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NMhU highlands University performances
What do Ice Cube, Josh Turner, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Cheech and Chong and J Boog have in common? They’ve all performed at New Mexico Highlands University as part of its Arts@HU series.
In addition to bringing nation- ally known artist to Las Vegas, the Arts@HU series also brings in innovative acts, which have in- cluded Black Violin, Siro-A, and illusionist Mike Super.
Many of the performances, along with the university’s choral program concerts, are in the uni- versity’s historic Ilfeld Auditori- um, an intimate space housed in one of Highlands’ first buildings. The historic Romanesque building houses a number of New Deal-era murals. The farthest seat in the au- ditorium is 150 feet from the stage, which makes the venue the perfect place to feel up-close to the perfor- mances.
“Each year, we bring in several acts that many people might not have heard of, but represent their art in unexpected ways,” said
Ilfeld Manager Donna Martinez.
In addition to the performing arts, New Mexico Highlands also hosts regular fine art exhibitions in two campus galleries and hosts the
biennial Iron Tribe performance art pour and exhibition and the Print, Printed, Printing printmak- ing and book arts conference.
A complete list of Highlands University performances can be found at www.nmhu.edu
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AUGUST
2-11 30th Annual Las vegas heritage week. A variety of events including Places with a Past historic sites tour celebrat- ing the cultural and architec- tural history of Las Vegas. For a complete listing of events, see page 45 of this guide. Las Vegas Citizens’ Committee for Historic Preservation, 505-425-8803 or www.lvcchp.org
2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Fridays al Fres- co Music in the park. A fun eve- ning of live music and dancing at the Plaza Park gazebo. 5:30 – 7:30pm. Sponsored by Las Vegas First IBA. 505-426-9429 or www.lvfiba.org
3 places with a past historic sites tour. A self-guided tour of designated historical buildings chosen from Las Vegas’ 9 histor- ic districts with on-site docents. 505-425-8803 or www.lvcchp.org
7-11 The 45th Annual San Mi- guel/Mora County Fair. Enjoy an old time country fair that includes animal judging, food and garden judging, compe- titions, a cowboy dance and much more! San Miguel County Fair Grounds, Hwy 65, Las Ve- gas. 505-454-1497 or sanmiguel- extension.nmsu.edu
10 Candlelight Tours Walk under the stars and back into history, to witness historical based skits which bring to life the stories of Fort Union’s past. Each tour is limited to 20 – please call to make a reservation beginning on July 15, 2019. Fort Union Na- tional Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425-8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/foun
10 Family Fun day. Variety of ac- tivities for children to introduce local culture through dance, crafts, and games. Hosted by Las Vegas Elks Club. Carnegie Park. 8-4pm, Free.
10 heritage Antique/Junktique Market. Carnegie Library Park, 8-4pm. Vendor booths $20 to benefit Our Lady of Sorrows Church Organ Restoration. To reserve space call 505-426- 4547. Free to public.
10 Annual Cleveland Roller Mill Benefit dance at the historic Mill Museum featuring The Rift- ers. Proceeds benefit the Mill. Potluck on the lawn at 4pm, dance at 7pm. Camping avail- able on site. Tickets $20 at the door. Hwy. 518 mile marker 31, Cleveland, NM. 575-387-2645 or www.clevelandrollermillmuseum. org
23-25 Film Festival: The Reel Las vegas. Celebrating treasures from the original film capitol of New Mexico. Special tribute to Easy Rider and Red Dawn. Film on Phone Competition. Full Schedule & ticket info at www.reellasvegasfilmfest.org
24 40th Annual people’s Faire. A day-long Celebration of Arts and Crafts at Carnegie Library Park, 500 National. Over sixty arts, crafts, & specialty food vendors, plus live music, entertainment, youth art experi- ences. 10am-5pm, call 505-454- 1085 or visit lasvegasartscouncil. org
30 Night Sky Astronomy Come learn about the night skies over Fort Union and what makes them so special at the night sky party. There will be a short pre- sentation about astronomy and telescopes to look through. Pre- sentation starts at 7:30pm. Fort Union National Monument, I-25, exit 366, Watrous, NM. 505-425- 8025, ext. 232 or www.nps.gov/ foun
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wagon Mound Bean day. Four days of music, dances, BarBQ, rodeos and much more. Wag- on Mound, NM. I-25 North of Las Vegas 575-447-1597 or www.be- anday100.com
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Cleveland Roller Millfest. Mill demonstrations, music, food, art and crafts vendors. 9am. Cleve- land Roller Mill, Hwy 518, Cleve- land, NM. 575-387-2645 or www. clevelandrollermillmuseum.org
SEpTEMBER
Gallery 140 Art Exhibit and Sale. Camino Real 8 Plein Air Group will be exhibiting pastel, oil, watercolor, acrylic and ink me- diums, featuring New Mexico landscapes, animals and imag- inary locales. 140 Bridge Street, Tuesdays through Saturdays, 1-4pm, call 505-454-1085 or vis- itlasvegasartscouncil.org
7 Run for wildlife. 1 mile for the little Gophers, 5k and 10k for the Adults. Registration due NLT 30 Aug 2019. Las Vegas National Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center, Hwy 281 near McAllister Lake. For more info call D. Pike 505-425-3581x205
7 First Fort & Arsenal Tours: The First Fort and Arsenal site offers the unique opportunity to walk the grounds where Fort Union’s legacy began in 1851. Also step