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Rio Grande Theatre March 2012 Calendar of Events

Friday, March 2

Howling Coyote Coffeehouse & Open Mic

A staple of the downtown ArtRamble since February of 2006, the Howling Coyote started out as a jam session for local musicians and quickly grew into a showcase featuring some of finest talent Las Cruces has to offer. The monthly event now makes the Rio Grande Theatre its home and continues to feature primarily acoustic musicians, singers and songwriters with family-appropriate material. Showtime is 7pm. Admission is Free. For more information visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com or call (575) 523-6403.

Saturday, March 3

We Are One, Dance And Drum

Susan Jewell, Karuna Warren and Terry Alvarez join forces once again to present the sixth annual event recognizing the work and talent of local dance troupes and celebrating a variety of philosophies and styles in belly dance. Dancing and Drumming combine in a show featuring some of the best solo dancers in the region, alongside drumming groups, student dance troupes and group performers. Showtime is 7pm. Tickets are $8. For more information or to reserve tickets, call 575-639-1616.

Tuesday, March 6

Every Other Tuesday: Alma de Arte Students

Students from Alma de Arte\'s choir, under the direction of Megan McQueen, return for another evening of song. Every Other Tuesday is a showcase for local performers beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Admission is FREE to the public. For more information visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com or call (575) 523-6403.

Friday, March 9

NMSU Outdoor Rec presents Craig Childs

NMSU Outdoor Rec\'s Adventure Arts Series continues, showcasing documentaries and guest lecturers on topics ranging from pressing environmental issues to extreme outdoor sports. Craig Childs is a writer who focuses on natural sciences, archaeology, and remarkable journeys into the wilderness. He has published more than a dozen critically acclaimed books on nature, science, and adventure. He is a commentator for National Public Radio\'s Morning Edition, and his work has appeared in The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Men\'s Journal, Outside, Orion, and High Country News. Showtime is 7pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are $8 in advance; $10 at the door day of show. For more information call (575) 646-4746 or visit www.MountainFilmTour.org.

Sunday, March 10

LCCCA presents Clarinetes del Sol

Clarinetes Del Sol are an all-wind quartet based in Las Cruces, whose various members come from such notable musical groups as The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, The El Paso Wind Symphony and the Mesilla Valley Concert Band. Their repertoire spans time and genre, including popular works by such composers as Samuel Barber, Frans Schubert, Claude Debussy, Scott Joplin and George Bizet. Showtime is 3pm; doors open at 2:30pm. Tickets are $20. For more information or to reserve tickets, call (575)521-4051.

Wednesday, March 14

Film Las Cruces

The Rio Grande Theatre and the City of Las Cruces Film Liaison present a monthly film forum on the second Wednesday of each month, in which trailers for locally made films are screened alongside short films by student filmmakers, followed by Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and industry news as it pertains to our area. Doors open at 6:30pm and the presentation begins at 7pm. The event is FREE and open to the public. For more information visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com or call (575) 523-6403. To find out more about Film Las Cruces, visit www.Las-Cruces-Film.org.

March 16 & 17

A Children\'s Theatre of the Mesilla Valley presents Alice In Wonderland

Lewis Carroll\'s timeless classic is brought to life on-stage when young Alice follows a white rabbit down a hole and finds herself lost in a land of enchantment, mystery and danger. Showtimes are 7pm Friday night; 1pm Saturday afternoon. Doors open a half hour before showtime. Tickets are $6 general admission. For more information or to reserve tickets, call (575) 571-1413.

Tuesday, March 20

Every Other Tuesday: Big Band On The Rio Grande

Las Cruces\' own 18-piece big band will perform works by several Big Bands popular in the 1960\'s and 1970\'s including Maynard Ferguson, Count Basie, Don Ellis, Buddy Rich, and Stan Kenton. Every Other Tuesday is a showcase for local performers beginning promptly at 6:30 pm. Admission is FREE to the public. For more information visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com or call (575) 523-6403.

Saturday, March 24

That Hip Hop Thing!

Kinged Up Productions, in association with MBG Music Group and COE Entertainment, present The Boy Drew, SoReal, General B, D-Town, Danger, Yung, Ziggy Lovahh, Y.N.F. and DJ Marky Marc, live on stage in a hip hop show proudly proclaiming \"No Alcohol, No Drugs, No Violence!\" Showtime is 6:30pm; doors open at 6pm. Tickets are $5 at the door. For more information contact ThatInfo@Yahoo.com.

On Exhibit in the El Paso Electric Gallery

Miguel Luna

Entitled \"The Magic Of Art,\" El Paso native Miguel Luna\'s exhibition of miniature paintings on hand-crafted miniature wooden easels will be showcased in the El Paso Electric Gallery, South of the Rio Grande Theatre lobby, for the month of March, 2012. A student of Jimmy Ireland (best known for his paintings for Ringling Brothers & Barnum Bailey Circus), it was the words of his mentor to \"let the magic happen,\" that inspired Luna\'s life and passion for painting. He will dedicate this exhibition to the memory of Mr. Ireland. The exhibit will run through the month of March 2012, beginning with an artist reception on March 2, from 5 to 7pm, as part of the Downtown Art Ramble.

Also included that evening will be the Howling Coyote Coffeehouse/Open Mic, beginning at 7pm. On permanent display in the Clute/Muggenburg Gallery are memorabilia and photos from the Rio Grande Theatre\'s long and illustrious reign in downtown Las Cruces.

The Rio Grande Theatre is located at 211 N. Main, in Las Cruces, NM. For clarification, photos or additional information, please visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com or contact the Rio Grande Theatre Manager, David Salcido, at 575-523-6403.

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