Silver City is also shining with her own gleam this month of fiestas, food, silly chickens, and lots of fun. This first weekend of October invites you to have fun exploring all your senses.
You will find some exciting Art Exhibits opening this weekend, as well. “Bring On the Boys”: an Exhibit of Jean Chandeais Bohlender’s work. 8am-5pm, M-F, Western Bank. Grant Co Art Guild Purchase Prize Award & Exhibits. 10am-5pm. Hearst Church, Pinos Altos. “Altered Objects” Gallery Opening. Friday; 5-6:30 pm, MRAC Office (1201 N. Pope, inside Wells Fargo). Showcases art by Deb Harrington, Marcia Smith, and Ginny Wolf; Multi-media, assemblage, and painting. Light refreshments. 538-2505,
Wake up those dancing feet with the classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about the high-spirited rivalry between the local farmers in a classic love story, OKLAHOMA! which opens at the WNMU Fine Arts Theatre. Produced by Theatre Group New Mexico and WNMU Drama Dept with an all local cast Live orchestra, too. $10; under 12, $5. Tickets at Alotta Gelato, Curious Kumquat, Food Basket, SC Beverage Co.
Two wonderful film selections are being sponsored by Intl Film Society, SC Film Festival and Western Institute of Life Long Learning. “SOLDIERS OF CONSCIENCE.” Friday, 7 pm, Silco Theatre. This powerful documentary film is about four individuals who decide to leave the military while on active duty. Co-director Catherine Ryan leads a Q&A session afterward. $5. Tickle your tongue with "Babette’s Feast.” Saturday, 4 pm AND 7 pm, Silco Theater. Free.
Another treat for your tastebuds on Saturday is the "TASTE OF DOWNTOWN". You will find “Cookies & Color Art Show.” at theSilver Spirit Gallery.10 am - 6 pm. Take a tour of restaurants and businesses, sampling delicious offerings of all kinds. 11am-3pm. Tickets $15.
The Silver City Farmers' Market. 8:30 am.-12n. Main Street Plaza always has super fresh local produce and baked goods that will tantalize your appetite.
Explore Cooke’s Peak Area with Jerry Eagan. Saturday; 9am-6pm. Amazing petroglyph sites, Apache battle sites, awesome desert beauty. with dinner stop at Palma’s in Deming if the group wishes. $75/person (w/$5 discount for veterans and seniors 55+). Steel Horse Adventure Tours. 313-4383; gilawolfman@hotmail.com. Join the San Vicente Trail Bird Watching Field Trip. Saturday. Meet at 9 am, behind Home Furniture, off Bullard St. Led by Trish Hurley, a joint field trip between Gila Conservation Education Center and SW Audubon Society.
Explore your own artist's talents and take a class or two, starting at A Bead or Two with The New Resin Jewelry. 9am-1pm, A Bead or Two, 703 N Bullard St. $35 includes some materials. 388-8973. Thinking about those little goblins? Try your hand at Mask Making. 10am-5pm, Toytown, 113 W Broadway. Free. Watercolor with Marilyn Gendron. 10am-4pm, Leyba and Ingalls Arts, 315 N Bullard St. $55 includes all materials. 575/536-9934.

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