Biologist Sergio Avila will share results and experiences from conservation and restoration programs implemented by Sky Island Alliance. The talk will offer a virtual tour of the Sky Islands in the U.S. and Mexico.Light refreshments served. Everyone is welcome to join us.
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
08:00pm Them Travelin' Birds :: Arts & Music
Touring band duo, vocalist with guitar and banjo.
Location Diane's Parlor
09:30pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
08:00am - 01:00pm Audubon Society Field Trip :: Social Events
This SWNM Audubon Field Trip will be to Axle Canyon Reserve.We will leave Silver City from the south parking lot of WNMU Fine Arts Center at 8:00am, returning at 1:00pm. Bring your lunch, drinks and sturdy shoes to walk. Expect ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 388-2386
10:00am - 12:00pm Auditions for "Mary Poppins" :: Arts & Music
Theatre Group New Mexico is holding auditions for the Broadway musical, "Mary Poppins," to be performed April 24, 25 and 26, 2015.More than 20 roles!Anyone ages 11 + Welcome!Please come prepared to sing at least one minute of your favorite ...
Location WNMU Parotti Recital Hall
Contact 538-6503
11:00am Chocolate Fantasia! :: Arts & Music
Mimbres Region Arts Council presents its 16th year of our delightfully delicious, gourmet chocolate tasting event. There will be free events for the entire family including site-specific events, games, and an awards ceremony.Chocolate Fantasia Headquarters for tickets and chocolate memorabilia ...
Location Hip Center
Contact 538-2505
12:00pm - 12:45pm The Fiddling Friends :: Arts & Music
Come and share the JOY of MUSIC!!!!Come downtown and enjoy the Chocolate Fantasia and support local businesses.
Location The HUB
Contact 534-0298
01:00pm - 03:00pm Craft Class: "Chocolate Chip Cookie Mining" :: Kids' Activity
FREE. For children of all ages.The Silver City Museum is proud to offer Chocolate Chip Cookie Mining in participation with the Mimbres Regional Arts Council's Chocolate Fantasia. Come on down and mine for chocolate! With a chocolate chip cookie and a ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 538-5921
01:30pm Blooming Lotus Meditation Community Meeting :: Spiritual
Mindful Living in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Arrive before 1:30 pm. Dhana-gratitude offering only. All are welcome.
Location Lotus Center
Contact 575-313-7417
06:00pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
06:30pm Loose Blues Band :: Arts & Music
Live Music!
Location Diane's Parlor
07:30pm Opera House Dance! :: Arts & Music
Live Music by the Yarbrough Band!$10 at the door.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Contact 538.9911
08:00pm Zombie Ball! :: Arts & Music
D.J. Define
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
09:30pm Movies at Light Hall :: Arts & Music
FREE for WNMU students; community students - $1; adults - $2.Fridays, 6 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 6 & 9:30 p.m.; Sunday 2 p.m.Concession items available for sale. Movie titles: http://movies.wnmu.edu.
Location WNMU Light Hall
Contact 538-6336
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