CANCELLLED: Governor’s Public Safety Town Hall
2024-11-19 17:30 (America/Denver) | New Mexico
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham is conducting a town hall in Raton which will bring together state and local government, business members, and constituents to engage in meaningful discussions related to public safety.
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Times: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740
We highly value your presence and input at this event. Your perspective and insights will contribute to the success of the town hall meeting and help shape the future of our state.

Classic Night at the Movies presents “Home Alone 2”
2024-11-20 19:00 - 21:00 | New Mexico
Admission: Free; Donations accepted to benefit the Raton Police Officers Association

Michael Martin Murphey’s “Cowboy Christmas” Friday, Dec. 6, 2024
2024-12-06 19:30 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
Michael Martin Murphey’s Cowboy Christmas, a magnificent spectacle that showcases his legendary “Rio Grande Band,” mesmerizing lighting, captivating videos, and an artistic fusion of Western Art and masterful photographs. This extraordinary production takes you on a journey through the spirit of the Wild West, immersing you in its rich heritage and evoking a sense of wonder and joy.
December 6th
Doors: 6:30 PM Showtime: 7:30 PM

$50 – Seat in the Front 3 Rows
$40 – Seat 4th Row and Beyond

Tickets available at Solano’s and online at the Outhouse Tickets link below

RAHC presents “Crystal & Will Yates” at the historic Shuler Theatre
2024-12-15 19:00 - 21:00 | New Mexico
FREE Admission with a brand new toy or two (2) non-perishable food items in support of the Raton Fire Department’s Toy Drive and The Hunger Pantry

SFTSFPA presents “A Christmas Carol”
2024-12-19 - 2024-12-22 | New Mexico
Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts presents our annual production of Charles Dickens’ classic tale: A Christmas Carol. Directed by Sarah Reid with music direction by Clint Henson; Thursday-Saturday, December 19-21 at 7pm and Sunday matinee on December 22nd at 2pm.

$10 General Admission; ages 12 & under FREE

2024-12-21 11:00 - 14:00 | New Mexico
Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts presents:
Raton Winter Wonderland

When?
Saturday December 21st (doors open at 11:00am)

Where?
Shuler and El Raton Theaters; Mama K’s Sweet Treats

What?
Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus
Goodie Bags (first 200 kids) & Prize Raffle
Kids Caroling Mini-Concert
Jim Henson’s “A Muppet Christmas Carol”
& an Ice Cream Social

ALL AGES WELCOME &
FREE ADMISSION

Sponsored by:
Stan Gatti
Super Save ~ Raton Lion’s Club
SW Hollowform Metals
Mama K’s Sweet Treats
Blue Sky Ranch and Equestrian Center

Governor’s Safety Town Hall Meeting @ the historic Shuler Theatre
2025-01-13 17:30 - 19:30 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740

Tonight: “Marmaduke” - donations benefit the Raton Humane Society
2025-02-26 18:00 - 20:00 | New Mexico

C. Willie Myles
2025-03-16 19:00 - 21:30 | New Mexico
C. Willi Myles
Comedian
A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to.
Willi tells extremely funny non-offensive stories and jokes and gives a unique spin to life’s everyday challenges by applying humor to them.
Performing across the U.S. and abroad, his career highlights include several appearances on national television and at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City.
Referred to as “America’s Everyday Comedian,” his hilarious down-to-earth performance will convince you that Willi is truly comedy at its best!
Tickets: Adults $20; Seniors $15, Students $10 Available in advance at the Old Pass Gallery, 145 S First St. 575-445-2052

Songs of Inspiration - Broadway Style is 2nd Colexico Offering
2025-06-29 14:00 - 17:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
Two Concerts. Two Cities. Two Dates.
Join us for our second Colexico Cabaret: Songs of Inspiration!

Saturday, June 28th, at 7:00pm
Main Street LIVE
131 W. Main St, Trinidad, CO 81082
Sunday, June 29th, at 2:00pm
The Historic Shuler Theater
131 N. 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740

This collaboration between Main Street LIVE and Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts unites performers from Raton and Trinidad to share and celebrate Songs of Inspiration – Broadway Style!
But what makes this event unique is the location! The first performance, held on Saturday night, steals the stage at Trinidad’s Main Street LIVE.
The second performance, a Sunday matinee, shines bright in the spotlight of Raton’s Historic Shuler Theater!

Admission
Tickets can be purchased at their respective venues at the door, and for Saturday’s performance, online at Main Street LIVE’s website.
Adults: $10; Youth/Student: $5

The proceeds of each show benefit their respective venues. Donations welcome for this fund-raising event.

Classic Night at the Movies presents Frozen
2025-07-23 18:00 - 21:00 | New Mexico
Admission: Free; donations accepted on behalf of the Raton Rotary Scholarship Fund

Carin Mari in Concert
2025-08-08 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
Billy The Kid Traveling Wake presents
Carin Mari in concert
Friday, August 8 @ 7 pm
Shuler Theater, 131 N. 2nd, Raton, NM
$20 General Admission
Link to tickets at website below

Royal Wade Kimes in Concert - “Lost in Time”
2025-08-09 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
Billy The Kid Traveling Wake presents
Royal Wade Kimes in Concert
“Lost in Time”
Shuler Theatre, 131 N. 2nd St.
Raton, NM
Saturday, August 9 @ 7 pm
$20 General Admission
Link to tickets at website below

Kimes is “The Gentleman Outlaw” and a Grammy Nominee, a Gold and Platinum Writer and Recording Artist and 3 time winner of the Will Rogers Award.

“Lost In Time,” is a dynamic live solo event. With music and western history beginning in 1864, the audience leaves the Civil War behind and meets up with colorful cowboys, outlaws, lawmen, and live mystic, passionate romantic moments while unknowingly becoming “Lost In Time.”

Free concert: Music From Angel Fire “Romance and Reel” at The Historic Shuler Theatre
2025-08-17 15:00 - 17:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
2025 Music From Angel Fire Concert #3 “Romance and Reel” – 3pm at The Historic Shuler Theater! Admission: Free
CONCERT 3: “Romance and Reel”
Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major, Op.87 (29 minutes)
JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897)
Allegro (moderato)
Andante con moto
Scherzo. Presto — Poco meno presto
Finale. Allegro giocoso
Benny Kim, violin • Edward Arron, cello • Shai Wosner, piano
INTERMISSION
College , a 1927 film by Buster Keaton with live film score by Stephen Prutsman (1 hour and 5 minutes)
KEATON/PRUTSMAN
The Dolphins
Luke Henderson, violin • Isaac Park, violin • James Preucil, viola • Ian Maloney, cello
Marina Iwao, piano

Gate City Music Fest 2025 - Gene Watson in Concert
2025-08-31 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
Join us in 2025 for an unforgettable evening of classic country as Gene Watson takes the stage at the Historic Shuler Theater in Raton, New Mexico, headlining this year’s Gate City Music Festival on Sunday, August 31 at 7 pm.
With a voice as rich and timeless as the music he sings, Gene Watson has captivated audiences for over 50 years with hits like “Farewell Party,” “Paper Rosie,” “Love in the Hot Afternoon,” and “Fourteen Carat Mind.” Now, experience the magic live in one of the Southwest’s most iconic indoor venues.

With Special Guests: Will & Crystal Yates & Zac Sukarno
Tickets $50 General Admission available at www.gatecitymusicfestival.com

Michael Martin Murphey in Concert at The Historic Shuler Theatre
2025-09-04 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
Join us at the The Shuler Theater on Thursday, September 4th as Michael Martin Murphey takes the stage to celebrate a monumental milestone in his career—the 50th anniversary of his classic million-selling Pop-Country song, “Wildfire”.
Joining Michael will be Raton’s own Karla K Morton as they share some songs and poems from their recent collaborative work Santa Fe Trail: Chasing the Big West.

The worldwide success of “Wildfire” and his 4th album “Blue Sky Night Thunder” led Michael Martin Murphey on a journey as a singer-songwriter through multiple genres of music – pop, country, western, bluegrass, folk and jazz. The Wildfire Anniversary concert will feature other selections from Blue Sky Night Thunder such as “Carolina in the Pines” and “Desert Rat” and will also include songs from award-winning albums COWBOY SONGS (“Cowboy Logic”), MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY (“What’s Forever For”) and BUCKAROO BLUE GRASS (“Jesse James Trilogy”).
Whether you’ve followed him from the very beginning or are discovering his music for the first time, this concert is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. It’s a celebration of music, life, and legacy, honoring an artist whose career has touched the hearts of millions.
Get your tickets today at OuthouseTickets.com (link at bottom of this page) or at Solano’s Boot and Western Wear, 101 S. 2nd Street, Raton, NM and help us celebrate 50 years of “Wildfire” with Michael Martin Murphey!

“Yesterday - Live” at The Historic Shuler Theatre
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 | New Mexico
“Yesterday – A Tribute to the Beatles” has been endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney and has been performing the Beatles since 2000 and the show is coming to the Shuler Theater in Raton on Friday, September 19 for a 7 pm show sponsored by the Shuler Restoration and the Whited Foundation. Tickets available online at EventBrite – link below.
Yesterday has been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine, Showbiz Magazine, on NBC, CBS, and ABC, Dick Clark’s “Your Big Break” Ed McMahon’s “Star Search” and recently returned as highlight of the annual Joe Johnson’s Beatles Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Cruise lines.
Founded by Don Bellezzo, they show has not only toured extensively in the U.S., but internationally, with seven tours of Japan, dozens more to Canada, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Bahamas, and United States military bases and throughout the World, having performed on five continents.
Invited by the U.S. Postal Service to entertain at the unveiling of the “Yellow Submarine” Postage Stamp, Yesterday performed at the prestigious Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C.
Joining forces with Yesterday Productions, ‘The British Are Coming!’ production was developed in the summer of 2010. Depicting the Beatles “Live” US performances, The British Are Coming! performed for 3 years to nightly standing room only audiences by Yesterday’s show bands in Atlantic City at The Tropicana Hotel’s “Liverpool Club”,
‘The British Are Coming!’ has had long term runs in Lake Tahoe, Nevada at The Horizon Resort Casino’s Golden Cabaret Theater, Reno’s Harrah’s Hotel and Casino and other nationwide venues.
The resident Beatles Show Band for “Legends in Concert,” the world’s premier and longest running tribute show, Yesterday performs in Las Vegas, Nevada and Branson, Missouri.
Tickets for the Shuler show are $20 general admission and are available online at EventBrite or by calling 575-447-2207.

The Historic Shuler Theatre and Main Street Live present “Classic Country Caberet”
2025-09-21 14:00 - 17:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
Join us for the third in our Colexico Cabaret series: Classic Country Cabaret!
In partnership with Main Street LIVE …
Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts presents:
This collaboration between Main Street LIVE and Santa Fe Trail School for the Performing Arts unites local & home-grown performers from Raton and Trinidad to turn our stages into a crossroad of country legends and timeless tales.
Join us Saturday, September 20th at MainStreet LIVE in Trinidad (7pm) or in Raton’s Historic Shuler Theater on Sunday, Sept. 21st (2pm) and sing along to songs you know and love from legends like Hank Williams, Marty Robbins, Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, Faith Hill, The Chicks, Shania Twain, John Denver and so much more!! From the dusty romance of the open range to the neon glow of a honky-tonk dance floor, enjoy the music of power ballads that soar, harmonies that light up the room, and country classics that’ll have your boots two-steppin’ before you know it!
Admission
Tickets can be purchased at their respective venues at the door, and for Saturday’s performance, online at Main Street LIVE’s website.
Trinidad/MSL – Adults: $12; Youth/Student: $7
Raton/SFTSPA – Adults: $10; Youth/Student: $5
The proceeds of each show benefit their respective venues. Donations welcome for this fund-raising event.

Saturday, Sept. 20th @ 7:00 pm; box office opens @ 6pm or purchase tickets in advance online
Main Street LIVE
131 W. Main St,
Trinidad, CO 81082
Sunday, Sept. 21st @ 2:00 pm; box office opens @1pm
Shuler Theater
131 N. 2nd St,
Raton, NM 87740

M5 Mexican Brass - Live at The Historic Shuler Theatre
2025-09-22 19:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
M5 – The Mexican Brass Celebrating 20 years as a brass quintet in ’25, M5 is a world-class ensemble seamlessly blending virtuosic musicianship, non-stop audience interaction and showmanship to produce a great musical-theatrical experience every night!
M5 has toured the world—literally—having played across Europe, Asia, North Africa, North America, South America and their home base of Mexico. In the 11-12 season, they toured extensively for Allied generating outstanding audience responses.
M5’s program will mix classical with opera, jazz & pop—a terrific blend for every audience.
“M5’s infectious enthusiasm for performing and impeccable playing should be heard around the world” – Jens Lindemann

September 22, 2025
Historic Shuler Theater
Time: 7pm
$20.00 Adults, $15.00 Seniors,
$10.00 Students
Tickets available at the Old Pass Gallery

Halloween Spooktacular at The Historic Shuler Theatre
2025-10-24 - 2025-10-26 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
SFTSPA Raton Youth Theatre presents: Super Scary Halloween Spectacular!!
Fri-Sat October 24 & 25th @ 7pm and Sunday Oct. 26th @ 2pm in the historic Shuler Theater
ADMISSION $10 or $5 for anyone in costume (box office opens 1 hour before showtimes)
Halloween Spooktacular – Written & Directed by Elizabeth Record with Maggie Linsky
Super Scary – Written by Tim Kochenderfer & Directed by Mariah Fleming
Produced by special arrangement with Playscripts, Inc.
(www.playscripts.com)
Production Coordinator/Designer: Beki Woods

Raton Arts & Humanities Council presents “America’s Sweethearts Christmas”
2025-12-02 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
Experience the magic of ‘Americas Sweethearts Christmas’, featuring a vintage vocal trio that channels the spirit of the Andrews Sisters with their seamless harmonies and infectious energy.
From cherished Yuletide classics like “Man With the Bag” and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” to timeless favorites such as “Let It Snow” and “White Christmas”, their repertoire spans across Broadway, jazz, and pop hits from the golden era of the 1950s and 60s.
Adorned in vibrant costumes, impeccably styled hairdos, and iconic red lipstick, the Holiday Sweethearts transport audiences to a nostalgic winter wonderland filled with warmth, joy, and unforgettable music.
Sponsored by the Raton Arts Council, Reserved seat tickets: Adults $20; Seniors $15; Students $10 and available at the Old Pass Gallery, 145 S. 1st Street or at the door.

“A Christmas Carol” at The Historic Shuler Theater
2025-12-18 - 2025-12-21 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
A Raton holiday tradition!
Thursday-Saturday, December 18-20 at 7pm; Sunday, December 21 at 2pm

Adam Swanson in Concert at The Historic Shuler Theater
2026-01-30 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
ADAM SWANSON
The only 4-time Old-Time Piano Playing Contest World Champion!
World-class pianist/historian of vintage American popular music, Ragtime, Early Jazz, the Great American Songbook, and more!!!
In concert
Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 7 pm.
FREE ADMISSION
$10 SUGGESTED DONATION (OR MORE) FOR SHULER RESTORATION
PRESENTED BY THE DARDEN FOUNDATION

Adam Swanson is one of the world’s foremost pianists and historians of vintage American popular music, including ragtime, early jazz, the Great American Songbook, and more. Adam has been a featured performer and lecturer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the United States and abroad, and he is the only four-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest. He made his New York debut in Carnegie Hall at the age of nineteen, where he performed with Michael Feinstein. Adam appeared alongside pianist John Arpin at the Bohem Ragtime and Jazz Festival in the Republic of Hungary, and he has also toured France, Switzerland, and Australia. Adam has accompanied silent films at the prestigious Cinecon Classic Film Festival in Hollywood and performed privately for Oscar-winning Disney/Hollywood composer Richard M. Sherman (Mary Poppins, etc.). At the age of twenty-one, Adam performed a solo concert at the Kennedy Center Millennium Stage in Washington, D.C.
Adam holds a bachelor’s degree in classical piano and a master’s in musicology from the Peabody Conservatory of Johns Hopkins University. He has been mentored by other ragtime artists including the famed Max Morath and legendary 1950s recording artist Johnny Maddox, who was one of Adam’s greatest influences. Adam has recorded albums with noted musicians such as former rock star Ian Whitcomb, the Peacherine Ragtime Society Orchestra, and the Bar D Wranglers. In 2025, he was selected as “Artist in Residence” for the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Foundation in Sedalia, MO. Adam’s recordings have been used on the CBC TV show Murdoch Mysteries. He lives in Durango, Colorado, where he frequently performs in the Diamond Belle Saloon at the Historic Strater Hotel. Adam is also the director of the Durango Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival. Listen to Adam’s livestream virtual concerts on his Facebook page and YouTube channel.

One Week (Joseph M. Schenck Productions, 1920)
Starring Buster Keaton and Sybil Seely

In one of Keaton’s best short films, he and his new bride attempt to build a house from a numbered kit, while a former rival threatens to ruin their new home. Two reels of side-splitting fun arising from the trials of honeymooners… One Week is such a spectacular short subject that is was added to the Library of Congress’s National Film Registry in 2008.

Raton Arts & Humanities Council presents “The Conjurors”
2026-02-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
The Conjurors
Two Magicians

The Conjurors invite guests to the world of the impossible – a place where limitations have yet to be created and amazing memories are waiting to be made. From captivating stories, incredible magic, large illusions, and breathtaking demonstrations of mind control, this show guarantees an adventure that will amaze all ages.
Matthew Pomeroy

“My earliest memories are being on and around a stage. I was mesmerized by every aspect and element of performing. Every show is a journey filled with magic, wonder, enchantment and story telling.”

Natasha Lamb

”Magic allows us to experience the impossible. Together we will create moments and memories that will be remembered long after the lights dim and the curtains close.”
Presented by the Raton Arts Council and the Whited Foundation. Reserved tickets available online at RatonArts.org, or at the Old Pass Gallery, 145 S. 1st St, Raton, or 575 445 2052.
Adults $20, Senior Citizens $15, Students $10.

Brenda Ortega in Concert @ The Historic Shuler Theater
2026-02-21 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740

Raton Arts & Humanities Council presents “The French Family Band”
2026-03-27 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740

Raton Arts & Humanities Council presents “The Sidekicks”
2026-04-16 19:00 - 22:00 | The Historic Shuler Theater, 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM, 87740
