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Ruidoso, New Mexico

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NOVEMBER  2008

1st—"Boomed, Busted, & Bought Out Again": Mining in New Mexico: Hubbard Museum of the American West.
Exhibit runs through Jan. 4, 2009 More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org
2nd—"Land Grants & Water Rights": Hubbard Museum of the American West.
Presented by Dr. Stefanie Beninato More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org
2nd—Daylight Savings Time: Daylight Savings Time ends..
8th—Fall E-Waste Event: IGA Lawrence Brothers Parking Lot.
This event provides people with the opportunity to properly dispose of electronic items, including computer hardware, printers, telephones, cell phones, radios & TV's, small appliances, and many other items. 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. More Info: LCSWA 378-4697 Web: www.lcswa.org
8th—Avalanche Extreme: Spencer Theater.
See the extreme mountain sports film, Teton, which will premier. Boarding demos, food, music and more. More Info: 575-336-4800 Web: www.spencertheater.com
9th—Bill Cosby: Inn of the Mountain Gods.
Among the albums he has made, there are 8 Gold Records, and 5 Platinum Records. He has also won 5 Grammys, toured all across the country and was on the "Cosby Show" for almost 10 years.  Visit ticketmaster online for ticket info. Performances are at 3 pm and 7 pm. More Info: 1-888-324-0348 Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com
11th—3rd Annual Veterans' Day Tribute: No Scum Allowed Saloon, White Oaks, NM.
Free BBQ and Live Music from 10 am - 6 pm. 
13th—Chili Supper: Community United Methodist.
5:00 - 7:00 pm. 220 Junction Road. $7 per person. Tickets can be purchased by phone or at the church office, or at the door. More Info: 257-4170
14th—Los Lonely Boys: Inn of the Mountain Gods.
The Los Lonely Boys are back for another performance! Tickets are available online at ticketmaster.com More Info: 1-888-324-0348 Web: www.innofthemountaingods.com
14th-16th—20th Annual Christmas Jubilee: Convention Center.
Shop ‘til you drop and bring the kids for a visit with Santa. Hrs: Fri. Noon-6, Sat. 10-6 & Sun. 11-4 Admission only $1! More Info: Bev Reynolds, 336-8206 or Becky Baker, 336-4023 Web: www.christmasjubilee.net
20th & 21st—Jesus Christ Superstar: Spencer Theater.
Thursday and Friday at 8 pm. Tickets are $49 & $46. Fri. 8 pm $59 & $56 This moving production, starring 30 professional singers, dancers, and orchestra musicians with Troika Entertainment, is as relevant and timeless as ever. More Info: 1-888-818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com
20th—"Open Stage" Poetry Jam: Atticus Books & Tea House.
from 6 to 8 pm. This is an "open mike night". Open to everyone. *Takes place every third Thursday. More Info: 575-257-2665
21st & 22nd—The Western Frontier Mountain Gun Show: Ruidoso Convention Center.
Presented by the Ruidoso Evening Lions Club.  More Info: 575-258-5445
22nd—3rd Annual Painted Burro Sale & Auction: Gallery 408 Carrizozo, NM .
Doors open at 5 p.m. Free Burrito Dinner & Auction 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  More Info: 575-648-2598 Web: www.gallery408.com
27th—Thanksgiving Day: For a complete list of local restaurants & delis whre you can purchas your pre-cooked meals to enjoy at your home or lodge.   Web: www.ruidoso.net/thanksgiving
27th— Ski Apache Opening Day: Ruidoso.
Adult full day $26 & Child Full Day $17. More Info: 464-3600 Web: www.skiapache.com
28th—Festival of Lights: This is the "lighting" date for all the midtown merchants and all the light poles.: Ruidoso.
After dark More Info: 575-257-7395 Web: www.ruidosofol.org
28th,29th, & 30th—FOL Walk Through Bethlehem: Angus Church of the Nazarene.
6-8 p.m. 45 minute interactive walk through a recreated village of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s Birth. Cast of over 60 live actors plus real animals.  Talk to the actors about the times they portray. More Info: 336-8032 Web: www.ruidosofol.org

Major Event - Denotes MAJOR annual events that attract the most visitors or where large attendance may generally be expected. Events are always subject to change or cancellation, please call listed contacts for additional info.


DECEMBER  2008

1st—Fall American Photography Show: Hubbard Museum of the American West.
Exhibit will go through December 26th. More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org
1st—Santa's Helpers: Ruidoso Convention Center.
Santa's Helpers work shop is on Dec. 1st. Applications will be available at KIDX Radio at 1086 Mechem Dr. in Ruidoso. Delivery will be Dec. 19th. More Info: 258-2446
1st - 5th—Gingerbread House Competition Entries: Inn of the Mountain Gods.
What are the holidays without Gingerbread Houses!? Call for details about the competition and where to view the entries. 575-464-7777.  More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS Web: www.ruidosofol.org
4th—Flyng J Wranglers Christmas Special: Spencer Theater.
The Flying J Wranglers' holiday show features rich meloduous western yodeling, vocals, fiddle and guitars in a program of traditional favorites and new and classic western/cowboy Christmas songs, instrumentals and homespun comedy. Their home-cooked chuck wagon meals, western stage shows and Christmas concerts are in high demand. More Info: 1-888-818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com
4th—Christmas in the Park Tree Lighting: Schoolhouse Park.
6 p.m. Join the Village of Ruidoso in their annual lighting of the Yule Log. Free admission. More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS Web: www.ruidosofol.org
4th, 5th, & 7th—Walk Through Bethlehem: Angus Church of the Nazarene.
6-8 p.m. 45 minute interactive walk through a recreated village of Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s Birth. Cast of over 60 live actors plus real animals.  Talk to the actors about the times they portray. More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS Web: www.ruidosofol.org
5th - 7th—"The Snow Queen": Ruidoso High School Performing Arts Center.
Friday, 7 pm. Sat. and Sun, 2 pm. The Hans Christian Anderson tale revealing the power of friendship and perserverance over the world's often distracting and sometimes sinister influences. This exciting production will utilize puppetry, creative lighting effects, and innovative costuming. Lincoln County Community Theater production.  More Info: Sandy 257-4001 Web: ww.ruidosofol.org
5th-7th—Treasures of Sierra Blanca Art Show: River Crossing.
Friday 12-6 pm, Sat & Sun 1-6pm. Explore the fine arts of our incredibly talented Lincoln County artists at River Crossing. Don't miss the Artist Reception & Bonfire following the Parade of Lights on Dec. 6. More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS Web: www.ruidosofol.org
6th—Parade of Lights: Midtown Ruidoso.
Beautifully lit and fantastically festive, the Festival of Lights Electric Light parade starts at 5:30 pm from the corner of Sudderth/Mechem, through Midtown, down to the Chamber of Commerce. More Info: 257-7395 Web: www.ruidosofol.org
6th—"Travel to Holidays Past": Hubbard Museum of the American West.
This event will feature museum staff and volunteers dressed in period costume creating vignettes around artifacts on the main floor of the Museum where visitors can interact with interpreters about holiday traditions in the past. Children may be issued a "passport"as they enter the Museum and visit each station, and can sit with Santa Claus before leaving. Refreshments and crafts activities will be available for patrons as well. More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org
7th—Fundraiser Supper & Auction: Fort Lone Tree Dining Hall.
6 miles NE of Capitan from 4:30 to 8:30. Tickets are $125. Guest to dine and have fun while supporting our mission which impacts thousands of people throughout each year. Reservations required. All proceeds will go towards the Fort's Gym Project. More Info: 575-354-4265 E-mail: nmfort@lonetree.org 
7th—A Celtic Yuletide: Spencer Theater.
8 pm $49 & $46. Famed tenor Michael Londra, the former star of Broadway's Riverdance, brings his vocal beauty to the Spencer. The performance also features the energetic, young Irish Celtic band, An Dochas,  a four vocalist group armed with pulsating pipes, whistles, Bohdran, fiddle, guitar, bass and drums. Their name means "The Hope" in Gaelic.  More Info: 1-888-818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com
7th—Snacks w/Santa Following Snow Queen: Ruidoso High School.
Starts at 3:30 pm. Come and enjoy some snacks and talk with the cast of the Snow Queen and enjoy the Community Sing-Along with the ENMU Choir at 4 pm. More Info: 1-877-71-LIGHTS Web: www.ruidosofol.org
9th—Christmas at the Lodge: The Lodge at Sierra Blanca.
6:30 pm. Merriment and carols led by Ol' St. Nick. Cider, Hot Chocolate, Confections, International Cheese Board. More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS Web: www.ruidosofol.org
11th—Gingerbread House Competition Judging: Inn of the Mountain Gods.
2:00 - 3:00 pm. More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS Web: www.ruidosofol.org
12th-14th—Lincoln County Community Theater: "The Snow Queen": Ruidoso High School Performing Arts Center.
Friday 7 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm.  More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS Web: www.ruidosonow.com
13th—Calvary Chapel Hand-Crafted Christmas Bazaar: Calvary Chapel of Ruidoso.
127 Vision Dr. From 9 to 4 pm. Hot homemade Chile, soups, and cornbread. Unique handmade art & gifts. Vendor space available. More Info: 575-354-0758
13th—Old Fashioned Christmas in Lincoln: Lincoln, NM.
From noon to 4 p.m. A Christmas celebration where you can come dressed in a costume from the 1880's and win prizes for the best costume. Fun for kids, Santa Clause Tours, Door Prizes, visit merchants who will be providing treats and entertainment. More Info: 575-653-4670
13th—Cowboy Christmas Ball: Alto Lakes Country Club.
Dinner 7 p.m. Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys from 8-11 p.m. Sponsored by The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse. Tickets from any Posse member or Village Ace Hardware More Info: 257-7397
13th—Christmas at Mountain Annie's: Mountain Annie's Dinner Theater.
This program will reflect Christmas music from around the world. Also included will be a "Salute to the Troops". The ENMU Chorale, "The Sons of the Sacrementos", Toma and Maria Blake, and Sheliah Wilson of HAFB.  More Info: 575-257-7982 Web: www,mountainannies.com
18th—"Open Stage" Poetry Jam: Atticus Books & Tea House.
From 6 to 8 pm. This is an "open mike night". Open to everyone.  *Takes place every third Thursday of the month. More Info: 575-257-2665
19th & 20th—"Two Tales of Christmas": Atticus Books & Tea House.
"Gift of the Magi" written by O-Henry and "A Child's Christmas in Wales" by Dylan Thomas. Tickets are $12 and seating is limited! You can buy tickets in advance at Atticus Books, 413 Mechem (Across from Can't Stop Smokin').  More Info: 257-2665
20th—Ski Apache Torch Light Parade: Ski Apache.
A native drum will begin playing at 5 p.m., and the Parade is at 6. Veteran skiers and their lighted torches will ski down the mountain. Assorted snacks and refreshments will be available. Free admission! Spectators are encouraged to be there by 5:45  More Info: 1-888-71-LIGHTS Web: www.ruidosofol.org
20th—The Nutcracker: Spencer Theater.
Starring more that 50 Ruidoso-area dancers ages 4 and up, the two-act ballet classic is under the atistic direction of Deborah Rogers, a former professional dancer with several Houston companies.  RDE's Nutcracker features delightful choreography, lavish costumes and sweet scenery that never fails to impress. More Info: 1-888-818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com
24th—Christmas in Historic Lincoln: Lincoln.
Traditional lighting of luminarias along Hwy 380 at dusk. More Info: Sherry, 575-653-4680
24th—Carrizozo Christmas Eve Celebration: Carrizozo, NM Starts at dusk..
Luminarias, hay rides & open-house at some businesses More Info: Carrizozo Chamber 575-648-2732
26th & 27th—"Two Tales of Christmas": Atticus Books & Tea House.
"Gift of the Magi" written by O-Henry and "A Child's Christmas in Wales" by Dylan Thomas. Tickets are $12 and seating is limited! You can buy tickets in advance at Atticus Books, 413 Mechem (Across from Can't Stop Smokin').  More Info: 257-2665 E-mail:   Web:
31st—The Fabulous Fireballs: Christmas Show and Sing-Along at Mountain Annie's. .
Come and "rock out" with the Fabulous Fireballs 60's Rock 'N' Roll Show. More Info: 257-7982 Web: www.mountainannies.com

Major Event - Denotes MAJOR annual events that attract the most visitors or where large attendance may generally be expected. Events are always subject to change or cancellation, please call listed contacts for additional info.
 
 

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