On October 24th at 7 pm, “Mark Twain,” portrayed by Jefferson H. Jordan Jr, will present a one man show at the Silver City Masonic Lodge #8. A meet and greet with the artist will follow the presentation, along with refreshments. This event is free, but donations for local veterans will be accepted. Call 538-8561
The High Lo Silvers will present their Holiday Concert and Sing-a-long at the First Presbyterian Church, 1915 North Swan Street, on December 11th at 7 pm, and December 13th at 3 pm. Concerts are free, but donations are accepted to purchase new music
The Mimbres Region Arts Council Black Tie Benefit Ball will be held December 12th at 7 pm in the Lawley Toyota Showroom. Enjoy dancing, a full Thai dinner and a cash bar, plus music by Baracutanga. Tickets are available at the Arts Council office. Call 538-2505
The Marshall Memorial Library will be doing a Parent & Grandparent Bingo for Books on December 17th at 2 pm. This is an adult Bingo but with kids’ books. These will make great Christmas Gifts. Call 546-9202
The 17th Binacional Cabalgata and Centennial Raid Day will be held March 12th beginning at 10 am in downtown Columbus plaza. This year marks the 100th year since Pancho Villa burned and looted the Village of Columbus on the New Mexico/Mexico border. Call 494-0009
The inaugural Mimbres Region Arts Council Silver City Blues Society Benefit Dance will take place at the Old Elks Lodge on April 1st from 7:30 to 11 pm. Silver City favorite Guitar Slim will provide music. Tickets are $20 and will include an Inaugural Membership in the Silver City Blues Society. Call 538-2505
The Mimbres Region Arts Council announces the fourth and final Indie/Folk series concert for the 2015-16 season. Sam Baker will perform April 2nd at 7:30 pm at the Buckhorn Opera House. Tickets are available at the Arts Council Office, Gila Hike and Bike, Leyba & Ingalls Arts, and online at mimbresarts.org
The Greenlee County Spring Rampage will be held April 8th and 9th at the Greenlee County Fairgrounds in Duncan, Arizona. There will be a Junior Rodeo on the 8th, as well as team roping, mud drags, a car show and much more on the 9th beginning at 7:30 am for registrations. Call 928-359-2032
Save the date for the 2016 Trail Days Annual Continental Divide Trail Kickoff Celebration will be held April 15th though the 17th. There will be demonstrations, booths, hikes, presentations and more. Call 388-8211. Sponsored by the Gila National Forest
The 11th Annual Hurley Pride Festival and Car Show will be held May 14th from 9 am to 5 pm in Hurley Park. In addition to 20 classes at the car show, the festival will feature music, a dunk tank, pony rides, free trolley rides, and more. Call 956-3535
