El Morro Area
Events Calendar

August  -  September

Please call the Gallery for more information about any of these events 505-783-4710  

             
 
El Morro Area Arts Council Events
Special Events

Please call the Gallery for more information about any of these events -  505-783-4710

·      “RIDE THAT PONY ” CONCERT - Saturday, August 7, 7:30 pm - $8
Presenting the beauty and mystery of the Southwest as seen by brilliant singer-songwriters Don & Victoria Armstrong. Santa Fe residents, Don and Victoria play and sing cowboy songs, inspired Mexican songs and evocative, sensitive originals in an ever-expanding repertoire of
hauntingly beautiful compositions overlaid with stunning vocal harmonies. Don & Victoria have written songs that were recorded by Judy Collins, John Denver, Jerry Jeff Walker, Bill Staines, Bill & Bonnie Hearne and many more. David Bromberg is recording Victoria's
"Lovin' Of The Game" on his new CD.

·      DAVID WEBER SPEAKS! - Sunday, August 8, 4-6 pm, FREE
Join historian and local resident David Weber as he presents an illustrated talk on his latest publication about the SouthWest's colorful history. Fiasco: George Clinton Gardner's Correspondence from the U.S.-Mexico Boundary Survey of 1849-1854.

     One reviewer has written of the book: "Masterfully edited and annotated, these personal letters of a young American surveyor paint a detailed and colorful portrait of the men and women, Indians, Mexicans & Americans of the border region at the moment of its making."

·      LINE DANCING EVENING - (with lessons) - Saturday, August 21, 7 pm - $3
Young or old - No partner required. Join us and learn some new line dances. Bring a snack to share. Proceeds from this event will be used to purchase more EMAAC recipe books.

·      “OPEN MIC” NIGHT  - Saturday, Sept. 11th - 7:00 pm- $5
Step into the spotlight. Share your talent. Provide applause for your friends and neighbors. An evening of (mostly) local poets, singers, dancers, storytellers, and ...who knows! If you want to perform, please sign up at the Gallery and arrive early to check in with the evening’s Emcee! Yummy refreshments always available!  FREE Admission for Performers

·      TASTING PARTY & BRUNCH! - Sunday, Sept. 12th - 11 am, $5
We are gathering recipes to create a supplement to the EMAAC Recipe Book. Some new recipes will be sampled at this event. Bring a dish and you will have FREE admission.
Call Claire Knowles (783-4900)

·      SHIRLEY VALENTINE – Encore Performance - Fri. & Sat - Sept 24 & 25, 7:30 pm - $10
Carlisle Ellis, an EMAAC favorite thespian, reprises her performance of “Shirley Valentine, the
50-something housewife from Liverpool who talks to her kitchen walls. When she gets the chance to spend a fortnight in Greece, she takes it, leaving kitchen walls and husband behind. She finds, to her amazement, that she likes herself!  Join Carlisle in exploring this character created by Willy Russell.

    See 3rd Quarter Newsletter for all Events & News

             
 
El Morro Area Arts Council Events
Workshops

Please call the Gallery for more information about any of these events -  505-783-4710

·      SLOW KNITTING FOR BEGINNERS - Sundays, Aug 8 - 29, 1:30 - 4 pm, FREE
Claire Knowles will lead these classes and experienced knitters will provide a one-on-one learning situation. Each class introduces a useful project. Supplies listed in each class description. Sign up at the Gallery (783-4710) so we have the right number of experienced knitters. Call Claire (783-4900) with questions.

     Aug. 8, 12:00 pm – 2:30 pm ( * Time is different for this class). Learn to cast on, knit, increase, decrease, cast off & other basics. Supplies: one ball of Sugar & Cream cotton yarn (at Hobby Lobby, Michael’s, and Walmart), size 10 needles, scissors, size “G” or “H” crochet hook.
Aug. 15, 1:30 - 4 pm   Learn to purl and practice basics.  You will make a spa cloth. Same supplies as first class.
Aug. 22, 1:30 - 4 pm  Make a scarf. Supplies: Approx. 4 oz. of wool or acrylic yarn and needles.
Aug. 29,, 1:30 - 4 pm  Learn new stitches and create a sampler. Supplies: 2 oz. of yarn.

Classes are FREE, but we encourage a generous donation to the Old School Gallery.

·      EL MORRO TRADITIONAL CRAFTERS MEETING - Saturday, Aug 21, 11 am
We welcome everyone’s participation in planning workshops and classes for next quarter. If you cannot attend, call and leave your requests and feedback with Kate Wilson at 783 - 4704
(Please leave a message).

·      FLOWER ARRANGING WORKSHOP - With Roger Irwin Saturday, Aug 21, 2-5 pm
Japanese arts of Ikebana and Chabana styles of flower arranging. Details (materials, cost, etc.) available Aug. 1st Call the Gallery for details. (505) 783-4710
 

·        BARGELLO QUILTING CLASS - Sunday, September 19, 11 am –5 pm, $30
Rescheduled from August 1st.  Learn to make a breathtaking Bargello quilt that encourages you to experiment with color, contrast and texture. Susan Ackerman will share how to make this amazingly beautiful quilt. You can view her quilt, along with samples at the Old School Gallery & the Ramah Farmers’ Market. You need to know how to use a sewing machine and sew Ľ inch straight seams. Space is limited. You will need to pay for the class to receive your supply list and have enough time to gather your supplies and prepare for the class. A coupon for a discount on fabric at Gallup Service Mart will be provided with the supply list.
Please sign up at the Gallery (783-4710).  Call Susan (783-4475) with questions.

·      FELTING WORKSHOP - Sunday, Sept. 26 - 1:30 to 4 PM, $25
We will explore creating images with loose fibers and then in contrast, images with prefelts. Time allowing, we can make a bowl. Materials provided. Children must be 10 years old and accompanied by an adult. Call the Gallery (783-4710) to sign up. Questions call: Kate Wilson (783-4704)

    See 3rd Quarter Newsletter for all Events & News

               
 
El Morro Area Arts Council Events
Ongoing Groups

Please call the Gallery for more information about any of these events -  505-783-4710

·        TAI CHI with Reed, - Sundays, 9:30 am, Free
Enjoy this beginning form of wellness Tai Chi. It's easy to learn! It's free! Join us when you can. For more information, call Reed Anderson (783-4067)

·        TAI CHI CHUAN,- Mondays,  5pm - $50/month
Taught by Monika and Urs Gauderon.  For information, call Monika (775-3045)

·        YOGA, - September, Tues & Thurs, 9:30 am
These groups begin anew each time. Bring a mat, blanket and strap, if you have them. Led by Bria Clark & Jill Acheson . For more information, call the Gallery (783-4710)

·        CEILI DANCE, - Wednesdays,  7 pm, Free - Call gallery for direction
Come learn traditional Irish dances! All are welcome. These community dances are meant for all ages!  For more info and location, please contact Jackie (783-4440)

·         VISUAL JOURNALS,  2:00 - 5:00 pm, Saturdays (when gallery available) FREE
A free-spirited group finding new ways to express themselves using different styles and techniques. Call Carol Casady for details. (775-3044)\

·        READERS THEATER, Thursday, September 9, 7 pm
“Bits and Pieces of Shakespeare”
This group enjoys reading plays to one another, without rehearsals, just for fun!
Scripts are chosen and made available by group members. Read a part or just listen.

·       BOOK CLUB,  4TH Tuesday of each month - NEW READERS WELCOME

         BOOK CLUB,  Tuesday, August 24 - 7:30 pm
August's book is "Plainsong"  by Ken Haruth. This novel explores small town life in the heartlands of the Colorado plains.  Meet at Kristi Davis' home. New Readers Welcome.
For directions, call 783-4444.

         BOOK CLUB,  Tuesday, September 28 - 7:30 pm
September's book is "City of Thieves"  by David Benihoff.  The setting for this novel is the siege of Leningrad, and the challenge of surviving World War II in Russia. Meet at Jill Acheson's home.   New Readers Welcome. Call 783-4803 for directions

             
 
El Morro Valley Community Events

·       NEW MEXICO LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE WEST - August 4, September 8
     El Morro National Monument 9:15 - 10:45
     Pine Hill - Market 11:30 –1:00
     Ramah - Post Office 2:45 – 4:15

·       RAMAH  FARMERS' MARKET - Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm,  June 19 - October 2, 2010
Featuring fresh, local produce sold directly from the growers to you. Arts and crafts, organically raised range-fed beef and locally raised mutton are available as well as “Nolo Bait” for grasshoppers and “Surround” for fruit trees.  Located on Highway 53 just west of downtown Ramah, NM. For information, call Jackie (505) 783-4440   www.ramahfarmersmarket.org

·       GARDEN TOURS - Aug 28 (Ramah Area Gardens), Sep 4 (El Morro Valley Gardens),  2 pm  $5
Come see the beautiful flower and vegetable gardens of Ramah!  Come see gardens you’ve never seen before!   Both tours will assemble at the Ramah Farmers' Market site at 2:00 pm right after the Saturday market. $5.00 per person. Bring something to drink and a snack, sunscreen, and a hat. We will be car pooling to the garden sites. For more information or if you would like your garden to be in the Garden Tour call Jackie (RFM) at 505-783- 4440 or Genevieve (EMAAC) at 505-783- 4710. Sponsored by Ramah Farmers' Market and El Morro Area Arts Council.
www.ramahfarmersmarket.org