Las Esperanzas Events
Over the past 11 years, Las Esperanzas has participated in many community events. We are in the process of documenting those events in an organized manner to make it easier for you to navigate and view our accomplishments, community gatherings and Las Esperanzas’ membership get-togethers.
Our Newsletters cover most of those events. Please view those events and check back on this page for web friendly coverage on our events. Thank you for your patience.
Upcoming Events:
Camino Del Arte Special Gala September 11, 2010: 11 am. to 3 pm.
Las Esperanzas will celebrate the first Camino del Arte monthly Gallery, Art Studio and Restaurant tour on Saturday September 11. The kick off will kick off with a special gala including horse trolley rides with Las Esperanzas members providing neighborhood narratives of the Mesquite Historic District. A total of ten galleries and studios will be open to the public and an additional 10 restaurants will participate as well during this Gala. The Gala marks the first of what will become a monthly signature event in the Mesquite Historic District.
The tour will follow the original route of the "El Camino Real," which has been designated as a National Historic Trail. The Camino Real is one of the longest, oldest, and most historic trails in the Americas. It was built along Native American footpaths and became a primary transportation route between Spanish colonies. The trail linked Mexico with the American territory.
This event will occur every 2nd Saturday of the month. See attached pdf link for brochure and more details.
Brochure Camino Del Arte Special Gala
Other Community Events:
Color Las Cruces 2010 September 11 and September 12, 11 am. to 3 pm. :
Camino Del Arte Special Gala September 11, 2010: 11 am. to 3 pm.
The Doña Ana Arts Council presents the first Color Las Cruces Plein Air Competition and Community Arts Festival. The annual event is two full days of ongoing activities and entertainment in Downtown Las Cruces, with an artist workshop, a “Quickdraw”, two Plein Air competitions, a VIP Artist Reception, and a Citywide gallery hop.
Color Las Cruces takes place Saturday September 11th and Sunday September 12th. During the event weekend, juried artists will compete for cash & merchandise prizes in one of two Plein Air categories. In a 4-hour period on Saturday morning, they must go to an outdoor location in Las Cruces, begin, finish, and return with a completed painting. Guest judge (and workshop instructor) is Kevin Weckbach, a noted professional fine artist. Winners of the two Plein Air categories will be announced Saturday evening at the VIP Artist Reception. A public exhibit and sale of the completed paintings, with artists in attendance to discuss their work, will take place in participating galleries on Sunday afternoon from noon until 4:00pm.
The VIP Artist Reception will be held Saturday evening at the Rio Grande Theatre where you can meet the artists, sample food from the best restaurants in town, and enjoy wine from local wineries and a live performance in the theatre.
For more infomration contact the Dona Ana Arts Council at www.las-cruces-arts.org or contact them via telephone 575/523-6403.
Las Esperanzas 2010 Board Meetings:
October 5: Las Esperanzas Monthly Board Meeting 6:00 pm. East Side Community Center, 310 N. Tornillo.
November 2: Las Esperanzas Monthly Board Meeting 6:00 pm. East Side Community Center, 310 N. Tornillo.
December 7: Las Esperanzas Monthly Board Meeting 6:00 pm. East Side Community Center, 310 N. Tornillo.
January 4, 2011: Las Esperanzas Monthly Board Meeting 6:00 pm. East Side Community Center, 310 N. Tornillo.