More than 100 Magdalena Elementary School students participating in NDI New Mexico Residency Program
National Dance Institute (NDI) New Mexico will be conducting its Residency Dance Program for more...
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Saturday’s WomenFest activities at the New Mexico Tech campus celebrated Women’s History Month...
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Canvas & Cocktails encourages painters to explore
Those who haven’t picked up a paintbrush in a long time or maybe never even had an art lesson will...
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WomenFest celebration will feature star string trio, artist reception
To cap a month-long celebration of women’s talents, innovations and contributions, New Mexico Tech...
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Rhythm of the Dance performance to feature dancers from the Emerald Isle
The longest-running Irish dance show in the world is coming to Socorro just in time for an early...
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Illusion show coming to Macey Center
Those looking to escape the mid-winter doldrums will discover a dynamic, fast-paced, and...
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Art display to showcase talents of Socorro women
Women from Socorro County seeking a venue to display their paintings, drawings, and sculptures...
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Annual art event brings out crowds and volunteers
Attendees at the annual Community Arts Party in Socorro Saturday were greeted with brown paper...
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Guitarist Neil Haverstick brings microtonal music workshop to Socorro
When a new guitarist picks up their instrument for the first time, they usually think about...
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Pre-Valentine’s Day event to feature jazz, dancing, sweetheart dinner
Jazz music, swing dancing, and a buffet dinner are the ingredients included in a special...
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Calling for Arts Party volunteers
Dress the kids in play clothes and be prepared to dive into all sorts of arts-and-crafts projects,...
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Camerata Del Sol To Perform at Macey Center
Camerata Del Sol aims to bring unique chamber music experiences to the Borderlands region. The...
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Americana Bluegrass quartet comes to Macey Center
Big Richard is a ‘supergroup’ known for irreverent stage banter and stunning four-part harmonies....
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2022 Readers’ Choice: Loma Theater is the best place for a date night
Socorro’s favorite date night spot is the Loma Theater. The Loma was picked by El Defensor...
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2022 Readers’ Choice: Into the great outdoors
Hiking was chosen by El Defensor Chieftain readers as the best outdoor activity. That’s no...
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