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5th Annual Brewdoso
For the fifth year in a row, New Mexicans can enjoy local beer, wine, food, arts, and live music in a family-friendly environment under the tall pines. Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just looking for a good time, Brewdoso has something for everyone, with games, concerts, contests and more.
The 5th Annual Brewdoso celebrates hoppiness from 12-7 p.m., Saturday, August 17, at Wingfield Park, 300 Center Street, Ruidoso. Info: Brewdoso.com
3rd Annual Otero County Heritage Festival & Street Dance
A day of history and culture celebrating all things Otero County takes place on the street in front of the Flickinger Center, with local artists and vendors presenting. Local documentary films will be presented in the theatre and Patron’s Hall will be transformed into a museum showcasing the county’s rich history.
The 3rd Annual Otero County Heritage Festival & Street Dance celebrates history from 4 – 10 p.m., Saturday, August 17, at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave., Alamogordo. Info: FlickingerCenter.com
Champions for Children
Presented as a night of hope and advocacy benefitting Kid’s Inc. Child Advocacy Center in Alamogordo, this glittering event promises to be a night filled with dining and dancing under the stars, and the chance to be a hero to children. On hand will be a live DJ to get attendees onto the dance floor, along with a silent auction and a catered dinner.
Champions for Children advocates for kids at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, August 17, at the Tea Shed, 5946 Hwy 54 South, Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-8689
Las Cruces ComicCon
The pop culture phenomenon is back to celebrate comic books, anime, cosplay, and gaming, with celebrity guest panels, autograph signings, photo ops, gaming competitions, contests, special events and a pop culture car show! This year’s guest lineup includes American Gladiator Jim Starr, Dog the Bounty Hunter’s Leland Chapman, voice actor James Urbaniak (Venture Bros.), and more.
Las Cruces ComicCon sets nerd flags flying from 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Saturday, August 17, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, August 18, at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Ave. Info: LasCrucesComicCon.org
“Johnny Guitar“ at the Fountain Theate
As part of their ongoing film noir series, the Mesilla Valley Film Society is screening the classic 1955 thriller "Johnny Guitar" on Sunday, August 18, 2024, at 7:30 PM. This one-night-only event offers western buffs and noir enthusiasts alike a rare opportunity to experience this unique movie on the big screen, directed by the iconic Nicholas Ray (“Rebel Without A Cause”) and starring Joan Crawford and Sterling Hayden.
Tickets for the screening are $10 for adults, $9 for military, seniors and students, and $8 for Mesilla Valley Film Society members. They can be purchased at the Fountain Theatre box office or online at mesillavalleyfilm.org. The Fountain Theatre is located at 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla, NM 88046.
Great American Duck Race
The summertime staple celebrates its 45th year, but as anybody who has attended can tell you, it’s about a whole lot more than competitive waterfowl. Included in the four-day event are the Duck Royalty Pageant, the Tournament of Ducks Parade, a carnival, a hot air balloon rally, outhouse racing, the tortilla toss, arts and crafts, food vendors, and more.
The Great American Duck Race waddles up fun from 12-4 p.m., Thursday - Sunday, August 22 - 25, at McKinley Duck Downs, Courthouse Park, 700 S., Silver Ave., Deming. Info: 575-567-3905
The Range Las Cruces presents Collective Embarrassment Improv
The Range Las Cruces presents an evening of embarrassing comedy by the latest improv troupe to hit Las Cruces: Collective Embarrassment Improv Troupe. Focusing on various short form improv games, the troupe consists of Gus David Sanchez, Brianna Chavez Chacon, Liam Day, Hugo de Billie V, Ethan Trujillo, Ben Garcia, Alyssa Gose, and Zane Chaffee. The group aims to be seriously silly and embarrass themselves collectively from 6:30-9 p.m., Friday, August 23, at The Range Las Cruces, 3217 El Camino Real, Las Cruces. Tickets for Collective Embarrassment Improv are available now at TheRangeLC.com and at the door.
Auditions for American Southwest Theatre Company’s 2024-2025 Season
New Mexico State University Theatre and American Southwest Theatre Company is gearing up for an eclectic 2024-25 season, offering something for everyone. In the fall, a new and innovative take on Dracula will get audiences ready for the spooky season. “Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors” written by Gordon Greenberg and Steven Rosen and directed by Associate Professor Nichole Hamilton, has been referred to as Dracula for Gen Z and offers a campy sexy romp through the beloved Stoker classic in the style of Monty Python and Mel Brooks. Next up will be what some critics consider the greatest protest play ever written, “Mother Courage and Her Children” directed by Associate Professor Larissa Lury. Written by Bertolt Brecht in 1939 while exiled from Germany, this epic play with music follows a woman’s journey of survival in a war-torn 17th Century Europe.
Auditions for “Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors” and “Mother Courage” will be held on Saturday, August 24, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts. Callbacks to follow on Sunday, August 25. For an audition appointment and what to prepare, please visit theatre.nmsu.edu/auditions/upcoming-auditions.html and click the link in the audition notice.
