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Spotlight: ‘Mary Poppins’

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Roswell Daily Record’s

Spotlight:

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“Mary Poppins”

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Art Let’s Sing! Choir Camp 4

From the Vault: Summer Program 15 Calendar

6-7,10-11

Culture Community Planting Day 3

Cruz’n for Vets 4

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Juneteenth

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Publisher: Barbara Beck Editor: Christina Stock Ad Design: Sandra Martinez, Steve Stone Columnists: Donald Burleson, Sara Woodbury 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 presents ‘Mary Poppins’

Suhhmer Tour

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The Doo Wop Project

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UFOlogy Looking Up

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Over two million children in the U.S. have been diagnosed with attention deficit disorder, a condition that has detrimental effects on social, cognitive, and psychological growth. Twenty-two studies show that childhood ADD symptoms can be reduced through activities in green settings and that “green time” may be an important supplement to established drug-based and behavioral treatments.

Nature and garden experiences provide mental health benefits for the elderly as well, including Alzheimer’s patients. Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that causes memory impairment, intellectual decline, temporal and spatial disorientation, impaired ability to communicate and make logical decisions, and decreased tolerance to high and moderate levels of stimulation.

Lastly, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found a connection between sprucing up the neighborhood and reducing crime. The Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Association found that beautification programs in a city show ownership. Empty pots, trash and neglected space shows a lack of control and greater tolerance of disorder. Maintaining a community is deterring crime. This theory goes back to the article “Broken Windows” by James Q. Wilson and George L. Kelling in 1982, who introduced the theory that asserts that minor signs of neglect and disrepair, such as a broken window, sends a message of neglect and a lack of community standards.

Making Roswell beautiful is just a small piece in the big picture, but it is something that everybody can have a part in.

For more information call Juliana Halvorson at 575-317-1568 or visit mainstreetroswell.org.

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Culture

Community Planting Day Volunteers are needed to brighten up Main Street.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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ainStreet Roswell, City of Roswell Parks and Recreation, and the Home Garden and Morning Garden clubs are asking for volunteers to beautify downtown Roswell, during an event they are calling Community Planting Day. Meeting place for volunteers is at the Chaves County Courthouse on June 11 at 8 a.m. The Community Planting Day is free for all ages. No experience is necessary. The organizers ask volunteers to bring tools such as trowels, hoes and forks, gloves, sunscreen and hats.

Keep Roswell Beautiful purchased flowers at Roswell Seed Company. “The plants have been carefully chosen to be drought and heat resistant,” said Jan Smith, member of the Roswell Home Garden Club. “Last year we had about 50 volunteers which included the Girl Scouts and the Home and Morning Garden clubs. The event should not take longer than until noon.”

The flowers will be planted in pots and around the trees from Fifth to Alameda streets. “It helps to beautify Roswell,” said Smith.

Beautifying a town with plants and colors is more important than it seems.

It has obvious benefits of the aesthetic nature for locals and can change the impression the city gives to travelers and tourists. But the effects of beautifying a town go beyond the visual and impacts the entire community.

According to several studies, including those of the University of Washington, children who garden benefit significantly by the experience. Educational theory suggests that contact with nature facilitates children’s development of cognitive, emotional, and spiritual connections to social and biophysical environments around them.

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Art

How do you get from Roswell to Broadway?

First Let’s Sing! Choir Camp gives children the tools to become vocalists.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor t. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Roswell is inviting children from seventh to 12th grade to join their first Let’s Sing! Choir Camp from June 1317. The times each day are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $25 which covers the music, lunch and breakfast.

There will be a performance on June 18 at 2 p.m. at the church, 505 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Deadline for registration is June 3.

“This is our way adding to, not duplicating,” said Donna Addkison, director for the children’s and youth program at St. Andrews and organizer for the event. “We have other summer camps that focus on elementary age, so we wanted to create an option for older teens.

“We have lots of kids here who have something to say and they need to be heard,” Addkison said.

The children will learn skills on how to breathe, how to build stamina and how vocals sound in different environments from outdoors to indoors and high ceilings versus low ceilings. A variety of music styles will be experienced that range from hip-hop, rap, jazz, classical, broadway sounds to opera. Students all will learn if they are bass, baritone, tenor, alto or soprano.

The children will also experience singing with different pianists and being accompanied by different artists. Two of the accompanying artists will be local high school students.

“Accompanying artists is one way to make a living see Choir on page 15

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Culture

Third Cruz’n for Vets 2016

The annual fun run is getting bigger and more diverse.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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very year Peñasco Valley Networks spearheads a fun run to benefit a local veteran’s organization.

“The first year all proceeds went to a local American Legion,” said Michelle Wood of PVT. “Last year the proceeds went to kickstart a scholarship fund for the children of fallen and/or disabled veterans through the American Legion Post 28 in Roswell. This year we have chosen to partner with Choices Center for Independent Living. One hundert percent of all proceeds will go to Choices for their PTSD Service Dog program.”

While Choices Center for Independent Living started out to provide resources for the elderly, they have just started the new veterans program to provide Therapy dogs for veterans who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder.

“Thanks to big sponsors who stepped up, we have already enough money raised to train two PTSD-Therapy dogs,” said Rey

Berrones of PVT. “Our goal is to have at least four. Therapy dogs sit on the blind side of veterans, so nobody can sneak up on them.

It helps them to stay social.

“Also in case the veteran has an episode during the night, the dog wakes him and comforts him.

They don’t judge, they just love,” said Berrones.

There are several events on that day to raise the $7,500 it takes to train each dog. First is the fun run that starts at the PVT Corporate Office in Artesia and ends at Third Street Station in Roswell. Any motorcyclist, oldtimer or other driver can participate.

The New Mexico Youth ChalleNGe is going to be the honor guard.

Another way to support the program is to donate. The Hobbit at the Country Giant Radio station agreed to ride a special children’s novelty mini-motorcycle one mile per $100 donation.

Lastly, at the end of the fun run, a silent auction will take place at Third Street Station with prizes such as tickets for the Will Banister concert at the Ocotillo Per-

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forming Arts Center in Artesia, a tailgate wrap donated by Ernie’s Signs, Handcrafted .50 caliber bottle openers made by veterans and donated by Bottle Breacher, a stay at the Hotel Artesia during the Red Dirt Black Gold Festival, handmade crocheted blanket and the services of McKinney Entertainment.

Live entertainment at Third Street Station is provided by the bands ULOA, Triad and Proximity Blue as well as McKinney Entertainment.

Preregistration for the fun run is $15 and can be brought to PVT, Third Street Station, 301 Railroad Ave. in Roswell, Champion Motorsports, 2801 W. Second St., or the Roswell Chamber of Commerce, 131 W. Second St. Check-in and registration is on June 4 at 10 a.m. Cost is $20 on the day of the event, at the PVT Corporate Office, 4011 W. Main St. in Artesia. Additional hands are $10, passengers are free. For more information, call Michelle Wood at 800-505-4844.

Submitted Photo of singer Jay Lusteck, 2016 Phantom of the Opera US Tour.

Submitted Photo of Tina Washington, left, and Dolores Walker, right, during the anniversary celebration of Juneteenth in 2015 at the Boys and Girls Club.

Culture

Juneteenth

The Independence Day for African-American slaves was also significant for New Mexico.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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he date to celebrate the freedom is June 19, called Juneteenth, when Union General Gordon Granger in 1865 read aloud the proclamation of the total emancipation of slaves from the balcony of Galveston’s Ashton Villa in Texas.

The Black Heritage Committee will sponsor Juneteenth 2016 on June 18, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., at the Martin Luther King Park. Activities for adults and children are scheduled throughout the day and will include music, readings, recitations, games, a talent show and more. It’s free and open to the public.

Volunteers are needed.

Call 575-317-4045 for more information. This

event is made possible through the City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Department.

Alice L. Wagoner of the Black Heritage Committee explained the difficulties that the freedom brought at first.

“The entry from slavery into freedom was significant for many blacks who knew of the biblical account of the Hebrew children,” Wagoner said. “They too were enslaved by foreigners, but were delivered from Egypt and 400 years of slavery by God. Former slaves talked and sang about this example, yet didn’t seem to account for the most obvious difference. Led out by Moses, the Hebrews kept their culture, language, intact families, and knowledge of their lineage and histories.

Newly freed blacks had been forbidden to learn reading and writing; most didn’t have a knowledge of their African language, culture, lineage or history. Many suffered the loss of husbands, wives, and children forcibly separated and sold away from them. Freedom brought them possessing nothing but the clothes on their backs. As cited by former slave, W.L. Bost in the book, ‘When I was a Slave: Memoirs from the Slave Narrative Collection,’ they were given no provisions.”

“The freedom experience of most African-descended people was bittersweet,” Wagoner said. “However, it should be recognized. The history around the experience should not be forgot-

ten or discounted in shame. Just as the Holocaust is commemorated and the independence of this country is celebrated, so too blacks should remember and learn the history of what caused Juneteenth to be. After learning, the overwhelming response in these times is to get one’s healing from past wounds to the point of learning to love and learning to show it.

And only Father God through His Son Yeshua the Christ can do this much needed process – for the former slave, former slave owner, and accessories to the crimes,” she said.

Very few people know the connections of the former New Mexico territory to slavery, after all, there were only a few African-American slaves listed in it’s history. New Mexico Territorie’s slaves were native.

It started with the Spanish in 1581, when a force of missionaries and soldiers journeyed into New Mexico from their post on the Pacific. The following year, a relief group was dispatched. When they arrived, they discovered that the natives had killed the missionaries. The Spanish did not give up. Hoping to find mineral wealth they returned and established a capital at San Gabriel near present-day Española. There was no mineral wealth so the Spanish concentrated on a single objective: to spread the faith to the natives. Tensions resulted. Further discontent arose from taxes imposed on the natives.

According to u-s-history.com, an increasing number of natives were virtually enslaved.

The colonial Spanish law stated that natives

captured in combat were subject to years of slavery. With raids committed by the disgruntled natives, it was easy for Spanish settlers to claim that a state of war existed with most nomadic tribes, such as Apache and Navajo.

In the Americas it was common for the natives to replenish a tribe, if a warrior was killed, a child died or to find new blood for the tribe.

It was considered evil to abuse a kidnapped child or woman, who became part of the tribe.

The Spanish used kidnappings as an excuse to instate slavery. According to colonial Spanish law Indians captured in combat were subject to years of slavery. The Spanish had a huge demand for cheap labor in the 18th century to work on the fields and in mines.

Wealthy Spanish families often gave a captive child as a wedding gift.

With the influx of white pioneers from the north these politics didn’t change. In 1859 the Territorial Legislature enacted New Mexico Territory’s first Slave Code. The law restricted slave travel, prohibited slaves from testify-

ing in court, and limited the owners’ right to arm slaves. This code was all implemented ironically to keep blacks out of New Mexico and preserve Native Americans – next to poor Hispanic peons – as the major group of enslaved workers.

According to the African American News and Genealogy the cycle of violence escalated in the mid-1860s when Kit Carson and the U.S. Army were assigned the task of defeating the Navajo people and forcing more than 8,300 men, women and children to a distant reservation in the Pecos River Valley known as Bosque Redondo. As the Navajo were made to march the 300-mile long walk, many were kidnapped and enslaved

by Hispanic and Anglo soldiers of the invading U.S. Army. Ironically, thousands of other Union soldiers were at this very moment dying on Eastern battlefields to help end all forms of slavery in the United States as a whole.

New Mexico’s territorial governor, Henry Connelly of Peralta, was so outraged by the taking of Indian slaves see Slaves on page

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Calendar Ongoing Events Roswell Every first Wednesday of the month Pecos Valley Quilting Guild business meeting The meeting is at 10 a.m. at the Roswell Adult Center in room #22. For more information, call Sue Carter 575-624-1854.

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 Everybody is invited.

No dress code. They are right now preparing for

the Cosmicon during the UFO festival in July. The meeting is usually at Stellar 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. For more information, call 575-578-4689.

Roswell Every Wednesday — all season Men’s Senior Golf tournament The tournament takes place in the morning for Spring River Men’s Senior Golf at the Spring River Golf Course.

Call the golf course at 575622-9506 for additional information.

Roswell Every second Wednesday of the month Roswell Woman’s Club Meeting The Roswell Woman’s Club meets at Los Cerritos Restaurant, 2103 N. Main St. at noon. 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 Roswell Ball Busters is Roswell’s own local BCA sanctioned 8 ball pool league. They play every Monday night at 7. Venues are Farleys, Variety, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Center City bowling alley. For more information, call 575-650-2591 or email ballbusters@outlook.com.

Roswell Every Week, Mon - Sat Lest We Forget: Roswell Army Airfield - The Early Years

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This Walker Aviation Museum 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 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. For more information, call 575-623-4263, or email vbriseno@pairadicegameshack.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. All games are welcome. For more information, visit facebook. com/RoswellFGC. Roswell Every Week, Thu T-Tones 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.

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Roswell Every Week - Thu Dart Tournament at the Eagles Open for the public. 3201 S. Sunset Boulevard. For more information, call Mike and Donna Ramey at 575-910-5895 or Leigh Humble at 575-627-7350 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.

Roswell Every Week, Fri Tina at El Toro Bravo 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.

Roswell Every Week, Fri The GIG “God Inspired Gathering” — The GIG happens every Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Courthouse.

For more information, find them on Facebook at gospel.music.jubilee.roswell.

Roswell Every Week, Sat Gospel Jubilee The public and musicians are invited to join in the Gospel jubilee at Tabernacle of David Church at 7 p.m. Live feed starts at 7:30 p.m. at 24-7christian. org/gospel.music.jubilee. This is for everybody.

The church is located at 424 E. Fifth St. at Shartell.

For more information, find them on Facebook at gospel.music.jubilee.roswell.

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Roswell Ongoing throughout June Art classes at The Gallery at Main Street Arts The Gallery at Main Street Arts, 223 N. Main St., is offering various classes and activities throughout the month of March. For more information, call 575-6255263 or 575-623-3213.

Roswell Ongoing throughout June Roswell Young Marines Program The Roswell Young Marines are looking for volunteers to help with the launch of the program.

The YM is a program geared towards kids in ages ranging from 8-18 years of age. For more information, email BXCsg@ yahoo.com, attention Sergio Gonzalez, Unit Commander or visit youngmarines.com.

Roswell/Midway Ongoing until July 29 Activity Program at the Midway Youth and Family Development Center Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. for children ages 6 - 12: open gym, dance, arts and crafts, fitness, horses (when available). Other available activities: Equine activities on Thursday nights from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. riding lessons, introduction to roping (open to all ages and horses are available), weekend rodeo.

Activity nights: Wednesday Fitness Night from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Jui Jitsu on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m., Judo Monday and Thursday nights 5:30 p.m. for kids, Monday at 6:30 p.m. and Thursday at 8 p.m. for adults. Arts and crafts on Thursday nights from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Other activities at the Riding by Faith arena: wild bull riding practice on Tuesday evenings, 4:30 p.m., ranch horse sorting

on specific dates. MYFDC is located at 65 Yakima Road in Dexter. The Riding

by Faith Arena is located at 75 Yakima Road in Dexter. for more information, call 575-347-2943 or 575-4448362 or visit myfdc.co or ridingbyfaitharena.com.

Roswell Ongoing until August 9 Free movies at Galaxy 8 As part of the Summer Kids Series free movies are shown at Galaxy 8 movies, North Mall, every Tuesday at 9 , 11:20 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. Seating limited to theater capacity.

Tickets are issued on firstcome-first-served-basis.

For more information visit allentheatresinc.com.

Cloudcroft Ongoing from June to August Cloudcroft Art Workshops Make plans to come and join renown artists this summer for a time of artistic renewal. Workshops will be held from Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Old School House (Public Library) located at 90 Swallow Place. For more information, visit cloudcroftart.com.

Calendar Artesia June 3 Live music at the Adobe Rose Shane Rogers is performing at the Adobe Rose, 1614 N. 13th St. For more information, call 575-7466157.

Roswell June 3 Live music at Peppers Grill & Bar Jon Gomez performs in the evening at Peppers Grill & Bar on the patio, 500 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-623-1700.

Roswell June 3 Live music at The Liberty The Old 97’s perform at The Liberty Club, 312 N. Virginia Ave. This is for members and their guests only. For more information and reservation, call 575627-2121 or visit thelibertyinc.com.

Carlsbad June 3-4 Car-A-Fair 2016 Admissions are now accepted to the judged outdoor car show at the beach for motorized vehicles, stock and modified classes for all makes, models and years. The event is sponsored by the Carlsbad Automotive Restauration Society.

The event includes the Friday night cruise, early registration from 6-7 p.m. on Saturday registration starts at 8 a.m. with trophy presentation at 3:30 p.m.

To sign up or for more information, call Dave Kump at 575-200-5534 or email him at tgdrkump@gmail. com or call Miles Cadell at 575-361-2319 or email him at milesc@plateautel.net.

Roswell June 3-4 Kicker Arenacross and Mud Bog Show Pro and amateur motorcycle and ATV racing including the fast, fun, dirty and wild Mud Bog races.

The event takes place at the Eastern New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are $10 and are available at all area O’Reilly’s. For more infor-

mation, call 918-629-9930.

Artesia/Roswell June 4 Third Annual Cruz’n For Vets Funds raised from this year’s event will help Choices fund a new program to buy and train service dogs for veterans suffering from PTSD in Southeastern New Mexico.

For more information or for donation, call 575-7036157.

Artesia June 4 Live music at the Adobe Rose Kevin Connor is performing at the Adobe Rose, 1614 N. 13th St. For more information, call 575-7466157.

Dexter June 4 32nd Annual Milkman Triathlon The event starts with a swim in Lake Van and continues with a bike ride towards Bottomless Lakes State Park, and finishes with a run through the Dexter National Fish Hatchery. Participants can compete as a soloist or on a relay. To sign up visit active.com. For more information, visit milkmantriathlon.com.

Roswell June 4 8th Annual Roswell Elks for Vets Charity Golf event The 8th Annual Roswell Elks for Vets Charity Golf event takes place at the New Mexico Military Institute Golf Course on 201 W. 19th St. The tournament

supports the Southeastern New Mexico Veterans Transportation Network.

For more information, contact Ralph Brown at 575627-9255.

Roswell June 4 Free Summer Movies MainStreet Roswell and the City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Department present “The Spongebob Movie” that will show as soon as the sun sets (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The movies are shown at the Spring River Park and Zoo from May until August (until further notice). The audience can bring in blankets, chairs, food and drinks. There will be also a concession booth provided by non-profit organizations.

No pets, smoking or alcohol are permitted. For more information visit mainstreetroswell.org.

Roswell June 4 Summertime Blues Jam Join Roswell City Limits at the Atomic Recording and Sound Studio, 4504 W. Second St., for a night of acoustic and electric blues. Bring an instrument and jam on stage. Get your blues fix and support the indie music scene in Roswell. For more information, call 575-914-5682, visit their Facebook page or go to roswellcitylimits. com.

Roswell June 4 Live music at Farley’s Food, Fun and Pub Home Grown Boyz perform from noon to 4 p.m. on the patio. Proximity Blues performs at 6 p.m. on the patio. Farley’s Food, Fun and Pub is located at 1315 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-6271100.

Ruidoso/Mescalero June 4 The Oak Ridge Boys in Concert The Oak Ridge Boys take the stage at Inn of the Mountain Gods at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $ 25 and are available at ticketmaster.com. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, visit innofthemountaingods. com or call 800-545-9011. time and are as American branded as Harley, apple pie and our flag. The Oak Ridge Boys take the stage at Inn of the Mountain Gods at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $ 25 and are available at ticketmaster.com.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit innofthemountaingods.com or call 800-545-9011.

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Submitted Photo of Devil in the Details.

Music

The Suhhmer Tour Arrives The bands We Gave It Hell, Devil in the Details, Seconds Ago and Nova Rush are performing at the Unity Center.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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our up-and-coming bands are going to perform at the Unity Center, 108 E. Bland St., on June 8.

Doors open at 5 p.m., the show starts at 6 p.m.

Tickets at the door are $12.

We Gave It Hell is a metal band out of Las Vegas, Nevada. They are looking to give listeners something new to listen to. The band has a blend of the melodic sounding chords of Deftones with the catchy

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and heavy nature of Attack Attack! They also utilize electronics to further diversify their music. The band has released two EPs and just released their latest EP entitled “The Conditioning.” The band members are Taylor Adsit (vocals), Drew Guerrero (guitar), Parker Adsit (drums), Adam Garcia (guitar) and Ryan Avery (bass).

Their single “Magnus” stands out from the typical metal style. The song shows a startling contrast between heartfelt emotions of loss, with a purity of harmony and melodic voice, and the rough and gritty metal. This song was written in dedicationto their close friend Reid Haller who was tragically killed in a motorcycle

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accident. The message of this song is to hold those who care as close as you can and never let them go. You never know when the last day you see them will be.

For further details and to get an impression of the band, visit wegaveithell.bandcamp.com.

The band Devil In The Details exploded into the Omaha music scene in early 2014 with the release of their first music video, and a debut performance to an over-capacity crowd at Omaha’s Sokol Underground in April.

In less than a year, Devil in the Details have played all across the Midwest, sharing the stage with post-hardcore and metalcore acts like Beartooth, For All Those Sleeping, Secrets and Dance Gavin Dance.

Band members are Aaron Koenig (guitar) Cassidy Riege (guitar), Sean Sorensen (vocals) Cody Pedersen (bass and vocals) and Matt Lund (drums and

vocals).

Seconds Ago is a fourpiece American metalcore band based out of San Diego. Formed in 2012, they have a tight, aggressive sound that incorporates the heaviness and ambience of the more recent progressive metalcore and djent style, yet are clearly influenced by hardcore, and down-tempo genres. In 2014 they released their first EP entitled “Acceptance.” Since then the lineup has changed, multiple singles have been released, and the overall sound has evolved. Seconds Ago has done a multitude of small headlining and supporting runs along the West Coast, and has shared the stage with names such as Northlane, Volumes, Bane, Backtrack, Bleeding Through, Winds of Plague, Lionheart, Within the Ruins, Upon a Burning Body and Oceano. This year Seconds Ago is releasing the EP entitled “Life at the

Edge of Chaos.” Band members are Domanic Norris (vocals), Vaughn Blesser (guitar), Andrew Beck (bass) and Richard Haynes (drums). More about the band at secondsagosd.com.

Opening for the bands is local indie and folk musician and songwriter Nova Rush. A young up-and-coming artist whose voice is crystal clear and strong, Rush has an edge to it that cuts like a knife.

She has two singles out at soundcloud.com/ novarush.

Submitted Photo of They Gave It Hell.

Submitted Photo of the Doo Wop Project

Music

The Doo Wop Project

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

T

he Doo Wop Project traces the evolution of Doo Wop from the classic sound of five guys singing tight harmonies on a street corner to the biggest hits on the radio today.

Throughout the show DWP takes audiences on a journey from foundational tunes of groups like the Crests, Belmonts and Flamingos through their influences on the sounds of Smokey Robinson, the Temptations, and the Four Seasons all the way to Michael Jackson, Jason Mraz and Amy Winehouse.

Featuring current and former stars of Broadway’s smash hits Jersey Boys and Motown: The Musical, the Doo Wop Project brings unparalleled authenticity of sound and vocal excellence to recreate — and in some cases entirely reimagine —

Slaves

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some of the greatest music in American pop and rock history.

The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts presents the Doo Wop Project on June 4 at 8 p.m., the theater sets spotlights on the upbeat sounds of doo wop and Motown with The Doo Wop Project, a musically rich five man vocal quintet with a rollicking band that celebrates some of the greatest music in American pop & early rock history.

Each of The Doo Wop Project vocalists are true powerhouses, having starred in such Broadway smash hits as “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: The musical.” The event is sponsored in-part by Rainmakers Golf & Lifestyle Community.

The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts is located at 108 Spencer Dr. in Alto. Tickets start at $39 and are available at spencertheater. com.

amendment to the U.S. Constitution, ending slavery as of 1865, an estimated 1,500 to 3,000 Indian slaves remained in bondage in New Mexico in 1867.

This practice was reported by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the year 1866.

On page 135 of the report, the commissioner writes that between 1846 and 1866 a 50 percent decrease of the

number of Native Americans in the New Mexico territory was reported.

The report states, “This decrease is accounted for, in a great measure, by the incessant warfare carried on against the Indians. A practice, sanctioned by territorial law, has obtained, by which the whites are encouraged to make volunteer expeditions or campaigns against the Indians. Theoretical-

ly, those participating in these raids are rewarded with the plunder obtained, but should report at the territorial offices all the captives; while practically in most cases, the captives are either sold, at an average of $75 to $400, or held in possession in practical slavery. This state of things of course keeps up a state of hostility among the Indians.

The intervention of Congress is asked to put a stop to this practice.”

The report continues then with the salary of the superintendent and an advice to move the Native Americans into reservations.

In 1862 the United States Congress outlawed slavery in all U.S. territories including New Mexico. Three years later the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery and involuntary servitude throughout the nation. The inclusion of involuntary servitude was added specifically to eliminate the New Mexico Territory’s long tradition of indentured servitude.

In 1860 the Bureau of Indian Affairs established the first Indian boarding school. Children were ripped away from their families and tribes to get assimilated into the mainstream of the American way of life: to become farmers and laborers. In 1879, Col. Richard Henry Pratt established the most well known off-reservation boarding schools, the Carlisle Indian School in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. His motto was, “Kill the Indian, save the man.” The end goal was to eradicate all vestiges of Indian culture. The off- and on-reservation schools brainwashed the children. They were

not permitted to speak their own language, even to each other.

Their hair was cut, native food was prohibited and they were made to wear uniforms.

Naturally, Indian people resisted the schools in various ways. Sometimes entire villages refused to enroll their children in white men’s schools. Indian agents on the reservations normally resorted to withholding rations or sending in agency police to enforce the school policy. According to the American Indian Relief Council the practice of

boarding schools only ended in 1978 with the passing of the Indian Child Welfare Act when Native American parents gained the legal right to deny their children’s placement in off-reservation schools.

According to the 2016 Global Slavery Index, released on May 31, 45.8 million people are held in modern slavery in 167 countries. There has been an increase of 10 million people since 2014. The findings also stated reports of state-sanctioned forced labor.

Tom Torlino—Navajo, “As he entered the school in 1882” and “As he appeared three years later” from Souvenir of the Carlisle Indian School, 1902.

Courtesy of the Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center.

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June 1, 2016 thru July 29, 2016

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Meals will be served at the following locations: Roswell Industrial Air Center Alice Reischman Smith Park Cahoon Park Carpenter Park 5th Street Park Poe Corn Park Spring River Park Adult Center

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Ruidoso/Mescalero June 5 Free Sunday under the Stars The Inn of the Mountain Gods invites the public to their free Sunday Night event. There will be live music starting at 6 p.m. by the band Trailer Park Rebels, afterwards the movie “Aladin” will be shown.

Bring your own chairs and blankets. Weather permitting. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

For more information, visit innofthemountaingods. com.

Artesia June 6 Artesia Arts Council Summer Theatre The Artesia Arts Council Summer Theatre program will begin registration for both of their summer productions June 6th. The Missoula Children’s Theatre will be doing “The Jungle Book” and the 5th Annual Rising Stars Summer Musical will be doing “The Wizard of Oz.” For more information or to register, contact Lauren Austin at the Ocotillo Performing Arts Center, 310 W. Main

St. at 575-746-4212 or email her at lauren@artesiaartscouncil.com.

Roswell June 6-10 Summer Band Camp The New Mexico Military Institute is holding a summer band camp at the NMMI grounds for children who have completed grades 6-8. The children must have one full year of playing experience to be able to join. The band camp includes playing music, concert clinics and ropes course. Tuition is $450 with scholarships available. For more information, contact regimental bandmaster, Bill Lamb at 575-624-8442 or email lambw@nmmi.edu.

Roswell June 6, 8, 9, 10 Pecos Valley Youth Garden Club Day Camp All children up to 18 years can participate at the day camp at the Spring River Park and Zoo (at the office area) from noon to 2:30 p.m. each day. For more information, call Renate at 575-622-7810.

Roswell June 7-July 28 Tenth anniversary of The First Tee Southeastern New Mexico Summer Camps Junior golf, life skills building and fun. All levels are welcome at the 2016 summer camps for children ages 5 to 17 at the New Mexico Military Institute Golf Course. Each day from 9 a.m. to noon. First session is June 7-9, second session takes place June 14-16, third session takes

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place June 28-30, fourth session July 12-14 and the fifth session takes place July 26-28, LPGA-Girls Golf Camp. Cost is $45 for each session, scholarships are available. The cost includes breakfast and lunch. TFTSNM provides all equipment necessary.

No clubs required. Online registration begun, email thefirstteesoutheasternnm@gmail.com or contact Adrienne Fields or Corina Cuellar for registration or more information at 575623-4444.

Roswell June 9 Live music at Pecos Flavors Winery Kelley Mickwee performs at Pecos Flavors Winery, 113 E. Third St. Tickets are $10. For more information and reservation, call 575627-6265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

Artesia June 10 Live music at the Adobe Rose Jim Dixon is performing at the Adobe Rose, 1614 N. 13th St. For more information, call 575-746-6157.

Roswell June 10 Live music at Peppers Grill & Bar Jones and Miles perform in the evening at Peppers Grill & Bar on the patio, 500 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-6231700.

Ruidoso June 10-11 Annual Wind Rider Reloaded Music Fest Fourteen bands In addition to live music, the twoday festival will also feature food and beverage booths and vendors. Overnight camping will also be available for the nights of June 10 and 11, as well as RV spaces. Those interested can pick up camping passes at the ticket window. Campsites are $15 a night or $24.75 for both nights while RV sites are $30 for both nights. There

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will be free parking for all other ticket-holders.

Fire restrictions will be in effect. Children 8 and under are free with a paying adult. Campsites are $15 per tent in each site.

The organizers are still looking for vendors and volunteers. Email WMF@ skiapache.com to become a volunteer.

Artesia June 11 Live music at the Adobe Rose Lincoln Road is performing at the Adobe Rose, 1614 N. 13th St. For more information, call 575-7466157.

Carlsbad June 11 Cavernfest The festivities start on Main Street (Canyon) from 8 to 11 a.m. with the grand opening of the Farmers’ Market. There will be arts and crafts demonstrations.

Local musicians will perform. As the sun sets the band Henningsen opens for the feature band “Little Texas.” For more information, visit carlsbadmainstreet.org or call 575-6283768 or 575-361-3276.

Roswell June 11 Free Summer Movies MainStreet Roswell and the City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Department present the Disney documentary “Monkey Kingdom” that will show as soon as the sun sets (approximately 8:30 p.m.). The movie follows a newborn monkey and its mother within Temple troop, a dynamic group of monkeys who live in ancient ruins found deep in the storied jungles of South Asia. The movies are shown at the Spring River Park and Zoo from May until August (until further notice). The audience can bring in blankets, chairs, food and drinks. There will be also a concession booth provided by non-profit organizations.

No pets, smoking or al-

cohol are permitted. For more information visit mainstreetroswell.org.

Roswell June 11 Live music at Farley’s Food, Fun and Pub Jonny and The Crashers perform at 6 p.m. on the patio. Farley’s Food, Fun and Pub is located at 1315 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-627-1100.

June 11 Dexter Color Run The color run is a fundraising from the Dexter Fire & Rescue and will benefit the fireworks show at Lake Van. There will be also hamburgers and hotdogs for sale. Runners can pick up the color run registration forms at the Dexter City Hall, 115 E. Second st. or visit the Dexter Fire & Rescue Facebook page.

June 11 Roswell Second Saturday at the Roswell Museum and Art Center Nancy Fleming, expert costume creator extraordinaire, will help children from third grade through High School to get a head start on their UFO Festival Costume Contest entry.

Masks, hats, body wear, shoes everything a good costume needs. Fleming helps the children to turn cardboard, hot glue, and imagination into wearable art. The event is free of charge. The program starts at 10 a.m. until noon.

To reserve a spot call 575-624-6744, ext. 10. The RMAC is located at 100 W. 11th St. Roswell June 11 Community planting day Meeting place is at the Chaves County Courthouse at 8 a.m. Keep Roswell Beautiful purchased the flowers and materials for the event. The flowers will be planted in the pots and around the trees from Fifth to Alameda streets.

The event is free for all ages. For more information call Juliana Halvorson at 575-317-1568 or visit mainstreetroswell.org.

Ruidoso/Alto June 11 The Texas Tenors: Let Freedom Sing Tickets start at $39. The concert starts at 8 p.m. The Spencer Theater is located at 108 Spencer Road, Airport Highway 220 in Alto. For more information, visit spencertheater.com or call 575-336-4800 or 888-818-7872.

Ruidoso/Mescalero June 12 Free Sunday under the Stars The Inn of the Mountain Gods invites the public to their free Sunday Night event. There will be live music starting at 6 p.m. by the band Abe Mac Band, afterwards the movie “Mocking Jay, Part 2” will be shown. Bring your own chairs and blankets.

Weather permitting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, visit innofthemountaingods.com.

Artesia June 15 Live music at the Adobe Rose Robin Scott is performing at the Adobe Rose, 1614 N. 13th St. For more information, call 575-746-6157.

Roswell June 16 Live music at Tia Juana’s Mexican Grille & Cantina The group Tart & Tangy with Cuic and Heather performs in the evening at Tia Juana’s Mexican Grille & Cantina, 3601 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-627-6113.

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Roswell June 17 Live music at Pecos Flavors Winery Renown folk-troubadour Susan Gibson performs at Pecos Flavors Winery, 113 E. Third St. Tickets are $10.

For more information and reservation, call 575-6276265 or visit pecosflavorswinery.com.

Roswell June 17 Live music at Peppers Grill & Bar The group Tart & Tangy with Cuic and Heather performs in the evening at Peppers Grill & Bar on the patio, 500 N. Main St. For more information, call 575-623-1700.

June 17-18 7th Annual Smokin’ on the Plaza New Mexico State Championship BBQ Cook-off and celebrationtakes place with music and entertainment. For more information, email lovingtonmainstreet@gmail. com or call 575-396-1418.

Roswell June 17-19, 24-26 “Mary Poppins” Tickets are now on sale for Way Way Off Broadway’s production of Disney’s “Mary Poppins” at the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Performing Arts Center, 64 University Boulevard. Tickets for the musical are now on sale through its website waywayoffbroadway.com.

WWOB uses a reserved seating system at their performances. For more information visit its webpage or call 575-317-0157.

Roswell June 18 Colors of Life The 4 Mile run/walk starts at 4 p.m. at Enchanted Hills Park. Check-in is at 2:30 p.m. All profits go towards raising awareness.

Music will be provided by

DJ Diamond Tip. For more information or to register, call or text 575-637-4115 or 575-840-5105. Tickets are available at holdmyticket.com.

Roswell June 18 Free Summer Movies MainStreet Roswell and the City of Roswell Parks and Recreation Department present the movie “Max” that will show as soon as the sun sets (approximately 8:30 p.m.).

The movie is about the Marine K9 Max that helped US Marines in Afghanistan. He is adopted by his handler’s family after suffering the traumatic experience of loosing him.

The movies are shown at the Spring River Park and Zoo from May until August (until further notice).

The audience can bring in blankets, chairs, food and drinks. There will be also a concession booth provided by non-profit organizations. No pets, smoking or alcohol are permitted.

For more information visit mainstreetroswell.org.

Cloudcroft June 18-19 High Rolls Cherry Festival The annual festival takes place at the Community Center of High Rolls. Over 70 arts and crafts vendors will be there including children’s activities. Admission and parking are free. For more information visit highrollsfestivals. com.

Roswell June 20-24 13th Annual Grace Fine Arts Camp Online registration is now open for the summer program for boys and girls entering 1st to 7th grade. The children will explore the arts in an intense and exciting environment. The camp is a great training ground for future artists. Involvement, creativity and self expression are keystones of learning at Grace FAC.

Registration fee is $45 for the first child, $35 for each additional child in the same family. The fee includes camp t-shirt, supplies and healthy snacks.

For more information call 575-637-0524, visit roswellgrace.com or stop by Grace Community Church at 935 W. Mescalero Road.

Artesia June 24-25 Smokin on the Pecos The New Mexico State BBQ Championship will take place at the Eddy County Fairgrounds. For details and the lineup of musicians, visit smokinonthepecos.us. For more information, email David Grousnick at dvgrousnick@yahoo.com or call 575-513-4291.

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Judging will be on July 1.

There will be prizes that are “Out of this world.”

They will also be offering opportunities for the public to create Galaxy’s in ink throughout the UFO Festival. Main Street Arts/ The Gallery is located at 223, N. Main St. For more information, call 575-6255263.

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Charity Czechorski Photo Devon Bullock as Mary Poppins and Kyle Bullock as Bert.

Spotlight

You think you know Mary Poppins?

Think again!

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

W

ay Way Off-Broadway Theatre’s version is the award-winning Broadway production of Disney’s and Cameron Mackintosh’s “Mary Poppins,” which is based on the books by P. L. Travers and the classic Walt Disney film.

The performances will be June 17, 18 and 24 and 25., at 7:30 p.m. Matinees will be June 19 and 26 at 2:30 p.m. at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Performing Arts Center, 64 University Blvd.

The Disney musical tickets sell fast, that is why the organizers recommend getting tickets as soon as possible at waywayoffbroadway.com.

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family.

Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny

packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she teaches the family how to value each other again.

Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren’t the only ones she has a profound effect upon. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that “Anything can happen if you let it.”

“Mary Poppins” is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers and astonishing stagecraft.

“I wanted another Disney musical,” said director Summer Souza about choosing the iconic musical. “We went over the list and talked it through, especially about the challenges and if it would be doable.

“I love the adaptation of the books in the stage musical,” said Souza.

Tony Souza is the technical director for the show and has his work cut out for him. Multiple scene switches call for creativity that shows in the ready model for the stage. “The house will be like a dollhouse,” said Summer Souza. “The house folds in itself and outward with several backgrounds and it is mobile, so we can push it aside for the big dance scenes.”

“The company ZFX from Kentucky are coming to town to make Mary Poppins fly and to teach Bert how to balance while walking upside down while singing,” said Souza.

ZFX is a complete service provider for all flying effects, offering expert pre-production advice, custom built equipment, and skilled and safe installation.

Jan Smith has been WWOB’s sole costume designer. “This time I needed help,” she said.

“There are so many coats and most have a costume change. Creating the costumes was a group effort.

There is not enough time without help.” Costume assistants are Casey Bedford, Michele Massey and Hannah Sweatfield.

Tarra Morgan is the show’s assistant director, and Brianna Bitner is the stage manager.

“Mary Poppins” is a first for Way Way Off Broadway to include a live orchestra with strings. The orchestra will be seated in the background behind the London chimney skyline under guidance of the music director, Cydni Vandiver.

Fourty-two dancers and actors are performing in the musical. The Banks children are double cast because of the demanding role. The role of Jane went to Rose Thorsted and Ally Thompson, the role of Michael went to Michael Greenwood and Trenton White.

“The first question we asked during the audition was, ‘Are you afraid of heights?’” said Souza.

Another important criterium was commitment. The crew rehearses three to four times a week. “The tap dancers come an hour earlier,” said Souza. “Most of them had never tap danced before, but they love it.” One actress lives in Carlsbad, Miranda Stroble (Mrs. Corry). She drives to Roswell for the rehearsals.

Devon Bullock is cast as the amazing Mary Pop-

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pins. “There is no resemblance in real life,” she said. “That would be presumptuous, she is perfect.” As soon as Bullock steps on stage — even during rehearsal — she turns into the amazing nanny who dances and sings into the hearts of the Banks children. Bullock performs as proper as the legendary Julie Andrews with a much softer expression and whimsical side to her.

“I tend to get cast in maternal figures, nannies or moms.” said Bullock. “Not so much typecasting, but it seems to be a trend.

“I grew up watching Mary Poppins. When she snapped her fingers and the rooms straighten up by themselves, I wanted to be able to do that, too.

My mom said it wasn’t working.”

Kyle Bullock is cast as Bert, Mary Poppins’ friend and husband of Devon in real life. “Walking upside down hitting the high notes is going to be a challenge,” he said. “It is an extremely physical show with lots of dancing and singing. For me it is a real workout but it is the most fun I had in a show in a long time.”

“I tried to practice singing upside down, with my wife Devon holding on to my legs, but she dropped me, so I am waiting for the technicians,” said Bullock.

The couple recently performed in the WWOB musical “Les Misérables.”

Another known face is Jessica Boyd Haynes, who had played the mother in last year’s production of WWOB’s “Tarzan.” She was cast as Mrs. Banks.

“I fell in love with the stage musical and with Mrs. Banks. She is very different from the movie. In the movie she plays a suffragette who is pretty helpless on how to raise children or to handle the household and how to deal with the aloof Mr. Banks.

“In the stage performance she has a different background: She is a former actress and she grows into the role as wife. You can see true compassion towards Mr. Banks and the children. In my memories Mrs. Banks was more one-dimensional. I didn’t re-watch the movie to keep an open mind how to play her,” said Haynes.

Isaac Palma stands out as the lead dancer in one of the scenes in the park when statues come to life and the children begin to realize that there may be more to Mary Poppins than they initially thought.

Other main characters are Greg Holman as Mr. Banks, Isaac Bertin as Robertson Ay, Joy Storms as Bird Woman and Palma as Neleus.

The prediction for this show: The audience will fall in love and “your heart will be beating like a big brass band,” as the song goes.

Other favorite songs are “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious,” “A Spoonfull Of Sugar” and “Feed The Birds” among many songs that were added in the stage version.

Submitted Photo of Dave Perez (The Tejas Brothers)

Culture

The sweet scent of barbeque

The fifth annual Devon Energy Smokin’ on the Pecos State Barbeque Chamionship attracts visitors from around the world.

By Christina Stock Vision Editor

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mokin’ on the Pecos barbeque contest will take place June 24 - 25 at the Eddy County Fairgrounds, 3402 S. 13th St. in Artesia and include entertainment, food booths, crafts, homegrown products, a beer garden for guests over 21 and children’s activities including jumpers.

There will be Cowboy Mounted Shooting on Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday. Bull riding will take place on Saturday evening.

Smokin’ on the Pecos grew out of an annual barbecue competition into a certified Kansas City Barbecue Society event with competitors from around the states and the world.

Last year, Smokin’ on the Pecos became an international event, with Will Griffiths joining as certified KCBS judge from Great Britain. This year it will happen as well.

Eveline Schreiter from Wiesbaden, Germany will take the judging class before the event on June 23. “I love

barbeque,” said Schreiter. “This is for me real America. I have missed the States so much. It has been years since I was able to travel there. I am a retired flight purser for the German airline Lufthansa and visited the U.S. professionally, and also for fun when I visited my niece who moved to Roswell. I missed the sun of New Mexico, the area and the shopping.” Becoming a KCBS certified judge is a new experience for Schreiter.

Schreiter’s hometown Wiesbaden is the capital of the German State of Hesse. Regulations in German towns are very rigid. Individuals are not permitted to barbeque outdoors or on balconies to not disturb the neighbors. There are picnic spots outside of town where barbeque is permitted.

These picnic spots are limited and booked months ahead.

For those who are interested in becoming a KCBS certified judge, there is still time to sign up. The classes are $85 to become a certified judge and includes one year KCBS

membership, a name tag, an identification-number, and with the identification number judges can register at any KCBS contest in the U.S. to judge for free, including Smokin’ on the Pecos.

Registration forms and vendor forms are available at smokinonthepecos.us.

Another highlight of the festival are the concerts. This year’s Smokin’ on the Pecos will have a wide selection of musicians, some well-known, some up-and-coming stars.

On June 24 the entertainment starts at 5:30 p.m. with the band Los Cavern City Boys, followed by the Tejas Brothers, who consider themselves a Tex-Mex Honky Tonk band.

After forming in the fall of 2006, the Tejas Brothers quickly became the subject of big conversation around the stockyards of Fort Worth. Within a few short years, they had earned the respect as one of the best live acts in Texas.

The group’s debut CD, “Tejas Brothers,” was recognized as the seventh most played album for 2009 by the Americana Music Association.

Their latest release, “Live and Loose,” was recorded at Tommy Alverson’s Family Gathering and released in October 2014. Music legend Ray Wylie Hubbard said, “File it under great!”

The Tejas Brothers use the stage like a weapon, attacking the audience’s heart and poking at their

funny bone. It is pure entertainment.

“We have not performed in Artesia before,” said the band’s bass player, John Garza. “We have performed in Roswell often and hope to see many of our Roswell friends in Artesia.” For more information about the band, visit tejasbrothers.com.

At 8 p.m. Little Joe Y La Familia is performing. Last year’s concert was so popular, Little Joe Y La Familia are returning to the Artesia stage.

Little Joe & La Familia has been one of the most popular Tex-Mex bands in the music industry. Little Joe has been entertaining for 50 years. He has also helped pioneer Tejano music, a mix of traditional norteno music and country, blues and rock styles.

Tickets for all concerts on June 24 are on sale now for $15 at brownpapertickets.com or on the day of the events at the gate for $20.

Entertainment on June 25 at 5 p.m. is provided by the Electric Cowboys.

The Electric Cowboys is the 2015 “Modern Country Song of the Year” winner. This group of talented musicians and performers have been rocking audiences and packing venues all over the country. After several tours with first tier artists like The Dixie Chicks, The Electric Cowboys are ready for their first headlining tour. With a country blast number 1 single, these country rockin’ outlaws are ready to rock the country scene see

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Continued from Page 13 with their own brand of country music that is sweeping the nation.

At 7 p.m. the stage belongs to 23 year-old southern beauty Laura Leigh Jones and her brother Will Jones.

Five foot two, eyes of blue, country singing dynamo Jones has a ton of musical experience for a young woman of 23. She grew up in the mountains of Virginia, playing bluegrass music in her family band.

Jones attributes her father for her talent. “He is a killer songwriter,” she said.

“My parents wouldn’t make us practice.” Instead the Jones’ children could play outside, even when shows came up.

Jones has been on stage for over a decade. At the same time, she has managed to get herself a serious education. Jones has two major bachelor’s degrees from Virginia Tech University. While performing and getting her schooling, she recorded three CDs with her family band back home in Cana, Virginia. These records received excellent reviews and considerable air time in the U.S. and abroad. The latest record debuted at number nine nationally, in large part due to the singing and writing of Jones. Jones played most of the instruments, sang all of the parts and engineered a Dolly Parton tribute CD cleverly titled Parton Me in response to which she got a complimentary letter from Parton herself, “Laura Leigh, Wow! … I love your voice and style.” — Dolly Parton.

Jones has a surprise for her fans at Smokin’ on the Pecos, the soft drop of her newest EP: “The new EP ‘He’s just not right,’ is going to be released on July 7,” said Jones. “When I come to New Mexico, I am actually going to sell it, even though it won’t be released yet. That will be fun. It is not even going to be available on iTunes until July 7.”

Jones is planning to sing all her EP songs. She is looking forward to talking to her fans. “I am a people person,” she said. “I will stay and talk to people as long as they want to stay and talk to me,” she said. Jones is heading back to Nashville early Sunday morning.

8:30 p.m. New Mexico rising country music star Bri Bagwell entertains.

If you ask Bagwell where her current “home” is, you’ll most likely get a chuckle and a sigh. The Las Cruces native will always be in love with her hometown, but she is in a 15-passenger white van or on an airplane more than she is anywhere else. The highway truly has become her home.

Bagwell started her band, titled The Banned, in 2011 after a top 10 finish on CMT’s “Next Superstar,” a singing competition and reality show. She released

Submitted Photo of Bri Bagwell and The Banned

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her first album Banned from Santa Fe in the summer of 2011, and a self-titled EP in September 2013. Both have sold through multiple printings, and she has had impressive success on the Texas Music Chart. She has been named Texas Female Vocalist of the year for 2013 and 2014, but she says her biggest accomplishment is a full calendar of tour dates and a growing fan base.

“I do write my own songs,” Bagwell said. “I had a publishing deal at Sony ATV in Nashville for three years, and I wrote a lot of songs during that time. I used to only write about my own life, and my own experiences; but after getting the publishing deal, I was writing so much that I was gathering inspiration from everywhere: my life, other lives, movies, and yes, even Facebook. I’ve been blessed to have people buy and listen to the songs I write, whether I wrote them by myself or with another great songwriter. Singing my own songs is truly the best feeling in the world.

This will be the first time Bagwell performs in Artesia. “I have driven through Artesia, but I haven’t been able to spend a lot of time there,” she said. “I am definitely looking forward to getting to do it this summer. I’ve heard nothing but great things about this festival.”

Bagwell’s audience will experience a full show. “I will definitely play my singles that have been on regional radio: “Banned From Santa Fe,” “Whiskey,” “Hound Dog,” “Crazy,” “My Boots,” “Half as Good” .... do I have that many singles already? I’m getting old,” said Bagwell with a laugh.

“We like a fun, upbeat show with lots of opportunity for drinking and dancing,” Bagwell said. “We are there to make everyone have a good time, and we leave it all on the stage, for sure. I also put some heartfelt ballads in there, and maybe even a song in Spanish. And my entire band sings and plays, so you can expect to hear all four of us singing at some point. I have a great band.”

The audience will be able to meet the star after the show. “It is my favorite part of the show. If anyone wants pictures or autographs, we can totally make that happen. My fans make my world go ‘round.”

Bagwell has a message for her fans: “Because of my fans, we have grown to be more busy than ever. This summer we are going to play in Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Kansas, and then Mexico and France! But truly, coming back to my home state to play a show is my absolute favorite. The people that have supported me from day one mean more to me than I can describe. I want to come hang out with everyone and make this festival truly memorable for us all. I could not be more thankful for everyone who is a fan. You’re my road family. I can’t wait to see y’all.”

Tickets for all concerts on June 25 are on sale now for $10 at brownpapertickets.com or on the day of the events at the gate.

For more information about the events visit smokinonthepecos.us.

Summer Season

Art

From the Vault

Roswell Museum and Art Center

By Sara Woodbury RMAC Curator of Collections and Exhibitions and Laureta Huit RMAC Registrar ormally this column highlights works from the permanent collection, but with the busy summer season about to commence in earnest, we’re going to shake things up this month by talking about the exhibits you’ll be seeing at the museum over the next few months.

The first of our new shows, Fresh Air: Modern and Contemporary Abstraction, is already on view in Graphics Hallway. This exhibit, curated by Preparator Nick Frederick, explores the concept of abstraction through an eclectic grouping of photographs, prints, and other works on paper. When we consider abstract art, we tend to imagine nonrepresentational works, but the abstraction actually applies to all art. Abstractions, after all, are ideas, and what are works of art themselves but ideas, and distinctly human interpretations of the world around us? Highlights from this installation include international works such as “Homage to the Square” by Joseph Albers, as well as more regional pieces such as Louise Ewing’s serigraph “Untitled” (Navajo Blanket Design 35). An original blueprint

by Robert H. Goddard is also on view, melding the worlds of science and art in one elegant image.

Right now installation is underway for Currents: New Media New Mexico, which will be on view throughout the Roswell Museum and Art Center. Synthesizing art and technology, new media encompasses film, interactive installations, sound, animation, and other concepts that push our understanding of what constitutes art. This exhibit takes place in conjunction with Currents, an international festival of new media art hosted in Santa Fe every June. Each of the works on view in the Museum discourses with either the RMAC collection or the community of Roswell itself.

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“We also show how to buy. The teaching will be mix creativity with prac- fun, not lecture-style.” ticality,” Addkison said. In between the sing“Per example, how to ing practice artists and use free apps on smart speakers will talk to phones. Did you know, the children about their there is a pitch pipe app career and how music available for your smart influenced them. There phone? There are so will be a live video-feed

consider different facets of Roswell’s sense of place, from its ongoing affiliation with the 1947 UFO incident, to its image in the 21st century.

Horgan and Graphics Galleries is the site of The Wise One, a short film exploring Native American spirituality. Roswell Phrase, available for download as a free smart phone app, superimposes visual and musical responses over objects within the Museum itself, including paintings, signs, and doors. Whether it’s a sculpture, a video, or a website, the works on view highlight both the power of creativity and the ways in which our individual experiences shape our responses to the world around us.

Currents: New Media New Mexico is on view at the RMAC until August 14. In addition to the primary festival in Santa Fe, a series of new media exhibits is on view around the state, with participating sites including Hobbs, Taos, Magdalena, Albuquerque, and Las Cruces. To learn more check out currentsnewmedia.org.

On July 1, we’ll be opening American Indian: Modernism and Beyond. Curated by Registrar Laureta Huit, this exhibit continues a series of shows on Native American art and imagery in the 20th and 21st centuries. Prominently featured in this upcoming exhibition are contemporary artists Fritz Scholder and Juane Quick-to-See Smith, who use the essence of line, color, and narrative to directly and caustically confront the stereotyping of American Indian art and culture. Scholder redefined American Indian imagery in the 1960s by combining Abstract Expressionist and Pop Art elements into politically-charged works that bridge traditional imagery with mainstream art. Smith’s work is high-pitched yet subtle with its overlay of image, message, and meaning — a heated marriage of American Indian sensibility, Western iconography, political gesture, and ironic humor.

In August, we’ll open Artists by Artists. Pulled from the Museum’s vaults, this show highlights portraits of artists by other artists. In exploring each of these different works, viewers are invited to conto talk to artists who World. came from small com- There will be also local munities such as Ros- volunteers talking to the well and made it big in children, such as Janet the music business. One Macaluso, choir director of the singers is Jay Lus- at St. Andrew’s. teck from Mississippi. “The kids will pick the Lusteck is part of the the songs they want to perPhantom of the Opera form,” Addkison said. “It US Tour and also per- is all about the imaginaformed on Broadway. tion and creativity.”

Another speaker is sing- Registration forms are er Stacy Flowers who available online at stanperformed at Disney drewsroswell.com or

Photo courtesy Roswell Museum and Art Center sider how artists within the RMAC collection have captured the likenesses of their peers while simultaneously conveying their own creative style and practice. From Georgia O’Keeffe to Ted Kuykendall, visitors will get the chance to see some of their favorite artists in a new light.

In short, it’s going to be an exciting summer season here at the RMAC, so be sure to stop by and check out these exhibits.

can be picked up at the office. For more information, call 575-622-1353.

Submitted Photo of Stacy Flowers McKenzie.

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UFOlogy

Would aliens share humans’ passion for secrecy?

Looking Up

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udging from their sophisticated flying machines, one can reasonably suppose that the alien creatures piloting UFOs must know some things that we don’t. Wherever they call home, their civilizations could be much older than ours, after all, and that might well give them an overall superior knowledge base.

As a mathematician, I have to wonder where their own understanding of mathematics may have taken them by now. Here on planet Earth, the number one unsolved mathematical problem is what we call the Riemann

By Donald Burleson

Hypothesis, which has to do with the behavior of something called the Riemann Zeta Function.

What that’s all about is a long story, but suffice it to say we mathematicians would all dearly love to see a resolution of this long-standing and vexing problem during our lifetimes.

For one thing, such a resolution would help clarify some things about the distribution of the prime numbers (always a mysterious matter), and this in turn would have implications for the subject of encryption theory, an immensely important activity in an age increasingly plagued

with data security issues.

Might extra-terrestrials already have solved the Riemann problem?

Or is it possible that their approach to mathematics may have taken an entirely different route which perhaps doesn’t even raise the question of the Riemann Hypothesis?

You see, we humans tend to think that our own pet concerns must be natural and universal, and that whatever is important to us must be equally important to any other intelligent life form. But this doesn’t have to be true.

For many centuries, we have practiced cryp-

tography, the art of using codes and ciphers to conceal messages from those not intended to read them, along with cryptanalysis, the art of breaking ciphers one was not intended to penetrate. Obviously some kinds of information, including information related to national security, genuinely require secrecy.

It seems fair to say that this concern with encryption and decipherment stems from necessities of human nature itself, as the world is increasingly beset with predatory people (thieves, extortionists, terrorists, take your pick) who make

their careers victimizing others. Can you imagine what would happen to you, simply shopping on the Internet, if your credit card information were not strongly encrypted? In a rational world it wouldn’t matter, but we don’t live in a rational world.

It’s quite possible that the extra-terrestrial creatures who fly UFOs don’t possess all the mental aberrations and pathological tendencies we humans suffer from.

Perhaps, like a colony of ants, they are all essentially of one mind and have no need to conceal information from each other. Cryptography would then probably be

pointless to them. As a lifelong student of that fascinating art, I find this thought a melancholy one, but one cannot assume that the human penchant for concealment is shared by other advanced life.

Some have claimed, however, that aliens and our government have conferred in secret, collaborating in hidden underground bases.

If so, maybe we convinced them that secrecy is a useful mindset after all.

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