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The new Arts Complex on the NMSU campus is on the verge of becoming a reality!! Last spring, the Legislature approved $19 million to be a part of the GO bond to be voted on this November. Although this is the state's largest allocation for a single project, it only partially funds phase one of a multi-phase complex that will be located at the corner of Espina and University. Efforts are underway to raise an additional $12 million needed to fund phase one.
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| DOÑA ANA ARTS COUNCIL |
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 The Doña Ana Arts Council, Inc. (DAAC) is a non-profit organization working to improve the quality of life in Las Cruces and Southern New Mexico by ensuring that the performing, visual, and literary arts are an integral part of education, economic growth, and community development. Through exciting events, innovative programs and aggressive advocacy, DAAC lays economic foundations, provides administrative services, and assists in broadening the vision of the arts in the greater Mesilla Valley. DAAC is the facility operator for the historic Rio Grande Theatre and the organizer of the annual Renaissance ArtsFaire. |
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| AMERICAN SOUTHWEST THEATRE COMPANY |
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 The American Southwest Theatre Company was founded in 1984 by Dr. Bruce Streett and Tony Award-winning playwright Mark Medoff. Their purpose was to invite visiting Guest Artists to work alongside a Resident Company of theatre professionals to enrich the community and New Mexico State University's Department of Theatre Arts' students. In the last ten years alone, over 175,000 patrons have attended ASTC/NMSU performances at the Hershel Zohn Theatre. An additional 110,000 area elementary school children have been provided with free theatre performances through the award-winning "Theatre for Young Audiences" program. Another 5,000 high school students have seen matinee performances at a reduced cost. |
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| LAS CRUCES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA |
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 Under the baton of Music Director / Conductor Dr. Lonnie Klein, the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra is a select professional ensemble which performs a wide variety of literature from the standard orchestral repertoire. Each year the Symphony's 80-member ensemble perform six back-to-back classical concerts and four educational outreach programs. Additionally, members of the Orchestra also take part in special performances like the "Mariachi Cobre," a new Family Concert and in chamber music runouts to schools in our city and surrounding rural areas. Principal players and Artist Faculty at NMSU provide leadership in the Orchestra. |
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| LAS CRUCES INTERNATIONAL MARIACHI CONFERENCE |
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 The exciting cultural event of the year in the regional Southwest, the Spectacular Concert is a performance of international recording artists joined by world-renowned Mariachi groups at Pan American Center, NMSU. The Spectacular Concert showcases over 750 workshop students in performance with world-class musicians and dancers during the staged opening numbers. An audience of over 7,000 attends the traditional performance. Visitors from the regional area and across America travel to Las Cruces to attend this truly Spectacular Concert. |
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| CHORAL ENSEMBLES AT NMSU |
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 Choral ensembles at NMSU include: the University Singers, Masterworks Chorus, Concert Choir, Gospel Choir, Campus Choir, Crimson Chord Company and the Doña Ana Lyric Opera. The opera presents four shows a year, including a Broadway musical using high school students in the summer. There are two traditional operas performed each fall, spring and summer, using New Mexico State University students and visiting professionals. Shows are at the NMSU Music Center Recital Hall. |
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| LAS CRUCES FRIENDS OF CHAMBER MUSIC |
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 Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music is committed to providing vibrant musical experiences, earmarked by excellence in musicianship, performed in intimate settings; bringing together fine musicians, varied repertoire and creative ways to share chamber music with Las Cruces and all of Southern New Mexico, as well as El Paso and Ciudad Juarez. |
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| MESILLA VALLEY CONCERT BAND |
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 A group of more than 100 musicians from all walks of life who enjoy making music. Under the direction of Dr. William Clark, NMSU music department head and John Schutz, fine arts co-ordinator for Las Cruces district, the band presents concerts throughout the year. The band remains strictly a volunteer organization, with no pay for members, officers, or conductors. Funds for travel, instruments, hall rental and other expenses are more than met by generous donations from individuals and businesses in the community. |
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| NMSU DANCE PROGRAM |
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 The New Mexico State University Dance program goals are to inspire and train the next generation of movement educators and performers. The program and the Pan American Dance Institute are host to three performing companies (Dance Sport Team, Contemporary Dance, and Sol Y Arena) and three dance clubs (ASNMSU Dance Club, Dance Society, DanceSport Club.) Performances are regularly scheduled throughout the year at various locations around the region. |
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| MORE LAS CRUCES PERFORMING ARTS |
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LAS CRUCES COMMUNITY
CONCERT ASSOCIATION
(575) 522-4552
(575) 524-6754
MESILLA VALLEY
FOLK DANCERS
(575) 522-1409
(575) 523-9348
LAS CRUCES
CHAMBER BALLET
(575) 523-1654
BALLET FOLKLORICO
DE LA TIERRA DEL ENCANTO
(575) 541-2154 LAS CRUCES GRANDE
SWEET ADELINE CHORUS
(575) 525-3355 |
SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO
MUSIC & DANCE SOCIETY
(575) 522-1691
(575) 522-0988
BIG BAND ON THE
RIO GRANDE
(575) 373-2188
BIG BAND DANCE CLUB
(575) 524-0500
(575) 523-4322
www.bigbanddanceclub.org
LAS CRUCES
SYMPHONY GUILD
(575) 523-2235
MESILLA VALLEY CHORALE
(575) 522-4362 |
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VENUES / THEATRES
NMSU Pan American Center
The Pan American Center is a 13,000 seat multi-purpose arena located on the grounds of New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The Center is the home court for the men and women's basketball teams and women's volleyball team of New Mexico State University. Additionally, some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry have graced the Pan American Center's stage.
1810 University
Las Cruces, NM 88003
(575) 646-1420
http://panam.nmsu.edu
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NMSU Music Recital Hall
With its 512 seat capacity and newly installed state of the art sound system, performances in the Music Recital Hall are truly an excellent entertainment experience. Annual events include the ASNMSU Cultural Series, the Dona Ana Lyric Opera Series and the NMSU Choirs Series.
1075 North Horseshoe
Las Cruces, NM 88003
(575) 646-2421
http://panam.nmsu.edu/
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Rio Grande Theatre
The Rio Grande Theatre is a 422-seat, state-of-the-art performing arts facility with a forty-foot fly loft, dressing rooms, digital projector, sound and lighting equipment, acoustical panels, refrigerated air, a refurbished lobby, and gallery spaces. It also contains the offices of the Doña Ana Arts Council.
211 N Downtown Mall
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 523-6403
http://daarts.org |
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Spencer Theater for the
Performing Arts
The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts is a year-round venue for world-class performances in theater, music and dance. An aristocrat among theaters, the $22-million structure is splendid and elegant, yet intimate and welcoming. In its 514-seat hall, you’ll encounter a powerful experience of the performing arts, outstanding acoustics, intimate seating, and artistry of the highest caliber.
108 Spencer Road
Alto, NM 88312
(575) 336-4800 (local)
(888) 818-7872 (toll free)
www.spencertheater.com |
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NMSU Hershel Zohn Theater
Theatre Arts come alive in the 377 seat capacity Hershel Zohn Theatre. It is home to the American Southwest Theatre Company which produces a variety of plays each season.
3014 McFie Circle
Las Cruces, NM 88003
(575) 646-4515
http://panam.nmsu.edu/
hershelzohntheatre.html |
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Black Box Theatre
This theater is the home of the No Strings Theatre Company, presenting plays mostly by contemporary, little-known or local playwrights. Creating opportunities for Las Crucens to see less traditional theatre forms such as puppet theatre, improvisation, and performance art.
430 N Downtown Mall
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 523-1223
www.no-strings.org |
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Fountain Theatre
Built in 1905, the Fountain Theatre is New Mexico's oldest movie house, and in the early days, presented both cinema and vaudeville performances. It also bears the distinction of being the only continuously operating movie theatre in the state and is home to the Mesilla Valley Film Society.
2469 Calle De Guadalupe
Mesilla, NM 88046
(575) 524-8287
www.no-strings.org |
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Las Cruces Community Theatre
Las Cruces Community Theatre is an all volunteer non-profit organization for the community and by the community. It is the publics theatre and all interested people are invited to join in the effort to present quality live theatre at a reasonable price.
313 N Downtown Mall
Las Cruces, NM 88001
(575) 523-1200
www.lcctnm.org |
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Oñate Performing Arts Center
592 seat performing arts center for the Las Cruces Public School District.
5700 Mesa Grande Dr
Las Cruces, NM 88011
(575) 527-9430
www.lcps.k12.nm.us/
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ACT - A Children's Theatre
of the Mesilla Valley
Teaches theatre, film performance and production skills to young people, while developing in them an appreciation and love of the arts. Located in the Mesilla Park Recreation Center Auditorium
304 West Bell
Las Cruces, NM 88005
(575) 571-1413
www.zianet.com/act |
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