For the fifth consecutive year Western New Mexico University will team up with the Silver City MainStreet Project to host the Bash on Broadway on Saturday, August 15.
Offering socialization for both new and returning students, the event signifies the exciting arrival of the fall semester with music, games and dancing in historic downtown Silver City.
WNMU President Joseph Shepard will deliver a State of the University Address at 5:30 p.m. inside Little Toad Creek, located on the corner of Broadway and Bullard Streets. After updating the community with an account of current and future happenings, Bullard Street will be closed between Broadway Street and Yankie Street from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.
Radio La Chusma, a Latin-Reggae band out of El Paso, will provide live music. Little Toad Creek will offer outdoor drink sales. Community groups and small businesses can register to have free booth space by contacting 575.538.6336 or news@wnmu.edu.
The event is free to the public. Information on Radio La Chusma is available online: www.facebook.com/radiolachusma.