Events for July 29, 2022 - September 10, 2022

Classic Films: “Pocketful of Miracles”

Classic films features the Great Divas of Hollywood's Golden Age: Bette and Kate. This week, see the classic movie "Pocketful of Miracles"(1961), starring Bette Davis and Glenn Ford, directed by Frank Capra. Beggar Apple Annie (Bette Davis) learns that her daughter, escorted by an aristocratic suitor, plans to visit. It's great news -- except that she has tricked her daughter into believing she is a wealthy socialite. Fearing her true identity will disappoint, Annie petitions a superstitious mobster (Glenn Ford), who thinks the apples she sells are lucky, for help. Hesitant at first, the mafioso is persuaded by his girlfriend (Hope Lange) to disguise Annie, if only long enough to fool her daughter. Free admission, popcorn and beverage

8th Grade Art Show

An exhibition of artwork created by the 8th grade students from Hobbs Municipal Schools.

Distinguished Author Series: David Thomas

The Western Heritage Museum and Lea County Cowboy Hall of Fame's Distinguished Author series features David Thomas author of "Killing Pat Garrett, The Wild West's Most Famous Lawman - Murder or Self-Defense?" Admission is free. Pat Garrett, the Wild West’s most famous lawman – the man who killed Billy the Kid – was himself killed on leap day, February 29, 1908, on a barren stretch of road between his Home Ranch and Las Cruces, New Mexico. Who killed him? Was it murder? Was it self-defense? Author David Thomas, drawing on newly discovered information, gives the definitive answer to one of the Wild West’s most famous unsolved killing. Garrett’s life has been extensively researched. Yet, Thomas was able to uncover an enormous amount of new information. David G. Thomas is an author, historian, filmmaker, producer, actor, screenwriter and travel writer. David is also the co-founder of the Pat Garrett Western Heritage Festival and the Friends of Pat Garrett. Copies of "Killing Pat Garrett . . ." will be on sale during the event. For more information call 575-492-2678.

Kicker Monster Truck Nationals

This adrenaline-charged family entertainment providing jaw-dropping displays and gravity-defying feats that promises to always leave fans entertained. Kicker Monster Truck events feature some of the most recognizable trucks names in the world! Truck Announcement Coming Soon!! Our “top shelf” drivers push these perfectly engineered trucks to their limits in Freestyle, Wheelie and Racing competitions that will put families on the edge of their seats and leave them craving more of this unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable event! Come early and take a ride on a real monster truck.

HONK Jr. The Musical

HONK Jr. is the musical version of the story of the Ugly Duckling. Kids of all ages will enjoy this 90 minute musical romp through the duck yard as we follow Ugly on a wonderful journey of self-discovery and acceptance. Tickets will be available at the door for $8 (general admission) and $5 (with HMS student or staff ID) Shows for the public are Saturday, February 29th at 2:30 and 6:30 and Saturday, March 7th at 2:30 and 6:30. Featuring HMS middle school and high school actors.

Women’s Heritage Tea

You are cordially invited to attend the Women's Heritage Tea honoring these exceptional women: Pat Chappelle, Gay Kernan, and Lema White. The program will be at 2pm with high tea following at 3pm. Men and women are encouraged to wear their favorite, silliest, or most interesting hat for a chance to win a door prize.

Kicker Monster Truck Nationals

This adrenaline-charged family entertainment providing jaw-dropping displays and gravity-defying feats that promises to always leave fans entertained. Kicker Monster Truck events feature some of the most recognizable trucks names in the world! Truck Announcement Coming Soon!! Our “top shelf” drivers push these perfectly engineered trucks to their limits in Freestyle, Wheelie and Racing competitions that will put families on the edge of their seats and leave them craving more of this unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable event! Come early and take a ride on a real monster truck.

Classic Films: “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?”

Classic films features the Great Divas of Hollywood's Golden Age: Bette and Kate. This week, see the classic movie "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner"(1967), starring Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, and Sidney Poitier; directed by Stanley Kramer. When Joanna Drayton (Katharine Houghton), a free-thinking white woman, and black doctor John Prentice (Sidney Poitier) become engaged, they travel to San Francisco to meet her parents. Matt Drayton (Spencer Tracy) and his wife Christina (Katharine Hepburn) are wealthy liberals who must confront the latent racism the coming marriage arouses. Also attending the Draytons' dinner are Prentice's parents (Roy E. Glenn Sr., Beah Richards), who vehemently disapprove of the relationship. Free admission, popcorn and beverage

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