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Your monthly guide to community
entertainment, recreation & culture

Las Cruces Arts Fair

“El Paso Dreamcape”

features El Paso’s
Hal Marcus
“Avenida Juarez”

Hal Marcus, who has been painting

the El Paso region for decades,
is the featured artist March 1-3 at the
Las Cruces Convention Center.

“Under the Rainbow”

“El Mercado Juarez” “Celebrate El Paso!” “Gracias a Dios”

At the Zoo F E B R U A RY
$50 million in bond funding & 27 projects are making the
El Paso Zoo one of the city’s top attractions. — Page 19
2019
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Bourbon and Whiskey Festival —
Several brands will be available for sampling 5
to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Sunland Park
Racetrack & Casino, 1200 Futurity, at Sunland
Park Drive in Sunland Park, N.M. Admission is
free. Tasting is $20 for 10 whiskey samples
(includes commemorative Glass). Information:
(575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com.
Live music by Brian Mars (country, rock),
Dusty Low (indie folk, country), Damian
Wyldes (indie, pop, country) and Broken Dime
Band (classic rock, country).
Coin Show - The International Coin Club of
El Paso’s 56th annual Coin Show is Feb. 15-17
at El Maida Hall, 6331 Alabama, with more than
50 tables of coins, paper money, medals and
tokens by dealers from around the country.
Special guest this year is former American
Numismatic Association President Walt
February 2019
FEBRUARY
Ostromecki with a “Youth & Family Treasure Black El Paso Democrats — The 36th
Hunt.” Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to annual Political Awareness and Awards Banquet
INDEX
6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. is 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Wyndham El Paso
Admission is free. Information: 241-6977 or on
Facebook at International Coin Club of El Paso.
Airport Hotel, 2027 Airway. Reception at 6
p.m.; dinner served at 7 p.m. Tickets: $75 until
The annual kids auction is 2 p.m. Saturday for Feb. 2. Information: bepd.org.
ages 7 to 14. The kids auction is a no-cost auc-
tion; script provided for the bidding.
Speaker is Carla D. Brailey, Ph.D. This year’s
theme is “The Time for Change is Now.” Roundup 3-9
This year’s commemorative medal will honor Behind the Scene 4
Black Southwest Student Summit —
“Engine 3420, an El Paso Locomotive.”
The 2019 conference hosted by Black Scene Spotlight 4
Pet Fair — El Paso Parks and Recreation Programs at NMSU is Friday and Saturday, Dance 9
Department hosts its annual event 9 a.m. to 1 Feb. 15-16, at NMSU in Las Cruces, with this Here’s the Ticket 10-12
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Westside year’s theme “Embracing Our Excellence.”
Community Park, 7400 High Ridge. Vets, adop- General admission tickets are free, and avail-
Program Notes 13
tions, vendors, live entertainment and food able through Feb. 4 at eventbrite.com. Music 14
sales. Admission is free. Information: 212-0092 Check-in and registration is noon Friday, at Viva Juárez 15
or elpasotexas.gov/parks. the Aggie Lounge, followed by icebreakers at 2 Sports 16-18
p.m., and a ’90s Party 6 to 10:30 p.m. in the
El Paso Bridal Showcase — 11 a.m. to 4
Corbett Center Ballroom. Feature:
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at Epic Railyard Center,
Saturday’s events include a breakfast and wel- At the Zoo 19-21
2201 E. Mills, with fashion shows, VIP area,
vendors and more. Admission is free; VIP tick-
come 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. in Hardman Jacobs Nature 22
ets available. Information: 544-9550 or elpaso-
Hall, 2nd floor lobby and Room 166 consecu- At the Museum 23-24
tively, followed by leadership sessions 8:30 to 5
bridalshowcase.com.
p.m. at various rooms in Hardman Jacobs. Gallery Talk 25
SW Art Scene 26-27, 29-30
Black History Month
Keynote brunch is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
in Corbett Center Doña Ana Room. Speaker to Keep on Bookin' 28
EPCC Black History Month — El Paso be announced. A BXSW Comedy Show is 7 to Taking a Look Back 29
Community College hosts events in February in 9 p.m. Saturday in Corbett Center.
celebration of Black History Month at EPCC’s On Stage 30
Administrative Center Auditorium, Building A,
Black History Month Parade and Rally Film Scene 31-32
— The annual Inter-Club Council Black History
9050 Viscount. This year’s theme is “Black
Month Parade begins at 10 a.m. February Feb. Stage Talk 32
Migration.” Information: 831-7898 or
23, at Montana and Pershing and travels east History Lessons 32
epcc.edu/diversityprograms.
A Gospel Concert is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb.
on Montana to Copia then south to Missouri Liner Notes 33
15. Admission is free.
ending at Mary Webb Park, 3401 E. Missouri. March Preview 34
This year’s theme is “Black Migration.” A rally
The Black History Legacy Awards Dinner is 6
follows the parade noon to 3 p.m. in Mary El Paso FishNet 34
to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, with keynote
Webb Park, with vendor booths, family activi-
Advertiser Index 34
speaker Dr. Michael Williams. Tickets: $25 Jan.
ties and entertainment. Admission is free.
30-Feb. 20 at secure.touchnet.com; no tickets
sold at the door; no refunds.
Subscription Form 34
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Scene Spotlight highlights events
advertised in this issue.
El Paso Senior Games — El Paso Parks
and Recreation’s 37th Senior Games are
March 2-May 22, with opening ceremony
March 2 at Polly Harris Senior Center.
Page 35.
El Paso Live! — El Paso Live events at the
Plaza Theater: Page 3.
• Feb. 9: Broadway in El Paso presents
“Kinky Boots”
• Feb. 24: Julio Iglesias 50th Anniversary
Tour
• Feb. 26: Chicago
• Feb. 27: Tony Bennett with Antonia
Bennett
Willie Nelson and Family perform Feb. 14
at Abraham Chavez Theatre.
El Paso Streetcar — The streetcars are
operating daily with one-way and all-day
passes available. Page 17.
Health and Wellness Classes — Rio
Grande Cancer Foundation Saturday classes.
Page 31.
• Feb. 2: Nutrition 101
• Feb. 9: Breathing Techniques for Overall
Health and Wellness
• Feb. 16: Self-Healing, Introduction to
Your Energy Body & Wellness.
Eckankar events — Eckankar: The Path to
Spiritual Freedom hosts a Light and Sound
Service Feb. 2, and a Spiritual Book discus-
sion Feb. 16 at El Paso Public Library’s
Memorial Park Branch. Page 13.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
December events: Page 10.
• Feb. 2: Cooking Class (Creole gumbo &
New Orleans pudding)
• Feb. 13: Braintrust Bag Lunch talk
(Octavia Magoffin’s Legacy)
• Feb. 15: Cocoa Crawl
• Feb. 16: Victorian Sci-Fi Club
• Feb. 21: Make-A-Thing (Finger Knitting).
SAXsational: The Next Generation —
Showtime! El Paso presents saxophonist Rob
Verdi Feb. 7 at Abraham Chavez Theatre,
with guest musicians from Irvin High School.
Page 6.
‘Always a Bridesmaid’ — El Paso
Playhouse presents the comedy Feb. 8-24,
directed by Eurydice Saucedo. Page 9.
‘My Furry Valentine’ — Placita Madrid’s
annual Valentine celebration is Feb. 9-10 in
the historic San Elizario with vendors, art
commissions, pet photo booth, live music
and more. Page 8.
‘Love is in the Air’ — The Saldana Gallery
and J.R.’s Gallery with the Adobe Horseshoe
Theatre sponsor the Valentine’s celebration
Feb. 9-10 in San Elizario art district, with
art, music, “shotgun weddings, vendors and
gunfight reenactments. Page 20.
World Dance Alliance Americas General
Assembly — UTEP Department of Theatre
and Dance presents the gathering of national
and international dance artists with perform-
ances Feb. 14-15 at Fox Fine Arts Wise
Page 4
Family Theatre, and Site-Specific Works Feb.
16. Page 18.
El Paso Coin Show — The 56th annual
coin show is Feb. 15-17 at El Maida Shrine,
with this year’s medal honoring the Steam
Locomotive, Engine 3420. Page 7.
EPCC Black History Month — El Paso
Community College’s 2019 Black History
celebration, “Black Migrations,” includes a
Gospel Concert Feb. 15 and Black History
Legacy Awards Dinner Feb. 26 with keynote
speaker Dr. Michael Williams, at the ASC
Building Auditorium. Page 11.
Bourbon & Whiskey at the Park —
Sample premium bourbon and whiskey is
Feb. 16 at Sunland Park Racetrack and
Casino, with live music. Page 15.
Crossland Gallery — Showing through
Feb. 22 at El Paso Art Association’s gallery is
“con.FIGURE.ation.five.2019.” Page 22.
The Association’s General Meeting and
Demo is Feb. 10 with artist Terrance
Flores.
Submissions for “On the MAP El Paso &
Beyond” are taken through March 27.
‘Beethoven’s Emperor’ — El Paso
Symphony Orchestra, conducted by
Bohuslav Rattay, presents selections by
Beethoven and Prokofeiv Feb. 22-23 at the
Plaza Theatre with guest pianist Daria
Kiseleva. Page 16.
Hal Marcus Gallery — Showing through
Feb. 28 is “Latina Arte,” works by eight
regional Latina artists. Opening March 14 is
“Nudes & More,” works by 15 artists. Page
14.
El Paso Artists Studio Tour — Deadline is
March 5 for artists interested in opening
their studios for the public for the 12th
annual studio tours planned April 27-28 on
the West Side and May 4-5 on the East Side.
Page 25.
El Paso Links — The El Paso Chapter of
The Links, Inc. hosts “100 Helping Hands,
Linked to Halt Human Trafficking” March
21 at Wyndham El Paso Airport, with guests
speakers Dr. Stephanie Powell, of Journey
Out, and survivor Angelica Gomez. Page 13.
Bel Air Reunion — Bel Air High School’s
Class of 1969 hosts its 50 Year Reunion Oct.
18-19, open to all Bel Air alumni especially
classes 1968-1970. Page 20.
Southern New Mexico
Las Cruces Arts Fair — Doña Ana Arts
Council’s 9th annual fair featuring works by
more than 100 regional artists is March 1-3
at Las Cruces Convention Center. Page 36.
Flickinger Center — Premier Series events
for Flickinger Center for the Performing Arts
in Alamogordo. Page 12.
• Feb. 14: The Official Blues Brothers
Revue and Chocolate Buffet
• Feb. 23: Teresa Walters
• March 5: Masters of Soul.
Cowboy Days — New Mexico Farm &
Ranch Museum in Las Cruces hosts its annual
celebration of cowboy culture March 2-3
with demonstrations, chili cook-off, gunfight
re-enactments and more. Page 24.
Fountain Theatre — Mesilla Valley Film
Society’s theatre on the Plaza in historic Old
Mesilla shows independent, art, foreign and
other non-mainstream films. Page 31.
El Paso Scene
T
his year marks a minor milestone
for me: I have officially lived half
my life in El Paso. I came here in
1986 at age 33 as the New Mexico editor
for the El Paso Times. The newsroom
was much bigger then and over the years
fewer and fewer of the people I once
worked alongside remained. So it was
particularly sad to see that the last two
from that era were retiring.
One is Bill Knight, who already was a
veteran sports writer back when I came to
the Times. He has been a mainstay of
local sports for decades, particularly
UTEP basketball, and arguably the best
storyteller on the staff. Whenever I
noticed a particular poignant observation The same year I left the El Paso Times
was the year I met Hal Marcus. I asked if
in some sports story I was reading, I
I could use one of his paintings for the
would check back and look at the byline,
cover of the December 1993 El Paso
and tell myself, “Yep, I knew it was a
Scene. At that time Hal was just transi-
Bill Knight story.”
tioning to becoming a full-time artist and
Back in 1986, the photo editor at the
still had an office at his family’s real
Times was Luis Villalobos (whose father
estate business. Hal and I have both man-
was a pioneer journalist for the Times),
aged to stay afloat in precarious occupa-
an ex-marine who inspired loyalty among
tions — he as an artist and myself as an
all the photographers in his department .
editor — for the past quarter-century.
Among the young photographers on his
When Hal told me that he had been
staff back then was Rudy Gutierrez.
Since I left the paper in 1993, I have asked to be the featured artist at the
probably ran into Rudy more than anyone upcoming Las Cruces Arts Fair, I thought
else from the Times. He was always tak- this month’s cover would be a good
ing photos of one event or another. The opportunity to share different images has
has painted of the region spanning the
last time I saw him he was hustling from
past three decades.
one side of the Sun Bowl to the other car-
The oldest image on the cover is “El
rying a camera with a monster-size lens.
Mercado Juarez,” which was completed
Rudy was always in motion, but still
in 1988. “Avenida Juarez” came after,
would stop and say hello.
and “Gracias a Dios” was finished in the
Bill wrote his goodbye column for the
mid-90s. The other El Paso images on the
Times a few weeks ago. Rudy is still tak-
cover are from the past few years, so you
ing photos for the Times but apparently is
retiring in the very near future. That will can see the evolution of his style. You
leave no one at the Times who was there can always learn more by visiting his
when I started. The most senior member gallery at 1308 N. Oregon, or go see his
of the newsroom, as far as I know, is booth at the Arts Fair March 1-3.
Maria Cortés Gonzalez — who actually ***
worked for me the last couple of years I I confess that I have not been to the El
was there. Paso Zoo in years, but after reading Lisa
I wish Bill and Rudy all the best and Tate’s story (see Page 19) it’s definitely at
thank them for their decades of enriching the top of my to-do list. It’s probably one
our lives through the stories and images of the biggest civic improvement projects
they shared on the newspaper pages. in the city that doesn’t involve freeways!
***
February 2019
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Information: 861-1745 or
elpasoicc@hotmail.com.
Parade/booth entry fee is $75. Registration
forms available at 861-0064.
Black History Month at UTEP — The
African-American Studies program presents a
variety of events throughout campus in
February. Program schedule to be announced.
Information: African American Studies
Program, AASP@utep.edu, utep.edu/aasp, or
on Facebook at UTEP African American
Studies.
Valentine’s Day
San Elizario Valentine’s Day
Weekend — Various celebrations will be
sponsored Feb. 9-10 in the San Elizario art dis-
trict near the historic plaza.
• The artists and businesses at Placita Madrid,
1445 Main Street in San Elizario, host their
Valentine celebration 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, with guest artists Candy
Mayer, Hannah Luse, and Kirsten Jadamczik,
vendors Sox Hop, jewelry, Mex Crafts and live
music by Rocio Manriquez. There is also a pet
photo booth, doggy treats, and artists taking
painting commissions of pets from Robert
Dozal and Alberto Escamilla. Admission is free;
leashed pets welcome. Information: 851-0742
or albertoescamilla.com.
• Bert Saldana Art Gallery and JR’s Gallery,
1501 N. Main in San Elizario, with Adobe
Horseshoe Theatre, host Valentine’s Day
events 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, with art, vendors, “shotgun weddings,”
and gunfight reenactments from The Pistoleros.
Live music by Fab4Cezz Saturday and Jerry
Marquez Sunday. Information: 479-2926 or
bertsaldana.com.
Seniors Love Conference — El Paso
Community College’s Senior Adult Program’s
24th annual conference, celebrating the col-
lege’s 50th anniversary is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 9, at EPCC Administrative
Service Center Auditorium, Building A, 9050
Viscount, featuring speakers, exhibitors, enter-
tainment, art exhibit and more. Food donations
accepted at the door. Information, conference
passes are free: 831-7801 or eventbrite.com.
Valentine dinner and dance — Santa
Lucia Catholic Church, 518 Gallagher, will host
its annual Valentine fundraiser 6:30 p.m. to
midnight Saturday, Feb. 9, at the church’s
Centro Amistad Hall, featuring a dinner and live
music by Tejas Band. The church is celebrating
40 years. Dinner served 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.;
dance 8:30 p.m. to midnight. BYOB for wine
and liquor only; set-ups, sodas and beer avail-
able for purchase. No outside beer or coolers
allowed. Cost: $30 ($250 per table for 10);
reservations recommended. Tables for 10 avail-
able with advance reservation. Information:
592-5245 or santaluciachurch@sbcglobal.net.
‘Sunday In The ’40s Valentine’s
Dance’ — Paso Del Norte Big Band, a 17-
piece group, hosts 1940s style dancing and
music 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at
Woman’s Club of El Paso. All ages welcome;
BYOB, food and snacks. Door prizes and raffle
offered; participants encouraged to wear 1940s
theme attire. Admission: $15 in advance; $20 at
the door. Information: 532-2043, 203-7292 or
on Facebook at PDNbigband.
Hidden Hearts in Downtown —
Downtown Management District is giving the
public the opportunity to win Valentine’s
February 2019
inspired prizes, sponsored by downtown busi-
nesses, with five papel picado hearts hidden in
one downtown business each week, leading up
to Valentine’s Day. One prize winner per heart
hidden each week through Feb. 11. Details at
downtownelpaso.com
‘I Heart Art’ Valentine’s Day Party —
NMSU Art Gallery, D.W. Williams Art
Center, 1390 E. University, hosts its
4th annual Valentine’s party 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, with pop-up speed dating,
a kissing photo booth, food and music. This
year’s theme is secret admirers. Funds raised
go toward programming in the new University
Art Museum in Devasthali Hall. RSVP at (575)
646-2545 or artglry@nmsu.edu.
Valentine’s in Valentine — The 7th annu-
al music event is Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Old
Mercantile in Valentine, Texas. Information:
bigbendbrewing.com.
Southern New Mexico
For the Love of Arts Fiesta — The town
of Mesilla will host its annual art show starts at
2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in the Old Mesilla
Plaza, as part of For the Love of Art Month.
The show features original works created by
area artists. Admission is free. Information:
mesillanm.gov.
Acro-Cats — The show featuring the trained
“Rock Cats Rescue” is 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 9, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main in
Las Cruces. Tickets: $22-$40. Information:
(575) 523-6403 or RioGrandeTheaftre.com.
Chocolate Fantasia – Mimbres Region Arts
Council’s 20th annual celebration of arts and
sweet delicacies is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 9, in historic downtown Silver City. This
year’s theme is “Children’s Storybook
Fantasia.” Participants can enjoy 20 unique,
locally made, handcrafted chocolates. Tickets:
$25 for 20 individual pieces of chocolate; avail-
able at eventbrite.com. Awards ceremony for
best decorations and chocolates is 4:30 p.m.
Event headquarters are at 416
Bullard.Information: (575) 538-2505 or choco-
latefantasia.org.
Vines in the Pines — The Art and Wine
Festival is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
Feb. 16-17 at Ruidoso Convention Center,
111 Sierra Blanca, with samples of New
Mexico wines, local art, crafts, food, boutique
vendors and other local brews. Live music 1 to
5 p.m. Sunday from Chris Baker. Tickets: $20
through Feb. 15; $25 at the door per day.
Weekend passes are $30 in advance; $35 at the
door; available at eventbrite.com.
Gathering of Quilts — The Winter
Quilters of Sierra County’s annual quilt Show is
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22-
23, at Ralph Edwards Convention Center, 400
W. Fourth, in Truth of Consequences, N.M.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 894-2959.
The Museum Rocks Gem & Mineral
Show — The 6th annual gem and mineral
show is Feb. 23-24, at New Mexico Farm &
Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping
Springs Road in Las Cruces. More than 60 ven-
dors from Arizona, California, Oregon, Texas,
and Australia will sell both cut and uncut gem-
stones, rocks, minerals, fossils, meteorites, jew-
elry, jewelry-making supplies and more. The
show includes educational displays, geology dis-
cussions, door prizes, children’s activities, and
food and beverage for sale. Sponsored by
Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch
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SAXsational
Thursday
Feb. 7, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Abraham Chavez
The Next Generation Theatre
Rob Verdi explores the
new generation of popu-
lar music with student
musicians from Irvin
High School, performing
a repertoire of swing era
classics along with
trendy pop, rock and
R&B songs.
Verdi is a master saxo-
phonist who entertained
Disneyland guests for 22
years with the Side Street
Strutters and also creat-
ed the show Saxophobia.
Tickets are $30 general admission at the door
($10 children 6-18, or full-time students with ID ages 18-25)
5-ticket packages available for $75 that can be used interchangeably for SAXSational or our
other two remaining season shows. For more information, go to www.showtimeelpaso.com
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Heritage Museum. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission: $7 ($4 age 6-11; free for age 5 and
younger); includes museum admission.
Information: (575) 522-1232 or lcmuseum-
rocks.com.
Mardi Gras in the Clouds — The
Cloudcroft Chamber of Commerce will bring a
little New Orleans to the mountain community
March 1-3, on Burro Avenue with this year’s
theme “History of America.” Food, music, ven-
dors, games a parade and more. Information:
(575) 682-2733 or coolcloudcroft.com.
Cajun cook-off is 6 p.m. Friday. Tasting trays;
$7. Street dance is 7 to 9 p.m. Friday. Annual
parade is 3 p.m. Saturday.
Las Cruces Arts Fair — Doña Ana Arts
Council’s 9th annual regional juried fine arts
event is March 1-3 in the Las Cruces
Convention Center, 680 E University. More
than 100 artists from across the country, some
returning favorites and other first-time
exhibitors, will offer work in eight categories,
including jewelry, mixed media, fabric, painting
and drawing, print making and photography,
porcelain-pottery-glass, recycled materials, and
woodwork-metalwork-sculpture. This year’s
featured artist is Hal Marcus.
Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5
p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday,
with entertainment by flamenco guitarist Jake
Mossman Friday and Saturday, and food and
beverages will be available to purchase.
Tickets: $10 at the door; $15 for a two-adult
pass when purchased in advance; free for age
12 and under. Ticket holders may reenter the
event one additional day at no charge. Tickets
available in advance at DAAC offices, 1740
Calle de Mercado in Mesilla; Cutter Gallery,
2640 El Paseo; the Frame and Art Center,
1100 S. Main, and in El Paso at the Hal Marcus
Gallery, 1308 N. Oregon or online at
daarts.org. Information: (575) 523-6403.
The DAAC offers two student booths, repre-
senting emerging artists from New Mexico
State University and Doña Ana Community
College.
Silent auction featuring works by each partici-
pating artist is 2 p.m. Sunday.
A Quick Art contest is 11 a.m. to noon with
16 artists creating art as the audience watches,
with all pieces then available to purchase by
silent auction.
Cowboy Days — The 20th annual celebra-
tion of Southwest pioneer heritage is 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday,
March 2-3, at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch
Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd.,
Las Cruces, with two days of cowboy demon-
strations, chuckwagon cooking, children’s activ-
ities, mounted shooting, the 3rd annual CASI
Chili Cook-Off, cowboy music, pony rides,
gunfight re-enactments, and food and craft ven-
dors. Admission: $5 per person; age 4 and
younger free. Information: (575) 522-4100 or
nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
Mechanical bull and mini-train rides are $3
each, and pony rides are $5.
West Texas
Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering —
The 33rd annual gathering is Feb. 22-23 at Sul
Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. The sec-
ond oldest of its kind in the country, the event
offers stage shows and individual performances
by nationally known cowboy poets, musicians
and storytellers. Daytime sessions are free.
Information: (432) 837-2326 or texascowboy-
poetry.com/.
Headline events include a tribute to Marty
Robbins featuring Jeff Gore at 1 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 22, and “Once Upon the West” poetry
and music of Doris Daley and Eli Barsi at 1:30
p.m. Saturday, Feb 23, in Marshall Auditorium.
Tickets: $10 per event.
Showcase events are 7:30 p.m. each night.
Friday headliners are Chris Isaacs, Jill Jones &
Three Hands High, Kay Nowell, Jean Prescott,
Gary Prescott, and Jim Wilson. Saturday head-
liners are Mike Blakely, Kristyn Harris, Yvonne
Hollenbeck, R.P. Smith and Rod Taylor.
Admission: $15.
A chuckwagon breakfast is 7:30 a.m. each
morning. Cost: $5.
Something for everyone
Free tax preparation — AARP Foundation
offers free tax preparation for individuals with
low or moderate income Feb. 1-April 12 at
selected El Paso Parks and Recreation Senior
Centers. Tax returns done by appointment
only; call the Senior Center in advance to set
up an appointment at location desired.
Locations:
• Grandview Sr. Ctr., 3134 Jefferson, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Monday and Wednesday. 566-1217
• Hilos de Plata Sr. Ctr., 4451 Delta, 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Monday and Thursday. 533-3207.
• Polly Harris Sr. Ctr., 650 Wallenberg, 9 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. 581-9525
• Eastside Senior Center, 3200 Fierro, 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Friday. 591-4292.
• Galatzan Rec. Center, 650 Wallenberg, 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday. 581-5182.
Free Tax Services — United Way of El
Paso County (UWEPC) offers tax return servic-
es for individuals and families with household
incomes of $66,000 or less to file for free
through MyFreeTaxes through April 15.
Information: MyFreeTaxes.com.
Taxpayers needing one-to-one assistance can
also visit a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(VITA) Site to access IRS-certified volunteers
who can prepare basic returns for families or
individuals with an annual household income of
$54,000 or less. Final tax preparation day is 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6. Full list of
sites available at freetaxeselpaso.org.
Families in the Canutillo area can visit the
VITA site located at the Canutillo High School
Library, 6675 S. Desert, from 4:30 p.m. to 8
p.m. Wednesdays Feb. 13-April 3 (except.
Feb. 27, March 13 and 20).
Cars and Coffee — The Substation, 145 E.
Sunset, hosts it monthly meetup for car lovers
9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Coffee available
at 2Ten Coffee Roasters. Information: or on
Facebook at SubstationEP.
Health and Wellness Classes — Rio
Grande Cancer Foundation, 616 N Virginia,
Suite D, hosts the following Saturday classes 10
to 11:30 a.m. Classes are free but space is lim-
ited; call for reservations. Information: 562-
7660 or rgcf.org.
• Feb. 2: Nutrition 101 with Sofia
Maragoudakis
• Feb. 9: Breathing Techniques for Overall
Health and Wellness, with Deb Grado
• Feb. 16: Self-Healing, Introduction to Your
Energy Body & Wellness, with Lynn
Provenzano.
Bonhoeffer Seminar — Jonathan Sorum
will lead a 5-day seminar on Dietrich
Bonhoeffer 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through
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Friday, Feb. 11-15, at DoubleTree Hotel, 600
N. El Paso. Sorum wrote his doctoral thesis on
Bonhoeffer, and teaches at the Institute of
Lutheran Theology (ILT), an accredited gradu-
ate school. Cost: $15 per day ($1,030 tuition is
taken for graduate credit). All participants are
encouraged to read Bonhoeffer’s “The Cost of
Discipleship” in advance. Information: Rev.
Lenae Rasmussen, 238-9000 or
lrasmussen@ilt.edu.
EPCC Border Learning Conference - El
Paso Community College hosts the conference
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the
DoubleTree Hotel, 600 N. El Paso
(Downtown). Registration: $90 by Jan. 31;
$125 after. Information: 241-9348 or border-
learningconference.org.
Las Cruces Christian Community
Development Gathering — The
“Gathering of Reconciliation, Justice and
Mercy” is Friday through Sunday, Feb. 15-17,
at University Presbyterian Church, 2010
Wisconsin in Las Cruces, with breakout ses-
sions and a night of worship. Keynote speakers
are Carl Ellis, Jr., Albert Reyes, and Tracy
Bryan. Cost: $75. Information, full schedule:
(575) 650-5412, john@crosstownlc.com or
crosstownnews.com.
Creative Community Meetings — AIGA
El Paso and Artspace Lofts host the monthly
series of meetings for the creative community
every third Thursday of the month (Feb. 21) at
Artspace E Paso Lofts, 601 N. Oregon.
Admission is free and the public is invited.
Information: elpaso.aiga.org or on Facebook..
A Cocktails with Creatives follows at 8 p.m.
at the Gray Dog, 500 N. Oregon.
EPITA Seminar — El Paso Interpreters and
Translators Association (EPITA) hosts a contin-
uing education seminar for people interested in
Interpretation and Translation profession 8
a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at UTEP’s
Liberal Arts Building Room 222. Information:
204-5327 or epitanet.org.
Vegetarian Society of El Paso Spring
Fiesta — Vegan bodybuilder Thomas Tadlock
is the guest speaker for the society’s dinner at
6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Radisson El Paso
Airport, 1770 Airway (Atrium Tower
Entrance). Cost (all inclusive): $24; $22 mem-
bers and students with ID ($10 children 12 and
younger). Reservations (due by Feb. 19): text
to 877-3030 or vsep.org. Information:
VSoEP@aol.com.
Thomas hosts Vegan Body Revolution podcast
and is author of the book “Miracle Metabolism:
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Quickly Lose Fat,
Gain Muscle, and Heal at Any Age.”
‘Community Encounters: Justice’ — El
Paso Holocaust Museum, in partnership with
Temple Mount Sinai, the Interfaith Alliance and
the YWCA Racial Justice Program, presents an
evening of dinner and dialogue Thursday, Feb.
28, at Temple Mount Sinai, 4408 N. Stanton.
The event invites participants to share a meal
and their own stories, viewpoints, and perspec-
tives. Admission and dinner is free; please RSVP
at 351-0048 or elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
Cultivate Forum — The forum on local
food systems and sustainability is 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28, at El Paso Community
Foundation’s Foundation Room, 333 N.
Oregon Street. Admission is free; light refresh-
ments served. Information: Gary Williams, 533-
4020 or gwilliams@epcf.org.
The February forum features three presenta-
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tions, “Transforming Urban Landscapes: Food
Forests and Therapeutic Gardens” with Lauren
Baldwin, Director of Sustainability at Creosote
Collaborative; “Greening the Chihuahuan
Desert” with Alejandro Carrillo, Director of
Pasticultores del Desierto, A.C.; and “Flash
Agriculture: Soil Analysis for Organic
Agriculture” with Dr. Joe Ellington of NMSU.
The program also includes a showing of the
short documentary “One Hundred Thousand
Beating Hearts,” directed by Peter Byck.
Data Entry volunteers — The Arc of El
Paso, a non-profit organization serving people
with intellectual & developmental disabilities,
seeks volunteers to assist with data entry work
a few hours per week in February and March.
To volunteer, call Tom at 494-0596.
Information: 564-4978 or thearcofelpaso.org.
Geeks Who Drink — The homegrown Pub
Trivia Quiz modeled after those in Ireland and
the UK, host quiz nights at various locations in
El Paso. Themed quizzes also held periodically.
Participation is free for most events.
Information, registration: geekswhodrink.com.
Schedule subject to change:
• Glass Half Full Tap Room at Alamo
Drafthouse, 250 E. Montecillo, 5 p.m. Sundays
and 8 p.m. Tuesdays
• Happy’s Barley & Vine, 7 p.m. Mondays.
• Joe Vinny & Bronson’s Bohemian Cafe, 8
p.m. Mondays.
• Border City Ale House, 1506 Lee Trevino,
and Craft & Social, 305 E Franklin, 8 p.m.
Thursday
• Thunderbird Taproom at Whole Foods, 100
Pitt, 7 p.m. Thursdays.
LULAC Women’s Forum — LULAC
District IV hosts its annual conference 8 a.m. to
4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Hilton Garden
Inn, 111 W. University (next to UTEP), featur-
ing talks on immigration, law enforcement,
education, healing herbs, ancestors and spiritu-
ality, along with a fashion and hair show, and
vendors. Registration: $30 (includes lunch).
Information: Rebeca Bustamante, 422-4115;
Chris Fraga, 999-2743; Ruth Ramirez, 252-
3917 or Mary Yanez, 329-1967.
A dropoff box will collect toiletries, including
shampoo, body wash, toothpaste, etc., to be
donated to help immigrants.
Eckankar programs — Eckankar in Texas
hosts free programs at 3 p.m. selected
Saturdays at El Paso Public Library Memorial
Branch, 3200 Copper. Information: (703) 434-
1196 or eckankar-texas.org.
Bazaars and fairs
Sportscard and Toy Collectible Show
— The trading card and toy shows are 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Sunland Park
Mall, hosted by J & M Sportscards. Information:
222-5458.
Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert
Crossing — The 14th annual market runs 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at Ardovino’s Desert
Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park,
N.M. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3, or
ardovinos.com or on Facebook.
Super Bowl shopping day is Feb. 2. Wear a
team jersey for a discount. Children’s Dental
Health Day activities are Feb. 9. National
Almond Day Cooking Demo for rocky road
almond bark is 10 to 11 a.m. Feb. 16.
Sunrise Lions Gun Show — The semian-
nual gun and outdoors show opens at 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 23-24, at Las Cruces Convention Center,
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680 E. University in Las Cruces. Information:
lascruceslionsclub.org.
Downtown Artist and Farmers Market
— The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural
Affairs Department’s 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.
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Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
— 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays and
Saturdays along a 7-block area of Main Street,
Downtown. Information: (575) 541-2288 or
lascrucesfarmersmarket.org.
Upper Valley Artists and Farmers
Market — The artist and farmers market is
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays, at the Substation on
Doniphan at Sunset. Admission is free.
For a good cause
Navajo Rug Auction — Foundation for Las
Cruces Museums’ 5th fundraising Navajo rug
El Paso Scene
auction is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at
Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main, Las
Cruces. About 250 lots of rugs and other
Native American art will be offered. Preview is
9 to 11:30 a.m. with auction starting at noon.
Auction conducted by the R.B. Burnham
Trading Post. Admission is free; proceeds from
sales benefit Navajo weavers and the
Foundation. Information: foundationlcm.com.
Appraisals of Native American rugs, jewelry,
and baskets will be available 5 to 8 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 1, at the center for a donation of $10 per
item (no Kachina dolls or paintings).
Woman’s Club Casino Night — The
Woman’s Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa, hosts
its casino night fundraiser at Saturday, Feb. 2.
Dress is casual. Tickets: $45. Information: 532-
6131 or Information: wcoep.org.
Safari Nights Gala — El Paso Chapter of
the Safari Club International hosts its 16th
annual gala, auction and expo at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 9, at El Maida Shrine, 6331
Alabama, with 30 outfitter booths from around
the world, wildlife artists and outdoor equip-
ment specialists. Tickets: $100 ($40 youth).
Information: 584-9300 or scielpaso.org.
Coffee with the CEO — El Pasoans
Fighting Hunger, 9541 Plaza Circle, offers an
opportunity for people to learn how they can
get involved with the organization from CEO
Susan E. Goodell at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15,
with a tour of the facilities, refreshments and
discussion of how people can help the food
bank. RSVP to Terri Wyatt at 298-0353 or twy-
att@epfhfb.org. Information: elpasoansfight-
inghunger.org.
Power of the Purse — The Women’s
Fund of El Paso annual event is 6 to 10 p.m.
Friday, March 1, at EPIC Railyard Event
Center, 2201 E. Mills, with shopping and silent
auction. Tickets: $53.08 (eventbrite.com)
Information: 218-2610 or womensfundofep.org.
Fort Bliss
Fort Bliss Outdoor Recreation — A
Snow Shoeing Trip at Lincoln National Forest is
planned for age 14 and older. Cost: $20; $30
for civilians. Snowshoes and transportation pro-
vided. Call for dates. Information: 744-1532 or
bliss.armymwr.com.
Super Bowl event at Fort Bliss — The
Super Bowl party at Fort Bliss begins at Sunday,
Feb. 3, at the Monti Warrior Zone with free
snacks, prizes, and food and drink specials, Call
for time: 741-3000.
Cupid’s Cantina — The Valentine’s Day
event is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at Fort
Bliss’s Sam Adams Pub, with music, and min-
gling. Food and drink specials offered.
Admission is free to the public, age 21 and
older. Information: 479-0103.
Old Fort Bliss — Building 5054, corner of
Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The
Old West days of the “Soldiers of the Pass” are
relived through replicas of the original adobe
fort buildings and military artifacts,
Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Hours are 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; by
appointment only Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: 568-4518 or 588-8482 or on
Facebook at Old Fort Bliss.
Club news
L‘Alliance Française d’El Paso — The
nonprofit cultural institute promotes French
culture and language. Information: 246-3810,
585-1789, afofelpaso.com.
Spring French classes for children and adults
are held (based on enrollment) are at
University Presbyterian Church, 244 Resler.
Information: 346-3810 or 585-1789.
Crêpe Cooking Class is 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 2, at University Presbyterian
Church. Cost: $20 ($15 members), class size
limited. Register at afofelpaso.com.
Mardi Gras celebration is Saturday, March 2.
Doña Ana Photography Club (DAPC)
— The club meets 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5
and 19, at Southwest Environmental Center.
Admission is free and the public is welcome.
Information: (575) 323-3624 or
daphotoclub.org.
• Feb. 5: Lisa Mandelkern, “Fragile Beauty,”
on photographing desert plants and insects.
• Feb. 19: Carl Maier will present an introduc-
tion to macro photography and focus stacking.
Westside Welcome Club — Information:
westsidewelcomeclub.com.
The monthly free newcomer coffee is 10 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 8, at the Hal Marcus Gallery, 1308
N. Oregon.
The monthly luncheon is Wednesday, Feb.
13, at Mi Piaci Ristorante, 5411 N. Mesa.
Speaker is Arianna Marcee, executive director
of El Paso Opera. Cost for lunch: $22 (for veg-
etarian options, indicate with reservation). Send
check by Feb. 8 to WWC, PO Box 13167,
79913, or bring to monthly coffee.
Germania Club — The Germania Club of
El Paso’s monthly luncheon is 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, at Underwood Golf Course
3200 Coe, on Fort Bliss. Newcomers always
welcome. Information, reservations: 755-5471.
El Paso Retired Teachers luncheon —
All retired teachers and school personnel are
invited to a luncheon meeting at noon
Wednesday, Feb. 20, at the Wyndham Hotel,
2027 Airway, with program on arts in El Paso.
Cost: $18. Information: 253-5792.
International Coin Club — El Paso’s only
coin club meets at 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. the sec-
ond Monday of the month at St. Paul’s United
Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere, with pre-
sentations and auction to follow. Visitors always
welcome, and admission free for first-time visi-
tors. Information: 533-6001, 241-6977 or on
Facebook.
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Area attractions
El Paso Streetcars — The restored street-
cars run daily on two connected loop routes,
covering a total of 4.8 miles, from Father Rahm
in South El Paso to Glory Road in Kern Place.
Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday through Thursdays, 7 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. Sunday.
Fares: $1.50 ($3.50 day pass); $1 military and
ages 6-18; 30 cents for seniors and disabled
with Sun Metro ID. Information: 212-3333,
epstreetcar.com or on Facebook.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —
1200 Futurity Dr. (at Sunland Park Drive),
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. Information: (575) 874-5200 or
sunland-park.com.
Mesa Vista Wine Tasting Room — The
new tasting room, which includes wine and
craft beer, is at 3200 Hwy 28 in Anthony, N.M.
(La Union area at NM 28 and S. Vinton Road).
Open Thursday through Sunday. The room
also features local alpaca products and
Mayaluna Yarns. Live music featured 2 to 5
p.m. Saturdays. Information: 494-7248 or
mesavistawinery@gmail.com.
C.L. Smith will play 2:30-5:30 p.m. Sunday,
USA Dance — USA Dance Las Cruces NM
Chapter 5058, hosts an afternoon dance 2:45
to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at Belton Bridge
Center, 1214 E. Madrid in Las Cruces.
Admission: $10 ($5 members); free age 12 and
younger. Information: Jerry, (575) 639-3993 or
Facebook at USADanceLasCruces.
Hilario and Cynthia will demonstrate the
Milonga at 4:35 p.m.
Valentine Dance - USA Desert Dancers
Chapter 5017 hosts a “Dancing from the
Heart” dance 2:15 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10,
at Shundo Dance Studio, 120 Paragon Lane.
Rumba lessons from 1:30 to 2:15 p.m. No part-
ner needed. Admission: $11 ($7 members and
military; $5 students). Information: Rachel, 345-
6432; Georgena, 328-0527 or usadance.org.
World Dance Alliance Americas — The
UTEP Department of Theater & Dance hosts
the World Dance Alliance Americas General
Assembly, “Moving Interactions: Dancing
through In-Between Borders” Feb. 14-16, at
UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre, with original
works from UTEP faculty members, nationally
renowned guest artists Jose Zamora and
Shannon Mockli, and UTEP alumni-collective
Fawnz Dance Company. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, and noon Saturday.
Tickets: $10. Information: 747-5118, the-
atredance.utep.edu or on Facebook.
Contra Dance — The Southern New
Mexico Music and Dance Society’s monthly
contra dance is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.
15, at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle
de Santiago in Las Cruces. This month is a
Mardi Gras theme with music by Bayou Seco of
Silver City, recipients of the 2017 Governor’s
Award for Excellence in the Arts. Caller is
February 2019
Feb. 3, for “Game Day Widows Escape.”
Smith plays folk, blue and other acoustic gen-
res. Super Bowl “escapees” can play board and
card games.
Western Playland — The amusement park
is at 1249 Futurity Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M.
across from the racetrack. Tickets (tax not
included): $21.99 42 inches or taller or $16.97
juniors 34 to 41 inches (pay one price); $5 non-
rider admission. Individual ride tickets are
$2.50; rides are 1 or 2 tickets. Information:
(575) 589-3410, westernplayland.com or on
Facebook.
Season opens 2 to 7 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, Feb. 23-24.
March hours are 2 to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 2
to 7 p.m. Sundays.
Indian Cliffs Ranch — The working cattle
ranch in Fabens offers a children’s zoo, buffalo,
longhorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, movie sets and
the Fort Apache playground. It’s also home to
the famous Cattleman’s Steakhouse.
Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattle-
manssteakhouse.com..
La Viña Winery — 4201 S. NM Highway
28, one mile north of Vinton Road. Information:
(575) 882-7632 or lavinawinery.com.
The tasting room and patio are open for sales
and tasting of wines from noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday through Tuesday (closed
Wednesdays). Tasting fee is $5. A daily tour is
offered at 11:30 a.m. by appointment only; the
$10 fee includes tasting.
Lonnie Ludeman. The dance begins with begin-
ners’ lessons at 7:30 p.m.; no partner or expe-
rience needed. Cost: $6 ($4 youth; $15 family).
Information: (575) 522-1691 or snmmds.org.
‘A Western Ode’ — Mesilla Valley Dance
Eclectic presents its original family-friendly
show inspired by story elements of the epic
poem, “The Odyssey” 8 p.m. Saturday and 2
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23-24, at the Black Box
Theatre, 430 N. Main in the Las Cruces
Downtown Mall. Tickets: tktassistant.com.
Information: mesillavalleydance.com.
Follow the adventures of a girl who left home
to move out west for a better life, is forced to
navigate through a long series of wanderings
and hardships to make her way back home.
Original choreography by the members of
Mesilla Valley Dance Collective tell a story
through genres of dance ranging from classical
ballet to modern dance.
Munson Center Saturday Night Dance
— Munson Center, 975 S. Mesquite, Las
Cruces, hosts its monthly senior adults 4 to 6
p.m. on the first Saturday of the month (Feb.
2, March 2). Tickets: $3;. Information: (575)
541-3000.
Dancing with Parkinson’s — The dance
classes for people with Parkinson’s and
Movement Disorders El Paso are 10:30 to
11:45 a.m. Fridays at St. Alban’s Episcopal
Church, 1810 Elm. Professional caregivers and
family (age 16 and older) are welcome. No
dance partner necessary. Walker and wheel-
chair friendly. Classes are modeled after the
Mark Morris Dance Group/ Brooklyn
Parkinson’s Group/Dance for PD program.
Beginning classes integrate all styles of music
and movement. Cost: $5 for dancer/patient
(first class is free). Information: 345-1438.
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call 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com.
Unless indicated, prices listed do not include
service charges.
Shen Yun 2019 — The celebration of 5,000
years of Chinese culture through music and
dance returns to the area for three shows Feb.
2-3, at the Plaza Theatre. Performances are 2
and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $80-$150. Information: 1-800-380-
8265 or ShenYun.com/El-Paso.
Saxsational, The Next Generation —
Showtime! El Paso presents a new generation
of saxophone and swing music 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7, at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre. Individual tickets are $30 at the door
($10 children 6-18, or full-time students with
ID ages 18-25). Information: 247-2726 or
showtimeelpaso.com.
Saxophonist Rob Verdi explores the new gen-
eration of popular music with student musicians
from Irvin High School, performing a repertoire
of swing era classics along with trendy pop,
rock and R&B songs.
Valentine’s Super Love Jam — Zapp,
Ready 4 The World featuring Melvin Riley
Heatwave, Midnight Star, A Taste of Honey,
The Delfonics, and Bloodstone are featured at
this year’s Love Jam at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.
8, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets:
$28.50 and $49.50 (Ticketmaster).
‘Kinky Boots’ — Broadway in El Paso pres-
ents the hit musical with songs by Grammy and
Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper at 2 and
8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Plaza Theatre
(Ticketmaster). Tickets: $30-$70. Information:
231-1111 or visitelpaso.com/broadway.
Inspired by true events, the story is about a
shoe factory’s future hanging in the balance,
when help arrives in the unlikely but spectacu-
lar form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need
of some sturdy new stilettos.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana — The popular
Mexican band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 9, at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets:
$39.50-$119.50(Ticketmaster).
The Real Comedians Tour — Tahir
Moore hosts the tour with headliner
KevOnStage and performance by Tony Baker
at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at Christ Temple
Apostolic Church of El Paso, 11160
Montwood. Tickets: $30; $40 VIP with
entrance at 5:45 p.m. and photo ops with the
performers (eventbrite.com).
Willie Nelson & Family — The country
legend returns at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at
Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $39.75-
$79.75 (Ticketmaster). VIP packages start at
$254.
El Mariachi Los Camperos — The two-
time Grammy-winning mariachi troupe, found-
ed in 1961, performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15,
at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets; $25-$75
(Ticketmaster).
Gabriel Iglesias — The comedian’s “Beyond
the Fluffy” World Tour” is 8 p.m. Friday, Feb.
22, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Iglesias is
one of the few elite comedians who has head-
lined and sold out the Staples Center, Madison
Square Garden and the Sydney Opera House.
Tickets: $40-$75 (Fluffyguy.com and
Ticketmaster).
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MRAC Indie/Folk Series — Abbie
Gardner, dobro player and member of America
Red Molly for 11 years, performs at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Buckhorn Opera
House in Pinos Altos, near Silver City, N.M.
Tickets: $20 per show. Information: (575) 538-
2505 or mimbresarts.org.
• March 30: Monica Rizzio. Outlaw
Country/Folk singer-songwriter from Texas.
• April 20: Bus Tapes. Bluesy acoustic duo
Case and Heather Tanner.
Three-show pack available for $55.
Julio Iglesias — Arguably the most celebrat-
ed artist in Spanish and Latin music history per-
forms at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at the
Plaza Theatre. Iglesias is the best-selling Latino
artist and one of the top 10 best-selling artists
overall with more than 300 million records sold
in 14 languages. Tickets: $69.50-$114.50
(Ticketmaster).
Chicago — The legendary rock band and El
Paso favorite returns at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 26, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $49.50-
$89.50; VIP packages are $375-$450
(Ticketmaster).
Jim Breuer — The stand-up comic and SNL
alumnus performs his “Comedy, Stories and
More” at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at
UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Tickets: $32-$62;
VIP tickets $162 (Ticketmaster).
Tony Bennett — The Grammy Award-win-
ning singer performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 27, at the Plaza Theatre Center for the
Performing Arts, with special guest Antonia
Bennett. Tickets: $59.50-
$$99.50(Ticketmaster).
Ángela Aguilar — The mariachi/ranchera
singer, daughter of Pepe Aguilar, performs at
8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Plaza
Theatre, 4100 E. Paisano. Tickets: $40-$110
(Ticketmaster).
Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular — The
popular laser rock show returns with a special
celebration of 50 years of Pink Floyd at 8 p.m.
Friday, March 1, at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre. Paramount’s Laser Spectacular has
become a cult classic. Tickets: $25, $30 and
$35 (Ticketmaster).
Bill Maher — The “politically incorrect”
comic returns to El Paso at 8 p.m. Saturday,
March 2, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $59 to
$99 (Ticketmaster).
‘A oscuras me da risa’ — The contempo-
rary Mexican comedy directed by Daniel
Chavez and Ariel Miramontes Albertano, is 7
p.m. Sunday, March 3, at the Plaza Theatre,
starring Alexis Ayala, Raquel Bigorra, Armando
Araiza, Benito Castro, Jose Luis Guarneros and
Diana Motta. Tickets: $35-$90 (Ticketmaster).
‘Evita’ — Broadway in El Paso presents the
Tony-winning Best Musical by Tim Rice and
Andrew Lloyd Webber at 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 9, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets: $30 to $70 (Ticketmaster).
Information: 231-1111 or
visitelpaso.com/broadway.
Eva Peron’s story unfolds in the musical about
the rise and fall of one of the world’s most
glamorous first ladies, featuring hits like the
classic “Don’t Cry For Me Argentina.”
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Marisela y Amanda Miguel — Two of
Latin America’s celebrated divas who made
music history in the 1980s will share the stage
at 8 p.m. Friday, March 15, at the Plaza
Theatre, sharing music, nostalgia, and memo-
ries. Tickets: $48-$150 (Ticketmaster).
La Banda MS de Sergio Lizarraga —
The popular Mexican group performs at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, at UTEP’s Don Haskins
Center. Tickets: $39-$149. (Ticketmaster).
‘PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate
Adventure’ — The Nickelodeon presents a
live adventure at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday,
and noon and 4 p.m. Sunday, March 23-24, at
El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets start at $20.
Limited number of VIP (Very Important Pup)
packages available for $120 (Ticketmaster).
‘Tejano Legends’ — Grammy winners
Little Joe y la Familia, Ruben Ramos and
Roberto Pulido headline the Tex-Mex music
style tour at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 23, at the
Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $30 to
$75(Ticketmaster).
Bad Bunny — One of biggest rising stars in
Latin trap music performs at 7 p.m. Sunday,
March 31, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center.
Tickets: $61-$151 (Ticketmaster).
Ron ‘Tater Salad’ White — The cigar-
smoking, scotch-drinking stand-up comic from
the “Blue Collar Comedy” phenomenon makes
his return to El Paso with his new show at 8
p.m. Thursday, April 4, at The Plaza Theatre.
Tickets: $43 to $53 (Ticketmaster).
Chayanne — The Latin pop superstar
returns for the second leg of his “Desde El
Alma” tour at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 7, at
UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. His El Paso per-
formance in September for the first leg of his
tour sold out. Tickets start at $61 to $151
(Ticketmaster).
Morat — The Colombian folk-pop group per-
forms at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at The
Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $21-$110
(Ticketmaster).
Marco Antonio Solis — The five-time
Latin Grammy Award winning Mexican musi-
cian presents his “La Historia Continua” 2019
Tour at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at UTEP’s
Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $52-$172; VIP
Packages $229-$429 (Ticketmaster).
Video Games Live — El Paso Symphony
Orchestra presents the Video Game
Multimedia Symphonic Concert Experience at
8 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Plaza
Theatre. Includes music from Final Fantasy,
Zelda, Mario, Kingdom Hearts, Metal Gear
Solid, Skyrim, Castlevania, Halo, World of
Warcraft, Pokemon and many more. Tickets:
$30-$75 (Ticketmaster).
King & Country — The Christian rock band
performs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at
Abraham Chavez Theatre, in support of their
3rd studio album, “Burn the Ships.” Tickets:
$20-$65; VIP tickets $100 (Ticketmaster).
‘FRIENDS! The Musical Parody’ — The
Off-Broadway hit is 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, at
the Plaza Theatre. The comedic musical loving-
ly pokes fun at TV’s “Friends” celebrating the
adventures of a group of 20-something friends
as they navigate the pitfalls of work, life and
love in 1990s Manhattan. Recommended for
mature audiences. Tickets: $19.50 to $74.50
(Ticketmaster).
February 2019
Los Angeles Azules — The internationally
popular cumbia sinfoncia group performs at
8:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, at El Paso County
Coliseum. Tickets: $40-$125 (Ticketmaster).
Los Ángeles Azules was formed in Mexico
City by the Mejía Avante family in 1976. The
group, which specializes in grupera music,
released the album “Inolvidables” in 1996 and
have since produced more than 30 hit albums.
Pancho Barraza — The Mexican singer-
songwriter performs at 9 p.m. Friday, May 3,
at The Plaza Theater. Tickets: $59-$119
(Ticketmaster).
The Piano Guys — The Piano Guys return
to El Paso with their highly original blend of
classical music and pop at 8 p.m. Friday, May
3, at Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $59-
$79; VIP tickets $134.50 (Ticketmaster)
Slayer — The trash metal legends perform at
6 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at UTEP’s Don Haskins
Center, with Lamb of God, Amon Amarth and
Cannibal Corpse. Tickets: $43-$83; VIP pack-
ages are $192 (Ticketmaster).
Gran Baile Dia de las Madres — The
Mothers Day Dance is 8 p.m. Saturday, May
11, at El Paso County Coliseum, with Roberto
Tapia and La Adictiva Banda San Jose de
Mesillas. Tickets: $25-$60 (Ticketmaster).
New Kids On the Block — The 1980s
“boy band” legends bring their Mix Tape Tour
to El Paso at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, at
UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, with special
guests hip-hop icons Salt N Pepa, Naughty By
Nature, and pop stars Tiffany and Debbie
Gibson. Tickets: $33.20-$83.20; VIP seats avail-
able various prices (Ticketmaster).
Steve Martin and Martin Short — The
two American comedy legends’ “Now Your
See Them, Soon You Won’t” show is 8 p.m.
Friday, May 31, at Abraham Chavez Theatre,
featuring the Steep Canyon Rangers and Jeff
Babko. With a mix of storytelling, song, and
comedy, the event showcases the artistry of
the two longtime friends, who both have had
major comedic careers in both TV and film.
The show includes Steve Martin’s banjo-playing
and Martin Short’s singing and celebrity imper-
sonations. Tickets: $79.75-$299
(Ticketmaster).
Venues & series
El Paso Comic Strip — 1201 Airway.
Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and
9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday. Tickets: $6 Thursday, $12 Friday and
Saturday; $8 Sunday, except as listed. Age 17
and older admitted. VIP Booths $10 more per
ticket for all shows; available at ticketweb.com.
Information, reservations: 779-LAFF (5233),
elpasocomicstrip.com.
• Jan. 31-Feb. 2: Steve Kramer
• Feb. 7-10: Kabir Singh with Mark Smalls.
Special events:
Steve Trevino performs a special Valentine’s
Day show Feb. 14-16. Showtimes are 7:30
p.m. Thursday and 7:30 and 10 p.m. Friday and
Saturday. Tickets: $25 ($35 VIP) Valentine’s
Day; $20 ($25 VIP) Feb. 15-16.
The “Presidential Comedy Tour” featuring
headliner Tommy Black is 7:30 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 17, hosted by Otis Hicks. Also performing
are Armando Placencia and Ramone Johnson.
Tickets: $20 ($30 VIP and Front 50).
Club Here I Love You — 115 S. Durango.
Specializing in electronic and DJ music. Most
events are at 9 p.m. and are 18 and older,
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unless listed otherwise. Information: 307-7736
or on Facebook.
• Saturday, Feb. 2: Joyce Muniz (Exploited,
Gruuv, Gigolo)
• Saturday, March 2: DJ Seinfeld (Lobster
Fury, DJ Kicks)
• The Lit Lords Hard City Tour is 8 p.m.
Friday, March 22. Tickets available on
eventbrite.com.
Lowbrow Palace — 1101 Texas. Surcharge
for under 21. Tickets at lowbrowpalace.com.
• Current Joys — 10 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2,
with Gap Girls and Juice and the Suds. $10-$12.
• Hawthorne Heights — 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb.
3, with As Cities Burn. Tickets: $18.
• Cursive — 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, with
Summer Cannibals and Campdogzz. $15.
• Allison — The Mexican rock band performs
10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8. Tickets: $18.
• Jonathan Richman — 10:30 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 9, with Tommy Larkins on drums. Age 16
and older admitted. Tickets: $12-$15.
• Yotto — Finnish DJ/songwriter’s “Huperfall
Tour” is 10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. $10.
• The Suffers — Houston R&B and soul group,
9 p.m. Thursday, March 7. Tickets: $12.
• Reptaliens — The low-fi duo performs at 9
p.m. Tuesday, March 12. Tickets: $10.
• Hot Flash Heat Wave — 9 p.m. Monday,
March 18, with Vacations. Tickets: $13-$15.
• Mom Jeans. — 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 19,
with Mover Shaker. Tickets: $15.
• STRFKR — Portland indie rockers perform at
7 p.m. Saturday, March 23. Tickets: $20.
• TWRP — The Canadian synthwave band per-
forms at 10 p.m. Saturday, March 23, with
Planet Booty. Tickets: $15.
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• Kero Kero Bonito — The London indie band
performs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Tickets:
$15.
• San Holo — The Dutch DJ/producer per-
forms at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, with
Melvv, Taska Black and Eastghost. Tickets; $20.
• Night Beats — The psychedelic/garage rock
band performs 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, with
Cosmonauts. Tickets: $15.
Rockhouse Bar and Grill — 9828
Montana, specializing in metal and hard rock.
Information: 591-7625 or on Facebook at
RockHouserDiveBarKitchen.
• Dicodec and Mondosawan perform at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 6. Admission: $5
• Black Magic Flower Power performs at 8
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, with Orange Anima,
Brother Strange and Jostlynn Plums.
• Metal and punk bands Necrot and Blood
Incantation with local support Nyctophagia and
Leptictidium perform at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb.
18. Admission: $10.
• P*ssing Razors single release and signing is 8
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23.
• Entheos and Wolf King perform at 8 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 24, with Mondoshawan,
Crafting and The Conspiracy
Know//Suffer Tickets: $10
• Leftover Crack, Days N Daze, Dayglo
Abortions and Cop/Out perform at 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 28. Tickets: $15 in advance;
$20 at the door.
• Ektomorf performs at 7 p.m. Saturday,
March 9, with the Tenebrian Machine. All ages
show.
• Conan (of the England Doom Titans) per-
forms at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, with
local support.
• The Browning performs at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27, with Betraying the
El Paso Scene
Martyrs and Extortionist. Tickets: $15 in
advance; $20 at the door. All ages show.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and
Casino — Mescalero, N.M. Most shows begin
at 8 p.m. and are limited to age 21 and older.
Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemoun-
taingods.com.
• Rodney Carrington — The comic/musician
performs Saturday, Feb. 9. Tickets $29 and up.
• Amy Grant — The pop and Christian singer
performs Saturday, Feb. 23. Tickets: $20-$60.
• Brett Young — The country/folk artist per-
forms Friday, March 15. Tickets: $29-$99.
• Granger Smith — The country star performs
Saturday, March 16. Tickets start at $29.
• Yolanda Del Rio — The Mexican actress and
ranchera singer performs Saturday, April 6,
with Beatriz Adriana. Tickets start at $29.
• Los Rieleros Del Norte — The Grammy-
nominated norteño band performs Friday, May
10. Tickets: $25-$75.
Spencer Theater for Performing Arts
— Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. Information:
(575) 336-4800 or spencertheater.com.
• Gene Watson — The country music singer
performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9. Tickets:
$39-$65.
• Murphy’s Celtic Legacy – The Irish company
performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Tickets:
$69-$75.
• ‘The Wizard of OZ’ – 1 and 7 p.m. Sunday,
March 10. Tickets: $79-$85.
• The Illusionists: Live From Broadway – 7
p.m. Tuesday, March 19. Tickets: $79-$85.
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
— 1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo.
Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickinger-
center.com.
• “The Official Blues Brothers Revue” &
Chocolate Buffet is 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14.
The show is sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and
Judith Belushi. Tickets: $18, $30 and $40.
• The John Conlee Show — The country music
icon performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. Over
the past four decades, Conlee has brought to
audiences such classic songs as “Rose Colored
Glasses,” “Friday Night Blues,” “Backside of
30,” “Common Man,” “Miss Emily’s Picture,” “I
Don’t Remember Lovin’ You” and more.
Tickets: $35 and $50 in advance; $40 and $55
at the door.
• Mountain View Middle School and
Alamogordo High School concert is 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 19.
• Teresa Walters — The pianist performs 7
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23. Walters has performed
as recitalist and orchestral soloist on six conti-
nents. Tickets: $9, $15 and $20.
• Masters of Soul — The R&B tribute is 7 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5, celebrating bands like
Gladys Knight & The Pips, Marvin Gaye &
Tammi Terrell, Smokey Robinson & the
Miracles, The Temptations, the Four Tops,
Diana Ross & The Supremes, Martha Reeves &
The Vandellas and many more. Tickets: $15,
$20 and $30.
• Toying With Science — The family event fea-
turing Gary Krinsky is 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
March 14, combining circus skills, mime, origi-
nal music, and audience involvement in the
exploration of the scientific principles of gravity,
leverage, fulcrums and simple machines.
Tickets: $9 ($4 18 and younger).
• Richter Uzar Duo — The string duo per-
forms 7 p.m. Saturday, March 23, offering a
whimsical mashed-up blend of classical, world,
and rock music. Viktor Uzur is a cellist trained
at the Moscow Conservatory, and Brad Richter
is a guitarist trained at the Royal College of
Music. Tickets: $18, $30 and $40.
February 2019

Young People’s Concerts — The El Paso
Symphony Orchestra presents its 79th season
of free programs for 5th grade students at
10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday through
Friday, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre. This year’s program, “The Orchestra
Moves,” is presented in collaboration with
Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute Link Up
program. The public is invited on a space-avail-
able basis; call for availability. Information: 532-
3776 or epso.org.
Break in Reality — El Paso Pro-Musica con-
cludes its annual Chamber Music Festival with
the rock cello ensemble 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.
1, at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces,
and Saturday, Feb. 2, at Fox Fine Arts Recital
Hall. Break the Reality has covered such songs
as the theme song from HBO’s hit show
“Game of Thrones.” Tickets: $25; $20 seniors,
military; $5 youth. Information: 747-8163 or
eppm.org.
Forbidden Music of the Third Reich —
Acclaimed concert pianist Sophia Hase per-
forms at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, at Temple
Mount Sinai, 4408 N. Stanton, with a dessert
reception following. Admission is free, RSVPs
encouraged at Temple Mount Sinai 532-5959
or templemountsinai.com, and El Paso
Holocaust Museum, 351.0048 or elpasoholo-
caustmuseum.org.
NMSU Department of Music — Most
performances are at 7:30 p.m. at the Atkinson
Music Recital Hall. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 646-2304 or
music.nmsu.edu.
The 37th annual Southwest Honor Band and
Orchestra Festival is Friday through Sunday,
Feb. 8-10, with guest conductors Paul Popiel
of University of Kansas and Ricky Brooks of
University of Central Arkansas, with guest
composer James Grant.
UTEP Department of Music —
Performances are at Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.
Performance at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise list-
ed. Tickets prices vary. Information: 747-5606
or utep.edu/liberalarts/music/.
• Atlantic Piano Duo of Sophia Hase and
Eduardo Ponce perform “Night Music,”
Wednesday, Feb. 6. The also will lead a Master
Class at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 8, in Room
402 (call for details).
• Percussion/Chorale Collaboration Concert is
5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.
• UTEP Wind Symphony performs Tuesday,
Feb. 19.
• A Horn Choir Concert is 3 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 24.
• UTEP Symphony Orchestra performs
Tuesday, Feb. 26.
• UTEP Choirs perform Thursday, Feb. 28.
Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society
— The society presents the Canyon Jazz
Quintet at its monthly concert series 7 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 17, at First Christian Church,
1809 El Paseo in Las Cruces. The music begins
after a short business meeting. Admission: $10
($5 members; $1 students with ID). Coffee and
dessert reception precedes the concert at 6:30
p.m. in the foyer. Information: Larry Brooks,
(575) 640-8752 or mvjazzblues.net.
EPSO’s ‘The Emperor’ — El Paso
Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Bohuslav
February 2019
session. Admission is free; donations welcome.
Museum membership encouraged. Information:
543-6747.
Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra —
Grant County Community Concert Association,
Mimbres Region Arts Council and WNMU
hosts the orchestra’s annual performance at
Rattay, presents guest pianist Daria Kiseleva, at
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 22-23, in 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at WNMU Fine
the Plaza Theatre. Selections include Arts Auditorium in Silver City. Conductor is
Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Lonnie Klein. Admission: $20 ($5 students 17
major, op. 73 “Emperor”, and Prokofiev’s - and younger). Information: (MRAC), (575) 538-
Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, op. 100. 2505 or mimbresarts.org, or Grant County
Tickets: $16-$45; $9 and $11 for students Community Concert Association, (575) 538-
(Ticketmaster). Information: 532-3776 or 5862 or gcconcerts.org.
epso.org. Sungold Chorus — The El Paso Sungold
Opening notes with Dr. James Welsch are Chorus of the Sweet Adelines rehearses four-
presented at 6:30 p.m. each night in the part harmony 7 to 9:30 p.m. Mondays at All
Philanthropy Theatre next to the Plaza. Saints Church, 3500 McRae. Information: 740-
Kiseleva is the Gold Medalist in Solo and 3216 or epsungold.org.
Concerto Division of the 2016 International
Keyboard Odyssiad & Festival. On May 1, Border Chorders — The El Paso men’s
2017, she became the first Grand Prize barbershop and a cappella group rehearses at 7
Laureate of the Impromptu! Drozdoff Audition, to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at El Paso Amateur Radio
and was featured in a four-city recital tour in Club: W5ES, 2100 San Diego. Directed by John
the 2017-2018 Impromptu! Classical Music Eby. Singers in all male vocal ranges welcome.
Recital Series season. Information: Mitch Wilson 309-6954 or barber-
shop.org
Ilya Yakushev — Las Cruces Civic Concert
Association presents the award-winning Russian
pianist at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main in the Las
Cruces Downtown Mall. The program features
compositions by Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and
Gershwin as well as Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an
Exhibition, plus a multi-media presentation.
Tickets: $25; $5 students 18 and older with
I.D. (available at the door only); free for age 17
and younger with paying adult. Information:
(575) 405-7429 or lascrucescca.org.
EPSMF OM/NI applications — El Paso
Society for Musicians of the Future will take
applications online for its 2019 OM/NI (Original
Music/New Ideas) project through March 15.
This call for composers is open to original
scores for solo piano. Junior division open to
age 9-16; Emerging division open to age 17-25.
Cash awards in each division, plus an “Audience
Choice Award.” Information:
sjackson@epsmf.org, 449-0619 or epsmf.org.
The Art of Entertainment — The Art of
the Arts Society presents a performance by
pianist Laurie Koval at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3,
at International Museum of Art parlor, 1211
Montana, with a Name That Tune and requests
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of El Paso, perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at
Neon Rose, 2430 Wyoming, with the Other
Half, Great Shapes and JJ Caballero. The band,
led by 22-year-old frontman Austin North,
released a standalone single, “California,” in
November. Information on Facebook at Neon
Rose Bar.
Megan Returns! — Megan McQueen and
friends presents two February events at the
DAAC Arts & Cultural Center, 1740 Calle de
Mercado. Tickets: $20 per event; includes non-
alcoholic beverages and bite-sized desserts.
Seating is limited; advance reservations
required at (575) 644-7136.
• McQueen, pianist David Cunniff and singer
Amanda Bradford presents “Hartsaga: Four
Fantastic Songs Explained” at 7 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 2.
• Valentine’s Day celebration, “Love is All
You Need” is 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, with
McQueen, guitarist and vocalist Matthew
Reiter, pianist David Cunniff, and several addi-
tional guests performing an evening of love
songs.
Azul Barrientos — The Mexican folk singer
and songwriter will perform a free perform-
ance noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at the El
Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza,
downtown El Paso. Her recently released CD,
“Nuestro Corazón” will be available for pur-
chase. The public is invited, but seating is limit-
ed; RSVP at epma.art. Special seating for muse-
um members.
Laura Tate Sing the Blues — El Paso
singer Laura Tate Goldman hosts a pre-
Valentine concert 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
9, at Star City Studio, 120 W. Castellano, per-
forming popular torch songs and blues stan-
dards from the 1940s and ‘50s along with love
songs from her most recent CDs. Jeff Paris,
renowned Los Angeles musician who has
toured with Ringo Starr, Bonnie Raitt, and oth-
ers, will accompany her on piano. Proceeds
benefit El Paso Community Foundation’s Laura
Tate Fund for the Arts. Tickets: $25;
(BrownPaperTickets.com). Information 257-
4777.
Tim May and Steve Smith — A house
concert with the bluegrass artists is 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 14, in Las Cruces. Potluck din-
ner precedes show at 6 p.m. Cost: $20 dona-
tion. Reservations, directions: chrisclark-
sanders@gmail.com Information: (575) 571-
5298.
The Long Run — Colorado’s Tribute to The
Eagles performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main in Las
Cruces. Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 523-
6403 or RioGrandeTheaftre.com.
Four Shilling Short — The husband and
wife duo perform traditional and original music
from the Celtic Lands, Medieval and
Renaissance Europe, India and the Americas in
a benefit concert at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main in Las
Cruces.
Tickets: $15; $10 12 and younger. Information:
(575) 523-6403 or RioGrandeTheaftre.com.
Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland and
Christy Martin from California perform on
more than 30 world instruments including
Hammered & Mountain Dulcimer, Mandolin,
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Mandola, Bouzouki, Tinwhistles, Recorders,
Medieval and Renaissance Woodwinds, Native
American Flutes, North Indian Sitar, Charango,
Bowed Psaltery, Banjo, Bodhran, Guitar,
Ukelele, Doumbek, Percussion, vocals and a
Krumhorn.
Rocky Mountain Music Scholars
Conference — The annual conference is
Friday and Saturday, March 1-2, at UTEP’s
Student Union, with the joint chapter meetings
of the Rocky Mountain Chapters of the
American Musicological Society, Society for
Music Theory, and the Society for
Ethnomusicology. The event includes music
education, lectures and other events. Details to
be announced. Information: Lindsey
Macchiarella, 747-6630 or
lmacchiarella@utep.edu.
Also
La Parada — The monthly grassroots event
celebrating local culture and lifestyles is 9 p.m.
to 2 a.m. the first Friday of the month (Feb. 1,
March 1) at San Carlos Building, 501 Texas.
Art market open all night. Information: 351-
6023 or on Facebook at laparadaep.
Truth or Consequences Brewing Co.
— 410 N. Broadway. The venue hosts live
music acts. Shows are 7 to 10 p.m., unless list-
ed otherwise. No cover. Information: (575)
297-0289, torc.beer, or on Facebook.
• Feb. 2: Southern Blend
• Feb. 6: Ruben Moreno Zydeco Trio
• Feb. 9: Pine Hills Haints with Slow Motion
Cowboys (7:30 p.m.)
• Feb. 13: Paper Moon Shiners
• Feb. 16: XKE
• Feb. 21: Y la Bamba with Run On Sentence
• Feb. 23: Jessie & The Jinx
Third Tuesday Trivia event is 7 p.m. Feb. 19.
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
— 122 S. Pueblo Rd. Mariachi music featured 1
to 5 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m.
Sundays. Check website for schedule of tribute
bands. Admission is usually free. Information:
860-7777, speakingrock.com or on Facebook.
A Love Street Vinyl Night and Block Party is 4
to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, with 2 live DJs
Age 18 and older.
Heavy metal legends Dokken perform
Saturday, March 2. Indoor show, 18 and older
welcome. Gates open at 5 p.m.
Ardovino’s Live Music — Ardovino’s
Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Dr. in Sunland
Park, hosts live music at 7:30 p.m. every Friday
and Saturday. Information: (575) 589-0653.
Fandango at Carambola Community
Music — The monthly gathering is 6 to 9 p.m.
the first Thursday of the month at Carambola
Community Music, 200 N. Ochoa. Guests are
welcome to bring instruments, voices, dancing
feet and a friend. Instruments and dancing
shoes for folks to try. A zapateado lesson with
Jazmin Cancio Lucio is 7 p.m. Information:
(773) 613-9303 or
mariaannemccullough@gmail.com.
Open Mic Nights — The Pizza Joint, 500
N. Stanton, hosts open mic events 8 p.m. to
midnight Wednesdays, with music, comedy and
poetry. Participation is free; pizza and beer
available for purchase. All ages welcome.
Information: 260-5556, the-pizza-joint.com or
on Facebook at ThePizzaJoint.
February 2019
Centro Cultural Paso del Norte - Av. Rivera presents his “Guerra Tour” at 8 p.m.
Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf. Advance show Friday, Feb. 15. Tickets: 690, 1,375 and 1,945
tickets at donboleton.com. pesos (donboleton.com).
• Octubre Doce performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, El Atoron — Gral Jesús M. Ríos 5207. Fredy
Jan. 31. Tickets: 230-460 pesos. El Regio performs standup comedy at 9 p.m.
• Comedians Jose Luis Zagar and Teo Friday, Feb. 22. Tickets: 290 pesos.
Gonzalez perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1.
Tickets: 345-635 pesos. Gimnasio Municipal Josue Neri Santos
• The comic play “Las Recogidas” is at 5 and 7 — Av. Mariscal at Maria Martinez, downtown.
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. 515-1,090 pesos. • AAA Homenaje al Cobarde wrestling begins
• Sara Corrales, Fernando Carrillo and Luz at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17. 85-835 pesos.
Elena Gonzalez star in the comic story of why • Grupo Laberinto from Sonora performs at 8
men are attracted to strong women in “Porque p.m. Saturday, Feb. .23. Tickets: 230-575
los Hombres Aman a las Cabronas,” based on pesos (donboleton.com).
the book by Sherry Aargov, at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Macuiles — Amigos de la Fundacion
Wednesday, Feb. 20. Tickets: 405-745 pesos. Mascareñas’s Matices Culturales 2019 perform-
• “Atracción Fatal,” a play based on the movie ance series presents the eclectic musical group
with Michael Douglas with Glenn Close, is at 7 at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Centro Cultural
and 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22. 345-800 pesos. Paso del Norte in Juarez, merging blues, fla-
• Comedian Mike Salazar presents his “X menco, jazz, Cuban, bachata and funk. Ticket
Tour” at 9:30 p.m. Friday, March 1. Tickets: information: 544-5118 in El Paso; 612-3175 or
405-745 pesos. 612-4075 in Juárez, or fmascarenas.org.
• The musical “Cats” is at 7 and 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 5. Tickets: 450-1,450 pesos.
• Bolshoi Ballet de Bielorusia presents “La Bella
Durmiente” (Sleeping Beauty) at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 7. Tickets: 405-805 pesos.
Auditorio Benito Juárez — Ignacio
Ramirez and Vicente Guerrero, one block from
Parque Borunda. Tickets at donboleton.com.
• The comic women’s play “Entre Ellas” (based
on the movies) is at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7.
Tickets: 405-920 pesos.
• Stand-up comic Ricardo OFarril performs at
9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15. Tickets: 345-575 pesos.
• The children’s shows “Enredados” (Tangled)
and “Moana” are at 1 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb.
17. Tickets are 115-290 pesos.
• “Fortnite” children’s adventure show is 1 and
3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24. 115-290 pesos.
Centro de Convenciones Anita —
Waterfill zone. Information: 6821486 or
6820693. Tickets at donboleton.com. Los
Perdido de Sinaloa perform at 7 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 15. Tickets: 230-575 pesos.
Gimnasio Universitario — Calle Mejía y
Montes de Oca in the Zona Pronaf. Carlos

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El Paso Coyotes — El Paso’s Major Arena
Soccer League team’s games are at 7:15 p.m. at
El Paso County Coliseum. Individual tickets:
$12 general admission; $20 box seating; kids
admitted free with purchase of adult ticket.
Information: 229-1416, elpasocoyotes.com or
on Facebook and Twitter.
• Saturday, Feb. 2: Rio Grande Valley
Barracudas
• Friday, Feb. 8: Monterrey Flash
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —
1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park. General
admission and parking are free. Information:
(575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com.
The 60th season of the live racing runs
through May 5. Post time is 12:30 p.m. every
Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday.
Upcoming stakes races:
• Saturday, Feb. 2: Ft. Bliss Stakes, Red
Hedeman Mile, and The Enchantress Stakes.
• Saturday, Feb. 16: NMHBA Quarter Horse
Stakes
• Sunday, Feb. 17: La Coneja Stakes
• Sunday, Feb. 24: Curribot Handicap, Mine
That Bird Derby, and Island Fashion Stakes
El Paso Rhinos - El Paso’s Junior League ice
hockey team’s home games are 7 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, and 4:30 p.m. Sunday at El Paso
County Coliseum Events Center, next to the
Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Tickets: $5-$30.
Free admission to active military with ID.
Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhi-
nos.com. Home games:
• Feb. 8-10: Northern Colorado Eagles
• Feb. 22-24: Oklahoma City Blazers
Hueco Tanks Rock Rodeo — The 26th
anniversary of the bouldering competition is
Friday through Sunday, Feb. 15-17, at Hueco
Tanks, with cash and prizes offered.
Registration and other events are at Hueco
Rock Ranch; competition is at Hueco Tanks
State Park and Historic Site, along with a party,
demonstrations, food trucks and pro climbers
present. Passes are $55 for the weekend; $20
for Saturday night only. Information, registra-
tion: huecorodeo.com.
Hueco Rock Ranch, operated by American
Alpine Club, is at 17498 Bettina, about 3 miles
from the state park.
Tuff Hedeman West Texas Shootout
— Four-time world champion bull rider and El
Paso native Tuff Hedeman presents the 13th
annual Casa Ford Tuff Hedeman Championship
Challenge bull riding event at 8 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 16, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100
Paisano. Top ranked professional championship
bull riders in the world will compete. This
event sells out every year. Tickets: $15-$80
(Ticketmaster). Information: 534-4329 or
CBRbull.com.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with pre-event activ-
ities including food, beer, shopping and auto-
graph opportunities.
Monster Jam – The Monster Truck show is
7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2-
3, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Gates open one hour
before event. Tickets start at $15; ages 2 and
older must have tickets (Ticketmaster).
Information: monsterjam.com.
Pet Party access starts at 1:30 p.m. Saturday,
with party 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Pit party early
access is $35 (general pit party passes are $15).
El Paso Scene
College sports
Miners Hockey Club — UTEP’s hockey
team’s final home games of the regular season
are 3:30 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 1-2, against Texas State at El Paso County
Coliseum Events Center, 4100 E. Paisano.
Tickets: $7. Information: 491-7879, info@min-
dershockey.com, or minershockey.com.
UTEP Men’s Basketball - The Miners’
home games are at the Don Haskins Center.
Games are 7 p.m. Tickets: $8-$28. Information:
747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Thursday, Feb. 7: Florida Atlantic
• Saturday, Feb. 9: FIU.
UTEP Women’s Basketball - Home
games are in the Don Haskins Center. Game
times are 7 p.m. Thursday and 1 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets: $5 general admission. information:
747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Thursday, Jan. 31: Marshall
• Saturday, Feb. 2: WKU
• Thursday, Feb. 14: Louisiana Tech
• Saturday, Feb. 16: Southern Miss
• Saturday, Feb. 23: UTSA
UTEP Tennis — UTEP’s home tennis
matches are at El Paso Tennis Club, 2510 N.
St. Vrain (in Arroyo Park). Matches begin at
noon, unless listed otherwise. Admission is
free. Information: 747-5347 or
utepathletics.com.
• Friday, Feb. 22: UTSA
• Saturday, Feb. 23: Central Oklahoma
• Sunday, Feb. 24: Utah State, 10 a.m.
Tejanas softball - The EPCC Tejanas’ home
games are at the Valle Verde Softball Field.
Home games are doubleheaders starting at 1
p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday, unless listed
otherwise. Admission is free. Information: 831-
2275 or epcc.edu/Athletics.
• Feb. 15-16: Tournament with Cisco College
and Colby Community College. Games begin at
9:30 a.m. both days
• Feb. 22-23: Laredo Community College
Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El Paso
Community College play home games at the
Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field, off Hunter.
Games begin at noon. Admission is free.
Information: 831-2275 or epcc.edu/athletics.
• Feb. 1-2: Pima Community College, 11 a.m.
• Feb. 8-9: Cochise College
• Feb. 12: Eastern Arizona College
NMSU Men’s Basketball — Home games
are at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
Gametime is 7 p.m., unless otherwise listed.
Tickets: $15-$30. Information (575) 646-1447
or nmstatesports.com.
• Saturday, Feb. 2: Chicago State, 4 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 14: Utah Valley
• Saturday, Feb. 16: Seattle U
• Tuesday, Feb. 19: Texas A&M International
• Saturday, Feb. 23: UT RG Valley, 4 p.m.
NMSU Women’s Basketball — Home
games are at Pan Am Center in Las Cruces.
Game time is 6 p.m., unless listed otherwise.
General admission: $6. Information: (575) 646-
1447 or nmstatesports.com.
• Thursday, Feb. 7: CSU Bakersfield
• Saturday, Feb. 9: Grand Canyon, 2 p.m.
• Thursday, Feb. 28: Kansas City
• Saturday, March 2: Chicago State, noon.
Please see Page 17
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Also
Polar Plunge — The 8th annual “Freezin’ for
a Reason” cold weather swim benefiting Special
Olympics Texas-El Paso Area 19, is noon
Saturday, Feb. 2, at Wyndham El Paso Airport,
2027 Airway. Registration begins at 11 a.m.
Cost: $60 ($30 17 and younger). Information:
533-8229. Register at sotx.org.
All money raised used to support year-round
training and competitions for the more than
2,000 athletes in the Greater El Paso area.
Disc Golf Ice Bowl — El Paso Disc Golf
Club will hold its 5th annual El Paso Ice Bowl,
with tee off is 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Lionel
Forti Park, 1225 Giles. All levels of players wel-
come. Proceeds go to El Pasoans Fighting
Hunger. First 40 players receive t-shirt, tourna-
ment stamped disc and a players pack. Entry
fee: $30 for two rounds at elpasoansfight-
inghunger.com. (write “El Paso Ice Bowl” in
special instruction section). Hole sponsorships
start at $100. Information: Victor Villalobos
(tournament director)Vvillalobos43@gmail.com
or on Facebook at El Paso Disc Golf.
Southern Mew Mexico Speedway
Awards Banquet — The event is Saturday,
Feb. 9, at New Mexico Farm and Ranch
Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs. Social hour at
5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and ceremony at 7
p.m. Tickets (purchase by Feb. 1): $30.
Information: (575) 524-7913,
snmspeedway.com or on Facebook.
UTEP Cheerleading Competition —
The 11th annual UTEP Cheerleading
February 2019
Championships are 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at
UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets informa-
tion: 241-4676, bmarquez6@utep.edu or on
Facebook at UTEP Cheer.
Special Olympics Figure Skating — The
2019 figure skating competition begins at 10
a.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at El Paso County
Coliseum Events Center, 4100 Paisano (at
County Coliseum). Opening ceremony starts at
9:30 a.m. Spectator admission is free.
Information: 533-8229 or on Facebook at
SOTX19.
Bicycling
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.
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.
Manny Valadez, 861-2311 or epcyclists.com.
Ride Your Bicycle El Paso — Chuck
Lauser hosts easy fun bike rides at 10 a.m.
Saturdays beginning at San Jacinto Plaza.
Information: 791-2006, zlauser@yahoo.com.
Recreational sports
El Paso Senior Games — City of El Paso
Parks and Recreation Department’s 36th annual
games for those age 50 and older run March
2-May 22 at various locations, Sponsored by
El Paso Scene
United Healthcare, UTEP and Urgent Care
Home Heath Inc. All participants have a chance
to qualify for the Texas State Senior Games.
Registration: $15 for 2 events and t-shirt, plus
$5 for each additional event; $45 for all events.
Includes t-shirt. Information, registration: 503-
6544 or elpasotexas.gov/parks.
Opening Ceremony is 9 a.m. Saturday, March
2, at the Polly Harris Senior Center, 650
Wallenberg.
• Basketball Skills — 10 a.m. Saturday, March
2, at Polly Harris Center.
• Huachas (Washers) — 9 a.m. Tuesday,
March 5, Memorial Senior Center, 1800
Byron.
• Table Tennis — 1 p.m. Wednesday, March
6, at El Paso Table Tennis Club, 2727
Wyoming.
Doña Ana Senior Olympics — The Doña
Ana Senior Olympic Games run Feb. 20-April
29, throughout the Las Cruces area, for ages
50 and older. Register for individual sports at
least two weeks before each tournament.
The games are the preliminaries for the New
Mexico Senior Olympic Games July 18-22 in
Albuquerque. Information: (575) 649-3167 or
dacso@outlook.com. Full registration contact
list at donaanaseniors.com.
Opening registration is 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16, at Trails West Clubhouse.
• Racquetball is 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, at
Meerscheidt Center
• Table Tennis for singles and mixed doubles is
11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at Papen Center.
• 8-Ball Pool is 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 25, for
men, and Tuesday, Feb. 26, for women at
Munson Center.
• Bowling events begin at 1 p.m. Monday and
Tuesday, Feb. 25-26, and Thursday and Friday,
Feb. 28-March 1, at White Sands Bowl.
Running events
Loretto Academy Nun Run — The 5K
competitive run and non-competitive walk is 9
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at Loretto Academy,
1300 Hardaway. Entry fee is $20 through Jan.
25, $30 after. Information: 566-8400 or racead-
venturesunlimited.com.
Race for CARE — The 5K run/walk and 1-
mile fun run is 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at the
historic Mesilla Town Square, Mesilla, N.M.
Entry fee: $30 advance, $25 late (8 to 8:45 a.m.
on race day) . Information: carelascruces.org.
Registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
UMC Health Start — University Medical
Center’s 5K run and 1 mile fun run/walk is 9
a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at UMC West Clinic,
6600 N. Desert. Registration through Jan. 31:
$15. Packet pick up and race day registration:
$20. Information: Chris Rowley, 478-5663.
Registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Super Bowl Sunday Run — Las Cruces
Running Club hostd the 7th annual 1-mile fun
run, 5K and 5-mile race Sunday, Feb. 3, at
Centennial High School, 1950 Sonoma Ranch.
5-mile and 5K run at 9 a.m., 1-mile run at 8:40
a.m. Entry: $23 through Feb. 1. Free for kids
fun run. Register at lascrucesrunningclub.com.
Cupid’s Chase 5K — The 5K run benefiting
Community Options is 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9,
at Old Mesilla Plaza, 2114 Calle de Santiago in
Mesilla. Runners, walkers, and rollers (baby
strollers and wheelchairs) help raise funds to
make a difference in the lives of people with
disabilities. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Cost:
$25; $40 day of event. Information: 771-7764
or comop.com.
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Lone Star Hundred — The ultramarathon
trail is Feb. 9-10 at Franklin Mountains State
Park Tom Mays Unit’s Upper Sunset Parking
lot, with 100-mile and 100K events, both indi-
vidual and relay, offered. The 100-mile event
begins at 5 a.m. Saturday, with a 36-hour cut-
off. The 100K event begins at 6 a.m. with a 35-
hour cutoff. Entry fee is $200 through Jan. 8;
$220 after for the 100-mile, $155 through Jan.
8; $170 after for the 100K. Registration at
active.com. Information:
trailracingovertexas.com/lone-star-100.
Packet pick up is noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb.
8, at the race site, with Racers meeting 4 to 5
p.m. Race day packet pick up is 4 to 7 a.m.
The races will be run around an average alti-
tude of about 4,800 feet but will climb to 7,192
feet at the top of North Franklin Peak. The
100-mile course will be three loops of 33.69
miles with 20,000 feet of gain and descent. The
100k will be 2 loops of 31 miles with 13,500
feet of gain and descent.
Relay teams are three members for the 100-
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mile and two members for the 100K.
100-mile participants must have run an event
of 50, 52 or 100 miles in the past 18 months.
100K participants must have run an event of
100 miles, 50 miles or 50K in the past 18
months.
Michelob Ultra Marathon, Half
Marathon and 5K — The 12th annual races
are 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, starting and finish-
ing at Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark
Plaza Downtown. Information: elpaso-
marathon.org. Registration (through Feb. 15) is
$115 for the Marathon, $80 for the Half
Marathon; and $40 for the 5K; and $10 for a
kids dash. Entry fees at the Race Expo the day
before the race go up $10.
The Race Expo and packet pickup is 8 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at El Paso
Convention and Performing Arts Center.
Run with Your Doc — The 10K, 5K, 1-
Mile Run/Walk benefiting Amador Health
Center is Saturday, Feb. 23, at Doña Ana
Community College-East Mesa Campus, 2800
Sonoma Ranch in Las Cruces. One-mile dash
begins at 8 a.m. and 5K and 10 K races at 8:30
El Paso Scene
a.m. Registration: $30 for 10K and 5K, $20 for
1 mile through Feb. 17; youth 12 and younger
$15. Registration after Feb. 17 and on race day
is $35. Information: Mike Coulter (915) 274-
5222, Erin Underwood (575) 527-5482.
Registration: raceadventuresunlimited.com.
‘Mighty Mujer’ Triathlon — The all-
female sprint and supersprint events are
Saturday, April 13, at Memorial Park.
Information: mightymujertriathlon.com.
Registration at raceelpaso.com/mighty-mujer.
Running clubs:
• Run El Paso (West Side): runelpaso.com.
• Coffee Posse Run Club is based on the East
Side. Information: coffeeposse.org
• Race El Paso offers coaching programs and
training groups. Information: raceelpaso.com
Hash clubs combine trail running with social
(i.e. beer-drinking) activities. Clubs have mod-
est dues, and first run is free to newcomers.
• Border Jumper Hash House Harriers meet at
various locations. Information: bjhash.com.
• The El Paso Hash House Harriers have one
or more runs a week. Information: 252-5646.
Meet-up spots listed at elpasohash.com.
Winter sports
Public Ice Skating — Public skating week-
end hours are 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 3
p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays,
and noon to 3 p.m. holidays, at the El Paso
County Coliseum Events Center, 4100 Paisano.
All ages welcome. Times may vary on days of
hockey games. Admission: $10; $8 military
(skate rental included). Skate sharpening, fitting
and consultation offered for $5. Spectator
admission is free. Information: 479-PUCK
(7825), elpasohockey.org/holidaysonice. or on
Facebook at El Paso Hockey Association.
Ski Apache — Ruidoso’s 750-acre ski and
snowboarding area has 11 lifts and 55 trails on
the slopes of Sierra Blanca, with a base eleva-
tion of 9,600. The 24-hour Ski Apache Snow
Report number is (575) 257-9011. Information:
(575) 464-3600 or skiapache.com.
Lifts are open from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
depending on weather conditions. All-day lift
tickets are $74 ($67 age 60-69; $65 age 13-17;
$54 age 6-12; $63 military and $49 for military
child; free for ages 70 and older and age 5 and
younger. (Prices slightly higher on peak days).
Season passes: $305-$700. Call or check web-
site or multiple-day or half-day skiing prices.
Gondola Rides are $18 ($12 age 6-12; $6 age
60-69; free for five and younger)
Rental packages available.
The Ski Apache Wind Rider is an hour-long
zip-line adventure that begins at over 11,000
feet, spanning 8,900 feet in three sections,
reaching speeds of up to 65 mph. Reservations
required; call for cost.
Ski Apache is 130 miles from El Paso, and the
drive takes about 3 hours. From Alamogordo,
take U.S. 70/54 north to Tularosa, then follow
U.S. 70 east to Ruidoso. Turn left on NM 48
and go six miles north. Take NM 532 to the ski
area — it’s a slow, winding 12-mile climb.
Ski Cloudcroft — The southernmost ski
area in the United States is two miles east of
Cloudcroft on U.S. 82, has 26 trails with two
ski lifts, plus a tubing lift, at elevations of 8,350
to 9,050 feet. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday
through Monday, beginning in early December.
Information, snow conditions: (575) 682-2333,
skicloudcroft.net or on Facebook.
Lift tickets: $45 ($35 age 12 and younger for
full day; $35 ($25 age 12 and younger) for half
day 1 to 4 p.m. Ski, and snowboard rentals
available, and beginner ski school packages
offered.
Tubing available for $20 per day; $18 half day
(weekends only).
Cloudcroft Ice Rink — The ice rink at 751
James Canyon (Hwy 82), across from
Cloudcroft High School, in Cloudcroft, N.M. is
frozen over mid-December through early
March, weather permitting. Usual hours are
3:30 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m.
to 9 p.m. Saturday through Monday. Tubing,
hot chocolate and bonfires also featured.
Information/hours: (575) 682-4585 or (915)
491-1902 or on Facebook at Cloudcroft Ice
Rink.
Ruidoso Winter Park — The snow play
area at 1200 Ski Run Road in Alto, N.M. fea-
tures giant tubes, a kidz korral, family zip line
and other activities during the winter months.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (8 p.m. designated
nights). Tickets: $26.50 ($21.25 age 4-17; free
for age 3 and younger; include use of tubes;
night discounts, and group rates on selected
days. Zip line rides: $8 ($5 with tubing); $22 for
three rides. Dates and times subject to change.
Information: (575) 336-7079 or ruidosowinter-
park.com.
February 2019
What’s
New
at
the
Zoo
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Story by Lisa Kay Tate
hen the $14 million, 2.3-acre
Chihuahua Desert area opens
later this year, it will mark one
of the biggest single improvements in the
history of the El Paso Zoo.
The project is one of 27 zoo improve-
ments funded by Quality of Life Bonds
approved by voters in 2012. Those who
haven’t visited the zoo in years may be
surprised by how much it has grown, from
new or renovated areas representing Africa
and Asia, to additions of event facilities,
animal encounter events, and several inter-
active kids and family areas from a water
feature play area to an Endangered Species
Carousel.
Located next to Washington Park in
South Central El Paso, the zoo first opened
in 1940 and became a department of the
City of El Paso in 1976. The zoo has made
various improvements and expansions over
the years, but the $50 million allotted to
the zoo from the half-billion-dollar 2021
bond package has catapulted the attraction
into one of the city’s top destinations.
The much-anticipated Chihuahuan Desert
area will “showcase North America’s most
diverse desert which encompasses the El
Paso region and northern Mexico.” The
area will feature several exhibits with
regional animals such as peccaries (javeli-
nas), wild turkeys and jackrabbits, along
with public art on display. There will also
be interactive environments, and ropes
course with levels for both younger chil-
dren, and older children to adults.
Highlights include a “Ranch House” area
with insects in small areas and a “flash
flood” (arroyo) interpretive experience,
and a training/demonstration wall.
“The Chihuahuan Desert is a biologically
diverse ecosystem that deserves to be cele-
brated,” El Paso Zoo Director Steve
Marshall said. “No one can do it better
than we could here.”
February 2019
Photos by Rick Tate
Here is some of The El  Paso Zoo’s spe-
cial events planned for 2019:
• March 30: Brew at the Zoo beer tast-
ing (ages 21 and older)
• April 14-May 19: “Game of Thrones”
Sundays (ages 21 and older)
• April 20-21: EggstravanZoo and
Party for the Planet
• May 4: Star Wars Day: May the
Fourth Be With Zoo.
• June 15: Hear Me Roar: Pride Night
at the Zoo
New at the Zoo
In just the past few years, El Paso Zoo
has welcomed new animal residents, reno-
vated and added new attractions, expanded
its educational offerings, and created sev-
eral new special events, and further
improvements are planned through 2025.
According to a Master Plan booklet pre-
pared by WDM Architects, the El Paso
Zoo plan’s “Big Picture” represents devel-
opment goals for a 15-year time frame
ending in 2025. The funding will come not
only from bond money, but also additional
support expected from private sources and
the El Paso Zoological Foundation.
Voters in 2012 approved a $473 million
bond proposal that included the improve-
ments in the zoo, libraries, museums, and
downtown. The zoo alone received $50
million for more than two dozen projects.
When Marshall came to El Paso Zoo
from Zoo Atlanta in 2007, residents had
approved an early bond that would eventu-
ally help create the 10-acre Africa complex
and the new reptile house. Marshall said
those interested in the details of this plan
can download a copy at the zoo’s website.
“When we opened the Africa exhibit it
increased the size of the zoo by one third,”
Marshall said.
The exhibit changed the entire feel of the
zoo, by creating a new entry, gift shop and
restaurant, as well as habitats for lions,
giraffes, zebras and meerkats, the African
El Paso Scene
• Aug. 24: Feast with the Beast gala
Chihuahuan Desert Exhibits preview
• Oct. 26-27: Boo at the Zoo
• Dec. 13: Jack, Sally, and Sandy Claws
– at the Zoo
Regular zoo hours are 9:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. The zoo is closed Thanksgiving
Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s
Day. For more information, contact the
zoo at 212-0252 or elpasozoo@elpaso-
texas.gov, or visit elpasozoo.org,
Facebook or Twitter.
Artist’s rendering of planned Penguin exhibit
Star train and El Paso Electric Kalahari
Research Station Education Building, the
later of which is expected to be updated in
2024.
“That was one of the things that inspired
me to come here was seeing the communi-
ty showing such support for the zoo, and
wanting to make an investment in its
future,” he said.
The area also now includes the red river
hogs and African wild dogs that had been
anticipated since Africa’s opening.
Following Africa came the Foster
Treehouse Playground and a water play
area. December of 2016 saw the opening
of the bond-funded Wildlife Amphitheater
that hosts the Wings of the World Bird
Show. There is also a new Asia entrance,
where guests can find the new, Endangered
Species Carousel with 30 hand-painted
animals.
A new events pavilion on the edge of the
zebra enclosure also serves as a venue
weddings, corporate events and other gath-
erings.
These added attractions, as well as
shows, and interactive encounters such as
Meet the Keeper programs, Marshall said,
help create a memorable experience for
guests. That in turn inspires visitors to
share responsibility to the animals and
ecosystems of the world.
“The zoo’s Master Plan’s goal is to offer
more than just a passive experience,”
Marshall explained. “If we can reach a per-
son at an emotional level, we can help
reach that mission.”
This plan includes seven areas in all, with
new animal residents still to come, includ-
ing exhibits and habitats for Chilean
flamingos (near the spider monkey island
at the entrance to The Americas), komodo
dragons, red pandas, anteaters, otters,
languers and penguins.
“We’re always being asked how are we
going to have penguins in the desert, but
these are Humboldt Penguins from South
America around the Galapagos Islands,”
Marshall said. “We think this is going to
be a well-loved exhibit.”
The penguin exhibit is estimated for com-
pletion around 2021.
membership BENEFITS
One of the zoo’s main means of support
is the El Paso Zoological Society, which
has made it their mission to support El
Paso Zoo from its inception in 1963.
Society Executive Director Renee Neuert
said there are currently more than 4,000
families taking advantage of the zoo’s
membership program, one of the best ways
for area residents to help the society in this
mission.
Among other benefits, she said, member-
ship “is your bridge to more than just
unlimited zoo visits. You become a partner
in the zoo’s global efforts to support ani-
mal well-being and conservation efforts to
Save Animals From Extinction (SAFE).”
She said being part of the society is like
being part of a “family that cares about
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nature and our world,” plus visiting a zoo
is a fun and affordable way for families to
spend time together.
Besides encouraging memberships, the
society also works to create several
fundraising opportunities for the zoo that
are open to the entire community.
Fundraisers include recurring events such
as the “Brew at the Zoo” beer tasting event
for adults set for March this year, a Star
Wars Day “May the Fourth Be With Zoo”
celebration, and “Hear Me Roar: Pride
Night at the Zoo” celebrating Gay Pride
Month in June. This year will also see
some additional programs, including
“Game of Thrones” Sundays mid-April
through May for adults, and a “Jack, Sally,
and Sandy Claws – at the Zoo” event in
December for all ages.
A gala “Feast With Beasts” preview party
showcasing the new Chihuahuan Desert
Exhibits is planned for Aug. 24, and the
society will be part of the “Earth Day at
the Movies” showings of “Lion King” at
July 19-20 at Alamo Drafthouse.
Volunteers for the society not only play a
major part in the special events, but also
— with training — help with everything
from animal handling, to working with
tech or horticulture.
El Paso Zoological Society members get
free admission to the zoo during regular
hours, and discounted admission to zoo
camp and some of the zoo’s special events.
Neuert said in addition to free admission,
members get a 10 percent discount in the
zoo’s gift shop, for food purchases, and for
the rides on the African Star Train and
Endangered Species Carousel.
“Members can skip the lines with free
and easy access to Boo at the Zoo, Party
for the Planet, and Santa at the Zoo,” she
said.
Zoo membership also gains free or dis-
counted entry to more than 150 zoos and
aquariums across the country, including
Albuquerque, Dallas, San Antonio,
Houston and more,” she said. The recipro-
cal arrangement applies to Association of
Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) affiliated attrac-
tions.
El Paso Zoological Society annual mem-
bership levels range from “Spider
Monkey” (one adult) for $50 to “Critter
Club” group members for two adults, up to
five children, plus two one-day admission
tickets for $125. Military discounts are
offered, and zoo memberships can also be
purchased as gifts but are non-transferable.
Membership levels and information are
available at elpasozoosociety.org.
Zoo DOO RAISES DOUGH
One unique way people can help the zoo
is by purchasing Zoo Doo for their gar-
dens. Zoo Doo is a partnership of New
Green Organics, Wonder Eco:Nomics
and El Paso Zoo that creates a “compost-
ed blend of herbivore manures from the
El Paso Zoo mixed with food scraps,
leaves and woody products.” Its purpose
is “to promote better use of organic waste
and educate El Pasoans about regenera-
tive techniques and how they can benefit
individuals and our community as a
whole.”
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Alameda Zoo
Alameda Park Zoo in Alamogordo,
N.M. is the oldest zoo in the
Southwest, established in 1898. Zoo
Manager Bud Wiser said the 12-acre
zoo hosted 80,000 guests last year from
all over the country and beyond.
Many of its 250 exotic and indigenous
animals have come from other zoos or
rehabilitation organizations.
Recent improvement projects include
the creation of new monkey enclosure,
with current work on a new parking lot
and parking lot lighting. Their
Education Center has also recently been
renovated.
“In that past few years we’ve added a
really nice walk-through aviary, and we
have our monkey exhibit now with
Capuchin and Patas monkeys,” Wiser
said, adding they cohabit an environ-
ment with crested porcupines.
Some of the regular events at the zoo
include reptile presentations hosted by
the nonprofit educational group the
Island of Misfit Morphs the first
Sunday of each month.
Wiser said another interesting thing
about the zoo is its history, as it was
built as a zoo park for train travelers to
enjoy.
The zoo is in Alameda Park, 1321
North White Sands Blvd., and is open 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information: (575)
439-4290, or on Facebook at Alameda
Park Zoo-AFOTZ
Camps & classes
El Paso Zoo educates more than 350,000
visitors each year, including thousands of
students via field trips. Among its most
popular educational offerings are spring
break and summer zoo camps.
“Zoo Camp activities will include behind
the scene tours, conservation activities, art
projects learning about our zoo animal
care, and so much more,” Volunteer
Coordinator Toni Lopez said. “The El Paso
Zoo is the perfect environment to explore
the wonders of nature and animals.”
Camp discounts are available for
Zoological Society members and families
of military.
Lopez said the zoo also seeks volunteers
age 16 and older who “love animals,
nature and kids” to work with the summer
camps and spring break events.
“Come and help by checking in mem-
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The Zoo Doo Farm is in Vinton, Texas.
People can learn more about the process
via regenerative workshops; education
videos are coming out soon.
Zoo Doo helps prevent thousands of
pound of animal waste from ending up in
city landfills, and helps promote healthier
plants by “improving aeration, root pene-
tration and water retention,” thanks to the
biodiversity in its fertilizer, according to
the product’s description.
Ten percent of the proceeds from the
composts sales benefit the zoo. The prod-
uct is available by the cubic yard whole-
sale for pick up through New Green
Organics at 637-9235 or zoodooep.com.
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bers, attending bio-fact tables, giraffe feed-
ings, animal encounters and much more,”
she said. “We will need help every day
starting March 17 through March 24. Sign
up for one day or all week.”
Those interested contact the zoo’s volun-
teer office at 212-0244 or
zoovolunteer@elpasotexas.gov.
The one-week zoo camps are open for
ages six through 10 and run 9 a.m. to noon
Mondays through Fridays during the
months of June and July. Registration is
available for this year’s camps beginning
Feb. 1.
Lopez said that each year’s camp focuses
on a different animal theme, with this
year’s campers learning about the worlds
of tamanduas and tamarins. Each animal’s
camp is offered every other week, so
guests can sing up for either camp or both.
Other educational opportunities include
the Zoo Adventure Programs (ZAP) offer-
ing zoo sleepovers and behind-the-scenes
tours, interactive TEKS and STEM
focused curriculum guides, and offsite pro-
grams that allow educators to integrate the
zoo’s conservation message into their cur-
riculum.
Educating the public about the mission of
the zoo is also something staff members
try to do everyday.
Zoo director Marshall said he always
makes sure to stress when talking to
groups or giving presentations about the
zoo’s mission “to celebrate the value of
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animals and natural resources and to create
opportunities for people to rediscover their
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connection to
nature,” is the Living Desert Zoo The zoo is
also the site
significance
At Living Desert Zoo and Gardens for several
of being an
State Park in Carlsbad, N.M. all of its special events
AZA accredit-
more than 40 animal species and hun- including their
ed zoo. As of
dreds of plant species are native to the popular Full
Oct. 2018,
Chihuahuan Desert. All the animals are Moon Walks,
there are 233
either rescued or captive born. guided tours
total AZA
Built by and still maintained by the through the
accredited
nonprofit Friends of the Living Desert, zoo by the
zoos and
Living Desert is part of New Mexico’s light of the full
aquariums, 16
State Park System. It’s also home to the moon. The
in Texas El Paso Zoo carousel
Succulents of the World Greenhouse fea- first one of the
alone. Prairie Dogs
turing native and exotic species. season on May
“I always share there are three things
“In June 2014, the new reptile building 18. Advance registration is required.
they may not know about accredited zoos
opened, in July 2017 renovations were The zoo started their year with its annu-
and aquariums,” said Marshall, a member
completed on the burrowing owl exhibit, al celebration of Maggie the Black Bear’s
of the AZA Board of Directors. “First, is
and our owl was put on display,” said Birthday in January.
we provide ‘excellent, expert, and compas-
Allison Leimer, Southeast Regional Upcoming events include a live Raptor
sionate care for our animals, prioritizing
Interpreter for the zoo. “In December of presentation on Feb. 16, and the Earth
their welfare and wellbeing.’”
2017, walk-through aviary renovation Day Festival and Taste of Living Desert
As such, every animal resident of El Paso
was completed with a new roof, addition on April 13. May events including host-
Zoo is on a health plan, and has its own
of drains, pruning of trees and planting of ing the “Unique Arts & Craft Show”
medical records, whether it was born at the
new vegetation.” May 4-5, and Endangered Species Day
zoo or transferred from another one. They
Last year, the zoo welcomed some new, on May 18.
get regular care and annual checkups by
young residents, as three young javelina The park is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
veterinarians who hold the utmost interest
were placed in the newly renovated Memorial Day to Labor Day and 9 a.m.
in the animals’ well being.
exhibit in May, and Bolson tortoise juve- to 5 p.m. the rest of the year. Last
“We go to extremes to take care of our
niles were given homes in the newly con- entrance is 3:30 p.m. Information: (575)
animals,” Marshall said.
structed exhibit in July. 887-5516 or livingdesertnm.org.
The second, Marshall explained, is the
zoo staff work to “actively save wildlife
from extinction through our conservation
work at the zoo and in the field.” Marshall traveled as far as Madagascar and close to value wild animals” as well as take action
said they also plan on working with con- home to the Gila Wilderness, for various and responsibility to ensure their place in
servation efforts in Bhutan, inspired by El conservation works. In addition, the zoo the wild.
Paso’s unique connection to that nation. selects pairs of some endangered species “This is about teaching people about con-
“We are actively involved in rescuing for breeding. servation and being a better citizen of the
wildlife from extinction, and have sent our Finally, Marshall said accredited zoos planet,” Marshall said. “We don’t think
staff all over the world to do that,” such as El Paso “act and communicate there’s a better way to do that than a good
Marshall said, adding staff members have with the purpose of inspiring people to zoo experience.”
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El Paso Zoo — 4001 E. Paisano. Entrance
hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Admission
is $12 for ages 13 to 59; $9 for ages 60 and
older and active duty military (including spouse)
with ID; $7.50 ages 3 to 12; and free for ages 2
and under. Zoo members admitted free.
Information: 212-0966, elpasozoo.org, or on
Facebook at ElPasoZoo.
‘Become an iNaturalist’ — Southwest
Environmental Center, 275 N. Main in Las
Cruces, hosts a free tutorial on the iNaturalist
phone app 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 2,
presented by NMSU biologist Donovan Bailey.
A trip to “A Mountain” follows the tutorial to
try out the app on an easy hike. Registration:
(575) 522-5552 or wildmesquite.org.
Bring laptop/tablet and smartphone.
DinoTracks Tour — Insights Science
Center host its monthly DinoTracks tour 1 to
3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at Mt. Cristo Rey in
Sunland Park, open to the general public. Cost:
$15 per person; available at eventbrite.
Information: 534-0000 or insightselpaso.org.
Next hike is 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3.
Wyler Aerial Tramway Hikes — 1700
McKinley (west of Alabama). Hikes are free.
Information: 562-9899. Bring water, sturdy
shoes, appropriate clothing.
• A Women’s Hike is 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3.
Meet at Tramway. Hike Directisimo up to
Jackaloop and back
• The Last Sunday is 7:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb.
24. This month’s hike is a couple’s hike. Meet
at Tramway and hike Directisimo
A “Geocaching 101” event to learn about
these “modern day treasure hunts” is 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23. Participation is free, but
registration required as space and supplies are
limited; at Diana.Moy@tpwd.texas.gov.
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Texas Master Naturalist program —
Texas Master Naturalist Trans-Pecos Chapter
will host the training course 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursdays, Feb. 7-June 6, at Texas A&M
Agrilife Extension Service Ascarate Annex, 301
Manny Martinez, 2nd floor. Application dead-
line is Feb. 1. Cost: $125. Information, applica-
tions: 771-2354 or elp.tamu.edu.
El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society
— The society’s annual awards dinner is
Saturday, Feb. 16. Information: Scott, 581-
6071, trans-pecos-audubon.com or on
Facebook.
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.
Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information:
566-6441 or tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/
franklin-mountains.
The Great Backyard Bird Count starts Friday,
Feb. 15. Meet 2-4 p.m. at the Tom Mays Bird
Blind to kick off the weekend-long event.
Guided hikes and bike rides are $8 per person
($3 State Park Pass holder; $1 age 12 and
under); price includes entry. Dogs welcome on
leash on some hikes. Reservations required:
566-6441 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday-Friday).
• Peak Challenge Hike is 7:30 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 2. Meet at West Cottonwood Springs
trailhead for strenuous 8-mile round trip hike
El Paso Scene
to North Franklin Peak.
• Aztec Caves Hike is 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb.
3. Moderate hike, 1.5 miles.
• Father/Daughter hike is 10 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 16. Meet at Lower Sunset Shortcut #1
for moderate 3-mile hike.
• Tin Mine Tour is 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at
Chuck Heinrich Park. Moderate hike.
• Stroll in the Park hike is 9 a.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 20. Meet at the end road on Tom Mays
Unit. 3-mile loop. Moderate difficulty.
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park — 10176
Socorro Rd. in El Paso’s Mission Valley. Guided
walking are free. Information: 747-8663 or rio-
bosque.org.
• Birding tours are 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, and
3 p.m. Sunday, March 3.
• Introductory tours 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9,.
• Community workdays is 9 a.m. Saturday,
Feb. 16.
Keystone Heritage Park and El Paso
Desert Botanical Garden — 4200
Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Friday, and
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed
Tuesdays. Admission: $2 (free for members);
$1 children. Information: 584-0563, keystone-
heritagepark.com.
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic
Site — Ranch Road 2775 off U.S. 62/180.
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 children 12 and
younger). Admission including tours or hikes is
$9 (13 and over); $2 (ages 5-12). Information:
857-1135, ext. 0, or texasstateparks.gov.
White Sands National Monument —
The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15 miles
southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S. 70.
Visitor Center hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Park
hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Last entrance is one
hour before closing. Entrance fees are $20 per
vehicle; $10 per person and $15 per motorcy-
cles. Information: (575) 479-6124, ext. 236 or
(575) 679-2599, ext. 232; nps.gov/whsa or on
Facebook. Sunset strolls are offered daily
Ranger-guided Lake Lucero Tour is 10 a.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23. Program fee is $8 ($4 age
15 and younger). Check website or call for
details; reservations required, available one
month prior to tour.
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.
Visitor Center winter hours are 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. daily; tours available 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
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
park’s audio self-guided tour is $3 extra (also
available in Spanish).
Other guided tours are available; call or check
website for details.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
— 110 miles east of El Paso on the way to
Carlsbad, the 86,416-acre park includes the
highest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak, 8,749
feet. Entry fee: $5 for ages 16 and older, good
for one week and all trails. Pine Springs Visitor
Center hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Camping is $8 per site per night. Information:
(915) 828-3251 or nps.gov.
New Mexico State Parks — Day-use is
$5. All programs are free with park entrance,
unless otherwise listed. Information: (575) 744-
5998 or nmparks.com.
• Leasburg Dam — Radium Springs, two miles
off I-25 at Exit 19. Day use hours are 8 a.m. to
6 p.m. Information: (575) 524–4068.
Black History Month “Buffalo Soldiers,
Outlaws and Apache” ranger-guided tour of
exhibits plus a 2.5-mile hike, will review African
American history from the Buffalo Soldiers of
the 1800s to the present, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 2 and 9, and Friday, Feb. 15
and 22, in celebration of Black History Month.
Night sky viewing is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 23.
• Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park. 5000 Calle
del Norte in Mesilla. Information: (575) 523-
4398. Audubon Bird Walks are 7:15 a.m.
Saturdays, led by park volunteers. Ranger-led
Nature Hikes are 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Fitness in
Nature walks with the Second Chance Walker
Program are 8:30 a.m. every Saturday begin-
ning at the Visitor Center.
• Oliver Lee State Park, Highway 54 south of
Alamogordo at the Dog Canyon turnoff.
Information: (575) 437-8284. A star party is
5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.
• Percha Dam State Park and Caballo Lake
State Park, 60 miles north of Las Cruces on
Interstate 25. Information: (575) 743-3942
(Percha Dam) or (575) 527-8386 (Caballo
Lake). World Wetlands Day presentation is 11
a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 2.
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 or
livingdesertnm.org. Live Raptor presentation is
scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National
Monument — 44 miles north of Silver City
on NM Highway 15 in the middle of the majes-
tic Gila Wilderness, the first and one of the
largest wilderness areas. Entrance fee: $10
(annual park pass is $45). Information: (575)
536-9461 or nps.gov/gicl.
The trail to the dwellings is open from 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Everyone must be off the trail by 5
p.m. Visitor center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Alameda Park Zoo — Alameda Park, 1321
North White Sands Blvd. (U.S. 54/70),
Alamogordo. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission: $2.50 ($1.50 ages 3-11 and 60 and
older; free for ages 2 and younger).
Information: (575) 439-4290, or on Facebook
at Alameda Park Zoo-AFOTZ
Aguirre Spring Campground — The
Organ Mountain recreational area is off U.S. 70
about 15 miles east of Las Cruces. Day-use fee
is $5 per vehicle; camping is $7. Information,
group reservations: (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.
Gates open 8 a.m. to sunse. Admission: $5 per
vehicle. Leashed pets allowed on some trails.
Information: (575) 522-1219.
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park —
56501 N Jornada Rd, Las Cruces. The park,
part of Asombro Institute for Science
Education, is northeast of Las Cruces. Park
hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday. Information: (575) 524-3334 or
asombro.org.
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Centennial Museum — University at
Wiggins, UTEP. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 Monday
through Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: 747-6667 or museum.utep.edu.
Showing through April 13: “Rations, Rights
and Rivets: Experiencing World War II in El
Paso.” Showing through April 27: “Where
The World met the Border: El Paso’s First
Ward,” the story of El Paso’s first neighbor-
hood.
El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study
Center — 715 N. Oregon. Hours are 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.
Information: 351-0048 or elpasoholocaustmu-
seum.org.
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, archaeology.elpaso-
texas.gov, or on Facebook at EPMArch.
Showing through April 20: “Astronomy and
the Mesoamerican Cosmos,” a look at the cos-
mos, constellations and mythology from a
Mesoamerican perspective. The multi-media
exhibit features the work and research of
Fernando Arturo Rodriguez.
Showing through June 1: “The Salado
Enigma: The Melding of Southwest Cultures.”
The multi-media exhibit explores the Salado
people, their possible origins, lifeways, and dis-
appearance from the Salt and Gila River Basins.
A talk on “Mimbres Turkey Domestication
and Iconography” by Sean Dolan of the cultural
resources at N3B Los Alamos is 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 2.
Texas Archaeological Society hosts a two-day
Rock Art Academy Saturday and Sunday, Feb.
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cal sites, Mogollon archaeological sites, and
how they inform the human and natural histo-
ries of an area. Classroom sessions will be at
the museum, with rock art recording field ses-
sion at Hueco Tanks State Park. Registration:
$100 plus TAS membership. Information: (512)
245-1696 or txarch.org/tas-academies.
El Paso Museum of History — 510 N.
Santa Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday (open until 9 p.m. Thursdays),
and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
Information: 212-0320, elpasotexas.gov/history
or on Facebook.
Sunset Yoga for all ages and skill levels is 6 to
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7 and March 7.
Beginners welcome. Participation is free; sign
up at freetheyoga.com/elpaso.
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 lan-
guage tours offered Thursday through Saturday;
call for availability. Cost: $7 ($6 seniors 65 and
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Family and group rates available. Admission is
free to Visitor Center. Information: 533-5147,
visitmagoffinhome.com or Facebook.
• Creole Gumbo and New Orleans Pudding
Cooking Classes are 10 a.m. (family-friendly)
and 1 p.m. (for adults), Saturday, Feb. 2. $5.
Call to reserve a spot.
• Yoga is 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb.9 and 23. Free.
• A free Braintrust Bag Lunch mini-lecture is
noon Wednesday, Feb. 13. Sharon Cowell will
discuss “Octavia Magoffin’s Legacy in El Paso”
• A Cocoa Crawl guided tour is 4 to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 15. Admission is free; dress warm.
• Victorian Sci-Fi Book and Tea Club is 2 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16, to discuss “With the Night
Mail” and “Easy as ABC” by Rudyard Kipling
(1905 and 1912). Tea and pastries provided.
• “Make-a-Thing” arts and crafts are 10 a.m.
the third Thursday of each month. Feb. 2 proj-
ect is a Duct Tape Bag. Cost: $10.
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.
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: 345-3741 or 383-8529.
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Tigua Indian Cultural Center — 305
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road. The center fea-
tures a museum on the Tigua tribe. Hours are
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Free children’s activities. Admission is free.
Information: 859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.
War Eagles Air Museum — 8012 Airport
Road, Doña Ana County Airport, Santa Teresa.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Admission: $5; $4 seniors and military;
free for children under 12. Information: (575)
589-2000 or war-eagles-air-museum.com.
Las Cruces area
Branigan Cultural Center — Branigan
Building, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) Las
Cruces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m. during the First
Friday Ramble. Information: (575) 541-2154,
las-cruces.org/museums or on Facebook.
Showing through Feb. 16: “Lightning Field,”
digital imagery by Ken Morgan.
A free Lunar New Year Celebration welcom-
ing the Year of the Pig is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 9, with tradition Chinese crafts,
games and demonstrations for all ages.
A performance “For the Love of Music” by
Las Cruces Ukes is 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.
Poetry readings by Sin Fronteras/Writers
Without Borders are 10 a.m. to noon Saturday,
Feb. 23.
Culture Club arts and crafts events are 10
a.m. to noon Saturdays.
Geography Club meets 10 a.m. to noon
Saturdays to learn about the U.S. through arts
and crafts. February will focus on the Gila
Wilderness.
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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, 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m. during the First
Friday Ramble. Information: (575) 522-3120 or
las-cruces.org/museums.
A free “Light & Shadow” Saturday Family
Science event is 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2.
Learn about the properties of the speed of light
and create a shadow frame.
Las Cruces Railroad Museum — The
museum is in the Santa Fe train depot, 351 N.
Mesilla (at Las Cruces avenue west of the
Downtown Mall). Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m. during the First
Friday Ramble. Admission is free. Information:
(575) 528-3444 or museums.las-cruces.org.
New Mexico Watercolor Society, Southern
Chapter presents “Toy Trains, Model Trains,
Miniature Trains” Feb. 1-March 2. Opening
reception is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1.
Family Game Day is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday,
Feb. 9.
Brown Bag Lectures series is noon, Tuesday,
Feb. 12. Patricia Kiddney, president of the
Concordia Heritage Association of El Paso,
presents “Hobos of the Great Depression of
the Southwest.”
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 members, veterans and children
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age 3 and under. Information: (575) 522-4100
or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
The 6th annual Museum Rocks Gem &
Mineral Show is Feb. 23-24, with more than
60 vendors, geology discussions, door prizes,
children’s activities, and food and beverage for
sale. Admission: $7 ($4 age 6-11; free for age 5
and younger); includes museum admission.
Information: lcmuseumrocks.com.
The 20th annual Cowboy Days celebration of
Southwest pioneer heritage is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March
2-3, with cowboy demonstrations, chuckwagon
cooking, children’s activities, mounted shooting,
the 3rd annual CASI Chili Cook-Off, cowboy
music, pony rides, gunfight re-enactments, and
food and craft vendors. Admission: $5; age 4
and younger free. Mechanical bull and mini-
train rides are $3 each, and pony rides are $5.
Showing through March 9: “Dressed for the
Occasion,” featuring women’s clothing from
the pioneer days of the 1870s to the
Depression Era of the 1930s.
Showing through March 31 in the Arts
Corridor: “Around the Farm & Ranch:
Watercolors by Penny Thomas Simpson,” with
33 paintings of life around the farm and ranch.
Showing through Sept. 13: “Drawn to the
Land: Peter Hurd’s New Mexico.”
Craft for Kids are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays;
free with museum admission.
Pre-registration required for workshops at
(575) 522-4100 or luannr.kilday@state.nm.us:
• A Felting Workshop is 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday,
Feb. 2. Participants are invited to create their
own piece of felted artwork out of wool. All
materials provided. Class: $10, space is limited.
• A three-day Weaving Workshop is 9 a.m. to
3 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 15-16, and
Friday, Feb. 22, for adults, and youth age 14
and over accompanied by adults. Fee: $60;
El Paso Scene
space is limited.
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. Information: (575)
646-2545, uag.nmsu.edu.
Showing Jan. 31-March 2: “Light Tricks,”
new installation, sculpture, drawing, and inter-
active video by Julie Alpert and Andy Arkley.
Each artist utilizes various forms of light and
shadow (projected, reflected, and emitted) to
draw attention to their invented visual language
of signs and symbols abstracted from childhood
memories. Opening reception is 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 31.
The 4th annual “I Heart Art” Valentine’s Day
Party is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, with
pop-up speed dating, a kissing photo booth,
food and music. This year’s theme is “Secret
Admirers.” Funds raised go toward program-
ming in the new University Art Museum in
Devasthali Hall, scheduled to open in the fall.
RSVP at (575) 646-2545 or artglry@nmsu.edu.
A NMSU Collaborative Theatre-Making
Project is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28.
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/.
Showing through Spring 2019 is ”Live Long &
Prosper: Sci-Fi Images in Contemporary
Indigenous Art,” with more than 40 works of
art by contemporary indigenous artists includ-
ing Debra Yepa-Pappan, Will Wilson, Suzanne
Kite, Frank Buffalo Hyde, Sarah Sense, Neal
Ambrose Smith, Hoka Skenadore, Nicholas
Galanin, Andy Everson, Ryan Singer, Jamison
Chas Banks, Sonny Assu and Skawennati.
Also
New Mexico Museum of Space
History — 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. Hours
are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $6 ($5
seniors and military, $4 ages 4-12, children 3
and younger free). Information: (877) 333-
6589, (575) 437-2840 or nmspacemuseum.org.
New to the museum is the German Air Force
Tornado jet fighter.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series is 9 to 11 a.m.
the first Friday of each month. The Feb. 1 lec-
ture is “Big Bang – And Its Afterglow” with
Museum Education Director Dave Dooling.
Admission is free; coffee and donuts provided.
Next month’s lecture is “Unsung Women
Heroes of the Space Race” with Museum
Curator Sue Taylor on March 1.
Science Saturday events for kids and their par-
ents are 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 9, with
planetarium programs and more.
Silver City Museum — 312 W. Broadway,
Silver City. 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. The museum covers
the settlement of southwest New Mexico, the
two centuries of mining in the region and early
commerce in Silver City. Admission: $5.
Information: (575) 538-5921, silvercitymuse-
um.org, or on Facebook.
Opening reception for the “Ranching in Grant
County” exhibit exploring the history, art,
social organizations, sports, and culture that
surround this rural lifestyle is 4 to 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 1. Exhibit runs through 2019.
Toy Train Depot — Alameda Park, 1991 N.
White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. Hours are
noon to 4:40 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Admission: $4. Information: (575) 437-2855.
February 2019
Colonial art featured
in three new exhibits
K
nown as the Spanish Colonial
Period, the 300 years spanning the
16th and 19th centuries was one of
the most significant eras in the history of
the New World. Spanish colonizers domi-
nated trade in the Americas, a practice
which led to their becoming some of the
world’s wealthiest citizens. Vast ranches
and plantations provided formidable profits
from the sale and trading of cattle and
tropical crops such as tobacco, cocoa,
sugar cane and indigo. Acquisition of this
vast wealth stimulated a thriving market
for religious works of art for both public
and domestic use.
The El Paso Museum of Art will host a
trio of outstanding exhibitions that focus
on the contributions made by artists work-
ing in Central and South America begin-
ning in the late 17th century all the way to
the 1820s, when most of the colonies were
liberated from Spain.
Opening Feb. 8 and running through May
5 in the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family
Gallery is the traveling exhibition of 56
lavish works entitled “Power and Piety”
from the Colección Patricia Phelps de
Cisneros. The exhibition provides viewers
with insights not only into the way which
wealthy Spanish families used art as a
means to showcase their own power and
piety, but also the role religious art played
in the daily lives of the average citizen.
During this period, religious art and fur-
nishings were traded across the Caribbean
and Gulf of Mexico in considerable quanti-
ties. The exhibition includes works from
New Spain, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Ecuador
and most significantly the Province of
Caracas, Venezuela.
Monumental oil paintings, elaborately
carved and gilded chairs, and exquisitely
crafted silver lamps and candelabras are
among the many objects that were com-
missioned for cathedrals and bishops’ resi-
dences as a means to overwhelm the sens-
es and inspire devotion, while underscor-
ing the grandeur and power of the Catholic
Church. In turn, Spanish colonists also
commissioned lavish works to decorate
their own homes to emphasize their own
power and piety. These include imported
ivory sculptures with gilded wooden bases
and sumptuous decorative altars with
hand-carved figurines. Among the most
opulent of these objects is a series of taber-
nacles (ornamental cabinets) created by
artists from Venezuela and Mexico, the
largest of which measures 51 inches in
width and nearly 40 inches in height.
A second exhibition, “Saints and Sacred
Stories: Devotional Objects from New
Spain,” is taken almost entirely from the
museum’s permanent collection and com-
plemented by a significant loan from the
San Angelo Museum of Fine Art. The 40
additional objects range from paintings and
sculptures to personal altars and retablos,
devotional objects that permeated everyday
life in Mexico from the 16th through 19th
centuries. Because there were only a limit-
ed number of priests available to celebrate
Mass, many of the colonists created lavish
altars in their own homes as a sacred place
to pray. The Catholic Church also used
many of these devotional objects to teach
February 2019
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Show will be March 8-10 at the El Paso
that will open with a reception 1 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16 at Star City Studios, 120 Convention Center, and this year will be
W. Castellano. The exhibition, which will feature a special section called the Art,
hang through April 30, encompasses a lus- Gift and Gourmet area. Two dozen artists
cious selection of images inspired by will sell their work, including Candy
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Christianity to Spanish settlers, and also to
proselytyze the indigenous populations of
the Americas.
A third exhibition entitled “Joy and
Suffering” will be on display in the Peter
and Margaret de Witter Gallery March 8 to
September 1. To prepare for this exhibi-
tion, the museum’s retablo collection,
ranked as the second largest in the nation,
has undergone an entirely re-imagined
installation. This exhibition will include
displays of ex-votos (works commissioned
to commemorate miracles) as well as bul-
tos (carved wooden statues).
These works — primarily focused on the
image of the Christ Child, the Virgin Mary
or a specific saint — were most often com-
missioned by those living outside the
major cities in Mexico. The self-taught,
rural Mexican artists used their skills to
imitate the Spanish Master painters to ful-
fill the desire of rural residents for person-
al devotional imagery.
Isolated from the larger cities, these
artists utilized available materials, painting
on surfaces such as tin from roofs and
slabs of wood. Although self-taught, they
created distinctive works that were often a
blend of traditional Christian imagery with
folk and pagan beliefs.
Las Cruces Arts Fair
El Paso’s Hal Marcus will be the featured
artist March 1-3 for the Doña Ana Arts
Council’s 9th annual Las Cruces Arts Fair.
In addition to displaying a selection of his
original paintings, Marcus’ image entitled
“The Queen of Diamonds” will be featured
on a poster advertising the event as well as
all other promotional materials.
This is the first time the Arts Council had
invited an individual from El Paso as fea-
tured artist, DAAC Executive Director
Kathleen Albers said. Although Las Cruces
and El Paso are in two different states they
are a mere 45 miles apart, she noted,
explaining, “It is really one large arts com-
munity. I think it is only natural that we all
support one another, and we are hoping
that featuring an El Paso artist will make
the bonds even stronger.”
Marcus echoed these sentiments. “Of
course I am very honored to have been
invited to be their featured artist,” adding
that after visiting last year’s show, “we
were very impressed with the high quality
of the artwork and the diversity of the
artists and craftspeople who were partici-
pating.”
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 Agave Rosa Gallery — Hours are noon to
6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday. Information: 533-8011. A recep-
tion for “Contrastes,” paintings by Martha
Arzabala and Manuel Piña, is 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 9.
Bert Saldana Art Gallery — 1501 Main
Street in the San Elizario Arts District. Hours
are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through
Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to
4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 479-2926 or bert-
saldana.com.
A Valentine’s Day Weekend event co-hosted
by J.R.’s Gallery and Adobe Horseshoe Theatre
is 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 9-10, with art, vendors, “shotgun wed-
dings,” and live music.
‘Carrillo in Color’ — The exhibit of newly
discovered images from Mexican photographer
Manuel Carrillo (1906-1989), will be featured
through Feb. 28 in UTEP Library’s 3rd Floor
Gallery, 1900 Wiggins, during regular hours.
Admission is free. Information: utep.edu/library/
or on Facebook at UTEP Library.
Chamizal galleries — Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Franklin G. Smith
Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondays
through Fridays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. week-
ends by request. Admission is free. Information:
532-7273 or nps.gov/cham/.
Showing through April 15: “BorDNAndo...
‘Una mirada a la frontera a través del Arte’ (A
look at the border through Art),” sculptures by
Majo (Mirna Ajo). The art focuses on the social
dynamics of the El Paso and Juárez border,
with themes such as Border, Time, Desert, El
Bordo, Spanglish, Cruzando el Charco and
Interuniverso.
Crossland Gallery — The El Paso Art
Association’s 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 or CrosslandArtGallery.com.
Showing through Feb. 22:
“con.FIGURE.ation.five.2019” figure and por-
trait award show.
The El Paso Art Association general meeting
is 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. Artist Terrance
Flores will demonstrate his swirl enamel lay-
ered technique. Free and open to the public.
Dozal Art Gallery — The gallery of award-
winning artist Robert Dozal is at 1445 Main
Street in the San Elizario Art District. Hours
are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through
Sunday, or by appointment. Information: 777-
5237 or robertdozalartwork.weebly.com.
El Paso Studio Tour call for artists —
The 12th annual El Paso Artists Studio Tour
invites artists to participate at its open studio
events April 27-28 and May 4-5. The April
tour includes studios in the West Side and
Upper Valley. The May tour includes Eastside,
Northeast, Downtown and Mission Valley.
Deadline to register is March 5. Information
and entry form at pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com.
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.
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Admission is free unless noted otherwise.
Information: 212-0300 or epma.art.
Showing Feb. 8-May 5: “Power and Piety:
Spanish Colonial Art.” The exhibit illuminates
the overlap and tension between social power
and religion in the Americas through nearly 60
extravagant works of religious art commis-
sioned for cathedrals and homes.
Mexican folk singer and songwriter Azul
Barrientos will gvie a free performance on the
“Power and Piety” exhibition noon to 1 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 8. Seating is limited; RSVP at
epma.art. Special seats for museum members.
Family Day event “Ideas Unrapped,” is 2 to 4
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16.
Showing through Feb. 27: Jacob Lawrence’s
“Toussaint L’Ouverture Series: The Haitian
Revolution.” An exhibit celebration is 5 to 6
p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, with live music and
refreshments followed by an Art Talk with
Senior Curator Dr. Kate Green 6 to 7 p.m.
Showing through April 7: “Julie Speed: East
of the Sun and West of the Moon.”
Bach’s Lunch Jr. in partnership with El Paso
Pro-Musica is noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb.
21, with cellist Melissa Kraut. Performance fol-
lowed by tours of the Julie Speed exhibit.
Hal Marcus Gallery — 1308 N. Oregon.
The gallery specializes in local and early El Paso
art. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday, or by appointment. Information: 533-
9090 or halmarcus.com.
Showing through Feb. 28: “Latina Arte,”
with works by Latina artists Teresa Fernandez,
Carmen Navar, Romy Hawkins, Martha
Arzabala, Leticia Luevanos, Lillian Sandoval,
Erica Zamora and Isabel Olivares.
Ho Baron Sculpture Garden and
Studio – Baron’s surreal outdoor sculpture
garden at 2830 Aurora (at Piedras) features
several of his large-scale works. His indoor stu-
dio and private sculpture garden hours are
noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Information: 915-
562-7820 or hobaron.com
International Museum of Art — 1211
Montana. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday Thursday and Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.
Information: 543-6747, internationalmuseumo-
fart.net or on Facebook.
The Art of the Arts Society presents “The Art
of Entertainment” with pianist Laurie Koval at 2
p.m. Sunday, March 3, in the parlor.
Admission is free, donations welcome.
Black History Month Exhibition — The
Ysleta Independent School District is sponsor-
ing the annual Art Contest & Exhibition, with
the theme of African American singers, Feb. 1-
March 1, at the Socorro ISD Central Office
lower level, 12440 Rojas Dr. Awards presenta-
tion and reception is 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday,
March 1. Information: 434-9711, or on
Facebook at YISDFineArts.
Pastel Society of El Paso — The society’s
meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at the
International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana, to
carpool to the show of Gary Ozias pastels at
the M. Phillips Fine Art Gallery in Las Cruces.
Free and open to the public. Information:
Dorian Clouser, 593-2330.
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Rio Bravo Watercolorists — The group’s
monthly meeting is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
Feb. 20, at International Museum of Art, 1211
Montana. Guest speaker Jean Holzenthaler will
talk on 2D and 3D artwork using a variety of
media. The public is invited. Information: Linda
Parsons, 549-2950.
Rubin Center — UTEP’s 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. Monday 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.
Showing through April 6:
• ‘Sections: New Cities, Future Ruins at the
Border,’ in the Rubin Gallery. Artists, designers,
and thinkers were invited to re-imagine and
engage the extreme urbanism of America’s
Western Sun Belt.
• “Convergence: New Contemporary Painting
from Thinkspace” in the L Gallery.
Showing through April 12: is “A Piece of
Our Mind: Posters By Joe Scorsone and Alice
Drueding,” in the Project Space. The exhibit
showcases 47 posters about hunger, the envi-
ronment, immigration and human rights, com-
bining visual literacy with irony and humor.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
‘For the Love of Art month’ — February
is “For the Love of Arts Month” in Las Cruces,
celebrating the city’s various performing and
visual arts. The month, sponsored by
ArtForms, is highlighted by several special stu-
dio tours, exhibits, readings and performances.
Information: artformsnm.org.
See various gallery listings for event details.
10-10 Arts Hop — Doña Ana Arts Council
hosts “12 Hours of Art in Las Cruces” with
events 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. the second Saturday
of every month (Feb. 9). Participating galleries
are Cutter Gallery (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), DAAC
Arts & Cultural Center (4 to 7 p.m.), Rokoko
Gallery (4 to 7 p.m.), Four Points Perspective
(7 to 10 p.m.) and Art Obscura (7 to 10 p.m.).
Information: (575) 523-6403. Schedule:
daarts.org.
Art Obscura Gallery — 3206 Harrelson in
Las Cruces (Mesilla Park area). Hours are 10
a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: (575)
494-7256, Artobscuragallery.com or on
Facebook.
Showing Feb. 9-March 3: “It’s the Little
Things,” works by Roy van der Aa. Reception is
7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10.
ArtForms Studio Tour — The Las
Cruces-based ArtForms Artist Association of
New Mexico presents its annual Studio Tours
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and noon to 4 p.m.
Sunday through February in celebration of “For
the Love of Art Month.” Go to artformsnm.org
for list of participating galleries and studios, and
which will be open on which weekends.
ArtRageous — Doña Ana Arts Council
offers community art classes at DAAC Arts &
Cultural Center, in Bulletin Plaza, 1740 Calle
de Mercado, Suite D. Classes include materials,
light refreshments and a glass of wine. No
experience is necessary; all levels welcome.
Wear old clothes or smock. Cost $30 per class
(includes materials and light refreshments).
Class size limited. Registration: (575) 523-6403
or daarts.org.
• 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14: After Color
February 2019
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• 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20: Painting on
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• 2 and 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27:
Painting De Grazia style with Sally Quillin.
Branigan Cultural Center Open Call
for Submissions — Branigan Cultural
Center in Las Cruces seeks proposals for
exhibits to be presented in 2020, with themes
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the Southwest. Exhibits will run for 6 to 12
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surveymonkey.com/r/LCMS2020. Information:
KERN PLACE
las-cruces.org/museums or (575) 541-2154.
Chaos Collaboration — Las Cruces Parks
206 Cincinnati • 532-9483
and Recreation Department’s Teen Programs
WEST SIDE
3rd annual art show for teens by teens, aimed
at bringing a fresh perspective to local culture is
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Frank 865 N. Resler • 760-6000
EAST SIDE
O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W.
Bell. Information: (575) 541-2455. An artist
reception with musical performances will be
1879 N. Zaragosa • 856-9111
NORTHEAST
from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22.
Doña Ana Arts & Cultural Center —
1740 Calle de Mercado. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 11100 Sean Haggerty (at US 54)
821-7000
p.m. Monday through Friday. Information:
UPPER VALLEY
(575) 523-6403 or daarts.org. Showing in
February are works by ArtForms members.
The Members will be on hand to discuss their
work 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.
145 W. Sunset (at Doniphan)
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thur.
Downtown Ramble — The City of Las
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.
Cruces hosts an evening of music and art 5 to 7 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
p.m. the first Friday of the month at art venues
of in a seven-block stretch of Las Cruces
www.ardovinospizza.com
Downtown Mall. Information: (575) 647-0508. “... definitely has the best pizza in town.”
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FINE PIZZA &
‘Earth Matters’ — The Ten O’clock artists
FINE DINING
hosts the “For the Love of Art Month” exhibit
at the Southwest Environmental Center, 275
Main, in Las Cruces. Opening is 5 to 7:40 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 1, with music by Allison Reynolds.
Information: (828) 467-9060.
‘Feed Your Mind’ seminar series —
Doña Ana Arts Council brings speakers on a
wide range of topics at DAAC Arts & Cultural
Center, in Bulletin Plaza, 1740 Avenida de
Mercado, Suites B–D. Evenings begin with
social hour and light refreshments 5 p.m., with
seminars 5:30 to 7 p.m. Information: (575)
523-6403 or daarts.org.
Kathleen Key is presenting a six-week course
on “The Impressionists Beyond France” that
began Monday, Jan. 28. Attendees may drop in
for individual classes ($20 per session).
Key also is offering a seminar series on “The
History of Women in Art,” 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Thursdays, beginning Jan. 31. Call for details.
GreenSpace Gallery — 517 N. Mesquite
in Las Cruces, N.M. Showing through Feb. 28
are works by the Talavera Artists including oil,
acrylic, and watercolor painting, and photogra-
phy. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
though Saturday. Information: (575) 551-6778
or greenspacelc.com.
Gypsy Sage artists — Five local artists in
various mediums showcase their recent works
during the month of February at Amaro
Winery, 402 S Melendres in Las Cruces.
Opening is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Artists
will be present at the winery throughout
February 4 to 7 p.m. Saturdays and 4 to 6 p.m.
Sundays. Information: (575) 650-7543.
Las Cruces Arts Fair — Doña Ana Arts
Council’s 9th annual regional juried fine arts
event is March 1-3 in the Las Cruces
Convention Center, 680 E University. See
Page 6 for details.
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 Cactus Flower Bookery — 5024
Doniphan (Placita Santa Fe), Suite 9.
Information: 204-9965.
The monthly Read Between the Wines liter-
ary discussion and wine pairing is 7 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7. Bring favorite book for the
month’s theme. Wine samples for 21 and older.
This month’s theme is Historical Fiction.
Harry Potter Fan Club meets 11 a.m. to noon
the second and fourth Saturday of the month
(Feb. 9 and 23), with butterbear, spell learn-
ing and other activities. All ages welcome.
Denise Chavez writing workshop —
“The More: A Writing Workshop with Denise
Chávez” is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16,
at Casa Casa Camino Real, 314 S. Tornillo, in
Las Cruces. The workshop will explore “the
stories of our steadfast and ongoing will to per-
sist, and more, to thrive.” Cost: $85.
Information: Denise Chávez, (575) 523-3988.
‘Love Your Library’ Book Sale —
Friends of the Esperanza A. Moreno Branch
Library, 12480 Pebble Hills, host a book sale at
the library 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
16. Information: 212-0442.
Poetry Contest for Students — The El
Paso Public Library accepts entries through
Feb. 16 for its 29th annual Youth Poetry
Contest open to area students from 1st to 12th
grade. Information: elpasolibrary.org.
Southwest Book Awards — The annual
Border Regional Library Association Awards
Banquet is 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino
Drive in Sunland Park. Cash bar opens at 6
p.m. Event is free, but cost for dinner is $37.50
(check payable to BRLA, send to Sebastian Diaz
(information: sdiaz@utep.edu) Information:
brla.info or on Facebook at borderlibraries.
XXIV Undécimo Congreso de
Literatura Mexicana Contemporánea
— The 2019 Contemporary Mexican
Literature Conference, organized by the UTEP
Department of Languages and Linguistics,
begins at 9 a.m. Thursday through Saturday,
March 7-9 in the UTEP Student Union
Building East. Information:
revlitmex@gmail.com. Full schedule at
Facebook at Congreso de Literatura Mexicana.
Keynote speaker is Dr. Maarten van Delden,
who will speak on, “Polémicas del 68: Octavio
Paz y sus críticos.”
Tumblewords Project — The writing
workshops are 12:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Saturdays. The workshops will meet at the El
Paso Public Library Main Branch, 501 N.
Oregon through September. 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 or on Facebook.
• Feb. 2 — Dr. Yolanda Chávez Leyva:
“Borders.” Reflect and write on the idea of
borders: borders between nations, between
groups, between individuals and how they
shape our lives. Chávez Leyva is an associate
professor of History at UTEP as well as the
Director of the Institute of Oral History and
Museo Urbano.
• Feb. 9 — Robin Scofield: “Against Love
Poetry.” Scofield is author of Flow (Street of
Trees Projects) the Southwest Book of the
year in Poetry awarded by the Border Library
Regional Association.
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New on the Border Bookshelf
‘Copper Stain: ASARCO’s Legacy in El Paso’
by Elaine Hampton and Cynthia Ontiveros
(University of Oklahoma Press). Through
nearly 100 interviews with ex-employees
and others involved in the smelter’s demise,
the book is filled with “stories of horror,
humor, courage and sorrow documenting
the grim reality of laboring under giant
machines and lava-spewing furnaces while
turning mountains of rock into copper
ingots.” According to a release from
Hampton, the book exposes the political
tug-of-war between industrial and enviro-
mental issues. Available at oupress.com.
• Feb. 16 — Gustavo Enriquez: “Shrinking the
Page: The Art of Erasure Poetry.” Gustavo
Enriquez serves on the board of UTEP’s
Creative Writing Society.
• Feb. 23 — Rios de la Luz: “Magic and the
Body.: De la Luz is a queer xicana and chapina
in El Paso. She is the author of the short story
collection “The Pulse Between Dimensions and
The Desert” and the novella “Itzá.”
Murder She Read — The Eastside chapter
of the book discussion group supporting
women mystery writers meets 7 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 5 to discuss “Death of an
Honest Man” by M.C. Beaton. Meeting place
varies; call for location. Admission is free.
Information: 629-7063 or labodda9@aol.com.
El Paso Writers’ League — The league
meets 2 to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of the
month at the Dorris Van Doren Regional
Branch Library, 551 E. Redd Road. Admission is
free, and the public is invited. Information: 755-
4958, elpasowritersleague@gmail.com or on
Facebook at ElPasoWritersLeague.
The Feb. 9 program is Authors’ Musical Chair
to Writing prompts. Authors, seated in groups
at different tables, will “free write,” testing
their author’s creativity through a series of
genre and writing prompts.
Ron Stallworth — Stallworth will discuss
and sign his book “Black Klansman” at 2:30
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at Barnes & Noble
(West). 705 Sunland Park Drive. Stallworth’s
book was adapted into the award-nominated
Spike Lee film. Information: 581-5353.
Victorian Sci-Fi Book and Tea Club —
The book club devoted to Victorian era science
fiction meets at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at
Magoffin Home State Historic Site, 1120
Magoffin, to discuss “With the Night Mail” and
“Easy as ABC” by Rudyard Kipling (1905 and
1912). Victorian era or steampunk dress
encouraged, but not required. Tea and pastries
provided Admission is free. Information: 533-
5147, visitmagoffinhome.com or Facebook.
Rail Readers Book Club — The club
meets at 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of
the month at the Las Cruces Railroad Museum,
351 N. Mesilla in Las Cruces. Guests do not
have to have read the book. Participation is
free. Information, book titles: 575-647-4480.
The Feb. 20 book is Part I of “Appetite for
America.” The biography of Fred Harvey was
written by Stephen Fried and is one of the
most complete histories of the man and the
company.
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Las Cruces Museum of Art — 491 N.
Main (Downtown Mall). Hours are 10 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m. during the
Bat’s brother Ed Taking a Look Back
died in gun battle by John McVey Middagh
or nearly a century and a half, we
First Friday Ramble. Information: (575) 541-
2137 or las-cruces.org/museums.
Showing Feb. 1-March 30: “Dusk to Dusk:
Unsettled, Unraveled, Unreal,” organized by
the Samek Art Gallery at Bucknell University,
with works loaned from the Ekard Collection.
The exhibit explores human angst in the transi-
tion between the 20th and 21st centuries. The
10:30 p.m., he tried
exhibit is made up of 37 works by 28 artists.
Gallery tours are 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. the first
and third Saturday of every month.
“Artventurous” free art appreciation activities
are 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday.
‘Mathematical Imagery in Fractals’ —
Works by the Mesilla Valley Fractal Artists are
featured Feb. 1-28 at Funky Karma Incense
and Tea Shop, 3207 S. Main, as part of “For the
Love of Art Month.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to
3 p.m. Sunday. Reception is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 9. Information: (575) 933-9797.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery —
2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across
from the Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily. Information: (575) 522-2933 or
Multi-Day Art Workshops — Doña Ana
Arts Council offers community art workshops
at DAAC Arts & Cultural Center, in Bulletin
Plaza, 1740 Calle de Mercado, Suite D. Class
size limited; call for times. Registration: (575)
523-6403 or daarts.org.
• “Paint with Depth and Texture in Oil is
Tuesday through Thursday, Feb. 5-7 with artist
Krystyna Robbins. Cost: $420 ($300 DAAC
members).
• “Puppy Love (or Kitty Love): How to Paint
Your Pet” is Feb. 12-14, with Denver artist
Andy Mallen, oil or acrylics. Cost: $200 ($160
DAAC members). Space is limited.
NM Watercolor Society exhibit — The
society’s Southern Chapter hosts its “For the
Love of Antique Trains” exhibit through the

F have heard quite a bit about

Bartholomew “Bat” Masterson. Yet
not so much about his brothers Ed and
Jim, who were also well-known lawmen
in Dodge City, Kansas. Ed wasn’t quite
as good with a gun as his brother Bat, a
fact that led to his early death.
Bat actually had four brothers and two
sisters, raised by Irish parents who
moved the family from their original
farm in Quebec to various part of the
United States, ending up in Wichita,
Kansas. Edward was born in 1852, and
Bartholomew was born a year later, and
James two years after that. The youngest
two brothers, George and Tom, never did
much to gather any claim to fame, stay-
ing on the family farm in Wichita.
In 1872 Bat convinced older brother Ed
to leave the boring life of the farm, trying
their hand at buffalo hunting. They fol-
lowed the great herds from Kansas down
to the panhandle of Texas, finding adven-
ture enough. Too much adventure for Ed,
who returned to the farm for a while. Ed
not only later rejoined Bat in Dodge City,
but also talked younger brother Jim into
accompanying him.
It didn’t take long for the brothers to
become prominent citizens. Jim became
part owner of a saloon/dance hall that
became a popular stopping place. Ed, the
soft spoken, steadier one of the brothers
was appointed assistant marshal of
Dodge. Not long after being deputized,
Ed got his first action by arresting the
town deadbeat, Bobby Gill, for disturbing
the peace, probably due to his
overindulging in bad whiskey.
Dodge City’s mayor, James “Dog”
Kelly, (the nickname came from some
greyhounds of his that once belonged to
George Custer) requested that Ed
Masterson be made city marshal. Six
months earlier Ed had been an inexperi-
enced deputy. Now by luck and good pol-
iticking he was marshal of Dodge City.
The marshal’s services were not in
much demand until the Texas cowboys
finished their cattle drives. At that time of
the year his workload increased dramati-
cally. The visiting cowboys, con men,
restless soldiers from Fort Dodge and
numerous robberies on the streets all
made his job very hectic. His brother Bat,
who was sheriff of surrounding Ford
County, had warned Ed that his easy-
going manner and his gentleness would
never inspire fear among the swelling
population of bad characters in town.
Ed never showed off with his pistol,
never feeling the need to. His way was to
try to talk any troublemaker into submis-
sion. Then on April 9, 1878, about
to disarm two
drunk cowboys,
Jack Wagner and
his boss Alf
mesillavalleyfinearts.com.
Featured in February are works by photogra-
pher Weeden Nichols and graphic designer
Mary Zawacki. New to the gallery is painter
month of February at Las Cruces Railroad
Museum, 351 N. Mesilla. The exhibit features
paintings of antique toys and trains. Opening
reception is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1.
Walker. Never Jane Peacock.
Information: nmwatercolorsociety.org.
drawing his gun, The gallery will celebrate its 25th
Ed pushed both anniversary with an open house 11 a.m. to 3 Nopalito’s Galeria — Las Cruces Arts
cowboys against p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Four $25 gift certifi- Association and the Gypsy Sage Artists present
the wall. Bat had cates will be given away. Light refreshments
started running served.
Please see Page 30
across the street to
help but his action
provided the Ed Masterson
chance the cowboys
needed. Ed was then distracted, turning
long enough to give the cowboys time to
draw their guns. Wagner fired point-blank
into the side of Ed, who stumbled off
mortally wounded, dying about an hour
later. Bat shot Jack Wagner, who died the
next day. Bat shot again, wounding
Walker, who was taken back to Texas
where he recovered to make another cat-
tle drive to Kansas.
After Ed’s death, Mayor Kelly named
Charlie Bassett as marshal, making Wyatt
Earp, James Earp and Jim Masterson his
deputies. Jim Masterson would later
become city marshal. Wyatt Earp always
served as a deputy while in Dodge.
Ed Masterson may not have been the
gunfighter his brother Bat was, and that
may had been why the City of Dodge
liked him so much. The day after his
death all the businesses in town closed
and most doors were draped with black
cloth. His body laid in state with the
Dodge City Fire Company. Many wagons
and buggies joined the procession to the
“Boot Hill” cemetery, where a choir
stood next to his coffin singing, “Lay him
low in the clover or the snow; what cares
he, for he cannot know.” Brother Bat
rode alone behind the casket and 60 vol-
unteer firemen in full uniform followed
behind him.
Ed was first buried at the well-known
“Boot Hill” before being moved to Fort
Dodge. Years later all but military per-
sonnel were moved to a new city ceme-
tery. Whether Ed’s grave was moved is
unknown and his gravesite remains
unknown.
Jim Masterson remained a lawman the
rest of his life, and died at age 39 in
Guthrie, Okla. Bat Masterson later
achieved fame as a journalist and prize-
fighting fan, as well as a participant in
some nefarious business ventures, dying
in New York City in 1921.
John McVey Middagh is a former
saddle shop owner. You can reach
him at jmiddagh@yahoo.com.

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a joint exhibition of their work through the
month of February at Nopalito’s Galeria, 326 S.
Mesquite, in Las Cruces. Opening is 5 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 1, with a Gypsy Sage Artists
reception 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2. Gallery
hours are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and
Sundays. Information: (575) 532-1046.
Pocket Sketching workshop — New
Mexico Watercolor Society Southern Chapter
hosts the “Pocket Sketching for Fun and
Travel” workshop with Kath Macaulay, 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Feb. 15-17,
at Good Samaritan Society Village, 3011 Buena
Vida Circle in Las Cruces. Space is limited.
Registration: nmwatercolorsociety.org.
‘Progress Club Art’ — Las Cruces GFWC
Progress Club’s exhibit runs Feb. 1-26, at the
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E.
Picacho in Las Cruces. Opening reception is 5
to 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1. Information: (575)
528-4000.
The Gallery at Big Picture — 2001 E.
Lohman, Suite 109, in Las Cruces (in Arroyo
Plaza). Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Information: (575) 647-0508.
Showing Feb. 1-March 29: Mixed Media by
Southwest Calligraphy Guild. Reception is 5 to
7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15.
Tombaugh Gallery — 2000 S. Solano.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday
through Saturday. Information: (575) 522-7281,
uuchurchlc.org or on Facebook.
Showing in February is “The Tree of Life,” a
collection of artwork by Maria Cristina.
Opening reception is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 3.
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Community Arts Party — The City of
Socorro, N.M. will host its 23rd annual arts
event featuring workshops for all ages 10 a.m.
to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in Finley Gym, 202
McCutcheon. Admission is free. Information:
(575) 835-5688 or nmtpas.org.
Deming Arts Center — The Deming Arts
Council gallery and gift shop, 100 Gold in
Deming, N.M., is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 546-3663, demingarts.org or
on Facebook.
Showing Feb. 2-27: Student Art Show &
Quilt Show featuring work from Deming Junior
High and High School students. Reception is 1
to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2.
The Deming Quilting club will have their
quilts on display and for sale through Feb. 18-
27. Reception is 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17,
with music provided by local country-western
singer Bob Eller.
MRAC Gallery — Wells Fargo Bank
Building, 1201 Pope in Silver City. Open 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Information: (575) 538-2505 or
mimbresarts.org. Showing in February is
”Critters We Have Known” FeVa Fotos exhibit
by Silver City photographers Sandy Feutz and
Tom Vaughan. Opening reception is 2 to 4
p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, with refreshments and
door prizes.
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 Feb. 9-March 24: “In Plain Site,”
solo exhibition by Dave Barnett. Opening
reception is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9.
El Paso Scene
‘Disney’s Newsies’ — UTEP Dinner
Theatre, in the UTEP Student Union West
building, presents the hit musical based on the
Disney movie through Feb. 10 (check for
possible extended dates) with Tony Award-
winning score by Alan Menken and Jack
Feldman, and book by Tony Award winner
Harvey Fierstein. Show time is 7 p.m.
Wednesday through Saturday; non-dinner mati-
nees are Sunday 1:30 p.m. Feb. 3 and 10; din-
ner matinee is 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27.
Tickets: $33.50 to $43.50 Wednesday,
Thursday and Sunday discount dinner perform-
ances; $36.50 to $48.50 (Friday and Saturday
dinner performances), and $19.50 to $29.50
no-dinner matinees (Ticketmaster).
Information: 747-6060 or utep.edu/udt.
Set in turn-of-the century New York City,
“Newsies” tells the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, a
charismatic newsboy and leader of a band of
teenaged “newsies.” Featuring many now clas-
sic songs including “Carrying the Banner,”
“Seize the Day,” and “Santa Fe.”
‘The Crucible’ — Las Cruces Community
Theatre, 313 N. Main in the Las Cruces
Downtown Mall, presents the Arthur Miller
play Feb. 1-17. Directed by Norman Lewis.
Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $15 ($12 students,
seniors and military; $11 groups of 10 or more,
$10 children under 12). Information: (575) 523-
1200 or lcctnm.org.
A young servant-girl maliciously causes the
arrest of a young farmer’s wife for witchcraft.
The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the
lie — and from there the monstrous course of
bigotry and deceit is terrifyingly depicted.
Playhouse auditions — El Paso Playhouse,
2501 Montana, hosts auditions for “Peter Pan”
Sunday Monday, Feb. 3-4. Show runs May 3-
19. Call for audition times: 532-1317 or elpaso-
playhouse.com.
‘Always a Bridesmaid’ — El Paso
Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the come-
dy about four friends have sworn to keep the
promise to be in each other’s weddings…no
matter what Feb. 8-24. Showtimes are 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $15 ($12 seniors 62+, students, mili-
tary; $9 12 and younger). Information: 532-
1317 or elpasoplayhouse.com.
‘Heartbreak Hotel’ — Burlesque on the
Rio presents their take on Hollywood 8 to
11:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Touch Bar &
Nightclub, 11395 James Watt, with guests
Darlina Marie of M.O.D. tribal and Mindy
Chanson of Pasithea Dance Co., and the head-
liner Kitten DeVille from Los Angeles. Tickets:
$10. VIP tables available. Information:
burlesqueontherio.weebly.com.
‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in
the Night-Time’ — No Strings Theatre
Company presents the Tony, Olivier and
Drama Desk Award-winning play by Simon
Stephens based on the novel by Mark Haddon
through Feb. 10 at Black Box Theatre, 430 N
Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Directed by
Ceil Herman. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays at 8 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sunday Feb.
3 and 10; and 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 7.
Tickets: $15 ($12 students and seniors over 65;
$10 all seats Thursday. Reservations: (575)
523-1223. Information: no-strings.org.
This story follows 15-year-old Christopher
solving the mystery of who killed the neigh-
bor’s dog.
‘Shakespeare in Love!’ — El Paso
Community Foundation’s Jewel Box Series
presents veteran members of the Shakespeare
on-the-Rocks theater company performing as
their outreach group, Shakespeare on-the-Run
at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, at the
Philanthropy Theatre (next to the Plaza
Theatre). Tickets: $16 (Ticketmaster).
Information: 533-4020 or epcf.org.
In honor of Valentine’s Day, the group play
homage to the Bard’s most memorable cou-
ples, including innocent Juliet and her Romeo,
iron-willed Cleopatra and Marc Antony, rebel-
lious Katarina and Petruchio, and feisty Beatrice
and Benedict.
‘The Vagina Monologues’ — Star on the
Mountain Production Company presents the
Eve Ensler production 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, Feb. 14-15, at Hyatt
Place, 6030 Gateway East, and Saturday, Feb.
16, at Seven Gods Entertainment, 3400 Fort
Blvd. Proceeds benefit La Mujer Obrera.
Admission: $10. Information: staronthemoun-
tainep.weebly.com.
‘A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant,
and A Prayer’ — Star on the Mountain
presents the Eve Ensler play at 7:30 to 10 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 21-23, at
Seven Gods Entertainment, 3400 Fort Blvd.
Proceeds from benefit Borderland Rainbow
Center. Admission: $10. Information: staron-
themountainep.weebly.com.
‘Silent Sky’ — American Southwest Theatre
Company presents true story of New England
astronomer Henrietta Leavitt Feb. 22-March
3 at NMSU’s Center for the Arts in Las Cruces.
Written by Laruen Gunderson and directed by
Claudia Billings. Performances are 7:30 p.m.
Friday and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets:
$17 ($14 seniors; $10 students; $5 high schools
students with current I.D.) Tickets: (575) 646-
41420 or nmsutheatre.com.
Leavitt leaves the comforts of her rural home
for the Harvard Observatory, Her ambition
leaves both her family and her new colleagues
perplexed. But with a single discovery, their
views of themselves, each other, and the uni-
verse itself will be upended for all time.
‘A Western Ode’ — Mesilla Valley Dance
Eclectic presents its original family-friendly
show inspired by story elements of the epic
poem, “The Odyssey” 8 p.m. Saturday and 2
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 23-24, at the Black Box
Theatre, 430 N. Main in the Las Cruces
Downtown Mall. Tickets: tktassistant.com.
Information: mesillavalleydance.com.
Follow the adventures of a girl who left home
to move out west for a better life, is forced to
navigate through a long series of wanderings
and hardships to make her way back home.
Choreography by the Mesilla Valley Dance
Collective tell a story through genres of dance
ranging from classical ballet to modern dance.
Kids-N-Co. classes — Kids-N-Co. offers
acting classes geared towards ages 5-15 3:30 to
5 Saturdays March 23-June 1. Tuition: $200.
Information, location: 274-8797 or on
Facebook at El Paso Kids-n-Co.
February 2019

Film Salon — The Film Salon presents “Black
Narcissus” at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 250 E. Montecillo,
as part of a series on Powell & Pressburger: the
1940s. Tickets: $5; available at drafthouse.com.
Information: filmsalon.org or on Facebook.
Next month’s film is “Red Shoes” (1948) on
March 2.
Jay’s 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 (door on Brown opens at 1:30 p.m.).
Admission is free. Snacks available for purchase.
Information: 543-6747 (museum), international-
museumofart.net and sunsetfilmsociety.org.
February’s theme is “Bittersweet Romance.”
• Feb. 2: “Casablanca.” Winner of three
Academy Awards. Stars Humphrey Bogart and
Ingrid Bergman. An American expatriate must
choose between his love for a woman and
helping her and her husband, a Czech
Resistance leader, escape from Casablanca to
continue his fight against the Nazis.
• Feb. 9: “Brief Encounter.” Two married
middle-age strangers meet at a train station and
find themselves drawn into a short but poignant
romance. Adapted by Noel Coward from his
1936 one-act play “Still Life.”
• Feb. 16: “Roman Holiday.” Gregory Peck is
a reporter and Audrey Hepburn is a royal
princess out to see Rome on her own (and
incognito). Hepburn won the Academy Award
for Best Actress in her American movie debut.
• Feb. 23: “Somewhere In Time.” A contem-
porary playwright falls in love with a woman in
a 70-year-old photograph.
Pat Garrett Western Heritage Festival
— The festival explores the life, controversies
and legacy of Pat Garrett, the Wild West’s most
famous lawman, with live musical presenta-
tions, movie screenings, reenactments and
more starting at noon Saturday, Feb. 2, at the
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main in Las
Cruces. Admission is free except for 7:30 p.m.
event. Information: (575) 523-6403 or
RioGrandeTheaftre.com.
Friday Night Flicks — The UTEP film
series is offered at 6:30 p.m. every other Friday
at the Union Cinema, Union Building East, First
Floor. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $3 ($2
UTEP ID). A $5 movie combo (with hot dog,
popcorn and drink) offered. Information: 747-
5670 or on Facebook at UTEP/SELC. Schedule
to be announced.
Pax Christi Film Series — A screening of
film “Hidden Figures” is 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb.
10, at St. Joseph School auditorium, 1315
Travis (enter through parking lot across from
rectory). Discussion follows. Admission is free,
donations accepted. Information: 740-3962.
Classic Film Series — The Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N. Main Street in Las Cruces,
presents “To Kill A Mockingbird,” at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 16, as part of the monthly film
series. Films include and introduction and short
question and answer session. Admission: $8.
Series passes for 2019 are $79. Information:
(575) 541-2290, riograndetheatre.org or on
Facebook.
A Throwback Thursday showing of “Tommy
Boy” is 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21. Admission:
$5.
February 2019
The Kids Movie screening of “Madagascar” us
noon Saturday, Feb. 16. Admission: $1 (cash
only).
Las Cruces International Film Festival
— Comedian, film and television star George
Lopez and actor and producer Edward James
Olmos will appear at the 2019 Las Cruces
International Film Festival, presented by New
Mexico State University and Visit Las Cruces
Feb. 20-24. VIP passes are $150 for all events.
Film and workshop access passes are $75. Daily
screening passes are $20. Tickets and full
schedule at lascrucesfilmfest.com.
Single screening tickets, if available are $10;
available in advance at the Rio Grande Theatre,
211 N. Downtown Mall.
Olmos was nominated for an Academy Award
and won the Golden Globe for his portrayal of
Jaime Escalante in “Stand and Deliver.” Olmos
will receive the Mark Medoff Humanitarian
Award following a screening of his film “The
Ballad of Gregorio Cortez” at 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Feb. 19, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.
Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall.
Tickets: $30.
Lopez recently finished shooting the film
“Walking With Herb” in Las Cruces with
Olmos and Kathleen Quinlan. He is currently
starring in “River Runs Red,” the LCIFF opening
night film. He will receive “Outstanding
Achievement in Entertainment Award” at a VIP
reception Thursday, Feb. 21, followed by a
screening of his film “The Chicano” at 7 p.m. at
Allen Theatres Cineport 10.
Other special guests include actress/producer
Beverly D’Angelo, actress Zoe Perry,
writer/producer Dan Foster, and actress/pro-
ducer Kathleen Quinlan.
Fountain Theatre — 2469 Calle de
Guadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza in
Mesilla. The historic theater, operated by the
Mesilla Valley Film Society, features films at
7:30 p.m. nightly, plus 1:30 p.m. Saturday and
2:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7 ($6 seniors,
military and students with ID; $5 children and
society members); $5 on Wednesday.
Information, schedule: (575) 524-8287 or
El Paso Scene
mesillavalleyfilm.org.
On Sunday nights, the 7:30 screening has
open captions when the scheduled film has an
open caption option.
A “For the Love of Art Month” screening of
“Kusama: Infinity” is 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
16. Artist Yayoi Kusama, who turns 90 this
year, overcame a hard childhood in Japan and
rose to fame in New York in the 1960s in the
world of pop art. Her radical vision has made
her the top-selling female artist in the world.
• Feb. 1-7: “Mary Queen of Scots.” Mary
Stuart’s attempt to overthrow her cousin
Queen Elizabeth finds her condemned to years
of imprisonment before facing execution.
• Feb. 8-14: “Stan & Ollie.” Laurel and Hardy,
the world’s most famous comedy duo, attempt
to reignite their film careers as they embark on
what becomes their swan song - a grueling the-
ater tour of post-war Britain.
• Feb. 15-21: Oscar Nominated Shorts. For
the 14th consecutive year, Shorts HD and
Magnolia Pictures present the Oscar-
Nominated Short Films.
Live Action shorts are 7:30 p.m. Friday,
Monday and Wednesday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Friday, Monday and Wednesday at 7:30. Sunday
at 2:30 p.m.
Animated shorts are 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
Sunday and Tuesday, and 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
No Feb. 16 matinee in lieu of “For the Love
of Art” special screening.
• Feb. 22-28: “Capernaum.” Winner of the
Grand Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival,
Capernaum (“Chaos”) charts the journey of a
clever, gutsy 12-year-old boy who survives the
dangers of the city streets. Free for MVFS
members.
No Saturday, Feb. 23 matinee. Thursday, Feb.
28 show is 1:30 p.m.; no evening show.
New Mexico Museum of Space
History — 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo.
Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater tickets are $7
($6 seniors and military; $5 ages 4-12).
Planetarium show is $5 ($4 seniors, military and
children). Ages 3 and under free.
Museum/IMAX combo tickets available.
Information: (877) 333-6589 or (575) 437-
2840, nmspacemuseum.org or on Facebook.
• Australia’s Great Wild North, 11:05 a.m.,
1:10 p.m. and 4:05 p.m.
• “Mysteries of China,” 10:10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
• Black Holes: 12:30 and 3:30 p.m.
Star Show is 11:55 a.m. and 2:55 p.m.
Jay’s Film Forecast — Film historian Jay
Duncan prepared this list of top monthly
“Coming Attractions” for movie fans, listed by
studio and release date (subject to change):
Feb. 1:
• Arctic (Bleecker ) — Mads Mikkelsen, Maria
Thelma Smáradóttir. Directed by Joe Penna.
• Jacob’s Ladder (LD Entertainment) — Jesse
Williams, Karla Souza, Joseph Sikora. Directed
by David M. Rosenthal. Remake of the 1990
Adrian Lyne film starring Tim Robbins.
• Miss Bala (Columbia) — Anthony Mackie,
Gina Rodriguez, Ismael Cruz Cordova.
Directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
Feb. 8:
• Cold Pursuit (Summit) — Emmy Rossum,
Liam Neeson, Laura Dern. Directed by Hans
Petter Moland.
• Everybody Knows (Focus) — Penélope Cruz,
Javier Bardem. Directed by Asghar Farhadi.
• The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (Warner
Bros.) — CG Animation. Featuring the voices
of Jason Momoa, Alison Brie, Chris Pratt.
Directed by Mike Mitchell and Tricia Gum.
Sequel to the 2014 movie.
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• The Prodigy (Orion) — Taylor Schilling,
Brittany Allen. Directed by Nicholas McCarthy.
• Under the Eiffel Tower (Orchard) — Matt
Walsh. Directed by Archie Borders.
• What Men Want (Paramount) — Taraji P.
Henson. Directed by Adam Shankman.
Feb. 15:
• Alita: Battle Angel (20th Century-Fox) —
Live-Action & CG Animation. Rosa Salazar,
Jennifer Connelly. Mahershala Ali. Directed by
Robert Rodriguez.
• Birds of Passage (Orchard) — Carmiña
Martínez, José Acosta, Natalia Reyes. Directed
by Cristina Gallego and Ciro Guerra.
• Fighting with My Family (MGM) — Florence
Harvey Girls of El Paso — The Harvey
Girls of El Paso Texas meet at 2 p.m. Monday,
Feb. 11, at Union Depot Passenger Station,
700 San Francisco. Program is “History of
Railroad Police Protecting Passengers and
Freight” presented by Woody Bare. Visitors
welcome. Admission is free. Information: 591-
2326.
Southwest Chapter of Railway &
Locomotive Historical Society — The
society meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13,
at El Sarape Restaurant, 5103 Montana.
Program is “History of Relocated 1880s
Express Car.” Visitors welcome. Information:
591-2326.
El Paso Corral of the Westerners —
The monthly dinner program is 6 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 15, at Holiday Inn El Paso-West 900
Sunland Park Drive at I-10. Program is
“Smeltertown Archaeology and History” by
Mark Howe. Cost: $20. Visitors welcome, but
RSVP needed by Feb. 11: 759-9538.
Marie Otero Hair & Art
Wash & Wear Hair!
for the Hip, Natural Look
1015 N. Florence at Arizona 2Byblocks
588-4247
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Pugh, Dwayne Johnson, Lena Headey. Directed
by Stephen Merchant.
• Happy Death Day 2U (Universal) — Jessica
Rothe, Israel Broussard, Ruby Modine. Directed
by Christopher Landon.
• Isn’t it Romantic (Warner Bros.) — Rebel
Williams. Directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson.
• This One’s for the Ladies (Neon) — Michele
Moore. Directed by Gene Graham.
Feb. 22:
• How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden
World (Universal) — CGI Animation. Voices of
Gerard Butler, Cate Blanchett, Jonah Hill.
Directed by Dean DeBlois.
• The Rhythm Section (Paramount) — Blake
Lively, Jude Law, Sterling K. Brown. Directed
by Reed Morano.
• Run the Race (Roadside) — Mykelti
Williamson, Frances Fisher, Kristoffer Polaha.
Lost El Paso Paranormal Tours — The
group specializes in original historical El Paso
ghost tours. Tours listed are hosted by “Weird
Texas” author Heather Shade or other cos-
tumed guides. Information: 503-8960, lostelpa-
soparanormal@gmail.com, lostelpaso.com or
on Facebook. Tickets at squareup.com.
A Haunted Hearts Downtown Ghost Walk is
Saturday, Feb. 16, starting at 311 E. Franklin.
Fort Bayard Tours — Fort Bayard Historic
Preservation Society host walking tours of the
historic fort beginning at each Saturday at Fort
Bayard National Historic Landmark, six miles
east of Silver City, N.M. off U.S. 180. Tour
begins at Commanding Officer’s Quarter and
museum (House 26). Museum hours are 10:30
a.m. to 2 p.m. each Saturday. Tour takes about
90 minutes; call for time. Admission is free, but
donations appreciated. Information, group
tours: (575) 956-3294 or (575) 574-8779.
Fort Bayard served as an army post from
1866 to 1899 and army tuberculosis hospital
from 1899 to 1920.
& Florence Street Gallery
north of Montana
Apppointment
El Paso Scene
Directed by Chris Dowling.
• The Turning (Universal) — Mackenzie Davis,
Finn Wolfhard, Brooklynn Prince. Directed by
Floria Sigismondi.
DVD/Blu-ray Releases
Feb. 5:
• The Girl in the Spider’s Web. R
• A Private War. R
• The Sisters Brothers. R
• Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. PG
W
Disney’s ‘Newsies’
based on real story
hen people hear Disney musi-
cal, they think of classics like
“Beauty and the Beast” or per-
haps “Lion King.”
A more contemporary show like
“Newsies” doesn’t seem like typical
Disney fodder, but the award-winning
show has one similarity – it’s based on a
1992 Disney movie of the same name.
But unlike other more fairy-tale or car-
toon Disney movies, “Newsies” is based
on a true story.
It creates memorable characters around
the 1899 New York City newsboys (and
girls) strike. And although it did not win
the top prize as best musical, it did win
2012 Tony’s for Best Original Score (by
Disney regulars Alan Menken and Jack
Feldman) and Best Choreography.
As soon as it was released, UTEP
Dinner Theatre grabbed the rights, and
its debut in El Paso fell into the capable
hands of director Jaime Barba, who has
been involved in the El Paso theater
scene for almost 30 years working as a
performer or designer in basically every
theater in town.
“I wasn't really familiar with the show
until last summer when we were choos-
ing a season,” said Barba, now Costume
Designer for UDT and a lecturer for
UTEP Department of Theatre Arts and
Dance. “I knew it was a Disney show. I
knew some of the songs, but that was
about it. I found out the rights were just
released, and I saw a clip of the
Broadway show, and it piqued my inter-
est. I felt that the UDT should be the first
to mount ‘Newsies’ locally. Plus, I
thought the design elements of the show
would be something challenging (in a
good way) for our staff.”
The central character of the tale is
charismatic newsboy Jack Kelly, who
leads a band of teenaged “newsies.”
“When the titans of New York City pub-
lishing, led by Joseph Pulitzer, raise dis-
tribution prices at the newsboy's
expense, Jack, with the help of new
friend, Davey, rally newsies from every
borough of New York City to strike for
better pay,” Barba said. “In the end,
Pulitzer caves in and offers the newsies a
better deal.”
The cast is a mix of familiar faces and
newer performers.
Derrick Cintron (Paul in last season's
“A Chorus Line”) plays Jack Kelly. Jorge
Blakely (Mike in last season's “A Chorus
Line”; Billy Crocker in “Anything
Goes”; Charlie Brown in “You're A
Good Man Charlie Brown”) plays
Davey. Alyssa Donnelly (Maggie in last
season's “A Chorus Line”) plays
Feb. 12:
• Bohemian Rhapsody. PG-13
• The Front Runner. R
Feb. 19:
• A Star Is Born. R
• Overlord. R
• Robin Hood. PG-13
Feb. 26:
• The Possession of Hannah Grace. R
Katherine Pulitzer. Greg Thompson
(Captain Brackett in last season's “South
Pacific”) plays Joseph Pulitzer. Jensen
Springer (Connie in last season's “A
Chorus Line”) plays Les. John Levick
(Schroeder in “You're A Good Man
Charlie Brown”; Cliff Bradshaw in
“Cabaret”) plays Crutchie. And of
course, Tanisha Lewis (narrator in last
season's “Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat”) is playing
Medda Larkin.
Even with the stellar cast, Barba said
the biggest challenge of putting together
the show was finding enough men for the
male-heavy cast.
“Luckily, after some research, I learned
that there were newsies who were girls.
So, I was able to fill the holes in the cast
with talented ladies who will be playing
some of the newsie roles.
“The second challenge was getting
large moving sets and that fantastic cho-
reography on our ‘intimate’ stage. I think
Mike Spence and the set construction
crew did an excellent job getting every-
thing we needed onto out little stage. The
choreographers Josey Pickett and Betsey
Tinajero also did great work in creating
choreography that fits onto our stage.
The dance numbers are fantastic.”
Barba said he believes the audiences
will be entertained.
“The performances are great. The sets,
costumes, sound, music, choreography
and lighting are great,” he said. “Many
times, I think our regulars are unsure
about a newer musical. You know, some-
thing that is not a ‘West Side Story’ or
‘Cabaret.’ Although, ‘Newsies’ is a fairly
new musical, it has all of the elements of
a classic musical, but it has an edge to it.
I feel our regular audiences, although not
familiar with the title ‘Newsies,’ are
going to love it.”
Carol Viescas is a veteran of
community theater and teaches
journalism at Bel Air High School.
UTEP Dinner Theatre presents “Disney’s
Newsies” through Feb. 10 (check for
extended dates). Information: 747-6060
or utep.edu/udt.
February 2019

A romantic night with Willie
Nelson at Abraham Chavez
In April of last year he came out with an
album by the name of “Last Man Standing,”
and there is no truer way to describe country
legend Willie Nelson, as most of his contem-
poraries are no longer with us. Not only is
this icon still making new music at age 84,
he is also, as he so succinctly puts it, “On the
Road Again.” He will serenade us this
Valentine’s Day at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre. For those who don’t know the leg-
end, here’s a recap: He started out as a DJ
playing his favorites on the radio, and within
two years he was on those very same air-
waves. In the late ’60s Ray Price helped kick
his career into high gear, and his songwriting
credits also began to take hold of the charts.
Billy Walker, Faron Young, and of course
Patsy Cline (with her performance of
“Crazy”) solidified him as a top songwriter.
In the ’80s he co-founded the Highwaymen
with his old friends Waylon Jennings, Johnny
Cash and Kris Kristofferson. The new mil-
lennium has seen Willie doing jazz, reggae
and even the blues. So on Feb. 14 at the
Abraham Chavez Theatre, why not show
some love to “The Red Headed Stranger”?
Old 97’s, “Love the Holidays,”
ATO Records
The holiday season is gone, but some are
already planning for the next one. So if you
already feel that seasonal itch, you might as
well add a soundtrack. The Old 97’s snuck
out a holiday gem last year that is not to be
overlooked. Even if you’ve got a touch of
Grinch in you there is no denying its great-
ness. “Love the Holidays” is a collection of
Christmas tunes with a singular pit stop over
to New Year’s with “Auld Lang Syne,” but
the other 13 are all about the large bearded
guy in the red suit or at least his big show.
The disc contains half a dozen originals, a
few traditional cuts done very untraditionally,
and a few that may not be too familiar but if
you do some digging you can find their ori-
gins. The CD starts off with the album’s title
track, which is a revved-up, horn-fueled
rocker, and moves on to Christmas through a
child’s eyes and is highly spirited through-
out. It goes without saying that they all have
their cow punk alt. country spin, making
every one truly unique. The artwork is
eggnog-soaked as well, with the entire band
donning Christmas sweaters, and there is
also a not-to-be-missed fold-open photo.
John Mellencamp, “Other
People’s Stuff,” Republic
In 2016 John Mellencamp played the
Chicago Theatre, and it was last year that
this incredible show was released as a physi-
cal recording. I am not sure if that perfor-
mance’s success prompted him to go back to
the well for more inspiration, or maybe the
new ideas simply aren’t coming, but either
way we benefit as he embraces his past. The
latest is “Other People’s Stuff.” This is a col-
lection of him taking on music that is not his
own, culled from his past records, compila-
tions, unearthed sessions and documentaries.
The sound harks back to his mid-1980s hey-
day with plenty of fiddle, foot stompin’, and
storytelling. These are not huge hits that have
been covered dozens of times. Most people
will not even be familiar with the tunes,
making this a very fresh album. To help keep
out that stale taste he has recorded a brand-
new version of “Eyes on the Prize,” original-
ly performed at the Obama White House in
2010. “Other People’s Stuff” is simply amaz-
ing and documents that Mellencamp still has
the stuff to get it done. Now we need some
original stuff with the same passion.
February 2019
Dan Baird and the Homemade
Sin, “Screamer,” JCPL
In the beginning of 2017 he dropped the
“Homemade Sin” for his solo effort
“SoLow,” but he picked them back up later
that year for “Rollercoaster.” Since then Dan
Baird himself has been on a rollercoaster ride
as he was diagnosed with chronic lympho-
cytic leukemia. That didn’t stop him from
releasing one of the best albums of his life,
“Screamer.” As the former frontman for the
Georgia Satellites, a band whose entire out-
put was a pair of CD’s in seven years, you
would think new music would be slow
going, but without the Georgia boys he has
put out over a dozen discs on his own or as
the ringleader of multiple groups. The new
album features his trademark gritty, raucous
vocals, a bounty of fuzz-filled guitars and
bales of twanged-out honky-tonk perfection.
It is filled with the soul of the South and cow
punk slathered generously throughout. On
“Mister and Ma’am” he seems to channel
Jason and the Scorchers, which seems apro-
pos since the very next track sees Warner E.
Hodges, a man who pulls double guitar
duties in the “Homemade Sin” and “the
Scorchers,” on lead vocals. Don’t make me
scream at you on this one, pick it up now!
Collectibles: The Posies, a Trio
of Reissues, Omnivore
In the summer of 2017 Omnivore records
embarked on a very ambitious project, one
that would celebrate one of Washington
state’s finest exports. It had nothing to do
with Pearl Jam, Soundgarden or Nirvana, and
certainly nothing to do with fine roasted
beans. This was all about The Posies and we
aren’t talking flowers here, but one of the
best alternative power pop bands to ever
sprout from that Northwest soil. The band
primarily consists of Ken Stringfellow and
Jon Auer; the pair also played a key part in
the revival of Big Star, but that is for another
day. The Posies’ cultivation began with the
band’s major label debut, “Dear 23,” and fol-
lowed through with their subsequent releases
for Geffen records, “Frosting on the Beater”
and “Amazing Disgrace.” All three albums
have now been remastered for the best possi-
ble sound and have been bumped up to dou-
ble-disc sets. They have added a truckload of
extra cuts, not only as bonus discs that offer
up to over 20 additional tracks in one case,
but the original CD’s include a handful of
special morsels as well. All this extra materi-
al comes in the form of demos, alternate ver-
sions, and of course previously unreleased
tracks. For pure alternative power pop bliss,
plant these Posies and they will bloom boun-
tifully for your listening pleasure.
Keep an eye out for these
new and upcoming releases:
Ian Brown — “Ripples”
Steve Earle & the Dukes — “GUY”
Meat Puppets — “Dusty Notes”
Son Volt — “Union”
Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin’
Dice Music. Drop him a line at
tumblindicemusic@netscape.net
El Paso Scene
D
uring my last two years of col-
lege, I became increasingly
involved in the evangelical
Christian community on campus. All my
friends were Christians, and we tended
to eat together in the dorm cafeteria. At
one point one of the wiser leaders of our
group pointed out that we should spread
out and sit with other people. Not only
did we look we were a clique (which, in
fact, we were), but we were missing the
opportunity to build relationships out-
side the circle of those who held the
same worldview that we did.
That was my first experience of what I
now call the “Christian bubble.”
Many churches encourage “bubble”
living. Going to church three times a
week is the norm among some people:
two services on Sunday and then a
prayer meeting on Wednesday. And if
you can squeeze in a Bible study or
other fellowship group sometime else
during the week, so much the better.
Then you find yourself falling further
into the gravitational pull — more and
more of your social life revolves around
church and your church friends. You talk
the same language, read the same books,
watch the same TV shows and movies,
listen to the same radio station.
Maybe you send your kids to private
Christian schools. And all their friends
come from the same school or church.
The cycle continues.
The bubble keeps growing and devel-
ops into an entire subculture. Even if
you move to a different city, you can
quickly submerge yourself back into that
all-Christian, all-the-time environment.
This “bubble” mentality isn’t restricted
to certain kinds of Christians. It can hap-
pen anytime when like-minded people
become increasingly exclusive of who
they associate with and what they’re
exposed to. You can find it among ethnic
groups. Occupational groups like police
and doctors often find that they spend all
their spare time with people who work
in the same field. In today’s world, we
also are aware of political bubbles where
we only hang around people who share
similar views, and we only watch the
news shows and surf the websites that
we agree with.
Bubbles are popular because they’re
comfortable and safe. You never get
challenged outside your comfort zone.
You feel protected from the outside
world where the barbarians seem gath-
ered outside the gate waiting to pounce.
One cliché of Christians is that we are
supposed to be “in the world but not of
the world.” But this can lead to is a
begrudging attitude about everything
“worldly” — we’re stuck here but we
don’t belong here. We’re just biding our
time for the great by-and-by.
Or as one person once said to me, in
the Christian “bubble” subculture, you
find people who are “not in the world
but are still of the world.” They are
every bit as worldly as those outside —
they just dress it up with religious talk.
The bigger problem of “bubble” think-
ing from a Christian perspective, howev-
er, is that it is goes against what Jesus
taught. Jesus told his followers they
needed to be a city on a hill and the light
of the world (Matt. 5:14). When he
prayed for his disciples the night of his
arrest, he said of them, “They are not of
the world, even as I am not of it.” But
then he went on to pray, “As you sent
me into the world, I have sent them into
the world” (John 17:16,18).
Paul described the church as “Christ’s
ambassadors,” sent into the world on
God’s behalf as his emissaries.
Christians should never think of them-
selves as being stuck in the world while
waiting for something else. We have
been sent here for a reason.
Randy Limbird is editor of
El Paso Scene. Comments?
Send to randy@epscene.com
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UTEP Women’s Basketball – The final
home game is 7 p.m. March 7, versus North Advertiser Index
Texas. $5. Information: utepathletics.com.
Rockhound Roundup — The 54th annual
roundup is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 7-10,at the
MARCH Ardovino’s Desert Crossing 30 El Paso Streetcar 17 Moto El Paso 25

Ardovino’s Pizza 27 El Paso Symphony 16 Nayda’s Gems & Stones 25

Southwest New Mexico Fairgrounds in
Deming. Free. Information: (575) 544-9019,
thedgmsclub.com.
PREVIEW Around and About Tours 8 Escamilla Gallery 8 NM Desert Farm 16

El Paso Wind Symphony — A celebration ATMAS Healing 20 Flickinger Center 12 NM Farm & Ranch Museum 24
of American Composers is at 7:30 p.m. Friday,
March 8, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, Azar Nut Shop 26 Fountain Theatre 31 Parks & Recreation 35
featuring the TMEA Region 22 All-State
Musicians. Tickets: $5-$10. Information: elpa- Baskin Robbins 5 Furrs Family Dining 29 Paseo Christian Church 27
sowindsymphony.com.
Beauty Solutions 10 Hacienda de Mesilla 7 PhiDev Inc 26
Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra —
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at WNMU Fine Bel Air HS Reunion 20 Hair Design by Araceli 31 Precision Prosthetics 33
Arts Auditorium in Silver City. Admission: $20
($5 17 and younger). Information: (MRAC), Bert Saldana Art Gallery 20 Hal Marcus Gallery 14 PTEP 14
(575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.
Books Are Gems 29 Han’s Martial Arts 11 Reidsan 16
Home and Garden Expo — The 19th Jewel Box Series — The series sponsored
annual expo is March 8-10 at the El Paso by El Paso Community Foundation features Bruce’s Air 27 Inni Heart Eatery 10 Rio Grande Cancer Fndtn 31
Convention Center. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. soprano singer-songwriter and classical guitarist
Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Jaimelynn Amato, “the Songbird of El Paso,” at Cattleman’s 9 International Coin Club 7 Salon Selah 13
to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7. Information: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at the
(361) 882-2071 or elpasohomeandgarden.com. Philanthropy Theatre (next to the Plaza CBD Whole Health 15 KTEP 28 Showtime El Paso! 6
‘Godspell’ — Kids-N-Co. presents the musi- Theatre). Information: 533-4020 or epcf.org.
cal based on the Gospel of Matthew March 8- Ceci Burgos Counseling 32 Las Cruces Arts Fair 36 Simple Solutions 9
Arte Con Corazon — El Paso Human
24, at First Presbyterian Church. Shows are Services Inc.’s art auction to benefit former fos-
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Collectibles 6 Leo’s Mexican Food 15 Sunland Park Racetrack 15
ter youth is 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at
Sunday. Tickets: $5-$7. Information: 274-8797.
El Paso International Museum of Art, 1211
Eckankar Texas 13 Magoffin Home St. Hist Site 10 Thunderbird Digital 9
El Paso Rhinos - The Junior League ice Montana, with works from some of El Paso’s
hockey team hosts the Wichita Jr. Thunder at 7 finest artists. Admission: $10. Information: 534- El Paso Art Association 22 Mar Caribe 2 21 Unity Bookstore 29
p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 4:30 p.m. 7227 or elpasohumanservices.org.
Sunday, March 8-10, at El Paso County El Paso Artists Studio Tour 25 Marie Otero 32 UTEP Theatre & Dance 18
‘100 Helping Hands, Linked to Halt
Coliseum Events Center. Information: 479-
Human Trafficking’ – El Paso Chapter,
PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com. EPCC 11 The Marketplace 23 Vanities 2
The Links Inc. will host a luncheon focused on
El Paso Coyotes — El Paso’s Major Arena the issue of human trafficking with at noon
Soccer League team’s game are at 7:15 p.m. at Thursday, March 21, at Wyndham El Paso El Paso Links 13 Mesa Vista Winery 6 Village Inn 26
El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $12-$20. Airport, 2027 Airway. Tickets: $100. Available
at 100helpinghands.eventbrite.com. El Paso Live 3 Mesilla Book Center 29 Walgreens 32
Information: 229-1416, elpasocoyotes.com.
• Friday, March 8: Monterrey Flash
• Friday, March 15: Dallas Sidekicks
Star City Tattoo and Arts Exp — Noon El Paso Playhouse 9 Mission Del Rey 20 Western Traders 33
to 10 p.m. March 22-24, El Paso Convention
• Friday, March 29: Monterrey Flash
Center. 231-1100 or starcityexpo.com.
Camp Furlong Day and Cabalgata
Binacional — The 103rd anniversary of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ — No Strings
Pancho Villa’s raid in 1916 will be celebrated 10 Theater Company, March 22-April 7 at the
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at Pancho Black Box Theater, 430 N. Main in Las Cruces.
Villa State Park, Columbus, N.M. Information: $10-$15. (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
Pancho Villa State Park (575) 531-2711 or Verdi’s Requiem — El Paso Choral Society
PanchoVillaStateParkFriendsGroup.org. presents the masterpiece requiem at 7:30 p.m.
Sun Country Doll Folks — The club’s March 23, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
45th annual doll show and sale is 9 a.m. to 3 Tickets: $10 to $40 (Ticketmaster).
p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Best Western Information: 259-4999 or epchoralsociety.org.
Plus, 6655 Gateway West. Admission: $3 ($1 Kidtona Power Kar Race — El Paso Parks
12 and younger). Information: 637-3438. and Recreation hosts its Power Kar Race for
Mesilla Valley Stamp Show — The ages 4 to 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 23,
postage stamp show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marty Robbins Park, 11600 Vista del Sol.
Saturday and Sunday, March 9-10, at the Las Registration at any community center.
Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University Information: 212-1731.
Ave. in Las Cruces. Admission is free. Poppies Festival — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Information: (575) 202-1937. Saturday, March 23, at the El Paso Museum of
El Paso Locomotive FC — El Paso’s pro- Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain. Admission
fessional soccer team’s inaugural season opens is free. Information: 755-4332.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, vs. OKC Energy Bruce Nehring Consort — 2:30 p.m.
FC at Southwest University Park. Tickets: $5 to
Sunday, March 24, at First Baptist Church, 801
$49. Information: 235-GOAL or eplocomotive-
Montana, featuring Charles Gray of St. Olaf
fc.com. Other home games:
College, who will perform as violin soloist and
• 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23: Rio Grande
also conduct the Consort Chamber Players.
Valley FC 
Bruce Nehring will conduct the Consort
• 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 30: Orange
Chamber singers. Ticket information:
County SC.
brucenehringconsort.org, or call 532-5874.
Harlem Globetrotters — The
‘The Humans’ — UTEP Theater & Dance
Globetrotters return to the area with their Fan
present the comedy 2:30 p.m. March 27-31,
Powered World Tour at 2 p.m. Sunday, March
at UTEP’s Fox Studio Theatre. Tickets: $14-
10, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets:
$18. Information: 747-5118,
$20-$100 (Ticketmaster).
theatredance.utep.edu or on Facebook.

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