Category: Reading

Upcoming Events with LCW’s Charmayne Samuelson

Posted on by Mark Davis

Charmayne has the following exciting events coming in the next several months. Here they are, straight from her newsletter:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 4:00 P.M.

For those of you in the El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM area or other areas where you receive the ABC Affiliate, KVIA, TV, tune in at 4 p.m. to the news segment beginning at 4 and I will be interviewed by Nichole Gomez talking about the amazing story of Mata Ortiz pottery and  the trilogy of Mata Ortiz books I have published.

FRIDAY SEPT. 11 & SATURDAY SEPT. 12

Major Mata Ortiz exhibition, trunk show, powerpoint presentations, wine reception, and pottery demo and firing at the San Antonio Museum of Art.

I am honored to be attending this event with the world-famous Master Mata Ortiz potters, Hector Gallegos, Laura Bugarini, Paula Bugarini and Yetito Bugarini.

An opening wine/cheese reception on Friday with pottery and books, and on Saturday I will be sharing the unbelievable story of how it all began! Details in the flyer below.  Pottery Sales and Book Sales!

SATURDAY OCT 3

SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO BOOK FESTIVAL

I will be attending with my books ready to autograph for you, and I will be leading a workshop. This will be the second year for this event, and it was hugely successful last year. Authors from all over the Southwest will have their books for sale, and there will be other special events. 

THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, OCT. 8, 9, 10

I am very excited …

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March Meeting Madness!

Posted on by Mark Davis

Where

Las Cruces Village (formerly Good Samaritan) in the Creative Arts Room, 3011 Buena Vida Circle. Enter through the main administrative building entrance (parking is to the east of the building) and turn left in the first hallway to reach the room.

When

2:30-4:30 pm, Saturday March 14th, 2026

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Welcome New Members
  3. Membership and Financials
  4. Member Accomplishments
  5. Rosemary poem and questions
  6. Genre discussion
  7. Readings by members?? (THIS COULD BE YOU!)
  8. Writing prompt (something outside your genre)
  9. Time & Date of next meeting reminders
  10. Adjournment
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Amp Up for the Southern New Mexico Book Festival with the Las Cruces Bulletin!

Posted on by Mark Davis

Check out new articles in the Las Cruces Bulletin that cover our two rock-star writers and event organizers, Eva Nevarez-St. John and Charmayne Samuelson. First the two discuss the event, its origins and even a little about literacy in the 21st century. The second article covers Charmayne’s amazing run of awards and success with her Mata Ortiz pottery collaborations and, drum roll please… five new awards from the New Mexico Book Awards, announced Oct. 1st.

For more information on the book festival, check out our events page.

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George Pintar Launches New Book About Las Cruces

Posted on by Mark Davis

Have you ever been to a book launch party? Whether you have or haven’t, you’re in for a treat!

The Doña Ana Arts Council and local author George Pintar invite all book lovers to the launch of Las Cruces: Traditions, Prosperity & Future.

📅 When? Friday, February 21st, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM
📍 Where? Doña Ana Arts Council Building (230 South Water Street, Las Cruces)
📖 What? Enjoy opening remarks from the author, followed by insightful reviews from beta readers.

Join us in celebrating our beloved city’s rich history and vibrant spirit. Get your autographed copy, enjoy refreshments, and connect with fellow book enthusiasts.

We look forward to seeing you there!…

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