Las Cruces Events Feb 11th Issue

Mesilla Valley Historic Photo Exhibit, Las Cruces in the Movies, Love of Art Month

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🗝️ Local History on Exhibit at Branigan Cultural Center

The Ballard Photo Studio exhibit is a portrait of Las Cruces and it’s residents from the 1930’s through 1950’s. It is running only through February 15th so catch it while you can. They hand picked 200 photos out of over 5000 portrait sessions from the Ballard Photo Studio to put on display.

KFoxTV published a wonderful article and video about it. See the Article and Video here. And to find out more about this exhibit check out this webpage.

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🪷 Las Cruces Based Cosmetic Company Featured in Super Bowl Commercial

Prados Beauty located in Las Cruces was chosen to be featured in a Google Ad during the Super Bowl as part of their “50 Stories, 50 States” ad campaign. Cece Meadows, the founder and CEO of Prados Beauty shares how she used Google and AI to help build her business.

Congratulations Cece on your success and national recognition! Read the inspiring story here

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New Film Puts Spotlight on Las Cruces

I'm thrilled to see Las Cruces emerging as a vibrant film hub, with major productions like "In the Summers" choosing our city, and the incredible growth of our local industry bringing in over $740 million in direct spending and attracting world-class facilities. In the Summers is on Hulu now. Read this article and you can find it on Hulu.

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🐶 Doggie & Kitty Sleep Over

Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley is having a Be Mine Furr-ever Sleepover. Make Valentine’s weekend unforgettable for a shelter pet by fostering a dog or cat for a cozy “furr-date” adventure.

This short-term fostering opportunity gives animals a break from shelter life. Pick up on Feb 14th and drop off on Feb 18th. More Info

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February Is The Love Of Art Month!

❤️ February is the For the Love of Art Month and it is featuring 37 locations in Las Cruces and the work of over 100 local artists. Tours every weekend. Website. See the Schedule

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Live Music in Las Cruces

🎸 See our Live Music and Concerts issue every Thursday for the best local musicians and venues.

Tuesday, Feb 11

Singo Bingo! |Little Toad Creek Brewery | 6 pm

Metaphysical Book Study | Unity of Las Cruces | 9:30 - 11 am

Wednesday, Feb 12

Trivia | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 9 pm

Cambios Climate Change Speaker Series | Rio Grande Theatre | 7 - 9 pm | Less Water what do we do

Wine Down Wednesday: Calista | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 - 8 pm

Galentine's Bingo at the Boneyard! | The Boneyard Cantina | 6 pm

Mesilla Plaza Walking Tour | Taylor-Mesilla Historic Site | 10 - 11 am | RSVP

Thursday, Feb 13

Culture Series: How Art Can Define Public Spaces | NM Farm and Ranch | 7 - 9 pm | Free Admission

A Tribute to Quincy Jones | Atkinson Recital Hall NMSU | 7:30 pm

Trivia Night Thursday | Pecan Grill & Brewery | 6:30 pm

DIY Valentine's Day Candy Jars | Las Cruces Public Libraries | 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Mom's Coffee Jazz Jam | Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Karaoke: I the 80s | Las Cruces Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm

A Tribute to Quincy Jones | NMSU Jazz | 7:30 pm

Enchilada food sale | El Calvario United Methodist Church | 12 - 2 pm

Baila Las Cruces Valentine's Day | Plaza de Las Cruces | 6:30 - 8:30 pm

Valentine Trail Ride | Armstrong Equine | 1:30 - 3:30 pm | Tickets

Friday, Feb 14

F Your X Comedy Show | Rad Retrocade | 8 pm | 🙂 Laugh about the love that went away

The Anti-Dating Game Show | Little Toad Creek | 8:30 - 10:30 pm

Paranormal Cirque II | Mesilla Valley Mall | 7:30 - 9 pm | Runs through Mon Feb 17th

Valentine's Day Music & Beer Release | Truth or Consequences Brewery | 5 - 8 pm

Sweetheart Event | Strike Zone Batting Cages | 4 - 7:30 pm

Valentine's Day Wine Tour | Mesilla Valley Wine & Brew Tours | 11:15 - 2:15 pm

Valentine's Day Dinner/Dance | The Grapevine Plaza | 5 - 10 pm

Parents Night Out-Valentines Party | Guzman Martial Arts | 5:30 - 8 pm

Saturday, Feb 15

Polar Bear Plunge Party | Marina Del Sur | Elephant Butte Lake | 12 noon

Estate Sale | The Institute of Historical Survey Foundation | 8 am

Cupid Shuffle Speed Dog Dating | Animal Services Center of the Mesilla Valley | 12 - 2 pm

"Haunted Hearts", A Valentines Soirée | Historic Courthouse | 6 - 9 pm

Kids Can Give Back | El Caldito Soup Kitchen | 8 am - 12:30 pm

Dripping Springs Guided Hike | Dripping Springs | 1:30 - 4:30 pm | RSVP

Sunrise Lions Club Gun & Craft Show | Las Cruces Convention Center | 9 am | Sat & Sun

Sgt. Story’s Love Stories | Fort Selden Historic Site | 10 - 11 am

Sunday, Feb 16

"Being Sung" Group Sound Healing | Center for Spiritual Living | 12:45 pm

Agave Arts Open Studio | AgaveArts | 12 - 4 pm

Galentine's FREE Event! | The Back Nine Golf | 1 - 3 pm | For the Ladies

Valentine Trail Ride | Armstrong Equine | 11 am - 1 pm | Tickets

Performing Arts

Clue on Stage | Las Cruces Community Theatre | Feb 7-23

The Super Secret Valentines Improv Show | Black Box Theatre | Feb 15 | 7:30 pm

Bedtime Stories (As Told by Our Dad) (Who Messed Them Up) | A Children’s Theatre of Mesilla Valley | Rio Grande Theatre | Last Show March 1st.

Weekly

Mesilla Arts & Crafts Farmers Market | Mesilla Plaza | 11 am-4 pm | Fri & Sun

Las Cruces Farmers and Crafts Market | Downtown | 8:30 am - 1 pm | Wed & Sat

Organ Mountain Market | Plaza Del Rey next to Ashley Furniture | Sundays 11 am - 4 pm

White Sands National Park Sunset Stroll | White Sands National Park | 4:30 pm| Ongoing Daily Till Feb 15th.

Senior Activities

City of Las Cruces Senior Recreation Program Calendar. These Senior activities have been added to our online events calendar.

Check our Events Calendar for Lots More Events 👇️ 

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