Unless otherwise noted, events are in Truth or Consequences; events for which no price is given are free of charge.
 
8am-noon
DRAW AND PAINT SOUTHWESTERN THEME AND LANDSCAPE
@ Hidden Coulee Quarter Horse Ranch
Master draftsman, painter and teacher Loren Schmidt along with Olin B. West, long time painter of the Southwest will give personalized instruction on painting. Cows, calves, horses and colts will provide subject matter in a rustic western setting with a backdrop of rocky buttes and scenic vistas. The ranch is a short 3 miles into town for lunch or bring a brown bag. After lunch there will be a lecture with a Q&A period before returning to location to finish out the day. A good photo opportunity. Limited to 10 participants. All skill levels welcome. Continued Saturday 8am - noon. $150 for both days. 894-1325 for more info and reservations.
8am-8pm
THE SIERRA COUNTY FAIR ART SHOW
Fair Grounds - 1357 Hyde (@ Broadway). The Sierra County Fair is open to children of Sierra County and encourages them to raise animals, care for them, and be rewarded for their efforts. The art section is also open to children. A booklet may be obtained of all events, judging of animals, and rodeos from the County Agricultural Agent (2101 South Broadway, TorC). 894-2375.
 
8:30am -12:30pm
FARMERS MARKET @ Ralph Edwards Park
Locall-grown produce and farm products, arts and crafts, alternative healing arts, plus dance and music performances.
9am-10am
FOOT REFLEXOLOGY @ Studio de La Luz
Presented by Shelby Schue, a reflexologist for 37 years, and master at locating working points in feet that help bring into balance the organs, glands, circulation, nerves. Ms. Schue will conduct a one hour class. 308 S. Pershing. 740-2435.
9am-4pm
THE ART OF SEEING: A TWO DAY PAINTING WORKSHOP WITH DAVID FARRELL @ Farrell Studio in Hillsboro
Southern New Mexican plein air painter David Farrell will hold a two-day painting workshop focusing on how the eye sees color and light in nature. Each day will begin with a painting demonstration by Farrell, after which students will paint from still life setups, with personalized instruction throughout the day. Both days will conclude with group critique and discussion. All levels welcome. Breakfast provided; two restaurants in town are open for lunch. For supplies list and reservations call 895-3352 or email: dafarrelli@hotmail.com. $80 for two days, $45 to attend either day. www.dwfarrell.com
9am-4pm
OPEN - Pioneer Store Museum & Monte Cristo gift Shop & Gallery, Chloride
Located just past the hanging tree in the middle of Main Street, in buildings that were constructed in the 1880s. The museum is chock-full of artifacts and relics; the gift shop and gallery offer items made by local artists and artisans. Info - 505-743-2736, or email pioneerstoremuseum@windstream.net
9am-7pm
OPEN - Museums, Galleries & Studios in Hillsboro and Kingston
9am-5pm
2007 SECOND ANNUAL SAFARI OF PAINTED ELEPHANTS & TURTLES @ Geronimo Springs Museum
The Museum is a major repository for Sierra County History, both in artifacts and in archival materials. Each of four Elephants and Turtles creatively hand-painted by an artist from New Mexico will be on display. Tickets to win are $10 each. All proceeds go toward the Geronimo Springs Museum Roofing Fund. The drawing will be held in late February, 2008 at the Annual Historical Society Dinner. Ticket holders need not be present to win. 211 Main. 894-6600.
9am-5pm
CRAFTS FAIR @ Senior Recreation Center
35 vendors will show their wares. 301 Foch.
10am-11am
INTRODUCTION TO EFT @ Agape Chiropractic
Presented by Jan Thedford, EFT CC ADV. The Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) is commonly referred to as “tapping.” This easy to learn technique can help you deal with negative emotions, phobias, cravings and stresses of all descriptions. Described as “acupuncture without the needles,” EFT can help you deal with day-to-day issues easily—just tap! 402 N. Broadway. 894-1208.
10am-Noon
BOOK SIGNING @ Varuna
John Meluso, CSP, author of eyeTalk™ Bridging from Communications to Connection. 406 N. Broadway 894-3342
More info: www.lordofwaters.com
10:30am-noon
TEXT IN ART @ Bradley Gallery
Slide show and talk presentation by R.Wm. and Nolan Winkler. 320 N. Broadway. 894-0953.
11am-2pm
BUILD A MOSAIC BIRDHOUSE WORKSHOP @ Celestial Creations
With Steph Ross. Bring a small unfinished wooden birdhouse, plus a flat rock as a base, plus buttons, sticks, marbles, broken dishes/ceramic, small stones, sticks—whatever! Paint, grout, tables and chairs will be supplied. Wear appropriate clothing. Reservations & info: 894-7591. $10. 220 N. Date.
11am-4pm
FIBER ARTS DEMONSTRATIONS @ Grasshopper Silk Studio, Elephant Butte
Kat Right - spinning/weaving; Peggy Czacki - beading; Jean Smith - quilting; Sandy Hopper - silk painting. 509 Bass Rd., Hot Springs Landing, Elephant Butte. 740-4958
11:30am-12:30pm
CHIROPRACTIC: CLEARING UP SOME OF THE CONFUSION @ Agape Chiropractic
Presented by Dr. Dean Brock, Chiropractor. Learn basic terms, advantages, techniques, and philosophies of our practice. 402 N. Broadway. 740-3688
12pm-6pm
MASSAGE CLINIC @ Blackstone Baths & Beds
Free mini-massages (fully clothed). 410 Austin. 894-0894. www.blackstoneapts.com
12:30pm-12:45pm
NETI POT DEMONSTRATION @ Varuna
Presented by Deborah Toomey. 406 N. Broadway. 894-3342. www.lordofwaters.com
12:30pm-1:30pm
TAI CHI CHIH PRACTICE @ Ralph Edwards Park
Presented by Meara Joy Norice. T’ai Chi Chih originated in Albuquerque in 1974 . It consists of nineteen movements and one pose that circulate and balance the Vital Force or Chi bringing improvements in health, creativity, performance and intuition.
12:30-2:30pm
THE COWBOY @ Riverside Gallery
A representation of the American Cowboy as seen by artist Holly Humphrey. 445 E. Riverside. 894-0129
1pm-3pm
TIME FADES AWAY: ALTARS, SHRINES & GRAVES @ Gallery Katzenellenbogen
Join us for a new show that examines the personal markers we create to fix ourselves in time. A panel of local artists will share their work and discuss the process involved in making personal shrines and altars. Visitors will be asked to contribute a message, drawing or artifact to the gallery’s shrine, called “The Altar of My Good Intentions.” This show continues through the Day of the Dead and Halloween; related items will be for sale. 308-310 Main. 520-977-3754. www.gallerykatzenellenbogen.com
1pm-3pm
POETRY READING @ Black Cat Books & Coffee
128 N. Broadway. 894-7070.
1:30pm-1:45pm
AROMATHERAPY FOR THE SEASON @ Varuna
Presented by Deborah Toomey. 406 N. Broadway 894-3342. www.lordofwaters.com
2pm-3pm
EXPERIENCE THE MOVEMENT OF THE CHI @ Studio de La Luz
Presented by Carlos Villatoro, Doctor of Naturopathy and acupuncturist. Qigong is a skill or practice of cultivating energy, combining meditation, visualization, breathing and movement. It is an ideal technique for health maintenance, disease prevention, cultivating longevity, and to improve work efficiency. 308 S. Pershing. 740-3814
3pm-3:15pm
7 EASY TIPS FOR A HEALTHY LIVER @ Varuna
Presented by Deborah Toomey. 406 N. Broadway. 894-3342. www.lordofwaters.com
3:30pm-4:30pm
QUANTUM BIOFEEDBACK: HOW CAN IT BENEFIT YOU? @ Agape Chiropractic
Presented by Jan Thedford, Quantum Biofeedback Practitioner. Quantum Biofeedback can bring your body, mind and spirit into balance by detecting and relieving stress at all levels. This presentation will walk you through many of the programs contained within the EPFX Quantum Biofeedback device, a remarkable step forward in the future of wellness technology. 402 N. Broadwa. 894-1208
3:30pm-5pm
DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKING with Erin Hudson @ Mothership Yoga Lounge
A behind-the-scenes look at Hudson’s film-making process. See clips of her current work-in-progress, a documentary about Sierra County’s Embrue “Sonny” Hale, and a few of her award winning short documentaries. 500 Austin. 894-3462. Donations.
4:30pm-6pm
SACRED DANCE AND DRUM @ Studio de La Luz
Observe and/or participate as we celebrate the earth through our bodies, as experienced through dance. 308 S. Pershing. 894-5508.
6pm-9pm
ART HOP in downtown TorC
Featuring the following shows & special events:
- Robert K. Swisher Jr. (author of How Far The Mountain) Book Signing
at Black Cat Books and Coffee, 128 Broadway. 894-7070
at Bradley Gallery, 320 Broadway. 894-0953
- Artist Reception for Ezell Nolan
at Celestial Creations: All Things New Mexico, 220 N. Date. 894-7591
at Eagle Art, 417 Broadway. 661-858-6106
- Opening Reception for Time Fades Away: Altars Shrines and Graves
at Gallery Katzenellenbogen, 308-310 Main. 520/977-3754
- Grand Opening of Gallery Orbit
A new gallery in T or C, featuring works by Kirk Roberts in an inaugural show: Art of the Second Attention: Mapping the Dream
Gallery Orbit, 200 S. Date. 415-290-5512
- Work by Hot Springs High School Art Students
at Grapes, 407-409 Main. 894-0031
at M, 406 Main. 740-4526
plus music by Jen Exten at Parisi, 420 Broadway. 894-1480
- Opening Reception for Art Expo 2007: A Regional Exhibition Promoting the Art of Sierra County
at RioBravoFineArt, 110 Broadway. 894-0572
at Turtleback Oasis, 520 Broadway. 894-0179
- The Debut of A New Music Store
at Xochi's, 430 Broadway (enter music store on Daniels). 894-7685
7-10 pm
21st CENTURY UNIVERSE: AN EXHIBIT OF OUTSIDER, VISIONARY, FOLK, AND NEO-MODERN ART at the Elks Lodge
An art exhibit related to space travel, astrophysics and cosmology. Cash bar (beer and wine only). Brought to you by New Mexico Art & Space. 703 Broadway. Contact: tamarariley@mac.com
9pm-10:30pm
FILM: THE TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES OF DELMAS HOWE @ RioBravoFineArt
Immediately following the Art Hop. Introduction by Delmas Howe. Adults only. 110 N. Broadway 894-0572. Donations.
10:30pm -11pm
ALL ORANGE: WANAKAN DREAMS @ Gallery Orbit
A Neo-Vaudeville Performance using film, live music & other surprises. Noir and Q will take you on a journey to the Wanakan World. Is it a place, or a state of mind? 200 S. Date. Donations.
PICK-UP TICKETS AND INFORMATION AT
Picture Perfect 322 N. Broadway 894-9200
Varuna 406 N. Broadway 894-3342
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