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Events On Tap For Downtown Las Cruces

June 2, 5 – 7 p.m.

Artist Reception at El Paso Electric Gallery

Roy van der Aa, a local artist and publisher of The Ink, a publication that showcases the arts in our community, will be the artist for June in the El Paso Electric Gallery. He says, “I wish to show a body of work from late 2014 to early 2016. These works contain flowing intertwined forms in a bright color palette. Sizes vary from small to the largest piece I have done to date, three feet by four feet.”

June 3, 7 p.m.

New Mexico Rock ‘n’ Roll History with American Bandstand and “Sugar Shack”

The history of “American Bandstand" as told by local author Stan Blitz along with New Mexico’s historic Fireballs founder, George Tomsco, about the Fireballs’ #1 hit and 1.5 million seller, “Sugar Shack.” General Admission tickets are $17 and are available at www.RioGrandeTheatre.com or contact the Doña Ana Arts Council at (575) 523-6403.

June 12 – 23, 8:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m.

Career Art Path

Career Art Path is a two-week immersion program in the visual arts for middle school students. The program is designed for students entering fifth through eighth grades and will be held at the Alma d’Arte Charter High School, 402 W Court Ave, Las Cruces on Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.—2:00 p.m. The program includes hands-on experience in many fields which may include ceramics, painting, sculpture, textiles, jewelry, and print making.  The students take field trips to local galleries, museums and businesses for exploration of the many career avenues available in the arts. The program culminates with an art show featuring the students’ art work.  Space is limited to 40 students and parents should be aware a teacher recommendation is a required part of the application. Tuition is $100 per student with payment due with the completed application. Partial scholarships are available on a needs basis. For more information, contact development@daarts.org.

June 14, 6:30 p.m.

Every 2nd Wednesday: Danny Ruley

Danny Ruley has previously performed at the Rio Grande Theater and returns once again with mic in hand for his forth performance singing country, rock, and jazz songs. There will be a little romance, a little crying, and some laughing as he tells a story or two.  Singing songs of yesteryear, he brings back memories of special moments in time. Bring a loved one, or someone you want to love, for an evening of wonderful memories.

Every 2nd Wednesday is a free monthly program offered by the Doña Ana Arts Council showcasing local musicians. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the performance begins at 6:30 p.m. For additional information, visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com or contact the Doña Ana Arts Council at (575) 523-6403.

June 16, 7 p.m. and June 17, 1 p.m.

A Children's Theatre of the Mesilla Valley presents “Colors of the Wind” & “Casey at the Bat”

This children’s theatre program will present two short works as the culmination of a three-week summer camp. They will perform the classic story of “Casey at the Bat” as well as a performance based on the book about blind artist and champion runner, George Mendoza, entitled “Colors of the Wind.”

Tickets are $7 and are available by calling (575) 644-9561. This performance is made possible by a grant from New Mexico Arts.

June 19 – 24, daily at 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Opera Storytellers Camp

Opera Storytellers Summer Camp is designed for students entering third to eighth grade. Presented with the Santa Fe Opera, a group of 25 – 30 students will use elements of opera: libretto writing, music composition, and theatrical staging to compose and perform their own musical drama based on the hero's journey. The experience will culminate with a performance on Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre. Snacks will be provided. A sack lunch is to be provided by the student.

Tuition is $150 per student for the one-week camp; partial scholarships are available. Additional information and applications are available by calling (575) 523-6403 or email development@daarts.org

June 24, 11 a.m.

Opera Storytellers Camp Performance

The culminating performance of Opera Storytellers Camp is free and open to the public.

June 26 – 30, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily

Missoula Children's Theatre Camp, “Aladdin”

The Doña Ana Arts Council is proud to continue its tradition of bringing Missoula Children’s Theatre to Las Cruces with their production of Aladdin.  The try outs will be from 10 a.m. to noon on Monday, June 26 at the Rio Grande Theatre for students entering 1st-12th grade.  Plan on a full two hours for try outs.  Registration will be immediately after try outs for the students cast.  The registration fee is $60 and partial scholarships are available.  Rehearsals will be from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. daily.

The Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre, has been touring extensively for more than 40 years. A tour team will arrive in Las Cruces with a set, lights, costumes, props and make-up, everything it takes to put on a play — except the cast.  For more information, call the Doña Ana Arts Council at 575-523-6403.

June 30, 7 p.m.

Missoula Children's Theatre Camp performs Aladdin 

A culminating performance of Aladdin will take place on the final day of the Missoula Children’s Theatre camp, on Friday, June 30 at 7 p.m.  Tickets are available at the door:  $3 for children 16 & under; $7 for adults.

El Paso Electric Gallery

Roy van der Aa

Roy van der Aa, a local artist and publisher of The Ink, a publication that showcases the arts in our community, will be the artist for June in the El Paso Electric Gallery at the Rio Grande Theatre. Van der Aa says, “I wish to show a body of work from late 2014 to early 2016. These works contain flowing intertwined forms in a bright color palette. Sizes vary from small to the largest piece I have done to date, three feet by four feet.”

Regular exhibit hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call the Arts Council offices at (575) 523-6403.

The Rio Grande Theatre is located at 211 N. Main Street, Las Cruces, New Mexico, and is managed by the Doña Ana Arts Council. The theatre box office and Doña Ana Arts Council office are on the second floor of the theatre. Box office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and one hour prior to show time. For more information or to purchase tickets online, go to www.riograndetheatre.com or call (575) 523-6403.