Save the Date: Ruidoso January 2010

January 14: Blake Shelton: Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. 8 pm. Blake’s first single ‘Austin’ from his gold-certified debut album spent five weeks at number one. Since his debut, Shelton has produced five albums, and charted sixteen singles on the country charts, including five number one hits.

Tickets start at $25. For more info, call 1-888-324-0348.

January 15-17: Virgil C. Stephens Drawing Workshop. Renowned artist Virgil C. Stephens is offering Painting in Charcoal, the best kept secrets on how to take your portraits to the next level. This 3-day workshop will be held at Cree Meadows Country Club.

9am 4pm. 12 students Maximum. For more info, call 575 354-3352. www.notevena.com

January 22: Steppenwolf at the Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino. 8 pm. Prominent in the late 1960’s, the band has sold more than 25 million units worldwide. They have released eight gold albums and twelve Hot 100 singles including three top-10 hits. ‘Born to Be Wild’, ‘Magic Carpet Ride’, and ‘Rock Me’.

Tickets start at $25. For more info, call 1-888- 324-0348.

January 30: Ski Apache Disabled (Adaptive) Skier Silent Auction Inn of the Mountain Gods

6-9 p.m. Free food, fun, thousands of items to bid on and a great cause! More Info: 336-4416 www.skiapache.com

January 30: Moscow Festival Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’. More than 50 amazing dancers from throughout Russia star in Prokofiev’s compelling classic about unjust oppression and triumphant reward. Sponsored by Don & Jean Brewer.

8pm For more info, call 575-336-4800. www.spencertheater.com