[vc_column]Summer fun kicks off in June in Las Cruces!
Read on for one-of-a-kind events around town this June and all summer long.[minti_headline size="fontsize-l" color="#dd3333" weight="fontweight-600" align="align-left"]Rock ‘n’ Roll History[/minti_headline][minti_image img="17767"]Take a rock, roll and a hop back in time at the Rio Grande Theatre! On Saturday, June 3, enjoy New Mexico Rock ‘n’ Roll History with American Bandstand and “Sugar Shack” as told by local author Stan Blitz. Joining Blitz is New Mexico’s historic Fireballs founder, George Tomsco, about the Fireballs’ #1 hit and 1.5 million seller, “Sugar Shack.”[minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Saturday, June 3 (7:00 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="Rio Grande Theatre | 211 N Downtown Mall, Las Cruces"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-usd" title="Cost $7"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-users" title="Suitable for: All ages"][/minti_iconbox][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_headline size="fontsize-l" color="#dd3333" weight="fontweight-600" align="align-left"]Made in New Mexico[/minti_headline][minti_image img="17780"]Santa Fe based writer and New Mexico film historian Jeff Berg returns to the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum this Thursday, June 8! Join Berg as he presents a new version of his "Made in New Mexico" film clip anthology, compiling clips from movies that in some way feature people who were born in New Mexico or have lived here or live here now. Clips contain stars like Vivian Vance, Greer Garson, John Denver, and author Max Evans. Each clip is followed by a live narration, offering tidbits about the star, and more. Audience participation is strongly encouraged.[minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Thursday, June 8 (7:00 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="The New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-usd" title="Free"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-users" title="Suitable for: All ages"][/minti_iconbox][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_headline size="fontsize-l" color="#dd3333" weight="fontweight-600" align="align-left"]Under the Full Moon[/minti_headline][minti_image img="17779"]White Sands National Monument has great summer fun this June!
On Friday, June 9, Full Moon Night features the 1st Armored Division Band, Iron Outlaws. This country band will get your boots tapping with classic favorites and current hits.[minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Friday, June 9 (8:30 PM – 10:30 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="White Sands National Monument | Evening Program Area (Amphitheater)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-usd" title="Monument entrance fees apply ($5/person ages 16+)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-users" title="Suitable for: All ages"][/minti_iconbox][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_headline size="fontsize-l" color="#dd3333" weight="fontweight-600" align="align-left"]The Market at Night[/minti_headline][minti_image img="17764"]Wednesday Night Farmers Markets are back! Swing by the Downtown Plaza on second Wednesdays this summer for food trucks, arts & crafts vendors, music, dancing and more.[minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Wednesday, June 14 (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces | 100 N. Main Street, Las Cruces"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-usd" title="Free"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-users" title="Suitable for: All ages"][/minti_iconbox][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_headline size="fontsize-l" color="#dd3333" weight="fontweight-600" align="align-left"]It’s a Whole New World[/minti_headline][minti_image img="17768"]The Doña Ana Arts Council is proud to continue its tradition of bringing Missoula Children’s Theatre to Las Cruces with their production of Aladdin. Tryouts will be held on Monday, June 26 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre for students entering 1st – 12th grades; rehearsals for those chosen will be 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily that week. Don’t miss the culminating performance of Aladdin of the Missoula Children’s Theatre camp on Friday, June 30! See these talented kids in action at 7:00 p.m.[minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Tryouts: Monday, June 26 (10:00 AM – 12:00 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Rehearsals Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30 (10:00 AM – 2:30 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Show Friday, June 30 (7:00 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="Rio Grande Theatre | 211 N Downtown Mall, Las Cruces"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-usd" title="$60 to register; partial scholarships available"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-users" title="Suitable for: Students entering 1st – 12th grades"][/minti_iconbox][minti_spacer height="7"][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_headline size="fontsize-l" color="#dd3333" weight="fontweight-600" align="align-left"]Red, White & Brew[/minti_headline][minti_image img="17782"]Ring in Fourth of July weekend with live music, specialty foods and New Mexico wine and beer! This annual festival is the perfect way to celebrate our independence. Admission includes a souvenir glass![minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Friday, June 30 (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Saturday, July 1 (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Sunday, July 2 (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="Las Cruces Convention Center | 680 University Ave., Las Cruces"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-usd" title="Ages 21+ $15 in advance; $20 at the door"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-users" title="Suitable for: Ages 21+ (under 21 must be accompanied by parent or guardian)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_spacer height="7"][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_headline size="fontsize-l" color="#dd3333" weight="fontweight-600" align="align-left"]All Summer Long[/minti_headline]The events just keep coming this summer in Las Cruces! Keep an eye out for regular happenings around Las Cruces this summer.[minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="White Sands National Monument"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Skins and Skulls: Daily (3:00 PM - 3:30 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Sunset Strolls: Daily (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="Rio Grande Theatre"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Roy van der Aa at the El Paso Electric Gallery: Daily (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)"][/minti_iconbox][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Crafts for Kids: Saturday (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM)">Click here for more info[/minti_iconbox][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="Movies in the Park"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Every other Saturday in Young Park (7:30 PM – 9:00 PM)"]June 10: The Secret Life of Pets
June 24: Pete’s Dragon[/minti_iconbox][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_iconbox icon="fa-map" title="Music in the Park"][/minti_iconbox][minti_iconbox icon="fa-calendar" title="Sundays in Young Park (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)"]June 4: Kiss Army
June 8: Border Jazz Quartet | Jazz Standards
June 11: Desert Wind; Kyle Martin
June 15: The Double Clutchers | Rock-a-Billy
June 18: Oldies But Goodies Band; Mariachi Flores Mexicanas
June 22: Cool Side Collective | Jazz Standards
June 25: Steppin’ Up; Anthony & the Niteliters
June 29: Wait For What?! | Classic Rock, Country
Schedule, times and locations are subject to change without notice. For more information on the Music in the Park Series contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 575/541-2550.
[/minti_iconbox][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"]Looking for even more ideas? Check out our event calendar for all things happening in and around Las Cruces this month. We’ll see you around![minti_button link="https://www.lascrucescvb.org/las-cruces-events/" color="red" size="medium"]Las Cruces Event Calendar - Click Here[/minti_button][minti_newdivider line_color="#dd3333" thickness="2px" topmargin="32px" bottommargin="32px"][minti_headline size="fontsize-l" color="#dd3333" weight="fontweight-600" align="align-left"]Get the best of Las Cruces on the go with our new free mobile app[/minti_headline][minti_spacer height="10"][minti_image img="17325" lightbox="2" url="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/visit-las-cruces/id1222700134" target="_blank"]
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