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Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Kubo and the Two Strings" (R) 1:00pm & 7:00pm; "Mia Madre" (R) 4:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
10:00am - 11:00am "The Blessing of the Animals" :: Spiritual
You are invited to “The Blessing of the Animals” Please join us as we bless and give thanks for our beloved pets and for other animals. Feel free to bring your pets, either leashed or crated. The service will be ...
10:00am - 05:00am Grant County Art Guild's 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
02:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"Star Trek Beyond" (PG-13)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Mia Madre" (R) 4:00pm; "Kubo and the Two Strings" (PG) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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
06:00pm WNMU Financial Aid Night :: Education
University officials will be discussing important changes to the FAFSA application, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Registration for the 2017-2018 school year begins October 1 through the FAFSA website, http://fafsa.gov. “There are at least two changes that parents ...
Location Silver High School
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Mia Madre" (R) 4:00pm; "Kubo and the Two Strings" (PG) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
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
04:00pm New Mexico CAP Entity Meeting :: Public Meetings
The agenda for this regular meeting will be available on or before 4:00 pm on September 30, 2016 in the Grant County Manager’s Office located at 1400 Highway 180 East in Silver City, New Mexico. If you are an individual ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 575-542-9341
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 Silver City Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting :: Public Meetings
The public is invited to attend. Action items on the agenda are:Approval of Minutes of the regular meeting held on July 5, 2016.Community Forum-The Commission will hold a community forum for review, discussion and recommendation of revisions and updates to ...
Location Grant County Administration Center
Contact 575-534-6346 or www.townofsilvercity.org
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
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Mia Madre" (R) 4:00pm; "Kubo and the Two Strings" (PG) 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
12:00pm Western Institute for Lifelong Learning (WILL) Lunch and Learn: "Why Hawks, Pigeons and Some Owls Don't Like Me" :: Education
Linda Moore will talk about her experiences trapping, banding, and rehabbing birds.
Location WNMU Global Resource Center ABC Room
Contact 575-538-6835 or www.will-learning.com or
01:00pm Gin Rummy :: Social Events
Beginners welcome, experts challenged.
Location Yankie Creek Coffee House
Contact 575-534-9355
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
05:30pm - 08:00pm Monsoon Puppet Workshop for Dias de los Muertos :: Arts & Music
GREAT FAMILY ACTIVITY! The first night will be cardboard construction for those wanting large puppets, and beginning paper mache of smaller ones, like those tiny ones on sticks. People can finish the building of them during the next week, at ...
Location 315 N. Bullard
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
06:30pm Outrageous Alchemy - Artistic Reflections on Spiritual Operations :: Spiritual
A Free Offering, potluck snacks appreciated. An evening of MUSIC, POETRY and VISUAL ARTS progressing through the Seven Operations of Alchemy. Musicians Dale Rucklos, Louise Hummingbird and Mary O’Loughlin, poets Elise Stuart and Stewart Warren, and artist Carmen Sorrenti will ...
Location Church of Harmony
Contact 505-881-2499 or www.heartlink.com
07:00pm "Wild for Wildflowers" a Silver City Photography Club Event :: Social Events
Lisa Mandelkern, award-winning Las Cruces photographer, will present "Wild for Wild Flowers." Mandelkern will discuss, and show examples of, successful techniques in capturing images of desert wildflowers. All photographers as well as those interested in photography and/or wildflowers are welcome.
Contact 860-670-4543
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.
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Mia Madre" (R) 9:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
04:00pm Free Screening of "In Defense of Food" :: Education
Second showing at 7:00pm. In celebration of National Co-op Month. “Join best-selling author Michael Pollan on a fascinating journey to answer the question: What should I eat to be healthy? Cutting through confusion and busting myths and misconceptions, In Defense of ...
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
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
05:30pm Edwina And Charles Milner Women in the Arts Featuring Tina Mion :: Arts & Music
5:30 PM Meet the Artist Reception, Light Hall Patio; 6:30 PM Lecture, Light Hall Theater. Tina Mion has exhibited three times at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery, and is in collections all over the country. Tina and her husband bought ...
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact www.wnmu.edu/culture or 575-538-6469
05:30pm Green Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
Guest speakers will be Ben Fisher and Andra Olney-Larson. They will report on what they learned about member-owned cooperatives and the evolving government and economic system of Cuba after a recent trip to that newly-opened country.Come hungry, order dutch treat, ...
Location Little Toad Creek Brewery
Contact 575-538-1337 or
Now Showing at the Silco Theatre :: Arts & Music
"Kubo and the Two Strings" (PG) 1:00am; "Our Little Sister" (NR) 4:00pm; "Hell or High Water" (R) 7:00pm
Location Silco Theatre
Contact www.thesilco.com or 575-956-6185
RED DOT ArtFest & Studio Tour :: Arts & Music
Silver City Art Association’s Red Dot Red Hot Art Fest and Studio Tour kicks off October 7 and the art shows, receptions, studio tours, demonstrations, youth activities, workshops and lectures continue daily through October 16. The Seedboat Gallery, 214 W ...
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Contact www.silvercityart.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
10:00am - 05:00pm Red Dot End of Year Show :: Arts & Music
A full gallery of fine arts and crafts and at great Red Hot, Red Dot pricing. All original local art and fine crafts perfect for gifting or for keeping.
Location Pinos Altos Art Gallery
10:30am - 12:30pm Alzheimer's Caregivers Support Group :: Health & Wellness
Check in at front desk. Free Senior Adult Care Services are available at the Silver City Senior Center each Friday from 10:00am to 2:00pm, for info call: Gigi Ellis, (505) 358-1590
Location Hidalgo Medical Services and Dental Clinic
Contact Maggie Anderson 575-388-4539
11:30am Grant County Association of Educational Retirees Meeting :: Education
Local candidates have been invited to present their plans for education. All members of the Educational Retirement Association are urged to attend.
Location WNMU Sunset Room, 2nd Floor Cafeteria
Contact 575-538-5754
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 Open Technology Lab :: Education
Practice computer skills and ask questions. Try out tablets and 2-in-1 devices provided by the library. Bring your own laptop or mobile device for troubleshooting. Knowledgeable library staff and volunteers will be available to help. Free, no registration necessary.
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
02:00pm - 04:00pm Technology Workshop - Open Lab :: Education
Participants can use library-provided laptops and tablets to practice their skills and become familiar with different devices. Knowledgeable library staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions. Participants can also bring their own laptops or mobile devices for troubleshooting ...
Location Silver City Public Library
Contact 575-538-3672 or
05:00pm - 07:30pm Red Dot Soiree :: Arts & Music
The gala opening event will feature wine and refreshments and a chance to preview the Independent and Studio Artists’ Exhibit. Tickets $15. A full schedule of art shows, receptions, studio tours, demonstrations ,youth activities, workshops and lectures through October 16.
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Contact www.silvercityart.com
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 Brandon Ridenour and Yoonie Han in Concert :: Arts & Music
GCCCA presents virtuoso trumpeter and composer Brandon Ridenour with accompaniment by prize-winning South Korean pianist Yoonie Han in a program of music by composers from Gershwin to Ravel and even Ridenour. Admission is $20 for adult non-subscribers. Children to age ...
Location WNMU Fine Arts Center
Contact www.gcconcerts.org/info/ticks.php or www.gcconcerts.org or 575-538-5862
07:00pm Cenozoic Vertebrate Fossils From the Gila Region of Southwestern New Mexico :: Education
Dr. Gary Morgan, Curator of Paleontology at New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, will present a talk about his work in the Gila Region of Catron and Grant counties of southwestern New Mexico which encompasses vertebrate fossils, such ...
Location WNMU Global Resource Center
Contact 575-388-2386 or www.swnmaudubon.org
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The BFG" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
2nd Annual Healing Arts Fair :: Health & Wellness
Bringing awareness of different and alternative modalities of healing provided by area practitioners to the community. Massage Therapists, Sound Healers, Reiki Masters, Essential Oil Practitioners, Readers, Personal Trainers, Alternative MDs, Earth Workers, Alternative Energy Workers, and others. Booth Fee is ...
Location New Church of the Southwest Desert
Contact 480-797-7893 or 575-639-0994
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
Vintage Bisbee :: Rural Roads
Wine tasting and the Bisbee After 5 Saints, Souls, Skeletons Artwalk.
Location Bisbee, Arizona
Contact http://www.bisbeerotaryclub.org/Event/82eefdf0-5494-4031-a0c1-6591a3d02113
01:00am - 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
08:00am - 02:00pm Rummage and Bake Sale at New Hope Fellowship :: Fundraiser
Donations are welcome and can be dropped off Sept 30 to Oct 7 at the church. Proceeds will help support the Silver City Celebrate Recovery Group.
Location New Hope Fellowship Church
Contact Jeanie at 619-709-9016.
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
09:00am American Legion Monthly Meeting :: Social Events
Location American Legion Post 18
Contact 575-538-2377
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 - 03:00pm Membership Drive at the Silver City Food Co-op :: Social Events
Silver City Food Co-op is a member owned food cooperative. You can actually own a grocery store with your friends! It’s an excellent alternative economic model that has been in use for 100s of years. There will be a drawing ...
Location Market Cafe
Contact www.silvercityfoodcoop.com
09:00am - 12:00pm Reduced Fee Pet Vaccination Clinic :: Health & Wellness
Rabies $10, License $2.50 to $20, Dog combo $20, Cat combo $18, Microchipping $25, deworming and more
Location High Desert Humane Society
Contact 575-538-9621
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
10:00am - 12:00pm Art Exploration for Adults :: 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 - 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 Native Trees and Shrubs Giveaway :: Education
The Town of Silver City Office of Sustainability has partnered with Lone Mountain Natives of Silver City and the State Forestry Division to offer free native trees and shrubs for Grant County residents. The trees and shrubs, which are native ...
Location Town of Silver City Office of Sustainability
Contact www.townofsilvercity.org or 575-597-8989
12:00pm The Fiddling Friends and Bayou Seco :: Arts & Music
Fun dancing music for the Red Dot Gallery goers, and anyone else who is down at the Hub. Come have lunch down there with us - support local businesses or bring a brown bag.
Location The HUB
01:00pm - 04:00pm Nation Chess Day Celebration :: Social Events
Come and play chess! Play against players on the Silver High Chess Club or community players. Free to the public.
Location Arby's
Contact Mike Giusto 575-956-318
01:00pm - 03:00pm Women in Art Through the Ages With Rita Sherwood :: Arts & Music
History, gossip, and fun insights about women art across history from the 1400’s to today. FREE. Must pre-register (575) 388-5725
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
Contact 575-388-5725
02:00pm Jan Sherman Book Signing - "Hypnotizing Chickens" :: Social Events
There will be a talk by Jan Sherman, some entertainment, and, of course, the book may be purchased.
Location Silver City Museum
02:30pm - 09:00pm Kirtan & The Bhakti Boogie Band Workshop :: Arts & Music
Schedule of Events: Harmonium and Kirtan 101, 2:30 -- 3:30 pm This presentation will briefly cover the basics of the harmonium and its role in Kirtan music, intertwined with tempting tidbits and resources; Workshop: How to Hit a Drum and Play Well ...
Location Lotus Center
03:00pm - 07:00pm Reception at Finn's Gallery :: Arts & Music
Laurie Wilson
Location Finn's Gallery
Contact www.silvercityart.com
03:00pm - 06:00pm Reception at Leyba & Ingalls Arts :: Arts & Music
Offerings by invited artists
Location Leyba and Ingalls Arts
Contact www.silvercityart.com
03:00pm - 06:00pm Reception at Lois Duffy Art :: Arts & Music
Featuring a 3-D art installation, "Painted Cube Trays."
Location Lois Duffy Art
Contact www.silvercityart.com
03:00pm - 05:00pm Reception at Moonstruck Art :: Arts & Music
"Family Ties" featuring fiber and mixed media artist Pat Bouchard, potter Bill Blakemore and jeweler Cher Piercy Bouchard
Location Moonstruck Gallery
Contact www.silvercityart.com
03:00pm - 06:00pm Reception at Seedboat Gallery :: Arts & Music
This contemporary art gallery will be featuring new work from various artists.
Location Seedboat Center for the Arts
Contact www.silvercityart.com
03:00pm - 07:00pm Reception at Wild West Weaving :: Arts & Music
Demonstrations all week.
Location Wild West Weaving Gallery
Contact www.silvercityart.com
03:00pm - 07:00pm Reception at the Copper Quail Gallery :: Arts & Music
"Oh for Colors Sake" featuring a group show of diverse media.
Location Copper Quail Gallery
Contact www.silvercityart.com
03:00pm - 07:00pm Receptions at Hutchings Fine Art :: Arts & Music
"Buildings, Barns & Bronzes." Recent watercolor and oil painting by Deborah Hutchings and bronzed by Jim Palmer.
Location Hutchings Fine Art
Contact www.silvercityart.com
03:00pm - 06:00pm Soul River Gallery Reception :: Arts & Music
Oil paintings, introducing new fine artists.
Location Soul River Gallery
Contact www.silvercityart.com
03:00pm - 05:00pm The Place at the Palace Reception :: Arts & Music
"4 Brave Women" - featuring the eclectic art of Deb Fondren, Ginna Heiden, Cindy Lindhorn and Rita Sherwood.
Location The Place at the Palace
Contact www.silvercityart.com
03:00pm - 05:00pm Tree Spirit Gallery Reception :: Arts & Music
"Celebrating Our 1 Year Anniversary" featuring the sculpute, fine art and photography of Carolyn and Jerry Cogan, Hopi arts and crafts and introducing new artists.
Location Tree Spirit Gallery
Contact www.silvercityart.com
04:00pm - 07:00pm Reception at the Blue Dome Gallery :: Arts & Music
Featuring artists Carlene Roters and Cecil Howard.
Location Blue Dome Gallery
Contact www.silvercityart.com
05:00pm - 07:00pm Reception at Pinos Altos Art Gallery :: Arts & Music
Location Pinos Altos Art Gallery
Contact www.gcag.org
07:00pm Movies at the Light Hall Theater :: Arts & Music
"The BFG" (PG)
Location Light Hall Theatre
Contact movies.wnmu.edu
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