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. 8 pm. $28 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: www.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

12th, 13th, & 14th—Art in the Pines Miniatures at the Mill: Old Mill on Sudderth. This is event is free. Local artisans will be selling paintings, jewelry and other art on Friday from Noon til 5, Saturday from 10 - 6, with a reception from 5 -6 that afternoon, and Sunday from 1-5. More Info: Michelle Romero 505-990-1102 or Magdalena 575-258-1771 E-mail: dblrbar@beyondbb.com

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

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

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. 2 & 7 pm. Tickets are $25. 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

January 2009

9th—Fort Stanton Exhibit: Hubbard Museum of the American West. Goes through March 8th. More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org

12th—Nunsense Starring Sally Struthers: Spencer Theater . 8 pm. $69 & $66. Hit musical comedy with two-time Emmy star in the lead role helps one get in the habit of laughing. More Info: 1-888-818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com

22nd—Relay for Life Kick Off: The Lodge at Sierra Blanca. 6 p.m. More Info: 575-808-0413

23rd—Wonders of the Weavers Exhibit: Hubbard Museum of the American West. Nineteenth Century Rio Grande Weavings From the Collection of the Albuquerque Museum. Hispanic weavings are the epitome of Southwestern art and culture. This collection of 37 Hispanic Rio Grande textiles(blankets, frazada, jergas, and colchas) brings together a variety of Rio Grande styles developed between 1820 and 1900 and emphasizes weavings from the Chimayo and Albuquerque areas, the historic center of the Rio Grande weaving industry. More Info: 575-378-4142 Web: www.hubbardmuseum.org

26th—"The Pajama Game": Spencer Theater. 8 pm. Tickets are $69 & $66. All new production of the Tony winning Broadway hit featuring tunes like "Hey There", "Steam Heat", and "Hernando's Hideaway". More Info: 1-888-818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com

31st—Ski Apache Disabled (Adaptive) Skier Silent Auction: Inn of the Mountain Gods. 6-9 p.m. Free food, fun, thousands of items to bid on and a great cause! More Info: 336-4416 Web: www.skiapache.com

February 2009

7th—Annie: Spencer Theater. 8 pm. Tickets are $79 & $76. Leapin Lizards! Annie is coming to Spencer Theater! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, starring a cast of 30 singers, dancers, and orchestra musicians. Annie is a delightful theatrical experience designed for the whole family. More Info: 1-888-818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com

14th—Valentine Soiree: Spencer Theater. Sponsored by the Spencer Guild. More Info: 336-2199

21st—Taxi's Marilu Henner: Spencer Theater. 8 pm. $59 & $56. Actress, author, and singer, Marilu Henner brings her immense vocal and comedic talents to the stage in her new on-woman show. More Info: 1-888-818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com

23rd—Miss Ruidoso Scholarship Pageant: Mountain Annie's. 8 p.m. More Info: 575-257-7982 Web: www.mountainannies.com

27th & 28th—"Used Tire Amnesty Weekend" Lincoln County Businesses: Schoolhouse Park. 8 am - 5 pm Friday & 8 am - 4 pm Saturday. They will be accepting car, light truck, SUV tires (with or without rims). The cost is free, but no large commercial tires please. More Info: 575-378-4697 or 257-5030 Web: www.lcswa.org

28th—Art-I-Gras: Ruidoso Convention Center . 6-11 p.m. Gumbo contest, and art masks to be sold in silent auction. Live Dixieland band. Admission $10 for adults, children under age 12 are $4. Family of 5 $30. More Info: 257-7272

March 2009

3rd—Bye Bye Birdie: Spencer Theater. 8 pm. $59 & $56. National touring show, winner of 8 Tonys and one of the most fun-loving Broadway musicals of all time. More Info: 1-888-818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com

4th—Disabled (Adaptive) Skiers Challenge: Ski Apache. More Info: 336-4416 Web: www.skiapache.com

8th—Daylight Savings Time: Daylight Savings Time begins..

20th-22nd—Mountain Living Home & Garden Show: Convention Center. Over 200 experts & retailers demonstrate new products & ideas! Hours: Fri 1-6, Sat 10-6, Sun 11-4. More Info: Trish, 575-653-4882 Web: www.nmmtnliving.com

23rd - 26th—White Sands International Film Festival: Aviator 10 Theater, Alamorgordo, NM. Now in it’s fifth year, the festival, has grown to include and offer a uniquely diverse program encompassing a wide range of cinema, panels, and workshops, hosted by well recognized and experienced Industry professionals. This year the WSIFF again focuses on its goal of bringing eminent filmmakers to share their insights with audiences and heighten their appreciation of the art of cinema. Visit the official website for details about this amazing event! More Info: 1-877-345 6973 Web: www.wsiff.com

27th—Crystal Gayle: Spencer Theater. 8 pm. $59 & $56. Internationally recognized for her beautiful voice and artistry, the Grammy and CMA Award winner brings her signature styling back to the Spencer. More Info: 1-888-818-7872 Web: www.spencertheater.com