February 13, 2010 -- "WinterFest 2010 featuring Blue OysterCult" -- This event will take place at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Advanced Tickets: Reserved seating $35/30, General Seating $25. Call (505)454-3238 or (505)425-3599 to purchase tickets. "Sweetheart Packages available which include lodging/dinner/premium concert tickets for two"

November 24 through January 9, 2010 -- Art Exibit: The Shape of Content -- Opening reception: Saturday November 28 -- 1:00pm to 4:00pm. This is also a "Second Saturday" Artwalk Event -- Saturday December 12 -- 3:00pm to 5:00pm. For more information contact the Arts Council at (505) 425-1085 or view the Event Flyer!

November 30 through December 12 -- 1st Annual Festival of Trees -- 15 Beautifully decorated Christmas trees, submitted by local businesses, will be on display, free to the public to view at the Plaza Hotel. There will be a Live Auction of the trees on December 12th at 2:00pm. Proceeds from the auction will be given to the Biker Rally Committee who will purchase gifts for needy children in Las Vegas.

December 2 -- 1:00pm -- Montezuma Castle (UWC) Tour -- The event will take place on the Campus of The United World College – For more information call (505) 454-4221.

December 2 through 4 -- 7:30pm -- HU SINGERS -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 5 -- 9:00am - 4:00pm -- 1st Annual Christmas Fair -- Catholic Daughters of the Americas Empress 1796 Christmas Fair will be held at the Father George Salazar Building (IC). Applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce, 503 6th Street, (505)425-8631. For more information and Applications call (505)425-9746 or via email . You can also view the Event Flyer!

December 5 -- 2:00pm -- Holiday Open House at the City of Las Vegas Museum -- Performances will include holiday music sung by members of the West Las Vegas High School Honors Choir led by Arnell David Arellanes. Bring the family and sing along with the Duncan Opera House Piano. Participate in tours of collections areas. Update on the Friends Endowment Campaign. Free. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the City of Las Vegas Museum. For more information see the event poster or call the museum at (505)454-1401, ext. 283.

December 5 -- 2:00pm and 8:00pm -- HU SINGERS -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 5 -- 3:00pm -- Montezuma Castle (UWC) Tour -- The event will take place on the Campus of The United World College – For more information call (505) 454-4221.

December 5 -- 3:00pm -- "Little Light Music" -- Please see the Event Flyer and join the Nat Gold Players again this year at our "Little Light Music" concert featuring concert pianists, Linda King, Deborah Wagner and classical guitarist, Carl Bernstein. It's a great way to usher in the Christmas Season at the First Presbyterian Church. There is no admission, but donations for our lighting system fund are gratefully accepted.

December 5 -- 4:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “Santa Buddies” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated G. Admission is FREE and open to the public! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link). Electric Light Parade will be passing through University Ave.,Ilfeld Auditorium will be open and serving hot chocolate and goodies!(Concessions $1). Get the best view of the electric light parade from the terrace of Ilfeld Auditorium!

December 5 -- 5:00pm -- 20th Annual Electric Light Parade -- This years theme for the parade floats is "Children's Christmas". The parade kicks off the Christmas Season for Las Vegas and what a kick off it is. All city lights are turned off along the route of the parade leaving only the hundreds of lights on the many floats to light up the night. It is a sight to behold. Hot chocolate and cider are sold along the route to take the chill off. The parade ends at the Plaza Park where Santa Claus greets all the children and gives them candy and gifts. Christmas carols and music add to the atmosphere. Contact the Las Vegas/San Miguel Chamber of Commerce at (505)425-8631 or via email at:

December 5 -- Dusk -- Noche De Las Luminarias Annual Drive -- Noche De Las Luminarias Annual Drive at Luna Community College. This is one of the most beautiful of Las Vegas's events. There is no charge for this annual drive, but donations of canned good would be greatly appreciated. For more information call Debbie at (505)454-2559.

December 6 -- 2:00pm -- MARIACHI CONCERT -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 6 -- 2:00pm -- STUDENT RECITAL -- This event is held at Kennedy Lounge on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. For more information call (505)454-3238.

December 6 -- 8:00pm -- Winter Concert -- This event is held in the Montezuma Castle on the campus of the United World College.

December 9 -- Life Line Screening -- Life Line Screening will be conducting Stroke, Vascular Diseases and Heart Rhythm screenings. These screenings will be hosted by Victory Home Health here in Las Vegas (2810 Hot Springs Blvd). For more information please call Life Line Screening at 800-395-1801.

December 9 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “Star Trek (2009)” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG-13. Admission is FREE and open to the public! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 11 through 13 -- 6:00pm -- New Mexico State Silver Gloves -- Event will take place at Crespin’s Boxing Gym located at 900 West Valencia Street. Admission: adults: $12.00 & students under 5 yrs: $8.00. Event is hosted by Crespin's Boxing. For more information view the Event Flyer or call Carlos Crespin at (505)429-4068 or (505)425-1422.

December 9 -- 8:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “Funny People” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated R. Admission is FREE and open to the public! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 12 -- 10:00 am -- Second Saturdays Artwalk/Las Vegas,NM The New Mexico Arts and Cultural District is promoting this popular event. Second Saturdays Artwalk is an authentic grass roots community event taking place every Second Saturday in the three historic commercial districts of Las Vegas ( from the Plaza Park to the Depot). Various events begin at 10:am and end at 9:00pm throughout the districts and in artist studios through town. For more information call (505)425-2606 or visit their website at: www.mainstreetlvnm.org

December 12 -- 10:00am to 2:00pm -- Santa at the Park Santa at the Park is one of the very favorites of all children during the holidays. Santa arrives at Plaza Park on top of one the Fire Department's beautiful red fire trucks (which is a treat in itself) and gives out all kinds of goodies. The kids have a wonderful time! For more information, call (505)425-6321 or via email:    Merry Christmas!!

December 12 -- 10:00am to 3:00pm -- Third Annual Christmas Fair Event will take place at the Rough Rider Grill on the campus of Luna Community College. LCC will provide booths: $10 for students, $15 for faculty/staff, and $20 for community Members. Space is limited, so register today! Applications and fees are due no later than December 7, 2009. Contact Melissa Lopez at 454-5357 for an application or for more information. You can also view their Event Flyer!

December 12 through 30 -- Hand Decorated Art Gourds Meet the Artist, Beth Bartley, Saturday, Dec. 12. Demonstrations at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Event will take place at Tito's Gallery located at 157 Bridge Street in Old Town. For more information call the gallery at (505)425-3745 or via email at . You can also view the Event Flyer!

December 12 -- 3:00pm to 7:00pm Holiday Historic Home Tour -- The tour is a definite celebration of the season and is sponsored by the Citizens Committee for Historic Preservation. This tour includes both Victorian and Adobe Homes decorated for the holidays. A festive way to celebrate the Holiday Season as you stroll through historic homes at your own pace. Come and enjoy the Historic Las Vegas. The Second Saturday Artwalk will be happening the same day, which means there will be events taking place in all three of Las Vegas's historic commercial districts. Arrive early and get you shopping done before the tour or afterwards because the restaurants and shops will be open until 9:00. It will be a fun filled day for sure!! Tickets will be $15 and will be available CCHP, 116 Bridge Street. Contact CCHP at (505)425-8803 or for more informaton. You can also view the Event Flyer!

December 12 -- 1:00pm to 3:00pm-- The Gingerbread House and Biscochito Contest -- The LVSM Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event and invites all ages to participate in this holiday affair. This is one of those events that the entire family can get envolved in. It will be held in the wonderful lobby of the Historic El Fidel complete with a coffe bar. There is no charge for entering this contest and after the judging everyone is invited to taste the biscochito entries. Prizes will be awarded. For more information please contact the Chamber at (505) 425-8631 or via email at:

December 12 -- 2:00pm to 4:00pm-- 2nd Annural Mariachi Christmas 2009 -- This event will take place at the Memorial Middle School Lecture Hall. Casa De Cultura presents 2nd Annural Mariachi Christmas 2009. Tickets $10.00-Adults and $5.00-Children 12 and under. Performances by Las Vegas City Schools, Mariachi Cardenal Infantil, Mariachi Cardenal Juvenil and Mariachi Cardenal. This will be a wonderful day for Mariachi lovers! For more informaton call (505)454-6771 or view the Event Flyer!

December 12 -- 5:00pm-- 2nd Annual Pecos Tree Lighting -- The Tree Lighting will take place at the Bank of Pecos parking lot. A fun night for the entire family with Santa Claus, treats, refreshmens and music.Come one come all and help Pecos celebrate this fun event of the season. Call (505)757-2554 for more information.

December 13 -- 10:00am to 4:00pm -- First Annual Holiday Studio Sale -- Front Porch Pottery - All pots VERY reasonably priced by artist Fred Winter. 20% of the proceeds will benefit NMHU Art Club, helping to send the students to Washington D.C.; 20% of the proceeds will benefit The Heart of the Healer Foundation, helping to preserve the Amazonian Rain Forest in Peru; 10% of the proceeds will benefit the Las Vegas Arts Council. Work will also be on exhibit at the Las Vegas Arts Council Gallery located at 140 Bridge Street November 24 through January 9, 2009. Contact Fred Winter at (505)425-6148 if you are interested in purchasing any pieces on exhibit.

December 13 -- 2:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “UP” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG. Admission is FREE and open to the public! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 13 -- 3:00pm-- Chamber Music Concert -- Please join us for this fabulous concert at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. This performance will feature the Highlands Faculty Brass Quintet with the Highlands String Quartet. Tickets will be $10 to be sold at the Las Vegas Arts Council. This event is to be a benefit performance to raise additional funds to help repair the Church's pipe organ. Please see the Event Poster for more details.

December 16 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “THE HANGOVER” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated R. Admission is FREE and open to the public! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 18 -- 8:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated R. Admission is FREE and open to the public! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 19 -- Noon to 3:00pm Toys for Tots -- Toys for Tots will be sponsored by Los Hermanos Motorcycle Club and will be held at the Elks Lodge. The Lodge is located at 2305 Colllins Dr. so come one, come all it will be a fun time for everyone. For more information please call Ron Duran at (505)718-9201.

December 19 -- 3:00pm to 7:00pm -- Artists’Christmas Sale -- Affordable gifts by local artists -- Wall and Tree Ornaments, jewelry, prints, paintings, painted furnature, and more. Sale will take place at 1118 8th Street, Las Vegas. Between Baca Avenue and Friedman Street. For more information, see the Event Flyer!

December 19 -- Best Decorated Hoiday House -- Judging will take place between 5:00pm and 7:00pm. This event is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and prizes will be awarded. Get your family involved and decorate your home for the Holiday. For more information contact the Chamber at (505)425-8631 or via email at

December 19 -- 7:30pm Carl Bernstein Concert -- The NMHU Music/Theater Department Presents Carl Bernstein in Concert at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium. There is a $10.00 General Admission charge. Carl will be performing all the selections from his soon to be released new recording, "Never too Late". The new CD will be on sale at the performance. On January 4, 2010, Carl will be leaving Las Vegas for six months in India . For the first 2 1/2 months of his stay he will be "Artist in Residence" at the United World College, India. After that period his intention is to travel throughout India giving concerts, meeting and hopefully playing with a variety in Indian musicians and exploring Indian culture in general. This concert is a special chance to hear Carl perform in a concert setting before he sets out on his new adventure. For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 20 -- 1:00pm to 3:00pm -- Christmas Gift Distribution -- Gifts will be distributed to the children in the Plaza Hotel’s Ilfeld Prefunction Room. Santa will arrive by carriage and give rides around the plaza park to the children and afterwards distribute gifts to them. There will also be Christmas cookie decorating and a ginger bread house will be built by chef and the children!

December 20 -- 4:00pm -- Annual Christmas Carol Sing Along -- Mark your Calendars, this is a great opportunity to come together as a community, and have fun singing Christmas carols. Event will take place at the First United Methodist Church located at the corner of 8th Street and National Avenue.

December 20 -- 5:00pm -- SOLSTICE BAROQUE! -- A Holiday Concert featuring Birdie Jaworski, Voice & Banjo, and Daniel Jencka, Harpsichord. Event will take place at the Royal Mastadon Society, 127 Bridge Street, Las Vegas. Concert will be followed by a Christmas carol sing along! Admission: Free or Donation. Call ((505)718-8044) for more information.

December 20 -- 2:00pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG. Admission is FREE and open to the public! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 23 -- 7:30pm -- “Cineflix in Ilfeld “FOUR CHRISTMASES” -- This event is held at the Historic Ilfeld Auditorium on the campus of New Mexico Highlands University. Rated PG-13. Admission is FREE and open to the public! For more information call (505)454-3238 or view the website at: www.nmhu.edu (under library and venue link).

December 24 & 25 -- 11:00am -- Community Holiday Open House -- Event will take place at Faith Hall on the campus of New Mexico highlands University (behind Episcopal/Luthern Church located at National Avenue and 8th Street). This event is open to the public, especially those who might be alone. There will be plenty of Christmas dinner for all, a drawing for door prizes, a fun time with Santa Claus for the kids and most of all lots of fellowship. For more information call (505)718-9351 or via email at:

December 31 -- 6:30pm -- Annual Charity - Black Tie & Blue Jeans Ball -- $75.00 Dinner and Party – Starts at 6:30pm -- $15.00 Party Only which starts at 9:00pm. Party includes Champagne Toast, Party Favors, 2 Live Bands, Balloon Drop and Midnight Buffet. Call (505)425-3591 for New Years Eve Package which includes guest room, dinner and party!