Arts & Events

Arts & Events

New Mexico

Las Cruces

Dec. 12 - One of the more popular offerings of the holiday season, the Mesilla Valley Chorale--under the direction of Nancy Ritchey--presents its annual holiday concert, this year entitled Believe based on the popular song from The Polar Express. The Rio Grande Theatre is located at 211 N. Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Showtime is 3pm, doors open at 2:30pm. Tickets are $10. Proceeds will benefit continued upkeep and renovation of the Rio Grande Theatre. For more information call (575) 647- 2560 or visit www.RioGrandeTheatre.com.

Lincoln County

Dec. 2 - 4 and 9 - 11 - Lincoln County Community Theater Production
"Christmas Briefs: A Night of One Act Plays" is the latest offering from Lincoln County Community Theater. Performances of the dinner theater production are Dec. 2 - 4 and 9 - 11 at Cree Meadows Country Club, 301 Country Club Rd. Tickets are $27.50. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. with the performance following.
Six short plays make up the program. "One Day in the Life of a Christmas Present" follows the journey of a re-gifted present. "The Christmas Truce" recalls the spontaneous truce between English and German troops in the trenches during World War I. In "Quiet Please, Can’t You See We’re Acting?" two actors compete with the side commentary of three noisy audience members.
Ruidoso writer Lyn Kidder presents three 10-minute plays. "Halftime" explores a couple’s less-than-perfect dream of Florida retirement. In "Sisters," two half-sisters meet in an upscale coffee shop to discuss an upcoming surprise birthday party. "Innkeeper" finds the Bethlehem hotel owner reliving what may be the most important moment of his life. For reservations, call 575-258-3133.

Santa Fe

December 4 & 5 - Winter Spanish Market at the the Santa Fe Community Convention Center
December 4 & 5, Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 4 pm.
Find fabulous holiday gifts handcrafted by more than 100 traditional and acclaimed Hispanic artists. Enjoy live music, entertainment and food. Santa Fe Community Convention Center, 201 W. Marcy St. (505) 982-2226
www.spanishcolonial.org

December 10 - Christmas at the Palace of the Governors
December 10, Friday, 5-8 p.m.
An annual favorite, Santa Fe's beloved Christmas at the Palace brings the community together for cookies, live music, entertainment -- and the fabled visit of Mr. and Mrs. Claus -- in the fabled magic of the Palace of the Governors. A free, family event.
Palace of the Governors www.palaceofthegovernors.org 105 W Palace Ave, (505) 476-5100.

December 11 & 12 The Nutcracker at the Lensic Performing Arts Center
December 11 & 12, Saturday, 2pm & 7:30pm, Sunday 1pm & 5pm
The acclaimed Aspen Santa Fe Ballet company brings to life one of the world's most beloved ballets. Don't miss this glorious production, which has become a popular tradition of Santa Fe's holiday season.
Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 W. San Francisco St., (505) 988-1234. www.lensic.org

December 24 - Christmas Eve Canyon Road Farolito Walk
Starts around dusk on Friday, December 24
This beloved holiday tradition delights all who walk Canyon Road, which is decorated with farolitos (small, sand-filled bags with votive candles) and luminarios (bonfires). The joyous sounds of carols and friends and families greeting each other fills the air. Canyon Road, Santa Fe.

Texas

Dallas

Dec. 5 - In the Pastry Shop: Children's Cookie Class
Sweet Treat. Pastry Chef David Collier knows how to make a festive holiday cookie, and he'll help you ring in the season at the Mansion's children's cookie class. Open for children aged 7 to 13, they'll learn how to prepare, decorate and show off their tasty treats in a pretty package.

Children go home with a dozen cookies, an apron and a new set of skills, and parents get to sip champagne while the kiddos do all the work.

Where: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
2821 Turtle Creek Boulevard
When: Sunday, Dec. 5, 2 to 4 p.m.
How: Call 214.443.4750 for reservations. $55 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Dec. 6, - Shop with Chef Bruno Davaillon
Holiday Help. Just in time for the holidays, join the Mansion Restaurant's Executive Chef Bruno Davaillon at Central Market for tips on how to shop for and prepare a holiday meal fit for the in-laws. Chef Bruno pairs with Director of Catering Terry Shields to teach you Mansion hints and tricks you can implement in your own home.

The experience starts at the Mansion with a small reception with Chef Bruno, followed by a group shopping trip, demo and tasting at Central Market, and you'll end back at the Mansion.

Where: Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek,
followed by a group trip to Central Market Dallas
When: Monday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
How: Call 214.443.4750 for reservations. $125 per person.

The Mansion provides transportation to and from Central Market. Each date is limited to 10 people (five couples)