# Event Details - **Event Name**: NEA Big Read - Closing Ceremony - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: June 27, 2026 | 6:30 – 8:00 PM Historic Shuler Theater Join us as we celebrate a season of stories, creativity, and community at the grand finale of Raton’s 2026 NEA Big Read. Over the past several months, readers, writers, artists, filmmakers, hikers, and families have explored the themes of Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law — reflecting on wildlife, coexistence, and our shared landscape in northern New Mexico. Now it’s time to bring it all together. What to Expect: * Live poetry readings and writing selections * Showcases from workshops and art activities * Reflections from nature walks and community discussions * A public screening of original short films created during Film & Media Camp * A filmmaker Q&A * A community panel discussion * A special keynote speaker This inspiring afternoon highlights the power of literature to spark dialogue, creativity, and a deeper understanding of the world around us. Participation prizes will be awarded to celebrate community engagement and honor everyone who took part in this year’s Big Read journey. From page to stage to screen, this culminating event reflects the voices, talents, and stories of our community. Free and open to all. Come celebrate what happens when a community reads — and creates — together. ABOUT FUZZ What’s to be done about a jaywalking moose? A bear caught breaking and entering? A murderous tree? In Fuzz, New York Times bestselling author Mary Roach dives into the surprisingly complex world of human-wildlife conflict. Blending humor, science, and fascinating history, Roach explores how communities navigate encounters with bears, mountain lions, elephants, and more. Three hundred years ago, animals were assigned legal representation and put on trial. Today, the answers lie not in the courtroom but in science — at the crossroads of wildlife biology and human behavior. For mountain and mesa communities like ours in northern New Mexico, where encounters with wildlife are part of daily life, Fuzz offers a timely, humorous, and insightful lens into coexistence. WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE KICKOFF * An introduction to the NEA Big Read program * Overview of Fuzz and its themes * Preview of spring and early summer events * Opportunities to get involved in workshops and activities From March through June, the NEA Big Read will bring together local artists, educators, scientists, and community partners for reading discussions, creative writing workshops, arts and media projects, nature tours, and public forums designed to spark curiosity and conversation. The program will culminate on June 27, 2026, with a public film screening and panel discussion at the Shuler Theater, showcasing community-created work and highlighting the power of literature, creativity, and dialogue in deepening our understanding of nature — and our place within it. � Come be part of a community-wide exploration of storytelling, science, and coexistence. All are welcome! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/raton/nea-big-read-closing-ceremony/200030314450558 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, business, entertainment, workshops, science-fair, theatre, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 6 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Raton - **state**: NM - **country**: United States - **location**: 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740, USA - **lat**: 36.90297 - **long**: -104.43914 - **full address**: 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740, USA, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NEA Big Read - Closing Ceremony - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=NEA+Big+Read+-+Closing+Ceremony&date=Sat%2C+27+Jun%2C+2026+at+06%3A30+pm&bg=4 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NEA Big Read - Closing Ceremony being held? - **A:** NEA Big Read - Closing Ceremony takes place on Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Sat, 27 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 131 N 2nd St, Raton, NM 87740, USA, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing NEA Big Read - Closing Ceremony? - **A:** NEA Big Read - Closing Ceremony is organized by El Raton Media Works. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NEA Big Read - Closing Ceremony is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Raton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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