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[ultimate_heading main_heading="Get outside and around town this November! This month means hikes, runs, arts, culture, nature, music and more. Read on for can’t-miss events around town this month." main_heading_color="#dd3333" main_heading_font_family="font_family:Open Sans|font_call:Open+Sans|variant:600" main_heading_font_size="desktop:30px;" main_heading_style="font-weight:600;"][/ultimate_heading][vc_column][minti_spacer ][vc_row bg_color="#dd3333" top_padding="20" bottom_padding="20"][vc_column]
Leasburg Dam State Park Hike
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History meets the great outdoors with this guided tour! Starting at the Leasburg Dam State Park Visitor Center, this 2.5-mile ranger-guided hike tours exhibits and teaches hikers about the Native American inhabitants of the area from the Pleistocene Epoch to the present!
Make sure to bring at least two quarts of water per person – and don’t forget your good hiking shoes!
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Pre-K Thursdays at the Museum of Nature and Science
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Thursday mornings at the Museum of Nature and Science are just for the little ones! Each Thursday, head over to the museum of an hour of exploration designed specifically for pre-k kiddos (ages 6 and under).
No registration is required; events are free of charge. (Parents, please stay with your children throughout the program).
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Downtown Art Ramble
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Take a stroll through Las Cruces’ downtown museums and gallery shows at the monthly Downtown Ramble!
Head downtown the first Friday of each month for arts, culture and refreshments.
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Animal Encounters at the Museum of Nature and Science
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Head to the Museum of Nature and Science each Saturday morning to get up close and personal with the animals of the Chihuahuan Desert!
Each class, learns about the lives of Chihuahuan Desert animals as the Museum Naturalist guides the discussion into these elusive creatures.
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Mexican Pianist Romeyno Gutierrez Luna
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The Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso and the City of Las Cruces present Mexican Pianist Romeyno Gutierrez Luna on November 5th at the Rio Grande Theatre.
Born in the Rarámuri community of Retósachi in Copper Canyon, Mexico, Romeyno is the first Tarahumara (the native tribe from Chihuahua Mexico) ever to be a pianist and composer.
He is the godson and protege of Romayne Wheeler, an American-born concert pianist whose career spans nearly half a century and has taken him to 52 countries worldwide.
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Children’s Matinee Series: "Cars"
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Give the kids (and the kid in you!) something to enjoy with this month’s matinee movie at the Rio Grande Theatre!
November’s film of choice is "Cars", the Pixar film about the legendary Lightning McQueen (voiced by Owen Wilson) who is suddenly pushed out of the sport he loves. To get back in the game, he’ll need the help of his troupe of friends to prove that #95 still has something left to give.
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RGT Classic Films: "Gone with the Wind"
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Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a damn!
Think you’ve seen all the good classics?
November’s classic film at the Rio Grande Theatre is "Gone with the Wind", the 1939 American epic historical romance film adapted from Margaret Mitchell’s 1936 novel. Set in the American South against the backdrop of the Civil War and Reconstruction era, Gone with the Wind follows Scarlett O’Hara, the strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner, from her romantic pursuit of Ashley Wilkes to her marriage to Rhett Butler.
Whether you’re new to the film or can quote every line, there’s just something special about seeing it on the big screen. Join the fun at the Rio Grande Theatre this November and enjoy concessions like snacks, refreshments, beer, wine and spirits.
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Desert Dash Trail Race 2017
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Enjoy expansive views of the beautiful Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park (including three rugged mountain ranges!) in the "2017 Desert Dash Trail Race"! Walk or run the 5K, 10K or half marathon trail courses, or bring your little ones to compete in the children’s 1-mile trail race.
[Desert Dash] is a fundraiser for the Asombro Institute for Science Education, and all proceeds go toward education programs. The Institute reaches more than 17,000 K-12 students every year through inquiry-based classroom programs and field trips.
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Spirit of Art
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"Spirit of Art" is a documentary by local filmmaker Ed Breeding that profiles artists of Las Cruces.
Through this film, the unique artists take the audience deep into the heart and soul and mystery that lies behind the surface of a dedicated, motivated artist.
For true artists like these, art isn’t something they “do” – it’s something they live.
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The Reunion Beatles Fantasy Tribute
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Get by with a little help from your friends – and the ultimate Beatles tribute band!
Come together for the world’s greatest veteran Beatles lookalike and sound-alike artists performing a tribute to John, Paul, George & Ringo.
Don’t let us down – reserve your tickets today!
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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!
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