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October 09, 2016 - October 15, 2016
October 09, 2016 - October 15, 2016
  • Assemblage for Adults and Kids  ::  Arts & Music

    All Day. $12.   

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • Making Masks - For Adults and Kids  ::  Arts & Music

    All Day. Rita Sherwood and Ginna Heiden, paper masks with colored marker. Free.   

    Location  The Place at the Palace

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

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

    "Our Little Sister" (NR) 1:00pm & 4:00pm; "Hell or High Water" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 01:00pm  Kathryn Allen Clay Architectural Workshop  ::  Education

    Cost: $50, including all materials. Join artist Kathryn Allen during the Silver City Art Association's RED DOT Artfest & Studio Tour (ten art-filled days in Silver City, New Mexico!) for her clay architectural workshop. Participants will make their own bas ...   

    Location  Kathryn Allen Clay Studio

    Contact  575-537-3332 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Walking Together - Exploring Covenant"  ::  Spiritual

    Rev. Claudia Elferdink will talk about “Walking Together- Exploring Covenant” Covenant means walking together as a fellowship or congregation, offering a new way to be in relationship. It is an ancient way being rediscovered by many UU congregations. For some ...   

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Artfest Indie & Studio Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The work of 26 SCAA artists will be displayed, as well as that of various studio artists. Studio tour maps will be available for visitors to locate and these artists' studios   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Grant County Trails Group Hike to the Big Tree  ::  Tours

    The trail is approximately four miles in length (round-trip). Directions from Silver City: Follow U.S. Highway 180 E. to Santa Clara and make a left hand turn (north) at the traffic light onto the Fort Bayard Medical Center access road. ...   

    Location  Fort Bayard Recreation Site Trailhead

    Contact  Ray Turrieta 505-977-1056

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Creating Cabachons with Sally Hansen  ::  Arts & Music

    Rough rock slabs to ''cabs'' used in jewelry. Free.   

    Location  Copper Quail Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Hands-on Intuitive Painting  ::  Arts & Music

    $5, includes materials; limit 8. Try out free flow painting even if you've never held a brush before, or if you'd like to loosen up and explore. Art for everyone.   

    Location  Soul River Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

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

    "The BFG" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Our Little Sister" (NR) 4:00pm; "Hell or High Water" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Artfest Indie & Studio Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The work of 26 SCAA artists will be displayed, as well as that of various studio artists. Studio tour maps will be available for visitors to locate and these artists' studios   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Demonstration: Hand Building Clay  ::  Arts & Music

    With Tasha Marshe; Free.   

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 11:30am  How to be an Art Collector  ::  Arts & Music

    No matter what type of art you like, this discussion and tour of a private art colletion with Victoria Chick will help you. Free, tickets at HQ, limit 10   

    Location  Cow Trail Studio

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:30am  Widowed and Single Persons of Grant County Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Nancy Miller will lead us in Halloween songs. Cost for lunch is $12. All singles are welcome.   

    Location  Cross Point Assembly of God Church

    Contact  575-537-3643

  • 12:00pm  Second Annual Glam Week: "Glam Your Brand"  ::  Social Events

    The Center for Gender Equity at Western New Mexico University is hosting its second annual Glam Week beginning Monday, October 10 with several campus events. Students are encouraged to ask questions about the LGBTQ community and what it means to ...   

    Location  The Circle at WNMU

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

  • 12:15pm - 12:45pm  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.   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

    Contact  575-388-0243

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Hand Building Clay Demonstration  ::  Arts & Music

    Claude W. Smith, retired WNMU professor and accomplished ceramicist. Free.   

    Location  Blue Dome Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  Spinning Wool with Hosana Eilert  ::  Arts & Music

    Ancient art of the spindle and spinning wheel with traditional alpaca and churro sheep wool. Free.   

    Location  Wild West Weaving Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 05:30pm - 07:00pm  Print Making Demonstration  ::  Arts & Music

    Fred Barraza, New Mexico Arts Commissioner and multi-media artist. Free.   

    Location  Diana Ingalls Leyba Studio

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • Assemblage for Adults and Kids  ::  Arts & Music

    With Jean-Robert Bèffort; all day; $12.   

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

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

    "Our Little Sister" (NR) 4:00pm; "Hell or High Water" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:00am - 05:00pm  Start of Early Voting Celebration  ::  Political

    The Grant County Democratic Party will throw a party celebrating the start of early voting. The Democrats will have a booth set up in the lot to the east of the Admin. Building, and will be serving coffee, donuts, and ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  575-654-6060 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Artfest Indie & Studio Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The work of 26 SCAA artists will be displayed, as well as that of various studio artists. Studio tour maps will be available for visitors to locate and these artists' studios   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Fall Break Craft Classes at the Museum - Tissue Paper Marigolds  ::  Kids' Activity

    The Silver City Museum will offer a series of craft classes with a Día de los Muertos theme during the public schools’ fall break. In good weather, classes will be held outside in the Museum Courtyard. If the weather is ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Hands-on Intuitive Painting  ::  Arts & Music

    $5, includes materials; limit 8. Try out free flow painting even if you've never held a brush before or if you'd like to loosen up and explore.    

    Location  Soul River Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Helping Seniors Stay Healthy - Free Monthly Health Screenings  ::  Health & Wellness

    Gila, Santa Clara & Silver City Senior Centers. WNMU nursing students offer monthly health screenings, at no charge, to seniors in the comfort of their local senior centers through a partnership with WNMU School of Nursing and Grant County.   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  575-574-0035

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Using Ave's Apoxie Sculpt to Embellish or Create Unique Art  ::  Arts & Music

    Ann Alexander demonstrates the versatility of this two part air-dried clay. Create texture, detail. Free, limit 12.   

    Location  Lois Duffy Art

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:30am  Storytime For All Ages  ::  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.   

    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 - 02:30pm  How to Add Texture to Pottery  ::  Arts & Music

    Demostration by Letha Cress Woolf. Free.   

    Location  Alaska Mudhead Studio

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 02:30pm - 05:00pm  Chronic Disease Self-Management Program  ::  Health & Wellness

    The weekly workshop sessions will be held from 2:30 - 5:00 p.m. each Tuesday from October 11 to November 22. It will be led by certified workshop leaders, Judy O’Loughlin and Mary Ann Finn. Call the Grant County Extension Office ...   

    Location  Grant County Extension Complex

    Contact  575-388-1559

  • 04:00pm - 05:00pm  Mask Making (With Free Popcorn) at the Silver City Public Library  ::  Kids' Activity

    Special fall break craft activity for children! 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.

  • 05:00pm  Second Annual Glam Week: "National Coming Out Day Break Free March"  ::  Social Events

    March begins at Old James Stadium and ends at the Center for Gender Equity located at 1211 N. Mississippi Street.   

    Location  WNMU Old James Stadium

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

  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm  Printmaking Demo with M Fred Barraza  ::  Arts & Music

    FREE. Must pre-register (575) 388-5725   

    Location  Diana Ingalls Leyba Studio

    Contact  575-388-5725

  • 06:00pm  Celebrate Recovery  ::  Spiritual

    A safe place for dealing with hurts, habits, addictions and life setbacks. Dinner at 6:00 pm, worship at 7:00 pm and confidential sharing at 8:00 pm. All are welcome.   

    Location  New Hope Fellowship Church

    Contact  575-654-6564 or 575-654-0963

  • 06:00pm  Second Annual Glam Week: Dinner and Music  ::  Social Events

    Follows the panel at the Center for Gender Equity. Crys Matthews and Summer Osbourne will perform. The veggie lasagna dinner will be served courtesy of Burges, Brownies & Beers, Oh My!   

    Location  WNMU Center for Gender Equity

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

  • 06:00pm  Second Annual Glam Week: Information Panel  ::  Education

    Panel speakers include Wendy Spurgeon, Kaydence Rudd, Myra Llerenas, Southern New Mexico Field Director for Equality New Mexico; and Dr. Jessica Blanchard, WNMU School of Education   

    Location  WNMU Center for Gender Equity

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

  • 06:00pm  Silver City Town Council to Hold Public Hearings During Regular Meeting  ::  Legal Notices

    Public Hearings:A. Approval / Disapproval of Liquor License Application No. 1011389 for a Small Brewer Liquor License - Offsite 1st location, with on premises consumption and patio service. Name of Applicant: Little Toad Creek LLC, DBA Little Toad Creek Brewery ...   

    Location  Grant County Administration Center

    Contact  www.townofsilvercity.org or 575-534-6348 or 575-534-6346

  • 06:00pm  Town of Silver City to Hold Public Meeting on Housing Section of Comprehensive Plan  ::  Legal Notices

    Join your neighbors and town staff to discuss the Housing Section of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. YOUR input is needed to design the plan around the needs of YOUR community. This is a great opportunity to share your ideas for ...   

    Location  Silver City Annex Building

    Contact  575-534-6348

  • 06:00pm  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

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

    "Our Little Sister" (NR) 4:00pm; "Hell or High Water" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Curbside Consulting  ::  Education

    Free help for non-profits or those considering one. Every Wednesday morning or by appointment. Walk-ins welcome.   

    Location  College Plaza Suite #5

    Contact  575-574-5473 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Artfest Indie & Studio Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The work of 26 SCAA artists will be displayed, as well as that of various studio artists. Studio tour maps will be available for visitors to locate and these artists' studios   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Fall Break Craft Classes at the Museum -Papel Picado  ::  Kids' Activity

    The Silver City Museum will offer a series of craft classes with a Día de los Muertos theme during the public schools’ fall break. In good weather, classes will be held outside in the Museum Courtyard. If the weather is ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Zoe Wolfe: Let's Make Art  ::  Arts & Music

    Additional class from 2 to 4 pm. Collage cards. Donation.   

    Location  Zoe's Studio

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 12:00pm  Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) Lunch and Learn: "Jenkins' Ear and Other Catalytic Events in History"  ::  Education

    Bill Baldwin will talk about a bizarre but seemingly minor incident on the high seas in 1731 involving Captain Jenkins that eventually sparked a global conflict. Bill will share this and other interesting catalytic sparks from world history.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room

    Contact  575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com 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  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  575-534-9355

  • 02:00pm - 04:30pm  Painting in the Garden  ::  Arts & Music

    Hands-on wtercolor workshop/demonstration with Q&A. $45 + materials; limit 5.   

    Location  Finn's Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Gilawriters Meeting  ::  Arts & Music

    The group is open to the public, free of charge. Gilawriters is about letting go and allowing the ideas to flow through your pen/computer and out into the open. It is about enjoying the work of self-expression!   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

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

  • 05:30pm  Grant County Democratic Party Potluck and Meeting  ::  Political

    5:30 pm potluck, 6:20 pm business meeting. Bring a dish and bring a friend.   

    Location  Democratic Party Meeting Hall

    Contact  575-654-6060 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 06:00pm - 07:00pm  Al-Anon Family Group  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Arenas Valley Church of Christ

    Contact  Karen 575-313-7094 or Dot 575-654-1643

  • 06:00pm  Gila Back Country Horsemen  ::  Social Events

    Room 224, enter at NW entry door.   

    Location  WNMU Watts Hall

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

  • 06:00pm - 09:00pm  Painting Party With Diana Ingalls Leyba  ::  Arts & Music

    A fun painting experience with Diana Ingalls Leyba...with refreshment! $45. materials & refreshment included. Checks should be made out to L & I ARTS Must pre-register (575) 388-5725   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

    Contact  575-388-5725

  • 07:00pm  Second Annual Glam Week: "Get Your Freak On"  ::  Social Events

    Community member Ward Rudick will emcee the second annual drag show.   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

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

  • 07:00pm  Trivia Night at the Little Toad  ::  Social Events

    Free to play, with prizes for winning teams. Come alone or with a team. A Silver City tradition since 2013.   

  • Assemblage for Adults and Kids  ::  Arts & Music

    With Jean-Robert Bèffort; all day; $12.   

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

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

    "Our Little Sister" (NR) 4:00pm; "Hell or High Water" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Dry Point Printmaking Workshop With M Fred Barraza  ::  Arts & Music

    Work with M Fred Barraza, a multi-media artist working in printmaking (and painting, drawing, illustration, and sculpture). Drypoint is a technique of the intaglio family where the image is incised into a plate for printing. $90, some materials provided. Must ...   

    Location  Diana Ingalls Leyba Studio

    Contact  575-388-5725

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Artfest Indie & Studio Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The work of 26 SCAA artists will be displayed, as well as that of various studio artists. Studio tour maps will be available for visitors to locate and these artists' studios   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Exploing the Light With Crystal Foreman Brown  ::  Arts & Music

    Second class at 1:30 - 4 PM. Participants should bring their paints and subject matter, and be prepared to work. Crystal will demonstrate and give them hands-on help. $68, materials separate. Must pre-register (575) 388-5725   

    Location  Leyba and Ingalls Arts

    Contact  575-388-5725

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Fall Break Craft Classes at the Museum - Matchbox Altars  ::  Kids' Activity

    The Silver City Museum will offer a series of craft classes with a Día de los Muertos theme during the public schools’ fall break. In good weather, classes will be held outside in the Museum Courtyard. If the weather is ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Helping Seniors Stay Healthy - Free Monthly Health Screenings  ::  Health & Wellness

    Gila, Mimbres & Silver City Senior Center. WNMU nursing students offer monthly health screenings, at no charge, to seniors in the comfort of their local senior centers through a partnership with WNMU School of Nursing and Grant County.   

    Location  Gila Senior Center

    Contact  575-574-0035

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  The Basics of Creating Cartoons  ::  Arts & Music

    With Barbara Nance; Free.   

    Location  Stonewalker Studio

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:30am  Storytime For All Ages  ::  Kids' Activity

    Join us for stories, songs and rhymes, movement, and simple crafts at an extra storytime session during fall break. 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.

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Community Forum - Eat Mesquite!  ::  Health & Wellness

    Bart Hiatt will discuss the current progress of a local mesquite processing cooperative being started through The Volunteer Center, and the potential for commercialization of local native, forage products. Bart Hiatt has worked with desert harvesters in Tucson, AZ operating ...   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

  • 12:00pm  Second Annual Glam Week Advocacy Workshop  ::  Education

    Music group Las Cafeteras will share their musical approach to advocating for social issues.   

    Location  WNMU Center for Gender Equity

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

  • 04:00pm  WildWorks Youth Space at the Silver City Public Library - Sugar Skulls  ::  Kids' Activity

    Decorate sugar skulls in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and in anticipation of Día de los Muertos. WildWorks is a space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. Ages 10+, 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.

  • 06:00pm  Town of Silver City to Hold Meeting on the Public Facilities and Services Section of the Comprehensive Plan  ::  Legal Notices

    Join your neighbors and town staff to discuss the Public Facilities and Services Section of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. YOUR input is needed to design the plan around the needs of YOUR community. This is a great opportunity to share ...   

    Location  Silver City Annex Building

    Contact  575-534-0638

  • 06:30pm  Second Annual Glam Week: Las Cafeteras Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    Las Cafeteras create a vibrant musical fusion with a unique East LA sound and a community-focused political message. Their Afro-Mexican rhythms, zapateado & inspiring lyrics tell stories of a community who is looking for love & fights for justice in ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469

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

    "Equity" (R) 4:00pm; "Complete Unknown" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 09:00am - 12:00pm  Dry Point Printmaking Workshop With M Fred Barraza  ::  Arts & Music

    Work with M Fred Barraza, a multi-media artist working in printmaking (and painting, drawing, illustration, and sculpture). Drypoint is a technique of the intaglio family where the image is incised into a plate for printing. $90, some materials provided. Must ...   

    Location  Diana Ingalls Leyba Studio

    Contact  575-388-5725

  • 09:00am - 07:00pm  Popcorn Fridays at Silver City Food Co-Op  ::  Social Events

    Sample freshly popped organic corn, along with a selection of other delicious food samples. Come by and see what new food there is to try. You might have a delightful surprise for your tastebuds!    

    Location  Silver City Food Co-op

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Artfest Indie & Studio Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The work of 26 SCAA artists will be displayed, as well as that of various studio artists. Studio tour maps will be available for visitors to locate and these artists' studios   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Beginning Tapestry Weaving  ::  Arts & Music

    Donna Foley teaches some of the basics of tapesty weaving. Limit 4; $65, includes materials.   

    Location  Mule Creek Adobe

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 05:00pm  Demonstration: Hand Building Clay  ::  Arts & Music

    With Tasha Marshe; Free.   

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Fall Break Craft Classes at the Museum - Sugar Skull Decorating  ::  Kids' Activity

    The Silver City Library will be offering a sugar skull making workshop on Thursday, October 13. We invite participants to bring their sugar skulls to the Silver City Museum on Friday to decorate them!The Silver City Museum will offer a ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

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

  • 10:30am  Silver City Woman's Club Meeting  ::  Social Events

    Monthly meeting is the second Friday of each month. Everyone welcome.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  Lucinda 575-313-4591

  • 11:00am - 06:00pm  Bayard Lions Club Huge Yard Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Pulled pork/chicken, potato salad, cornbread and side on Sunday.   

    Location  Bayard Lions Club

    Contact  575-519-0182 or 605-517-1002

  • 11:30am - 12:30pm  Yoga For Beginners with Brooke Cressler  ::  Health & Wellness

    This class for those with little to no yoga experience. Cost: $5.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647

  • 01:00pm - 02:30pm  Creating Unique Gourd Art  ::  Arts & Music

    Myron Weckworth takes you from the raw gourd through a variety of techniques to a completed gourd piece. For beginners to experienced. Free; limit 12.   

    Location  Soul River Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 01:00pm - 02:00pm  David Chorlton  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Technology Workshop - Microsoft Word  ::  Education

    Free workshop on how to use Microsoft Word, including templates and ribbon functions. Presented by Adult Education Services. Job-seekers, entrepreneurs, and those seeking to boost their work skills are especially encouraged to attend. No registration necessary. There are 14 laptops ...   

    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.

  • 05:30pm - 06:30pm  Women's Al-Anon Meeting: Women Embracing Recovery  ::  Public Meetings

    Limited to female Al-Anon members and prospective members.   

    Location  La Clinica Health & Birth Center

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

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

    "Sausage Party" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 26th Annual Bisbee 1000 Stair Climb & 5th Annual Invitational Craft Beer Festival  ::  Rural Roads

       

    Location  Bisbee, Arizona

    Contact  http://www.bisbeeafter5.com/

  • Making Masks - For Adults and Kids  ::  Arts & Music

    Ginna Heiden shows how to make masks with paper and colored markers. Free.   

    Location  The Place at the Palace

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

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

    "Equity" (R) 1:00pm & 4:00pm; "Complete Unknown" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 08:30am - 12:00pm  Silver City Farmer's Market  ::  Social Events

    Local produce, eggs, meats, honey, salsas, baked goods, landscape plants, and more. Live music.   

    Location  Silver City Farmers Market

  • 08:45am  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

    This will be the last Saturday meeting. The group will be meeting on Tuesday evenings.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 09:15am  Walking Tours of Historic Ft. Bayard  ::  Tours

    Museum opens at 9:15am; Tours begin at 9:30am. Donations encouraged.   

    Location  Fort Bayard Museum

    Contact  575-388-4477

  • 09:30am - 06:00pm  Celebrate International Archaeology Day at the Mimbres Culture Heritage Center  ::  Social Events

    Open house from 9:30 am to 3 pm; 10:30 am, the filming of the reenactment of the 1902 Gooch Murder Story will take place for the public to see; noon and 2:15, Marilyn Markel will give a tour of the Mattocks ...   

    Location  Mimbres Culture Heritage Site

    Contact  Kathy 307-640-3012 or Marilyn 575-536-9337

  • 10:00am - 04:00pm  Artfest Indie & Studio Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The work of 26 SCAA artists will be displayed, as well as that of various studio artists. Studio tour maps will be available for visitors to locate and these artists' studios   

    Location  Seedboat Center for the Arts

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Chamayo Tapestry Techniques  ::  Arts & Music

    Hosana Eilert demonstrates weaving with traditonal Chamayo tapestry techniques from northern New Mexico. Free.   

    Location  Wild West Weaving Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 12:00pm  Fun Art for Adults and Kids  ::  Arts & Music

    Laurie Wilson offers a world of art exploration. Everything from clay, paint, found object art to zentangle. Donation.    

    Location  Finn's Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:00am - 11:30am  Hot Flash!  ::  Arts & Music

    Julie Enos and Diane Kleiss demonstrate using photographic collage with Encaustic Beeswax. Free.   

    Location  The Cliffs Studio

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:30am - 12:00pm  See the World Through Kaleidoscope Eyes  ::  Arts & Music

    Kids of all ages make and learn about kaleidoscopes.   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 10:30am - 12:00pm  String Art at the Silver City Museum  ::  Kids' Activity

    In collaboration with the Red Dot Art Days, children will be making designs on paper with string and water colors. They never know what their piece of art will look like until they open the paper and see the twists ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  www.silvercitygalleries.com/media/red dot art guide.pdf

  • 11:00am - 06:00pm  Bayard Lions Club Huge Yard Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    Pulled pork/chicken, potato salad, cornbread and side on Sunday.   

    Location  Bayard Lions Club

    Contact  575-519-0182 or 605-517-1002

  • 11:00am - 01:00pm  Make a Recycled Bottle Cap Magnet  ::  Arts & Music

    The Silver City Food Co-op is offering a free recycled bottle cap magnet art booth in collaboration with the Red Dot Art tours. Everyone is welcome to come by and have fun!    

    Location  Market Cafe

    Contact  www.silvercityfoodcoop.com

  • 12:00pm  Fifth Annual P.E.O. Purse Auction and Silent Auction  ::  Fundraiser

    Hors d’oeuvres at 12:30, live auction 1:00-4:00 pm. Tickets cost $10. All proceeds benefit the Nancy Champlin P.E.O Foundation Scholarship for Grant County high school senior females who plan to continue their education at an accredited college or university.   

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

    Contact  Mimi Clark 563-650-1029

  • 12:00pm - 05:00pm  La Esperanza Vineyard and Winery Fall Art & Wine Extravaganza  ::  Arts & Music

    Talented Artists from Mimbres, Gila & Silver City will feature Viking Knit & Chain Maille, Gourd Art, hand crafted jewelry, jewelry made from nature, decorative wine bottles, embroidered towels, art and jewelry design, mixed media, stained glass, clay and painting, botanical art, earrings, pendants, ...   

    Location  La Esperanza Winery

    Contact  505-259-9523 or 505-238-6552 or www.laesperanzavineyardandwinery.com

  • 12:30pm - 03:00pm  Mixed Media Painting  ::  Arts & Music

    Mariah Walker goes through the step-by-step process, samples of idea board, first sketch, traced onto watercolor paper, application of paint, finished with sharpie and colored pencil. Free.   

    Location  Copper Quail Gallery

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 01:00pm - 03:00pm  Cutting the Resist  ::  Arts & Music

    Paula Geisler will be cutting the resist for a blasted-glass brick. Free.   

    Location  Geisler Studio

    Contact  www.silvercityart.com

  • 01:00pm - 04:00pm  Grand Opening of The Makery  ::  Arts & Music

    Demonstrations all afternoon, including weaving, spinning, kumihimo, and bobbin lace. There will also be guided tours, refreshments, and door prizes, including gift certificates for free classes and drop-in weaving sessions. A loom will be set up for anyone to contribute ...   

    Location  The Makery

    Contact  www.makerysvc.com or 575-590-1263

  • 03:00pm  Reception and Readings at Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporary Art  ::  Arts & Music

    "One Year in the Live of the Silver City Quarterly Review"   

    Location  WNMU Francis McCray Gallery of Contemporarly Art

    Contact  575-538-6618 or 575-538-6517

  • 04:00pm - 06:00pm  Seed Ingathering and Potluck  ::  Social Events

    Enthusiasm is high for replenishing the Grant County Seed Library with lots of varieties of seeds raised by county residents in home, school, and community gardens. If you have vegetable, flower, herb, or shrub seeds grown from open-pollinated seeds (no ...   

    Location  The Commons

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-574-7805

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

    "Sausage Party" (R)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 07:30pm  MRAC Indie/Folk Series Presents Hubby Jenkins in Concert  ::  Arts & Music

    The Mimbres Region Arts Council (MRAC), in conjunction with premier sponsor Cissy McAndrew/United County Mimbres Realty, announces the second Indie/Folk series concert for the 2016-17 season. Grammy Award winner Hubby Jenkins takes the stage at the Buckhorn Opera House, in ...   

    Location  Buckhorn Opera House

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