Up to Date Major Events scheduled for the Ruidoso Area

JUNE 2010

Friday, June 18^th - The Elephant Man, presented by Wayland University Theatre at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. (tickets are $25) Tony winning drama about an exploited deformed young man & his newfound hope for a more dignified life. To get tickets: Go to the box office: at the theater at108 Spencer Road,  Airport Highway 220, Alto, NM.  Business hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com.  

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

Saturday, June 19^th - Taste of The Spencer Benefit, at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 6:00 p.m. (tickets are $50) featuring Doug Montgomery at the piano (concert sponsored by Myrl Good) and a live auction with celebrity auctioneer Steve Talbot; free food tastings; wine; dream packages; fun fun fun. To get tickets: Go to the box office: at the theater at108 Spencer Road,  Airport Highway 220, Alto, NM.  Business hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com

Thursday, June 24^th & Friday, June 25^th- George Jones in concert at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 26^th- 3 Redneck Tenors perform at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. (tickets are $49& $46) An uproariously funny musical romp with the tunes of Elvis to Puccini, starring classically trained opera singers with redneck roots. To get tickets: Go to the box office: at the theater at108 Spencer Road,  Airport Highway 220, Alto, NM.  Business hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com.

July 2010

Friday, July 2^nd - Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone perform at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. (tickets are $79 & $76) British ‘60’s pop sensations: I’m Into Something Good, Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, I’m Henry VIII. To get tickets: Go to the box office: at the theater at108 Spencer Road,  Airport Highway 220, Alto, NM.  Business hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com.

Saturday, July 3^rd  - Chris Young performs at  Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 8^th - The Temptations in concert at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m. American vocal group, The Temptations, are performing live at Inn of the Mountain Gods!  One of the most successful groups to record for Motown Record's, The Temptations have had a five decade career performing R&B, doo-wop, disco, soul, funk and adult contemporary.  The group has released four Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, 14 Billboard R&B number-one singles and won three Grammies.  Come hear the distict harmonies of The Temptations with original member, Otis Williams, live on stage!

Friday, July 9^th - King Arthur’s Quest • Missoula Children’s Theatre performed at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 7:00 p.m. (tickets are $15 adults and $7 for children 12 & under) Free acting workshop culminating in full musical show. Auditions open to all children ages 6 to 17 at the Spencer, 9:00 a.m. Monday, July 5. Sponsored in part by Ruidoso Ford Lincoln Mercury. For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888-818-7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com .

Tuesday, July 13^th - Merle Haggard in concert at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m. Legendary country singer, Merle Haggard, will be performing at Inn of the Mountain Gods!  Known as "the poet of the common man," Merle Haggard is a must see for all American country fans.  An integral part of the outlaw country movement, Merle Haggard has continually released hits and was inducted into the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame for his song "Okie from Muskogee" in 1997.

Friday, July 16^th - Charo, Flamenco Guitar, performs at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. (tickets are $79& $76) Spanish-American gold & platinum Flamenco guitar recording artist, singer, comedienne, stage and screen actress.  “Cuichi Cuichi!” For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com

Friday, July 23^rd - Johnny Cash’s The Tennessee Three perform at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. (tickets are $59 & $56) The man in black’s all-time band with Cash-like vocals and heartfelt delivery: Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire and I Walk The Line. To get tickets: Go to the box office: at the theater at108 Spencer Road,  Airport Highway 220, Alto, NM.  Business hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com .

Friday, July 30^th & Saturday, July 31^st - Ruidoso Chamber Music Festival. Concerts at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts: Friday, Jul 30 -  Jasper String Quartet at 8:00 p.m.; Saturday, July 31 at 10 a.m. Youth concert with Jasper String Quartet; Saturday, July 31 at 2:00 p.m. Ray Chen, Violin; Saturday, July 31 at 8:00 p.m. Mariangela Vacatello, Piano. Concert tickets are $49 adults; $25 ages 18 & under.  

August 2010

Saturday, August 7^th -  The Turtles starring Flo & Eddie perform at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. (tickets are $79 & $76) Comical singing duo Flo & Eddie of the hit ‘60’s folk rock pop group perform their hits Happy Together, Elenor, It Ain’t Me Babe, Grim Reaper of Love. To get tickets: Go to the box office: at the theater at108 Spencer Road,  Airport Highway 220, Alto, NM.  Business hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com.  

Tuesday, August 10^th - Josh Turner performs at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m. Soulful country singer, Josh Turner, is performing live on the Inn of the Moutain Gods stage!  Hear all Josh Turner's hits, including "Why Don't We Just Dance."  Josh Turner has been on the Billboard country singles chart 10 times from his four studio albums.  In 2007, Josh Turner was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry by Vince Gill and is the second youngest member, after Carrie Underwood.

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.  

Saturday, August 14^th - Roy Clark performs at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 2:00 p.m. (tickets are $59 & $56)& 8:00 p.m. (tickets are $69 & $66) Walton Stations of New Mexico presents this multi-award winning banjo & guitar artist, country singer, “Hee-Ha” and Grand Ole Opry star. Yesterday When I Was Young, Take Me as I Am (Or Let Me Go), Thank God and Greyhound, Alabama Jubilee, Malaguena. For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com .

Saturday, August 21^st - Spencer Lobsterfest Fund Raiser at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 6:00 p.m. (tickets are $100) All-you-can eat whole lobster or tails (your choice) and fixings! Cash bars, Snazzy jazz, light rock, blues & soul at this scrumptious affair! For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com .

Thursday, August 26^th & Friday, August 27^{th -} Rodney Carrington performs at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino at 8:00 p.m. Rodney Carrington is a multitalented comedian, actor, and writer who has recorded eight major record label comedy albums selling over two million copies. Two of these albums have been certified gold by the RIAA. Rodney starred in his own TV sitcom Rodney, which ran for two seasons on ABC. He also co-wrote and co-starred with Toby Keith in the feature film Beer for My Horses.  According to Pollstar, Rodney was the 4th highest grossing touring comedian in 2009. He regularly performs to sold out crowds across the US and Canada.

Saturday, August 28^th - Nearly Neil and The Solitary Band perform at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 8:00 p.m. (tickets are $69 & $66). Singing note-for-note the sequin-adorned star’s mega-hits like Sweet Caroline, Holly Holly, Red, Red Wine, Kentucky Woman, I Got The Feelin’ (Oh No No), September Morn, Cherry Cherry. To get tickets: Go to the box office: at the theater at108 Spencer Road,  Airport Highway 220, Alto, NM.  Business hours are 9 a.m-5 p.m., Monday through Friday.  For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com .

Tuesday, August 31^st -  Ray Price performs at the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts at 6:30 p.m. & 9:00 p.m. (tickets are $69 & $66). Legendary western crooner with the 4/4 beat has award-winning hit recordings that go back decades: Your Cheatin’ Heart to Stardust, Danny Boy and Good Times to How Great Thou Art, Crazy Arms, Release Me, You’re the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me, City Lights and San Antonio Rose. Sponsored by the R.D. & Joan Dale Hubbard Foundation. For tickets or information call (575) 336-4800 or toll free at 888.818.7872. On the Web: www.spencertheater.com.  The site offers secure ticket ordering. By Fax: series and single tickets can be ordered by fax at (575) 336-0055. By e-mail: single tickets may be ordered at boxoffice@spencertheater.com

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  

Wednesday, September 15^th through Sunday, September 19^th - Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally in Ruidoso Downs. 86,400 ft Trade Show, 5 Different poker runs/tours, Bike Judging, Free Meals & a New Harley-Davidson FLHR Giveaway cosponsored by Barnett Harley-Davidson of El Paso.

Saturday, September 18^th - Blue Oyster Cult performs at  Ruidoso Downs Racetrack & Casino from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band formed in New York in 1967 and still active in 2010. The group is especially well known for songs including "(Don't Fear) The Reaper", "Astronomy", "Godzilla", "Burnin' for You" and "Cities on Flame with Rock and Roll." They have sold over 14 million albums worldwide, including 7 million in the US alone. BOC were also ranked #55 on VH1's The 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock. (From Wikipedia .)

October 2010

Thursday, October 8^th - Sunday, October 10^th - Cowboy Symposium at Ruidoso Downs Race. Each year, during the second full weekend in October, Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico plays host to the nation's finest cowboy poets, musicians (including the world famous Texas Playboys), chuckwagon cooks, western artists and craftsmen for three days of events, competitions, and workshops. In 1996, the symposium was selected as the Best Cowboy Cultural Event by theNational Cowboy Symposium Association. In addition, the LCCS has been named one of North America's top 100 events by the American Bus Association. This year Asleep at the Wheel headlines the Thursday night concert. Western Swing is still the King -- and nowhere is that more evident than our Friday and Saturday night dances. The dances will feature, Leon Rausch, The Texas Playboys and Tommy Allsup.  Additional entertainers will be Floyd Domino and The All Stars, Red Steagall, Ginny Mac, Pete Laumbach, R, J, Vandygriff, Chuck Cusimano, plus many more great entertainers. Sometimes there is a surprise guest to join forces to get the crowd swingin' to the liveliest music west of the Mississippi!

Saturday, October 16^th - Rod Run & Car Show at Wingfield Park in mid-town Ruidoso. More Info: Detective Doug Babcock, 505-336-8451.

Saturday, October 16^th - Fly-In at the Sierra Blanca Regional Airport.

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