EVENTS: Things to do this week

Thursday, Dec. 14

“Ben Hur,” 7 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org.

“The Sound of Music,” 7:30 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music.

“Holiday Traditions in Southern New Mexico,” 7-8 p.m., NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Learn about and sample traditions such as Mexican hot chocolate, biscochos and the luminaria tradition in Mesilla. Info: friends.nmfrhm@gmail.com or 575-640-0036.

Friday, Dec. 15
“Dissecting a Chinese Ink Painting” with Dr. Margaret Goehring with the Academy of Learning in Retirement, 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. Info: 575-635-8725.

Noche de las Luminarias, 5-8:30 p.m. at the Fort Selden Historic Site, Radium Springs, I-25 exit 19, 13 miles North of Las Cruces. Info: 575-526-8911.

“Nutcracker” with the Chamber Ballet and live musicians, 7 p.m. at the Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe St. at NMSU. Info: lascruceschamberballet.org.

“The Nutcracker,” with Borderlands Ballet and Paso del Norte Chamber Orchestra, 7 p.m. at the ASNMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University Ave. Info: borderlands-ballet.com

“The Sound of Music,” 7:30 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music.

Film: “The Three Musketeers,” French with subtitles, 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: mesillavalleyfilm.org.

“Ben Hur,” 8 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org.

Saturday, Dec. 16

History book signing with local authors, 10 a.m.-noon at Coas Books downtown. Info: historydan007@yahoo.com.

Frost Fair, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Thomas Branigan Library, 200 E. Picacho. Info: 575-541-2000

Weaving for Justice sells Maya textiles with proceeds going to Maya weaving collectives in Chiapas, Mexico, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo Road. Info: www.weaving-for-justice.org.

Winter Celebration, 11:30-1:30 at the Frank O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 Bel Ave. Info: 575-541-2455.

Trombone Christmas, 1:30 p.m. at Alma d’Arte Charter Hight School, 402 W. Court Ave, Info: www.trombonechristmas.org.

“Nutcracker” with the Chamber Ballet and live musicians, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Atkinson Recital Hall, 1075 N. Horseshoe St. at NMSU. Info: lascruceschamberballet.org

“The Sound of Music,” 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music.

“The Nutcracker,” with Borderlands Ballet and Paso del Norte Chamber Orchestra, 7 p.m., ASNMSU Center for the Arts, 1000 E. University Ave. Info: borderlands-ballet.com.

Flashback, Oldies and Christmas Favorites, 7 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St., Info: 575-541-2290

“Ben Hur,” 8 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org.

Sunday, Dec. 17

Taylor-Mesilla Historic Property open for Nativity scene visitation, 12:30-4:30 p.m. on Calle Principal on the Old Mesilla Plaza. Must have tickets in advance, $5. Info: 575-202-1638.

“The Sound of Music,” 2 p.m., Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main St. Info: www.lcctnm.org/sound-of-music.

“Ben Hur,” 2:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main St. Info: no-strings.org.

Film: “On Dangerous Ground,” Noir, 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: mesillavalleyfilm.org.

Monday, Dec. 18

“Reclusive Gardens” with Dr. Margaret Goehring with the Academy of Learning in Retirement, 10:30 a.m. on Zoom. Info: 575-635-8725.

Tuesday, Dec. 19

“Farm La-La,” 4-8 p.m., Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road. Lights, trolley rides, crafts, s’mores, hot chocolate, crafts provided by the Doña Ana County 4-H members. Admission: $5. Info: 575-522-4100.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Toy Drive all day to benefit Santa Teresa Elementary, Nubes Dispensary, 100 Maguey Court, Sunland Park, Info: 575-636-4371.

The Wrap, filmmakers hangout, 7 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main St. Info: 575-541-2290

Thursday, Dec. 21

Film: “The Three Musketeers,” French with subtitles final day, 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: mesillavalleyfilm.org.

Friday, Dec. 22

Film: “Dream Scenario,” comedy/horror, 7:30 p.m. at the Fountain Theatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, Mesilla. Info: mesillavalleyfilm.org.

Ongoing

Overeaters Anonymous, noon Wednesdays at St. James Episcopal Church, 102 St. James St. Hybrid meeting, available by Zoom. Info: Bob at 610-762-3779.

Overeaters Anonymous, 9:30 a.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri Ave. Hybrid meeting, available by Zoom. Info: Barbara at 575-405-9128.

Tai Chi in the Park free introductory classes every Thursday. 9-10 a.m. at the Mesilla Park Recreation Center in the Park. Ongoing class in the traditional Yan Family Tai Chi Long Form. Information: 915-584-4730.

Weaving for Justice textile sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.at First Christian Church Atrium, 1809 El Paseo Road. Held on the third Saturday of the month, all proceeds go to Maya weaving cooperatives in Chiapas, Mexico. Info: www.weaving-for-justice.org.

Meditation and Healing Service 6 p.m. each Wednesday at Unity of Las Cruces, 575 N. Main St. Through meditation, experience the presence of God. A new service with Rev. Jennifer Kleitz. Info: 575-523-4847.

Breast Cancer Support Group, 9:15 a.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month, at Memorial Medical Center Annex meeting room (entrance on the west side of the hospital). Info: Maricela at 505-453-1789.

Grief Share Program, 3-5 p.m. at Sierra Vista Community Church, 514 N. Telshor Blvd. (behind T-Mobile) Info; 575-526-9535.

Grief Share Program. 3 p.m. Sundays at Morning Star Church, 2941 Morning Star. Program lasts for 13 weeks. Contact: Cris Fernandez, crisfern@me.com.

Epilepsy Support & Education Services, Inc. meetings. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. third Saturday of every month at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho Info: 575-636-4500 or EpilepsySupportNM.org.

Federation of Democratic Women of Doña Ana County, at 6 p.m., Village at Northrise, Hallmark Building, 2882 N. Roadrunner Parkway every second Tuesday. Info: Sherri Nolan at 575-644-8207.