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October 28, 2018 - November 03, 2018
October 28, 2018 - November 03, 2018
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "A Star is Born" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am - 11:00pm  Bill Charland, Author of "Tenuous State"  ::  Spiritual

    Bill Charland is a local author of nine books and “Tenuous State” is his third novel. This will be a Family Program Sunday and children of all ages are invited to participate. This Sunday, the children will have Halloween fun ...   

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.uufsc.com

  • 12:00pm - 06:30pm  Dias de los Muertos Street Festival  ::  Social Events

    Crafts, arts, food music and more. 12-6:30pm activities for children of all ages; 12pm Death Conversations at Javalina Coffee House with facilitators: Maryam Weidner& Lynda Aiman-Smith. Music:  1-2pm Joe Krzyzonowski & Danny Cordova; 2-3pm Oscar Pena; 3:30pm parade; 4-4:30pm Alycia Carillo; 4:30-5pm Angelica Padilla; 5-6pm Mariachi LaPlata.   

    Location  Texas and Market Streets

  • 12:00pm - 04:00pm  Family Fun Program: ¡Calacas y Calaveras!   ::  Kids' Activity

    Take part in the kickoff of Silver City’s Día de los Muertos celebration. Help decorate the Monsoon Puppet’s rolling ofrenda. Make paper marigolds, decorate skulls and bones. Downtown Silver City at the corner of Market and Texas Streets.   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

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

    "The Meg" (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • Entries for 28th Annual Lighted Christmas Parade  ::  Social Events

    In addition to floats, entries can be walking, biking, dancing, classic cars, and other vehicles as long as they are well lit.  You can get your entry application online at www.silvercitymainstreet.com, or stop by our office at 201 N. Hudson ...   

    Location  Silver City MainStreet

    Contact  575-534-1700 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "A Star is Born" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 11:00am  Laughter Yoga  ::  Health & Wellness

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

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  Mary Ann Finn 575-388-0243.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Zumba Gold  ::  Health & Wellness

    Fun exercise class, based on the successful Zumba ® formula and geared to older adults or those new to exercise. We use rock n roll, classic Latin rhythms and other international music styles to stretch, move and work your muscles. ...   

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  575-313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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  575-313-7891

  • 07:00pm  Adult Ballet: Integrating Body and Spirit  ::  Health & Wellness

    Beginning level with career professional ballerina, Sallyann Mulcahy.   

    Location  Lotus Center

  • 07:00pm  Open Mic with Peter Dahl-Bredine  ::  Arts & Music

    Live music.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

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

    "A Star is Born" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am  Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance  ::  Health & Wellness

    Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose comfortable clothing. Chairs provided. First class free; thereafter $2.Summer sessions are outdoors.    

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  Liz 575-3313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Silver City Rotary Club Lunch Meeting  ::  Social Events

    The Rotary Club meets every Tuesday at noon for lunch in the Sunset Room of the WNMU Student Cafeteria. The club welcomes members of the public to the meetings. Guests are asked to contribute $10 for a hot lunch with ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

  • 12:30pm - 03:30pm  Making an Ofrenda for Theodora Hobart  ::  Arts & Music

    Watch as noted local artist, educator and community healer Margaret “Chickie” Beltran creates an altar to honor and invite Theodora Hobart, an early Silver City businesswoman and inhabitant of the Ailman House, now home to the Silver City Museum.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

  • 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  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-534-0207

  • 05:30pm - 06:15pm  "Loving the Haters (or at Least Learning to Cope With Them)"  ::  Spiritual

    With Jeff Goin. A new, four-class series starts on October 9. Attend one, some or all four classes. People of all levels of experience are welcome! Donations appreciated.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.LotusCenterSC.org

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

    In the Annex.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "A Star is Born" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

    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/

  • 10:30am  Halloween Storytime  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts. For Halloween the children can wear their costumes and Trick-or-Treat in the library. 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 01:00pm  Gin Rummy  ::  Social Events

    Beginners welcome, experts challenged.   

    Location  Tranquil Buzz Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 01:00pm - 05:00pm  Republican Headquarters Open Wednesdays  ::  Political

    Refreshments served. Trump hats, t-shirts, bumper stickers, and tickets for drawings are for sale. Candidate materials and information are also available. We invite voters to stop by and chat. Tickets for the October 6, "Make America Great Again Dinner" are for ...   

    Location  Republican Party Headquarters

  • 01:30pm - 03:30pm  Trick or Treat at the Silver City Museum  ::  Kids' Activity

    Make the museum a stop on your route of tricking and treating. Get a free prize.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

  • 04:00pm - 05:30pm  Future Engineers  ::  Kids' Activity

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

    Location  Silver City Public Library

    Contact  575-538-3672 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 04:00pm - 08:00pm  Trunk or Treat at the Gila Regional Medical Center  ::  Kids' Activity

    Set up will be from 2:00 to 3:30pm; event starts at 4:00 in the front parking lot of GRMC. To participate as one of the treat givers, call or email for information and instructions.   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  575-538-4870 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 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

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

    "A Star is Born" (R) 4:00 & 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 10:00am  Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance  ::  Health & Wellness

    Class suitable for all levels. Based on Yang style Tai Chi to improve balance and strength, Wear loose comfortable clothing. Chairs provided. First class free; thereafter $2.Summer sessions are outdoors.    

    Location  Silver City Recreation Center

    Contact  Liz 575-3313-6883 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:30am  Southwest New Mexico Council of Governments Annual Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    A closed session may be called, during the regular board meeting, pursuant to NMSA 1978 10-15 (H). If you are an individual with a disability, who needs a reader, amplifier, qualified sign language interpreter or any other form of auxiliary ...   

    Location  Silver City Town Hall Annex

  • 11:45am - 01:00pm  Chamber of Commerce Monthly Lunch  ::  Social Events

    Cost is $15.00 for lunch and guest speakers. You can register online at: https://silvercity.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/4716    

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  https://silvercity.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/4716

  • 03:30pm - 05:30pm  Artists' Reception for the Arte Chicano De San Vicente 2018 Exhibition  ::  Arts & Music

    Artwork in a variety of media and styles highlight the range and talent of Chicano artists working in Silver City. The works of Fred Barraza, Patty Countryman, Krissy Ramirez and Grecia Rivas are featured in this year's exhibition. The artworks ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:00pm  TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) #0288 Chapter Meeting  ::  Health & Wellness

    Starts with weigh in from 5:00 to 5:30 pm and our meeting starts at 5:30 pm. Come meet the members, get tips on getting started and think about joining us to make your life healthy. Use side door.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  505-934-1182 or 303-902-8236

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

    Dave Baker will be our guest speaker, bringing us up-to-date on all the activities that have been going on at what used to be the Golden Dragon property on Pope St . He will also talk about various other fun ...   

    Location  Little Toad Creek Brewery

    Contact  575-538-1337 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 05:30pm  Zumba Fitness in Hurley  ::  Health & Wellness

    Zumba Fitness is a moderate-high intensity aerobic fitness class moving to Zumba choreography and inspired Latin music. All classes cost $3/class.   

    Location  Hurley Community Center

  • 07:00pm  "The Red Baron"  ::  Arts & Music

    "Comrades in Arms, Companions in Death: The Final Years of World War I." A memorial film series dedicated to the veterans of "The Great War" 1914-1918. Presented by The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society. Free Admission. Donations Welcome. Concessions Available.   

    Location  National Guard Armory

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

    "Bohemian Rhapsody" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" (PG-13) 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 11:30am  Grant County Branch of the New Mexico Association of Educational Retirees Meeting  ::  Social Events

    All persons receiving Education Retirement funds and others with an interest in public education are welcome. The program will include reports on the NMAER state convention held September 24 and 25 in Gallup. Grant County Association of Educational Retirees support ...   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-538-5754

  • 02:30pm  Republican Candidate Rally  ::  Political

    Gubernatorial candidate Steve Pearce and Congressional District 2 candidate Yvette Herrell will hold a rally in the lobby.   

    Location  Grant County Veterans Memorial Conference Center

  • 04:00pm  Dia de los Muertos Ofrenda Procession  ::  Spiritual

    You can join Angelica Padilla for music in the courtyard of the Silver City Museum at 4 p.m. The Ofrenda Procession proceeds from the Museum at 4:30 p.m. and will continue throughout downtown and ending at WNMU Student Memorial Building ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

    We-R Group (a Women’s feelings meeting). Park on Ridge Loop; walk around the building to enter via side entrance to lower level. This meeting is limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

    Contact  575-313-7891

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  Scott van Linge and Kevin Compton  ::  Arts & Music

    Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.   

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 06:30pm  Stillhouse Junkies  ::  Arts & Music

    Live Bluegrass/Roots music   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  Derik Nelson & Family in Comcert  ::  Arts & Music

    Adult tickets are $20 for non-subscribers, children to age 17 are free with adult ticket holder. Tickets can be purchased at the Pick Store or MRAC office in the Wells Fargo building, at the door the day of the concert ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  575-538-5862 or www.gccconcerts.org

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

    "Mile 22" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    The meeting on  will feature Dave Manning of Arivaca, AZ and British Columbia. His program is titled “The Old Man and the Vultures.” The talk is based on his book of the same title. Dave, a birder for over 50 years, ...   

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    Location  WNMU Harlan Hall

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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

    "Bohemian Rhapsody" (PG-13) 4:00pm; "Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald" (PG-13) 8:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theater

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

  • 11:00am - 04:00pm  Pedalista! 2018 CANCELLED  ::  Kids' Activity

    Bikes and games made from bike parts; bikes raffle, music, popcorn to munch. Activities include the Pedal Go-Kart races, riding the Tall Bike, the Rodeo Bike, the side-by-side tandem, the front-back tandem, the Rim toss, the Human Slingshot, the Paperboy ...   

    Location  Gough Park

    Contact  575-590-1468

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Tour of the old Mattocks Museum and Site  ::  Tours

    Bill Hudson will lead this tour of the pre-historic Mattocks Site and the museum buildings beginning at 1 PM. Learn about the unique archaeology of the area and hear stories about some of the colorful residents living on the property ...   

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

    Contact  575-536-3092 or 307-640-3012

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  Community Dance  ::  Fundraiser

    Big Ditch Crickets will play. Proceeds to benefit SPIN (Supporting People in Need), tickets $6.00-$10.00; Children free.   

    Location  Old Elk's Club

  • 06:30pm  Lloyd Lamar Quartet  ::  Arts & Music

    Local jazz trio with Byron Trammell, Jerry Boswell and Peter Dahl-Bredine.   

    Location  Buckhorn Saloon

  • 07:00pm  "Lest We Forget: World War I"  ::  Education

    The Fort Bayard Historic Preservation Society will host Suzanne Heske, who will be speaking about the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice, that ended the bloodbath known as the First World War. A reception with light refreshments will follow the talk. ...   

    Location  Santa Clara Armory

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

    "Mile 22" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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