The mission of the Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts is to enrich the cultural lives of SouthCentral New Mexico's residents and visitors. The Spencer Theater for the Performing Arts opened in October of 1997, creating a yearround venue for worldclass performances in theater, music and dance. An aristocrat among theaters, the $22million structure is splendid and elegant, yet intimate and welcoming. At the heart of the Spencer, in its 514seat hall, you'll encounter a powerful experience of the performing arts — outstanding acoustics, intimate seating, and artistry of the highest caliber.