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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" (R) 6:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00pm "Western Cultural Influences and Our Feelings About Animals" :: Spiritual
Steve Sans will give a talk on Western cultural influences, both religious and philosophical, that shape our attitudes toward animals. The talk is intended as a lead-into next week's blessing of the animals. Steve Sans, a retired biology teacher, and ...
Contact
10:00am - 11:00am "Write Now: You Only Think You Have Forever" :: Arts & Music
Writer and writing mentor Mary Sojourner is returning to the Southwest Festival of the Written Word. Her hands-on writing session is open to the public free of charge. No reservations or registration are required to attend. Sojourner believes in both ...
Location "A" Space Gallery
Contact www.swwordfiesta.org
10:00am - 02:00pm 32nd Annual Purchase Prize Art Exhibit :: Arts & Music
Purchase Prize Art Show open to the public.
Location Pinos Altos Art Gallery
10:00am Gila Friends Participate in World Quaker Day :: Spiritual
World Quaker Day will be held all over the world Sunday, Oct.1, and is sponsored by Friends World Committee for Consultation, a Quaker organization bringing together all the different types of worship within the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Gila Friends ...
Location Church of Harmony
Contact 575-574-7088
10:00am - 11:00pm Southwest Festival of the Written Word: Lee Francis :: Arts & Music
Dr. Lee Francis is an Indigenerd and one of the foremost scholars on Native and Indigenous pop culture in the United States. He is the CEO and Founder of Native Realities, the only Indigenous-centric pop culture media and publishing company ...
Location "A" Space Gallery
Contact www.swwordfiesta.org
10:00am - 11:00am Southwest Festival of the Written Word: Megan Kimble :: Arts & Music
"Food Writing" Megan Kimble is the editor of Edible Baja Arizona, a local food magazine serving Tucson and the borderlands, and the author of Unprocessed: My City-Dwelling Year of Reclaiming Real Food (William Morrow 2015). Megan has written for the Los ...
Location Old Elk's Club
Contact www.swwordfiesta.org
10:00am - 11:00am Southwest Festival of the Written Word: Paul Andrew Hutton :: Arts & Music
"Writing and Filming History for Broad Audiences" Paul Andrew Hutton is an American cultural historian, an award-winning author, a documentary film writer, and a television personality. He holds the rank of Distinguished Professor at the University of New Mexico, and ...
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Contact www.swwordfiesta.org
11:30am - 12:30pm Southwest Festival of the Written Word: Kate Nelson :: Arts & Music
"Magazine Writing" Kansas native Kate Nelson moved west in 1989 and planted roots in Placitas, New Mexico. An award-winning reporter and columnist, she worked at the Kansas City Star and Albuquerque Tribune before leading PR and marketing at the New Mexico ...
Location Old Elk's Club
Contact www.swwordfiesta.org
11:30am - 12:30pm Southwest Festival of the Written Word: Melissa L. Sevigny :: Arts & Music
Melissa L. Sevigny grew up in Tucson, Arizona where she fell in love with the Sonoran Desert's ecology, geology and dark desert skies. Her lyrical nonfiction and poetry explores the intersections of science, politics, and history, with a focus on ...
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Contact www.swwordfiesta.org
01:00pm - 02:00pm Southwest Festival of the Written Word Writers' Roundtable :: Arts & Music
With M. John Fahey, Ron Hamm, Tim Z. Hernandez.
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Contact www.swwordfiesta.org
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Hitman's Bodyguard" (R)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
02:30pm - 03:30pm "Shanti, Shanti,Shanti" :: Arts & Music
Mark Widrlechner will be giving a free reading of poems inspired by his personal practice of yoga, tai chi chuan, and meditation in the tranquil setting of Silver City's Lotus Center. His verses often spring from the natural world, typically ...
Location Lotus Center
Contact 515-520-3881 or http://www.lotuscentersc.org/events/
03:00pm "3 Redneck Tenors" :: Arts & Music
Think of Pavarotti meets the Cable Guy, as three classically trained tenors combine humor and great music to bring you an outstanding afternoon of entertainment. Admission is $20 for non-subscribers. Children to age 17 accompanied by an adult ticket holder ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact 575-538-5862 www.gcconcerts.org
04:00pm Hats in the Garden :: Social Events
$25 person. RSVPs are required. This Victorian Impressionism event gives attendees a chance to unleash their inner British Queens and don their fanciest headwear. A People’s Choice Award will be awarded to the person with the most-eye catching hat. Attendees can bid ...
Location WNMU Alumni Garden
Contact To RSVP: 575-538-6310
04:00pm - 05:00pm Silver City Quarterly Review :: Arts & Music
2nd Anniversary Celebration. Our authors will read poetry, short stories and excerpts from longer works.
Location Tranquilbuzz
Contact
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" (R) 6:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am El Refugio Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclaimation :: Education
Lighting of the Candle ceremony will take place proclaiming October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Grant County.
Location Silver City Woman's Club
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
07:00pm Traditional Irish Music Duo Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill :: Arts & Music
Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from the WNMU Office of Cultural Affairs in Hunter Hall. Considered one of the most significant talents in the traditional Irish music culture, Hayes' interpretation of traditional tunes is considered soulful, the ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact 575-538-6459
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" (R) 6:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
02:00pm - 03:00pm Move Better, Feel Better with Feldenkrais :: Health & Wellness
A new 6-class series with Dixie Dexter runs for six consecutive Tuesdays. Attend one, some, or all six classes. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome! $5 per class.
Location Lotus Center
Contact www.LotusCenterSC.org
05:30pm Weight Watchers :: Health & Wellness
In the Annex.
Location First Presbyterian Church
06:00pm PFLAG Silver City Annual Meeting :: Public Meetings
Members, allies, and the general public are invited to attend and help set the course for this organization as the new fiscal year begins. The event will begin with a potluck supper, followed by the meeting. In addition to hearing about ...
Contact 575-590-8797
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
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" (R) 6:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
09:00am ECO Watershed Meeting :: Legal Notices
A quorum of the Grant County Board of Commissioners may attend the ECO Watershed Meeting
Location Grant County Administration Center
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
10:30am - 01:30pm Farmer's Market at Ace Hardware :: Social Events
Fresh produce and other goodies.
Location Ace Hardware
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
11:00am - 12:30pm Learning Circle Training for Nonprofits :: Education
Seating and teleconference connections are limited so participants must register. The Nonprofit Resource Group (NRG) will be offering a no cost training, available in person or by teleconference, This is an opportunity for nonprofit board members, coordinators and executive directors ...
Location College Plaza Suite #5
Contact To register: 575-597-0035 or email:
12:00pm - 01:00pm Lunch and Learn: "Scuttling - The Deliberate Sinking of a Ship by the Owner or Commander" :: Education
Presented by Bill Baldwin. This program is free and open to the public.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room
Contact 575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or
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
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Tranquil Buzz Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
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
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
Celebrating DACA Forum :: Political
Western New Mexico University students who are protected under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will share their stories during a Celebrating DACA Forum.
Location WNMU Miller Library
Contact 575-538-6336
06:00pm - 08:00pm Monsoon Puppets for Adults :: Arts & Music
Please preregister Donation $5 Work on a large scale puppet for the parade. Participants should bring some of their own tools depending on what they want to make. If they want to go big, then if they already own a ...
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
06:00pm Spaghetti Night With Byron Trammell :: Arts & Music
Live music.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Kingsman: The Golden Circle" (R) 6:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:30am - 11:30am Little Artist Club :: Kids' Activity
Creative fun for children ages 5 and under! Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
04:00pm Wildworks: Window Painting :: Kids' Activity
Robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and more will be available. Experiment and create! Ages 10+, free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:30pm Green Drinks with the SW NM Green Chamber of Commerce :: Social Events
Taffy Arias, the new CEO of Gila Regional Medical Center, will be our guest speaker. Join us for her presentation and take part in the discussion. Come hungry and you can order and purchase the food and drinks of your choice ...
Contact 575-538-1337 or
06:00pm Spanish Language Movie: Sin Nombre :: Arts & Music
Free. Western New Mexico University is commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month with several events. Most events are free to the public and center around food, culture, music, history, and current political issues.
Location Light Hall Theatre
"Paint Out Silver" :: Arts & Music
Friday, October 6, is the date to get your canvas stamped at the visitor center; your finished paintings are to be turned in to the visitor center by Sunday for exhibition. The Silver City Art Association invites artists to “ ...
Location Murray Ryan Visitor Center
Contact www.silvercityart.com or 575-654-4384 or
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Blade Runner 2049" (R) 3:00 & 7:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
11:30am Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Luncheon :: Social Events
All persons receiving Education Retirement Funds are invited to attend and learn what is happening in Public Education. GCAER, an affiliate of the New Mexico Association, monitors legislation affecting our schools and serves as a voice for teachers – past ...
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
03:30pm - 04:30pm Monarch Butterfly Tagging and Release :: Education
Workshops sponsored by Monarch Aware-Butterfly Way Project are also scheduled. Monarch Butterfly Tagging and Release at the Silva Creek Botanical Garden in Silver City . Everyone is welcome and will receive free milkweed plants.
Location Silva Creek Botanical Garden
Contact butterflywayprojecgmail.com for information.
05:00pm - 07:00pm Pierre Nichols Studio Preview Reception, :: Arts & Music
Red Dot 2017 Artfest Artist, Pierre Nichols (#11 in Studio Tour Brochure) will host a Studio Preview Reception, call (575) 654-3002 for directions or follow Red Dot Studio Tour signs posted, starting on Hwy 180 (East side Silver City) at ...
Location Pierre Nichols Studio
Contact 575- 654-3002
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
06:30pm Scott van Linge :: Arts & Music
Blues, folk, country and rock 'n' roll oldies.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm "From River to Mountains; Silver City Monarch Aware" :: Education
Southwestern New Mexico Audubon Society invites you to join Steve Cary, author of “Butterfly Landscapes of New Mexico” and Dr. Dale Zimmerman, Professor Emeritus of Biology at WNMU, as they discuss current Monarch butterfly trends, information gaps, and show beautiful ...
Location WNMU Harlan Hall
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Emoji Movie" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Monarch Aware Tagging and Citizen Monitoring Field Workshop :: Education
A Monarch Aware tagging and citizen monitoring field workshop will be held to learn to identify, net, tag and release Monarch butterflies in the field. This four-hour workshop is free but registration is required. Email: butterflywayprojecgmail.com for information.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact butterflywayprojecgmail.com
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Blade Runner 2049" (R) 3:00 & 7:00 pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
08:00am - 12:00pm Church of the Good Shepherd Garage Sale :: Fundraiser
Clothes, toys, books, tools, bedding. Special items: assorted appliances, large desk, bedroom set, TV console, stacking end tables. Fill a bag with clothes for only $2 after 11 a.m.
Location Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
09:00am - 03:00pm Hurley Pride Pumpkin Patch :: Social Events
Admission is $5.00 for each person who wants a pumpkin. This includes the tickets to two games where the little ones will win a prize. A scarecrow will be running around to help pick the perfect pumpkin for your fall decorations ...
Location Old Hurley Store
09:00am - 12:00pm Silver City Farmers Market :: Social Events
Live music with Bayou Seco and some Fiddling Friends.
Location Silver City Farmers Market
10:00am - 02:00pm Blessing of the Animals :: Spiritual
In honor of the patron saint of animals, Francis of Assisi, sponsored by the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and the Grant County Ministerial Alliance. Blessings of all animals will be given by Episcopal priest, Father Paul Moore. BBQ sandwiches will ...
Location Penny Park
10:00am - 01:00pm Teen Hangout :: 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
11:00am Red Dot Art Walk :: Arts & Music
All the downtown galleries will be open by 11 a.m. at the latest. There are many special events planned, including art openings and festive receptions. It is a great time to enjoy a time with artists, music, food and fun.
Location Silver City, New Mexico
Contact www.silvercityart.com
11:00am - 07:00pm Two Cultures Connect Through Weaving Sharleen Daugherty, Author and Marie Sheppard, Dine Master Weaver :: Arts & Music
Book Reading/Signing and Weaving Demonstration: "Threads of Time" viewing 11:00 - 7pm; Weaving Demonstration 11:00, 1:00 & 3:30; Presentation and Book Reading - 2:00; Reception and Book Signing 4:00 - 7:00.
Location Wild West Weaving Gallery
01:00pm Guided Tour of Mattocks Archaeological Site :: Tours
Bill Hudson will lead a guided tour of the old Mattocks Ruin and around the historic buildings including the 1882 doctor's office and the Mimbres Museum. All ages are welcome. The tour begins at 1 PM but the museum will ...
Location Mimbres Culture Heritage Site
Contact 575-536-3092
01:30pm - 03:30pm Create Stained "Glass" Suncatchers and Windows :: Kids' Activity
This hands-on activity is open to children of all ages and is free, though a $5 donation is appreciated. Using various papers, participants can either follow traditional stained glass patterns or free-hand their own vision. The stained glass effect will ...
Location Silver City Museum
Contact 575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org or
02:00pm - 04:00pm Monsoon Puppets for Kids 2 :: Kids' Activity
Please Preregister. Donation $5. This workshop is for kids to make small puppets and/or masks that can be used to participate in the Dia de los Muertos Parade on October 29th. The first class will be cardboard construction for those ...
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
Contact 575-388-5725
04:00pm - 07:00pm Opening Reception at Leyba & Ingalls Arts :: Arts & Music
Part of the Red Hot Red Dot Gallery Weekend.
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
04:00pm - 07:00pm Reception for Sara Straussberger "Coexistence" Exhibit :: Arts & Music
Sara Straussberger will be showing her photographs in an exhibit titled "Coexistence". Lois Duffy will be showing her latest paintings. Reception from 4 to 7 pm. Gallery open from 10 am to 7 pm. Show will run through Nov. 4, 2017
Location Lois Duffy Art
Contact 575-313-9631
04:30pm - 08:30pm Silver City Rotary Benefit Gala and Auction :: Fundraiser
Admission is $20. Tickets can be obtained from any member of the Silver City Rotary Club or purchased online at www.silvercityrotary.org. The Auction will feature a wide variety of items from electronics to furniture to trips and cruises and even a vintage ...
Location Grant County Conference Center
Contact www.silvercityrotary.org or 575-313-2200 or 575-534-1135
06:30pm Lloyd Lamar Quartet :: Arts & Music
Live music.
Location Buckhorn Saloon
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The Emoji Movie" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
07:00pm TAIKOPROJECT All-Stars - American Style of Taiko Japanese Drumming :: Arts & Music
Tickets $15. TAIKOPROJECT was founded in 2000 in Los Angeles, California by a group of young, emerging taiko drummers. They were seeking to create a truly American style of taiko, blending traditional forms in which they were raised, with an ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
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