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Your monthly guide to community

entertainment, recreation & culture

Early El Paso Cotton Field by Alberto Escamilla Downtown from Above by Candy Mayer

El Paso Artists
Studio Tour
Area artists (including
those shown here) open
their home studios and
personal galleries for the
Spring Poppies by Julie Cruz
10th annual tour in April.
Central, Northeast,
San Elizario studios will
be open April 22-23.
Psychedelic Sunset Heights by Hal Marcus West Side, Upper Valley,
Downtown studios will be
open April 29-30
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Hard Hitting Sports

Roller Derby, boxing and
lucha libre dont often make
the sports pages, but they
have big followings.
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Ocotillo by Melinda Etzold

Poland revisited

2017
El Paso artist visits family
homeland to show art, and
to create art for local exhibit.

River Bend Farm by Rami Scully

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April 2017
ROUNDUP
Sun City Fair The fair and music festival
is March 31-April 16 at Ascarate Park, 6900
Delta. Hours are 4 to 11 p.m. Tuesdays
through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturdays,
noon to 10 p.m. Sundays. Closed Mondays.
Attractions and entertainment includes pig
races, pony rides, a wolf show and tiger display,
petting zoo, marvelous mutts show perform-
ers Rhinestone Roper, Kid Dave and Wade
Henry. Admission: $10 ($5 youth) Saturday and
Sunday; $5 Wednesday through Friday all ages;
$10 Tuesday all ages. Closed Monday
Wristband pass: $25 weekend; $20 Wednesday
through Friday. Information: 1-866-993-2477.
Headline entertainment:
Country band Diamond Rio performs at 8
p.m. Friday, April 7.
Southern rock band Molly Hatchet performs
at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8.
Latin musician El RM (Rogelio Martinez) per-
forms at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 9.
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Groove band Orange Anima performs at 6 tion from some of downtowns dining establish-
p.m. Friday, April 14, followed by Alt rock ments. Shuttle service offered between stops.
INDEX
band Filter at 8 p.m. Prizes drawings every hour for prizes like a
Circo Hermanos Vazquez The circus
runs March 31-April 10 at El Paso County
$1,000 store credit at Mattress Firm, and Neon
Desert or StreetFest tickets. Tickets: $15; avail-
able at downtownelpaso.com.
Coliseum. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Locations: Abdou Building, 115 N. Mesa;
March 31; noon, 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, April
1; 2, 5 and 8 p.m. Sunday, April 2; 7:30 p.m.
Campbell Street Apartments, 501 S. Campbell;
Essex Alley, 513 W. San Antonio; Franklin
Roundup 3-11
Monday through Friday, April 3-7; 2, 5 and 8 Avenue Apartments, 617 W. Franklin; Martin Behind the Scene 4
p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 8-9; and 7:30 Lofts, 217 N. Stanton; The Mix, 518 W. San Scene Spotlight 4
p.m. Monday, April 10. Tickets are $15-$40,
available at circovazquez.com. The website
Antonio; Roderick Artspace Lofts, 601 N. Heres the Ticket 12-14
Oregon and The Savoy, 120 S. Stanton.
offers a free childs ticket (age 10 or younger). Program Notes 15-16
Massing of the Colors The annual event Music, Comedy 17
Franklin Mountain Poppies is 2 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at St. Raphael
Preservation Celebration The 11th Church, 2301 Zanzibar, sponsored by the El Viva Jurez 18
annual free family fun day is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Paso Chapter of the Military Order of the Dance 18
Saturday, April 1, at the El Paso Museum of
Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain in Northeast
World Wars. All civic, veteran, patriotic, Girl Sports 19-21
and Boy Scout organizations are invited to par-
El Paso (west of U.S. 54). The family fun day ticipate. Admission is free and the public is wel- Feature:
includes hands on activities, nature tours, come. Information: 755-4038 or Down & Dirty Sports 23-25
archery, live entertainment art vendors, food
trucks, and a live wolf and hawk encounter.
theattache@aol.com. Nature 26-27
The ceremony, dating back to 1922, recog-
Exhibits and film screenings presented inside nizes the sacrifices of all Americans, military At the Museum 28-30
the museum. Admission is free. Information: and civilian, in both war and peace. Keep on Bookin' 30
755-4332 or maloofgo@elpasotexas.gov.
Free parking at EPCC Transmountain Campus Chili Cook Off and Tradin Days The El Paso FishNet 31
(Diana Exit & US 54), with free shuttle to and 34th annual Pod of the Passs CASI-sanctioned Liner Notes 31
from event; no parking at museum. chili cook off is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Southwest Art Scene 31-34
The Poppies Fest was created to bring atten- April 8, at Horizon Livery Stable 894 S.
tion to the need for long-term conservation Horizon, in Socorro, Texas. Cooks meet at 10 Gallery Talk 35
and preservation of Castner Range. a.m.; tasting begins at 2 p.m. Raffles, and enter- Taking a Look Back 36
Kermezaar The juried arts festival returns
tainment also planned. Admission is free for On Stage 37-38
spectators; nominal fee for tasting cups.
11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 Information: 491-2766. Stage Talk 38
p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, at the Also part of the event is the Tradin Days 9 Film Scene 39-40
International Museum or Art, 1211 Montana,
History Lessons
featuring arts and crafts, food trucks and live
a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy or sell Southwest decor, art, 40
May preview
new /used tack, show clothes, large or small
music. Admission: $5; age 12 and younger free. livestock, produce, baked goods and more. 41
Information: 543-6747 or kermezaar.org. The Lower Valley Horsemans Association will
Living Tour 2017 Downtown host its Jackpot Ranch Sorting event. Scene Users Guide 41
Information: 852-1884 or
Advertiser Index 42
Management District will give a first-hand expe-
liverystablesaloon.com.
rience of eight new downtown residential
developments 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Subscription Form 42
April 1, Food and drink offered at each loca- Please see Page 5
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Scene Spotlight highlights events
advertised in this issue.
El Paso Comic Con El Paso native Alan
Tudyk (Rogue One, Firefly, Moana) and
many more celebrity guests highlight the
event for science fiction, fantasy and movie
lovers April 21-23, at El Paso Convention
Center. Cosplay, vendors, artists and more.
Pages 2 and 26.
First Thanksgiving 1598 El Paso
Mission Trails 28th annual celebration is
April 23, at its new location at Socorro
Mission, with the historic reenactments,
exhibits, wind tasting, zarzuela arias and
more. Page 9.
Medea UTEP Department of Theatre
and Dance presents the Euripides play April
28-May 7 at UTEPs Wise Family Theatre,
directed by Jay Stratton. Page 43.
El Paso Live Festivals Page 44.
April 29: Sun City Craft Beer Festival at
the Downtown Convention Center.
May 6: El Paso Tequila, Taco and Cerveza
Fest at Cohen Stadium.
El Paso Live events Page 26.
April 4: Michael McDonald at The Plaza
Theatre
April 14-16: Sesame Street Live: Elmo
Makes Music! at Abraham Chavez
April 22: Showtime! El Paso presents Ol
at Abraham Chavez.
A Glimpse of Poland! The one-woman
exhibit by Krystyna Robbins runs April 8-26
at International Museum of Art. Robins hosts
workshops April 18-20 at her home studio
In El Paso; and June 5-9 at Riverstone Ranch
in Ruidoso, N.M. Page 32.
Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino
Live racing season continues through April
18. The Vodka Festival at the park is April
22. Page 19.
El Paso Artists Studio Tour The 10th
annual studio tour is April 22-23 for
Eastside, Northeast and Mission Valley stu-
dios, and April 29-30 for Westside, Upper
Valley and Downtown studios. Page 14.
La Via Spring Wine Festival The
annual spring celebration of live music, arts
and crafts, food and wine tasting is April 22-
23 at La Via Winery in La Union. Page 13.
K-9 Walk For Animals El Paso Humane
Societys 28th annual fundraising walk is
April 23 at Eastwood (Album) Park. Page
25.
EPSMF Young Musicians Competition
El Paso Society for Musicians of the Future
presents its competition for young musicians
May 6 at University Presbyterian Church,
featuring six young area finalists. Page 15.
Roll Call EPCC Theater Ensemble pres-
ents the drama by Alfredo Lugo April 7-16
at Transmountain Forum Theater, directed
by Matthew Smith. Page 8.
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UTEP Athletics Home Games UTEP
Softball WKU April 8-9; and UTEP Tennis
takes on UTSA April 9 and NMSU April 15.
Page 6.
UTEP P3 Early registration for UTEPs
summer camps for grades K-12 host online
early bird registration April 11-13. Page 21.
EPSOs Expressions of Love El Paso
Symphony Orchestras season finale per-
formance is April 21-22 at the Plaza
Theatre, under the direction of Bohoslav
Rattay. Guest artist is pianist Alon Goldstein.
Page 7.
Escamilla Fine Art Gallery The gallery
in historic San Elizario will take part in the El
Paso Artist Studio Tour April 22-23. Page
34.
Hal Marcus Gallery Showing through
June 16 is Early El Paso Art Show, with
works by several of El Pasos celebrated
artists. The gallery will take part in the
KCOS Art Auction April 22-23 and 29-30,
and El Paso Artists Studio Tour April 29-30.
Page 33.
FloraFEST The largest native plant sale
in the region is April 29-30 at UTEPs
Centennial Museum. Page 5.
Crossland Gallery Showing through
May 6 at El Paso Art Associations gallery is
Colors of the Wild, inspired by creatures
large and small. The gallery will take part in
El Paso Artist Studio Tour April 29-30.
Page 33.
USPA Polo The Circuit Arena Cup
Challenge is May 6-7 at the polo fields on
Naranjo Road in Santa Teresa, N.M. Page
20.
Super Easter Egg Hunt Westside
Community Church host sits annual Spring
Bash April 15 at Francisco Delgado Park.
Page 8.
No Sex Please, Were British El Paso
Playhouse presents the comedy May 12-
June 4. Page 37.
Southern New Mexico
Taj Express The Bollywood Musical
Revue is April 11 at Flickinger Center for
Performing Arts in Alamogordo, as part of its
Premier Series. Page 3.
Kayak Fishing Tournament Zia Kayak
Outfitters host the tournament May 20 in
Elephant Butte. The Zia Kayak First Cast is
June 4. Page 16.
Cloudcroft Art Workshops Registration
is open for the annual art workshops running
through the summer months at the Old Red
Schoolhouse in Cloudcroft. Page 17.
T or C Fiesta The annual fiesta is Cinco
de Mayo weekend, May 5-7, in Truth or
Consequences, with the annual parade May
6 through Downtown. Page 18.
Hot Springs Festival The celebration or
alternative medicine, healthy lifestyles and
sustainable living is May 12-14 in Truth or
Consequences. Page 18.
El Paso Scene
A
s I write this, college basketballs
March Madness is reaching its
Final Four weekend. The best
part is all the stories of players and
teams, especially the underdogs who beat
the odds busting their way through the
bracket.
But then there are the teams that didnt
make it, including the UTEP Miners. The
mens basketball team ended the season
with a 15-17 record, but their story was
dramatic as any team in the country. In
early January they had sunk to a 2-13
record, having lost 12 in a row, including
defeats by schools such as Northern
Arizona and Northwestern (La.) State.
Fans were waving Fire Floyd signs and
ripping up their season tickets.
Then something happened. UTEP was
playing at home Jan 12, falling behind at
the half to Florida International, a team
that shared the cellar in the Conference
USA standings. The Miners tied it up at
the end of regulation and two overtime
periods later won by one point.
The Miners went on to win ten more
conference games, climbing to third
place in conference then beating Rice in
the first round of the Conference USA
Tournament. Their last game of this turn-
around season was their second-round
loss to Middle Tennessee a team
whose only conference defeat was by
UTEP. Middle Tennessee went on to pull
off a first-round upset in the NCAA
Tournament before losing to Butler.
Congratulations to Coach Tim Floyd
and all the Miners, especially Dominic
Artis, the lone senior of the starting five.
Thanks for giving us a great story this
season a story we hope will pick up
where it left off when next season begins.
***
The Mens Basketball Team was just
one of two El Paso feel-good stories I
frequently shared this past month with
my out-of-town family and friends. The
other was the Congressional Cannonball
Run road trip of U.S. Rep. Beto
ORourke and his neighboring colleague,
U.S. Rep. Will Hurd. An East Coast
snowstorm cancelled flights to D.C., so
the two West Texas congressmen from
April 2017
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opposite sides of the aisle jumped into a
rental car for a 1,600-mile race to get to
the U.S. Capitol in time for the opening
votes after spring break.
All 30 hours of the driving were
streamed live via Facebook as the two
young congressmen shared views rang-
ing from healthcare and immigration to
favorite music and fast food. The
Facebook feed went viral, with as many
as 7,000 people watching at any one
time. The story made news across Texas,
then spread to national media and even
the BBC reported on it.
Why? Because despite their political
differences, ORourke the Democrat and
Hurd the Republican shared their
cramped quarters inside the Chevy
Impala with non-stop humor, respect and
a common commitment to reach out to
the public. It was the exact opposite of
every story thats been coming out of
Washington politics. Maybe there was
hope of bipartisanship after all maybe
not now, but eventually if politicians like
ORourke and Hurd succeed in raising
the standard of how to get along.
***
Reader Pilar Munoz noticed a familiar
mural we used in last months feature
story about the Segundo Barrio. Its titled
the Aztec Mask Mural, she wrote in an
email. The mural was created in 1975 by
17-year-old Arturo Avalos, with a crew
of three other young artists. Avalos
returned to El Paso a few years ago from
California and now displays his artwork
at the Pena Art Gallery in San Elizario.
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Lower Valley Health Fair The 35th
annual health fair is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,
April 8, at Socorro High School, 10150
Alameda, with more than 80 agencies providing
free health screenings such as blood sugar, cho-
lesterol, pap smears, blood pressure, immu-
nizations, hearing and vision screenings. Also
planned is a Family Fun Walk; participants
receive a T-shirt while they last. Admission is
free. Information: 937-7707.
El Paso Comic Con The El Paso native
actor and voice actor Alan Tudyk (Firefly,
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Con Man,
Moana) will appear at the 2017 EPCON is
April 21-23, at El Paso Convention Center,
also featuring guests Nicholas Brendon (Buffy
the Vampire Slayer) Lou Ferrigno (The
Incredible Hulk), Martin Klebba (Pirates of the
Carribean), Rikishi, Camillie Keaton and more.
Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday and 10 a.m. to6 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:
$15 Friday; $30 Saturday, $20 Sunday. Three-
day pass: $60. Information: (575) 405-0461,
epcomiccon@gmail.com and
elpasocomiccon.com.
Special guests include Teenage Mutant Ninja
Turtle creator Kevin Eastman (Saturday and
Sunday), 2015 Eisner Hall of Fame winning
comic writer Chris Claremont (Uncanny X-
Men), voice actor D.C. Douglas, actors Steve
Cardenas, Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, and
Kevin Grevioux, artist Ian McGinty (Adventure
Time), writers Mat Nastos and Natalie Wright,
and artists Jay Fotos, Jaime Carrillo and Ben Jones.
Other guests include the Harp Twins and cin-
ema makeup effects artist Walter Welsh.
Several professional cosplayers, fan groups,
celebrity vehicles and speed dating events are
also planned.
April 2017
The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lounge will
feature charging stations, wi-fi hotspots, a mas-
sage therapist, couches, the latest movie trail-
ers, and free swag.
La Via Spring Wine Festival The
annual spring celebration of live music, arts and
crafts, food and more than 20 award-winning
New Mexico wines is noon to 7 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday, April 22-23, at La Via Winery,
4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union, N.M.
Tents, tables and chairs are provided. No picnic
baskets, pets or outside beverages allowed.
Admission; $20 (includes souvenir glass and
choice of 9 wines or a glass of wine); $10 ages
12-20; under 12 free. All wines also available to
buy by the glass or bottle. Information: (575)
882-7632 or lavinawinery.com.
Saturdays performers are Twisted Hams at
noon, Frank Zona and Urban Edge at 2:15 p.m.
and Slick Reynolds at 4:30 p.m.
Sundays performers are Guitar Slim at noon,
Austin Jimmy Murphy at 2:15 p.m. and 24/7
Blues Band at 4:30 p.m.
Vodka Festival Sample a variety of vodka
5 to 11 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Sunland
Park Racetrack & Casino, 1200 Futurity Dr.,
Sunland Park, N.M. The indoor event includes
live music. Free admission. Tasting samples are
$20 for 10 tickets, includes souvenir glass.
Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunland-
park.com.
First Thanksgiving The 28th annual
reenactment of the First Thanksgiving of the
Southwest of Juan de Oate and his expedition
the first Spanish settlers in this area in April
1598, are presented by El Paso Mission Trail
Association at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at its
new location at Socorro Mission, 328 S.
Nevarez (at Socorro Road).
The Pebble Hills High School choir students,
directed by Joe Estala, will perform the reen-
actment at 3 p.m. Zarzuela arias will be per-
formed beginning at 3:45 p.m. Food, music and
El Paso Scene
historical booths are also part of the event.
Admission is free. Information: 851-9997 or vis-
itelpasomissiontrail.com. Booths will be open 9
a.m. to 6 p.m. Exhibits include Birth of the
American Southwest, Ysleta Native Arts,
Vaquero History, Buffalo Soldiers and the
Parkland H.S. Fencing Club.
Also: Rio Bosque, El Paso Archaeology, El
Paso Museum of History, El Paso Railroad,
Tigua Wine Tasting, Desert Archery Club and
Ysleta Drum Corps.
K-9 Classic The Humane Society of El
Pasos 28th annual one-mile pet walk Walk for
Animals is 8:30 a.m. to noon Sunday, April
23, at Eastwood (Album) Park, 3001
Parkwood. Proceeds benefit the Humane
Society, with music, food, pet contests and
vendors and more. Well-behaved leashed pets
welcome; clean up bags provided. Dogs must
have current rabies vaccination and city license.
Registration; $25 for one pet; $5 for each
additional pet; free for people without pets.
Onsite registration (8:30-9:30 a.m. April 23) is
$30, and $5 for each additional pet. Team dis-
count (5 or more) available. Register at hselpa-
so.org. Information: 532-6971, Est. 104 or 110.
Fun and festivities begin at 9:30 a.m.; walk
begins at 10:30 a.m. Awards for Largest Dog,
Smallest Dog, Best Pet Trick, Best Kisser and
Best Swimsuit. Rescue groups will have adopt-
able pets on display.
Sun City Bacon Festival KLAQ and
KISS-FM host the food event 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 23, at Union Plaza, Downtown,
more than 25 local restaurants and food trucks
will offer sample-sized bacon-inspired eats,
drinks and sweets available for purchase. Bacon
menu items range from $2 to $16; admission is
free. Information: 544-9550 or klaq.com.
Rio Grande Festival San Elizario
Genealogy and Historical Society presents the
inaugural festival of art, culture, history and
heritage, as part of the annual History and
Dinner Conference, Friday through Sunday,
April 28-30, in the San Elizario Historic
District, with reenactment of Oates historical
arrival, a three-day history conference, guided
tours, old west shootouts, heritage booths, arts
and crafts, live entertainment, food and more.
Information: sanelizariohistoricdisttric.org.
Da de los Nios, Da de los Libros
The 21st annual childrens day/book day is 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29, in
Washington Park (next to the El Paso Zoo).
Various activities, food booths, free books,
crafts and more. Admission is free. Information:
543-5468 or elpasolibrary.org.
GRO El Paso The Growth, Resilience,
Opportunity celebration of community and
sustainability is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday,
April 29, at Fountains at Farah, Lower Level
Promenade, 8889 Gateway Blvd W, with yoga,
live music, bicycle education, a beekeeping
workshop, and other interactive and activities
for the whole family. Admission is free.
Information: 212-0115 or elpasotexas.gov/ORS.
Sun City Craft Beer Festival The
Downtown El Paso celebration of craft beer is
1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the El Paso
Convention Center Plaza. More than 150 local
and regional craft beers to taste, gigantic Jenga
and beer pong, human foosball, top local food
trucks and even beer tutorials to learn to brew
like the pros. Open to age 21 and older.
Admission includes a Whole Foods festival mug.
Tickets: $30 general admission; $5 off for active
duty military; $10 designated driver; VIP tickets
(includes noon admission): $80.
Information: SunCityCraftBeerFest.com.
All festival attendees receive a commemora-
tive mug (while supplies last) to fill up and take
home and gain access to the outdoor and
indoor footprint which hosts Beer Gardens, a
Liquor Garden and 2 live music stages.
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Celebrating Easter
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Dave and Busters, 8101 Gateway West, hosts
a morning of family entertainment 8 to 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 8, with breakfast buffet; video
games, egg hunt and pictures with the Easter
Bunny. Egg hunt begins tentatively at 9 a.m.
Tickets: $19.99 in advance at ticketbud.com.
Some additional activity charges may apply.
Information: 304-5406 or daveandbusters.com.
Living Lords Supper Abundant Living
Faith Center, 1000 Valley Crest presents its
annual live drama 5 p.m. Saturday and 10:30
a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8-9, depict-
ing the last Passover meal Jesus ate with his dis-
ciples. Subsequent scenes depict a later gather-
ing in which the disciples remember Christ and
determine to continue his legacy, in life and
death.
Nursery and kids classes are available.
Admission is free. Information: 532-8543,
alfc.com or on Facebook.
Cristo Rey pilgrimages Pilgrimages and
hikes are planned throughout Easter weekend,
Good Friday to Easter Sunday, April 14-16, by
various groups of all denominations. Security
and concessions offered throughout most of
the weekend.
The Mt. Cristo Rey trailhead is located off
McNutt Road (NM 273). Take the Racetrack
exit off Paisano and cross the Rio Grande.
Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Bash
The 17th annual family event, sponsored by
Westside Community Church, is noon to 3
p.m. Saturday, April 15, at Francisco Delgado
Park, on Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High
School. The event includes thousands of eggs,
family activities including jumping balloon and
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face painting, appearance by the Easter Bunny
and entertainment. Hunt begins at noon.
Admission is free. Information: 877-8000, 490-
2800 or westsidecommunity.org.
Easter in the Park The annual egg hunt
is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at
Alameda Park, 1321 N. White Sands, in
Alamogordo. Admission is free. Information:
(575) 439-4142.
Explore Easter The Easter event geared
towards children age 2 through fifth grade, and
their families is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April
15, at First Christian Church, 901 Arizona (St.
Vrain entrance), with Easter crafts, an Easter
story moment and egg hunt. Admission is free.
Information: 533-6819 or elpasofirstchristian.org.
New Life Festival Ascension Lutheran
Church, 6520 Loma de Cristo, hosts a family
Easter celebration 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday,
April 15, with an egg hunt, games, music, food
and more for children. Admission is free.
Registration: 833-1009 or ascension.church-
builder.com.
Children should bring an Easter basket to be
filled. Preregistration encouraged to ensure
there are plenty of supplies.
Northeaster Parade Thousands of peo-
ple are expected to watch the 39th annual
Transmountain Optimist parade, starting at 10
a.m. Saturday, April 15, along Dyer Street
from Hercules (by Magoffin Middle School) to
the former Northpark Mall site. Co-sponsored
by Mimbela Contractors. Lineup for partici-
pants begins at 8 a.m.
Registration deadline is April 7. Fee is $55,
plus $10 after April 7. Application information:
northeasterparade.wix.com/northeasterparade.
Parks and Rec Easter Egg Hunts The
City of El Paso Parks and Recreation hosts sev-
eral Easter egg hunts and carnivals for youth 17
and younger at various recreation centers and
parks 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15.
El Paso Scene
Children divided into different age groups. All
events free. Information, schedule: 544-0753.
Locations are Armijo, 700 E. 7th; Carolina,
563 N. Carolina; Don Haskins, 7400 High
Ridge; Galatzlan, 650 Wallenberg; Gary del
Palacio, 3001 Parkwood; Leona Ford
Washington, 3400 E. Missouri; Marty Robbins,
11620 Vista del Sol; Multipurpose, 9031
Viscount; Nolan Richardson, 4435 Maxwell; Pat
ORourke, 901 N. Virginia; Pavo Real, 9301
Alameda; and Veterans, 5301 Salem.
Additional hunts:
4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at
Chihuahuita Recreation Center, 417 Charles;
San Juan, 701 Glenwood; and Seville, 6700
Sambrano.
4 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 14, at Rae Gilmore,
8501 Diana
An Easter Celebration is Friday, April 14, at
Polly Harris Senior Center, 650 Wallenberg.
Call for details: 581-9525.
San Elizario Easter Egg Hunt The 4th
annual hunt featuring 10,000 Easter eggs and
prizes for ages 3-12 is 2 p.m. Sunday, April 16,
on an enclosed field at historic Main Street and
Alarcon Road in San Elizario, with food, music,
reenactments, arts and crafts and more.
Admission is free. Hosted by San Elizario
Genealogy and Historical Society. Information:
851-0093 or sanelizariohistoricdistrict.org.
Children must pre-register and be accompa-
nied by parent or guardian. Registration begins
at noon.
Community Easter Sunrise Service
The 42nd annual inter-denominational service is
7 a.m. Sunday, April 16, at Oz Glaze Center,
13969 Veny Webb, in Horizon City, with area
churches participating. The event includes a
presentation of colors, Pledge to the American
and Christian flags and a childrens choir.
Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Horizon City.
Continental breakfast follows service.
Information: 433-7506.
Southern New Mexico
Great American Cleanup Keep Las
Cruces Beautiful (KLCB) in partnership with
Keep America Beautiful, New Mexico will host
the citywide cleanup event 8 a.m. to noon
Saturday, April 8, with a volunteer celebration
lunch at 1 p.m. hosted by Wal-Mart
Supercenter, 571 Walton. Information, registra-
tion, Frank OBrien Papen Community Center,
(575) 528-4506.
Volunteer Fair City of Las Cruces
Network Volunteer Centers 6th annual volun-
teer fair is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8,
at La Placita in downtown Las Cruces, in con-
junction with the Las Cruces Farmers and
Crafts Market. Information: (575) 528-3035 or
rsteinmetz@las-cruces.org.
The event will have more than 40 nonprofit
organizations representing dozens of different
causes and service areas along with a kids
Volunteer Activity Booth and bike rodeo.
Living Desert Earth Day Festival
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park,
1504 Miehls Drive N., Carlsbad, N.M. host an
Earth Day festival 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
April 22. The U.S. Forest Service will give
away free tree seedlings, Party for the Planet
hosts childrens activities including sunspot
viewing through a telescope with solar filters,
crafts, face painting, and more. Admission: $5
($3 ages 7-12; free for 6 and under). Open 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (last entry at 3:30 p.m.).
Information: (575) 887-5516.
Carlsbad Horticulture Society will host A
Taste of the Living Desert, featuring New
Mexico foods. Native landscaping plants will be
for sale. Local artists will sell hand-made crafts.
The festival also features New Mexico authors.
Vendors featured both Saturday and Sunday,
April 22-23.
Old Timers Celebration The 104th
annual reunion of the Old Timers Association
of Luna County is April 22-23, in Deming,
N.M. Old timers must be 30 years old, have
lived in Luna County 10 years, at least 30 years
of age, or be the descendant of a registered
Old Timer. Information on Facebook at
Deming-Luna County Old Timers Association.
The annual dinner and dance is 7 p.m.
Saturday, with a breakfast on Sunday.
Mixers and class reunions are planned
Thursday and Friday, April 20-21.
In 1913, a Deming businessman decided that
all Luna County residents age 30 and older
should get together once a year and renew
friendships. Dues are still $1 a year ($100 for
lifetime membership).
Red, White and Blues Festival Mesilla
Valley Jazz and Blues Society hosts its 4th annu-
al blues festival 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April
22, at St. Clair Winery and Bistro, 1720
Avenida de Mesilla, in Mesilla, N.M. featuring
performances from C.W Ayon at 4 p.m.,
Muddy Hands Blues Bands and Friends at 6
p.m. and Todd Tijerina at 8 p.m..
Bring a lawn chair; no outside food or drink
allowed; food and drink available for purchase.
Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door
Advance tickets available at mvjazzblues.net.
Reuse and Recycle Fashion Show
Keep Las Cruces Beautifuls 5th annual Reuse &
Recycle Fashion Show in honor of Earth Day is
noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 22, on the Main
Street Downtown Plaza. Information: Bethanie
Gonzalez (575) 528-4723 or bgonzalez@las-
cruces.org.
Las Cruces Country Music Festival
Travis Tritt, Kacey Musgraves, the Eli Young
Band headline the 2017 festival April 28-30,
along Main Street in historic Downtown Las
Cruces, with two stages of music, food trucks,
vendors, a kids area and more. Festival gates
open at 5 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m. Saturday. VIP
passes are $150 ($145 in advance). Festival
passes for Friday and Saturday are $60 ($55
military with ID); day passes are $35; $30 with
military ID. Tickets at lccountryfest.com.
Fridays performers include Travis Tritt,
Marshall Tucker Band and Tanya Tucker.
Saturdays performers include Eli Young Band,
Kacey Musgraves and Alyssa Newtown.
A Tough Enough to Wear Pink Country
Breakfast is 10 a.m. Sunday, April 30, at NM
Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum featuring a
western wear fashion show and performances
by some of the festival artists. Cost: $25.
Rodeo performances are 2 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 10 p.m. Sunday, NMSU campus.
In conjunction with the festival is the Giddyup
Gallop 5K, Half-Marathon and 1 mile fun run
Saturday, April 29. See Sports listing.
British Car Days Show The British
Motorcar Club of Southern New Mexicos
Silver Anniversary car show is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, April 29, on historic Main Street in
Downtown Las Cruces. About 100 British cars
and motorcycles will be on display, including
Mini Coopers, MGs, Jaguars and Morgans.
Admission is free to spectators.
Information:(575) 680-8333, (575) 312-5469 or
on Facebook at British Motor Car Club Las
Cruces New Mexico.
All British cars and Brit Bikes welcome to a
full weekend of events April 28-30.
Community Earth Day Fair The 23rd
annual event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April
29, at Alameda Park Zoo, 1021 N. White Sands
Blvd., Alamogordo, with exhibits on alternative
energy and fuels, a mini health fair and screen-
ings, interactive games for kids, live entertain-
ment and a butterfly release. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 439-4290.
T or C Fiesta The 68th annual fiesta is
Friday through Sunday, May 5-7, in Truth or
Consequences, N.M. Most events are at Ralph
Edwards Park. Admission to most events is
free. Information: (575) 497-9480, annualtorcfi-
esta.com or on Facebook at Truth or
Consequences Fiesta.
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Something for everyone
Csar Chvez Celebration UTEPs April 5-20, in the Administrative Service
Csar Chvez Commemoration events contin-
ue through April 17. All listed events are free.
Information/times: 747-5462 or
academics.utep.edu/chicano.
The annual Cesar Chavez March is 5 p.m.
Friday, March 31, at Centro de
Trabajadores Agrcolas, 201 E. Ninth Avenue.
Information: 873-8933.
Other presentations:
A screening of the film Food Chains is 1:30
p.m. Wednesday, March 29, in the University
Librarys Blumberg Auditorium.
A screening of the documentary Bracero
Stories: A video documentary about the experi-
ences of Mexican guest workers in the
United States is 1:30 p.m. Thursday, March
30, in the Rubin Center Auditorium.
A lecture on Cross-Cultural Mediation in
Philosophy: A Latina Feminist Approach to
Ethical Translation by Dr. Lori Gallegos is 4
p.m. Monday, April 17, in UTEP Librarys
Blumberg Auditorium.
EPCC Tech recycling El Paso
Community Colleges Recycling Program hosts
tech and electronics-related recycling in cele-
bration of Earth Day 10 a.m. to a p.m. selected
dates, March 29-April 21, at various campus
locations. Bring in old electronics and tires for
recycling; or worn clothes of any size or style
in good shape to swap. Prizes offered.
Locations:831-3325 or on Facebook at EPCC
Recycling Program.
Monday, April 3: Transmountain, 9570
Gateway North, mall area.
Wednesday, April 12: Northwest, 6701 S.
Desert, outside main building.
Monday, April 17: Rio Grande, 100 W. Rio
Grande, Building B cafeteria
Wednesday, April 19: Valle Verde, 919
Hunter, Building A amphitheater
Friday, April 21: Administrative Service
Center, 9050 Viscount, Building A Foyer.
P3s Super Saturday One-Day Camps
University of Texas at El Pasos P3 hosts
one-day camps 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays
through May 27, covering a wide range of
subjects and interests. Registration, schedule:
747-5142 or ppp.utep.edu.
Women for Business Conference
Shark Tank star Kim Nelson is keynote
speaker for the annual conference 7:30 a.m. to
5 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Wyndham El Paso
Airport, 2027 Airway. The event features net-
working opportunities, El Pasos own version of
Shark Tank, Biz Tank! and prizes. Sponsored
by Service Corps of Retired Executives
(SCORE) and the Greater El Paso Chamber of
Commerce. Cost: $75; $50 military and stu-
dents. Registration: 629-6714 or elpaso.org.
Bushido Martial Arts MCC El Paso
hosts the traditional Japanese Martial Art with
its origin based in Christianity 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Thursdays, at First Presbyterian Church Room
204, 1340 Murchison. All classes begin with
physical training in martial arts and conclude
with spiritual reflection and discussion on how
faith can guide lives. Cost: $2.50 per class for
initial cycle. Information: Joshua Hobbie, 300-
3415 or mccelpaso.com/bushido-christian-mar-
tial-arts.html.
Scooter Ride to Tramway The
Scooter Club hosts a ride for scooter owners
to Wyler Aerial Tramway 12:30 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, April 2, meeting at Moto El Paso 3750
Gateway East. Leisurely ride departs at 1 p.m.
No fee to participate; free Tramway ticket for
scooter riders. Information: Tracy, 566-6666.
EPCC Spring Arts Festival The 40th
annual spring festival of performing, visual and
literary arts offers workshops, concerts, lec-
tures and exhibits at various venues of El Paso
April 2017
Community College through May. Most events
are free, some may included nominal admission
fee. Information: 831-6479, 831-2220,
cwoolf@epcc.edu, epcc.edu/events/artsfestival
or on Facebook at EPCCnews.
The Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition is
Building, 9050 Viscount, A Foyer. Closing
reception is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20.
Roll Call is performed 8 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7-16, in
the Transmountain Forum Theatre, 570
Gateway North. Tickets: $15 ($10 military; $7
students).
Childrens College Spring Dance Recital is 10
a.m. Saturday, April 8, ASC Auditorium.
Spring Gala with EPCC Mariachi Real de El
Paso and Ballet Folklorico Quetzales is 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 8, in the Administrative Service
Center Auditorium. Admission: $3.
EPCC Poetry Slam is 10 a.m. to noon Friday,
April 21, in Valle Verde A Building
Amphitheater.
Chrysalis Release and Faculty Reading, 6 to 8
p.m. Friday, April 21, Rio Grande Little Temple.
Speaking Freedom: A Celebration of our
Rights through Dance, is 7 p.m. Thursday
through Saturday, April 27-29, at
Transmountain Theatre. Call for cost. Christina
Mitchell 831-3237.
Poetry Month Celebration featuring Emmy
Prez is 11 a.m. to noon Friday, April 28, at
Valle Verde A Building Sculpture Garden.
Cultural funding The City of El Paso
Museums & Cultural Affairs Department is
accepting funding proposals through the citys
online application system April 6-May 11 at
elpasoarts.cgweb.org for its Fiscal Year 2018
Cultural Funding Program. All applicants must
attend a mandatory orientation before an appli-
cation can be submitted. Schedule of work-
shops and updated cultural funding guidelines
available under the Arts Funding tab at elpa-
soartsandculture.org.
Orientation sessions:
Artist Incubator Program and Community
Arts Program is 11 a.m. and 5:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 30, at El Paso Museum of
History, 510 N. Santa Fe, in the Seminar Room.
Project Support Program is 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Thursdays, March 30 and April 6, at El Paso
Museum of History Seminar Room.
P3 Kidz on Campus 2017 Summer
Camps Professional and Public Programs
(P3) at UTEP offers early bird registration
April 11-13; for its weekly half and full-day
Summer Youth Camps for kids entering kinder-
garten through 12 grades. Early bird registrants
save $10 per camp. Extended day care and
supervised lunch services available for addition-
al fee. Information: 747-5142 or ppp.utep.edu.
Womens History Month Conference
Iota, Iota, Iota presents the 7th annual con-
ference April 11-12 at UTEP Student Union
East Building. The conference features activists,
scholars and artists from all fields hosting pan-
els, workshops, lectures and performances.
Participation is free; registration required at
whm.iss.utep.edu. Information: 747-5028.
Design & Create Workshops
Branigan Library, 200 E. Picacho, will present a
Design & Create Workshop, Napkin & Towel
Folding, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, in
the librarys board room. There will be ideas
and tips, as well as detailed folding instructions
for lots of designs to adorn a kitchen and dining
table. Information, registration: (575) 528-4005
or library.reference@las-cruces.org.
Free tax preparation AARP Foundation
offers free tax preparation for individuals with
low or moderate income through April 17 at
selected El Paso Parks and Recreation Senior
Centers. Provided on a first come, first serve
basis. Information: 544-0753.
Locations/days:
Memorial, 1800 Byron, Mondays and
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Wednesdays. Information: 562-4260.
Polly Harris Senior Center, 650 Wallenberg,
Tuesdays and Thursdays. Information: 581-9525.
Eastside, 3200 Fierro, Wednesdays and
Fridays. Information: 591-4292.
Hilos de Plata, 4451 Delta, Fridays.
Information: 533-3207.
Cultivate Forum The forum on local
food systems and sustainability is 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 20, at El Paso Community
Foundations Foundation Room, 333 N.
Oregon Street. The April Forum features three
speakers and a short documentary film entitled
El Cacao by filmmaker Michelle Aguilar.
Admission is free; light refreshments served.
Information: Gary Williams, 533-4020 or
gwilliams@epcf.org.
Native Plants of the Chihuahuan Desert and
FloraFest 2017 Native Plant Sale talk with
John White, Garden Curator of UTEPs
Centennial Museum & Gardens.
Transform Ed: An Educational Urban Food
Forest with Facilitator Meghan Curry and stu-
dents of El Paso Leadership Academy
Creating a Sustainable Table, the
Importance of Local Food Production with
Adriana Clowe, Director of Operations at El
Paso True Food.
Parents Night Out City of Las Cruces
Parks & Recreation Department offers a
monthly Parents Night Out 6 to 11 p.m. the
third Friday of the month (April 21) through
December, at the Frank OBrien Papen Center,
304 W. Bell. Parents can enjoy an evening
together while their children, kindergarten
through eighth grade, enjoy games, music, and
themed activities. Participants will be placed in
appropriate age groups. Cost: $10 per partici-
pant per night. Information: (575) 541-2455.
Space is limited and is first come-first serve.
Participants must pre-register, no drop-ins will
be accepted.
Document shredding Better Business
Bureaus free paper shredding event, provided
by Commercial Records Center, is 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. (or until the truck is full), Saturday, April
22, at Sams Club West Side, 7970 N. Mesa.
Bring up to three boxes of documents for
shredding; old checkbooks, paperclips and sta-
ples okay. Donations accepted. Information:
577-0191 or bbb.org/elpaso.
Economic Empowerment Conference
The YWCAs 3rd Annual Economic
Empowerment Conference is 8:30 a.m. to
noon Saturday, April 22, at the YWCA Joyce
Jaynes Branch, 1600 Brown, with specialized
workshops presented by professionals who will
highlight the value of financial education. English
Spanish workshops offered. Topics include
Identity theft, student loans, budgeting basis
and more. Admission is free, and the public is
invited. Information: 519-0034. Register at
ywcaelpaso.org.
Ladybug Release Ramirez Pecan Farm,
13709 North Loop in Clint, will release lady
bugs into the orchard hourly, starting at noon
through 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 22-
23. Smoked brisket, brick oven pizzas, music
and kids activities offered. Pecan candies and
baked goods for sale. Parking fee is $2.
Information: 851-2003 or
ramirezpecanfarm.weebly.com.
March for Science El Paso Border
Alliance for the Advancement of Science hosts
a walk celebrating the impact science has on
the community is 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 22, starting at Mundy Park,
1299 Yandell, and concluding at San Jacinto
Plaza Downtown for a Science Festival featur-
ing live science experiments, booths with local
organizations, and hands-on demos geared
towards enriching El Pasos science experience.
Family and pet friendly event; admission is free.
Information: 245-7738.
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Money Smart Week The national cam-
paign to help consumers better manage their
personal finances, kicks off with free seminars 8
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Head
Start Multipurpose building, 11679 Chito
Samaniego. Classes cover topics ranging from
budgeting, saving, credit, repair, identity theft,
student loans, how to start a small business and
more. Attendees eligible to win door prizes to
include a flat screen television, gift cards, and a
cash prize. Information:
moneysmartweekep.org or on Facebook.
Press Women Conference Las Cruces
Press Women hosts its 2017 conference,
Media Literacy in a Post-Truth Society,
Saturday, April 22, with panel discussions on
the future of the press and storytelling in an
uncertain environment, guest speakers, film
screenings and more. Cost: $95 ($85 members;
$25 students); optional walking tour of Mesilla
for $12. Student rate does not include lunch or
banquet. Registration: squareup.com/store/
new-mexico-press-women.
Sam Donaldson, reporter and news anchor
for ABC News (1967-2013), will be the
keynote speaker Saturday evening.
Days of Remembrance ceremony El
Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Centers
annual Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Days of
Remembrance) commemoration is 2 p.m.
Sunday, April 23, at Temple Mount Sinai, 4408
N. Stanton. Survivors, as well as 2nd and 3rd
generation survivors, will share their memories
and reflections on the impact of the Holocaust
on their lives, while imparting the message of
hope, peace, and action in our world today.
Admission is free. Information: 351-0048 or
jamie@elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
Southwest Administrative
Professionals conference Positive
Directions presents the 16th annual
Conference for Administrative Professionals,
8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday,
April 26-27, at Headstart Multipurpose
Center, 11670 Chito Samaniego. Participants
may attend either day. Registration (by April
14): $199; $249 after April 14 (table and multi-
ple ticket prices available). Information: 838-
1000 or positive@positivedirectionsco.com.
Online registration at apcsouthwest.com.
This years speakers include author and global
speaker Betsy Allen-Manning, National Seniors
Manager Learning and Development Elizabeth
Reveles, author, journalist and speaker Sam
Adams, and global speaker and conference
founder Aliana Apodaca. Special guest appear-
ance by singer Elia Esparza (The Voice).
The Gospel Mix The forum for local
artists and churches to network and share their
gospel talent with the community is 3 to 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 30, at Hilton Garden Inn, 6650
Gateway East. The community outreach pro-
gram gives local businesses an opportunity to
get in front of loyal consumer-based markets
such as the military and Christian-based church
communities. Admission: $15 ($10 with three
canned goods). Information: (972) 302-6253 or
associatesentertainmentgroup.com.
National Day of Prayer Prayer Cottage
will take prayer requests during a National Day
of Prayer event 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday,
May 4, at Hyatt Place, 6030 Gateway East.
Ministry team will pray one-on-one anyone in
need of a prayer. Coffee, tea and Christian
item giveaways available in the meeting room.
Individuals may stop by anytime. Information:
229-6202 or prayercottage.org.
El Paso Crohns & Autoimmune
Disease Support Group The support
group meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the
month(April 18) on the campus of Tech
University Health Sciences Center, 4800
Alberta, in the Academic Services Building,
Room 211. Parking available next to the clinic.
Information: Carrie Wilkie, (214) 708-2989,
ccwilkie@elpasocrohns.com.
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Bazaars and fairs
Upcycled Art Fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 1, at Placita Santa Fe, 5024-
5034 Doniphan. The fair will be held in the his-
toric shopping centers gazebo and parking lot.
For information, contact Tamara at tama-
jesyoar@gmail.com or 274-6517.
Sportscard and Toy Collectible Show
The trading card and toy show is 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Marriott Hotel, 1600
Airway, hosted by J & M Sportscards.
Admission is free. Information: 856-7777.
Paso Del Norte Gun Collectors Spring
Gun Show 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 8-9, at the El
Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Alabama. The show
includes guns and antiques for buy, sell or
trade. Admission is $5, $3 for under 18. Minors
must be accompanied by a parent. Information:
564-0904 or pasodelnorteguncollectors.com.
Big Bend Gem and Mineral Show
The annual show and sale is April 14-16, at
Alpine Civic Center, 801 W. Holland in Alpine,
Texas, with door prizes and demonstrations by
vendors. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free. Information: (432) 729-4526,
(432) 837-5353 or moonlightgemstones.com.
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. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Well behaved
pets on leash welcome; brunch available for
purchase. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3.
A free Easter Egg hunt is 10 a.m. to noon
April 15. Kids crafts; brunch specials and more.
Earth Day activities are April 22, with a
cooking demonstration with Fresh Farmers
Market Produce and Earth Day kids craft.
Mission Trail Art Market 11 a.m. to 6
p.m. on the third Sunday of the month (April
16) in the historic Veterans Memorial Plaza in
San Elizario. Pets welcome. Information: 851-
0093 or missiontrailartmarket.com.
Old Fort Bliss Traders Market The
Traders Market at Old Fort Bliss Replica
(OFBR) runs 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays, April 21-
Aug. 25, with shopping and eating opportuni-
ties. Information: 588-8482.
Downtown Artist and Farmers Market
The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural
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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.
Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
More than 230 permanent vendors in arts,
crafts, produce, baked goods and other food
items are offered at the 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.
Punk Rock Flea Market El Pasos fami-
ly friendly punk rock market is 5 to 11 p.m. the
first and third Saturday of the month, at 1710
Joe Battle. Information: elpasopunkrockfleamar-
ket@gmail.com or on Facebook.
For a good cause
CASAblanca CASA of El Paso hosts its
annual fundraiser gala 6 p.m. Friday, March 31,
at 150 Sunset Event Center 150 Sunset, with
cocktails, dinner and a silent and live auctions.
Tickets: $100; tables are $1,000. Information:
225-5214 or casaofelpaso.com.
Rock N Stroll for Epilepsy The family
walk to raise awareness of epilepsy is 8:45 to
11 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Ascarate Park,
6900 Delta. Walk kicks off with a rally.
Participants asked to raise at least $35.
Information: (713) 789-6295 or eftx.org.
Registration at strollforepilepsy.org.
Fiesta Fundraiser El Paso Wind
Symphony hosts its 3rd annual fundraiser event
2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Double Tree by
Hilton, 600 El Paso Street, with food, casino
games, silent auction, karaoke, loteria, face
painting, paper flower and piata making and
more. Portion of proceeds benefit Child Crisis
Center. Cost: $20; $10 age 7-15; age 6 and
younger free (includes play money for gaming
tables). Information: 603-8437 or elpa-
sowindsymphony.com.
March Madness symphony fundraiser
The 19th annual fundraiser benefiting the El
Paso Symphony Orchestras education and out-
reach programs is Monday, April 3, at El Paso
Country Club, featuring the NCAA Mens
Basketball Championship finals. Pre-game activ-
ities and dinner at 6 p.m. Live and silent auc-
tions and raffles held before the game and dur-
ing halftime. Tickets; $110. Information, reser-
vations: 532-3776 or epso.org.
The annual March Madness Golf Tournament
is earlier Monday. Registration begins at 10:30
a.m., lunch at 11 a.m. and 18 holes of golf at 1
p.m. Hole sponsorships star at $150.
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Womans Club Spring fundraiser
The benefit spring luncheon is 11 a.m.
Saturday, April 8, at the historic Womans
Club, 1400 N. Mesa, with a luncheon by Cafe
La Madeleine, silent auction, entertainment by
Mack Goldsbury Jazz Ensemble and fashion
show from Chicos. Tickets: $35. Information:
Jeff at 532-6131; Sara long at 852-3571, or
Mary Sida at 328-3048.
EPISD Luncheon The annual El Paso
Independent School District (EPISD) Luncheon
is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 13, Centennial
Banquet & Conference Center, 11199 Sergeant
Broadmoor. Vendors available. Donation: $35;
E. Churchill. Tickets: $100. Information: Renee
De Santos, rrdsant@episd.org.
Human Rights Award Dinner Las
Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center will host
its 30th Anniversary awards event 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 20, at Temple Mount Sinai,
4408 N. Stanton, with, dinner, live music and a
silent auction. Tickets: $100 ($800 table for 8).
Early bird tickets (before April 6) are $87.
Information, RSVP: 544-5126, ext. 22, border-
heroes@las-americas.org or las-americas.org.
Honorees are El Paso County Judge Veronica
Escobar and Rev. Dr. Robert Mosher, S.S.C.
Child Crisis Center Gala The centers
Casino Night and Celebration, is 6 p.m. to mid-
night, Friday, April 21, at Wyndham El Paso,
2027 Airway, with music, dancing, and enter-
tainment by Abe Mac Band, food from Crave;
and a full casino. Tickets: $100 per person;
tables, $1,000. Information, reservations: 562-
7955 or childcrisiselp.org.
Bowl for Kids Sake Big Brothers and
Big Sisters of El Pasos 19th annual Bowl for
Kids Sake is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 22,
at Bowl El Paso, 11144 Pellicano. Community
members form bowling teams, and raise money
to support mentoring services. The all day
party includes food, bowling, a live DJ, singing,
dancing, prizes and more. Spots fill up quickly,
early arrival encouraged. Information, dona-
tions: 544-4203 or bbbsep.org.
Stuff the Truck The Salvation Army
hosts a housewares and clothing drive 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23, at
Barnett Harley Davidson, 8272 Gateway East.
Fill the donations truck with gently used house-
wares and clothing. For every 20 pounds of
donations, donors will get a raffle ticket good
towards 40 prizes, including restaurant meals,
and a weekend getaway. First 300 donors
receive a free meal from sponsors and goody
bag. All proceeds will help provide shelter,
clothing, and food for El Pasos homeless fami-
lies and individuals. Information: 565-6532 or
salvationarmytexas.org/elpaso.
Womens Hall of Fame The El Paso
Commission for Womens annual Hall of Fame
induction banquet and ceremonies are noon
Saturday, April 22, at El Paso Community
Center Administrative Bldg. Proceeds benefit
scholarships for women graduating from high
school in El Paso. Ticket information: Triana
Olivas, 373-7994 or iolivas1@elp.rr.com.
BPW Fashion Show Business
Professional Women Paso Del Norte hosts a
fundraising Fashion Show at 11 a.m. Sunday,
April 23, Coronado Country Club, 1044
includes brunch meal. Information: 422-6685.
Honor Flag Banquet The Honor
Network, a national organization that honors
the sacrifices of police, EMS, fire, and military
members will host a fundraising banquet 6 to 9
p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Venue Event
Center, 5585 S. Main, in Las Cruces. Local
heroes will be recognized, and the Mayors
Citation Award for Community Service will be
presented to U.S. Honor Flag founder Chris
Heisler. Cost: $25. Tickets available via
Facebook event page, at US Honor Flag
Fundraiser Banquet.
YWCA Womens Benefit luncheon
The 24th annual benefit luncheon is 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 27, at El Paso Convention
Center, One Civic Center Plaza. Tickets: $100.
Reservations: 533-2311 or ywcaelpaso.org.
Special guest and keynote speaker is Erin
Gruwell, the Long Beach, Calif. teacher por-
trayed by Hilary Swank in the movie Freedom
Writers. The film was based on The Freedom
Writers Diary, which chronicled Gruwells
extraordinary journey with her 150 high school
students learned about tolerance and social
change through their writing. Gruwell went on
to found the Freedom Writers Foundation.
Empty Bowls Soup Dinner The Art
Student Society at El Paso Community College
will sponsor the 13th annual soup dinner and
silent auction to raise funds and awareness of
world hunger 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April
29, at EPCC Administrative Service Center,
9050 Viscount, Building A. Potters and other
craftspeople work with the community to cre-
ate handcrafted bowls. Guests enjoy a simple
meal of soup and macaroni and cheese dishes
prepared by 16 locao restaurants. Guests are
asked to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the
empty bowls in the world. Admission: $25 gen-
eral admission. Information: 298-0353 or elpa-
soansfightinghunger.org.
Money goes to the permanent local food bank
of El Pasoans Fighting Hunger.
Jewelry For A Voice En Voz Alta, a
non-profit organization that supports children
with hearing loss, hosts its 6th annual dinner
and silent jewelry auction 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday,
April 29, at El Paso Club, 201 W. Main (18th
floor Chase Building), with jewelry designed
and crafted from artisans. Raffle items, gently
used jewelry for sale, jazz music, heavy hors
doeuvres and cash bar. Tickets: $50; available
at elpasochildrensfoundation.org. Information:
521-7229, ext 80524.
Pro-Musica Soiree El Paso Pro-Musica
Guilds 35th annual soiree, Sunset at the
North Hacienda, is Saturday, April 29, hosted
by Chad and Caroline North. Dress is garden
cocktail. Tickets: $125. Information: 833-9400
(Pro-Musica), 920-0606 (Rosemary Rhodes) or
eppm.org.
Whole Hog BBQ Down Syndrome
Coalition for El Paso (DSCEP), hosts its 2nd
annual fundraising barbecue at 3 p.m. Saturday,
April 29, at Keepas Park, 5199 Grove East, in
Sunland Park, with barbecue and vegetarian
offerings. Guests are encouraged to wear cow-
boy boots and jeans. Cost: $100. Information:
478-0908 or dscep.org.
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Fort Bliss
Run for the Fallen The noncompetitive
walk to honor Americas service members who
made the ultimate sacrifice is 9 a.m. Saturday,
April 1, at the Fort Bliss Field of Honor.
Remembrance ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $15 through March 29; additional $10
late fee at Physical Fitness Centers or at
raceroster.com, Information: 744-5785.
Packet pick-up and late registration is 4 to
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Freedom
Crossing food court.
Easter-Avaganza The annual family con-
cert and parade, is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday,
April 15, at Biggs Park, 11388 Sgt. Major Blvd.
with free bouncy houses and other activities.
Games and crafts presented by Fort Bliss unit
Family Readiness Groups, proceeds to benefit
FRG funds. Lawn chairs, coolers and blankets
are welcome. No pets, glass or alcohol.
Admission is free. Information: 588-8247.
Fort Bliss Yard Sale The post-wide yard
sale is 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at
all housing units on post. Open to the public,
but only DoD cardholders may sell items.
Information: 568-2554. Additional shopping at
Fort Bliss Replica, 5054 Pershing Road.
SFA Fitness Throwdown and Outdoor
Expo Family and MWR Group Fitness is
hosts the 2nd annual Sports, Fitness and
Aquatics (SFA) Fitness Throwdown Saturday,
April 22, at the Soto Physical Fitness Center
Multi-purpose Field, 20751 Constitution, with
food trucks, jump in a bounce house, enjoy a
free climb on the wall at the Soldier Activity
Center, and music from resident DJ KB.
Spectators are encouraged. Pre-register at
Soto, Milam or Stout Physical Fitness Centers
until Wednesday, April 19. Information: 744-
5790.
Friday at The Fire Fort Blisss Freedom
Crossing hosts free live music featuring local
performers 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays, at the out-
door fireplace. Information: 564-5311 or free-
domcrossingatfortbliss.com.
8-8482 or on Facebook at Old Fort Bliss.
Club news
Singles in the Son - The group develops
friendships among Christian singles ages 30 to
50. Bible study Thursday nights. Membership is
free. Information: Andy, 471-1997,
SinglesInTheSon@yahoo.com or on Facebook.
Friday, March 31: Dinner and a play
Saturday, April 15: Dinner and a movie
Saturday, April 22: Dinner and El Paso
Chihuahuas game
Saturday, April 29: Hueco Tanks hike.
LAlliance Franaise dEl Paso The
nonprofit cultural institute promotes French
culture language. Information: 585-1789, 497-
2453 (Spanish), cgomez@afofelpaso.com,
afofelpaso.com or on Facebook at
AllianceFrancaiseElPaso.
Westside Welcome Club Information:
westsidewelcomeclub.com.
The monthly free newcomers coffee is 10
a.m. Friday, April 7, at the home of Luisa
Maccaou, 6223 Franklin Hawk. No RSVP nec-
essary. Information: (310) 404-1618.
The monthly luncheon is 11 a.m. Wednesday,
April 12, at Keystone Heritage Park and
Botanical Gardens, 4220 Doniphan. Director
Bernie Sargent will explain the discovery and
history of the Parks wetlands and bird sanctu-
ary. Southwest native plants will be available for
purchase. Lunch provided by Megalicious Meals
Food Truck. Newcomers welcome; reserva-
tions required. Cost: $22 (for lunch and admis-
sion fee). Information, reservations: 892-5178.
April 2017
Paso del Norte Quilt Guild The guild
meetisis 9 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at University Western Playland The amusement park
p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 22-23.
Admission: $20 (includes souvenir glass and
Presbyterian Church, 631 Resler. Marty is at 1249 Futurity Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M. choice of 9 wines or a glass of wine); $10 ages
Alexander will present a trunk show. across from the racetrack. Tickets (tax not 12-20; under 12 free. All wines also available to
Information: Patti Lyons, 585-2518. included): $20.75 42 inches or taller or $15.90 buy by the glass or bottle.
juniors 36 to 41 inches (pay one price); $5 non-
El Paso Quilters Association The rider admission. Individual ride tickets are Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery
association will meet 7:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, $2.50; rides are 1 or 2 tickets. Information: 430 La Via Road (off NM 28 between
April 20, at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, (575) 589-3410 or westernplayland.com. markers 8 and 9), in Chamberino, N.M. Tasting
2155 Wedgewood. Information: 526-2917. April and May hours are 2 to 9 p.m. room open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through
Saturdays, and 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays. Additional Monday. Information: (915) 241-4349 or som-
Womans Department General braantigua.com.
hours are 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 14, and 2 to
Meeting The Womans Department of the
7 p.m. Monday, May 29. Zin Valle Vineyards 7315 Hwy 28 in
Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce hosts
Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Free tast-
a general meeting 9:30 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Wyler Aerial Tramway The state park
ings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday.
April 20, at the UTEP Librarys Special tramway, 1700 McKinley, gives passengers a
Closed Easter Sunday (April 16). Information:
Collections Departments McNeely Room, 6th view of Texas, New Mexico and Mexico from
877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
Floor. Park at the Womens Club, 1400 N. Ranger Peak, elevation 5,632 feet. Cost is $8
Mesa, and carpool to UTEP; parking permits for adults and $4 for children 12 years and Free music and wine tasting is 1 to 4 p.m.
available. No host lunch at Great American under. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Friday and selected Sundays featuring local talent. Bring a
Land & Cattle Company, 701 N. Mesa Hills. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed picnic.
Information: Pat Quinn, 755-6193. Monday through Thursday. Information: 562- April 2: Dusty Low
9899 or 566-6622. April 9: Dan Lambert and the Creatures of
Doa Ana Photography Club (DAPC) Habit
Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park is managed
The club hosts free photography programs 7 April 23: Perfect on Paper
by Texas Parks & Wildlife and is also part of
to 9 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the May 7: James Springer
Franklin Mountains State Park. To get there:
month at Southwest Environmental Center,
Take Alabama to McKinley and turn toward the
275 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. The Tigua Indian Cultural Center 305
public is invited. Information: daphotoclub.org. mountain.
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta
A Photography Boot Camp workshop on Indian Cliffs Ranch The working cattle Mission. The center features a museum on the
Editing is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 22, ranch in Fabens offers a childrens zoo, buffalo, Tigua tribe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
with tips on how to improve photos after they longhorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, movie sets and Wednesday through Sunday. Free childrens
are taken. First in a series of five workshops. the Fort Apache playground. Its also home to activities daily. Admission is free. Information:
Cost: $5; workshops are free to those who join the famous Cattlemans Steakhouse. 859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.
DAPC for $15. Registration: daphotoclub.org. Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattle-
Information: education@daphotoclub.org. McDonald Observatory The University
manssteakhouse.com.
of Texas at Austin-run observatory is at 3640
Discover El Paso The nonprofit group, Dark Sky Drive, near Fort Davis, Texas. Visitor
founded in 1973, is dedicated to promoting La Via Winery 4201 S. NM Highway
28, one mile north of Vinton Road. Information: Center open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily.
things to do and see in and around El Paso. Information: (432) 426-4138.
Information: discoverep.org. (575) 882-7632 or lavinawinery.com.
The tasting room and patio are open for sales Reservations, event schedule available online
The monthly General Meeting and luncheon is at mcdonaldobservatory.org.
noon Tuesday, April 25, at Doubletree Hotel and tasting of wines from noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday through Tuesday (closed Observatory is 185 miles from El Paso. Take
Downtown, 600 N. El Paso. Speaker it UTEP Highway 118 from I-10 south at Kent for a 39-
Womens Basketball Coach Keitha Adams. Wednesdays). Tasting fee is $5. A daily tour is
offered at 11:30 a.m. by appointment only; the mile drive to observatory. The observatory and
Cost: $23. Information, reservations: 598-6376. Fort Davis are on Central Time.
The group will attend the production of UTEP $10 fee includes tasting.
Dinner Theaters Anything Goes Saturday, The 2017 Spring Wine Festival is noon to 7
April 29. Ticket reservations (by March 15):
$44.50.
Friendship Club The club meets 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, at St.
Pauls Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere.
Program is on El Paso Inc. Cost: $10 includes
program and luncheon. Visitors welcome; RSVP
(by April 19) to 772-2734.
El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild
Regular monthly meetings are 7 to 9 p.m. the
second Thursday of the month (April 13) at
Grace Presbyterian Church, 8001 Magnetic (at
Titanic). Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.
Information: epnequilters@gmail.com.
El Paso Philatelic Society The El Paso
stamp club meets 7 to 9 p.m. the second
Tuesday of every month at St. Clements
Episcopal Church, 810 N. Campbell (at
Montana). Information: 345-7771 or
epps.stamps@gmail.com.
International Coin Club El Pasos only
coin club meets at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first
Monday of the month at St. Pauls United
Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere. Business
meeting starts around 6:30 p.m. Numismatic
presentations start at 7 p.m. with auction to
follow. Visitors always welcome, and admission
free for first-time visitors. Information: 533-
6001 or elpasocoinclub.com.
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. General
admission and parking are free. Information:
(575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com.
Live racing runs through mid-April. (See
Sports for details).
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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.
Yuridia The Latin pop singer performs at
8:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, at the Plaza
Theatre. Tickets: $42-$110 (Ticketmaster).
After winning second place on the popular
Mexican reality show La Academia, Yuridia
scored major success with her debut album,
La Voz de un ngel, selling 1.5 million copies.
Imparables The hit Spanish-language
comedy show featuring Adrian Uribe and Omar
Chaparro is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at
NMSUs Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
Ages 18 and older. Tickets: $55-$85
(Ticketmaster)
In the Mood The 1940s musical revue
returns to El Paso at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April
1, at the Plaza Theatre, featuring the music of
Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw,
Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskine
Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra
and other greats of the era. Tickets: $29 to
$60(Ticketmaster).
The show features the String of Pearls singers
and dancers with a 13-piece big band orches-
tra. In the 1940s, the combination of up-tempo
big band instrumentals and intimate, romantic
ballads set the mood for a future filled with
promise, hope and prosperity.
Michael McDonald The five-time
Grammy winner performs at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4, at the Plaza Theatre. His
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works range from 70s-era Doobie Brothers
classics such as What A Fool Believes and
solo hits like I Keep Forgettin through two
highly-acclaimed Motown albums, genre-bust-
ing guest spots and innovative concept shows.
Tickets: $38 to $85. (Ticketmaster).
In the early 1970s, McDonald became an
integral part of the sound of Steely Dan, singing
background vocals on FM staples like Black
Friday and Peg. In the mid 70s, McDonald
joined The Doobie Brothers, helping the band
redefine their funky R & B sound as a singer,
keyboardist and songwriter on such Top 40 sin-
gles as Takin It To The Streets, It Keeps in hours after tickets first went on sale.
You Runnin, Minute By Minute and What
A Fool Believes.
During the 80s and 90s, his solo career
zoomed from success to success on the wings
of evergreen hits like Sweet Freedom, On
My Own (a duet with Patti LaBelle) and the
Grammy-winning duet with James Ingram Yah
Mo B There.
21 Savage The Atlanta rappers Issa
Tour stops at El Paso Thursday, April 6, at El
Buchanans Event Center, 11540 Pellicano. Also
performing are Young M.A. , Tee Grizzley and
Young Nudy. Tickets: $30 to $130. Available at
toozany.com.
Garth Brooks The country music super-
El Paso Scene
star and 2016 CMA Entertainer of the Year
returns to Las Cruces for the first time in 21
years for a five-show run as part of his World
Tour at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 and 7 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, April 7-9, at NMSUs
Pan American Center, with guest Trisha
Yearwood. Garth Brooks is Americas No. 1
selling solo artist. Tickets: $74.98
(Ticketmaster); 8 ticket limit. Information:
(575)646-1420.
Brooks originally was scheduled for one show
on April but an unprecedented avalanche of
ticket sales led to four shows being added with-
Prende La Vela Comedy Tour to El Paso at 8
Brooks has broken his Las Cruces sales
record with this show selling more than 39,000
tickets in under 40 minutes.
Hijas de su Madre Ariane Pellicer stars in the barrio. He has since had the opportunity
in the Spanish language comedy at 8:30 p.m.
Friday, April 7, at the Plaza Theatre. The play
is about a married man with many mistresses;
all of whom are trying to kill him for his money.
Also starring Sana Dosamantes, Patricia Reyes
Spndola, Aylin Mujica, Lourdes Munguia,
Marisa del Portillo and Anna Silveti. Tickets:
$39.50 and $69.50 (Ticketmaster).
Cirque du Soleils Ovo The Cirque du
Soleil brings its newest touring arena show
April 12-16 at UTEPs Don Haskins Center.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday, 4 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
and 1:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35, $95
and $145 (Ticketmaster, UTEP Ticket Center).
Information: 747-5234.
Ovo, meaning egg in Portuguese, is a head-
long rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming
with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flut-
ter, play, fight and look for love in a nonstop
riot of energy and movement.
When a mysterious egg appears in their midst,
the insects are awestruck and intensely curious
about this iconic object that represents the
enigma and cycles of their lives. It is love at first
sight when a gawky, quirky insect arrives in this
bustling community and a fabulous ladybug
catches his eye and the feeling is mutual.
Raymond Orta The comic brings his
p.m. Friday, April 14, at the Plaza Theatre.
Orta began pursuing a professional career in
comedy at 15 with a unique blend of Latin
humor, impressions and stories of growing up
work with comedians like Kristen Keyes, Juan
Villareal, Paul Rodriguez and Gabriel Iglesias.
Tickets: $25; $32 and $42.50. (Ticketmaster).
Sesame Street Live Elmo Makes
Music The Sesame Street Live annual
Easter week shows are April 14-16 at the
Plaza Theatre. Showtimes are 2 and 6:30 p.m.
Friday, 10:30, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2
p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15-$35(Ticketmaster);
all children over age 1 must purchase ticket.
Information: 1-800-745-3000 or
sesamestreetlive.com. VIP Sunny Seat pack-
ages available with pre-show activities and
photo ops. Meet and Greet activities are one
hour before showtime; cameras welcome.
When the music teachers instruments go
missing, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and
more come to the rescue and discover instru-
ments they never knew existed. Children learn
that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful
music together.
Giada Valenti: From Venice with Love
The Award-winning Italian singer-
songwriter performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, April
15, at The Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $35-$95
(Ticketmaster).
In 2010, Valenti performed a Broadway show
called An Evening with Giada Valenti, singing
love songs of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.
From Venice With Live is a celebration of
romance that embraces classic and contempo-
rary love of songs by such diverse artists as the
Carpenters, Rosemary Clooney, the Beatles,
The Doors, the Bee Gees and more.
Anything Goes UTEP Dinner Theatre
ipresents the Cole Porter musical April 21-
May 7. Information: 747-6060 or utep.edu/udt.
See On Stage for details.
The 1975 The UK art-pop quartet brings
their North American tour to El Paso at 8 p.m.
Friday, April 21, at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre. The band is nominated for two Brit
Awards and their current single, Somebody
Else, is Top 10 at Modern Rock Radio, while
the video has racked up more than 16 million
views. Tickets: $44.95 to $59.95
(Ticketmaster).
Ol Showtime! El Paso closes its season
with the globetrotting, award-winning flamenco
comedy trio at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at
Abraham Chavez Theatre, as part of its U.S.
Debut Tour. Tickets: $30; general admission.
Information: 544-2022 or showtimeelpaso.com.
The group offers a unique combination of
frantic slapstick, dueling guitars and virtuoso
musicianship. The fast-paced, interactive per-
formance is fun for the whole family.
Shen Yun 2017 The celebration of the
Chinese culture through music and dance is 3
and 8 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at The Plaza
Theatre, featuring 5000 years of Chinese cul-
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Ticket ticket. Information: 533-9899, disneyonice.com
or countycoliseum.com.
Convention Center area, with stages of live
music including the main stage, rock stage and Guns N Roses The Not in this Lifetime
Contd from Page 12 Gabriel Iglesias The fluffy comedians
Latin stage, food, games Friday and Saturday, Tour comes to the Sun Bowl at 7:30 p.m.
June 23-24. Single day general admission tick- Wednesday, Sept. 6. Tickets: $62 to $743. VIP
ture, athletic classical Chinese dance, a ground- FluffyMania World Tour: 20 Years of ets: $21.65. VIP admission (age 21 and older): packages are $568-$1,244.
breaking East-West orchestra with an elaborate Comedy is 8 p.m. Friday, May 19, at UTEPs $135.30. One-day 4-packs available for $27.05.
backdrop and setting. Tickets: $70-$120. Don Haskins Center. Age 7 and older admitted. Information: elpasolive.com. Paul Anka The legendary singer and song-
Information: 1-800-380-8265 or Tickets: $30-$70 (Ticketmaster). Fridays headliner is Papa Roach with In This writer performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, at
ShenYun.com/El-Paso. the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $59-
Band of Horses The American rock band Moment and Starset.
$169 (Ticketmaster).
performs 7 p.m. Monday, May 22, at Tricky Saturdays headline is hard rock legend Alice
2017 Worship Night In America Tour Cooper, with Jackyl and Dokken.
Grammy winner Chris Tomlin headlines the Falls, 209 S. El Paso. All ages show. Tickets:
tour at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, at UTEPs $30 in advance; $32 at the door (ticketfly.com). Prince Royce The Latin pop superstar Venues & series
Don Haskins Center, featuring Big Daddy Neon Desert Music Festival Hardwell, returns to El Paso at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 6, Lowbrow Palace 111 E. Robinson.
Weave, Phil Wickham, Zach Williams, Mosaic Foster the People and J Bavlin are among the at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano, Tickets at lowbrowpalace.com.
MSC and Jason Barton. Ticket: $15, $19.75, performers for the 7th annual music festival 3 with special guest Luis Cornel. Tickets: $36.50, A Thief Named Time 9:30 p.m. Friday,
$28.75, $38.75 and $69.75 (Ticketmaster). p.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday, May $56.50, $76.50 and $96.50; VIP tickets also March 31, with Deliah Blue, Hot Shot Kixx
Tomlins 11th studio album, Never Lose 27-28, on three stages in Downtown El Paso, available starting at $246 (Ticketmaster). and State Limbo. A video release party for Hot
Sight, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard from Cleveland Square to San Jacinto Plaza. Shot Kixx is also featured All ages show; 18 and
Christian Albums Chart. The album features Journey The classic rock legends perform
Tickets: $119 two-day general admission; VIP at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 15, at UTEPs Don older only for party. Admission is free.
the single Good Good Father. In 2016, packages are$250-$550; online at neondesert- Blake 9 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Tickets:
Tomlin was honored as the fourth recipient of Haskins Center, with special guest Asia.
musicfestival.com. Tickets: $171.45-$479; VIP packages available. $20 (meet and greet tickets $40).
the SoundExchange Digital Radio Award, recog- Badflower The LA rock band performs at
nizing more than 1 billion digital radio plays. Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson Jethro (Ticketmaster).
9 p.m. Sunday, April 2, with Somewhat
Tull/Ian Anderson will perform at 7:30 p.m. Vans Warped Tour 2017 The annual Lethargic and A Thief Named Time. $10-$12.
Paloma and Di Blasio The Argentinean Sunday, May 28, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets;
Latin jazz pianist and Spanish singer Paloma San music and extreme sports event returns to Las Royal Thunder Atlanta hard rock band, 9
$39.95 to $99.50 (Ticketmaster). Cruces 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at p.m. Thursday, April 6, with Adrian and the
Basilio perform together for the first time in
their Tal Como Somos Tour that sings to Rodgers & Hammersteins Cinderella the NMSU Intramural Field. Tickets: $34.25 Sickness and Insolit. Tickets: $10-$12.
love and friendship at 8:30 p.m. Friday, April The Broadway in El Paso series closes its general admission (Ticketmaster); also available State Limbo The local band performs 9:30
28, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $79.50 and season with the Tony-winning Broadway musi- at vanswarpedtour.com. p.m. Friday, April 7, with If We Were Turtles,
$149.50 (Ticketmaster). cal Tuesday, June 6, at the Plaza Theatre. Deliah Blue and Sailing Apollo. Admission is
Cristian Castro The Latin hit vocalist free; ages 18 and older only.
Tickets: $47.50 and $75 (Ticketmaster). performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, at
Foam Wonderland The Ultimate Foam Acid Mothers Temple The freak-out
Party Experience and Electronic Dance Music Alabanza 2017 The Spanish language Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $45 to $140 group performs at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 8,
event Climax Tour 2017, is 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. program of praise is 3 p.m. Saturday, June 10, (Ticketmaster). with Babylon. Tickets: $10-$12.
Saturday, April 29, at El Paso County at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzman Ape Machine 9 p.m. Monday, April 10,
Coliseum, with music by TJR and more to be Tickets to be announced (Ticketmaster). The Latin pop-rock divas perform at 8:30 p.m. with Brother Strange and Protokol. Admission
announced. The event features the worlds Friday, Sept. 1, at El Paso County Coliseum. is free.
biggest foam production and lasers. Tickets:
Downtown Street Festival The
StreetFest encompasses the entire El Paso Tickets: $59.50, $79.50, $99.50, $125 and $150
$15 general admission; $30 VIP (Ticketmaster).
Information: foamwonderland.com.
(Ticketmaster).
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The Phantom of the Opera
Broadway in El Paso presents Cameron
Mackintoshs new production of Andrew Lloyd
Webbers phenomenal musical for 15 perform-
ances May 3-14, at the Plaza Theatre. Music
by Webber, lyrics by Charles Hart, and book by
Webber and Richard Steilgoe. Tickets: $32.50,
$47.50, $52.50, $67.50, $75, $82.50, and $90
(Ticketmaster). Information: 10800-745-3000.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3,
and Tuesday through Thursday, May 9-11; 2
and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4; 8 p.m. Fridays,
May 5 and 12; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, May 6
and 13; 1 and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7; and 1
p.m. Sunday, May 14.
At The Drive In The post-hardcore
group kicks off their 21-city tour at 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 6, at El Paso County Coliseum,
with special guest Le Butcherettes. Tickets:
$25; available at ticketmaster.com and
athedriveinmusic.com or at Happy House and
Headstand.
The El Paso-born five-piece group was
formed in 1994 and re-formed in 2016. The
bands latest album, Inter Alia, comes out May
5, and is their first release since 2000s
Relationship of Command.
La Oreja de Van Gogh The Latin pop
bands Planeta Imaginario Tour is 8 p.m.
Saturday, May 13, at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre. The group has sold more than 8 mil-
lion records worldwide with hits like Rosas,
Mi vida sin ti, La Playa and more. Tickets:
$38-$120 (Ticketmaster).
Yolanda Del Rio The Mexican actress
and ranchera singer performs at 3 p.m. Sunday,
May 14, at UTEPs Magoffin Auditorium.
Tickets: $30-$60 (Ticketmaster).
Disney on Ice: Dream Big With
Tinker Bell as the guide, audiences will follow
eight Disney princesses May 17-21 at the El
Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday
through Friday, and noon, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. Thursdays performance
in Spanish. Tickets: $22, $28, $55 and $65
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Froth The LA indie band performs at 9
p.m. Wednesday, April 12, with POW! and
Sluur. Tickets: $10-$12.
Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears the
American blues, funk and soul artist performs
at 10 p.m. Saturday, April 15. $13-$15.
The Love Dimensions and Vanessa Silberman
The San Francisco psychedelic rock band
performs with the musician/producer at 9 p.m.
Sunday April 16, with Lunas, Strangus and
Stardust, Experience Obliteration, Nico and the
Silent Films. Tickets: $8-$10.
Peelander-Z The Japanese punk band per-
forms at 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 18. $10-$12.
Black Pussy Portland rock band, 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 23. Admission is free; age 18+.
Twin Peaks Chicago indie band, 9 p.m.
Wednesday, April 26, with Chrome Pony and
Post Animal. Tickets: $14-$16.
San Fermin The indie rock band performs
at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 29, with Low Roar.
Tickets: $12 ($66.14 VIP).
Deerhunter Rock band, 9 p.m. Sunday,
April 30. Tickets: $15-$17.
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.
Advance tickets for some shows available at
Tricky Falls or The Perch, All That Music and
Video, Eloise and 7th Layer.
Arkham D3ath H3x CD release with DJs
Spooky Doom, Lady Die and St. Jack, is
Saturday, April 1, at The Perch.
Jarabe de Palo Spanish rock group, 8 p.m.
Monday, April 3. Tickets: $35-$40.
Of Montreal Experimental rock band, 8
p.m. Saturday, April 8. Tickets: $20-$25.
Chicano Batman The rock band performs
Wednesday, April 12, with Sadgirl and The
Shacks. Tickets: $17-$20.
The Wailers Legendary reggae band, 8
p.m. Friday, April 14, with Radio La Chusma.
Tickets: $20-$22. perform
CJ Ramone with Big Eyes Saturday, April
22.
Pierce The Veil & Sum 41 The We Will
Detonate Tour is Monday, April 24, with
Emarosa and Chapel.
Spencer Theater for Performing Arts
Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M.
Performances are at 7 p.m. Pre-show buffets
begin two hours prior to show; cost is
$20.Information: (575) 336-4800 or
spencertheater.com.
Gentri The classical-pop crossover trio of
vocalists and Broadway stars present their
Cinematic Pop sound Saturday, April 1.
Tickets: $39-$79.
Greater Tuna The popular Texas spoof
on small town life is Tuesday, April 11.
Directed by co-creator and Tuna star Jaston
Williams. Tickets: $39-$79.
Drew Thomas Magic The illusionist per-
forms Friday, April 21. Thomas uses ordinary
objects like power tools and spray paint in
fresh, electrifying magic. A finalist on
Americas Got Talent, Drew and his crew
have entertained more than 100 million+
worldwide. Tickets: $39-$89.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and
Casino Mescalero, N.M. Age 21 and older
admitted. Showtime is 8 p.m., unless listed oth-
erwise. Tickets sold through Ticketmaster.
Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemoun-
taingods.com.
38 Special The classic rock band performs
at 7 p.m. Friday, April 7. Tickets: $25-$50.
Jon Pardi The county singer performs at 7
p.m. Saturday, April 8, with Aaron Watson.
Tickets: $25-$50.
For King and Country The Christian rock
band performs Thursday, April 27. Tickets:
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$20-$55.
REO Speedwagon The 80s rockers per-
form Saturday, May 6. Golden section: $170.
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
El Paso Artists
1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo.
Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickinger-
center.com.
Taj Express The Bollywood Musical
Revue is 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 11. Taj Express
Studio Tour
captures the vibrant, expressive spirit of the APRIL 22-23 & April 29-30
Bollywood movies that have been entertaining
billions in India for generations. Audiences take
a live cinematic journey through modern Indian
10 am to 5 pm Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
culture and society via a fusion of film, dance,
and music. Tickets: $25, $35 and $45.
Admission is FREE. Refreshments will be served at each studio.
Other performances:
Desert High Classic Bodybuilding
For studio directions, go to www.pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com
Competition is Saturday, April 8.
The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers
Chorus performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April
19, in the Tays Center. Admission is free.
Alamogordo Music Theatres spring perform-
ance of Damned Yankees is April 21-29.
Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and
2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10. Information: alam-
ogordomusictheatre.org.
Santa Fe Opera Apprentices Tour is 6:30 April 22-23
p.m. Sunday, April 30. Admission is free. Central, NE &
San Elizario
April 29 & 30
NM Tech Performing Arts Series
Performances are 7:30 p.m. at New Mexico Downtown,
Westside &
Techs Macey Center in Socorro, N.M. All
APRIL 22 & 23
seats general admission. Information: Upper Valley
nmtpas.org.
U.S. Army Band & Chorus The 94-mem-
1319 N. Oregon, 533-9090
ber concert band and chorus performs classi- 2830 Aurora, 562-7820
cal, marches, jazz and Broadway music Friday, www.hobaron.com www.halmarcus.com
April 21. Admission is free.
Leela Gilday Band The award winning
singer-songwriter and Dene Nation member 3147 Wheeling Ave., 565-2245
from the Northwest Territories closes the sea- kbjstudio@hotmail.com
son Friday, April 28. Tickets: $16 ($14 seniors; Guest Artist: Julie Caffee-Cruz Savage Metal
$8 youth). www.juliecaffeecruz.com 515 E. Hague Rd. 726-1109
www.savagemetal.net
4332 Donnybrook, 79902, 219-7280
9006 Rancich St., 751-7085 www.melindaetzold.com
www.joseflangston.com
Guest Artist: Frank Garcia
109 Argonaut, Apt. 103, 873-0357
www.romeroart.net
Art & Framing Gallery, 6519 N. Mesa
1445 Main St. B1-2, 851-0742
504-4892, www.lisamatta.com
www.albertoescamilla.com
Saturday Only.
1445 Main St., 777-5237 Sol Goddess Designs
www.robertdozalartwork.weebly.com
6421 Cloudview, 241-8808
www.elpasorealtyplus.com
5857 Via Cuesta, 433-9344
APRIL 29 & 30
ckilianh@gmail.com
Guest Artist: Terri Wenner.
Agave Rosa Gallery
905 Noble St., 533-8011 1317 Tierra Roja, 581-4971
info@agaverosagallery.com www.candymayer.com
Guest Artist: Romy Hawkins
500 W. Paisano (at Durango)
534-7377 or 345-6582 5070 Yucca Pl., 584-0953
Artists: YeunHee Lee, Rosario www.krystyna Robbins.com
Acosta, Glenn Trittenbach,
Gummi Thordarson, C. Manny
Guerra, Omar Lopez, Tracy 506 Shadow Willow Dr. 630-3013
Navar, Cesar Barraza, Gloria www.ninaeatonphotography.com
Gomez, Adalberto Ley Jr., Lucy
J. Ley, Erica Contreras, John
Collins, Kirsten Jedamczik, Clau- 4130 Boy Scout Ln. 584-4773
dia Ley, Karla Zanelli.
www.pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com
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El Paso Scene April 2017
UTEP Department of Music
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m.
Sunday) at Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, unless
listed otherwise. Tickets prices vary; most per-
formances are $5 ($3 students/military; free for
UTEP faculty, students and staff).Information:
747-5606 or music.utep.edu.
Orchestra Concert is Thursday, March 30.
UTEP Early Music Ensemble is 7:30 p.m.
Friday, March 31, and Saturday, April 15, at
the SpeakEasy, 303 Franklin. The student group
performs historical Medieval, Renaissance, and
Baroque music on period instruments.
Admission is free; age 21 and older only.
UTEP Jazz Bands in Concert is Wednesday,
April 5.
Opera UTEP presents Fledermaus &
Friends 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 8-9, with the iconic party scene
(Act II) of Johann Strauss beloved operetta,
Die Fledermaus, complete with special guests
and hosted by Felipa Solis. Rounding out the
program are selections by Strauss contempo-
raries and music influenced by The Waltz King.
Admission: $8-$12. Free age 12 and under, or
UTEP ID.
Faculty Recital Series with Stephen
Nordstrom, violin is Monday, April 10.
Admission: $3-$8.
Percussion Ensemble Concert Not So
Heavy Metal is Wednesday, April 12, featur-
ing vibraphone music by Elliot Cole, Andy
Akihos Alloy for Steel Pans and metallic
drumset, and additional works for metallic per-
cussion.
Commercial Music Ensemble Recital is
Monday, April 17.
Trumpet Studio Recital from the studio of
Nancy Taylor is Tuesday, April 18.Students
perform music for as few as three to as many
as 18 trumpets. Admission is free.
Chris Reyman Faculty Recital with the Koan
Ensemble is Wednesday, April 19. The Koan
Ensemble is a music and dance improvisation
ensemble.
April 2017
UTEP Guitar Ensembles Concert is
Thursday, April 20. The ensemble will be
joined by New York jazz musicians Herb
Robertson (trumpet) and Lou Grassi (drums).
Admission: $3-$8.
Choralfest performances are 6:30 p.m.
Monday, and 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,
April 24-25. Admission is free.
Symphony Band performs Wednesday, April
26.
Symphonic Winds perform Thursday, April
27.
Layali Al-Sham Spring Concert is Saturday,
April 29. The evening will include performanc-
es of Middle Eastern folk and popular music,
dance, and poetry.
UTEP Horn Choir Concert is Sunday, April
30, under the direction of Richard Lambrecht.
Admission is free.
Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra
Grant County Community Concert Association,
Mimbres Region Arts Council and WNMU
hosts the orchestras annual performance at
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, at WNMU Fine
Arts Auditorium in Silver City. Conductor is
Lonnie Klein. Admission: $20 ($5 students 17
and younger). Information: (MRAC), (575) 538-
2505 or mimbresarts.org, or Grant County
Community Concert Association, (575) 538-
5862 or gcconcerts.org.
UTEP Early Music Ensemble The
ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March
31, at the SpeakEasy, 303 Franklin. The student
group performs historical Medieval,
Renaissance, and Baroque music on period
instruments. Presented by the UTEP
El Paso Scene
Department of Music. Admission is free; age 21
and older only. Information: 747-6630.
Wind Symphony Concert El Paso
Wind Symphony, directed by Ron Hufstader,
performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, at
UTEPs Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, featuring the
recipient of the EPWS Young Musicians Award.
Tickets: $10 ($5 students, military, seniors).
Information: elpasowindsymphony.com.
El Paso Wind Symphony, now in its 21st sea-
son, is a professional concert band made prima-
rily of residents of the Greater El Paso Area,
most of whom are band directors in public and
private schools.
LCSO with Dmitri Ratser Las Cruces
Symphony Orchestra presents guest pianist
April 1-2 at NMSUs Atkinson Recital Hall,
performing the music of Mussorgsky and
Rosenblatt, Liszt and Rimsky. Concert begins at
7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:
$35-$45. Information: (575) 646-3709 or
lascrucessymphony.com.
Maestro Lonnie Klein hosts Lonnies Spotlight
Luncheon Thursday, March 30, at Paisano
Caf in Mesilla. Call for details.
Piano Recitals The El Paso Music
Teachers Association hosts its students in
recital at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at the
Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San
Marcial, with piano or chamber music of vari-
ous styles performed by K-12 students.
Admission is free. Information: (915) 231-9581.
Java Love NMSU Music, Art, and
Creative Writing students present an interdisci-
plinary evening of art, poetry, song and opera
at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in NMSUs
Atkinson Music Recital Hall. The performance
will place the opera in the context of a coffee
house open-mic night of poetry and song,
performed by vocal and creative writing stu-
dents, that will both introduce and lead into the
opera, about a young man (the barista)
attempting to write a love poem. Admission is
free. Information: (575) 646-8199 or
music.nmsu.edu.
Featured is Grant & Grace, an opera in one
act by Music Department Head Lon W. Chaffin,
directed by Ron Gillis and Sarah Daughtrey, and
assisted by Lily Hoang.
Prior to the performance, the evening will
begin with a coffee house for audience mem-
bers (free coffee and treats) with a display of
student artwork (coordinated by Michelle
Lanteri, interim NMSU Art Gallery director) at
6:30 p.m. in the lobby outside Atkinson Recital
Hall.
Young Artist Development Series
Trio Jinx is this years featured artists for El
Paso Pro-Musica in collaboration with the
Peabody Conservatory and John Hopkins
University, Young Artists Development Series
residency with appearances at schools, senior
centers, and pop-up performances at various
locations April 4-8. Information: 833-9400 or
eppm.org.
The residency concludes with a Special Family
Concert 5 to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at
UTEPs Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets: $5.
A performance Pop Up concert and cham-
pagne toast celebrating Grammy winner Zuill
Bailey is 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the
El Paso Museum of Art.
NMSU Department of Music Recitals
are in the Atkinson Music Recital Hall at
NMSU. Performances are 7:30 p.m., unless
otherwise listed. Admission is free to most
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events. Information: (575) 646-2421,
music.nmsu.edu or on Facebook at NMSU
MusicDept.
Wednesday, April 5: Clarinet Studio
Tuesday, April 11: Percussion Studio
Monday, April 17: Trumpet Studio
Friday, April 21: NMSU Jazz Band
Saturday, April 22: Percussion Recital, 1
p.m.
Sunday, April 23: Horn Choir, 3 p.m., and
Flute Studio, 7:30 p.m.
April 28-29: MasterWorks Choral Concert,
7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Fledermaus & Friends Opera UTEP
hosts Prince Orlofskys wild and crazy party
(Act 2 of Johann Strauss Jr.s Die Fledermaus)
at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday,
April 8-9, at UTEPs Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.
Additional music sung by UTEP vocalists will
include the other Strauss, operetta and oper-
atic parodies.
Admission: $12; $8 seniors, military, non-UTEP
Students; free for children 12 and under, UTEP
students, faculty & staff. Information: 747-6220
or utep.edu/opera.
Additional special guests include the UTEP
Brass Choir directed by Steve Haddad; UTEP
Ballet with choreography by Lisa Smith; and
others. Host is Felipa Solis.
Die Fledermaus is one of the most famous
of Viennese operettas. At the estate of an
eccentric Russian prince, the hero,
Eisenstein, is confronted by his maid pretending
to be a rising young actress, his wife disguised
as an exotic Hungarian countess and the local
prison warden who is supposed to have that
night put Eisenstein in jail.
In addition, the evening features vocal
waltzes, classics such as O Sole Mio, Il
bacio and I Want to be a Prima Donna and
songs and arias from contemporaries of Johann
Strauss.
Mozarts Requiem El Paso Choral
Society presents the Mozart masterpiece at
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Abraham
Chavez Theatre. The 100+ voice El Paso
Choral Society Chorale and Orchestra has
been performing the major choral and orches-
tral works in El Paso for over 70 Years.
Tickets: $10, $20, $30 and $40 (Ticketmaster).
Information: epchoralsociety.org.
The performance also features The Barber of
Seville Overture, John Williams Tango (with
dancers), and the Intermezzo and Easter Hymn
from Mascagnis Opera Cavalleria Rusticana.
EPCS General Director Prentice Loftin will
conduct, with Dr. Stephanie Meyers as con-
certmaster and violin soloist. Guest soloists will
be Heather Dials, soprano; Melissa Parks, alto;
Gregory Schmidt, tenor; and Levi Hernandez,
bass.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra The
Symphony, conducted by Bohuslav Rattay, clos-
es its season with Expressions of Love featur-
ing guest pianist Alon Goldstein at 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, in the Plaza
Theatre, with Schumanns Piano concerto, op.
54, A minor and Tchaikovskys Symphony No.
5, op. 64, E minor. Tickets: $16, $21, $32, $37
and $42 (Ticketmaster). Information: 532-3776
or epso.org.
Goldstein is an Israeli native and winner of the
Arianne Katcz Piano Competition in Tel Aviv,
Nena Wideman Competition in the U..S and
the Francois Shapira competition in Israel.
Goldstein will record two new CDs on Naxos
this year, featuring works by Dvorak and
Mozart.
Opening notes are presented at 6:30 p.m.
each night in the Philanthropy Theatre next to
the Plaza.
Following the concert is the Symphony
Street Celebration at Arts Festival Plaza, with
food trucks.
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USAF Rampart Winds The United
States Air Force Academy Band Rampart Winds
will present a free public concert at 7 p.m. on
Friday, April 21, at the Coronado High School
Lee Ross Capshaw Auditorium,100 Champions.
Tickets encouraged but not required, and can
be obtained the Coronado High School front
office, or by calling (915) 236-2000.
The USAF Academy Band Rampart Winds
features a variety of musical styles including
original works, standard and contemporary
classical literature, traditional American classics,
and patriotic songs.
Steven Isserlis El Paso Pro-Musica closes
its season with one of only two living cellists
featured in Gramophones Hall of Fame at 7:30
p.m. Monday, April 24 at First Baptist Church
in El Paso, 805 Montana. Tickets: $25.
Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.
The British cellist is known for his diverse
repertoire, distinctive sound deployed with his
use of gut strings, and command of phrasing.
He is author of two childrens books about
famous musicians, and another book aimed at
young musicians.
Cherish the Ladies Grant County
Community Concert Association presents the
traditional Irish music group at 3 p.m. Sunday,
April 30, at WNMU Fine Arts Auditorium.
Tickets: $20 ($5 students 17 and younger).
Information: (575) 538-5862 or gcconcerts.org.
Under the leadership of flute and whistle
champion Joanie Madden, Cherish the Ladies
offer a blend of instrumental talents, vocals and
step dancing. The group is celebrating 30 years
together.
Lucy Scarbrough concert Lucy
Scarbrough will give a piano concert at 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 30, at the USASMA Memorial
Chapel (formerly Biggs Chapel), 11275 Biggs,
on Fort Bliss. Admission is free and the public is
invited. Information: Information: 584-1595.
To get there: North from I-10 on Patriot Fwy
(54), Exit 601, exit Sergeant Major Blvd, North
on Biggs. Chapel on right.
Scarbrough is founder and director of the El
Paso Chopin Festival. She also founded and is
director of the El Paso Civic Orchestra. She
will perform a program of classical music,
mostly Chopin, and will include some of her
own compositions.
Wind Symphony Concert El Paso
Wind Symphony closes it season at 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 5, at UTEPs Fox Fine Arts Recital
Hall, featuring the winner of the School Band
Attendance Contest. Tickets: $10 ($5 students,
military, seniors). Information: elpasowindsym-
phony.com.
El Paso Wind Symphony, directed by Ron
Hufstader and now in its 21st season, is a pro-
fessional concert band made primarily of resi-
dents of the greater El Paso area, most of
whom are band directors in public and private
schools.
Young Musicians recital The finalists
for this years Young Musicians Competition
will perform in recital 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May
6, at University Presbyterian Church, 244 N.
Resler. This years finalists performing are
Cassandra Beato, Erasto Corts II, Regina
Famatigan, Samuel Maddox, Lauren Samonte,
and Vincent Yang. Sponsored by El Paso
Society for Musicians of the Future, a nonprofit
organization. Admission is free; donations wel-
come. Information: 449-0619 or epsmf.org.
Symphony auditions El Paso Symphony
Orchestra will hold auditions 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 7, at Lee Ross Capshaw
Auditorium, Coronado High School, 100
Champions Place. Applications due by April 24.
Information: EPSO Personnel Manager LeAnn
Isaac, 637-8144. Audition application, require-
ments and music available at epso.org.
Positions open are Concertmaster, Principal
2nd Violin, Assistant Principal 2nd Violin,
Principal Bass, Assistant Principal Bass, Section
Violin, Section Viola and Section Cello
April 2017

La Parada The monthly grassroots event
is 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, April 7, at 501 Bar
and Bistro in the San Carlos Building, 501
Texas. Performers include Daedelus, MVN-
NERS Amy G. Dala, Frythm, Uthotof, The
Swell Kids, Ledezma and Sound Mind
Soulutions (SMS), with live art by Pablo
Hernandez. Cover: $5. Information: 351-6023
or on Facebook at laparadaep.
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 April 12-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 or countyline.com.
April 12: Frontera Bugalu
April 19 and 26: to be announced
May 3 - Radio La Chusma.
Mind Over Mater Music Over Mind
An evening of sonic exploration with MOM is
8 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at the Black Box
Theatre, 430 N. Main in Las Cruces, featuring
sound artist, cultural theorist and sonic futurist
Thomas Stanley on electronics, experimentalist
and one-man hub of the DC jazz scene Luke
Stewart on bass, and Bobby Hill on turntables.
Admission: $10 (goes to the performers and
the non-profit No Strings Theater Company).
Information: (575) 523-1223.
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
122 S. Pueblo Rd. Live music nightly. Age 18
and older welcome. Admission is usually free.
Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockenter-
tainment.com.
Rock band P.O.D. performs 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Friday, April 21.
Metal band Skid Row performs 8 p.m. to
midnight Friday, May 12, with guests Kix.
Tribute bands are at 8 p.m. most Friday and
Saturday nights.
Claudia Nygaard The country/folk
singer-songwriter performs 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
April 22, at Star City Studio, 120 W.
Castellano. Tickets are $20. Information: starci-
tystudioproductions.com or 539-0761.
Hanks Jazz Festival The 25th anniver-
sary of the annual festival runs all day Thursday
through Saturday, April 27-29, in the Hanks
High School auditorium, 2100 Lee Trevino
Regional middle and high school students will
perform throughout the festival, with guest
artists Willie L Hill, Rudresh Mahanthappa,
Michael Dease, Alfredo Velez, Paul Compton
and Ben Haugland. Audience admission is free.
Information: 434-5000 or hanksband.com.
Everyone Dies In Utah The Texas rock
band performs Sunday, April 30, at Rock
House Cafe and Gallery, 400 W. Overland,
with special guest Divisions. Information: 633-
4754 or on Facebook.
Also
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
1200 Futurity Dr. (at Sunland Park Drive),
Sunland Park, N.M. Information: (575) 874-
5200 or Sunland-Park.com.
Free live music is 9 p.m. Fridays, featuring
Latin and regional music; and Saturdays featur-
ing rock and pop variety. Mariachi music is 5
p.m. Sundays.
Echoes in the Park Drumming
Enthusiasts of El Paso (DEEP) host the open
drumming circle, now in its tenth year, 7 p.m.
Fridays mid-April through the fall at Upper
April 2017
Marie Otero Salon
& Florence Street Gallery
Tom Lea Park on Rim Road. Bring your own 1015 N. Florence
at Arizona
588-4247By Apppointment
2 blocks north
percussion. Experiences musicians of acoustic
of Montana
Where hair, makeup
instruments welcome. Participation is free.
Information: 491-3476 or on Facebook.
& art come together
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
Hair & Makeup by Marie
enjoy wine tastings. Bring a picnic. Information:
877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
April 2: Dusty Low Marie Otero has over 30 years of salon experience
April 9: Dan Lambert & Creatures of Habit and is a frequent fashion consultant
April 23: Perfect on Paper
for local film and television productions
Howling Coyote Coffeehouse The
One of USAs Top 100
open mic event is 7 p.m. Friday, April 7, at
Center for Spiritual Living, 575 N. Main, Las
Independent Pizzerias
Cruces. Signup begins at 6:30 p.m. Free admis-
Pizza Today
sion. Information: (575) 525-9333 or boband-
melody@sbcglobal.net.
Sunset Soundtracks El Cosmico vintage
trailer lodge, 802 S. Highland in Marfa, Texas,
presents free live music events on selected
evenings. Showtime is 8 p.m. Information:
(432) 729-1950 or elcosmico.com.
PIZZA
Gino Scaramuzza The disc jockey set
from the Buenos Aires underground disco
scene performs Saturday, April 1.
Fine Beers & Wines
Pleasures The psychedelic quartet from
Florida performs at 9 p.m. Sunday, April 23.
KERN PLACE
Railroad Blues 504 W. Holland, Alpine,
Texas. Most performances begin at 10 p.m.
206 Cincinnati 532-9483
Admission varies. Information: (432) 837-3103
WEST SIDE
or railroadblues.com.
Friday, March 31: Night Owls
865 N. Resler 760-6000
Saturday, April 1: Main Street
EAST SIDE
Friday, April 7: Bosse
Saturday, April 8: Defrance
1879 N. Zaragosa 856-9111
Friday; April 14: Anthony Ray Wright
Saturday, April 15: King Octopus
NORTHEAST
Friday, April 21: John Bauman
Saturday, April 22: The New Offenders.
Friday, April 28: Garrett Lebeau 11100 Sean Haggerty (at US 54)
Saturday, April 29: Doug Strahan
Saturday, May 6: Soul Sacrifice
821-7000
OPENINGINAPRIL!
UPPER VALLEY
145 W. Sunset (at Doniphan)
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thur.
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
www.ardovinospizza.com
April Fools! Show Jesters League of ... definitely has the best pizza in town.
America hosts an April Fools Day performance Texas Monthly
6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Glasbox, 210 FINE PIZZA &
FINE DINING
Poplar. Doors open at 6 p.m. Mature content.
Donations: $10; BYOB. Information: 261-4060
or on Facebook.
El Paso Comic Strip The club, now cel-
ebrating its 30th year, 1201 Airway. Shows are
at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30
and 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 7:30
p.m. Sunday. Closed April 16. Tickets: $6
Wednesday and Thursday, $12 Friday and
Saturday; $8 Sunday, unless otherwise listed.
VIP Booths $10 more per ticket; available at
ticketweb.com.
Information, reservations: 779-LAFF (5233),
laff2nite.com or on Facebook at El Paso Comic
Strip.
March 29-April 2: Joey Medina with open-
ing act with Drew Marks
April 5-9: Doug T Hypnosis Show
April 12-15: The Greg Wilson
Pablo Francisco performs May 18-20 .
Tickets: $22.50.
Carlos Mencia performs Thursday through
Saturday, June 15-17. Tickets: $27.50-$52.50.
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All phone numbers listed are in Juarz.
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.
Orquesta Sinfnica de la UACJ performs at 8
p.m. Saturday, April 1, with guest pianist
Xiaoping Wong. Tickets: 80-200 pesos.
Arriba el Norte Festival Nacional de
Folklore is at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2, featuring
folklorico dances. Tickets: 110 to 176 pesos.
Angeles Negros: Tour Memorias del Alma
is at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 4. Tickets: 275-715
pesos. The Latin group soared to fame in the
1970s with hit romantic ballads.
The comic Mascabrothers perform 5 and 7
p.m. Sunday, April 9. Tickets: 330-605 pesos.
Kung Fu masters Shaolin Warriors perform at
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22. Tickets: 330-550
pesos.
Hijas de su Madre Ariane Pellicer and six
other women star in the comedy at 7 and 9:30
p.m. Wednesday, April 26. 230-550 pesos.
Auditorio Benito Jurez Ignacio
Ramirez and Vicente Guerrero, one block from
Parque Borunda. Tickets at donboleton.com.
La Bella y la Bestia is presented at 12:30
p.m. Tuesday, April 4. Tickets: 110-220 pesos.
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Oscar Burgos comedy show is at 7 p.m.
Thursday, April 6, with various guests. Tickets:
330 and 385 pesos.
Five nights at Freddys show is at 4 and 6
p.m. Sunday, April 28. Tickets: 165-275 pesos.
Tequila Discoteque Pronaf Zone, next
to Centro Cultural de la Ciudad. The comic
duo Ademas Las Lavanderas! performs at 8
p.m. Wednesday, April 5. Admission: 440-550
pesos.
El Circo de las Pesadillas The circus
show runs April 6-30 at Av Tecnologico at
Pedro Rosales de Leo. Admission: 220-423
pesos. Tickets, schedule at donboleton.com.
Centro de Convenciones Cuatro Siglos
- Cuatro Siglos Boulevard 8989 (at Florida).
The boy band Matute performs as part of its
Boombox Tour at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8.
Tickets: 3300 to 1,100 pesos.
Matices Cultural Amigos de la
Fundacion Mascareass Matices Culturales per-
formance series are held at Centro Cultural
El Paso Scene
Paso del Norte in Juarez. All performances
begin at 8 p.m. Tickets: $450 pesos.
Information: 612-3175, fmascarenas.org or on
Facebook at MaticesCulturales.
Friday, April 21: Los Pachamama
Saturday, May 6: Grupo Yuka.
Lienzo Charro Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Av. Del Charro at Henry Dunant. Tickets at
donboleton.com. The Cadetes de Linares
horsemanship show is Saturday, April 22.
Tickets: 165 and 275.
Centro de Convenciones Las Anitas
Waterfill zone. Information: 6821486 or
6820693. Tickets at donboleton.com. Mexican
rapper Dharious (Cartel de Santa) performs at
7 p.m. Firday, April 28. Tickets: 195 to 395
pesos.
Plaza De La Mexicanidad
(Monumental X Explanade)
Boulevard 4 Siglos and Plutarco Elias Calles.
Bike Fest begins at noon Friday through
52-656-558-2415 or larodadora.org.
Sunday, April 28-30, with live music, motorcy-
Love Tango Workshop The workshop
featuring ATUSA 2014 Champions Nicholas
Tapia and Stephanie Berg is 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, at Sunland
Dance Studio, 1769 Victory Lane. Cost: $125
at the door; $30 individual workshops. Online
registration at Sunlandballroom.com.
Information: 422-3338, pasodelnortetango-
club.com.
Talisman Human Nature Contemporary
Ballet performs at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7-9, at Chamizal
National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial.
Talisman is a reimagining of the legend of La
Llorona. The show explores the origins of La
Llorona in a brand new one act ballet.
Admission: $10; available online at humanna-
tureballet.com.
Also featured are Cello Suites by the El Paso
Ballet Theatre, #Pulse, a dance in memory of
those lost in Orlando to the shooting at the
Pulse Nightclub, and other dances performed
by HNCB and guest artists.
Viva Espaa The celebration of Spanish
dance is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, April 8-9, at the Rio Grande Theatre,
211 N. Main in the Las Cruces Downtown
Mall, as part of its New Mexico Heritage
Series. Tickets: $12-17; available at
riograndetheatre.com. Information: (575) 523-
6403.
Flamenco and other Spanish dance forms
come alive with sensational performances by
NMSU dance students. Co-produced by the
Rio Grande Theatre and the Flamenco and
Spanish Dance Program at New Mexico State
University.
A Night in the 40s Paso Del Norte
Big Band, a 16-piece group, hosts 1940s style
dancing and music, 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, April
21, at Shundo Ballroom, 120 N. Paragon.
TBOYB; food and snacks allowed. Admission:
$15. Information: 532-2043, 203-7292,
music@pdnbigband.com or on Facebook at
PDNbigband.
Contra Dance The Southern New
Mexico Music and Dance Societys monthly
cle show and more. Friday headliner: La Lupita.
Saturday: El Gran Silencio. Sunday: Nortea
and Sonora bands. Local bands perform
throought the day. Entry: 125 pesos (300 for 3-
day pass), available at donboleton.com,
Splash Colors 5K The color and fun-
filled race begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 28,
at Chamizal Park. Cost: 200 pesos (donbole-
ton.com).
Estadio Carta Blanca Av. Reforma (at
Sanders, across from Comision Federal de
Electricidad). Tickets at
donboleton.com. Ha*ash and Reik perform at 8
p.m. Saturday, April 29. First performance in
Jurez. Tickets: 495 to 1,790 pesos.
Magno Discotheque Montes de Oca
339, Zona Pronaf. Information: 656 551 9458.
Advance tickets at donboleton.com. Sonora
Dinamita and Internacional Sonora Tropicana
perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Tickets:
150-385 pesos.
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:
contra dance is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday,
April 21, at Mesilla Community Center, 2251
Calle de Santiago in Las Cruces, with music by
the Rus Bradburd and Dennis Daily from Las
Cruces, and caller Jeffery Lindsey of El Paso.
Beginners lessons at 7:30 p.m.; no partner
needed. Cost: $6 ($4 youth; $15 family).
Information: (575) 522-1691 or snmmds.org.
Fragmentos El Paso Ballet Theatre
presents the piece choreographed by Reniel
Basailas part of it part of its new season of con-
temporary classical works, at 7:30 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28-30,
at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San
Marcial, inspired by the movements of people
across borders. Tickets: $12 ($10 Children).
Information: 760-6062 or
elpasoballettheatre.com.
International Day of Dance Branigan
Cultural Centers 9th annual celebration of
dance is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in
Las Cruces, featuring multi-cultural perform-
ances for all ages. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 541-2154 or Facebook
(Branigan Cultural Center).
Golden Bears Anniversary The
Golden Bears Social Clubs Anniversary Dance
is 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 30, at Scenic View
Ballroom, 1340 Murchison. Music by Rhapsody.
Free Refreshments and Set-ups: BYOB and
munchies. Doors open at 4 p.m. Donation: $17
per person. Tickets and information: 755-4038.
Argentine Tango Saturday Night
Milonga Paso Del Norte Tango Club hosts
lessons 8 to 9 p.m. every Saturday, at Sunland
Dance Studio, 1769 Victory Lane, Sunland
Park, followed by a practice milonga. No part-
ner needed; beginners welcome. Cost: $10
(includes free lesson). Information: 227-8953,
422-3338 or pasodelnortetangoclub.com.
Big Band Dance Club The club spon-
sors dances 8 to 10 p.m. selected Thursdays or
Fridays, at the Court Youth Center, 402 W.
Court, in Las Cruces. Cost: $8 members, $10
others, $5 students. Dance lessons at 7 p.m.
Information: (575) 526-6504.
April 2017
El Paso Senior Games City of El Paso
Parks and Recreation Departments annual
games for those age 50 and older run through
May 17 at various locations, SRegistration: $15
for 2 events and t-shirt, plus $5 for each addi-
tional event; $45 for all events. Includes t-shirt.
Information, registration: 544-0753, 503-6544,
240-3320, or seniorgames@elpasotexas.gov.
Web: elpasotexas.gov/parks.
Basketball is 9 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at Don
Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge
($45 team fee).
Bowling is 9 a.m. Monday, April 3, at Bowl
El Paso, 11144 Pellicano.
Tennis is 8 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at
Memorial Park Tennis Courts, 3251 Copper.
Cycling is 7 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at
Ascarate Park.
Road Race (running) and Race Walk are 7:30
a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Cohen Stadium,
9700 Gateway North
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park. General
admission and parking are free. Simulcast racing
begins at 10 a.m. everyday. Information: (575)
874-5200 or sunland-park.com.
Live racing runs every Tuesday and
Wednesday, and Friday through Sunday
through April 18. Post time is 1:30 p.m. with
nine races each day.
Saturday, April 1: West Texas Derby and
Sunburst Stakes
Saturday, April 8: New Mexican Spring
Futurity
Saturday, April 15: West Texas Futurity and
West Texas Juvenile Stakes
Sunday, April 16: Copper Top Futurity.
Chihuahuas Championship Dinner
Steve Garvey, Former Los Angeles Dodgers
MVP & World Series Champion, headlines the
El Paso Chihuahuas annual pre-season event
benefiting the Chihuahuas Foundation 6 to 9
p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at the El Paso
Convention Center. The event will be a cele-
bration of the Chihuahuas 2016 Pacific Coast
League (PCL) Championship as well as the first
opportunity to meet the 2017 team, coaches
and staff. The cocktail hour is 6 p.m. followed
by dinner, interviews and a live auction.
Tickets: $100 ($1,000 nine person table; each
will feature a Chihuahuas player or coach on a
first come first serve basis). Tickets, informa-
tion: 533-BASE or EPChihuahuas.com.
Garvey is a 10-time MLB All-Star and a four-
time Gold Glove winner.
El Paso Chihuahuas The citys AAA
baseball team opens its 2017 season April 6.
Individual game tickets: $5-$24. Information:
533-BASE or EPChihuahuas.com.
April 6-10: Las Vegas 51s. Game time is 7
p.m. April 6-8, 1 p.m. April 9 and 11 a.m. April 10.
April 18-21: Tacoma Rainiers. Game time is
6:35 p.m. April 18-20 and 7 p.m. April 21.
April 22-25: Reno Aces. Game time is 7
p.m. April 22, 1 p.m. April 23, 6:35 p.m. April
24-25.
May 2-5: Albuquerque Isotopes.
Desert Heat Classic Flickinger Center
for the Performing Arts in Alamogordo, hosts
the body building competition all day Friday
and Saturday, April 7-8, with local, regional
and national competitors. There will also be
many vendors located in Patrons Hall during
both days of competition. Information: (575)
437-2202 or flickingercenter.com.
Sun City Roller Girls The Roller Girls
next bout is 6 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at El
Paso County Coliseums Judging Arena, 4100 E.
Paisano, with Las Diablas vs. Las Catrinas.
Tickets: $7 in advance; $10 at the door ($7
April 2017
with valid military ID; free for ages 12 and
younger); available in advance at the Pershing
Inn, All That Music, Blue Panda Tattoo,
Uptown Cheapskate or any Roller Girl.
LIVE RACING
RACING
TUESDAYS FRIDAYS
Information: suncityrollergirls.com. SATURDAYS SUNDAYS
Michael G. Vasquez Baseball
Tournament The 23rd annual Memorial
Baseball Tournament benefiting Candlelighters
is Friday through Sunday, April 28-30, at
Northeast Regional Park, 11270 McCombs.
Entry fee per team is $185. Spectator fee: $2 at
the door; or one kitchen-sized bag of gently
used clothing. Information: 544-2222, 731-
2296, 448-1864, or on Facebook at
Candlelighters of El Paso.
USPA Polo The United States Polo STAKES RACES
Association Circuit Arena Challenge Cup
matches begin at 1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.
Sunday, May 6-7, at 5601 Naranjo Road, in
NEW MEXICAN SPRING FUTURITY
Santa Teresa, N.M., 1 mile north of Country
SATURDAY, APRIL 8
Club Road, and McNutt. Four tournament
teams; food trucks; casual dress. VIP privileges
WEST TEXAS FUTURITY
available. Bring lawn chairs and umbrella.
SATURDAY, APRIL 15
Information: (915) 206-0788.
Border Circuit Polo School exhibition match
SUNLAND PARK HANDICAP
also planned.
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
College sports
COPPER TOP FUTURITY
SUNDAY, APRIL 16
UTEP Softball The Miners host Western
Kentucky April 8-9 at UTEPs Helen of Troy
Complex. Game time is 3 p.m. Saturday (dou-
bleheader), and 1 p.m. Sunday,. Ticket informa-
tion: 747-6065 or utepathletics.com.
UTEP Tennis UTEPs home tennis
matches are at El Paso Tennis Club, 2510 N.
St. Vrain (in Arroyo Park). Matches start at 11
a.m., unless other mentioned. Admission is
free. Information: 747-5347 or FREE ADMISSION
utepathletics.com.
Sunday, April 9: UTSA FREE PPAARKING
Saturday, April 15: NMSU
UTEP Track Invitational Top-ranked LIVE MUSIC
university track teams and other athletes will
compete in the annual all-day track meet
Saturday, April 22, at Kidd Field, UTEP.
Information: 747-5347, 747-6841 or utepath-
letics.com.
Tejanas softball - The EPCC Tejanas home
games are at the Valle Verde Softball Field.
Admission is free. Information: 831-2275 or
epcc.edu/Athletics. Softball office: 831-2367.
Regular game time is 1 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, unless otherwise listed. All games
doubleheaders. Upcoming games:
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April 15-16: Frank Phillips
April 29-30: Odessa.
5PM 11PM
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noon Fridays and Saturdays, except as noted.
Admission is free. Information: 831-2275.
April 21-22: Western Texas
April 28-29: Odessa
Bicycling
Texas Hammerfest The two-day USAC
Sanctioned Road Stage Race for cyclists is
Saturday and Sunday, April 1-2, in Fort Davis,
Texas. Registration: $120-$145; closes March
29. Information: texashammerfest.info or
usacycling.org.
Stage One starts Saturday at Hotel Limpia
with 10 miles up warm up six miles of climb, Sunland-park.com
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Stage Two begins Saturday at Hotel Limpia
with an 18 mile road race on Hwy 166 finishing
at Crows Nest.
Coyote Classic XC Mountain Bike
Race The annual race, starting the New
Mexico Off Road Series, is 8 a.m. to 4 .m.
Sunday, April 2, at Franklin Mountains State
Parks Round House (Bowen Ranch), off Martin
Luther King Jr. Categories for expert, sport,
beginner and single speed. All racers must have
a USAC License: day license available for $10.
Registration starts at $45 through April 1; $15
juniors 18 and younger. No race day registra-
tion. Gate fee at Round House is $5.
Information: 544-2453 or on Facebook at The
Coyote Classic.
Packet pickup is 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April
1, at Bicycle Company, 3443 N. Mesa, Suite A.
Full Moon Bike Ride White Sands
National Monument, 5 miles southwest of
Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S. 70, hosts a Full
Moon bike ride at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 8.
Dress warmly. Reservations begin one month in
advance; space limited. Reservations via
nps.gov/whsa. Fee is $8 per person; $4 ages 15
and younger, plus park entrance fee.
Information: (575) 479-6124, ext. 236 or (575)
679-2599, ext. 232.
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
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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.
Golf
Henry Kellen Memorial Golf Open
The tournament benefiting El Paso Holocaust
museum is 9 a.m. Monday, April 3, at
Cottonwoods Golf Course, 1598 Cottonwood.
Four-person scramble. Registration begins at 8
a.m. Registration: $125; includes cart rental,
unlimited use of range before play, breakfast,
catered lunch after play, drink tickets, & com-
memorative gift. Information: 351-0048. Online
registration at butterfieldtrailgolf.com/EPHM.
Multi-Vendor Demo Day The NMSU
Golf Course, host a demo day 10 a.m. to 2
p.m. Saturday, April 8, NMSU Golf Course
Driving Range, 3000 Herb Wimberly, with live
music from local musician Tom Foster Morris.
PGA professionals help players the perfect golf
clubs to improve their game. Includes new
technology from golf manufacturers. Admission
is free. Reserve a spot: (575) 646-3219 or
nmsugolf.com.
El Paso Scene
EPMBA Golf Tournament El Paso
Mortgage Bankers Association hosts its annual
Dan Scholarship Fund benefit tournament
noon, Friday, April 21, at Horizon Golf
Conference Center, 16000 Ashford. Cost: $400
per team. Information: Gilbert Pedregon, 487-
9014 or gilbert@assetep.com; or Priscilla
Ogaz, 588-2344 or priscilla.ogaz@fnf.com.
WestStar Candlelighters Tee-Off
The 12th annual Candlelighters Golf
Tournament benefiting Candlelighters begins
with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Friday, April 28,
at Painted Dunes Desert Golf Course, 1200
McCombs. Four player scramble. Registration
and lunch at 11:30 a.m.; Rudys BBQ banquet
and awards are 6 p.m. Registration (through
April 17): $200 per player; $800 team of four.
Information: 821-2122 or candlelighterselp.org.
Edwards-Zuloaga Golf Championship
The 69th annual championship golf event is
Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30, at Ascarate
Golf Course, 6900 Delta. Championship and
senior championship, as well as ladies division,
flighted mens divisions and a junior division fea-
tured. Information: 772-7381 or agcagolf.org.
Recreational sports
Public Ice Skating Skating is offered 7
to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 3 p.m. and 7 to 10
p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Sierra
Providence Event Center next to the Coliseum,
4100 Paisano. All ages welcome. Admission: $8
(skate rental included). Skate sharpening, fitting
and consultation offered for $5. Spectator
admission is free. Information: 479-PUCK
(7825) or elpasohockey.org.
Special Olympics Texas Tennis
Scramble Special Olympics Texas in El
Paso invites individuals to play or partner with
one of the athletes in its 2nd annual Tennis
Scramble 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 1, hosted
by the El Paso Tennis & Swim Club, 2510 No
St. Vrain. All proceeds to benefit Special
Olympics Texas athletes in the community.
Walk-up registration begins at 9 a.m. Cost: $20
per player (includes lunch); $20 to sponsor a
player or Special Olympics Texas athlete; $150
to sponsor an athlete for one year. Registration
offered at the El Paso Tennis Club or with Ed
Phinney at 532-4373. Information: 533-8229 or
mbaray@sotx.org
Special Olympics Spring Games The
Area 19 2017 Spring Games main events begin
at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 6, at Burges High
School, 7800 Edgemere. Admission is free.
Information: 533-8229, sotx.org or on
Facebook at Special Olympics Texas - Greater
El Paso Area. Opening Ceremonies are 6:25
p.m. Friday, May 5, at Burges High School. A
Victory Dance follows.
Other events:
Cycling Competition 9 a.m. to noon
Sunday, April 2, at El Paso Community College
Valle Verde Campus parking lot, 919 Hunter.
Gymnastic tournament 6 to 9 p.m. Friday,
April 7, at Hanks High School, 2001 Lee
Trevino.
Tennis tournament 9 a.m. Saturday, April
8, at Fort Bliss Tennis Center, 262 Club Road.
Basketball tournaments begin at 6 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday, and 8 a.m.
Saturday, April 19-22, at Del Valle High
School, 950 Bordeaux.
Golf Competition is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, April 29, at Underwood Golf Course
on Fort Bliss, 3200 Coe.
Lower Valley Horsemans Association
LVHA Gymkhana Saddle Series events are at
Lower Valley Coliseum, 894 S. Horizon
Boulevard in Socorro. The indoor facility has
restrooms, cold drinks, snacks and secure park-
ing. Spectator admission is free. Participants call
for rules. Information: 852-1884 or liverystable-
saloon.com.
LVHA Jakpot Ranch Sorting is 10 a.m. to
noon Saturday, April 8. Open division is $75,
plus $10 cattle fee. Novice (cannot have won
three times or earned $500) are $10 per go,
limit to 3 goes, plus $15.00 cattle fee and $5
office fee.
LVHA Saddle Series Gymkhana is 1 p.m.
Sunday, April 9, the 2nd in a series of six with
year end awards. Lead line entry is $30 for
three events-barrels, flags and stake race; all
others are $45(LVHA members $40) for five
events, add sixth event for $6 or $10 per class,
plus and $5 office fee.
LVHA All Breeds Horse Show Saddle Series
is 9 a.m. Saturday, April 29. Entries: all day
$50; LVHA members $45. Championship
Classes ($8 per class; $10 per class double
points.
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.
Wednesday Night Trap Shooting
League El Paso Skeet and Trap Club, 9817
Alameda El Paso host a weekly trap shooting
league at 5 p.m. Wednesdays. Non-members
are welcome to participate. Cost: $12.
Information: 494-6665 or elpasoskeetandtrap-
club.com
The club is celebrating its 70th year anniver-
sary.
Motor sports
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.
ASCS Shootout is 7:45 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, March 31-April 1. General
Admission: $15; free for age 10 and under;
family pack $35; pit pass $40.
Casa Nissan Legends Spring Fling is Thursday
through Saturday, April 20-22.
Regular weekly racing season runs Saturdays,
April 29-Sept. 23. Gates open at 5 p.m.; rac-
ing at 7:45 p.m.
El Paso Motorplex The drag strip is at
13101 Gateway West, (east of El Paso at I-10
off Clint exit #42). Season opener bracket race
is Saturday, April 8. Season runs through Nov.
4. Spectator admission: $5/ Information: 887-
3318 or elpasomotorplex.com.
Running events
Hope Brings Change 5K The inaugural
5K run walk is 9 a.m. Saturday, April 1, at
Hope City Church, 6115 Woodrow Bean.
Registration: $20; $15 military, child 12 and
younger; per person groups 5 or more; $25
everyone after March 26. Information: 600-
6251 ext. 107 ortina@hopecitycc.org. Online
registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pickup and registration is 4 to 7 p.m.
Friday, March 31, at the church or 7:30 to
8:30 a.m. on race day.
Tumbleweed Run The 5K run and 1
mile fun run is Saturday, April 1, at Mesilla
Elementary, 2363 Calle Del Sur in Mesilla. All
skill levels and age groups are welcome. 5K
begins at 9 a.m. with run at 9:30 a.m.
Registration: $30 5K; $15 fun run. Online regis-
tration at active.com.
Colors of Cancer race Rio Grande
Cancer Foundation hosts its Colors of Cancer-
Our Colors Run Together 5K competitive run
and non-competitive run/walk at Sunday, April
2, at Cohen Stadium. Registration at 7 a.m.
with competitive run at 8:30 a.m. and non-
competitive run at 9 a.m. Cost: $30 non-com-
petitive; $35 for the competitive; $15 non-com-
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petitive children. Information: 562-7660 or
rgcf.org. Registration at
ourcolorsruntogether.com.
Participants are encouraged to wear a color
associated with the ribbon color supporting the
cancer. All the money raised from the 5K
Run/Walk will stay in El Paso and will be admin-
istered through the Rio Grande Cancer
Foundation, the communitys local resource for
cancer.
Spaceport America Relay Race
Spaceport America hosts a two-day, 200-mile,
USA Track and Field sanctioned relay race
event along the historic Rio Grande Saturday
and Sunday, April 8-9. Race begins Saturday at
El Paso County Coliseum, and ends Sunday in
Sierra County. Team registration: $1,200 ($100
per teammate). A Captains Reserve is $120
to reserve a team slot (non-refundable).
Information: spaceportamerica.com or gate-
waytospace.com.
Teams of 6 or 12 will run three of the 36 dif-
ferent race segments (legs) ranging from 2.0
miles to 13.2 miles of the total 200 mile dis-
tance.
AOs Gift of Life Walk/Run The 5K
walk and run to raise organ donor awareness
is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Skyline
Optimist Youth Park, 5050 Yvette. This years
run remembers Maile Rae. Gates open at 4
p.m. Pre-registration: $25 through April 15;
free for ages 12 and younger. No late registra-
tion. Register in person at Skyline Gym (at the
park) or online at aofia31.wixsite.com/aos-
giftoflife. Information: 867-8620 or on
Facebook at AOs Gift of Life.
Packet pick up is 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and
Wednesday, April 17 and 19; and 4:30 to 5:30
p.m. Saturday, April 22, at Skyline Gym.
Mental Health in Motion 5K The 2nd
annual 5K race, 1 mile fun run and kid dash are
9 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at El Paso
Community Colleges Valle Verde Campus, 919
Hunter. Proceeds go towards providing an
integrative wellness program at Family Service
of El Paso. Registration: $25 per event; $20 per
runner for teams of four or more in the 1 mile;
$10 youth in the 1 mile. Free for age 13 and
younger in the 1 mile and kids dash.
Information: Family Service, 781-9900; Mike
Coulter, 274-5222, or
familyserviceofelpaso.org. Registration at
raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pick up is noon to 5 p.m. Thursday,
April 20, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa,
and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Family
Service, 6040 Surety.
Mighty Mujer Triathlon The all- Run4Unity El Paso Teens4Unity hosts a
female sprint and super sprint events bene- free run for ages 9-17 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
fiting the Center Against Family Violence begin
7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 22, at Memorial Park
Pool, 3251 Copper. Two distances offered this
year: 300-yard swim/18 mile bike/3-mile run;
or 300-yard swim/9.3 mile bike/2-mile run.
Cost for either distance: $100 through March
31; $110 April 1-21. Information: 229-5656.
Online registration at raceelpaso.com/mighty-
mujer.
Teams of 2, 3 or 4 women can compete
against others in three separate categories:
mother/daughter; family; girlfriends (must indi-
cate category and team name at time of regis-
tration). Participants must be 12 or older.
USAT rules apply.
Trailblazer 5K The 5K run and 1-mile
walk benefiting Spinal Cord Injury Foundations
Gridiron Heroes is 8 a.m. Sunday, April 23, at
Americas High School, 12101 Pellicano.
Registration: $25 per event ($30 on race day).
Information: Mike Coulter, or 274-5222, coul-
tercmike@yahoo.com or racedaventuresunlim-
ited.com.
April 2017
Packet pick-up is 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 21,
at the school; race day pick up and registration
is 7 to 7:45 a.m. at the start line.
Giddyup Gallop The 5K, Half Marathon
and 1 mile fun run is Saturday, April 29, at
Mayfield High School parking lot, 1955 North
Valley, in Las Cruces, as part of the Las Cruces
Country Music Festival. Registration: $30 5K
($75 with festival pass); $50 half marathon ($95
festival pass); fun run $10; free for kids 12 and
younger. Registration at lascrucescountrymu-
sic.com. Information: (575) 541-2361 or on
Facebook at Giddyup Gallop.
Run/Walk for Autism Southwest
Chapter of the Autism Society of America will
host its 9th annual awareness and fundraising
5K run and walk and one-mile family fun walk
at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 29, at Ascarate Lake,
6900 Delta. Registration (by April 21): $20 ($15
military/students; $10 child with autism); $25
after April 21 for everyone. Information: 772-
9100 or on Facebook at AutismSocietyEP.
Pre-race packet pick-up and late registration
is noon to 6 p.m. Friday, April 21, at Up and
Running, 3233 N. Mesa #205. Team packet
pick up is noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 27.
Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K
Spartyka Nation Apparel hosts the 5th annual
USATF-sanctioned 5K run and 1-mile fun walk
at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 30, at El Paso
Community College, 9570 Gateway North. T-
shirt for the first 250 registered participants;
food and drinks at the finish line. Registration:
$25 per event through April 22; $30 on race
day. Online registration at raceadventuresun-
limited.com.
Packet pickup is noon to 5 p.m. Saturday,
April 29, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa,
and race day packet pick up and registration is
7 to 7:45 a.m. at the race site.
Boys and Girls Club Cantina 10K
Boys and Girls Club of El Pasos inaugural 10K
and 5K runs and 1-mile fun walk is 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 5, at Up and Running, 3233 N.
Mesa, Suite 205. All runners receive short
sleeved technical t-shirt, with food and refresh-
ments for participants. Registration: $25
through May 3, $30 May 4-5. Information:
Chris Rowley, 478-5663. Registration at
raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pickup is noon to 5 p.m. Thursday,
May 4, at Up and Running, and 5:30 to 6:15
p.m. at the start line.
Knights 5K4PK The competitive 5K Run
and 1- mile castle walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, May
6, at Hanks High School, 2001 Lee Trevino
(parking lot near softball field on Anise). The
event is in remembrance of Danny Pecquete to
benefit Rio Grande Cancer Foundation.
Registration, information: 881-4590.
Registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Saturday, May 6, at Pastoral Center, 499 St.
Matthew (Guadalupe Building), in support of
United World Project. Registration: Sandra
Castro at 726-1102, Marco Raposso at 872-
8422 or teens4unity@yahoo.com. Information:
run4unity.net.
Braden Aboud Memorial Run The
11th annual 5K run and 5K/1-mile fun run/walk
benefiting the Braden Aboud Memorial
Foundation begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 7, at
5265 Roxbury (parking lot of Zack White
Elementary), with multiple vendors, music,
inflatable attractions, dog adoptions, and more
at the race site. Registration: $20 ($10 19 and
younger) through May 4. No race day registra-
tion for competitive run. Information: 833-0393
or bradenaboud.com.
Registration through May 4 at
bradenaboud.eventbrite.com.
The foundation, named after a local middle
school student killed in a skiing accident, is ded-
icated to improving the health and educational
development of El Pasos youth.
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 El Pasos hardest hitting sports include boxing, lucha libre & roller derby
S
ometimes in sports you just have to
get your hands dirty. Beyond the ball,
puck or bat, there are those who com-
pete with their fists, feet and wit. They
grapple, bout and brawl, all in the name of
victory.
These are the sports of hard knocks, like
boxing and mixed martial arts, roller
derby, lucha libre and professional
wrestling.
For those who love their competitions
with a little more grit, the borderland has
its share of down and dirty sports, not
just for those interested in cheering on
their teams in the spectator seat, but for
those who want to participate.
Hard Hits, Big Falls
El Pasos ladies of roller derby are known
for their rough and rowdy bouts, as well as
their propensity for providing a thorough
night of entertainment.
There are currently two prominent
leagues in the city, one offering banked
track bouts, and one with flat track action,
both with high speed and high energy.
Both leagues may also have big battles on
the track but they have big hearts as well
by supporting regional nonprofits and
charities.
El Pasos first official roller derby league,
Sun City Roller Girls, was founded in June
of 2008 with their first bout in February
2009. The league still maintains a popular
following and in 2014 purchased a 15-
piece banked track they call La Llorona.
There are only 25 leagues in the United
States that have banked tracks, Sun City
Roller Girls spokesperson Frida Krueger
said. Five of those leagues are in Texas.
Krueger said the Roller Girls cover a
diverse age range.
Members range from the ages 18, to our
oldest player which is 47, and happens to
be a kick-butt grandmother, she said. We
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Story by Lisa Kay Tate
are comprised of five teams: Chuco Town
Chulas, Las Catrinas, Las Viudas Negras,
Las Diablas, and the Sexecutioners. Each
team right now is averaging 11 to 12 girls
per team.
This age range is especially impressive as
Krueger explained roller derby is a contact
sport played on a banked track by 10 play-
ers on quad roller skates.
Roller derby is straightforward to learn,
but hard to play. Both flat track and
banked track games consist of jammers
(with stars on their helmets), who score
points getting around the track and lapping
opponents. Other players include pivots,
known by the stripe on their helmets, who
work to keep their pack together.
Blockers, of course, block the oppo- Hooligans and Beast Mode.
nents, and stick together in a group called
the pack.
During a jam, both teams have the
opportunity to score points by having one
player on each team race each other in an
attempt to repeatedly lap everyone on the
other team, while the remaining players
attempt to stop the other teams scoring
player and assist their own, she said.
Many of the bouts are comprised of the
different teams in the league taking on
each other, but theres also a league travel
team, which Krueger said will head to
Phoenix in May for the Battle on the
Banked tournament.
Krueger said patrons can certain expect
to see some action at these bouts.
Expect hard hits, big falls, pushing, trip-
ping, forearms, and unnecessary rough-
ness, to name a few penalties that may
land you in the penalty box.
The Sun City Roller Girls are now in
their ninth season, which runs February
through November at El Paso County
Coliseums Judging Arena.
Krueger encourages people to attend their
family-friendly bouts not only for the
action, but also for other features like life
El Paso Scene
halftime bands and raffles, the proceeds of
which go towards a different nonprofit
organization each month.
Krueger noted that roller derby is accept-
ing to all body types, and ages. The play-
ers have weekly training and muscle build-
ing along with the endurance it takes to
skate on the leagues banked track.
The beauty of roller derby is you will
find all walks of life, she said. Sixty
women varying in ages and jobs coming
together.
El Paso Roller Derby is El Pasos only
Womens Flat Track Derby Association
that competes on a national level, with
their A Team, Tex Pistols, B Team Pistol
WhipHers, and two home teams, the El Paso Roller Derby takes on the Pikes
Peak Derby Dames. Photo by Isaac Anaya
El Paso Roller Derby Board President
Bonnie Mono Bono Barrera describes
Barrera said flat track roller derby can set
the sport as a fast action, heavy hitting,
up a track anywhere.
cardio intensive sport; something she said
If we get hit out, we are more than like-
is particularly true with flat track.
ly to land in a fans lap, she warned.
Basically, that means the hits are more
That to me is pretty exciting and its also
aggressive and the falls hurt even more
more interactive and personal.
because we play on hard concrete or wood,
Although their flat track bouts differ
unlike our banked track sisters, she said.
greatly from Sun City Roller Derbys
At one point, we actually were a part of
banked bouts, both leagues are made up of
the other roller derby league here in town.
members from all walks of life.
However, in September of 2010, we decid-
El Paso Roller Derby is made up of
ed that we wanted to be the bad girls,
members from different backgrounds with
which we are and broke off from that
a variety of occupations and skills,
league. Now we are our own independent
Barrera said. Not one member in the
league and play competitively against
league is the same as the other.
other teams around the Southwest region.
She emphasized the league isnt just
Barrera said they are always recruiting
about the sport.
skaters and volunteers. No experience or
When we have bouts, we invite local
previously derby knowledge is necessary.
vendors to come display their work and
As a non-profit organization themselves,
have food, beer, games, music, prizes, and
she said, El Paso Roller Derby loves help-
an after party for everyone to enjoy, she
ing out with community events, school
said. In a way, its like bringing the El
programs, or charities.
Paso community together, which is the
This years bouts begin in June with trav-
best part.
els to San Antonio, but there will also be
home and away games this fall against
teams from Juarez and Colorado. Please see Page 24
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Battling at the Border
Lucha libre style wrestling has always
been a favorite sport along the border.
Luchadors adorn souvenir t-shirts and
make appearances at events like the
upcoming Tequila, Taco & Cerveza
Festival May 21. Even the El Paso
Chihuahuas baseball team celebrated the
sport by giving out lucha libre masks to
fans during one home game last year, and
is planning another Lucha Libre Night
Aug. 24.
Lucha libre, Spanish for free fighting,
is a freestyle form or professional
wrestling. National and internationally
known luchadors not only host matches in
the area regularly, they often make public
appearances for charitable and publicity
purposes. Los Angeles-based lucha libre
and burlesque group Lucha VaVoom has
visited youth at Providence Childrens
Hospital. When the feature documentary
Lucha Mexico was screened in El Paso
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last July, father and son Mexican legends
Blue Demon and Blue Demon Jr., met with
wrestling fans at Alamo Drafthouse.
In the past, only the most avid fans knew
where to catch matches. Today, a new gen-
eration of Lucha Libre fans are joining in,
and bringing the sport to more and more of
the community.
One of the easiest ways to enjoy it by
attending weekly tapings of Lucha
Frontera, featuring the New Era
Wrestling, a weekly wrestling cable televi-
sion show featuring elite wrestlers battling
at the border. The program airs at 10 a.m.
Sundays on Estrella TV El Paso 9.2 or 811
on Spectrum Digital Cable. Those who
would rather see the events in person can
attend a taping of the show every other
Friday including April 7 and 21 at 8 p.m.
at their ring at 10400 Dyer.
New Era Wrestling, founded by Jose
Ontiveros, features both male and female
wrestlers including fan favorites like
Delilah, The Patriot and El Tirano.
Peter Gonzalez of Empty Pockets
Entertainment, which produces the show,
said the sport is colorful and entertaining,
but still intensively competitive.
El Paso Scene
Yes, there is a pageantry of costumes,
lights and story lines, but there is also an Boxing is life!
athletic prowess to perform the moves that
For those wanting to hop in the ring, El
these wrestlers do everyday in practice and
Paso has several boxing clubs, coaches and
during the events, Gonzalez said. Since
the show has been airing on Feb. 19, I
trainers ready to help them out. These
include Borderland Brawlers Boxing Club,
have witnessed two broken clavicles, a
Backstreet Gym, Fighter Physique, Border
broken ankle, a cracked tailbone, and
Association Amateur Boxing, and others.
many sprains. If this is not down and dirty
Boxing is life, says Borderland
I dont know what is!
Brawlers Boxing Club coach Gerardo
Gonzalez encourages attendance, as well
Hernandez, so much so you can see it in a
as tuning in, because the sport is always
bout.
fast paced and unpredictable.
Maintaining this attitude is one way to
This is highflying nonstop action where
keep focused, he explained.
anything can happen, he said. These ath-
You work and work to try to move for-
letes use every part of the ring and at times
ward and there is always an obstacle in
the action spills outside the ring, so there
front of you, whether its your opponent
is never a dull moment.
our your own self and at the end you see
Nationally touring shows like (pro
the outcome, if your work pays off or if
wrestlings) WWE are still big draws in
you have to work harder and sometimes
the area.
you may even get robbed, Hernandez
Kyle Pierson of New Mexico State
said. But thats life. You have to over-
University Auxiliary Administration helps
come all these obstacles and reap its
promote a myriad of entertainment, from
rewards.
music to comedy. He said WWE is defi-
The boxing club is located downtown in
nitely one of the most popular events.
the Lions Den Total Fitness, which hosts
The audience reaction is always tremen-
one-on-one boxing lessons by certified
dous, which is why they make Pan
coaches for any fitness level, sparring, and
American Center a regular stop, he said.
various bouts for both male and female
Some shows that return annually show
boxers.
signs of wear. Thats not the case with
Hernandez said he encourages people to
WWE. They return about every 10 months
experience how much effort, hard work
or so, and our last show was a sellout
and time goes into each bout, no matter the
WWE even encountered a conflict with
age of the participant.
their TV schedule and made a shift in
I ask people to come to the bouts and
order to make sure that Las Cruces
see the hard work these kids and young
remained on the tour, because we bring in
adults put in, and support these coaches
such large crowds, Pierson said.
and official judges who volunteer their
Like other down and dirty sports,
time for these kids and young adults who
Pierson said WWEs Superstars may be
sacrifice their time of play, he said.
a rough bunch in the ring, but he feels its
Hopefully (they can) obtain the ultimate
their personas outside of the arena that
goal of achievement, and maybe just
keep fans coming back.
maybe greatness and financial freedom.
They are engaged in charitable work,
He admitted not everyone can make it all
pop up in movies, and often take time to
way in boxing, but he feels there is always
sign autographs and take selfies with fans
before the show, he said. Please see Page 25
Find the fight
discounts. Show airs at 10 a.m. Sundays
on Estrella TV El Paso 9.2 or 811 on
Spectrum Digital Cable
356-5113
Want to learn more about the next
Facebook at LuchaFrontera
bout? Here are where to get a hold on
or NewEraEP
these down and dirty sports groups:
YouTube Channel at Lucha Frontera
El Paso Roller Derby
Bouts are selected Saturdays at Nations
Tobin Recreation Center, 8831 Railroad.
Boxing venues and classes:
Next announced home game is Sept. 16. Borderland Brawlers Boxing Club
Tickets: $8 in advance; $10 at the door; The Lions Den, 209 Texas, 626-8682
military discounts available; free for Facebook at BorderlandBrawlers
kids 10 and younger with paying adult. Boxing Club
eprd@elpasorollerderby.com
Facebook eprollerderby Backstreet Gym
4798 N Mesa
Sun City Roller Girls 833-0935
Games are at El Paso County Coliseum Facebook at BackStreetGymEP
Judging Arena, 4100 E. Paisano. BackStreetGym.com
Tickets: $7 in advance; $10 at the door; Fighter Physique
military discounts available; free for age 4640 Doniphan
10 and younger. Advance tickets at 730-1990
Pershing Inn, All That Music, Blue fighterphysique.com
Panda, or any roller girl. Facebook at FighterPhysique Gym
SunCityRollerGirls.com
Facebook at scrgbankedtrack Border Association Amateur Boxing
info@suncityrollergirls.com (Far West Texas local subordinate to
USA Boxing, covers boxing Anthony
Lucha Frontera to Presidio)
Tapings are 8 p.m. every other Friday Facebook at BorderBoxing
at 10400 Dyer; doors open at 6:30 p.m. borderboxing@gmail.com
Tickets start at $7 at the door; military borderboxing.wordpress.com
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a victorious feel to just being able to par-
ticipate and work towards success.
To come from the ashes and make a
mark for their kids and grandkids to talk
about, Hernandez said. Boxing is my
passion and the passion of so many others,
but only a few can break through. As
fighters we see that the fight is always
worth struggle.
Two 18-year-old fighters, Victor Aranda
and Jorge Tovar, both members of El Paso
Regional Golden Gloves, earned El Paso
its first two state boxing championships
this year, the first for the city since 2005.
Golden Gloves hosts Olympic-style box-
ing tournament every February. Both
Aranda and Tovar are now eligible for the
National Golden Gloves competition in
Louisiana in May.
El Paso is also home to Rafael Garcas
Boxing Museum, 6519 N. Mesa. The
museum showcases the achievements of
The Legend Rafael Garca, as well as
those of other boxing and Lucha Libre
greats, along with art and other exhibits.
Information, hours: 346-5085.
Having worked with the greatest leg-
endary fighters such as Roberto Durn,
Alexis Arguello, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
and more than a dozen other champions,
Garca is considered the best cut-man in
the history of the sport of boxing.
El Pasos best boxers including
female featherweight champion Jennifer
Han are often on the card of major pro-
fessional matches hosted at the El Paso
County Coliseum and the Don Haskins
Center.
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Boxing mentor McKay still going strong at 82
B
oxing and kickboxing coach Tim
McKay has been involved in the
sport for several decades, and in
2010 was given the first El Paso Golden
Gloves Lifetime Achievement Award.
Despite battling health issues including
cancer and heart disease, McKay is still
giving lessons at age 82.
I practiced boxing since I was 13, but
rarely, because I was always working,
and could only get to a boxing gym once
a week, McKay said. Still, I loved the
violent sport, as I was in street fights
very often and wanted desperately to
become more skilled. And I did. I have to
give (boxing mentor) Santos Quijano so
much credit for teaching me boxing skills
and later in life, training skills.
McKay, who served in the U.S. Marines
and the El Paso Police Department, and
worked at jobs ranging from shoeshine
boy at San Jacinto Plaza and horse
groomer in Tijuana, ran two gyms includ-
ing Eastside Boxing Gym,
In the boxing world, he has also served
as an official of the Golden Gloves, and
served as a principal promoter of the
first-ever Full Contact Boxing and
Martial Arts Fights in El Paso in 1975.
He also penned a book on the history of
celebrated El Paso boxer Cliff Magic
Thomas, the first El Paso athlete to win a
World Combat Championship.
It was a PKA Featherweight title in
March of 1980, McKay said. He was
not only the first native to win a title, but
he did it four more times before retiring
El Paso Scene
and two more
times with
comebacks in
his 40s. Such a
remarkable
athlete.
McKay is in
the process of
turning his
Tim McKay booklet on El
Paso Boxing
Legends into a full manuscript due out
this summer.
McKay has been in the sport so long, he
has also amassed a collection of personal
boxing stories, including a favorite about
a hardworking youngster with a
Superman Bod whom McKay refers to
as J. The young boxer was trained by
the late Mauricio Chito Barragan.
After a few months of training, and J
looking fast and ferocious, Chito
arranged his first bout, a smoker at the
old Cowbarn on Paisano by the
Coliseum, McKay recalled. When it
was bell time, J appeared fit and ready
and full of confidence. However, he
showed little will to mix it up in the first
round. More worrisome, he just ran
around in circles not willing to get down
and dirty. Near the end of the round, his
opponent closed the gap on J and caught
him with a one-two along the ropes.
Believe it or not, J screamed and started
yelling at the referee that his opponent
had something sharp in his gloves.
McKay said the referee stopped the
bout to look in the opponents glove, but
didnt find anything. Barrigan then
jumped in the ring, pushed the referee
aside, and said, let me look.
Chito used both of his thumbs to
spread Js eyes and then said, aha,
McKay said. Sort of confused, J said,
what do you see coach? Chito replied,
Easy, it is spelled F-E-A-R.
One of the ways McKay has helped rec-
ognize others in the sports of boxing and
martial arts is serving in 1996 as one of
the founders of the El Paso Boxing/
Martial Arts Hall of Fame. The annual
banquet is usually held in June.
I served as the First President and
again as president in 2000, and executive
director ever since, he said. I have the
distinct honor of being inducted twice in
the Hall of Fames. In 1997 I was induct-
ed into the Administration Category for
the El Paso Boxing/Martial Arts Hall of
Fames and in 2013 I was inducted as a
boxing trainer in the El Paso Boxing Hall
of Fame.
Although he never fought in an official
match, McKay has participated in boxing
smokers (unsanctioned fights), served as
a respected sparring partner for others
and even helped trained boxer-cum-actor
Randall Tex Cobb.
Despite spending five days a week in
chemotherapy, McKay said his motto in
life remains, Do something every day
that makes you happy.
This is one reason hes still fighting:
At 82 I still refuse to go down.
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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. Information:
212-0966 or elpasozoo.org.
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. African Star Train ride tick-
ets are $2 plus tax ($1.50 for children and soci-
ety members). Asian Elephant Training
Encounters scheduled at noon daily.
Natural History Outings Southwest
Environmental Center of Las Cruces offers
Back by Noon Saturday field trips departing
from the center at 275 Downtown Mall, Las
Cruces. The family-friendly hikes are free and
open to the public, but space is limited and
advance registration required; registration
opens three weeks before each hike. Half of
slots in each trip reserved for center members.
Some minor fees may apply. Reservations:
(575) 522-5552. Details at wildmesquite.org.
April 1: Wildflowers of Aguirre Springs. A
botanic stroll along the Pine Tree Trail on the
east side of the Organ Mountains with Lisa
Mandelkern of the Native Plant Society.
Departs at 8 a.m., moderate hike.
April 8: Up Close with the Border Wall,
Sunland Park. Kevin Bixby will lead an outing to
see the border wall up close in Sunland Park
and explain its effects on wildlife such as
Mexican wolves, jaguars and even birds.
Departs at 8 a.m., easy hike.
April 15: La Mancha BioBlitz. The 2nd annu-
al BioBlitz at SWECs La Mancha Wetland along
the Rio Grande. Departs at 8 a.m., easy hike.
April 29: Migratory Birds of the Rio Grande
Valley. Photographer and expert birder Ken
Stinnett leads an easy hike at Mesilla Valley
Bosque State Park. Departs at 7:30 a.m.
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May 5: Reptiles of the Chihuahuan Desert
with NMSU professor of herpetology, Niki
Harings. Departs at 8:30 a.m.
Hike for the Planet In partnership with
the City of El Paso, Celebration of Our
Mountains hosts free events in honor of Earth
Month in April. Locations, information: 212-
0115 or celebmtns.org
Hike for the Planet walks are Sunday, April
2, 9 and 30; and Saturday, April 29.
Scenic Sunday a Walk through Time is 8 a.m.
Sunday, April 2, to discover Giant Fossils of El
Pasos Ocean on Scenic Drive
Yoga on the Rocks, 10 a.m. Sunday, April 9.
Cacti and Other Desert Plants of the Franklin
Mountains is 2 p.m. Sunday, April 9.
Gardening 101 El Paso Master
Gardeners will lead a free workshop to help
plan or improve a garden 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday,
April 7, at El Paso Multipurpose Center, 9031
Viscoun. Information: 212-0115 or on
Facebook. Register at elpasotexas.gov/ORS.
This is the first in a series of The Dirt on El
Paso workshops.
El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society
The societys monthly meeting is 7 p.m.
Monday, April 17, at the Centennial Museum
on the UTEP campus. NMSU professor and
nature photographer Nirmal Khandan will pres-
ent Birds & Wildlife of Sri Lanka, his home
country. Information: Scott, 581-6071 or trans-
pecos-audubon.com.
A Memorial Day weekend trip to Chiricahua
Mountains is planned for May 26-29.
Information: Mark Perkins, 637-3521.
El Paso Scene
FloraFest 2017 The annual native plant
sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
April 29-30, at the UTEP Centennial Museum,
Wiggins and University. Hundreds of nursery-
grown native trees, shrubs, flowering perenni-
als and other plants will be sold. Proceeds ben-
efit the museums Chihuahuan Desert Gardens.
Customers may bring their own wagon carts.
Admission is free. Information: 747-5565, 747-
8994 or museum.utep.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). See website
for schedule.
Gardening classes Jackye Meinecke
conducts gardening workshops 2 to 3 p.m. on
selected Saturdays in the Community Room of
Mountain View Market Co-op, 1300 El Paseo,
in Las Cruces. Cost per workshop: $10 cash;
$8 co-op members. Reservations preferred;
email to gardens@zianet.com. Information:
(575) 323-0903.
April 1: Growing Flowers & Vegetables in Pots
April 15: Succulents for Landscapes & Pots.
April 29: Native and Xeriscape Gardening
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 4 p.m. Saturday, April 8.
Community workday is 8 a.m. Saturday,
April 15.
Bird tour is 8 a.m. Sunday, April 30.
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. Admission is free.
Information: 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: $2 (free for age 4 and younger).
Information: 857-1135 or texasstateparks.gov.
Reservations are recommended for the self-
guided area and for camping: (512) 389-8911.
There is an annual orientation program for
visitors.
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 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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through May 14. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 8
p.m. through April 22; 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. April
23-May 27. 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.
A Full Moon Bike Ride is 8 p.m. Saturday,
April 8. Dress warmly. Reservations begin one
month in advance; space limited. Reservations
via nps.gov/whsa. Fee is $8 per person; $4 ages
15 and younger, plus park entrance fee.
The monthly ranger-guided Lake Lucero Tour
is 9 a.m. Sunday, April 23, to learn about the
formation of the sands and the special plants
and animals that live in and around the dunes.
Program fee is $8 ($4 age 15 and younger);
reservations required and available one month
prior to tour.
Sunset strolls are offered daily one hour
before sunset; 6:30 p.m. April 1-21; 6:45 p.m.
April 22-May 12.
Full Moon Hike is 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 9.
Reservations required (starting April 9); online
only. Cost: $8; $4 age 15 and young, plus mon-
ument entrance fees.
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.
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.
Winter hours: Visitor Center open 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. daily; tours available 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
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Indoor/Outdoor Dining
Lunch 11 am-2:30 pm Tues.-Sun.
Dinner 5-10 pm Fri.-Sat.
Live Music!
Every Friday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Every Saturday
11:00 am - 2:00 pm 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
April 2017
p.m. Last entry into cave via natural entrance is
2 p.m. with last entry into cave via elevator
3:30 p.m. (be in line to exit cave by 4:30 p.m.).
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).
Other guided tours are available; call or check
website for details.
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State
Park 1504 Miehls Drive N., Carlsbad, N.M.
Admission: $5 ($3 ages 7-12; free for 6 and
under). Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (last entry
at 3:30 p.m.). Information: (575) 887-5516.
Star Party is 8 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 1.
Earth Day Festival is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 22, with U.S. Forest Service
free tree seedling giveaway, Party for the
Planet childrens activities, A Taste of the
Living Desert,New Mexico authors, raffles and
more. Vendors also open Sunday, April 23.
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.
Rockhound State Park, five miles south of
Deming on State Road 11 and then east on
Rockhound Road (State Road 141) for nine
miles. Information: (575) 546-6182 or (575)
744-5998.
Star party is 8:45 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April
22.
The annual Desert Alive event is 8 a.m. to
noon Saturday, April 8, with plant walk,
exhibits of live birds of prey demonstration,
native plant sale.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park, Information:
(575) 744-5923.
Sailing Regattas are 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday,
April 8 and May 6; and 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday,
April 22.
The annual American Bass Fishing
The Marketplace
n of the Upper Valley
at PLACITA SANTA FE
In the
10-5 Tues.-Sat. 12:30-4:30 Sun.
5034 Doniphan
www.marketplaceatpsf.com
Home & Garden Decor Rustics Collectibles
Florals Jewelry Folk Art Baby gifts
Linens wearables Crosses & More!
5034 Doniphan Ste B
833-2121
magicbistroelp.com
facebook.com/magicbistro
El Paso Scene
Tournament is 6 a.m. Saturday, April 8.
A Boating Safety Class is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 15.
Oliver Lee State Park, Highway 54 south of
Alamogordo at the Dog Canyon turnoff.
Information: (575) 437-8284.
Pancho Villa State Park, Columbus, N.M.,
State Roads 11 and 9. Day use hours: 7 a.m. to
9 p.m. Information: (575) 531-2711.
Percha Dam State Park, 60 miles north of Las
Cruces on Interstate 25. Information: (575)
743-3942.
Caballo Lake State Park, 60 miles north of
Las Cruces on Interstate 25. Information: (575)
527-8386.
An Easter Egg hunt is 10 a.m. to noon Sunday,
April 16.
A Star Party is 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday,
April 29.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National
Monument 44 miles north of Silver City
on NM Highway 15. Entrance fee: $5 per per-
son; $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.
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla. All events free
with park admission, unless listed otherwise.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through
Sunday; call for seasonal variations. Day use fee:
$5 per vehicle ($40 annual pass). 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 beginning at the Visitor Center.
Bring binoculars, water, sunscreen; wear hik-
ing shoes.
585-9296
Dolores Dueez and Stephanie Romero
Antique Traders
Tombaugh Observatory NMSUs
Tombaugh Observatory in Las Cruces hosts
open house at Friday nearest the time of the
first quarter moon September to May (April
7), weather providing. Program begins at 9
p.m. with a short presentation, followed by
guided observing through telescopes.
Information: (575) 646-4438, or (575) 646-
6278 to confirm the observatory will be open
that evening.
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.
The 23rd annual Community Earth Day Fair is
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 29. Free.
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. Day-use
fee is $3 per vehicle. Information, group reser-
vations: (575) 525-4300.
Dripping Springs Natural Area The
recreational area is at the base of the Organ
Mountains at the end of Dripping Springs Road
(the eastern extension of University Avenue),
about 10 miles east of Las Cruces. The area
includes the A.B. Cox Visitors Center, several
hiking trails, and La Cueva Picnic Area.
April through September the entrance gate is
open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $3 per vehi-
cle. No pets allowed (except for assistance ani-
mals). Information: (575) 522-1219.
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park
The park, part of Asombro Institute for Science
Education, is northeast of Las Cruces, off
Jornada Road. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. Information: (575)
524-3334 or asombro.org.
Tamara Michalina
Big Sky
BeadCounter
5034 Doniphan
(next to
The Marketplace)
833-9929
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Good Food ... Good Feelings
This Easter dont go hunting for eggs
Your delicious eggs are waiting for you
At your favorite restaurant, Village Inn, of course,
Leave the egg hunting for the little girls and boys
Have an Eggstra special Easter!
And give them a nice treat afterwards!
El Paso: 1500 Airway 7144 Gateway East 4757 Hondo Pass 2929 N. Mesa
5863 N. Mesa 7801 N. Mesa 2275 Trawood 1331 N. Zaragoza 3464 Joe Battle
Las Cruces: 1435 S. Valley 445 S. Telshor
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Childrens Museum Community
Forums Area residents can offer ideas and
suggestions for the planned El Paso childrens
museum at community forums at area branches
of the El Paso Public Library. The $19.2 million
childrens museum will be built at 201 W. Main,
downtown. Information: 533-4020.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5:
Clardy Fox Branch, 5515 Robert Alva.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12:
Sergio Troncoso Branch, 9321 Alameda.
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.
Showing through June 3: Time Exposures:
Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th
Century. This exhibition, organized by the
Pueblo of Isleta tribe in New Mexico, tells the
story of life on the Isleta Indian Reservation in
the 19th century and its lasting effects on life
today. Among the photographs in the exhibi-
tion are the works of many prominent western
photographers and artists including Edward
Curtis, A.C. Vroman, A.Z. Shindler, Karl Moon,
John Hillers, Charles Lummis, Carlos Vierra,
Summer Matteson, Albert Sweeney, Josef
Imhof, and Ben Wittick.
A portion of the exhibit will be dedicated to
the Tigua Tribe from the Ysleta Pueblo del Sur.
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.
FloraFest 2017 annual native plant sale is 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 29-
30. Hundreds of nursery-grown native trees,
shrubs, flowering perennials and other plants
will be sold. Proceeds benefit the museums
Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Customers may
bring their own wagon carts. Admission is free.
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 through May 31: Vedem: The
Underground Magazine of the Terezin
Ghetto, a multi-media traveling exhibit that
deconstructs and reinterprets the literary work
of a secret society of Jewish boys who created
the longest-running underground magazine in a
Nazi camp. Using pop-art graphics, drawings
and paintings, and the prose and poetry of
teenage prisoners, the exhibit breaks down the
original pages of Vedem then reconstructs
them in the form of a contemporary magazine.
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. Admission is free.
Information: 755-4332 or
elpasotexas.gov/arch_museum/.
The 11th annual Poppies Festival is 10 a.m. to
4 p.m. Saturday, April 1, with hands-on activi-
ties, tours, entertainment, food trucks and
more. See separate listing.
El Paso Archaeological Societys monthly
meeting is 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 15. Mike
Bilbo speaks on The Bataan Death March and
annual Memorial Marathon. Admission is free.
El Paso Museum of Art One Arts
Festival Plaza, downtown El Paso. For exhibit
information, see Southwest Art Scene.
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.
El Paso Scene
Thursdays), and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Museum admission is free, except for selected
exhibits. Information: 212-0320 or elpaso-
texas.gov/history.
A talk on the Folk Saint of La Frontera:
Teresita Urrea with Dr. Yolanda Chavez is 2
p.m. Saturday, April 1. Leyva will talk about
the woman known as la Santa de Cabora, an
internationally renowned curandera or tradition
healer. Following her expulsion from Mexico,
she moved to El Paso in 1896.
A family tour of the A to Z exhibit and more
is 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, April 8.
A High Noon Talk on the Mexican American
Movie Poster is 12:05 to 12:45 p.m. Friday,
April 14.
Bill Lockhart (aka Bottlebill) will give a short
talk and explore some of the newest micro-
breweries in downtown El Paso at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 27.
A Family Storytime on Exploring Trains
Planes and Automobiles is 11 to 11:45 a.m.
Saturday, May 20.
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.
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
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.
Victorian Sci-Fi Book and Tea Club is at 2
p.m. Saturday, April 15, to discuss Mary
Shellys The Last Man, written in 1826.
Steampunk dress encouraged, but not
required. Cost is $5.
The 1875 Magoffin Home is a prime example
of Territorial style architecture. The Site
explores the stories of its multicultural family.
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.
Rafael Garcas Boxing Museum 6519
N. Mesa. Information, hours: 346-5085.
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.
Tigua Indian Cultural Center 305
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta
Mission. The center features a museum on the
Tigua tribe, offering a glimpse of five centuries
of Pueblo history and tradition. Hours are 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Free childrens activities daily. Admission is
free. Information: 859-7700, ysletadelsur-
pueblo.org.
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
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military; free for children under 12.
Information: (575) 589-2000 or war-eagles-air-
museum.com.
A B-25/PBJ Mitchell Bomber ride experience
is Tuesday and Wednesday, April 11-12, host-
ed by the Commemorative Air Force Southern
California Wing. The plane is the only remain-
ing airworthy Marine B-25/PBJ Bomber in the
world. Call for cost and reservations: (805)
482-0064 or cafsocal.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 April 7-June 7: Wolves and Wild
Lands in the 21st Century, created by the
International Wolf Center in collaboration with
the Science Museum of Minnesota, and trav-
eled by the Bell Museum of Natural History.
The exhibit explores the uncertain future of
wolves in a world increasingly dominated by
humans. Artist reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,
April 7, as part of the First Friday Ramble.
Showing through May 13: Issei and
Beyond: The Nakayama Familys Journey in the
Mesilla Valley. John Kaichiro and Tome
Nakayama were issei immigrants to the
United States in the early 20th century who
settled in Las Cruces in 1918 and became lead-
ing farmers and chile specialists.
Showing through June 17: Jack London,
Photographer: Adventures in the Pacific,
Explore the South Pacific during the early 20th
century through the exhibition of novelist Jack
Londons photographs, curated by the Maritime
Museum of San Diego. This exhibition includes
images from Londons journey on the Snark,
the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the
Russo-Japanese war.
Bilingual Culture Club family programs for
families are 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays.
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.
Information: (575) 522-3120 or las-
cruces.org/museums.
Ancient Knowledge and Technology
Development Lecture Series is 2 p.m. Fridays,
through April 14. NMSU graduate students
share their research in archaeology, history,
culture and ancient technology:
Las Cruces Railroad Museum The
museum is in the Santa Fe train depot, 351 N.
Mesilla. 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.
Needle Punch Embroidery for ages 15 and
older is 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 5.
Cost: $10; includes take-home project. Register
at Museum of Nature and Science.
Family Game Day is 10 a.m. to noon the sec-
ond Saturday of each month.
NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. 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 children age
4-17; free for museum members, veterans and
children age 3 and under. Information: (575)
522-4100 or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
Showing April 14-Aug. 6: A Movable Feast:
Foods of New Mexico, presented by the New
April 2017
Mexico Watercolor Society, Southern Chapter.
Opening reception 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 14.
Showing through June 18: Whats the
Buzz? Why Honey Bees Matter.
Showing through July 9: Weaving in New
Mexico: The Ancestral Puebloan and Rio
Grande Traditions.
A Horno Baking Demonstration is 9 a.m. to
noon Saturday, April 1.
Far-Flung Adventures founder Steve Harris
presents A River Thirsting for Itself: An
Environmental History of the Rio Grande at 7
p.m. Thursday, April 13. Harris will trace the
history of settlement, agriculture and water
development in New Mexico, Colorado and
the borderlands. Admission is free.
Kids crafts are free with regular admission:
A Honey Bees Crafts is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 1.
Easter crafts are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
April 8.
Chimes of Spring are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 22, to create wind chimes.
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 April 15: In Good Time:
Photographs by Doug DuBois, presented by
the Aperture Foundation and the Herms
Foundation. This touring exhibition is the first
mid-career survey of DuBoiss photographs
from three different bodies of work: All the
Days and Nights, Avella, and My Last Day
at Seventeen. DuBois is a former faculty mem-
ber of the Department of Art at NMSU and
currently teaches in the College of Visual and
Performing Arts at Syracuse University.
NMSU Museum Kent Hall, University at
Solano, Las Cruces. Hours are 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.
Information: (575) 678-8824 (local call) or
wsmr-history.org.
Also
Deming Luna Mimbres Museum 301
S. Silver, Deming, N.M. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Saturday. 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 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
(closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Admission:
$7 ($5 for seniors, military; $2 children 6-16;
free for children 5 and younger and museum
members). Information: (575) 378-4142, hub-
bardmuseum.org or on Facebook.
Museum of the Big Bend Sul Ross
State University (Entrance 3), Hwy 90 in
Alpine, Texas. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday. Admission is free. Information: (432)
837-8143 or museumofthebigbend.com.
The 31st Annual Trappings of Texas exhibit
and sale of Traditional Western Art and
Custom Cowboy Gear is April 20-22, with
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grand opening, sale, gear demonstrations and
reception Friday, April 21. Preview and Party
is Thursday, April 20. Saturday, April 22 is a
chuckwagon breakfast, and a Ranch Round Up
Party at Nevill Ranch.
New Mexico Museum of Space
History 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. Space
center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission: $6 ($5 for seniors and military, $4
ages 4-12, children 3 and younger free).
Information: (877) 333-6589, (575) 437-2840
or nmspacemuseum.org.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is 9 to 11 a.m.
the first Friday of each month. The April 7 lec-
ture is Sateloon: Bouncing the Signal from
Above with Museum Education Director Dave
Dooling. Admission is free.
The museum will host a motorcoach tour of
Trinity Site at Saturday, April. 1. Tickets are
limited; $70 per person ($60 members); reser-
vations at (575) 437-2840, ext. 41132.
Registration is open for weeklong Rocketeer
Academy summer camp for kids in grades K-9.
See Film Scene for the IMAX schedule.
Combo tickets available (included museum
entrance and one IMAX ticket): $12 ($10 sen-
iors and military, $8 children.
Silver City Museum 312 W. Broadway,
Silver City, in the historic H.B. Ailman House.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday. Open until 7 p.m. the first Friday of
the month. Admission: $3 suggested donation.
Information: (575) 538-5921, 1-877-777-7947
(out of town), or silvercitymuseum.org.
Showing through May 14: The United States
Enters World War I
Showing through April: Stories of
Southwestern New Mexico Women.
Showing April 28-Sept. 4: The
Disappearing Mining Landscape of Grant
County, an exhibit by photographer Ann
McMahon and geologist Andrew Lindlof. The
exhibit documents mining history with new
photographs and mining specimens.
Toy Train Depot Alameda Park, 1991
N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. An actual
train depot built in 1898, the building now
houses a gift shop and model shop, with more
than 1,200 feet of model railroad track and
hundreds of model and toy trains on display.
Hours are noon to 4:40 p.m. Wednesday
through Sunday. Admission: $4. Information:
(575) 437-2855.
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Texas Institute of Letters The literary
group will meet for the first time in El Paso
Friday and Saturday, April 7-8. Information:
texasinstituteofletters.org
Opening reception and poetry awards are 6
p.m. Friday, April 7, at in the Sky Lounge at
Doubletree, 600 El Paso Street.
Banquet and fiction, nonfiction and the Lon
Tinkle Award for Lifetime Achievement is 6
p.m. Saturday, April 8, at Ardovinos Desert
Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park.
This years Lon Tinkle Award recipient is El
Paso author Pat Mora. Cost: $60.
Other 2017 honorees include Celeste
Bedford Walker, David Bowles, Bobby Byrd,
Lee Merrill Byrd, Cary Clack, Joe Ely, Alicia
Gaspar de Alba, Elizabeth Harris, Cliff Hudder,
Baine Kerr, Attica Locke, C. M. Mayo, Elaine
Scott, Thad Sitton and Rosalyn Story.
A series of free readings and book signings
will be offered various local libraries:
Author Christine Granados, 2 p.m. Tuesday,
April 4, at Judge Martinez Branch, 610
Yarbrough.
Ann Weisgarber, author of The Promise, at House Cafe and Gallery, 400 W. Overland, fea-
2 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, at Memorial Park
Branch, 3200 Copper.
Carmen Tafolla, 2015 Poet Laureate of the
State of Texas and Spur Award winner Robert
Flynn, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 6, at the Main
Library, 501 N. Oregon. Tentative appearances
by Cary Clark and Elizabeth Harris.
National Library Week Thomas
Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho,
joins libraries nationwide in celebrating April
9-15 as National Library Week with a series of
events and programs. Admission for most activ-
ities is free. Information: (575) 528-4005 or
library.reference@las-cruces.org.
Scrabble for Literacy, 1:30 p.m. Sunday,
April 9. Donations: $3; go to Literacy
Volunteers of Doa Ana County to buy class-
room materials for their students.
Reading and book signing by Michael Gamble,
Death by Tango, is 2 p.m. Monday, April 10.
Design & Create Napkin & Towel Folding is
2 p.m. Wednesday, April 12. Participants are
asked to bring a towel and a cloth napkin.
Calligraphy Guild will make custom book-
marks for library patrons 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, April 15.
The Librarys 4th Wednesday Happenings
free program for adults is Living Better in a
Green Home, presented by Renee Frank and
El Paso Scene
Don Rudisill, at 2 p.m. April 26 in Roadrunner
Room, 200 E. Picacho in Las Cruces.
Victorian Sci-Fi Book and Tea Club
The book club devoted to Victorian era science
fiction meets at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 15, at
Magoffin Home State Historic Site, 1120
Magoffin, to discuss Mary Shellys The Last
Man, written in 1826. Victorian era or steam-
punk dress encouraged, but not required. Cost:
$5. Information: 533-5147,
visitmagoffinhome.com or Facebook.
Poetry Contest for Students The El
Paso Public Library is accepting entries for its
27th annual Youth Poetry Contest open to area
students through April 22. Students from 1st
to 12th grade may submit original poems.
Selected poems will be published in an official
contest booklet. Information: elpasolibrary.org
National Poetry Month reading
BorderSenses presents the Barbed Wire Open
Mic Series in celebration of National Poetry
Month at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at Rock
turing poets from Tumblewords. Open mic will
follow. Information: 328-5484 tumbleword-
sproject@yahoo.com or on Facebook at
Tumblewords.
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-
critique, non-caustic forum. Information: 328-
5484 (Donna Snyder), 566-1034 (library), tum-
blewordsproject@yahoo.com or on Facebook.
April 1: Riddle Me This with Robin
Scofield. Scofield, author of And the Ass Saw
the Angel and Sunflower Cantos. is poetry
editor for BorderSenses.
April 8: Letters to Familiar Strangers with
Sarah Walker . Walker is a spoken-word poet
and playwright from El Paso. She is the
Founder and Director of FrontEra Poetry Slam,
a monthly competition for spoken word artists.
April 15: Poetry in Stories We Tell our
Children, with Christine Granados. Granados,
a former journalist with the El Paso Times and
Austin American-Statesman, is now a reporter
at the Fredericksburg Standard-Radio Post. Her
second book of fiction is Fight Like a Man and
Other Stories We Tell Our Children.
April 22: Wabi Sabi for Gringos, with
Gene Keller. Poet/singer-songwriter Keller has
been performing in El Paso for 60 years. His
books include Tongue-tied to the Border and
Big Tent Jubilee.
April 29: Mind Breaths with Richie David
Marrufo. Marrufo is the current Project
Director of the Barbed Wire Open Mic Series,
host of The 306 Sessions Concert Series, and a
writer for the film and production studio
Power at the Pass.
A National Poetry Monty reading featuring
poets from the Tumblewords Project is 8 p.m.
Saturday, April 29, at Rock House Cafe and
Gallery, 400 W. Overland.
Murder She Read The Eastside chapter
of the book discussion group supporting
women mystery writers meets 7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4, to discuss Blind Goddess
by Anne Holt at Rio Norte Retirement Center
Activity Room, 1941 Saul Kleinfeld. The group
regularly meets the first Tuesday of each
month, and is open to anyone. Admission is
free. Information: 629-7063 or
labodda9@aol.com.
Barnes and Noble Saturday story-
times El Pasos East Side and West Side,
and the Las Cruces Mesilla Valley Mall locations
all offer Saturday storytimes at 11 a.m.
April 1: Beauty and The Beast
April 8: The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors
April 15: Too May Carrots
April 22: We Are The Dinosaurs
April 29: The Wonderful Things You Will Be
Barnes & Noble (Las Cruces) 700 S.
Telshor in Mesilla Valley Mall. Information:
(575) 522-4499.
Eleven-year-old author Manuel Gonzalez will
sign copies of his book The Raccoon and the
Angel at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Gonzalezs
book shows each and every animal is different
and has its own special attributes.
A Grant Writing workshop is 2 p.m. Saturday,
April 8, in celebration of Educator
Appreciation Week. Presented by Las Cruces
Public Schools Foundation Executive Director
Betsy Geery.
Texas Mountain Trail Writers retreat
All new and published writers are invited to
the 26th annual Spring Retreat, Writing
Inspired Fiction, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,
April 29 at Mountain Trail Lodge & Outdoor
Learning Center, between Fort Davis and
Alpine. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. Presenters of
this years retreat are Barbara Brannon, PhD,
and Kay Ellington. Cost: $70 per person.
Information: texasmountaintrailwriters.org.
April 2017

Local: Come watch Inn of the
Mountain Gods shoot off a 38 Special
Ruidosos Inn of the Mountain Gods is going
to turn back the clocks once again, but this
time its not hair metal or elder statesmen of
country. The band in question hasnt released
a new batch of material in years, but they lit
up the charts in the early to mid 80s. On
April 7 the casino will be packing heat with
38 Special, a group that blends the deep-fried
southern sounds of the Allman Brothers,
Marshall Tucker Band, a ladle full of arena
rock guitar and, of course, a side helping of
Lynyrd Skynyrd. The last of that lot cant be
denied when the founding ringleader was
Donnie Van Zant, brother of Skynyrds
Ronnie Van Zant. Lately the band has been
doing the casino rounds, but that doesnt
mean that the group has been whittled down
to a sole original member. The current incar-
nation features a few players from their 70s
outings, including their lead vocalist, and the
rest of the cast has been playing together for
over a quarter-century. Mark your calendar
for the first Friday in April and be sure to be
Rockin Into the Night with 38 Special.
National: Black Sabbath, Ultimate
Collection, Rhino Records
After a successful reunion and scoring a No.
1 album on the UK charts, an accomplish-
ment that they havent achieved for close to
half a century, the boys (senior citizens) in
Black Sabbath decided to visit the past. They
are taking this journey via the Rhino records
release, The Ultimate Collection. This is a
proper celebration of the bands music for
those who are particularly partial to the Ozzy
Osbourne years, and honestly we all know
those are the only ones that really matter.
This period made them one of the most influ-
ential heavy metal bands of all time. The
release was curated personally by the group
and remastered for the best possible sound.
The double-disc set features 31 cuts, so you
can rest assured all your favorites are there.
The collection also includes some instrumen-
tals and a B side. Since we are talking Black
Sabbath, go the distance on this one and pick
up the limited edition Crucifold edition, a
heavyweight four-LP vinyl version that folds
out in the shape of the cross.
Afghan Whigs, In Spades, Sub Pop
An ominous tone is set with the darkly
intriguing opening track, but go ahead and
throw caution to the wind, youll be glad you
did. Welcome to In Spades, the latest mas-
terpiece by Afghan Whigs, the band that
reconvened a few years ago after a decade
and a half absence. During the hiatus, front-
man Greg Dulli appeared in many other proj-
ects, but he didnt deliver this much passion
and power as he did with the Whigs. The
reunion that produced their previous effort,
Do the Beast, has reignited their brand of
furious soul-drenched rock n roll. Their
guitars soar, the vocals snarl and the bass
pounds, all accented by the addition of an
incredible horn section, lush orchestral
arrangements and a serious R&B flavor
infection. Lyrically things move down a dark
path with mortality weaving itself into many
tracks, most evident in I Got Lost, written
in the wake of learning that longtime collab-
orator Dave Rosser had been diagnosed with
inoperable colon cancer. In Spades proba-
bly wont make your next party playlist, but
if you are looking for utter brilliance then
Afghan Whigs has it In Spades on this one.
Dan Baird, SoLow, JCPL
He dropped the Homemade Sin and took
on all the guitar, bass and vocal duties him-
self. He enlisted a proper background vocal-
ist after attempting it himself with some stu-
dio magic, and employed a drummer, but
otherwise making this a very close attempt at
April 2017
F
or most of my life, I was overweight
and not particularly fit. I would go
on diets and start exercising for a
while, but eventually I would relapse, get
lazy, regain the weight. Its a familiar cycle
for a lot of us, isnt it?
As I got older, this became a more serious
concern. My dad had a major heart attack
when he was 51. By the time I reached age
54, my weight had hit a new high, my for me. She was a model of fitness herself,
blood pressure was creeping up and I fig- so it seemed to me like she was praying
ured I was inviting the same fate as my straight from her heart she knew the
importance of taking care of ones body.
father.
The way I broke that cycle was with I felt convicted. How could I go to the
cycling. I made a simple decision: I would next home group meeting without having
a total solo record. Dan Baird has always bicycle 20 miles every day. I had done made an effort to get back on track? I gave
played by his own rules. He must have found enough cycling in the past that I knew this it some thought, more prayer and decided
2013s Circus Life agreed with him, was doable; it was more about sticking that cycling was my best bet. Thats how I
because hes back with another stellar disc. with the plan. That was the end of March got started.
As the former frontman for the Georgia 2007. After a month I upped the daily goal That was exactly ten years ago. I was
Satellites, he has been very busy in the new to 25 miles. In 2008, I biked 10,000 miles. thinking about that anniversary when a col-
millennium. He came flying out of the gate Along the way I also achieved my goal of lege friend called me a day ago. Hes was a
with both his own record and a collection basketball player back then, who happened
losing 30 pounds.
with his band the Yahoos in the same year. to be in the dorm room next to mine fresh-
Since then he has gone it alone for a few, did Since then I still average over 100 miles a
week, supplemented by running 20-24 man year. He also was a strong Christian
a trio of platters with another new group, the
miles and going to the gym once or twice a who showed me what it meant to follow
Bluefields, but it is solo time once again. The
latest is aptly named SoLow. The album week for weight-resistance training. The Jesus.
features his trademark gritty, raucous vocals, weight has stayed off and Ive stayed free He became a physician, married some-
and a bounty of fuzz-filled guitars and bales of injury and illness. what late in life and has two kids in col-
of twanged-out honky-tonk perfection. It is Thats a lot of boasting, which certainly lege. He also has had to manage Type 1
filled with the soul of the south and cow seems out of place in a column like this. diabetes for over 40 years. At age 65 thats
punk slathered generously through the dozen But I wanted to give you the background a significant health factor; the fact that hes
cuts. As Dan himself puts it, This record
so I can explain what was really the key 6-foot-10 also puts him at higher risk.
dealt with me aging and the passage of time
turning point. Turns out he struggles to keep fit these
and loss. In other words, all the sh** that days. So he asked me to help encourage
happens when you forget to die young. For months before I started my daily
cycling regimen, I had tried one thing or him, to hold him accountable.
SoLow is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece,
from a one-of-a-kind musician. another but nothing made a difference. So Of course, I said, but can I pray for
you right now? Because I knew that
finally I brought that up during a prayer
Collectibles: Pot of vinyl gold awaits time at the end of a church home group we prayer can make all the difference.
at end of Record Store Day rainbow hosted. I hated to admit that I was failing Randy Limbird is editor of
Many collectors may debate whether it is at anything, but it was bothering me a lot. El Paso Scene. Comments?
time to dip into the 401k, perhaps take out a A young Army wife in our group prayed Send to randy@epscene.com
second mortgage or get a second job. Maybe
it isnt that extreme but the bank breaker is
here once again. The thing that music junkies
around the world are jonesing for is Record
Store Day. This is the 10th anniversary and
with that comes the onslaught of rarities.
Lets kick things off with the bizarre: Actor
Corey Feldman gets some help from Snoop
Dogg on a new tune, and a famous disc jock-
ey of the 1960s unveils a full-length picture
disc with his band The Wolfpack. The name
of the game this year, more than ever, is
excruciatingly, painfully limited releases in
which immensely desirable artists are being
pressed. The likes of Bruce Springsteen,
Dave Matthews, Gram Parsons, Johnny
Cash, The Kinks and Motorhead, to name a
few, all coming in at under 3,000 copies
made. Seven-inch vinyl 45s also have a
strong presence and represent almost all col-
ors of the rainbow and beyond with some
unique swirling. Some interesting names on
this configuration include Dolly Parton,
Alice in Chains, Blondie, The Germs, Pearl
Jam and a whole lot more. There are also
some platters with music that has never been
heard before, ranging from the Black Crowes
with Jimmy Page to Jason Isbell to David
Crosby, and so much more in between. The
head scratcher that always seems to make an
appearance is by Beatle Paul McCartney,
who will debut a cassette tape of rare demos.
Huh? A cassette tape for record store day?
And they wonder why the music industry is
in trouble?
Look for these new and upcoming releases:
Erasure World Be Gone
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit The
Nashville Sound
Mark Lanegan Band Gargoyle
Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin
Dice Music. Drop him a line at
tumblindicemusic@netscape.net.
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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.
Showing in April is Colores De Latinoamerica:
Alebrijes, exclusive collection of artworks by
16 artists from Guadalajara Jal. Mexico.
Alebrijes are brightly colored Oaxacan-Mexican
folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures.
Opening reception is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday,
April 1. Information: 533-8011.
Art Auction 2017 KCOS-TV public tele-
visions annual on-air juried art competition and
fundraising auction is 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, April 22-23 and April 29-30. Local
artists display their best artwork while giving
viewers the chance to bid and win their
favorite pieces. Information: 594-5345, or
A Glimpse of Poland!
kcostv.org/artauction.
Art in the Parks Workshop Series
Krystyna Renata Robbins Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park, 1700
McKinley, hosts a series of art workshops
Saturdays April 15-29. Participation is free, but
RSVP required by April 1 as space is limited.
Information, RSVP: 562-9899 or 566-6622.
A Special One Woman Exhibit of
11 a.m. April 15: Photography, with David
Quintana Bring a DSLR camera, zoom lens, and
On Location Paintings of Poland
a tripod.
noon to 2 p.m. April 22: Acrylic Painting
with Melissa Mitchell and Socorro Linden.
Part II of My Heritage: El Paso to Poland & Back
Artists bring their own brushes (1 small and 1
April 8-26, 2017
medium).
8:30 to 11:30 a.m. April 29: Watercolor
Painting with Susan Ryde. Participants bring
Opening Reception: 1-5 pm, Saturday April 8
their own brushes (sizes: 000,2,and 1/2 in).
Ballroom Marfa 108 E. San Antonio
The Polish American Society of El Paso presents Street in Marfa. Hours are noon to 6 p.m.
A Traditional Polish Dance The Polonaise at 2:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Showing through
Demonstration in Oils by Krystyna at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 9
Aug. 6: Strange Attractor, a multidisciplinary
International Museum of Art
exhibition that explores ideas of networks,
environmental events, technology, and sound.
Organized by emerging curator and musician
1211 Montana (at Brown), El Paso
Gryphon Rue, the term strange attractor
describes the inherent order embedded in
chaos, perceivable in harmonious yet unpre-
dictable patterns. Information: (432) 729-3700,
Spring-Summer Workshops ballroommarfa.org, Facebook or artspace.com.
Bert Saldana Art Gallery The gallery
featuring Southwestern Art is at 1501 Main
Come Paint with Me! Street in the San Elizario Arts District. Hours
April 18-20, 2017
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-
Beginners Welcome! Oils & Acrylics saldana.com.
My Studio: 5070 Yucca Pl Chamizal galleries Chamizal National
El Paso, Texas Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Franklin G. Smith
Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
June 5-9, 2017
through Friday. Admission is free. Information:
532-7273 or nps.gov/cham/.
Now showing is Collective photographic
Riverstone Ranch exhibition Photowalk El Paso 2016 in the
Hondo Valley, Ruidoso, NM
Franklin Smith Gallery. More than 170 photog-
raphers from El Paso, Canutillo, Las Cruces,
Accommodations available on site Albuquerque, Alamogordo, Chihuahua and
Jurez participated in the 9th annual
Worldwide Photowalk Global Edition event
in El Paso. Having the Historic District Area
Coming Shows and Exhibits and the Arts District as a background, 46 pic-
Kermezaar El Paso Artists Studio Tour
tures were selected to show the regional archi-
tecture, the people of both sides of the border
March 31-April 2 April 29-30 12-5 pm as well as historical sites of the area.
International Museum of Art 5070 Yucca Place
Chinati Foundation Marfa, Texas.
1211 Montana (Country Club off Doniphan)
Created by artist Donald Judd, the Chinati
Foundation houses one of the worlds largest
Email: krystyna_robbins@sbcglobal.net
collections of permanently installed contempo-
rary art. The collection is open for guided tours
Studio 915-584-0953 Cell 915-309-1898
throughout the year at 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday. Grounds close at
www.krystynarobbins.com 5 p.m. Admission is $10 ($5 for students, sen-
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iors). Full tour is $25 ($10 students).
Information: (432) 729-4362 or chinati.org.
A symposium is Saturday, April 29, to pres-
ent to the public findings from the Master Plan.
Call for time.
Crossland Gallery The El Paso Art
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 March 31-May 6: Colors of the
Wild Roar!, featuring work with a wild
theme of creatures. Judge is artist Jennifer
Stapher-Thomas. Artists include: Ivan Aldrete,
John Armbruster, Ben Avant, Cesar Barraza,
Sally Backey-Avant, Jacques Barriac, Don
Beene, Bill Bissell, Dorian Clouser, Robert
Dozal, Terrance Flores, Kathryn Gelinas, Jean
Holzenthaler, Christina Huber, Kirsten
Jedamczik, Breanne Jimenez, Rita Kent,
Christine Lites, Omar Lopez, John W.
MacKenzie, Miguel Martinez, Paul Maxwell,
Rachel Murphree, Ashton Narlock, Ramiro
Ordonez, Mark Rojas, Allen Sheffield, Maria
Socorro Munoz, Gummi Thordarson, Mark R.
Yerrington. Opening reception is 5:30 to 6:30
p.m. Friday, March 31.
Life Drawing lessons are offered 5:30-8:30
p.m. Thursdays at the Art Junction upstairs.
Cost: $10; students bring their own supplies.
El Paso Artists Studio Tour The 10th
annual tour is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and
noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 22-23, at
Eastside, Northeast & Mission Valley studios,
and April 29-30 at Westside, Upper Valley and
Downtown studios. Look for the bright yellow
signs. Sponsored by the Plein Air Painters of El
Paso and El Paso Scene. Admission is free;
refreshments offered at each studio.
Information: 581-4971. Full studio list and
directions available online at pleinairpainter-
sofelpaso.com.
April 22-23:
Ho Baron, 2830 Aurora, 562-7820
Kathryn Johnson, 3147 Wheeling, 565-2245,
with guest artist Julie Caffee-Cruz
Joe Langston, 9006 Rancich, 751-7085, with
guest artist Frank Garcia.
Alberto Escamilla, 1445 Main, B1-2 in San
Elizario, 851-0742.
Robert Dozal, 1445 Main in San Elizario, 777-
5237.
April 29-30:
Martha Arzabala, Agave Rosa Gallery, 905
Noble, 533-801, with guest artist Romy
Hawkins
The Art Junction, 500 W. Paisano (at
Durango), 534-7377 or 345-6582
Artists include YeunHee Lee, Rosario Acosta,
Glenn Trittenbach, Gummi Thordarson, C.
Manny Guerra, Omar Lopez, Tracy Navar,
Cesar Barraza, Gloria Gomez, Adalberto Ley
Jr., Lucy J. Ley, Erica Contreras, John Collins,
Kirsten Jedamczik, Claudia Ley, Karla Zanelli.
Hal Marcus Studio & Gallery, 1319 N.
Oregon, 533-9090.
Juan Stockmeyer, Savage Metal, 515 E.
Hague, 726-1109.
Melinda Etzold, 4332 Donnybrook, 219-
7280.
Francisco Romero Art Studio
109 Argonaut, Apt. 103, 873-0357
Lisa Matta, Art & Framing Gallery, 6519 N.
Mesa 504-4892, Saturday Only.
Deana Hicks, Sol Goddess Designs
6421 Cloudview, 241-8808.
Cheryl L. Kilian-Hoffer, 5857 Via Cuesta,
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433-9344 with guest artist Terri Wenner.
Candy & Charlie Mayer, 1317 Tierra Roja,
581-4971.
Krystyna Robbins, 5070 Yucca, 584-0953.
Nina Eaton, 506 Shadow Willow, 630-3013.
Rami Scully, 4130 Boy Scout, 584-4773.
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. Closed Mondays and holidays.
Admission is free unless noted otherwise.
Information: 212-0300 or
elpasoartmuseum.org.
Showing through April 16: The Harmon
and Harriet Kelley Collection of African-
American Art: Works on Paper.
Showing through May 14: The Archangels
Michael and Raphael, focusing on the
archangels with the highest popularity in 19th-
century Mexican retablo art.
Showing through June 4: Process and
Poetry: The Graphics of Kim and Therese
Bauer, showing the works of husband
Kim(printmaking) and wife Therese (drawing).
Showing through June 11: Female
Portraits: A Connection Between Artists and
Models in the Tom Lea Gallery.
Eclectic in nature and created over a period
of 30 months, the drawings depict wild animals,
landscapes, studies of the human anatomy, sci-
entific formulas, representations of classical art
and even family photographs.
Showing through June 25: OKU/READ, a
site-specific installation of reimagined and
reconfigured rahles. Rather than being made
from wood (the original material of the rahle),
Iristays rahles are fabricated from PVC
(polyvinyl chloride) panels, and covered with
photos from vintage calendar cards from the
Turkish military. In collaboration with the
Museo de Arte de Ciudad Jurez.
El Paso Museum of Art adult classes
The museums spring classes for adults (age
15 and older) are 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays,
April 1-May 6, unless otherwise listed, at the
museum, One Arts Festival Plaza. Dates and
times subject to change. Pre-registration
required. Information: 212-3062 or
ElPasoArtMuseum.org.
Ceramics: $75 ($60 members). Class also
runs through May 20 for $95 ($75 members).
Also offered 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays,
March 30-May 4.
Jewelry: $59 ($47 members).
Painting with Wax: $59 ($47 members).
El Paso Sketchers Exhibit Works by El
Paso Sketchers 4th annual show runs through
April 30 at the El Paso Public Library Westside
Branch, 125 Belvidere. Information: 472-7109.
EPCC Student Art Showcase El Paso
Community College Student Art Societys s
annual juried Student Art Exhibition is April 5-
20, at the Administrative Services Center
Building A Foyer, 9050 Viscount, as part of the
colleges Spring Arts Festival. Open to the pub-
lic 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Closing recep-
tion is 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 20.
Admission is free. Information: 831-8914.
Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio and
Gift Shop Award-winning impressionist
and El Paso Hall of Fame artist Alberto
Escamillas studio is at 1445 Main Street in San
Elizario. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Saturday, and 12:30 to
4:30 p.m. Sunday and by appointment.
Information: 851-0742 or 474-1800, or alber-
toescamilla.com.
Hal Marcus Gallery 1308 N. Oregon.
The gallery specializes in local and early El Paso
art. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday or by appointment.
Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com.
April 2017
Showing through June 16: Early El Paso Art
Show featuring more than 50 artists, including
the greatest names of the past century such as
Tom Lea, Eugene Thurston, Manuel Acosta,
William Kolliker, Bill Rakocy and many more, as
well as living artists whose work spans several
decades.
Upcoming events:
KCOS13 Art Auction, 5 to 9 p.m. April 22-
23 and 29-30.
El Paso Artists Studio Tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April
29-30.
Ho Baron Sculpture Garden and
Studio Barons surreal outdoor sculpture
garden at 2830 Aurora (at Piedras) is visible
from the street, featuring several of his large-
scale works. His indoor studio hours are noon
to 5 p.m. Saturdays, or by appointment. The
indoor studio features his sculpture, drawings,
and art assemblages as well as access to a sec-
ond private sculpture garden. Information: 915-
562-7820 or hobaron.com
International Museum of Art 1211
Montana. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 543-
6747 or internationalmuseumofart.net.
Showing April 8-26: A Glimpse of Poland: A
Special One Woman Exhibit of On Location
Paintings of Poland by Krystyna Robbins. El
Paso artist Robbins was invited last summer to
exhibit paintings of the El Paso region in
Warsaw, Poland, and while there she painted
various landmarks and landscapes of Poland.
An opening reception is 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday,
April 8. At 2:30 p.m. the Polish American
Society of El Paso will present the traditional
Polish dance The Polonaise.
Robbins will give a demonstration in Oils at 1
p.m. Sunday, April 9.
April 20-May 6: El Dorado High School
presents Metamorphosis: Trash to Treasure
recycled art show as part of the Its Your
World community art project. Award winners
announced at 1:30 p.m., April 23.
All El Paso artists are encouraged to submit
their works (framed to 8 X 10) for a museum
fundraising auction planned for Sunday, May 7.
Art will be exhibited in a gallery before the auc-
tion. Bids on the pieces would start at $35.
Krystyna Robbins Studio Krystyna
Robbins will host a workshop for oils and
acrylics April 18-20, at the Robbins Studio,
5070 Yucca. Beginners welcome. Information,
cost: 309-1891 or krystynarobbins.com.
Robbins studio will be part of the annual El
Paso Artists Studio Tour noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30.
La Galeria de la Mison de Senec
The Ysleta Independent School Districts gallery
is at 8455 Alameda. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Admission is free.
Information: 434-9703 or 434-9711.
Showing through April 11: VASE: Visual
Arts Scholastic Event, the YISD regional quali-
fied exhibition. The Texas VASE is in its 23rd
season. Students bring artworks created in
their art classes to their regional event, where
a certified juror evaluates the work based on
state standards. Top entries advance to the
State VASE April 28-29 in San Antonio.
Lizzie Ochoa Art Exhibit Ochoas
works are featured through April 30, at El
Paso Public Librarys Main Branch, 501 N.
Oregon. Ochoa is a professional artist working
in various media. Her subjects range from the
Beatles and Pancho Villa to El Chupacabra.
Information: 212-3230 or elpasolibrary.org.
Los Visionaries Studio 1931 Myrtle.
The art collective blurs the lines between
street, fine, and conceptual art, and consists of
11 members with backgrounds from art,
design, architecture, photography, music and
film. Information at losvisionaries.com or on
Facebook.
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Pastel Society of El Paso The societys
next meeting is 1 p.m. Thursday, April 13, at
the International Museum of Art, 1211
Montana. Program is a video by pastelist
Richard McKinley on Bold Underpainting for
Lively Pastel Landscapes. The program is free
and open to the public. Information: 490-3978.
Rio Bravo Watercolorists The groups
monthly meeting is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
April 19, at Schwartz Branch Library, 1865
Dean Martin. Guest speaker is Rachel
Murphree, an award-winning Arts International
bead embroidery sculptor, fiber artist and
mixed media artist who has been focusing on
watercolor since 2014. The public is invited.
Information: 549-2950.
Rubin Center UTEPs Stanlee and Gerald
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is off Dawson
Drive next to the Sun Bowl. Hours are 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (open until 7
p.m. Thursday) and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Information: 747-6151, rubincenter.utep.edu or
on Facebook at RubinCenter.
A lecture by Parisa Tashakori, graphic design
juror for the 2017 Student Exhibition, is noon
to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 6, in the auditorium.
A lecture by Steven Randall, fine arts furor for
the exhibition, is noon to 1 p.m. Thursday,
April 20.
Showing through April 22:
Theresa Margolles: We Have A Common
Thread and Tangential Intimacies in the
Rubin Center Gallery.
We Have a Common Thread expands on
Margolles long exploration of violence through
a series of new works involving the participa-
tion of artist-embroiderers from Panama,
Nicaragua, Guatemala, Brazil, Mexico, and the
United States, all of whom share her concerns
about violence, particularly against women.
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Tangential Intimacies is inspired by an all-
female solo series presented by locally based
Honeyguide gallery. The exhibition presents
the work of the following artists, all with a con-
nection to El Paso or Juarez: Haydee Alonso,
Laura Bombach, Nikki Diaz, Cynthia Evans,
Nabil Gonzalez, Mia Moreno and Jane Terrazas.
Showing through June 16:
Desconocida Unknown Ukjent
Cartography: Mapping Contemporary Art at
the Border.
San Elizario Art District Several gal-
leries and artist studios are located 1445 to
1501 Main Street near the San Elizario Plaza on
the Mission Trail. 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. Information: 474-1800
or 851-0093.
Featured gallery artists include Albert
Escamilla, Robert Dozal, Rob Mack, Palmira
Lopez, Manuel Alvarado, Maria Branch, Bert
Saldaa, Joanna Franco, Melissa Himes, M.
Concepcion, Robert Lichlyter, Amado Pena Jr.
and Arturo Avalos.
Texas Tech University Film Series
The monthly film program, which focuses this
year on architecture, presents Eye Over
Prague, a film about the trials and tribulations
of highly original Czech architect Jan Kaplicky at
2 p.m. Saturday, April 8, at El Paso Museum of
Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. Admission is free.
Information: 212-3061 or
elpasoartmuseum.org.
Westside Art Guild The guild meets at
10 a.m. Monday, April 10, at Judge Marquez
Library, 610 N. Yarborough. Presentation by
Universalist Church of Las Cruces, 2000 S.
John Collins. The public is welcome; admission
is free. Annual dues are $20. Information: Linda
Parsons, 549-2950 or
lindachochrek@yahoo.com.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Aa Studio 2645 Doa Ana Road (Calle de
Oro). The gallery is open the second weekend
of the month (10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday). Showing in April are
paintings by the late William Gambling.
Information: (575) 520-8752.
Cutter Gallery 2640 El Paseo (at
University), Las Cruces. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday. Showing through April 29:
Celebrating the Sacred, a large collection of
devotional art and objects from the United
States and Latin America dating from 1690 to
the present, such as retablos, santos, crosses
and more. Information: (575) 541-0658 or the-
cuttergallery.com.
Design & Create Workshops The
new monthly program for adults is 2 p.m. the
second Wednesday of each month (April 12)
at Branigan Librarys Roadrunner Room, 200 E.
Picacho, in Las Cruces. Information, registra-
tion: (575) 528-4005 or library.reference@las-
cruces.org.
Downtown Ramble The City of Las
Cruces hosts an evening of music and art 5 to 7
p.m. the first Friday of the month at art venues
of in a seven-block stretch of Las Cruces
Downtown Mall. Information: (575) 647-0508.
Las Cruces Museum of Art 491 N.
Main (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. Information: (575)
541-2137 or las-cruces.org/museums.
Showing April 7-15: All-City High Schools
Senior Show 2017. Participating artists are
graduating seniors from Las Cruces area high
schools Las Cruces High, Mayfield, Oate,
Centennial, and Alma dArte. Juried by artists
Terry Wolfe and Georjeanna Feltha.
Artist reception and Awards presentation is 5
to 7 p.m. Friday, April 7.
The informal interdisciplinary-based
Artrageous workshops are 10 a.m. to noon
Saturdays in the atrium between the Museum
of Art and Museum of Nature and Science.
April 1: Upcycled Magnets
April 8: Upcycled Jewelry
April 15: Found Object Picture Frames
April 22: Earth Day Celebration
April 29: Egg Carton Crafts.
Submissions are being taken through April
21 for the From the Ground Up XXVIII region-
al juried ceramics exhibition Aug. 4-Oct. 21.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across
from Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. daily. Receptions are 1 to 4 p.m. the first
Saturday of each month. Featured artists for
April are Kay Susin and Merdith. Information:
(575) 522-2933 or mesillavalleyfinearts.com.
Java What? The NMSU University Art
Gallery hosts an exhibition 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4, in the NMSU Music Center
Lobby 1075 N. Horseshoe, Las Cruces, in con-
junction with the Java Love musical perform-
ances. The juried exhibition features work by
eight NMSU art students. Exhibit remains up
through April 11. Exhibit admission is free.
Information: (575) 646-2545, uag.nmsu.edu
Rokoko Art Gallery 1785 Avenida de
Mercado in Mesilla. Hours are noon to 5 p.m.
Saturdays. Information: (575) 522-5553 or
rokokoart.com. Showing in April is April
Foolishness, featuring works of all media by
local artisans. Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 1; refreshments served.
Tombaugh Gallery First Unitarian
Solano. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday. Information: (575) 522-
7281 or uuchurchlc.org/thetombaughartgallery.
Showing through April 21 is Animal
Animas, artwork by Dinah Swan and Claudia
Dennee. Swan, through her pastel paintings,
and Dennee, through her sculptures, depict
animal motifs for this exhibit.
Also
Art Hop MainStreet Truth or
Consequences sponsors the event 6 to 9 p.m.
the second Saturday of each month (April 8) in
the downtown gallery district. Information tor-
cmainstreet.org.
Deming Arts Center The Deming Arts
Councils gallery and gift shop is at 100 Gold
Street in Deming, N.M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; open until 6
p.m. Thursdays. Admission is free. Information,
details: (575) 546-3663, demingarts.org or on
Facebook.
Showing April 2-28: Interpretations, pre-
sented by a group of Hillsboro artists. Each
artist painted his or her interpretation of six dif-
ferent themes: tree, dog, poetry, decay, mono-
tone or monochrome and pieces. The resulting
body of work spans a variety of styles, visions,
and mediums ranging from sculpture to collage
and fiber art to paintings in watercolor, acrylics
and pastel. Artist reception is 1 to 3 p.m.
Sunday, April 2.
The Center seeks artists for upcoming events.
Entry fee for submissions: $25 per show.
Annual Luna County Fine Arts & Crafts and
Fine Arts Show in May.
Art (any medium) related to flying (airplanes,
balloons, etc), in conjunction with Julys
International Cessna Society Convention.
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 through April 29 is Until Now, a
retrospective exhibit by Gregory Montreuil. An
Art Talk is 2 p.m. Sunday, April 2.
Gallery art talks hosted by the Sierra County
Arts Council are 1 p.m. the last Sunday of the
month. The April 30 talk features Jeff Barbour.
Admission: $10 ($5 members).
April 2017
Trip to Poland yields art for
A
International Museum exhibit
Glimpse of Poland, which shows
April 8-26 at the International
Museum of Art, 1211 Montana, is
an exciting exhibition of paintings by
Krystyna Robbins that takes viewers on a
visual tour of the prolific artists ancestral
Polish homeland. The paintings in the
exhibition were inspired by a month-long
journey traveling Poland from border to
border that Krystyna and her husband,
John, undertook last August.
Seeds were planted nearly a year ago for
a dual exhibition of Krystynas paintings,
one held in Poland focusing on her
Southwestern paintings and the other in El
Paso showcasing paintings of historical
locations in Poland. The concept began last
summer when the Polish Consul General
to the United States visited El Paso for a
Polish exhibit at the Holocaust Museum.
Krystyna explained, During his visit, he
viewed some of my Southwestern art,
which he loved. Based on this, he spon-
sored me, through the Mazowiecki
Institute of Art in Warsaw, for a one-
woman exhibit at the Warsaw Governors
Palace what an honor.
Asked to paint images for the show that
depicted the area in which she lived,
Krystyna created an exhibition entitled,
Along the Rio Grande, which focused on
local landmarks such as the Plaza Theater,
the Lower Valley missions and themes
indicative of the areas Mexican heritage.
The show opened Aug. 18, hosted by the
Mazovian Gallery inside the Governors
Palace. The artist excitedly describes the
opening reception in Warsaw:
For one thing it was held in an absolute-
ly gorgeous 13th century palace. The
gallery itself was very open with lots of
room to show my work, however, because
of the stone walls, my paintings were hung
on panels. The evening reception was
attended by a great many dignitaries
including the Governor General and his
wife. During this time people came and
went, and others actually came throughout
the day prior to the opening. The crowd
was a bit limited because their media cov-
erage is not as timely as ours, so it was dif-
ficult to get the word out. However, many
of those who did come had visited the U.S.
at one time or another. One couple bought
my painting of the San Xavier Mission in
Tucson since it reminded them of a trip
they had made to Arizona.
They went all out to promote the show
even producing a large brochure with
reproductions of most of my paintings, and
a TV crew did a live interview with me
around midnight. It was scheduled that late
so it could be streamed to the U.S. in real
time. (Several cities have a Polish TV
channel). The talk show hosts did a 10-
minute interview with me asking about
how and why I came to be showing my
work in Poland. The lovely part was that
they had hung many of my paintings as a
backdrop to the interview.
During WWII, Krystyna explained, her
father had served in the Polish under-
ground resistance and later as a commis-
sioned officer in the Polish Army in
Scotland, where Krystyna was born.
Thanks to my parents, I grew up speak-
ing Polish as well as English and after the
April 2017
KCOS TV Art Auction 2017
Be sure to tune in to the KCOS annual art
auction on the weekends of April 23-24
and April 29-30. More than 120 pieces of
art by local artists will be displayed and up
war we emigrated to America. I still have a for bid during the El Paso public television
large family scattered across Poland and stations biggest fundraiser of the year.
now I visit as often as I can. When the This years judge, Socorro
wonderful opportunity to be in Poland pre- Diamondstein, an artist and former city
sented itself, it was only natural that John Cultural Funding Coordinato, named seven
and I would take the time to visit many of artists as winners:
the places that he had never seen and really Best of Show went to Travis Cosban for
spend some time with my Polish family. his oil entitled Gradient Landscape
Krystyna was very pleased to observe Local Flavor winner was Rami Scully
that the Poland of today is so very, very for her landscape Cottonwood Springs.
far from the grim reminder of the Poland had anticipated, but I dont think I would Margi Carrasco won the figurative cate-
my parents left in WWII and the country I do something like this again. The logistics gory with her portrait Texas Cowboy.
visited many years ago before Polish inde- were horrendous, all that crating and pack- The winner of the Still Life and
pendence from the Soviet Union. ing. Because the art was shipped by boat, Landscapes category was Krystyna
Arriving prior to the exhibit, we flew during which time it was unloaded and Robbins Zion.
into Gdansk where my fathers family inspected three times, it took more than a The award for Contemporary & Mixed
lives and the Polish Solidarity Union had month to arrive in Poland. For this reason, media went to Torrance Flores for his
its birth and led Poland to its freedom from I left many of the exhibit paintings with piece Aspen Snow.
the Soviet Union. Gdansk is a lovely, his- my relatives and as a donation to the insti- Two pieces won Juror Awards:
toric city on the Baltic Sea and home of tute and sponsors that helped with the Laundry by Yvonne Postelle and The
much of the beautiful Polish amber you exhibit. So part of my American heritage is Wise One by Manuel Thompson.
see in jewelry stores across the world. there in Poland for all to see and enjoy. These paintings and many others will be
Painting plein air studies as they traveled I did bring back several favorites that I for sale to the highest bidder. Many fall
along the Baltic coast, the artist shared that had painted for the Polish exhibition under the Special Collections category,
one of the subjects she especially wanted including I think one of my best, a plein which includes original works and fine art
to paint was the fishing village of Hel. At air oil of the Plaza Theatre here in El Paso. prints by Early El Paso artists such as Tom
the end of a days ride up the peninsula, These will be included at my show at the Lea, Jose Cisneros, Manuel Acosta, Rudy
there it was, full of colorful old fishing International Museum. Montoya, Frederick Carter, Fern Thurston
boats which I couldnt wait to commit to To further share her Polish culture, and Bill Rakocy.
canvas, she recalled. Krystyna has made arrangements for a spe- Given the proposed cuts to public televi-
From Gdansk, we drove to Warsaw. We cial production of the traditional folk sion, it is more important than ever to
have visited there before and love the dance, the Polonaise, to be presented by make this the highest grossing auction
beauty of Warsaw architecture and, of members of El Pasos Polish American ever!
course, the old city another opportunity Dance Society at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 8,
for me to paint, this time the Wawel Castle at the exhibits opening reception. Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writer
specializing in the visual arts.
in Old Town Warsaw. We had a week to
spare before my exhibit so we used it to
visit with my mothers family in Poznan
west of Warsaw near the German border.
Part of my youth was spent in Poznan
where I have a lot of cousins most of
them in the old farming community out-
side of Poznan where we spent some won-
derful days. I had a chance to paint a por-
trait of my uncle Henry while the family
danced, enjoyed a real Polish meal, and of
course a lot of beer and vodka. It was the
emotional high of my trip and the time
spent there will keep me warm forever.
She emphasized, The one thing that has
never changed about the Polish people is
their love for their culture, music, art and
dance.
Following the exhibit, the couple was off
to the south of Poland.
We headed for the Tarter Mountains and
the famous town of Zakapone, home of the
Guarales the famous mountain men of
Poland, and the annual Polish International
Folk Dancing Festival, the largest in
Europe, with more than two weeks of non-
stop dancing. On the way we visited many
towns and villages with long names
some famous like Boleslawiec, the home
of Polish pottery, and Czestochowa, home
of the Black Madonna. Others were just
small rural villages, but each with a cher-
ished icon of Polish architecture that I
could not resist making a stop to sketch
and photograph.
Although this was a memorable experi-
ence, Krystyna admitted, Truthfully, this
was not the most economical exhibit I
have done. Poland by our standards is still
a rather poor country and very few can
afford such luxuries as original oil paint-
ings. I did make some sales; more than I
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 Controversy followed
Taking a Look Back
Bighorn survivor Reno by John McVey Middagh
he stories and myths after the battle
T of the Little Bighorn rage on con-
cerning Major Marcus Reno, one of
Col. George Custers commanders. In a
recent edition of a True West magazine,
Mark Boardman questioned Renos
actions that fateful day. Did he command
correctly or was he the man who ran at
the Battle of the Bighorn? Historians and
storytellers will not let lay the question:
Was Reno a coward?
Reno was Custers highest-ranking
officer at the June 1876 battle forever
known as Custers Last Stand, in
which Custer and five companies of the
7th Cavalry were annihilated after
attacking an Indian village along the
Little Bighorn River in Montana. Reno
commanded other companies in leading
the initial charge, but was routed by
Lakota and Northern Cheyenne forces
and retreated, still suffering heavy casu-
alties but managing to find a secure posi-
tion and escaped Custers fate.
Controversy over Renos conduct at
Little Bighorn ensued, with Reno fight-
ing to clear his name from accusations of
cowardice. He eventually requested a
Board of Inquiry that started Jan. 13,
1879, where 23 witnesses mostly spoke
highly of his actions that fateful day.
According to these accounts, Reno had
found a heavily traveled Indian trail
heading toward the Bighorn River with
eight Ree and two Crow scouts. The
scouts were hired by the Army to be
guides and reconnoiterers, not to fight.
But of the ten scouts who went into bat-
tle with Reno, three were killed and two
badly wounded.
Reno went on, leading three companies
of the 7th Cavalry on the Indian trail,
encountering some hostiles. At some
point, recognizing his men were well
outnumbered, he withdrew. Taking cover
in a stand of trees above the Big Horn
River, Reno did not know Custer had
changed his route, thus missing the ren-
dezvous point. In that stand of trees his
most trusted scout, Bloody Knife, was
shot and killed right next to him, his
brains and blood spattering all over
Renos face. Losing his composure Reno
is thought to have issued contradictory
orders before riding out of the trees,
resulting in a charge that turned into a
retreat leaving many of his men dead.
They returned to the bluff and awaited
reinforcements.
Mistakes were made, but the question
remains, was Reno a coward? Twenty-
one of the 23 witnesses said he was not.
Capt. McDougall stated that Reno was
perfectly cool. The two civilians speak-
ing against Renos bravery were said to
have personal grudges with Reno.
The board in its conclusion reported,
The conduct of the officers in that cam-
paign was excellent and they did well,
some more than others, some displaying
more courage than Major Reno. But,
nothing was noted in Major Renos con-
duct that required criticism from the
court. Case closed, except for Custers
widow, Elizabeth Libbie Custer, who
called the courts finding a whitewash.
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Reno did
have a his-
tory of mis-
behavior.
On several
occasions
he was
questioned
for conduct
unbecom-
ing an offi-
cer. He was Marcus Reno
charged
with mak-
ing inappro-
priate
advances
toward
another
officers
wife, but
that charge
was dis-
missed
because
George A. Custer
others were drinking heavily at the time.
Flirting apparently was a major pastime
at cavalry dances. Even Custer had
warned his wife not to permit any one
officer to become her special cavalier.
Reno committed more than one of
these indiscretions, and again he was
brought up on charges, including being
drunk on duty and being a peeping tom.
He had been seen peeping through a par-
lor window at a colonels daughter while
she was visiting with her parents. He
was found guilty and drummed out of
the army.
Mistakes, bad judgment and flaws in
character had been leveled against Reno,
maybe stemming from the effects of
serving in two bloody wars; the War
Between the States and the Indian War.
The stories doubtlessly will go on for a
long time to come.
For her part, Custers widow fought for
decades to restore the reputation of
Custer; and also continued her campaign
against Reno long after he died in 1883.
In 1926, when she was 80, Elizabeth
Custer said, I long for a memorial to
our heroes on the battlefield of the Little
Big Horn but not to single out one for
honor, the one coward of the regiment.
But Renos relatives had the last word.
At the request of Renos great nephew,
the U.S. Army reviewed the original
documents of his court-martial and
reversed the division in 1967. The
majors general discharge was changed
to honorable.
Reno originally was buried in an
unmarked grave in Washington D.C.
After the review his remains were
moved to Billings, Montana, where he
was reinterred with complete honors in
the Custer National Cemetery on the
Little Bighorn battlefield.
John McVey Middagh is a former
saddle shop owner and amateur
local historian. You can reach him
at jmiddagh@yahoo.com.
April 2017

One-Act Play Festival Las Cruces
Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall,
Las Cruces, hosts its one-act showcase
Thursday through Sunday, March 30-April 2,
featuring original works by area playwrights and
directors; plays to be announced. Performances
are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 2 p.m.
Sunday. Tickets: $10. Information: (575) 523-
1200 or lcctnm.org.
April Fools! Show Jesters League of
America hosts an April Fools Day performance
6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at Glasbox, 210
Poplar. Mature content. Donations: $10;
BYOB. Information: 261-4060, elpasoim-
provleague@gmail.com or on Facebook.
The group of improv comedians perform live,
unscripted comedy throughout El Paso.
The Conference of the Birds No
Strings Theatre Company presents the play by
Peter Brooks and Jean-Claude Carriere, based
on the poem by Farid ud-Din Attar, through
April 2, at Black Box Theatre, 430 N.
Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Directed by
Karen Caroe. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays at 8 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sundays
March 26 and April. 2; and at 7 p.m. Thursday,
March 30. Tickets: $15 ($12 students and sen-
iors over 65; $10 all seats Thursday.
Reservations: (575) 523-1223.
The play, based on a 12th century Sufi poem
by Attar and adapted for the stage in 1979 by
Peter Brook is an exuberant experiment in
ensemble storytelling.
No Strings Theatre auditions No
Strings Theatre is hosting auditions for two
upcoming plays at Black Box Theatre, 430 N.
Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Information:
nogate@gmail.com.
Auditions will be cold readings from the play.
A copy of the script will be on reserve at the
Research Help Desk at Branigan Library.
Auditions for Seagulls in A Cherry Tree are
7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, April 3-4. This
comedy by William Missouri Downs, directed
by Ceil Herman, follows the adventures of two
Hollywood screenwriters hired by Disney to
adapt Chekhovs The Cherry Orchard into a
new movie for Mel Gibson. Roles for men and
women age 20s to 50s.
Auditions for the comedy by Sam Bobrick,
Baggage are 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday,
April 30-May 1, directed by Nikka Ziemer,
the cast consists of two women in their thirties
and two men in their late 30s and 40s.
Roll Call El Paso Community College
Theater presents the play by Alfredo Lugo
April 7-16 at Transmountain Forum Theater,
9570 Gateway North, directed by Matthew
Smith. Ticket sales benefit EPCC student schol-
arships. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15
($10 non-EPCC student/military with ID, $7
EPCC students, faculty, staff, seniors with ID).
Ages 7 and older only admitted. Information:
831-5056 or forumtheater.wix.com/epcc.
The play focuses on two young Latino veter-
ans returning home from the Vietnam War.
Bernabe Eden Enterprises presents Luis
Valdezs play about a young man whose love of
the earth is rooted in Aztec mythology at 7
p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 8-9,
at the Philanthropy Theatre (next to the Plaza
Theatre), as part of El Paso Community
Foundations Jewel Box Series. Tickets: $16
(Ticketmaster). Information: 533-4020 or
epcf.org.
Directed by local theater veteran Hector
Serrano, the play is a cry against the exploita-
tion of the planet by modern forces.
April 2017
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate
Factory, Jr. Kids-N-Co. presents their
musical take on Roald Dahls classic childrens
book through April 9, at First Presbyterian
Church, 1340 Murchison. Directed by Anthony
Michael Stokes. Performances are 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday; and 2:30 p.m. Sundays.
Tickets: $7 ($5 children, students, senior citi-
zens, military), available at the door.
Information: 274-8797 or on Facebook at El
Paso Kids-n-Co.
Unconditional Abundant Living Faith
Center, 1000 Valley Crest presents the live
drama event for Good Friday at 5 and 7:30
p.m. Friday, April 14. Admission is free.
Information: 532-8543 or alfc.com.
Driving Miss Daisy El Paso Playhouse,
2501 Montana, presents the classic drama by
Alfred Uhry through April 16. 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.
The place is the Deep South, the time 1948,
just prior to the civil rights movement. A
warm-hearted, humorous and affecting study of
the unlikely relationship between an aging,
crotchety white Southern lady, and a proud,
soft-spoken black man.
Siglo de Oro Drama Festival The
42nd annual celebration of the Spanish language
dramatic arts from Spains Golden Age runs
Wednesday through Saturday, April 19-22 at
the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre, 800
S. San Marcial. Performances begin at 7 p.m.
Early arrival encouraged, as seating is limited.
Ticket information to be announced.
Information: 532-7273 or nps.gov/cham.
The Siglo de Oro Drama Festival is the only
festival in the world completely dedicated to
presenting works drawn from Spains Golden
Age, generally considered as spanning the late
15th century to the late 17th century.
April 19: The Heresy of Love, by Helen
Edmundson. Performed by Illinois State
University School of Theatre and Dance. In
English. A Chamizal Asks: What Do You
Think? discussion will follow. The play is per-
formed in English by Illinois State University
School of Theatre and Dance.
April 20: Qu con Quique Quinto?, by
Andrs Carreo, based on Shakespeares
Henry V. Performed by EFE Tres Teatro &
Cabaret Misterio from Mexico City.
April 21: La Reunin de los Zanni by
Daniel Tapia and Miguel ngel Batista.
Performed by Compaa de Teatro Reymala of
Spain.
April 22: El Retablo de las Maravillas by
Cervantes, an adaptation. Performed by
Morfeo Teatro of Spain.
The Meatball Chronicles The solo
show by Santa Fes most prolific actress,
Debrianna Mansini, is 8 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21-23,
at Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall
in Las Cruces. Mansini steps out in her own
unique way sharing a culinary adventure of
finding love through a meatball. Ticket informa-
tion: (575) 523-1223.
The Meatball Chronicles follows Mansini
through a culinary journey of her childhood,
her relationships with men, and in particular,
her complicated relationship to her mother.
Damned Yankees Alamogordo Music
Theatres presents the musical comedy at 7
p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday,
April 21-23 and April 28-29, at the Flickinger
Center, 1110 N. New York in Alamogordo.
Directed by Keith Dodson. Tickets: $10; avail-
El Paso Scene
able at flickingercenter.com. Information:
amt88310@gmail.com or alamogordomusicthe-
atre.org.
With a book by George Abbott and Douglass
Wallop, music and lyrics by Richard Adler and
Jerry Ross, the modern retelling of Faust is
based on Wallops novel The Year The
Yankees Lost the Pennant.
Anything Goes UTEP Dinner Theatre
in the UTEP Student Union presents the Cole
Porter musical April 21-May 7. Show time is 7
p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Sunday din-
ner show is 1:30 p.m. April 23; non-dinner
matinees are Sunday 2:30 p.m. April 30 and
May 7. Tickets: $31.50 to $41.50 Wednesday,
Thursday and Sunday discount dinner perform-
ances; $34.50 to $46.50 (Friday and Saturday
dinner performances), and $17.50 to $27.50
no-dinner matinee performances. Information:
747-6060 or utep.edu/udt.
When the S.S. American heads out to sea, eti-
quette and convention get tossed out the port-
holes as two unlikely pairs set of on the course
of true love... proving that sometimes destiny
needs a little help from a crew of singing
sailors, and exotic disguise and some good old
fashioned blackmail. Features classes like I Get
A Kick Out of You, Youre The Top, and of
course Anything Goes.
Urinetown American Southwest Theatre
Company closes its season with the hilarious
musical by Mark Hollmann and Greg Kotis
April 28-May 7, at NMSUs Center for the
Arts. Directed by Wil Kilroy with musical direc-
tion by Megan McQueen. Performances are
7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday; and 2 p.m.
Sunday. Tickets: $5-$18. Information: (575)
646-4515 or nmsutheatre.com.
Winner of three Tony Awards, Urine town is
a hilarious musical satire of bureaucracy and
musical theatre itself! A 20-year drought has led
to a government-enforced ban on private toi-
lets; people must pay to use corporate-run
facilities. But when a hero decides hes had
enough, he must lead the people into a revolu-
tion for freedom.
Medea The UTEP Department of
Theater & Dance closes its season with
Euripides classic April 28-May 7, at UTEPs
Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre. Directed
by Jay Stratton. Show time is 7:30 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $14 ($11 faculty/staff, seniors, military,
groups of 10 or more, alumni and non-UTEP
students, $9 for UTEP students. Information:
747-5118, theatredance.utep.edu or on
Facebook.
When Medea met Jason on the Isle of Colchis,
she knew there was nothing she would not do
to win the heros love. To be at his side, she
fled her home and left her people behind, took
up residence in a foreign city and tolerated it
when she was called barbarian. When Jason
breaks faith and turns his attention to a beauti-
ful young princess, Media exacts a vengeance of
unthinkable brutality.
You Cant Take it With You Las
Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main in
the Las Cruces Downtown Mall, presents play
by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman May 5-
21. Directed by larrychandler. Performances
are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m.
Sundays. Tickets: $12 ($11 student, senior, mil-
itary, $9 children under 6; $10 per person for
groups of 10 or more; $5 student rush tickets
offered 15 before show time. Information:
(575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.
At first the Sycamores seem mad, but it is not
long before we realize that if they are mad, the
rest of the world is madder. In contrast to
these delightful people are the unhappy Kirbys.
Tony, the attractive young son of the Kirbys,
falls in love with Alice Sycamore and brings his
parents to dine at the Sycamore home on the
wrong evening.
UTEP Theatre Summer Camps The
UTEP Department of Theatre, Dance and Film
will host summer camps June 5-23. Tuition:
$245 per three-week camp. Both acting and
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 F
Mitchell does it all
in Anything Goes
or Josey Mitchell, her UTEP
Dinner Theatre life has come full
circle with Anything Goes and
Cole Porter. She was a senior in high
school in 2001 when she landed her first
UDT role in Cole! a Cole Porter
review. Sixteen years later she takes the
lead role of Reno Sweeney in Porters
Anything Goes.
Its hardly her first principal role. Many
might remember her as Mary Poppins in
that musical. Or Beauty in Beauty in the
Beast. Or Evita in Evita. This triple-
threat entertainer (dancer-singer-actor)
has played to many sold-out houses.
But she admits difficulty when it comes
to choosing her favorite.
Tied for my favorite shows are Mary
Poppins and Beauty and the Beast and
Xanadu (as the quirky Greek Muse
Clio/Kira). If I had to choose one it
would be Mary Poppins. As an educator
I appreciate her character even more. I
love how the musical captures the more
complex aspects of Mary that are pre-
sented in the original books. The most
challenging role I have ever played was
Evita. You are literally on stage the
whole show, even for costume changes.
It is physically, vocally and emotionally
demanding. It is also one of my
favorites.
One only need look at Mitchells family
to understand why she is so good at what
she does. Her mother is Beth Leffler,
long-time theater teacher who recently
retired from Eastlake High School. Her
father is State Rep. Joe Pickett who,
once upon a time, also performed in the-
ater. (Anyone remember Don Juan de
Oate in the early Viva! El Paso!?)
And she is married to orchestra teacher
and musician Chris Mitchell, who also
knows how to carry a tune and act. Some
might remember him as the hilarious
Lonny in UDTs Rock of Ages.
She grew up around the medium.
I cannot remember a day in my life
without the theater, Mitchell said. It is
home to me. I remember going to
rehearsals with my mom, who is also in
Anything Goes (Her first UDT show).
I love how people of all ages, back-
grounds and experiences come together
to create the whole picture on stage. I
believe theater teaches you to value oth-
ers, value process whether you are the
face on stage or the technical crew. Each
person has their part, something unique
to bring that will influence others on
stage and all that watch a production.
Theres that teaching reference again.
So its not surprising that, like her moth-
er, Mitchell is a teacher. But she teaches
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dancing camps culminate in a live performance
for family and friends. Limited financial assis-
tance available. Registration opens April 14.
Information: Adriana Dominguez, 747-6213 or
theatre.utep.edu.
Beginning (age 7-12) and Advanced Acting
Camps (age 13-18) camps are 9 a.m. to noon,
Mondays through Fridays. Acting Camps focus
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her first love
even before the-
ater of dance.
Shes currently
director of
Coronado (H.S.)
Dance Company.
Shes been
dancing since she
was four. She was
a student of
Andree Harper,
Josey Mitchell
Ingeborg Heuser,
Ouisa Davis, Myron Nadel and Lisa
Smith. She has a BFA in Dance
Performance, has studied at the world-
renowned Paul Taylor School in New
York, and has an M.Ed in Education.
And shes currently a doctoral student in
UTEPs Department of Teaching
Learning and Culture.
I love dance so much because it com-
bines so many modes of learning and
expression, Mitchell said. Dance can
portray what words cannot. It is my hope
to share that passion and love for the art
form with my students so they can not
only become artists on stage but also
change the world for the better with their
art. I totally believe this is possible.
So its not surprising that Mitchell,
besides acting and singing, is doing the
choreography for Anything Goes.
The show is exactly as the title states
... Anything Goes! It is a silly farce full
of the unforgettable music of Cole
Porter, Mitchell said. Like when it
came out in the 30s, I hope it will give
audiences a break from all of the political
strife while still poking fun at it.
Shes also having fun pouring her dance
experience into her character.
Reno is my kind of gal. To me she
embodies the free and independent spirit
of women in the 1930s. My challenge is
to exude that confidence, strength, sass,
humor, and silliness all at the same time
and still remain vulnerable and genuine
on stage. I enjoy being able to create
movement that plays to my dancer side.
Carol Viescas is a veteran of
community theater and teaches
journalism at Bel Air High School.
UTEP Dinner Theatre presents
Anything Goes April 21-May 7.
Information: 747-6060 or utep.edu/udt.
on the acting and rehearsal process. All stu-
dents will learn the fundamentals of the per-
formance process of theater. Beginning class
attendees should have at least second grade
reading/writing skills.
Young Dancers (age 7-12) and Tiny Toes (age
4-6) Dance Camps are 1 to 4 p.m. weekdays,
focusing on the appreciation, performance, and
creation of dance. Young Dancers styles
include ballet, contemporary, tap, and jazz.
Students will create their own choreography as
well.
April 2017
 sidered for a screening at this years are invited
to submit works through June 9 for the festi- New Mexico Museum of Space
val Aug. 3-13. There is no fee to enter. History 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. The
Guidelines and submission forms at plazaclas- museums Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater
sic.com/localflavor. Information: 533-4020 or tickets are $7 ($6 for seniors and military; $5
local@plazaclassic.com. ages 4-12). Planetarium show is $5 ($4 seniors,
military and children. Ages 3 and under free.
Desert Light Film Festival Otero Museum/IMAX combo tickets available.
Anything for Selenas Celebration and travel the country in an RV. County Film Office hosts the festival all day
April 29: Serpico, (1973). Frank Serpico Information: (877) 333-6589 or (575) 437-
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Montecillo cele- Friday, April 21, in NMSUs Alamogordo cam-
(Al Pacino) is an idealistic New York cop who 2840, nmspacemuseum.org or on Facebook.
brates Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla pus, featuring films from area middle and high
refuses to take bribes, unlike many of his fellow The theater features the worlds first Spitz
March 31-April 2, with movie party screen- school students, keynote speakers, workshops
officers. His actions get Frank shunned by his Scidome 4k Laser full dome planetarium pro-
ings of Selena all weekend, a themed menu, and more. Films include animation, documen-
co-workers on the police force. jection system. Now showing:
Selena trivia and Karaoke, a Selena lookalike taries, television commercials, music videos, National Parks Adventures. Three adven-
contest, Selena photo booth and an outdoor drama/comedy and experimental. Information:
Pax Christi Film Series The series turers experience the ultimate off-trail adven-
concert by Austins first all-star Selena tribute griggs1331@msn.com, jwafful@ci.alamogor-
presents an Earth Month screening of This ture exploring Americas wildest, most historic
band, Bidi Bidi Banda. Movie tickets: $12.99; do.nm.us or filmotero.com.
Changes Everything, dealing with the climate and most naturally beautiful places. Narrated by
available at drafthouse.com/el-paso.
crisis, at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at St. Joseph Fountain Theatre 2469 Calle de Robert Redford. Showings are at 11:05 a.m.,
Selena trivia is 6 p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the
School auditorium, 1315 Travis (enter through Guadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza in 1:10 and 4:05 p.m.
Glass Half Full taproom, followed by Selena
parking lot on Travis Street). Discussion will Mesilla. The historic theater, operated by the Stars: The Powerhouses of the Universe at
Karaoke at 8 p.m. and Diamond Selena per-
follow. Admission is free, donations accepted. Mesilla Valley Film Society, features films at 12:15 and 2:20 p.m.
former and Look-Alike Contest at 10 p.m.
Information: 740-3962. 7:30 p.m. nightly, plus 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Live Digital Planetarium Show: Night Sky
Admission to taproom events is free.
Filmed in nine countries and five continents 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7 ($6 seniors, Star Show with Museum Educator is at 11:40
Outdoor Selena Tribute Concert by Bidi Bidi
over four years, This Changes Everything was military and students with ID; $5 children and a.m. and 2:55 p.m.
Banda is 6 p.m. Sunday, April 2, in the parking
written and narrated by Naomi Klein, author of society members); $5 on Wednesday. On the Giant Screen: Journey to Space at
lot. Admission: $5; guests who purchase movie
the best-selling book by the same title. Information, schedule: (575) 524-8287 or 10:45 a.m., 12:50 and 4:10 p.m. Discover the
tickets anytime during the weekend will be
mesillavalleyfilm.org. plans NASA and the space community, like
admitted to the concert by showing ticket stub. Ignatius of Loyola Open Arms landing astronauts on Mars.
Community of El Paso hosts screenings of the March 31-April 6: Paterson. Director Jim
Film Salon The Film Salon, now at Alamo Jarmusch presents a week in the life of a young
Drafthouse Cinema, 250 E. Montecillo, opens
film depicting the early life of Ignatius at 2:30 Jays Film Forecast Film historian Jay
and 5 p.m. Sunday, April 9, at Cinemark bus driver named Paterson (Adam Driver) in Duncan prepared this list of top monthly
its series Rosalind Russell X 2 celebrating Paterson, N.J. Rated R.
Tinseltown USA, 11855 Gateway West. Rated Coming Attractions for movie fans, listed by
Russells iconic screen roles with Auntie April 7-13: A United Kingdom. A Prince
PG-13. Tickets: $10; available in advance only. studio and release date (subject to change):
Mame, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 1. Tickets: from Botswana causes an international stir
Information or credit card purchase: 595-0589,
$3; available at drafthouse.com. Information: when he marries a white woman from London April 7:
820-26922 or OpenArmsCommuunity.org.
filmsalon.org. in the late 1940s. Starring Rosamund Pike and Alive and Kicking (Magnolia)
Ignatius survived the Spanish Inquisition and
David Oyelowo. Rated PG-13. Documentary. Inside look at the culture of the
Flickinger Films Flickinger Center for founded the Jesuit Order.
April 14-20: The Salesman. Academy swing dance world. Directed by Susan Glatzer.
Performing Arts, 1110 New York, Alamogordo,
Jays Pix Presents Film historian Jay Award Winner for Best Foreign Film. A young The Case for Christ (Pure Flix) Mike
hosts movies during the month of April pre-
Duncan and the Sunset Film Society presents a Iranian couple moves to the center of Tehran Vogel, Erika Christensen, Robert Forster.
sented by Flickinger Film League. Show times
45th anniversary showing, of The Godfather and become embroiled in a situation involving Directed by Jon Gunn.
are 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5. Information: (575)
at the monthly film series at 4 p.m. Sunday, the previous tenant. Rated PG-13. Cezanne and I (Magnolia) Guillaume
437-2202 or flickingercenter.com.
April 23, at Ardovinos Desert Crossings April 21-27: The Red Turtle. Through the Canet, Alice Pol, Guillaume Gallienne. Directed
Wednesday, April 5: Classics Night: Beat the
gallery, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park. story of a man shipwrecked on a tropical island by Danile Thompson.
Devil. Tickets: $5
The special event, which also celebrates the inhabited by turtles, crabs and birds, the movie Colossal (Neon) Dan Stevens, Anne
Thursday, April 6: Throwback Thursday:
3rd anniversary of Jays Pix Presents, will recounts the milestones in the life of a human Hathaway, Jason Sudeikis. Directed by Nacho
The Big Lebowski. Tickets: $5
include a special Italian buffet. Cost is $39; being. MVFS members admitted free. Rated Vigalondo.
1 p.m. Sunday, April 9: Sci Fi Sunday:
reservations strongly recommended; RVSP via PG. Gifted (Fox Searchlight) Octavia Spencer,
Gamera: War of the Monsters Tickets: $5
sunsetfilmsociety.org. No evening screening April 27; show time Chris Evans, Jenny McKenna Grace. Directed
Monday, April 10: Blazing Saddles (Film
The original, uncut Academy Award-winning 1:30 p.m. by Marc Webb.
League members only)
version of the classic film starring Marlon 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 22: Tomorrow. Going in Style (Warner Bros.) Morgan
Wednesday, April 12: Cowboy Cinema:
Brando will be shown. attendees are encour- A documentary on climate change that focuses Freeman, Ann-Margret, Michael Caine.
Magnificent Seven
aged to come dressed in their best 1940s and on the people suggesting solutions and their Directed by Zach Braff. Updating of the 1979
Friday, April 14: Alamo Aeon Adventure
50s attire. actions. film starring George Burns, Art Carney and Lee
Movie: Batman (1989).
April 28-May 4: The Heart Outright. Strasberg.
Free Kid Shows are 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, Plaza Classic Film Festival submissions Local film. Stephen Ryder swore hed never Graduation (Sundance Selects) Adrian
with The Magic Path, and Thursday, April 6, The 10th annual classic movie festival seeks return home after a tragic ordeal. But when his Titieni, Maria-Victoria Dragus, Rares Andrici.
with The Amazing Wizard of Paws. works by local filmmakers for its Local Flavor mother dies, he is forced to confront his past. Directed by Cristian Mungiu.
series honoring the work made in, around or
Friday Night Flicks The UTEP film about the border region. Filmmakers who have
Starring Brad Makarowski, Jessica Medoff, SHOT! The Psycho-Spiritual Mantra of Rock
series is offered at 6 p.m. selected Fridays the Joshua Rowan, Mark Medoff and Corinne Fox.
made, or are finishing, a short or feature-length
Union Cinema, Union Building East, First Floor.
film or any genre and would like it to be con-
No Saturday matinee. Please see Page 40
Tickets: $3 ($2 UTEP students, faculty, staff
and alumni. Movie combos: $5 (includes hot
dog, popcorn and a drink). Information: 747-
5648, sa.utep.edu.osl, or on Facebook at
UTEP/OSL.
April 7: La La Land
April 21: Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Jays Pix Presents at the International
Museum Film historian Jay Duncan and the
Sunset Film Society host films at 2 p.m.
Saturdays at International Museum of Art, 1211
Montana. Presentations include commentary,
anecdotes and facts behind the films. Admission
is free; donations and museum membership
appreciated. Popcorn, beverages, candy and
snacks sold. No movie April 1. Information:
543-6747 or internationalmuseumofart.net.
April 8: The Bucket List (2007). Two 70-
year-old men (Jack Nicholson and Morgan
Freeman), diagnosed with terminal illness, meet
in a hospital. They go on an international road
trip to accomplish their wish list.
April 15: Harvey (1950). Elwood P. Dowd
(Jimmy Stewart) is a middle-aged, amiable yet
eccentric man whose best friend is an imaginary
63 tall rabbit named Harvey.
April 22: Lost In America, (1985)Albert
Brooks and Julie Haggerty play a typical 1980s
yuppie couple in Los Angeles fed up with their
lifestyle. The quit their jobs, sell their house

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Trinity Site Tour White Sands Missile
Range. The semiannual tour to the site of the
first atom bomb explosion is Saturday, April 1.
The tour includes the McDonald House, part of
the National Historic Landmark, where the
bomb was assembled, and visitors can take a
quarter-mile walk to ground zero where a
small obelisk marks the exact spot where the
bomb was exploded. Admission is free; no
reservations required. Information: (575) 678-
1134 or wsmr.army.mil.
Visitors may caravan from Alamogordo
through the south end of the range (Tularosa
Gate), or enter off U.S. 380 on the north end
of the range (Stallion Gate entrance). The
Stallion Gate is open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visitors
are allowed to enter and exit unescorted. Site
closes promptly at 3:30 p.m.
Visitors are encouraged to have a full tank of
gasoline and a spare tire for the trip, which is
85 miles one way. Everyone 18 and older must
show a photo ID.
The New Mexico Museum of Space History
will host a motorcoach tour to the site. Cost:
$70 ($60 museum members). Reservations:
(575) 437-2840 ext. 41132 or online nmspace-
museum.org.
First Thanksgiving The 28th annual and Haunted History The nonprofit
reenactment of the First Thanksgiving of the
Southwest of Juan de Oate and his expedition
the first Spanish settlers in this area in April
1598, are presented by El Paso Mission Trail
Association at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 23, at its
new location at Socorro Mission, 328 S.
Nevarez (at Socorro Road).
The Pebble Hills High School choir students,
directed by Joe Estala, will perform the reen-
actment at 3 p.m. Zarzuela arias will be per-
formed beginning at 3:45 p.m. Food, music and
historical booths are also part of the event.
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Admission is free. Information: 851-9997 or vis-
itelpasomissiontrail.com. History exhibitor
booths will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
San Elizario Genealogy and Historical
Society Conference and Dinner The
26th annual event, April 1598, Birth of the
American Southwest, is Friday through
Sunday, April 28-30, at the Adobe Horseshoe
Theatre, 1500 Main, in the San Elizario District.
Conference dinner is 7 p.m. Friday, and lunch-
eon is 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Information: 851-
0093, 851-1682, or
sanelizariohistoricdisttric.org.
In conjunction with the conference is the inau-
gural Rio Grande Festival of art, culture, history
and heritage, with reenactment of Oates his-
torical arrival, a three-day history conference,
guided tours, old west shootouts, heritage
booths, arts and crafts, live entertainment, food
and more.
Preserving Identities The exhibit on
how to digitally record and preserve cultural
heritage sites runs through June 16 in the
UTEP Library during regular hours. Admission
is free. Information: 747-5835
Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society
4301 Transmountain. Mike Bilbo will speak on
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.
Concordia Cemetery Ghost Tour is 9 to 11
p.m. Saturday, April 1, at the cemetery, 3700
E. Yandell. Meet at 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $15
San Elizario Ghost Tour is 10 p.m. to mid-
night, Friday, April 7. at the Golden Eagle
El Paso Scene
Gallery, 1501 Main in San Elizario. Tickets: $15.
Downtown Ghost Tour is 9 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, April 15, beginning at the
Paranormal Research Center, 108 E. San
Antonio, in the Wigwam Museum. Tickets: $15.
A Haunted Brothel Tour is 9 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, April 22, starting at the 110 E San
Antonio at the Wigwam Museum. El Pasos
original sin comes alive on this Haunted
Brothel Tour. This two-hour walking excursion
will go into some of the citys remaining broth-
els and expose murder, corruption, adultery,
and prostitution of the Old West. Adults only.
Tickets: $15.
Harvey Girls of El Paso The Harvey
Girls of El Paso Texas meets 2 to 4 p.m. the
Monday, April 10, at Union Depot Passenger
Station, 700 San Francisco. The program is
Collections of the Fred Harvey Legacy with
Pres Dehrkoop. Visitors welcome. Admission is
free. Information: 591-2326.
Southwest Chapter of Railway &
Locomotive Historical Society The
society meets 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April
12, at Timothys Lutheran Church, 11050
Montwood. This months program is History
of the Railway Post Office, by Woody Bare.
Information: 540-9660.
El Paso Archaeological Society The
societys monthly meeting is 2 p.m. Saturday,
April 15, at El Paso Museum of Archaeology,
the Bataan Death March and annual Memorial
Marathon. Admission is free; the public is invit-
ed. Information: 449-9075 or epas.com.
Thousands of Filipino and hundreds of
American soldiers died during the 1942 Bataan
Death March. Just before they deployed to the
Philippines, the very same U.S. soldiers memo-
rialized by the annual event trained for eight
months at Fort Bliss. Bilbo will talk about the
past and current history of the 200th Coast
Artillery, New Mexico National Guard.
El Paso Corral of the Westerners
The monthly dinner program is 6 to 9 p.m.
Friday, April 21, at Country Inn and Suites,
900 Sunland Park Dr. Program is Constable
John Selman and Perry Greer, by Keith and
Everett Erickson. Cost: $20. Visitors welcome,
but RSVP needed by April 17: 759-9538.
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
The Rio Grande Chapter meets at 11 a.m.
Friday, April 21, at Royal Estates, 435 S. Mesa
Hills. Program is The Ballet Legacy of Ingeborg
Heuser. Luncheon and program is $10.
Visitors welcome. Information: 760-5775.
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 of the
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.
The Old Fort Bliss Traders Market runs 4 to
6 p.m. Fridays, April 21-Aug. 25, with shop-
ping and eating opportunities.
San Elizario walking tours The San
Elizario Historic District hosts free guided
walking tours of its nationally recognized his-
toric district at noon and 3 p.m. the fourth
Sunday of the month starting at Main Street
Mercantile, 1501 Main Street. Information: 851-
0093 or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.org.
San Elizario Veterans Museum and
Memorial Walk The museum, operated
and managed by the non-profit San Elizario
Veterans Committee of the San Elizario
Genealogy and Historical Society, is at 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.
Film Scene
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(Magnolia) Documentary. A colorful and
crazy odyssey of rocks greatest living photog-
rapher, Mick Rock. Directed by Barney Clay.
Smurfs: The Lost Village (Sony) CG
Animation. Voices of Michelle Rodriguez, Joe
Manganiello, Julia Roberts.
Their Finest (STX) Sam Claflin, Gemma
Arterton, Bill Nighy. Directed by Lone
Scherfig.
The Void (Screen Media) Kathleen
Munroe, Kenneth Welsh, Ellen Wong. Directed
by Jeremy Gillespie and Steven Kostanski.
Your Name (FUNimation) Rynosuke
Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ry Narita.
Directed by Makoto Shinkai.
April 14:
A Quiet Passion (Music Box) Cynthia
Nixon, Duncan Duff, Jennifer Ehle. Directed by
Terence Davies.
The Fate of the Furious (Universal)
Dwayne Johnson, Charlize Theron, Vin Diesel.
Directed by F. Gary Gray.
Jeremiah Tower: The Last Magnificent
Documentary. An exploration of a new
American cuisine and the cult of celebrity
chef. Directed by
Lydia Tenaglia.
The Lost City of Z (Bleecker Street)
Charlie Hunnam, Sienna Miller, Tom Holland.
Directed by James Gray.
Norman (Sony Classics) Richard Gere,
Charlotte Gainsbourg, Michael Sheen. Directed
by Joseph Cedar.
Spark: A Space Tail (Open Road) CG
Animation. Voices of Jessica Biel, Patrick
Stewart, Susan Sarandon. Directed by Aaron
Woodley.
Tommys Honour (Roadside) Ophelia
Lovibond, Sam Neill, Peter Mullan. Directed by
Jason Connery.
April 21:
Born in China (Disney) Documentary.
The intimate moments of a panda bear and her
growing cub. Directed by Chuan Lu.
Citizen Jane: Battle for the City (Sundance
Selects) Documentary. Directed by Matt
Tyrnauer.
Free Fire (A24) Enzo Cilenti, Brie Larson,
Sam Riley. Directed by Ben Wheatley.
Leap! (Weinstein Co.) CG Animation.
Voices of Elle Fanning, Dane DeHaan, Carly
Rae Jepsen. Directed by Eric Summer and ric
Warin.
Phoenix Forgotten (Freestyle) Matt
Biedel, Florence Hartigan, Josh Couch.
Directed by Justin Barber.
The Promise (Open Road) Oscar Isaac,
Angela Sarafyan, Christian Bale. Directed by
Terry George.
Unforgettable (Warner Bros.) Rosario
Dawson, Katherine Heigl, Cheryl Ladd.
Directed by Denise Di Novi.
April 28:
The Circle (STX) Bill Paxton, Emma
Watson, Tom Hanks. Directed by James
Ponsoldt.
How to be a Latin Lover (Pantelion)
Eugenio Derbez, Salma Hayek, Rob Lowe.
Directed by Ken Marino.
Sleight (High Top) Jacob Latimore,
Seychelle Gabriel, Dul Hill. Directed by J.D.
Dillard.
DVD/Blu-ray Releases
April 4
Office Christmas Party. R
Paterson. R
Star Wars: Rogue One
April 11:
Lion. PG-13
April 18
Sleepless. R
April 25:
The Bye Bye Man. PG-13
April 2017
 El Paso Chihuahuas The citys AAA
baseball team hosts home games at Southwest
University Park on Santa Fe Street in
Downtown El Paso. Tickets: $5-$24.
Information: 533-BASE or EPChihuahuas.com.
May 2-5: Albuquerque Isotopes. May 2-4 is
may
6:35 p.m., May 5 is 7 p.m.
May 15-18: Colorado Springs. May 15-16
and May 18 is 6:35 p.m., May 17 is 11:05 a.m.
PREVIEW
May 19-22: Oklahoma City Dodgers May 21
is 6:05 p.m., and May 22 is 11:05 a.m.
Alfresco! Fridays The 15th season of
free outdoor summer concerts are 6 p.m.
Fridays May 5-Sept. 1, at Convention Center
Plaza. Presented by ElPasoLive.com and spon-
sored by FirstLight Federal Credit Union.
Information: 534-0633 or alfrescofridays.com.
Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Fest El Paso
Live, in partnership with PartyTenders Events,
presents the wildly infamous festival 2 to 8 p.m.
Seis-o de Mayo, Saturday, May 6, at Cohen
Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. Information:
suncitycraftbeerfest.com. Also featured is mari- a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Paulinas Badlands,
achi, luchadores, Chihuahua races and more. 7792 Franklin. Admission: $5. Information: 449-
Admission: $10-$15 (includes free tequila shot 2231 or PinataProtestBand.com.
while available). Tickets at elpasolive.com.
Bosque in Bloom Friends of the Rio
USPA Polo The United States Polo Bosque celebrates the spring blooms in El
Association Circuit Arena Challenge Cup Pasos largest city owned park 9 a.m. to noon
matches begin at 1 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Rio Bosque Wetlands
Sunday, May 6-7, at 5601 Naranjo Road, in Park in El Pasos Mission Valley. Admission is
Santa Teresa, N.M., 1 mile north of Country free. Information: riobosque.org.
Club Road and McNutt. Four tournament
teams; food trucks. Information: (915) 206- Zombie Prom Deady Page Productions
0788. Border Circuit Polo School exhibition hosts El Pasos first zombie prom at 8:30 p.m.
match also planned. Saturday, May 20, at Tricky Falls, 209 S El
Paso. Tickets: $20 ($50 Day of the Prom) $25
Jazz Unlimited Big Band The jazz to $55 VIP tickets, available at Ticketfly.com.
band presents its 13th annual concert at 7 p.m. Information: 443-2698 or on Facebook at
Sunday, May 7, at St. Marks United Methodist Deady Page Productions.
Church, 5005 Love Road. Admission is free;
donations welcome. Information: 637-4569. Al Mendez Tribute Jazz Unlimited Big
Band honors Al Mendez in a concert at 4 p.m.
Cool Canyon Nights The summer Friday, May 21, at UTEPs Fox Fine Arts
series of free outdoor summer concerts are Theatre, with soloists from the nationally
Thursdays May 11-July 27 at McKelligon ranked Andress High School Jazz Band of the
Canyon, Amphitheatre, sponsored by WestStar 1980s era, directed by Mendez. Admission is
Bank. Admission is free. Information: elpaso- free. Information: 637-4569.
live.com, or on Facebook.
Avastar Santa Fe Opera presents its
EPSYOs Season Finale El Paso
Symphony Youth Orchestras season finale con-
El Paso Scene
spring show at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the cert is 7 p.m. May 21 at the Plaza Theatre.
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, Las
Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575)
Tickets information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org.
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523-6403 or RioGrandeTheatre.com.
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Take a Swing at Diabetes The annual
golf tournament benefiting El Paso Diabetes
Association is 1 to 7 p.m. May 12, at Vista Hills
Country Club, 2210 Trawood. Cost: $125
($400 foursome). Information: 532-6280.
Seagulls in a Cherry Tree No Strings
Theatre Company presents a zany new come-
dy William Missouri Downs, May 12-28, at
Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, in
Las Cruces. Tickets: $10-$15. Reservations:
(575) 523-1223.
Old Ironsides Mud Challenge The 4-
mile, 16-obstacle challenge is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 13, at the Air Assault Obstacle
Course and Rappel Tower at Abernathy Park
Sunday, May 26-28, at Ski Apache in
Mescalero, N.M. with live music, vendors, live
art, barbecue competition and more. Tickets:
$85-$160. Information: (575) 464-3600 or win-
dridermusicfest.com.
Silver City Blues and Bikes Festival
The 22nd annual event is May 26-28 at Gough
Park in Silver City. Sponsored by the Mimbres
Region Art Council. Information: (575) 538-
2505 or silvercitybluesfestival.org.
Neon Desert Music Festival Hardwell,
Foster the People and J Bavlin are among the
performers for the 7th annual music festival 3
p.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday, May
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on Fort Bliss. Register at raceroster.com.
Information: 744-5794.
Dreamin Mesilla Valley Chorales spring
concert is 3 p.m. Sunday, May 14, at the Rio
Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in Las
Cruces. Tickets: $10. Information: (575) 647-
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2560 or riograndetheatre.com.
Art in the Park The City Parks &
Recreation Departments Spring 2017 arts and
crafts fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, May 20-21, at Memorial Parks
Reserve area, 3100 Copper, with continuous
entertainment and food vendors. Admission is
free. Information: 240-3325.
Piata Protest The Tex-Mex Punk Rock
Band from San Antonio performs 9 p.m. to 1
27-28, on three stages in Downtown El Paso.
Tickets: $119 two day general admission; VIP
packages are$250-$550; online at neondesert-
musicfestival.com.
Mission Valley Duathlon Race El Pasos
USAT-sanctioned 5K run/20K bike/5K run at 7
to 11 a.m. Sunday, May 28, at Tigua
Recreation & Wellness Center, 11200 Santos
Sanchez. Information: 229-5656. Registration at
raceelpaso.com.
National Health and Fitness Day El
Paso Parks and Recreation hosts the 24th annu-
al National Health and Fitness Day 9:30 a.m. to
2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, at Pavo Real
Senior Center, 9311 Alameda. Admission is
free. Information: 860-9131 or
elpasotexas.gov/parks.
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Alma Calderon 16 Flickinger Center 3 PhiDev Inc 38

Ardovinos Des. Crossg 31 FloraFEST 5 Precision Prosthetics 18

Ardovinos Pizza 17 Fountain Theatre 40 PTEP 40

Around & About Tours 11 Furrs Family Dining 39 Krystyna Robbins 32

ATMAS Healing 37 Geico 29 Roman Martinez Art 34

Azar Nut Shop 11 Hal Marcus Gallery 33 Sunland Park Racetrack 19

Baskin Robbins 5 Hans Martial Arts 28 T or C Fiesta 18

Bert Saldana Art Gallery 16 Hot Springs Fiesta 18 Texas Star Beverage 18

Bingo Plus 24 Humane Society of EP 25 The Cleaners 36

Books Are Gems 30 Inni Heart Caf 7 Thunderbird Digital 29

Bruces Air 36 KTEP 42 Unitarian Univ. Commy 11

Cattleman's 12 La Casita 24 Unity Bookstore 30

Ceci Burgos Counseling 17 La Vina Winery 13 USPA Polo Circuit 20

Chuck's Bicycle Repair 21 Leos Mexican Food 14 UTEP Athletics 6

Clinton A King MD 7 Magoffin Hall 38 UTEP P3 21

Cloudcroft Art 17 Magoffin Home SHS 35 UTEP Theatre & Dance 43

El Paso Art Association 33 Marie Otero 17 Vanities 22

EP Artist Studio Tour 14 The Marketplace 27 Village Inn 28

El Paso Comic Con 2 MegaMates 41 Vitality Medspa 8

EPCC 8 Mesa Street Antique 29 Walgreens 39

El Paso Live 26,44 Mesilla Book Center 30 Western Traders 39

EP Mission Trails Assn 9 Moto El Paso 10 Westside Comy Church 8

El Paso Playhouse 37 Mustard Seed Caf 28 Wyler Aerial Tramway 30

EPSMF 15 Naydas Gems & Stones 29 Zia Kayak Outfitters 16

El Paso Symphony 7 Paseo Christian Church 21

Escamilla Gallery 34 Perkins Jewelry Supply 41

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