May 12 Sunday
A prison social worker assembles a cycling team of teenage convicts and takes them on a transformative 1,000-mile ride. Inspired by the life of Greg Townsend and the Ridgeview Academy cycling team.A strong-willed social worker (Matthew Modine) at a youth prison assembles a cycling team of teenage convicts and takes them on a transformative 1000-mile ride. Inspired by the life of Greg Townsend and the Ridgeview Academy Cycling Team. This is the story of how these troubled young men found another gear.The uplifting true story of the bicycling team at Rite of Passage's RidgeView Academy, a medium-security correctional school in Colorado. The film follows beleaguered coach Greg Townsend (Matthew Modine) as he rounds up an unlikely crew of incarcerated students for a seemingly impossible bike ride from Denver to the Grand Canyon.
Sign up now for our 2024 Teen Theatre Summer Camp! Tuition: $100 Open to grades 7-12 (entering for the 2024-2025 school year) 18+ welcome to volunteer to help out with our summer camp!
Registration deadline is May 27th, 2024
Parent meeting June 8th, location and time TBA
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Check out our past summer camp pictures on our website!
May 13 Monday
In the realm of contemporary ceramics, this Mata Ortiz exhibition invites audiences to witness the evolution of this distinct style that seamlessly blends tradition with modern and contemporary innovation. Showcasing the artistry of over 25 potters, the exhibit spotlights the generous contribution of early Mata Ortiz ceramics and prints by Juan Quezada by Lysbeth Warren Anderson to the NMSU Permanent Art Collection.
Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 22, from 5:30-7:30 PM
The International Museum of Art is honored to host Evolution, the work of local artist and trailside impressionist, Nina C. Walker in her first solo show since 2018. This exhibit will feature views painted from her mountainside studio and more.
Evolution will be on view from May 4 through May 25. Works are for sale by the artist.All are invited to the opening reception on Saturday, May 4, from 1-4 pm. The exhibition and opening are free and open to the public.
Online and in-person classes for adults aged 50+ start on June 3 in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Texas - El Paso. Register through May 31. Join OLLI with others who are interested in being active, engaged, creative, and connected through a variety of topics, such as art, current events, history, literature, music, fitness and more. Cost is $50 for all the courses desired. There is also a $45 membership fee. Visit utep.edu/olli to register. For information call 915-747-6280 and leave a message.
West Point graduate and Veteran Jimmy King was a sports success. But only when he stepped away from sports, resolved his anger issues an began assisting others in their journey to greatness did he find peace and happiness. Come and learn about Jim's journey. Jim and Lori are certified sports nutritionists, and together they have a passion for helping others transform their lives. Their book "Raging Love: An Athlete's Journey to Self-Validation and Purpose" describes Jim's journey. Their books will be available for purchase, and they are happy to sign them.
May 14 Tuesday