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Your monthly guide to community
entertainment, recreation & culture
Explore the Valley
There are more than missions to
discover in El Pasos Lower Valley.
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Impressions of
the Lower Valley
By Alberto Escamilla
Clockwise from left: San Lorenzo,
Billy the Kid, Cotton Field Fall Tree,
My Grandmothers Back Yard
Plaza Film Festival AUGUST
2017
Special guests include Richard
Dreyfuss, Kathleen Turner and
El Paso native Don Bluth.
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El Pasos International Festival
Latino El Paso hosts the celebration of world
music styles 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at
New Underground Lounge, 500 San Francisc,
with merengue, bachata, salsa, cumbias and
reggaeton sounds, vendors, food trucks, drinks,
dominos, jumping balloons, mechanical bull and
more. Performers include Dj Geezee, La Guira,
Sobredosis, Sonora Skandalo, Dj Beto and Dj
Kraze. Admission: $10 (free for age 10 and
younger). Information: latinoselpaso.com.
Import-Dub Autoshow The 3rd annual
indoor/outdoor show is noon to 6 p.m. Sunday,
Aug. 6, at El Paso County Coliseum, hosted by
Western Tech and Allstate. Categories include
imports, domestic tuners, domestic sports,
muscle cars and more. Food trucks, vendor and
exhibit booths, beer garden, dance competition
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and entertainment also featured. Admission: $5 Setup is 7:30 to 10 a.m. Awards at 1:30 p.m.
(age 12 and younger free). Information: 449- Music, food and drinks and kids activities.
INDEX
1032 or elpasostreetscene.com. Spectator admission is free. Information:
Preregistration for indoors show is $40 in
advance only. Preregistration for outdoors: $25
Robert, 208-2293 or Eddie, 203-5557.
Entry fee for participants: $25.
($30 day of show).
St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival
Fiesta de San Lorenzo The annual fies-
ta at San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint is
The 31st annual festival of vibrant Greek cul-
ture is Aug. 25-27 at the Greek Orthodox
Roundup 3-10
noon to midnight Friday through Sunday, Aug. Church of St. Nicholas, 124 S. Festival. Hours
Behind the Scene 4
11-13. Admission is free. Information: 851- are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, noon to 10 p.m. Scene Spotlight 4
2255 or sanlorenzocatholicchurch.com. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission Heres the Ticket 11-13
One of El Paso Countys oldest traditions, the is free; advance food ticket online for $20 with Program Notes 14
event includes food, games, rides, matachines, POC; $22 when purchased pre-festival. Viva Jurez 15
loteria and live music throughout the weekend. Information: 833-0882, 539-1491 or on
This year, the fiesta will host the Yupik Facebook at EP Greek Food Fest.
Music 16-17
dancers from Alaska Saturday and Sunday. Dance 17
Procession is about 4 a.m. Thursday, Aug.
Minerpalooza 2017 UTEPs 27th annual Sports 18-19
back-to-school bash and pep rally 6 p.m. to
10, with mass at 6 and 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
midnight Friday, Sept. 1, in P-9 parking lot on Taking a Look Back 20
To get there, take the Clint exit from I-10 and
the UTEP campus. The family friendly event Feature:
El Pasos Lower Valley 21-23
follow the Mission Trail signs.
features fall sports teams, games, information
John Wesley Hardins Demise The booths and appearances by UTEP athletes, Nature 24-25
Concordia Heritage Associations John Wesley along with live entertainment and family activi- At the Museum 26-27
Hardin Secret Society annual commemora- ties. Admission is free; food and some activities
tion is 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Concordia sold separately. Miner game tickets will be sold.
Southwest Art Scene 28-31
Cemetery, 3700 Yandell. The event marks the Entertainment to be announced. Information: Gallery Talk 30
infamous gunslingers 1895 fatal shooting with a 747-5648, minerpalooza.com or on Facebook. History Lessons 31
Keep on Bookin' 32
special gravesite ceremony and reenactment by
Great American Rockabilly Riot The
Six Guns and Shady Ladies and historians.
6th annual Kustom Kulture Extravaganza, host- El Paso FishNet 32
There will also be the annual Toast to John
Wesley. Short ghost tour follows. Bring lawn
ed by Hardknocks Car Club, is Saturday and On Stage 33
chairs, flashlight and closed-toe shoes. Old
Sunday, Sept. 2-3, at El Paso County Stage Talk 34
West attire encouraged. Admission: $5 ($2 mili-
Coliseum, with a Kustom Car and Motorcycle Liner Notes 35
Show, vendors, food trucks and a Kiddie
tary, students, seniors; free for age 11 and
Corral. All ages welcome; age 12 and younger Film Scene 35-36
younger). Information: 581-7920, 591-2326 or
free. Tickets: $20 per day; $35 for both September preview 37
concordiacemetery.org.
days(Ticketmaster). Information, pin-up pag-
Scene Users Guide 34
Vista College Car Show The 4th annual eant and car show registration: rockabillyri-
car show benefiting the American Heart oteptx.com Advertiser Index 38
Association is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 19, at Vista College, 6101 Montana.
Subscription Form 38
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Scene Spotlight highlights events
advertised in this issue.
Plaza Classic Film Festival The 10th
anniversary of the worlds largest film festival
is Aug. 3-13 at the Plaza Theatre and other
locations, with movie screenings, live music,
autograph sessions, discussions, and more.
Special guests Richard Dreyfuss, Kathleen
Turner and animators Don Bluth and Gary
Goldman Page 40.
Silver City Labor Day Weekend
Page 2.
Sept. 1-3: Southwest Print Fiesta
Sept. 2: Taste of Silver City, Downtown
Sept. 2-4: 2017 Gem and Mineral Show at
Grant County Veterans Memorial
Conference Center.
The Yeoman and the Guard Gilbert
and Sullivan Company of El Pasos 48th
annual production presents the classical
operetta for the first time in the companys
history July 28-Aug. 6, at Chamizal National
Memorial. Page 13.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
Page 26.
Aug. 4: Building With Dirt
Aug. 5: Hands-on Fencing Demonstration
Aug. 11: Tea Time with Ms. Sharon
Aug. 12: Yoga with Rebecca Hendricks.
Safe a Life Telethon Humane Society of
El Paso hosts its telethon Aug. 5 on KVIA.
Page 3.
Summer Fest 17 El Paso Pro-Musica
hosts Zuill Bailey and guest artists Martin
Sher, Ben Breen and Awadagin Pratt Aug. 8-
12 with a series of performances throughout
the city. Page 14.
Crossland Gallery Showing Aug. 11-
Sept. 23 at El Paso Art Associations gallery
is Fresh Faces 2 (hybrid) with opening
reception Aug. 11. My America exhibit
continues through Aug. 5. Page 28.
EPAA general meeting is Aug. 27.
Submission deadline for 1-2-3 Friends is
Sept. 19.
Movies in the Canyon El Paso Live
hosts its summer and fall free movie series at
dusk Fridays and Saturdays Aug. 18-23 in
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Page 15.
Classical Mystery Tour El Paso
Symphony Orchestra presents the critically
acclaimed tribute to The Beatles Aug. 19 at
the Plaza Theatre. The show presents more
than two dozen Beatles tunes performed
exactly as they were originally recorded.
Page 7.
Ardovinos Desert Crossing Farmers
Market The market is now in its summer
hours 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays at
Ardovinos Desert Crossing in Sunland Park.
Page 26.
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El Paso Psychic Fair The fair featuring
more than 12 professional intuitive and psy-
chic readers from Texas and New Mexico is
Aug. 19-20 at Hawthorn Inn. Page 9.
Ysleta High School Class of 1967 The
Ysleta classs 50th reunion is Aug. 19 at
Ventanas Restaurant at Sunland Park
Racetrack and Casino. A special Western
Caribbean Cruise is planned Sept. 17-24.
Page 23.
Once On This Island El Paso
Community College Performers Studio pres-
ents the musical by Lyn Ahrens and Stephen
Flaherty Thursdays through Sundays, Aug.
24-Sept. 3 at Transmountain Forum
Theater. Directed by Keith Townsend. Page
31.
Hal Marcus Gallery Showing Aug. 31-
Jan 12 is el paso miniatures, small works
by several regional artists. Opening reception
is Aug. 31. Page 28.
Real Women Have Curves El Paso
Playhouse presents the play by Josefina
Lopez Sept. 8-Oct. 1. Page 27.
La Union Maze The 2017 corn maze
celebrates El Paso Chihuahuas weekends
Sept. 23-Nov. 5 in La Union. Also open
weekdays by appointment for field trips, and
to the public for Columbus Day Oct. 9.
Page 14.
Southern New Mexico
Alto Artists Studio Tour The 14th
annual tour is Aug. 3-6 featuring studios and
galleries in Alto, Ruidoso area and through-
out Lincoln County. Page 7.
Fort Bayard Birthday Fort Bayard
National Historic Landmark celebrates its
151st birthday Aug. 18-19, with a special
movie screening Friday, and walking tours,
games, presentations and other special
events Saturday. Page 5.
Southwest Print Fiesta The event fea-
turing printmaking demos, workshops, chil-
drens activities, a steamroller street printing
event and artisan marketplace is Sept. 1-3 in
Silver City. Pages 2 and 12.
All American Gun Show The 27th
annual Gun and Western Collectable Show is
Sept. 2-3 at Ruidoso Convention Center.
Page 25.
Harvest Wine Festival The Las Cruces
Festival is Sept. 2-4 at Southern New
Mexico Fairgrounds. Page 9.
Flickinger Premier Series Flickinger
Center for Performing Arts in Alamogordo
announces its 2017-2018 Premier series per-
formances beginning with Sept. 14 with
Americas favorite mystifier and Americas
Got Talent finalist, Mike Super. Season tick-
ets on sale. Page 16.
Fountain Theatre Mesilla Valley Film
Societys theatre on the Plaza in historic Old
Mesilla show independent, art, foreign and
other non-mainstream films. Page 36.
El Paso Scene
I
n a previous career, our current presi-
dent was most famous for the phrase
Youre fired. As a politician and
tweeter, his most enduring phrase so far
has been Fake News!
As a long-time journalist, I suppose I
should be offended, but actually I wish
more people were on the lookout for fake
news. I just wish they had a better defini-
tion of what it is.
The most obvious category of fake
news is absolute fiction. Classic exam-
ples are urban legends, such as tales of
sewer-dwelling alligators and vanishing
hitchhikers. Outside of certain supermar-
ket tabloids, such stories rarely ever made
it to the level of news until the internet
came along. Then they began going viral.
Even the conventional media get
involved at that point. The fictional story
becomes news once it starts becoming
cited as truth. Examples: The U.S. gov-
ernment blew up the World Trade Center.
Obama was a Muslim born in Kenya. Top
Democrats ran a child sex ring based out
of a Washington, D.C. pizzeria. All of
these fake news stories were covered
by conventional news media.
If a story has no basis in fact, the easiest
way to get it into the news is to report on
the fact that the story exists at all. A
rumor become news if enough people are
talking about it.
Why does such fake news get any trac-
tion at all? Because people are willing to
believe anything that supports their point
of view. Weve stopped caring about
facts. We only care about proving our-
selves to be right even if that means
believing stories that are totally wrong.
In my 40 years of studying and working
in journalism, very few reporters are
guilty of inventing news. Occasionally
one gets caught making up quotes by a
non-existent anonymous source and in
such cases the punishment is an automat-
ic loss of job. But theres little penalty for
quoting a real person whos passing on a
story that has no merit.
There are other definitions of fake
news that dont involve lies. A lot of
what we call news isnt really news at
all, although it may be completely true.
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Stories based on nothing more than peo-
ples opinions. No new facts, just people
arguing over whats right or wrong. This
includes the majority of what passes for
political news. TV news shows invite
extremists from opposing sides just to
add drama, without ever adding insight.
Rehashes of old news. Local newspa-
pers have long been guilty of this. Theyll
take the slightest new development in an
ongoing story and paste on dozens of
inches of copy from past stories.
False narratives. This is by far the
largest category of fake news. Heres
the dirty little secret of journalism: Facts
dont make news, stories do.
Heres a classic example from decades
ago. Gerald Ford was the most accom-
plished athlete ever to serve as president
(he was a star football player on a nation-
al championship college team), but after a
couple of mishaps were caught on cam-
era, he suffered a reputation as our clum-
siest president. Nothing was further from
the truth, but once the narrative was
established, every time he tripped or fell
became news. Or fake news, depending
on your point of view.
That was a fairly trivial example, but we
do the same when we commit to a narra-
tive that brands a president as a savior or
a scoundrel. Or decides that police are
always right or always wrong. Or says
members of one political party are greedy
and evil, and the others are stupid and
lazy. In a polarized society, narratives
come first, facts later (if at all).
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New this year is a Lucky 13 Gaming Area pre-
sented by Dave and Busters, local and national
tattoo artists, fashion shows, roller derby, and a
car parts swap.
Saturdays headliner is Tiger Army, with
Gamblers Marks, Reno Divorce, Sorry About
You Sister and Fixed Idea.
Sundays Headliners are The Paladins with The
Octanes, Star Mountain Dreamers, The
Devotions and The Pinsetters.
Last Thursdays The Downtown monthly
evening art walk includes nearly two dozen
pubs, restaurants, stores and galleries.
Admission is free to most events. Information:
facebook.com/EPDAD.
Southern New Mexico
Old Lincoln Days The 77th annual cele-
bration of Lincolns Wild West heritage is Aug.
4-6 in Lincoln, N.M., a restored Western town
famous for the bloody Lincoln County Wars of
1878 and the escape of Billy the Kid after he
was sentenced to die by hanging. The town,
maintained by the Lincoln State Monument and
Lincoln County Heritage Trust, is on U.S. 380
about 30 minutes from Ruidoso. The event fea-
tures, vendors, food, living history demonstra-
tions, wagon rides and more 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
daily, with a parade at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Information: (575) 653-4372 or billythekid-
pageant.com or on Facebook.
The Last Escape of Billy the Kid folk pag-
eant is 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3
p.m. Sunday on the pageant grounds. Pageant
admission: $10 ($6 ages 6-12; free for age 5
and younger).
Art & Wine in the Cool Pines The
wine and art festival is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5-6,
at Sacramento Mountain Historical Museum in
Cloudcroft, N.M. with art, wine, food and live
music by Bo Rivers and Gloria Woods. Tickets
per day: $12 in advance; $15 at the door
(includes wine glass). Information: Cloudcroft
Chamber of Commerce, (575) 682-2733 or
coolcloudcroft.com.
Lincoln County Fair The 64th annual
fair is Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 9-
12, at the County Fairgrounds at 5th and Hwy
48 in Capitan, N.M. (north of Ruidoso), featur-
ing exhibits in several livestock categories.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 648-2311
or lincolnextension.nmsu.edu.
Carrizozo Festival and Artists Studio Tour
The 3rd annual festival and artists studio tour
is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12-13, throughout
Carrizozo, N.M. with live music and dance, a
street dance and fireworks Saturday. All events
are free and family friendly. Look for streamers
marking the locations. A historical homes tour
is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Information:
(575) 336-4061 or on Facebook at Carrizozo
Works or Carrizozo Art.
Otero County Fair The 78th annual fair
and rodeo is Wednesday through Saturday,
Aug. 16-19 at the fairgrounds in Alamogordo,
N.M. with various livestock shows, exhibits, a
frontier village, amusement rides, queen pag-
eant, a pet show and more. Information: (575)
434-0788 or oterofair.com.
The fairgrounds are off U.S. 54 on the north
side of town, across from White Sands Mall.
Ranch rodeo performances are 7 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, and 8 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, followed by country street
August 2017
dances at 10 p.m. Admission: $8 general admis-
sion ($3 ages 12 and younger); available at the
gate only. Reserve seats: $12.
Parade is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, along
Tenth Street.
The Great SW UN-Eclipse RV Rally
The NM Museum of Space History hosts a
multi-day rally highlighting Otero County desti-
nations Friday through Monday, Aug. 18-21,
coinciding with the total solar eclipse Aug. 21,
with motor coach tours to White Sands
National Monument, Cloudcroft and other area
attractions, along with catered dinners, muse-
um tours, a model rocket building class, star
party, movie under the stars and more. The
last day wraps up with model rocket launching
in the morning, followed by an eclipse presen-
tation in the theater and a live NASA feed of
the eclipse as it happens.
Registration fees include on-site dry camping,
motor coach tours, admission fees, three din-
ners, one lunch, model rockets, and activity
fees. Tickets: $310 ($285 museum members),
$570 couples ($540 members), $285 ages 12-
18 ($275 members) and $150 age 11 and
younger ($125 members). All proceeds benefit
the International Space Hall of Fame
Foundation. Information: (575) 437-2840, 1-
877-333-6589, nmspacemuseum.org or on
Facebook.
Elephant Butte Balloon Regatta The
37th annual regatta is 7 a.m. Saturday and
Sunday, Aug. 19-20 at Lions Beach, Elephant
Butte Lake State Park. Events include competi-
tions, mass ascension of hot-air balloons, ven-
dors, arts and crafts, food, music and balloon-
boat relay and more. Park entrance fee applies.
Information: (575) 744-5923, ebbr.org or on
Facebook.
New Mexico Flavor Fest Saturday and
Sunday, Aug. 19-20, at Eagle Creek Outdoor
Sports Complex, in Ruidoso, featuring more
than 40 New Mexico beers and wine, food,
including barbecue, Mexican foods, tacos, and
green chile cheeseburgers, as well as live per-
formers, body art, live art, fashion shows,
prizes, family activities and more. Tickets: $23-
$30; camp sites are $10-$40; kids 12 and
younger admitted free (must be accompanied
by paying adult). VIP lounge offered; $75.
Information: (844) 524-7253 or Fort Bayard's 151st Birthday
NMFlavorFest.com.
Live music by Red Light Cameras, CW Ayon
with Trio, Homegrown Boyz, Tradd Tiddwell, August 18 - 19
Delany Davis, Malachi Martin, Seek the Fire, DJ
Friday, Aug. 18
B-Fresh and DJ Randee.
Run to the Copper Country Car Show
The 25th annual car show is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fort Bayard Theater
Saturday, Aug. 19, at Gough Park in Silver 7 pm: Movie Screening
City, N.M., sponsored by Copper Country
The Buffalo Soldiers
Cruizers. Admission is free; registration is $35
Saturday, Aug. 19
per car. Information/registration: (575) 313-
9700, (575) 574-2186 or coppercountrycruiz-
ers.com or on Facebook.
9:30 am: Flag Ceremony
Great American Duck Race The 38th Followed by walking tours
and museum visits.
annual running of the ducks is Thursday
through Sunday, Aug. 24-27, in Deming, N.M.
This years theme is Race the Rail. Admission Experience old-fashioned
is free for spectators, and anyone can be a Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark games and toys.
duck racer for just $5. The ducks are provided; U.S. Hwy 180 (6 miles east of Silver City)
dont bring one. Call for entry forms. 11 am: Presentation on
Information: (888) 345-1125, (575) 544-0469 Fort Bayard Museum and Tours offered Saturdays
Lt. Henry Wright
at 9:30 a.m. Museum open 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday,
or demingduckrace.com.
The Tournament of Ducks Parade is at 10
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays and Mondays.
Other hours available to groups by appointment.
11:45 am - 1 pm:
a.m. Saturday in downtown Deming.
For more
Enjoy Birthday Cake
Live Duck Races and Water Races are noon
to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon information: 6 pm: Dinner at theater
Sunday at McKinley Duck Downs. Duck Race (575) 388-4477 followed by presentation on
(575) 056-3294
eliminations and finals are 3 p.m. Sunday. The Victorio Campaign
(575) 574-8779
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Other events include Duck Royalty Pageants
Thursday, carnival and vendors daily, hot air
balloon rally, 5K race, outhouse races, tortilla
toss and more.
Las Cruces Comic Con Actors Gary
Busey and Mindy Sterling are featured guests
for Las Cruces Comic Con 2017 Aug. 25-27,
at Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E
University, Las Cruces, with an artists alley,
autographs and photo ops, crafting, panel dis-
cussions, seminars and workshops, gaming and
more. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to
7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $15 Friday; $25 Saturday; $20 Sunday;
$50 three-day pass or $80 VIP pass (prices at
the door increase by $5). Ages 10 and younger
free. Information: (575) 405-0461 or
lascrucescomiccon.com or on Facebook.
Featured artist is Patrick Ballesteros, known
for his nostalgic pop culture paintings.
Other guests include artist David Finch, writer
Meredith Finch, Ming Chen of Comic Book
Men, and actor Dante Basco.
Costume contest is 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.
Online registration ends Aug. 1 (no on-site reg-
istration).
The Las Cruces Fun Hunt The 24-
hour scavenger hunt hosted by Las Cruces
Event Planning is Saturday and Sunday, Aug.
26-27. Teams of up to 8 people get a list of
about 250 tasks of things to do, find, take pic-
tures of, etc. Completed tasks will be submit-
ted via Instagram. The team that racks up the
most points at the end of the 24 hours wins.
Any age may compete, but there must be at
least one person 18-years-old or older on each
team. Cost: $150 per tem by 4 p.m. Aug. 1;
$175 per team after. Information: (575) 522-
1232 or LasCrucesFunHunt.com.
Registration day is 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday,
Aug. 26. A Finish Line Festival completes the
event with food, and arts and crafts vendors,
kids area and award ceremony.
Cottonwood Festival The 27th annual
Labor Day Weekend arts and craft festival is
Sept. 1-3, in Alameda Park, alongside White
Sands Blvd. (U.S. 54/70) in Alamogordo. Hours
are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 437-6120,
1-800-826-0294 or alamogordo.com.
Southwest Print Fiesta Mimbres
Region Arts Council hosts the gathering togeth-
er of more than 20 regional and local printmak-
ers noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday,
Sept. 1-3, at Seedboat Gallery, 214 Yankie, in
Silver City, N.M. celebrating the art of print-
making through demonstrations, workshops.
childrens activities steamroller street printing
event, artisan marketplace and more.
Admission is free; artists work available starting
at $10 and up. Information: (575) 538-2505,
southwestprintfiesta.org or on Facebook.
Artisan market place is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10
to 5 p.m. Saturday. Workshops Sunday.
Cloudcroft Labor Day Hoopla The
annual family party is 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2-
3, on Burro Avenue in Cloudcroft. Admission is
free. Information: (575) 682-2733 or 1-866-
682-8777 or cloudcroft.net.
Harvest Wine Fest The New Mexico
Wine Growers Association presents its Labor
Day Weekend festival 12:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday through Monday, Sept. 2-4, at the
Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Las
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Cruces. Admission: $15 in advance; $20 at the
gate, includes souvenir wine glass. Non
drinkers and age 16-21 are $5 in advance or at
the gate. Military $12 in advance; $17 at the
gate (with valid current DoD ID). Miners must
be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. All
adults must have valid ID, regardless of age;
designated drivers encouraged. No pets, cool-
ers or open containers allowed. Information:
(575) 649-8994, vivavino@nmwine.com,
nmwine.org or on Facebook.
To get to the fairgrounds, take I-10 West
toward Deming, then take the fairgrounds exit
and follow the signs.
Hatch Chile Festival The chile capital
of the worlds 46th annual celebration is 11
a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3,
at the Hatch Airport on N.M. Hwy 26, 1 1/2
miles west of Hatch. Admission; $10 carload
(good for both days). Information: (575) 267-
5483, hatchchilefest.com or on Facebook.
Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral
Show Grant County Rolling Stones Gem
and Mineral Societys 34th annual show in
Silver City, N.M. is Sept. 2-4 at the newly
remodeled Grand County Veterans Memorial
Conference Center, 3031 U.S. 180 E in Silver
City. The show offers more than 40 vendors,
auctions, exhibits and demonstrations, as well
as the Wheel of Fortune. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, and
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Admission is free.
Information: rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com.
Rockhounding and educational field trips
offered each day.
Taste of Downtown Silver City The
16 annual event is 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 2, in downtown Silver City.
The event features food samples from various
menu items from different restaurants and
shops, vendors and more. Tickets: $20, avail-
able at silvercitymainstreet.com. Information:
(575) 534-9005.
End of Summer Bash Inn of the
Mountain Gods in Mescalero, N.M. hosts its
Labor Day weekend bash 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday,
Sept. 3, with concessions, jumping balloons,
live music on the lawn, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission is free 9 (jumping balloon $10 per
person); all ages welcome. Information: 1-877-
277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
West Texas
Big Bend Ranch Rodeo The annual
Working Ranch Cowboy Association-sanc-
tioned rodeo is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
Aug. 11-12, at the Sul Ross State University
S.A.L.E. arena, Hwy 90 E, in Alpine. Tickets:
$10; free for age 12 and younger. Cutting
horse competition is 8 a.m. Friday at the 06
Flats Arena. Information: (432) 364-2696, big-
bendranchrodeo.com or on Facebook.
Cowboy Church service at 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 13.
Marfa Lights Festival The 31st annual
festival that pays tribute to Marfas mysterious
lights is Friday through Sunday, Sept. 1-3, in
Marfa, Texas. Activities over the Labor Day
Weekend include food and crafts booths, a
main street parade, contests, concerts and
street dances in the Presidio Courthouse area.
Information: marfacc.com.
Events begin at 5 p.m. Friday, with vendors
beginning at noon Saturday and Sunday. Food
and craft vendors, street dances Friday and
Saturday nights. The annual Parade on Highland
is 10 a.m. Saturday
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Something for everyone
El Paso School of Power and Love -
Harvest Christian Church, 1345 New Harvest
Place, hosts its 2017 conference Aug. 2-5,
with speakers Todd White, Chris Gore, Tom
Ruotolo. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday
and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday through
Saturday. Cost: $40 early registration.
Registration at PowerAndLove.org/EP2017.
Information: 585-9934.
WVA Appleseed Clinic Revolutionary
War Veterans Association of El Paso will host
an intensive, fundamental two-day rifle marks-
manship course 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, Aug. 5-6, at Mission Del Paso
Campus, 10700 Gateway East of EPCC. Open
to all shooting sport enthusiasts. Families wel-
come. Class size restricted. Cost: $60; $20
active military, Guard, Reserves, LEO, disabled,
youth. Information: appleseedusa.org.
Smeltertown-Buenavista Reunion
The historic neighborhoods will host the annual
reunion 7 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Aug. 5,
at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casinos
Signature Ballroom, with music by the
Starliners. Tickets: $20. Information: 433-0649
or Facebook, SmeltertownBuenaVistaReunion.
Governors Small Business Forum
The Office of the Governor and El Pasos
Economic Development Department host the
forum 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug.
10, at El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic
Center Plaza. Cost: $50 includes lunch and
parking. Information: elpaso.org.
Weekend of Workshops Vista Hills
Homeschool Ministry hosts workshops for kids,
teens, and adults 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 to
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11-12, at Open Gate
Community Church 9821 McCombs. Tickets:
$20 (age 4 and younger and dads free).
Back to School weekend Downtown
El Paso DMD hosts a back-to-school event 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, on Fourth
Street, between El Paso and Oregon Streets,
with food, music, shopping, cosplayers, family
activities, a fashion show and more.
Information: 915-400-2294 or on Facebook at
Downtown El Paso DMD.
Etiquette Course Joann Wardy School of
Etiquette and Enrichment hosts a two-day
Basic Etiquette and Dining Skills for Success
course Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 12-13.
Cost: $295 (includes a five course tutorial
luncheon). Information: 355-0992, joan-
nwardy@yahoo.com or elpasoetiquette.com.
Basic Etiquette portion is 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday at 1116 Los Jardines Circle.
Dining Skills for Success portion is 10 a.m. to
1 p.m. Sunday at Mesa Street Grill, 3800 N.
Mesa, Suite D1.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at
UTEP Fall classes begin Sept. 6 for the
popular UTEP program that offers non-credit
classes for people age 50 or older. Registration
runs Aug. 14-15, and is $70 for as many
courses desired during the 12-week term, plus
$25 for one-time life membership fee ($25 late
fee after Aug. 25). Fee includes parking permit,
UTEP library card and discounts to UTEP
events. Institute office is in Miners Hall, Room
209. Office hours are 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Information: 747-
6280. Details at OLLIatUTEP.org.
August 2017
Chamizal Asks: What Do You Think?
A presentation on a new Chamizal National
Memorial outreach plan is 7 p.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 16, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800
S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information:
532-7273.
Chamizal Junior Ranger Saturday
Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San
Marcial, invites families to explore various
world cultures for kids age 5 to 11 at 11 a.m.
to noon the third Saturday of the month (Aug.
19). The 45-minute Junior Ranger program
offers a different activity such as games, walks,
experiments or craft. Admission is free, but
space is limited. Reservations recommended.
Information/reservations: 532-7273 or
nps.gov/cham.
Bienvivir Open House Bienvivir, and
all-inclusive senior health program at 2300
McKinley, hosts a family open house and for
the public to see their facilities and services 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, Admission is
free. Information: 562-3444 or bienvivir.org.
El Paseo de Casas El Paso Association of
Builders 2017 Parade of Homes run Aug. 26-
Sept. 10. Call for locations or to RSVP.
Information: 778-5387 or elpasobuilders.com.
$8*867
Vegetarian Society of El Paso The
society hosts a dinner and movie 6 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 26, at Radisson Airport, 1770
Airway, with vegan buffet followed by a screen-
ing of What The Health. Admission: $25 ($22
members). Reservations: 877-3030 or vsep.org.
7+856'$<$8*
ALFC Thrive Conference Abundant
Living Faith Centers annual convention, is
Aug. 30-Sept. 3, at 1000 Valley Crest.
Conference service times are 7 p.m. Tuesday;
9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; 5
p.m. Saturday and 8:30. 10:30 a.m. and 12:30
p.m. Sunday. Information: 532-8543, alfc.com
or on Facebook.
Latinitas In Progress Latinas in Progress
(LIP) exposes Latinas in their senior year of
high school to college life and provides them
with the tools needed to succeed in their per-
sonal and professional life. The LIP Education
Series consists of five learning sessions, city-
wide volunteer opportunities, and mentors.
Deadline to apply is Sept. 1. Information: 219-
8554, latinasinprogressep@gmail.com or
hwnt.org.
El Paso High School reunion El Paso
High Schools Class of 87 hosts its 30-year
reunion with the main event at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 23, at Ardovinos Desert
Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park.
Tickets: $50; available at
ardovinos.com/ephs87/. Information: (703)
350-3470 or on Facebook at EPHS Class of 87
Reunion.
Austin High School 50th Reunion
The Austin High Class of 1967s 50th reunion is
Oct. 27-29. Details: 383-8683 or austinhsre-
union67elpasotx.com.
El Paso Crohns & Autoimmune
Disease Support Group The group
meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the
month (Aug. 15) at Texas Tech University
Health Sciences Center, 4800 Alberta, Paul
Foster Education Building, Room 211. Parking
next to the clinic. Information: Carrie Wilkie,
(214) 708-2989, ccwilkie@elpasocrohns.com.
Pranic Healing L.I.G.H.T. (Lotus
Integrated Group for Health and
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3 p.m. the first Saturday of every month at
Unity Church, 1420 Alabama (at Gold). Clinic
includes an overview of Pranic Healing, fol-
lowed by Twin Hearts Meditation. Information
on Facebook at LightElPaso.
Meditation on the Twin Hearts is also offered
at 7 p.m. every fourth Wednesday of the
month at Unity Church. Donations welcome.
Bazaars and fairs
Our Lady of the Light Bazaar The
annual bazaar is Aug. 4-6, at Our Lady of the
Light Catholic Church, 4500 Delta. Hours are 6
p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5 to 11
p.m. Sunday. Information: 532-1757.
Santa Teresita Kermess The 83rd
annual kermess is bazaar is 5 to 11 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 6, at Santa Teresita Mission
Church, 3400 Zapal. Information: 217-5743.
Sportscard and Toy Collectible Show
Noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Sunland
Park Mall. Information: (916) 222-5458.
San Judas-St. Judes bazaar St. Jude
Catholic Church, 4006 Hidden Way (off
Doniphan), hosts its 39th annual kermess
Friday through Sunday, Aug. 11-13.
Information, hours: 584-1095 or on Facebook
at StJudeElPaso.
Farmers Market at Ardovinos Desert
Crossing The 14th annual market runs
Saturdays year-round at Ardovinos Desert
Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park,
N.M. Summer hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon.
Well behaved pets on leash welcome; brunch
available for purchase. Information: (575) 589-
0653 or ardovinos.com.
Yoga 9 to 10 a.m.; with massage 9 a.m. to
noon by certified massage therapist.
Weekly events include kids coloring booth
and tent activities, educational talks, Master
Gardener talks and live music. A Book
Exchange is held the first and third Saturday of
the month. Bring a used book in good condi-
tion, to exchange for another.
Aug. 12: Cooking Demo and Thank a
Farmer event. Chef Patrick Rosser from EPCC
demonstrates dishes made from items found at
the Farmers Market.
Aug. 19: The 2nd Annual Touch A Truck.
Kids are encouraged to climb, explore and dis-
cover their favorite big trucks and vehicles.
Aug. 26: Master Gardeners Patio Talk on
Water Wise conservation in the gardens.
Sept. 2: Labor Day Scavenger Hunt.
Our Lady of the Valley Bazaar Our
Lady of the Valley Church and School, 8600
Winchester, hosts its annual kermess 5 p.m. to
midnight, Friday and Saturday, and 5 to 10 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 18-20. Information 490-4144.
El Paso Psychic Fair The fair is 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19-20, at
Hawthorn Inn, 1700 Airway, at Boeing.
Admission: $5 for both days (private readings
not included with admission). Free admission
with active duty military I.D. Information: 345-
6245 or elpasopsychicfair.com.
Mission Trail Art Market 11 a.m. to 6
p.m. on the third Sunday of the month (Aug.
20) in the historic Veterans Memorial Plaza in
San Elizario. Food and drink concessions and
entertainment. Pets welcome. Information:
851-0093 or missiontrailartmarket.com.
Old Fort Bliss Wagon Trails Market
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(OFBR) runs 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays, through
Aug. 25, with shopping and eating opportuni-
ties. Information: 588-8482.
Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and
Saturdays along a 7-block area of Main Street,
Downtown. Information: (575) 541-2288 or
lascrucesfarmersmarket.org.
Downtown Artist and Farmers Market
The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural
Affairs Departments market for area artists
and regionally grown agricultural products is 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday in the Union Plaza
District along Anthony Street. Information:
212-1780 or elpasoartsandculture.org.
All-American Gun & Western
Collectible Show The 27th annual show
is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept.
2-4, at the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111
Sierra Blanca Dr. Admission: $6 (free for under
age 12). Information: (575) 257-6171 or trek-
west.com/gunshow.
Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts Holy
Cross Retreat Center, 600 Holy Cross Road in
Mesilla Park, will showcase the works of 80 to
90 area artists 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, Sept. 2-3. Information: (575) 524-
3688 or franciscanfestival.org.
St. Anthonys Bazaar The 53rd annual
Labor Day weekend festival is noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday through Monday, Sept. 2-4, at the St.
Anthonys Seminary, 4501 Hastings (at
Crescent). Information: 566-2261
La Via Sunday Market Noon to 4
p.m. Sundays at La Via Winery, 4201 S. NM
Highway 28. No outside alcohol. Dog friendly.
Bring a picnic. Admission is free. Information:
(575) 582-7632 or lavinawinery.com.
For a good cause
Rock the House V Isaiah House of El
Paso hosts its 5th annual dinner and dance ben-
efit 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at
Crystal Palace Ballroom, 1550 Hawkins, Suite
18. Buffet dinner served 7 to 8 p.m., followed
by music and dancing. Raffle items include art
work created by prisoners.
Tickets: $30. Information: 422-8557 or isaiah-
houseelp.org. All proceeds benefit Isaiah
House, a faith-based transition home for men
returning from incarceration.
Rock House Chili Cook Off Rock
House Bar & Grill, 9828 Montana, hosts its chili
cook off benefiting Candlelighters at noon
Saturday, Aug. 19, with tasting starting at 4
p.m. Live band, 50/50 raffle and more. Tasting
cups: $5. Information: 591-7625.
New cooks welcome; CASI rules apply. Entry
fee: $20. Information: 373-0128.
Feasts with Beasts Fiesta Western
Refining hosts a night of food, spirits, and live
entertainment by Los Arrieros Mariachi,
Kikimora, Frontera Bugalu, Julio Ortiz Jazz, and
CROMO, 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at El
Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Proceeds benefit
the zoo. Tickets: $125; adults only. VIP tickets:
$275 (includes 6 p.m. early admission and
evening bird show and sit-down dinner).
Information: 212-0245.
Fashion for Food Jacelyns Rose
Boutique, 819 West Sunset, hosts an fundraiser
for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26. Giveaways on the hour
(one donated can of food for each raffle ticket.
Admission is free (canned goods donations wel-
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comed). Information: (469) 371-8577 or jace-
lynsrose.com.
Brunch & Bingo at the Museum The
fundraiser for International Museum of Art,
1211 Montana, is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27,
with host comedian Nico Adjemian. Cost: $5
(includes mimosas and appetizers). Information:
543-6747 or internationalmuseumofart.net.
Fort Bliss
Anyone entering Fort Bliss must have a valid
drivers license, car insurance and registration.
Check beforehand to see which gates are open
to the public. Public access is available through
the Sheridan, Chaffee and Buffalo Soldiers gates
to West Bliss, and Biggs and Old Ironsides gates
to East Bliss.
Friday at The Fire Fort Blisss Freedom
Crossing hosts free live music featuring local
performers 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at the outdoor
fireplace. DJ music at 6 p.m. Information: 564-
5311 or freedomcrossingatfortbliss.com.
July 28: Chris Baker
Aug. 4: We B 4
Aug. 11: Reflection of Motown
Tap & Cork Craft Beer and Wine Fest
Family and MWR Special Events hosts the
inaugural event 2 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and
noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5-6, at the
Centennial Banquet and Conference Center.
Tickets: $15 for DoD ID card holders; $18 for
general public; $20 at the door. Ticket includes
10 samples of beer and/or wine and a compli-
mentary glass. On sale at MWRs Leisure Travel
Services (LTS) locations at Freedom Crossing
or Soldier Activity Center, or at
neonticket.com. Information: 588-8247.
Retired Officers Wives Club The
social club for spouses of retired
Commissioned or Warrant Officers hosts a
luncheon noon to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15,
at Fort Blisss Centennial Banquet and
Conference Center, on East Fort Bliss. Bernie
Sargent will speak on the history of El Paso.
Donations of nonperishable food and school
supplies for elementary school students will be
collected and distributed to the Junior Enlisted
Family Center Food Bank. Wives and widows
of retired officers from any branch of service
are invited. Cost: $18. Reservations (by Aug.
11): 759-9728.
Old Fort Bliss Building 5054, corner of
Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The
Old West days of the Soldiers of the Pass are
relived through replicas of the original adobe
fort buildings and military artifacts,
Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Hours are 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; by
appointment only Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: 568-4518 or 588-8482 or on
Facebook at Old Fort Bliss.
Club news
Westside Welcome Club The nonprof-
it group is a social, educational and charitable
organization of more than 200 women open to
both newcomers and longtime residents. Each
month the club offers a newcomers coffee and
a luncheon. Information: westsidewelcome-
club.com.
The monthly free newcomers coffee is 10
a.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Ferguson Bath, Kitchen
& Lighting Gallery, 820 Sunland Park Drive. No
RSVP necessary. Information: (310) 405-1616.
August 2017
The monthly luncheon is 11 a.m. Wednesday,
Aug. 9, at Great American Steakhouse, 701 S.
Mesa Hills Drive. Patt Robles, the clubs charter
member, will speak about the history of the
club. Newcomers welcome; reservations
required. Cost: $22. Information, reservations:
892-5178.
Singles in the Son - The group develops
friendships among Christian singles ages 30 to
50. Bible study held Thursday nights. Weekend
events subject to change. All denominations are
welcome. Membership is free. Information:
Andy, 471-1997, SinglesInTheSon@yahoo.com
or on Facebook.
Saturday, Aug. 5 and 12: Dinner and
Classic Film Festival
Saturday, Aug. 19: Dinner and pool
Saturday, Aug. 26: Greek Festival.
Germania Club The Germania Club of
El Pasos hosts its monthly luncheon at 11:30
a.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Underwood
Golf Course, 3200 Coe, Fort Bliss. Newcomers
welcome. Information, reservations: 755-5471.
The club is also planning a dinner at 5 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 4, at the Edge of Texas.
Reservations: 755-5471.
El Paso Quilters Association The
association will meet 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 17, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church,
2155 Wedgewood. Anyone interested in quilt-
ing may attend for show and tells, prizes draw-
ings, food and meeting other quilters.
Admission is free. Information:(920) 279-2034.
UTEP Womans Auxiliary The auxil-
iary will host its Membership Coffee 10 a.m. to
noon Saturday, Aug. 19, at 3924 Flamingo.
Anyone interested in joining the auxiliary is
welcome to meet the members. No reserva-
tion required. Information: Elaine Donohue,
534-7911 or on Facebook at UTEP Womans
Auxiliary. The Auxiliary provides scholarships
and support to UTEP.
Discover El Paso The nonprofit group,
founded in 1973, is dedicated to promoting
things to do and see in and around El Paso.
Information: discoverep.org.
The annual Awards and Grants Banquet is 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Hilton
Garden Inn East, 6650 Gateway East. The com-
munity is invited. Cost: $23 (by Aug. 17).
Reservations: 598-6376.
Summer fun for kids
Mathnasium Summer Math Program
Programs are planned for grades 2 through
12 from 2 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Fridays,
through Aug. 25 at both the West (7250 N.
Mesa Ste B) and East (1355 George Dieter Dr.
Ste 106) locations. Information: 590-6284 or
mathnasium.com.
Junior Golf Camps Painted Dunes Golf
Course, 12000 McCombs, hosts camps for kids
ages 5-17 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through
Thursday, through Aug. 14. Cost: $75 per
week (includes snacks). Information: 821-2122
or painteddunes.com/junior_camps/.
History Camp El Paso Museum of
History, 510 N. Santa Fe, offers four-day sum-
mer camps for ages 7-12 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays
through Fridays, through Aug. 11. Cost: $70
per camp ($55 museum members).
Information: 212-0320 or elpasotexas.gov/his-
tory.
Aug. 1-4: Stories, Crafts, and Culture on the
Border
Aug. 8-11: Shutterbug.
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Plaza Classic Film Camp Plaza Classic
Film Festival hosts its 3rd annual film-making
summer camp for aspiring young filmmakers
age 9 to 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday
through Friday, July 31-Aug. 11, at El Paso
Public Library Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon.
Information: 533-4020. Online registration at
plazaclassic.com/summer_camp.
El Paso Museum of Art The last week
of summer camp run is Tuesday through
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Friday, Aug. 1-4. Information: elpasoartmuse-
um.org. Morning sessions are 9:30 a.m. to
noon; afternoon sessions are 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $75 ($60 members), unless otherwise
listed:
Aug. 1-4:
Ceramics, mornings (ages 10-13). Cost: $86
($75 members).
Drawing and Painting, afternoons (ages 10-13).
Jewelry, mornings (ages 6-9).
Photography, afternoons (ages 6-9).
Zoo Camp The week-long camps, explor-
ing the worlds of Reptiles and Birds for ages 6
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to 10 are 9 a.m. to noon Monday through
Friday through Aug. 11, at the El Paso Zoo,
4001 E. Paisano. Cost: $100 per week; $90 zoo
members (includes t-shirt and snacks).
Information: 212-0245 or elpasozoosociety.org.
Bird camp is July 31-Aug. 4.
Reptile camp is Aug. 7-11.
Camp Gan Israel Chabad Education
Center, 6526 Escondido, hosts two-week
camps for Jewish youth age 2-12 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Monday through Friday, Aug. 7-18; with
swimming, and other activities to learn about
Judaism. Cost: $300 age 5-12; $240 age 2-4.
Information: 204-6581.
Cave Climbing Camps Cave Climbing
Co., 113 Executive Center, hosts camps for
kids age 7 and older 9 a.m. to noon Mondays
through Fridays, Aug. 7-11, to learn the basics
of rock climbing. Information: 502-0885 or
caveclimbingco@gmail.com.
Next Level Athletic Camp Kilo Lift
Barbell & Sports Club, 4316 Rosa, hosts the
athletic camps for high school athletes 10 a.m.
to noon Mondays though Thursdays, through
Aug. 11. Cost: $50 per week. Information:
307-4860 or kilolift.com.
Victory Warriors Drill and Afterschool
Academy Victory Warriors Academy,
9861 Dyer #12, hosts its camps a.m. through
Aug. 11 for age 6-11 at 9861 Dyer, #10-12.
Registration: 751-6399.
El Paso Stars and Rockin Jump
Summer Camps Stars Haven Volleyball
Academy teams up with Rockin Jump
Trampoline Park for camps Mondays though
Fridays, through Aug. 18. Volleyball or bas-
ketball camps are 7 a.m. to noon, followed by
time at Rockin Jump (lunch provided).
Information: 585-1080 or elpasostars.org.
Area attractions
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
1200 Futurity Dr. (Sunland Park, N.M. Hours
are 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through
Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday; and
10 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday.
Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunland-
park.com.
Western Playland The amusement park
is at 1249 Futurity Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M.
across from the racetrack. Tickets (tax not
included): $20.75 42 inches or taller or $15.90
juniors 36 to 41 inches (pay one price); $5 non-
rider admission. Individual ride tickets are
$2.50; rides are 1 or 2 tickets. Information:
(575) 589-3410 or westernplayland.com.
August hours are 7 to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday
through Fridays; 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday; 3 to 9
p.m. Sundays. Closed Aug. 21-25.
September hours are 2 to 8 p.m. Saturdays in,
and 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays, and Monday, Sept. 4.
Wet N Wild Waterworld The water
park at 8804 S. Desert, Anthony, Texas (I-10 at
Exit 0) is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily during
summer months. Tickets: $25.99, plus tax;
$20.99 kids under 48 inches tall; $4.99 age 1-3;
Seniors/picnic fee: $14.99. Information: 886-
2222, wetwild.com or on Facebook.
Now open is the new family-friendly attrac-
tion, Jaguar Falls, the largest attraction in the
water parks 38-year history.
Wyler Aerial Tramway The state park
tramway, 1700 McKinley, gives passengers a
view of Texas, New Mexico and Mexico from
Ranger Peak, elevation 5,632 feet. Cost is $8
for adults and $4 for children 12 years and
under. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed
Monday through Thursday. Information: 562-
9899 or 566-6622.
Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park is managed
by Texas Parks & Wildlife and is also part of
Franklin Mountains State Park.
Indian Cliffs Ranch The working cattle
ranch in Fabens offers a childrens zoo, buffalo,
longhorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, movie sets and
the Fort Apache playground. Its also home to
the famous Cattlemans Steakhouse.
Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattle-
manssteakhouse.com.
Ski Apache Wind Rider The hour-long
zip-line adventure at the Alto, N.M. ski resort
begins at over 11,000 feet, spanning 8,900 feet
in three sections, reaching speeds of up to 65
mph. Cost is $75 ($68 children and senior, $62
military). Minimum age is 10; height and weight
limits also apply. Reservations required.
Information: (575) 464-3633 or skiapache.com.
The Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero,
N.M. also offers the Apache Eagle ZipRider,
which spans 2,668 feet, lasting about three
minutes. Tickets: $40 ($37 ages 10-13 and 60-
plus; $41 military); $91 for all-day pass.
Tigua Indian Cultural Center 305
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta
Mission. The center features a museum on the
Tigua tribe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday. Free childrens
activities daily. Admission is free. Information:
859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.
Yupik dancers from Bethel, Alaska will per-
form at 11 a.m. Saturday, and Sunday, Aug.
12-13.
Fresh Indian bread is on sale at the center,
made Saturday mornings. Also featured are
family-operated gift shops.
Zin Valle Vineyards 7315 Hwy 28 in
Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Free tast-
ings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday.
Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
Free music and wine tasting is 1 to 4 p.m.
selected Sundays featuring local talent. Bring a
picnic.
July 30: James Springer.
Aug. 13: Julio Ortiz
Aug. 27: Dan Lambert and the Creatures of
Habit
Sept. 3: Dusty Low
La Via Winery 4201 S. NM Highway
28, one mile north of Vinton Road. Information:
(575) 882-7632 or lavinawinery.com.
The tasting room and patio are open for sales
and tasting of wines from noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday through Tuesday (closed
Wednesdays). Tasting fee is $5. A daily tour is
offered at 11:30 a.m. by appointment only; the
$10 fee includes tasting.
La Via Sunday farmers market featuring local
food producers are noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery
430 La Via Road (off NM 28 between
markers 8 and 9), in Chamberino, N.M. Tasting
room open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through
Monday. Information: (915) 241-4349 or som-
braantigua.com.
McDonald Observatory The University
of Texas at Austin-run observatory is located at
3640 Dark Sky Drive, near Fort Davis, Texas.
Visitor Center open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
Information: (432) 426-4138. Reservations,
event schedule available online at mcdonaldob-
servatory.org.
Observatory is 185 miles from El Paso. Take
Highway 118 from I-10 south at Kent for a 39-
mile drive to observatory. The observatory and
Fort Davis are on Central Time.
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For event tickets sold through Ticketmaster,
call 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com.
Unless indicated, prices listed do not include
service charges.
Vans Warped Tour 2017 The annual
music and extreme sports event returns to Las
Cruces 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at
the NMSU Intramural Field (next to Aggie
Memorial Stadium), featuring more seven live
music stages. Several extreme sports and
lifestyle events and displays also featured. Line-
up may vary. Gates open at 10 a.m. Tickets:
$34.25 general admission (Ticketmaster); also
at Journeys stores or online at vanswarped-
tour.com.
Miel San Marcos The popular Spanish
Christian music group performs at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 5, at El Paso County Coliseum,
4100 E. Paisano. Tickets: $20 (Ticketmaster).
Cristian Castro The Latin hit vocalist
performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at
Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $45 to $140
(Ticketmaster).
Classical Mystery Tour El Paso
Symphony Orchestra presents the critically
acclaimed tribute to The Beatles at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets: $30 to $75 (Ticketmaster).
Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
The show presents more than two dozen
Beatles tunes performed exactly as they were
originally recorded.
La Arrolladora Banda Limn The
Mexican music group performs at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 19, at El Paso County
Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Tickets: $50-$60.
(Ticketmaster).
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August 2017
Emmanuel The Mexican singer performs
at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at The Plaza
Theatre. Tickets: $59-$231. (Ticketmaster).
Farruko The popular reggaeton and Latino
trap singer brings his TrapXFicante Tour to
the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano,
at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. Tickets:
$49.50, $59.50, $69.50 and $89.50
(Ticketmaster).
Hunks the Show The touring male Little Monster. Their latest album is Hard
revue comes to Speaking Rock Entertainment
Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Drive, at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 29. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Admission is free, but ticket required for entry
due to limited capacity; age 18 and older only.
Information: 1-800-690-2631.
Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzman
The Latin pop-rock divas perform at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 1, at El Paso County Coliseum. Ricardo Arjona The Guatemalan
Tickets: $59.50, $79.50, $99.50, $125 and $150
(Ticketmaster).
Sun City Music Festival The 7th annual
electronic music festival is 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3, at Ascarate
Park, 6900 Delta. Saturdays headliner is
Marshmello; and Sundays headliner is Above &
Beyond. Tickets: $119 two-day pass (age 16
and older); $189.95 VIP pass (age 21 and
older); available at eventbrite.com. General
admission 16 and older; VIP passes 21 and
older. Information: suncitymusicfestival.com.
Social Distortion The legendary punka-
billy band performs with guest Jade Jackson at 8
n of the Upper Valley
585-9296
5034 Doniphan Ste B
833-2121
magicbistroelp.com
facebook.com/magicbistro
El Paso Scene
p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, at Tricky Falls, 209 S. El
Paso. All ages show. Tickets: $40 general
admission; $140 VIP; available at trickyfalls.com.
One dollar from each ticket sold goes to Sweet
Relief.
Over the past 30 years, the Southern
California punk godfathers fronted by Mike
Ness have all but trademarked their brand of
hard rockabilly-punk. The group broke through
in 1983 with the thrashing punk hit Mommys
Beautiful celebrates Kings remarkable rise
Times and Nursery Rhymes.
Guns N Roses One of the biggest rock
bands of the 90s brings its Not in this
Lifetime Tour to El Paso at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Sun Bowl Stadium,
with opening act Texas legends ZZ Top.
Tickets: $62 to $743. VIP packages are $568-
$1,244.
Falls, 209 S. El Paso. All shows are all-ages.
singer/songwriters performs as part of his
Circo Soledad, Tour at 8 p.m. Thursday,
Sept. 7, at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets:
$76.50, $96.50, $116.50 and $156.50
(Ticketmaster).
Luis Fonsi The Latin Grammy winning
Puerto Rican singer, composer and dancer
presents his Love + Dance World Tour at 8
p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, at the Abraham
Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $59.50 to $99.50; VIP
packages $149-$350. (Ticketmaster).
Pablo Francisco The off-the-wall stand-
up comic performs Sept. 14-16 at the Comic
Strip, 1201 Airway, with opening act Steve
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Antique Traders
Kramer .Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and
7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets:
$22.50 ($32.50 VIP); available at
ticketweb.com. Information: 799-LAFF (5233)
or laff2nite.com.
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
The inspiring Tony- and Grammy Award-win-
ning true story of Carole King is Sept. 19-24,
at the Plaza Theatre, as part of the Broadway in
El Paso City. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m.
Saturday and 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:
$40-$75. Information: 231-1111,
ElPasoLive.com/Broadway or on Facebook at
Broadway in El Paso.
to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting
team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her
relationship with fellow writers and best friends
Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one
of the most successful solo acts in popular
music history.
Toadies The Texas grunge alt rockers
perform at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, at Tricky
Tickets: $22-$25.Information: 351-9909.
Tickets at trickyfalls.com.
Sin Bandera The Grammy-winning Latin
pop duos ltima Vez Tour is 8 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 22, at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets:
$59.50, $79.50, $99.50 and $125.
(Ticketmaster)..
Marco Antonio Solis The five-time Latin
Grammy-winning Mexican musician performs at
8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, at UTEPs Don
Haskins Center. Tickets: $59-$119
(Ticketmaster).
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(next to
The Marketplace)
833-9929
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An Evening with Garrison Keillor
Spend an evening with the A Prairie Home
Companion host and one of Americas great-
est storytellers at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26,
at the Plaza Theatre. Keillor regaled audiences
for more than 40 years as the host of A Prairie
Home Companion, and he continues to bring
stories to life on public radios The Writers
Almanac. Tickets: $46.50 to $72.50
(Ticketmaster).
Miguel Bose The Latin Grammy-winner
presents his Estar Tour 2017 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 27, at El Paso County
Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Tickets: $55, $90,
$110, $160 and $190 (Ticketmaster).
Wilco American Indie band Wilco performs
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Abraham
Chavez Theatre as part of its Southern U.S.
Tour supporting the acclaimed Chicago bands
10th studio album, Schmilco. Tickets: $30 to
$42 (Ticketmaster)
Marisela The legendary Mexican-
American singer performs at 8:30 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 29, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $44 to
$110(Ticketmaster).
Disney on Ice: Follow Your Heart
El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano,
Wednesday through Sunday, Oct. 4-8.
Thursdays performance in Spanish. Showtimes
are 7:30 p.m. nightly, plus matinees 10 a.m.
Friday, noon at 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Tickets on sale Aug. 8; (Ticketmaster) Ages 2
and older must have ticket (costumes not per-
mitted for guests 14 and older). Information:
533-9899, disneyonice.com or countycolise-
um.com.
Yellow Claw The DJ and record produc-
tion duo from Amsterdam performs at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 7, at El Buchanans Event
Centre, 11540 Pellicano. All ages show.
Tickets: $16 (Eventbrite.com). Information:
206-3959. ext 105 or on Facebook.
Way Out West Fest Country Music
sensation, Jake Owen will headline the 2nd
annual fusion of culture showcasing all that is
great about El Paso at 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
14, at Southwest University Park, along with a
Margarita Contest and Chili Challenge. Special
musical guests include singer/songwriter
Brooke Eden, duo Walker McGuire and others.
Tickets: $30, general admission; $50 floor
seats; $60 West Bank Club general admission;
$120 VIP; available at southwestuniversity-
park.com. Information: epwayoutwest.com or
on Facebook at EPWayOutWest.
Russian Grand Ballet Presents Swan
Lake The Russian Grand Ballets full-length
classical production of the worlds most famous
ballet, Tchaikovskys Swan Lake, is 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 22, at the Plaza Theatre.Tickets:
$28-$75 (Ticketmaster).
Shopkins Live! The popular childrens
figures come to life at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday,
Oct. 25, at the Plaza Theatre. Ages 1 and
older require ticket. Tickets: $27-$42.50; VIP
packages: $97.50 and $114.30 (Ticketmaster).
A Perfect Circle 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct.
26, at UTEPs Don Haskins Center, with open-
ing act the Beta Machine. Tickets: $45 and $65
(Ticketmaster). VIP packages available at aper-
fectcircle.com.
I Love the 90s Tour Grammy award
winning rap group Salt-N-Pepa headlines the
tour featuring some of the most iconic names
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in rap, hip hop and R&B at 7 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 28, at Southwest University Park. Tickets:
$35-$65; VIP packages $130; Salt-N-Pepa Meet
and Greet Packages $215, available at the
Southwest University Park Box Office or south-
westuniversitypark.com
Ringo Starr The former Beatles drummer
brings his All-Starr supergroup to El Paso 8
p.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at the Abraham Chavez
Theater, as part of his fall tour. Tickets: $57.25
to $167.25; VIP packages available
(Ticketmaster)
Latin 90s Pop Tour Some of the most
popular Latin pop artists of the 1990s perform
at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3, at El Paso County
Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano, with OV7, Aleks
Syntek, the Sacados, Cal, Fey, JNS and a solo
performance by Litzy (formerly of JNS).
Tickets: $38, $50, $65, $80, $100, $120, $140,
$180 and $225 (Ticketmaster).
Paul Anka The legendary singer and song-
writer performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at
the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $59-
$169 (Ticketmaster).
Amanda Miguel y Diego Verdaguer
The Argentine husband and wife music stars
perform at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, at the
Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $44, $59, $79 and $97.
(Ticketmaster).
Franco Escamilla The Mexican comedi-
an, musician and announcer, known as The
Master of Sarcasm brings his Por La
Anecdota show to El Paso at 7 p.m. Sunday,
Oct. 29, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $39 to
$125 (Ticketmaster).
Mannheim Steamroller Mannheim
Steamroller by Chip Davis, Americas favorite
holiday tradition for more than 30 years, per-
forms Tuesday, Dec. 5, at NMSUs Pan
American Center (Ticketmaster).
The Great Russian Nutcracker The
Moscow Ballet presents the 25th anniversary
performances of the holiday classic at 3 and 7
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, and noon Christmas
Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets start at $28 (Ticketmaster).
Information: nutcracker.com
Venues & series
Lowbrow Palace 111 E. Robinson.
Doors open one hour prior to show time.
Concerts are all ages, unless otherwise listed.
Surcharge for ages under 21. Tickets at low-
browpalace.com.
Big Jesus Indie rock band, 9 p.m. Tuesday,
Aug. 1. Tickets: $10-$12.
EyeHateGod The sludge metal band per-
forms at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, with
the Stalk, Glob and Knowsuffer. $17-$20.
Enjambre The alternative rock band per-
forms at 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6. $30-$35
Doll Skin The female rock band performs
at 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, with Next to
None. Tickets: $10-$12.
Molly Burch The singer-songwriter per-
forms at 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. $10-$12.
Civil Youth The Philly alternative rock
band performs 9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, with
Kilo and The Dew, Frenzi and Pilots of Venus.
Admission is free.
The Chamanas Latin Grammy-nominated
band, 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. $8-$10.
The Head The indie rock band performs
9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, with Coastlands and
Dayluta Means Kindness. Tickets: $10-$12.
Betty Who Australian singer-songwriter, 9
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p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, with Geographer.
Tickets: $15 (VIP tickets $199).
Weedeater The stoner metal band per-
forms at 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, with
Telekinetic Yeti and Faciem. Tickets: $15-$17.
Sextile The indie band performs at 9 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 20. Tickets: $10-$12.
Shabazz Palace Seattle hip-hop duo, 9
p.m. Monday, Aug. 21, with Porter Ray.
Tickets: $15-$17.
Pelican 9 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 23,
with Inter Arma. Tickets: $12-$15.
Dead Country Gentlemen The rock band
performs Sunday, Aug. 27, with Trost House
and Frenzi. Tickets: $8-$10.
The Frights The surf punk band performs
at 9 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, with King Shelter
and On Drugs. Tickets: $10-$12.
Rockhouse Bar and Grill 9828
Montana. Information: 591-7625 or on
Facebook. Age 18 and older only, unless other-
wise listed; $3 fee for under 21. Tickets avail-
able at holdmyticket.com. Information on
Facebook at RockHouseDiveBarKitchen.
50 Shades of Men The touring male revue
is 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Call for tickets.
Devil In California The rock band per-
forms at 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 with guests
Dahlmers Realm. Cost: $5.
Greg Howe The legendary guitarists ticket prices.
Wheelhouse Tour is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22,
with bass guitar legend Stu Hamm and drum-
mer Gianluca Palmieri. Admission: $20 at the
door (no pre-sales).
Make Them Suffer The Australian death-
core bands Worlds Apart North American
Tour is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, with
Enterprise Earth and Sprite. All ages show.
Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 day of show.
Hemlock in El Paso, TX 7 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 24.
Black Pussy The 70s-influenced rockers
2017 North American Tour is 8 p.m. Thursday,
Sept. 7, with Brother Strange and Not My
Master. Tickets: $5.
Tricky Falls 209 S. El Paso. All shows are
all-ages, unless listed otherwise. Listings also
cover shows in The Perch (former Bowie
Feathers location). Information: 351-9909.
Tickets at trickyfalls.com, holdmyticket.com or
ticketfly.com.
The Night Game The Boston rock band
performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, in
The Perch. Tickets: $10.
The Black Dahlia Murder The metal band
performs at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, with
Dying Fetus, Oceano, Slaughter to Prevail and
Lorna Shore. Tickets: $24-$26.
Phora The rappers Yours Truly Tour is 8
p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10. Tickets: $15.
Fixed Idea 25th Anniversary Concert The
local chuco ska bands anniversary concert is
Saturday, Aug. 12, with Hot Rod Boogie,
Malibu RU, City Mishaps and Frontera Bugalu.
Tickets: $6 in advance; $7 at the door.
The Great American Rockabilly Riot After
Party is Saturday, Sept. 2, with Pachuco Jose y
Los Diamantes; and Burlesque featuring Ruby
Champagne. Tickets in advance: $15 general
admission; $25 VIP. Age 21 and older.
Social Distortion The legendary punkabilly
band performs with guest Jade Jackson at 8
p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. Tickets: $40; $140 VIP.
Drab Majesty The alternative rock band
performs at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, in
The Perch, with SRSQ. Tickets: $10.
Decapitated and Thy Art is Murder The
death metal bands Double Homicide Tour is
August 2017
7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, with Fallujah and
Ghost Bath. Tickets: $18-$21.
Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder The
14-time Grammy-winning country & Bluegrass
taingods.com.
Warrant and Winger The metal bands
El Paso Comic Strip 1201 Airway.
star performs Thursday and Friday, Aug. 24- perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Tickets: $35-
25, with his band. Tickets: $39-$79. $65.
Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and
The Everly Brothers Experience The Justin Shandor The Graceland-endorsed
Thursday, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Friday and
Everly Brothers tribute featuring the Zmed Elvis tribute artist performs at 6 p.m. Saturday,
Saturday, and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $6-
Brothers and their band is Saturday, Sept. 2. Aug. 26. Tickets; $55.
$22. Information, reservations: 779-LAFF
Tickets: $39-$69. Maddie and Tae The country sister duo
(5233), laff2nite.com or on Facebook.
performs at 8 p.m. Sept. 8. Tickets: $35-$65.
Raymond Orta appears for one night only Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Charlie Daniels and Marshall Tucker The
Monday, July 31. His nationally touring Casino Mescalero, N.M. Age 21 and older two iconic southern rock bands perform at 8
Prende la Vela show has been playing across admitted. Tickets through Yapsody.com.
p.m. Friday, Oct. 6. Tickets: $35.
the county. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemoun-
Aug. 9-13: Mr. Showtime, David Scott.
Age 17 and older.
Aug. 30-Sept. 3: Hypnotist The Sandman.
X-Rated show Sunday.
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo.
Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickinger-
center.com.
Alamogordo Music Theater presents
Hairspray at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
Aug. 4-5 and 11-12, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
6. Tickets: $12.
The comedy show No Town Left Behind is
7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 18. Bringing big city
comedy club laughs to Small-Town America
(age 18 and over). Tickets: $10 in advance, $15
at the door.
Heavy metal band A-Resolve, winners of
the Alamogordo CosPlay Battle of the Bands
perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19. Call for
Mike Super, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14. The
magician was a finalist on Americas Got
Talent and winner of NBCs Phenomenon.
Call for tickets.
Martial Artists and Acrobats of Tianjin, 7
p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5. Call for tickets.
Get the Led Out 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
14. Led Zeppelin tribute. Tickets: $27-$37.
Spencer Theater for Performing Arts
Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. Shows are 8
p.m., unless listed otherwise. Information: (575)
336-4800 or spencertheater.com. Pre-show
buffets are $20.
Crystal Gayle The Grammy and CMA
award winner performs 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2
p.m. Sunday, Aug. 5-6. Tickets: $39-$89.
The Lettermen The pop harmony sensa-
tions perform Saturday, Aug. 12. $39-$79.
Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone
The British 60s pop-rock sensations perform at
Saturday, Aug. 19. Tickets: $39-$89.
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Paso Pro-Musics first summer concert series
kicks off 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8, at Alamo
Drafthouse, 250 E Montecillo, with a free
meet-the-artists event. Information: 833-9400
or eppm.org.
Festival events:
EPPM-100 Summer Music Celebration is
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at El Adobe
Recording Studios, 5301 El Paso. Tickets: $100.
A Las Cruces Family Concert is 7 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 10, at NMSU Atkinson Recital
Hall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $5.
A Meet Zuill & Friends at the EPPM Guild
Membership Brunch is planned for 11 a.m.
Friday, Aug. 11. Call for details: 833-9400.
Pop-Up Concert with Zuill & Friends is 9
a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Hillside Coffee
Shop, at Montecillo, 4935 N Mesa Admission is
free.
A Kick-Off Concert for the new UTEP
Center for Arts Entrepreneurship on the UTEP
campus is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.
Tickets: $5.
Bailey performs the National Anthem during
the El Paso Chihuahuas home game at 7:05
p.m. Friday, Aug. 11.
Season ticket packages for Pro-Musicas 2017-
2018 season are now on sale for $200 ($160
senior, military; $40 students) for El Paso con-
certs; $115($90 senior, military; $20 students)
for Las Cruces concerts; $315 ($250 senior,
military; $60 students) for all shows.
Let The Sunshine In New Desert
Harmony Singers present their summer per-
formance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at
NMSUs Atkinson Recital Hall in Las Cruces.
The concert consists of songs that celebrate
Life, Love, Friendship, and Happiness, in vari-
ous musical genres. Tickets: $10. Information:
Don Harlow, (575) 373-1816 or
NDHSingers@gmail.com.
Selections include: Ive Got The Music In
Me, Cant Take My Eyes Off Of You, The
Glory Of Love, Unforgettable, Put A Little
Love In Your Heart, Love Potion Number 9,
Youve Got A Friend In Me, Isnt It
Romantic, Cant Help Falling In Love, and
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What A Wonderful World.
Opera Guild Luncheon El Paso Opera
Guilds annual luncheon for current and
prospective members is noon Saturday, Aug.
12, at Ardovinos Desert Crossing, One
Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, with lunch,
live performances and details about Season 24.
Tickets: $30. Information: 581-5534 or
epopera.org.
Guild memberships are $25 per year and run
from Aug. 1-July 31. Upcoming luncheons
planned for Nov. 8, and March 3 and June 1,
2018.
Young Artist Performers Recital El
Paso Opera Young Artists Program, presents
their end of the season recital at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 12, at University Presbyterian
Church, 244 N. Resler. Program Director Justin
Lucero will lead performers Mariana, Adrian
and Jamille along with pianist Guillermo.
Admission is free. Information: 581-5534 or
epopera.org.
EPSO Gala El Paso Symphony
Orchestras 87th season celebration is Friday,
Aug. 18, at El Paso Country Club, 5000
Country Club Place, with exclusive and private
performance of the Classical Mystery Tour.
Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.; dinner, music and danc-
ing at 7 p.m. Attire is summer cocktail. Tickets:
$150 ($1,500 table for 10); $185 around dance
floor ($1,850 table for 10). Information: 532-
3776 or epso.org.
El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras
auditions The El Paso Symphony will host
membership auditions for EPSYOs 11th season
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 19-20. Auditions
are open to musicians age 8 to 22 with at least
one year of musical experience on an orches-
tral instrument. Opportunities for violin, viola,
cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bas-
soon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba and per-
cussion.
Call for audition appointment: 525-8978.
Audition forms and requirements at
EPSYOs.org.
The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras
were founded in 2005 as an Educational
Program of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra.
Divas 2017 Megan McQueen presents the
fundraising event for New Mexico State
University Theatre Arts and the American
Association of University Women at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26, at NMSUs Center for the
Arts in Las Cruces. Tickets: $15 and $20
(Ticketmaster).
McQueen will emcee the evening featuring
Della Bustamante as Country Diva, Janet
Beatty-Payne as Broadway Diva, Amanda
Bradford as Opera Diva, and Marybeth Torres
as Soul Diva - several of Las Cruces favorite
singing females - stunning with hit after hit from
Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand classics to
Patsy Cline and Whitney Houston favorites.
Encores & Overtures El Paso Opera
presents and its annual event at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 9, at El Paso Country Club,
5000 Country Club Place, with dinner, silent
auction and An Opera Collective of live enter-
tainment featuring many local arts organiza-
tions. Ticket information: 581-5534 or
epopera.org.
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All phone numbers listed are in Juarz.
Desesperados Discoteque Blvd. Oscar
Flores 5174. BXS concert starring Brydis, X
and Siempres is at 8 p.m. Friday, July 28.
Tickets: 100-500 pesos(donboleton.com).
Lienzo Charro Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Av. Del Charro at Henry Dunant. Tickets at
donboleton.com.
Foam Party begins at 8 p.m. Friday, July 28.
Ages 18+. Tickets: 165 pesos (275 VIP).
Jinete Supremo rodeo is 8 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 2. Admission: 165 pesos (55 pesos chil-
dren), plus service charge.
Plaza de Toros Alberto Balderas
Francisco Villa 201 Centro (one block east of
Avenida Jurez). Tickets at donboleton.com.
Cartel de Dinastas bullfighting begins at 3
p.m. Sunday, July 30. Ticket: 275 to 1,375
pesos.
Centro Cultural Paso del Norte - Av.
Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf, across from the
Red Cross. Information: 1730300 (Facebook:
CCPasodelNorte). Advance show tickets at
donboleton.com.
Fuera de Lugar, a play about the dark side
of soccer written by Hugo Alfredo Hinojosa
and starring David Ostrosky, Miguel Pizarro,
Ricardo Rojas and Julio Camejo is at 7 and 9:30
p.m. Monday, July 31. Tickets: 275-550 pesos.
Estadio Jaime Canales Lira Av. Vicente
Guerrero at Americas. Advance tickets at don-
boleton.com.
Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho
perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Guest per-
formance by Christian Nodal. Tickets:220 to
1,595 pesos.
Alejandro Fernandez performs at 9 p.m.
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Friday, Aug. 18. Tickets: 550 to 4,125 pesos.
Centro de Espectaculos Waterfill
Carretera Jurez-Porvenir. Pool Party Fiesta
begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5.
Entertainment includes DJ Roger Jr., DJ Daddy
O, Nacho Carral and Danny Elb.Admission: 110
and 330 pesos (donboleton.com).
Magno Discotheque Montes de Oca
339, Zona Pronaf. Information: 656 551 9458.
Advance tickets at donboleton.com. El Baile
del recuerdo con la Sonora Santanera is at 7
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Other musical guests
are Los Caminantes de Guanajuato and Sonora
Dinamita. Tickets: 165 to 385 pesos.
Gimnasio Municipal Josue Neri Santos
Av. Mariscal at Maria Martinez, downtown.
La Revanchas AAA Lucha Libre Worldwide
wrestling begins at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6.
Tickets: 90-800 pesos (donboleton.com).
Cine Club Retro The cinema club, pre-
senting films mainly from the 60s and 70s,
hosts screenings at 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
Aug. 12-13, at Ave Valentin Fuentes, #1906 in
Cd. Juarez. Age 18 and older welcome.
Admission: $3.50 ($65 pesos); includes one
plate of nachos and a soda. Information (656)
177 50 84 or Facebook at Cine Club Retro.
Saturday Aug. 12: The Love Witch
Sunday Aug. 13: An American Werewolf in
London
Centro de Convenciones Cuatro Siglos
- Cuatro Siglos Boulevard 8989 (at Florida).
El Paso Scene
Jurez 1NK Tattoo Convention is Saturday and
Sunday, Aug. 19-20. Doors open at 2 p.m.
Admission: 100 pesos (donboleton.com).
Plaza De La Mexicanidad
(Monumental X Explanade)
Boulevard 4 Siglos and Plutarco Elias Calles. La
Carne Asada Mas Grande del Mundo festival
begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.
Admission: 100 pesos (includes food plate).
B You Centro Comercial Las Misiones,
Blvd. Teofilo Borunda. Comisario Pantera per-
forms at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25. Tickets:
275 and 550 pesos (plus service charge).
Teatro el Paseo Centro Comercial El
Paseo, Av. Lopez Mateos 2005 (at Carr. Casas
Grandes). Information: 267-4626. Comedian
Alan Saldaa performs at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
26. Tickets: 330 and 385 pesos
(donboleton.com).
Auditorio Benito Jurez Ignacio
Ramirez and Vicente Guerrero, one block from
Parque Borunda. Tickets at donboleton.com.
The live Trolls family show is at 1 and 3 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 27. Tickets: 165-275 pesos.
Evolution Discoteque Paseo de la
Victoria 4545. Information: 269 8659. Advance
tickets at donboleton.com. Lucha Libre star El
Escorpin Dorado headlines the wrestling show
at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1. Tickets: 220-880
pesos.
Estadio Carta Blanca Av. Reforma (at
Sanders, across from Comision Federal de
Electricidad). Tickets at donboleton.com.
Bronco performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2.
Tickets: 165 to 750 pesos.
FC Juarez Bravos Juarezs Ascenso MX
league soccer team home matches run
through Sept. 30 at Benito Juarez Stadium.
Shuttle service available for El Paso fans for $1
from the Mexican side of the Avenido Benito
Juarez Bridge to the stadium, from two hours
prior to each game to two hours after each
game. Information, schedule: fcjuarez.com or
on Facebook.
La Rodadora The interactive childrens
museum is in the citys Parque Central. Hours
are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays
and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Admission: 65 pesos (around $5). Information:
52-656-558-2415 or larodadora.org.
3D Theater admission: 30 pesos.
Theater/museum combo is 79 pesos.
Bazar Del Monumento The weekly
bazaar is noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Benito
Jurez Monument downtown, Vicente
Guerrero and Constitucion Avenues. Art,
antiques, books and more sold and traded. The
event also features live music.
Museo de la Revolucion de la Frontera
(MUREF) Old Customs House, Zona
Centro, Av. 16 de Septiembre at Ave. Jurez.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Information: muref.org, inah.org or
Facebook.
Museo del Chamizal Chamizal Park
(next to the Bridge of the Americas). The
museum features archaeological and historic
exhibits. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. Information: 611-1048.
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Alfresco! Fridays The 15th season of
free outdoor summer concerts are 6 p.m.
Fridays through Sept. 1, at Convention
Center Plaza. Presented by ElPasoLive.com and
sponsored by FirstLight Federal Credit Union.
No outside food or beverages, or pets allowed.
Information: 534-0633, alfrescofridays.com or
on Facebook.
July 28: Prime 80Z (80s rock)
Aug. 4: Mariachi Paso Del Norte
Aug. 11: Wind City (Chicago Tribute)
Aug. 18: Twisted Hams (classic rock)
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Aug. 25: Fixed Idea (ska)
Sept. 1: Radio La Chusma (reggae).
Desert Music Jam 2017 The live music
event benefiting the Benefiting American
Patriots local Veteran assistance organization is
El Paso Scene
5 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday, July
28-29, at Painted Dunes Golf Course, 12000
McCombs, with music from Liquid Skin, Sam
Barlow, Elegant Gypsy, Abe Mac, Prime
Rockshow, Aces & Eights, Windy City, Frank
Ray, and Hypnosis. Food trucks also on site.
Admission: $20-$25. Information: 861-5836 or
neonticket.com.
Star City Studio The music studio and
OM Gallery is at 120 W. Castellano.
Information: 422-3252, starcitystudioproduc-
tions.com or on Facebook. Guitarist Richard
Smith performs at the monthly Live From
Studio C concert Sunday, Aug. 20. Call for
details.
State Line Music Series El Pasoans
Fighting Hunger and State Line Restaurant,
1222 Sunland Park Drive presents the Rudolph
Chevrolet-Honda-Mazda-VW outdoor concert
series 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug.
23. Admission is free; age 21 and older wel-
come. All customers asked to bring non-perish-
able food donation or monetary donation for El
Pasoans Fighting Hunger. Information: 581-
3371, WTxFoodBank.org
Aug. 2: Joe Barron.
Aug. 9: Chuco Soul Project
Aug. 16: Fungi Mungle
Aug. 23: Bri Bagwell.
La Parada The monthly grassroots event
celebrating local culture and lifestyles is 9 p.m.
to 2 a.m. the first Friday of the month in the
San Carlos Building, 501 Texas. Performing
Aug. 4: Sonido Cachimbo and Late Night
Social Club. Cover: $5. Information: 351-6023
or on Facebook at laparadaep.
First Year Fest The band First Year hosts
a homegrown, home-brewed, and home host-
ed, all-day music festival, 2:30 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 5, at 4031 Roadside Court,
showcasing 10 of El Paso s best alternative and
punk rock bands. Food trucks on site.
Admission: $5. Information: 471-6089 or
firstyearpunk.com.
Tailgate 2017 The annual outdoor con-
cert series in Alamogordo, N.M., raises funds
for the Flickinger Center. Concerts begin at 8
p.m. on various Saturdays through Aug. 26, in
the upper parking lot at the New Mexico
Museum of Space History, 3198 State Road
200l. Bring food, lawn chair and beverages.
Gates open 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Information:
(575) 437-2202. Online reservations at
flickingercenter.com.
Single event tickets available for $45 per vehi-
cle. Walk up tickets are $10 ($15 couples).
Aug. 12: Hard Road Trio
Aug. 26: Big Band on the Rio Grande.
Summer Concert El Paso Parks and
Recreation presents a free outdoor music con-
cert with Dream Merchants 8 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26, at Pavo Real Park, 9301
Alameda. Bring chairs and picnic. No alcohol or
glass-bottled beverages permitted. Leashed,
well-behaved dogs welcome. Information,
updates: 212-1704 or elpasotexas.gov/parks.
Also
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
122 S. Pueblo Rd. Age 18 and older wel-
come. Mariachi music featured 1-5 p.m.
Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
Admission is usually free. Information: 860-
7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.
7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27: Heroes del
Silencio Tribute
8:30 p.m. Friday, July 28: Mantarraya and
Sonora Skandalo
8p.m. Saturday, July 29: Beatles Tribute
7 p.m. Sunday, July 30: 911 N Effect.
8 p.m. Monday, July 31: Y-Knot
8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11: Buckcherry
Lane 41 The venue in Bowl El Paso, 11144
Pellicano, hosts live music 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
every Friday and Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: 549-5563; band schedule at bowl-
elpaso.com.
July 28 and Aug. 5: Mestizo
July 29 and Aug. 25-26: FM Junkies
Aug. 4: Bad Apple
Aug. 11: Bosse
Aug. 12: Rewind
Aug. 18: Ooh La La
Aug. 19: Dr. Groove.
Music in the Park The Las Cruces sum-
mer concert series is 7 p.m. Sundays at Young
Park, 1905 E. Nevada. No pets allowed.
Schedule subject to change; no performance
July 2. Admission is free. Information: (575)
541-2550 or las-cruces.org.
July 30: The Deltaz (blue and country, and
Steve Smith & Hard Road (bluegrass).
Aug. 6: Prime 80Z (80s music), and
Twisted Hams (classic rock)
Aug. 13: Tom Morris (country), and The
Egyptian Lovers (rockabilly)
Aug. 20: Natajja (variety), and Animated
Jukebox (R&B dance)
Aug. 27: Nosotros (Latin) and Never Ending
Flame (rock & roll).
Zin Valle Free Music Sundays Zin
Valle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4
mile north of FM 259), hosts free live music 1
to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays. Guests may also
enjoy wine tastings. Bring a picnic. Information:
877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
July 30: James Springer
Aug. 13: Julio Ortiz
Aug. 27: Dan Lambert & Creatures of Habit
Sept. 3: Dusty Low.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
The racetrack and casino, 1200 Futurity Dr. (at
Sunland Park Drive), Sunland Park, N.M. Free
live music is 9 p.m. Fridays, featuring Latin and
regional music; and Saturdays featuring rock
and pop variety. Mariachi music is 5 p.m.
Sundays. Information: (575) 874-5200 or
Sunland-Park.com/entertainment.
La Vias Music On the Patio La Via
Winery in La Union, 4201 S. NM Highway 28,
one mile north of Vinton Road, hosts live music
noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, during the Sunday
Market. No outside alcohol allowed. Dog and
kid friendly. Bring a picnic. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 582-7632 or
lavinawinery.com
Howling Coyote Open-Mic The open
mic event is 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, at Center
for Spiritual Living, 575 N. Main, on Las Cruces
Downtown Main Street, following the monthly
Downtown Arts Ramble. Doors open for jam
session at 6 p.m.; signup begins at 6:30 p.m.
The community event is on the first Friday of
the month. Free admission to participants and
audience. Information: Melody Burns (575)
525-9333 or bobandmelody@sbcglobal.net.
The Howling Coyote is open to acoustic
musicians, poets, storytellers, and singer/song-
writers for material that is family friendly.
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San Jacinto Plaza Concert Series
The City Parks & Recreation Departments
annual free summer concert series are Fridays,
through Aug. 19 at San Jacinto Plaza, 111
Mills. Performances are 7 p.m. through Aug. 4;
8 p.m. Aug. 11-20.Information: 212-0092 or
elpasotexas.gov/parks.
Ardovinos Live Music Ardovinos
Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Dr. in Sunland
Park, hosts live music at 7:30 p.m. every Friday
and Saturday. Information: (575) 589-0653.
Fandango at Carambola Community
Music The monthly gathering is 6 to 9 p.m.
the first Thursday of the month at Carambola
Community Music, 200 N. Ochoa. Bring instru-
ments, voices, dancing feet. Instruments and
dancing shoes for folks to try. A zapateado les-
son with Jazmin Cancio Lucio is 7 p.m.
Information: (773) 613-9303 or mariaannemc-
cullough@gmail.com.
Live Music at Sombra Antigua
Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery, 430 La
Via Road (off NM 28), in Chamberino, N.M.
hosts free live music Saturdays and Sundays.
Food trucks available most Saturdays; bring a
picnic basket Sunday. Information: (915) 241-
4349 or sombraantigua.com.

Flamenco Community Outreach

Program Dancer Linda Gallegos will Champion Studio The studio presents
teach youth and adults the world of flamenco its annual Folklrico Summer Fiesta at 6 p.m.
with basic steps, palmas, rhythm, palos 5 to 6 Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Chamizal National
p.m. for ages 1-12; and 6 to 7 p.m. for ages 13 Memorial Theatre, 800 S. San Marcial, with
to adult Mondays, Aug. 7 and 14, at El Paso music and dances from old Mexico performed
Community Colleges Transmountain Campus by students from Champion Studio. Admission
Gym, 9570 Gateway North. Admission is free; is free. Information: 532-7273.
call for registration: 755-1414.
Danzn El Paso Ballet Theatre presents a
EDA from Ballet to Broadway The mix of classical and contemporary ballet, with
eclectic show of two aspiring dancers who music ranging from the elegant score of Ludwig
come to New York to fulfill their dream of Minkus to the seductive Bizet at 7 p.m. Friday
being on Broadway is 6 p.m. Saturday and 2 and Saturday, Sept. 1-2, and 2 p.m. Sunday,
p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12-13, at Chamizal National Sept. 3, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. The dancers visit San Marcial. The program consists of ballet
different theatre groups, preparing to debut pieces celebrating Latin themes and culture
their respective musicals. Featured musicals including variations from Don Quixote,
include West Side Story, Phantom of the Paquita, and Carmen. Admission: $12.
Opera, Grease, Lion King, Wicked, and Information: 760-6062, elpasoballettheatre.com.
Les Miserables. Admission is free. The performance will feature a new contem-
Information: 727-3168. porary piece by guest choreographer Christina
Mitchell. Performers include El Paso Ballet
A Night in the 40s Paso Del Norte Theatre dancers, soloists and guest artists.
Big Band, a 16-piece group, hosts 1940s style El Paso Ballet Theatre, 1060 Doniphan Park
dancing and music, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Aug. Circle, Suite H, will hold auditions 9:30 to 11
18, at Shundo Ballroom, 120 N. Paragon. a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5. Audition cost: $20.
BOYB; food and snacks allowed. Admission: Open registration for the school is 10 a.m. to
$15. Information: 532-2043, 203-7292, 1 p.m. and 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through
music@pdnbigband.com or on Facebook at Saturday, Aug. 1-5. Pre-Ballet & Beginning bal-
PDNbigband. let classes begin Saturday Aug. 5. Levels 1-5
Contra Dance The Southern New will begin August 7.
Mexico Music and Dance Societys monthly
contra dance is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Aug.
18, at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle
de Santiago in Las Cruces, with music by the
Little Table Contraband of Las Cruces, and
caller Lonnie Ludeman. The dance begins with
beginners lessons at 7:30 p.m.; no partner
needed. Cost: $6 ($4 youth; $15 family).
Information: (575) 522-1691 or snmmds.org.
The dances are usually done in long facing
lines with some moves similar to square danc-
ing up and down and forward and back with
progressions. The dance form originated in the
17th century.
Zumbathon Bowling Family YMCA, 5509
Will Ruth, hosts its 5th Zumbathon 9 a.m. to
noon Saturday, Aug. 19, hosted by four volun-
teer instructors of the three-hour time. Zumba
is a collection of world music Such as:
Bollywood, salsa, cumbia, merengue, reggae-
ton, bhangra and more Cost: $6 ($4 YMCA
members) in advance; $7 ($5 members) day of
events. Raffle tickets $1 each. Cost of entrance
goes towards Strong Kids Campaign ( to helps
lower income families participate in the
YMCA). Information: 755-9622 or elpasoym-
ca.org/locations/bowling-family-ymca.

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El Paso Chihuahuas The citys AAA
baseball team hosts home games at Southwest
University Park. Game time is 7:05 p.m.,
except as listed. Tickets: $5-$24. Information:
533-BASE or EPChihuahuas.com.
Aug. 11-14: Las Vegas 51s. Aug. 13 is 6:05
p.m.
Aug. 15-18: Albuquerque Isotopes.
Aug. 24-27: Sacramento River Cats. Aug. 24
is 6:35 p.m. and Aug. 27 is 6:05 p.m.
Aug. 28-31: Fresno Grizzlies (final home
games of regular season).
Back 2 School Battle at the Ballroom
Terry Green Boxing Academy hosts the
back to school event at 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
12, at Titanic Ballroom and Conference
Center, 4430 Titanic. Entry: $10. Information:
494-5572 or tgboxing@icloud.com.
This pro-style amateur show lets amateur
boxers choose their own ring walk music. All
boxers 16 years old and younger that compete
receive a backpack stuffed with school supplies.
Proceeds support Terry Green Boxing
Academy, Inc. amateur boxing program. Weigh
in is 8 to 10 a.m. at the academy, 4493 Titanic.
Sun City Regional Classic National
qualifier body building, figure, physique and
bikini championships are Saturday, Aug. 12, at
UTEPs Magoffin Auditorium. Prejudging begins
at 9:30 a.m.; finals at 6 p.m. Entry fee per event
is $85 by Aug. 5 ($50 late fee).
Audience tickets: $20 for prelims; $30 and
$40 for finals in advance; ticket prices increase
by $5 day of event. Military discounts available.
Ticket information: (575) 649-6789, hfprodon-
line.com or on Facebook at H & F Productions.
El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame The
30th annual Induction and Awards Banquet at
5:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Wyndham El
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Paso Airport, 2027 Airway. Inductees are Jesse
Munoz, John Cazares, Luis Gonzalez, Lonnie
Dugger and Rene Quinones. Six El Paso teams
who went to Texas High School Final 4 State
Championship Tournaments (1949 Bowie,
1965 Austin, 1983 Burges, 1992 Coronado,
2000 Riverside, 2009 Socorro) will also be hon-
ored. Ticket information: 494-7710 or elpa-
sobaseballhalloffame.org.
Sun City Roller Girls The Roller Girls
next bout is a doubleheader at 6 p.m. Sunday,
Aug. 20, El Paso County Coliseums Judging
Arena, 4100 E. Paisano, featuring a double
header with Chuco Town Chulas vs. Las
Diablas and Las Catrinas vs. SeXecutioners.
Tickets: $7 in advance; $10 at the door ($7
with valid military ID; free for ages 12 and
younger). Information: suncityrollergirls.com.
LiveFit EP Fitness Festival The 3rd
annual event is Saturday, Sept. 2, at El Paso
Convention Center, incorporating various fit-
ness competitions, including karate, jiu jitsu,
Crossfit, bodybuilding and a 3-on-3 basketball
tournament, along with about 50 booths.
Information: 306-3383 or livefitep.com.
purchased at usapowerlifting.com.
College sports
UTEP Volleyball The teams opening
home match is against Texas Tech at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 30, at Memorial Gym. Ticket
information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com.
El Paso Scene
The Glory Road Invitational is Sept. 1-2, with
games at 7:30 p.m. Friday; at 1 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday. Invited teams are New Mexico,
Youngstown State and North Dakota.
NMSU Volleyball The NM State
Springhill Suites Invitational is Aug. 31-Sept. 2
at the NMSU Pan Am Center. Invited teams
are North Dakota, UCLA and UNLV. Games
begin at 7 p.m. Ticket information: (575) 646-
1420 or nmstatesports.com.
UTEP Football The Miners first home
game is 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, against Rice
at Sun Bowl Stadium. Season tickets are $55
(general admission) $110-$340 reserved.
Captains club season tickets are $1,300. Family
pack (two youth age 3-12, two adult): $190.
Individual tickets on sale Aug. 26. Information:
544-5234 or utepathletics.com.
The Miners open the season traveling to
Norman, Okla. to play the OU Sooners at 1:30
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2.
Also
Luchas Frontera Lucha Libre wrestling
sets are 8 p.m. Fridays, July 28, Aug. 4 and
Aug. 11, at El Paso County Coliseum Pavilion.
Tickets: $5 and $10 (Ticketmaster).
American Heart Association Fit-A-
Thon The event promoting a healthy
heart is 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2,
at at Vista College El Paso, 6101 Montana, with
guest Zumba fitness instructors, Alonzo Chavez
and Jacob Michael Ruiz, along with R.I.P.P.E.D
demonstrations by Master Trainer Mellissa
Bradley and Instructor Joshua Bradley. Cost: $5
($3 Vista College students). Information:vista-
college.edu.
New Era Wrestling The Lucha Libre
shows are 7 p.m. Fridays at 10400 Dyer.
Tickets; $7-$8. Information: 356-5113,
elpaso.new@gmail.com or on Facebook at
NewEraEP.
Mudd For Matches Big Brothers Big
Sisters Mountain Region hosts its 8th annual
mud volleyball fundraiser 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 26, at Grapevine Event Plaza
and Picacho Peak Brewery, 3900 W. Picacho,
in Las Cruces. Up to 80 teams of 8 to 12 par-
ticipants compete in pool play in the morning,
guaranteed at least three matches, and teams
advance to championship games in the mid
afternoon. Team registration: $450 (deadline is
Aug. 11); spectator admission is free.
Information: (575) 449-4748. Forms online at
lcmudd.org.
Guys and Dolls Golf Tournament
The mixed couples golf tournament is Saturday
and Sunday, Aug. 26-27 at Cree Meadows
Country Club in Ruidoso, N.M. Saturday is a
scramble format, and Sunday is Las Vegas
scramble. Cost: $200 per player; $400 per
team (by Aug 22). Information: (575) 257-1032.
Team shootout is 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25.
Cost: $50 per team.
Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing The
track and casino are off U.S. 70 in Ruidoso
Downs, N.M. The live racing season runs
through Labor Day weekend with the running
of the $3 million All American Futurity Sept. 4.
Information: (575) 378-4431 or
raceruidoso.com.
Bicycling
Beginner/Intermediate Group (B.I.G.)
- The El Paso Bicycle Clubs special training
program for beginning and intermediate riders
is offered Tuesdays, through Aug. 9.
Information: meetup.com/ElPasoBicyleClub.
Sessions at 6 p.m. at River Run Plaza. (1071
Country Club Road). A 15-minute lesson will
be followed by 12-15 mile ride.
Helmets are required. No ear buds. Bring
water bottles. Anyone younger than 16 years of
age must be accompanied by an adult. Please
arrive 15 minutes early to get ready for ride.
Tour de Holloman The 49-mile cycling
event is 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Domenici
Fitness Center, 1051 Connecticut, Bldg. 588 on
Holloman Air Force Base near Alamogordo,
N.M. Cost: $30 individuals; $45 teams of two;
$70 teams of four. Information: (575) 572-
2529. Registration at active.com.
Tour de Tolerance The 12th annual
Riding to Remember bicycling and running
event, benefiting the El Paso Holocaust
Museum and Study Center, is Sunday, Aug. 20,
at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, 1200
Futurity Drive in Sunland Park, with 100K at 7
a.m. and 50K ride at 8:45 a.m. and 5K run/walk
at 7:45 a.m. Information: 351-0048, ext. 24 or
elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
Registration (through Aug. 12): $35 50K and
100K bike rides; $25 run/walk. Student
run/walk registration: $15. Discount through
Aug. 13 for military, museum members and
groups of 15 or more.
Registration Aug. 13-19: $40 for rides; $30 for
run/walk; $20 run/walk students. No race day
registration.
Packet pick up is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 19, at El Paso Holocaust Museum and
Study Center, 715 N. Oregon.
Signal Peak Challenge The mountain
biking event, Lord of the Chain Rings, is 9
a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, in Silver City, N.M.
Simple lunch follows for all racers. Registration
(by Sept. 1): $60 ($30 under 18). Information:
(575) 654-3966 or signalpeakchallenge.com.
El Paso Bicycle Club All rides are free
and open to the public; helmets required.
Information: elpasobicycleclub.com. Ride
schedule at meetup.com/ElPasobicycleClub.
Repeat riders are encouraged to become a
member of the club; dues are $18 a year or
$25 per family ($30/$40 for two years). Join at
elpasobicycleclub.com.
Wednesday night rides, a tradition for over 25
years, are leaderless rides of 16-22 miles for
cyclists of various abilities, beginning 5:45-6
p.m. from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at
Artcraft). Park on dirt shoulder across from
shopping center.
Alternate starting point is River Run Plaza,
1071 Country Club, leaving about 15 minutes
earlier to meet up with riders at Rio Plaza.
Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza, 1071
Country Club Rd.
EP Cyclists The bicycle group offers rides
for all levels. Weekend rides offer options of
various paces and distances. Starting times and
locations are posted at facebook.com/epcyclist.
For more information: Manny Valadez, 861-
2311 or epcyclists.com.
Ride Your Bicycle El Paso Chucks
Bicycle Repair, 3029 Montana, hosts a variety
of rides free of charge. Information: 791-2006,
zlauser@yahoo.com or Facebook. Helmets
required for all rides.
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Motor sports
El Paso Motorplex The drag strip is at
16400 Gateway West, (east of El Paso at I-10
off Clint exit #42). Spectator admission: $5.
Car entry: $20. Information:
elpasomotorplex.com.
Southern New Mexico Speedway 11
miles west of Las Cruces exit 132, off I-10.
Take south frontage road to Southern New
Mexico Fairgrounds. Gates open at 5 p.m.; rac-
ing at 7:45 p.m. General admission: $12; free
for age 10 and younger; $30 family pack; $35
pit passes. Information: (575) 524-7913, snm-
speedway.com or on Facebook.
Regular weekly racing season runs Saturdays,
through Sept. 23. Gates open at 5 p.m.; rac-
ing at 7:45 p.m.
Summer Sizzle is Friday and Saturday, July
28-29. Admission: $15; free for age 10 and
under; family pack $35; pit pass $35.
USAC vs. NMMRA Non-Wing Labor Day
Fling is Saturday through Sunday, Sept. 2-3.
Admission: $15; free for age 10 and under;
family pack $35; pit pass $35.
Running events
Ruidoso Grindstone Trail Runs Ski
Run Road Challenge hosts the 4-mile, 8.5-mile
and half-marathon runs on the multiple use trail
system at Grindstone Lake, 2 miles from
Downtown Ruidoso at 7:30 to 11 a.m.
Saturday, July 29, starting and finishing at
Wingfield Parks Grindstone Lake Trails.
Proceeds benefit the Ruidoso Trails Coalition
and Ski Apache Adaptive Sports Program and
Ecoservants. Information: (575) 937-7106.
Registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Socorro (NM) Chile Harvest Triathlon
The USAT-sanctioned 400M swim/20K
bike/5K run begins at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug.
5, at the Socorro (N.M.) City Pool. Packet
pickup is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday and 5:30 a.m. on
race day at the race site. Registration is $75
($45 age 23 and younger); $120 for relay ($85
junior teams). Additional $15 for non USAT
members. Registration deadline is noon Aug. 2.
No race day registration available. Information:
(575) 835-8927 or chileharvesttri.com.
Youth Race for ages 7-16 is 6 p.m. Friday,
Aug. 4, course length varies with age groups.
Cost: $30 ($15 Socorro County youth) through
Aug. 3; $30 ($15 Socorro county youth).
Race for the Future The 5K run and 1-
mile walk benefiting Community Partners of El
Paso, Inc. and IREM El Paso, is 7:30 a.m.
Sunday, Aug. 6, at Western Playland, 1249
Futurity in Sunland Park. Registration: $25 by
Aug. 4 ($5 discount per runner for teams of 10
or more); $30 Aug. 6-7. Information: Chris
Rowley, 478-5663; registration at raceadven-
turesunlimited.com.
FHT Explorers Law Enforcement
Memorial Run The 5K run and 1 mile
walk benefitting Fort Hancock Explorer Post
881 is 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6, at Album
(Eastwood) Park, 3001 Parkwood. Registration
and packet pickup is 6:30 to 7:15 a.m.
Registration: $20 per event ($10 Explorers,
Ventures, ROTC); $18 per person for teams of
7 or more (by July 1); $25 on race day for all
participants. Explorers, Ventures and ROTC.
Information: raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Cobblestone Wacky Triathlon The
triathlon for the non-athletic is 6:30 a.m. to 7
August 2017
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at Elephant Butte Lake
State Park, with a five Wacky Task Obstacle
High School, 12000 Montwood. Part of the
More Than A Marathon series. Registration:
Information: 229-5656. Online registration at
raceelpaso.com/eagle-in-the-sun.
Course at 8:30 a.m.; anything that Safely Floats $20; $15 per person for teams of 10 or more. Registration: $100; $55 per person for 2-per-
race at 11 a.m.; and a 5-Lap Backwards Registration: raceadventuresunlimited.com. son relay; $50 per person for 3-person relay.
marathon in Truth or Consequences at 5 p.m. Packet pick up is noon to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. Aquabike is $90 . Duathlon is $100.
Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. Divisions for indi- 1, at Up and Running, 1475 George Dieter, and
7 to 7:45 a.m. at the start line on race day.
Run/Walk For Respect Arc del Paso
vidual (age 15 or older), duo, and family (with
will host its 5K run and 5K and 1 mile walk is 8
one person under 16 and one 17 and older).
Eagle in the Sun Triathlon El Pasos a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, at Ascarate Park, 6900
Entry fee: $65 individual; $120 duo and $110
only USA Triathlon-sanctioned multi-sport Delta. Registration: $20 by August 30; $25 on
family. Entrants receive a t-shirt, meal voucher
race, with a 400m swim, 12 mile bike ride, and race day; $15 Arc members. Car fee for park
and goodie bag. Park registration fee applies.
5K run, is 7 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, at SISD entrance: $2. Information: 564-4978 or
Registration: (575) 740-1685.
Aquatic Center and Student Activity Complex, thearcofelpaso.org. Registration at raceadven-
HomeRun for the Homeless Edwards 1257 Southview Court. Participants may race turesunlimited.com.
Homes/ERA Sellers, Buyers and Associates host as an individual or as part of a relay team.
the 4th annual 5K and Kids Dash benefiting El
Pasos Opportunity Center for the Homeless at
8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at the Clock Tower
at Southwest University Park on Durango
Street, rain or shine. Cost: $30 per event ($2
team discount per person for teams of 10 or
more by July 17); $15 Kids Dash. No race day
registration for 5K. Registration at raceadven-
turesunlimted.com.
Forrest Leamon Memorial Run The
10K and 5K run, 1-mile walk and kids fun run
benefiting the Survivors Benefit Fund of the
DEA are 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at Braden
Aboud Memorial Park, 4325 Riverbend.
Registration: $25 through Aug. 11 ($15 kids fun
run, age 10 and younger); $30 Aug. 12 ($20
kids run). No race day registration.
Information: Chris Rowley, 478-5663.
Registration: raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Childrens Grief Center Memory Walk
- The 5K run, 5k fun run/walk and 1-mile family
fun walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Album
Park, 3001 Parkwood. First 300 registrants
receive t-shirts; refreshments at finish line.
Information: 532-6004 or raceadventuresun-
limted.com.
St. Raphaels 5K The 3rd annual 5K run
and 1-mile walk is 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20,
at Album Park, 10259 Album, for all ages. Post
race refreshments for participants. Registration
$20 by Aug. 15; $25 on race day. Registration:
raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Trails & Rails Run The 8-mile run, 5K
and 1 mile kids dash is Saturday, Aug. 26, at
the Trestle Recreation Area (near intersection
of HWY 84 and 130), near Cloudcroft, N.M.
The 8 mile run begins at 8:30 a.m. with 5K at
8:40 a.m. and kids dash at 8 a.m. Registration:
$30 ($10 kids dash). Night before or race day
registration is $35. Proceeds benefit Cloudcroft
students. Information: Cindy Preslar (575) 430-
7634; Amy Collins, (575) 202-2343 or on
Facebook at Cloudcroft Runners.
Registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
The 8-mile course is all on trail and old rail-
road bed. There will be two aid stations along
the way with fruit and water. The Kids Dash
will be a series of laps around the paved park-
ing area of the Trestle Recreation area.
Irish Run Cathedral High Schools 5K
competitive run and 1-mile fun run and walk
begins at 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, at Cathedral
High School, 1309 N. Stanton. Cost: $20 per
event ($15 military, students and seniors, with
ID at packet pickup). Race day registration is
$25. Information: Tricia Brittain, 433-4818.
Register at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Pre-race registration and packet pickup is 11
a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, at Cathedral
High School. Race day registration is 7 to 7:45
a.m. Sunday at race site.
Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial Run
The 5th annual 5K run and 1-mile fun walk
benefiting the Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial
Fund is 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, at Montwood
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 Rodeo, gymkhana Taking a Look Back
fill family weekend by John McVey Middagh
s Ive noted before, rodeo is no
A new thing with the Middaghs. But
one recent weekend the family had
to split up. Jacki, my daughter-in-law,
along with my grandchildren Jamee and
Brewen took the semi-trailer with the
gear and horses to the New Mexico 4H
gathering in Truth or Consequences (92
miles north they consider this a local
rodeo). The next morning I picked up
my son John Jr. after he got off the night
shift with the railroad, giving him a ride
to join the rest of the family.
Kourtnie, the oldest granddaughter, has
taken over the Las Cruces Horsemans
Gymkhana at the fair-grounds. She and
my wife, Cecilia, hauled horses and
other livestock to that show, taking along
our two great-grandchildren.
Again I was impressed driving to the
rodeo grounds in T or C. The number of
different rigs, trucks, trail-ers of every
description. Many people milling
around, all busy. There were 90-plus
signed up in the events scheduled, mak-
ing me think even further about what it
takes to support a horse event: the time,
equipment, fuel, food for people and ani-
mals. And why doesnt El Paso have a
junior rodeo?
I had planned to slide off to visit the
local museum. But I stayed to watch
Jamee rope her calf in 3.4 sec-onds, win-
ning first in breakaway roping. Then I
watched Brewen catch his tie-down calf,
which he did. The calf outweighed him
so he couldnt throw it to tie, resulting in
a no time.
I found some shade from the hot sun
under someone elses cover. Two old
friends walked up joking about me being
there with a camera. I guess the aging
great-grandfather was showing. That
reunion sealed the rest of the day. We sat
reminiscing until Jacki came to get me
for lunch where we had Westly Kolter
and Letti Cooper follow us to the trailer
joining us for some Albertsons fried
chicken. John Jr. and the children walked
up and we all sat eating and visiting until
John Jr. begged off to take a short nap,
since hed been up all night.
After lunch we all went back to the
arena. Westly, Letti and I found a seat in
the grandstands. Jamee and her team
roping partner caught their steer but it
stepped through the rope with a front
leg, which disquali-fied the team. Well,
things happen there will be a next
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time.
Brewen was last up in bull riding.
There were two girls before him. I
noticed he was there helping them get
tied on. The first girl came out, lasting
half a jump before falling off. The sec-
ond girl came out lasting about the same,
but when she bucked off she didnt get
up. The bullfighters jumped in and sur-
rounded her, keeping the bull away. The
bull ran to the far end of the arena where
a cowboy roped it. Adults gathered
around the fallen rider. The paramedics
came to the scene, bring out the back-
board and gently lifting her on and tak-
ing her to the ambulance. The announcer
told everyone that she would be okay;
she was just going to the hospital to be
checked over. With all that excitement it
came Brewens turn.
Brewen has developed his own routine
getting ready to ride behind the chutes.
He wears a do-rag that his helmet fits
over. Of course he has his protective vest
and colorful chaps on. Before climbing
over the rail to get on that beast, he
pounds his chest with both fists, then
jumps up with his knees, pulling them to
his chest three times. That ceremony fin-
ished, he eases himself onto the bull.
Todays bull he had ridden be-fore, I was
told, a gray animal weighting about
1,500 pounds with black markings float-
ing all over its body. Brewen nods, the
gate opens, the bull leaps high in the air,
twisting before landing on its front feet,
up twisting again before its back feet hit
the ground, then runs to the center of the
arena bucking bad when we hear the
buzzer telling Brewen hed made another
ride. Brewen wins again.
Watching all my grandchildren Im
very proud. Their events are so different.
All are winners, with count-less buckles
and saddles to show for it. Brewen com-
petes against maybe five to seven bull
riders most of the time, where Jamee is
up against as many as 57 competitors.
Congratulations to both of them.
Great-grandmother and Kourtnie and
the children had fun, Dylan 5 and Justin
10 months participating at their
gymkhana. I dont know if it is a bless-
ing or a curse, but it is certainly a family
affair.
John McVey Middagh is a former
saddle shop owner and amateur
local historian. You can reach him
at jmiddagh@yahoo.com.
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 Ascarate Park lies on north end of the Lower Valley.
More than Missions
Exploring El Pasos Lower Valley
Story by Lisa Kay Tate
he Mission Trail is one of El Paso
T Countys greatest treasures, and the
Lower Valley missions and Tigua
reservation are some of the areas most
visited sites for good reason.
However, theres a little bit more to El
Pasos Lower Valley. The Lower Valley
and its surrounding neighborhoods are
home to numerous cultural and natural
sites, unique local businesses, well-used
park areas, and some favorite shopping
areas and roadside landmarks.
El Paso Scene asked a variety of area res-
idents what some of their favorite off-
mission sites were in the Lower Valley.
This list is far from a comprehensive, but a
good beginning point to encourage readers
to begin their own exploration of the his-
toric area that stretches from Fox Plaza
and Ascarate Park at its north end to San
Elizario, Clint and Fabens to the south.
Fox Shopping Center and Mercado
Where does the Lower Valley officially
begin? Theres no precise definition, but
the major intersection at Paisano and
Alameda (now home to one of the citys
largest roundabouts) is as good a starting
point as any.
There you will find Fox Plaza, home to
one of the areas most popular Sunday flea
markets, which also hosts live entertain-
ment, movies and other special events year
round.
There is also an inside mini-mall area
with 30 specialty shops and additional ven-
dor spaces. The Mercado itself has more
than 50 shops.
Plaza Property Manager Jeannette
Negrete said the market has become a very
familiar part of El Pasos retail landscape.
One of the reasons we are successful is
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Photo by Lisa Kay Tate
we have become a household name, she
said. The market has been going on for
40 years now, and the shopping center has
been here for 55 years.
The market has 400 vendor spaces, with
an average of about 300 to 350 of the
spaces occupied each weekend. The mar-
ket is also more than just a large mass of
vendor booths, Negrete said, as it has all
the trappings for a fun weekend field trip.
The vendors are joined by family games
and carnival attractions like a carousel and
mechanical bull, and live music and enter-
tainment.
This is not just a place to come buy
stuff, its a place to take the family and
come and spend some time, Negrete said.
Ascarate Park
Just down the road on the north side of
the Lower Valley is El Pasos largest pub-
lic-use recreational park, Ascarate Park on
Delta Drive.
Country residents voted in favor of a spe-
cial tax in 1937 to create the park, which
was built with the help of more than 200
workers of the Civilian Conservation
Corps and finished in 1940. The park is
named after a pioneering ranching family.
The park covers 400 acres with an 18-
hole golf course, pro shop and family-
owned restaurant; a 48-acre lake with a
boardwalk, boat rentals and aquatic center;
community garden; playground facilities,
sportspark, trails and picnic areas and
recently added a splash park. Admission to
the park is free on weekdays, with $2 to $5
a carload entrance fee on weekends and
holidays.
From 1960 to 2006, the park was home to
Western Playland Amusement Park, which
relocated to Sunland Park, N.M.
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The Broncois a familiar landmark.
The park is the site of several 5K races
and fishing events, and hosts a variety of
youth sports such as Aqua Posses annual
swim meet, Kids Fishing tournaments,
and Greater Tee golf events. Special events
include the Sun City Fair each spring, Sun
City Music Festival the first weekend in
September, summer movies on the lake,
and Christmas lights during the holiday
seasons.
The parks more than 70 years of history
in the area was commemorated with a his-
torical marker in 2015.
El Paso County Commissioner for
Precinct 2 David Stout emphasized the
parks significance to the city to local
media at the time of the markers dedica-
tion.
Ascarate Park is a huge part of El Paso,
he said. I have spoken to a number of
people who remember coming here when
they were children and are now bringing
their children. Ascarate Park is part of
everyones history and this marker is just a
great addition to showcase that history.
Bronco Swap Meet
It is hard to get more nostalgic and eclectic
than visiting one of El Pasos largest week-
end flea markets.
The 9-acre site at 8408 Alameda has
more than 300 vendors, both indoors and
outdoors, selling everything from antiques,
collectibles to original art and food items.
People often visit with families just to
spend a day walking around a colorful,
lively environment.
Even today, the big Bronco head, first
created in 1950 for the Bronco Drive-In
Theater by Luis Jimenez Sr. (the father of
the sculptor who created Los Lagartos at
San Jacinto Plaza), is a familiar icon for
Photo by Lisa Kay Tate
area residents, even those who never visit-
ed the market.
The Bronco Drive-In had its grand open-
ing on Oct. 14, 1949. The single-screen
drive-in, which had a 600-car capacity,
closed its doors in 1975 as a theater but
has endured much longer as a flea market,
with the old Bronco head still very much
intact. Its open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily
Tuesday through Sunday. The Bronco
Dance Hall is also on the former theatres
site.
Area resident Suzanna Corazon said there
are many great finds at the market, includ-
ing handmade items.
I remember coming up here with some
friends, buying these cool special made
shorts and clothes this one lady used to
make, she said. There is more out here
than you would expect.
The Brass Shop
Many of the Lower Valleys locally owned
and operated businesses have been part of
the area for several years.
One example is The Brass Shop, 7360
Stiles Drive, a spot that may not be on
every tourism brochure but is often recom-
mended by anyone who has been there.
The shop was founded by El Paso entre-
preneur Bob Herndon in 1976, and his
family has kept it going since his passing
in 2012. The official name of the store is
Herndons Wrought Iron Furniture, but
area residents affectionately just call it
The Brass Shop.
The large store, which features brass,
wrought iron and aluminum furniture and
other items, is a photo opportunity in itself,
with its expanse of brass and novelties.
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Many area residents and travelers have
left recommendations encouraging people
to visit the shop.
You can spend a whole day going thru
all the unique stuff they have, one local
guide, Wando Lugo, wrote. Love this
store!
El Paso County Sportspark
The sports park on North Zaragoza, is
home to several competitive baseball pro-
grams, and was first built in 1986 on the
citys Far East side.
According to the parks history, the
complex was originally designated to
accommodate mens softball and soccer,
and was the first park in the area to host
over 100 baseball teams.
The county purchased the park in 2002.
In 2012, El Paso County Commissioners
had hopes of El Paso County Sportspark
on Zaragosa becoming the premier sports
facility of its kind for far west Texas and
surrounding areas. Renovations begun is
2012 were delayed for years due to con-
tractor disputes, and the park finally
reopened in 2016.
Today, it is still home to several competi-
tive baseball programs, for youth and
adults, as well as softball and T-Ball.
There are 10 ballfields hosting thousands
of athletes and spectators each season, and
the county is still making plans to improve
facilities and its programs.
More upgrades are planned, according to
the parks master plan, include improve-
ments to the entrance, new clubhouse and
t-ball concession, batting cages, family
restrooms, administrative offices and hand-
icapped accessible pathways.
Rio Vista Farm in Socorro, Texas
(courtesy of Texas Mountain Trail)
Rio Vista Farm
Rio Vista Farm has been part of the Lower
Valley since 1915, and was first built as
the citys second county poor farm,
intended for the care of elderly and indi-
gent children. By the 1930s, it expanded to
also accommodate families during the
Great Depression.
Helen OShea Keleher and her mother
Agnes OShea administered the farm for
50 years, and left a wonderful legacy of a
caring, familial-type institution, said Gary
Williams, El Paso Community Foundation
senior program officer.
From 1951 to 1964, the farm was a sig-
nificant processing site for the Bracero
Program (which provided for temporary
migrant farm workers from Mexico).
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Williams said only two of the sites build-
ings have been lost over time; most of the
others remain intact for visitors to see. It
was declared one of the states most
endangered places by Preservation Texas
in 2015, and by 2016 the National Trust
declared it a National Treasure.
Rio Vista Farm is at 800 N. Rio Vista
Road in Socorro, about a half-mile east of
North Loop.
It is still surrounded by 200 acres of
farm land and the original brick 1915
building and the Mission Style adobe
buildings across the street make for an
impressive sight and harken to another era
in the Mission Valley, Williams said.
The farm is currently used as a communi-
ty center to serve Socorro, and plans are
underway to restore additional buildings
for re-use as a library and for additional
community programs.
You can truly understand its importance
as a place where people were cared for and
its importance as a Bracero processing
center add to the local and national signifi-
cance, Williams said. On the one hand, it
is a living testament to people caring for
others less fortunate and in the case of the
farm workers, a reminder of the hard work
and challenges faced by farm workers and
their families. Today, it continues to serve
a positive purpose as a community center
for the City of Socorro.
Rio Bosque (courtesy of John Sproul)
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park
One of the best sites for nature lovers in
the valley is Rio Bosque Wetlands Park,
managed by UTEPs Center for
Environmental Resource Management.
The address is 10716 Socorro Rd, but
access is from Pan American Drive, 1
miles from Americas.
The 372-acre city park has three trails
ranging from 0.6 miles to a 2.4-mile loop,
all starting at the visitor center.
Each month the site offers free, guided
walking tours of the park, highlighting the
birds and other plants and animals on site.
Brochures are also available for self-guid-
ed tours. Visitors can also give back to the
park by taking part in regularly scheduled
volunteer workdays and faunal monitoring.
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park offers visi-
tors a chance to take a walk back in time
and get a sense of what our river valley
might have looked like several hundred
years ago, said Rio Bosque Wetlands
Park manager John Sproul. With its
developing wetlands and riverside forests
and its abundant wildlife, Rio Bosque is a
site totally unique in El Paso.
Another nearby natural area, Feather
Lake Wildlife Sanctuary at 9500 North
Loop, has been closed in recent years due
to lack of water.
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Ramirez Pecan Farm
While the pecan orchards between El
Paso and Mesilla remain the best known,
the Lower Valley is also a major grower of
one of this areas major cash crops.
The Lower Valley can boast Ramirez
Pecan Farm, a family run farm at 13709
north North Loop in Clint, purchased by
Air Force veteran Guadalupe (Lupe Jr.)
Ramirez, whose entire family has become
part of the farms legacy and business.
The farm hosts events throughout the
year, including their popular Pecan
Harvest Festival the first weekend in
December, that welcome the public to pick
their own pecans from the orchard and
enjoy vendors, country style activities and
food. They also host weddings and other
events among the orchards, as well as
ladybug releases and Earth Day celebra-
tions.
During the summer we are open
Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m., Ramirez said, but always call
ahead (at 851-2003) as we are a family
farm and often are out working the farm.
They also venture into Downtown every
Saturday for the Art and Farmers Market
in Union Plaza.
Pavo Real Spray Park Photo by Lisa Kay
Spray park and other improvements
There are currently eight spray parks in
El Paso County, but the Lower Valleys
Pavo Real Recreation Center on Alameda
is home to the first enhanced spray park.
Like other city spray parks, Pavo Real
has a splash pad with water spouts, a dump
bucket and similar features, but also has
two large water slides and a separate spray
park for dogs, making it the only dog-
friendly spray park in the city.
All the spray parks are open 10 a.m. to
10 p.m. daily through October.
I think the Pavo Real spray park is a
great place for a free to low-cost family
outing, said Stacey Wright, community
center supervisor Aquatics for the City
of El Paso Parks & Recreation. There is a
spray park and dog spray park that is free
to the public to use. It has slides for the
kids to enjoy.
Families come, cook out and enjoy the
day at the park. There is a pool next door
to enjoy as well, she said. Its fun to see
all the families enjoying the park!
El Paso City Rep. Henry Rivera, elected
in May to represent District 7, which
encompasses much of the Lower Valley
between Hunter and Zaragosa, cited the
spray park as an example of quality-of-life
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improvements in the area that encourage
people to enjoy the outdoors.
In addition to the historic Missions
Trail, residents and visitors in the Lower
Valley now have many new activities to
enjoy including the Independence Drive
Hike and Bike Trail, where visitors can
ride their bikes and take a walk along a
shaded and lighted pathway without hav-
ing to worry about vehicles running them
over, Rivera said. This recently complet-
ed bicycle and pedestrian corridor which is
in front of Shawver Park will be augment-
ed in the future with another pathway
which is currently in development La
Playa Drain.
Other pending projects, Rivera added,
include improvements to Thomas Manor
Park and Lionel Forti Regional Family
Aquatics Facility.
And yes, go to the Missions!
While it is certainly possible to enjoy the
Lower Valley without a stop along the
Mission Trail, the trail will always remain
one of the most popular destinations in the
entire El Paso area, not just the valley. For
those who havent yet discovered the
Mission Trail, here are some of the most
popular sites along the Mission Trail,
which of course, includes the Missions:
Mission Ysleta Spanish and Tigua
Indian refugees from northern New
Mexico founded the community in the
1680s. The first mission was built in 1692
and rebuilt completely in both the 18th and
19th centuries.
Mission Socorro The first adobe
structure in Socorro was built in 1692, and
like nearby Mission Ysleta, was destroyed
by floods in later centuries. The current
structure dates back to 1843, with addi-
tions completed in 1873.
San Elizario Chapel Established in
1789 as a Spanish presidio, or fort, to pro-
tect the Camino Real, San Elizario was the
first county seat of El Paso. The church
was built in 1877, replacing a church built
about 25 years earlier. Technically, San
Elizario Chapel is a presidio church, not a
mission. The surrounding area features an
extensive historic and arts district with 17
historic sites, the Los Portales Museum
and Visitor Center, numerous galleries.
Information:
SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.com.
San Elizario is also the Mission Trail Art
Market in Veterans Memorial Plaza the
third Sunday of the month June through
November, as well as German Christmas
market in December.
Licon Dairy The dairys gift shop
popular for its homemade asadero cheese
products is located at 11951 Glorieta Road
in San Elizario. The dairy also features an
extensive petting zoo and regularly
stocked fishing hole. Admission is free,
with a nominal charge for fishing hole use.
Tigua Indian Cultural Center Located
on Yaya Lane, east of the Ysleta Mission.
The center features a museum on the Tigua
tribe, Native American dances Saturdays
and Sundays, and Indian bread on sale at
the center, made Saturday mornings. Also
featured are family-operated gift shops.
Nearby Speaking Rock Entertainment
Center offers live music nightly, including
mariachi, tribute bands and touring acts.
For more information, visit the El Paso
Mission Trail Visitor Center at 6095
Alameda, or contact 790-0661, 851-9997
or visitelpasomissiontrail.com.
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Gardening 101 El Paso Master
Gardeners will lead a free workshop on
Vermiculture 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4,
at El Paso Multipurpose Center, 9031 Viscount,
in partnership with Texas A&M Agrilife
Extension and Office of Resilience and
Sustainability. Information: 212-0115, gar-
denep@elpasotexas.gov or txmg.org/elpaso.
Full Moon Nights White Sands National
Monument, 15 miles southwest of Alamogordo,
N.M., on U.S. 70, hosts monthly full moon pro-
grams through October. Entrance fee: $5 age
16 and older. Free for children. Information:
(575) 479-6124, ext. 236 or (575) 679-2599,
ext. 232; or go to nps.gov/whsa.
8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7: Iron Will, First
Armored Division Bands popular music group.
7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6: Tularosa
Basin Musician Union performing Americana
Folk and acoustic blues
Wyler Aerial Tramway 1700 McKinley.
Information: 562-9899 or 566-6622.
A Leave No Trace hands-on workshop is 8
a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, on the ethics of the
outdoors. Admission is free; space is limited.
RSVP at 566-6622.
A last Sunday hike is 7 a.m. Aug. 27, up
Ranger Peak. Meet in the parking lot for the 1-
mile hike.
El Paso Zoo 4001 E. Paisano. Zoo
Entrance hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.
Zoo admission is $12 for ages 13 to 59; $9 for
ages 60 and older and active duty military
(including spouse) with ID; $7.50 ages 3 to 12;
and free for ages 2 and under. Zoo members
admitted free. Information: 212-0966 or elpa-
sozoo.org.
Zoo After Howlers extended summer hours
are Saturday, Aug. 19. Zoo open until 8:30
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these nights; last entry at 7 p.m.
The Wings of the World Bird Show is 12:30
p.m. weekdays and 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. week-
ends at the new Wildlife Amphitheater.
Meet The Keeper talks are 10:30 to 3:15
p.m. at various locations throughout the zoo.
African Star Train ride tickets are $2 plus
tax ($1.50 for children and society members).
Asian Elephant Training Encounters scheduled
at noon daily.
Week-long Zoo Camps for ages 6 to 10 are 9
a.m. to noon Monday through Friday through
Aug. 11. Cost: $100 per week; $90 zoo mem-
bers.
Davis Mountains Hummingbird
Festival The annual festival is Thursday
through Saturday, Aug. 24-27, in Fort Davis,
Texas, with trade show, banding demonstra-
tions, field trips, dinners, workshops, talks, art
contest and more. Registration: $99 for full
weekend. Information: 1-800-524-3015,
info@fortdavis.com or on Facebook.
Master Gardener Course The Texas
AgriLife Extension Service will host a 12-week
master gardener course 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursdays, Aug. 31-Nov. 16, at Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension Service (Ascarate Annex,
second floor), 301 Manny Martinez. Classes
include: intensive horticulture training on such
topics as vegetable gardening, trees and prun-
ing, xeriscaping, soils, fertilizers, plant pests and
more. After successful completion of the
course, participants are required to volunteer
El Paso Scene
time, sharing with the community what they
have learned through a number of educational
related projects. Application fee: $195.
Information, applications: 771-2354 or
elp.tamu.edu.
Franklin Mountains State Park Most
hiking and mountain-biking trails begin in the
Tom Mays area, off Transmountain Drive on
the west side of the park (east of I-10).
Entry fee is $5 per person, free for age 12 and
under (with family). Correct cash or check
only. Group rates available. Hours are 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. daily. Information: 566-6441 or on
Facebook at FranklinMountainsSP. Web:
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains.
Guided hikes and bike rides are $3 additional
fee ($1 ages 5-12; under 5 free). Bring water,
snacks, sturdy shoes/boots, hiking stick, maps
and binoculars. Dogs welcome on leash on
some hikes. Reservations required: 566-6441
ext. 221, 224 or
adrianna.weickhardt@tpwd.state.tx.us.
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park UTEPs
Center for Environmental Resource
Management offers free guided walking tours
and other activities at Rio Bosque Wetlands
Park in El Pasos Mission Valley. Tours last
about two hours. Information: 747-8663 or rio-
bosque.org.
Introductory tour is 8 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13.
Community workday is 8 a.m. Saturday,
Aug. 19.
Bird tour is 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.
Meeting place is a bridge crossing Riverside
Canal. Take Americas Ave. (Loop 375) to Pan
American Drive, turn left and travel 1.5 miles.
Municipal Rose Garden The garden at
3418 Aurora (at Copia) is open to the public 8
a.m. to 6 p.m. daily late March through
November, except for official holidays. The
garden has many types of roses at the sprawling
park area with a waterfall, shade canopy and
many other amenities. Admission is free.
Information/rentals: El Paso Parks and
Recreation, 541-4331.
Keystone Heritage Park and El Paso
Desert Botanical Garden 4200
Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Admission: $3 (free for members). Information:
584-0563, keystoneheritagepark.org or elpa-
sobotanicalgardens.org.
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic
Site Ranch Road 2775 off U.S. 62/180
(Montana Ave.). The site is famed for many
Native American rock paintings and unique
geology. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday
through Sunday. Admission: $7 (free for chil-
dren 12 and younger). Additional activity cost
for tours (including morning hike): $2 (free for
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age 4 and younger). Information: 857-1135 or
texasstateparks.gov.
Bring water, hiking shoes and sunscreen for all
daytime events. Special events (space is limited;
reservations required):
Yoga Tour is 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. Cost:
$9. Bring a mat.
Rare Plant Tour, 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.
Womens Hike, 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.
Birding hike is 7:30 a.m. third Saturday of the
month (Aug. 19).
Constellation tour is 8-10 p.m. the fourth
Thursday of the month (July 27, Aug. 24).
Reservations are recommended for the self-
guided area and for camping: (512) 389-8911.
North Mountain is available for self-guided day
use, for up to 70 people at a time; reservations
recommended. There is an annual orientation
program for visitors. Guided access is offered
to the rest of the site. Picnicking allowed at ten
tables closest to headquarters. Wood and char-
coal fires are not permitted. Bicycles permitted
only on designated paved areas. Pets allowed
only in camping or picnic areas. Call for reser-
vations and other information: 857-1135.
There are campground sites with water and
electric, as well as water-only tent sites.
White Sands National Monument
The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15 miles
southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S. 70.
Visitor Center hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
through Sept. 10. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 9
p.m. through Sept. 2. Entrance fee: $5 age 16
and older. Free for children. Information: (575)
479-6124, ext. 236 or (575) 679-2599, ext.
232; or go to nps.gov/whsa.
MothaPalooza family friendly celebration of
moths is 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, July 28, in honor
of National Moth Week. Discover the amazing
life that thrives in the dunes and the science
that is helping us gain a better understanding of
this otherworldly landscape.
Sunset strolls are offered daily one hour
before sunset; 7 p.m. through Aug. 6; 6:45 p.m.
Aug. 7-20; 6:30 p.m. Aug. 21-Sept. 3.
Skins and Skulls mammal identification talks
are 3 p.m. daily through Sept. 4.
Full Moon Hikes are 7:45 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
6 and 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. Reservations
required starting one month in advance of each
hike; online only. Cost: $8; $4 age 15 and
young, plus monument entrance fees.
The 1st Armored Division band Iron Will per-
forms up-beat popular music during the next
Full Moon Night at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7.
A Total Eclipse of the Park viewing of the par-
tial solar eclipse is 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Monday, Aug. 21, preceded by a program at
10:30 a.m. Hands-on craft activities for kids are
noon to 1 p.m.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park
The park is about 160 miles east of El Paso, off
the Carlsbad Highway (U.S. 62-180).
Information: (575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave.
Summer hours (through Sept 4): Last entry
into cave via natural entrance is 4 p.m. Last
entry into cave via elevator is 5 p.m.
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Plan 3-1/2 hours for a walk-in tour and 1-1/2
hours for Big Room tour of the Caverns. Cost
is $10 (free or ages 15 and younger). The
parks audio self-guided tour is $3 extra (also
available in Spanish).
The bat season generally lasts from April or
May through mid-October. Daily bat flight talks
begin at 7:30 p.m. (about 15 minutes long) are
offered just before sunset at the amphitheater
outside the natural entrance. Admission is free.
Then bats willing visitors are treated to
the sunset spectacle of clouds of bats flying out
of the cave entrance. Best flights are usually in
August and September.
Bird banding of the cave swallows is the first
Friday of the month through October in the
amphitheater.
Other guided tours are available; call or check
website for details.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
110 miles east of El Paso on the way to
Carlsbad, the 86,416-acre park includes the
highest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak, 8,749
feet. Entry fee: $5 for ages 16 and older, good
for one week and all trails. Pine Springs Visitor
Center hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Camping is $8 per site per night. Information:
(915) 828-3251 or nps.gov.
New Mexico State Parks Day-use fee
is $5 when visiting any state park. All programs
are free with park entrance, unless otherwise
listed. Information: (575) 744-5998 or
nmparks.com.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Information:
(575) 744-5923.
Boating Safety Class is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Saturday, Aug. 12.
American Bass Fishing Tournament is 6 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.
Cobblestone Wacky Triathlon is 6:30 a.m. to
7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park. 5000 Calle
del Norte in Mesilla. Information: (575) 523-
4398. Audubon Bird Walks are 7:15 a.m.
Saturdays, led by park volunteers. Ranger-led
Nature Hikes are 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Fitness in
Nature walks with the Second Chance Walker
Program are 8:30 a.m. every Saturday begin-
ning at the Visitor Center.
Rockhound State Park, five miles south of
Deming on SR 11 and then east on Rockhound
Road (State Road 141) for nine miles. Day
hours: 7:30 a.m. to sunset. Information: (575)
546-6182 or (575) 744-5998.
Mariachi program is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 16, showcasing Deming High School
mariachi musicians.
Bottomless Lakes State Park 13 miles east
of Roswell, N.M. via US 380. Information: (575)
624-6058.
The 31st Annual Paddle Boat Races are 1 to 3
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5.
Bottomless Bubblefest scuba diving event is 7
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3,
An Ochos Millas bike ride around the park is 8
a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 9.
Enchanted Evening presentations are 8 to 9
p.m. Saturdays, through Sept. 2, at the pavilion
area.
Camping fees at state parks are $8 for primi-
tive site; $10 for developed site (electrical
hookup $4 extra).
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State
Park 1504 Miehls Drive N., Carlsbad, N.M.
Admission: $5 ($3 ages 7-12; free 6 and under).
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (last entry at 3:30
El Paso Scene
p.m.). Information: (575) 887-5516.
Full Moon Walks: 8 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Dripping Springs Natural Area The
Aug. 5; 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5. recreational area is at the base of the Organ
Mountains at the end of Dripping Springs Road
Bottomless Bubblefest Bottomless
(the eastern extension of University Avenue),
Lake State Park, 13 miles east of Roswell, (via
about 10 miles east of Las Cruces. The area,
U.S. Hwy 380 and NM Hwy 409), will host its
run by the federal Bureau of Land Management
annual Labor Day weekend event 7 a.m. to 1
in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy,
p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3, featuring
includes the A.B. Cox Visitors Center, several
underwater dive poker, underwater games,
hiking trails, and La Cueva Picnic Area.
snorkeling, beach volleyball, nature hikes,
April through September the entrance gate is
ranger talks and more. Day-use fee is $5.
open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $3 per vehi-
Camping fees (reservations recommended): $8
cle. No pets allowed (except for assistance ani-
for primitive site; $10 for developed site (elec-
mals). Information: (575) 522-1219.
trical hookup $4 extra). Information: (575)
624-6058 or nmparks.com.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National
Monument 44 miles north of Silver City
on NM Highway 15 in the middle of the majes-
tic Gila Wilderness, the first and one of the
largest wilderness areas. Entrance fee: $5 per
person; $10 per family. Information: (575) 536-
9461 or nps.gov/gicl.
The trail to the cliff dwellings is open from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. year round. Everyone must be
off the trail by 5 p.m. Visitor center is open 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Alameda Park Zoo Alameda Park, 1321
North White Sands Blvd. (U.S. 54/70),
Alamogordo. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission: $2.50 ($1.50 ages 3-11 and 60 and
older; free for ages 2 and younger).
Information: (575) 439-4290.
Aguirre Spring Campground The
Organ Mountain recreational area, run by the
federal Bureau of Land Management, is off U.S.
70 about 15 miles east of Las Cruces. Fifty-five
family camping and picnic sites, plus two group
areas. Day-use fee is $3 per vehicle.
Information: (575) 525-4300.
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 Centennial Museum University at
Wiggins, UTEP. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30
Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: 747-6667 or museum.utep.edu.
Permanent exhibits on the Third Floor focus
on the history of the Chihuahuan Desert. The
Chihuahuan Desert Gardens on the museum
grounds have more than 800 species of plants
native to the region.
The Lhakhang Cultural Exhibit is open to the
public for viewing 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every
Wednesday, and 1 to 4:30 p.m. the first Sunday
of the month. A museum representative will be
on hand to answer questions.
El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study
Center 715 N. Oregon. Hours are 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. weekdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday. Admission is free unless listed other-
wise; donations welcome. Information: 351-
0048 or elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
Showing Aug. 5-Nov. 5: Rebirth After the
Holocaust: The Bergen-Belsen Displaced
Persons Camp, 1945-1950. The photo-docu-
mentary exhibition illuminates the history of
Holocaust survivors in the years immediately
following their liberation from the Nazis.
Bergen-Belsen, a wartime concentration camp,
became the largest displaced persons camp in
Germany, at a time when over 250,000 home-
less Jewish survivors sought to recover from
the destruction of their families and communi-
ties, regain their physical health, and gather the
strength and hope to create new families and
new homes in new lands. Bergen-Belsen
became a self-governed Jewish community for
five years, with political, cultural, religious, edu-
cational, and social activities that renewed
Jewish life and a vibrant center of rehabilitation,
reconstruction and rebirth.
An open house is 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug.
5, Visitors can record their personal story or
that of a family member who immigrated to
this country. Tour guides will answer questions.
Light refreshments will also be served.
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
4301 Transmountain in Northeast El Paso
(west of U.S. 54). Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. Tours are 10:30 to
2 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays, Mondays
and city holidays. Admission is free.
Information: 755-4332 or
elpasotexas.gov/arch_museum/.
Showing through Oct. 14: Paquim and the
Casas Grandes Culture.
El Paso Museum of History 510 N.
Santa Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday (open until 9 p.m.
Thursdays), and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Museum admission is free. Information: 212-
0320 or elpasotexas.gov/history.
Family Days Acting Out: Plays and Movies is
1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12.
Summer camps for ages 7-12 are 1 to 4 p.m.
Tuesdays through Fridays, through Aug. 11.
Cost: $70 per camp ($55 museum members).
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
1120 Magoffin. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday. Visitors can begin their tour at the
Visitor Center across the street (1117
Magoffin, a restored 1901 home); closed
Sunday. Tours on the hour; last tour at 4 p.m.
Spanish language tours offered Thursday
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through Saturday; call for availability. Cost: $4
($3 ages 6-18). Admission is free to Visitor
Center. Group tours available with advance
registration. Information: 533-5147, visit-
magoffinhome.com or Facebook.
Free hands-on fencing demonstration with
Margaret de Long and her staff at Salle de Long
is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 5. Call for
reservations.
Building With Dirt Adobe Class for ages 8-12
is 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Aug. 4. Cost: $10.
Tea Time with Ms. Sharon for ages 8-12 is 9
a.m. to noon Aug. 11. Cost: $20.
Victorian Sci-Fi Book and Tea Club is at 2
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, to discuss The Poison
Belt by Arthur Conan Doyle, 1913. Cost: $5.
Yoga with Rebecca Hendricks is at 10-11
a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12 and Aug. 26. Free.
National Border Patrol Museum and
Memorial Library 4315 Transmountain
Drive. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday and
major holidays. Admission is free. Information:
759-6060 or borderpatrolmuseum.com.
War Eagles Air Museum 8012 Airport
Road, Doa Ana County Airport, Santa Teresa.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Admission: $5; $4 senior citizens and
military; free for children under 12.
Information: (575) 589-2000 or war-eagles-air-
museum.com.
Las Cruces area
Branigan Cultural Center Branigan
Building, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) Las
Cruces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday (until 8 p.m.
Thursday); 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
Information: (575) 541-2154, las-
cruces.org/museums or on Facebook.
Showing through Aug. 12: Spirited:
Prohibition in America.
Showing through Sept. 16: Water on the
Border, works by 19 border artists to bring
awareness to lack of water and the importance
of the Rio Grande through art.
Yoga in the Courtyard is 5 to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 2.
The monthly History Notes Lecture Series is
1 p.m. the second Thursday of each month.
The Aug. 12 lecture is Rocks, Mud, Wood,
and Blood: Folk Architecture in Spanish New
Mexico by Dr. Kelly Jenks.
International Cat Day Activities are 1 to 2
p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8. The museum will
remember the Branigan Librarys famous res-
ident cat, Mr. Nero.
Las Cruces Museum of Nature and
Science 411 N. Main in the Las Cruces
Downtown Mall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Tuesday through Friday (until 8 p.m.
Thursday); 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
Closed Sunday and Monday. Information: (575)
522-3120 or las-cruces.org/museums.
The museum will be open until 7 p.m.
Wednesdays during the summer. Night at the
Museum, with hands-on science experiments,
is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Aug. 16.
Las Cruces Railroad Museum The
museum is in the Santa Fe train depot, 351 N.
Mesilla (at Las Cruces avenue west of the
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Downtown Mall). Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Tuesday through Friday (until 8 p.m.
Thursday); 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, plus 5
to 7 p.m. during the First Friday Ramble.
Closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free;
donations encouraged. Information: (575) 647-
4480 or museums.las-cruces.org.
The Las Cruces Museums will be open late
every Wednesday during the summer 2017.
Family Game Night is 5 to 6:30 p.m. Aug. 23.
NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. The 47-
acre museum chronicles the 3,000-year history
of agriculture and rural life in New Mexico.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission:
$5 for adults, $4 seniors 60 and older; $3 chil-
dren age 4-17; free for museum members, vet-
erans and children age 3 and under.
Information: (575) 522-4100 or nmfarman-
dranchmuseum.org.
Showing through Aug. 6: A Movable Feast:
Foods of New Mexico, presented by the New
Mexico Watercolor Society, Southern Chapter.
Showing Aug. 4-Nov. 5: American Plains
Artists 32nd Annual Juried Exhibit & Sale in the
Legacy and Traditions galleries. This celebra-
tion of the Art of the Plains features 104 art-
works in traditional media that depict the
American Great Plains region. Free public
reception is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3.
Refreshments served.
Showing Aug. 18-Dec. 3 in the Arts The
show features 32 images by Las Cruces pho-
tographer Nirmal Khandan that capture a vari-
ety of birds in their natural habitat. Opening
reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24.
Pegie Douglas puts the words of one of the
most revered cowboy poets of all time to
music during the one-hour show, The Life &
Music of Badger Clark at 7 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 10, as part of the museums Culture
Series. Admission is free.
Community Appreciation Day is 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, with demonstrations
such as blacksmithing and weaving. This year
highlights the 100th birthday of the Museums
chuck wagon. Food samples will be available
while supplies last.
Crafts for Kids are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. selected,
Saturdays. Free with museum admission.
NMSU Art Gallery D.W. Williams Art
Center, 1390 E. University Ave, NMSU. Hours
are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday. Admission is free. Designated gallery
parking free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on
weekdays. Information: (575) 646-2545 or
uag.nmsu.edu.
Showing through Aug. 18: New
Acquisitions/Nuevas Adquisiciones, an exhibi-
tion of several additions to the permanent col-
lection acquired over the past two years.
Closing reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday,
Aug. 18.
NMSU Museum Kent Hall, University at
Solano, Las Cruces. Open noon to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 646-5161 or
nmsu.edu/museum/.
White Sands Missile Range Museum
and Missile Park Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. Free admission.
Visitors must provide a current license, car
registration and proof of insurance.
Information: (575) 678-8824 (local call) or
wsmr-history.org.
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Also
Deming Luna Mimbres Museum 301
S. Silver, Deming, N.M. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is
free. Information: (575) 546-2382, 1-800-848-
4955 or lunacountyhistoricalsociety.com
Geronimo Springs Museum 211 Main
in Truth or Consequences, N.M. Hours are 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon
to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 ($2.50 stu-
dents 6 to 18; free for ages 5 and younger).
Family rates: $15. Information: (575) 894-6600
or geronimospringsmuseum.com.
Hubbard Museum of the American
West 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next to
Ruidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Hours are
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday.
Marie Otero Hair Studio
Admission: $7 ($5 for seniors, military; $2 chil-
dren 6-16; free for children 5 and younger and
museum members). Information: (575) 378-
4142, hubbardmuseum.org or on Facebook.
Museum of the Big Bend Sul Ross
& Florence Street Gallery
State University (Entrance 3), Hwy 90 in
Alpine, Texas. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1015 N. Florence
Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday. Admission is free,. Information: (432)
at Arizona
588-4247
2 blocks north
837-8143 or museumofthebigbend.com.
Wash & Wear Hair!
of Montana
Showing through Sept. 3: Turning Points in
By Apppointment
Teaching: Early Education and the Annual
for the Hip, Natural Look
Summer Normal in Alpine.
New Mexico Museum of Space
Haircut & Blow-Dry $50
History 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $6
($5 for seniors and military, $4 ages 4-12, age 3
Expanded Appointment Schedule!
and younger free). Information: (877) 333-
6589, (575) 437-2840 or nmspacemuseum.org.
Call today for your appointment
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is 9 to 11 a.m.
the first Friday of each month. The Aug. 4 lec-
ture is Total Solar Eclipse: What You Need to
Know with Museum Education Director Dave
Dooling. Admission is free; coffee and donuts
provided. Next months lecture is Sept. 1,
with A long Way From Home: The Trip of
Voyager 1 by museum curator Sue Taylor.
The museum hosts The Great SW UN-
Eclipse RV Rally Friday-Monday, Aug. 18-21.
Sacramento Mountains Historical
Museum 1000 U.S. 82, across from the
Chamber of Commerce in Cloudcroft, N.M.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,
Friday and Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Admission: $5 ($3 ages 6 to 12); $1 military dis-
count. Art and Wine Festival is Saturday and
Sunday, Aug. 5-6. Information: (575) 682-2932
or cloudcroftmuseum.com.
Silver City Museum 312 W. Broadway,
Silver City. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday,10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. Open until 7 p.m. first
Friday of month. Admission: $3. Information:
(575) 538-5921 or silvercitymuseum.org.
A 60s Board Game Family game Day is
Saturday, Aug. 19.
Showing through Sept. 4: The
Disappearing Mining Landscape of Grant
County, an exhibit by photographer Ann
McMahon and geologist Andrew Lindlof.
Showing through Dec. 31: 50 Years Ago in
Silver City. as part of a year of events com-
memorating the 50th anniversary of the Silver
City museum. A series of panel discussions are
noon to 1 p.m. one Thursday each month.
Aug. 10: Pop Culture
Toy Train Depot Alameda Park, 1991
N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. Hours are
noon to 4:40 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Admission: $4. Information: (575) 437-2855.
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 Agave Rosa Gallery 905 Noble (next to
the International Museum of Art). Hours are 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Information: 533-8011. Showing in August is
Collective exhibition by local abstract artists
Matthew Martinez (JAM), Yeunhee Lee, and
Chaps Tucker. Reception is 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 5.
All that Jazz! Painting Workshop El
Paso Museum of Art hosts the workshop 6 to
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at Ruths Chris
Steak House (8889 Gateway West Suite 400)
as part of its monthly workshops at the
Fountains at Farah. Create a painting inspired
by New Orleans jazz and zydeco music. Cost:
$30; covers materials, beverage, and light
refreshments. Registration: 225-3625.
Arts International 2017 The El Paso
Art Associations Regional Juried Art Exhibit
runs Sept. 2-Oct. 4 at the International
Museum of Art, 1211 Montana, with opening
reception is 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2. This
years judge is Lyuba Titovets, and jurors are
Robert Highsmith, Rosario Ponte, and Kimberly
Ren Vanecek. The show is El Pasos largest
juried art competition, with artists participating
in various media. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday and Friday, 1 to 5
p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.
Information: 534-7377.
Bert Saldana Art Gallery The gallery
featuring Southwestern Art is at 1501 Main
Street in the San Elizario Arts District. Hours
are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through
Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to
4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 479-2926 or bert-
saldana.com.
Celebration of Our Mountains Art
Show The 17th annual juried art show at
Ardovinos Desert Crossings Sunset Hall, One
Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, is taking artist
submissions through Aug. 21, with works
inspired by the regions mountains. The show
opens with a reception at 6 p.m. Thursday,
Sept. 28, and runs through December.
Artists may submit up to six works in person or
digitally. Entry fee: $10 per piece. Submission
requirements: (575) 589-0653 or submis-
sions@ardovinos.com.
Chamizal galleries Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Franklin G. Smith
Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Admission is free. Information:
532-7273 or nps.gov/cham/.
Showing through August in the Franklin Smith
Gallery is Collective photographic exhibition
Photowalk El Paso 2016.
Chinati Foundation Marfa, Texas.
Created by artist Donald Judd, the Chinati
Foundation houses one of the worlds largest
collections of permanently installed contempo-
rary art. The collection is open for guided tours
throughout the year at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday. Grounds close at
5 p.m. Admission is $10 ($5 for students, sen-
iors). Full tour is $25 ($10 students).
Information: (432) 729-4362 or chinati.org.
Crossland Gallery The El Paso Art
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Associations gallery is at 500 W. Paisano (in
the Art Junction of El Paso). Hours are 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free. Information:
534-7377, office@elpasoartassociation.com,
CrosslandArtGallery.com, or on Facebook.
Showing through Aug. 4: My America!,
My America a Artists patriotic exhibit.
An opening Reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 11, for Fresh Faces 2, featuring
young perspectives and hybrid art from both
EPAA members and non-members. On display
through Sept. 23.
The EPAA General Meeting and Art
Demonstration is 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27.
1-2-3 Friends exhibit submissions taken
through Aug. 19 for exhibit running Sept.
29-Nov. 4.
Life Drawing lessons are offered 5:30-8:30
p.m. Thursdays at the Art Junction upstairs.
Cost: $10; students bring their own supplies.
Doodles N Noodles Peace of Art:
Design for Change host the art exhibit about
doodles 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at El
Tenedor Restaurant, 414 E. San Antonio.
More than 100 doodles will be displayed and
for sale; proceeds benefit Giving Hearts Library
project. All ages welcome. Admission is free.
Information: 491-5170.
El Paso Museum of Art One Arts
Festival Plaza, downtown El Paso. Hours are 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to
9 p.m. Thursday. Admission is free unless
noted otherwise. Information: 212-0300 or
elpasoartmuseum.org.
Showing through Aug. 20: The Red That
Colored the World, exploring the use of
cochineal throughout history from Mexico and
South America, to Europe, the U.S. and
beyond. Organized by the Museum of
International Folk Art in Santa Fe. A red wine
tasting event is 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17.
Showing through Sept. 17: An American
Animator, Don Bluth, celebrating the 10th
anniversary of the Plaza Classic Film Festival.
An El Paso native, Bluth became one of
Disneys master animators, known for films
such as The Rescuers and Winnie the
Pooh. Adapting to the transition from analog
to digital technology, Bluth formed Don Bluth
Productions. The exhibition highlights Bluths
range in style and animation technique.
Showing through Sept. 24: Female
Portraits: A Connection Between Artists and
Models in the Tom Lea Gallery.
Through Oct. 8: Spirit Lines: Helen Hardin
Etchings. Hardin (19431984) was a Native
American artist who created avenues for other
Native women to break from traditionalism.
The museums LabEPMA provides emerging
regional artists an opportunity to exhibit one
work of art in any media accompanied by a 30-
minute discussion of their work.
Featured through Aug. 6: Primavera,
ceramic wall relief by Leticia Luevanos
Featured Aug. 10-Dec. 10: Tunnel
Runner, a mixed media installation by Abel
Saucedo. Saucedo will give an artist talk 5:30 to
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24.
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August 2017
Art Scene street vendors and immigrants, graffiti, posters
and traditional sign-making, musicians and
Aug. 9: Open Mic Night.
Aug. 30: Wellness Wednesday in the court-
second Wednesday of every month. Meetings
are free and open to the public.
Contd from Page 28 youth culture. yard. Art Tales reading and hands-on art experi-
Showing Aug. 10-Sept. 29: Erika Harrsch: The informal interdisciplinary based ences for kids are 10 to 11 a.m. the second
Under the Same Sky We Dream video Artrageous workshops are 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday of the month.
Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio and
installation that focuses on children who cross Saturdays in the atrium between the Museum The Aug. 8 book is The Magic Gourd by
Gift Shop 1445 Main Street in San Elizario.
borders, both with and without their families, of Art and Museum of Nature and Science. Baba Wague Diakite, with a Mali cultural activi-
Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
and highlights the conditions of immigrant Augusts theme is Back-to-School. ty.
through Saturday, and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
minors both at the border and within the Reading Art Book Club meets at 2:30 p.m. the
Sunday and by appointment. Information: 851-
United States. Please see Page 30
0742 or 474-1800, or albertoescamilla.com.
Showing Aug. 10-Dec. 15: Simplified
The gallery and House of Positive Karma will
World by Suzi Davidoff, drawings on found
have a Customer Appreciation Weekend 11
maps and globes and with an accompanying
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 16-
hand-drawn animation.
17. Free gift with purchase.
San Elizario Art District Several gal-
Hal Marcus Gallery 1308 N. Oregon.
leries and artist studios are located 1445 to
The gallery specializes in local and early El Paso
1501 Main Street near the San Elizario Plaza on
art. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday,
the Mission Trail. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday
Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m.
through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
Thursday or by appointment.
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 474-1800
Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com.
or 851-0093.
Extended through Aug. 15: Early El Paso
Featured gallery artists include Albert
Art Show featuring 69 artists.
Escamilla, Robert Dozal, Rob Mack, Palmira
An opening reception is 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday,
Lopez, Manuel Alvarado, Maria Branch, Bert
Aug. 31, for el paso miniatures, featuring
Saldaa, Joanna Franco, Melissa Himes, M.
works of more than two dozen artists. The
Concepcion, Robert Lichlyter, Amado Pena Jr.
exhibit continues through Jan. 12.
and Arturo Avalos.
Ho Baron Sculpture Garden and
Susan Eisen Fine Jewelry & Watches
Studio Barons surreal outdoor sculpture
5857 N. Mesa, Ste. 19. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
garden at 2830 Aurora (at Piedras) is visible
Tuesday through Saturday. Information: 584-
from the street, featuring several of his large-
0022 or susaneisen.com.
scale works. His indoor studio hours are noon
Showing through Sept. 17: First in a series
to 5 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment. The
of exhibitions and sales of artwork by El Paso
indoor studio features his sculpture, drawings,
artist Russell Waterhouse. The art represents
and art assemblages as well as access to a sec-
examples of landscapes showing the El Paso
ond private sculpture garden. Information: 915-
sky, mountains, and colors of the desert so
562-7820 or hobaron.com
common around El Paso.
International Museum of Art 1211
Montana. The museum is operated by the Las Cruces/Mesilla
International Association for the Visual Arts in
Cutter Gallery 2640 El Paseo (at
the historic Turney Home. Hours are 10 a.m.
University), Las Cruces. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5
to 5 p.m. Wednesday Thursday and Friday, 1 to
p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Free guided tours
Saturday. Information: (575) 541-0658 or the-
available on a walk-in basis. Admission is free.
cuttergallery.com.
Information: 543-6747 or internationalmuseu-
Showing through Aug. 31: Trading Post
mofart.net.
Collection, a collection of 100s of pots
A Brunch & Bingo at the Museum fundraiser is
Native American Pottery from San Ildefonso,
2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27, with host come-
Santo Domingo, Santa Clara, Acoma, Hopi, San
dian Nico Adjemian. Cost: $5 (includes
Juan, Zia, Tesuque and many others from
mimosas and appetizers).
around the word including Costa Rica,
Showing Aug. 5-31: The Life of J., works
Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Peru as well as
by Jorge Alfonso Polanco Aguirre. Aguirres
Mata Ortiz pottery, vintage Taxco Mexican
paintings capture an exact moment of the
jewelry, 1920-1930s Mexican pottery and addi-
artists life, but are intertwined with his own
tional collections of Native American jewelry.
perspective. Opening reception is 2 to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 5. Las Cruces Museum of Art 491 N.
Also showing in August is All That Stuff, Main (Downtown Mall). Hours are 10 a.m. to
works by Rosellen (Ellen) Marslender, a signa- 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (until 8 p.m.
ture member of Rio Bravo Watercolorists and Thursday), 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, plus 5
member of Texas Watercolor Society and to 7 p.m. during the First Friday Ramble.
Western Watercolor Society. She was admitted Closed Sunday and Monday. Information: (575)
into the El Paso Artists Hall of Fame in 2002. 541-2137 or las-cruces.org/museums.
Opening public reception is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Showing Aug. 4-Oct. 21: The biennial From
Aug. 6. The Ground Up XXVII exhibit by Potters
Guild of Las Cruces.
Rubin Center UTEPs Stanlee and Gerald
Presentation of awards for From the Ground
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is off Dawson
Up XXVIII Regional Juried Ceramics Exhibition
Drive next to the Sun Bowl. Hours are 10 a.m.
is 4:30 to 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, with remarks
to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (open until 7
by juror Steven Hill.
p.m. Thursday) and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
The first of two artists panel discussions is
Information: 747-6151, rubincenter.utep.edu or
5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, in the Branigan
on Facebook at RubinCenter.
Cultural Center, next to the museum.
Showing through Sept. 29: Lxs Dos:
Participating artists are Deborah Moore,
Psele, Psele presents the work of Christian
Barbara Williams, Glenn Schwaiger, Dina Edens
and Ramon Cardenas, a married couple who
and Andrew Nagem.
together form the artist collaborative Lxs Dos.
The museum will be open until 7 p.m.
Their dynamic, character-driven artwork can
Wednesdays during the summer months, with a
be seen in public spaces throughout El Paso and
special event 5 to 6:30 p.m. on selected
Juarez. The artists create visual tributes to
Wednesdays.
sometimes invisible aspects of border life

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August offers variety
at EP Museum of Art
T
he El Paso Museum of Art is much
more than its outstanding collections
of paintings and sculptures, and
August will provide several opportunities
to experience a wider range of art and
artists.
Most notably, An American Animator,
Don Bluth will be on display in the de
Wetter Gallery through Sept. 17. The 400-
piece exhibition, comprised of concept
sketches and drawings, animation cels, sto-
ryboards, backgrounds and publicity pho-
tographs, provides viewers with fascinat-
ing insights into Bluths animation style
and his creative process. The exhibit is
offered in conjunction with the Plaza
Classic Film Festival.
Born in El Paso in 1937, Bluth has distin-
guished himself an animator, film director,
writer and producer. His animation credits
include The Secret of NIMH, An
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American Tail, The Land before Time,
All Dogs Go to Heaven and Anastasia.
As a youth Bluth was so fascinated by
early animated films that he rode his horse
to the local movie theater every Saturday
to watch Disney classics such as Fantasia
and Bambi.
After watching the movies, Id go home
and copy every Disney comic book I could
find, he confided. Bluths family moved
to Utah where Bluth graduated from high
school and attended Brigham Young
University for a year before getting a job
with the Disney studios. He started in 1955
as an assistant to John Lounsbery in the
production of Sleeping Beauty. In 1957,
only two years after being hired, Bluth left
Disney to travel to Argentina on a Mormon
mission.
Returning to work with Disney once
again, Bluth became one of the studios production and agreed to the first profit-
El Paso Scene
chief animators working on films such as
The Rescuers and Petes Dragon. He
wasnt satisfied with the quality of work
being done following Disneys death, how-
ever, so on his 42nd birthday in 1979,
Bluth and nine fellow Disney animators
started a new animation studio, Don Bluth
Productions.
The fledgling studios first feature-length
film was The Secret of NIMH (1982).
Bluth employed 160 animators during the
sharing contract in the animation industry.
Though a moderate success in the box
office, the movie received critical acclaim,
and thanks to home VCRs became a cult
favorite.
In 1983, Bluth created the video games
Dragons Lair and Space Age, both of
which allowed the player to control an
actual cartoon.
Bluth teamed up with producer Steven
Spielberg three years later for his next
project, An American Tail, which
became the highest grossing non-Disney
animated film at that time. The second
Spielberg-Bluth collaboration, The Land
Before Time was a success in both the-
aters and the home video market. In 1989,
before his next film, All Dogs go to
Heaven, Bluth broke with Spielberg and
was not involved in the numerous Land
Before Time sequels.
During decade of the 1990s Bluth used
his talents as a director on films such as
Rock-a Doodle, Thumbelina, A Troll
in Central Park and The Pebble and the
Penguin. None of which matched the suc-
cess of his previous films.
The EPMA will be showing six of
Bluths animated films in the El Paso
Energy Auditorium the weekends of Aug.
5-6 and Aug. 12-13. Admission is free.
Schedules are available at plazaclassic.com
or by calling the museum.
Those desiring to meet Bluth in person
will want to sign up for an exclusive
Members Only tour Aug, 12. Led by ani-
mators Bluth and Gary Goldman, it will
provides with an insiders view of the
process behind the creation of animated
movies.
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Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across
from the Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily. The gallery features more than
30 artists in various media. New works dis-
played every three months. Information: (575)
522-2933 or mesillavalleyfinearts.com.
Receptions are 1 to 4 p.m. the first Saturday
Also in August, EPMA on the Road pres-
ents two options to combine art, food and
drink:
All that Jazz! Painting Workshop is 6-
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at Ruths Chris
Steak House at The Fountains at Farah.
Participants can create a painting inspired
by New Orleans jazz and zydeco music,
while learning the basics of composition
and color combinations. Workshop is $30
and covers all materials, a beverage, and
light bites. To register, call 225-3625.
The workshop is part of the Art La
Carte monthly workshops at the East Side
shopping center, each of which will be
facilitated by EPMAs teaching artists. For
future programs, visit
elpasoartmuseum.org/events.
A Taste of Red (Wine!) is 6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 17, at the museum, in cele-
bration of the exhibition The Red That
Colored the World. Led by certified som-
melier Manny Jemente, the program will
offer samples of the many shades and
expressions of red wine. Tickets are $20
($15 for EPMA members). Space is limit-
ed. To reserve a seat in advance, visit
epmafoundation.org
Finally, El Paso artist and gallery owner
Hal Marcus will lead a two-part master
class in August. Class level is from age
13 to adult, but previous art experience is
not required, Marcus said. I want to
encourage everybody to try new ideas and
just have fun.
The first session will be 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug, 24 at the museum. This
will be in a studio setting so I will talk a
bit about my approach starting off with the
importance of drawing, and then lead
members into the zone where they can get
in touch with their own creative spirit. This
will be a learning experience for me as
encouraging students not to be inhibited is
a challenge in itself.
The second session begins at 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, Aug, 26, at the Hal Marcus
Gallery, 1308 N. Oregon, for a tour of the
gallery well as Hals home and studio
across from the gallery. Following a lunch
break, the group will return to the museum
at 1 p.m. to continue their painting proj-
ects.
Explaining this unusual format, Marcus
shared, When I agreed to teach this class,
it was with the understanding that I could
invite participants over to see my world. It
is by experiencing an artists environment
and talking with him one on one, that stu-
dents begin to understand the nuts and
bolts of creativity.
The class costs $38 ($30 for museum
members) and includes all materials.
Contact the museum for more information
or to register.
Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writer
specializing in the visual arts.
of each month. Augusts artists are painter
Frank Peacock and photographer Bob Zolto.
Both artists works reflect the natural world.
NM Watercolor Society Southern
Chapter The Chapter continues its
Nature watercolor exhibit of southern New
Mexico and El Paso watercolorists through
Aug. 31 at Southwest Environmental Centers
Cottonwood Gallery, 275 N. Main, Las Cruces.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through
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Friday. A Meet The Artists reception is 5 to 7
p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, as part of the Downtown
Art Ramble. Information: (575) 522-5552
(Southwest Environmental Center) or nmwa-
tercolorsociety.org.
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Mercado in Mesilla. Hours are noon to 5 p.m.
Saturdays. Information: (505) 690-6915 or
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Show runs through early September.
Tombaugh Gallery First Unitarian
11100 Sean Haggerty (at US 54)
Universalist Church of Las Cruces, 2000 S.
821-7000 Solano. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Friday and Saturday. Information: (575) 522-
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Showing Aug. 6-25: Experience the
145 W. Sunset (at Doniphan) Monument, paintings and photographs by
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thur. Kayla Blundell created during her time as Artist
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. in Residence for the Friends of the Organ
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Also
Alto Artists Studio Tour The artists of
the Alto, N.M., area will open their studios for
the 14th annual free public tour Aug. 3-6. The
self-guided tour features studios and galleries in
Alto, Ruidoso and throughout Lincoln County.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Information: altoartistsstudiotour.com.
A free public preview party with the artists is
5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Spencer
Theater in Alto, and includes a silent auction,
hors doeuvres, cash bar, art for sale and musi-
cal entertainment.
Alto is 5 miles north of Ruidoso on Highway
48. A map of the studio locations is available at
Ruidoso Chamber of Commerce, participating
studios and all sponsor locations.
Art Hop MainStreet Truth or
Consequences sponsors the event 6 to 9 p.m.
the second Saturday of each month (Aug. 12)
in the downtown gallery district. Information
torcmainstreet.org.
Cloudcroft Summer Art Workshops
Cloudcroft Art Workshops hosts its annual fine
art workshops at the Old Red School House
(Public Library), 90 Swallow Place in
Cloudcroft, N.M. Five-day workshops are
offered 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays through
Fridays through Aug 18. Cost per workshop
varies ($400-$590). Information: (915) 490-
Fort Bayard Birthday Fort Bayard
Historic Preservation Society celebrates the
forts 151st birthday celebration Friday and
Saturday, Aug. 18-19, at the Fort Bayard
Museum, on the west side of the Parade
Ground in historic Fort Bayard, N.M. (6 miles
east of Silver City off U.S. 180). Birthday cake
served 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: (575)
388-4477 or (575) 574-8779.
The Buffalo Soldiers screening is 7 p.m.
Friday, at the Fort Bayard Theater.
Flag Ceremony is 9:30 a.m. Saturday, fol-
lowed by walking tours, museum visits, and
old-fashioned games and toys
Presentation on LT. Henry Wright who was
In command of the 9th Cavalry and three
Navajo Scouts, is 11 a.m. Saturday, played by
Doug Dinwiddie;
Dinner at theater followed by presentation
on The Victorio Campaign by Larry Francell
of Fort Davis, Texas is 6 p.m.
The Society hosts walking tours of the historic
fort 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. Meet at the
Commanding Officers Quarters and museum
(House 26). Admission is free
El Paso Archaeological Society The
societys monthly meeting is 2 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 19, at El Paso Museum of Archaeology,
4301 Transmountain. Anna Fahy speaks on
Borderland Chinese: Their Arrival,
Contributions, and Heritage in the El Paso
Region. Admission is free; the public is invited.
Information: 449-9075 or epas.com..
Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society
and Haunted History The nonprofit
organization offers a variety of ghost tours.
Age 13 and older welcome, unless otherwise
listed. All children must be accompanied by an
adult age 21 or older. Private ghost tours of
Downtown El Paso available with advance
reservation. Information, reservations: 274-
9531 or help@ghosts915.com.
5071, CloudcroftArt.com or on Facebook.
July 31-Aug. 4: Ken Hosmer (oil, acrylic, all
levels) and Jeanne Hyland (watercolor)
Aug. 7-11: Doug Dawson (pastel)
Aug. 14-18: Julie Pollard (watercolor,
acrylic, oil).
Deming Arts Center 100 Gold Street in
Deming, N.M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Saturday. Admission is free.
Information, details: (575) 546-3663,
demingarts.org or on Facebook.
Showing Aug.1-30 is Creatures Large &
Small, featuring creative interpretations of
favorite animals, great and small. Artist recep-
tion is 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 6.
The Center will collect items such as food,
treats, blankets and beds for local animal shel-
ters.
Pinos Altos Church Gallery - The historic
gallery in Hearst Church gallery on Golden Ave.
in Pinos Altos, N.M., operated by the Grant
County Art Guild, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays.
Information: (575) 538-8216 or gcag.org.
Rio Bravo Fine Art 110 Broadway in
Truth or Consequences, N.M. Open noon to 5
p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Information:
(575) 894-0572 or riobravofineartgallery.com.
Showing Aug. 12-Sept. 24 is Out of a Box
Cardboard Sculptures by Susan Noreen.
Reception is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12,
during the monthly Art Hop.
Los Portales Museum and Visitor
Center 1521 San Elizario Road. Hours are
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday,
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
Information: 851-1682.
San Elizario Veterans Museum and
Memorial Walk 1501-B Main Street in
San Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission
is free. Information: Ann Lara, 345-3741 or Ray
Borrego, 383-8529.
History Notes Lecture Series The
monthly program is 1 p.m. the second
Thursday of each month at the Branigan
Cultural Center, 501 N. Main, north end of the
Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. The Aug. 10
lecture is Rocks, Mud, Wood, and Blood: Folk
Architecture in Spanish New Mexico by Dr.
Kelly Jenks. Admission is free. Information:
(575) 541-2154 or las-cruces.org/museums.
Fort Selden State Monument The
monument, 1280 Fort Selden Road in Radium
Springs, 13 miles north of Las Cruces, is open
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through
Monday. Fort Selden was a 19th-century adobe
fort established to protect early settlers from
Indian raids. The visitors center has exhibits of
military life at the post. Admission is $3; (ages
16 and under free). Sunday admission for New
Mexico residents is $1. Information: (575) 526-
8911 or nmmonuments.org.
Fort Stanton The fort was established
and built in 1855 by troopers of the 1st
Dragoon Regiment to serve as a base of opera-
tions against the Mescalero Apaches. Museum
hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Living his-
tory tours offered the third Saturday of each
month. Admission is free. Information: (575)
354-0341, fortstanton.org or on Facebook.
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End of Summer Book Sale Friends of
the Esperanza A. Moreno Branch Library,
12480 Pebble Hills, will host a book sale 11
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, inside the
library, with fill-a-tote special, paperback and
hardcover books, wrapped books for children,
and more. All proceeds benefit the library.
Information: 921-7001.
Tumblewords Project The writing
workshops are 12:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Saturdays at the Memorial Park Public Library
meeting room, 3200 Copper. Workshops are
free; donations for the presenter are encour-
aged. The group is open to all writers in a non-
ums.
Victorian Sci-Fi Book and Tea Club
The book club devoted to Victorian era science
fiction meets at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at
Magoffin Home State Historic Site, 1120
Magoffin, to discuss The Poison Belt by Sir
Arthur Conan Doyle, 1913. Victorian era or
steampunk dress encouraged, but not required.
Cost: $5. Information: 533-5147, visitmagoffin-
11 a.m. Saturdays.
Barnes & Noble (Las Cruces) 700 S.
Telshor in Mesilla Valley Mall. Information:
(575) 522-4499.
Childrens storytimes are 10 a.m. Fridays, and
11 a.m. Saturdays. Little Nutbrown Hare visits
Friday, Aug. 18; and Curious George visits
Friday, Sept. 22.
Books Are Gems 7744 North Loop Ste
used books. Teachers can also receive free
books for their classroom. Hours are 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. Information: 845-
5437 or booksaregems.org.
Black Cat Sunday Poets Black Cat
Books and Coffee, 128 Broadway in Truth or
Consequences, N.M., hosts free poetry read-
ings at 1 p.m. the second Sunday of the month.
Information: (575) 894-7070.
Branigan Library 4th Wednesday
Happenings A new monthly program for
adults is 2 p.m. the fourth Wednesday of each
month at Thomas Branigan Librarys

critique, non-caustic forum. Information: 328- home.com or Facebook.
5484 (Donna Snyder), 566-1034 (library), tum- Sept. 16: Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott.
blewordsproject@yahoo.com or on Facebook.
El Paso Writers League The league
Aug. 5: Aging: Blood, Sweat, Tears and
meets 2 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of the
other Fluids with Mnica Gmez. Gmez had
month at the Dorris Van Doren Regional
worked as a writer, performing songwriter,
Branch Library, 551 E. Redd Road. Admission is
broadcaster, motivational speaker and teacher
free. Information:
of creative writing and martial arts. Her cre-
elpasowritersleague@gmail.com or on
ative writing workbook, Expressercise: Write
Facebook at ElPasoWritersLeague.
Answers contains more than 100 exercises in
expression and self-discovery. Barnes and Noble Saturday story-
Aug. 7: Theres Nothing There with times El Pasos East Side and West Side,
Mzuri. Mzuri is an introverted woman of a cer- and the Las Cruces Mesilla Valley Mall locations
tain age who sold her house, got rid of her stuff all offer Saturday storytimes. See individual list-
and went rootless. ings for times.
Aug. 19: The Radical Amazement of Rumi Storytime in celebration of this years Get
Part 2 with Robin Scofield. Scofield, author of Pop-Cultured is July 29, featuring Morning,
And the Ass Saw the Angel and Sunflower Superman!, Be A Star, Wonder Woman, and
Cantos, is poetry editor for BorderSenses. Bedtime for Batman.
Aug. 26: Restoring Silence with Kit Wren. Aug. 5: Peterrific and Aqualicious
Wren has been a participant in the Aug 12: Goodnight Lab: A Scientific Parody
Tumblewords Project since he was 12 years Aug.19: Nothing Rhymes with Orange
old.
Aug. 26: How to Get Your Teacher Ready
Murder She Read The Eastside chapter Barnes & Noble (East Side) The
of the book discussion group supporting Fountains at Farah, 8889 Gateway West, Suite
women mystery writers meets 7 to 8 p.m. 120. Information: 590-1932.
Tuesday, Aug. 1, to discuss Spider Womans How to workshop for cosplayers is noon to
Daughter by Anne Hillerman at Rio Norte 3 p.m. Saturday, July 29, as part of Get Pop-
Retirement Center Activity Room, 1941 Saul Cultured summer events. Costume parade and
Kleinfeld. The group regularly meets the first showcase also featured.
Tuesday of each month, and is open to anyone. Author Lorena Hughes will sign copies of her
Admission is free. Information: 629-7063 or book The Sisters of Alameda Street 2 to 4
labodda9@aol.com. p.m. Saturday, Aug. 19.
Childrens storytime is 11 a.m. every
Reading Art Book Club The book club
Saturday.
of the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main,
meets at 2:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of Barnes & Noble (West Side) 705
each month. Meetings are free and open to the Sunland Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
public; participants do not need to have read Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
the book. Information: (575) 541-2217, sab- Sunday. Information: 581-5353.
don@las-cruces.org or las-cruces.org/muse- Childrens storytimes are 10 a.m. Fridays and
Good Food ... Good Feelings
Its time to head back to class
And start hitting the books
But who has the time to cook?
So before you go back to school
Make sure you stop by
your favorite restaurant
Village Inn
Where theres good food and good feelings
El Paso: 1500 Airway 7144 Gateway East 4757 Hondo Pass 2929 N. Mesa
5863 N. Mesa 7801 N. Mesa 2275 Trawood 1331 N. Zaragoza
Las Cruces: 1435 S. Valley 445 S. Telshor
T
B (behind Compass Bank). The nonprofit
organization sells and gives away new and used
books. Books are sold for $1-$2, and children
who come to the store may receive five free
he Tour de France is one of most
grueling competitions in all of pro-
fessional sports. It starts out with
198 riders 22 teams of 9 riders each.
After 21 stages averaging over 100 miles
per day, only one person wins the yellow
jersey (although there are also winners
each day and sub-categories for winners in
specific categories such as sprinting and
climbing).
This years winner of the yellow jersey
(for the 3rd time in a row and four times
total) was Chris Froome. He never won a
single days race, but emerged July 23 as
the overall leader, finishing just 54 sec-
onds ahead of the first runner-up after
more than 86 hours of riding.
Froome obviously a great cyclist, but his
success is also credited to being supported
by what is universally considered to be the
best team in cycling, Team Sky. Every
member of that team had defined roles, but
the most important was to control each
days race so that Froome would emerge
as the eventual winner.
Almost every day, there were riders who
sped ahead of the main pack (whats
known as the peloton) and got a lead of a
few minutes. They got a lot of attention
and glory for a while, but almost always
the peloton used its collective power to
catch up and overtake them.
Thats why the Tour de France is hard to
understand for outsiders. The team dynam-
ics are not as glamorous as watching a
lone rider try to outdistance everyone else.
One of Team Skys best riders was Mikel
Landa, a Spanish rider who by any stan-
dard would be considered a contender to
win the Tour de France. But that wasnt
his job. Again and again, he led the way
for Froome, especially on grueling moun-
tain climbs, so that Froome could ride
directly behind him and not have to work
quite as hard. Then near the very end,
Landa would drop back and Froome
would make the last push on his own.
Sounds positive in a way, but not for
everyone. Former U.S. pro cyclist Greg
LeMond (who won the Tour three times)
publicly stated that Landa should just go
out on his own and try to win the Tour.
LeMond spoke from experience; he regrets
the one Tour title that got away, when he
deferred to teammate Bernard Hinault.
Froome, by the way, was in the same posi-
tion himself when he was a lieutenant to
team captain Bradley Wiggins in a couple
of major cycling events. Froome, however,
went on to become captain of his own
team, winning the yellow jersey four
times.
Roadrunner Room, 200 E. Picacho in Las
Cruces. Participation is free.
Information, registration: (575) 528-4005 or
library.reference@las-cruces.org.
The Tour provided me inspiration when a
friend of mine asked for some input on a
sermon she was preparing on the relation-
ship of discipleship and community.
Discipleship is a team sport, I told her,
not an individual competition. Our culture
(which has infected most churches) has a
hard time dealing with that because it
focuses on the individual. Most movies
have a protagonist who goes out on his or
her own, breaking all the rules and prevail-
ing. In real life, thats not really the way it
works. And that should certainly never be
the case in a community of believers.
As we grow in Christ, we will be tempted
to ride away from the pack and go for it on
our own. We may see everyone else as
slowing us down. In the church we may
often find ourselves in a position of defer-
ring to people that dont seem as spiritual-
ly mature. We feel limited by their pace.
But Jesus saw that coming, which is why
he told the disciples that the last shall be
first. We lead by serving. It may seem like
going forward when we break away from
the pack and separate ourselves from fel-
low believers, but in Gods eyes weve just
moved backward, not forward.
From Gods point of view, what counts
most is not what any one of us achieves.
Its the love that we manifest among us.
When we distance ourselves from others
in the church, we arent moving closer to
anything thats more important. Because
spiritual growth is not a finish line its
about becoming one, and if that means
waiting for others to catch up, so be it. In
bicycling, you can be a tremendous help
by riding a few feet ahead of the next per-
son you provide relief from the air resist-
ance so the rider behind you doesnt have
to work so hard. But youre no help at all
if youre a mile ahead.
Paul had this to say in Col. 2:19 about
those who insist on their own way in the
church: They have lost connection with
the head, from whom the whole body, sup-
ported and held together by its ligaments
and sinews, grows as God causes it to
grow.
Randy Limbird is editor of
El Paso Scene. Comments?
Send to randy@epscene.com

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The Yeoman and the Guard Gilbert
and Sullivan Company of El Pasos 48th annual
production presents, for the first time in the
companys history, the classical operetta,
Yeomen of the Guard, or The Merryman and
His Maid July 28-Aug. 6, at Chamizal
National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial.
Showtime is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and
2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 students,
seniors and military) in advance; $12 ($10 stu-
dents, seniors and military) at the door.
Information, reservations: 584-9319, 479-2485,
GSelPaso.org or on Facebook at GandSElPaso.
Yeomen of the Guard, or The Merryman and
His Maid was called a genuine English opera
when it premiered in London in 1888. It tells a
tale of bravery, deceit and disappointed love,
against the background of the Tower of
London, the notorious site of torture and royal
treasure in the early 16th century.
Viva El Paso! El Paso Community
Foundation, El Paso Live and EPCC present the
summertime outdoor musical extravaganza
with performances at 8 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays through July 29, at McKelligon
Canyon Amphitheatre. Tickets: $20 ($12 ages
2-12, seniors 65 and older and military with
valid ID) (Ticketmaster). Information:
ElPasoLive.com.
The show chronicles the 400-year history and
cultural evolution of the El Paso region
through drama, song and dance by a cast of
over 50 performers, including mariachis.
Sister Act UTEP Dinner Theatre pres-
entation of the hit musical has been extended
through July 30. Dinner is at 7 p.m. Thursday
through Saturday with showtime at 8 p.m.;
non-dinner matinee is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $31.50 to $41.50 Thursday; $34.50 to
$46.50 Friday and Saturday (includes meail);
and $17.50 to $27.50 Sunday (no meal). The
theatre is in the UTEP Student Union West
building. Information: 747-6060 or
utep.edu/udt.
Based on the hit Whoopi Goldberg film,
Sister Act The Musical tells the hilarious story
of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose
life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses
a crime and the cops hide her in the last place
anyone would think to look a convent.
Into the Woods Sun City Musical
Theatre, 3733 Shell Suite C, closes its season
with the Tony Award-winning musical 7:30
p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
July 28-30, in collaboration with UTEP.
Showtimes are . Tickets: $15; $12 students and
military; $10 age 12 and younger. Information:
suncitymusicaltheatre.com or on Facebook.
EDA from Ballet to Broadway The
eclectic show of two aspiring dancers who
come to New York to fulfill their dream of
being on Broadway is 6 p.m. Saturday and 2
p.m. Sunday, Aug. 12-13, at Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. The dancers visit
different theatre groups, preparing to debut
their respective musicals. Featured musicals
include West Side Story, Phantom of the
Opera, Grease, Lion King, Wicked, and
Les Miserables. Admission is free.
Information: 727-3168.
Calendar Girls El Paso Playhouse, 2501
Montana, presents the comedy by Tim Firth
August 2017
through Aug. 13. Showtimes are 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $11 ($9 seniors; $8 students and mili-
tary). Information: 532-1317 or elpasoplay-
house.com.
Based on the true story of eleven Womens
Institute members who posed nude for a calen-
dar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research
Fund.
Headsets: A View from the Light
Booth No Strings Theatre Company
opens its season with the comedy Aug. 18-
Sept. 3 at Black Box Theatre, 430 N.
Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Directed by
Ceil Herman. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays at 8 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sundays
Aug. 27 and Sept. 3; and at 7 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 31. Tickets: $15 ($12 students and seniors
over 65; $10 all seats Thursday. Reservations:
(575) 523-1223.
This hilarious and charming backstage comedy
was written by William Missouri Downs, author
of Cockeyed, Mad Gravity and Seagulls in
a Cherry Tree.
Once on this Island El Paso
Community College Performers Studio 2017
summer repertory presents the musical with
book and lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by
Stephen Flaherty 8 p.m. Thursdays through
Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24-
Sept. 3, at EPCC Transmountain Campus
Forum Theatre, 9570 Gateway North, directed
by Keith Townsend. All proceeds go to scholar-
ships for Performance Studies students at
EPCC. Admission: $15 general admission: $10
non-EPCC students, military; $8 EPCC stu-
dents, faculty, staff and seniors. Available at the
door; box office opens two hours before each
performance (cash or checks only; age 7 and
over only admitted).Information: 831-5056 or
forumtheater.wix.com/epcc.
The Caribbean love story is based My Love,
My Love; or The Peasant Girl. A peasant girl
on a tropical island uses the power of love to
bring together people of different social classes.
El Paso Playhouse auditions El Paso
Playhouse, 2501 Montana, hosts auditions for is
2017-2018 season. Information, audition times:
532-1317 or elpasoplayhouse.com.
July 30-31: Real Women Have Curves by
Josefina Lopez. Shows are Sept. 8-Oct. 1.
Aug. 20-21: Frankenstein, Mary Shellys
horror classic. Shows are Oct. 20-Nov. 5.
Las Diosas del Burlesque The Consul
General of Mexico in El Paso and Central
Cultural Mexican Paso del Norte hosts the bur-
lesque troupe under the direction of David
Abdiel Alcal Castro at 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
Aug. 31, at El Paso Community College, 9050
Viscount, Building A, and 7:30 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 1, at Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces,
211 N. Main. Admission is free. Information:
culturalesepa@sre.gob.mx.
Cloudcroft melodramas Cloudcroft
Light Opera Companys live open air melodra-
ma performances at 7:30 p.m. at Zenith Parks
pavilion on Burro Ave. Admission is free, but
seating is limited. Early arrival recommended.
Information: (575) 682-2733 or cloudcroftlight-
opera.com.
Never Trust a City Slicker is Sept. 1-3, and
Sept. 15-16.
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El Paso Scene
I
n the nearly half-century of its exis-
tence, the Gilbert & Sullivan
Company of El Paso had not per-
formed Yeoman of the Guard until
this year.
Joan (Quarm, the late, great founder
of the group) refused to do it, said
Stephanie Conwell, who now leads the
group and directs the show. We are
coming up on our 50th season this is
our 48th and we are trying to do some
new and different things. We did the
two one-acts back-to-back last year.
This year, we jumped in with both feet
and did Yeoman.
As with most Gilbert and Sullivan
shows, the plot is convoluted. It takes
place in the Tower of London in 1550.
The character who starts the story is
Col. Fairfax. He is charged with sor-
cery, conspiring with the devil. His
cousin wants to inherit his estate, so if
he is beheaded for this charge, the
Yeomen of the Guard runs through
cousin will inherit, Conwell explained.
Aug. 6 at the Chamizal theatre.
To foil his cousin he asks his captors if
they can find him a wife. Enter travel- guage (because of the time period) is
ing entertainers Jack Point and Elsie more Shakespearean, instead of
Maynard, who are trying to earn money Victorian. But they really enjoyed the
for Elsies sick mother. Of course Elsie challenge.
wants the 100 crowns and agrees to That learning process, she said, was
marry Fairfax. But then another really the joy of the process of putting
Yeoman, whose life the colonel once the show together.
saved, breaks him out of jail. The two The cast had to research what lines
are married but have no idea what the mean. We learned a lot of new
other looks like. And thus begins the Shakespearean terms and how to inter-
usual merry mix-up that includes a love pret them so the audience gets it. The
triangle with Phoebe. cast worked together and helped each
It is not as happy an ending as some other out when not on stage.
Gilbert and Sullivan, which is why Joan Even though the cast ranges in age
didnt want to do it, Conwell said. from 18-75, Conwell said, they all get
Plus making all the Yeoman of the along amazingly well.
Guard uniforms. They have been a Everyone seems to adore each other.
stinker to do, but turned out really well. We also have families working together.
The entire cast has been working on
them making shoe ornaments and
Jessica McKay, her mother and father,
brother and sister-on-law are all in the
neck ruffles during rehearsal. show.
The faces of the cast should seem Next year, Conwell said, the company
familiar to regular G&S-goers. As with plans to do Quarms first G&S show,
Patience.
all G&S, the show is double-cast. David
Castro and Nathaniel Natkin are She did it at the old Upstairs Theater
Fairfax, David Tomblin and John Wieve Downtown and set it in 1969. Wed like
are Jack Point, Maria Arenas and to do it and either set it in 1969 or 2018.
Jasmine Fernandez are Elsie, and It was the only show weve ever done
Jessica McKay and Ashleigh Curry are not set in the original time period.
Phoebe. For the 50th year celebration, G&S
Making the costumes wasnt the only will produce one of the duos most
challenge. G&S depends on UTEP stu- famous pieces, Pirates of Penzance.
dents to help fill roles. This year, most
Carol Viescas is a veteran of
were busy with recitals and the current
community theater and teaches
productions of Into the Woods, or
Sister Act. So filling the cast list took journalism at Bel Air High School
more work.
The music is also much more diffi- Gilbert and Sullivan Co. of El Paso pres-
ents Yeomen of the Guard, or The
cult, Conwell said. Sullivan really Merryman and His Maid 7 p.m. Friday
wrote an opera instead of an operetta.
and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Even though most of the cast are trained July 28-Aug. 6 at Chamizal National
musicians, it was a challenge. The lan- Memorial. Information: GSelPaso.org.
August 2017
 Social Distortion rides again
I am firing the flare gun early, because this
concert is coming at us fast in September. El
Paso has been a favorite venue for Social
Distortion, and Tricky Falls will once again
be the playground for this punk legends
classic sound. Theyve been at it for over 30
years, but have never sounded better with the
grunts and growls still slathered over catchy
riffs and dripping twang permeating the
proper spots. It should be of no concern that
there wont be any new material this round,
since their catalogue is ripe with crowd
favorites, and their notoriously brilliant cover
versions are worth the price of admission
alone. Here is hoping for a retelling of
Johnny Cashs Ring of Fire and the
Rolling Stones Backstreet Girl. Mark your
calendars now for Sept. 5, and use a Sharpie
because attendance is mandatory.
Cheap Trick, Were All
Alright, Big Machine Records
In 2016, original drummer Bun E. Carlos left
Cheap Trick and the band was finally induct-
ed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. It is
hard to determine which of those almost
polar-opposite events sparked the creative
lava flow that has come out of Cheap Trick
since then, but either way both incidents cre-
ated some of their best music in close to a
half-century. For those who have forgotten
about these legends, one listen to the latest
will quickly have you reacquainted with their
sweet power pop, brash arena rock power
chords, and harmonies like no other. Robin
Zander continues crafting hauntingly beauti-
ful melodies, only to take a 180-degree turn
into a raucous growl. Lead guitarist and resi-
dent clown Rick Nielsen ices the cake with
dramatic power chords, followed by enough
hooks to hang the worlds largest curtain.
Were All Right is their sophomore effort
with the bizarre label pairing of Cheap Trick
with Big Machine Records, home of Taylor
Swift and many American Idol alumni.
Fortunately that is all that is odd, because
theyve created a masterpiece that brings us
back to their heyday. The band knows they
have captured lightning in a bottle as the
discs title pays homage to their 1978 hit
Surrender. Were All Alright no truer for several cuts, then the frontman takes on
words have ever spoken as long as were all
listening to the latest by Cheap Trick.
Roger Clyne & the
Peacemakers, Native Heart,
Emma Java Recordings
This guy is so far into his rebranded 2.0 ver-
sion that we might forget where he came
from if the original model wasnt so incredi-
ble. No I am not speaking of Dave Grohl,
(go ahead and hate but I have taken up resi-
dency in the Foo Fighters compound much
more than I ever did in the Nirvana camp)
but I have gotten off track. I am speaking of
Roger Clyne, the man behind the mid-90s
band The Refreshments. After their demise
there was a time when we scratched our col-
lective heads and wondered if we might not
hear that brilliance again. Before long Roger
Clyne & The Peacemakers were born and
now are very close to hitting a dozen LPs.
The backbone of the new release Native
Heart still remains primarily southwestern
rock mixed with a strong slant on honky-
tonk, and a tremendous amount of anthem,
radio-friendly pop hooks. They try and throw
us off our game out of the gate and hit us
with some dance floor beats, but somehow
they pull it off and we are having a good ol
cantina sing along by the second chorus. This
disc is full of heart and is a must have,
whether youre a native of the desolate desert
rock scene or come from lands far and away.
August 2017
Collectibles: Eagle Rock hits it
3 times with the Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones vaults continue to get
raided with Eagle Rock Entertainment doing
most of the legwork. The first three up are
Some Girls Live in Texas 78, Muddy
Waters & The Rolling Stones Checkerboard
Lounge live Chicago 198, and the seminal
concert film soundtrack Ladies &
Gentlemen The Rolling Stones.
Live in Texas captures the band in fine
form in Fort Worth in 1978. The band was
already known for their gargantuan produc-
tions, but this time it was all about the music.
The bulk of the 17 selections are from the
Some Girls LP. The show wasnt laden
with late 60s hits although a few make it in
as encores. This was an intense high-energy
performance from top to bottom and every-
where in between. Live in Texas helps heal
the wounds for those of us who werent ever
fortunate to catch the Stones in the 70s.
Muddy Waters & the Rolling Stones
features the very man whose own song
inspired the name of their band. The setting
is a small club on the South Side of Chicago.
It kicks off with Muddys band warming up
the audience; the man himself then gets the
evening into full swing with a few cuts and
then calls for participation by the superstars
sitting in the audience. Mick Jagger is the
first to join in on one of the finest and most
extended versions of Baby Please Dont
Go. He is subsequently joined, by way of
table top crowd surfing, by Keith Richards
and Ron Wood. Mick and Muddy continue
the spectator role until the show closer,
Champagne and Reefer, while Keef and
Woody stay on for the entire show. If you
are in search of Stones hits, look elsewhere,
but if you want a piece of history, kick back
in the Checkerboard Lounge and see what
inspired 50 years of the worlds greatest rock
n roll band.
Ladies & Gentlemen in many peoples
eyes is the band at the pinnacle of their
career. The energy is palpable as soon as the
announcer utters those magic words, Ladies
& Gentlemen The Rolling Stones. This was
recorded over four nights in Texas during
their 1972 Exile on Main Street tour. The
set list is primarily performed at breakneck
pace, with Gimme Shelter maybe losing
some of its luster, but this casualty is worth it
to hear the band firing on all cylinders. Not
to worry, Love in Vain, Sweet Virginia
and You Can Always are all at their
proper pace. Guitarist Richards standard
show cut even gets a very strong backup
vocal by Jagger (now he cant even be found
on stage while Keith takes the mic). The
extended 12-minute take on Midnight
Rambler is not to be missed. The night is
capped off with a gold standard version of
Street Fighting Man, after which it might
be recommended to wait at least 30 minutes
before hitting repeat to avoid cramping.
Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin
Dice Music. Drop him a line at
tumblindicemusic@netscape.net.
El Paso Scene
Plaza Classic Film Festival El Paso
Community Foundations 10th annual classic
and semi-classic movie festival returns Aug.
3-13. Billed as the worlds largest classic film
festival, the festival presents more than 90
movies of all genres from the golden age of cin-
ema to more recent favorites. Screenings are in
the Plazas Main (Kendle Kidd) Theatre and
Philanthropy Theatre.
Passes are $200; limited number of Film Club
passes for age 14-18 are $100 each. Individual
show tickets: $4 for Philanthropy; $6 matinee,
$8 evening for Plaza; guest appearance pro-
grams are $10 (Kathleen Turner and Richard
Dreyfuss); and opening night movie The Thursday, Aug. 10: Easter Parade (1 p.m.);
Graduate is $20 (Ticketmaster). Information:
533-4020 or plazaclassic.com.
Free Plaza Days family events are 1 p.m.
Thursdays, Aug. 3 and 10 (featuring Laurel
p.m.); The Big Lebowski (9:30 p.m.)
and Hardy, Buster Keaton and Fatty Arbuckle).
Special guest and events:
Opening Night features the 50th Anniversary
of The Graduate, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug.
3, in the Main Theatre.
Kathleen Turner will be interviewed on stage
before a showing of Peggy Sue Got Married
at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4, in the Main Theatre;
free film talk at 6 p.m. in the Philanthropy
Theatre. Turner was nominated for an
Academy Award for her portrayal of the time-
traveling Peggy Sue. She won a Golden Globe
for playing romance novelist Joan Wilder in
Romancing the Stone.
She will appear with Romancing the Stone
at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, and for an auto-
graph signing 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Foundation
Room, 333 N. Oregon Street.
Academy Award-winning actor Richard
Dreyfuss will appear at on-stage interviews
before Jaws at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, and
Mr. Hollands Opus at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug.
13 in the Plaza Theatre. He will also appear for
an autograph signing 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 12, in the Foundation Room.
A retrospective of El Paso native Don Bluths
movies, such as An American Tail and The
Land Before Time. Animator Bluth and co-
director Gary Goldman will appear with their
film, The Secret of NIMH at 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 12, in Plazas Main Theatre.
They will also sit down for a question and
answer during the free annual Filmmakers
Brunch at 11 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, in the
Foundation Room, 333 N. Oregon.
Showing in the Main Theatre:
Thursday, Aug. 3: The Treasure of Sierra
Madre, 3:30 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 4: An Affair to Remember, (1
p.m.); The Maltese Falcon (3:30 p.m.); Monty
Pythons Life of Brian (10 p.m.).
Saturday, Aug. 5: Duck Soup (1:30 p.m.);
Casablanca (7 p.m.); The Terminator (9:30
p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 6: Sabrina (1 p.m.); Sherlock
Holmes (3:30 p.m.) accompanied by organist
Walt Strony; Citizen Kane (7 p.m.).
Monday, Aug. 7: The Unsinkable Molly
Brown (1 p.m.); An American in Paris (4 p.m.);
Singin in the Rain (7 p.m.).
Tuesday, Aug. 8: It Happened One Night (1
p.m.); In Cold Blood (3:30 p.m.); Psycho (7
p.m.).
Wednesday, Aug. 9: Mildred Pierce (1 p.m.);
Now, Voyager (3:30 p.m.); To Kill a
Mockingbird (7 p.m.)
Shane (3:30 p.m.); The Exorcist (7 p.m.);
Friday, Aug. 11: The Day the Earth Stood
Still (1 p.m.); From Russia With Love (3:30
p.m.); Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (7
Saturday, Aug. 12: E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
(11 a.m.); Enamorada (4 p.m.); Mad Max (10
p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 13: Dr. Strangelove or: How I
Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
(4:30 p.m.); Blazing Saddles (7 p.m.)
Film talks precede 7 p.m. screenings at 6 p.m.
in the Philanthropy Theatre
Showing in the Philanthropy Theatre:
Friday, Aug. 4: Robin Hood (1 p.m.); The
Rescuers (3 p.m.); Fail-Safe ( 7:30 p.m.);
Cronos (10 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 5: The Hounds of the
Baskervilles (1 p.m.); Lilies of the Field 3 p.m.);
The Heart Outright (7:30 p.m.); Paranoid Flux
(10 p.m.).
Sunday, Aug. 6: El Senor Fotografo (1 p.m.);
The Reluctant Astronaut (3:30 p.m.); Ashes and
Diamonds (7:30 p.m.)
Monday, Aug. 7: The Muppet Movie (1 p.m.)
Petes Dragon (3 p.m.); Once (7:30 p.m.)
Tuesday, Aug.8: An American Tail (1 p.m.);
Benji ( 3 p.m.) 8 1/2 (7:30 p.m.)
Wednesday, Aug. 9: The Land Before Time
(1 p.m.); Harry Potter and the Prisoner of
Azkaban (3 p.m.); Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!
(7:30 p.m.)
Thursday, Aug. 10: All Dogs Go to Heaven
(1 p.m.); Abbott and Costello Meet the
Invisible Man (3:30 p.m.); Frida (7:30 p.m.)
Friday, Aug. 11: Homeward Bound: The
Incredible Journey (1 p.m.); War Games (3
p.m.); River (10 p.m.)
Saturday, Aug. 12: Tammy and the Bachelor
(1 p.m.); Postcards from the Edge (3:30 p.m.)
The Russians are Coming! The Russians are
Coming! (7:30 p.m.); El Mariachi (10 p.m.)
Sunday, Aug. 13: Seven Samurai (1:30 p.m.)
Walk-up movie showings at the top of the
Mills Parking Garage are 9 p.m. Thursdays. $5:
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Aug. 3: National Lampoons Animal House.
Aug. 10: Ghostbusters
Free screenings at El Paso Public Librarys
Main Branch are at 1 p.m.:
Aug. 4: The Atomic Cafe.
Aug. 7: The Real American: Joe McCarthy.
Aug. 8: Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher
and Debbie Reynolds.
Aug. 9: Hollywood on Trial
Aug. 10: Persistence of Vision
Aug. 11: Bartok the Magnificent
Oregon Street movies are at 9 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays. Live music begins at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is free.
Aug. 4: La Bamba with music by Amalia
Mondragon with Maria y Yahvi.
Aug. 5: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
with music by Fungi Mungle.
Aug. 11: Chuck Berry: Hail! Hail! Rock n
Roll with music by The Fox and the Sound.
Aug. 12: Xanadu with music by Dusty Low.
Foundation Room free screenings.
Aug. 4: The Good, The Bad, The Indie, vol.
13, 8 p.m.
Aug. 6: Weird Kids/Reel Authentico, 2:30
p.m. .
Aug. 11: Local Flavor Shorts I, 8 p.m.
Aug. 12: Local Flavor Shorts II, 8 p.m.
Aug. 13: Plaza Classic Film Camp movies
2:30 p.m.
El Paso Museum of Art free showings are 1
and 3 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.
Aug. 5: Rock-a-Doodle and Thumbelina.
Aug. 6: A Troll in Central Park
Aug. 12: The Pebble and the Penguin, and
Anastasia (3 p.m.)
Aug. 13: Titan A.E.
In conjunction with the festival, El Paso
Museum of Art will host An American
Animator, Don Bluth, July 1-Sept. 17, with
an open house at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 13.
Parks After Sunset El Paso County
Parks & Special Events presents free movies at
various parks. Activities begin at 7 p.m.; movies
begin after sunset. All attendees are encour-
aged to come early to setup chairs and blan-
kets; free activities and various food trucks
offered. Outside food and coolers are wel-
come; no alcoholic beverages or tobacco prod-
ucts allowed. Information, updates:
facebook.com/parksaftersunset.
Saturday, July 29: Finding Nemo at
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta.
Friday, Aug. 18: Field of Dreams at
Sportspark.
Las Cruces Movies in the Park City of
Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department
and Pic Quik Stores present the 2017 Movies in
the Park Program of free family friendly movies
(Rated G through PG-13) Saturdays at Young
Park, 1905 E. Nevada, through Sept. 23.
Movies begin at dusk. Schedule subject to
change. Information: (575) 541-2550.
July 29: Alice Through the Looking Glass
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Aug. 12: Sing
Aug. 26: The Lego Batman Movie
Film Salon The Film Salon meets at the
first Saturday of the month at Alamo
Drafthouse Cinema, 250 E. Montecillo.
Showing at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 2 is The
Magnificent Seven as part of the Kurosawa and
Beyond series. Tickets: $3; available at draft-
house.com. Information: filmsalon.org.
Upcoming films in the series include Seven
Samurai (5:30 p.m. Sept. 2).
Summer of Seijen films are 7 p.m. the third
Saturday of the month during the summer
months. The Aug. 19 film is Branded to Kill.
Summer of Love Brunch series
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and KISS-FM host
summer-long special Sunday screenings of clas-
sic romantic films paired with sparkling wine
and brunch. Ticket includes movie screening,
one glass of sparkling wine, and choice of
Belgian Waffles or Migas Frittata. Tickets:
$27.06; available at drafthouse.com/el-paso.
Aug. 6: Bridges of Madison County
Aug. 20: Steel Magnolias.
Pax Christi Film Series The series
presents a screening of the documentary
Gunned Down: The Power of the NRA at 3
p.m. Sunday, Aug. 13, at St. Joseph School
auditorium, 1315 Travis (enter through parking
lot across from rectory). Discussion will follow.
Admission is free, donations accepted.
Information: 740-3962.
Movies in the Canyon El Paso Live
hosts the 9th annual free movie season at the
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater Fridays and
Saturdays, Aug. 18-Sept. 30. Showtimes are
at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.). Concessions avail-
able; no food or beverages may be brought in.
Bring a blanket or light jacket in case it cools off
in the canyon. Information: 534-0674, elpaso-
live.com, moviesinthecanyon.com.
Aug. 18: Petes Dragon (2016)
Aug. 19: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find
Them
Aug. 25: The Secret Life of Pets
Aug. 26: Dumb & Dumber
Sept. 1: Space Jam
Sept. 2: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Jays Pix Presents at the International
Museum Film historian Jay Duncan and the
Sunset Film Society host film presentations at 2
p.m. Saturdays at International Museum of Art,
1211 Montana (door on Brown Street opens at
1:30 p.m.). Presentations include commentary,
anecdotes and facts behind the films. Admission
is free. Popcorn, beverages, candy and snacks
available for purchase. Information: 543-6747
(museum), internationalmuseumofart.net.
No films Aug. 5 and 12, so guests may enjoy
the Plaza Classic Film Festival downtown.
Aug. 19: The Incredibles. (2004) A sophis-
ticated computer-generated feature from Pixar
and Disney follows a family of superheroes who
hide their powers and live a quiet suburban life.
Aug. 26: Cars. (2006) Pixars final inde-
pendently produced motion picture (before its
El Paso Scene
purchase by Disney in May 2006) is set in a
world populated entirely by anthropomorphic
cars and other vehicles. Nominated for 2
Academy Awards, it has spawned a franchise.
Jays Pix Presents Film historian Jay
Duncan and the Sunset Film Society presents a
special screening of The Godfather Part II at
4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, at Ardovinos Desert
Crossings gallery, One Ardovino Drive in
Sunland Park, with Italian buffet. Event post-
poned from July 16. Cost: $30. Reservations
strongly recommended; RVSP via
ardovinos.com.
Also in August is an Outdoor Patio 40th
anniversary presentation of Close Encounters
of the Third Kind at 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26.
Admission is free. RSVP strongly recommended
at ardovinos.com.
Fountain Theatre 2469 Calle de
Guadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza in
Mesilla. The historic theater, operated by the
Mesilla Valley Film Society, features films at
7:30 p.m. nightly, plus 1:30 p.m. Saturday and
2:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7 ($6 seniors,
military and students with ID; $5 children and
society members); $5 on Wednesday.
Information, schedule: (575) 524-8287 or
mesillavalleyfilm.org.
July 28-Aug. 3: The Hero. Sam Elliott
plays an aging Western icon with a golden voice
who spends his days reliving old glories and
smoking too much weed with his former co-
star and -dealer (Nick Offerman), until a cancer
diagnosis brings his priorities into sharp focus.
No matinee Saturday, July 29.
Aug. 4-10: Maudie. The true story of folk
artist Maud Lewis (Sally Hawkins) and the
unlikely romance between Maud and a hard-
ened reclusive bachelor (Ethan Hawke).
Aug. 11-17: Lost in Paris (Paris Pieds
Nus). In the comic traditions of Buster Keaton
and Jacques Tati is a fun and hectic tale of
peculiar people finding love while lost in the
City of Lights. In French with subtitles and in
English. Free for MVFS members.
Aug. 18-24: My Cousin Rachel. A young
Englishman (Sam Claflin) plots revenge against
his late cousins mysterious wife (Rachel
Weisz), believing her responsible for his death.
Aug. 25-31: Rumble: The Indians Who
Rocked the World. A documentary about the
role of Native Americans in contemporary
music history.
No matinee Aug. 26. Thursday Aug. 31
screening is 1:30 p.m.; no evening show.
New Mexico Museum of Space
History 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo.
Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater tickets are $7
($6 seniors and military; $5 ages 4-12).
Planetarium show is $5 ($4 seniors, military and
children). Ages 3 and under free.
Museum/IMAX combo tickets available.
Information: (877) 333-6589 or (575) 437-
2840, nmspacemuseum.org or on Facebook.
Now showing:
Aircraft Carrier. The film features comput- Christoph Waltz, Alicia Vikander. Directed by
er generated visualizations of the technology
that makes a carrier the preeminent maritime
vessel. Showing 11:05 a.m. and 1:10 and 4:05
p.m.
National Parks Adventures Three adven-
turers explore Americas wildest, most historic
and most naturally beautiful places. Narrated by
Robert Redford. Showing at 10:10 a.m. and 2
p.m.
Back to the Moon for Good Showing at
12:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Live Digital Planetarium Star Show is at 11:40
a.m. and 2:55 p.m.
The theater features the worlds first Spitz
Scidome 4k Laser full dome planetarium pro-
jection system.
Jays Film Forecast Film historian Jay
Duncan prepared this list of top monthly
Coming Attractions for movie fans, listed by
studio and release date (subject to change):
Aug. 4:
The Dark Tower (Columbia) Idris Elba,
Matthew McConaughey, Kartheryn Winnick.
Directed by Nikolaj Arcel.
Detroit (Annapurna) John Boyega, Algee
Smith, Anthony Mackie. Directed by Kathryn
Bigelow
Midnight Sun (Open Road) Patrick
Schwarznegger, Bella Thorne, Rob Riggle.
Directed by Scott Speer.
Step (Fox Searchlight) Paua Dofat, Cori
Grainger, Tayla Solomon. Directed by Amanda
Lipitz
Wind River (Weinstein) Jon Bernthal,
Elizabeth Olsen, Jeremy Renner. Directed by
Taylor Sheridan.
Aug. 11:
Annabelle: Creation (Warner Bros.)
Stephanie Sigman, Anthony LaPaglia, Miranda
Otto. Directed by David F. Sandberg.
The Glass Castle (Lionsgate) Naomi
Watts, Woody Harrelson, Brie Larson.
Directed by Destin Daniel Crerron.
Ingrid Goes West (Neon) Aubrey Plaza,
OShea Jackson Jr., Elizabeth Olsen. Directed
by Matt Spicer.
The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature (Open
Road) CG Animation. Featuring the voices
of Will Arnett, Katherine Heigl, Jackie Chan.
Directed by Cal Brunker.
The Only Living Boy in New York (Roadside)
Pierce Brosnan, Kate Beckinsale, Jeff
Bridges. Directed by Marc Webb.
The Trip to Spain (IFC) Steve Coogan,
Marta Barrio, Rob Brydon. Directed by Michael
Winterbottom.
Aug. 18:
The Hitmans Bodyguard (Lionsgate) Ryan
Reynolds, Salma Hayek, Gary Oldman.
Directed by Patrick Hughes.
Patti Cake$ (Fox Searchlight) Danielle
Macdonald, Siddarth Dhananjay, Bridget
Everett. Directed by Geremy Jasper.
Postponed from July 7.
Aug. 25:
All Saints (Columbia) Barry Corbin, Cara
Buono, John Corbett. Directed by Steve
Gomer.
Beach Rats (Neon) Harris Dickinson,
Madeline Weinstein, Neal Huff. Directed by
Eliza Hittman.
Gook (Goldwyn) Justin Chon, Simone
Baker, Curtiss Cook Jr. Directed by Justin
Chon.
Polaroid (Dimension) Madelaine Petsch,
Javier Botet, Kathryn Prescott. Directed by Lars
Klevberg.
Tulip Fever (Weinstein) Cara Delevingne,
Justin Chadwick.
DVD/Blu-ray Releases
Aug. 1:
Going Out In Style. PG-13
The Circle. PG-13
Aug. 8:
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword. PG-13
Diary of a Wimpy Kid 4: The Long Haul. PG
Snatched. R
Aug. 15:
Alien: Covenant: R
Everything, Everything. PG-13
How to Be a Latin Lover. PG-13
August 2017
Full Moon Night White Sands National
Monument. Tularosa Basin Musician Union per-
forms Americana Folk and acoustic blues 7:30
p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6. Entrance fee: $5 age
16 and older. Free for children. Information:
(575) 479-6124, ext. 236 or (575) 679-2599,
ext. 232; or go to nps.gov/whsa.
Oktoberfest Friday and Saturday, Sept.
8-10 in at Biggs Park, 11388 Sergeant Major
Blvd on East Fort Bliss, with German food,
beer, music and dancers. Information: 588-
8247.
Elephant Days The City of Elephant
Buttes annual celebration is Sept. 8-10 at
Elephant Butte Lake and other venues.
Information: (575) 744-4892 or
ElephantButteAdventures.com.
Encores & Overtures El Paso Opera
presents its annual event at 6 p.m. Saturday,
Sept. 9. Ticket information: 581-5534 or
epopera.org.
UTEP Football The Miners home games
are at Sun Bowl Stadium. Information: 544-
5234 or utepathletics.com.
6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9: Rice
8:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15: Arizona (tele-
vised on ESPN)
The Miners take on NMSU at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 23, at Pan American Stadium
in Las Cruces.
Golden Aspen Motorcycle Rally The
48th annual rally is Wednesday through Sunday,
Sept. 13-17, at Inn of the Mountain Gods in
Ruidoso, N.M. Information: (575) 973-4977,
motorcyclerally.com, or on Facebook at
RuidosoRally.
Power of the Purse Party The
Womens Fund POP fundraiser and shopping
celebration is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 14,
at Epic Railyard Center, 2201 E Mills. Tickets:
$50. Information: 799-6605 or womensfund-
ofep.org.
EPSO The Four Seasons El Paso
Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bohuslav
Rattay, opens its season with guest violinist
Chlo Trevor at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
Sept. 15-16, in the Plaza Theatre, featuring
Vivaldis Le Quattro Staggioni, Piazzollas
Four Seasons of Buenos Aires and
Stravinskys Firebird Suite, 1919. Tickets: $16-
$45. Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
Santa Teresa Charity Golf
Tournament The 18th annual tourna-
ment is 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, at Vista Hills
Country Club, 2210 Trawood. Information:
(575) 589-2200 or priscila@gpiinc.biz.
Vivamos Mxico! The celebration of
Mexican Independence day is 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 16, at Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, with Alacranes
Musical, Ballet Folklrico Quetzales, Ballet
Folklrico Paso del Norte, Mariachi
Cuauhtemoc, Aponi Kai, Ballet Folklrico de
Ciudad Juarez and Sobredosis del Sabor.
Information: 532-7273.
NMSU Aggies Football New Mexico
State University Aggies home games are 6 p.m.
Saturdays at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las
Cruces. Information: (575) 646-1420 or
nmstatesports.com.
Sept. 16: Troy
Sept. 23: UTEP
German-American Night Run The
24th Annual German-American Oktoberfest
Night Runs 8K run and 5K fun run/walk is at 6
p.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, Freedom Crossing,
1611 Haan Road, Fort Bliss. Information: 744-
August 2017
cia@femap.org or femap.org. National Border Patrol Museum 5K
The inaugural 5K run and 1-mile fun walk bene-
Swings for Strings The 2nd annual golf
september tournament benefiting El Pro-Musicas Music
Education Programs is 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29,
at NMSU Golf Course. Cost: $150 per player
fiting the museum is 7 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30,
at Old Glory Memorial, 9550 Gateway North.
Registration: raceadventuresunlimited.com.
PREVIEW ($500 team of four). Information: 833-9400 or
eppm.org.
Royal Run for Hope The 5th annual 5K
run and 1-mile walk benefiting Pediatric
Oncology patients at El Paso Childrens
Marisela The legendary Mexican-
Hospital is 8 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, at the
American singer performs at 8:30 p.m. Friday,
Health Spot, 4717 Hondo Pass. Information:
Sept. 29, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $44 to
raceadventuresunlimited.com.
$110(Ticketmaster).
5785, 201-5939 or bliss.armymwr.com.
Registration: ganightrun.com.
Pre-race activities begin at 4 p.m. with
German coffee, German pastries and cakes
and. soft drinks.
Post-race events begin at 6 p.m. with live
music by 1st AD Band, bratwurst, sodas,
German coffee and pastries. Spectator admis-
sion is free.
The Iveys The local band performs at
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, at Star City
Studio, 120 W. Castellano. Information: 422-
3252, starcitystudioproductions.com or on
Facebook.
Signature Chefs Auction The Regional
Childrens Hospital at Providence presents the
annual benefit auction for the March of Dimes
Birth Defects Foundation 6 to 10 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 21, at Southwest University
Center, 6500 Montana. Top area chefs will
present their signature dishes, along with a
menu of gourmet auction packets. Information:
249-2270 or signaturechefs.org/event/elpasotx.
Gila River Festival The Gila
Conservation Coalitions 13th annual festival is
Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 21-24, at vari-
ous locations in Silver City, N.M. Registration
begins July 1: (575) 538-8078. Schedule, infor-
mation: gilaconservation.org or on Facebook.
UTEP Department of Music
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m.
Sunday) at Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Most per-
formances are $3-$5. Information: 747-5606 or
music.utep.edu.
Faculty Recital Series guitar recital by
Professor Hiram Rodriguez, is 7:30 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 22, performing selected works by
Granados, Brian Head, Torroba and others.
UTEP Symphony Orchestra performs 7:30
p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28.
Oryx Challenge Bike Tour The 7th
annual 30K and 100K bike events benefiting the
USO are 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, at
Fort Blisss Freedom Crossing. Registration:
$35. Active duty military: $15. Information:
569-5644. Registration at uso.org/elpaso.
The Importance of Being Earnest
The UTEP Department of Theater & Dance
opens its season with Oscar Wildes comedy
Sept. 28-Oct. 8, at UTEPs Fox Fine Arts
Wise Family Theatre. Show time is 7:30 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $9-14. Information: 747-5118, the-
atredance.utep.edu or on Facebook.
FEMAP Gala The Friends of FEMAP will
host its_ 12th annual gala Friday, Sept. 29.
Tickets: $150. Information: 544-4151, egar-
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All American Gun Show 25 EP Psychic Fair 9 Mustard Seed Caf 14

Alma Calderon 16 Escamilla Gallery 29 Naydas Gems & Stones 14

Alto Artists Studio Tour 7 FiveSet Net Sports 5 Paseo Christian Church 23

Ardovinos Desert Crossing 26 Flickinger Center 16 Perkins Jewelry Supply 7

Ardovinos Pizza 31 Fort Bayard 5 PhiDev Inc 30

Around and About Tours 17 Fountain Theatre 36 Plaza Classic Film Festival 40

ATMAS Healing 27 Furrs Family Dining 34 Precision Prosthetics 6

Azar Nut Shop 9 Geico 33 PTEP 33

Baskin Robbins 20 Gilbert & Sullivan 13 Reiki & Crystals 10

Bingo Plus 37 Hacienda de Mesilla 17 Silver City ACD 2

Books Are Gems 13 Hal Marcus Gallery 28 Southwest Print Fiesta 12

Bruces Air 22 Hans Martial Arts 20 Sunland Park Racetrack 8

Cattleman's 19 Harvest Wine Fest 9 Texas Star Beverage 20

Ceci Burgos Counseling 17 Health Matters 5 Unity Bookstore 35

Chuck's Bicycle Repair 25 Humane Society of El Paso 3 UTEP Athletics 22

The Cleaners 24 Inni Heart Caf 33 UTEP P3 37

Clinton A King MD 6 KTEP 38 Vanities 39

Cutter Gallery 30 La Union Maze 14 Village Inn 32

Desert Sun Chiropractic 17 Leos Mexican Food 25 Vitality Medspa 10,25

El Paso Art Association 28 Magoffin Hall 23 Walgreens 34

El Paso Bicycle Club 27 Magoffin Home SHS 26 Western Traders 9

El Paso Comm. College 12 Marie Otero 27 Wet N Wild 18

EPCC Theatre Dept. 31 The Marketplace 11 Wholesale Frames Service 29

El Paso Live 15 Picacho Brewing Co. 13 Wyler Aerial Tramway 34

El Paso Playhouse 27 Mesilla Book Center 34 Ysleta HS Reunion 23

El Paso Pro-Musica 14 Mission Del Rey 19 Zia Kayak Outfitters 6

El Paso Symphony 7 Moto El Paso 10

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