The Western New Mexico University Cultural Affairs spring 2019 season is packed with a dozen events from concerts to art exhibit openings and lectures, concluding with the three-day Fiesta Latina! in June. WNMU Cultural Affairs will be continuing its President’s Chamber Music Series and the Edwina Milner Women in the Arts Lecture Series this spring.
“It’s going to be an exciting spring semester, kicking off with the incredible women’s mariachi group from New York City, Flor de Toloache, in Light Hall. Music from Ireland, a Hamilton Revue, chamber music and a symphony round out the offerings,” said Faye McCalmont, WNMU’s Special Assistant to the President for Cultural Affairs.
Admission prices range from free to $15.
The WNMU Cultural Affairs spring 2019 season schedule:
— January 17, 4:30 p.m.: Chad Colby Solo Painting Exhibition Opening
— January 23, 7 p.m.: 2017 Latin Music Grammy Winner Flor de Toloache Live at WNMU
— January 29, 7 p.m.: President’s Chamber Music Series Horn Quintets
— January 31, 7 p.m.: We Banjo 3
— February 7. 6:30 p.m.: Women in the Arts – Marietta Leis
— February 18, 7 p.m.: Hamilton: The Inventive Storytelling of a Musical Sensation
— February 26. 7 p.m.: President’s Chamber Music Series – Steinway Artist Teresa Walters
— March 8, 7 p.m.: Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra
— March 19, 7 p.m.: President’s Chamber Music Series – La Catrina String Quartet
— April 4, 4:30 p.m.: WNMU Juried Student Show
— April 11, 7 p.m.: Women in the Arts – Maggie Muchmore
— June 21 – 23: Fiesta Latina!
More details about each event are available at wnmu.edu/culture, where advance tickets can also be purchased. Those with questions may call 575-538-6469.