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2024 Empty Bowls
The Potters’ Guild of Las Cruces presents their annual fundraiser to benefit El Caldito Soup Kitchen, with hundreds of locally created ceramic bowls and a wide selection of delicious soups from some of the top restaurants in the region.
The 2024 Empty Bowls, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18, at St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 225 W. Griggs Ave., Las Cruces. Info: 956-536-3435
Great Italian Arias
The El Paso Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with El Paso Opera present the most beautiful and famous Italian arias, including pieces from Don Giovanni and Rigoletto, followed by Strauss’ 1910 opera Der Rosenkavalier (The Knight of the Rose).
Great Italian Arias will be presented 7:30 p.m., Oct. 18-19, at the Plaza Theatre, 125 W. Mills Ave., El Paso. Info: 915-532-3776
Trinity Site Open House
White Sands Missile Range opens its gates for free visits to the site of the world’s first atomic bomb test, where site visitors can walk to ground zero, and visit the Schmidt/McDonald Ranch House where the bomb’s core was assembled.
Trinity Site Open House, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19 at White Sands Missile Range. Info: 575-678-1134 or home.army.mil/wsmr
Inaugural Corks & Shells Wine and Pistachio Festival
A tradition in the making, featuring pistachio-infused delights, local arts and craft vendors, and the finest southern New Mexico wines, coming together to celebrate the flavors, talents and spirits of the Great Southwest.
Thrive in Southern New Mexico’s Inaugural Corks & Shells Wine and Pistachio Festival, 12-6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at Alameda Park, Alamogordo. Info: 575-437-8400
Lincoln After Dark
As night falls in the historic town of Lincoln, NM, walk the very streets where notorious outlaws and lawmen once clashed in bloody battles, and encounter costumed actors who bring to life chilling tales of betrayal, revenge, and murder.
Lincoln After Dark takes place 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Lincoln Historic Site, 988 Calle La Placita, Lincoln. Info: 575-653-4025
Burning of the Bull
Just as Santa Fe has its Zozobra and Nevada has its Burning Man, Alamogordo has its giant flammable Bull, which is set ablaze so party goers can let go of all the year’s worries, while enjoying fireworks, vendors, live music and more.
Burning of the Bull, 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Otero County Fairgrounds, 401 Fairgrounds Rd., Alamogordo. Info: 575-434-0788
Haunted Insane Asylum
Legend has it that the long dead, twisted staff and their patients still roam the dark and foreboding halls of the infamous Asylum, which closed its doors in 1937 under mysterious circumstances. Do you have what it takes to survive the tour?
The Haunted Insane Asylum runs 7-11 p.m., Oct. 19, 26, 31 at the Old Dona Ana Courthouse, 251 W. Amador St., Las Cruces. Info: 877-808-6877
Las Cruces Air & Space Expo
Las Cruces International Airport presents a full day of education and entertainment, featuring specialty aircraft and vehicles, aerospace exhibits, STEM, family activities and, of course, a visually exciting and action packed air show.
Las Cruces Air & Space Expo, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 19-20, at Las Cruces International Airport, 8990 Zia Blvd., Las Cruces. Info: LCAirAndSpace.com or 575-541-2167
ROCKtoberfest
The Grant County Rolling Stones Annual Gem & Mineral Society present their 39th gem and mineral show, featuring over 40 vendors, museum and educational displays, daily raffles, an hourly silent auction, lapidary and other demonstrations, and more.
Rocktoberfest, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Oct. 19-20, at National Guard Armory, 11990 US Hwy 180, Santa Clara. Info: GrantCountyRollingStones@gmail.com, brendaholzinger@gmail.com
