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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: 10TH ANNUAL JAZZ FESTIVAL ALSO INSIDE: ART BLOCK PARTY & 9TH ANNUAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL, ART WORKSHOPS AT THE GALLERY, BALLET MAGNIFICAT!, BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS, ‘THE PRESIDENT’S OWN” MARINE BAND, COUNTRY FEST AT EASTERN NEW MEXICO STATE FAIR, JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAM COAT

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BRETT ELDREDGE

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Spotlight:

OCTOBER 2 8PM TICKETS FROM $25

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10th Annual Jazz Festival Art Art Block Party & 9th Annual Chalk Art Festival

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Art Workshops at the Gallery / Main Street Arts

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PARTY ON THE MOUNTAIN

OCTOBER 10 11AM-5PM SKI APACHE • FREE

CIRQUE ZUMA ZUMA

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Ballet Magnificat!

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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Blessing of the Animals at St. Andrews

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History

From the Vault of the Roswell Museum and Art Center: “Aspens” by Ben Turner

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Music

OCTOBER 24 7PM GENERAL ADMISSION $25

For tickets visit InnoftheMountainGods.com or or call (800) 545-9011

Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso | Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

“The President’s own” Marine Band perform at the New Mexico Military Institute

Country Fest at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair with Jon Wolfe

Thursday, October 1, 2015 Volume 20, Issue 18 Publisher: Barbara Beck Editor: Christina Stock Ad Design: Sandra Martinez, Steve Stone Columnists: Donald Burleson, Sara Woodbury Roswell Daily Record Staff Writers: Get in touch with us online Facebook: PecosVisionMagazine Twitter: twitter.com/PecosVision Pinterest: pinterest.com/VisionMagazine Email: vision@rdrnews.com www: rdrnews.com/wordpress/vision-magazin For advertising information, call 622-7710 Correspondence: Vision Magazine welcomes correspondence, constructive criticism and suggestions for future topics. Mail correspondence to Vision Magazine, P.O. Drawer 1897, Roswell, N.M. 88202-1897 or vision@rdrnews.com Submissions: Call 622-7710, ext. 309, for writers’ guidelines.

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On The Cover Way Way Off Broadway’s production of Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat

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Get your hands on art!

The Roswell Museum & Art Center presents: Art Block Party & 9th Annual Chalk Art Festival.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor he streets and w a l k w a y s around the Roswell Museum and Art Center are usually calm and quiet, occasionally you will see some pedestrians sitting in the shade enjoying a lunch break or visitors of the museum strolling in and out.

The serene area will change, however, and explode with color, laughter and activities on Oct. 10 with the popular Art Block Party & Chalk Art Festival attracting families and children from Roswell and the surrounding area. Grandparents and family members will find seating on 11th Street while the younger and older artists create their work and compete for awards.

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Party combines with the Roswell Museum & Art Center’s 9th Annual Chalk Art Festival.

Music will be provided by artists of the 10th Annual Jazz Festival and local groups.

The Chalk Art Festival launches at 8 a.m.1 p.m. on the sidewalks at the south entrance of the museum. Awards and winners will be announced at 2 p.m. To register visit the museum and complete an application. For details about the Chalk Art Festival call 575-624-6744, ext. 15 or visit roswellmuseum.org. Squares can be reserved for children and adults.

Fees for individuals are $10. Teams of two or more participants are $20. This fee includes a set of chalk and refreshments. This year’s compositional theme is “Freedom.”

The Art Block Party

kicks off at 10 a.m. on 11. St. at the north side of the museum with presentation of colors by the New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe Academy.

Tom Blake will sing the “Star Spangled Banner.”

Throughout the day there will be various entertainers on the main stage, including Roswell Folklorico at 10:15 a.m., S.O.Y. Mariachi at 10:45 a.m. and the Mike Jasper and His Fiddle duo “Dos Burqueños” from Albuquerque with two performances at 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

The School of Jazz Educational Seminar of the Roswell Jazz Festival will start at 10 a.m. in the Bassett Auditorium at RMAC. The entertainment continues at 2 p.m. with musicians of the Jazz Festival and the program “Really the Blues.”

There will be handson art stations, includ-

ing Raku-to-Go, ceramic hand-building and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Young Professionals for the Arts Collective will be bringing the colorful “Spin Art” activity back to the Block Party this year.

Arts Beyond the Classroom will feature a colcha embroidery booth.

Small and big can participate in making funky art pins, paint the “Art Car” and taking creative selfies where visitors can become part of a famous masterpiece.

The popular Crazy Hair Salon is available for the perfect “do,” as well as face painters provided

by Assisteen stylists.

The planetarium will feature a series of programs throughout the day. “Hubble Art” recounts the Hubble telescope’s 25 years in orbit and the beautiful, awe-inspiring galaxies this telescope

has encountered on its journey. The Hubble program will be at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. “Planetarium Goddard” not only provides a rich investigation of Robert Goddard’s work in liquid-fueled rocketry but also showcases his brilliant ideas in electronics and weaponry. Many only reaching fruition in recent times. The Goddard program comes complete with a tour of the museum’s Goddard exhibition and is scheduled at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Vendors will be there with food and refreshments and the popular Ice cream social offers ice-cold treats.

For more information, visit the museum’s website at roswellmuseum. org or call 575-6246744, ext. 10.

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Christina Stock Photos The Narrator (Summer Souza, middle) listens to the brothers complain.

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

By Christina Stock Vision Editor he team that brought “Les Misérables” to Roswell earlier this year has a new and challenging performance in the making. Way Way Off Broadway brings the vibrant musical “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Performing Arts Center. Performances will be Oct. 9-11 and 16-18, with evening performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and daytime showings on Sundays at 2:30 p.m.Tickets are available at waywayoffbroadway.com or by calling 575317-0157. WWOB have also an active multi-media presence with Facebook, twitter, pinterest and YouTube accounts.

The successful Broadway musical began its stage life in 1968 as a 15-minute pop cantata at the Colet Court School in London. Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice took the idea and expanded on it until the full stage production hit London in the late ‘70s and in the U.S. in the ‘80s. What followed were many incarnations of the musical including a straight-to-video film starring Donny Osmond in 1999 and a wave of revivals in the late 20th and early 21st Century.

The story is based on the Old Testament’s account of Jacob and his family.

Add to this story the wild and vibrant pop music style of the ‘70s and the even wilder imagination of Andrew Lloyd Webber, whose larger-than-life performances blows this story through the centuries and into the pop era. Way Way Off Broadway is adding to it some local flair and surprises. One highlight being the director Tony Souza who doubles as Rock n’ Roll Pharaoh with “bluesuede-shoes.”

“Being director is fun,” Souza said. “But I do prefer being on stage. This musical was a challenge. The scale of the set is really big. A handful of guys helped. I am a local firefighter and we help each other out, so the guys helped me this time. Also Shawn and John Bitner helped.” “The ladies painted the stage,” said Jan Brown, the costume designer.

“Summer keeps me sane and on task. When I performed in Les Misérables, she made it look so easy. But it is hard,” explained Souza. Devon Bullock is the music director and will conduct the band. “Devon is a big help. Everybody is.

A theater troop is like a family. It works different than at the fire station. With a creative team, all rely on their different strengths and opinions. There is room for creativity,” said Souza. “There is a reason that those roles are separated from the job of a director.”

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many future performances to come. “The temple wall uses a special foam that looks very realistic,” said Souza. “Especially when the theater lighting is in place.”

The stage design will resemble a pop-up book with 2-dimensional props and 3-dimensional sets and actors. The same company that is in charge of the ESPN sports stadium lighting is the one Souza is going to use for the first time for the upcoming musical at ENMU-R Performing Arts Center. It is a computer controlled, animated light system of the company “Environmental Lights.” Vivid light displays will be synchronized with the performance. “It will seem,” said Souza, “as if the light is dancing to the music.”

Another first is the new theater quality music system, “Sinfonia,” which will enhance the live musicians and covers the instruments that are not available.

A musician operates the system. “We are planning to add live music to all our upcoming performances,” said Souza.

The story line itself follows the biblical version: It starts with 17-year-old Joseph, who is played by Lyric Pack. “First my parents wanted to call me Eric, but they changed it to Lyric,” said Pack. “They wanted something more unique and creative. It seemed to have worked. My parents are not artists, but my father loves music.” Pack found his passion for the stage when he was looking for an easy class in junior high. “I was so wrong,” Pack said with a smile. “It is a tough class, but I fell in love with it.” Pack is originally from Roswell and had performed at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell’s performance of the “Fairytale Christmas Carol” in 2013 as the “Little Wolf,” a young version of Ebenezer Scrooge.

“One of my big dreams,” said Pack, “is to some day perform on Broadway, in some way. I want to thank my teacher in junior high, Jamie Barnes. The theater class changed my perspective, it gave me that dream.”

Pack is perfect for the role of Joseph. According to the bible, Joseph was not only handsome, but had a good heart. His father Jacob favored him and gave him a “coat of many colors.” It is never good to favor a child and in the biblical times, that was double so.

The special treatment of Joseph triggers a jealous rage among his 12 brothers. They trick him and sell him into slavery to Egypt. God had other plans for Joseph and had blessed him with the gift of being able to interpret dreams, which were messages from God. Joseph rises to power when he explains the dreams of the Pharaoh. He foretells that a long drought will follow a time of wealth and is able to prepare Egypt for the time when all of Egypt and its neighboring countries are plunged into famine.

Word travels to the old Jacob about Egypt having corn. He sends out the brothers to find help from starvation and plea their case to the Chief Steward of the Pharaoh, 2nd in command over Egypt: their brother Joseph.

The musical and the story is guided along by a narrator. This demanding role is double cast with Pam Engelhard on Oct. 9, 11 and 17 and direcsee

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Pharaoh (Tony Souza, left) explains to Joseph (Lyric Pack, right) his dreams.

Calendar Ongoing Events Roswell Every first Thursday of the month Meeting of the Sand Diver Scuba Club at 6:30 p.m.

The location changes.

For details call the Scuba Shop at 575-973-8773 or visit scubashoproswell. com.

Roswell Every first Friday of the month Pecos Valley Steam Society Social This is not only for Steampunk fans. Everybody is invited, Goth, Cyber, Emu etc. No dress code. The meeting is usually at Stella Coffee Co., 315 N Main St. at 6 p.m. For more information follow them on Facebook.

Roswell Every third Tuesday of the month Sgt. Moses D. Rocha Marine Corps League Detachment 1287 Meeting Marine Corps League Meeting at 1506 E. 19th St. at 7 p.m. One of the Marine Corps League’s major events is Toys for Tots, providing toys for kids who would otherwise not have any presents on Christmas. For more information, call 575-578-4689.

Roswell Every second Wednesday of the month Roswell Woman’s Club Meeting The Roswell Woman’s Club usually meets at Los Cerritos Restaurant, 2103 N. Main St. at noon. The RWC support the community with scholarships and the arts. For more information about the club “like”

their new facebook page or call Rhonda Borque Johnson at 505-917-1292.

Roswell Every Week, Mon 8 Ball Pool League Attention all pool players!

Roswell Ball Busters is Roswell’s own local BCA sanctioned 8 ball pool league and they are looking to expand. They have openings on teams now and will be accepting new teams this year. They play every Monday night at 7.

Five person coed teams, each team member plays three games. Venues are Farleys, Variety, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Center City bowling alley. Play there and get a chance to play BCA national in Las Vegas, Nevada all expenses paid. For more information call 575-650-2591 or email ballbusters@outlook.com.

Roswell Every Week, Mon Meeting of the Enchanters The Enchanters are inviting new members to their Monday night rehearsals at Peachtree Retirement Village from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All ladies who like to sing are invited to join. The Enchanters are performing for free for special occasions. They are planning a special Christmas performance this year.

The Enchanters, the local ladies’ A Capella chorus, recently were taped at KENW. Versions of this taping will be aired on KENW on the “You Should Know” program hosted by Donald Criss. Air times are for Direct TV or Channel 470, Oct. 1 at 9:30 p.m. During the following week a half program will be devoted to the Enchanters: Dish Satellite and Channel 3 will air on Oct. 6 at 9 p.m., on Direct TV and Channel 470, air time is Oct. 8 at 9:30 p.m. For more information call Veloy Millett at 575-623-0580.

Roswell Every Week, Mon - Sat Lest We Forget: Roswell Army Airfield - The Early Years This Walker Aviation Museum display will remain through the end of the year. This exhibit features a short history of the base and many items from the WWII era, as well as information about the planes that flew at Roswell Army Airfield from 1941-1945.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

For more information, call 347-2464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.

Roswell Every Week, Mon - Sat Peace Through Strength This Walker Aviation Museum exhibit is a tribute to the 579th Strategic Missile Squadron assigned to Walker Air Force Base during the early 1960s.

The squadron was responsible for operating and maintaining 12 Atlas missile silos around the greater Roswell area. The exhibit was funded through a grant from the Association of Air Force Missileers.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 347-2464 or visit wafbmuseum.org.

Roswell Every Week, Tue, Wed, Thu Games at Pair-A-Dice Pair-A-Dice game shack, located at 309 N. Main St., holds weekly gaming events. Regular times: Tuesday from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. is Trading Card Game night, featuring free play of games like Pokemon, Yu Gi-Oh!, Card Wars, My Little Pony and collectible card games. Wednesday from 5 - 7 p.m. is board game night. Thursday is Miniature Night, featuring paint and play for games

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Continued from Page 4 tor Summer Souza on Oct. 10, 16 and 18. There are 40 actors of all ages involved in the play not including those who helped with the stage and technical aspects of the show. Jan Brown created the look and design of the costumes, with exception of Joseph’s coat.

The role of father Jacob is performed by the well-known Eric Johnston, who had one of the lead roles in “Les Misérables.” Standing out in the performance is Shawn Breeden, who has also a double role as Joseph’s brother Dan and the butler to the Pharaoh.

“I have been involved in theater for 20 years,” said Breeden. He caught the theater bug at Mountainview High School in Mesa, Arizona. Breeden has been living in Roswell for two years. “I enjoy dancing most. My last play was as “Malvolio” in a Shakespeare performance of ‘Twelfth Night.’ This show (Joseph) has a lot of fun to offer. It interacts with the audience and we will have the crowd on their feet. It is also family friendly. It is nice to have such a high quality production in town that is still really affordable for the entire family.”

A special treat is the performance of Natasha Mackey, who plays Mrs. Potiphar and one of the many wives of the Pharaoh. There are also 10 children performing as “colors of the coat” and other roles.

For a comic relief in the play a tiny, but elemental role goes to Tony Simoes, who is performing as Delivery Guy.

Roswell Jazz Festival

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Warren Vaché Quartet at The Liberty, Inc. 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

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School of Jazz Education at Roswell Museum & Art Center - FREE 10:00 am - 12:00 noon; Bassett Auditorium

Redd and Blue at Pecos Flavors Winery Really the Blues at Roswell Museum & 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Art Center - FREE Traditional Jazz and Jazz with Cowboy 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm; Outdoor Stage Hats at The Liberty, Inc. 7:30 pm - 11:00 pm Saturday Swinging at The Liberty, Inc. FrIDAY, OCtObEr 9 7:30 pm - 11:30 pm Jazz at the Courthouse at the Courthouse Lawn - FREE SUNDAY, OCtObEr 11 12:00 noon - 1:30 pm Worship in Jazz at Pueblo Auditorium 9:00 am - 10:00 am Piano Duets and More at Pecos Flavors Winery Piano Showcase at Anderson Museum 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm of Contemporary Art 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hot and Cool on the Patio Featuring at Peppers Grill and Bar 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Ricky Malichi

Friday Night at Koko’s Jazz Club at The Liberty, Inc. 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm

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like Warhammer from 5 7 p.m. Friday nights feature Magic: The Gathering from 5 - 7 p.m. Saturday afternoons have special featured games, which change weekly. For more information, call 575-6234263, or email vbriseno@ p a i ra d i c e g a m e s h a c k . com.

Roswell Every Week, Wed Weekly Knockout The Roswell Fighting Game Community presents Weekly Knockout at The Unity Center located at 108 E. Bland St. every Wednesday from 7 p.m. midnight. Dragonpunch with Ken, slash with Sabrewulf and smash with Kirby all night long without disturbing your neighbors. Casual and competitive gamers are welcome.

Bring your favorite games and set up. All games are welcome. For more information, visit facebook. com/RoswellFGC.

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Every Week, Thu Bingo at the Elks Lodge

Every Week, Sat Open Jam at Dragon and Rose

Doors open at 5 p.m. for dinner service. Games start at 6:30 p.m. Open for the public. 1720 N. Montana Ave. 575-622-1560.

Roswell Every Week - Thu Dart Tournament at the Eagles.

Open for the public. Just ring the bell and the members of the Pecos Valley Dart Association will let you in. 3201 S. Sunset Boulevard. For more information call Mike and Donna Ramey at 575-910-5895 or Leigh Humble at 575-6277350 or visit roswelldarts. com or email roswelldarts@roswelldarts.com.

Roswell Every Week, Thu, Sat Live music at Cattleman’s Kountry Kitchen Tom Blake performs at Cattleman’s Kountry Kitchen, 2010 S. Main St., 575-208-0543.

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Every Week, Thu T-Tones at El Toro Bravo

Every Week, Fri Tina at El Toro Bravo

The T-Tones play at El Toro Bravo at 102 S. Main St. from 6 - 8 p.m. For more information, call El Toro Bravo at 622-9280.

Tina Williams performs at El Toro Bravo at 102 S. Main St. from 6 - 8 p.m. For more information, call El Toro Bravo at 622-9280.

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Open Jam Every Saturday from 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. at Dragon and Rose music studio located at 4504 W. Second St. For more information, call 575-840-5744.

Roswell October 2 Reenactment of St. Francis of Assisi’s death St. John’s Catholic Church invites the public at 7 p.m. to join in the celebration of St. Francis fest day with a reenactment of his death. The Franciscan friar, Father Eduardo Espinosa and Brother Efren Quintero, are planning an adoration time afterwards.

St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and ecology. St. John’s is located at 506 S. Lincoln Ave. For further information call 575-622-3531.

Roswell October 2 Live music at Peppers Grill & Bar Last live performance on the Patio of Peppers Grill & Bar until next year is the band ULOA. Peppers Grill & Bar is located at 500 N. Main St. For more information call 575-623-1700.

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Calendar Roswell October 2 Live music at Pecos Flavors Winery Country band Mike and The Moonpies perform at 7 p.m. at Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main St. For reservations call 575-6276265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

Ruidoso October 2 Brett Eldredge at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort & Casino.

The award-winning country music star is best known for his singles, “Don’t Ya,” “Beat of the Music” and “Mean to Me.” Tickets start at $25. and are available at InnoftheMountaingods.com or ticketmaster or call 1-800545-9011.

Alamogordo October 2-4 Fiesta de la familia 2015 The Immaculate Conception Church invites the public to three days of fiesta time, starting on Friday at 11 a.m. There will be dancers and performers from Texas and Southern New Mexico, including the Inolvidable, a Latin band from El Paso, Texas, Ballet Folklorico Tierra del Encanto of Las Cruces.

On Sunday there will be a Mariachi Mass with Bishop Ricardo Ramírez and Mariachi Tapatio of Las Cruces.

The Fiesta concludes with a $10,000 raffle at 4 p.m.

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will be also food available and games for the kids.

For details about the performances and how to get a raffle ticket call 575-4373291 or visit iccchurch-alamogordo.org.

Artesia October 3 Grand Opening of the Art Center Grand Opening of Artesia Historical Museum and Art Center’s new Art Center happens at 1 p.m.

The museum is located at 505 W. Richardson Ave. For more information call 575748-2390.

Carlsbad October 3 Battle of the Badges BBQ Cook Off at Beach Band Shell Featuring Police, Sheriff and Firefighters. The event is open to the public, additional teams welcome registration deadline was Sept. 28. The event takes place at 10 a.m. with three categories (chicken, pork ribs and brisket). $200 per team admission cost with all proceeds going to the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund and National Fallen Firefighter Foundation. For questions or further details, contact CPL. Tony Baca at 575-8852111, ext. 248.

Carlsbad October 3 Last Carlsbad Downtown Farmers’ Market of the season 8-11 a.m. the last Farmer’s Market takes place downtown at courthouse lawn.

Cloudcroft October 3 October Art Fest Handpicked artists from around the country will be at Cloudcroft’s Zenith Park. Artwork, sculptures, jewelry, pottery and more.

Entertainment, food available. Show times are at 7:30 p.m. for more infor-

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Roswell October 3 ENMU-R Foundation to hold 13. Annual Golf Tournament The ENMU-Roswell Foundation holds its 13. Annual Golf Tournament at the NMMI Golf Course.

This year’s tournament includes a morning flight only, with tee time at 8 a.m.

Top teams receive cash prizes. Additional prize drawings. Sponsorships are available. To sign up a team or become a sponsor, call Craig Collins at 575-624-7304. Payments can be sent to: ENMU-Roswell Foundation, P.O. Box 6000, Roswell, NM 882026000.

Roswell October 3 Farmers Market Last Farmers Market of the season takes place at the front lawn of the courthouse. For a complete harvest calendar and details about New Mexico farmers markets visit farmersmarketsnm.org.

Roswell October 3-4 Pecos Valley Diamond Gala The Chaparral Rockhounds present A Pecos Valley Diamond gala. They are celebrating 30 years of official Chaves County mineral and gemstone.

This event takes place Oct. 3 at 9 a.m. and Oct. 4 doors will open at 10 a.m.

It features beads, crystals, exhibits, jewelry, fossils, gems and minerals. There will be a silent auction, rock food table and door prizes. Tickets are $3 for one day or $5 for both days. Children under 12 years enter free if accompanied by an adult. For more information call the Roswell Convention and Civic Center at 575-6246860.

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Ruidoso/Alto October 3 John Michael Montgomery performs at the Spencer Theater Ever since his “Life’s A Dance” seized listeners in the ‘90s, John Michael Montgomery has turned his uncanny ability to relate to fans into one of country music’s most storied careers. Behind the string of hit records and a roomful of awards is his deep, romantic baritone and plaintive heart. His vocal styling has a distinctively masculine gentility.

The Kentucky-born artist is mostly known as a romantic balladeer. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are $39-92. For more information and reservations visit spencertheater.com or call 575-336-4800 or 888818-7872.

Artesia October 4 Smokin’ Spurs Need for Speed Series Barrel Race This series race takes place at the Artesia Horse Council Arena, indoor at 4:30 p.m. 8 years and under are $15, 14 and under youth are $25, exhibition is from 5:30 - 7 p.m. for $3.

Office/arena fee is $10.

There will be raffle tickets

available at the race, so visitors can still be able to compete for awards.

For more information visit their facebook page or call Larissa Jackson at 575365-5733.

Roswell October 4 18. Annual Blessing of the Animals at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Episcopal Church has long called for the responsible care of wild and domestic animals. The blessing will take place at 2 p.m. Donations will go to the Roswell Humane Society. The address of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church is 505 N. Pennsylvania Ave. For further information call 575-622-1353.

Roswell October 5-10 Eastern New State Fair

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The Fair kicks off on Monday with a parade. Details will be in the Roswell Daily Record State Fair Tab on October 2. Bands performing are Zoltan, Joe Barron Band, Nathan Dean and the Damn Band, Hunter Hutchinson, Clayton Gardner, Jon Wolfe.

For more information visit enmsf.com.

Roswell October 7-11 10.

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41 World-class musicians incl. all previous Roswell Jazz Festival honorees will be in town. This year’s guest of honor is Ricky Malichi. The event will take place at different venues and times. For more information see the article in this Vision magazine edition. For tickets and further details visit roswelljazzfestival.org.

Carlsbad October 9 Live music at Yellow Brix Restaurant Jamie O’Hara is performing at Yellow Brix Restaurant, 201 N. Canal St. For more information call the restaurant at 575-941-2749 or visit yellowbrixrestaurant.com.

Carlsbad Oct. 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 Filming O’Keefe at the Carlsbad Community Theater This funny and moving play is set in Lake George, New York, in the present.

Max and his mother, Melissa, live on the property that once was the home of artist Georgia O’Keefe and Alfred Stieglitz. Max and his classmate Lily are making a film about the legendary artists for a

high school project. When Max’s estranged grandfather unexpectedly arrives, the four characters clash, as the teenager uncovers his family’s hidden secrets. Evening perfromance dates are Oct. 9, 10, 16, 17 at 7:30 p.m.

Matinees are Oct. 11, 18 at 2 p.m. The theater is located at 4801 National Parks hwy. For more information visit cctinfo.org or call 575-887-3157.

Roswell October 9 The Roswell Refuge Intervention Center presents the movie “Private Violence” The movie is for mature audience only due to the graphic nature. The organizer ask parents not to bring anyone under the age of 16. “Private Violence” is a HBO documentary film exploring a fact of American life: the most dangerous place for a woman is her own home.

Through the eyes of two survivors, the film provides a lens into a world that is largely invisible — a world most have locked behind closed doors. The movie is part of the October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Showing will be from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium at the Roswell Museum and Art Center, 100 W 11. St. Tickets are $3 for adults and

include refreshments. For more information call the Roswell Refuge at 575627-8361 or visit roswellrefuge.org.

Roswell October 9 Live music at Pecos Flavors Winery Josh Grider performs at Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main St., at 7 p.m. For more information or tickets call 575-627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery. com.

Roswell October 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31.

Corn Maze and Farm Festival at Graves Farm This year the Farm festival will be at Graves Farm and Garden on Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The “Scare nights” for the Corn Maze will be on the 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31. From dark to 11:30 p.m. They will also offer a public hay ride to the pumpkin patch on all Saturdays in October at 10 a.m., 12 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

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Way Way Off-Broadway Theatre Company presents the musical based on the biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors. The performance will be at the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available now at waywayoffbroadway.com. Fore more information call the artistic director at 575-317-2057 or the managing director at 575-444-9127. They have also an active multi-media presence with Facebook, twitter, pinterest and YouTube accounts.

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Art workshops at Main Street Arts for the month of October promise diversity.

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ho does not have fond memories of drawing and painting as a small child? Creativity seems to be endless and nobody criticizes a child.

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find later in life. Changing this perspective is one of the passionate projects of Peggy Krantz at Main Street Arts.

“We have paint parties,” said Krantz. “We can set up private parties for birthdays, graduations, for companies and team building.

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great way to keep in touch about the parties is via Krantz’s Facebook page “The Art of Peggy Krantz.” Themes vary from seasonal to flora and fauna, acrylics and collages.

“I once had a girl who gave the nicest compliment,” said Krantz. “She said, ‘You made me feel like an artist for two hours.’” Krantz points out that with the daily life, many just have no time to take classes or workshops. Some might find it intimidating. “My painting parties are more laid back, entertaining. Not so much about learning and art skills,” said Krantz. “Just having fun creating.

And they leave with a finished painting.”

Barbara Posuniak also teaches classes at Main Street Arts and the Roswell Museum and Art Center. She is best known as the pottery teacher at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. Posuniak has been teaching for over 28 years.

With the upcoming fall season, Posuniak wants to reach out to homeschooled children. It is very difficult to find art classes in the area. Her pottery class at ENMU-R being one.

The classes Posuniak is offering in October will vary depending on how many sign up. They are going to be purely educational classes.

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“You find out, I am pretty good at this. From here they often sign up to take classes with Barbara or Sherry and can take it as far as they want it. That is my niche.

I am still learning as an artist myself, learning from Barbara, I am soaking up everything they are willing to share and all the tips they give me.

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“There are not many classes available for students at a higher educational level,” said Krantz. “I also hold classes at schools for a lower fee.”

Nancy Fleming is planning to have mosaic classes. The two-day Mosaic Doorstop classes are set to take place Oct. 5 and 7, 12 and 14.

Fleming’s “Dia de los Muertos” (Day of the Dead) classes are back.

The four-day workshop takes place on Oct. 19, 21, 26 and 28.

“On October 24, from 1-4 p.m. Come ice a sugar skull to add to your ‘Dia de los Muertos’ altars in memory of loving pets,” Fleming said. The sugar skulls will go on display at the Gallery from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3. There is a limit on size for this project.

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“She offers multi media classes,” said Posuniak.

“Whatever people want, water color, oil, acrylics or pastels. She does it at the same time. There will be four classes a month on Tuesdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Her students should be 18 years and up.”

“Sherry Witt,” said Krantz, “is very skilled.

She teaches drawing: figure, perspective and composition.” Her classes are held on two Saturdays, Oct. 17 and 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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s part of its 2015 national concert tour, “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band will perform at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the New Mexico Military Institute’s Pearson Auditorium. The concert, sponsored by the NMMI Music Department, is free and open to the public.

Patrons may request tickets (limit four per request) by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: ATTN: Marine Band Tickets, New Mexico Military Institute, 101 W. College Blvd., Roswell, NM 88201. Tickets are also available at marineband.ticketleap.com/usmbtourroswell. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and ticket holders must be seated by 7:15 p.m. Non-ticket holders will be admitted at that time.

The Marine Band is America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization. Founded in 1798, the band has performed for every U.S. President since John Adams.

It is a great opportunity being able to see and hear “The President’s Own,” as President Thomas Jefferson nicknamed his favorite band. It is not Jefferson, however, who started the tradition of sending the Marine Band on a concert tour through the United States. We actually have to thank a president’s wife for that.

Marine Band concert tours began in 1891 under the leadership of John Philip Sousa. Sousa had taken the band on short trips to perform in nearby cities such as Baltimore and Philadelphia, but no extended concert tour had been attempted. Sousa’s initial requests for permission to take the band on such a trip were denied. The band’s extremely

busy concert schedule in Washington, D.C., and the responsibilities at the White House were cited as reasons for the denial. But Sousa persisted and eventually presented his request directly to President Benjamin Harrison. In his autobiography, “Marching Along,” Sousa recalls what transpired.

He wrote: “My years in Washington had taught me that if you wish to see the President, see his wife first. So I asked for Mrs. Harrison. She liked the idea of a tour and promised to speak to the President about it. Next morning I was summoned to see the President. As I entered the room, he rose, shook hands cordially, and leading me to one of the windows which faced the Potomac River, said, “Mrs. Harrison tells me that you are anxious to make a tour with the band. I was thinking myself of going out of town, and”—with a smile—“it would be tough on Washington if both of us were away at the same time. I have thought it over, and believe the country would rather hear you than see me; so you have my permission to go.”

In the style of the band’s 17th Director Sousa, Marine Band Director Lt. Col. Jason K. Fettig has chosen a diverse mix of programs — from traditional band repertoire and Sousa marches to instrumental solos and a salute to the Armed Forces.

“We always try to highlight music on our programs that celebrates the region we are visiting, whether it be marches that provide a connection or folk music that might be associated with certain areas of the country,” said Fettig. “We have tremendously appreciative patrons who come to Marine Band concerts for all types of different experiences, so our programs are designed to include a great variety of music that mirrors the wonderful diversity in our national musical heritage.”

By the end of the tour, the Marine Band will have traveled 3,920 miles throughout the South and Southwest, performing 29 concerts in 11 states, with stops in Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico.

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The high-energy performance shatters the stereotypical image of ballet. It’s story a contemporary story of envy, intrigue and triumph — a biblical message of redemption.This production takes the audience behind the scenes of a ballet company to discover timeless truths that are applicable for people of all ages.

The story of redemption includes excerpts from the classical ballet Don Quixote and the powerful biblical account of a sinful woman.

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Competition with prizes totaling $13,000. To reserve a plate, call today at 575-378-4431. Limited tickets available.

Music is provided on four stages. Saturday Night Concert features Suzy Bogguss & Bill Anderson.

For tickets and further information call 575-3784431 or visit cowboysymposium.org.

Sat. Oct. 10

Jon Wolfe

Singer and Songwriter Jon Wolfe is going to perform Saturday at the Eastern New Mexico State Fair, together with Joe Barron Band, Nathan Dean and the Damn Band, Hunter Hutchinson and Clayton Gardner. All concerts are free with paid admission to the fair.

Wolfe’s music has been burning up the Texas charts where he garnered six consecutive Top Ten singles: “Let A Country Boy Love You,” “That Girl In Texas,” “I don’t Dance,” “It All Happened In A Honky Tonk,” “The Only Time You Call” and “What Are You Doin’ Right Now”, making Wolfe a must see act during his tour-stop in Roswell for the fair.

A seasoned performer, Wolfe has opened for some of Country’s biggest stars and has played more then 400 live shows over the past four years. Wolfe will sing his popular songs and some from his newest album “Natural Man.” “Natural Man is a concept that I have wanted to record for a few years,” said Wolfe. “This album stretches me as an artist and as a vocalist, while staying true to who I am.”

For more information check out the upcoming State Fair tab of the Roswell Daily Record on Oct. 2 or visit enmsf. com.

Ruidoso October 9 Halestorm at the Inn of the Mountain Gods After scoring two Top 10 singles, the award winning rockband Halestorm has been at the helm of the growing popularity of female-fronted rock bands.

They have two top-selling albums and a Grammy Award for Best Hard Rock/ Metal Performance. The concert starts at 8 p.m., tickets start at $35 and can be purchased at innofthemountaingods.com or ticketmaster or call 1-800545-9011.

Artesia October 10 Live music at the Adobe Rose Restaurant Jamie O’Hara is performing at the Adobe Rose Restaurant, 1614 N. 13th St. For more information call the restaurant at 575-7466157 or visit adoberoserestaurant.com.

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Roswell October 10 Art Block Party & Chalk Art Festival Roswell Museum & Art Center invites the public for a free day of art, music and Fun in and around the Roswell Museum and Art Center. There will be arts, crafts, sidewalk chalk art, crazy hair, music and food.

Roswell October 10 Ballet Magnificat! at the Pearson Auditorium Internationally acclaimed Ballet Magnificat! Omega will be coming to Roswell to present their newest production “Face to Face.”

It features the story of redemption and includes excerpts from the classical ballet “Don Quixote” and the biblical acccount of the sinful woman.

Tickets are available via 1-855-222-2849 or online at tututix.com/Face2Face.

For more information visit balletmagnificat.com.

Ruidoso October 11 Live music at Grace O’Malley’s Pub Jamie O’Hara is performing at Grace O’Malley’s Pub. For more information call the restaurant at 575630-0219 or visit graceomalleys.com.

Roswell October 14 “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band performs at NMMI “The President’s Own” U.S. Marine Band to perform on tour in Roswell at 7:30 p.m. in New Mexico Military Institute’s Pearson Auditorium. The concert, sponsored by the NMMI music department, is free and open to the public.

Roswell October 16 Talent Show at Adult Center The Roswell Adult Center, 807 N. Missouri Ave., will host a community talent show at 7 p.m. There is no participation fee and the show is open to all ages.

Trophies will be awarded. Cost to attent is $5 per person. For more information call 575-910-3252.

Roswell October 16 Fall Film continues with the movie “Gremlins” at the Roswell Museum and Art Center The cutest little critters, the perfect pet. No water, no feeding after midnight.

No bright lights. Very simple to take care of. What would possibly go wrong?

Front doors will open at 6:45 p.m. There will be snacks and drinks available. The movie starts at 7 p.m. inside the Bassett Auditorium, 100 W. 11 Street.

For more information call 575-624-6744.

Roswell October 16 Live music at Pecos Flavors Winery The band Gleewood performs at 7 p.m. at Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main St. For reservations call 575-627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

Ruidoso October 16-17 Ruidoso Oktoberfest The annual Oktoberfest takes place at the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca Dr. Doors open at 5 p.m. on Friday and on Saturday at noon. There will be music, food and entertainment.

Planned musical entertainment are Swingshift from Albuquerque, Salzburger echo from Sandy, Utah and Die Polka Schlingel, a 12 piece band from Albuquerque. Tickets are $10 for one day, $18 for two days. Young adults age 13 to 18 are $6, $10 for two days. Children under 12 are free. Young adults and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tickets are sold at the door. For more information visit oktoberfestruidoso.com.

Artesia October 17 40th Annual Art in the Park There will be juried entries, art, hand-crafted, food vendors, activity booths, bands and cake walk from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Central Park (located in the 700-800 block between Quay & Richardson). The event is free.

For more information visit artesiaartscouncil.com or email events@artesiachamber.com.

Roswell October 17 Alzheimer’s Walk The annual walk to end Alzheimer’s starts at 8 a.m. at the courthouse. People can register by calling Betty Davis at 575-2915309 or by calling Tracey Alexis at 505-266-4473.

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High Rolls October 17-18 High Rolls Apple Festival The free event takes place at High Rolls on the road between Cloudcraft and Alamogordo. The festival is held on private property, pets are not permitted.

The festival features local apple specialties, arts and craft vendors, food and drinks, children’s activities. For more information call 575-682-6044 or visit hrmplions.com.

Roswell October 17 Buddy Walk The Southeast New Mexico 2015 Buddy walk will be held at The Spring River Park & Zoo, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. The Buddy Walk was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society to promote acceptance and inclusion of all people with Down Syndrome. For more information visit buddywalk. org or dsfsenm.org.

Alamogordo October 18 Turquoise and Silver Tea Fundraiser The Flickinger Center Guild will host their 13th Annual Turquoise and Silver Tea Fundraiser for the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Oct. 18 at the Willie Estrada Memorial Civic Center, 800 E. First St. The theme of this year is “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” the event includes tea service, fashion show, entertainment and a silent auction. Tickets for the Turquoise and Silver Tea event are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For tickets or more information visit flickingercenter. com or call the Flickinger Center office at 575-4372202.

Hobbs October 19 Southwest Symphony Orchestra members and the artistic director, Dr. Mark Jelinek, performs Benjamin Britten’s “A Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra.” The event takes place at 7 p.m. at the Tydings Auditorium, 800 N. Jefferson St. Tickets are $20 at the door. For tickets and further information visit swsymphony.org.

Roswell October 19 Tea Time Vintage Fashion Show The New Mexico Autism Society presents: Tea Time Vintage Fashion Show at the Roswell Convention Center, 912 N. Main St., at 6:30 p.m. The evening is supporting the local Autism group. Ladies night out vintage fashion show will feature a 50’s fashion show with modeling of pinup couture, work wear, casual, evening and formal wear. Tea and cappuccino will be served and desserts. There will be a tea cup swap and silent auction and 50’s style live entertainment. Tickets can be purchased at fashionshow-timefortea. eventbrite.com. For more information email kristasmith@nmautismsociety.org. Donations can be also made at nmautismsociety.org.

Hobbs October 23 Drink and Draw The members of the Llano Estacado Art Association invite the public to “Drink and Draw.” at Undergrounds Coffee, 3421 N. Grimes. Bring your sketchbook and meet local art enthusiasts. No registration. Open to all adults. No formal instruction. This is time to practice drawing skills. For more information visit llanoestacadoartassociation. com.

Cloudcroft October 24 HarvestFest & Pumpkin Race Alternative to traditional Halloween. Family friendly with hay rides, carved and decorated pumpkins, costume contest and parade on Burro Avenue.

Burro Avenue turns into a candy depot for trick or treating from 4-6 p.m. The event includes the 17. Annual Great Pumpkin Race.

For more information visit coolcloudcroft.com.

Hobbs October 24, 2015 Dia de los Muertos Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Western Heritage museum starts at 10 a.m. There will be crafts, activities and costumes. Free admission.

For more information visit nmjc.edu/museum.

Roswell October 24 Thrill the World / Zombie Walk Enter the world record attempt for “Thrill the World.” Kick off is at 2 p.m. with dance practices and vendors. There will be a Zombie Costume Contest and Zombie Walk in the afternoon. All proceeds benefit the Chaves County Cancer Fund. First dance practices start on Oct. 10 during the Roswell Museum and Art Center Block Party and Chalk Art Festival. For tickets and further information call 575-317-1568 or visit zombiewalkroswell.com.

October 24 Roswell Annual Workshop at the Wilson-Cobb Library Wilson-Cobb History and Genealogy Library presents their annual workshop. Theme is: Needles in Haystacks: Our Ancestors On & Off the Net. D. Joshua Taylor will speak on following topics: Bridging the Gap — Finding

ancestors in the U.S. between 1780 and 1830, evaluating and documenting online sources, successful searching online, new tools and ideas in research. The workshop will be held at the Roswell Civic and Convention Center, 912 N. Main St. On-site registration is at 8:30 a.m. and presentations begin at 9 a.m. Snacks, beverages and a catered lunch will be served. Donations are accepted to help cover the cost of lunch. For more information and to register, call 575-622-3322 or email wilsoncobb@dfn.com.

Roswell October 30 Fall Film movies continue with “The Book of Life” at the Roswell Museum and Art Center The movie is based on the Mexican holiday, “Dia de los Muertos,” the “Day of the Dead,” The audience and kids especially are encouraged to dress up creative, scary or bizarr.

Front doors will open at 6:45 p.m. There will be snacks and drinks available. The movie starts at 7 p.m. inside the Bassett Auditorium, 100 W. 11 Street.

For more information call 575-624-6744.

Roswell November 14 Roswell Symphony Orchestra Concert The new subscription season 2015/16 of the RSO starts with a performance of soloist Hye-Jin Kim, violinist, at 7:30 p.m. The subscription concerts will be held at Pearson Auditorium at the New Mexico Military Institute. For more information and to order tickets visit roswellsymphony.org.

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St. Andrews Episcopal Church will host its 18th annual Blessing of the Animals at 2 p.m. The church is located at 505 N. Pennsylvania Ave. For details or further information call 575-622-1353 or visit standrewsroswell. com. The public is invited to bring their pets and livestock to the church to be blessed.

“Here at St. Andrew’s we offer a service and the blessing at the first Sunday of October for the animals and all donations go to the Roswell Humane Society” said Donna Addkison, director of Ministries for Children, Youth and Families at St. Andrew’s. Addkison has just recently adopted a pet from the Roswell Humane Society herself.

At St. Andrew’s the event will be threefold. One part is a memorial prayer for the animals who have died, then there is the actual blessing ceremony. “One year we had a sick horse,” said Addkison. Other animals brought to the event in the past were not only dogs and cats, but also snakes, spiders and animals from the zoo. The smaller animals will be in the church. If they are large farm and ranch livestock, their owners can park their trailers in the church’s north parking lot, where they will be blessed in the trailers.

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he Roswell Jazz Festival is more than entertainment. It shows the resilience of human nature and that art enhances life and helps to overcome tragedy, turning it into hope and solidarity between human beings connected by their love for music.

After the Katrina hurricane hit New Orleans, evacuee composer and jazz pianist Dr. Roger Dickerson found a second home and friends in the high desert town of Roswell. An ad hoc committee composed of local community leaders arranged local jazz concerts that featured Dickerson and other musicians. Out of this the annual Roswell Jazz Festival developed that celebrates its 10th anniversary this year.

The Jazz Festival takes place at several locations throughout the town between Oct. 7-11. with 41 world class musicians and all former Jazz festival honorees.

Several concerts are free for the public, for other tickets are required. Tickets are available at holdmyticket.com and Stellar Coffee, 315 N. Main St. The program is subject to change.

Details about the individual artists and concerts are available at roswelljazzfestival.com.

This year’s guest of honor is Jazz drummer Ricky Malichi.

Ricky Malichi was born in Riverside, California, but has spent the majority of his life in El Paso,Texas.

He began studying music at the age of nine and focused on drums and percussion. While in high school, he received numerous awards in solo ensemble competitions. Achieving multiple musical honors in college, he earned a special education degree at the University of Texas at El Paso in 1977.

Malichi’s early jazz performing experience began while still in college when he joined the Mike Frances Quartet and worked

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alongside the great trumpeter Gerald Hunter. During this period, he had the opportunity to work with many jazz greats including Herb Ellis, Monty Budwig, Jack Sheldon, Tommy Newsome, Joe Newman, Charlie Rouse.

As his career has progressed, Ricky has shared the stage with David “Fathead” Newman, Herbie Mann, Chris Calloway (Cab Calloway’s daughter), Richie Cole, Ernie Watts, Dave Young, and the list goes on!

Malichi’s accomplishments are wide, varied and are truly a tribute to the performing arts and educational systems. When he is not performing Ricky teaches a loyal group of private students.

He takes his talent and expertise into the public schools as a clinician and adjudicator. Ricky also teaches a select group of drum set students at the University of Texas at El Paso.

Kick off of the festivities will be at The Liberty, 312 N. Virginia Ave., Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. with Warren Vaché and his quartet.

Vaché always surprises on his trumpet. He is unpredictable with various techniques of finishing off a phrase or interpreting a given song. In Vaché, jazz has found a creator whose prodigious, hardearned skills enable him to craft swinging performances of beauty, emotion and surprise. Vaché’s style has been influenced by a great variety of the classic players. He has studied with George Erwin while developing his own inimitable style. The quartet is rounded off by Tardo Hammer on the piano, Earl Sauls on bass, John Trentacosta on drums.

The festival continues on Oct. 8, 5-7 p.m. at Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main St. with Redd and Blue.

Performers are Chuck Redd, Joel Forbes, Michael Francis, Randy Sandke and Ed Metz, jr.

Chuck Redd is an accomplished performer on both drums and vibraphone. Redd began performing and recording internationally when he joined the

Courtesy Photo Chuck Redd Charlie Byrd Trio in 1980 at the age of 21. To his credit are thirteen extensive European tours and five tours of Japan with the Barney Kessel Trio, Ken Peplowski, Terry Gibbs and Conte Candoli. Redd is featured on over 70 recordings. Performances by Redd include a concert with the Dizzy Gillespie Quintet in Africa for the Namibian independence celebration, a recital at the White House with the Barney Kessel Trio, concerts at Carnegie Hall with Mel Torme’s Quintet and “The Tonight Show.”

Redd is on the faculty at The University of Maryland School of Music and presents master classes, workshops and lectures around the country.

He has been voted best vibraphonist in the Hot House Jazz Magazine fans decision awards in New York City in September 2015.

The evening continues at The Liberty at 7:30 p.m. with Swingin’ with Allred. John Allred is on the trombone, performers include Harry Allen, Ehud Asherie, John Cocuzzi, Rebecca Kilgore, Chuck Redd and Frank Tate. see Music on page 13

Courtesy Photo Rebecca Kilgore

Music

Continued from Page 12 Rebecca Kilgore is considered by her fans and critics as one of America’s leading song stylists. Her clear voice, floating lyricism and heartfelt expression of joy in songs familiar and obscure has made her a favorite worldwide at jazz parties, festivals, concerts, and jazz cruises. She has appeared frequently on National Public Radio’s “Fresh Air” with Terry Gross, has sung on “A Prairie Home Companion,” and has appeared at Carnegie Hall with Michael Feinstein.

She was invited to perform at the Mabel Mercer Cabaret Convention in Lincoln Center and Town Hall.

Rebecca has recorded over 40 CDs, including collaborations with legendary pianist / composer Dave Frishberg, John and Bucky Pizzarelli, Harry Allen, Dan Barrett, Randy Porter, and most recently bassist and vocalist Nicki Parrott. Whether singing tender ballads or jump tunes, western swing, Rodgers, Gershwin, Ellington, or Arlen, Rebecca’s approach is always light-hearted, honest, subtly swinging.

8:30-9:20 p.m. A Tribute to Trad with Eddie Erickson on Banjo including Dan Barrett, Michael Francis, Ricky Malichi, Ken Peplowski, Randy Sandke and Jim Shearer.

Finale of the evening is at 9:30-

11 p.m. Jazz with Cowboy Hats with the Jason Roberts Band. Jason Roberts on the fiddle, Dave Biller on the steel guitar, Rick McCrae on guitar, Albert Quaid on bass, Tony Ramsey on drums, Dan Walton on piano.

Jazz has a rich history and all kinds of music styles influences it. The dance-oriented ‘30s style of swing jazz, also known as big band sound, continued its development in the heart of country, namely in the form of western swing in Texas and the Southwest of the U.S. “I consider western swing nothing but Jazz with a cowboy hat,” said Roberts. “There are a lot of parallels between the music styles. It is traditional Texas roots music with improvised jazz solos. I have been performing in Roswell many times over the years. Roswell is a beautiful place.

We are looking forward to it. In the future, we are trying to do more jazz festivals…”

Having spent his childhood among legends in Texas honky-tonks — and then nearly 20 years with the world-famous band Asleep at the Wheel — Grammy award-winning fiddle player Jason Roberts (who has also four individual Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame inductions) has soaked up the very best of western swing and brings his own signature style to this traditional American genre. Music is a family thing in the Roberts clan. Jason’s grandfather, Buck Roberts, a fellow Texas

Western Swing Hall of Famer, toured nationally with The Roberts Brothers Rhthymaires in the 1940s and ‘50s. A 12-year-old Roberts eventually fronted a band with his grandfather and other Rhthymaires’ veterans. From the other side, Robert’s grandmother played swing piano well past her 100th birthday. Roberts learned to play on his grandfather Carl’s fiddle, an instrument that’s on stage with him to this day.

Legendary fiddler Johnny Gimble (Roberts kin by marriage) took notice of young Roberts’ remarkable natural talent and took him under his wing. Roberts has said, “Every good lick I know, I stole from Johnny Gimble.” By the time he was 15, Jason had played with the greats like Gimble, Leon Rausch, Bobby Boatwright, Herb Remington, and others members of Bob Wills’ Texas Playboys.

These special beginnings translated into an extraordinary career that has kept skirts swinging and toes tapping for decades.

Roberts’ time with Asleep at the Wheel began after he’d earned rave reviews as a fiddle-playing wunderkind and Ray Benson came knocking.

Roberts was only 16 then and couldn’t even get in to many of the venues the Wheel played, so Benson waited until Roberts 18th birthday to start their 20-year run. In the meantime, Roberts played with Jody Nix, Don Walser, and many others through high school.

With the Wheel, Roberts was priv-

Lisa Pollard Courtesy Photo Jason Roberts

ileged to record with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Johnny Gimble, Leon Rausch, Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, and many others. He paused work with the Wheel briefly in 2006 to play with Van Morrison for a 14-show U.S. tour. He’s played on scores of studio recordings for artists across the country.

In 2007, Roberts had the once-ina-lifetime opportunity to take part in the Last of the Breed tour with Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, and the Wheel. Two years later, Austin City Limits featured “Willie and the Wheel” to kick off the show’s 35th Anniversary. The album of the same name garnered a Grammy nomination.

For most of his life, Roberts has delighted audiences around the world. From the White House to “The David Letterman Show” and the Kennedy Center to Bob Wills’ hometown of Turkey, Texas, Roberts has helped keep the spirit of western swing alive across generations. His fiddle magic and endearing personality make him a fan favorite everywhere he plays.

Roberts is a devoted husband and proud father of a daughter and two sons. When he’s not on the road, he makes his home in Austin, Texas.

On Friday, Oct. 9 a free concert takes place on the courthouse lawn on Main St. from noon to 1:30 p.m.

Performers are Sandke, Allen, Allred, Asherie, Barrett, Borton, Cocuzzi, Dickerson, Erickson, Forbes, Francis, Kilgore, Malichi, Metz, Parrott, Peplowski, Person, Redd, Sportiello, Tate and Unsworth.

In the evening, the audience can choose between two venues from 5-7 p.m.: Pecos Flavors Winery offers Piano duets and more with Roger Dickerson on piano, Michael Francis on piano.

Other performers are Erickson, Malichi and Parrott.

Peppers Grill and Bar, 500 N. Main St., Hot and Cool on the Patio with Ken Peplowski on clarinet/saxophone.

Other performers are Allred, Asherie, Borton, Kilgore, Metz, Sandke and Tate.

The evening continues at The Liberty with Swingin’ with Sportiello at 7:30 p.m. Rossano Sportiello on piano.

Other performers are Allen, Allred, Barrett, Erickson, Malichi, Parrott, Peplowski, Redd and Sandke.

At 8:30 p.m. Tony Monaco on the Hammond organ performs with Person and Metz. see Music on page 14

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Continued from Page 13 At 9:40 p.m. Harry Allen and friends perform which includes Redd, Asherie and Parrott.

10:40 p.m. the evening ends with the Roswell Jazz Festival presenting Houston Person. Other performers are Metz, Parrott and Sportiello.

On Saturday, Oct 10, the Roswell Jazz festival joins in the Roswell Museum and Art Center’s Art Block Party and Chalk Art Festival. RMAC is located at 100 W. 11th St. 10 a.m. - noon, Free School of Jazz Educational Seminar at the RMAC. The New Mexico Military Institute jazz band under the direction of Bill Lamb, Roswell High School jazz band under the direction of Greg Odom and Eastern New Mexico (Portales) jazz ensemble under the direction of Rich Schwartz perform. Other artists are Allen, Allred, Asherie, Borton, Cocuzzi, Erickson, Forbes, Francis, Guitar Slim, Kilgore, Malichi, Metz, Monaco, Parrott, Peplowski, Person, Redd, Sandke, Sportiello and Tate.

From 2-4 p.m. free concert at the RMAC outdoor stage Really the Blues with John Cocuzzi on piano and Guitar Slim. Other performers include Borton, Malichi and Unsworth.

The music continues at The Liberty at 7: 30 p.m with the Rebecca Kilgore quartet, Tony Monaco with Houston Person and Chuck Redd.

At 9:30 p.m. Guest of Honor Presentation with Anne Baker and Michael Francis takes place.

9:40 p.m. the evening continues with the Roswell Jazz Festival Honor Band and Dan Barrett on trombone.

The evening ends with the performance Spice of Life and special guests with Michael Francis and Chuck Redd at 10:40 p.m.

The last day of the 10th Annual Roswell Jazz Festival concludes with a free concert and worship service at the Pueblo Auditorium, 300 N. Kentucky Ave., at 9 a.m. titled Worship in Jazz with Sandke on trumpet, Allred, Barrett, Dickerson, Forbes, Francis, Malichi, Peplowski and Redd.

Randy Sandke was the guest of honor at the Roswell Jazz Festival in 2010 and has performed at festivals, clubs and concerts around the world. He has toured Europe over forty times and performed extensively throughout Japan, the U.S., Canada, Brazil and India. Artists Sandke has recorded with include: instrumentalists Michael Brecker, Benny

Goodman and Sweets Edison; singers Jon Hendricks, Rosemary Clooney, Art Garfunkel, and appearances with Diane Reeves, Sting, Elton John, Odetta and Joe Williams. Sandke has played on the soundtracks of several movies, including Francis Ford Coppola’s “The Cotton Club” and five Woody Allen movies. On Broadway, Sandke played in the production of “Chicago” with Beebe Neuwirth at the City Center, which launched successful revivals on stage and screen.

He recorded all trumpet solos for the recent production of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom” starring Whoopee Goldberg. Over 90 of Sandke’s compositions have been recorded. He has written arrangements for Sting, Elton John, the King of Thailand and transcriptions for Wynton Marsalis and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Sandke is also an accomplished author.

Last concert takes place at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, 409 E. College, from 2-4 p.m. with the Bösendorfer Piano Showcase that includes Asherie, Cocuzzi, Sportiello, Tate and Redd.

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Courtesy Photo Nicki Parrot

Courtesy Photo Houston Person

Overview of the 10th Annual Jazz Festival October 7-11.

Wednesday, Oct. 7 7 p.m.

The Liberty, 312 N. Virginia Ave. with Warren Vaché and his quartet.

Thursday, Oct. 8 5-7 p.m.

Pecos Flavors Winery, 305 N. Main St. with Redd and Blue.

7:30 p.m. The Liberty: Swingin’ with Allred.

8:309:20 p.m. The Liberty: A Tribute to Trad.

9:30-11 p.m. The Liberty: Jazz with Cowboy Hats with the Jason Roberts Band.

Friday, Oct. 9 Noon1:30 p.m. Free concert on the courthouse lawn on Main St. 5-7 p.m.

Pecos Flavors Winery: Piano duets.

Peppers Grill and Bar, 500 N. Main St.: Hot and Cool on the Patio.

7:30 p.m. The Liberty: Swingin’ with Sportiello.

8:30 p.m. The Liberty: Tony Monaco on the Hammond organ performs with Person and Metz.

9:40 p.m. The Liberty: Harry Allen and friends perform.

10:40 p.m. The Liberty: Houston Person. Other performers are Metz, Parrott and Sportiello.

Saturday, Oct 10

The Roswell Jazz festival joins in the Roswell Museum and Art Center’s Art Block Party and Chalk Art Festival. RMAC is located at 100 W. 11th St. 10 a.m. noon RMAC: Free School of Jazz Educational Seminar.

2-4 p.m.

RMAC: Free concert at the RMAC outdoor stage.

7:30 p.m. The Liberty: Rebecca Kilgore quartet, Tony Monaco with Houston Person and Chuck Redd.

9:30 p.m. The Liberty: Guest of Honor Presentation with Anne Baker and Michael Francis.

9:40 p.m. The Liberty: Roswell Jazz Festival Honor Band and Dan Barrett on trombone.

10:40 p.m. The Liberty: Spice of Life and special guests with Michael Francis and Chuck Redd.

Sunday, Oct. 11 9 a.m.

Free Service at the Pueblo Auditorium, 300 N. Kentucky Ave., titled Worship in Jazz with Sandke on trumpet, Allred, Barrett, Dickerson, Forbes, Francis, Malichi, Peplowski and Redd.

2-4 p.m.

Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art, 409 E. College. Last concert of the 10th Annual Jazz Festival with the Bösendorfer Piano Showcase, Asherie, Cocuzzi, Sportiello, Tate and Redd.

‘Aspens’ by Ben Turner

History

From the Vault

Roswell Museum and Art Center

By Sara Woodbury RMAC Curator of Collections and Exhibitions tain studios in several lohe first day of fall cations, including Taos, occurred on Sept. Santa Fe, Redstone, Col23, so to celebrate orado, and Mazatlán in the season, let’s take a Mexico. look at an especially apt As an artist, Turnpainting for this time of er worked in several year, “Aspens” by Ben genres, including landTurner (1912-1966). scape, still life, and figurReaders may already al scenes, with his aspen recognize this work, as paintings being particit is currently on view in ularly luminous. Stylistiour entry gallery. cally, he preferred paintWhile many of the artists ing with thicker textures in our collection moved rather than thin glazes, to the Southwest from creating rich impastos other regions, Turn- and other effects to emer, like Peter Hurd, was phasize the tactility of his a New Mexico native. painting. Perhaps these Originally from Gallup, stylistic preferences Turner developed an were partly genetic, as interest in art at a young one of his ancestors was age. He began his formal none other than semistudies at the University nal British artist Joseph of New Mexico, followed Mallord William Turner by the Chicago Art In- (1775-1851), whose exstitute. He then moved pressive, painterly landto Taos in order to work scapes and seascapes with such notable paint- would greatly influence ers as Ernest Blumen- the Impressionists and schein, Victor Higgins, many 20th-century artand Joseph Henry Sharp. ists.

Professionally, Turner Painted before 1947, began his career as a “Aspens” is exemplary cartoonist, and creat- of Turner’s landscapes. ed a comic strip called The distinct texture of Jerry n’ Jake that was the oil paint is prevalent syndicated in over forty throughout the scene, newspapers across the allowing viewers to disSouthwest. During World cern the artist’s brushWar II, Turner helped to strokes. Aspen and coform a staff of artists for niferous trees populate the 15th Army Air Corps, the foreground, with and sketched battle the warm yellow aspen scenes for publications leaves complementing such as LIFE Magazine. the dark green needles Achieving commer- of the pines. Behind cial success as an artist, these trees, rolling hills Turner was able to main- lead our eye back to

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Photo courtesy Roswell Museum and Art Center the mountainous background, providing a sense of movement to the painting. As a landscape, “Aspens” is balanced yet visually energetic, underscoring Turner’s understanding of composition.

“Aspens” is a recent acquisition from the Estate of Claribel Y. Marshall, who bequeathed a total of five paintings to the Museum, including works by Joseph Henry Sharp, Peter Hurd, Henriette Wyeth, and Peter Rogers. This gift continues a long tradition of philanthropy toward the Museum, particularly with regard to its collections. Most of our holdings have been

donated by individuals and organizations, and we’ll always be grateful to them. Thanks to their generosity, the RMAC has become a premier collection for Southwestern art and history, and visitors can enjoy the opportunity to view great paintings such as “Aspens.”

When it comes to the fall season, however, yellow aspens aren’t the only reason to be excited, especially at the Museum. The new season also means it’s also time for our annual Block Party and Chalk Art Festival, which will take place on Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. This free event is open to peo-

ple of all ages, and visitors can enjoy an array of art-related activities, from the Crazy Hair Salon to spin art. There will also be live music and other performances, as well as several food trucks to provide refreshment. The Chalk Art Festival will take place in front of the Museum, and will go from 8 a.m.1 p.m., with prizes being awarded at 2 p.m. The theme for this year’s festival will be “freedom.”

The Museum will also be open, so if you haven’t seen “Aspens” yet, be sure to stop by and check it out. Come enjoy a free day of food, fun, and entertainment.

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What a day for UFOs!

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ll UFO investigators familiar with the history of sighting reports over the years know that the frequency of these reports is heavier or lighter at different times. Some time periods, or even specific days, are remarkable for the number of sighting experiences that occur. For whatever reasons, and whoever is piloting these anomalous devices, they visit us in greater numbers on certain occasions.

A fascinating example is Nov. 6, 1957. Actually, the whole month of November that year was busy with sightings,

UFOlogy

Looking Up

By Donald Burleson

including the Levelland, Texas UFO landings the night of Nov. 2-3; but Nov. 6 was a date not soon to be forgotten.

Late that evening, a plasterer named Olden Moore was driving home near Huntsburg, Ohio, when he saw a bright light low in the sky ahead. He found it so dazzling and bizarre that he pulled his car over to the side of the road and shut off the engine.

Soon, as he watched, the object came to hover over a field nearby, then seemed to separate into two parts, with one part ascending out of sight and the

other part dropping slowly and quietly into the field below, either hovering very low or actually touching down on the ground. The witness said it was as large as a house, though it was saucer-shaped, or like conjoined saucers with a sort of dome in the middle of the top.

Noting that it seemed to be enveloped in a kind of bright blue-green haze, he felt a curiosity-driven urge to get closer and approached the seemingly metallic object on foot. Then he tried to fetch another witness, but by the time he could do that, bringing his wife to see the

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thing, it was gone. They later reported the incident to the sheriff, who called in Civil Defense people to inspect the landing site. They discovered two notable effects.

One was a set of soil indentations about 1.5 inches deep, later analyzed by a university physicist and determined to have been caused by a very heavy object resting on some sort of tripod. Each set o f i n de n tatio n s c o n sisted of a triangular arrangement of holes with a fourth hole outside the triangle.

The other thing noted was that a Geiger count-

er reading showed a radiation level 150 micro-roentgens above the normal background level. Readings taken a few hours later showed irradiation only slightly above normal (paralleling the short halflife analysis I later did on the site of the 1964 Socorro landing, though that was a very different-looking object by all accounts).

Soon after Olden Moore’s sighting, he was interrogated by Defense Department officials and sworn to secrecy about what he had seen. It was only years later that he would tell his story to a

NICAP (National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena) researcher.

On the same day as Moore’s sighting, witnesses reported strange airborne objects in Atlanta, Houston, several towns in Indiana and Illinois, Chattanooga, Santa Fe, and various places in Canada.

Busy skies!