AdvertisementGet the newsComic finds longtime home as member of 49 LaughsAdrianne Chalepah joined the 49 Laughs comedy troupe nearly 10 years ago and immediately found a home. It was a leap of faith that worked...CalendarAnthology by local writers sold in FarmingtonEvents CalendarFestival of Trees lights up the Civic Center The 17th annual Festival of Trees lights up the Farmington Civic Center from Dec. 4 to Dec. 7, and raises money for Presbyterian Medical Services. News | 5 days ago Calendar Luminaria displays, Christmas parades and a jazz concert to benefit three charities are among the many activities and events planned this week. Local | 6 days ago DDAT plans rare Farmington concert this weekend The Farmington-based jazz quartet DDAT looks forward to a big year in 2020 as more opportunities come its way. Local | 6 days ago College’s Charity Bowl Sale rounds into shape Approximately 1,400 bowls will be offered for sale at $10 each, a price that has remained steady for 17 years. Local Soloist Tennille Taylor featured with orchestra Violinist Tennille Taylor will solo on a performance of Jules Massenet's "The Meditation" during a fall concert Nov. 15 at San Juan College. Local Kandace Springs makes most of her opportunities The Blue Note Records 80th anniversary tour makes a stop this weekend at the Farmington Civic Center. Local Calendar Concerts, book signings highlight this list of entertainment offerings this week in Farmington area. Local HomeGrown returns at the Farm & Ranch Museum With the holiday season right around the corner — HomeGrown: A New Mexico Food Show & Gift Market — returns for the sixth year. Community Gordon Goodwin to headline NMSU Jazz Festival Grammy winner Gordon Goodwin will be headlining this years’ 51st annual New Mexico State University Jazz Festival and Jump Start concert. Entertainment Calendar Weekly roundup of entertainment-related events in Farmington area. Local Actor-musician Ronny Cox enjoys everyman status New Mexico native Ronny Cox is best known for his role in the classic film "Deliverance." Local Art sale, studio tour returns to Crouch Mesa The annual event gives Crouch Mesa artists a chance to host other artists and interact with art lovers in a relaxed setting while showing their work. Local College’s dino display opens with great fanfare The opening of a new dinosaur exhibit drew a crowd of approximately 1,000 people to the Sherman Dugan Museum of Geology to take in the sights. Local View All PhotosDinosaur display unveiled at San Juan CollegeCalendar Several Halloween-related events are planned around San Juan County in coming days. Local Murals project making a splash in Farmington The Art in the Alley program was designed to enhance the back entrances of downtown Farmington businesses. It now has nine murals, with more planned. Local Geology museum will debut dinosaur exhibition The Sherman Dugan Museum of Geology at San Juan College will open a new $89,000 dinosaur exhibition with a special event on Oct. 29. Local View All PhotosArt in the Alley murals project ramping upHabitat for Humanity finishes new home The new Tres Rios Habitat for Humanity home on Crouch Mesa features three bedrooms, two baths and a two-car garage. It was built in record time. Local Pianist, composer will release new jazz disc Sheldon Pickering prepares to release third album in less than 18 months, one he hopes will will showcase his evolution as an artist in recent years. Local Calendar Lots of Halloween-related events are planned across San Juan County this weekend as the holiday approaches. Local ‘Binti’ author will speak at San Juan College Nnedi Okorafor's book is sci-fi novella set on distant planet in the future, but the subject matter, cultural change and growth, may resonate to many. Local Farmington musician’s new single first in series Farmington High School alum Corey Allison aims to have an impressive catalog of recordings before kicking off a national tour next summer. Local View All PhotosCorey Allison celebrates release of new singleCalendar Don't miss out! Here's our free weekly roundup of entertainment events in the Farmington area. Local ‘Lady and the Tramp’ set to premiere next month Disney just dropped another trailer for it's live-action remake of "Lady and the Tramp," in anticipation of its premiere on Disney+ on Nov. 12. Community 12th Look Who’s Dancing benefits NMSU dance program The NMSU DanceSport Company (DSC) members have been partnered with local community "celebrities" and began practicing for the event since August. Community Library nixes annual storytelling festival A storytelling event with Bil Lepp will take place Oct. 11 at the Totah Theater, but the Four Corners Storytelling Festival won't happen this year. Local View All PhotosLauter Haus Brewing Company prepares for openingNew Farmington brewery almost ready to open The Lauter Haus Brewing Company will offer craft beer, food trucks, a cornhole league, live music and arcade games. Local Calendar A dinosaur show and a fundraiser for San Juan College performing arts programs are among the entertainment events in San Juan County this week. Local Chile superiority at stake next weekend Trash talking between the governors of Colorado and New Mexico has added some heat to this year's event. Local Judy Cline will present the Cline family history The Cline family operated a Farmington bakery until it burned down in 1910. They later ran a Fruitland trading post in early 20th century. Local CLOSEQuick Weight Loss Tips from Bob Harper With the new season ' The Biggest Loser' filming in New Mexico, here are some quick weight loos tips from the celebrity trainer and host bob Harper ‘The Biggest Loser’ to be shot in New Mexico The NBC staple show will be shooting 10 episodes in and around Santa Fe on the USA network in 2020. Community ‘Churchill’ comes to life Oct. 4 at Civic Center Andrew Edlin says many film portrayals of Churchill are flawed. His play shows the legendary British prime minister decision to resign. Local Calendar There are plenty of outdoors activities on tap this weekend in the Farmington area for people of all ages. Local Northern Navajo Nation Fair set to start Oct. 3 "We like coming here and putting up the display and showing off the kids' art," FACE program teacher Lucinda Leuppe said. Navajo Nation View All PhotosWork readies Northern Navajo Nation FairAll-woman cast leads edgy, dark comedy at SJC 'The Revolutionists' focuses on the French Revolution, but director Linann Easley describes the play as a dark comedy that is politically current. Local View All PhotosSan Juan College presents ‘The Revolutionists’AZ filmmaker completes fitness video series An Arizona filmmaker changed things up, shooting a fitness video at indoor and outdoor locations around Window Rock focused a Native audience. Navajo Nation Aztec nonprofit will showcase birds of prey Nearly two dozen birds of prey will be featured in a Raptors Wild presentation this weekend in Farmington. Local View All PhotosPHOTOS: Raptors Wild show planned this weekendShare your feedback to help improve our site experience!
