Works by first year art students at Dona Ana Community College will be on display at the Las Cruces Museum of Art Friday, Jan 18 through Saturday, Feb 23.
Charcoal drawings, ink drawings and ceramic sculptures by 15 students in Drawing 1 and Ceramics 1 classes instructed by Glenn Schweiger make up the exhibition. The ceramics class meets at the Museum of Art Ceramics Studio.
The Las Cruces Museum of Art is located at 501 N. Main St. in the downtown mall. The Gallery is accessible and free to the public. Museum hours are 10 am – 5 pm Monday through Friday and 9 am – 1 pm on Saturday; closed Sunday. For information about Museum exhibits, programs and Museum Studio art classes, call 575-541-2137 or visit the website museums@las-cruces.org.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Thursday, December 13, 2007
The Navajo Code Talkers of World War II” exhibit at Branigan Cultural Center, Las Cruces
“OUR FATHERS, OUR GRANDFATHERS, OUR HEROES… The Navajo Code Talkers of World War II” exhibit at Branigan Cultural Center, Las Cruces
Exhibit Dates: Jan 4 – 26, 2008
Friday, Jan 4: Opening Reception: 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 5: Lecture 10 a.m. by Zonnie Gorman “Growing Up With Heroes…The Navajo Code Talkers of World War II; A Daughter's Journey”
Saturday, Jan 19: Screening of documentary 10 a.m. True Whispers: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers.
The largest, most comprehensive exhibition on the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II will be on display at the Branigan Cultural Center from January 4 - 26, 2008. Of all the untold stories from World War II that have recently come to light, none is more important nor more ironic than that of the Code Talkers -- some 400 Navajo youths, many hardly more than boys who were recruited by the U.S. government to devise an unbreakable code in the language they had been previously forbidden to speak.
An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, Jan 4 from 5 – 7 pm. Special guest Zonnie Gorman, daughter of Navajo Code Talker the late Dr. Carl Gorman, and youngest sister of renowned Navajo artist, the late R.C. Gorman, will be welcomed at the reception. On Saturday, Jan 5, Ms. Gorman will present a lecture entitled “Growing Up with Heroes...The Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, A Daughter's Journey,” at 10 a.m. at Branigan Cultural Center, Shannon Gallery.
The exhibit traces the story of the famed United States Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers. A group of 29 volunteers developed and tested the original Navajo code in 1942. Proven fast and accurate, the Marine Corps recruited nearly 400 more Navajos who utilized the code, sending and receiving encrypted messages throughout the Pacific campaign. The ingenuity of the Navajo Code Talkers baffled Japanese cryptographers and contributed significantly in the effort to win the war in the Pacific.
This exhibit is a tribute to these men. Originally done as an oral history project by Wingate High School students in Gallup, NM, the exhibit speaks volumes of the pride young Navajos have for their heroes. The traveling exhibit displays more than 33 historic photographs with text; facsimiles of original, military WW II documents; a 1940 map of the Navajo Reservation; and the (now de-classified) Navajo Code itself. In addition, the full-length documentary, “Navajo Code Talkers” by the Arts & Entertainment/History Channel will be running throughout open gallery hours.“Our Fathers, Our Grandfathers, Our Heroes…The Navajo Code Talker of World War II” is made possible with grants from the New Mexico Humanities Council, and PNM, and APS corporations. This traveling exhibition is produced and circulated by the Circle of Light Navajo Educational Project, Gallup, NM.
On Saturday, Jan 19, the Branigan Cultural Center will screen the recently released PBS documentary, True Whispers: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers, at 10 a.m. The thought-provoking documentary explores the complex story of the Code Talkers from the Navajo point of view and reveals the pivotal role they played in helping the U.S. forces win the Pacific Theater during World War II.
The Branigan Cultural Center is located at the north end of the downtown mall. Parking is accessible from the intersection of Water and Hadley streets. There is no charge, and the Cultural Center is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Cultural Center is fully accessible for all audiences. For more information about the exhibition, contact the Branigan Cultural Center at 541-2154 or visit the Center’s website at museums.las-cruces.org.
Exhibit Dates: Jan 4 – 26, 2008
Friday, Jan 4: Opening Reception: 5 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 5: Lecture 10 a.m. by Zonnie Gorman “Growing Up With Heroes…The Navajo Code Talkers of World War II; A Daughter's Journey”
Saturday, Jan 19: Screening of documentary 10 a.m. True Whispers: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers.
The largest, most comprehensive exhibition on the Navajo Code Talkers of World War II will be on display at the Branigan Cultural Center from January 4 - 26, 2008. Of all the untold stories from World War II that have recently come to light, none is more important nor more ironic than that of the Code Talkers -- some 400 Navajo youths, many hardly more than boys who were recruited by the U.S. government to devise an unbreakable code in the language they had been previously forbidden to speak.
An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Friday, Jan 4 from 5 – 7 pm. Special guest Zonnie Gorman, daughter of Navajo Code Talker the late Dr. Carl Gorman, and youngest sister of renowned Navajo artist, the late R.C. Gorman, will be welcomed at the reception. On Saturday, Jan 5, Ms. Gorman will present a lecture entitled “Growing Up with Heroes...The Navajo Code Talkers of World War II, A Daughter's Journey,” at 10 a.m. at Branigan Cultural Center, Shannon Gallery.
The exhibit traces the story of the famed United States Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers. A group of 29 volunteers developed and tested the original Navajo code in 1942. Proven fast and accurate, the Marine Corps recruited nearly 400 more Navajos who utilized the code, sending and receiving encrypted messages throughout the Pacific campaign. The ingenuity of the Navajo Code Talkers baffled Japanese cryptographers and contributed significantly in the effort to win the war in the Pacific.
This exhibit is a tribute to these men. Originally done as an oral history project by Wingate High School students in Gallup, NM, the exhibit speaks volumes of the pride young Navajos have for their heroes. The traveling exhibit displays more than 33 historic photographs with text; facsimiles of original, military WW II documents; a 1940 map of the Navajo Reservation; and the (now de-classified) Navajo Code itself. In addition, the full-length documentary, “Navajo Code Talkers” by the Arts & Entertainment/History Channel will be running throughout open gallery hours.“Our Fathers, Our Grandfathers, Our Heroes…The Navajo Code Talker of World War II” is made possible with grants from the New Mexico Humanities Council, and PNM, and APS corporations. This traveling exhibition is produced and circulated by the Circle of Light Navajo Educational Project, Gallup, NM.
On Saturday, Jan 19, the Branigan Cultural Center will screen the recently released PBS documentary, True Whispers: The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers, at 10 a.m. The thought-provoking documentary explores the complex story of the Code Talkers from the Navajo point of view and reveals the pivotal role they played in helping the U.S. forces win the Pacific Theater during World War II.
The Branigan Cultural Center is located at the north end of the downtown mall. Parking is accessible from the intersection of Water and Hadley streets. There is no charge, and the Cultural Center is open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Cultural Center is fully accessible for all audiences. For more information about the exhibition, contact the Branigan Cultural Center at 541-2154 or visit the Center’s website at museums.las-cruces.org.
Register Now for Winter Museum Studio Classes at Las Cruces Museum of Art
Registration is open for Museum Studio art classes for adults and young artists at the Las Cruces Museum of Art. Winter session classes will begin the week of Jan. 22 and extend through March 10. Register at the Museum or by mail. Registration materials are available online at the Museum of Art website: museums.las-cruces.org. For information, call 575-541-2137.
Adult classes for students at all levels include Ceramics Studio, Drawing Studio, Painting with Oils, Sculpture Studio, Weaving Studio, and a series of Digital Photography classes.
Classes for young artists include drawing & painting for students 6 – 12 years; ceramics for students 4-5, 6-8, and 9–12; and a special Spring Break Arts Experience for students 6 – 8 and 9 – 12 during the week of March 24 – 28.
The popular Saturday Studio for kids will continue every Saturday morning from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for students ages 5 – 12. The class is limited to 10 students; no pre-registration; sign up at the front desk at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per student per session.
The Las Cruces Museum of Art is located at 501 N. Main St. in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall.
Adult classes for students at all levels include Ceramics Studio, Drawing Studio, Painting with Oils, Sculpture Studio, Weaving Studio, and a series of Digital Photography classes.
Classes for young artists include drawing & painting for students 6 – 12 years; ceramics for students 4-5, 6-8, and 9–12; and a special Spring Break Arts Experience for students 6 – 8 and 9 – 12 during the week of March 24 – 28.
The popular Saturday Studio for kids will continue every Saturday morning from 10 – 11:30 a.m. for students ages 5 – 12. The class is limited to 10 students; no pre-registration; sign up at the front desk at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per student per session.
The Las Cruces Museum of Art is located at 501 N. Main St. in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Business on the Border Forum - Las Cruces New Mexico
The December meeting of the MVEDA Business on the Border Forum will be held on Tuesday, December 4, 2007 from 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Best Western Mesilla Valley Inn Columbus Conference Center. The meeting will begin with a hot entree buffet followed by an update from MVEDA staff.
This month’s featured speaker will be Ken Hessing, the Site Manager for Volt/VMC’s new technical support facility. Volt/VMC announced last month that they selected Las Cruces for their newest facility that will provide technical support services for a major technology company.
Luncheon cost is $10.00 per person, payable by cash, check or major credit card. The meeting is open to the public and reservations are not required.
Mesilla Valley Economic Development Alliance505 S. Main, Ste. 134 – PO Box 1299
Las Cruces, NM 88004-1299
Tel: (575) 525-2852 – Fax: (575) 523-5707
www.mveda.com
Craft Workshops at Branigan Cultural Center Week of Dec 11
During the week of Dec 11, a series of six mini-workshops will be held at the Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces. Each workshop is a single two hour session where participants will make either traditional Ojo de Dios or Punched Tin Ornaments just in time to be used during the holiday season. Both crafts are found historically in New Mexico. Space is limited in each workshop so pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. There is a $10 fee per participant that covers costs of supplies. A finished piece can be taken home at the end of the session.
From snowflakes and stars to wreaths, hand-made punched tin ornaments are a quick and fun craft. Tin pieces can be used to decorate trees, windows or even add a festive touch to a package. Two punched tin sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, the first from 1: - 3 p.m. and the second from 5 - 7 p.m. A third session is offered on Saturday, Dec 15 from noon until 2 pm. Sessions are limited to 12 participants each and the minimum age is 10 years old.
Ojo de Dios or Eye of God is a fiber craft where yarn wrapped around wood dowels forms geometric patterns. They are found throughout the Americas. By changing yarn colors and textures, and wrapping directions interesting designs are developed. Ojo de Dios workshop is offered at three times. There are two sessions on Wednesday, Dec 12, the first from 1- 3 p.m. and the second from 5 - 7 p.m. A third session is offered on Saturday, Dec 15 from 9:- 11 a.m. Minimum age for Ojo de Dios workshop is six years old.
For a full schedule of the craft workshops being offered, visit the Branigan Cultural Center at 501 N. Main on the downtown mall or call (575) 541-2154. A registration form is also available online by visiting www.museums.las-cruces.org and clicking on the Branigan
From snowflakes and stars to wreaths, hand-made punched tin ornaments are a quick and fun craft. Tin pieces can be used to decorate trees, windows or even add a festive touch to a package. Two punched tin sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, December 11, the first from 1: - 3 p.m. and the second from 5 - 7 p.m. A third session is offered on Saturday, Dec 15 from noon until 2 pm. Sessions are limited to 12 participants each and the minimum age is 10 years old.
Ojo de Dios or Eye of God is a fiber craft where yarn wrapped around wood dowels forms geometric patterns. They are found throughout the Americas. By changing yarn colors and textures, and wrapping directions interesting designs are developed. Ojo de Dios workshop is offered at three times. There are two sessions on Wednesday, Dec 12, the first from 1- 3 p.m. and the second from 5 - 7 p.m. A third session is offered on Saturday, Dec 15 from 9:- 11 a.m. Minimum age for Ojo de Dios workshop is six years old.
For a full schedule of the craft workshops being offered, visit the Branigan Cultural Center at 501 N. Main on the downtown mall or call (575) 541-2154. A registration form is also available online by visiting www.museums.las-cruces.org and clicking on the Branigan
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