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❤️ Friday Aug 09th
2024 Las Cruces Summer Beer Festival & Harmony Harvest Festival

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Beer and Music is on the Weekend Agenda….
The 2024 Las Cruces Beer Festival
This is the largest Southern New Mexico beer tasting event with over 100 local and regional breweries participating. There will be food trucks, vendors and live music. Get your Tickets here.
2. Also Check Out the Harmony Harvest Festival….
Picacho Peak Brewing is hosting the Harmony Harvest Festival at their Picacho location from 5 pm to 10 pm on Saturday also. There will be a lot of music plus vendors, beer and food. More info
If you don’t like the big crowds there is a lot of excellent live music events happening this weekend also. Check them out in our Music section.
Loves Travel Stop had their Grand Re-Opening yesterday and I just noticed their post. I wanted to share this because they sure did a lot of work to update the facility.
We do a lot of traveling in our RV motorhome at times and do support Loves as they have consistent quality locations. Have you checked out their new updates?
❤️❤️❤️ And Rosalyn shared….
“Thank you, Charlie, for this wonderful resource! I have cousins coming to visit this weekend, and your newsletter was my primary go-to for ideas.”
🔥 Don’t Forget Free Dumpster Day in Las Cruces….
Keep Las Cruces Beautiful is Sponsoring the Neighborhood Dumpster Day on this Saturday August 10 from 8 am - Noon with open trash containers provided to dispose of uncommon household waste at specific locations. Read More
🤣 Two Plays Start this Weekend….
Hello Dolly starts today August 9th and Super Secret Improv Show starts on August 10th. See Theatre Section
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Let us know if we are not covering any events that you are interested in or if you have an upcoming event that you want to share. 🙂 Just reply to this email or send it to [email protected]
Events
August
Friday, August 09th
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11am-4pm
Showcase at Sunset | Las Cruces High School Band | 7 pm | Premier of the 2024 Edition of the Showcase Band.
Saturday, August 10th
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm.
Men Who Cook | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6-10 pm | Some of the area’s most talented community leaders, business people, local celebrities, and supporters showcase their culinary skills! Savor dishes, bid on auction items, and enjoy entertainment while supporting vital hospice programs. | Tickets
2024 Las Cruces Summer Beer Festival | Plaza de Las Cruces | 6 pm - 12 am | All Ages. 100 local & regional breweries plus Food Trucks, Vendors, & Live Music! | Tickets
First Time Home Buyers Workshop | New Mexico Properties | 11 am - 1 pm | Lunch Provided
Harmony Harvest Festival | Picacho Peak Brewing | 5-10 pm | 12 Bands. Vendors. Craft Beer. Food. Art. | Tickets
Bird Walk with Audubon Society | Sagecrest Park | 8-10 am |
Crosstown Boxing Car Wash | Picacho Ave location | 10 am - 2 pm | Supports Crosstown Boxing.
Sunday, August 11th
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11am-4pm
Free Medical Cards | Dispensary Near Me | 11 am - 3 pm | This event is absolutely free to the public, and your medical cards are completely paid for by Dispensary Near Me!
Nature Journaling | Leasburg Dam State Park | 9 am | Explore with your journal such as a small native plant garden, riverside bosque, dam with wetlands, birds and other wildlife, and much more
Tuesday, August 13th
Swing on the Plaza! | Plaza de Las Cruces | 7 pm - 10 pm | Free | Learn to swing dance every Tuesday.
Tuesday Night Group Run | Bluebird Running Company | 6 pm | The course is a one mile loop from Water St to Bowman Ave. straight down Church St to the roundabout and back on Water St.
Wednesday, August 14th
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Wednesday 8:30 am - 1 pm.
Friday, August 16th
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11am-4pm
Cars & Caliches | Caliches on Lennox | 5-8 pm | Car Show
Saturday, August 17th
Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | Every Saturday 8:30 am - 1 pm.
17th Annual Car Show | Young Park | 7 am - 3 pm | Benefit for Las Cruces Transplant Group
3rd Annual V-Fast Golf Tournament | Picacho Hills Country Club | 11:30 am | The Veterans of Foreign Wars New Mexico Foundation to Benefit Homeless Veterans.
Monster Truck Wars | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | 12 pm - 7:30 pm | Tickets
Paws and Pearls | NM Farm & Ranch | 6 pm | Gala to benefit Veterans & Service Dogs | Tickets
Las Cruces Comic Con | Las Cruces Convention Center | Tickets | August 17th & 18th | Celebrating comic books, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games, cosplay, and other elements of popular culture. Celebrity Guests, Cosplay Competitions, Panels, Workshops.
Team Roping & Barrel Racing | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | JR Rodeo 9 am | Roping etc starts at 6 pm
Sunday, August 18th
Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11am-4pm
Las Cruces Comic Con | Las Cruces Convention Center | Tickets | August 17th & 18th |
Tuesday, August 20th
Woof-Stock Yappy Hour | Dona Ana Humane Society @ Salud de Mesilla | 5:30-7:30 pm | Live Music by Travis Manning. Pet Parade in Costume @ 6:30 pm. Food Trucks. Puppucinos.
Tuesday Night Group Run | Bluebird Running Company | 6 pm | The course is a one mile loop from Water St to Bowman Ave. straight down Church St to the roundabout and back on Water St.
Thursday, August 22nd
Baila Las Cruces | Plaza de Las Cruces | 7 pm | Free Dance Lessons
Coming Up
August 31st - September 2nd
2024 Harvest Wine & Music Festival | Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds | August 31st - September 2nd | Your chance to taste and savor wine from many New Mexico Wineries.
Ongoing Events
Movies in the Park 2024 Schedule
Free Movies in the Park return to Young Park on Saturdays this June through September! Bring your blanket, chairs, and an appetite (food vendors available). Shows start at dusk. More Info
Aug. 10 "Five Nights at Freddy’s," PG-13
Aug. 24 "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny," PG-13
Sept. 7 "Elemental," PG
Sept. 21 "The Little Mermaid," PG
Cruces Creatives
Cruces Creatives is a non-profit makerspace that connects people with the tools, training, and community to make practically anything. Tools and space include 3D printers, CAD manufacturing tools such as CNC and laser, wood shop, bicycle shop, textile lab, audio-visual lab, electronics lab, kids room, and more. Events Schedule
Farm & Ranch Museum
The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum has daily demonstration programs such as chair caning, wool spinning, weaving, quilting & blacksmithing. So keep them in mind if you are looking for things to do. Learn More
City of Las Cruces
The City of Las Cruces has an amazing list of weekly events for those searching for things to do. Way too many for me to list here but do check them out. Calendar of events. * The city’s website is really acting up. Many pages are not loading and the events page is missing. Anyone know someone at the city to get this sorted out?

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🎵 Music 🎵
August
Friday, August 09th
Dosage | Amaro Winery | 7:30 pm | Live Music
Chris Baker | Rio Grande Winery | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Live Music
Jamie O’Hara | DH Lescombes | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Unforgettable | Palacio Bar | 8 pm | Live Music
BJ Ramirez | Kallos Mediterranean Cusine | 4:30 pm | Live Music
Rudy Saenz | NM Vintage | 7-10 pm | Live Music
Jenna Dunlap | Little Toad Creek | 8 pm | Acoustic Session
Showcase at Sunset | Las Cruces High School Band | 7 pm | Premier of the 2024 Edition of the Showcase Band
Unlyshed | The Game | 7 pm | Live Music
Christopher Escarcega | Picacho Peak Brewing | 6 pm | Blues, Soul, Rock & Roll
Suthern Blend | Blue Moon | 7-11 pm | Live Music
Saturday, August 10th
Yarbrough Band | Las Cruces Beer Fest | Plaza de Las Cruces | Tickets
The Mixx | Pecan Grill | 7-11 pm | Funk & Blues
Mathew Mercado | Bosque Brewing | 7-10 pm | Live Music
Sebastien Lescombes | DH Lescombes Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Piano Music Every Saturday
Ryan Remondini | DH Lescombes | 6-9 pm | Live
Tejas | Palacio Bar | 8 pm | Live Music
Jessica Flores | Rio Grande Winery | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | Live Music
BJ Ramirez | Icebox Picacho | 6 pm | Live Music
Doug’s Annual Birthday Party | NM Vintage | 7-10 pm | Live Music
The Band | Game 2 | 7 pm | Live Music
Ryan Remondini | DH Lescombes | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Chris Baker | Icebox Boneyard | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Eli James Band | The Game | 7 pm | Live Music
The Casual Fridays | Valley Pizza | 7-10 pm | Live Music
The Ransom Brothers | Blue Moon | 8-11 pm | Tickets
Calista | Farmesilla | 4-7 pm | Live Music
Sunday, August 11th
Frank Zona | Rio Grande Winery | 4-7 pm | Live Music
BJ Ramirez | NM Vintage | 2:30-5:30 pm | Live Music
Silver Bullet Band | Blue Moon | 4-8 pm | Live Music
Tuesday, August 13th
Summer Reggae Concert with Lutan Fyah | Grounded | 7 pm | Tickets
Thursday, August 15th
Guitar Slim | Palacio Bar | 8 pm | Live Music
Pizza Bones & Jamie O’Hara | Music in the Park | Plaza de Las Cruces | 8-10 pm | Live Music
Friday, August 16th
Animmo | Palacio Bar | 8 pm | Live Music
Daniel Sanchez | Pecan Grill | 7 pm | Live Music
The Dirt | Picacho Peak Brewing | 7-11 pm | 2nd Annual 80’s Metal Band Theme Party | Tickets
Skivi & Isaac | Grounded | 7-9:30 pm | Live Music
Chris Escarcega | NM Vintage | 7-10 pm | Live Music
Calista | DH Lescombes | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Stoney Blue Fish | Little Toad Creek | 8 pm | Live Music
Satisfied | Blue Moon | Live Music
Jamie O’Hara | La Posta de Mesilla | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Chris Baker | Amaro Winery | 7:30 pm | Live Music
Saturday, August 17th
Sebastien Lescombes | DH Lescombes Winery | 6-9 pm | Live Piano Music Every Saturday
Silver Bullet | Palacio Bar | 8 pm | Live Music
The Retroz | Pecan Grill | 7 pm | Live Music
CM Adams | NM Vintage | 7-10 pm | Live Music
BJ Ramirez | DH Lescombes | 6-9 pm | Live Music
Eli James Band | Rio Grande Winery | 7-10 pm | Live Music
West Texas | Blue Moon | Live Music
Sunday, August 18th
Calista | NM Vintage | 2:30-5:30 pm | Live Music
Upcoming Concerts
Monday, September 09th
Jelly Roll Beautifully Broken Tour | UTEP Don Haskins Center | 7 pm | Tickets
Friday, September 20th
Los Lonely Boys | Grapevine Plaza @ Picacho Peak Brewing Las Cruces | 7 pm | Tickets
Wednesday, October 09th
Foreigner & Loverboy | NMSU Pan American Center | 7 pm | Tickets
Ongoing Events
Sunday, June 2nd - August 29th
Music in the Park Series | Young Park | 7 p.m. each Sunday through August 25 at Young Park, 1905 E. Nevada Ave.
Thursday Night Music on the Plaza concerts will begin at 7 p.m. on August 15, and August 29 at Plaza de Las Cruces.

“You miss 100% of the shots you don't take.”

Theatre & Film
August
The Super Secret Improv Show | Black Box Theatre | August 10th | 7:30 pm | After performing a blend of short-form improv games by the end of the night they will create a one-act play right before your eyes!
Hello Dolly | LCCT | August 9th - August 25th | The romantic and comic exploits of Dolly Gallagher Levi, turn-of-the-century matchmaker | Get Your Tickets Now, Guaranteed to Sell Out
Sponge Bob The Musical | A Children’s Theatre of Mesilla Valley | Rio Grande Theatre | August 16, 17 & 18th | The Characters come to life in this family friendly heart-warming show packed with catchy tunes and unforgettable choreography | Tickets
Seascape | Black Box Theatre | Friday Aug 30- Sunday Sep 15 | A Surreal Beach Encounter. On a quiet beach, a couple's peaceful afternoon takes an extraordinary turn when two sentient sea lizards emerge from the ocean. This bizarre meeting sparks a profound and thought-provoking dialogue, challenging perceptions of life, evolution, and human nature.
September
DRACULA: A Comedy of Terrors | NMSU Center for the Arts | Sunday Sept 27th & 28th and Oct 4th - Oct 6th | A laugh-out-loud, 90-minute, gender-bending, quick-changing Off-Broadway play about Bram Stoker's legendary vampire.
See NMSU’s other plays here
Seascape | Black Box Theatre | Friday Aug 30- Sunday Sep 15 | A Surreal Beach Encounter. On a quiet beach, a couple's peaceful afternoon takes an extraordinary turn when two sentient sea lizards emerge from the ocean. This bizarre meeting sparks a profound and thought-provoking dialogue, challenging perceptions of life, evolution, and human nature.

Adoptable Treasures
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