Oct 14 Tuesday
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, The Sunflower Theatre will host Improv Comedy Jams. Beginning at 6:00pm, these classes are intended to suit total beginners and those of an intermediate level.Instructed by the Sunflower Theatre's Director, Sarah Syverson, participants will learn new improv skills and find their authentic comedic selves.Further information is available at sunflowertheatre.org
Oct 03 Friday
The Sunflower Theatre invites movie goers to become a film critic at this year's Manhattan Short Film Festival.
Two showings will screen at the theatre on Friday, October 3rd and Saturday, October 4th from 7:00pm.
Manhattan Short Film Festival 2025 showcases the 10 finalists in short films. The films in the program feature narratives that are dramatic, sometimes humorous, occasionally magical but always inspirational!
Audience votes for the Best Film and Best Actor will be announced at ManhattanShort.com on Monday October 6th.
Further details are available at sunflowertheatre.org
Montezuma Heritage Museum will host Native Scenes, Native Stories until Friday, October 24th.
Native Scenes, Native Stories features the work of two local Diné artists, Keith Smith and Ed Singer.
Further information and opening hours are available at montezumamuseum.org
Cortez Retail Enhancement Association will sponsor First Fridays every month until October.These are a celebration of community and the arts, shopping and dining in Cortez and are held on the first Friday of each month.Further information is available detailing the events and locations by visiting @shopcortez on Facebook and Instagram.
The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery in Cortez will feature work by local artist, Michele Farrier, during the month of September.
Michele, a plein air artist, captures our regional landscapes in oils. The exhibit is viewable during gallery hours.
The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery will feature the debut exhibition by artis, Doris Allen throughout October.
"Casas del Alma" is a collection of collage, mixed media and non-representational art. Doris' Colombian roots influence her work as well as her background in architecture and design.
Further information and daily opening hours are available at turquoiseravenartgallery.com
The Turquoise Raven Art Gallery will host a reception to welcome artist, Doris Allen on Friday, October 3rd from 5:00 to 7:00pm.
Doris' debut exhibition will feature at the gallery throughout October.
The reception will include live music by Jamie and The Dreamers.
Further information is available from turquoiseravenartgallery.com
Oct 10 Friday
Oct 11 Saturday
As part of Montezuma Heritage Museum's Native Scenes, Native Stories Exhibition, Diné artists, Keith Smith and Ed Singer will be at the museum for an afternoon of painting and conversation on Saturday, October 11th from 1:00 to 4:00pm.
Attendees will get to hear about their artistic backgrounds as well as view the exhibition.
Oct 17 Friday