Summer Off to a Rocking Start at Farmington Museum

Ever wondered how Sherlock Holmes discovered whodunit? Try your hand at the Sherlock Holmes exhibit at Farmington Museum this summer. Summer classes at the Heather McGaughey Four Corners Theater Academy start July 1st. Scratch that acting itch with guidance from the professional cast of "Damn Yankees," premiering June 28th at the Sandstone Amphitheater in Lions Wilderness Park. And find new opportunities and offerings for local businesses at the San Juan College Center for Workforce Development. You're watching the "Local News Roundup," brought to you by Ace Hardware of Farmington and Distill Beer, Wine, and Spirits. I'm Connor Shreve. Sherlock Holmes: The Exhibition opens June 28th at the Farmington Museum at Gateway Park. Learn how Sherlock Holmes used clues to solve seemingly unsolvable cases in the interactive exhibit. Explore how Sir Arthur Conan Doyle created the iconic characters of his stories and how Holmes' practices and techniques included the way police work was conducted then, and how it remains in practice today. Don't forget to stop by on Saturdays for the Summer Terrace concert series. Stillwater 505 kicks off July's performances on the 6th with a full lineup Saturdays from 6 to 7:30 PM. Find the full lineup as well as ticket prices for exhibits online. The San Juan College Center for Workforce Development and Continuing Education released its new catalog for the second half of 2024. Many of the programs offer business centric training programs, including academic and certificate programs, as well as business development and leadership programs. Key offerings for local businesses includes customized company specific trainings. Email or call the Center for Workforce Development to learn more about training opportunities, as well as more information about any of the educational programs and certifications. The Heather McGaughey Four Corners Theater Academy is offering its summer classes taught by the professional cast of "Damn Yankees." There are a variety of classes for all ages, ranging from dance, playwright, vocal coaching, and more. Find a full list of classes and register online. Catch a showing of "Damn Yankees," a musical following a diehard baseball fan leading his team against the Yankees, at the Sandstone Amphitheater at Lions Wilderness Park this summer. The show opens June 27th and runs through July 28th with shows Thursday through Sunday. Learn more about these and other stories online at farmingtonlocal.news. Thanks for watching this edition of the Local News Roundup, I'm Connor Shreve.