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August 3-10, 2019
OLD TRAILS, NEW ADVENTURES
Heritage Week
Places with a Past Tour
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A self-guided tour of historic homes and buildings throughout Las Vegas.
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LVCCHP
116 Bridge St.
ADMISSION: $30 per person
To purchase tickets call (505) 425-8803
Fort Union Candlelight Tours.
Walk under the stars and back into history to witness historical based skits which bring to life the stories of Fort Union's past.
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Each tour is limited to 20
​3115 NM-161, Watrous, NM
Call for reservations
(505) 425-8025
FREE to the public.
2019 Schedule of Events
August 3-10
Friday Aug 2, 2019
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fridays Al Fresco
Music in the Historic Plaza Park Gazebo.
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Sponsored by Las Vegas First Independent Business Alliance.
FREE to the public.
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Saturday Aug 3, 2019
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8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Chapman Foundation Charity
Breakfast & Tour
Historic Masonic Building
Lincoln Ave.
ADMISSION: $10 per person
14yrs and older
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9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Places with a Past Tour
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A self-guided tour of historic homes and buildings throughout Las Vegas.
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LVCCHP
116 Bridge St.
ADMISSION: $30 per person
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Gallinas River & Park Tour
Stroll along the Historic Gallinas River and hear its story. Learn about efforts to revitalize the river park.
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Meet on Bridge St. for both times listed above.
FREE to the public
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11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
​Semilla Natural Foods
510 University Ave.
New Mexico Herbs
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Learn about popular New Mexico herbs, how they are used and prepared with Bernadette Fernandez.
FREE to the public.
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5:00 p.m. - 6:30p.m.
Music from the Ranch & Open Range with singer/songwriter, Steve Cormier.
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Sponsored by:
Friends of the Museum
New Mexico Humanities Dept.
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Castaneda Hotel
Railroad Ave.
Refreshments
ADMISSION: $5 per person
Sunday Aug 4, 2019
12:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Gonzalo presents
A Salute To The Troops
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Honoring the 720th Past & Present as well as all military.
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Concert and Dance featuring Gonzalo and a variety of New Mexico music.
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Historic Plaza Park
FREE to the public.
11:45 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Historic Thaw House and Village of Loma Parda.
Tour the Historic Thaw House and Rio Mora National Wildlife Refuge.
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Meet at 116 Bridge St.
Includes bus transportation and sack lunch.
Limited attendance
ADMISSION: $25 per person
Contact Joe Zebrowski
(505) 718-8168
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2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Organ Concert
Historic 1885 Kilgen Organ
presented by Restoration Committee.
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Our Lady of Sorrows Church
403 National
ADMISSION: $10 per person
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Music, dance and Mural Unveiling.
Honoring Antonia Apodaca and the history of local music and musicians.
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Bridge Street Breezeway and Gallery 140
FREE to the public.
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Wednesday Aug 7, 2019
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Contrafact Jazz Band
Jazz, balads, and blues with vocalists. Dancing is encouraged.
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Barrachos Craft Brews
NO COVER
Wine: $5 a glass
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Thursday Aug 8, 2019
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6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Dona Jesusita Aragon
Partera 1908-2005
Presentation by Connie Trujillo.
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Refreshments
Cultural Heritage Center
116 Plaza
FREE to the public.
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Friday Aug 9, 2019
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10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Gallinas River & Park Tour
Stroll along the Historic Gallinas River and hear its story. Learn about efforts to revitalize the river park.
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Meet on Bridge St. for both times listed above.
FREE to the public
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1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Heritage Traditional Buffalo Stew Dinner.
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Civil War Drills and New Mexican folk dances.
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Immaculate Conception
Catholic Center
500 National Ave.
ADMISSION: $10 per person
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5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fridays Al Fresco
Music in the Historic Plaza Park Gazebo.
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Sponsored by Las Vegas First Independent Business Alliance.
FREE to the public.
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Sunday Aug 10, 2019
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8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Family Fun Day
Music, Food, children's activities, carnival games and craft activities. Hosted by Las Vegas Elks Club with participation from Ft. Union National Park.
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Sponsored by Southwest Capital Bank.
Carnegie Park
6th and National
FREE to the public.
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8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Heritage Antique/Junktique Market. Proceeds will benefit Our Lady of Sorrow Church Organ Restoration.
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Carnegie Park
6th and National
Vendor booths: $20
Event is FREE to the public.
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11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
​Semilla Natural Foods
510 University Ave.
New Mexico Herbs
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Learn about popular New Mexico herbs, how they are used and prepared with Bernadette Fernandez.
FREE to the public.
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11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Veterans Appreciation Day
A day of music, pastries and candy.
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Ulibarri Farms Candy Shoppe
161 Bridge St.
FREE to the public.
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1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Old Time Las Vegas Art Show.
Featuring local art and refreshments.
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El Zocola Art Gallery
1809 Plaza
FREE to the public.
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2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Fort Union Candlelight Tours.
Walk under the stars and back into history to witness historical based skits which bring to life the stories of Fort Union's past.
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Each tour is limited to 20
Call for reservations
(505) 425-8025
FREE to the public.
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