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September 18, 2016 - September 24, 2016
September 18, 2016 - September 24, 2016
  • Now Showing at the Silco Theatre  ::  Arts & Music

    "Unforgiven" (R) 4:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    "Ghostbusters" (2016) (PG-13)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

  • 08:00am  Gila Native Plant Society Field Trip to Tennessee Gulch in the Big Lue Mountains  ::  Tours

    Meet at 8 a.m. in the south parking lot of the Fine Arts Center Theatre on the WNMU campus for carpooling. A moderate trail winds through a mosaic of ponderosa forest, woodland and sculpted outcroppings of white rhyolite. The Madrean ...   

    Location  WNMU Fine Arts Center

    Contact  575-535-4064 or www.gilanps.org

  • 10:00am - 11:00am  "Nizhoni Potter"  ::  Spiritual

    Well-know local artist Romaine Begay will discuss Navajo life influences on his pottery and how he fits into American Indian Art. There will be coffee and conversation after the service. Please join us.   

  • 01:00pm  Joni Sings the Blues  ::  Arts & Music

    (Plus ballads, a few lullabies, maybe even a waltz) Oldies to Originals   

    Location  Yankie Creek Coffee House

    Contact  Joni Kay Rose 575-956-5414

  • Artisan and Vendor Applications for Dias de los Muertos Accepted  ::  Arts & Music

    Food vendors must comply with the New Mexico Department of Health standards and have their temporary license. Artisans will only be permitted to sell Dias de los Muertos themed arts and crafts. See Silver City Dias de los Muertos facebook ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-388-5725 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "Unforgiven" (R) 4:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Silver City Woman's Club Scholarships  ::  Education

    Two major Silver City Woman's’ Club Scholarships are available. Due Date: April 4, 2017-No exceptions. Requirements to apply: bio, contact information and transcript.   

    Location  Silver City Woman's Club

    Contact  Vera MacGregor 575-534-0505

  • 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

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

    "Unforgiven" (R) 4:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Free Health Screenings for Grant County Seniors  ::  Health & Wellness

    The health screenings will be available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gila, Santa Clara and Silver City Senior Centers. Grant County is partnered with WNMU School of Nursing to provide additional services to the County’s Senior population. The ...   

    Contact  575-574-0035

  • 10:30am - 12:00pm  Senator Martin Heinrich's Staff to Hold Mobile Office Hours  ::  Political

    Sen. Heinrich's staff will be on hand to assist residents who have questions regarding Social Security benefits, Medicare, immigration, veterans benefits, student loans, and other federal programs. All are encouraged to attend. Constituents who are not able to attend Mobile ...   

    Location  Silver City Senior Center

    Contact  575-523-6561 or www.Heinrich.Senate.Gov

  • 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 - 02:00pm  Timelines: Move Your Research Forward, A Family History Workshop  ::  Education

    Does your family tree have parents younger than their children, ancestors who lived too long, or unexplainable gaps? Timelines can help keep things in research order, point out what is missing and even help break down the brick wall or ...   

    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  Grant County Art Guild's 31st Annual Purchase Prize Show Reception  ::  Arts & Music

    There will be refreshments to enjoy as well as conversation with participating artists, comments from this year’s judge and lots of beautiful art! With the exception of the “Best of Show”, all art entries will be available for sale. The ...   

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

  • 05:30pm - 07:30pm  Yoga & Meditation: Joining the Two Paths  ::  Spiritual

    This 2-hour workshop will explore how yoga and meditation compliment one another. Open to all levels of experience.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.lotuscentersc.com/events.html

  • 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  Weight Watchers  ::  Health & Wellness

       

    Location  First Presbyterian Church

  • 06:30pm  Scott van Linge  ::  Arts & Music

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

    Location  Diane's Parlor

  • 07:00pm  String Quartets with Violist Willy Sucre  ::  Arts & Music

    Doors open at 6:30 pm; Tickets — $15 each (series pass available). FREE with WNMU Mustang Card.Willy Sucre and Friends featuring a string quartet playing Arriaga and Dvorack. Meet the Artists Reception immediately following on Light Hall Patio.    

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  WNMU Cultural Affairs (M-F 8-4) 575-538-6469

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

    "Unforgiven" (R) 4:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • Painting in All Media Workshop  ::  Arts & Music

    Tucson, Arizona, artist Carole Andreen Harris will be offering a local three-day workshop on painting in all media on September 21, 22 and 23. The workshop is being offered in conjunction with the 2016 Prize Purchase Art Show. All levels ...   

    Contact  Call 575-538-9562 or 575-534-2899 to reserve a spot

  • 09:00am  2016 Grant County Fair  ::  Social Events

    9:00 AM General Livestock Meeting---Show Ring---All animals must be on Fairgrounds; 9:15 AM Weighing and sifting of all animals, Poultry and Rabbit Entries Accepted; 10:00 – 8:00 PM Exhibits Accepted in New Building-General Exhibits, 4-H, School Exhibits; 6:30 PM JUNIOR RODEO – BUSTER SHELLEY ...   

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

    Contact  www.grantcountyfairnm.com

  • 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.

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Town and Country Garden Club Fall Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    All summer clothing will be offered at super special prices. Winter clothing sales will begin September 28. The thrift store has been at its current location for more than 40 years. Donations from interested people, and Town and Country Garden ...   

    Location  Town and Country Garden Thrift Store

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Blood Drive  ::  Health & Wellness

    September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Blood transfusions can save so many lives. Blood can be stored for only 42 days. Platelets, on the other hand, cannot be stored for longer than 5 days. To keep the stores fresh for ...   

    Location  Western New Mexico University

    Contact  575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org

  • 11:00am - 03:00pm  Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Blood Drive  ::  Health & Wellness

    September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Blood transfusions can save so many lives. Blood can be stored for only 42 days. Platelets, on the other hand, cannot be stored for longer than 5 days. To keep the stores fresh for ...   

    Location  Billy Casper Wellness Center

    Contact  575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org

  • 11:30am  Grant County Republican Women Lunch Meeting  ::  Political

    The special speaker will be Pam Pinson, who was an alternate delegate representing New Mexico Republicans at the GOP National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, in July. A hot buffet luncheon will be served for a cost of only $10.   

    Location  WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria

    Contact  575-313-7997

  • 12:00pm  Western Institute of Lifelong Learning (WILL) Lunch and Learn  ::  Education

    Julian Lee will speak on, "Fire, Chaparral, and Death in Southern California: The Loop Fire of 1966." For this session only, Lunch and Learn will be held in the Student Memorial Building, 3rd floor, WNMU Campus.    

    Location  WNMU 3rd Floor Student Memorial Building Mall

    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

  • 01:00pm  World War I Soldiers of Grant County - Historical Research Tips  ::  Education

    Several thousand New Mexicans fought and died during this time period. 24 million men born between the years of 1873-1900 were signed up for the draft; of those 2.8 million were drafted to serve. Henrietta Christmas will discuss various resources ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

  • 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

  • 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 - 07:45pm  Insight Buddhist Meditation  ::  Spiritual

    No prior meditation experience needed. Classes offered by donation. Everyone welcome.   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  575-388-4647 or e-mail Allen Cooper at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 07:00pm  Anda Union - Mongolian Strings & Throat Singers  ::  Arts & Music

    Doors open at 6:30pm; Tickets — $10 each, FREE with WNMU Mustang Card. To purchase tickets contact WNMU Cultural Affairs. The ten strong band unites tribal and music traditions from all over Inner Mongolia, by bringing a wide range of musical instruments and ...   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  WNMU Cultural Affairs (M-F 8-4) 575-538-6469

  • National "Fall" Day  ::  Health & Wellness

    Great time to learn more about fall prevention! Learn how to fall-proof your home at https://nihseniorhealth.gov/falls/homesafety/01.html   

    Contact  https://nihseniorhealth.gov/falls/homesafety/01.html

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

    "Unforgiven" (R) 4:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 07:00am - 08:30pm  12th Annual Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    Credit card payment and online registration available at www.gilaconservation.org/wp/?page_id=245  Mangas Springs Migrants 7:00–noon; Mesquite Reconnaissance Mission 8:00 am–noon; Prehistoric Heritage of SW New Mexico 9:00–10:00 am; Continental Divide Trail as Living Museum 10:15–11:15 am; River Ranch Tour noon–5:00 pm; Gila Middle Box ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-538-8078

  • 08:00am - 11:59pm  2016 Grant County Fair  ::  Social Events

    8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Exhibits closed for judging- New Building-General Exhibits, 4-H, School Exhibits; 9:00 AM Pig Show-Show Ring; Gilt Show Immediately After Pig Show; 1:00PM ENTER JIM SHELLEY MEMORIAL ROPING; 1:00 PM -7:00 PM Exhibits Open to Public ...   

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

    Contact  www.grantcountyfairnm.com

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Town and Country Garden Club Fall Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    All summer clothing will be offered at super special prices. Winter clothing sales will begin September 28. The thrift store has been at its current location for more than 40 years. Donations from interested people, and Town and Country Garden ...   

    Location  Town and Country Garden Thrift Store

  • 09:30am - 12:30pm  Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Blood Drive  ::  Health & Wellness

    September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Blood transfusions can save so many lives. Blood can be stored for only 42 days. Platelets, on the other hand, cannot be stored for longer than 5 days. To keep the stores fresh for ...   

    Location  Gila Regional Medical Center

    Contact  575-527-1322 or www.UnitedBloodServices.org

  • 10:00am - 03:00pm  Free Health Screenings for Grant County Seniors  ::  Health & Wellness

    Grant County is partnered with WNMU School of Nursing to provide additional services to the County’s Senior population. The Helping Seniors Stay Healthy initiative will benefit the nursing students with hands-on experience and our seniors with valuable health care service ...   

    Location  Mimbres Senior Center

    Contact  575-57-0035

  • 03:30pm - 05:00pm  Lotus Center Fall Equinox Celebration  ::  Spiritual

    Join Beatriz Giraldo as she presides over a Fall Equinox Celebration at Lotus Center. Please bring your drums, rattles, and any other musical instruments to celebrate this special day. Donations welcomed, not required. Everyone is welcome!   

    Location  Lotus Center

    Contact  www.lotuscentersc.com/events.html

  • 04:00pm  Wildworks Youth Space at the Silver City Public Library  ::  Kids' Activity

    Space for youth to hang out, experiment, create, and more. Including, but not limited to, robots, electronics, games, crafting, 3D drawing, photo editing and programming. 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.

  • 05:30pm  Aldo Leopold Charter School Governing Council Meeting  ::  Public Meetings

       

    Location  Aldo Leopold Charter School

    Contact  575-538-2547

  • 06:00pm  Public Forum: State Legislature Candidates Debate  ::  Political

    This will be a debate among regional candidates competing for seats in the state legislature. This wide-ranging discussion of issues facing our region and our state will be moderated by Dr. Allison Evans of WNMU’s Political Science Department. The candidates are: ...   

    Location  WNMU Miller Library

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

  • 07:00pm  Gila River Festival: Dave Foreman Presentation Cancelled  ::  Social Events

    Due to an injury this talk will be replaced by a panel presentation of "Protecting the Gila Forever" with Phil Connors, Mark Allison and Mike Fugati.   

    Location  WNMU Global Resource Center

  • Artisan and Vendor Applications for Dias de los Muertos Accepted  ::  Arts & Music

    Food vendors must comply with the New Mexico Department of Health standards and have their temporary license. Artisans will only be permitted to sell Dias de los Muertos themed arts and crafts. See Silver City Dias de los Muertos facebook ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  575-388-5725 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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

    "Pete's Dragon" (PG) 4:00pm; "Sausage Party" (R) 7:00pm; "The Fifth Element" (PG-13) 10:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 07:00am - 08:30pm  12th Annual Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    Credit card payment and online registration available at  www.gilaconservation.org/wp/?page_id=245  Water Is Life 7:00 a.m.–3:00 pm; Floodplain Diversity of the Gila River 8:00–11:30 am; Continental Divide Trail Stewardship 8:00 am–5:00 pm; Icons and Symbols of Our Regional Heritage 9:00–10:00 am; 100 ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-538-8078

  • 08:00am - 11:59pm  2016 Grant County Fair  ::  Social Events

    8:00 AM  Pancake Breakfast; 8:00 AM Poultry Judging – Poultry Barn; 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tractor Show; 10:00 AM Enter Dave Brown Team Roping - BUSTER SHELLEY ARENA, GOAT ROPING IMMEDIATELY AFTER DAVE BROWN ROPING; 8:30 AM Junior Goat ...   

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

    Contact  www.grantcountyfairnm.com

  • 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

  • 09:00am - 03:00pm  Town and Country Garden Club Fall Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    All summer clothing will be offered at super special prices. Winter clothing sales will begin September 28. The thrift store has been at its current location for more than 40 years. Donations from interested people, and Town and Country Garden ...   

    Location  Town and Country Garden Thrift Store

  • 09:00am - 04:00pm  Trauma Informed Care Training  ::  Health & Wellness

    Presented by Silvia Madrid, MA, CEUs approved by NM Counseling Therapy Board. Seating is limited call to register. $40 for 6 CEUs; $25 for no CEUs. Treat the whole individual and not merely react to the behaviors of diagnosis.   

    Location  New Mexico Health Options

    Contact  Paula Anderson 575-388-4497

  • 10:00am - 05:00am  Grant County Art Guild 31st Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The theme of the show is "Realism Unleashed" and the “Best of Show” winning entry will be purchased for $1,500. Other significant cash prizes for the show help make this an enticing competition for New Mexico artists. It is always ...   

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

  • 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

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Baking Contest at Grant County Fair  ::  Social Events

    Two age groups, youths (18 years and younger) and adults (older than 18 years of age); No cream, custard, or meat pies; no whipped cream or cream cheese. No highly perishable food items. Bring your best pie or cake to ...   

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

    Contact  www.grantcountyfairnm.com

  • 02:00pm - 04:00pm  Technology Workshop - Email  ::  Education

    Free workshop on how to use email professionally, attach files/pictures, and how to manage email. 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 ...   

    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.

  • 04:30pm - 05:45pm  Bhakti Yoga/Magical Healing Mantras  ::  Health & Wellness

    Heart Required / Voice Optional / Money Refused / Recorded Music / Sing Along / Free of Charge   

    Location  Market Cafe Community Room

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

  • 05:00pm - 07:00pm  SVA Gila River Landscape and Western Wildlife Art Shows Grand Opening  ::  Arts & Music

       

    Location  Artist Lair Gallery in the Old Elk's Club Ballroom

  • 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

    "The Secret Life of Pets" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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

    "Pete's Dragon" (PG) 1:00pm & 4:00pm; "Sausage Party" (R) 7:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

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

    "Pete's Dragon" (PG) 1:00pm & 4:00pm; "Sausage Party" (R) 7:00pm; "The Fifth Element" (PG-13) 10:00pm   

    Location  Silco Theatre

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

  • 07:30am - 10:00pm  12th Annual Gila River Festival  ::  Social Events

    Credit card payment and online registration available at www.gilaconservation.org/wp/?page_id=245  Birding at the Bridge 7:30–11:30 am; Mimbres Culture Heritage Site Archaeological Tour 8:00 am.–noon; Family Fly Fishing Adventure 9:00 am–4:00 pm; Kayak the Gila 9:00 am–2:00 pm; GILAvisions 9:00–noon; Making a Home ...   

    Location  Silver City, New Mexico

    Contact  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 575-538-8078

  • 08:00am - 11:59pm  2016 Grant County Fair  ::  Social Events

    8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tractor Show; 8:00 AM JUNIOR RODEO - BUSTER SHELLEY ARENA; 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM Rabbit Show – Rabbit Barn; 8:30 AM HEIFER SHOW - SHOW RING; 9:00 AM STEER SHOW - SHOW RING, COUNTY-BRED ...   

    Location  Grant County Fair Grounds

    Contact  www.grantcountyfairnm.com

  • 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

  • 08:30am - 02:00pm  Town and Country Garden Club Fall Sale  ::  Fundraiser

    All summer clothing will be offered at super special prices. Winter clothing sales will begin September 28. The thrift store has been at its current location for more than 40 years. Donations from interested people, and Town and Country Garden ...   

    Location  Town and Country Garden Thrift Store

  • 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

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Artisan Market  ::  Arts & Music

    Beautiful hand-crafted mesquite bowls, quilted bags, jewelry, and more are just a few of thegreat gifts you will find. Come down and check out all of the unique gifts and support your friends and neighbors. Support local artisans!   

    Location  Market Cafe

  • 09:00am - 02:00pm  Community Flea Market  ::  Social Events

       

    Location  Market Cafe

    Contact  575-388-2343 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  • 10:00am - 05:00am  Grant County Art Guild 31st Annual Purchase Prize Award Exhibit  ::  Arts & Music

    The theme of the show is "Realism Unleashed" and the “Best of Show” winning entry will be purchased for $1,500. Other significant cash prizes for the show help make this an enticing competition for New Mexico artists. It is always ...   

    Location  Pinos Altos Art Gallery

  • 10:30am - 12:00pm  Make Paper Rock Mosiacs  ::  Kids' Activity

    The kids will make mosaics out of paper rock squares. The squares are pictures of various types of rocks such as turquoise, native copper, malachite, pyrite, and others. There will be mosaic patterns they can follow or they can use ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum

    Contact  575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org

  • 12:00pm - 01:00pm  Brown Bag Lunch at the Silver City Museum: ''The Legacy of Lloyd Kiva New and the Institute of American Indian Arts"  ::  Education

    Carmen Vendelin, Director of the Silver City Museum, will give a talk based on an exhibition she curated which is on view at the New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe until October 10, 2016. The exhibition includes work ...   

    Location  Silver City Museum Annex

    Contact  575-538-5921 or www.silvercitymuseum.org

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

    "The Secret Life of Pets" (PG)   

    Location  Light Hall Theatre

    Contact  movies.wnmu.edu

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