CCC kicking off arts series

CLOVIS — Clovis Community College’s Cultural Arts Series is kicking off its 20th season with a Saturday celebration in partnership with Clovis MainStreet.

The kickoff will run 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Main Street between Grand and Second streets, in front of the Norman and Vi Petty Performing Arts Center, according to a CCC release.

Ryan Montano and his Simply Six band are scheduled to perform during the event. Montano, who has Clovis family connections, is a nationally recognized trumpeter, songwriter, bandleader, and recording artist whose prior performances include the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and Seabreeze Jazz Festival. Montano has had four songs reach Billboard charts, and his 2021 release “Truth Journey” has garnered more than a million streams on Spotify.

Other events in the Saturday lineup include musical guests Randy Chavez y Grupo SOL and Rosa Blanca, along with a chalk art contest sponsored by Clovis Municipal Schools. The kickoff will also include area restaurants and food trucks.

Information: clovisarts.org or 575-769-4031.