Arts & Entertainment | Las Cruces Bulletin

Las Cruces International Film Festival founder and Executive Director Ross Marks could often be heard exclaiming through the five days of the festival that LCIFF is the largest student-run film … more

By Elva K. Österreich
For the Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/14/25

Local students win state filmmaking prize

Student filmmakers, teachers and parents packed the Kiva Auditorium in Albuquerque on Sunday, April 6, for the awards ceremony for Film Prize Junior, New Mexico’s 4th annual student short film … more

David Salcido
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/14/25

VFX veteran joins 828 Productions

300 Post, the dynamic post-production division of 828 Productions in Las Cruces, recently announced the appointment of esteemed visual effects professional Andy Chen as its new Head of … more

DEX Report | 4/14/25

Arts Roundup - April 11-17

Arts Roundup for week of April 11 - 17 more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/9/25

Coming Up

Events Coming Up this week April 10 - 17. more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/9/25

LCSO presents The Big 5s finale

The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 season is coming to a close this weekend with performances of two major symphonies by Ludwig van Beethoven and Dmitri Shostakovich, written over … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/9/25

Las Cruces International Film Festival Executive Director Ross Marks kicks off the festival during a party revealing the artwork selected as the official poster art for this year’s event. The 10th annual LCIFF, runs from April 9-13. More information can be found at www.lascrucesfilmfest.com.

LCIFF still expanding

In its 10 th year, the Las Cruces International Film Festival, held April 9-13. has grown from 2,000 to 10,000 attendees and participants according to Executive Director Ross Marks. The city of … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/8/25

Kai (played by Caleb Ruminer) and Mia (Anna Grace Barlow) are the two main characters developing a budding relationship in the Las Cruces shot movie "3."

Bringing “3” to the town it was created in

Peter Ney is a New York to Hollywood success story who discovered southern New Mexico is the perfect setting for his feature film dream. The movie, “3”, was created entirely in the area … more

By Elva K. Österreich | 4/8/25

Go behind the scenes of Star Trek at LCIFF

The Las Cruces International Film Festival is in full swing, with cinefiles from across the state and beyond taking part in the event which began Wednesday, April 9 and continues through Sunday, … more

David Salcido
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/7/25

EPSO offers up a Fabulous Finale

The El Paso Symphony Orchestra concludes its 94th anniversary season at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Plaza Theatre, 125 W. Mills Ave, El Paso. Led by conductor … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/7/25

“Hadestown” refreshes myth into Broadway legend

“Hadestown,” the winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards including Best New Musical and the 2020 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album, is coming to the Plaza Theatre, 125 W Mills Ave, El … more

Bulletin report | 4/5/25

Hallie Harris performs a speech from Lope De Vega’s classic play, Fuenteovejuna during last year’s production of DitchSpeare.

DitchSpeare offers timeless appeal

“All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” So declared Jaques in Act II, Scene VII of William Shakespeare’s oft-produced play “As You Like … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/4/25

El Paso Comic Con swings into action

The annual El Paso Comic Con returns to the El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, El Paso, on April 11 – 13, promising an action-packed weekend for all ages. This year's event … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/4/25

Camerata Del Sol free concerts

Camerata Del Sol (CDS), a Southwest chamber music ensemble, continues its 2024-2025 season with a concert showcasing one of the chamber music masterpiece — Felix Mendelssohn’s … more

Bulletin report | 4/4/25

Continental Divide Trail Days celebrate natural beauty

The Continental Divide Trail Coalition will host the 10th Annual Trail Days celebration in Silver City from April 18-20. This milestone event will mark its tenth year celebrating the Continental … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/3/25

Kites of all shapes and sizes show up for this annual kitefest in Glenwood.

Head to Glenwood for High Flying Fun

Mark your calendars! Colorful kites will be filling the wide-open sky at the 19th annual Whitewater Mesa Kite Flying Picnic on Saturday April 6 on the mesa just north of Glenwood. Kite enthusiasts … more

By Cheryl Thornburg | 4/3/25

Harry Domin (Aaron Setliff) tries to explain the intricacies of human-robot relations to Helena Glory (Mariana Tablon) in LCCT’s production of Rossum’s Universal Robots.

Rossum’s Universal Robots boldly aspires

There’s a lot to unpack in Karel Capek’s 1921 stageplay, Rossum’s Universal Robots, now trundling the stage at Las Cruces Community Theatre. As a longtime proponent of this play, I … more

David Salcido
Las Cruces Bulletin | 4/3/25

ComingUp - April 4 - 10

Through April 6 Blank Conversations Theatre Company presents “The Play That Goes Wrong,” 7 & 1 p.m., at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., Las Cruces. Info: … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/3/25

Arts Roundup

Jarabe Mexicano A family fiesta including music and personal stories that highlight what it's like to grow up on the US-Mexico border, from romantic ballads fit for a serenade to exuberant dance … more

Desert Exposure Report | 4/3/25

New Mexico State University art students Citlali Delgado (left) and Yalet Yanar stand next posters of their artwork that will adorn Las Cruces bus stops as part of a public art project called Art Stop 2025 sponsored by the City of Las Cruces.

NMSU students’ art selected for public spaces

Two New Mexico State University student artists, Yalet Yanar and Citlali Delgado, have been selected to showcase their work for Art Stop 2025. Their pieces, each with unique and powerful themes, will … more

Bulletin report | 3/28/25