Folk Series at the Pinos Altos Opera House
Sponsors: Wells Fargo Home Mortgage - Neysa Pritikin, and KSIL 105.5 FM
Performances - 7:30pm. Opera house is located 7 miles from Silver City on Hwy 15 (Pinos Altos Road).
Tickets: $15 Members, $20 Non-members, $20 at the Door.

Jan. 9: Santa Cruz River Band

Feb. 13: Tom Russell – Special Performance

Mar. 6: Corrine West & the Posse

Apr. 24: 'Po Girl

Performance Series
Nov. 14: Otero Dance Company: Join us on a journey of the senses...To the golden age of the vibrant and sexy salsa ...To the roots of the traditional Argentine cowboys, the gauchos...To the home of the sensual tango in Buenos Aires. A vibrant cast of international artists will lure you back in time to the origins of the art forms, and inspire a celebration of the modern interpretations of the world's most popular Latin dances. Experience a timeless world of music, song, color, rhythm and passion. Presented at the WNMU Fine Arts Theater. Show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets: $20 Children-$5. Sponsored by: Scott Nichols Toyota

Jan. 23: Golden Gates from Moscow: Golden Gates offers audiences an entertaining and authentic glimpse into Old Russia through music, song, and dance.  The repertoire is centered around masterpieces of Russian folklore and represents the diversity of the culture, ranging from gently humorous songs, to elaborate lyrical suites, to pulsating dance numbers. The program is broad and varied, with something to appeal to everyone, including audience participation though clapping and learning Russian songs and words.  Lilting balalaikas, dynamic bayan accordion, unique trashotky and loshky, humorous dances, and superb vocals combine for an exhilarating and educational performance for audiences of all ages. Presented at the WNMU Fine Arts Theater. Show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets: $20 Children-$5. Sponsored by: Scott Nichols Toyota.

Mar. 21: Grada & Beoga: Grada......have taken Irish traditional music forward to a new level, effortlessly blending contemporary music styles, modern songs and other forms of ethnic music into their own natural style. Noteworthy guest musicians, such as Vyvienne Long (cellist with Damien Rice) and percussionist Dave Hingerty (Josh Ritter / The Frames) have further added to Gráda's sound and reputation. Beoga...    ...are a five-piece traditional band based in County Antrim. Their unique sound features the twin duelling accordians of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee, along with four times All-Ireland bodhrán champion Eamon Murray and pianist Liam Bradley. The bedrock of Beoga's music lies firmly within the Irish tradition , but they are not afraid to incorporate other genres' nuances into their music. Presented at the WNMU Fine Arts Theater. Show starts at 7:30pm. Tickets: $20 Children-$5. Sponsored by: Scott Nichols Toyota

Special Events
Oct. 10-13: The 12th Annual Weekend at the Galleries: Enjoy daily gallery art walks and meet local artists at Downtown Art Galleries throughout the weekend - . SAT., Oct.11; 10am - 7pm; SUN., Oct. 12; 10am - 4pm; and MON. Oct. 13; 10am - 2 pm.
 There will be a ‘Wine Tasting & More’ on October 10 from 5-7pm; where you can enjoy outstanding wines and appetizers at the Gallery 400/Gila House on Arizona Street, hosted by New Mexico Wineries. Tickets for ‘Wine Tasting & More’ are $15.
There will be a Phantom Studio on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00am ­ 6:00pm (a FREE event). Ten artists will appear out of nowhere to set up a Phantom Studio and each will create a piece of art, completed in just 8 hours. The public is encouraged to watch. Participating artists are Kourosh Amini - Silver City NM; M. Fred Barraza - Arenas Valley NM; Crystal Foreman Brown - Animas NM; MF Dondelinger - Silver City NM; Marilyn Gendron - San Lorenzo NM; Cecil Howard - Glenwood NM; Diana Ingalls Leyba - Silver City NM; Judith Meyer - Bayard, NM; Sandy Urban - San Simon AZ; Zoe Wolfe - Silver City NM. The artists will work in a variety of medium including acrylics and acrylic medium, collage, mixed media, oils, egg tempera, watercolor, block printing and performance. The Phantom Art Auction preview starts at 7:00pm, and the Auction begins at 8pm at the Gallery 400/Gila House 400 Arizona St, Silver City. The Phantom Studio Auction cost $15
TICKET SPECIAL! $20 for BOTH the Opening night Wine Tasting AND the Phantom Studio Auction.
The 12th Annual Weekend at the Galleries is sponsored by the First NM Bank of Silver City.
Artist Lois Duffy was interviewed on our online radio show, Champagne Sundays, on September 28, 2008, regarding this event. To listen to the entire, unedited show, please click here. To listen to Lois' interview, please double click on the Play Button below.





Dec. 15: Black Tie at the Buffalo ‘Midnight at the Oasis’: Dance the night away at the best party of the year! The Mimbres Region Arts Council (MRAC) presents a wonderful celebration at this elegant holiday dance party, steeped in Silver City tradition, was once an "invitation only" holiday event sponsored by a small group of friends. The sumptuous annual extravaganza has been re-configured with an open invitation extended to the whole community and proceeds to benefit MRAC.

Wear your splendid finest to this event - formal or "fabulous" attire is required. Enjoy others in their fabulous regalia and all the men in their fine tuxedos. Sample Silver City's best gourmet Hors D'oeuvres made by those attending - and desserts provided by the MRAC Cuisine team.

You'll be dancing the night away to the music of The Brandon Perrault Band- in the Buffalo Dance Hall, for sure, but transformed into a magnificent magical wonderland - palm trees, camels, elegant table settings, and candles. Don't miss this wonderful celebration! Come with a partner, come with friends, or come alone, but do come! Tickets are available at the Arts Council office in the Wells Fargo Bank building, Century 21-Thompson Realty and Syzygy Tile Works ($25 per person). Buy your tickets in advance, as seating is limited. Call (575& 538-2505 for more information.

May 22-24: The 14th Annual Silver City Blues Festival: Gough Park