El Paso Scene July 2013

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Your monthl y gui de to communi ty
entertai nment, recreati on & cul ture
Tijuana to
Brownsville:
Contemporary Art
Along the Border
The Bienal Cd. Jurez/El Paso Biennial 2013 showcases the works
of over 40 artists at the El Paso Museum of Art and the Museo de
Arte INBA in Jurez. The exhibition continues through Aug. 18
Left: Qu viva la Bowie / Hooray for Bowie
Gaspar Enriquez, San Elizario, Texas
2011Acrylic on paper (airbrush), 70 x 24 in.
Viva McKelligon Theres
more to the canyon than the annual
summertime pageant. Page 29
Summer Fun for Kids Its
not too late to sign up your kids for
summer camps and classes. Art,
music, nature, science, sports and
more! Pages 30-33
Fast-Food Momma
Mam-comida-rpida, 2012
Anthony Lazorko, Mesilla, NM
Color woodcut on paper, 17 x 11 in.
Cruz and Jos, 2011, Vincent N. Figliola, Las Cruces, N.M. Oil on panel 30 x 30 in.
Page 2 El Paso Scene July 2013
Downtown Street Festival The event
encompasses the entire El Paso Convention
Center area, including the Abraham Chavez
Theatre and the Union Plaza District, with
stages of live music including the main stage,
rock stage and Latin stage, food, games 6 p.m.
to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, June 28-29.
Tickets: $20 in advance; $30 at the gate; $5 age
12 and younger at the gate. Two-day combo
tickets: $35 in advance only; limited supply.
Advance tickets available at 7-Eleven Alon
stores. Information: 544-9550 or klaq.com.
The Street Festival includes four outdoor
stages filled with non-stop music, vendor
booths offering he tastes, novelties and crafts of
El Paso, a childrens carnival area and activities
for the whole family.
Fridays Main Stage headliner is Bush (Alien,
Glycerine, Machinehead, Mouth) with
Adelitas Way.
Saturdays Main Stage headliner is Third Eye
Blind (Jumper, Semi-Charmed Life, Never
Let You Go.). Opening acts are Tyler Bryant
and the Shakedown, and Lit.
Fireworks follow around 10 p.m. each night.
The event is one of the largest annual festivals
in El Paso, attracting 20,000 to 30,000 people
or more each year.
Miss Earth Texas and Teen Earth Texas
The beauty with a cause pageants are
Saturday, June 30, at UTEPs Magoffin
Auditorium. Pageants are the preliminaries for
the 2013 Miss Earth United States. Preliminary
events are 1 p.m. with finals at 6 p.m. Tickets:
$20 preliminaries; $25 finals (Ticketmaster).
Information: missearthtexas.com.
Ysleta Mission Festival The annual fies-
ta is July 12-14 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Church, 131 S. Zaragosa (at Alameda), with live
music, authentic southwest cuisine cooked by
mission families, game booths, carnival rides
and more. Hours are 5:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Friday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 4 to 10
p.m. Sunday. Admission is free to all events.
Information: 859-9848 or ysletamission.org.
Fridays headliners are Ruben Ramos, with
Exito and Inolvidable.
Saturdays headliners are Radio La Chusma,
with folklorico groups, Skarabajo and We Be
Fore.
Sundays headliner is River City Band with
Guitar Slim, and Matachines and Tigua Social
Dances.
Ysleta Mission is the second oldest practicing
church in the United States and the oldest mis-
sion in Texas. Proceeds from the annual festival
go towards maintaining the mission and sur-
rounding grounds.
NvUS Charity Meet NvUS Car Clubs
family-oriented car meet benefiting Wounded
Warrior Project is noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, July
14, at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North,
featuring the NvUS CEO. Roll-in for partici-
pants is 8 a.m. to noon (no burn-outs or
revving during show). Restrooms and food ven-
dors available. Spectator admission is free; $5
donation for WWP from participants and spec-
tators appreciated. Information: Matt Soto,
(575) 442-3078 or Jay Hernandez, (915) 760-
7455.
Open to all types of vehicles from 4x4,
Lowrider, Classic, Hot Rod, Motorcycles,
Imports, Domestics, etc. This is just a
meet/show and shine (not a car show). Only
awards given are for Most Donations by a
Team and Most Team Participation.
Texas Tattoo Showdown Festival The
4th annual tattoo and music festival noon to 11
p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 19-21, at El
Paso County Coliseum, with more than 200
tattoo artists from around the globe, tattoo
competitions and live music. Tickets: $25 per
day; $45 weekend pass. Limited number of $40
presale weekend pass tickets available at both
House of Pain locations (11335 Montwood and
1550 Hawkins). Information: 626-4799 or tex-
astattooshowdownfestival.com.
Headliners include Three Days Grade and
Exodus Friday; GlasJaw and El Paso band The
Royalty Saturday and New Found Glory and
Less Than Jack Sunday. Other performers
include The Bronx, Adam Gontier, The
Triggers, Fidlar, The Patch of Sky, Rare
Individuals, The Black Coats, Cat As Trophy,
Bash, Thats My Bike Punk, The Slinksters,
Fixed Idea and more.
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JULY INDEX
Roundup 3-13
Behind the Scene 4
Scene Spotlight 4
Heres the Ticket 14-15
Music, Comedy 16-18
Dance 19
Taking a Look Back 20
History Lessons 21
Sports 22-25
Viva Jurez 26
Feature:
McKelligon Canyon 27-29
Summer Fun for Kids 30-33
Nature 34-35
At the Museum 36-38
El Paso FishNet 38
SW Art Scene 39-41
Gallery Talk 40
On Stage 43-44
Stage Talk 44
Keep on Bookin' 45
Film Scene 46-47
Liner Notes 48
August Preview 49
El Paso Scene Users Guide 50
Advertiser Index 50
Subscription Form 50
El Paso Scene Page 3 July 2013
Please see Page 5
L
ast week, a loud buzz on the
Scenes fax line was interfering
with receiving or sending faxes.
I had to check whether the problem was
the inside phone wiring or something
wrong with a line leading to the house.
This can done by plugging a phone into
the phone junction on the outside of the
house; if you still hear the buzz, the prob-
lem is the external wiring and AT&T will
fix it for free.
One snag was that all the phones I use
are cordless and require both a phone line
and an electrical outlet, so it requires an
extension cord to bring one of those out-
side. Fortunately, I keep an old phoneset
on hand for emergencies. (Phone lines
usually stay running even if the power
goes out elsewhere, so its good to have
one phone in the house that doesnt
require an electrical outlet.)
Sure enough, the problem was an out-
side line and AT&T fixed it the next day.
This minor problem once again made
me question the value of fax lines in gen-
eral. Faxes are an example of technology
that has nearly come full circle. When fax
machines became cheap enough for every
office to have one, they were a godsend.
You transmitted the document to the
recipient immediately, without anyone
having to answer on the other end, and
even a long-distance fax usually cost less
than U.S. mail.
For many years, El Paso Scene even
published a fax newsletter, a forerunner
of the email newsletter we now send pub-
licizing each weeks events. That
newsletter is one example of how email
gradually replaced faxes. Until about two
years ago, the Scene sent out its monthly
deadline reminders by fax; we converted
those to email in 2011.
Faxes are still convenient in a few limit-
ed cases, mostly involving documents
that require a signature. Its quicker to
sign the document and fax it back than to
scan it and email it. And there are a few
people who still prefer sending and
receiving faxes because they dont like
dealing with computers and email.
Its likely that fewer and fewer small
businesses will bother with the expense
of dedicated fax lines, and eventually fax
machines will join pagers in the history
of outdated technology.
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As part of some planning for El Paso
Scenes upcoming 20th anniversary, I
sorted through back issues going back to
our first edition in September 1993. After
two decades, Im amazed by those events
that manage to keep going year after year.
Perhaps no other local tradition has
fought harder to stay alive than Viva! El
Paso. As Lisa Tates feature story this
month points out, the pageant famed for
its combination of history, dance, music
and costuming continues to be the star
attraction at McKelligon Canyon.
Nevertheless, the Canyon Amphitheatre,
operated by the El Paso Convention and
Performing Arts Centers, despite its
beautiful setting, remains one of the most
under-utilized facilities in the city.
Hopefully this story may inspire some
event organizers to consider the canyon
as a venue for upcoming festivals and
concerts.
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If this months cover seems familiar,
youre a careful reader of the Scene.
Gaspar Enriquezs Viva La Bowie was
part of a 2011 cover, but it also was one
of the works chosen for the El Paso/
Jurez Biennial 2013 on display at the El
Paso Museum of Art. His portrait of the
young El Pasoan serves as a perfect com-
plement to the two other cover images
selected from the exhibit.
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Deadline for news for the
August issue is July 15
The August issue comes out July 24
Plaza Classic Film Festival The El Paso
Community Foundation will host its 6th
annual classic and semi-classic movie festi-
val Aug. 1-11 in The Plaza Theatre, with
more than 80 movies of all genres. Page 2.
El Paso Symphony Orchestras summer
events Page 52.
July 4: Pop Goes The Fort patriotic con-
cert and fireworks at Biggs Field.
July 13: Run For A Margarita run/walk
July 22: Arrival: The Worlds Greatest
ABBA Show at The Plaza Theatre
Aug. 24: The Music of Led Zeppelin at the
Plaza Theatre.
Outlet Shoppes Concert Series
Tuesdays through July 23. Page 26.
July 2 - The Royalty
July 9 - Fungi Mungle
July 16 - BJ Pando
July 23 - Lorretas Barbed Wire Band.
Crossland Gallery Showing June 28-
July 27 at El Paso Art Associations gallery:
America The Beautiful Art Show and Sale.
Reception is June 28. Page 36.
Westside Community Church Bible
School Vacation Bible School runs July 8-
11 for ages 4-12. Page 9.
Ysleta Mission Festival The annual fies-
ta is July 12-14 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Church with music by Ruben Ramos, Radio
La Chusma and River City Band, food, games
and more. Page 12.
Mercado Mayapan Farmers Market
La Mujer Obrera and Centro Mayapan host
the market Saturdays beginning July 13 at
Caf Mayapn. Page 29.
Sanctuary Healing Workshop Yoga of
Love and Forgiveness host the workshop
July 14 at Holiday Inn Airway. Page 5.
Hunks the Show July 19 at Sunland
Park Racetrack and Casinos Signature
Showroom. Page 17.
Sunland Winery Live music and wine
tasting Thursdays through Sundays. Painting
and tasting classes July 19-20. Page 9.
Oaxaca Mole Festival La Mujer Obrera
andCentro Mayapan, host the festival July
20 at Caf Mayapn. Page 10.
Museum Scavenger Hunt The Border
Museum Associations 5th annual hunt runs
through July 21 at 20 museums in the El
Paso/Las Cruces area. Page 13.
UTEPs Stanlee and Gerald Rubin
Center for the Visual Arts Showing
July 25-Sept. 14 in the Project Space
Theater Mitu /Jurez: A Documentary
Mythology. Page 35.
Salsa Social The social dance with is July
27 at El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy with
music by DJ Louie. Weekly Salsa Tuesday
events also offered. Page 43.
El Paso Convention and Performing Arts
Centers Page 15.
Dancing in the City is Saturdays through
July 27 and Alfresco! Fridays live music run
through Sept. 27 at Arts Festival Plaza.
Cool Canyon Nights are Thursdays
through Aug. 29 in McKelligon Canyon
Amphitheatre.
Summer Zoo Camp The weeklong
camps for ages 6 to 10 through Aug. 2 at
the El Paso Zoo. Page 14.
Viva El Paso! The summertime pageant
returns to McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre
for its 36th season through Aug. 10. Page
11 and 15.
The Gondoliers The Gilbert and
Sullivan Company of El Paso celebrates its
44th season with the comic opera Aug. 16-
18, Chamizal National Memorial. Page 5.
LAlliance Franaise dEl Paso Fall adult
classes begin week of Aug. 19 at Eastside
and Westside locations for beginner to
advanced students. Page 12.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
Summer events include Kids Classes in July,
and free admission for military. Page 8.
Summer Repertory El Paso Community
College Performers Studio presents its 2013
Summer Repertory Season shows at the
Transmountain Campus Forum Theatre:
Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage
Blockhead, Next To Normal and Bloody
Bloody Andrew Jackson. Page 47.
Farmers Market at Ardovinos Desert
Crossing The 12th annual producers
only market runs Saturdays with local farm-
ers, backyard gardeners, baked goods, arti-
sans and more. Page 37.
El Paso Exploreum The citys first liv-
ing laboratory museum for children offers a
High Tech Hot Spot, Airport Adventure, Old
El Paso Village, STEAM Ahead, and Bubbles,
Water and Sand activity stations. Page 39.
Hal Marcus Gallery The gallerys online
summer sale run through Augusts with dis-
counts on works by various artists. Page 39.
Southern New Mexico
Fountain Theatre near the plaza in
Mesilla, NM. Page 46.
June 28-July 4: At Any Price
July 5-11: Arthur Newman
July 12-18: Love Is All You Need
July 19-25: Renoir.
July 26-Aug. 1: Frances Ha.
Silver City MainStreet Page 31.
July 4: Independence Day Parade on Main
Street and annual Ice Cream Social at Silver
City Museum
July 20: Big Ditch Day between the
Visitors Center and Market Street Bridge.
Ski Run Road Challenge The 7th annual
race featuring the highest finish in New
Mexico is July 27 at the Eagle Creek Sports
Complex in Ruidoso. Page 8.
Las Cruces Tour de Beer The beer-
lovers fair is July 27-28 at the Southern
New Mexico State Fairgrounds, with beers
from several area breweries. Page 23.
Silver City Clay Festival The down to
earth art fest is July 27-Aug. 4 throughout
historic Downtown Silver City, N.M. with art
shows, workshops, demonstrations, guest
lectures and more. Page 3.
Scene Spotlight highlights events
advertised in this issue.
Oaxaca Mole Festival La Mujer Obrera
and Centro Mayapan, host the Oaxaca Mole
Festival 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at Caf
Mayapn, 2000 Texas.
The annual event includes traditional Oaxacan
dance and music groups; an authentic menu
with tlayudas, tamales, chapulines and five vari-
eties of mole. Also featured are fairly-traded
artisan goods from Oaxaca and a farmers mar-
ket. Information: 217-1126 or mujerobrera.org.
National Day of the Cowboy The 4th
annual celebration is 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, at the El Paso Museum of
History, 510 N. Santa Fe.
The event begins with the Grand Promenade
at 10:45 a.m. Events include an old-fashioned
traveling medicine show, square dancing, wood
branding, Charros, an Escaramuza fashion
show, living history characters and gunfights
with Six Guns and Shady Ladies, Paso del Norte
Pistoleros, Old West Thunder and The Wild
Bunch, ragtime music, kids activities and story-
telling. Admission is free. Information: 351-
3588 or elpasotexas.gov/history.
Repticon El Paso The Reptile & Exotic
Animal Show is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, July 27-28, at El Maida Shrine, 6331
Alabama, featuring vendors offering reptile
pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise.
Free raffles for enthusiasts, animal seminars,
and kids activities. Admission: $10 ($5 ages 5-
12; free for age 4 and younger).
Information: 1-863-268-4273 or
repticon.com/elpaso.
Days of Remembrance Summer Fair
The 5th annual Bridal, Quince and Sweet 16
summer fair 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 28,
at the El Paso Convention Center. The event
features area experts in weddings,
quinceaeras, Sweet 16s and special events.
Featured are cakes, catering, dresses, flowers,
halls, hotels, photography/video, tuxedos and
more. Also featured are fashion shows and
prize giveaways. Hosted by Elegant Penguin
Productions. Admission: $5 (free for children
12 and younger); all proceeds from tickets ben-
efit Child Crisis Center. Information: 592-8897
or bridalquince.com.
Independence Day
America Celebrates The live patriotic
musical production is at 7 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, June 29-30 at Abundant Living Faith
Center, 1000 Valley Crest. The program fea-
tures music, dance, adult and childrens choirs,
drill teams, flag teams and video effects, fol-
lowed by a fireworks display. Admission is free.
Information: 532-8543 or alfc.com.
Las Cruces Independence Day cele-
brations The citys annual celebrations
are July 3-4, with the annual Electric Light
Parade, Street Fest and fireworks display.
Admission to all events is free. Information:
(575) 541-2200 or las-cruces.org.
The Electric Light Parade is 9 p.m.
Wednesday, beginning at City Hall, 700 N.
Main, down Water to North Main and Picacho.
The Street Fest is 4 p.m. Thursday, at
Meerscheidt Center Complex, 1605 Hadley,
with food and beverage vendors, and live music
by The Family Stone at 6 p.m. and Average
White Band at 7:30 p.m.
The annual Fireworks begins at 9 p.m.
Thursday, followed by jazz artists Spyro Gyra in
concert at 10 p.m.
No pets allowed.
Fourth of July Family Festival Harvest
Christian Center, 1345 New Harvest Pl. (off
Helen of Troy at Northwestern) invites the
public to its Independence Day celebration 5-9
p.m .Thursday, July 4, with carnival rides,
music and fireworks. Admission is free.
Information: hccelpaso.com.
Patriotic Celebration El Paso Wind
Symphonys annual Independence Day per-
formance of patriotic music is 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 4, at the Chamizal National
Memorial amphitheater. The concert also will
introduce the symphonys new music director,
Conductor Bohuslav Rattay.
A fireworks show follows the concert.
Presented by the Museum and Cultural Affairs
Department of the City of El Paso. Admission is
free. Information: 541-4481, 532-7273 or elpa-
soartsandculture.org.
Pop Goes the Fort El Paso Symphony
Orchestra, conducted by the orchestras new
director Bohuslav Rattay, will perform patriotic
and Broadway pops music 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
July 4, at Fort Blisss Biggs Park. Fireworks dis-
play follows. Hosted by Blisss MWR. Lawn
chairs welcome; no pets, coolers, glass contain-
ers or alcohol permitted. MWR will have ven-
dors selling food, drinks and beer. Admission is
free and the public is welcome. Information:
532-3776 or epso.org.
Selections include E.T., Star Wars Medley,
Cole Porters Night and Day, Goulds American
Salute, Andersons Blue Tango, Belle of the Ball
and Buglers Holiday. The concert will culminate
with Tchaikovskys 1812 Overture and Stars
and Stripes Forever with a 25-minute laser light
show in salute of the soldiers of Fort Bliss and
others who served in the Armed Forces.
Access to Biggs Park is through the Biggs gate
(Airport Road). Drivers need to show drivers
license, registration and proof of insurance. All
adult passenger required to show valid picture
ID. Day Passes not required.
Rim Area Neighborhood parade The
16th annual neighborhood parade is 10 a.m.
Thursday, July 4, along Rim Road. Interested
participants should meet at the corner of Kerby
and Rim at 9:45 a.m. with decorated bikes,
scooters, pets and more. Everyone is welcome.
Patriotic costume contest held. The 2013
parade Grand Marshal will be Dr. Richard
Teschner. Information: Bob Brannon, 545-2935.
West Side Independence Day Parade
The Rotary Club of El Pasos annual
Independence Day parade begins at 9 a.m.
Thursday, July 4, at Western Hills Church, 530
Thunderbird. The 2.6-mile parade route will go
from the church down Shadow Mountain, then
up Mesa to Coronado High School.
Information: rotarywestelpaso.org.
Fee for entries is $45 ($10 non-profits). Prizes
are $1,000 for Best Entry, $500 for Most
Patriotic and $250 for Best Design. To sign up,
contact Joanne Latimer at
Ardovinos Fourth of July Ardovinos
Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in
Sunland Park, will have an Independence Day
celebration Thursday, July 4, with live perform-
ance by The Vibe. Also features drink and food
specials, and a great view of area fireworks dis-
plays. Reservations strongly encouraged.
Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3 or ardovi-
nos.com.
Alamogordo Independence Day
Parade The annual Independence Day
Parade is 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, on 10th
Street and Oregon, ending at New York Street,
in Alamogordo, N.M. The annual fireworks dis-
July Roundup
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play is around 9 p.m., shot from the New
Mexico Museum of Space History (weather
permitting). Information: (575) 439-4142.
Artesia Independence Day events
Artesia N. M. hosts its Forth of July celebration
Thursday, July 4, with sports and family activi-
ties, including the Firecracker Golf Scramble,
47th annual DOES Parade, a concert by
Madison Rising and Sons of Thunder fireworks
extravaganza. Information: (575) 746-2744, or
artesiachamber.com.
Carrizozo BBQ and Fireworks The
village of Carrizozos annual fireworks display
at dusk Thursday, July 4, at Valle Del Sol, 6634
US 380. with deep pit brisket barbeque served
5 to 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Carrizozo
Christmas Luminaria Fund. Dinner tickets: $7 in
advance; $8 at the gate; available at Carrizozo
Mountain Hardware, Carrizozo Market and the
Carrizozo and Ruidoso Chambers of
Commerce. Admission free for fireworks.
Information: (575) 430-4248.
Cloudcroft Independence Day The
Village of Cloudcroft, N.M. celebrates
Independence Day with Family Fun Games
Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7, at Zenith Park,
including a pie auction on Sunday. Admission is
free. Information: (575) 682-2733, 1-866-874-
4447 or cloudcroft.net.
The Fourth of July parade at 2 p.m. Thursday,
July 4, on Hwy 82 and Burro.
Open-air melodramas of Big Bad (or A
Hairy Tale) by the Cloudcroft Light Opera
Company are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
July 5-6, Zenith Park Pavilion. Free admission.
East Side 4th of July Parade Anyone
can join the 34th annual Independence Day
Peoples Parade sponsored by El Paso Del
Norte Lions Club, beginning at 9 a.m.
Thursday, July 4, starting at Hanks High
School, 2001 Lee Trevino (at Montwood) and
travels to Yarbrough then north on Album to
Album Park. with floats, marching units, antique
cars, horses and bicycles are among the entries.
Sponsorships and donations welcome.
Information: 731-1549 or 204-5206.
This years Grand Marshal is World War II-era
Army veteran Arthur Leeser, and Desert Storm
Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 (Ret.) Scott
Stevens.
La Via Country Picnic The winery in
La Union, N.M. will host its annual picnic 11:30
a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4, featuring
entertainment by Live By Request. Food, water,
soda, wine and wine margaritas for sale, tents
and tables set up, croquet, badminton and a
water slide. Attendees may bring their own pic-
nic and lawn chairs (no coolers or pets).
Information: (575) 882-7632 or
lavinawinery.com. The winery is at 4201 S. NM
Highway 28, one mile north of Vinton Road.
Mesilla Independence Day An evening
of live music and fireworks at 9 p.m. Thursday,
July 4, at the historic old Mesilla Plaza in cele-
bration of Independence Day. Bring a lawn
chair. Admission is free. Information: (575) 524-
3262, ext. 116 or mesilla-nm.us.
The towns fireworks display will be launched
from the field located on Calle de Mercado,
accessed from Avenida de Mesilla. Spectators
may bring folding chairs for their convenience.
No pets and no alcohol allowed.
581-3333 or westelpasorotary@elp.rr.com.
Silver City Independence Day The
annual parade is 10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, along
Bullard Street. The annual Ice Cream Social and
cake walk is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4,
at the Silver City Museum parking lot with hot
and cool treats, free historic games and live
entertainment.
Information: (575) 538-3785 or silvercity.org.
Socorro Independence Day The City
of Socorro, N.M. will host the 21st annual cele-
bration 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday, July 4, on
the New Mexico Tech campus near the Macey
Center, One Olive Lane, featuring New Mexico
bands, NM Techs fireworks display at around
9:30 p.m., childrens activities, a barbeque and
vendor and snack booths. Admission is free.
Information: nmtpas.org.
Headliners Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane, Jr.
perform at 6 p.m. Also performing are El
Gringo, the Clan Tynker, Socorro Community
Band, Doug Figgs and the Cowboy Way,
Suavecito and more.
Fort Davis Independence Day
Weekend The West Texas town hosts its
annual Coolest 4th of July Celebration Friday
through Sunday, July 5-7 in Fort Davis.
Information: (432) 426-3015, 1-800-524-3015
or info@fortdavis.com.
The citys fireworks display is Friday at dusk
at Jeff Davis County Park (on Sunday in case of
rain). Performance by Tumbleweed Smith also
planned Friday, time to be announced.
A street dance is 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday
behind The Union, featuring music by Jody Nix.
Tickets: $12; free for age 12 and younger with
adult. BYOB (no glass containers).
Arts and crafts and vendor booths open at 9
a.m. Friday and Sunday and 8 a.m. Saturday
around the historic Courthouse, and the
Great Parade is 10 a.m. Saturday, beginning
at St. Joseph Church.
Other Saturday events include a 5K run at 8
a.m. at Jeff Davis County Park, a book sale,
Krispy Kreme sale, apple pie and empanada
baking contest at 10 a.m. at the park, living his-
tory demonstrations, and barbecue and
Peruvian Passo Horse demonstration at 11 a.m.
at the courthouse. The Great Bank Robbery
reenactments are noon and 2 p.m. and a small
arms demonstration at 3 p.m.
An 1880s-style baseball game is 2:30 p.m.
Sunday at Fort Davis National Historic Site.
Elephant Butte Independence Day
Elephant Butte Lake State Parks Independence
Day fireworks are 9 p.m. Saturday, July 6. The
display is launched from Rattlesnake Island in
the lake, and can be viewed from the beach or
on a boat. Admission fees waived 6 to 9 p.m.
that day. Information: (575) 744-5923.
Southern New Mexico
Carapalooza The family car show is 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Zenith
Park, on James Canyon Highway in Cloudcroft,
N.M. with food, oldies music, family activities
and a pie in the sky auction. Trophies and/or
cash rewards presented for car show partici-
pants. Information: (575) 682-2733.
Mescalero Apache Ceremonial &
Rodeo The Mescalero Reservation will
host daily Indian dances and rodeo performanc-
es Thursday through Sunday, July 4-7, on the
Mescalero Rodeo Grounds, in Mescalero, N.M.
Native dances, arts and crafts and food vendors
featured daily. Main gate opens at 10 a.m. with
dances 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Rodeo perform-
ances at 1:30 p.m. Admission: $5 for non-
natives. Information: (575) 464-4494.
The annual parade is Saturday at 10 a.m. with
a dance at dusk at Inn of the Mountain Gods.
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Smokey Bear Stampede The 57th
annual celebration is July 4-7 in Capitan, about
20 miles north of Ruidoso. Rodeos begin at 7
p.m. each night, with nightly dances are 9 p.m.
to 1 a.m. on the fairgrounds. Fireworks follow
July 4 rodeo performance. Admission:$10; $5
for dance. Information: (575) 354-2202.
The annual Smokey Bear Stampede Parade is
10 a.m. Thursday, July 4, on Bear Blvd.
Roswell UFO Festival 2013 The annu-
al celebration, marking the 66th anniversary of
the 1947 UFO crash near Roswell, is
Thursday through Sunday, July 4-7, at the
Roswell Convention and Visitors Center and
other locations in Roswell, N.M. The four-day
event features guest speakers, celebrity appear-
ances authors, vendors, live entertainment,
family-friendly activities and carnivals, as well as
costume contests for adults, children and pets.
Most events are free; nominal charge for UFO
Museum admission. Information: 1-800-822-
3545 or ufofestivalroswell.com.
Party in the Plaza The midtown shop-
ping event in Ruidoso, N.M. is 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 6, in Timesquare Plaza, 2501
Sudderth. Admission is free. Information: rui-
dosonow.com.
July Jamboree The annual celebration is
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July
13-14, at Zenith Park in Cloudcroft, with more
than 60 area artisans selling original art, pottery,
jewelry and more, food and entertainment.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 682-2733
or cloudcroft.net.
Open-air melodramas of Big Bad (or A Hairy
Tale) by the Cloudcroft Light Opera Company
are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 12-13
and July 19-20, in the Zenith Park Pavilion.
Admission is free.
Bat Flight Breakfast Carlsbad Caverns
National Park hosts its 55th annual breakfast 5
to 7 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at the Caverns Bat
Flight Amphitheater. Bats dive into the cave
entrance after a night outside feeding on
insects. Park rangers will present programs
about the return flight in the dim light of dawn,
a sight that is very different from the out-flight
in the evening. Admission is free to watch bats
and attend ranger programs; breakfast available
for purchase starting at 6 a.m. in the Cavern
Traders Restaurant in the Visitors Center.
Information: (575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave.
Big Ditch Day Silver City MainStreet
hosts the annual event 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, July 20. This years theme is
Celebrate Nature Downtown! Base Camp
is between the Visitors Center and Market
Street Bridge. The event includes nature and
history walks, Trash to Treasure art show,
Monsoon Puppet Parade and more. Big Ditch
Patio open at Tre Rosa Cafe is at 3:30 p.m. A
Big Ditch Photograph Exhibit will be on display
at the Silver City Museum. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 534-1700 or silvercitymain-
street.com.
Ruidoso Art Festival The 42nd annual
event is Friday through Sunday, July 26-28, at
the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra
Blanca, on Highway 48, with more than 120
artists from across the nation. Hours: noon to
6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $6 per
day; $1 ages 10 and younger. Three-day pass;
$15. Military discount of $4. Sponsored by the
Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Information: (575) 257-7395, 1-877-RUIDOSO
(784-3676) or RuidosoNow.com.
Rated as one of the countrys top 100 juried
art shows, the festival features more than 100
artists displaying works in acrylics, oils, fiber
arts, glass, jewelry, metalwork, mixed media,
paintings of all media, photography, pottery,
sculpture and woodwork.
Las Cruces Tour de Beer The beer-
lovers fair is noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, July 27-28, at the Southern New
Mexico State Fairgrounds (off I-10 west of Las
Cruces). Sample beers from several area brew-
eries. Tickets are $12 in advance, $15 at the
gate; includes souvenir Pilsner glass and sam-
ples from more than 100 beers (under 21 free
with parent or legal guardian). Information:
(575) 522-1232 or LasCrucesTourDeBeer.com.
Live entertainment includes The Liars, Phat
Souls, Derrick Harris Band and EKIZ.
Silver City Clay Festival The down to
earth art fest is July 27-Aug. 4, throughout
historic Downtown Silver City, N.M. with
juried art shows, clay workshops, demonstra-
tions, guest lectures, youth activities, tours,
films and more. Many activities are free; cost
varies for workshops. Information/schedule:
(575) 538-5560 or clayfestival.com.
This years workshops feature internationally
known artists such as North Carolina potter
Ben Owen III, Mata Ortiz potters Diego Valles
and Carla Martinez, and tile maker Stephani
Stephenson. Other workshops featured in nat-
ural building, adobe labyrinths, meditation with
clay and cooking in Oaxacan pottery.
Free film and lectures offered on Taos Pueblo
Pottery, Mimbres Archaeology, Using Clay in
Construction, American Decorative Tile, Mata
Ortiz pottery and more.
Tours include Gila Cliff Dwellings, mining and
archaeological sites and the handmade tile fac-
tory, Syzygy Tileworks.
Timberon Blues and Bar-B-Que
Festival The Timberon Development
Councils weekend celebration is 10 a.m. to 10
p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday,
July 27-28, in Timberon, N.M. with barbecue,
arts and crafts booths, food vendors, live blues
music and more. Beer and wine garden avail-
able all day Saturday and afternoon Sunday.
Bring a lawn chair (no coolers inside gates).
Admission: $15 per day (20 percent discount
for active duty military; free for ages 12 and
younger). Information: (575) 987-2464 or tim-
beronbluesfestival.com.
Timberon is about an hours drive from
Cloudcroft and three hours or less from El
Paso.
Saturdays bands
10 a.m. Don Gabbert and James T. Baker
11:30 a.m. Cold Cash
1:30 p.m. Black Jack
3:30 p.m. Timberwolf
5:30 p.m. Eddie And The Impacts
7:30 p.m. Kat Crosby Band
Sundays bands:
10:30 a.m. CW Ayon
12:20 p.m. BluePoetSouls
2:10 p.m. Blue Moon Prairie
4 p.m. Sam Barlow.
Something for everyone
Last Thursdays The Downtown event
includes art exhibitions, food trucks, culinary
tastings, live artist demonstrations and per-
formances, and live music 6 to 9 p.m. on the
last Thursday of the month (June 27, July 25).
Last Thursdays is a collaboration of mARTket:
Bring It Downtown and the Downtown Arts
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District. Admission is free to most events and
the public is invited. Information: 541-4280,
epdowntownarts.com or
facebook.com/EPDAD.
Admission may be charged at some venues;
free at most others. Venues include downtown
museums, nightclubs, galleries and coffee hous-
es.
Singles Game and Wine Tasting Night
Peggy Kligman, inventor of The Goat
Game, will host an evening for singles age 21
and older 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 28, at
Sunland Winery, 1769 Victory Lane in Sunland
Park. Learn flirting tips and take part in the
game on goatish dating behaviors, and enjoy
wine tasting, live music and dancing.
Participants must be single. Bring a snack. Cost:
$10. RSVP: 740-5051. Information:
goatgame.com.
Take I-10 Sunland Park exit toward the casi-
no; turn right at 4-way stop sign on Futurity,
take first left on Trifecta, and first right on
Victory.
Ghost Tour and Dinner Monteleones
Ristorante, 3023 Gateway West, hosts a dinner
ghost tour with psychic Diana Calamia Lady
D, at 6 p.m. Saturday, June 29. Attendees
ride to Concordia in a covered wagon pulled
by a retired hearse for a guided ghost tour of
the cemetery. Cost: $35 (includes dinner, one
beer or wine, and a two hour long ghost tour).
Ages 15 and older welcome; reservations
required. Information/reservations: 566-4320.
Photography workshop Twenty-year
photography veteran Manuel Rosas hosts the
workshop as part of a series of planned classes
Posing for Contemporary Portraits and Image
Composing 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June
29, at Springhill Suites, 7518 Remcon (next to
the Marriot) for all levels of photographers.
Rosas has worked and taught all over the
world. Cost: $150 pre-registration; $175 at the
door. Lunch not included. Information: 694-
1781.
Tepeyac Health Fair Tepeyac hosts its
inaugural health fair as part of its 25th anniver-
sary events 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 29,
at the Catholic Diocese of El Pasos Martyrs of
the Americas Room, 499 St. Matthews.
Attendees may bring their bag of medications
for a pharmacist to help review the side effects
and their interactions when combined. Free
glaucoma, vision, hearing, glucose and blood
pressure screenings offered. Information: 525-
1846.
Ardovinos Yappy hour Ardovino Desert
Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park,
hosts Yappy Hour 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 30,
benefiting Doa Ana County Humane Society
and the Spay/Neuter Action Program with
games, contests, raffles and door prizes, as well
as food and drink specials. Well-behaved,
leashed pooches welcome and will receive free
goodie bags. Admission: $5 donation at the
door. Information: (575) 647-4808,
dachslc.com or snapnewmexico.org.
Latinitas The nonprofit dedicated to
empowering Latina youth offers regular cre-
ative expression workshops, exhibits and more.
All classes are at 10935 Ben Crenshaw, #207,
unless otherwise listed. Information: 219-8554,
latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or LasLatinitas.org.
Creative Chicas Saturday classes are 10 to
11:30 a.m. Saturdays. Girls in grades 4-8 meet
for multimedia arts workshops. Video series is
July 6-27, and Art Series is Aug. 3-24. Cost:
$15 (for four classes).
Teen Media Academy for girls age 13 and
older is 1 to 4 p.m. Monday through
Wednesday, July 1-3 and Aug. 5-7. Girls will
engage in video making, blogging, photography,
podcasting and other activities to get their
media message out to the world. Professional
women in various media industries will be pre-
senting a career panel to empower teens. Cost:
$20.
Latinitas Multimedia Arts Summer Camps for
ages 9-14 are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. run July 8-
Aug. 1. Cost: $75. See separate listing for
themes and schedule.
Latinitas is also taking donations for the
Quince Project, accepting new a gently-used
quinceaera dressed for deserving girls. To
coordinate a donation, contact Latinitas or
quinceproject@yahoo.com.
How to Live with Diabetes work-
shops En El Camino Para Vivir Con
Diabetes workshops are 1 to 3 p.m. Fridays,
July 5-19 and Sept. 27, at the Womens
Intercultural Center, 303 Lincoln in Anthony,
N.M. Olga Hernandez and Amir Hernandez
will co-facilitate. Admission is free. Information:
(575) 882-5556 or
womensinterculturalcenter.org.
Japanese Tanabata Festival Japanese
Crepe house, 910 E. Reed, Suite E, hosts its
annual family festival 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 7,
with traditional Tanabata custom of making
origami paper ornaments on bamboo branches,
along with cultural crafts for kids, Obon danc-
ing, food, games and music. Admission is free.
Information: 760-8977 or on facebook at
JapaneseCrepeHouse.
Parade of Homes Hunt Companies and
The El Paso Association of Builders 2013
Parade of Homes run through July 7 featuring
14 homes in the master-planned community
The Falls at Cimarron on the West Side of El
Paso. Directions/information: paradeofhomesel-
paso.com or liveatcimarron.com.
State 4-H Conference New Mexico
State University will host more than 300 4-H
students from throughout New Mexico July 8-
11 on the NMSU campus. This years theme is
Find The Hero Within You. Students com-
pete in a variety of contests and workshops
ranging from livestock judging and public speak-
ing to educational quiz bowls and consumer
products ratings. A social dance concludes
activities. Keynote speaker is actor/comedian
John Morello. Information: (575) 646-5204.
Etiquette classes Joann Wardy School of
Etiquette and Enrichment offers various classes
taught by Wardy, an etiquette consultant with
more than 25 years of experience. Information:
355-0992 or joannwardy@yahoo.com. Web:
elpasoetiquette.com.
Two-classes are offered 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, and
include a 5-course tutorial luncheon on
Wednesday. The Tuesday class is Basic
Etiquette Skills; the Wednesday session is
Dining Skills for Success. Classes are offered
July 9-10; and Aug. 6-7. Cost is $195 per
two-day class.
Southwest Character Council The
councils monthly luncheon is 11:45 a.m. to 1
p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at Great American
Land and Cattle Company, 701 S. Mesa Hills.
Cost: $10 (includes lunch, networking and
training). Cash or check only.
Information/RSVP: 779-3551.
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The S.T.E.M. to Your Career Boys &
Girls Clubs of El Paso will host the community
career fair 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at
Club Travis H. Petty, 801 S. Florence, with a
variety of organizations, schools, businesses and
volunteers. The Maytag Repairmen will also
make an appearance on behalf of the national
brand to help recognize the successes of the El
Paso Clubs. Admission is free. Information:
532-7410 or bgcelpaso.org.
Christmas in July Bridge Tournament
The ACBL-sanctioned sectional bridge tour-
nament is Friday though Sunday, July 12-14, at
the Ruidoso Convention Center in Ruidoso.
Play begins at 9 a.m. and 1 and 7 p.m. Friday
and Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. Fee: $13 per
person, per session ($11 for ACBL members);
$100 per team for Swiss Team event (includes
Sunday lunch). Information: (575) 257-1898 or
ruidosobridge.com.
Treasure Hunters Night Out Elite
Youth Sports, 6910 North Mesa, Suite H, hosts
a date night out for parents 6 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, July 13. Parents may drop their kids
age 6 to 11 off for a Treasure Hunt adventure,
along with gymnastics, tumbling, arts and crafts,
dinner, movies and more. Children must be
potty trained. Cost: $18. Information: 581-
3476 or elpasoelitewest.com.
Sanctuary Healing Workshop Yoga
of Love and Forgiveness host the Healing
Workshop to Authentic Self 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday, July 14, at Holiday Inn Airway El Paso,
6555 Gateway West. Yogini Karen Berry Powell
MA, MSS, RYT and Artist Lucia Parga-Navarro
MA, MSS facilitate this workshop to experience
rejuvenation and identify next action steps to
align with ones True Life Purpose. Bring yoga
mat, journal, and drawing supplies. Registration
is 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Cost: $65 in advance; $75
walk-in (includes gourmet vegetarian meal).
Online payment (via Paypal) at karenpowellyo-
ga.com. Information: (323) 240-0203.
Launch youth conference Oneeighty
Ministries presents its 2013 youth conference is
Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16-17 at
Abundant Living Faith Center, 1000 Valley
Crest, geared towards grades 7-12. This years
conference features Taylor Barriger and
Matthew Barnett. Admission is free.
Information: 532-8543 or alfc.com.
Chamizal Saturday Morning Crafts
Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San
Marcial, invites families to explore various
world cultures through arts and crafts for kids
age 5 to 11 at 11 a.m. the third Saturday of the
month. The 45-minute Junior Ranger program
offers a different craft concept each month
centered on cultural diversity. Admission is
free, but space is limited. Reservations recom-
mended. Information/reservations: 532-7273 or
nps.gov/cham.
The July 20 craft is a Pocket Kite.
Gypsy Caravan Divini-Tea UUCEP
Pagan Spirituality Group, with La Adelitas and
World Fusion Dance Studio, hosts and evening
of belly dancers, Tarot and tea leaf readings,
palmistry an 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at
World Fusions Dance Studio, 6216 Gateway
East, to raise funds for Las Cruces Pagan Pride
Day in October. No child care available.
Admission: $20 (includes two readings, refresh-
ments and entertainment). Admission: $20;
includes two readings, refreshments and enter-
tainment. Information: 999-0828 or
LasCrucesPaganPrideDay.org.
Humane Society Yappy Hour The
Humane Society of El Paso host a happy hour
for dogs and their owners back by popular
demand 4 to 8 p.m. the third Saturday of each
month (July 20, Aug. 17), at Aceitunas Beer
Garden, 5200 Doniphan. All dogs must be well-
behaved and on a leash. One dollar from every
drink sold goes to the society. Information:
532-6971 or hselpaso.org (Humane Society), or
845-2277 or aceitunaselpaso.com.
Venture El Paso Expo Hub of Human
Innovation of Texas, and New Mexico States
Arrowhead Center host the inaugural expo and
competition 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Friday, July
26, at El Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Paso,
with 10 venture capitalist from across the
country hearing pitches from around 50 region-
al start ups. Information:
pdnve2013.eventbrite.com
To be eligible, participants must be developing
or expanding businesses that contribute to the
regional economy (El Paso, Las Cruces, Jurez),
can serve markets beyond the region and meet
two of the following three criteria:
In business no longer than 5 years
Less than $1 million in total annual revenue
Less than 10 full-time employees in the
region.
Document shredding Better Business
Bureaus free paper shredding event of is 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at ReadyOne
Industries, 11460 Pellicano. Bring up to three
boxes (under 100 pounds total) of documents
for shredding; old checkbooks, paperclips and
staples okay. Admission is free; donations
accepted. Information: 577-0195.
Computer classes City of El Paso Parks
and Recreation Department offers free one-
hour classes on basic computer skills for ages 6
and older at 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays
at the Rae Gilmore Recreation Center, 8501
Diana. Classes teach keyboard training, usage
of the internet, computer mouse usage along
with an introduction to Microsoft Office,
(Word, Power Point and Excel.) Information:
751-4945.
Scenic Sundays Walkers, runners,
cyclists and skaters are invited to enjoy Scenic
Drive, from Rim Road to Richmond, free of
traffic 6 to 11 a.m. Sundays. Dogs on leash per-
mitted. Admission is free. Information: 541-
4416 or district2@elpasotexas.gov.
Bridge leagues Duplicate bridge events
are hosted at Decker Bridge Center, Unit 159,
2216 East Yandell. Admission: $6. Information:
544-6565 or elpasobridge.com. Managers:
Peggy Craig, 581-0371 or Jack Neumann, 204-
8897.
El Paso Night Shift Nights The weekly
car and motorcycle club showcase is 8 p.m.
Wednesdays, at Fox Plaza (back parking lot),
5559 Alameda. The family event cars and
motorcycles of many types, plus food, live
music, jumping balloons. No alcohol allowed.
Admission: $3 per person or car; free for ages
12 and younger. Information: 779-8424.
Move! El Paso walking trails The City
of El Paso Department of Public Health has six
walking trail loops throughout the Downtown
area. Each trail covers a different walking route
that loops around back to the starting point.
The loops are marked with colorful Move! El
Paso ground signage with distances up to 2
miles long. Information: elpasotexas.gov/health.
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Bazaars and fairs
Mercado Del Artisan fair The outdoor
craft fair is 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Thursday
through Saturday, July 4-6, at River
Rendezvous, 524 Sudderth, Ruidoso, N.M.,
across from the tennis courts on Sudderth
Drive, featuring area arts and crafts, food and
live music. Admission is free. Information: (575)
258-3409.
Johnny Lolitas Thieves Market
Johnny Lolitas Coffee Shop, 3200 S. Highway
28 in La Union, N.M. hosts a handmade, vin-
tage/retro, industrial art and flea market 8 a.m.
to 1 p.m. (or longer) the first weekend of each
month (July 6-7) in the parking lot, with ample
parking, and several vendor booths including
handmade jewelry and art, vintage high-end
clothing, vintage handbags, vintage jewelry and
other collectables. Wear good walking shoes to
walk on dirt lot and crushed pecan shells. Some
vendors accept cash only. Admission is free.
Information: 929-4008 or shawn@johnnyloli-
tas.com.
Johnny Lolitas red barn building offers hand-
crafted coffees, treats and cold drinks.
Cheer Rummage Sale The Knight Time
Cheer Boosters inaugural fundraising rummage
sale is 7 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13, in the
parking lot of All About Me DayCare, 10017
Montana. Information: 422-9106.
Mercado Mayapan Farmers Market
La Mujer Obrera and Centro Mayapan host the
market 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays beginning
July 13 at Caf Mayapn, 2000 Texas. Local
and naturally grown produce, and Mexican fair-
trade artisanry for sale. Breakfast and lunch
available. Information: 217-1126 or mujerobr-
era.org.
Provost Gun Show The El Maida
Provost Guard gun, small antique and
Southwest art show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 13-
14, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331
Alabama. Includes new, used and antique
firearms and accessories, knives, coins,
Southwest jewelry, military surplus and col-
lectibles. Food concessions available.
Admission: $5 ($4 active military and accompa-
nying dependents). Age 18 and younger must
be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Information: 241-1761.
St. Judes bazaar St. Jude Catholic
Church, 4006 Hidden Way (off Doniphan),
hosts its annual bazaar July 19-21. Hours are 5
to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 to 10
p.m. Sunday. Information: 584-1095.
Mission Trail Art Market Area artisans
and craftspeople display their fine arts and
crafts during the 5th season for the monthly
open-air market 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July
21, Aug. 18, in the historic Veterans Memorial
Plaza at the San Elizario Chapel, 1500 Main in
San Elizario. Food and drink concessions and
entertainment. Pistoleros de San Elizario will
perform a Billy the Kid breakout reenactment
at 1 and 3 p.m. at the old county jail. Admission
is free. Information: 851-0093 or mission-
trailartmarket.com.
Zia Weekend at Ruidoso Downs The
annual arts and craft show is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, July 27-29, at Ruidoso
Downs Racetrack, featuring all-New Mexico
made artworks, handmade items and live
entertainment. Admission is free. Information:
(575) 378-4431 or raceruidoso.com.
Artist and Farmers Market call for
vendors Vendors are sought for the year
round El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers
market 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays on Anthony
Street in the Union Plaza District with local,
handmade arts and crafts and regionally grown
agricultural products. The market seeks new
artists, farmers/gardeners, food truck vendors,
and buskers (street performers who work for
gratuities). Information: Rebecca Munoz, 541-
4942 or munozra@elpasotexas.gov.
Downtown Artist and Farmers Market
The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural
Affairs Departments market for area artists are
Saturdays in the Union Plaza District along
Anthony Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Space for about 53 artists available each month.
The market now includes a Farmers Market
with regionally grown agricultural products.
Farmers Market at Ardovinos Desert
Crossing The 12th annual market runs
7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays. This producers
only market runs through mid-October and
features quality farmers, backyard gardeners
and artisans such as organic and pesticide-free
vegetables, locally-made goat cheeses, natural
free range chickens and eggs, native plants for
home and yard, fresh-baked breads and salsas.
Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3.
Coffee, house-made pastries and fresh-
squeezed juices available at the vintage
Coffeestream trailer and brunch served in the
restaurant beginning at 8 a.m.
From El Paso, take Race Track Drive across
the Rio Grande and across McNutt Road (NM
273), continue past the post office and turn left
on Ardovino.
El Paso Mineral and Gem Society
Rummage Sale The societys fundraising
sales are 9 a.m. to noon the first Monday of the
month at Memorial Park Senior Citizens
Center, 1800 Byron, behind the rose garden.
Information: 740-9937 or 592-8820.
For a good cause
Doin Time Ashley Lucas will give a pub-
lic lecture and performance on Families and
Incarceration at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at
Hanks High School Theater, 2001 N. Lee
Trevino. Lucas is the child of a Texas prisoner
and has spent the past 10 years in activism the-
atre. The lecture includes performances from
her acclaimed play Doin Time Through the
Visiting Glass. Proceeds benefit Community
Solutions and the Prisoners Family Conference.
Tickets: $12 ($7 ages 12 and younger).
Information/advance tickets: 861-7733.
Western Gala The annual Cowboy
Dress-Up dinner-dance benefit for the annual
El Paso Dodge Ram Dealers Southwestern
International PRCA Rodeo is Saturday, June 29,
at Sunland Park Race Track and Casinos
Futurity Ballroom, with door prizes, silent auc-
tions and live music. Cocktails served at 6:30
p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing 8 p.m.
to midnight. Tickets: $75 ($600 table of eight);
includes dinner, beer, wine margaritas and
dance. Information/reservation: Julie Johnson,
525-8464.
Childrens Miracle Network Night
The annual game benefiting El Paso Childrens
Hospital (a Children Miracle Network Hospital)
is Wednesday, July 3, at Cohen Stadium in
Northeast El Paso. Gates open at 6 p.m. for
pre-game events followed by the Diablos vs.
Laredo Lemurs and post-game fireworks.
Advance discount tickets available: $7 box
seats; $6 general admission (available from the
University Medical Foundation). Tickets pur-
chased via the foundation benefit Childrens
Miracle Network. Information: 521-7229, ext.
3029 or umcfoundationelpaso.org/diablos.
To get there: take the Patriot Freeway to the
Diana exit. From Loop 375, turn south on
Kenworthy.
The event also includes the Most Patriotic
Baby Contest for ages 5 and younger, 6 to 7:30
p.m. Contestants must check in by 5:30 p.m.;
open only to those purchasing game tickets.
Furr Ball The Humane Society of
Ruidosos 26th annual event, Silver
Celebration, benefiting the local animal shelter,
is 6:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the Alto
Lakes Country Club Pavilion, 100 Country Club
Drive, in Alto, N.M. Events include dinner,
dancing, live and silent auctions and more.
Jackets required for men. Tickets: $110 ($1,100
tables). Information: (575) 808-8424 or furrbal-
lorg.
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Walk Like MADD 5K Mothers Against
Drunk Driving will host its 5K walk in partner-
ship with El Paso Community College 7 a.m. to
noon Saturday, July 13, at El Paso Community
Colleges Valle Verde Campus, 919 Hunter. The
walk benefits MADDs Campaign to Eliminate
Drunk Driving, through the support of fundrais-
ing pledges made by the participants.
Registration begins at 7 a.m. with opening cere-
mony at 7:45 a.m. Cost: $20 ($15 ages 5-21;
$10 pets; free for ages 4 and younger).
Reds Run The 2nd annual motorcycle/car
run to benefit the Humane Society of El Paso is
Sunday, July 14. The event, in memory of
Bruce Engels, starts at Humane Society, 4991
Fred Wilson (across from Fort Bliss Cemetery).
Hosted by Grimlords Motorcycle Club.
Information: 731-8439, 474-1081 or humane-
societyofelpaso.com.
Registration is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with last bike
in at 4 p.m. Stops are at Paulinas Badlands,
7792 Franklin and Rockhouse Cockpit, 9828
Montana with final stop at Incredibles pet-
friendly bar and grill, 5011 Alabama, for food,
entertainment, raffles, auction and giveaways.
Best dress dog and cat contest at last stop,
with best looking bike contest. Cost: $7; dona-
tions of dog food, treats or other dog items for
the Humane Society also welcome.
EPMBA Bowling Tournament El Paso
Mortgage Bankers Associations 11th annual
tournament benefiting the Homebuyers
Seminar is 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at Bowl El
Paso, 11144 Pellicano. Registration begins at
noon with networking and food at 12:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per bowler. Information: 926-2587,
relopez@tfcu.coop or tfcu.coop.
Raining Talent Volar Center for
Independent Livings fundraising dinner show in
celebration of the Americans with Disabilities
Act featuring performers with and without dis-
abilities is Friday, July 19, at San Dunes
Ballroom, 11400 Rojas. Dinner served at 6:30
p.m. with show 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Reservations
for reasonable accommodations requested 72
hours in advance. Tickets: $10 ($5 ages 4-12;
free for age 2 and younger). Tickets available in
advance through Volar CIL. Information: 591-
0800 or mariselag@volarcil.org.
Volar Center for Independent Living is an
organization for people with disabilities, advo-
cating human and civil rights, community
options and empowering people to live the
lives they choose.
Fan Drive for the Elderly El Pasoans
are urged to donate new fans for use by the
elderly or disabled through the summer
months for the annual Extreme Weather
Summer Fan Drive. Fans may be dropped off at
any El Paso fire station, police regional com-
mand center or Sheriffs Office substation.
Aged or disable people in need of a fan may call
546-2239 or 533-0998.
Dial 211 for the El Paso Extreme Weather
Task Force emergency line.
Quince Project Dress donations
Latinitas Inc. is accepting donations of new and
gently used quinceaera dresses for deserving
area girls at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays
through Aug. 3, at Latinitas Headquarters,
10935 Ben Crenshaw, Suite #207. The Quince
Project is a grassroots group aimed at helping
girls who cannot afford to have a quinceaera.
Quince Project members participate in leader-
ship workshops and plan a group quince cele-
bration. To coordinate a dress donation, con-
tact 219-8554 or quinceproject@yahoo.com.
Information: quincegirlproject.blogspot.com.
Instrument Drive El Paso Symphony
Orchestra is taking donations of new and used
instruments for its new Tocando after-school
community music project that provides music
learning and performing opportunities to low-
income children. Anyone interested in donating
an instrument may Karen Peters at 525-8978
or kpeters@epsyos.org, or El Paso Symphony
office at 532-3776.
Tocando takes its inspiration from the
Venezuelan social initiative, El Sistema (the
System). In 1975, economist and musician Jos
Antonio Abreu organized an orchestra of 11
children in a parking garage, in response to a
lack of Venezuelan representation in foreigner-
populated orchestras.
Tocando will launch in September 2013 at
Hart Elementary School in partnership with the
El Paso Independent School District.
Fort Bliss
Anyone entering Fort Bliss must have a valid
drivers license, car insurance and registration.
Check beforehand to see which gates are open
to the public. The Robert E. Lee Gate at
Airport and Airway is usually always open.
Bunco at Pershing Pub The historic
Pershing Pub will host Bunco nights at 6 p.m.
select Thursdays. Each night will feature a new
theme, with snacks and beverages to match,
and playing for prizes. Cost: $10 (includes
Bunco buy-in with theme snacks included). Age
21 and older invited; reservations recommend-
ed. Information: 781-6809.
July 11: Night of Elegance
July 18: Charlies Angels (70s theme)
July 25: Bunco in Paradise
Traders Market at Old Fort Bliss
The 3rd annual farmers market-style event
is 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27
(excluding federal holiday weekends) at the
Old Fort Bliss Replica, corner of Pershing and
Pleasonton (Building 5054), with market pro-
duce, eggs, jellies, jams, candles and other arts
and crafts items. Admission is free. Information:
568-4518 or 588-8482.
Friday at The Fire Fort Blisss Freedom
Crossing hoists free live music featuring local
performers 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays, at the out-
door fireplace. Information: 564-5311 or free-
domcrossingatfortbliss.com.
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.
The 3rd annual Traders Market runs 4 to 6
p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27 (except for
federal holidays), with market produce, jams
and eggs, arts and crafts and other seasonal
goods.
Club news
Woodworkers Club of El Paso The
clubs monthly meeting is 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,
July 2, at 3228 Sacramento (back of building).
Dave Wieters will talk about club operations. A
members show-and-tell segment follows.
Admission is free. Information: 760-6536 or
564-5915.
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Singles in the Son - The group develops
friendships among Christian singles ages 25 to
45. All denominations are welcome.
Membership is free. Information: Andy, 471-
1997 or SinglesInTheSon@yahoo.com. (Events
subject to change.)
This months events include a weekly Bible
study and rafting trip (date to be determined).
Saturday, July 6: Dinner and a movie
Saturday, July 13: Dinner and dancing
Sunday, July 14, 21 and 28: Music Under
The Stars
Saturday, July 20: Cookout
Saturday, July 27: Dinner and pool.
Germania Club The Germania Club of
El Pasos monthly luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Friday,
July 12, at the Soldatenstube (German Club),
Robert E. Lee Road, Building 5095, Fort Bliss.
Newcomers welcome. Information/reserva-
tions: 595-1108 or 755-5471.
Borderland IONS The Borderlands
IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences) Community
Group meets 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at
Doris Van Doren Library Branch, 551 Redd.
Admission is free and open to the public.
Information: 526-6297 or noetic.org.
Photography Enthusiasts of El Paso
(PEEP) The organization for photogra-
phers of all skill levels and ages meets 10 a.m.
to noon Saturday, July 13, at Adventure Zone,
251 Redd. Information: 239-7284 or on
Facebook at PEEPofElPaso.
PEEP, a member of Gulf States Camera Club
Council, offers educational programs, exhibi-
tions and competitions.
STEP Ministry The Singles Ministry
(Singles Together Experiencing Purpose) at
Exciting Immanuel Baptist Church, 1201
Hawkins, offers events for adults who have
never been married, formerly married, wid-
owed or single parents with children. Cost
varies depending on event. Information: Tom
Walker, 449-6909 or
tomw@spotlightepnews.com. Web: myim-
manuelchurch.com.
Summer events:
Saturday, July 13: Carlsbad Caverns Trip.
Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the church to car pool.
Bring money for entrance fee, lunch and shop-
ping.
Saturday, July 27: Bowling at Bowl El Paso,
11144 Pellicano. Meet at 4 p.m. Bring money
for games and shoes.
El Paso Diablos game Friday, July 19 (7:05
p.m. game time) and Sunday, Aug. 4 (6:05 p.m.
game time).
Saturday, Aug. 10: Movies and lunch at Fort
Blisss Freedom Crossing. Meet in the PX area
for lunch at 1 p.m. and to pick movie. Call Tom
for movie ticket information.
UFO Discussion Group The video/inter-
net topic discussion group meets 1:30 to 4 p.m.
the second Saturday of each month (July 13) at
Burges Public Librarys annex room, 9600 Dyer
(at Rushing). All meetings are free and open to
the public. Information: Rita P. Freeman, 755-
0473 or w717688@yahoo.com.
LAlliance Franaise dEl Paso The
nonprofit cultural institute, founded in 1964,
promotes French culture and offers fran-
cophiles the opportunity to use the French lan-
guage in a variety of activities. Information:
585-1789, 355-4598 (Spanish), afofelpaso.com
or on Facebook at AllianceFrancaiseElPaso.
A Bastille Day celebration is Sunday, July 14,
with dinner and the traditional Ball. Details to
be announced.
Adult classes begin week of Aug. 19.
Childrens classes begin week of Aug. 24.
The Alliance is one of more than 1,000
Alliances Francaises in 138 countries around
the world, and participates in this network by
offering French classes for adults and children
throughout El Paso in small groups and spon-
soring cultural events.
Evening under the Stars Retired
Officers Wives Club hosts an evening of din-
ner and dancing 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July
16, at the Centennial Club and Conference
Center on East Fort Bliss, with music by Bill
Welshs One Man Band. Dinner served at 6
p.m. with music starting at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $20
(reservation deadline is July 12). Retired officers
from any branch of service and their spouses
and friends are invited to attend. Information:
231-9630.
Discover El Paso The nonprofit group,
founded in 1973, is dedicated to promoting
things to do and see in and around El Paso.
Information: discoverep.org.
The monthly lunch meeting is noon Tuesday,
July 23, at Ardovinos Desert Crossing, One
Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park.
Doa Ana Camera Club The club
meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of
the month Southwest Environmental Center,
275 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces.
Meetings offer technical presentations, friendly
suggestions for improving member photos,
travelogues, networking, and other activities.
Meetings are free and open to all interested
photographers. Information: (575) 524-1288 or
dacameraclub.org.
El Paso Philatelic Society The stamp
club meets 7 to 9 p.m. the second Tuesday of
every month at St. Clements Episcopal
Church, 810 N. Campbell (at Montana).
Meetings include educational presentations and
an auction of materials submitted by club mem-
bers. Visitors always welcome; admission is
free for first-time visitors. Information: 345-
7771 or epps.stamps@gmail.com.
International Coin Club El Pasos only
coin club meets at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first
Monday of the month at St. Pauls United
Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere. Business
meeting starts around 6:30 p.m. Numismatic
presentations start at 7 p.m. with auction to
follow. Visitors always welcome, and admission
free for first-time visitors. Information: 533-
6001 or elpasocoinclug.com.
Macintosh Users Group The Group is
open to anyone interested in Apple Macintosh
computers. The groups monthly meeting and
demonstration is 9:30 a.m. to noon the first
Saturday of the month at St. Pauls Lutheran
Church basement, 1000 Montana (enter in
alley). Admission is free for visitors.
Information: 239-7846 or epmug.org.
Area attractions
Western Playland The amusement park
is at 1249 Futurity Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M.
across from the racetrack. Tickets: $18.57, plus
tax (pay one price); $5 non-rider admission.
Individual ride tickets are $2.50. Information:
(575) 589-3410 or westernplayland.com. Take
Sunland Park Exit 13 from I-10.
July hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Saturdays, 3 to 9
p.m. Sundays and 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays
through Fridays.
Independence Day hours are 3 to 10 p.m.
Thursday, July 4, with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
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Wet N Wild Waterworld The water
park at 8804 S. Desert, Anthony, Texas (I-10 at
Exit 0) is open daily through the summer
months. Hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday.
Individual tickets: $21.99, plus tax; $18.99 or
age 4-12; $2.99 age 1-3. Parking is $2 per car.
Season passes available for $39.99. Limited
number of discount tickets available at El Paso
Circle K stores and Las Cruces Pic Quick
stores. Information: 886-2222 or wetwild.com.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
The copper-domed casino offers slot machines,
and video-machine versions of poker, keno and
other games. Hours are 10a.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 sun-
land-park.com.
To get there, take the Sunland Park exit from
I-10, go south (left turn coming from
Downtown) and follow the signs.
Sunland Winery Located at Art & Frame
Mfg., 1769 Victory Lane in Sunland Park, N.M.
Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday through
Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information:
(575) 589-1214.
Jack Welch, saxophone, performs Thursdays
and Saturdays. Sweetwater band performs
Fridays and Sundays. Free wine tasting. Painting
and tasting classes are offered Friday and
Saturday, July 19-20; call for details.
Indian Cliffs Ranch The working cattle
ranch in Fabens offers a childrens zoo, buffalo,
longhorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, movie sets and
the Fort Apache playground. Its also home to
the famous Cattlemans Steakhouse.
Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattle-
manssteakhouse.com.
Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery
430 La Via Road (off NM 28 between
markers 8 and 9), in Chamberino, N.M. Tasting
room open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through
Monday. Live music most Saturdays.
Information: (915) 241-4349 or sombraan-
tigua.com.
Tigua Indian Cultural Center 305
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta
Mission. The center features a museum on the
Tigua tribe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.
Information: 859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.
Native American Dances are performed 11:30
a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Fresh Indian bread is on sale at the center,
which also offers family-operated gift shops.
Wyler Aerial Tramway Texas only pub-
licly accessible mountain tramway gives passen-
gers a view of 7,000 square miles, two coun-
tries and three states (Texas, New Mexico and
Chihuahua) from Ranger Peak, elevation 5,632
feet. Cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children
12 years and under. Tickets sales stop one hour
before closing. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday
and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Closed Monday through Thursday. Information:
566-6622. To get there: Take Alabama to
McKinley and turn toward the mountain.
La Via Winery New Mexicos oldest
winery is just across the state line from El Paso,
at 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 12 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.
The annual Fourth of July County Picnic is
11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 4, with
food and wine for sale, family activities and
entertainment by Live By Request.
Licon Dairy The dairys gift shop popular
for its homemade asadero cheese products is
located at 11951 Glorieta Road in San Elizario
and is open 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday. The dairy also features an exten-
sive petting zoo and regularly stocked fishing
hole. Admission is free, with a nominal charge
for fishing hole use. Information: 851-2705 or
licondairy.com.
San Elizario Historic District The dis-
trict at 1500 Main Street in San Elizario on the
Mission Trail features four art galleries, seven
artists studio/galleries, three gift shops, the
Historic San Elizario Chapel, the Portales
Museum and the Veterans Museum. Most loca-
tions open 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: 851-0041,
594-8424 or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.com.
Self-guided walking tours and guided tour of
17 historical sites also offered. Free guides at all
galleries and museum.
Zin Valle Vineyards 7315 Hwy 28 in
Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Free tast-
ings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday.
Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
Free Music Sundays are 1 to 4 p.m. selected
Sundays featuring local talent. Bring a picnic.
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For event tickets sold through Ticketmaster,
call 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com.
The UTEP Ticket Center number is 747-5234.
Pan Am Center Box Office is (575) 646-1420.
Many clubs sell tickets through ticketbully.com,
holdmyticket.com or other ticket websites list-
ed. Unless indicated, prices listed do not
include service charges.
John Leguizamos Ghetto Klown
Emmy Award winning actor and comedian John
Leguizamo presents his Broadway smash hit at
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 28-29, at
UTEPs Magoffin Auditorium. Presented by
UTEP and Lola Productions. Tickets: $38 and
$42 (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5234.
Conceived and performed by Leguizamo and
directed by Academy Award winner Fisher
Stevens, Ghetto Klown is the next chapter in
Leguizamos popular personal and professional
story. It is his fifth one-man play, his third on
Broadway, and follows in the uninhibited tradi-
tion of his Mambo Mouth, Spic-O-Rama,
Freak and Sexaholix ... a Love Story.
Leguizamo is known for his many film roles,
including the voice of Sid in all three Ice Age
movies, with performances in Baz Lurhmanns
Romeo + Juliet, Moulin Rouge, To Wong
Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar,
Carlitos Way and Executive Decision.
Ricardo Montaner The Latin music artist
performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 30, at El Paso
County Coliseum. Since the late 70s, Montaner
has released more than 15 albums, selling over
22 million record worldwide. Tickets: $49.50,
$79.50, $99.50 and $150 (Ticketmaster).
Baile Homenaje a Jose Luis The bene-
fit performance veteran local charro singer Jose
Luis is 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at El Paso
County Coliseum, with El Chapo De Sinaloa
and Los Kumbia Kings. Proceeds help cover
Luiss hospital and other expenses. Tickets: $40
(Ticketmaster); VIP tables available for $750.
In The Heights UTEP Dinner Theatre
closes its season with the 2008 Tony Award
winning musical by Lin-Manuel Miranda July 5-
21. Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday through
Saturday, with dinner matinee at 1:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, and non-dinner matinees at 2:30
p.m. Sunday, July 14 and 21.
Tickets: $45 Friday and Saturday; $40
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday dinner mati-
nees; $26 non-dinner matinees ($2 discount for
all tickets for UTEP faculty/staff/ alumni associa-
tion members; group of 20 or more; ages 4-12;
non UTEP-students, military; $10 discount for
UTEP students). Information: 747-6060.
Winning four Tonys including Best Musical and
Best Original Score, this urban musical explores
three days in the lives of a New York City
Dominican-American neighborhood,
Washington Heights, where the coffee from
the corner bodega is light and sweet, the win-
dows are always open and the breeze carries
the rhythm of three generations of music.
Jose Feliciano The Grammy Award win-
ning singer performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, July
13, at The Plaza Theatre. One of the most
prominent Latin-born performers in the pop
era, Felicianos is best known for his soulful
version of the Doors Light My Fire, and the
Christmas standard Feliz Navidad. Tickets:
$35, $45, $55 and $99.
Play Me: The Music Of Neil Diamond
Chris Waggoner performs his tribute to
Neil Diamond at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at
the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main in the Las
Cruces Downtown Mall. Proceeds benefit
Dona Ana Arts Council. Tickets: $15 in
advance; $20 day of show. Information: (575)
647-5900 or riograndetheatre.com.
Waggoner and his ensemble cover dozens of
the singers hits, including Sweet Caroline,
America, Cherry, Cherry and many others.
Hunks the Show The show, billed as
Americas Hottest Ladies Night
The Ultimate Vegas Experience, is 9 p.m.
Friday, July 19, at Sunland Park Racetrack and
Casinos Signature Showroom. Tickets: $20.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Must be over 21 to
attend. Information: (575) 874-5200 or sun-
land-park.com.
Arrival: The Worlds Greatest Abba
Show El Paso Symphony Orchestra pres-
ents the music of Abba at 8 p.m. Saturday, July
27, at The Plaza Theatre, performing hits like
Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo
and Take A Chance On Me. The show fea-
tures original musicians from the hit Swedish
pop supergroup. Ages 5 and older welcome.
Tickets: $30, $45, $60 and $75 (Ticketmaster).
ABBA is Swedens biggest music export,
becoming one of the most commercially suc-
cessful acts in the history of pop music, topping
the charts worldwide from 1972 to 1982.
Arrival from Sweden has become one of the
worlds most popular ABBA show bands. Since
1995, the band has toured over 50 nations,
performing in 30 sold out tours in North
America.
Marcos Witt y Somos Adoradores
The Grammy winner Christian singer and pas-
tor performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 28, at
Abundant Living Faith Center, 1000 Valley
Crest. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $20 gen-
eral admission (limited amount of reserved tick-
ets available for $40). Advance will call tickets
online at alfc.com.
Bill Burr Comedian Bill Burr performs at 8
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Abraham Chavez
Theatre. Having first gained notoriety for his
recurring role on the second season of
Chappelles Show, Burr developed a comedic
style of uninformed logic that has made him a
regular with Letterman, Conan OBrien and
Jimmy Fallon. One of the most popular comedy
podcasts on the web, Bills Monday Morning
Podcast, is an off-the-cuff weekly rant. Tickets:
$25 (Ticketmaster).
The Music of Led Zeppelin Classic
rock meets classic orchestra with El Paso
Symphony Orchestras tribute to the rock leg-
ends at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Plaza
Theatre. The orchestra will perform classic
Zeppelin songs such as Kashmir, Black Dog,
Good Times, Bad Times, All of My Love
and Stairway to Heaven. Tickets: $30, $45,
$60 and $75 (Ticketmaster). Information: 532-
2776 or epso.org.
The Alan Munde Gazette The leg-
endary banjo player gives a rare Las Cruces
performance at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, in
the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall
in Las Cruces. Ticket information: (575) 649-
1595 or (575) 523-1223.
Sun City Music Festival The 3rd annual
electronic music festival is Saturday and Sunday,
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta.
Performers to be announced. Two-day general
admission passes: $100. VIP passes (age 21 and
older only) are $140; include deck viewing,
rapid entry and VIP bathroom use. Passes avail-
able online at suncitymusicfestival.com.
Rascal Flatts The country bands Live
and Loud Tour is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3,
at NMSUs Pan American Center, in Las
Cruces, with guest The Band Perry, and The
Voice Season 3 winner Cassadee Pope.
Tickets: $49.50, $62.50 and $69.50
(Ticketmaster).
Nine Inch Nails The industrial rock band
led by Trent Reznor brings its Tension 2013
Arena Tour at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at
UTEPs Don Haskins Center with special guest
Explosions in the Sky. Nine Inch Nails latest
full-length album, Hesitation, comes out in
September featuring the single Came Back
Haunted. Tickets: $39.50-$89.50
(Ticketmaster).
Venues & series
Lowbrow Palace 111 E. Robinson. Doors
open at 9 p.m. Age 18 and older welcome,
unless listed otherwise. Advance tickets usually
available at Happy House, All That Music, Pizza
Joint, the Headstand and online at holdmytick-
et.com. Tickets for some shows may be ticket-
bully.com. Tickets are regularly $3 more for
ages 18-20. Information: 356-0966 or thelow-
browpalace.com.
Parallels The electronic duo performs
Friday, June 28. Tickets: $10.
Milk Music The four-piece soul/rock band
performs Monday, July 1, with Destruction
Unit. Tickets: $8 in advance; $10 at the door.
Roadkill Ghost Choir The Florida indie
folk-rock band performs Tuesday, July 30.
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Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door.
William Tyler The Nashville guitarist and
member of Lambchop performs Monday, Aug.
5. Tickets: $8 in advance; $10 at the door.
Whiskey Dicks 580 George Dieter. Early
arrival recommended. Showtime is 10 p.m.,
unless otherwise listed. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tickets available at (ticketbully.com).
Information: 921-9900 or
whiskeydickselpaso.com.
Mark Chesnutt The hit country star per-
forms Friday, June 28. Chesnutts hits include
Brother Jukebox and I Dont Want To Miss
A Thing. Tickets: $20.
Josh Abbott The country star returns
Saturday, July 27. Tickets: $20.
Turnpike Troubadors The group performs
Wednesday, July 31. Tickets to be announced.
Tricky Falls 209 S. El Paso. All shows are
all-ages (16 and older), unless listed otherwise.
Information: 351-9909 or trickyfalls.com.
Tickets for most shows available at All That
Music, Bowie Feathers, Marias Closet, Eloise
and online at holdmyticket.com.
Dean & Dale Tour The Surf punk guitarist
Laramie Dean and drummer Jimmie Dale (son
of guitar legend Dick Dale) perform at 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 6 with guests Hardship Anchors
and Los Santanicos. Tickets: $10.
Portugal. The Man The four-piece rock
band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29,
with the Guards. Tickets: $18 in advance; $20
at the door.
Black Flag The punk legends perform at 9
p.m. Wednesday, July 10, with guests Good
For You and featuring Greg Ginn and skate-
board legend Mike Vallely. Tickets: $20.
Peter Murphy The Bauhaus frontman per-
forms Sunday, July 14, as part of his Mr.
Moonlight tour highlighting his Bauhaus hits,
with opening act Ours. Tickets: $22.
Authority Zero and Ballyhoo The bands
Summer Sickness Tour is 8 p.m. Wednesday,
July 24. Tickets: $17.
Sleepercar Jim Wards band performs at 9
p.m. Saturday, July 27, with Our Friend the
Mountain. Tickets: $8.
Decrepit Birth 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 30,
with Devour the Unborn and Disengorged.
Tickets to be announced.
Bad Rabbits The alternative R&B band
performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2. Tickets: $8.
Souls of Mischief. The hip hop group per-
forms its 93 til Infinity album in its entirety at
8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4. Admission is free; but
tickets needed for entry at zanytickets.com,
Happy House or holdmyticket.com.
Jgermeister Music Tour featuring Molotov
The Grammy-winning Mexican rockers per-
form at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7. Tickets:
$20.
Socorro Entertainment Center
Speaking Rocks indoor concert venue is at
11200 Santos Sanchez (off Socorro Road, 4.5
miles southeast of Loop 375). Information:
860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.
The Under The Sun Tour featuring Gin
Blossoms, Smash Mouth, Vertical Horizon,
Sugar Ray and Fastball is Thursday, July 4. is
Admission is free for ages 18 and older; $10 for
under 18.
Sublime with Rome and Dirty Heads headline
the annual Car Show Saturday, Aug. 31. Gates
open at 1 p.m. Admission is free.
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo. Summer
show tickets: $10, unless otherwise listed.
Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickinger-
center.com.
Summer shows:
Swingin the Flick with the Flickinger
House Band and small combos is 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 29.
Gospel Rocks the Flick is 7 p.m. Saturday and
2 p.m. Sunday, July 13-14.
Alamogordo Music Theatre presents the
musical comedy How To Succeed in Business
Without Really Trying at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays, July 26-28 and
Aug. 2-3.
Finals for the Miss A&O and Miss
Outstanding Teen Pageants are 7 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 10. Call for cost.
County star Lynn Anderson performs at 7
p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. Tickets: $22 and $27.
Spencer Theater for Performing Arts
Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12
miles north of downtown Ruidoso).
Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872
or spencertheater.com. Pre-show buffets are
served at 6 p.m. for some shows: $20.
Incendio The Latin guitar world fusion
group performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 29.
Tickets: $36 and $39.
The Lettermen The vocal group cele-
brates more than 50 years of hits at 8 p.m.
Friday, July 5. Tickets: $76 and $79.
Beauty Lou and the Country Beast
Missoula Childrens Theatres annual produc-
tion featuring 50 t0 60 youth performers from
the groups free weeklong workshops is 7 p.m.
Friday, July 12. Tickets: $18 ($10 children).
Joe Ely The Texas folk country rocker
performs at 8 p.m. Friday, July 19. Tickets: $66
and $69.
ABBA Arrival from Sweden The critically
acclaimed concert re-creation of Swedish music
phenomenon ABBA is 8 p.m. Thursday, July
25. Tickets: $66-$69.
Van Cliburn Gold Medalist The winner of
the annual Van Cliburn International
Competition performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, July
27. Tickets: $59 ($25 age 18 and younger).
Hotel California The Eagles Tribute band
performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3.
Chubby Checker The band behind The
Twist phenomenon performs with his band
the Wildcats at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10.
Golden Dragon Acrobats 8 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 17. Tickets: $66 and $69.
Neal McCoy 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday,
Aug. 22-23. Tickets: $66 and $69.
Felix Cavalieres Rascals 8 p.m. Saturday,
Aug. 31. Tickets: $66 and $69.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and
Casino Mescalero, N.M. Shows begin at 8
p.m. Age 21 and older admitted. Tickets sold
through Ticketmaster; prices listed do not
include service charge. Information: 1-877-277-
5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
Baby Bash with guest MC Magic The hip
hop artists perform Friday, July 5, with Royal T,
Lil Bandit and Mr. Sancho. Tickets: $20-$65.
Highwaymen Tribute Show The music
tribute to the outlaw country supergroup is 1
p.m. Sunday, July 7. Tickets: $50.
Fabulous Thunderbirds and Texas Tornados
The Grammy-winning Texas music double
bill is Wednesday, July 31. Tickets: $25-$65.
Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers Band
The country music stars with more than four
decades of hits perform Thursday, Aug. 22.
Tickets: $20-$60.
Rick Springfield The 80s favorite per-
forms Wednesday, Aug. 28. Tickets: $25-$80.
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Cool Canyon Nights The summer
series of free outdoor summer concerts are
6:15 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 29 (except
July 4) at McKelligon Canyon, Amphitheatre.
coolcanyonnights.com.
June 27: The Lusitania
July 11: Prime
June 18: Billy Townes
June 25: The Trailer Band
Aug. 1: Matt Hires
Color Rush street party The 4-DJ
color party is noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, June
29, at 1220 Lomaland, with DJ Aaron V, DJ
Bab, DJ BAMF and DJ Alby. Food and drinks
available for purchase. Tickets: $15 (ticketbul-
ly.com).
Music Under the Stars The summer
concert series, presented by the City of El Paso
Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, is
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 11, at
the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater,
800 S. San Marcial. No performance July 7.
Admission is free. Information: 541-4481
(MCAD), 532-7273 (Chamizal) or elpasoart-
sandculture.org.
June 30: Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds
(Funk Soul from Closter, N.J.)
July 14: Morry Sochat and the Special 20s
(Swing and Blues from Chicago, Ill.)
July 21: Jenni Dale Lord (Americana from
Lubbock)
July 28: Fungi Mungle (70s Disco)
Aug. 4: Rosco Bandana (Americana Roots
from Gulfport, Miss.)
Aug. 11: Mariachi Los Arrieros
The annual Patriotic Celebration with El Paso
Wind Symphony and fireworks is Thursday,
July 4.
Music Under the Stars fans often come early
for picnics and cookouts. Lawn chairs and blan-
kets are the norm. Grills permitted in park, but
not within the amphitheater itself. Outside
alcohol is not permitted; food, beverages, and
alcoholic beverages will be for sale within the
park. No glass containers, or pets permitted at
park. No smoking allowed in bowl area.
Mariachi Femenil Flores Mexicanas
auditions The all-woman mariachi ensem-
ble hosts auditions for women who can play
guitar, violin or trumpet 3 to 8 p.m. through
July at Allegreto Music Academy, 9627 Sims,
Suite M. No mariachi experience necessary;
please call to set up and audition time and date.
Information: 629-7406 or mariachifemenilflo-
resmexicanas.com.
Outlet Shoppes Summer Concert
Series Outlet Shoppes at El Paso, 7051 S.
Desert in Canutillo, (off I-10 at Trans Mountain
exit) host free weekly live music events 7 to 9
p.m. Tuesdays, through July 23 in the fountain
area. Information: 877-3208 or theoutlet-
shoppesatelpaso.com.
July 2 - The Royalty
July 9 - Fungi Mungle
July 16 - BJ Pando
July 23 - Lorretas Barbed Wire Band.
Alfresco! Fridays The 11th season of
free outdoor concerts are 6 p.m. Fridays
through Sept. 27 at Arts Festival Plaza
(between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza
Theatre). Presented by the El Paso Convention
and Performing Arts Centers and the El Paso
Convention and Visitors Bureau. No outside
food or beverages, or pets allowed.
Information: 534-0665 or alfrescofridays.com.
July 5: Aztec Zodiac (jazz/funk)
July 12: Magiztral Sonora (cumbia)
July 19: Toll Booth Willie (ska, 80s)
July 26: Frontera Bugalu (Latin variety)
Aug. 2: Radio La Chusma (Latin reggae)
La Parada The indoor/outdoor monthly
music series is 8 p.m. Friday, July 5, at the San
Carlos Building, 501 Texas. Admission: $5, ages
18 and older welcome. Information:
facebook/laparadaep.com.
La Parada is an ongoing music, art and social
party held the first Friday of the month.
RGT Live! The open mic for musicians,
singers and songwriters is 7 p.m. the first
Friday of the month (July 5) at the Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, in Las
Cruces, as part of the monthly Downtown
Ramble. Performer sign-up is 6:30 p.m. Coffee
and light snacks provided. Admission is free,
but donations welcome. Information: (575)
Railroad Blues 504 W. Holland, Alpine,
Texas. Most performances begin at 10 p.m.
railroadblues.com.
Saturday, July 6: Soul/rock band Jam
Sandwich performs as part of July 4th weekend
activities. Cost: $8.
Friday, July 12: Billy Bacon and the
Forbidden Pigs. Cost: $8.
Saturday, July 13: Chicago blues group
Morry Sochat and the Special 20s. Cost: $10.
Friday, July 19: Alt country artist Leigh Cates
Band. Cost: $7.
Viva Big Bend Music Festival performances
are July 25-28, at various regional venues.
Railroad Blues scheduled shows include Soul
Track Mind, Jonathan Tyler and the Northern
Lights, El Tule, Butch Hancock, The Os, The
Crooks, Folk Family Revival and more. See sep-
arate listing for details.
Tailgate 2013 The annual outdoor con-
cert series in Alamogordo, N.M., raises funds
for the Flickinger Center. Concerts begin at 8
p.m. on various Saturdays throughout the sum-
mer in the upper parking lot at the New
Mexico Museum of Space History. Patrons
should bring their own food, lawn chair and
beverages. Gates open 6:45 to 7:45 p.m.
Weekly spaces available for $40 on limited
basis. Walk-up admission: $15. Information:
(575) 437-2202. Online reservations at
flickingercenter.com.
July 6: 24/7 Blues Band. Tailgate theme is
Red, White and Blues
July 20: Loud Boy Timmy (blues/rock).
Tailgate theme is Fiesta.
Melodies at the Park El Paso Parks and
Recreations free outdoor music concerts are
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. selected Sundays through
Aug. 25, at various city parks. Information:
544-0753 or elpasotexas.gov/parks.
July 7: Villa at Veterans Park 5301 Salem
July 28: ManJelly at Blackie Chester Park,
1100 N. Zaragoza
Music in the Park The Las Cruces sum-
mer concert series is 6 p.m. Sundays during the
summer months featuring both local and guest
artists. No pets allowed. Admission is free.
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All July and August performances are at Young
Park, 1905 E. Nevada.
July 8 Jazz with Chris Vadala and Logan
Nix Trio
July 15 Rhythm City Dogs (variety) and
Windy City (Chicago Tribute Band)
July 22 Sonny & All Star Band and
Colores de Cristo Ballet Folklorico
July 29 Crystal Ship (classic rock) and
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Every Other Tuesday Doa Ana Arts
Council hosts a variety of musical performances
6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the historic
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, Las
Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575)
July 9: CW Ayon and Soul Shine. CW Ayon
has been performing hill country blues as a
one-man band since 2008. He won the award
for Best Blues at the New Mexico Music
Awards in 2010 and 2013.
July 23: Aaron and Alison. The duo met
about five years ago as cellists in the Las Cruces
Symphony. Alison has gone back to her roots as
a singer/guitar player and Aaron is discovering
his talents for improvising on cello.
Concierto de las Americas The
Juarez-based musicians present a journey
through the Golden Era of Rock and Roll in
Let The Good Times Roll: Part 3 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, July 18, at the Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, featuring songs
from the 50s and 60s. Presented by El Paso
Community Colleges Senior Adult Program
and Que Bonita Familia. Admission: $8.
Tickets/information: 831-7801.
Bluegrass Festival The 18th annual all-
day festival begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 20,
at the Weed Community Center in Weed,
N.M. Continuous live music, food, arts and
crafts, plus entertainment for kids. Information:
(575) 687-3104 or (575) 687-4388.
A Bluegrass gospel devotional service is 9 a.m.
to noon Sunday, July 21. Admission is free.
To get there: take Hwy 130, turn right at
Cloudcroft, and follow the signs to Weed,
which is 23 miles southeast of Cloudcroft.
Steve Smith and Chris Sanders with
Hard Road The bluegrass musicians and
his band perform their annual benefit concert
for KRWG radio at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at
the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall,
Las Cruces. The group will perform modern
and retro harmonies of traditional Americana
and bluegrass music. Tickets: $15 ($7.50 age 12
and younger) in advance; $20 ($10 age 12 and
younger) at the door. Information: (575) 646-
2222 or krwg.org.
Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society
The society presents the Derrick Lee Trio as
part of its monthly concert series at 7 p.m.
Sunday, July 21, at First Christian Church, 1809
El Paseo (across from Las Cruces High School)
in Las Cruces. The music begins immediately
after a short business meeting. Admission: $8
($5 members; $1 students with ID).
Information: Bob Burns, (575) 525-9333 or
bobandmelody@sbcglobal.net.
Viva Big Bend Music Festival Texas
Music Magazine hosts the 2nd annual music
fest and conference Thursday through Sunday,
July 25-28,in Marfa and Marathon. About 50
music acts from across the country (represent-
ing a wide variety of styles including alternative,
Americana, folk, Latin, pop and rock) are
expected to be showcased in at least six venues
during the first year. Tickets: $55 (VIP tickets
for Granada Theatre events Friday and
Saturday $35 per day); available in advance at
the Holland Hotel or online at
vivabigbend.com.
Venues include Railroad Blues, Granada
Theatre, Reata and Holland Hotel in Alpine,
Lost Horse, Padres and Planet Marfa in Marfa
and the Gage Hotel in Marathon.
Artists scheduled include: Anthony Ray
Wright, Colin Gilmore, Craig Kinsey Band,
Crooks, Doodlin Hogwallops, Dout Moreland,
El Tule, Emily Bell, Graham Wilkinson, Joe Ely
Band, John Evans, Jonathan Tyler and the
Northern Lights, Matt Skinner, Mike and the
Moonpies, Nakia, Patrice Pike, Primo Carrasco
& David Beebe, Quiet Company, Randy Rogers
Band, Soul Track Mind, Terri Hendrix with
Lloyd Maines, Tessy Lou & The Shotgun Stars,
Texas Tornadoes, Texas Tycoons, The Os,
Whiskey Shivers and Wild Child.
Black and White Affair Touch of Clazz
Entertainment hosts the jazz event 10 p.m. to 2
a.m. Friday, July 26, at Dominics 6901
Montana, with dancing to live music until mid-
night and DJ music from midnight to 2 a.m.
Attire is black and/or white. Tickets: $15 gen-
eral admission; $25 VIP; available online at
2013elpasoblackandwhite.eventbrite. Women
age 21 and older and men 25 and older wel-
come. Information: 255-9390 or touchof-
clazzentertainment@gmail.com.
VIP include finger food for the first two hours,
unlimited champagne for the first hour, access
to the VIP section with private seating, dance
floor and bar. General admission includes com-
plimentary glass of champagne.
Photos will be taken 10 p.m. to midnight for
$5.
Lee Brice The country star performs at 7
p.m. Friday, July 26, at Fort Blisss Freedom
Crossings event lawn. Brices hits include the
No. 1 single A Woman Like You, as well as
Love Like Crazy, Hard 2 Love, and I Drive
Your Truck. The public is welcome; early
arrival is encouraged. Information: 564-5311 or
freedomcrossingatfortbliss.com.
Hilda Rodriguez The inspirational singer
performs 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at
Unity El Paso, 1420 Alabama, as part of its
Summer Events Series. Rodriguez will perform
her Love Songs to God in English and
Spanish. Tickets: $10. Information: 566-5544 or
unityelpaso.org.
State Line Music Series West Texas
Food Bank and State Line Restaurant, 1222
Sunland Park Drive presents the Rudolph
Chevrolet-Honda-Mazda-Volkswagen outdoor
concert series 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays.
Admission is free age 21 and older welcome.
All customers asked to bring non-perishable
food donation or monetary donation for the
West Texas Food Bank. Information: 581-3371,
WTxFoodBank.org or countyline.com.
July 3: Frontera Bugal
July 10: Jason Boland and The Stragglers
July 17: Dusty Low.
Corner Tavern Summer Patio music
Corner Tavern and Grill, 2700 N. Mesa, hosts a
free summer live music series 6 to 9 p.m.
Sundays through Aug. 25. Information: 543-
6000 or cornertavernandgrill.com.
June 30 and Aug. 4: Grau, jazz
July 7: Cuervo, classic rock
July 14: We B fore, classic rock
July 21: Trailer Band, country
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Aug. 11: Sam Barlow Band, rock/blues
Aug. 18: Prime, variety
Aug. 25: Sorry About Your Sister, rockabilly.
Zin Valle Free Music Sundays Zin
Valle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4
mile north of FM 259), hosts free live music 1
to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays. Guests may also
enjoy wine tastings. Information: 877-4544 or
zinvalle.com.
June 30: Greg Gonzalez
July 14: Julio Ortiz
July 28: Dan Lambert and the Double Drum
Trio
La Vias Music On the Patio La Via
Winery in La Union, 4201 S. NM Highway 28,
one mile north of Vinton Road, hosts live music
12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on selected Saturdays and
Sundays through Sept. 29, featuring folk,
country and rock n roll from Live By
Request. Picnics are allowed, but beverages
must be purchased from the winery. Admission
is free. Information: (575) 882-7632.
Upcoming performances are July 14 and 21,
and during the annual Fourth of July picnic
Thursday, July 4.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
1249 Futurity Dr. (at Sunland Park Drive),
Sunland Park, N.M.
Live music is offered 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays
and Saturdays and Mariachi 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Sundays in the Franklins Lounge. No cover.
Information: (575) 874-5200.
Disco with local DJs is 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Sundays. Karaoke offered with Rock The
House 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Thursday.
Weekly winners receive gift bag with prizes.
Padres Marfa 209 W. El Paso Street in
Marfa, Texas. Ticket information: 432-729-4425
or padresmarfa.com.
Thursday, July 4: La Luz
Friday, July 5: Chapel Blues
Saturday, July 6: Eets Feats with Sex Scratch
Friday, July 12: Obscured by Echo
Friday, July 19: Elsa Cross
Saturday, July 20: Moondogs
Sunday, July 21: Luc & The Lovingstons
Friday, Aug. 2: My Education
Viva Big Bend Music Festival performances
are July 25-28, at various regional venues,
including Padre Marfa See separate listing for
details.
El Paso Comic Strip 1201 Airway.
Shows are at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday,
8:30 and 10:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and
7:30 p.m. Sunday. Reserved tickets: $12-$22.
Closed July 3-4. Reserved tickets vary available
at ticketweb.com. Information/reservations:
779-LAFF (5233) or laff2nite.com.
June 26-30: Sadiki Fuller with opening act
Alexander Assefa
July 5-7: Michael Che
July 10-14: James Davis
July 17-21: Elliott Threatt with opening act
Brad Ellis
July 24-28: Felipe Esparza
July 31-Aug. 4: Cisco
Bill Burr Comedian Bill Burr performs at 8
p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Abraham Chavez
Theatre. Having first gained notoriety for his
recurring role on the second season of
Chappelles Show, Burr developed a comedic
style of uninformed logic that has made him a
regular with Letterman, Conan OBrien and
Jimmy Fallon. One of the most popular comedy
podcasts on the web, Bills Monday Morning
Podcast, is an off-the-cuff weekly rant that has
become a fan favorite. Tickets: $25.
(Ticketmaster).
Comedy Nights The Percolator, 217 N.
Stanton, hosts comedy open mic events 8 to 11
p.m. every Tuesday. Information: 351-4377 or
on Facebook (The Percolator).
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Malinkys Classical Ballet Malinkys
Ballet Clasico of Jurez presents its annual
recital at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 28-
29, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S.
San Marcial. Information, ticket prices: 532-
7273, ext. 115 (Chamizal) or 16-39-66 (Juarez).
Arabesque 2013 Snake Charmer and the
Belly Dancers 4th annual gala performance fea-
turing Sharon Kihara and Amaya at 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 6, at Scottish Rite Temple
Theatre, 301 Missouri. Tickets: $15.
Information: 691-1938 or snakecharmerandthe-
bellydancer.com.
Both performers will host workshops
Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7.
Workshops by Amaya are Gypsy Hips on
Fire 9 to 10:30 a.m. and Star Power 2 to
3:30 p.m. Saturday. Cost: $50 each ($90 for
both). Workshops by Kihara are On Bated
Breath 10:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Saturday, and
More Power to You 9 a.m. to noon and
Drum Solo 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Cost: $65
each ($160 for all three):
Amazing Feats El Paso Dance Academy
presents different styles of dance which include
ballet, modern, jazz, and folkloric at 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, at Chamizal
National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, allowing
the audience to see how various styles are con-
nected by their cultures and movements.
Admission: $8. Information: 449-7904.
Amazing Feats El Paso Danz Theatre
present the show at 7 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, July 13, at the Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 San Marcial. Tickets: $8 (military
and group rates available). Sponsored by El
Paso Dance Academy, 12309 Rojas A-12.
Independence Day Dinner and Dance
Bash Dance for Dreams presents the
dance event 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday, July
13, at Hilton Garden Inn El Paso Airport, 6650
Gateway East, with music by Azucar and danc-
ing to salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia, cha-
cha and more. Semi-formal attire (red, white
and blue optional). Tickets: $35 in advance; $45
at the door (cash only). Active duty military is
$32 with ID. Admission includes dinner and
non-alcoholic beverage. Information: Deliris
Montanez or Dance for Dreams Foundation
(Facebook and active.com) or (704) 293-4307.
Latin Dance workshop Professional
dancer and teacher Jason Barrera will host a
weekend social and competitive dance lessons
July 19-21 at Dancers Studio, 5380 N. Mesa,
Suite 111. Classes offered 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday;
call for information on private or group lessons.
Information (call or text): 526-8168 or contact
Diana at 487-9396.
Barrera, certified in both American and
International Styles, has earned numerous hon-
ors, including Best Stage Performance at the
USO World Showcase in Las Vegas and per-
formed recently with Cirque Du Soleil.
Dancing in the City The City of El Paso
Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and
Conventions and Visitors Bureau present the
4th annual outdoor dance concerts 8 to 10
p.m. Saturdays through July 27, at Arts
Festival Plaza, featuring local and regional per-
formers. Dance lessons are 7 to 8 p.m. No
event June 30. Admission is free; no outside
food or drinks. Information: 541-4895.
July 6: Sorry About Your Sister (rockabilly)
July 13: Yarn (country)
July 20: Samba Society (samba)
July 27: Ivon Ulibarri and Cafe Mocha (salsa).
Pasin Flamenca: Amor Gitano
Gallegos y Baile Flamenco! one of the
Southwests premiere flamenco troupes, pres-
ents the traditional flamenco show at 7 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, at Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, with flamenco
version of highlights from Spanish playwright
and composer Manuel de Fallas El Amor
Brujo. Tickets $15 at the door (cash only).
UTEP Summer Dance workshops
The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance
hosts Creative Territories: Exploring
Contemporary Technique, Choreography, and
Improvisation 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday
through Friday, July 29-Aug. 2 and Aug. 5-9,
featuring professional guest instructors.
Workshops end with an informal performance
at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Cost: $150 for one week;
$280 for both. High school and group rates
available. Information: Lisa Smith, 747-6509 or
lisas@utep.edu.
The July 29-Aug. 2 session for intermediate
to advanced dancers features instructor Lina
Puodzi-ukaite-Lanauskiene, Dean of Dance at
the Ciurlioniomm conservatory of the arts in
Vilnius.
The Aug. 5-9 session for intermediate to
advanced dancers features instructor Lauren
Tietz, dance maker, experimental filmmaker
and interdisciplinary artist from Austin.
The Aug. 5-9 session for beginner to inter-
mediate dancers features instructor Andrea
Vazquez, a performer, choreographer and edu-
cator who currently serves as a visiting assistant
professor at UTEP.
Ballroom dancing City of El Paso Parks
and Recreation Department offers free ball-
room dancing 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays and Fridays
at Memorial Senior Center, 1800 Byron, with
live music by the Silvertones Band. New partic-
ipants always welcome. Information: 562-4260.
El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy
The dance studio, 7220 N. Mesa, offers week-
night classes in Argentine Tango, Salsa, 2-step,
Rumba, Swing, Bachata, Giros and Sacadas; and
Milonga. Call for schedules. A Group Tango
Beginner Class is 8-9 p.m. Mondays; $5 per
person. Information: 585-0090 or danceelpa-
so.com.
Salsa Tuesdays include beginner and interme-
diate lesson 8-9 p.m. and dance practice 9-10
p.m. Cost: $10 per person.
Salsa Social is 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday, July
27, with music by DJ Louie. BYOB. $5 cover.
Summer Dance Camp runs through July 11
for youth and teens.
Argentine Tango Nights Paso del
Norte Tango club hosts a weekly dance class 8
p.m. Saturdays at Shundo Dance Studio, 2719
N. Stanton, followed by Milonga (dance party)
through 11 p.m. Beginners welcome, partners
not necessary. Cost: $7. Information: 532-2043
or pasodelnortetangoclub.com.
Viva Tango Dance Social The Viva
Tango Club meets 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at
Mexico Lindo, 123 S. Carolina. No partner nec-
essary. Cost: $3 per person. Information: 592-
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ne of the most famous El Pasoans of
the 20th century was Jake Erlich,
known as the tallest man in the
world. My familys connection with him
goes back to a summer vacation in 1928.
But first, a few more details about this
famed gentle giant.
Born in Denver in 1906 (ironically,
weighing only 3 pounds, 12 ounces),
Erlich moved to El Paso with his family
in 1912. By age 13, he was over 7 feet
all and he kept growing as an adult,
reportedly reaching 8 feet 6 inches tall at
age 40.
Jake attended El Paso High School and
worked at the downtown Popular Dry
Goods Store. Being so tall, he couldnt
find ready-to-wear clothes. It took eight
yards of material to make him one suit.
Everything he needed had to be made to
order.
In the summer of 1928, Jake was in
California. Hed worked in several films
(acting under the name of Jack Earle)
and was said to be a sensitive person, a
talented artist and poet.
My mom, Winifred McVey, age 15
around this time, was best friends with
Celia and Birdie Rosenblum, whose par-
ents owned and operated the Rosenblum
Dry Goods store on Alameda Avenue,
east of downtown El Paso. Their house
was attached to the store and Mom
would visit often.
That summer Mrs. Rosenblum invited
Mom to accompany her and her daugh-
ters to spend a few weeks out in
California. It was a thrilling opportunity
for a 15-year-old young lady to spend
some time on the beaches of the Pacific
Ocean. The date of departure arrived.
Mom and the Rosenblum women board-
ed the westbound train. They rode coach,
which meant sitting up and sleeping in
their seats. This posed no problem for
the three young ladies caught up in the
adventure of the trip.
After they arrived in California, Jakes
mom invited them to visit. As she was
showing them the house, they walked
into Jakes bedroom. The size of Jakes
bed impressed my mom. She noticed
they had to put two beds together length-
wise to accommodate his size.
Mom got to say hello to Jake. They all
attended parties and had great fun at the
beach. Mom really enjoyed herself, but
apparently Mrs. Rosenblum thought my
mom was having too much fun. At one
party she took Mom aside and quietly
told her, Winnie, the Jewish boys are
for the Jewish
girls.
I guess Mom
made the adjust-
ment because
she came home
and years later
married my dad,
John Judy
Middagh, and
had me along
with my brother
Bill and sister
Marie.
Another thing
my mom
remembers
about her vacation
is what a good cook Mrs. Rosenblum
was and all the weight she put on while
out in California. She gained so much
weight that when the train returned them
to El Paso, her mom, who was waiting at
the station to meet the train, walked right
by her not recognizing the heavier, sun-
tanned youngster as being the same
daughter that had gone to California only
weeks before.
Jake Erlich went on to join the
Ringling Brothers-Barnum and Bailey
Circus and traveled extensively. He
never performed in El Paso, instead
choosing to spend his time here to take
vacation with his family.
Many El Pasoans remember seeing
Jake driving his car from the back seat
so his legs would have the room needed.
He drove a five-passenger coupe that
had to have 20 inches added to the steer-
ing wheel shaft.
He retired from the circus and built a
home in El Paso with 9-foot-high ceil-
ings and furniture suitable for a 370-
pound man. He continued to travel
extensively as a salesman and public
relations specialist for a wine company.
In June 1952 his kidneys failed and he
died at Hotel Dieu Hospital. A specially
built coffin was made for him and
required eight pallbearers to carry him to
the Jewish section of El Pasos
Concordia Cemetery. He was 46 years
old and had lived twice as long as most
men his size. He is remembered by
many as the gentle giant who brought
warmth and good cheer wherever he
was.
John McVey Middagh is a former saddle
shop owner and an amateur local historian.
Information: middagh@yahoo.com
Taking a Look Back
by John McVey Middagh
My mom and the
worlds tallest man
Jake Erlich
El Paso-Juarez Historical Museum
Curator and founder is historian Fred Morales,
who hosts historic exhibits, lectures and walk-
ing tours at various locations. Information: 255-
9644, fredmorales7@yahoo.com, or elpa-
sowalkingtours.com.
A Historical Walking Tour of Chivas Town
(also known as El Ranchito and Poverty Hill) is
10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, beginning in the
parking lot of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church,
2709 Alabama. The tour will feature Our Lady
of Guadalupe Church, Mt. Franklin Towers, the
1944 B-24 Bomber Crash, the A on the
Mountain, Long and Finn Sanatoriums, a 1903
Water Tank, Kathy White Housing Project and
Wyler Aerial Tramway. Cost: $5 donation.
Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society
and Haunted History - The organization
offers a variety of ghost tours each month. All
proceeds benefit Concordia Cemetery for
restoration and preservation. Age 13 and older
welcome. Tours are $10, unless otherwise list-
ed. Information/reservations: 408-7461 or
ghosts915.com.
Ghost tour of San Elizario Historic District is
10 p.m. to midnight Friday, July 5 and Aug. 2,
during the First Friday ArtWalk. Meet at the
Golden Eagle Gallery, 1501 Main Street at 9:30
p.m.
Concordia Cemetery Ghost Tours are 9 to
11 p.m. Saturday, July 6 and 13, and Aug. 3
and 10, at historic Concordia Cemetery. Bring
a camera. Meet at 8:30 p.m. at the Yandell
entrance.
Downtown Ghost Tour is 9 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, July 20 and Aug. 17. Meet at 8:30
p.m. in front of the Downtown Main Library
(Cleveland Square) next to the El Paso Museum
of History. Contains adult situations, offensive
history and some adult language.
A Ghost and Game tour of Cohen Stadium is
Saturday, Aug. 24, following the Diablos game.
Cost: $5 (includes both tour and game).
History Notes Lecture Series The
monthly program is 1 to 2 p.m. the second
Thursday of each month at the Branigan
Cultural Center, 501 N. Main, north end of the
Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Admission is
free. Information: (575) 541-2154 or las-
cruces.org/museums.
July 11: Establishing Taos: The Inexplicable
Draw with Cassandra Lockwood
Aug. 8: The Art of the Magoffin House
with Leslie Bergloff.
Justice Comes to New Mexico New
Mexico Supreme Court Justice Charles Daniels
will trace the development of the New Mexico
court system over the past two centuries, as it
grew along with the territory and state 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, at Ruidoso Public
Library, 107 Kansas City Road, in Ruidoso, N.M.
The presentation will conclude with an
overview of the current operations of the New
Mexico judicial system.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 258-3704.
The presentations looks at relationships
among the characters who came before the
courts (such as Billy the Kid and Pat Garrett)
and the characters who sat on the bench.
Fort Stanton Live! The forts annual cel-
ebration of living history, hosted by Fort
Stanton, Inc./Fort Stanton Foundation is July
13-14, at Fort Stanton, 20 miles northeast of
Ruidoso on Hwy 220. Events include historic
reenactments, cavalry, infantry, artillery demon-
strations, buffalo soldiers, Mescalero Apaches,
Victorian Ladies Tea, authors, speakers, tours,
kids games, a period Military Ball Saturday
evening and Sunday church service. No pets or
alcohol allowed. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Admission: $5 (free for ages 16 and younger).
fortstanton.com.
Fort Stanton was established and built in 1855
by troopers of the 1st Dragoon Regiment to
serve as a base of operations against the
Mescalero Apache Indians. The site served vari-
ous purposes through 1995.
Saturday speakers:
10 a.m. Return to Fort Stanton 1862-
1866 with Earl Pittman
11:30 a.m. Role of Ft. Stanton in Lincoln
County War with Gary Cozzins
1 p.m. Historic images of Ft. Stanton with
Cynthia Orozco
2:30 p.m. The role of Billy the kid in the
movies with B.G. Burr
4 p.m. Japanese Internment at Fort
Stanton with Nancy Bartlit
Nisha Hoffman will be in the Commanders
Quarters telling stories as Lydia Lane through-
out the day.
Fort Bayard Tours Fort Bayard Historic
Preservation Society hosts guided tours of the
historic fort at 9:30 a.m. every Saturday in July
at Fort Bayard National Historic Landmark, six
miles east of Silver City, N.M. Meet at the For
Bayard Museum on the west side of the parade
ground. Tour takes about 90 minutes; wear
walking shoes, sun screen and a hat; water rec-
ommended. The museum will also be open.
Admission is free, but donations appreciated.
Individual tours may also be scheduled in
advance. Information: (575) 388-4477, (575)
388- 9123 or fortbayard.org.
Out of the Shadows: The Women of
Southern New Mexico New Mexico
State Universitys Branson Library hosts the
free public photo exhibit through Oct. 15 in
the librarys Milton Gallery, fourth floor on the
NMSU campus in Las Cruces. Organized by
University Archivist Martha Shipman Andrews,
the photos also appear in Andrews book of the
same name. Information: (575) 646-5028 or
mandrews@lib.nmsu.edu.
El Paso Mission Trail Visitor Center
El Paso Mission Trail Associations center sup-
porting the three historic churches in the
Mission Valley Ysleta Mission, Socorro
Mission and San Elizario Chapel is at 6095
Alameda (at Zaragoza). Hours are 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Information
790-0661, 851-9997 or
visitelpasomissiontrail.com.
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.
The 3rd annual Traders Market runs 4 to 6
p.m. Fridays through Sept. 27 (except for
federal holidays), with market produce, jams
and eggs, arts and crafts and other seasonal
goods.
San Elizario walking tours The San
Elizario Historic District hosts free guided walk-
ing tours of its nationally recognized historic
district at noon and 3 p.m. the fourth Sunday of
the month starting at Main Street Mercantile,
1501 Main Street. Learn about the 17 historic
sites of San Elizario, about the arrival of Don
Juan de Oate to the area in 1598 and the First
Thanksgiving Celebration, the Presidio de San
Elizario and the San Elcear Chapel on the
Mission Trail. Information: 851-0093.
To get there: Take Loop 375 to Socorro Road
then go east seven miles to San Elizario.
District is on the right. Look for the brown
signs.
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El Paso Diablos Baseball - The American
Association minor league teams 2013 season
runs through Aug. 25 at Cohen Stadium in
Northeast El Paso. Tickets: $8 box seats; $7
general admission; free for ages 4 and younger.
July 4 tickets are $10 box seats; $9 general
admission (July 4 games sell out fast).
Information: 755-2000 or diablos.com.
To get there: take the Patriot Freeway to the
Diana exit. From Loop 375, turn south on
Kenworthy.
July 2-5 and July 18-21: Laredo Lemurs.
Independence Day fireworks are July 3-5.
Clifford the Big Red Dog appearance July 20.
Childrens Miracle Network Night is
Wednesday, July 3. Tickets purchased via the
foundation benefit Childrens Miracle Network.
July 6-9: Grand Prairie Air Hogs
July 29-31: Wichita Wingnuts
Aug. 2-4: Grand Prairie Hair Hogs. Bark in
the Park is Aug. 4; friendly pets welcome on
leash.
The Diablos, Sodexo and El Pasos media
nights for El Pasoans Fighting Hunger are
Monday, July 8 and 29, and Wednesday, Aug.
21. On these nights, for every fan that brings a
canned good or non-perishable food item to
donate at Cohen Stadium to El Pasoans Fighting
Hunger, they will receive a free popcorn.
Donations will also be taken at the Media
Softball Championship at 11:30 a.m. Monday,
July 8.
Recurring promotions include Fireworks every
Friday, Free ticket Saturdays, POP Out Hunger
nights, monthly military Nights and several food
and drink specials.
Aqua Posse Summer Swimming
Invitational The areas largest swim meet
hosted by El Paso Aqua Posse is Friday through
Sunday, July 12-14, at the Ascarate Pool, 6900
Delta. The meet usually attracts more than 400
athletes from Texas, New Mexico and Mexico.
Spectator admission is free. Information: 562-
1242 or aquaposse.org.
Battle of the Champions Karate
Tournament The 11th annual tournament
is July 12-13 at the Camino Real Hotel, 101 S.
El Paso, sponsored by the National Blackbelt
League and the Southwest Karate Group.
Events start at 2 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m.
Saturday, with finals at 7:27 p.m. Ticket/table
information: 727-3562, 329-3008 or battle-
ofthechampionselpaso.com.
Chivas El Paso Patriots Soccer The
teams home games are 8 p.m. at Patriots
Stadium, 6941 Industrial. The Patriots are an
affiliate team with Chivas de Guadalajara and
are the oldest running soccer club in the United
States. Information/tickets: 771-6620 or elpa-
sopatriots.com or uslsoccer.com.
Thursday, July 18: Laredo Heat
Saturday, July 20: Austin Aztex.
GLOW CrossFit event The fundraising
event to help send El Paso to the CrossFit
Games is Saturday, July 20, at Get Lifted Gym,
4617 Ripley. The Kids Run Wild event is 6 to 8
p.m. with the Adult Instructions and heats 8
p.m. to 2 a.m.
Participate as an individual or team to com-
pete against El Pasos top CrossFit athletes with
competitions, black lights, a DJ, glow in the
dark paint and a wet station. Cost starts at $25.
getliftedgym.com/glow.
Ruidoso Downs Horse Racing The
track and casino is off U.S. 70 in Ruidoso
Downs, N.M. Live racing starts at 1 p.m. Friday
through Monday, except on holiday weekends
when the horses run Friday through Monday.
The season runs Memorial Day weekend
through Labor Day weekend with the running
of the All American Futurity Monday, Sept. 2.
Grandstand admission and parking are free.
Turf club reservations are $15. Information:
(575) 378-4431 or raceruidoso.com.
Motor sports
Speedway of Southern New Mexico
The track features modifieds, super stocks,
speed stocks and more at 7:45 p.m. Saturdays
through Nov. 2. Gates opens at 5:30 p.m. The
Speedway is 11 miles west of Las Cruces exit
132, off I-10. Take south frontage road to
Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds. Admission
is $12 ($9 seniors/military with ID/students age
6-15 or with NMSU ID). Free for children 5
and under. Season tickets (21 events) are $230
($165 senior/military/students 6-15 and NMSU
students). Information: 1-800-658-9650 or
snmspeedway.com.
The annual MVT Night at the Races and
Fourth of July show is Saturday, July 6.
Mudder Trucker Appreciation Day
The mud bogging events are noon Saturday,
July 13, at Maldonado Maze, 2855 Hwy 28 in
La Union, N.M. Gates open at 11 a.m. with
grudge matches, test-n-tune, SideXSide, single
pass timed mudsports tug-o-wars, foot races,
mud wrestling, etc. Food and drink conces-
sions. chairs, umbrellas or canopy tents. No
glass containers, please. Truck fee: $15.
Spectator admission: $5; $5 fee to bring in grills
or food. Information: Danny Sainz (915) 525-
6796, Tommy Maldonado at (915) 603-0899 or
rubberdown.net.
El Paso Motorplex The newly improved
concreted drag strip is at 13101 Gateway West,
(east of El Paso at I-10 off Clint exit #42). New
this year is a sand drag track. Gates open at
6:45 p.m., racing begins at 7:45 p.m. No glass
bottles allowed. Spectator admission: $5 (mili-
tary and group discounts offered). Racer admis-
sion: $20. Information: 525-9645 or elpasomo-
torplex.com.
Arroyo Seco Raceway The Southern
New Mexico track is located off Hwy 549, off
I-10 at the Akela exit, with drag racing, motor-
cycle racing, sportscar testing and more. Race
times vary. Spectator admission: $5 (ages 5-12
free). Pit passes are $10. Information: (575)
544-3440 or arroyosecoraceway.com.
El Paso Speedway Park 14851 Marina
(off Montana 7 miles east of Loop 375). Regular
season races are 7:45 p.m. Fridays, through
Sept. 13. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. General
admission: $12 ($9 seniors, military and stu-
dents with ID; free for ages 5 and younger).
Family pack (two adults, two children 6-15) are
$25. Information: 791-8749 or epspeedway-
park.com.
X Motoball The motocross and paintball
center is at 14372 Loving Lane, with a new
track and other features. Information: 355-
0271, or xmotoball.com.
To get there: I-10 East to Loop 375 North
(Joe Battle). Exit Zaragoza, turn right on
Montana and immediately turn left on Flagger
Drive two miles and turn right on Santa Fe Trail
(Santa Fe Trail becomes Loving in 3/4 miles).
Runs and walks
Olympic Day Run City of El Paso Parks
and Recreation Department will host its 2nd
annual free 5K Run/Fun Walk in celebration of
nationally recognized Olympic Day at 10 a.m.
Saturday, June 29, at the Don Haskins
Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge, with an
appearance by 1992 Olympic boxer Raul
Marquez and various mini track and field
events. Register at any city recreation center.
Olympic Day is an international effort to pro-
mote fitness and well-being in addition to
Olympic ideals of fair play, perseverance,
respect and sportsmanship.
Run for a Mission 5K El Paso Water
Utilities 5K run and 5K or 1-mile fun walk is
7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 29, at Ascarate Park,
Please see Page 23
6900 Delta. Registration (through June 21): $20
5K ($15 military and per runner for teams of
10 or more; $5 age 12 and younger); $15 for 1-
mile walk. Late registration increases by $5.
Entry into park is $1 per car. Information:
Marisela Barcenas, 594-5517, Chris Rowley,
478-5663 or epwu.org/run.
Online registration at raceadventuresunlimit-
ed.com or epwu.org/run.
Packet pickup is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday,
June 28, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa;
team captain responsible for picking up team
packages. Race day registration is 6:30 to 7:15
a.m. at the start line.
Trophies for top three overall male and
female 5K runners and for largest team; metals
for top three male and female in each age cate-
gory. Free t-shirt for first 200 participants and
refreshments at the finish line.
Fourth of July Run Up and Running,
hosts the 7th annual 5K run/walk 7:04 a.m.
Thursday, July 4, beginning at Up and Running
in the Rudolph Shopping Plaza, 3233 N. Mesa.
Proceeds benefit Run El Paso Club.
Registration: $20 through July 2; $25 July 3-4.
Information: Chris Rowley, 478-5663. Online
registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pick-up is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, July 3, and 6 to 6:45 a.m. race day
at Up and Running.
Trophies to top three male and female overall
winners and top three male and females in age
categories. All runners receive patriotic tie-
dyed t-shirt; sports drinks, watermelon and hot
dogs after the race.
Independence Day Run The City of
Las Cruces annual 8K run and 1-mile fun run is
6 a.m. Thursday, July 4, on the Triviz multi-pur-
pose path in Las Cruces. Registration begins at
6 a.m. with fun run at 6:40 a.m. and 8K at 7
a.m. Entry fee: $15 (by June 29) for 8K; $20 on
race day. Fun Run fee: $10. Information: (575)
541-2550. Registration forms available online at
las-cruces.org (under Parks and Recreation
Department Special Events).
T-shirts awarded to all participants; plaques
given to each age category winner for the 8K
Run and to the 1st place overall female/male
for the Fun Run.
Leopoldo Cavazos Jr. Memorial Run
The 5K run and 1-mile run walk is 7:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 6, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta,
($1 entrance fee per vehicle into park).
Registration: $20 in advance ($25 on race day).
Teams of 10 or more (by June 29) are $15 per
member. Online registration at raceadventure-
sunlimited.com.
Packet pickup is noon to 6 p.m. Friday, July 5,
at Up and Running, 1475 George Dieter, and
6:30 to 7:45 a.m. on race day at the starting
line.
Trophies to top male and female runner in the
5K and to largest team, and medals to top
three male and female runners in each age cat-
egory. Refreshments after race for all partici-
pants.
Bottomless Triathlon The annual 400M
swim, 14K bike ride and 4K run is 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 13, at Bottomless Lakes State
Park, 13 miles east of Roswell, N.M. (via U.S.
Hwy 380 and NM Hwy 409). The Bottomless
Race Transition Area opens at 7 a.m. for late
packet pickup. Pre-race orientation begins at 8
a.m. Entry: $45 ($60 relay) by July 11; no race
day registration. Free for runners age 17 and
younger; registration required by July 10.
Information: (575) 624-8284 or bottom-
lesstri@gmail.com.
Packet pick-up is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 12,
at Holiday Inn Express, 2300 N. Main, in
Roswell.
Run for a Margarita El Paso Symphony
Orchestra hosts the 4th annual 5K Run and 1
Mile run/walk at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 13,
beginning at Riviera Restaurant, 5218
Doniphan. After the run/walk enjoy a compli-
mentary margarita (age 21 and older), food and
live music by Sullivan Brothers AllStar Revue.
Proceeds benefit the orchestras audience
development and outreach programs.
Registration: $25 by July 7; $30 July 8-12. No
race day registration; race limited to 400 run-
ners. Meal ticket only: $10. Information: EPSO,
532-3776, Chris Rowley, 478-5663 or racead-
venturesunlimited.com.
All runners receive short sleeve t-shirt, and
trophies for top three overall male and female
finishers in the 5K.
Packet pick up is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday,
July 12, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa, and
5:45 to 6:45 p.m. on race day at 5213
Doniphan.
Shamrock Run for Education St.
Patrick Cathedrals 5K run and 1 mile walk is
7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at St. Patricks,
1111 N. Stanton. Proceeds Benefit Fr. Rick
Matty Memorial Scholarship. Cost (through July
18) is $20 ($15 students). Late registration (July
19-20) is $25. Information: Chris Rowley, 478-
5663. Online registration at raceadventures
unlimited.com.
Packet pickup is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, July
19, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa, and 6:30
to 7:15 a.m. on race day at the start line.
T-shirts for first 250 participants; refresh-
ments available at finish line. Trophy to top
three male and female runners overall and for
largest team; medals to top three male and
female runners in each age group.
Ski Run Road Challenge The 7th annu-
al race featuring the highest finish in New
Mexico is 7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27, at the
Eagle Creek Sports Complex, Hwy 532, in
Ruidoso. The USA Track & Field sanctioned
event includes a 20K high altitude foot race
(solo or relay) up Ski Run Road (Hwy 532) in
the Sacramento Mountains with an elevation
gain of 2,600 feet. In addition to the 12-mile
solo or relay runs, this year has a 3-mile fun
run. Prizes and food offered for finishers.
Proceeds benefit Ski Apaches Disabled Skiers
Program.
Registration for 12-mile solo: $35. Fun run:
$20. Relay (four-person team): $130.
Information: (575) 937-7106. Online registra-
tion at active.com or skirunroadchallenge.com.
Ten Miler in the Heat The Fort Bliss
10-mile run open to active-duty military, family
members, DoD/Da civilians and the El Paso
community is 7 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, at Soto
Gym, Soto Gym, Bldg. 20751 Constitution
Blvd. on East Fort Bliss. Early registration: $25
by Aug. 1. Free for active duty military. On site
registration begins is 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. for $35
($10 active duty military). Information: 744-
5790 or blissmwr.com. Online registration at
active.com.
Competitors not possessing a military ID must
enter Fort Bliss through the Global Reach
Access Control Point or SGT MAJOR BLVD
Access Control Point. Drivers must provide
proof of insurance and photo ID for all passen-
gers.
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Bicycling
El Paso Bicycle Club - All rides are free
and open to the public; helmets required.
Information: elpasobicycleclub.com or meet-
up.com/elpasobicycleclub.
Wednesday night rides, a tradition for over 20
years, are leaderless rides of 18-22 miles, with
most riders beginning about 5:45-6 p.m. leaving
from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (at
Artcraft). The favorite route is a 20-mile loop
to Gadsden H.S. Optional dinner afterward at
Hello Pizza, 1071 Country Club Rd.
8 a.m. Saturday, June 29: Meet at Cotton-
Eyed Joes at the I-10 Clint Exit for ride
through Lower Valley, including Tornillo and San
Elizario. 35 miles, moderate (16-18) pace. Jim
Weaver, 775-9757.
7 a.m. Sunday, June 30: Meet at Rio Plaza for
moderate to fast ride (18-22 mph) to La Union
and Border Crossing. 35 miles. Rick Rivas, 867-
2199.
7 a.m. Thursday, July 4. Meet at River Run
Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd., for ride to either
La Mesa or Mesilla, depending on who shows
up. Pace to be determined by riders. Randy
Limbird, 915-328-4110.
7 a.m. Saturday, July 6: Meet at 316 Arboles
(corner of Mora, one block north of Lindbergh)
for ride to top of Anthony Gap. Route: Ride to
Country Club to River Trail to Vinton Road to
rollers (I-10 frontage) to OHara to Anthony
Gap; return via OHara and NM 28 and other
Upper Valley Roads back to Limbirds house for
world-famous Pecan Pancakes. 42 miles.
7 a.m. Sunday, July 7: Start at the Mesilla
Municipal Parking Lot on Hwy 28 one block
south of The Bean. Head to Fort Selden by
way of Sonoma Ranch Foothill Parkways
(rollers) then N. Valley Drive (NM 185). Return
to Mesilla on Valley Dr. About 43 miles, easy
Intermediate-moderate pace (15 mph avg.).
Larry Reid, 584-8288, 241-7160
7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 13: Meet at
Madeline Park in Kern Place (Baltimore at
Kern). Ride to Hondo Pass via Scenic Drive and
McKelligon Canyon. 25 miles, moderate (16-18
mph) pace. Sylvia Mejia, (915) 740-9033 and
Blanca Harp, 915-422-2238.
7 a.m. Sunday, July 14: Meet at Rio Plaza.
Head to the rollers and ride to Vado, cross the
valley to La Mesa and return on NM 28. 50
miles, 17-19 mph pace. Rick Rivas, 867-7199.
7 a.m. Sunday, July 14 . Leave promptly at 7
a.m. from La Mesa (parking lot north of Eagle
Grocery). Ride will loop around Snow Road,
Calle de Norte, Fairacres, Picacho and Valley
Dr (NM 185). Stop at The Bean in Mesilla and
return on Hwy 28. 40 miles, B/IG-friendly pace
(15-16 mph). Terry Campbell, 497-0882.
7:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20: Meet at Johnny
Lolitas coffee shop in La Union (NM 28 at S.
Vinton Rd). Loop through La Union down to
McNutt and Alvarez, then up to Chamberino
and Anthony Country Club. 35 miles. Moderate
pace (15-17 mph). Linda Price, 433-4188.
7:30 a.m. Sunday, July 21: Meet at Newman
Park (Alabama at Richmond). Ride over Scenic,
through Downtown, Central and Northeast El
Paso. 35 miles, 16-18 mph pace. Charlie
Gallarzo, 241-3373.
6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 27: B/IG Metric
Century. Beginning/Intermediate Group mem-
bers meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd.,
to ride to Mesilla and back. 63-67 miles, 15-16
mph pace. This is the 4th distance ride prepar-
ing for the 100-mile finale in September. All rid-
ers should be there at least 15 minutes early.
Meet at Rio Plaza at Artcraft & Upper Valley.
Margaret OKelley, 915-588-3825.
7:30 a.m. Sunday, July 28:
Downtown/Central Frolic. Meet at Bowie HS
parking lot (across from Chamizal). Head
through Downtown, climb Brown and Scenic
and loop through Central El Paso. 30 miles, 15-
17 mph pace. Henry Payan, 355-6506.
Beginner/Intermediate Group (B/IG)
Rides - The El Paso Bicycle Clubs special
training program for beginning and intermedi-
ate riders is at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays. Meet at Rio
Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd. (at Artcraft). Basic
lesson on road biking is followed by ride
through Upper Valley roads, with groups paced
for beginner, beginner/intermediate and inter-
mediate riders. Margaret OKelley, 588-3825.
July 2: Cycling Tips & Tire Changing Clinic.
July 9: Yoga for Cyclists.
July 16: Intermediate Group Riding Skills.
July 23: Intervals.
July 30: Recovery and Injury Prevention.
EP Cyclists The bicycle group offers rides
for all levels Saturdays and Sundays mornings,
starting from the East Side. Two rides are
offered: one for beginners, pace and distance
depending on riders; and one for intermediates
and advanced, usually 40 to 60 miles at 18 to
20 mph. Starting times and locations are posted
at facebook.com/epcyclist. For more informa-
tion: Manny Valadez, 861-2311 or
epcyclists.com.
Roll for the Cure The largest cycling
event in Southeast New Mexico is 8 a.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10, at New Mexico Junior
College, 5317 Lovington, in Hobbs, N.M. Route
options offered for novice to competitive
cyclists, including 25K, 50K and 100K routes.
Proceeds benefit Relay For Life and American
Cancer Society. Registration: $25. Information:
(575) 492-5332 or rollforthecure.net.
Golf
Get Golf Ready classes NMSU Golf
Course hosts a series of five-day sessions
through Oct. 20. Cost: $75-$100 per session;
depending on session Information: (575) 646-
3219 or NMSUgolf.com. Online registration at
PlayGolfAmerica.com/GGR.
Other Get Golf Ready sessions are 2 to 3
p.m. Saturdays, July 13-Aug. 10, and 5:30 to 7
p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 5-19.
Ladies only Get Golf Ready and Wine tasting
is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 4-Oct. 2.
Family sessions are 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays,
Oct. 5-Nov. 2. Kids participate for free.
Advanced sessions are noon to 1:30 p.m.
Saturdays Sept. 22-Oct. 20.
Beginning Golf Outings start in July, and Nine
Hole Scrambles are 5:30 p.m. July 30, Aug.
27, Sept. 24 and Oct. 21, open to everyone.
Dimas Vasquez Golf Tournament
The 2nd annual tournament benefiting Special
Olympics of TexasArea 19 begins with a
shotgun start at 8 a.m. Friday, July 19, at
Underwood Gold Complex, 3200 Coe, on Fort
Bliss. Four-man scramble format. Registration
begins at 7 a.m. Cost: $125 ($450 team of
four); includes green and cart fees, two drink
tickets, lunch and award ceremony.
Sponsorships available. Information: 533-8229
or sotx.org/vasquez.
Fore! the Children Golf Tournament
Community Partners of El Pasos inaugural
charity tournament begins with a shotgun start
at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at Butterfield Trail
Golf Club, 1858 Cottonwoods, for golfers of all
ages and experience levels. Four-person scram-
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ble format. Sign-in begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $125
individual, ($450 team of four). Information:
521-3925 or butterfieldtrailgolf.com.
Community Partners of El Paso, a local charity
that has helped over 13,000 of El Pasos abused
and neglected children in the last 15 years.
Rhinos Golf Tournament El Paso
Rhinos 5th annual tournament benefiting
Ronnies Kids Scholarship Fund starts with a
shotgun start at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, at
Anthony Country Club, 2100 W. OHara in
Anthony, N.M. with a Hole-in-One Win A Car
challenge. Check in at noon. Cost (by Aug. 5):
$100 ($400 team), includes green fees, cart and
meals. Hole sponsorships available for $100.
Mulligans available. Information: 491-7897 or
fundraising@elpasorhinos.com.
Recreational Sports
AYSO Soccer registration Early regis-
tration for boys and girls age 4-18 for El Paso
Region 368 of American Youth Soccer
Organizations 2013-2014 fall and spring season
is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays,
June 29-30 and July 13-Aug. 4, at Peter Piper
Pizza, 9450 Dyer, plus July 27 at McDonalds,
9461 Dyer. Every child plays at least half of
every game. Season is 16 weeks; and fee
includes uniform, supplemental insurance and
player trophy. Games begin in September. Fee:
$75. Information: 253-9735 or ayso368.club-
spaces.com. The league covers Northeast,
Central, East and Lower Valley areas of El Paso.
as well as Fort Bliss and Chaparral.
Tykes n Spikes Flag Football City of
Las Cruces Parks and Recreation registration
for the 2013 co-rec league runs through July
20, at Meerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E.
Hadley in Las Cruces, Divisions are Pre-k and
kindergarten, ages four and five; and first and
second grade, ages six and seven. Fee: $40 per
player, includes team shirt. Games begin the
week of Aug. 19. Information: (575) 541-2563
or (575) 541-2550.
All coaches required to attend the league
meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at
Meerscheidt Recreation Center.
Texas Premier Baseball USSSA West
Texas Premier Baseball (NG Optimist) host
registration for boys and girls 3-10 for its fall
league 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
July 6-7 and 20-21, at Peter Piper Pizza 9450
Dyer. Registration taken for mini t-ball, t-ball,
coach pitch, minors, majors and ponys. Fall
fee: $65 (includes shirt, pants, hat, belt, trophy,
insurance and umpire fees). Information: 920-
8480.
USCLUB West Texas Competitive
Soccer League Registration for the com-
petitive soccer league for boys and girls age 4-
18 is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays,
July 6-7 and 20-21, at Peter Piper Pizza, 9450
Dyer. Fee: $55 (includes shirt, shorts, socks,
insurance and all fees). Team fees available.
Information: 920-8480 or sports.bluesom-
brero.com/westxpremier.
West Texas Premier Say Soccer
Registration for boys and girls age 3-18 is 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 6-7
and 20-21, at Peter Piper Pizza 9450 Dyer.
The league runs 10 weeks in the fall and 10
weeks in the spring. Fee: $55 (includes full uni-
form shirt, shorts, socks, insurance, trophy and
fees). 10 weeks fall and 10 weeks spring.
Information: 920-8480 or sports.bluesom-
brero.com/westxpremier.
Summer baseball league Registration
for the Ponder League hosted by Paso del
Norte Childrens Resource Center and Arc of
Texas runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily and 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. Saturdays, at Ponder Park (blue build-
ing), 7500 W.H. Burges. T-ball for ages 3-7 and
baseball for ages 9-10 offered. League play is
July 8-Sept. 14, with coach pitch baseball July
22-Sept. 22. Information: Sandie, 779-4770.
Greater El Paso Tennis Association
Information: 532-5524, gepta@sbcglobal.net or
elpasotennis.org. Advance registration at ten-
nislink.usta.com/tournaments.
El Paso Tennis Club Grand Prix is July 10-14
at El Paso Tennis Club, 2501 St. Vrain. Cost (by
May 28): $20 per player (ID #759405513).
El Paso Kickball The co-ed adult leagues
Sprummer 2013 games are Thursdays
through July 11, at Modesto Gomez Field,
4600 Edna (off Delta in South Central El Paso).
Information: 274-7903 or elpasokickball.com.
Mini Sports Basketball League The
City of El Paso Parks and Recreation
Department registration for the next Mini
Sports Basketball League for ages 4-7 offered
at the Nolan Richardson Recreation Center,
4435 Maxwell, and Carolina Recreation Center,
563 N. Carolina. League is developmental and
non-competitive; practices during the week.
League games are Saturdays, July 22-Aug. 10;
volunteer coaches also needed. Registration
fee: $35 per child (includes t-shirt 8 games and
a medal). Youth scholarships available.
Peter Piper Pizza Back to School
Classic The 8th annual youth basketball
tournament is July 26-28 for boys and girls
teams in age 8-14 divisions and high school age.
Three games guaranteed per team, followed by
single elimination events. Games will be held
throughout El Paso. Entry fee: $150 (multi-
team discount available). Deadline to enter is
usually three days prior to tournament.
Information: 540-0043 or pppbtsc.com.
Aqua Posse Summer Program El
Paso Aqua Posses swimming program regularly
runs through July at Ascarate Pool, 4451 Delta.
The professionally coached swimming program
helps swimmers develop self-discipline and
grow as an individual. This is not a learn to
swim program. Information: 592-1820 or
aquaposse.org. The Aqua Posse is starting a
new city summer league team at the Socorro
Athletic Complex pool.
Archery Classes for beginners The
Archers of El Paso Club hosts two-hour super-
vised shooting classes 9 to 11 a.m. every
Saturday at the Archers of El Paso Range, in
Northeast El Paso off Martin Luther King at
Stan Roberts. Bows and arrows provided for
the seminar. Youth and adults age 7 and older
welcome; parents must be present for kids age
16 and younger. Reservations required; limited
number of spaces available each month. Cost:
$20. Information/reservations: Ricardo Arias,
487-8199 or r.uri2000@yahoo.com.mx (specify
name, phone , age, right or left handed).
Franklin Mountain Gun Club Shooting
matches are 9 a.m. the second Sunday of the
month, at Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club, Range
9. Several matches at varying distances planned.
Entry office opens at 8:30 a.m. Fee: $15.
Information: Dale Berry, 503-7244 or 772-8927
or Mike Schwartz, 449-5079. To get there:
Take Railroad Drive to Deer; turn right.
CMP/NRA Garand and Vintage Bold Action
Rifle matches are held on fifth Sundays of the
month (when they occur). Cost: $15.
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All phone numbers listed are in Juarz.
Centro Cultural Paso del Norte Av.
Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf, across from the
Red Cross. Information: 1730300 or
ccpn.com.mx (Facebook: ccpnteatro). Tickets
for many events sold at donboleton.com.
Guerrilleras theater performance is Friday,
June 28.
Line Theater performs Vaseline is Sunday,
June 30.
Local group Libertad America performs at
tribute to Violeta Parra at 8 p.m. Friday, July 5.
Performance of the musical hit Mamma Mia
is at 7 p.m. Friday, July 5.
Industrial Group Fuentes presents Jurez, a
mythological documentary, at 7 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, July 12-13.
Performances of Bao de Mujeres, a comic
show Ninel Conde and Silvia Pasquel among
others, are at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July
13.
Los Nios Virtuosos del Caucaso, from Asia,
perform choral music and dance at 7 and 9
p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
Gimnasio Josue Neri Santos Av.
Mariscal at Maria Martinez, downtown. Boxing
beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 29, features
local idol Miguel Mickey Roman vs. Diego Tyson
Ledezma, plus three more matches. Tickets
sold at donboleton.com and at the door.
Moroccos Inside Jardines Carta Blanca,
Reforma at Peru. Las Lavanderas Duo performs
a comic play in tribute to Jenny Rivera at 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 29.
Museo del Chamizal Chamizal Park,
Jurez (next to the Bridge of the Americas).
The museum features an exhibit of pre-
Columbian artifacts, as well as paintings and
sculptures from well-known local and interna-
tional artists. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free
except as listed. Information: 611-1048.
Marcos Aldana, a famous cartoonist on the
local scene and author of several history books,
presents his art at 7 p.m. Friday, July 12.
Arte en el Parque is 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday,
June 29 and July 27. Food, arts and crafts, and
activities for children. Admission is 40 pesos (30
pesos for children). Information: 611-2390 or
arteenelparque.com. The event is held on the
last Saturday of the month through September.
Plaza de Toros Alberto Balderas
Francisco Villa 201 Centro (one block east of
Avenida Jurez).
Bullfighting begins at 5 p.m. Sunday, June 30,
featuring six bulls by Begoa Antonio Garcia El
Chihuahua, the debut of Juan Luis Silis and 15-
year-old sensation Michelito Lagravere.
El Rincon De Ana Lucia Blvd Tomas
Fernandez 8215-2A (lower level in front of
Torres Campestre building). The restaurant and
gallery is owned by artist Eli Morales.
Monthly cocktail artist reception is at 6 p.m.
Friday, July 5, featuring the art of painter Rosy
Chivardi. Admission is free.
Alianza Francesa de Cd. Jurez Calle
Tlaxcala #2644 Col. Margaritas (at Ignacio
Ramirez). Admission is free. Information:
6391011 (Tania Bonfil) or
ciudadjuarez.af.org.mx.
A Bastille Day celebration is at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 13. Bring food and drink to
share.
Estadio Carta Blanca Av. Reforma (at
Sanders, across from Comision Federal de
Electricidad). Tickets at donboleton.com.
The Omawari Rock Fest begins at 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 20.
Estadio Jaime Canales Lira Av. Vicente
Guerrero at Gregorio M. Solis (near Cordova
Bridge). Tickets at donboleton.com. General
admission sold at the door.
The 2013 FMX Motocross Evolution Tour is at
7 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
Museo de INBA Circuito Jose Reyes
Estrada, Zona Pronaf. The museum is celebrat-
ing its 50th anniversary this year. Admission is
free. Information: 616-7414.
Continuing all month: Bienal Cd. Jurez/El
Paso Biennial 2013, featuring works by over 40
artists living and working within 200 miles of
the US/Mexico border. The exhibit is the third
biennial co-sponsored by the El Paso Museum
of Art.
A Day at the Museum is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, July 20: Guided tours, childrens
workshops and puppet shows. The event is
offered the third Saturday of each month.
Museo de la Revolucion de la Frontera
(MUREF) Old Customs House, Zona
Centro, Av. 16 de Septiembre at Ave. Jurez.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Information: muref.org, inah.org or
Facebook.
Showing all month is an exhibition of the
archaelogical zone of Altavista, Zacatecas, with
photos and pottery.
Permanent exhibitions in nine rooms highlight
the Mexican Revolution. Displays include the
Francisco Madero carriage, Pascual Orozco hat,
Francisco Pancho Villa displays and a scale
model of Jurez-El Paso during the Mexican
Revolution.
Bazar Del Monumento The weekly
bazaar is noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Benito
Jurez Monument downtown, Vicente
Guerrero and Constitucion Avenues. Art,
antiques, books and more sold and traded.
Por Amor al Arte The radio show,
covering all aspects of the arts in Jurez, airs 3
to 5 p.m. Sundays on 860 AM. The show
includes music, interviews, reviews of events,
recommendations of books and movies, hosted
by Hogla Lizeth Olivas. Information:
806Noticias.com.mx.
Radio Cultural Milenio Alfonso The
Duck Quiones hosts the radio program
devoted to the cultural world in Jurez at 9:30
a.m. Wednesdays on 640 a.m.
Jurez correspondent Walter Schaefer
2 022988 (cobracollectionag@hotmail.com or
walteraleisterschaefer@gmail.com)
F
or many El Pasoans, McKelligon
Canyon and Viva! El Paso are one and
the same, as the outdoor musical pag-
eant event has been the canyons biggest
draw since the 1970s.
The pageant is now its 36th season, and
although it has undergone several changes
over the years and faces an uncertain
future, it remains El Pasos best-known
annual production.
The amphitheatre also serves as the site
of other annual series including free events
such as Cool Canyon Nights and Movies
in the Canyon, as well as other performing
arts events.
McKelligon Canyon also provides a sce-
nic gateway to Franklin Mountains State
Park, attracting hikers, runners, cyclists
and nature lovers.
Yet the canyon and its amphitheatre also
face a variety of challenges, as Viva! strug-
gles to ensure its future and park officials
balance greater public use while protecting
wildlife habitat and native plants.
The Viva! Legacy
Hector Serrano, a longtime veteran of El
Paso theatre, created Viva! El Paso after
the City of El Paso commissioned him in
the late 1970s to help Paso del Norte,
which had been performed for two years at
the canyon, from a drama into a block-
buster audience-building pageant.
When he first began creating the show,
Serrano said he wanted to use what was
physically there the amphitheatres
setting amid mountain and rocks and the
night sky.
The show I created belonged in the
canyon, from the star on the mountain to
the travelers crossing on horseback,
Serrano said. It was a wonderful blend of
structure and style.
He said not only was the canyon and the
tale of Viva! a perfect match, Serrano said
the story itself came from the heart as it
was a history lived by his own ancestors.
He admitted getting more than 400 years
of history into a two-hour performance
took some time and he said it wasnt until
12 or 13 seasons into to the show to fully
realize his vision.
For me it was my passion, Serrano
said. My summers were devoted to Viva!
and I never even went on vacation. It was
hard work, but I think that hard work put
into it was the reason the show became so
successful.
The productions first year had more of a
variety show style but soon focused
more on telling the areas story through
performing arts.
According to Vivas own history descrip-
tion, the story is told through the disci-
plines of music, drama, dance and song
and begins with an extravaganza featuring
production numbers depicting the Spanish
Conquest, the Mexican Border influence
and the Westward expansion of the United
States.
Drama, live music, and dance styles rang-
ing from jazz and modern to traditional
folklorico and flamenco also added to the
appeal.
Current Viva! Artistic Director Jaime
Barba agrees that McKelligon Canyon and
the show are not only a perfect fit, but both
were designed for each other.
The Theater was built for the (1976)
Bicentennial and Viva! was the show that
was to be performed there, Barba said.
The 1,503-seat McKelligon Canyon
Amphitheatre was a multi-million dollar
project of past El Paso Mayor Fred Hervey
and Heritage Committee member Elizabeth
G. Dominguez, who wanted a way for El
Paso to celebrate the U.S. Bicentennial,
while focusing on the regions own multi-
cultural heritage dating back more than
400 years. The shows tagline, Four
Centuries. Four Cultures. One City,
emphasizes this point.
It was also intended to provide useful
work for unemployed El Pasoans through
the federal governments Comprehensive
Employment and Training Act, and high-
lighted the building talents of Theatrical
Designer Don Pasco, architect Emilio
Moncevis and engineer Joe Baca.
Barba admits the production would not
be complete without the canyon atmos-
phere.
I never kid anyone. I tell everyone that
the real star of the show is the mountain,
he said. The landscape is quite beautiful
in the canyon and it makes the ultimate
backdrop for the show.
Viva! El Pasos story takes a journey
through the El Paso areas history and its
prominent cultures: Native American,
Spanish Conquistadors, Western
Americans and Mexican heritage with
drama, song, dance and elaborate costum-
ing. The event is also popular for its pre-
show dinner option that allows guests to
enjoy an outdoor meal before the produc-
tion. As of the early 2000s, the production
has been under the direction of the El Paso
Parks and Recreation Department.
Although the show has remained true to
its original spirit for more than 30 years,
the production has undergone and con-
tinues to undergo an evolution in its
look and style.
In 1986 the nonprofit El Paso Association
for the Performing Arts (EPAPA) was
formed to take over the management of the
production once its initial funding ran out.
This helped Viva! to run as a full-time
business with the help of various civic
groups.
Educational outreach groups such as the
Special Edition Company were created and
later included in the addition of a perform-
ance-oriented youth summer camp. The
popular preshow barbecue was introduced
in the early 1990s along with a newly
remodeled pavilion, and soon to follow
were other enhancements such as souvenir
carts, parking lot shuttles, pre-show enter-
tainment, updated costumes, music and
sets and a permanent on-location site for
Viva!s production offices.
This years production was temporarily
put on hold, so making too many changes
wasnt an option. It will, however, have a
few new sights.
Well, as we got a late start because of
the uncertainty of who was actually going
to produce the show, the script is pretty
much going to be the same, with a slight
twist, Barba said. Of course there will be
new costumes, choreography and special
effects.
Barba, himself a former cast member, has
worked with Viva! in some aspect for sev-
eral seasons and said he is always
impressed how well it brings the perform-
ers together to represent the areas cultural
and artistic heritage.
I think the thing that I find rewarding is
just the fact that in five weeks we come
together as strangers and have to learn
things we never have done before, work
with different people than we are used to
and then at the end a beautiful show is the
result, a show that all of El Paso can be
proud of, because it is locally produced,
he said.
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Through the years, the company has
overcome a series of obstacles from devas-
tating fires, unpopular changes in produc-
tion elements, artistic management
changes and staff controversies to name a
few. Serranos reign as director ended in
2002 and he was replaced by director
Craig Wells who in turn was soon
replaced. A total cancellation of the 2005
season, due to renovation to the amphithe-
atre, was avoided by staging a special
engagement at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre. EPAPA lost its nonprofit status
two years ago and its board has shrunk to
three members.
Despite having overcome so many obsta-
cles through the decades, the shows future
is again in question, as the production is
searching for both ways to raise attendance
numbers and find a suitable entity that can
take over operations. Efforts to do this
with the UTEP Theatre Department, El
Paso Community Foundation and El Paso
Convention and Visitors Bureau so far
have been unsuccessful.
Serrano said he hopes to see Viva! con-
tinue, as he considers it our show, in that
it truly belongs to the community.
With other outdoor pageants, the audi-
ence is mostly tourists, but Viva! El Paso
has the distinction of really being support-
ed by the locals, he said. It is the local
audiences who look forward to bringing
their families to the show again and
again.
Performing arts past, present
Viva! holds the record at the longest con-
tinuous running performing arts event at
McKelligon Canyon, but it certainly isnt
the only one.
City representatives have been looking to
create more uses for the canyon for some
time. El Paso City Rep. Susie Byrd, in a
2011 newspaper story, called it a great
venue for events.
It is one of those very special places,
she said. It really is an extraordinary the-
ater sitting right there in the mountains.
She did also state one of the problems
with booking events, namely from out-of-
town productions is that outdoor venues
come with the risk of bad weather.
Promoter Bobbie Welch said although
McKelligon Canyon is one of her favorite
venues, concert planners have to be realis-
tic in weighing the pros and cons of any
outdoor venue.
When we did Evanescence, we had to
bring in generators for power, as well as
all of the normal sound and lighting com-
ponents, etc., and the load-in was pretty
difficult, which adds another layer of
obstacles and expenses for a touring
show, she said.
The biggest help would be a good infor-
mation packet that lays out all of the tech-
nical and production specs, as well as any
idiosyncrasies that come into play produc-
tion-wise, and an expense sheet that not
only lays out costs per stagehand, et cetera,
but also gives a promoter an overall esti-
mate of what it will really cost to put on a
show there, Welch said.
She said the upside of the canyon is cer-
tainly its unique beauty, and potential
acts having good information about both
its assets and setbacks would go a long
way toward allaying an outside promoters
fears about a production meltdown.
The Viva! production was, at one time,
part of a family of productions presented at
the canyon by EPAPA, which included
Shakespeare on the Rocks in September
and The Dark Virgin/La Virgin Morena
in December. Shakespeare on the Rocks
has since moved to Chamizal National
Memorial and The Dark Virgin perform-
ance has not been presented for several
years.
Other events that have come and gone
from the canyon include the Jazz on the
Rocks live regional jazz performance
series, and the short-lived Thunder in the
Canyon benefit car show, motorcycle run
and concert event. El Paso Youth
Symphony Orchestra also hosted annual
summer pops concerts, Rockin The
Rock. There have also been a few one-
time performances over the years from
internationally known groups like
Evanescence and the Fabulous
Thunderbirds.
While many of these events are all but
memories, new series are popping up to
replace them, most notably El Paso
Convention and Visitors Bureaus
Movies in the Canyon series Fridays and
Saturdays mid-August through late
October and the Townsquare Media-hosted
series of live regional music series Cool
Canyon Nights Thursdays throughout the
summer months. Both of these series have
already proven to be successful, with
steady attendance.
Another obstacle for bringing events to
McKelligon is actually a good thing for the
area: the increasing presence of suitable
indoor concert venues. Welch said venues
of similar size to McKelligon Canyon,
from Abraham Chavez Theatre to Tricky
Falls, eliminate the risk of facing the rare
weather-related cancellation.
Welch noted that sometimes it takes one
positive experience from one out-of-town
act to spark an interest in performing at the
canyon. The key is getting them to come in
the first place.
Both Abraham Chavez and Tricky Falls
are set up for concerts, while McKelligon
Canyon Amphitheatre is doable for con-
certs, but isnt a true concert venue, so
when an outside promoter is just looking at
an expense sheet, it probably wont be
their first choice, she said. However, if
you can entice them in once and all goes
well, it would pretty much guarantee
repeat business and word gets out from
there.
McKelligon
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Please see Page 29
El Paso Parks and Recreation sponsored
National Kids to Parks Day at McKelligon
Canyon May 18. (Photo courtesy of Parks
and recreation)
The edge of wilderness
McKelligon Canyon is so often associat-
ed with its amphitheatre and pavilion that
its easy to forget the canyons important
role in outdoor recreation and wilderness
education.
The canyon makes up the southeastern
portion of Franklin Mountains State Park
and is popular with rock climbers, runners,
hikers and cyclists.
The canyons trails can all be accessed
from the canyon, with the Ron Coleman
Trail most popular with advanced hikers.
This nearly four-mile trail, named for the
former El Paso Congressman and state
park advocate, leads from the canyon to
Smugglers Pass on Transmountain Road.
Although this is one of the parks most
scenic hike, it is also one of the more
strenuous and isnt recommended for the
casual, unprepared hiker.
Franklin Mountains State Park Interpreter
Adrianna Weickhardt said many guests to
the canyon might not be aware that
beyond the asphalt is where the state
park starts.
McKelligon Canyon is unusual in that
the boundaries are shared, she said. The
amphitheater, which hosts the great events
like Viva! El Paso, Canyon Nights, etc.,
is run by the El Paso Convention and
Visitors Bureau, she said. The roadways
and picnic sites are maintained by the El
Paso City Parks and Recreation team;
however, the trails and mountains are actu-
ally Texas Parks and Wildlife State Park
property.
Weickhardt notes that McKelligon
Canyon is a very important part of the park
for a multitude of reasons. The parks
main office is in the canyon across from
the amphitheatre and pavilion. Visitors can
pick up state park passes, trail maps and
park event schedules, talk to a ranger, and
purchase souvenirs.
Weickhardt said she loves how the
Canyon makes it easy to go escape the city
atmosphere without having to actually
leave the city limits.
To me, the most unique aspect of
McKelligon Canyon is the unbelievably
easy and quick access a person has to
wilderness directly from the city, she said.
Its a gateway to Franklin Mountains State
Park, which she described as the largest
urban wilderness in the continental United
States all 26,500 acres lie within the
city limits of El Paso.
McKelligon Canyon sees so many folks
who live close enough to walk, run or bike
to it, Weickhardt said. In the early morn-
ing and early evening hours, the deer can
be seen, hawks nests are visible atop some
of the cliffs, and owls can be heard hooting
and poorwills calling; the fascinating histo-
ry of our planet is at your fingertips as
well, its a great place to delve into the
world of geology.
Yet this proximity of city and wilderness
also poses a challenge for park officials,
who are charged with conservation and
protection of the habitat it provides for
wildlife, Weickhardt said. Deer, ringtails,
owls and hawks as well as a large variety
of smaller birds, foxes, and many other
animals live and travel through
McKelligon Canyon.
Because the boundaries are shared, its
vital that all visitors recognize that they are
entering a wilderness when entering
McKelligon Canyon and that once they
step off of the asphalt and enter any of our
trail systems they are required to pay an
entrance fee as well as follow all of the
rules and regulations of the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department, she said.
The park is working on offering year-
round guided hikes along the Ron
Coleman trail starting in McKelligon
Canyon, as well as more programs focused
on geology within the canyon.
The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation
Department recently made the canyon the
site of National Kids to Parks Day activi-
ties. Carlos Rodriguez, who works with the
departments Trailblazer Outdoor Program
for youth, said it was an ideal location.
Choosing McKelligon Canyon was the
best option for National Kids to Parks Day
due to the landscape of the canyon it pro-
vides and atmosphere of outdoors and also
because how the State Parks connects to
the City Parks in one place, he said.
One of the newest events that takes
advantage of the Canyon is the
McKelligon Challenge, now in its second
year. Focusing on prevention instead of
cure, the aim is to prevent obesity and
obesity related diseases such as diabetes,
hypertension, cancer and depression.
Donovan Rivera, event creator for El
Paso On the Move, said they didnt know
what to expect from last years inaugural
event, especially since registration for this
newly created event started out slow.
I remember being anxious in the first
few weeks after we started promoting, he
said. We would check in with Mike
(Coulter, of Race Adventures Unlimited,
which handles registration for several area
race events) and the numbers werent as
high as we had hoped. But like anything in
El Paso, we know that everyone likes to
sign up at the last minute. As race day
approached, our numbers swelled. On race
day alone we had 57 walk-in registrations.
Our grand total was 478 registered partici-
pants. Mike was very impressed with our
numbers. In fact he stated that he had
never seen a race that large in the canyon.
Rivera believes the location was a factor
in the races success, as the canyon offered
participants amazing views along with a
plotted course challenging for even elite
athletes.
McKelligon Canyon offers a rare
glimpse into the beauty of the Chihuahuan
Desert. The canyon provides an escape
from the hustle and bustle of El Paso,
Rivera said. It is hard to believe that we
have a gem nestled in the heart of our
city.
McKelligon
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Experiencing the Canyon
Information about many events at
McKelligon Canyon can be found
at elpasolive.com. Current and
upcoming events include:
Viva! El Paso: 8:30 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays through Aug. 10.
Cool Canyon Nights: 6:15 p.m.
Thursdays through Aug.
Coolcanyonnights.com.
Movies in the Canyon: Movies
usually begin at dusk Fridays and
Saturdays Aug. 16-Oct. 19.
Heroes for Kids Canyon
Challenge: Child Crisis Center of
El Pasos competitive 8K and 5K
runs and family fun run/walk are
7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, in
McKelligon Canyon.
Raceadventuresunlimited.com.
McKelligon Canyon Challenge:
8El Paso on the Moves 5K
run/walk and 1-mile fun walk are 8
a.m. Sept. 22.
Raceadventuresunlimited.com.
For Franklin Mountains State
Park information, call 566-6441 or
go to tpwd.state.tx.us/state-
parks/franklin-mountains.
Day camps
Summer Science Camps 2013 The
New Mexico Museum of Space History in
Alamogordos week-long science camps run
though July for youth in grades K through 12.
Both day camp and overnight options available;
discounts for multiple reservations and military
families. Registration/information: (575) 437-
2840 ext. 41132, 1-877-333-6589 or
nmspaceacademy@live.com. Web: nmspace-
museum.org.
Summer Zoo Camp The weeklong
camps for ages 6 to 10 are 9 a.m. to noon
Monday through Friday through Aug. 2, at the
El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Campers will
learn about conservation and experience live
education animals, behind-the-scenes tours,
crafts, games and more. Cost: $100 per week
(includes t-shirt and snacks). Advance registra-
tion required. Information: 532-8156 or elpaso-
zoosociety.org.
This years two camps:
Przewalskis Wild Horse July 1-5, July 15-
19 and July 29-Aug 2.
Prehensile-tailed Porcupine, July 8-12, July
22-26 and Aug 5-9.
El Paso Exploreum Summer Camps
El Paso Exploreum, 300 W. San Antonio, hosts
its weeklong summer camps, including the new
Harry Potter Camp, with hands-on activities,
games, take-home craft projects and more
through Aug. 23. Each camp, geared to ages
6-12, runs Monday through Friday. Morning (9
a.m. to noon) and afternoon (1 to 4 p.m.) ses-
sions offered. Admission: $100 per camp;
campers booking all six get one free. Multiple
child and military discounts available.
Registration deadline is the Tuesday prior to
each camp. Information/registration: 533-4330.
Register online at ElPasoExploreum.org.
Engineer It, mornings July 8-12 and Aug.
12-16.
Super Simple Science. afternoons July 8-12
and mornings Aug. 19-23.
In Around the World in Five Day, mornings
July 15-19 and afternoons Aug. 19-23.
Cowpoke Western Camp, afternoons July
15-19 and Aug. 5-9.
Harry Potter, mornings July 22-26 and after-
noons Aug. 12-16.
Our Amazing Earth, afternoons July 22-26
and mornings Aug. 5-9.
Latinitas Multimedia Arts Summer
Camps Latinitas Magazine hosts the sum-
mer camps for ages 9-14 210 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Mondays through Thursdays, July 8-Aug. 1, at
10935 Ben Crenshaw, #207. Cost: $75.
Limited amount of scholarships available.
Information/registration: 219-8554, latinitasel-
paso@yahoo.com or laslatinitas.com/elpaso.
July 8-11: Fashion Star Camp. .
July 15-18: Cinema Chica Hollywood Camp.
July 22-25: Media Arts Camp.
July 29-Aug. 1: Healthy Chica Wellness and
Spa Camp.
St. Marks Summer Camps St. Marks
United Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road, will
host its childrens weekly summer camps for
ages 3-12 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through
Friday, through July 26. Before and after care
may be offered 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for addi-
tional fee. Cost for most camps is $135 per
week, plus one-time registration fee,
Information/registration: 581-4444, ext. 237 or
loveroad.org.
This years themes include Gameshows
Galore (July 8-12), Hawaiian Hullabaloo
(July 15-19).
Slumber Party camp is July 1-5 (no camp July
4). Cost: $120.
Potty Camp for ages 2-3 is July 15-19.
Farm & Ranch Summer Camps The
Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs, Las Cruces, hosts summer
camps and classes for kids and teens through
Aug. 2. Advance registration and a non-refund-
able class deposit of $5 is required for each
class. Museum members receive $5 discount..
Information: (575) 522-4100 or nmfarman-
dranchmuseum.org.
Animal Friends is 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday
and Wednesday, July 9-10, for ages 4-7. Cost:
$35.
Life in 1957: A Time Travel Experience is 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, July
16-18 for ages 9-14. Cost: $30.
Lambs and Looms is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tuesday through Thursday, July 23-24, for ages
8-14. Cost: $35.
Paints, Pots, and Portraits is 10 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. Monday through Friday, July 29-Aug. 2,
for ages 10-16. Cost: $40.
Summer Archaeology Day Camp El
Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301
Transmountain Road in Northeast El Paso (west
of U.S. 54), hosts its 2013 interactive youth
summer camps for ages 7 to 12 (grades 2-7) 9
a.m. to noon Tuesdays through Fridays,
through July 26. Participants learn the science
of archaeology, its tools, and the prehistory of
the Americas, especially the El Paso-Jurez
region. Off-site field trip to Hueco Tanks State
Park. Cost per youth: $54.60 ($42.90 museum
members). Space is limited to 12 students per
camp. Advance registration required on a first
come, first serve basis. Camps fill quickly.
Information/registration: 755-4332 or
guidamr@elpasotexas.gov.
Camps for ages 7 to 9 years (grades 2-4) are
July 9-12.
Camps for ages 10-12 (grades 5-7) are July
23-26.
Kids and Dogs Training Camp
ReidSan Dog Training Center, 840 Reidsan
Grove, in Canutillo (near the Outlet Mall),
offers camps for ages 9 to 16 and their dogs
age 6 months or older Camps are 5 hours over
two Saturday sessions, 8:30 to 11 a.m. each
day. Start dates are July 13 and July 27. Kids
learn to properly care for their dog by licensed
educators. Topics include obedience, agility,
grooming, housebreaking, good manners, nutri-
tion and dog tricks. Pre-registration required.
Cost: $97.50 ($48.75 additional person in same
family). Information: 877-DOGS (3647) or reid-
san.com.
Kids-n-Critters Summer Camp The
Humane Society of El Paso, 4991 Fred Wilson,
will host the week-long summer camp 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. July 15-19 for ages 10-12. The
camps teach children what the Humane Society
is and does, as well as what they can do to
become Animal Ambassadors in the commu-
nity. Space is limited. Cost: $95 (second child in
same family, $75). Register at the Humane
Society. Information: 532-6971, ext. 107.
Montessori Summer Camp Mountain
West Montessori, 403 Frontera, will host
camps on weekdays through Aug. 2, for tod-
dlers through age 8. Programs offered in
Spanish and English Immersion environments.
Camps offered full day, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. or
half day, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Information:
584-5728 or mwmontessori.com.
English Reading and Writing offered July 15-
Aug. 2.
History Summer Day Camp El Paso
Museum of History, 510 N. Santa Fe, offers
summer camps through Aug. 23 for ages 7 to
13. All camps are 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday
through Friday. Cost per camp: $70 ($55 muse-
um members). Registration on a first come,
first serve basis, space limited. Information: Sue
Taylor, 351-3588 or taylorsl@elpasotexas.gov.
Online registration at elpasotexas.gov/history.
Camps include adventurous outdoor activities,
arts and crafts workshops, museum games and
more. All camps are from 9 a.m. to noon. Cost
per camp is $55 for museum members and $70
for non-members. Space is limited and early
registration is recommended. For registration
information, contact Sue Taylor at 351-3588 or
taylors@elpasotexas.gov.
Cowboy Camp is July 23-26 for ages 7-9.
Pirates on the Rio Grande is Aug. 6-9 for
ages 9-13.
Night in a Real Museum camp (for ages 9-13)
session II is Aug. 20-23. A sleepover is Friday 6
p.m. to Saturday 8 a.m.
Ultimate Cowboy/Girl Country
Summer Camp San Francisco Stables,
1114 Casad Road in Anthony, N.M. hosts its
summer camp for ages 6 to 14, 9 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Mondays through Friday, through Aug.
15, with horseback riding, animal care, garden-
ing, roping, archery, and many other games.
Tutoring in math, science, reading and writing
also offered. Cost: $100 per week or $25 per
day. Hosted by Paws & Hooves Mobile
Veterinary Services. Information: 491-9408 or
sfstables.net.
Can Do Camp Abundant Living Faith
Center, 1000 Valley Crest, hosts week-long
summer camps for ages 5 to 12 are 8:30 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays,
through July 29. Call for cost. Information:
594-3305 or alfc.com.
Club Rec The City of El Paso Parks and
Recreation Departments Summer Camp runs
Monday through Friday through Aug. 9 for
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Artwork by Paul Hoylen Jr.
Summer
Fun
for Kids
ages 6-12. Each two-week camp provides
recreational activities such as sports, arts and
crafts, field trips, dance classes and table
games. Each recreation center offers its own
activities. Camp sites include participating Parks
and Recreation facilities and participating
schools. Cost is $40 per week, per child; some
scholarships available.
Teen age mentoring program for ages 13-16
also offered. Cost is $20 per week per teen.
Registration available at all city recreation cen-
ters or online at elpasotexas.gov/parks
YouthPlex Summer Camps The
YouthPlex, 195 Chaffee on West Fort Bliss,
hosts Middle School and Teen Program summer
day camps for military youth 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
weekdays, through Aug. 23. Fees are based
on total family income. Advance registration
required. Information: 568-5437. Schedule
online at blissmwr.com/mstblissmwr.com/mst.
Ibero Academy Summer Camps The
academy, based in the Upper Valley, hosts
camps for youth age 12 and younger during the
summer months. Information/schedule: 585-
0840 or iberoacademy.com.
YMCA Summer Program- El Paso
YMCA branches offer summer program June
through August for ages 6-12. Camps run
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost:
$140 ($105 members). Half-day camps are 9
a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. for $100 ($75
members). Financial assistance available.
Information/costs: 584-9622, ext. 21 or elpa-
soymca.org.
Camps follow a different theme each week
and include activities like swimming, arts and
crafts, field trips, environmental activities, fami-
ly nights and other special activities.
YWCA Summer Camps YWCA El
Paso Del Norte Region camps are Monday
through Friday through the summer months.
Girls and boys ages 5 to 12 can enjoy indoor
and outdoor sports and recreation, arts and
crafts, swimming and field trips. Cost: $125 per
week; $100 members ($169 Mary Ann Dodson
MAD Outdoors Camp $135 members).
Additional siblings in same family receive 10
percent discount. Enrollment forms available
online at ywcaelpaso.org and can be brought to
the nearest YWCA branch.
Art/crafts
Workshops for Preschoolers El Paso
Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza, hosts
free art sessions for ages 3 to 5 and a caregiver
10 to 11 a.m. Every other Thursday, June 27-
Aug. 22. Pre-registration encouraged as space
is limited. Information/registration: 532-1707,
ext. 65.
Cre-Arte Art Summer Camp Artist
Teresa Fernandez offers bilingual drawing and
painting classes for children ages 4-10, 9:30
a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday,
through July 19 at Cre-Arte Art Academy &
Studio 300 N. Resler, Suite A. Different proj-
ects offered each week. Cost: $100 per week
(materials included). Information: 613-7817 or
ArtAcademyByTeresaFernandez.com.
July 1-5: Mask Making and acrylic on canvas
paintings inspired by Picassos art
July 8-12: Jewelry making and decoupage art
and acrylic on canvas paintings inspired by
Monets Water lilies.
July 15-19: Papier-mch sculpture, piata
making and t-shirt tie dyeing.
El Paso Museum of Art Summer Art
Camps The museums Summer classes for
children run through Aug. 11 at the museum
at One Arts Festival Plaza. Most camps are
Tuesdays through Friday. Morning classes are
9:30 a.m. to noon; afternoon classes are 1 to
3:30 p.m. Information: 532-1707 or
bevelba@elpasotexas.gov. Online registration
at elpasoartmuseum.org/classes.
Youth Art Camps are $75 ($60 museum
members), unless otherwise listed. Includes art
supplies.
Color Camp is afternoons July 9-12, age 6-8.
Studio Time is mornings July 9-12, age 6-8.
Picasso Dogs portraits are mornings for
age 9-12 and afternoons for age 6-8, July 9-12.
Wacky Wax Art is afternoons July 16-19 for
age 9-12. Cost: $86 ($70 members).
PopArt Printmaking is afternoons July 23-26
for age 9-12.
Itsy Bitsy Pieces mosaic are afternoons July
23-26 for age 6-8.
Drawing, Cartooning and Comic Book
Making is mornings July 23-Aug. 1, for age 9-
12. Cost: $150 ($120 members).
Cartoon Mania, (age 6-8), afternoons, July
30-Aug. 2.
Print and Reprint, mornings for age 6-8 and
afternoons for age 9-12, July 30-Aug. 2.
Museum Looks and Picture Books Family
Classes are 2 to 3 p.m. every other Thursday
(July 11, July 25, Aug. 8 and Aug. 22) and for
preschoolers (age 3-5) and their parents/care-
givers. Cost: $24 ($20 member) for one adult
and child; $6 second child ($5 members).
Las Cruces Museum Summer Art
Classes Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491
N. Main, hosts its one-week sessions Tuesdays
through Saturdays through Aug. 6. Space is
limited; early registration encouraged.
Information/cost: (575) 541-2137; on-line regis-
tration at las-cruces.org/museums.
New classes for young artists include glass
fusing, puppetry workshops and paint a pet
portrait. Cost per class: $60.
Dance
Cougar Cheer Camp Franklin High
School Cheerleading Squad hosts its summer
cheer camp for grades K through 12 8:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July
8-11, Franklin High School Gym, Cost: $65
($50 per person for groups of 7 or more);
includes cheers, chants, dance and t-shirt.
Information: Rita, 490-4658.
Summer Dance Camp El Paso
Ballroom Dance Academy, 7220 N. Mesa, hosts
its summer camps run through July 11 for
youth and teens. Camps are 10 a.m. to noon
Tuesdays and Thursdays for ages 5-10 and
Mondays and Wednesdays for ages 12-16.
Information/registration: 585-0090 or danceel-
paso.com.
Summer Dance Workshop The
NMSU Dance Programs summer dance work-
shop for dancers ages 11 and older 9:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 15-
19 at NMSU. NMSUs dance faculty and stu-
dents and will feature classes in ballet, modern,
jazz and hip-hop, as well as choreography.
Performances by the workshop participants are
Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, in NMSUs
Performing Art Center. Cost $150. Information:
(575) 646-2070.
Shundo Studio Summer Camps
Shundo Dance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton, hosts
summer camps for youth through July 12,
with salsa, swing, cha-cha, merengue and more.
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Information/registration: 532-2043.
Teddy Bear class (age 4-6) is 10 a.m. Tuesday
and Thursday, through July 25. Cost: $48.
Kids Class is noon Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, through July 12. Cost: $56.
Teen Class is 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Wednesday
and Friday, through July 31. Cost: $89.
Dancers Studio Summer Camp
Dance camps for all levels of dancers age 4 and
older run 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Aug. 9, at
Dancers Studio of El Paso, 5380 N. Mesa Ste.
111 (at Festival). Camps offer jazz, aerial dance,
hip hop, tumbling, jazz funk, fitness games and
performances. Camp themes are Broadway,
Hoop Dance, Be a Model and Circus.
Afternoon classes offered year-round.
Information: 222-6634 or dancersep.com.
Hip-hop Drop-In classes are 7:30 p.m.
Mondays.
Music
Summer Jazz camp El Paso
Conservatory of Music hosts the camps taught
by celebrated jazz saxophonist Mack
Goldsbury, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through
Saturday, July 22-27, at its Downtown loca-
tion, 801 N. Mesa. All instruments welcome.
Cost: $200. Information: 833-0263 or elpaso-
conservatory.org.
A performance by students is 2 p.m. Sunday,
July 28.
Summer Orchestra Camp El Paso
Symphony Youth Orchestras 4th annual sum-
mer camp for ages 8-22 are afternoons Monday
through Friday, July 22-26, at Jefferson High
School, 4700 Alameda, open to any young
musician with at least one year of experience
on an orchestral instrument. Students receive
both large and small group instruction from
EPSYOs staff members. Activities such as
games, movies, and recitals planned each day.
Cost: $85 by July 1; $100 after. Information:
525-8978 or epsyos.org.
Reading/Language
Branigan Library Summer reading
programs Thomas Branigan Memorial
Library, 200 E. Picacho in Las Cruces hosts its
summer programs for youth, teens and adult in
June and July. Library summer hours are 9 a.m.
to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to
6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday. Registration at the reference desk
inside the library. Information/schedule: (575)
528-4000 or library.las-cruces.org.
Childrens Reading Program Dig into
Reading runs through July 12 for ages 13 and
younger. Children encouraged to track the
amount of time they spend reading to earn
prizes. Younger children can track the amount
of time they listen to someone reading.
Information: (575) 528-4225.
Beneath the Surface Program for readers in
grades 6-12 is through July 13. Teen readers
have an opportunity to receive a movie pass to
and other prizes. Information: (575) 528-4102.
Summer Reading Club The El Paso
Public Librarys free Summer Reading Club for
children and teens through July 13 at all public
library facilities. Registration forms available at
any public library or online at elpasolibrary.org.
Information: Laurel Indalecio, 543-5470 or
elpasolibrary.org Kids Zone.
Approved formats include books, e-books,
audiobooks, picture books (for kids) and graph-
ic novels.
Participating youth are encouraged to read a
selected number of books or hours depending
on their reading level. At the end of the sum-
mer, each reader who meets or exceeds these
goals will receive a certificate of completion.
Some branches offer other reading incentives
such as prizes, goodie bags and toys for those
completing the program.
New this year is the adult program through
July 27. Adults who complete the programs
will be entered into a drawing to win a Kindle
eBook reader and an iPad mini along with a
free tote bag while supplies last.
Nature/Science
Environmental Explorers Summer Day
Camp - The El Paso Electricians Joint
Apprenticeship Training Committee and
Reliance Outdoor Supply will host two weekly
Exploring Water & Solar Energy Summer Day
Camps 8 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday, July 8-
12 and July 15-19, in the Upper Valley for stu-
dents in grades 6-8. Camp is at 6040 Luckett
Court Monday-Thursday, and 1060 Doniphan
Park Circle Friday. Each camp will feature eco-
friendly, hands-on educational activities.
Activities and topics will include water conser-
vation and reclamation, aquaponics, gardening,
building solar water fountains, solar cooking,
and more. Cost per camp is $125. Information:
373-6520
Exploring Water & Solar Energy camp
El Paso Joint Apprenticeship Training
Committee hosts summer camps for grades 6-
8 8 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July
8-12 and July 15-19, at 6040 Luckett.
Participants build and explore with hands on
interactive lab projects such as solar cooking,
building solar water fountains, learning about
aquaponics, solar electric systems, water recla-
mation in eco-friendly gardening, and sustain-
able growth within ecosystems. Cost: $125
(includes lab materials). Information: 373-6520
or epjatc.com.
Gene Roddenberry Planetarium
Named after the El Paso native who created
Star Trek, the El Paso Independent School
District Planetarium, 6531 Boeing (District
Administration Building), will be open to the
public for its annual summer series. Julys pro-
grams are 1, 3 and 7 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, July 8-25. Intended for school-age
children and their families only; groups not
admitted. All children must be accompanied by
parent or adult guardian at all times. Admission
is free; but seating is limited. Tickets available
on a first come, first-serve bases 30 minutes
prior to the show. Information/schedule: 779-
4400 or grplanetarium.weebly.com.
Following the tour of the night sky, the planets
and bright constellations, is this years show
Perfect Little Planet. Program subject to
change.
CYS Youth Sports Summer Team
Bliss Youth Sports offers youth registered with
Child, Youth and School Services, sports and fit-
ness summer camps designed to give young
athletes the opportunity to improve their skills
and have fun. Camps last five days (Monday
through Friday) and include lunch and t-shirt.
All camps co-ed. Cost is $40, unless otherwise
listed. Information/registration: 568-4374 or
568-2617.
Start Smart Development Program camp for
children ages 3-5 is 9 to 11 a.m. July 8-12.
Costs $20.
Baseball camp for ages 8-15 is 8 to 11:30
a.m. July 15-19.
UTEP Sports Camps UTEP offers the
following summer sports camps. All camp
prices subject to increase after pre-registration
dates, call for information. Team and returning
camper discounts available for some camps.
ppp.utep.edu.
Miners Soccer Academy:
Full-Day camps for boys and girls ages 5 to
18 are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, July 8-11, at Sun Bowl Stadium.
Cost: $180 by July 1; $195 after.
Half-day camps for ages boys and girls age 5-
18 are 8:30 a.m. to noon (outdoors at Sun
Bowl Stadium) or 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, July 8-11 (indoors at Memorial
Gym). Cost: $100 by July 1; $115 after.
Cheer:
Cheer Camp for Squads of 3 or more is 8:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, July 9-
12, at the Don Haskins Center, ages 5 and
older. Cost: $85 by July 2; $100 after.
Volleyball:
Lil Miners Camps for ages 8-14 are 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, July
15-17 at Memorial Gym. Cost: $160 early;
$175 late.
Volleyball Elite Camps for ages 15-18 are
Thursday through Saturday, July 18-20 at
Memorial Gym. Times are noon to 4 p.m. for
skills and 6 to 9 p.m. for play. Cost by July 11 is
$160 ($110 for skills only; $80 for play); cost
after is $175 ($125 for skills only; $95 for play).
AB Karate AB Karate, 641 N. Resler,
Suite 301, hosts its final summer camp of the
season 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday, July 15-19, for ages 4-14. Cost: $97.
Elite summer camps Elite Youth Sports,
6910 N. Mesa, Suite H, will host several five-
day summer camps for youth 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Monday through Friday, July 15-Aug. 23. All
camps are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. full day (half days
available). Camps consist of group games, arts
and crafts, Gymnastics, Martial Arts, Tumbling
or Cheer Leading. Children must be potty
trained. Morning and afternoon snacks provid-
ed. Every Friday is Water Day. Weekly cost:
$115 full day; $75 half day. Daily cost: $30 full
day; $25 half day. Information: 581-3476 or
elpasoelite.com.
Parks and Recreation Learn to Swim
The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation
Department offers summer Learn to Swim
sessions at all city aquatic facilities. Two-week
sessions are usually offered Mondays through
Thursdays during the summer months.
Registration starts one week before classes
beginning at 6 a.m. Fee: $38 ($48 non resi-
dents). Information: 544-3556. Registration
available at any City Pool or online at elpaso-
texas.gov/parks.
Lessons available for infants and toddlers,
basic and advanced preschool (4-5 years), levels
1 and 2 for age and the more advanced level 3
(6-13). Skill level and times subject to change
based on enrollment.
Adult lessons offered for ages 13 and older.
Tennis West Tennis Camps Tennis
West Sports and Racquet Club, hosts its sum-
mer camps for youth of all ages and skill levels
Tuesdays through Fridays, through Aug. 16.
Times are 10 to 11:30 a.m. for beginners,
11:30 to 1 p.m. for intermediate level and 2 to
4 p.m. advanced. Cost per two-week session:
$78 beginner and intermediate; $98 advanced.
Information: 581-5471 or tennis-west.com.
Tiny Tot camp for ages 3-5 is 9 to 10 a.m.
Wednesdays through Fridays, through Aug.
16. Cost: $40 ($35 members) for two-week
session.
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Kids-N-Co. Summer Camps The 2012
theater summer camps are offered at Kids-N-
Co. Education and Performance Center, 1301
Texas. Enrollment is on a first come, first
served basis. Production Camp students who
will miss three or more classes (2 or more for
Kinder camp) should not enroll. Information:
351-1455 (afternoons) or kidsnco.com.
Production Camp offers four-week sessions
for ages 8-15 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday (plus final weekend performanc-
es) July 15-Aug. 11. Students are involved in
all aspects of putting on a play including acting,
building, sewing and makeup. Public perform-
ances of Production Camp plays will be pre-
sented the final weekend of each camp.
Instructor is Cody Ritchey, theater teacher at
Loretto Academy and a teacher from TADA
Theater in New York. Cost: $275/per session.
Kinder Camp two-week sessions for ages 5-7
are 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday,
July 15-26 and July 29-Aug. 9. Each session is
self-contained and ends with a different short
play for parents and friends the final Friday of
camp. Cost: $125 per session.
Costume and Sewing one-to-one sessions for
people or all ages are offered throughout the
year. Cost: $200 for 10 sessions. Contact
Sharon Moore: 408-4401.
The Tortoise Versus The Hare
Missoula Childrens Theatre will host public
performances of its adaptation of the classic
fable at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, July
19-20 at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211
Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Tickets: $7 ($3
ages 12 and younger); available at the door.
Information: (575) 523-6403,
events@daarts.org or riograndetheatre.com.
About 60 children in grades 1-12 will be cast
as actors or as assistant directors or technicians
as part of a week-long theatre experience.
Auditions are planned for 10 a.m. Monday,
July 15, with rehearsals scheduled July 15-20.
Tuition due upon casting; call for details
Scholarships available. Tuition $60 per child
($20 each for additional child in same family).
Also
Camp Possibility Community Solutions is
taking donations for its summer Connections
KIDS camp that encourages youth served
through the program to learn healthy problem
solving, leadership development, creativity, vol-
unteerism and more. Information/donations:
Community Solutions at 2200 N. Yarbrough or
soluctionsforelpaso.org.
Engineering Camp UTEP College of
Engineering will host its week-long Excellence
in Technology, Engineering, and Science
(ExciTES) Summer Institute for students in
grades 6-10 through July 17 (excluding week
of July 4) on the UTEP campus. The institute is
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Cost:
$85 per session; $200 for 8-day session July 8-
17. Information: 747-8822 or
engineering.utep.edu/plaza/excites.
Participants will meet faculty, staff, and under-
graduate and graduate students in the College
of Engineering, as well as engage in hands-on
activities and learn about the many fields of
Technology, Engineering and Science. Space is
limited; classes fill early.
Robotics Session are 1 to 4 p.m. July 1-3 and
July 5; and July 29-Aug. 2. Registration
offered through UTEP P3: 747-5142.
Mind Body Studio 631 N. Resler Ste
201B (at Belvidere). Information: 585-6362 or
mindbodystudio.com. Kids Yoga/Pilates
Summer Camp sessions for ages 4-12 are 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 1-
5, July 8-12 and July 15-19. Students learn a
different aspect of yoga each day.
Summer Movie Clubhouse Cinemark
El Paso, 7440 Remcon Circle, and Tinseltown,
11885 Gateway West, hosts the annual sum-
merlong movie series for kids through Aug. 7.
The Clubhouse presents recent G and PG
favorites. All shows begin at 10 a.m. Tuesdays
and Wednesdays. Schedule same for both loca-
tions. Admission: $1 at the door (for adults or
children) or $5 for 10 movies in advance
Information: 587-5100, 590-6464 or
cinemark.com.
July 2-3: Ice Age: Continental Drift
July 9-10: Dolphin Tale
July 16-17: Happy Feet
July 23-24: Oceans
July 30-31: Rio)
Summer Movies Premiere Cinemas 8 in
Bassett Place, 6101 Gateway West, will host
Wacky Wednesday kids movies at 10 a.m.
Wednesdays, during the summer months.
Admission: $1. Information: 771-7900 or pcc-
movies.con.
July 3: Madagascar 3
July 10: Horton Hears a Who
July 17: Rise of the Guardians
July 24: Despicable Me
July 31: Rio
Sacramento Summer Camps
Sacramento Methodist Assembly, 30 miles
southeast of Cloudcroft, N.M., offers camps for
children and teens during the summer months.
Information: 1-800-667-3414. Registration
forms available online at
sacramentoassembly.org.
July 7-12: Music Camp (grades 7-12) and
Elementary Camp (grades 4-6)
Aug. 5-9: Camp Sunshine (mentally chal-
lenged ages 16 and older).
Magoffin Childrens Programs
Magoffin Home State Historic Site, 1120
Magoffin, hosts programs for youth in 9 a.m. to
noon selected Wednesdays in through July.
Class sizes are limited; reservations must be
made at least one week before the class. Cash
and checks only accepted for payment.
visitmagoffinhome.com.
July 10: Games & Crafts from the Past
(ages 6-10). Make crafts from the early 19th
century and play games enjoyed by children of
all ages. Cost: $15.
July 17: Communicating with Sign Language
(ages 5-12). Learn to sign the alphabet and
some basics of conversational sign language.
Cost: $10.
July 24: Volunteer Training for Young Adults
(ages 14-18). Learn to lead a tour at Magoffin
Home, be introduced to living history, and dis-
cover ways to help preserve the site.
Participation is free.
Carmike Summer Kid Series Carmike
Cinemas, 9840 Gateway North, hosts summer
family movies at 10 a.m. Thursdays, through
Aug. 9. Admission: $4. (includes small drink
and popcorn). Information: 751-5613. Schedule
online at carmike.com.
Safety Town The 49th annual Safety
Town program for children about to start
school has free weekly sessions, 10 a.m. to
noon Mondays through Fridays in July at Bassett
Place. Registration forms available at the
Bassett Place Customer Service Center.
Scheduling is first-come, first-serve. Class limit-
ed to 22 students. Information: 772-7479.
The program is open to children aged 5 and 6
who are about to start school. The one-week
class, sponsored by Bassett Place with the El
Paso Police Department, teaches kids about
traffic, fire, stray animals, strangers, drugs and
other safety issues. Instruction is in a classroom
setting for an hour then in the kid-sized Safety
Town Village for the second hour. Graduation
ceremony at 11 a.m. each Friday of program.
Funtastic Punch Summer Art Camp
Funtastic Punch Childrens Museum, 8041 N.
Mesa, hosts five-day art camps for ages 4-9 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays through Fridays
through Aug 2, with painting and drawing,
sculpture, puppetmaking, ceramic painting and
play-time. No camps July 1-5. Cost: $95 ($75
for three days). Information: 227-3553.
UTEP P3 Kidz On Campus UTEPs
Professional and Public Programs (P3) offers
half- and full-day camps and classes for children
entering kinder through 12th grades through
Aug. 2. Classes offered in arts, science, history,
language, physical fitness, technology and more.
Extended day option available. Course fees
vary. Register in person at the P3 office at 102
Kelly Hall on the UTEP Campus.
ppp.utep.edu for full schedule.
MYAC Summer Camps Milam Youth
Activity Center, 10960 Haan Road on East Fort
Bliss hosts summer day camps just for military
youth ages 11-18 (grades 6-12) 8 a.m. to noon
weekdays during the summer months. Each
week has a different theme including Amandas
Adventure Camp, Water World, Independence
Camp and the Hunger Games. Fees are based
on total family income. Advance registration is
required and is currently under way.
Information: 744-2449 or blissmwr.com.
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White Sands Institute White Sands
National Monument and NMSU-Alamogordo
hosts classes for youth and adults throughout
the summer and fall months. All classes at
White Sands National Monument. Space is lim-
ited. Information/registration: (575) 439-3842
or nmsua.edu (Community Education).
A Botanical Treasure Hunt class for kids 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Monday, July 1, for grades 3-8.
Explore the living resources of the White
Sands, then come indoors for hands-on activi-
ties. Hiking with moderate elevation gain and
some off-trail hiking in the dunes. Bring a sack
lunch and a water bottle. Cost: $20.
Adult workshops open to grades 10 and older:
Tierra Incognita workshop: Cartography
Literacy for Teachers 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 17. Cost: $30.
Portraits on the Dunes Thursday through
Saturday, Aug. 22-24. Cost: $200.
Gardening 101 Workshops City of El
Paso Parks and Recreation Department hosts
free instructional workshops 4 to 5:30 p.m.
selected Saturdays at the Multipurpose
Recreation Center (Dance Room), 9031
Viscount, with Denise Rodriguez, Texas A&M
AgriLife Extension Horticulturist and members
of the El Paso County Master Gardeners. July
12: Plant Propagation. No previous gardening
experience necessary; suitable for all ages.
RSVP required; space limited to first 30 partici-
pants. Registration deadline is two days before
workshop. Information/registration: Marci Tuck,
541-4020 or tuckmj@elpasotexas.gov.
El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society
Field trips are free and open to the public.
Bring lunch, water, binoculars and a scope.
Information: Mark Perkins, 637-3521.
Double Sunset Birding Trip of El Pasos Upper
Valley meets at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 13, at
Keystone Heritage Park, 4200 Doniphan, to see
water birds, parrots, Mississippi Kites and
Acorn Woodpeckers.
Weekend trip to Northern New Mexicos
Jemez Mountains and the Los Alamos area is
July 26-28, to visit Apache Springs, Graduation
Flats, Jemez Falls, Fenton Lake State Park and
Bandelier National Monument. Call to sign up;
nominal fees apply at some areas.
A trip to Rattlesnake Springs at Carlsbad
Caverns National Park departs via carpool at 6
a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, from Evergreen
Cemetery, 12400 Montana. Bring lunch, water
and sun block.
50 Plus Fishing Trip Las Cruces Parks &
Recreation Department offers a fishing trip for
ages 50 and older to Grindstone Canyon
Reservoir in Ruidoso, departing at 7 a.m.
Tuesday, July 16, from Meerscheidt Recreation
Center, 1600 E. Hadley, with return at 5 p.m.
Each participant must have a New Mexico fish-
ing license and their own fishing supplies, and
must provide their own sack lunch, light jacket
and plenty of drinking water. Registration on-
going at Meerscheidt Recreation Center.
Minimum of six participants registered by July
12 needed; payment required at registration.
Cost: $10. Information: (575) 541-2550.
Outdoor Adventure Camp Outs
City of El Paso Parks and Recreation
Department hosts Outdoor Adventure Camp,
July 19-20 at Memorial Park, (Reserve Area),
3100 Copper; and Aug. 9-10 at Galatzan Park,
650 Wallenberg. The overnight events begin at
4 p.m. Friday and conclude at 10 a.m. Saturday,
and will have games, swimming, (next door at
Memorial Aquatic Center for July and at Leo
Cancellare Memorial Pool in August) and more.
Registration fee is $8 per child (17 and
younger) and $10 per adult. All families must
provide their own tents, food, drinks, (no alco-
hol) and supplies. Camp spaces on a first come,
first served basis starting at 4 p.m.
Registration: $10 ($8 age 17 and younger);
early registration encouraged as camp has sold-
out every year. There is no minimum age, but
all children must be supervised by an adult at all
times. Information: 544-0753. Register online at
elpasotexas.gov/parks or at any Recreation
Center for either camp.
How to Make a Rainy Day Last for
Weeks El Paso Water Utilities presents
the rain conservation workshop 9:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m. Saturday, July 20, at TecH20 Water
Resources Learning Center, 10751 Montana.
Master Gardener and rain harvesting specialist
Doc Stalker, will present the basics of passive
and active rainwater collection. Registration is
free. Information/registration: 621-2000 or
tech2o.org.
Science Cafe Chef Jesus Lugo and his
staff will demonstrate how ice cream is made
and be on hand to explain how water and sim-
ple ingredients are transformed into delicious
concoctions at the El Paso Water Utilities
monthly science discussion Everybody
Screams for Ice Cream 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 27, at EPCCs SISCO
Demonstration Kitchen, 905 Viscount, Building
B. Samples provided. Admission is free, but
space is limited. Registration required.
tech2o.org/events.
El Paso Zoo 4001 E. Paisano. Zoo sum-
mer entrance hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
daily. Zoo admission is $10 for ages 13 to 61;
$7.50 for ages 62 and older and active duty mil-
itary (including spouse) with ID; $6 ages 3 to
12; and free for ages 2 and under. Zoo mem-
bers admitted free. Information: 532-8156,
521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.
Bug Awareness Weekend is 9:30 to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3-4.
Giraffe Encounter feedings are 11 to 11:30
a.m. and 2:30 to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Token sales begin one half hour before feeding
times. Cost: $2 per token.
African Star Train ride tickets are $2 plus tax
($1.50 for children and society members).
Asian Elephant Training Encounters scheduled
at noon daily.
Meerkat Enrichment presentations are 2:15
p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday.
Franklin Mountains State Park Most
hiking and mountain-biking trails begin in the
Tom Mays area, off Transmountain Road on the
west side of the park (east of I-10).
Entry fee is $5 per person, free for age 12 and
under (with family). Correct cash or check only.
Group rates available. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. daily. Information: 566-6441.
A 4th of July Weekend event for families is 7
a.m. Saturday, July 6, starting at the Tom Mays
Unit. Events start with a dog-friendly hike, with
picnicking, making animal tracks, watermelon
eating contest and more.
A Concert/Music Festival Event is planned for
Saturday, July 27, at the Tom Mays Unit.
Details to be announced.
Guided hikes are offered selected weekends.
Cost is $3 ($1 ages 5-12; under 5 free), plus $5
park entry fee for ages 13 and older. Bring
water, snacks, sturdy shoe/boots, hiking stick,
maps and binoculars. Dogs welcome on leash
on some hikes. Reservations required: 566-
6441 ext. 221 224 or
erika.rubio@tpwd.state.tx.us or
adrianna.weickhardt@tpwd.state.tx.us.
Womens Only Hike of West Cottonwood
Springs is 7 a.m. Sunday, July 7. Moderate to
difficult, two miles.
Beginners Mountain Bike Ride on Lazy Cow
Trail is 7 a.m. Saturday, July 13, starting at
Chuck Heinrich park. Beginner/moderate level
ride.
Advanced Mountain Bike Ride is 7 a.m.
Sunday, July 14, at Chuck Heinrich Park
Start: 7:00 a.m. Advanced 10-plus mile ride.
Trail starts with a hike-a-bike up the dam.
Peak Fitness Challenge Hike of Mundys Gap
is 6:30 a.m. Saturday, July 20, beginning at Tom
Mays. Moderate to difficult hike, 3 to 4 miles.
Elevation gain of 1,000 feet.
The Maze trail hike is 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July
21, at Chuck Heinrich Park
Start: 6:30 a.m. Moderate to difficult, 3.5-4
miles.
Seniors Hike is 8 a.m. Sunday, July 28, along
Nature Walk Trail at Tom Mays. Easy, beginner
level trails, less than 1 mile.
Picnicking available in the Tom Mays Unit,
with picnic tables and restrooms that are acces-
sible to the handicapped.
No ground fires are permitted.
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park UTEPs
Center for Environmental Resource
Management offers free guided walking tours
and other activities at Rio Bosque Wetlands
Park in El Pasos Mission Valley. Tours last about
two hours. Information: 747-8663 or rio-
bosque.org.
Bird tour is 7 a.m. Saturday, July 6.
Introductory tour is 6:30 a.m. Sunday, July
21.
Meeting place is a bridge crossing Riverside
Canal. Take Americas Ave. (Loop 375) to Pan
American Drive, turn left and travel 1.5 miles.
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic
Site The site is famed for many Native
American rock paintings and unique geology.
Extended summer 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). Additional activity
cost for tours (including morning hike): $2 (free
for age 4 and younger). Information: 857-1135
or texasstateparks.gov. Reservations are rec-
ommended for the self-guided area and for
camping: (512) 389-8900.
Tours offered Wednesday through Sunday, by
prior arrangement at 849-6684. Participants
must carry at least one bottle of water per per-
son. Pets not allowed on tours, and may not be
left unattended in vehicles.
Pictograph tours, rock climbing/bouldering
tours and hiking tours are 9 and 11 a.m.
Wednesday through Sunday during the summer
months; by advance request only.
Birding tours are 7 a.m. on the third Saturday
of the month (July 20). Advance sign-up
encouraged.
To get there: Take Montana Avenue (U.S.
Highway 62-180) all the way into the Hueco
Mountains then turn left on Ranch Road 2775.
Please see Page 35
Area hiking websites A variety of
organizations in the El Paso/Las Cruces area
offers hiking opportunities. Hikes typically are
rated as easy, moderate, or strenuous. Solo or
new hikers are welcome.
Meetup.com offers a variety of groups for all
activities, including the El Paso hiking meetup
club (meetup.com/El-Paso-Hiking) and the Las
Cruces hiking meetup club (meetup.com/hik-
ing-261)
El Paso Ridgewalkers The group posts its
hikes at elpasoridgewalkers.com. Or contact
Carol Brown at 630-1424.
Celebrations of Our Mountains now offers an
ongoing calendar of hiking and related events at
celebmtns.org/calendar
elpasonaturally is a blog by Jim Tolbert on
various environmental topics, with a calendar of
events that also includes the Sunrise Hikers
Tuesday morning group. See
elpasonaturally.blogspot.com or contact tol-
bert@elp.rr.com.
The El Paso chapter of the Sierra Club posts
its hikes at sierraclub.org/elpaso.
Outdoorelpaso.com offers an interactive
map, of El Paso County hiking and running
trails, calendar of events and more.
Information: 546-2098 or epcounty.com.
Feather Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
9500 North Loop, near Loop 375. The 43.5-
acre site is managed by El Pasos Audubon
Society. A variety of migratory birds, as well as
some year-round species, can be seen there.
The sanctuary is currently closed to public use,
due to lack of water, but public workdays are
scheduled throughout the year. Information:
545-5157 or 747-8663.
Directions: Take I-10 East to Americas (Loop
375), go south 1.2 miles to North Loop, turn
right and go 0.4 miles to the sanctuary
entrance, on the left at 9500 North Loop at
Bordeaux.
Keystone Heritage Park and El Paso
Desert Botanical Garden 4200
Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Admission: $3 (free for members). Information:
584-0563, keystoneheritagepark.org or elpa-
sobotanicalgardens.org.
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park
5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla. All events free
with park admission, unless listed otherwise.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through
Sunday; call for seasonal variations. Day use fee:
$5 per vehicle ($40 annual pass). Information:
(575) 523-4398.
NMSU professor and ecologist Walter G.
Whitford will talk on Drought and Our
Climate at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 29, in the
classroom.
Bring binoculars, water, sunscreen and wear
hiking shoes for all events.
Bird Walks are 7:30 a.m. Saturdays, led by
park volunteers.
Ranger-led Nature Hikes are 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays.
Aguirre Spring Campground The
Organ Mountain recreational area, run by the
federal Bureau of Land Management, is off U.S.
70 about 15 miles east of Las Cruces. Fifty-five
family camping and picnic sites, plus two group
areas. Day-use fee is $3 per vehicle.
The Baylor Pass (hiking and horseback riding)
and Pine Tree (hiking) trails begin at the camp-
ground.
Information, group reservations: (575) 525-
4300.
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park
The park, part of Asombro Institute for Science
Education, is northeast of Las Cruces, off
Jornada Road. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. Information: (575)
524-3334 or asombro.org.
Dripping Springs Natural Area The
recreational area is at the base of the Organ
Mountains at the end of Dripping Springs Road
about 10 miles east of Las Cruces. The visitor
center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Access to the
main trail to Dripping Springs is 8 a.m. to 7
p.m. Admission is $3 per vehicle. No pets
allowed (except for assistance animals).
Information: (575) 522-1219.
White Sands National Monument
The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15 miles
southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S. 70.
The monument is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; visi-
tor center hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Entrance
fee: $3 age 17 and older. Free for children.
Information: (575) 479-6124, ext. 236 or (575)
679-2599, ext. 232; or go to nps.gov/whsa.
Full Moon Hike is 8 p.m. Sunday, July 21.
Reservations required (online only) starting two
weeks ahead of hike. Cost: $5; $2.50 age 15
and young, plus monument entrance fees.
The Full Moon Night monthly summer and fall
series begins at 8:30 p.m. Monday, July 22,
with music by 1st Armored Division Old
Ironsides Band from Fort Bliss.
A Moths of White Sands talk with Dr. Eric
Metzler is 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday, July 27, with a
moth sheeting 9:30 to 10 p.m. in the amphithe-
ater.
Sunset strolls are offered daily beginning at 7
p.m. through Aug. 4.
Lake Lucero tours are 9 a.m. Saturday, June
29, and Sunday, July 28. Reservations required
(accepted online only). Cost is $3 per adult;
$1.50 age 16 and under.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park The
park is about 160 miles east of El Paso, off the
Carlsbad Highway (U.S. 62-180). Information:
(575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave.
Summer hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily;
tours available 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last entry
into cave via natural entrance is 3:30 p.m. with
last entry into cave via elevator at 4 p.m.
Plan 3-1/2 hours for a walk-in tour and 1-1/2
hours for Big Room tour. Cost is $6 ($3 for
ages 6-15 or seniors with discount card). The
parks audio self-guided tour is $3 extra (also
available in Spanish).
The annual Bat Flight Breakfast is 5 to 7 a.m.
Saturday, July 20. Breakfast available for pur-
chase beginning at 6 a.m. in the Carlsbad
Company Trading Companys restaurant in the
Visitor Center, and park staff will host special
programs.
The bat season generally lasts from late May
through mid-October. Daily bat flight talks
(about 15 minutes long) are offered just before
sunset at the amphitheatre outside the natural
entrance. Then bats willing visitors are
treated to the sunset spectacle of clouds of bats
flying out of the cave entrance.
Other guided tours are available; call or check
website for details.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National
Monument 44 miles north of Silver City
on NM Highway 15. Entrance fee: $3 per per-
son; $10 per family. Information: (575) 536-
9461 or nps.gov/gicl.
The trail to the cliff dwellings is open from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. year round. Everyone must be
off the trail by 5 p.m. Visitor center is open 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Guided Tours are 11 a.m.
July 1-Sept. 1. Tours begin at the cliff
dwellings; arrive at the trailhead 20 to 40 min-
utes early to walk up the trail to the dwellings.
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. Hours are 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Camping is $8 per site per night.
Information: (915) 828-3251.
New Mexico State Parks Day-use fee
is $5 when visiting any state park. All programs
are free with park entrance, unless otherwise
listed. Information: (575) 744-5998 or
nmparks.com.
Oliver Lee State Park, Highway 54 south of
Alamogordo at the Dog Canyon turnoff.
Information: (575) 437-8284. A Summer Night
Sky tour of Scorpio in the southern sky is 9 to
10:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27.
Rockhound State Park, five miles south of
Deming on State Road 11 and then east on
Rockhound Road (State Road 141) for nine
miles. Day use hours: 7:30 a.m. to sunset.
Information: (575) 546-6182 or (575) 744-
5998. Music in the Park featuring the Desert
Trio, July McClure, Fred Williams and Gary
Hart, is 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 20.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park
Information: (575) 744-5998.
American Bass Association Tournament is 6
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13.
Southwest Drag Boat Races are 8:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 13-14.
Socorro Bass Club Tournament is 6 a.m. to 3
p.m. Sunday, July 14.
The 2nd annual Wounded Warrior H2C
sports clinic for U.S. Disabled veterans and
other disabled individuals is Friday through
Sunday, July 26-28.
City of Rocks State Park, north of Deming off
U.S. 180. Information: (575) 536-2800. A
Rattlesnake Myths presentation is 3 to 4 p.m.
every Saturday.
Leasburg Dam State Park, Radium Springs,
two miles off Interstate 25 at Exit 19.
Information: (575) 5244068. Day use hours: 7
a.m. to sunset.
Music and the Stars is 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 13, with music by Randy
Granger.
Bottomless Lakes State Park 13 miles east
of Roswell, (via U.S. Hwy 380 and NM Hwy
409). Information: (575) 624-6058.
The 23rd annual Sand Sculpture Contest is 7
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 20. Prizes award-
ed in different age categories.
The summer Enchanted Evenings presenta-
tions run 8 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, through Aug.
31, at the Lea Lake pavilion.
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.
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.
Music and the Moon is 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, July 20, with entertainment by folk
singer/songwriter Jaime Michaels, followed by a
Full Moon Walk at 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair.
While most zoos feature exotic animals from
faraway countries, Living Desert offers visitors
an up-close look at the mammals, reptiles and
birds that inhabit the Chihuahuan Desert.
A large greenhouse is devoted to succulents
and cactus from around the world. The head-
quarters building includes exhibits on minerals,
history, archaeology and other subjects.
Nature
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Museum Scavenger Hunt The Border
Museum Associations 5th annual hunt runs
through July 21 at 20 participating museums
in the El Paso/Las Cruces area. The hunt
encourages participants of all ages to learn
more about the areas history, art, desert and
other subjects while exploring the regions
museums. Contestants visit the museums, find
mystery objectives and have forms validated at
each site. Forms available at all participating
museums. Museum fees vary; many are free.
Information: 747-5565 in El Paso or (575) 541-
2137 in Las Cruces.
Participating El Paso museums: Centennial
Museum at UTEP, Chamizal National Memorial,
Concordia Cemetery, El Paso Exploreum, El
Paso Museum of Archaeology, El Paso Museum
of Art, El Paso Museum of History, Holocaust
Museum, International Museum of Art,
Magoffin Home, National Border Patrol
Museum, Old Fort Bliss Replica, Railroad and
Transportation Museum, and TecH2O Center
and War Eagles Museum.
Participating Las Cruces/Southern New
Mexico museums: Branigan Cultural Center,
Las Cruces Museum of Art, Las Cruces
Museum of Nature and Science, Las Cruces
Railroad Museum and Historical Society
Museum in Columbus.
Forms with at least ten objects correctly iden-
tified entered in a drawing for prize baskets
from museum shops. Contestants who find at
least 15 objects will be eligible for a special bas-
ket in a separate drawing.
Centennial Museum University at
Wiggins, UTEP. Changing exhibits are on the
second floor, Lea and Discovery Galleries.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 Tuesday through
Saturday. Admission is free. Information: 747-
8994 or museum.utep.edu.
Showing through July 20: Maps, Minutes
and Monuments: History of the Boundary Line,
1848-2012. The exhibit chronicles the history
of the International Boundary and Water
Commission, which was created by the Treaty
of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848.
El Paso Exploreum The citys first liv-
ing laboratory museum for children is at 300
W. San Antonio (south of Convention Center).
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through
Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Last
admission is one hour before closing time.
Information: 533-4330 or elpasoexploreum.org.
Admission: $8 ($6 seniors over 60, and military
and educators with ID; free for infants).
The Exploreum includes multiple interactive
exhibits in four theme areas: construction, avia-
tion, role-play and high tech:
The High Tech Hot Spot showcases the
future with a multiplayer touch screen table
and an interactive floor.
Airport Adventure provides children and
adults alike a whimsical look at a kid-sized air-
port.
Old El Paso Village gives visitors a chance to
experience the traditional grocery store found
in most childrens museums in a new way.
STEAM Ahead, where visitors solve real-
world problems in a hands-on exhibit showing
how engineering a design touches our lives
every day. Design, build, test and modify struc-
tures (shake buildings and bridges, dam a creek,
record music).
New is a water table featuring a dam, remov-
able locks and a mini fishing pond; a collection
of clean, moldable sands and a new bubble
exhibit that includes a human-sized bubble
maker.
Weeklong summer camps, including the new
Harry Potter Camp, offer hands-on activities,
games, take-home craft projects and more
through Aug. 23.
El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study
Center 715 N. Oregon. Hours are 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday.
Admission is free unless listed otherwise.
Information: 351-0048 or elpasoholocaustmu-
seum.org.
The museum depicts Jewish life in Europe
before World War II, Hitlers rise to power, the
expulsion of Jews into ghettoes, life in concen-
tration camps, prisoner resistance to the Nazis
and liberation of the camps. Also featured is a
local survivors exhibit. Docents available for
guided tours.
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
4301 Transmountain in Northeast El Paso (west
of U.S. 54). Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Closed Mondays and city holidays. Admission is
free. Information: 755-4332 or
elpasotexas.gov/arch_museum/.
Nancy Bain, The Wolf Lady, presents
Wolves: Fact and Fiction, an interactive look
at wolves from around the world with empha-
sis on the endangered Mexican wolf at 3:30
p.m. Saturday, July 27, with a display of wolf
pelts, skulls, replicas of scat, maps of wolf terri-
tories, information about wolf sanctuaries and a
free educational handout included.
The 2013 Archaeology Camps for ages 7-12
planned 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday,
through July 26. Camps for ages 7 to 9 years
(grades 2-4) are July 9-12 and camps for ages
10-12 (grades 5-7) are July 23-26. Cost per
youth: $54.60 ($42.90 museum members)
space is limited. Information/registration: 755-
4332 or guidamr@elpasotexas.gov.
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. Closed Mondays.
Museum admission is free, except for selected
exhibits as listed. Information: 351-3588 or
elpasotexas.gov/history.
Showing through July 7: Fourth of July Flag
Display, featuring a 45-star American flag that
flew over the U.S. Consulate in Juarez in 1907.
Extended through Aug. 10: Charrera: The
Artisanship of Mexican Equestrian Culture,
more than 150 examples of artisan craftsman-
ship and design, Charrera features leather
work, costumes, textiles, silver and iron work
that illustrate the life of the charro. From work
attire to grand gala and etiquette suits, China
poblano and Adelita dresses, the exhibition
reveals the care and attention to detail that has
made the charro the keeper of a tradition dat-
ing to the birth of a nation more than 500 years
ago. Admission is free beginning July 1.
UTEP Metals Professor Anna Jaquez presents
the free lecture on Metalwork of Charrera at
2 p.m. Saturday, July 13.
Now showing is Heritage of Faith: Mission of
Hope: History of the Diocese of El Paso, an
exhibition celebrating the Catholic Diocese of
El Pasos 100th Anniversary showcasing three
major eras in the dioceses history: Early
Catholic Church: 1492-1914, Founding of the
Diocese: 1914-1962 and Growing Diocese:
1962-2014.
El Paso County Historical Commission
Chairman Bernie Sargent presents the illustrat-
ed talk The Socorro Mission: Its past, present
and future at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, as part
of the free Missions and Their People Lecture
Series.
New Mexico State Historian Dr. Richard
Hendricks presents the lecture free El Paso
Valley Missions in Transition: 1850 to 1900 at 2
p.m. Saturday, July 20.
The 4th annual National Day of the Cowboy
events are 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July
27, with the Grand Promenade at 10:45 a.m. as
well as an old-fashioned traveling Medicine
Show, square dancing, wood branding, Charros,
an Escaramuza Fashion Show, living history
characters and gunfights with 6 Guns and Shady
Ladies, Paso del Norte Pistoleros, Old West
Thunder and The Wild Bunch, ragtime music,
kids activities and storytelling.
Currently showing is Views from the
Museum, works by the Plein Air Painters of El
Paso.
Also showing is The Missions and Their
People Wall which honors the Mission Valley
of the Southwestern United States and
Northern Mexico. Missions featured are Ysleta
del Sur, Nuestra Senora de Limpia Concepcion
de los Piros de Socorro del Sur, Senora de
Guadalupe and San Elizario Chapel.
Museum classes are $20 per session ($10
museum members), unless listed otherwise.
Tai Chi 3 Advanced Lunch Classes are 11
a.m. to noon, Wednesdays beginning July 10.
Tai Chi Saturday classes are 11 a.m. to noon
for Tai Chi I (beginner) and 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
for Tai Chi II July 13.
Traditional Belly Dancing Classes are 6 to 7
p.m. Thursdays beginning July 18, for ages 9
and older taught by Sonia Flores and her
daughter Sene. Wear sweats, mother/daughter
teams welcome. Class held in secluded class-
room not open to the public.
Chinese Entry Level I classes are 1 to 4:30
p.m. Saturdays, July 20-Aug. 17 for ages 5 and
up. Taught by instructors of Ai-Hwa Chinese
School. Language lessons also include hands-on
traditional crafts for young children. Cost: $77
($62 museum members).
History Summer Day Camps run through
Aug. 23 for ages 7 to 13. All camps are 9 a.m.
to noon Tuesdays through Fridays. Cost per
camp: $70 ($55 museum members).
Registration on a first come, first serve basis,
space limited. See separate listing for details.
Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums
Both museums are located in Building 1735,
Marshall Road on Fort Bliss. Hours are 9 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed
Saturdays, Sundays and all federal holidays.
Enter through Cassidy Gate off U.S. Highway
54. Admission is free. Information: 568-5412.
Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums portray
the history of this Army Post from its establish-
ment in downtown El Paso in 1848 with a regi-
ment of mounted infantry to its present day
status as Americas Tank Division Museum. It
tells the story of the Old Ironsides Division
through the use of artifacts, three dimensional
exhibits, dioramas and graphic displays inter-
preting the rich history, heritage, legacy and lin-
eage of the 1st Armored Division.
Los Portales Museum and Visitor
Center 1521 San Elizario Road. The muse-
um is operated by the San Elizario Genealogy
Please see Page 37
and Historical Society, and is housed in an
1850s Territorial-style building across from the
San Elizario church. It offers gifts, family trees,
historical artifacts as well as information on the
First Thanksgiving and the Salt War of 1877.
Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is
free. Information: 851-1682.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
1120 Magoffin. The adobe home, built around
1875 by Joseph Magoffin, tells the story of a
multicultural family that influenced the develop-
ment of the Southwest borderlands. It includes
authentic art and furnishings reflecting the daily
lives of the Magoffin family.
Sunday. Tours on the hour; last tour at 4 p.m.
Spanish language tours offered Thursday
through Saturday; call for availability. Cost: $4
($3 ages 6-18). Group tours available with
advance registration. Information: 533-5147 or
visitmagoffinhome.com.
Kids summer classes continue through July.
See separate listing for details.
National Border Patrol Museum and
Memorial Library 4315 Transmountain
Drive. The museum, in Northeast El Paso just
west of U.S. 54, features the history of the
Border Patrol, which was founded in 1924 in El
Paso. 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: Ann Lara, 345-3741 or Ray
Borrego, 383-8529.
U.S. Army Museum of the NCO
Building 11331, Staff Sergeant Simms St., Biggs
Army Airfield. Equipment and uniforms used by
sergeants and other NCOs through the years
are displayed. Admission: free. Hours: 9 a.m. to
4 p.m. Monday through Friday, noon to 4 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. Information: 744-8646.
War Eagles Air Museum 8012 Airport
Road, Doa Ana County Airport, Santa Teresa.
Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Admission: $5; $4 senior citizens and
military; free for children under 12.
Information: (575) 589-2000 or war-eagles-air-
museum.com.
The warbirds of World War II and Korea, and
other historic military aircraft, are displayed in a
54,000-square-foot building and surrounding
area. The collection of more than 30 aircraft
and 40 automobiles includes the P-51 Mustang,
P-38 Lightning, A-26 Invader and the German
Fieseler-Storch. Among later aircraft are the F-
86 Sabre and MiG-15s.
To get there: Take the Artcraft exit off
Interstate 10, head west past the Rio Grande to
Santa Teresa and follow signs to the airport and
museum.
Las Cruces area
Branigan Cultural Center Branigan
Building, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) Las
Cruces. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 541-2154 or las-
cruces.org/museums.
Showing through Aug. 31: Coffee: The
World in a Cup, the story of one of the
worlds most widely traded commodities and
how it has affected cultures, economics and
environments across the globe.
The Monthly Notes Lecture is 1 p.m.
Thursday, July 11, with Establishing Taos: The
Inexplicable Draw by Cassandra Lockwood.
Weekly storytime is 11 to 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays at the center, followed by art jour-
neys at the Museum of Art.
Cultural workshops are 2 to 4 p.m. selected
Wednesdays and Thursdays for ages 7-12.
Cost: $10 (includes materials).
July 10-11: Sand Painting
July 17-18: Punched Tin.
Las Cruces Museum of Nature and
Science 411 N. Main in the Las Cruces
Downtown Mall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m. dur-
ing the First Friday Ramble. Information: (575)
522-3120 or las-cruces.org/museums.
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 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Admission is
free; donations encouraged. Information: (575)
647-4480 or museums.las-cruces.org.
Family Game Day is 10 a.m. to noon the sec-
ond Saturday of each month (July 13, Aug.
10). Families can try out early 20th century
games.
Toddler Story Time is 11 a.m. the third
Saturday of each month (July 20 and Aug.
17). Listen to a Thomas the Tank Engine book,
and enjoy a Thomas video while completing a
related free craft activity. Children of all ages
welcome. RSVP requested.
The National Model Railroaders Association
will meet at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13 and
Aug. 10, to share tips and techniques. The
public is welcome.
Scenicking classes are 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, July 27 and Aug. 3, for ages 8 to
adult. Learn to build a small diorama, track lay-
ing processes, creating hills and mountains and
more. Age 8-10 must be accompanied by adult.
Cost: $5 per participant (includes materials).
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, $3 seniors 60 and older; free for muse-
um members, veterans and children age 4 and
under. As part of the Las Cruces Explorers Kids
Club, children age 5-17 admitted for $1 during
the summer months. Information: (575) 522-
4100 or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
Active duty military and veterans always
admitted free. As part of the Blue Star
Program, active military families admitted free
through Labor Day.
The 10th annual Ice Cream Sunday is noon to
4 p.m. Sunday, July 21, with home made ice
creaming making, ice cream sandwich eating
contest at 2 p.m., living history and more.
Showing through Aug. 4: Virginia Maria
Romero: Past, Present & Future. The exhibit
features 34 pieces showcasing Romeros well-
known pigmented wood panels, paintings and
sculpture, along with newer works.
Showing through Sept. 15: New Mexicos
African American Legacy: Visible, Vital,
Valuable presented by the African American
Museum and Cultural Center of New Mexico in
Albuquerque.
Call or check website for schedule of daily
and weekly events, including roping, milking
and blacksmith demonstrations; pony rides, cart
rides, walking tours and gallery talks.
The museums summer Camps and classes for
kids and teens run through Aug. 2.
NMSU Art Gallery D.W. Williams Art
Center, 1390 E. University Ave, (Williams Hall)
on the NMSU campus, Las Cruces (east of
Solano). Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday and
Thursday through Saturday, and 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesdays. Admission is free. Information:
(575) 646-2545 or nmsu.edu/artgal.
NMSU Museum Kent Hall, University at
Solano, Las Cruces. Open 4 p.m. Tuesday
through Friday. Admission is free. Information:
(575) 646-5161 or nmsu.edu/museum/.
The Zuhl Museum: Home of the Zuhl
Collection NMSU Alumni Visitors
Center, 775 College Dr. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 646-3616 or nmsu.edu/zuhl.
White Sands Missile Range Museum
and Missile Park Exhibits feature the his-
tory of the Trinity Site (site of the first atomic
bomb test), the V-2 rocket, ranchers on the
range and missile optics. An outdoor Missile
Park displays rockets and missiles tested on the
range. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday. Closed on federal holidays. Free admis-
sion.
To get there: take U.S. 54, and after the free-
way ends, keep going north on Martin Luther
King, which leads directly to the range. Or
enter from the north off U.S. 70 east of Las
Cruces. Visitors must provide a current license,
car registration and proof of insurance.
Information: (575) 678-8824 (local call) or
wsmr-history.org.
At the Museum
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Deming Luna Mimbres Museum 301
S. Silver, Deming, N.M. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Saturday, 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Sunday. Admission is free. Information: (575)
546-2382 or deminglunamimbresmuseum.com.
Geronimo Springs Museum 211 Main
in Truth or Consequences, N.M. Hours are 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon
to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 ($2.50 stu-
dents 6 to 18; free for ages 5 and younger).
Family rates: $15. Information: (575) 894-6600
or geronimospringsmuseum.com.
Hubbard Museum of the American
West 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next to
Ruidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Hours: 9
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Docent-led tours
of permanent exhibits are 10 a.m. Fridays.
Admission: $6 ($5 for seniors, military; $2 chil-
dren 6-16; free for children 5 and younger and
museum members). Information: (575) 378-
4142 or hubbardmuseum.org.
Showing through July 5: Time Exposures:
Picturing a History of Isleta Pueblo in the 19th
Century. Showing through Sept. 9:
Celebration of Arte exhibit recognizing excel-
lence in the contemporary visual arts of the
American West.
New Mexico Museum of Space History
3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. Space center
hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $6 ($5
for seniors and military, $4 ages 4-12, children
3 and younger free). Information: (877) 333-
6589, (575) 437-2840 or nmspacemuseum.org.
Free admission for active duty military and their
families Memorial Day through Labor Day.
See Film Scene for IMAX schedule.
Combo tickets available (included museum
entrance and one IMAX ticket): $10 ($9 seniors
and military, $7 children).
Summer Science Camps run through July for
youth in grades K through 12.
Sacramento Mountains Historical
Museum U.S. 82 across from the
Chamber of Commerce in Cloudcroft, N.M.
Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday,
Friday and Saturday; 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Admission: $5 ($3 ages 6 to 12). Information:
(575) 682-2932 or cloudcroftmuseum.com.
Silver City Museum 312 W. Broadway,
Silver City. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday. Open until 7 p.m. the first Friday
of the month. Admission: $3. Information:
(575) 538-5921 or silvercitymuseum.org.
The annual Ice Cream Social and cake walk is
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, July 4, with hot
and cool treats, free historic games and live
entertainment.
A presentation and book signing by Carolyn
OBagy Davis and Terry Humble for the book
Images of America: Silver City is 2 to 3 p.m.
Saturday, July 6.
A Brown Bag Program on Cienegas of
Southwest New Mexico with A.T. Cole is
noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, July 11.
A Clay Pinch Pot class for ages 8 and older is
10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 13. Cost: $5.
A weaving demonstration with Mary Leen of
the Southwest Fiber Arts Collective is 1 to 2
p.m. Sunday, July 14.
Free Kids Day at the Museum activities are
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, with
several activity stations hosted by area groups.
A presentation and book signing with Nasario
Garcia is 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 20, for his
book Santo on Its Head/ El Santo Patas Arriba
de Mi Abuela: Stories of Days Gone By in
Hispanic Villages of New Mexico.
Showing through July 28 is Its A Wrap,
works by the Southwest Womens Fiber Arts
Collective.
Showing through Sept. 8 is A Vessel by Any
Other Name.
Toy Train Depot Alameda Park, 1991 N.
White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. An actual train
depot built in 1898, the building now houses a
gift shop and model shop, with more than
1,200 feet of model railroad track and hun-
dreds of model and toy trains on display. Hours
are noon to 4:40 p.m. Wednesday through
Sunday. Admission: $4. Information: (575) 437-
2855 or toytraindepot.homestead.com.
The 1/5 scale train track offers rides around
Alameda Park 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
through Sunday. Cost: $4.
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F
or better or worse, testing is part
of modern life. Children face test
after test throughout their school
years. Some of the tests try to find out
what their abilities are and some meas-
ure what theyve learned. Where they go
to college may hinge on test results.
Some jobs require entrance tests. Some
professions mandate re-testing to make
sure practitioners are still qualified.
Such tests were unknown in biblical
times, yet the word test comes up
often in the Bible. The most famous
example is in Gen. 22:1, when God
tested Abraham. The chapters before
that tell the story of Abraham being
called to leave his home with the prom-
ise of becoming the father of a new
nation, beginning with a son born of the
aged Abraham and his barren, elderly
wife Sarah. Then, years after Isaacs
birth, God tells Abraham to sacrifice
Isaac as a burnt offering.
The biblical term for testing obvious-
ly has nothing to do with measuring aca-
demic achievement or job qualifications.
Its meaning, however, is well-preserved
in many phrases we still use, such as
being put to the test or testing ones
mettle.
Testing in these phrases is about
being put in a situation where we find
out who we really are. Thats why a pro
football coach puts in the new players
during the game-deciding moments of
an exhibition game: He wants to find out
how they perform under pressure. Who
cares if a quarterback can complete all
his passes in practice if he cant connect
when a defensive lineman is rushing him
at third and ten?
The coaching metaphor breaks down
when we discuss God. God doesnt need
to know more about us. Its we who
need to know more about God.
Going back to the example of
Abraham: God knew what Abraham
would do, but Abraham did not know
what God was going to do.
This story is a stumbling block for
many modern readers, who are under-
standably horrified by the idea of a god
who would demand human sacrifice.
But in Abrahams era, human sacrifice
as a religious practice was not unheard
of. Even long afterward, human sacrifice
continued; the Moabite king sacrifices
his first-born son in a battle against the
Israelites in 2 Kings 3:27.
Its easy to read the Bible through the
lens of our modern morals; its much
more challenging to immerse oneself
into the biblical narrative and imagine
Abrahams dilemma.
What did Abraham really know about
God? He may have heard stories about
creation, the Tower of Babel and the
Flood none of which would have pro-
vided much assurance about the kind-
ness of God. He lived amid cultures that
believed in appeasing gods through sac-
rifice. Abraham had experienced God
first-hand, and he knew God was faith-
ful to His promises and powerful enough
to give life and to destroy it.
Its easy for us to say Abraham should
have known that any god that would
demand such a sacrifice must be a false
god and not to be obeyed. But how do
we know what ancient people should
have known?
At the last second, God reveals to
Abraham that He is not a god who
demands human sacrifice. But why put
Abraham through such an ordeal?
The difficult lesson of the Abraham
story is that it is God who decides what
to reveal about Himself and when to do
so. We dont get to decide in advance
what God should or should not be.
The good news is that the God of the
Bible is a God who does reveal Himself
not all at once, but more and more
fully.
Randy Limbird is editor of
El Paso Scene. Comments?
Send to randy@epscene.com
Agave Rosa Gallery 905 Noble (next to
the International Museum of Art). Hours are 1
to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday. The gallery features paint-
ings, sculpture, jewelry and photography by
area emerging artists. Information: 533-8011,
info@agaverosagallery.com.
The gallerys artists in residency are Martha
Arzabala, Hector Bernal, Romy Hawkins and
Carla Zabalegui.
Showing through July 6: Solo exhibition of
paintings and drawings by Julie Caffee-Cruz.
Guest artist is Hector Bernal.
Showing July 13-Aug. 3: Solo Exhibition by
artist Geo Gamez. Opening reception is 6 to
8:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13.
Book signing of Bridge Over the Abyss,
the new book by Walter Schaefer (Jurez cor-
respondent for El Paso Scene), is at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 10. The book covers the art
history of Jurez from 1890 through the pres-
ent. Book price $13.
Art Windows of El Paso The City of El
Pasos art space in El Paso at El Paso
International Airports main lobby. Information:
780-4781 or flyelpaso.com.
Showing through July 26: Works by John
Rust and painter Maritza Juregui-Neely, includ-
ing some works by Juregui-Neelys recent
exhibit at El Paso City Hall.
Ballroom Marfa 108 E. San Antonio
Street in Marfa. Hours are noon to 6 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday. Information: (432)
729-3700 or ballroommarfa.org.
Showing through July 7: New Growth,
solo exhibition by multimedia artist Rashid
Johnson. Johnson continues an exploration of
African-American intellectual history and pop
culture in steel and shea butter sculptures and
starscape paintings.
Showing July 19-Sept. 8: Artists Films
International: Alix Pearlstein. Organized in con-
junction with Whitechapel Gallery, London, the
fifth season of Artists Films International, pro-
gram showcasing international artists working
with film, video and animation features the
work of New-Yorks Alix Pearlstein.
Chamizal galleries Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Los Paisano
hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through
Friday; weekends by request. Los Abrazos
hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday and Sundays during performances (dis-
plays vary). Admission is free. Information: 532-
7273 or nps.gov/cham/.
Showing at Los Paisanos Gallery is Art from
the Heart: A Different Perspective, works of
four differently abled artists whose unique gifts
and artistic abilities have given them freedom
from what some may perceive as limitations.
Artistic media include water color, carving, col-
ored pencil, wood block stamp, poetry, mixed
media, and more.
Chinati Foundation Marfa, Texas.
Created by artist Donald Judd, the Chinati
Foundation houses one of the worlds largest
collections of permanently installed contempo-
rary art. Guided tours offered at 10 a.m. and 2
p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission is
$10 ($5 for students, seniors). Full tour is $25
($10 students). Information: (432) 729-4362 or
chinati.org.
Summer Garden Socials are 4 to 6 p.m.
Sunday, July 7 and Aug. 11, with free tastings
of locally crafted food and drinks made with
ingredients grown on museum grounds. Guest
can also help tend the museums garden.
Crossland Gallery The El Paso Art
Associations gallery is at 500 W. Paisano (in the
Art Junction of El Paso). Hours are 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturdays. Admission is free. Information: 534-
7377 or office@elpasoartassociation.com.
Showing June 28-July 27 is America The
Beautiful Art Show and Sale, featuring 55
works by 29 artists celebrating America in vari-
ous media. This years judge is El Paso artist
Barbara Brown. Opening reception and awards
ceremony is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 28.
Entries are being taken through July 5 for
the annual juried International Eye of the
Camera Photography Show and Exhibition,
open to all photographers from Texas and New
Mexico, and the state of Chihuahua, Mexico.
Cash prizes awarded and will be announced at
the gala opening 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2.
Prospectus and online entry form at the EPAA
ElPasoArtAssociation.com (International Eye of
the Camera).
El Paso Artisan Gallery The gallerys is
in the El Paso Exploreum, 320 W. San Antonio.
The gallery features works for sale by local
painters, jewelers, crafters and photographers.
Lynx hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Closed Monday. Gallery admission is free.
Information: 533-4330 or elpasoexploreum.org.
Now showing is Falling Giants: A Photo
Exhibit of Demolition Weekend. The juried
exhibit showcases photography of the demoli-
tion of the Asarco smokestacks and El Paso
City Hall with works by El Paso Times top
shooters including Ruben Ramirez, Rudy
Gutierrez, Victor Calzada, Mark Lambie and
Vanessa Monsisvais, as well as 20 prints by ama-
teur photographers.
El Paso Museum of Art adult classes
The museums summer classes for adults are at
the museum, One Arts Festival Plaza.
Information: 532-1707 or bevelba@elpaso-
texas.gov. Online registration at elpasoartmuse-
um.org/classes.asp.
Classes are open to age 15 and older.
Advanced Ceramics: 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays,
July 13-Aug. 24. Cost: $72 ($56 members).
Wheel-throwing with Clay: 1 to 4 p.m.
Sundays, July 14-Aug. 25. Cost: $72 ($56
members).
Acrylic Painting Workshop: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 20. Cost: $38 ($30 members).
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
(closed July 4). Admission is free. Information:
532-1707 or elpasoartmuseum.org.
Showing July 28-Sept. 8 is Moving Pictures:
Production Art from the Academy Library, pre-
sented in partnership with the Plaza Classic
Film Festival. The exhibit features a rare collec-
tion of original production design artwork from
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the Golden Age of Hollywood, Moving
Pictures: Production Art from the Academy
Library includes storyboards, concept sketches,
paintings and drawings by major art directors
and illustrators.
Featured through Sept. 8 in the Artists on
Art program is Christine Foerster, whose
media include textiles, performance, sculptural
installation and public art.
Showing through July 21: Impressions East-
South-West: Mabel May Woodward in the
Peter and Margaret de Wetter Gallery.
Woodward (1877-1945) was a native New
Englander who studied in New York but
returned to her hometown of Providence, R.I.
to begin a career of teaching at her alma mater,
the Rhode Island School of Design. Best known
for paintings of New England, she also traveled
to Europe, Florida and the Southwest. The
exhibit features 25 of her works from the
museums collection.
Showing through Aug. 18 is the 3rd Bienal
Cd. Jurez/El Paso Biennial 2013, Tijuana to
Brownsville: Contemporary Art Along the
Border in the Woody and Gayle Hunt Family
Gallery. See separate listing.
Showing through August are works by
Margarita Cabrera in the lobby.
Showing through Sept. 15: Contemporary
Texas Prints.
Showing through Nov. 3 in the Retablo
Niche: Our Lady of Sorrows.
A free Desert Weeds basic printmaking
workshop with Oscar Moya and Lydia Limas is
1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, for ages 3 and
older. Space is limited; pre-registration
required. Supplies included.
World Cinema Series film screenings are 2
p.m. Saturdays. Admission: $3 suggested dona-
tion; free for members and children 12 and
younger. Age restrictions may apply depending
on rating of film. Julys films are award winning
foreign films.
The museums summer classes for youth,
teens and adults continue through Aug. 25.
See separate listing for details.
Free workshops for preschoolers are 10 to 11
a.m. every other Thursday, June 27-Aug. 22,
for ages 3 to 5 and a caregiver. Participants look
closely at a work or art, read a related story
and participate in an activity to promote visual
literacy. Call to pre-register; space is limited.
Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio and
Gift Shop Award-winning Impressionist
Alberto Escamillas studio is at 1445 Main
Street in San Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 11:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday; and 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Sunday and by appointment. Information: 851-
0742 or 474-1800, or albertoescamilla.com.
Hal Marcus Gallery 1308 N. Oregon.
New hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday
Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday or by appointment. Information: 533-
9090 or halmarcus.com.
The gallery is owned and operated by local
artist Hal Marcus and his wife, Gallery Director
Patricia Medici.
Marcuss home and studio, located across the
street, are available for personal tours.
Specializing in local art, other featured artists
include Daniel Padilla, Teresa Fernandez,
Francisco Romero, Mauricio Mora, Mark
Paulda, Willibald de Cabrera, Friar Vincent
Petersen, Bill Sullivan and L.B. Porter, as well as
a room dedicated solely to early El Paso art
with works by Manuel Acosta, Tom Lea, Jose
Cisneros, Bill Rakocy, Eugene and Fern
Thurston and others.
A gift shop offers art-related gifts, books and
calendars featuring art by Marcus and other
local artists.
III Bienal Ciudad Jurez/El Paso
Biennial 2013 The binational exhibit pre-
sented by S-Mart, Tijuana to Brownsville:
Contemporary Art Along the Border, runs
through Aug. 18 at El Paso Museum of Art,
One Arts Festival Plaza in El Paso, and Museo
de Arte de Ciudad Juarezs binational exhibit of
works by more than 40 artists living and/or
working along both sides of the US/Mexico
border. This years jurors are Cesreo Moreno,
Visual Arts Director and Chief Curator at
Chicagos National Museum of Mexican Art;
and Mexico City video artist Yoshua Okn,
Admission is free at both museums.
Information: (El Paso Museum of Art) 532-1707
or elpasoartmuseum.org; (Museo de Arte de
Ciudad Juarez) 613-1708 or Bellasartes.gob.mx.
Featured artists will have one piece featured
at each museum.
International Museum of Art 1211
Montana. The museum is operated by the
International Association for the Visual Arts in
the historic Turney Home. Hours are 1 to 5
p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Free guided
tours available on a walk-in basis. Admission is
free. Information: 543-6747 or internationalmu-
seumofart.net.
Showing June 30-July 25: Happy Birthday
America, works by artists throughout the El
Paso and Southern New Mexico region, depict-
ing patriotic landscapes, United States military,
Uncle Sam and 4th of July celebration themes.
Opening public reception is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday,
June 30. Uncle Sam will be present.
Showing July 7-Aug. 25: Deborah Floods
solo exhibit of equine and western themed
works. Flood is known for whimsical yet accu-
rate details of children and adults interacting
with horses in a Western setting. Flood found-
ed the International Equine Artists in 2010.
Reception is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 7.
Marfa Contemporary 100 E. San
Antonio in Marfa, Texas. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4
p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information:
(432) 729-3500 or marfacontemporary.org.
Showing through July 31: Exposed, por-
trait photography by rock star Bryan Adams.
The exhibit includes 29 images of fellow musi-
cians and other celebrities taken featured in
Adams book of the same name. Subjects
include Queen Elizabeth, musicians Mick Jagger,
Amy Winehouse and pin, actors, Mickey
Rourke, Lindsay Lohan, Sean Penn, Ben
Kingsley and more.
Northeast Critique Group The artists
group meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday of
the month at Opengate Community Church,
9821 McCombs. Bring a recent painting or
drawing to be critiqued (not criticized). All
media welcome. Information: Judy, 755-1443 or
Connie, 490-3978.
Rubin Center UTEPs Stanlee and Gerald
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is next to Sun
Bowl Stadium (off Dawson Drive). Summer
hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Weekend hours by appointment only.
Third floor gallery closed through September.
Information: 747-6151 or rubincenter.utep.edu.
Showing through July 19 in the Project
Space: Claire Lippman: Traces of Wind and
Bone. Lippmann works with natural elements:
clay, water, air, fire. The artist creates, plays
with and then assembles smallest pieces into
larger wholes. The final results include abstract
and geometric forms, fragile and broken nests,
stacks of shells and bone, and playful and
organic drawings embedded into the surface of
the clay-like fossils. Traces of Wind and Bone
is presented in partnership with the Consulate
General of Mexico in El Paso wit support of the
Fundacin Sebastian.
Showing July 25-Sept. 14 in the Project
Space: Theatre Mitu /Jurez: A Documentary
Mythology, the visual art installation is present-
ed in conjunction with the premiere of Theatre
Mitus performance documentary. Following a
nearly two-year long research project on the
stories, shared memories, community mytholo-
gy and personal narratives of the residents of
Ciudad Jurez/El Paso, Theater Mitu will pre-
miere a new documentary theater piece
exploring the border region labeled both the
second safest city in America per capita and
the most dangerous place on Earth.
San Elizario Art District Several gal-
leries and artist studios are located 1445 to
1501 Main Street near the San Elizario Plaza on
the Mission Trail. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday
through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 474-1800
or 851-0093.
The First Friday ArtWalk is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday,
July 5, Aug. 2, with artist galleries open late,
live demonstrations and music. A Ghost Tour
begins at 10 p.m.
To get there, take Loop 375 South from I-10,
exit Socorro Rd., then drive 7 miles east to
Main Street.
Featured gallery artists include Al Borrego,
Rob Mack, Palmira Lopez, Manuel Alvarado,
Maria Branch, Bert Saldaa, Joanna Franco,
Melissa Himes, M. Concepcion, Robert
Lichlyter, Amado Pena Jr. and Arturo Avalos.
Sunland Art Gallery The newly relocat-
ed gallery featuring original works and gifts by
local artists is at 5034-D Doniphan, in Placita
Santa Fe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. Information: Cil Abeyta, 581-
8200 or 474-0053.
Sunland Winery Located at Art & Frame
Mfg., 1769 Victory Lane in Sunland Park, N.M.
Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Thursday through
Saturdays. Sunday hours are noon to 5 p.m.
starting June 30. Information: (575) 589-1214.
The summer gallery display features Wine and
Palm Theme Canvas transfers. Painting and
tasting classes are offered the third Friday and
Saturday of the month (July 19-20). Call for
details.
The Oak Tree The new gallery at Placita
Santa Fe, 5032 Doniphan, features Jurez artists
and Mata Ortiz pottery. Artists include Monica
De La Torre, Alan Sanchez, Gregorio Gonzalez,
Lynneth Balderrama, Angel Villa, Muzignoart,
Bere Perea, Alfonso Fernandez, Luisa
Dominguez, Pxyis Pxs and Daniel Treivio.
theoaktreegallery.wix.com/gallery.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Aa Studios 2645 Doa Ana Road (Calle
de Oro) open the second weekend of the
month (July 12-14). Hours are 1 to 5 p.m.
Friday and Saturday and 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Open additional hours by appointment.
Information: (575) 541-9770.
Showing through July is Beautiful Art, works
by artist/satirist Jesse Reinhard. Reinhard cre-
ates art in many forms from paintings and etch-
ings to buttons and stickers that feature line-
drawn figures filled with pattern in strong col-
ors. His choice in subject matter covers reli-
gious, social, and political issues merged with
drug culture, fractured fairy tales, and canni-
balism.
Adobe Patio Gallery and Studio
1765 Avenida de Mercado in Mesilla. The
gallery features works by Carolyn Bunch,
Anthony Pennock, Kelley S. Hestir, Cheryl
Derrick and other local and regional artists.
Information: (575) 532-9310 or adobepatio-
gallery.com.
Showing through July 13: Botanica: The
Flower and Garden Show, new works by 23
members of the Border Artists inspired by
things green, and brown and all colors in
between.
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O
pening July 26 in UTEPs Rubin
Center Project Space is Theatre
Mitus new documentary theater
piece, Jurez: Documentary Mythology.
This innovative work brings together the
music, folk tales, local lore, family secrets
and barstool narrative garnered from resi-
dents of Jurez and El Paso during a two-
year research project that touched lives on
both sides of the border.
Extremely timely in view of Jurezs cur-
rent desire to reconnect following the past
surge of violence, the production is a the-
atrical exploration of a region in conflict
and its mythology. Founded and led by
Jurez-born and raised director Ruben
Polendo, the project documents the daily
experiences of those living in a metroplex
that shares the dichotomy of one side
being called the second safest city in
America and the other the most danger-
ous place on earth.
In addition to the primary visual installa-
tion, the company will showcase photo-
graphs and other visual research material
collected by Mitu members, as well as a
commissioned series of 100 photographs
depicting Jurez taken by Nataliz
Salmeron-Mendoza, a Jurez-born gradu-
ate of UTEP now living in El Paso.
Founded in 1997, Theatre Mitu has made
its reputation as an adventuresome and
dynamic company of artists. The company
employs a wide variety of performance tra-
ditions and theatrical forms to address cur-
rent social and political issues.
Benito Jurez Monument
Benito Jurez From Child to Man,
the fourth bronze monument in the pro-
posed Twelve Travelers of the North
series, is well on its way to becoming a
reality. Father-and-son sculptors John
Sherrill Houser and Ethan Taliesin Houser
introduced the bronze maquette (model)
for the future sculpture during an unveiling
ceremony May 29 at the Camino Real
Hotel.
Measuring 25 in length and 17 in
height, the small version of what will be a
monumental size bronze depicts two fig-
ures seated on a bench: the mature Benito
Jurez on one end and on the other, 12-
year-old Benito with a sheep by his side
and book in hand, reflecting his desire to
pursue an education.
Explaining the symbolism, Houser
relates, Our intention was to commemo-
rate Mexicos greatest president as both a
child and a man. Depicting them in this
way provides a sense of character develop-
ment and continuity which we believe will
engage the aspirations of young people in
both nations.
While on the subject of Benito Jurez,
Adair Margo shared the news that a por-
trait of Jurez, painted by Tom Lea more
than 50 years ago, will be unveiled during
Tom Lea Month this coming October.
Although Lea was not best known for his
portraiture, in 1948 he was asked by the
Pan American Round Table in El Paso to
paint Benito Jurez. Purportedly exhibited
for a time at Blair House, the guest house
for visiting dignitaries across from the
White House in Washington, D. C., its
whereabouts were not known until recent-
ly, when the current Director for Mexican
Affairs at the State Department called the
Tom Lea Institute to report that it had been
found.
More information about the Tom Lea
History Trail will also be introduced dur-
ing Tom Lea Month. The trail will high-
light 11 Texas cities and two from New
Mexico, all of which either showcase per-
manent examples of Leas artwork or fig-
ure in his written work.
Nina Cobb Walker
Participating in the recent National Oil
Painters of America conference in
Fredericksburg, Texas, was just one of
many highlights in what is already a ban-
ner year for El Paso artist Nina Cobb
Walker.
Regarding the conference, she shared,
These people are so professional, and I
learned so much. Krystyna Robbins and I
attended workshops, including one given
by nationally known artist Carolyn
Anderson. We painted and got critiques on
our work so that was a very valuable expe-
rience. Through the connections I made
through OPA, I was able to have one of
my works shown in the Rites of Spring
exhibition at the Dutch Art Gallery in
Dallas, and I recently had a piece accepted
into a juried exhibition of the Colorado
Plein Air Artists which will be held at the
Abend Gallery in Denver this August.
Closer to home, Walker is excited about
her second one-woman exhibition, Island
In-between. which opened June 23 and
runs through July 28 at the Downtown El
Paso Library. Walker created a collection
of new work especially for this show based
on a recent trip to Puerto Rico.
Working hard to build her professional
reputation, Walker can already cite an
associate membership in Oil Painters of
America as well as memberships in the
Women Artists of the West, American
Women Artists, American Impressionists
Society, Plein Air Painters of Colorado,
Plein Air Painters of El Paso and the El
Paso Art Association, and also is a found-
ing member of the Alazan Artists of El
Paso.
Sunland Art Gallery
Longtime EPAA member Corinne
Spinnler enthusiastically reports that the
Sunland Art Gallery has a new address:
5034 Doniphan Suite D in the Placita
Santa Fe shopping center in the Upper
Valley.
Since closing in April we have been
working from a shed just trying to stay
alive. Now we have a wonderful new loca-
tion. It is very artsy there and we look for-
ward to opening and starting up again.
Reminding us all that the Sunland
Gallery has been a community asset for
nearly two decades, Corinne shares: I
started the very first co-operative gallery in
l994. Wow 19 years ago. All the greats
and soon to be greats started in our gallery,
and it has been a wonderful tool for the
emerging artists and the well-established
artists. What fun it has been to keep it
going for this long a period and all the
tools we (the artists) have learned from
each other. Besides improving our tech-
niques, we also learned how to run a busi-
ness; a very important lesson as you know
how little most artists know about that.
The gallery will open to the public July 1,
but watch for an official Grand Re-
Opening celebration at a later date. I hope
many will stop by not only to see the new
location, but also to give encouragement to
those who have helped make the Sunland
Art Gallery an El Paso tradition.
Arts International
Donna Vesely, the newly named exhibit
coordinator, reports that the Art Junction at
500 W. Paisano will host the 63rd Arts
International Exhibition that opens Oct. 5
and runs through Nov. 2. As before, the
exhibition is open to artists from Texas,
New Mexico and the state of Chihuahua,
Mexico. Deadline for entering is Aug.15.
Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writer
specializing in the visual arts.
Rubin Center hosts mythological
documentary on Jurez/El Paso
Creative Harmony Gallery and Gifts
220 N. Campo in Las Cruces. Hours are noon
to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, or by
appointment. Owner Linda Marlena Carr offers
spiritual psychic Tarot readings, as well as her
tie-dyed clothing, textiles, jewelry, and greeting
cards. Featured artists include Robert Evans,
Mark Heying, Linda Rude, Roy van der Aa, and
J. Carlos West. Information: (575) 312-3040.
Showing through July 31: Divided Marks,
new paintings and collages by Roy van der Aa.
These pieces explore using a resist technique
with photographs and non-objective intentions.
La Paloma Fine Art Gallery and
Studio The new gallery in historic Old
Mesilla at 2340 Avenida De Mesilla, N.M. fea-
tures the work of Francisco Romero. Hours
are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through
Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Information: (575) 523-8755 or romeroart.net.
Works include original art, prints, ceramics,
furniture, dolls and more, as well as works by
Adriana Peraldi, Miguel Varela and Rosa
Chivardi.
Las Cruces Museum of Art 491 N.
Main (Downtown Mall). Hours are 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed
Sunday and Monday. Information: (575) 541-
2137 or las-cruces.org/museums.
Showing July 5-Aug. 24: The Floating
World. Ukiyo-e Prints from Lauren Rodgers
Museum of Art, with 50 works from the Edo
period (early 20th century) of Japanese history.
The museums one-week class sessions for
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youth and adults are Tuesdays through
Saturdays through Aug. 6. Space is limited;
early registration encouraged. Information/cost:
(575) 541-2137; on-line registration at las-
cruces.org/museums.
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. New works displayed every three
months. Information: (575) 522-2933 or
mesillavalleyfinearts.com.
Featured in July are stained glass artist Hetty
Smith and painter Mary Zawacki, who works
primarily in oil, water and pastel.
The gallerys 27 regularly featured artists offer
paintings, fused glass art jewelry, woodturning
objects, stained glass, photography, mixed
media, unique gourds, handmade textile weav-
ings, affordable prints, cards and miniature
paintings.
Rio Grande Theatre 211 Downtown
Mall in Las Cruces. Gallery in theatre lobby.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Information: (575) 523-6403 or
riograndetheatre.com.
Showing through July are works by students in
this years Career Art Path program. Their
work will include ceramics, paper mache, fash-
ion design, jewelry, portrait painting, and recy-
cled items that have been made into artworks.
Artist reception is 5 to 7 Friday, July 5, as part
of Downtown Art Ramble There will also be a
silent auction of chairs that the students have
painted.
The Clute/Muggenburg Gallery features mem-
orabilia and photos from the Rio Grande
Theatres long reign in downtown Las Cruces.
Also
Art and Music Weekend Mountain
Annies Center for the Arts, 2710 Sudderth,
hosts a weekend of visual and performing arts
July 5-7, with featured artist Amado Pea. An
artist reception is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, with
demonstrations by Pea 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 257-7982
or mountainannies.com.
A performance by rock and roll band
Roadmap is 7 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $15 ($12
military; free ages 12 and younger).
Art Hop MainStreet Truth or
Consequences sponsors the event 6 to 9 p.m.
the second Saturday of each month (July 13) in
the downtown gallery district. The event fea-
tures the monthly art opening of new shows
throughout the galleries of Truth or
Consequences, including fine arts, pottery, and
fabric arts. Many shops and restaurants stay
open late for this monthly event, with live
music in several locations. Information torc-
mainstreet.org.
Deming Arts Center The Deming Arts
Councils gallery and gift shop is at 100 Gold
Street in Deming, N.M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4
p.m. Saturday. Information: (575) 546-3663 or
demingarts.orbs.com.
Hubbard Museum of the American
West 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next to
Ruidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Hours: 10
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Information: (575)
378-4142 or hubbardmuseum.org.
Showing through July 5: Time Exposures, A
Photographic History of Isleta Pueblo in the
19th Century. The exhibit focuses on one of
the oldest Native American communities who
have lived along the banks of the Rio Grande in
New Mexico for more than 1,000 years.
Showing through Sept. 9 in the museums
Green Tree Gallery: The inaugural Celebracion
del Arte Juried Art Show, featuring original art
in various mediums, including paintings and
sculptures, from some of New Mexico regions
best artists.
Lincoln County Art Loop Several
artists will host open houses at their studios, 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 5-7,
during the 18th annual self-guided tour on a
scenic route from Carrizozo to the lower
Hondo Valley. The tour includes locations
throughout the countryside outside of the
Ruidoso area. Works include fine-art paintings,
pottery, fabric art, glass sculpture, turned
wood, jewelry, gourd art, hand-knit clothing,
ceramic creations, painted silk, and photo-
graphic digital prints. Information: (575) 937-
3663.
Look for the Art Loop signs identifying each
location; maps are available at area chambers of
commerce, Ruidoso Regional Arts Council or
artloop.org.
Pastel Society of New Mexico The
Pastel Society of New Mexico seeks area
entries through Aug. 15 for its 22nd annual
juried National Pastel Painting Exhibit Nov. 1-
24, at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque.
Judge is Elizabeth Mowry, with jurors Marla
Baggetta, Marc Hanson, Sally Strand. Cash and
merchandise awards total about $10,000. All
works must be original and at east 80 percent
pastel. Maximum of 3 digital entries accepted.
Cost: $40 ($35 members).
Information/prospectus at pastelsnm.org or by
sending SASE to PSNM-F, PO Box 3571,
Albuquerque, N.M. 87190-3571.
Rio Bravo Fine Art 110 Broadway in
Truth or Consequences, N.M. Home of the
Estate of Harold Joe Waldrum. Gallery hours
are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday,
or by appointment. Information: (575) 894-
0572 or riobravofineart.net.
Showing through July 14: Identity, works
by photographer Robin Michelle. What began
as a hobby decades ago grew into a vocation
for portraiture and motion picture production
documentation.
Showing July 13-Aug. 18: In Bloom, paint-
ings and illustrations by Chantal Elena Mitchell.
This collection of work is a view into Mitchells
progression into womanhood and her growth
as a painter. The images inquire into the depths
of female sexuality while incorporating floral
imagery, psychedelic influences, and a wide
spectrum of colors. Opening reception is 6 to 9
Summer Art Workshops Cloudcroft
Art Workshops hosts its 2013 fine art work-
shops Mondays through Fridays at the Old Red
School House (Public Library), 90 Swallow
Place in Cloudcroft, N.M. through Aug. 16.
Cost per workshop varies; 10 percent discount
for paid registration 30 days in advance of
workshop. Information/request a brochure:
(575) 439-9785, beacht@aol.com or
CloudcroftArt.com.
The Village of Cloudcroft has hosted the sum-
mer art workshops for more than 60 years.
Workshops offered for all levels, led by accom-
plished area artists.
July 8-12: Don Andrews (watercolor)
July 15-19: Alan Flattmann (pastel/oil) or
Cathy McAnally Lubke (mixed media)
July 22-26: Robert Burridge (acrylics)
July 29-Aug. 2: JoBeth Gilliam (watercolor)
Aug. 5-9: Bob Rohm (pastel/oil)
Aug. 12-16: Jan Hart (watercolor).
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Doin Time Ashley Lucas will give a pub-
lic lecture and performance on Families and
Incarceration at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at
Hanks High School Theater, 2001 N. Lee
Trevino. Lucas is the child of a Texas prisoner
and has spent the past 10 years in activism the-
atre. The lecture includes performances from
her acclaimed play Doin Time Through the
Visiting Glass. Proceeds benefit Community
Solutions and the Prisoners Family Conference.
Tickets: $12 ($7 ages 12 and younger).
Information/advance tickets: 861-7733.
Viva El Paso! The summertime pageant
returns to McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre
for its 36th season 8:30 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays, through Aug. 10, offering an array
of multicolored costumes, electrifying musical
production numbers, and legendary characters.
The outdoor musical extravaganza highlights
the four major cultures of the region, through
drama, song and dance, that have called El Paso
home: Native American, Spanish
Conquistadors, Mexican and Western
American. Director is Jaime Barba of UTEP
Department of Theatre and Dance.
Tickets:$18- $24 and $18 ($4 off children ages
2-12; $2 off military and seniors 65 and older).
Group discounts available for groups of 20 by
calling 231-1100, ext. 5. Information: elpaso-
live.com.
Dinners served 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; must be
purchased in advance. by noon Friday the
weekend of the event.
A Spanish-language performance is Sunday,
July 21 and Aug. 4.
Summer Repertory El Paso Community
College Performers Studio presents its 2013
Summer Repertory Season shows during the
summer months at the Transmountain Campus
Forum Theatre on Hwy 54 (Diana exit).
Showtime is 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday,
2:30 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit EPCC
Performance Studies student scholarships.
Tickets: $15 general admission; $10 non-EPCC
students; $7 EPCC students/seniors. Box office
open at 6 p.m. (1 p.m. for matinees) on show
dates. Information: 831-5056, 637-4029 or
epcc.edu.
June 27-30 and July 18-21: Bloody Bloody
Andrew Jackson, Outer Critics Circle and
Drama Desk Award winning rock musical with
music and lyrics by Michael Friedman and book
by Alex Timbers. Partly based on fact, this
Green Day-style rock musical celebrates the life
of the countrys seventh president.
July 3-7 and 11-14: A Funny Thing
Happened on The Way to The Forum, Tony-
winning musical with music and lyrics by
Stephen Sondheim, book by Burt Shevelove
and Larry Gelbart. Directed by Elizabeth Ann
Gaidry. A slave seeks to win his freedom by
finding a way to get his master the girl of his
dreams.
July 25-28: Next To Normal, Tony and
Pulitzer Prize winning musical with book and
lyrics by Brian Yorkey and music by Tom Kitt.
Directed by Keith Townsend. Next To
Normal is a contemporary musical that
explores how one suburban household copes
with crisis.
Aug. 1-3: Dog Sees God: Confessions of a
Teenage Blockhead, by Burt V. Royal. The
comi-dramatic play takes familiar comic strip
children characters and ages them to high
school students to examine bullying in our
schools. Winner of the GLAAD Award for
Drama and other top honors.
Give Us This Day A riveting stage
adaptation of the 1956 memoir by Sidney
Stewart, 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, June
28-30, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.
Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, relating a first-
person account of the Battle of Bataan, the
infamous march that followed and the brutal
inhuman treatment American soldiers endured
for three and a half years. Tickets: $10 in
advance; $12 at the door. Information: (575)
546-2841 or RioGrandeTheatre.com.
Venus in Fur Lo-fi Productions presents
the erotic drama by David Ives, at 8 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, June 28-July 13, at the NMSU
Readers Theatre (across the parking lot from
University Barnes & Noble) in Las Cruces.
Directed by Michael Wise. Admission: $7.
Information: (575) 650-3496.
A beleaguered playwright/director is desper-
ate to find an actress to play Vanda, the female
lead in his adaptation of the classic sado-
masochistic tale Venus in Fur. Into his empty
audition room walks a vulgar and equally des-
perate actress oddly enough, named Vanda.
As the two work through the script, they blur
the line between play and reality, entering into
an increasingly serious game of submission and
domination that only one of them can win.
All My Sons El Paso Playhouse, 2501
Montana, begins its 50th anniversary season
with the Arthur Miller play July 5-27. Directed
by Aaron Hernandez. Showtimes are 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:
$10 ($8 seniors, $7 military/students with ID;
$5 students under 18). Information: 532-1317,
elpasoplayhouse.com.
The story centers on the Keller Family and
tells of the familys struggles to come to terms
with the possible death of their eldest son and
with a terrible secret that could threaten to
change their lives forever. Each act takes place
in a different era of U.S. history, beginning in
the 1930s.
In The Heights UTEP Dinner Theatre
closes its season with the Tony-winning musical
by Lin-Manuel Miranda July 5-21. Showtime is
7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, with din-
ner matinee at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 7, and
non-dinner matinees at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July
14 and 21.
Tickets: $45 Friday and Saturday; $40
Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday dinner mati-
nees; $26 non-dinner matinees ($2 discount for
all tickets for UTEP faculty/staff/ alumni associa-
tion members; group of 20 or more; ages 4-12;
non UTEP-students, military; $10 discount for
UTEP students). Information: 747-6060.
Winning four Tonys for 2008, including Best
Musical and Best Original Score, this urban
musical explores three days in the lives of New
York Citys Dominican-American Washington
Heights neighborhood, where the coffee from
the corner bodega is light and sweet, the win-
dows are always open and the breeze carries
the rhythm of three generations of music.
Theatre of the Big Bend Sul Ross State
Universitys Summer Theater Program presents
live productions in the summer at Sul Rosss
Outdoor Theatre at Kokernot Lodge in Alpine,
Texas. Information: (432) 837-8218, 1-888-722-
SRSU (7778) or sulross.edu/tobb.
The 2013 summer season performance is
Gilbert and Sullivans Pirates of Penzance at
8:15 p.m. Friday through Sunday, through July
7. Tickets: $10 ($8 children and seniors).
Pirates of Penzance Starlight
Childrens Theatre of Las Cruces performs
Gilbert and Sullivans classic July 12-13 and
July 19-20 at NMSUs Atkinson Music Recital
Hall. Showtime is 7 p.m. Friday July 12 and
Saturday, July 20, and and 1 and 7 p.m.
Saturday July 13 and Friday, July 19. Tickets: $5.
Advance tickets available at Spirit Winds, 2260
Locust and Boba Cafe, 1900 Espina, in Las
Cruces. Information: (575) 571-8028, (505)
795-8470 or starlightchildrenstheatre.org.
The Pillowman UTEP Department of
Theatre and dance present the play by Martin
McDonagh as part of a UTEP student project
directed by Abel Garcia July 18-21 in the Fox
Fine Arts Basement Theatre. Showtime is 8
p.m. Friday through Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free; adult language and content.
Information: 747-6213 or sescobedo3@min-
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Katurian is a writer dragged in for questioning
after a number of children are murdered or
have disappeared; all exactly similar to the chil-
dren in the stories that Katurian writes. He is
tortured and tormented by the two detectives
who have him in custody, who have an ongoing
personal battle between them.
The Tortoise Versus The Hare
Missoula Childrens Theatre will host public
performances of its adaptation of the classic
fable at 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, July
19-20 at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211
Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Ticket informa-
tion: (575) 523-6403, events@daarts.org or
riograndetheatre.com.
About 60 children in grades 1-12 will be cast
as actors or as assistant directors or technicians
as part of a week-long theatre experience.
Auditions are planned for 10 a.m. Monday,
July 15, with rehearsals scheduled July 15-20.
Tuition due upon casting; call for details.
The Pajama Game The El Paso
Independent School Districts Fine Arts
Department presents its 28th annual summer
musical at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through
Saturday, July 24-27, at Coronado High
Schools Ross Capshaw Theatre, 100
Champions Place. Tickets: $5; available at the
door. Information: 760-8520.
The musical comedy is based on the novel 7
1/2 Cents by Richard Bissell with music and
lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross, and
book by George Abbot and Richard Bissell. The
labor troubles in a pajama factory, where work-
er demands for a 7 1/2 cents raise are going
unheeded. In the midst of this ordeal, love
blossoms between Babe, the grievance com-
mittee head, and Sid, the new factory superin-
tendent.
OKeeffe Carolyn Wickwire stars in
Flower and Bone Productions one-woman play
July 25-28 at Black Box Theatre, 430 N
Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Performances
are 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12
($10 students and seniors over 65).
Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223.
The play by Lucinda McDermott is about 20th
century iconic artist Georgia OKeeffe. Two
forces shaped OKeeffe as an artist and a
woman: her passionate quest to find and
express her artistic voice, and her tumultuous
love affair and 31-year marriage to Alfred
Stieglitz, the revolutionary photographer and
champion of the Modern Art Movement. The
play shares revealing scenes from her challeng-
ing life as she asks the audience to help her
decide whether her iconic place in modern art
was shaped by me or Stieglitz?
The Vultures at the Well Border
Theatre presents its first full-length original
production, a multi-disciplinary modern myth
based on the works of Joseph Campbell, at 8
p.m. Friday and 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, July 26-28, at UTEPs Fox Fine Arts
Studio Theatre. The live performance will
incorporate theatre, dance, music, and visual
art. Tickets: $8 in advance; $10 at the door;
free for Saturday matinee. Information: 412-
5283 or bordertheatre.org.
Vultures at the Well combines elements of
scripted drama, devised theatre, dance, and
improvisation to recount the tale of a mother
who challenges the gods in order to get her
son back. Various writers, directors, choreog-
raphers, and performers have contributed to
the project.
Cloudcroft melodramas Cloudcroft
Light Opera Companys live melodrama per-
formances of Big Bag quirky spin on the clas-
sic Big Bad Wolf fairy tales is 7:30 p.m. the first
three weekends in July at Zenith Park on Burro
Ave. Admission is free, but seating is limited.
Early arrival recommended. Information: (575)
682-2733 or cloudcrofttheater.com.
Godspell Youth Opera of El Paso pres-
ents Stephen Schwartzs (Wicked) 2012
revised edition of the musical at 7 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, Aug. 9-10, at Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. This Broadway
favorite is based on the Book of Matthew, with
its rock n roll, high energy vibe newly scored
for the 2011 revival featuring Hunter Parrish.
Tickets: $10. Information: 449-4069 or 309-
5247 (en Espaol).
Border Theatre Acting Workshops
The Border Theatre Group hosts acting labs
taught by area professionals noon to 3 p.m.
Saturdays and 5 to 8 p.m. Sundays, at Glasbox
art space, 1500 Texas. Cost: $100 per month
Information: 412-5283 or bordertheatre.org
Free playwriting workshops available Sundays
upon advance request.
P
utting on one show takes a lot of
time and energy. But El Paso
Community Colleges Performers
Studio Summer Repertory takes on four
shows this summer: Dog Sees God,
Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson,
Next to Normal and A Funny Thing
Happened on the Way to the Forum.
When we choose the summer reperto-
ry shows we look for three elements,
said Keith Townsend, professor of
speech and theater and director of three
of the shows.
First, we want a nice mix of show
variety. Second, we want to provide
challenging work for our students to
produce, expanding their talents in the
craft and taking them out of their com-
fort zone. Third, we want to try to pres-
ent at least one new work that is an El
Paso premiere, something the communi-
ty hasnt seen and something that isnt
scheduled to make it way to us on tour.
The only familiar show for most is
Forum, directed by long-time scholas-
tic and community theater director, Liz
Gaidry. Forum tells the farcical story
of a slave named Pseudolus and his
attempts to win his freedom by helping
his young master woo the girl next door.
Dog Sees God is a contemporary
play about bullying and the impact it
has on young people. The audience
definitely leaves the theatre thinking
about what theyve just experienced,
Townsend said.
The Tony-winning musical Next to
Normal is about one womans journey
in dealing with bipolar disorder and the
impact it has on a family. It addresses
serious issues normally not seen in
musicals, Townsend said. The inter-
personal dynamics of the characters in
the script are masterfully written with
powerfully dynamic rock music.
The final show is Bloody, Bloody
Andrew Jackson, a punk rock musical
about the founding of the Democratic
Party in the United States.
Its a fun satirical look at how a
flawed man with some good intentions
led the nation to develop a party of the
people, Townsend said. I like to say
that this musical is a mix of history,
Saturday Night Live comedy, and
Green Day style music.
The shows feature seasoned perform-
ers mixed in with newcomers.
Our Performers Studio consists of
member ranging from Charter/Lifetime
Members who have been with us since
the beginning five years ago, Full
Members who have worked two or
more seasons with us, Associate
Members who are college
students/adults working with us for their
first season and Apprentice Members
who are high schools students working
with us, Townsend said.
One of those charter performers is Bel
Air graduate Joel Anguiano. He plays
three roles: Dan, the husband, in
Normal; Martin Van Buren in
Andrew Jackson; and the lead,
Pseudolus, in Forum.
Doing three of the four shows in
repertory is not an easy task.
My biggest challenge was getting my
singing voice up and ready for an
operetta in Next to Normal and doing
all the character work for Bloody,
Bloody Andrew Jackson and A Funny
Thing Happened on the Way to the
Forum, Anguiano said.
But, he said, This summer was a
great time for me to explore new works
and get to be around people who I truly
love and enjoy working with.
Townsend admits that its difficult to
do so many shows.
The biggest challenge in putting on
four shows is the scheduling of
rehearsals with very limited space and
resources, as well as performers double
or triple cast in shows, he said. Also,
we build the set on the stage, so we
rehearse in any open space foyer
areas, walkways, conference rooms
(when available), portables. There are
many days we have four rehearsals that
have to be scheduled so we start at noon
and run until sometimes midnight with
back to back rehearsals.
Still, Townsend relishes the challenge.
The biggest joy is seeing the shows
come together in a short time and
knowing that the Studio has successful-
ly produced a good quality production
for the community. To see a show per-
form on a Sunday matinee at 2:30, and
at 5, that show has been struck and
stored and by 8 p.m. the next set is on
the stage and youre running the first
tech rehearsal for the new show that
will open in four days is always excit-
ing, amazing, and makes you proud of
the work the company members have
done.
* * *
On a personal note, I am performing in
my first UTEP Dinner Theatre show in
14 years. Appropriately, I play the
grandmother for In the Heights,
which opens July 5.
The 2008 Tony award-winning musi-
cal has a great story and music. Even
though its set in the Latino Washington
Heights area of New York City, every-
one will recognize the characters and
their ambitions. It will make you laugh;
it will make you cry; it will make you
want to get up and dance with us.
The experience of rehearsing again has
reminded me of why I love theater so
much. The cast is truly a team, working
hard, yet having fun, to produce the best
show possible.
It is a large cast of mostly young peo-
ple who are dedicated to their craft. In
many ways, I truly feel like their
abuela, appreciating, lauding, even
wanting to nurture their talents, many of
which are far greater than mine.
Carol Viescas is a veteran of
community theater and teaches
journalism at Bel Air High School.
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Rafael Melendez book signings Local
author Rafael (Ralph) Melendez will sign copies
of his novels Beyond Cibola to Aztlan and
The Serpents Breathnoon noon to 3 p.m.
Saturdays, June 29-July 13, at Fort Bliss Main
Exchange Bldg. 1611 on Marshall (entrances at
Cassidy Rd. or Fred Wilson). Information: 562-
9552, ext. 117.
Sisters in Crime The Eastside chapter of
the book discussion group supporting women
mystery writers meets 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday,
July 2, at its new location at St. Paul Methodist
Church, 7000 Edgemere, to discuss Perfect
Husband by Lisa Gardner. The meeting is free
to anyone to attend although a small donation
may be asked to cover utilities/maid service.
Information: 629-7063 or labodda9@aol.com.
Groundbreaking Reads The adult
summer reading program, focusing on provoca-
tive and highly debated books, run through July
at the Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200
E. Picacho in Las Cruces. Registration runs
through July 12 at the reference desk inside
the library. Programs are 2 to 4 p.m. in the
librarys Roadrunner room. All programs are
free, but registration may be required for
some. Information: (575) 528-4000 or
library.las-cruces.org.
Adults can also join in on other programs cov-
ering genealogy, making book planters and
geology. Information: (575) 528-4024.
July 3: The Rift and The River, 36 Million
Years of New Mexico History with Museum of
Nature & Sciences Kimberly Hanson.
July 9: Make Your Own Book Planter.
Registration required.
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. The July 13
meeting features Jan Brooks and Sarah Purcell
with Musical Chair writing exercises. Members
and visitors welcome. Admission is free.
Information: 239-7284 or on Facebook at
ElPasoWritersLeague.
Tumblewords Project The writing
workshops for July are 12:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Saturdays El Paso Public Librarys Main Branch,
501 N. Oregon, employee break room, second
floor. Workshops are free; donations for the
presenter are encouraged. The group is open
to all writers in a non-critique, non-caustic
forum. No workshop July 6. Information: 328-
5484 (Donna Snyder), 566-1034 (library) or
tumblewordsproject@yahoo.com.
July 13: Imagery and the Poet with Sasha
Pimental. Born in Manila and raised in the U.S.
and Saudi Arabia, Pimentel is a Filipina poet and
author of Insides She Swallowed, winner of
the 2011 American Book Award. She directs
the undergraduate studies in creative writing
program at UTEP and is an assistant professor
of poetry in a bilingual MFA program.
July 20 and 27: Workshops by Robin
Scofield. Scofield is the author of And the Ass
Saw the Angel and Sunflower Cantos. She is
a poetry editor for BorderSenses.
Workshops are Time Reborn: The Crisis in
Physics(July 20) and Time Reborn: The
Future of the Universe (July 27). These work-
shops will discuss Canadian physicist Lee
Smolins new concept of time as a fundamental
force in the universe.
GLBT book group The bimonthly book
group meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of
odd-numbered months (July 16). The July
book is Midnight Children by Salman Rushdie.
Open to all GLBT and GLBT-friendly people
interested in book discussions.
Information/location: 566-5549, 861-2909 or
471-9396 or on Facebook at
ElPasoGLBTBookGroup.
Meeting months are January, March, May, July,
September and November.
ForWord Teen Writing Contest
BorderSenses is seeking submissions through
July 30 from local teen writers (13-19).
Selected work will be published late this sum-
mer and winners will be chosen in each genre.
Submission cost is free. Information:
forword.bordersenses.com or on Facebook at
ForWordABorderSensesLiteraryProject.
Friends of the Irving Schwartz Library
Bookstore The bookstore at 1605 George
Dieter (in Dieter Plaza) offers books, fiction,
non-fiction, records, CDs, magazines, cards and
other items. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.
Paperbacks, current magazines, records and
CDs average 50, hardcover fiction is $1-$2,
and National Geographics are 5. Funds raised
from sale of donated books benefit the library.
Book donations accepted. Information: 593-
0015.
Southwest Reading Connections The
new book club for adults meets at 1 p.m. the
second Tuesday of the month, at Las Cruces
Museum of Nature and Science, 411 N. Main in
the Las Cruces Downtown Mall, dedicated to
exploring the connections between life in the
southwest in fiction and non-fiction. Meetings
last around 90 minutes. Information: (575) 522-
3120 or las-cruces.org/museums.
Barnes & Noble (East Side) 9521
Viscount. Information: 590-1932.
Q. Jarone Baston will sign copies of his debut
book The Life Experiences of a World War II,
Korea, and Vietnam Black American Army
Veteran at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 6.
Little Ones Storytime is 11 a.m. every
Saturday.
June 29: Hug Time by Patrick McDonnell
July 6: B&N Jr. Rock Star Readers present
Bawk and Roll by Tammi Sauer and Cat in
the Rhinestone Suit by John Carter Cash
July 13: Its Madeline, by Ludwig
Bemelmans
July 20: Llama, Llama Misses Mama by
Anna Dewdney.
July 27: Frog and Toad Are Friends by
Arnold Lobel.
The Summer Reading Program, Imaginations
Destination, runs through Sept. 3, for grades
1 through 6.
Barnes & Noble (Las Cruces) 700 S.
Telshor in Mesilla Valley Mall. Information: (575)
522-4499.
George Willis, sports columnist for the New
York Post, will sign copies of his latest book
The Bite Fight: Tyson, Holyfield and the Night
that Changed Boxing Forever at 1 p.m.
Saturday, June 29.
Alfredo Corchado will sign copies of his book
Midnight in Mexico: A Reporters Journey
Through a Countrys Descent Into Darkness
at 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 2.
Carl Coppock will sign copies of his wellness
book Lose the Diet, Lose the Weight, at 4
Childrens Good Morning storytimes are 10
a.m. Fridays.
July 19: Read With Me Scout storytime
July 26: The Day the Crayons Quit
Aug. 2: Costumed character Corduroy
Bear
The Summer Reading Program, Imaginations
Destination, runs through Sept. 3, for grades
1 through 6.
Barnes & Noble (West Side) 705
Sunland Park. Information: 581-5353 or
bn.com.
Benjamin Alire Saenz will sign copies of his
book Everything Begins and Ends at the
Kentucky Club at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 27.
Westside Sisters in Crime mystery reading
group meets at 7 p.m. Monday, July 1.
Childrens storytimes are 10 a.m. Saturdays.
July 6: Ribbit by Rodrigo Folgueira
July 13: Whos on First by Bud Abbott and
Lou Costello
July 20: Read With Me Scout storytime
El Paso County Day School reads The Day
The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt and
Oliver Jeffers.
A special Thames and Kosmos Rubber Band
Cars project for ages 7 and older is 10:30 a.m.
Saturday, July 20.
A Lego Architecture Studio is 1 p.m. Sunday,
July 28, for teen and adult Lego enthusiasts.
The Summer Reading Program,
Imaginations Destination, runs through
Sept. 3, for grades 1 through 6.
Barnes & Noble at NMSU The
College Booksellers at New Mexico State
University are at 1400 E. University in Las
Cruces. Free parking in designated spaces
Information: (575) 646-4431,
NMSUbookstore.com or on Facebook at
NMSUi.
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Night at the Library Screenings of the
film directed by El Pasoan Tito Arenal are
Friday through Sunday, June 28-30, at Kids-N-
Co. Theatrical Education and Performance
Center, 1301 Texas. A teenage computer geek
discovers the magic in books through an adven-
ture with some favorite literary characters dur-
ing a night at the library. The movie was filmed
at the El Paso Public Library. Showtimes are
7:30 and 9 p.m. Friday, 1, 3, 4:30, 6, 7:30 and 9
p.m. Saturday and 1, 2:30 and 4 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $2 in advance; $3 at the door.
The Great Escape City of Las Cruces
presents the free Movie on Main Street
screening of the classic movie starring Steve
McQueen at 9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 29, in
front of the St. Genevieve Monument on Main
Street. Pre-movie music begins at 9 p.m.; food
vendors available. Information: (575) 547-2704.
Book-to-Movies at Branigan Library
Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E.
Picacho, presents movies based on popular
novels 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays in the
Roadrunner Room. Ages 18 and older wel-
come. Admission is free. Information: Elise
Vidal, (575) 528-4014.
July 3: The Life of Pi
July 10: The Avengers
July 17: A Royal Affair
July 24: The Way Back
July 31: Silver Linings Playbook.
Movies on the Lawn UTEP Union hosts
free movies at sunset (around 8:30 p.m.)
Fridays, through Aug. 2, at UTEPs Glory
Field (on Glory Road, north of Sun Bowl) and
University Field, 3233 Mesa, at Kern, next to
Recreational sports Facility. Free parking and
portable restrooms available. Admission: $5.
Information: 747-5711 or utep.edu/union.
At Glory Field:
July 5: National Treasure
July 19: Harry and the Hendersons
Aug. 2: Brave
At University Field:
July 12: Wreck it Ralph
July 26: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate
Factory.
Classic Mexican movies Binational
Independent Film Festival, Mexican Consulate
in El Paso and El Paso Public Library hosts free
presentations of classic Mexican cinema at 3
p.m. weekends at the Main Library, 501 N.
Oregon. Saturday showings are in the Main
Auditorium and Sunday showings are in the
Maud Sullivan Gallery. All movies have English
subtitles. Information: binationalfilmfestival.org.
Saturday, July 6: Santa
Sunday, July 7: Doa Barbara
Saturday, July 13: La Rosa Blanca
Sunday, July 14: Pedro Pramo
Saturday, July 20: Los Albailes.
EPMA World Cinema Series El Paso
Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza, hosts
screenings of films at 2 p.m. Saturdays. Seating
is limited. Admission: $3 suggested donation;
free for members . Age restrictions may apply;
all July films rated R. Information: 532-1707 or
elpasoartmuseum.org. Julys movies are
award-winning foreign movies.
July 6: The Snapper. A close and loving
working-class Irish family comes to terms with
their eldest daughters pregnancy and her
refusal to identify the father.
July 13: Biutiful. The story of a conflicted
man (Javier Bardem) who struggles to reconcile
fatherhood, love, spirituality, crime and mortali-
ty amid the dangerous underworld of modern
Barcelona.
July 20: Secrets and Lies. A young black
woman, who was adopted as a child, seeks out
her birth parents. When she is reunited with
her mother, who happens to be white, an emo-
tionally charged series of events follows.
July 27: Monsoon Wedding. A bride-to-be
in modern India has to contend with her tradi-
tional father, who loves his family but does not
have time for modern ways.
Film Salon The Film Salon at Trinity First
United Methodist Church, 801 N. Mesa (at
Yandell) continues its summer retrospective on
Burt Lancaster with its Lancasters Oscar-win-
ning role as Elmer Gantry at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 6, in Resler Hall, with a recep-
tion, film screenings, DVD giveaways and more.
Admission is free. Information: 533-2674 or
filmsalon.org.
Based on Sinclair Lewis satiric novel from
1927, Lancaster plays a charismatic huckster
who knows a good thing when he sees it
especially when its Jean Simmons as a traveling
revivalist.
Film Las Cruces The Rio Grande
Theatre and the City of Las Cruces Film Liaison
present the monthly film forum at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, July 10. Locally made films are
screened alongside short films by student film-
makers, followed by Q&A sessions with the
filmmakers and industry news as it pertains to
the area. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is
free. Information: (575) 523-6403 or Las-
Cruces-Film.org.
Pax Christi Film Series The series
presents Incident at Oglala: The Leonard
Peltier Story at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 14, at
Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services
Mother Teresa Center, 2400 E. Yandell.
Discussion will follow. Hosted by Pax Christi El
Paso and the Peace & Justice Ministry of the
Catholic Diocese of El Paso. Admission is free,
donations accepted. Information: 740-3962 or
490-1451.
A 1975 standoff between Indian activists and
FBI agents on the Pine Ridge Reservation in
South Dakota resulted in several deaths.
Leonard Peltier, a Lakota Sioux political leader,
got blamed and has spent many years in prison.
This film, narrated by Robert Redford, makes a
persuasive case against federal policies toward
Native Americans.
Plaza Classic Film Festival The El Paso
Community Foundation will host its 6th annual
classic and semi-classic movie festival in the
Plazas Main Theatre, Philanthropy Theatre and
outdoor Festival Plaza Aug. 1-11. Billed as the
worlds largest classic film festival, the festival
presents more than 80 movies of all genres
from the golden age of cinema to more recent
favorites. VIP passes available for $200 (limited
amount of Film Club Festival passes for age 14-
18 are $100). Information: 533-4020 or plaza-
classic.com.
Opening VIP night for pass holders is 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 1.
Free Plaza Days events featuring family
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entertainment are planned throughout the fes-
tival:
Classic Looney Tunes cartoons are 1 to 3
p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, with an organ concert
and light show.
Bugs Bunny cartoons in celebration of Bugs
75th birthday are 1 to 2:45 p.m. Friday, Aug.
2.
Open House and Columbia Pictures signa-
ture short films are 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, and Thursday, Aug. 6 and 8, a includ-
ing recently restored UPA cartoons and classic
The Three Stooges films. Different selections
each day.
Art House For Kids presentations are 1:30 to
3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, Aug. 6, featuring
short animated and live action films from The
New York International Childrens Film Festival.
Suitable for ages 8 and older. Tickets: $4.
In conjunction with the festival is the exhibit
Moving Pictures: Storyboards and Concept
Art from Cinema, July 28-Sept. 8 at the El
Paso Museum of Art.
Chop Cinema The monthly mini film fes-
tival presents a different theme each month at
El Paso Wyndham, 2027 Airway. Admission: $5
(age 12 and younger free; age restrictions for
some screenings). Information: 203-1228.
Fountain Theatre 2469 Calle de
Guadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza in
Mesilla. The historic theater, operated by the
Mesilla Valley Film Society, features films at
7:30 p.m. nightly, plus 1:30 p.m. Saturday and
2:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7 ($6 seniors,
military and students with ID; $5 children and
society members); $5 on Wednesday.
Information, schedule: (575) 524-8287 or
mesillavalleyfilm.org.
June 28-July 4: At Any Price. A farming
familys business, as well as the relationship
between father and son, is threatened by an
unexpected crisis. Stars Dennis Quaid and Zac
Efron. Rated R.
July 5-11: Arthur Newman. Colin Firth
plays Wallace Avery, a failure as a husband,
father, professional golfer and FedEx employee.
He decides his life is so awful, he fakes his
death and starts over as Arthur Newman. This
transformation might have worked had he not
met a person equally as damaged in Charlotte
(Emily Blunt). Rated R.
July 12-18: Love Is All You Need. A hair-
dresser, after losing her hair to cancer and find-
ing her husband is having an affair, travels to
Italy for her daughters wedding and meets a
widower who still blames the world for the
loss of his wife. Rated R.
July 19-25: Renoir. Impressionist artist
Pierre-Auguste Renoir and his son, future film-
maker Jean Renoir, both find inspiration when
they meet Andre Heuschling. Rated R.
July 26-Aug. 1: Frances Ha. New York
woman Greta Gerwig (who doesnt really have
an apartment) apprentices for a dance compa-
ny (though shes not really a dancer), and
throws herself headlong into her dreams, even
as their possible reality dwindles. Rated R.
New Mexico Museum of Space
History 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. The
museums Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater
presents:
Tornado Alley. Join Storm Chasers star
Sean Casey and the researchers of VORTEX 2,
the most ambitious effort ever to understand
the origins and evolution of tornadoes.
Showtimes: 11 a.m., 2 and 4 p.m.
Hubble. Audiences blast off alongside the
Atlantis STS-125 crew, witness spacewalks and
experience the Hubble Telescopes imagery.
Showtimes: 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m.
Showing at 1 p.m. are 9 Planets and
Counting (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and
Saturday) and Planetarium Show (Tuesday,
Thursday and Friday).
Tickets: $6 ($5 for seniors and military; $4
ages 4-12). Planetarium show admission: $3.50.
Ages 3 and under free for all shows.
Museum/Max combo tickets available.
Information: (877) 333-6589 or (575) 437-2840
or nmspacemuseum.org.
Jays Film Forecast Film historian Jay
Duncan prepared this list of top monthly
Coming Attractions for movie fans, listed by
studio and release date (subject to change).
July 5:
Despicable Me 2 (Universal) CG
Animation. Voices of Ken Jeong, Steve Carell,
Kristen Wiig. Directed by Pierre Coffin and
Chris Renaud. Sequel to the 2010 hit.
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain (Summit)
Documentary on comedian Harts sold-out
2012 concert at Madison Square Garden. Kevin
Hart, David Terrell, Justin Herron. Directed by
Tim Story.
The Lone Ranger (Disney) Johnny Depp,
Armie Hammer, William Fichtner. Directed by
Gore Verbinski. Another take on the venerable
classic.
The Way, Way Back (Fox Searchlight)
Steve Carell, AnnaSophia Robb, Toni Collette.
Directed by Nat Faxon and Jim Rash.
July 12:
Grown Ups 2 (Columbia) Adam Sandler,
Kevin James, Chris Rock. Directed by Dennis
Dugan. Sequel to the 2010 film.
Pacific Rim (Warner Bros.) CG Animation
& Live Action. Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba,
Charlie Day. Directed by Guillermo del Toro.
July 19:
The Conjuring (New Line) Vera Farmiga,
Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor. Directed by James
Wan.
Red 2 (Summit) Bruce Willis, Helen
Mirren, Anthony Hopkins. Directed by Dean
Parisot. Sequel to the 2010 hit.
R.I.P.D. (Universal) Ryan Reynolds, Mary-
Louise Parker, Jeff Bridges. Directed by Robert
Schwentke.
Turbo (20th Century-Fox) CG Animation.
Voices of Ryan Reynolds, Maya Rudolph, Paul
Giamatti. Directed by David Soren.
July 26:
Blue Jasmine (Sony Classics) Cate
Blanchett, Alec Baldwin, Sally Hawkins.
Directed by Woody Allen.
Fruitvale Station (Weinstein Co.) Kevin
Durand, Octavia Spencer, Michael B. Jordan.
Directed by Ryan Coogler. Based on a true
story.
The Wolverine (20th Century-Fox) Hugh
Jackman, Famke Janssen, Will Yun Lee.
Directed by James Mangold. Continuation of
the graphic novel character created by Frank
Miller.
DVD Releases
July 9:
The Host / PG-13
Spring Breakers / R
Dead Man Down / R
Admission / PG-13
July 23:
Starbuck / R
July 30:
On The Road / R
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Soundtrack Provided by
Socorro Entertainment Center
Socorro Entertainment Center will jump back
in time to enhance your July 4 celebration.
The venue offers five bands that made names
for themselves in the last decade, all with
radio staple hits. Two were more of a blip on
the radar, one rode a few albums and faded
away when their leader lost his way in TV
land, one found continued success with
movie soundtracks, and one continues to
make outstanding contributions to the musi-
cal map. The lineup has two bands that we
previously saw at the casino as part of the
Summerland Tour, and were the standouts
from that revival. Sugar Ray entertained the
crowd endlessly with a sprinkling of cover
versions, dug deep in the catalog with a bit
of punk and gave us a heavy dose of audi-
ence participation, so a repeat performance
would be greatly appreciated. The other are
the Gin Blossoms, whose Summerland set
list offered hits that have stood the test of
time and also treated us to a delicious taste
of a few cuts from their last disc, No
Chocolate Cake. Smash Mouth will also
take the stage with their full voices and arse-
nal of Top 10 classics. Vertical Horizon will
be there as well; although not a headliner,
they have entertained El Pasoans with many
visits to our city. Lastly are our home state
heroes Fastball from Austin, whose 1998
chart topper The Way quickly helped them
reach the masses. The Under the Sun Tour
is sure to sound great even indoors under the
former aquatic center roof.
National: Sponge, Stop the
Bleeding, Three One Three
In 2010 our favorite band named after a
common cleaning device released a much too
short EP with five new tracks. This unfortu-
nately fell off many peoples radar for rea-
sons unknown, but the bulk of those songs
have been reprised on the latest. Stop the
Bleeding bulks up their last offering with
nine cuts. The selections run the gamut from
their signature formula of classic rock and
70s glam to their hometown influences of
the Stooges and dashes of radio-friendly pop.
Leader Vinnie Dombroskis time spent with
his side project Crud has signs of leaking all
over this CD, as his inner industrial animal is
unleashed. Then there is an 80s-inspired
diddy, Dance Floor, that would make
Molly Ringwald proud. Lastly they take on
Jim Croces Time in a Bottle in a way that
Jim never could have envisioned. Of course
its all topped off by the gravelly vocals of
their fearless leader. There have been rum-
blings that the band is headed to town July 7
at the Garage Tequila Bar. This makes it the
third time that the band has been scheduled
to play our area, and hopefully third times
the charm.
Dave Davies, I Will Be Me,
Purple Pyramid Records
It has been 20 years since the underappreci-
ated British Invasion band The Kinks have
released any new material. One of the main
reasons for this colossal waste of a talented
group is the inability of members Ray Davies
and Dave Davies to play nice with each
other. Dave Davies has been slugging it out
with his brother for so long that many loyal-
ists now realize that a reunion may have to
wait until the afterlife. In the last few years
Ray has filled the void with a handful of solo
releases, but not in 2013. Dave has come out
of a six-year hibernation with an incredible
Kinksesque record, I Will Be Me. The
sound echoes those times with fuzzed-out
guitar riffs, impassioned angst-filled vocals
and the skins being beaten to a bloody pulp.
It doesnt hurt that he has invited a few
friends to help such as Anti-Flag, Ty Segall
of the Fuzz, Chris Spedding, and the
Jayhawks. Like Dave Davies, I will be me as
well and say that I am fine without a Kinks
reunion as long as this family unit keeps pro-
ducing their solo masterpieces.
Jason Isbell, Southeastern,
Lightning Rod Records
Jason Isbell veered his rig off the runaway
truck ramp and left his Drive by Truckers
convoy over six years ago. His old band was
more a sports team than a band, stretching to
close to a dozen members with four of them
taking lead at one time or another. This was a
very hard place to get your voice heard
although he did from time to time, when you
step out on your own it is an entirely differ-
ent game. This is certainly obvious on his
latest, Southeastern. His fourth solo effort
really feels like he has hit his sweet spot. He
covers it all, from getting sparse and dark to
acoustic folk on a few, sipping on some
twang and then coming full circle to alt.
country gems that seem as if they fell right
out off of a Truckers disc. The disc is filled
with songs that address his new sobriety,
tales of the past that got him to face this new
reality, and how he intends to triumph.
Whether you are in the Southeast or
Southwest, it doesnt really matter; The new
Jason Isbell can be enjoyed worldwide.
Collectibles: R.E.M., Green,
Warner/Rhino Records
The Rhino Records reissue machine picks up
right where EMI left off. We have now come
to the seminal album Green, R.E.M.s first
under the Warner Brothers label. It spawned
four hits and transformed them from a col-
lege circuit wonder band to mainstream rock
radio heroes. The album features a few more
acoustic numbers than past releases and
some of their most pop-laden tracks up to
that point in their career. That makes it a
slight departure from past outings, but their
political notions were still strongly present.
This new package includes a bonus live disc
of 26 cuts from Greensboro Coliseum in
North Carolina in November 1989, where
they were firing on all cylinders.
Coincidentally this is the very same tour that
we last saw the band in our area, so if you
missed it, here is your long-delayed chance
to get on board. They performed most of the
disc they were out to promote, mixing in past
catalog crowd favorites going as far back as
their debut, and even tested out two then-
new songs that would later find their way on
their multi-platinum selling Out Of Time.
The packaging is similar to their past special
editions with an outer box style container
with postcards and an expanded booklet and
foldout poster. So there is really no reason to
be Green when it comes to R.E.M.; get an
instant education with the 25th Anniversary
Edition.
Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin
Dice Music. Drop him a line at
tumblindicemusic@netscape.net
Cool Canyon Nights The free outdoor
summer concerts are 6:15 p.m. Thursdays at
McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Information:
544-9550 or coolcanyonnights.com.
Aug. 1: Matt Hires
Aug. 8: Brown Betty
Aug. 15: Ribo Flavin
Aug. 22: Team Havana
Aug. 29: Fungi Mungle.
Alfresco! Fridays The free outdoor con-
certs are 6 p.m. Fridays at Arts Festival Plaza.
Information: 534-0665 or alfrescofridays.com.
Aug. 2: Radio La Chusma (Latin reggae)
Aug. 9: Windy City (Chicago Tribute Band)
Aug. 16: Captain Radio (classic rock)
Aug. 23: Team Havana (tropical, salsa)
San Ignacio Kermess St. Ignatius
Church, 408 S. Park. 5 p.m. Friday through
Sunday, Aug. 2-4. Information: 532-9534.
Zin Valle Free Music Sundays Zin
Valle Vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo, hosts
free live music 1 to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays.
Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
Aug. 4: Dusty Low
Aug. 18: James Springer
Music Under the Stars 7:30 to 9:30
p.m. Sundays at the Chamizal National
Memorial amphitheater. Admission is free.
Information: 541-4481, 532-7273 or elpasoart-
sandculture.org.
Aug. 4: Rosco Bandana (Americana Roots
from Gulfport, Miss.)
Aug. 11: Mariachi Los Arrieros.
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Rodeo The 84th annual rodeo is Aug. 8-
11 at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E.
Paisano. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday
through Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:
$10-$20 (Ticketmaster).
Godspell Youth Opera of El Paso pres-
ents Stephen Schwartzs 2012 revised edition
of the musical at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
Aug. 9-10, at Chamizal National Memorial,
800 S. San Marcial. Tickets: $10. Information:
449-4069 or 309-5247 (en Espaol).
The Border Run El Paso County Sheriffs
Office MWR committee hosts the 5K 21-obsta-
cle course race Saturday, Aug. 10, at Ascarate
Park, 6900 Delta. First wave begins at 8 a.m.
with waves every half hour through 2 p.m.; 200
persons per wave. Free mini-course offered for
kids. Cost: $45; raceadventuresunlimited.com.
The Gondoliers The Gilbert and
Sullivan Company of El Paso celebrates its 44th
season with the comic opera Friday through
Sunday, Aug. 16-18, at the Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Ticket informa-
tion: 584-9319 or GandSelpaso.org.
Movies in the Canyon The 5th annual
free movie season at the McKelligon Canyon
Amphitheater is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 16-
Oct. 19. Showtimes are at dusk (about 7:30
p.m.). Concessions available (no food or bever-
ages may be brought in). Information: 534-0665
or moviesinthecanyon.com.
Friday, Aug. 16: The Hunger Games
Saturday, Aug. 17: Madagascar 3
Friday, Aug. 23: The Lorax
Saturday, Aug. 24: The Dark Knight Rises
Friday, Aug. 30: Annie
Saturday, Aug. 31: Despicable Me
Vern Johndro Memorial Rhino Run
The inaugural 8K and 5K competitive runs and
1-mile fun run/walk benefiting Ronnies Kids
Scholarship Run are 8 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17,
at Braden Aboud Park/Marwood Shelter, 5264
Roxbury. Online registration at raceadventure-
sunlimited.com.
John Wesley Hardins Demise The
Concordia Heritage Associations annual com-
memoration is 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17, at
Concordia Cemetery. Admission: $5 ($2 mili-
tary/students/seniors; free age 12 and younger).
Information: 581-7920, concordiacemetery.org.
Scramble for Ethics Golf Tournament
The 15th annual Better Business Bureau
scramble begins with a shotgun start at noon
Friday, Aug. 23, at Butterfield Trail Golf Club.
Cost; $600 for team of four. Information: 577-
0195 or communications@bbbelpaso.org.
St. Nicholas Greek Festival The 26th
annual festival of Greek culture is Aug. 23-25
at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas,
124 S. Festival. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Friday,
noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 9 p.m.
Sunday. Admission: $1. Information: 833-0882.
The Music of Led Zeppelin Classic
rock meets classic orchestra with El Paso
Symphons tribute to the rock legends at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets: $30, $45, $60 and $75 (Ticketmaster).
Information: 532-2776 or epso.org.
Childrens Grief Center Run The 5K
run and 1 mile fun run/walk is 8 a.m. Sunday,
Aug. 25, at Album (Eastwood) Park, 2001
Parkwood. Registration at raceadventuresun-
limited.com.
Fiesta de las Flores The Hispanic
Cultural Center presents the 62nd annual festi-
val Aug. 30-Sept. 1 at El Paso County
Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Information: 533-3730
or fiestadelasflores.org.
Sun City Regional Classic The body-
building, figure and bikini championships are
Saturday, Aug. 31, at UTEPs Magoffin
Auditorium. Information: hfprodonline.com.
Sun City Music Festival The 3rd annual
electronic music festival is Aug. 31-Sept. 1, at
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Information at
suncitymusicfestvial.com.
St. Anthonys Bazaar The 50th annual
Labor Day weekend festival is noon to 11 p.m.
Saturday through Monday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, at
the seminary, 4501 Hastings. Admission is free.
Harvest Wine Festival NM Wine
Growers Association presents its 2012 festival
noon to 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Aug.
31-Sept. 2, at the Southern New Mexico State
Fairgrounds, Las Cruces. Information: (575)
522-1232 or wineharvestfestival.com.
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El Paso Art Association 36
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El Paso Saddleblanket 18
El Paso Zoo 14
Elegant Consignments 21
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Escamilla Gallery 19
Executive Singles 19
Fountain Theatre 46
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Galllegos y Bailes Flamenco 25
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Glass Goodies 20
Hal Marcus Gallery 39
Hans Martial Arts 7
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Las Cruces Museum of Art 38
Las Cruces Tour de Beer 23
Leos Mexican Food 40
Libby and Lilly 5
Magoffin Hall 32
Magoffin Home St. Hist Site 8
Marie Otero 33
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Marrs Embroidery 6
Martha Garcia 12
Mayapan Farmers Market 29
Mesa Street Antique 38
Mesilla Book Center 45
Moe's Mexican Restaurant 30
Moody Travel 13
Museum Scavenger Hunt 13
Naydas Gems & Stones 21
The Outlet Shoppes at EP 26
Paseo Christian Church 47
Perkins Jewelry Supply 18
Pet Guardian Angel 14
PhiDev Inc 28
Plaza Theatre 2
Precision Prosthetics 22
PTEP 16
Real Estate El Paso 50
Reidsan Dog Training 8
Ronda Brown 33
Rubin Gallery 35
Sancturary Yoga Workshop 5
Silver City Clay Festival 3
Silver City MainStreet 31
Ski Run Apache 8
Smartz Printing 24
Sombra Antigua 37
Spay Neuter Clinic 16
Sunland Art Gallery 20
Sunland Park Racetrack 17
Sunland Winery 9
Telemates 49
The Cleaners 34
Tigua Indian Cultural 16
Unity Bookstore 45
UTEP Athletics 28
UTEP Special Events 7
Vanities 51
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Walgreens 40
Western Traders 22
Westside Commy Church 9
Wyler Aerial Tramway 44
Ysleta Mission Festival 12
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