Looking for a fun night out with family and friends? Look no further. New Mexico State University’s College of Arts and Sciences is hosting its second annual “Night at the Museums” from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14 at the University Museum at Kent Hall and the University Art Museum inside Devasthali Hall.
In addition to tours of the two museums, the outdoor areas between Kent and Devasthali Halls will have music, displays and demonstrations by various departments in the college, plus three food trucks: Luchador, Green Chile Paddy Wagon and Francy Emilade along with custom-made “mocktails” created with the Amador Live local restaurant and bar.
Purchase tickets online at $10 per person and get one free specialty drink. Children 12 and younger get in free.
The event this year is focused on raising awareness of the Creative Media Institute (CMI), a program that has more students than they can accommodate in their current facilities.
“Our Creative Media Institute, which provides training in digital film making, animation and visual effects, is one of the fastest growing units in the college,” said Enrico Pontelli, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. “CMI has been one of the shining jewels of the institution and a direct contributor to economic development in the region. We want to make the community aware of the needs of this program as it continuously grows and contributes to the economic development of the state.”
“CMI's involvement in “Night at the Museums” will be an outdoor screening of student and faculty work,” said Amy Lanasa, professor and CMI department head. “Faculty and staff also will be on hand to discuss the preliminary design and ground plan for CMI's proposed 50,000 square foot training facility for the next generation of film, animation, creative writing and journalism students.”
The current University Art Museum exhibition, “Specter,” and the latest University Museum exhibition, “Low and Slow,” will be open for tours, while activities and games will be available for all to participate. See the night sky through telescopes provided by the astronomy department and listen to music from NMSU students. Criminal justice students also will help visitors explore a mock crime scene.
For more information check out the “Night at the Museums” webpage or email madoming@nmsu.edu with questions.
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CUTLINE: Last year’s “Night at the Museums,” presented by NMSU College of Arts and Sciences, drew hundreds of people to tour the museums, enjoy food and music and departmental displays. This year’s event is Thursday, Sept. 14 (NMSU photo by Isabel Darancou)