Area Events

FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 7:00 PM UNITED CHURCH OF ANGEL FIRE, ANGEL FIRE | $35/$45 Musical Conversations II: The Genius of Bach Enjoy an evening of Musical Conversations in the first concert of a 3-part series. Ida Kavafian and Festival Host Jonathan Coopersmith guide the audience through a musical journey of…

Contests! Drawings for prizes donated by sponsors of KRTN's Summer Blowout! KRTN will be onsite at RBS and on air from 8 am until about 2 pm. Grand Re-Opening for RBS True Value Building Material Center in Raton.Hot dogs 11 am – 1 pmNail-driving Contest 10 am – 1 pmBelt Sander Racing…

SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 7:00 PM TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, TAOS | $30/$40 Ballet for Martha What could be more Made in America than the great Appalachian Spring by Aaron Copland? This work was originally entitled Ballet for Martha and was based on the Shaker Hymn, Simple Gifts.  

Friends of El Raton present a free showing of National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) Saturday, August 29th at 7 pm. Donations will be gratefully accepted to help repair the theater's digital projector.National Lampoon's Vacation, sometimes referred to as Vacation, is a 1983 American comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and starring Chevy…

Raton Farmers' Market operates on Historic 1st Street, Saturdays from 1:00 pm until they sell out. The market will continue through the final Fall Harvest.  Locally grown foods and other locally produced products. The last Saturday Market will be on October 3rd. Vendors may contact Randi 575-445-8224

First Baptist Church in partnership with Pure Flix Movie Ministry are providing a “free” movie matinee to the community, movie flyer attached.    What Movie: "The Book of Daniel" Where: El Raton Movie Theater When: Saturday, August 29th at 2:00 p.m. Donations gratefully accepted for Operation Christmas Child.   Here's the trailer…

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2:00 PM ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER | $30 Annual Salon Concert You won’t want to miss this MFAF tradition filled with fantastic fun, hilarious humor and lots of laughs. Always a season highlight!

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 7:00 PM SHULER THEATER, RATON | FREE Stars of Tomorrow Want to hear the MFAF Young Artists who are on their way to major careers, but first making a stop at MFAF? This program will feature their extraordinary talent including works by 2015 Young Artist Composer-in- Residence,…

The Raton Museum will host a new exhibit from July 28th through September 26th:  “Red or Green?” The Origins and Cultural Significance of the Chile Pepper in New Mexico. Press Release from New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, LAS CRUCES: It may not be from New Mexico originally, but…

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 10:00 AM TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, TAOS | FREE Youth & Family Concert Featuring Toby Appel, host and narrator, and musicians from the Young Artist program.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 7:00 PM UNITED CHURCH OF ANGEL FIRE, ANGEL FIRE | $35/$45 Musical Conversations III: The Genius of Bach Enjoy an evening of Musical Conversations in the first concert of a 3-part series. Ida Kavafian and Festival Host Jonathan Coopersmith guide the audience through a musical journey of…

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 10:00 AM EAGLE NEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EAGLE NEST | FREE Youth & Family Concert Featuring Toby Appel, host and narrator, and musicians from the Young Artist program.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1:00 PM ANGEL FIRE COMMUNITY CENTER | FREE Closer Encounters: Meet the Composer Get up-close-and-personal with the musicians and music being rehearsed in this free open rehearsal. Hear 2015 Young Artist Composer-in-Residence, Alyssa Weinberg, discuss her newly-written piece. Fun and informal!

The 105th Wagon Mound Bean Day Celebration is Friday through Monday, September 4th - 7th in Wagon Mound, New Mexico. The theme for 2015, "Rails to Trails", celebrates the old indigenous trails and the railroad era. As described on the Bean Day website (http://beanday100.com):  The historic event of Bean Day began…

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 7:00 PM TAOS CENTER FOR THE ARTS, TAOS | $30/$40 The season’s closing concert in Taos features a work Made in America by the newly naturalized American citizen, Igor Stravinsky, in his Concerto in D. The program also includes a work by Roberto Sierra, inspired by his 2011…

The inaugural Gate City Music Festival will be held at the historic Shuler Theater and on beautiful 1st Street in Raton, New Mexico on Labor Day Weekend 2015. ~ Presented by Pepsi and Raton MainStreet, Saturday, September 5, 2015Featuring Multiple Grammy Nominated Singer, Songwriter & Producer Deana CarterWith Special Guests:Crystal YatesTom FaulknerNicole…

Clayton Astronomy Club & Amarillo Astronomy Club present: Clayton Lake Star Fest September 5 - 6, 2015 from 1 pm - 1 am A family-oriented STAR PARTY In Northeastern New Mexico Sat. 1-3 pm                   Solar Viewing (at multiple telescopes)        3-4:30 pm…

Cleveland Roller Mill Museum presents its annual festival: Cleveland Millfest Saturday and Sunday, September 5th and 6th from 10 am to 5 pm.60+ artists, native foods, baked goods, dance exhibitions, and continuous musical entertainment.The Cleveland Roller Mill Museum, a 3-story adobe water-powered historic flourmill, will be in continuous operation. There are 3 tours…