2009 is the 22nd year the City of Socorro, New Mexico and the Bosque del Apache NWR will celebrate the return of the cranes with this popular and acclaimed Festival.

Come on over to Socorro to enjoy the over 100 lectures, workshops, tours, hikes and hands-on activities planned for the Festival, ranging from the popular Sandhill Crane Behavior to special photography tours to socializing with locals on the Plaza.

Visit http://www.friendsofthebosque.org/crane/ for more details and registration info.

Two-time Agatha Award nominee Pari Noskin Taichert visited the El Camino Real International Heritage Center today to discuss and sign copies of her latest Sasha Solomon mystery, the Socorro Blast. Readers who have followed Solomon on her first two adventures, The Clovis Incident and The Belen Hitch, head out with her to Socorro this time when she consults with town patriarch Papi Sanchez on how to bring tourism to Socorro County attractions, including the Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge, El Camino Real International Heritage Center and the Very Large Array telescope field, among others. Along the way, she uncovers some Sanchez family scandals and, of course, a crime: this time involving her favorite niece, Gabi.

“PR sleuth Sasha Solomon takes us on yet another rollercoaster read. Fans of Noskin Taichert will love the unexpected twists right up to the shocking conclusion. The Socorro Blast is her best work yet, as Sasha whips her way through one of New Mexico’s most diverse landscapes.” –Barbara Richardson, First Lady of New Mexico

Visit Paris Noskin Taichert’s website for a closer look at the author and her newest bestseller.

Friday, December 7th 2007 – 7:30 pm

Barrage performances offer up a diverse fusion of cultures, musical styles and incredible performance vitality. The music of Barrage continues to evolve, combining contemporary world music influences, layered vocal arrangements and pulsating modern beats and rhythms. The young hip cast delivers the show with amazing energy and musical virtuosity that will take your breath away. Since its creation in Calgary, Canada, Barrage has been featured many times at events worldwide having played for many Presidents, Prime Ministers and Princes. Barrage has also had their television productions aired on several international TV networks including the PBS network in the USA, the BBC in the UK and CBC in Canada and has performed live shows in New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, China, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Ireland, Denmark, Poland, Germany, Norway, Monaco, the USA and the UK.

Cost: $16 Adult/ 14 Senior/ 12 Youth

General Information & Fees:The NM Tech Performing Arts Series provides an affordable variety of quality multicultural performances in popular and classical music, theatre, dance, family entertainment and arts outreach activities that appeal to the diverse community of Socorro.

Location & Directions:
Directions to Macey Center, Socorro, New Mexico

From Albuquerque (North of Socorro): Interstate 25 South of Socorro, 1st Exit #150 (North Exit); Socorro is 75 miles south of Albuquerque

From South of Socorro: Interstate 25 North to Socorro, 2nd Exit (North Exit, #150)  – Exit Ramp will put you on California Street in Socorro

All Motels are on California Street To Macey Center
Turn Right (West) at 2nd stoplight, Bullock Street. Kentucky Fried Chicken and Taco Bell on the corner.
Go thru 3 Stop signs; a short way after the third stop sign the street takes a 90-degree curve to the left; just after the curve, Macey Center will be on your right.

505-835-5688 or 505-835-5688
NM Tech Performing Arts Series
New Mexico Tech Performing Arts Series 801 Leroy Place Socorro, NM 87801
Socorro, NM 87801

www.nmtpas.org