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Events in Ruidoso, New Mexico
August 2007
1st - Tickets for Cowboy Symposium: Ruidoso Downs Racetrack.
On sale today. More Info: 378-7262.
2nd - Preview of Alto Artists Studio Tour and Business After Hours: Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 5pm - 7pm.
Art preview and silent auction. Food, fun, and networking. More Info: 505-257-7395.
3rd, 4th, & 5th - Ruidoso Chamber Music Festival: Ruidoso High School Performing Arts Center.
More Info: RRCA 505-257-7272
3rd - Jose Feghali, Gold Medal Pianist: Ruidoso Performing Arts Center, 8pm.
The winner of the 7th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will bring his extensive talent and experience to teh High School Theater stage to provide us with a wide variety of piano music. Mr. Feghali has been performing since the age of five. More Info: 505-257-7272
4th - Daedalus Quartet in Concert: Ruidoso Performing Arts Center, 8pm.
It took just one year from their formation for this Quartet to win an international competition. Lincoln Center will allow their quartet in residence to show their expertise with Clarinet, Violin, Viola and Cello. More Info: 505-257-7272.
5th - Jupiter String Quartet: Ruidoso Performing Arts Center, 2pm.
Winners of numerous prizes, these performers are on the way to establishing a major career. The two violins, viola and cello are sure to please with a variety fo beautiful music. More Info: 505-257-7272
3rd - 5th - Arts and Crafts Bazaar: River Rendezvous, 524 Sudderth Drive.
Outdoor fair for artists and craftsmen with food available. This will take place every month. Vendors welcome, please contact Dolly. More Info: 505-258-3409 Email: riverrendezvous@windstream.net
3rd - 5th - Old Lincoln Days: Lincoln, NM
Lincoln, NM. Street vendors, food, parade & mountian man camp. "Last Escape of Billy the Kid" pageant. More Info: 505-653-4025.
3rd - 5th - Pony Express Trail Ride: Lincoln, NM.
Carry US mail over old-west trails of Billy the Kid. Chuck wagon meals on historic trails. 3 days & 2 nights. Ride concludes in Old Lincoln Days parade. More Info: Nora 505-336-2095.
4th - P.A.W.$ Pet Faire and Fundraiser - Salute to all Service Dogs: To be held at White Mountian Schools Sports Complex, 10am to 4pm.
Grooming demos, performance and training demos, pet photos, fun contests, silent auction and much much more. Any pet owner should attend for a great day in support of this fine organization. Back-up date is Aug. 11. More Info: 505-937-2588.
4th - Mining in the Old West: Hubbard Museum of the American West, 11am.
John Eilert, a docent of the museum, will take us through a day in the life of a miner. The program is very entertaining and even includes panning for gold. More Info: 505-378-4142.
4th - Rocky Mountian Elk Foundation Banquet: Convention Center.
Second annual fundraiser includes silent and live auction, games, door prizes and much, much, more. Help support this active and vigorous organization, 5:30pm. Tickets (includes membership) $55/ single, $75/ couple, or $20 for meal only. More Info: 937-7886.
4th - Bellamy Brothers Live: Ruidoso Downs Race Track, 8pm.
In their first visit to Ruidoso Downs after a thirty year career they are sure to please with both old favorites and new compositions. More Info: 378-4142.
4th-5th - Alto Artists Studio Tour: Various locations.Self-guided tour of Alto artisits studios. Various locations, 10am-5pm. More Info: Betsy 336-7712.
7th - Brad Leali Jazz: Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 8pm.
Saxophonist Leali and his Orchestra bring a sparkle of music to the stage as well as a wonderful philosophy; "I want people to feel my music in their souls." More Info: 505-336-4800.
7th-11th - Annual Lincoln County Fair: Capitan Fair Gounds.
Livestock show, dance and lots more to do and see! More Info: 505-678-2311.
10th - Art After Hours Gallery Walks:
Fee gallery tours of six galleries from 5 to 8 pm. Presented by Ruidoso Regionial Council for the Arts. More tours September 22. More Info: 505-257-7272.
10th - Fouth Annual Humane Society "Furr" Ball: Alto Country Club.
Benefiting our local shelter, this Black Tie event at Alto Country Club will feature a silent auction, "doggy" fashion show, cocktails at 6pm and dinner at 7:30. Tickets are $100 per person, by reservation only - but a great cause! More Info: Marilyn 336-2575 or Jackie 336-9194.
10th-11th-12th - Noises Off: Ruidoso Performing Arts Center.
This wild comedy uses the concept of a play within a play to become a staple of both community and professional theater. The Lincoln County Community Theater has a history of excellent performances. Friday, Saturday 7pm and Sunday matinee at 2. More Info: 505-430-9889.
11th - Fashions of Tombstone: Hubbard Museum of the American West, 11am.
Gwen Peterson, Curator of Collections, Illustrates teh clothing styles found in the Southwest during th 1880's. More Info: 505-378-4142.
11th - Fort Stanton Live: Fort Stanton, NM.
Highway 220 northeast of Ruidoso 10am to 5pm. Food vendors, reenactors, and more. More Info: Earl 258-3883 Web: www.fortstanton.com.
11th - Vicki Lawrence & Mama: Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 2pm adn 8pm.
Mama struts her stuff in the person of Vicki Lawrence in a two-woman show. More Info: 505-336-4800.
17th-18th-19th - Noises Off: Ruidoso Performing Arts Center.
This wild comedy uses the concept of a play within a play to become a staple of both community and professional theater. The Lincoln County Community Theater has a history of excellent performances. Friday, Saturday 7pm and Sunday matinee at 2. More Info: 505-430-9889.
18th - St. Eleanor's Annual Enchilada Dinner & Bingo Night: Convention Center.
Dinner 4-8 pm. Bingo and car raffle. Dinner admission, $6 adults, $4 kids 4-12. More Info: Church 257-2330.
18th - Community Day of Play: Kids Connection Park.
At Kids Connection. There will be several games and there is no charge. Brought to you by Big Brothers Big Sisters. Time 10am-4pm. More Info: 505-258-4185.
18th - 2nd Annual Live Auction: Smokey Bear Park 10am.
Capitan Public Library benefit for the Building Expansion Campaign. Food, Music, Silent Auction and 85-item live auction. More Info: Harold 505-354-2270.
18th - Wish You Were Here; New Mexico Postcards: Hubbard Museum of the American West, 11am.
A slide-illustrated talk expamining the history of the postcard, focusing on historic and contemporary images of New Mexico and what they tell us about popluar perceptions of the state. More Info: 505-378-4142.
18th - Bach to the Future: Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 8pm.
This suite of arrangements are drawn from the works of Bach, Beethoven and Mozart then infused with modern rhythms and styles. Be ready for a new and exciting experience. More Info: 505-336-4800.
18th-19th - Mountian Living, Hunting, Fishing, & Outdoor Expo: Ruidoso Convention Center.
Experts in fishing, archery, golf, skiing, and biking plus much more! Hours: Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-3. Admission $5 adults, Students $2, Free to kids under 6. More Info: Trish, 505-336-9171 Web: www.nmmtnsports.com.
24th-26th - Noon Lions Club Antique Show & Sale: Convention Center.
Fri. 5-9pm, Sat. 10-6, Sun. 12-5. Admission: $3.00 in advance, $4.00 at the gate. Proceeds benefit Ruidoso Noon Lions Club. More Info: 505-257-2776 or 505-258-1345.
25th - 3rd Annual Butterfly Release: White Mountian Meadows Pavilion.
1pm to 3pm. Butterflies (individually boxed) are $10 with proceeds going to Ruidoso Homecare adn Hospice. Mass release scheduled for 2pm; butterflies not claimed will be released by 2:30 to be sure none are harmed. More Info: Nancy 505-258-0028.
25th - Winter Dance Party / Buddy Holly Tribute: Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts, 2pm & 8pm.
John Mueller persents more than 29 songs in their original style and delivery. This is the final show of the Spencer's Summer Schedule. More Info: 505-336-4800.
For more events click the following link to the Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce Calendar of Events page: http://www.ruidosonow.com/events.asp
Or for more insight into what's happening in the Ruidoso area, you can visit the www.ruidoso.net website.