Special Events
Christmas Open House
December 3, 2011
Christmas Open House at the Center for the Arts featured Accidental Harmony singing carols for guests. Members include from left to right: Sandy Goad, Daniella Mendez, Juston Harlin, Ronnie Gray, Erin Anderson and Leslie Blake. Also performing were Joan Hines, piano, Harriet Gregory, Auto Harp, Jim Collins, Guitar, and Susan Waters, Piano.
Hobbs August Nites
August 6, 2011
Jay Patton on Saxophone, Harold Brown on Trumpet and Buck van der Meer on keyboard play their easy listening music for the crowd at the Center for the Arts during Hobbs August Nites.
LCCA Special Event Saturday @ the Center
December 11, 2010
Saturday @ the Center was held December 11 with Christmas music performed by Anne Tsonis and the Ultrasonics.
LCCA Special Event Saturday @ the Center
November 20, 2010
The first Saturday @ the Center was held November 20 with Harriet Gregory playing autoharp, JIm Collins strumming his guitar, and Sagebrush bluegrass band performing an array of music for the guests attending. Cappuccino and hot chocolate warmed the visitors enjoying conversation with friends.
Grand Reopening
August 28, 2010
LCCA Umbrellas
August 28, 2010
Lea County Commission for the Arts is an umbrella organization that promotes all the arts in Lea County. To represent this mission, artists designed and decorated umbrellas which hung from the ceiling and were displayed throughout the gallery during the grand reopening of the Center for the Arts on August 28, 2010.
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Neal and Coleen Walters perform
August 10, 2009
A musical performance by Neal and Coleen Walters perform songs from the 1700's through Gordon Lightfoot, Doc Watson, the Carter Family, 40's standards and even a couple Beatles songs. Neal's instruments of choice are the autoharp, dulcimer and banjo and Coleen adds bass to the mix. Lots of harmony singing as well as instrumentals will be performed.
The Walters live in Greencastle, PA, but grew up in Southern California. They have been singing and playing since the '60's. Neal & Coleen have traveled widely, teaching and performing across the country. Their music is appropriate for all ages. Included during the evening will be educational aspects of learning about the instruments and the sounds they make. An evening spent with Neal and Coleen will take you to lots of different places. Additional information about the performers can be viewed at www.basementmusicstudio.com.
Leadership New Mexico Dinner
April 4, 2009
New Mexico leaders gathered at the Center for the Arts for dinner on April 3, 2009, while in Hobbs attending their Leadership New Mexico Core Program session on Education. Leadership New Mexico’s Core Program is a statewide educational program that exposes leaders to issues that affect the state.
Lea County Commission for the Arts
Fall Festival Fundraiser
November 8, 2008
The Third Annual Fall Festival was held in November to raise funds for the operation of the Center for the Arts. This fundraising event fancied your five senses with eats, drinks and entertainment that provided a sensory evening for the approximately 150 who attended. A local jazz band, a senior citizen dance group, vocalists, dancers and piano students entertained attendees. Art by both Hobbs High School and Broadmoor and Edison elementary students was on exhibit, a silent auction was held, and door prizes were given throughout the evening. The fundraiser brought in over $5,000 for the Center for the Arts.
