Community Calendar of Arts and Cultural Events
Updated October 22, 2014
Gallery 140 is open with the Studio Tour Preview; samples of nearly every artist from the
studio tour are exhibited. It is an exciting show—especially when you think of it as just the
very tip of the iceberg. We will be open from 1:00 – 4:00 PM Tuesday through Thursday,
and from 1-7 PM on Fridays and Saturdays. We will also be open by appointment.
COMING SOON!……….
This Weekend…
THE 2014 Historic Las Vegas Art Studio
Tour Preview
is OPEN at Gallery 140!
Big things are happening in “Lil’ Las Vegas, NM. The 2014 Historic Las Vegas Art Studio Tour,
sponsored by the Las Vegas Arts Council, marks the return of the art walk in Las Vegas,
highlighting the artistic talent of over 70 Northeastern New Mexico artists and artisans.
The exciting two-day tour will feature over 22 stops featuring a wide range of works (painting,
sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, fiber, photography, traditional Spanish art, street art, mixed media
and more).
Las Vegas, New Mexico has been a popular stop since the 1800s. Historically a railroad town it
has played host to a vast array of historical characters including Teddy Roosevelt and his Rough
Riders. Now it features a restored Amtrak station, over 900 homes and buildings on the Register
of Historical Places such as the once elegant Harvey House Hotel La Castañeda, now under
renovation. The diverse architecture and beautiful settings have made Las Vegas a mecca for the
film and television industry for the last 100 years, including Tom Mix, Red Dawn, Easy Rider, All
the Pretty Horses, Paul, Longmire and Academy Award-winning No Country for Old Men. Modern
day visitors to the town can now enjoy authentic New Mexico cuisine at numerous locally owned
restaurants, cafes, and an award winning microbrewery.
The Plaza Hotel, built in 1882, overlooks the beautiful Plaza Park connected to Bridge Street,
which was just named one of the top 10 streets in America.
OPENING RECEPTION: 5:00 – 7:00
PMFriday, October 24th at Gallery 140 at
140 Bridge Street in Las Vegas
The SMOOTH RIDERS will be performing
in the Breezeway!
The studio tour will kick off on the evening of Friday,
October 24th with a tour preview show and opening
reception at the LVAC Gallery 140 located at 140
Bridge Street from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m and will feature the Smooth Riders Jazz Quartet. On
Saturday, October 25th and Sunday, October 26th from 10 am to 5 pm participants may visit
private studios and the La Gente and Quilt show at Bell Gallery located on the New Mexico
Highlands University campus. The Ray Drew gallery will be featuring
the original etchings of William Hogarth (1697-1764) from 1pm to
5pm on Saturday and Sunday.Live theater fans can enjoy a free play
at the City of Las Vegas Rough Riders Museum and Memorial at 727
Grand Avenue. On Saturday, October 25th at 4:00 p.m. the Nat Gold
Players will present “Footlights in the Foothills” a play with music
about the history of community theater in Las Vegas based on the
book by Edwina Romero.
On Friday 24th and Saturday the 25th the
Las Vegas Community Theater Collective
and Wize Latina Productions will be gracing
the stage of the historic Serf Theatre to
present the award winning play “The Three Señorita Pigletitas Y el
Diablo The Wolf” an original play by Patricia Crespín. Doors open at
5pm; performance at 6pm; hors d’oeuvres, bottle service, and a cash
bar. It’s is a family show appropriate for kids and entertaining for
adults too. Dancing and music will go on throughout the evening until
9pm with a live band. The SERF Theater Hall is located at 707 Douglas
Avenue. Admission is $20 a seat or $100 for a table of six. Tickets
available at the Las Vegas Arts Council, Tome on the Range, and
through The Las Vegas Community Theater Collective. Please call 505426-6889 for more information.
Las Vegas, New Mexico is located 70 miles east of Santa Fe; just a 50 minute drive. Take 125
north to exit 345. Turn left toward town and then right onto Grand Ave and then left onto
National Avenue. National Ave becomes Bridge Street. Gallery 140 is located to the right on
Bridge St. next door to the Bridge Street Breezeway. Start the tour at 140 Bridge to pick up
brochures and maps. Spend the weekend. Stay over night. See all the art and some live theatre.
Enjoy a good meal and sample our great beer!
About Las Vegas Arts Council and Gallery 140 In keeping with our rich history and diverse
culture, the mission of the Las Vegas Arts Council is to promote, encourage, advise and
coordinate the cultural arts in Las Vegas/San Miguel County and surrounding communities.
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Check out lasvegasartstour.com or call 505-425-1085.
NOVEMBER
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Some special events to look forward to next month…
FRIENDS OF LAS VEGAS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
Interpretive programs are repeated at 12:00 noon and 1:30 PM every Sunday:
Sunday, November 2, Santa Fe Raptor Center Live Raptor Presentation, Volunteers care for
injured birds in order to release them back into their natural habitat. Those raptors, which
cannot be released due to extensive injuries, are given a loving home and used in educational
programs such as this. Bring the Kids!
For lots of details, click HERE.
You are invited to a Piano Recital of Russian Piano Music
by Ronald F. Grinage
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Photo of la Cathédrale Russe de Nice (Russian Orthodox) taken in April of 2013.
Ronald F. Grinage playing on Taos Soundscapes Concert “The Russians are Coming” 2010.
Santa Fe pianist Ron Grinage presents a recital entitled “Piano Works by Russian Masters” to benefit the Santa
Fe Community Orchestra on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at 4 pm at St. John’s United Methodist Church. The
program will include selections from Rachmaninov’s Preludes Opus 32; Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons; Prelude
and Fugue Op. 87, No. 24 in D minor by Shostakovich; and works by Prokofiev and Scriabin. Admission is
free and all donations benefit the Santa Fe Community Orchestra. For more information, visit sfco.org or call
505-466-4879.
Mr. Grinage is a popular recitalist, accompanist, teacher, and lecturer. He joined the music staff of the Santa Fe
Opera in 1987 and is currently Electronic Libretto Operator for the summer opera productions. Additionally he
has performed with the Santa Fe Symphony and Chorus, the New Mexico Symphony Orchestra and
Chorus, the Santa Fe Pro Musica, the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, the Berkshire Choral Festival in Santa Fe, Coro
de Camara, the New Mexico Pro Coro, and Taos Soundscapes. During his 26 year tenure as Music Director at
La Casa Sena’s popular Cantina, Ron prepared and presented more than 45 Broadway shows. A long-time
lecturer for the Elderhostel and Road Scholar programs, Ron is a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Music
and a past President of the NM Music Teachers Association.
A personal note from Ron Grinage!
This program is “near & dear” to my heart and I hope you will be able to attend!!
Thanks,
Ron
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS!
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Do you have a CARD RACK you would like to sell? A local artist would like to buy a tabletop rack for 5
x 7 cards. If you have one you would like to sell, please let us know. We will pass the word along.
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BACH FEST 2014!
This fall the NMHU Music Department will have a Bach Festival. The event will
take place on Sunday, November 16th at Ilfeld Auditorium. Both Concert Choir and Madrigal Choir will
perform with members of the Santa Fe Orchestra and the Santa Fe Bach Choir. Linda King will also play a
piano concerto.
Interested community members who would like to participate with their own Bach pieces (either
instrumental or singing) should e-mail [email protected] or Andre at [email protected] if
interested in participating either singularly or with one of the choirs. Auditions TBA. The choir music
available at the music building. See Vick Evans.
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The Las Vegas Arts Council will email invitations to participate in the December Small Works Exhibit in
the next week or so. Open to all paid members, this is a fun, eclectic, Christmas-y show of fine arts and
crafts with NO ENTRY FEE. Please forward the invitations to artists and craftspeople you know would like
to participate.
ONGOING
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The Sweetie Pie Initiative is in serious need of a couple of volunteers willing to hang flyers all over town!!
They are printed and ready to go. Please let them know if you can help!! Email [email protected]
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YOUTH! Are you interested in THEATRE?
Clearly Confused Productions is open to middle school, high school, and college students
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Old Town Mission Church 1442 Chavez (parking in lot behind the Charter School)
For more info, contact Cyn Riley 505-426-6889 or Brandi Aragon 505-718-6662
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ART MAGAZINE SWAP
Many PAINTERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, SCULPTORS, and CERAMICISTS subscribe to magazines that
keep them informed with ideas and support for their art.
Caroline Rackley
Featuring
NOW you can bring in your old art and crafts magazines to recycle. Drop off your old and pick up a
different magazine of your choice. If you would like to “swap,” drop in any afternoon, Tuesday through
Saturday, or call or email for an appointment and we will make it happen! 505-425-1085
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Non-profit Executive Director Wanted
The Las Vegas-San Miguel Economic Development Corp. is
seeking an executive director. If you are interested in this position
and feel qualified to do the work, contact [email protected]
for a job description. Please share this information with those you
think might be interested.
We hope you enjoy celebrating the arts with us.
Susie Tsyitee
Office Manager
Las Vegas Arts Council__Gallery 140
www.lasvegasartscouncil.org
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