On Saturday, July 19 a Children's Art Day Camp was held at the Silco Theater. With a variety of classes in several different mediums the art camp went over really well with the kids.
New Silver City Life
The New Silver City Life for Summer 08 is out with new story's on the Home Tour, Professionals in our Daily Lives and Drivers Supplying Products and Services . . . among others. Pick up a copy today!
133rd 4th of July Celebration at Gough Park
July 4th & 5th at Gough Park
The 4th of July Festival went on all day Friday and Saturday at Gough Park. Starting with breakfast at 7am there were vendor for food and arts & crafts, games for the kids, pie eating & watermelon eating contest, live music and what really seemed to be a hit was the dunk tank of local officials. The two days of family friendly fun was put on by the Kiwanis Club, the Lions Club and the Silver City Chamber of Commerce.
4th of July Parade
July 4th downtown Silver City
This years 4th of July Parade packed the downtown streets bringing out families and friends to meet, greet and watch the annual parade. The parade was packed with all star ball teams, honored veterans, honor guards, election candidates, motorcycles, trackers and the Rec Center Noodle Brigade among others. Half way through the parade the health center handed out small packets of sunscreen that came in handy on the very bright sunny day. All in all every one looked to be in high spirits and the red, white and blue was out in abundance in the parade and on the sidelines.
The "Last Ever" Millie & Billy Ball
June 21st at the Buffalo Dance Hall
Saturday, June 21st MRAC hosted the "Last Ever" Millie & Billy Ball at the Buffalo Dance Hall. The event was in memory of Gary Rickman, a long time supporter of MRAC.
Kip Calahan and her Just Add Water Band, winner of the 2005 Best Western Album of the year award, provide the music. They also provided two-step, western swing and other country dance lessons.
The Millie and Billy Ball, Silver City's annual celebratory nod to two of Grant County’s most famous — and infamous — residents. The Millie and Billy Ball is partly a costume party, partly a charity raffle and partly a chance to show off your Western wardrobe. Costumes where not required, but there where prizes for the best dressed, and even a dusty cowboy hat was enough for you to join in on the Old West fun. Past Millie and Billy costumes had ranged from the historically accurate to the dramatically revealing.
Every one liked to be in high spirits and enjoying themselves. Thanks to the Art Council for a grand old time.
Gallery 400 featuring "What Color is the Wind" by George Mendoza
June 21st & 22nd at Galery 400
Gallery 400 held a private opening and dinner on Friday, June 20th and a public opening on Saturday, June 21st for artist George Mendoza.
Mendoza, who was recently nominated for the New Mexico Governor's Award for Excellence in the Arts, was diagnosed at age 15 with an incurable eye disease, fundis flavimaculatus. As a result, he lost his central vision and was left with a gray, foggy fringe of peripheral vision. In the center of his view, he sees what he calls "kaleidoscope eyes," intense and changing visual images of fiery suns, bright burning eyes and colorful pinwheels.
In 1993, he began to paint full time.
"Many years ago, I was getting tired of the eye problems," George said. "The dancing colors would not leave me alone. I spoke to a priest at a Holy Cross Retreat. 'Paint them,' he said, 'make designs, pictures from them."
Because George remembers physical sight, his works derive from visual memories intertwined with dreams, visions and emotional experiences. He paints figuratively and abstractly.
He became a world class runner, Olympic contender, author, and a motivational speaker to youths and the disabled in America.
The private dinner was a success and donations from the proceeds went to the Silver City Film Festival, which will be held in October. George's show "What Color is the Wind," can be viewed at Gallery 400 Monday-Friday 4pm to 6pm, by appointment at 313-7015 or if you are in the area during non gallery hours ring the door bell and someone will let you in the view the show.
"Visual Gratification" by Fred Barraza
The JW Art Gallery in Hurley held an art opening and reception for Fred Barraza's new art show "Visual Gratification". With eye pleasing art and music by Brandon Perrault every one seemed to enjoy themselves at the well attended show. If you missed the opening make sure that you make it out to Hurley to see this new showing, it is definitely a must see.
Billy the Kid Championship BBQ and Green Chili Cook-Off
The Billy the Kid Championship BBQ and Green Chili Cook-Off was held Friday June 13 & Saturday June 14 in the newly named Billy the Kid Plaza. There was live music, a beer and margarita garden, a Billy the Kid Look-a-like contest, Wild West Shoot-Out, Arts and Crafts, and BBQ and Green Chili food vendors of course.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Theatre Group New Mexico is a newly-formed non-profit community theater project, serving Grant County and utilizing all local talent. Their first production is "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" at WNMU June 12-14 7:30 p.m. and June 15, Sunday, at 2:00 p.m.
"Joseph..." is the popular retelling of the biblical story of Joseph, a handsome young man who is his father's favorite child, able to interpret dreams, and the bearer of an amazing coat. One of Andrew Lloyd Webber & Tim Rice's earlier collaborations, "Joseph..." has been a theatrical must-do for theatre companies all over the world for more than 30 years.
Set to an engaging mix of musical styles, from country-western and calypso to bubble-gum pop and rock 'n' roll, this tale emerges both timely and timeless. Starring in the roles of the Narrators are Melissa Brown and Anna McGovern. Cody Petty shines as Joseph with Buck Burns as the Pharaoh. The show will be presented with a 15 piece band and a cast of 55 including a youth chorus of 20, the youngest singer is but 8 years old. The director is Larry McLellan; Musical Director is Antonio Zapata; Vocal Director, Judith Starr and Choreographer, Melinda Shaner of the Conservatory of Dance.
"Lifted"
The Virus Theater new play "Lifted", Written by Jay Glickman and the Virus Theater and directed by Teresa Dahl-Bredine, opened last night to an almost sold out crowd. "Lifted" is a story about Ernie (Jesse Seavers) a young man that sees the good in people and wants to help whom ever he can and how his acts of kindness can get him into trouble. A lot of the story takes place inside of Ernie's head with the help of his two sides - his Angel (Becca Anderson) and his Devil (Heather Castello). The interaction between the Angel and the Devil and the two and others was full of humor and brought out laughter from the audience.
The Virus Theater is an energetic community troupe based in Silver City. They are committed to creating original works of theater pertinent to their lives and the lives of their local audience. They bring elements of music, dance and comedy to stories that delve into the deeper aspects of humanity, community and philosophy.
You can catch "Lifted": June 7 & 8, June 12-15, June 19-21 - Shows start at 7:30pm at the Gila Theatre
Silver City MainStreet Project is the national winner of the Historic Preservation-led Strategies for Enhancing Economic Development Award!
This award is by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration. We were nominated by Senator Jeff Bingaman. The call was received late Friday morning from Assistant Cabinet Secretary Sandy Baruah, who directs the EDA Department. Awards were given in only eight categories nationwide. There will be a note in the press this weekend, and the more detailed press release will be sent out from the EDA on Tuesday.
