Mar 20 Chautauguas in the area

Fred Harvey's Southwest Couriers

All Aboard!
Tue, Mar 20, 2018, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ruidoso Public Library, Kansas City Road, Ruidoso, NM

A new breed of courageous, intelligent, and hard-working women traveled west from the 1880’s as Harvey Girls, and then as Southwestern Detour Couriers from the 1920’s through the great depression. The railroads and the Fred Harvey system encouraged these young unmarried girls to head west to work for him, and become a part of the Southwestern landscape. The college-educated Detour Couriers, or Tour Guides, were a major part of the travel industry enlightening travelers about the history, and unique beauty of the entire southwest. Along with young men who drove the touring cars, and buses, these women took willing passengers off of the railroads and from the Fred Harvey Hotels to the ancient Indian Pueblos, National Parks (such as Bandelier, Carlsbad Caverns, and the Grand Canyon), and other places of interest. They were “walking-talking billboards” for the history, beauty and opportunities of the then little-known southwest. Grab your walking shoes, cameras, and a hat as we bump along the old dirt roads with VanAnn Moore to take a detour of the grand southwest!

Another Chautauqua in Roswell at 6 pm:  The Mystery Apaches

presented by Sherry Robinson

Roswell Public Library Tue, Mar 20, 2018, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Roswell Public Library, North Pennsylvania Avenue, Roswell, NM, United States

Apaches were living along the Pecos and Canadian rivers long before the Spanish explorer Coronado entered the region in 1540. They've gotten little attention from historians, but they're every bit as interesting as Geronimo. Lipan Apaches, as well as groups of unnamed and unknown Apaches, continued to live in Eastern New Mexico and West Texas over hundreds of years. The Spaniards gave them various names, and American military officers, not knowing who they were, referred to them simply as "Apaches." When the Comanches drove other Apache groups from the buffalo plains, some held their ground for decades. Well into the 1800s the Pecos region was little known and unexplored. Even after the arrival of the U.S. Army, the Pecos provided refuge not only to the people who considered it their country but also to numbers of renegades, as the Army attempted to move tribes onto reservations. Who were these people? Several scholars have attempted to identify these shadowy groups. Sherry Robinson, in years of research on Eastern Apaches, will share her knowledge, which is based on the written record and Apache oral history.

Sherry Robinson is a long-time New Mexico journalist and author. Her book, "I Fought a Good Fight: A History of the Lipan Apaches", is the result of 12 years of research and describes Apaches living on the plains as well as their allies, the Lipans and Mescaleros.

NPR Press Release - so...60 is OLD?

This New York Gallery Has An Unusual Age Limit: No Artists Younger Than 60

January 11, 20184:56 AM ET

Heard on Morning Edition

SUSAN STAMBERG

The Carter Burden Gallery in Chelsea only shows works by artists who
 are at least 60 years old.

Carter Burden Gallery

Some artists in New York may be wishing to get older faster. A gallery there caters to artists age 60 and older. No kids allowed.

Some 200 artists have exhibited at the Carter Burden Gallery since it opened nine years ago in Chelsea. Business is good, and works sell from $200 to $9,000. It's a lot like hundreds of other galleries in New York — except for one important thing: The Carter Burden has an age limit. Why?

"Older adults do not stop being who they are because they hit a particular age," said gallery director Marlena Vaccaro. "Professional artists never stop doing what we do, and in many cases we get better at it as we go along."

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What does change is the art market. With rare exceptions, artists who were hot when they started out found that galleries, and certainly museums, cooled to them as years passed. They kept making art, but weren't being shown or bought. Carter Burden's mission is to give them a wall, "because walls are the thing we need," Vaccaro said.

According to Vaccaro, very few galleries represent older professional artists, unless they're really famous. "And I get that," she said. "Galleries are a business. They need to show artists that are going to bring in big bucks."

Carter Burden is different. It's a nonprofit, supported by a board, a corporate sponsor and philanthropists. "That allows us to show the work that is purely an aesthetic choice, and not be concerned if I'm going to get $25,000 for a painting that sells," Vaccaro explained. "We could not do that if we had to survive just on the sale of the work."

Artist Nieves Saah, 67, originally from Bilbao, Spain, has painted all her life. "My first show was in SoHo in '85," she said. "And I had like 28 paintings there. I sold a few, and then from that I got many shows. I think that year I was in like 15 shows."

Under the Stars by Nieves Saah.

Carter Burden Gallery

Then things slowed down. There wasn't much interest for 10 years. Saah kept on painting her figures and fantasies in vividly colored, cheerful oils. One day she heard about Carter Burden and decided to apply online. "I was in a show one month after I sent the application," she recalled.

Carter Burden always shows two or three artists together, and it only exhibits artists who live in New York. Every artist brings their people, those people become regulars and it just builds and builds. Shows are up for three weeks, then there's a week-long break, then another three-week show. Five hundred people can turn up at openings. (There's always wine, pretzels and chocolate.) Visitors nosh, schmooze and buy, and artists get to know each other and see and comment on one another's work.

"It is community," said Elisabeth Jacobsen, 68, an artist from Long Island. And it's necessary, she said, because "when you do your artwork, you usually are alone." Jacobsen does assemblage, putting wood, fabric and various objects together into elegant, 3-dimensional works. She has exhibited pretty consistently since the late 1980s, and at Carter Burden since 2014. But that took time.

She said, "When I first heard of the gallery, I sent an application, but I was rejected and got one of these letters like, you know, 'In a couple years, try again.' " She did, and now often shows and sells at the gallery.

Werner Bargsten, a newbie, had his first show this past October. It consisted of stunning, powerful sculptured wall hangings made with clay and copper tubing, and formed into what look like wrapped packages.

Bargsten had stopped doing art for 30 years. (He had a career making props for TV and films.) Now retired, he said he didn't have a lot of expectations for his first show. "It'd be great to have a lot of people here to see the work. And my expectation I guess is to just show up, put the pieces on the wall and have a cookie." (He sold some drawings, but there weren't any cookies.)

An untitled work by Werner Bargsten.

Carter Burden Gallery

At 69, Bargsten is glad to be part of the Carter Burden over-60 crowd. "I mean, look, it's always harder to get out of bed the older you get, but most of the artists that I've met here seemed like they missed that memo that they were getting old. Most of them have the brains of a 20-year-old or a 30-year-old or something. So they haven't really aged in terms of their spirit."

When asked if the gallery's mission is ageist, director Marlena Vaccaro said, "I think it's more a defense against ageism. ... I think it's giving an opportunity to a group of people that have had the opportunity removed simply because of their age. Opportunities are few and far between at any gallery for any artist of any age, so I think we're trying to just right a wrong, rather than get in the way of anyone else having an opportunity."

It's such a lively, bustling place, the Carter Burden Gallery in Chelsea. Young New York artists may dream of reaching 60 just to be a part of it.

Shannon Rhoades and Andrew Limbong edited and produced this story for broadcast. Nicole Cohen adapted it for the Web.

going to be a party with live MUSIC & dancing

It is our annual review of 'what's up' for Creative Aging as we move forward with plans defining our 5th year anniversary. Come celebrate by joining in with our annual Creative Aging Update. Committee chairs will fill you in on a variety of recent activities. Then all of you will be asked to help us define our next steps. There will be good food and music for dancing and singing. Let's have some fun and a few laughs! 10 to 12 noon, Friday, March 23 in room 102 at ENMU. We need your advice and participation. More details coming soon!  

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Description:Come join us for the first End of Hibernation event in Ruidoso, New Mexico for cachers from near and far- whether you are a veteran geocacher or new to the game.

When: Sunday, March 11, 2018 from 11:00am - 4:00pm-ish
Where: Can't Stop Smokin' Barbecue Restaurant, 418 Mechem Dr (Hwy 48), Ruidoso

Everyone gets their own food but we will have tables pulled together for everyone to hang out.
Whether you've been caching for years or just started, events are a great place to learn more about our hobby / sport / obsession. Want to learn about caching? Want to know where all the cool caches are? Or just meet the person behind those devious hides out there?  Now's your chance to talk geocaching, share hints, exchange trackables, participate in GPS activities or just have fun meeting new friends.
We will meet when restaurant opens at 11am, so stop by the counter for food or drinks on the way in, and then we’ll see you in the main room or side room of the restaurant.  Food purchase is not required.


This Event is Brought to YOU by Ruidoso_Geocachers committee of BLMBilbo, pjhunters, D+M
Would you like to meet other area geocachers? Search Facebook to connected to our group: Ruidoso Geocachers

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO: Click on "Log Your Visit" on the cache page, and log a "Will Attend" log so we can get an accurate head count. After the event, choose the "Attended" log, share your stories and earn a smiley!

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Daylight Saving Time starts so turned your clocks forward 1 hour on March 11th

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Message from our New Mexico Humanities Council. Call for Action.

FYI: NM Humanities Council is where libraries find Chautauqua performers for public programs.  A very important source for your public libraries!

NMHC Response to President's Proposed  FY19 Budget

1 Apr 2018

On February 12, President Trump released his FY 2019 budget request to Congress, which again calls for eliminating the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), along with other federal cultural agencies. As an ally and affiliate of NEH, we are disappointed that the president has once again targeted NEH and other key federal cultural agencies for elimination.  NEH ensures that Americans all across the country—including residents of New Mexico—have access to vital humanities and cultural programs, which reach veterans, rural families, K-12 students and teachers, and other under-served communities. The NEH is the only federal entity uniquely charged with preserving our nation’s history and cultural heritage, supporting scholarly research and collections, and making humanities resources, including our nation’s founding documents, accessible to current and future generations. NEH also funds the state humanities councils, which extend the reach of the humanities to all 56 states and territories and to nearly every congressional district. By leveraging $4 for every federal dollar they regrant, councils generate millions of dollars for humanities programming that are then invested in local communities across the country.

1965: LBJ signing the legislation creating
National Endowment for the Humanities AND
National Endowment for the Arts 

In New Mexico, NEH support has enabled libraries, museums, tribal organizations, cultural nonprofits, K-12 schools, universities, and colleges, among other entities, to carry out the important work of helping us learn about our past, think about the present, and imagine our future.  When you read a biography about your favorite author, watch a television documentary about a famous artist, or read a digitized version of a historical newspaper to learn more about one of your ancestors, you are likely benefiting from work conducted with NEH’s financial support.

And lest anyone forget, state humanities councils are an integral part of communities, helping residents to understand and appreciate history and local culture, promoting reading and literacy, assisting veterans and their families, supporting individual well-being and contributing to local economies through festivals, events and cultural tourism.  Our current programs—National History Day in New Mexico, federal regrants, the speakers bureau, and Democracy and the Informed Citizen—as well as our past programs, have been made available to New Mexicans thanks to the tremendous support of NEH.  We all benefit when our nation’s cultural agencies remain strong and vibrant.

What Can You Do?

• Call the Washington DC or local offices of your congressional delegation and tell them how important the humanities programs are to you and your community. Be specific.
• Attend a congressional town hall or other open meeting and talk about the value of cultural programming for you.
• Email the member if you are unable to place a call or attend a meeting.
• Remember that your best justifications are the benefits to your community. Tell your story.
• Please let the New Mexico Humanities Council know what actions you have taken and what you have learned.
• Coordinate with NMHC to invite your members and staff to a council program you believe they would enjoy.
• Visit the National Humanities Alliance website to call or send a message to your members of Congress.
• Provide NMHC with testimonials, articles and other materials that support council activities and can be incorporated into advocacy efforts.

Thank you for making a difference for the arts and humanities in your community. 

Sincerely,

Brandon Johnson, Executive Director

DRY Winter means better chance for fiery Spring & Summer. Get PREPARED

First Saturday in MARCH. Closing time change.

Well, we know March blew in like a lion.  Phew!  Waiting for the lamb part now.

 This Saturday, March 3, is $5 for a bag-of-books sale day and the library will be having a bake sale along with the book sale.  Library is open on Saturday 10 am to 2 pm.

by supporting it!

Beginning Tuesday, March 6 the library will remain open until 6 pm Tuesday - Thursday.

NO BURNING!

More about the Greer Garson performance at Sacred Grounds on March 4 at 3pm

High Tea with Greer Garson, a one-woman show

Ruidoso News Report

Celebrate Women's History Month by meeting a stage version of the state's most honored film actress, while enjoying a British-inspired light meal

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

• Garson was a New Mexico cattlewoman, settling on the Forked Lightning Ranch, now part of Pecos National Historic Park.

Ruidoso actress Kay Sebring-Roberts Kuhlmann will recreate an interlude with seven-time nominee for Best Actress Greer Garson March 4,  at Sacred Grounds Coffee and Tea House in Ruidoso.

Garson, who took home the Oscar in 1943 for the World War II movie, "Mrs. Miniver," was British-born and insisted on a rider in each of her movie contracts that shooting would pause for high tea.

The one-woman performance and high tea will run from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

In addition to 25 film roles, Garson was a New Mexico cattlewoman. She married Dallas oilman Buddy Fogleman in 1949, settling on the Forked Lightning Ranch, now part of Pecos National Historic Park in San Miguel and Santa Fe Counties.

Garson was an internationally-famous actress, whose career lasted into the 1960s.

"The audience will meet my version of Greer Garson in that setting, in the imagined ranch house that she called home for more than 30 years," Kuhlmann said. "She will serve you tea and some tasty food in keeping with the requirement she included in each of her film contracts.

"Many in the audience will be surprised by the accomplishments of this woman. She holds the record for the most consecutive Academy Award nominations, five years in a row, more than Meryl Streep. But her contributions to the world of film, and to the state of New Mexico, go beyond awards. We hope you'll join us to learn more about this remarkable women, who dies in 1994 at the age of 91."

Celebrate Women's History Month by meeting a stage version of the state's most honored film actress, while enjoying a British-inspired light meal. Cucumber martini or sherry will be available at a cash bar. Patrons can stay for the 4:30 p.m., red carpet parade of stars on a large screen television.

Kuhlmann has created more than a dozen solo stage characters in a 25-year theater career. Ruidoso audiences will be most familiar with her portrayals of western film and recording star Dale Evans, first ladies Mamie Eisenhower and Bess Truman, and Santa Fe diarist Marion Sloan Russell. Her 51 original plays have been seen in multiple performances nationally, including the National Archives Theater in Washington D.C. She is on the emerita faculty of New Mexico Military Institute in Roswell, where she taught drama and was a college academic advisor.

The coffee house is at 2704 Sudderth Drive. Tickets are $17 and cover food and the performance. They are on sale at Sacred Grounds or text 575-317-4994 to order. The price is $20 at the door.

(NOTE: PLEASE write CAPITAN LIBRARY on the back of your purchased tickets. Our library will get $1 donation on CPL tickets sold or $5 donation on a table of 4. OR... if you purchase tickets from Sharon, 575.336.7752, CPL will get $2 per ticket.  Either way helps our library!) 

Performance: GREER GARSON at Sacred Grounds, March 4 @ 3 pm

(NOTE: PLEASE write CAPITAN LIBRARY on the back of your purchased tickets. Our library will get $1 donation on CPL tickets sold  or $5 donation on a table of 4.)

Greer Garson was nominated seven times as Best Actress, taking home the Oscar in 1943. The British actress became a New Mexican in 1949, settling on Forked Lightning Ranch with her new husband while still making Hollywood films.

Join the party for the 75th anniversary of her win, with Ruidoso actress Kay Sebring-Roberts portraying Greer in a visit with the audience. Your ticket includes the performance with a movie-set style hearty tea and, if you care to stay, a big-screen viewing of this year's Academy Awards Red Carpet beginning at 4:30.

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House
2704 Sudderth in Ruidoso

3:00-4:15 pm

Tickets in advance: $17, includes food & tea 
Tickets at the door will be $20

Tickets available in advance at Sacred Grounds, or by texting 575-317-4994 with request. 

NOTE: PLEASE write CAPITAN LIBRARY on the back of your purchased tickets. Our library will get $1 donation on CPL tickets sold or $5 donation on a table of 4.

HOMESCHOOLERS - March 2 Class Acts at the Spencer Theater

There are a few tickets left to the 12:30 pm Class Acts show.  Class Acts are daytime one-hour shows for kids. School children come by the busload to see these shows.  So order tickets ($5) today for your child & yourself. If you wait till March 2, you may be seated if some children are sick/don't show up, therefore leaving an empty seat. OR, if you want to see the full evening show, there are tickets available $49 - $59.  At the evening show, Ruidoso Animal Shelter will have adoptable pets outside for you to possibly want to take home.  You just might fall in love with one!

FOR tickets, call the Spencer Box Office at 575.336.4800

See preview of show at:

Las Vegas “Entertainer of the Year” and big top tent star Gregory Popovich and his amazing cast of rescue pets bring us The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater, a family-oriented blend of circus-styled comedy and juggling, and the amazing talents of Popovich’s furry friends. There are more than 30 pets in the show, each one – cats, dogs, birds, and other four-legged friends – were rescued by Popovich from animal shelters and given a new leash on life. Dolled up in colorful costumes and armed with props, the cast performs unexpected skills that have won fans at theaters across the country and with late night stars like Jay Leno and David Letterman. Popovich, called a “cat whisperer” and a “gregarious Dr. Doolittle from Moscow,” by the New York Times, is a life-long circus performer who honed his skills with pets from his parents, both animal trainers in the former Soviet Union. He has been traveling around the United States for 20 years with his show, gaining thousands of fans along the way. He has also rescued hundreds of unwanted shelter animals and provided them love and fame in bright lights from New York to L.A. It’s all fun and it’s all inspiring: bets are you’ll leave the hall with a new shelter dog or cat in mind. Who knows, you might just finally get Sparky to sit and stay.

Friday, March 2 at 7pm Roasted Red Chile Turkey Buffet at 5pm, $20