Who: The Rio Grande Theatre
What: Monthly Events
When: February 2009
Where: The Rio Grande Theatre
Contact: (575) 523-6403

Rio Grande Theatre Calendar of Events – February 2010

Tuesday, February 2
The Reality Magic Show
Professional illusionist Garry Carson and his wife Kelsey Kara bring their crowd-pleasing Las Vegas show to the Rio Grande Theatre for one big night, featuring magic, grand illusions, comedy, audience participation and live animals. From the premiere opening of the MGM Grand Hotel and over 8,000 shows over a 2 ½ year period to appearances on national and international television shows including Good Morning America, Inside Edition and the Fox special Masters Of Illusion, the dynamic duo presents a family friendly show that will have audiences talking for years to come. The Reality Magic Show will be a fundraiser with 100% of proceeds going to Jornada Elementary School. Showtime is 7pm. Tickets are $12. For more information or to reserve tickets, call (575) 621-3205.

Saturday, February 6
Yolanda Martinez
Award-winning, international performing artist Yolanda Martinez will introduce her new CD Amor Deveras, featuring such classics as Besame Mucho, Los Laureles, Llorona and more, with special guest Denny Guerrero. Then, Martinez will unveil her new production Honoring Of Lozen, An Apache Warrior And All Women Warriors, in which she portrays Lozen at various stages throughout her life through costume and song. As part of her tradition, Martinez will end the show by inviting all Drummers and Drums in the audience to come up and enjoy a drumming session. Showtime is 7:30. Tickets are $15. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com.

Saturday, February 13
La Catrina Quartet
Hailed by Yo Yo Ma as “wonderful ambassadors for music,” the La Catrina String Quartet is one of the most sought after ensembles on tour today. Their unique blend of Latin-American and standard repertoire has proved enormously entertaining for its diverse audiences, catering to the more traditional concertgoers while still attracting the next generation of listeners. Their infectious personalities infuse their playing, creating truly compelling performances. Showtime is 7:30pm. Tickets are $10. For more information, contact the Las Cruces Friends Of Chamber Music at (575) 523-7714 or visit the official website at www.LaCatrinaQuartet.com.

Sunday, February 14
Las Cruces Symphony Chamber Orchestra
The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra presents a special Chamber Orchestra Concert featuring guest artist Bracha Malkin on violin performing Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto No. 1 and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40. Sponsored by Tom and Donna Tate and a Circle of Symphony Friends. Showtime is 3pm. Tickets are $15 general admission and $5 for students with ID. For more information, contact the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra at (575) 646-3709.

Thursday, February 18
MountainFilm World Tour
NMSU Outdoor Recreation continues its Adventure Arts Series with the international short film tour dedicated to educating and inspiring audiences about issues that matter, cultures worth exploring, environments worth preserving and conversations worth sustaining. Themes range from adventure, mountaineering, remarkable personalities and important environmental and social messages. Showtime is 7pm. Tickets are $8 in advance and $12 at the theatre box office, day of show. For more information, call (575) 646-4252.

Saturday, February 20
Teresa Walters
In recent years, Teresa has performed on six continents and in most of the 50 United States, at venues including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Wigmore Hall in London, the Salle Cortot in Paris, Moscow’s Great Hall, Australia’s International Conservatorium and Jerusalam’s Concert Hall. Her recital at Lincoln Center earned a standing ovation from a full house and high praise from the New York Times. When her latest cd was nominated for the Grand Prix du Disque, the Budapest Sun wrote, “her fingers give off sparks and she takes the keyboard into orbit.” Teresa Walters will appear as part of the Doña Ana Arts Council’s 2009/2010 Cultural Series. Showtime is 7:30. Tickets are $25. For more information or to reserve tickets, visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com.

Tuesday – Thursday, February 23 – 25
Las Cruces High School presents Dracula
There’s something spooky going on in London. Dr. Van Helsing, a specialist in obscure maladies, has discovered that the beautiful Lucy has fallen victim to what he believes is a vampire. Suspicion has fallen on a mysterious neighbor, Count Dracula. Can Van Helsing stop this bloodsucking menace before it’s too late? Drama and comedy mix with tension and chills in this classic theatrical masterwork presented for a young audience. Showtime is 8pm. Tickets are available at the door night of show for $10 general admission, $5 students. For more information call (575) 496-4805.

Friday, February 26
Burnsland/Back Porch KRWG Benefit Fundraiser
KRWG radio personalities and popular local musicians Bob Burns and Benjy Rivas will take the Rio Grande Theatre stage for a special concert to benefit the NPR affiliate. Burns is the host of the weekly program Burnsland, has been a professional musician for over fifty years and is a “life member” of the American Federation of Musicians. Rivas is the host of the weekly program The Back Porch, has been making music in the Mesilla Valley region for thirty years and can play just about every musical instrument imaginable, usually with his roots ensemble the BBR Band. Showtime is 7pm. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door for adults; $7.50 in advance, $10 at the door for young adults; Free for children under 6. For more information or to reserve tickets, call the KRWG offices in Milton Hall at (575) 646-2222.

Sunday, February  28
LCCCA presents El Paso Brass
The Las Cruces Civic Concert Association continues their season with one of the longest continually-performing brass quintets in America, composed of key members of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and other distinguished artists from across the Southwest. For this concert, the group has chosen “From Bach to the Beatles”: selections from their repertoire, covering the total spectrum of brass quintet literature. Showtime is 3pm. Single ticket price is $20 at the door. Call (575) 521-4051 for more information.

Every Other Tuesday at the Rio Grande Theatre
February 9 – Blues Messiah
February 23 – Doug Randall
Please note: Every Other Tuesday performances always begin at 5:30pm and are free to the public. 

On Exhibit in the El Paso Electric and Carolene de Mesilla Galleries
George Mendoza
February is Love Of Art Month in Las Cruces and to celebrate, the Doña Ana Arts Council will welcome internationally renowned visually impaired artist George Mendoza to the galleries of the Rio Grande Theatre. Mendoza was a promising high school athlete when macular degeneration, a retinal disorder that leaves distortions in the central vision, made him legally blind. Mendoza used his disability to fuel a passion for athletics and painting, becoming the subject of two PBS documentaries and an exhibitor at galleries around the country. In 2009, Mendoza’s art went international when Westminster Fibers Inc., in Charlotte, NC, licensed it to create a colorful 100-percent cotton fabric collection that made its debut at the International Quilt Market. The exhibition will take place in both the El Paso Electric and Carolene de Mesilla Galleries, running through the entire month of February, 2010, beginning with an artist reception on February 5th, from 5 to 7pm, as part of the Downtown Art Ramble.

The Rio Grande Theatre is located at 211 N. Main, in Las Cruces, NM. For clarification, photos or additional information, please visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com or contact the Rio Grande Theatre Manager, David Salcido, at 575-523-6403.

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