WHAT: World premiere of “Acid Western,” a celebration of the mythology of the West that blends live music, championship trick roping, immersive video art and interactive storytelling. Presented by Dr. Lucky Presents, the event features Guinness World Record holder Chris McDaniel, New Mexico musician Betty Benedeadly and an interactive multimedia presentation that traces the origins of the Acid Western by film scholar Julia Smith.
WHO: Open to the public, with general admission tickets available for $22 here.
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12. Doors open at 7 p.m., followed by a presentation by Julia Smith at 7:30 p.m. and the main show at 8 p.m.
WHERE: Historic Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N Main Street, Las Cruces, NM.
VISUALS: Attendees can expect a dynamic visual spectacle featuring award-winning bullwhip artistry, cowboy comedy and championship trick roping. The stage setup includes an immersive backdrop inspired by the Acid Western genre and includes cinematic music influenced by spaghetti westerns.
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