Up to Date Major Events scheduled for the Ruidoso Area

MARCH 2010

Thursday, March 11^th - Aaron Lewis in concert at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m. Tickets on sale soon.

Saturday, March 13^th  - Cabaret at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. “Wilkommen” and join the cast of characters of 1929 Berlin at the infamous cabaret, the Kit Kat Club. Taking place on the eve of Nazism with a crumbling Germany all around, Cabaret tells the story of the young singer Sally Bowles, a middle-class lass from Chelsea, London, as she struggles her best to live the thrillingly decadent life which the city is supposed to offer. Into her orbit comes Cliff Bradshaw, a young American writer, and Sally soon joins him in the boarding house run by Fraulein Schneider. Their fellow lodgers include the cheerful whore, Fraulein Kost, and the gentle, graying fruiterer Herr Schultz. As the clouds gather, Sally, now pregnant by Cliff, is still determined to show the world what a good time she is having and she will not (or cannot) hear the terrifying noises of Nazism around her. But others can…. This hit musical includes some of the most outstanding songs in Broadway history, including It Couldn’t Please Me More, Wilkommen, Cabaret, Don’t Tell Mama and Two Ladies – and distinctive dancing. (Please note: Cabaret features adult content.) Tickets are $69 and $66.

Thursday, March 25^th - The Doobie Brothers in concert at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m. The Doobie Brothers were inducted into the Voca Group Hall of Fame in 2004 and has sold over 30 million albums in the United States. Tickets on sale now CLICK HERE.

APRIL 2010

Thursday, April 8^th - Big Band Broadcast starring Holly Larocque at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. The Big Band Broadcast starring Holly Larocque and the Mark Ferguson Orchestra is a joyful and high-powered return to the golden age of radio broadcasts from starlit ballrooms. Packed with elegant musicianship, panache and humor, this will be a sentimental journey into one of those stellar evenings of long ago when glamour was king and big bands ruled the airwaves. The 13-piece Mark Ferguson Orchestra is showcased with solos and entertaining choreography in performance of such 1940’s classics as Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Stardust, In the Mood, And the Angels Sing … along with a few surprises and novelties. True to the period, The Big Band Broadcast features slick arrangements, gorgeous costuming and entertainingly “vital” commercial spots from vintage sponsors. Visit the Big Band Broadcast site here. Sponsored in part by Fran Redinger. Tickets are $59 and $56.

Friday, April 16^th -Creedence Clearwater Revisited performs at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m. Formed in 1995 by former Creedence Clearwater Revival members Stu Cook and Doug Clifford, the group now performs up to 100 shows per year playing Creedence Clearwater Revival hits. Tickets on sale now CLICK HERE..

Friday, April 23^rd through  Sunday, April 25^th - 4^th Annual Ruidoso Kite Festival in the field behind Kidz Connection Park at Hull and White Mountain . The Ruidoso Parks and Recreation Department and WeeCree8 say "GO FLY A KITE!" Bring your own or buy one at the event. Info: Joan at WeeCree8, 575-257-5575.  

Sunday, April 25^th - The Legendary Drifters at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. Shimmy, croon and shake with The Legendary Drifters, the doo-wop/rhythm & blues vocal group of lore. Through its various incarnations, this historic 1950’s vocal group managed to set musical trends and give the public 13 chart hits, most of which are legendary recordings today. Geared up for their appearance at the acoustically supreme Spencer, the Legendary Drifters will serenade patrons with such hits as There Goes My Baby, Under The Boardwalk, Up On The Roof, On Broadway, This Magic Moment, Please Stay, (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay and Some Kind of Wonderful among other Drifters’ classics. Tickets are $59 and $56.

MAY 2010

Thursday May, 6^th - Gabriel Iglesais performs at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m.

Friday, May 7^th & Saturday May, 8^th - Smokey Bear Days in Capitan. Friday noon to dusk.  Arts and Crafts Marketplace. Friday night free DJ and Karaoke contest. Saturday parade at 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Arts and crafts plus many other activities, 7:00 to 11:00 p.m. Free Street Dance at Smokey Bear Historic Park.  More Info: Cheryl Barnett 575-354-2273. 

Sunday May, 9^th - Heart performs at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 20^th through Sunday, May 23^rd - AspenCash Motorcycle Rally. 

Friday May, 28^th - Opening day at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Live horse racing Thursday through Sunday through Labor Day.

Monday, May 31^st - Memorial Day.

JUNE 2010

Saturday, June 7^th - Mountain of Blues 12^th Annual Festival at Wingfield Park in midtown Ruidoso.

Friday, June 18^th through Sunday, June 20^th — Spring Fling Rod Run & Car Show at Wingfield Park in mid-town Ruidoso. More Info: Detective Doug Babcock, 505-336-8451.

Saturday, June 19^th - 2010 Summer Celebration at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino. Escape to the cool pines of Ruidoso for this 1 day event on June 19^th. The Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Ruidoso Downs Race Track for this outdoor festival which will include horse racing, live music, assorted vendors with quality food, merchandise, service, theater, dance and arts and crafts. The festival is free to the public all day.  The Summer Celebration hours are 11:00 a.m. -.7 p.m.. Starting at 11:00 a.m. – The Mescalero Drummers and Dancers are opening the festival. With 4 stages, enjoy local favorites Los Mustangs, Cowboy Mafia, Tomas Vigil, dancers, puppets, and many other surprises. Horse racing starts at noon. After the free walk-around festival closes, the evening highlight will be the Latin Rock sounds of Grammy nominated, Del Castillo.  The concert pricing is only $10. Tickets are now on sale at the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce, 720 Sudderth Drive , Ruidoso. For vendor applications, event schedule or volunteer opportunities contact   Kathy Alexander at 575-257-7395 or kathy@ruidosonow.com

Thursday, June 24^th - George Jones in concert at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m.

July 2010

August 2010

Saturday, August 14^th - Annual Butterfly Release at White Mountain Meadows Pavilion, off Gavilan Canyon Rd. , near the Hull Rd. intersection. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  $12 per Monarch Butterfly.  Butterflies will be distributed at 11:00 a.m.  To ensure their safety, all unclaimed butterflies will be released by 12:45 pm. This fundraiser is to benefit the Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice Foundation, providing end of life care for Lincoln County Residents. More Info: Nancy Lee 575-258-0028.

September 2010

September 25^th - 4th Annual Tour de Ruidoso  at the White Mountain Sports Complex, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The Start/Finish Line for all events is the Recreation Area parking lot by the soccer field east of the Links at Sierra Blanca (access off Hull Rd. ) Three events to choose from; Century Ride (100 miles), 100K (62 miles), and the Flat-20 Miler. This fundraiser is to benefit the Ruidoso Home Care and Hospice Foundation, providing end of life care for Lincoln County Residents. More Info: 575-258-0028  Web: www.active.com

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