Arts Roundup

Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society presents Footprints Quintet

Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society, a nonprofit organization devoted to promoting the appreciation of jazz and blues art forms, invites the public to the next monthly meeting, where the entertainment for the evening is the Footprints Quintet, made up of five local musicians: Ruben Galvan, Miguel Torres, Alan Kaplan, Arnold Schnitzer and Pancho Romero.

The Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society meets at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 15, at Alma d’Arte Charter High School, 402 W. Court Ave., Las Cruces. Info: MVJazzBlues.net

1939 Film Series Comes to the Fountain Theatre

Travel back in time to Hollywood's golden age when the Mesilla Valley Film Society presents "1939: Hollywood’s Greatest Year," which redefined cinema and continues to inspire filmmakers today. Included in the series are Oscar nominees “Rules of the Game,” “Stagecoach,” “Juarez,” “Only Angels Have Wings” and “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.”

The 1939 Film Series runs 7:30 p.m., from Sunday, Sept. 15 through Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: MesillaValleyFilm.org

Acclaimed Folk Duo Ordinary Elephant will perform on Friday, Sept. 20, at Cruces Creatives.

Folk Duo Ordinary Elephant to Perform at Cruces Creatives

Cruces Creatives, a nonprofit makerspace committed to fostering economic development, furthering education and supporting the arts, presents a fundraising concert featuring International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant, with all proceeds supporting Las Cruces charities.

Ordinary Elephant performs 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, at Cruces Creatives, 205 E. Lohman Ave., Las Cruces. Info: CrucesCreatives.org