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Up-to-date event information is provided by the Silver City - Grant County Chamber of Commerce and used by permission. For details, visit the Chamber events calendar. Do you know of a great event for us to include? Let us know!
July 18 —
4th SASS New Mexico State Championship Shootout.
Location: Mile marker 10 on Rte 35 off Rte 152..
The Gila Rangers will be hosting their 4th SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) New Mexico State Championship Shootout, "Southwest Border Dispute" at their permanent range in the Mimbres Valley, about 35 miles NE of Silver City. Exact location is Mile Marker 10 on Rte 35, off Rte 152. We expect around 200 shooters plus families from not only NM but from around the country, plus we'll have many vendor booths offering a variety of "old west" products---period clothing, leather, jewelry, arts, etc. In addition to the NM State Champion awards, a competition between AZ & NM shooters will determine if the winner gets to move the state boundary line 50 miles further out-----(loser gets Lordsburg!).
Website:
www.gilarangers.com
July 19 —
4th SASS New Mexico State Championship Shootout.
Location: Mile marker 10 on Rte 35 off Rte 152..
The Gila Rangers will be hosting their 4th SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) New Mexico State Championship Shootout, "Southwest Border Dispute" at their permanent range in the Mimbres Valley, about 35 miles NE of Silver City. Exact location is Mile Marker 10 on Rte 35, off Rte 152. We expect around 200 shooters plus families from not only NM but from around the country, plus we'll have many vendor booths offering a variety of "old west" products---period clothing, leather, jewelry, arts, etc. In addition to the NM State Champion awards, a competition between AZ & NM shooters will determine if the winner gets to move the state boundary line 50 miles further out-----(loser gets Lordsburg!).
Website:
www.gilarangers.com
July 20 —
4th SASS New Mexico State Championship Shootout.
Location: Mile marker 10 on Rte 35 off Rte 152..
The Gila Rangers will be hosting their 4th SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) New Mexico State Championship Shootout, "Southwest Border Dispute" at their permanent range in the Mimbres Valley, about 35 miles NE of Silver City. Exact location is Mile Marker 10 on Rte 35, off Rte 152. We expect around 200 shooters plus families from not only NM but from around the country, plus we'll have many vendor booths offering a variety of "old west" products---period clothing, leather, jewelry, arts, etc. In addition to the NM State Champion awards, a competition between AZ & NM shooters will determine if the winner gets to move the state boundary line 50 miles further out-----(loser gets Lordsburg!).
Website:
www.gilarangers.com
August 2 —
Chair-ity Auction.
Location: Historic Silco Theater, 311 N. Bullard, Silver City.
Phone: 575-534-9005.
auction of director's chairs painted by local and regionsl artists. More info to come
August 23 —
Silver City Health Fair.
Location: Silver's Knights of Columbus.
Phone: 388-1198 x 10.
9am to Noon. For more info contact Connie Hostetler
Email:
kmilligan@grmc.org
August 30 —
Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Show.
more info to come
August 30 —
San Vicente Artists Art Fair.
more info to come
August 31 —
Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Show.
more info to come
August 31 —
San Vicente Artists Art Fair.
more info to come
September 1 —
Rolling Stones Gem & Mineral Show.
more info to come
September 12 —
Pickamania!.
Sponsored by: Mimbres Region Arts Council.
Location: Silver City's Gough Park.
Phone: 575-538-2505.
Pickamania! celebrates the best of folk, bluegrass and Americana acoustic musical traditions, all under the blue sunny skies of beautiful southwest New Mexico. Come enjoy great days, cool evenings and fast-picking nights, all in the friendly, tree-lined lawns of Silver City's Gough Park. This year's schedule includes performances by outstanding local bands and national touring groups like Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, Chathan County Line, and more.
Email:
info@mimbresarts.org
Website:
www.silvercity.org/dest_pickamania.php
September 13 —
Pickamania!.
Pickamania! celebrates the best of folk, bluegrass and Americana acoustic musical traditions, all under the blue sunny skies of beautiful southwest New Mexico. Come enjoy great days, cool evenings and fast-picking nights, all in the friendly, tree-lined lawns of Silver City's Gough Park. Sponsored by the Mimbres Region Arts Council, Pickamania extends Silver City's reputation as a music destination. Silver City's annual Blues Festival draws thousand of visitors, and Pickamania offers the same great blend of relaxed atmosphere, wonderful community, comfortable climate and outstanding music.This year's schedule includes performances by outstanding local bands and national touring groups like Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, Chatham County Line, and more: Saturday 13-Hill Billy Voodoo-MySpace, Bayou Seco-bayouseco.com, Band Scramble, boulderacoustic-society.net, and Chatham County Line- chathamcountyline.com. Sunday 14 - Gypsy Feet Band, Ana Egge-anaegge.com, Steve Smith
and Hard Road-desertnight.com/hardroad, Red Molly
redmolly.com, Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group-robinandlinda.com
September 13 —
Red Hot Children's Fiesta.
Location: Penny Park, 1305 N. Grant Street.
Phone: 388-1198 x 10.
10am - 2pm More info to come
September 14 —
Pickamania!.
Pickamania! celebrates the best of folk, bluegrass and Americana acoustic musical traditions, all under the blue sunny skies of beautiful southwest New Mexico. Come enjoy great days, cool evenings and fast-picking nights, all in the friendly, tree-lined lawns of Silver City's Gough Park. Sponsored by the Mimbres Region Arts Council, Pickamania extends Silver City's reputation as a music destination. Silver City's annual Blues Festival draws thousand of visitors, and Pickamania offers the same great blend of relaxed atmosphere, wonderful community, comfortable climate and outstanding music.This year's schedule includes performances by outstanding local bands and national touring groups like Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group, Chatham County Line, and more: Saturday 13-Hill Billy Voodoo-MySpace, Bayou Seco-bayouseco.com, Band Scramble, boulderacoustic-society.net, and Chatham County Line- chathamcountyline.com. Sunday 14 - Gypsy Feet Band, Ana Egge-anaegge.com, Steve Smith
and Hard Road-desertnight.com/hardroad, Red Molly
redmolly.com, Robin and Linda Williams and Their Fine Group-robinandlinda.com
September 18 —
4th Annual Gila River Festival.
Scheduled for September 18 – 21, 2008, the fourth annual Gila River Festival is an opportunity to celebrate our beloved Gila River as a source of inspiration. The festival will bring together experts, artists and scientists from many disciplines, to celebrate the Gila River through creative expression. Through rock art, nature writing, field sketching, weaving, songwriting, performance and photography, we will bridge the arts and sciences through active discussion and demonstration. The festival format will include intensive workshops, a keynote speaker, lectures, hikes, and performances over a four day period. For more information, visit www.gilaconservation.org. To get involved with planning for next year’s festival, contact Melanie Gasparich at director@ugwa.org or 575.535.2308.
Email:
www.gilaconservation.org
September 19 —
4th Annual Gila River Festival.
Scheduled for September 18 – 21, 2008, the fourth annual Gila River Festival is an opportunity to celebrate our beloved Gila River as a source of inspiration. The festival will bring together experts, artists and scientists from many disciplines, to celebrate the Gila River through creative expression. Through rock art, nature writing, field sketching, weaving, songwriting, performance and photography, we will bridge the arts and sciences through active discussion and demonstration. The festival format will include intensive workshops, a keynote speaker, lectures, hikes, and performances over a four day period. For more information, visit www.gilaconservation.org. To get involved with planning for next year’s festival, contact Melanie Gasparich at director@ugwa.org or 575.535.2308.
Email:
www.gilaconservation.org
September 20 —
4th Annual Gila River Festival.
Scheduled for September 18 – 21, 2008, the fourth annual Gila River Festival is an opportunity to celebrate our beloved Gila River as a source of inspiration. The festival will bring together experts, artists and scientists from many disciplines, to celebrate the Gila River through creative expression. Through rock art, nature writing, field sketching, weaving, songwriting, performance and photography, we will bridge the arts and sciences through active discussion and demonstration. The festival format will include intensive workshops, a keynote speaker, lectures, hikes, and performances over a four day period. For more information, visit www.gilaconservation.org. To get involved with planning for next year’s festival, contact Melanie Gasparich at director@ugwa.org or 575.535.2308.
Email:
www.gilaconservation.org
September 21 —
4th Annual Gila River Festival.
Scheduled for September 18 – 21, 2008, the fourth annual Gila River Festival is an opportunity to celebrate our beloved Gila River as a source of inspiration. The festival will bring together experts, artists and scientists from many disciplines, to celebrate the Gila River through creative expression. Through rock art, nature writing, field sketching, weaving, songwriting, performance and photography, we will bridge the arts and sciences through active discussion and demonstration. The festival format will include intensive workshops, a keynote speaker, lectures, hikes, and performances over a four day period. For more information, visit www.gilaconservation.org. To get involved with planning for next year’s festival, contact Melanie Gasparich at director@ugwa.org or 575.535.2308.
Email:
www.gilaconservation.org
September 27 —
Tapestry of Talent (Fiber Arts Fashion Show).
Location: TBA.
Watch this space for more information.
Silver City and Grant County host an amazing array of events, year 'round. Almost every weekend features
a special event, theater or gallery opening, outdoor activity or festival. Please do not hesitate to