Upcoming Events

The communities of the Trail of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway 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 contact us to help time your stay with activities and events that suit your particular tastes!
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.
October 4 — Taste of Downtown Silver City.

Location: Historic Downtown Silver City. Walk about tour of restaurants, and non-profit fair with live music. Tickets $15/each. More info to come.
October 10 — Mimbreno Art & Archaeology Workshop.

Location: Bear Mountain Lodge. In this popular workshop, October 10 - 13, explore the fascinating life and art of the Mimbreno people who inhabited southwest New Mexico 1000 years ago. Led by internationally known art historian Dr. J. J. Brody, participants will examine classic black and white Mimbres vessles (AD 1000-1150), explore nearby petroglph and archaeological sites and discover the complex human history of the Mimbres Valley. $750/person - includes 3 nights lodging, all meals, $50 donation to the Nature Conservancy (lodging tax not included), plus workshop.
October 10 — Weekend at the Galleries.

Location: Historic Downtown Silver City. October 10 - October13 watch this space for more information

 
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