NMSU-A Theatre on the Hill at Downtown Nites

Friday, March 17, 2017

On Friday, March 17, 2017 NMSU-A Drama Professor Connie Breding, Playwright and Publicity Guru Carolyn Dittmer and Theatre Guild President Carla Kerr presided at a table during the Downtown Nites event on New York Avenue in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Flyers were passed out to attendees advertising the latest offering "The Haunted Garden", written by Carolyn Dittmer, directed by Connie Breding with Carla Kerr as one of the cast, the Children's Spring Play production to be presented to the public on May 6-8, 2017. They also gave out pens and notepads.

Alamogordo school children will be bused to the Theatre on the Hill during the week of May 1-5, 2017 where the cast will be doing two shows a day to accommodate all the children who want to see the play. The Theatre Guild pays for the buses to bring the children to the theatre.

Hope to see everyone there in support of the Theatre on the Hill and all they do to make it possible for children and adults alike to experience theater.

L to R: Carolyn Dittmer, SKY, (Sky's husband), Ed Dittmer

This couple had great costumes and were dancers

The cotton candy man sold out

This little family really into the wearin' o' the green

One of the Folklorico dancers

Miss White Sands Teen belting out a tune in Spanish

Katie Pacelli, NMSU-A staff and Theatre Guild member

Carolyn Dittmer and Connie Breding

Well, it was St. Patrick's Day so Carla Kerr got with the program. Thanks to Doug Kerr for taking the photo.

It was a FUN evening with many people in attendance and artisans of every persuasion displaying their goods. Carla bought a beautiful woven basket made in Ghana (sold under the fair trade act).

This is all I have to say for now.

Red Hatters Attend Flickinger Guild Turquoise and Silver Tea

October 16, 2016 at 2:00 PM

A group of Red Hatters, members of the New Mexico Roadrunner Chapter, attended the Flickinger Guild Turquoise and Silver Tea which had a theme this year of "Denim and Diamonds". This is always such a FUN and entertaining event looked forward to every year.

A number of area businesses provided clothing, hats, jewelry, shoes and boots, etc. to models for the style show. It is truly amazing what all is available right here in our own backyard. SKY and Ed Dittmer provided background music as people came in and got seated. Welcome and introductions were provided by Sarina Turnbull-Paul and James White.

Entertainment was abundant beginning with belly dancing by Anala Nahada and Claudia Powell. Singer and instrumentalist Rudy Wood was next with a good round of western music. The Academy of Ballet & Las Cruces School of Dance featured Casen Collins, Mariah Hernandez and Daniel Lindsay in a short, but lovely ballet. Marley Ham sang a solo. There was also a duet from "Spamalot" featuring Lee Austin and Jenny McNiven.

Refreshments of hot tea, tea sandwiches, fruit and tea cakes were prepared by Mountain View Catering, GCRMC and served by AHS Jr. ROTC cadets. They did such an excellent job and there was plenty to eat and drink for all.

Fashions with Susie Hall featured fashions and accessories from Bealls, Dollar Boots & Jeans, GCRMC Auxiliary Gift Shop, Instant Karma, JC Penny's, Sam's Silver Lining, Rue 21 and Seasons at The Lodge.

While all of this was happening, there was also a huge silent auction set up with everything one could imagine to bid on. In the meantime, Sarina and James kept the airwaves busy with calling door prize numbers of which several Red Hatters were winners of prizes.

L to R: Margie, Darla and Gail

Carmen and Flo

Dorothy E.

A couple of the models doing their thing

L to R: Trudy, Donna and guest, Bobbie

L to R: Margee, Darla and Gail concentrating on their door prize tickets

Model, posing while Susie Hall describes her ensemble

Susie gets a little help from Tony Calderon from JC Penny's

More models. That's Victoria on the right in a hurry

Monica Helm modeling a lovely ensemble

Susie and Tony conversing about the clothing from JC Penny's

Jenny McNiven and Lee Austin singing a duet from "Spamalot"

Another shot of Lee and Jenny

New member, Bobbie Tanner with Queen Ladybird aka Carla Kerr

As always, it was truly an elegant affair and we are very pleased to welcome a new Red Hatter to the New Mexico Roadrunner Chapter, Bobbie Tanner.

Thanks to Gail Swineford for shooting the last picture.

This is all I have to say for now.