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Who plays a Dulcimer?

It won't be long before everyone will know what a dulcimer is!  People everywhere are starting to play the dulcimer now.  It has even entered Nashville and is used in country music recordings.  Cyndi Lauper recorded it just recently on one of her newest albums.  The Blair School of Music has a special program just for the dulcimer!  There are dulcimer clubs in every state in the union, and there are dulcimer festivals held every month somewhere in America!  The dulcimer has also found its way overseas where folks are even forming clubs and instruction groups! The National Dulcimer Championships are held annually at the Winfield Festival in Kansas.



Kerry with her first dragon dulcimer.



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Our Favorite Places to go:

These are some of the places we highly recommend ..... for crowds who think making music sing is more important than making it loud.  All of them are oustanding and will go above and beyond the call to make sure you're taken care of.



Capitan, New Mexico:

Horseman's Grill; Smokey Bear Blvd.; Capitan, New Mexico 88316
Phone:  575.354.1447



Lincoln, New Mexico:

Laughing Sheep Farm; 1 mi. west of Lincoln (mile marker 96)
Gourmet Restaurant & Meat Mart
Phone:  575.653.4041
Open Wednesday thru' Sunday for lunch
Friday & Saturday for dinner
Laughing Sheep Farm Website

The Dolan House; Beverly & Bill Strauset; Lincoln, New Mexico 88316
Phone:  575.653.4670



Carrizozo:

Carrizozo Joe's; 133 Central Avenue; Carrizozo, NM
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sundays
Phone:  575.648.5637

408 Gallery



Ruidoso:

Elena's Place; 2800 Sudderth Drive; Ruidoso, NM 88345
Elena, born and raised in Durango, Mexico brings the fresh and light flavors of interior Mexico to Ruidoso.
Phone:  575.630.8022
Elena's Website

Pena's Place; 2963 Sudderth Drive; Ruidoso, NM 88345
Breakfast & lunch.  Mexican, American & International cuisine.
Phone:  575.257.4135

Sacred Grounds Coffee & Tea House; 2825 Sudderth Drive, Suite B; Ruidoso, NM 88345
Organic coffee and teas.  Breakfast & lunches.  Free wireless Internet.  Fresh baked pastries daily!
Phone:  575.257.2273

Dreamcatcher; 2629 Sudderth Drive; Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
Phone:  575.802.2222
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Dreamcatcher Website

Landlocked; 441 Mechem; Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
Phone: 575.257.9559
6pm - 9pm
Landlocked Website

Hummingbird Tea Room; 2306 Sudderth Drive; Ruidoso, NM 88345
Sandwiches, soups, salads, quiche, homemade desserts.
Phone:  575.257.5100
Hummingbird Tea Room Website

Log Cabin Restaurant; 1074 Mechem Drive; Ruidoso, NM 88345
Breakfast & Lunch, Breakfast served all day, closed Tuesday
Phone:  575.258.5029

Sunflower Cafe & Catering; 806 Carrizo Canyon Rd; Ruidoso, NM 88345
Where Friends Gather.  Hearty breakfast or warm cinnamon roll, sandwiches made with fresh-baked bread, salads, juicy hamburgers.  Checkout our Plate Special of the Day.  Delicious desserts.
Phone:  575.630.0173
Open Thurs-Sun. 7:00am - 3:00pm

Zocca Coffee; 1129 Mechem Drive, Suite E; Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
Inviting and warm atmosphere, serving specialty coffee, espresso, tea, ice cream, pastries & panini's.  Customer service is a priority!
Indoor & Outdoor seating
Phone:  575.258.1445

Michelina's; 2703 Sudderth Drive; Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
We make it good, we serve you plenty, we don't charge a lot.  Thin or thick crust pizza, lasagna, alfredos, sampler plates, tortellini, sandwiches & more.  Take-outs welcome.  Daily lunch & dinner specials.  Senior discount.
Phone:  575.257.5753

Casa Blanca; 501 Mechem Drive; Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
Voted best Mexican food in town. Serving Ruidoso area for 24 years. Mexican and American food, full bar including great Margaritas.
Phone:  575.257.2495
Open daily 11:00am to 10:00pm.

Lucy's Mexicali Restaurant; 2408 Sudderth; Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
Phone:  575.257.8754
Lucy's Mexicali Website

Ethel and Lucy's Cafe; 1009 Mechem Drive (Mountain Top Plaza #1); Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345

Texas Club; 212 Metz Drive; Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
Phone:  575.258.3325
7:00pm - 9:30pm

Ruidoso Roastery; 113 Rio St; Ruidoso, New Mexico 88345
Phone:  575.257.3676
Open until 5:00pm.

Clubhouse Lounge; 1137 Mechem Dr; Corner of White Mountain Dr. and Mechem; Ruidoso, New Mexico
Phone:  575.258.3912
8:00pm - midnight



Alamogordo:

Dolce Vita; 2360 Indian Wells Road; Alamogordo, NM 88310
Phone:  575.439.9887

Elks Lodge; 2290 Hamilton Road; Alamogordo, New Mexico 88345
Phone:  575.437.1897
8:00pm
(You gotta be an Elk or a Guest of an Elk.)

Plateau Espresso; 2724 Scenic Drive; Alamogordo, NM
Phone:  575.434.4466



Roswell:

Pecos Flavors Winery; 305 N. Main St.; Roswell, NM 88201
Phone:  575.627.6265
Email Pecos Flavors
Pecos Flavors Winery Website



Santa Fe:

Garrett's Desert Inn; 311 Old Santa Fe Trail; Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone:  505.982.1851 E-Mail Garrett's Desert Inn
Garrett's Desert Inn Website

Tiny's Restaurant; 1015 Pen Road; Santa Fe, NM 87505
Phone:  505.983.9817
(Near the corner of Cerrillos Road and St. Francis Drive
Live music fills the room every Thursday through Saturday.
Live rock, blues, and Latin music, depending on the night.

Tin Star Saloon; 411 W Water St; Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone:  505.984.5050
Tin Star Saloon Website
(Water Street is near No. Guadalupe and W. Alameda.)
Jam Every Wednesday with Ben Lucero 9pm
JAM Every Monday with Mike Montiel 8pm

El Paseo Bar & Grill; 208 Galisteo Street; Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone:  505.992.2848
El Paseo Bar Website
Tuesday -- open mic night.

La Casa Sena; 125 E Palace Ave; Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone:  505.988.9232
La Casa Sena Website
La Casa Sena is located in the Historic Sena Plaza in the heart of Old Santa Fe

Catamount Bar & Grille; 125 E Water St; Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone:  505.988.7222

Rio Chama Steakhouse; 414 Old Santa Fe Trail; Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone:  505.955.0765
Rio Chama Steakhouse Website

Sleeping Dog Tavern; 114 W. San Francisco St; Santa Fe, NM 87501
Phone:  505.982.4335
E-Mail Sleeping Dog Tavern
Sleeping Dog Tavern Website



Moriarty:

Blackie's Restaurant and Bar; 612 Route 66; Moriarty, NM 87035
Phone:  505.832.0011
(Dance band Fri and Sat.)



Cerrillos:

Mine Shaft Tavern; 2846 State Highway 14 N; Cerrillos, NM 87010
Phone:  505.473.0743
Mine Shaft Tavern Website
LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH - OPEN MIC NIGHT!
A monthly jam at the Tavern -- 7pm



Conchas Lake:

Tackle Box Restaurant and Lounge; Conchas Lake, NM
At the Conchas Dock North Marina
1.5 Miles from Conchas Dam — Follow the Signs
Phone:  866.806.5993
Email Tackle Box Restaurant



Albuquerque:

St. Clair Winery & Bistro; 901 Rio Grande Blvd NW; Albq., NM 87104
Phone:  505.243.9916
St. Clair Winery Website



Belen:

HARLA MAYS Fat Boy Grill; Dalies Avenue; Belen, NM
Phone:  505.864.2211
GREAT FOOD, BIG STAGE, & DANCE FLOOR!!



Elephant Butte:

Elephant Butte Inn; 401 Hwy. 195; Elephant Butte, NM 87935 Phone:  575.744.5431
Elephant Butte Inn Website



Tijeras:

MOLLY'S BAR; Tijeras, NM



Deming:

St. Clair Winery & Bistro; 1325 De Baca Rd; Deming, NM 88030
Phone:  575.546.1179
St. Clair Winery Website



Las Cruces:

St. Clair Winery & Bistro; 1800 Avenida De Mesilla; Las Cruces, NM 88005
Phone:  575.524.2408
St. Clair Winery Website

High Desert Brewing Company; 1201 W. Hadley Ave; Las Cruces, NM
Phone:  575.525.6752
High Desert Website
11:00am - Midnight



Madrid:

Mine Shaft Tavern & Engine House Theater
2846 Highway 14; Madrid, NM 87010
Phone:  505.473.0743
E-Mail:  Andrew Wice
The Mine Shaft Tavern and Engine House Theater are located in the center of Madrid, NM.  Built in 1946 it is still rustic and not intended to be like a chain restaurant.  It is real food made from scratch.



HOUSE CONCERTS:

Two Rocks and a Hubcap Music Hall -- Cerillos, New Mexico
RSVP through website below:
Two Rocks MySpace Website
Price:  $10+ suggested donation

Turtle Mountain House Concerts -- Las Cruces, New Mexico
RSVP:  Mail or reserve online
Turtle Mountain Website
Price:  $15 suggested donation
Limited seating-reservation required

Las Alturas House Concerts -- Las Cruces, New Mexico
RSVP:  houseconcerts@comcast.net
Las Alturas Website
Price:  $15 suggested donation
Reservations required.
7:00 p.m. MST

Hillsboro Community Center; 16 Elenora; Hillsboro, NM 88042
Hillsboro Community Center Website
Phone:  Bill Bussmann  575.743.3841
Phone:  Robert Shipley  575.895.5797


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