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‘The Heart of El Paso’
Robert Dozal won El Paso Scene’s “Heart of El Paso” award for his “Dos Culturas FEBRUARY
2011
have created a Unidas” entry (center) in this year’s “Toma Mi Corazon” heart/art auction benefit
trend for benefits. for Avance, Feb. 3 at the Camino Real Hotel. Shown also are hearts by (clockwise
from top right) Veva Gutierrez, Laura Jasso, Susan Amstater Schwartz, Nicholas
Page 33 Muñoz, Candy Mayer, Steve Salazar, Kathryn Johnson and Charlie Mayer. www.epscene.com
Page 2 El Paso Scene February 2011
is part of V-Day at UTEP. Doors open at 6 p.m. Valentine dinner and dance — Santa
with pre-show by Chrissy Gurrola Friday and Lucia Catholic Church, 518 Gallagher, will host
FEBRUARY
F E B R u a ry Jayden’s Playground Saturday, as well as other
multimedia entertainment both days. Proceeds
go towards the Reynolds Home. Tickets: $10
its annual Valentine dance 7 p.m., to midnight
Saturday, Feb. 12, at the church’s Centro
Amistad Hall, featuring a dinner and live music INDEX
ROUNDup general admission; $20 VIP. (Ticketmaster).
V-Day (V for Victory, Valentine and Vagina) is
a global movement to stop violence against
by the Rhapsody Band. Dinner served at 7
p.m.; dance begins at 8 p.m. BYOB. Cost: $25
($50 per couple); reservations recommended.
Behind the Scene
January Roundup
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women and girls. Information: vday.org. Information: 592-5245.
This year’s production is sponsored by Scene Spotlight 6
Frontera Women’s Foundation and hosted by Valentine’s Dance and Dinner — Here’s the Ticket 14-17
Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance., Abundant Living Faith Center will host the din- Program Notes 18-19
Other V-Day events: ner and dance 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at
Dance 20
• A screening of the documentary “Until the Monte Carlo Ballroom, 1781 North Zaragoza,
featuring dinner, unlimited soft drinks and danc- Music, Comedy 21-23
Violence is 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, in the
ing. No childcare provided or alcoholic bever- Viva Juárez 22
UTEP Union Cinema, Student Union East.
• A production of “A Memory, A Monologue, A ages allowed. Cost: $30; available in advance at Sports 25-26
Rant and A Prayer” is 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, the church office, 1000 Valley Crest. Nature 27-28
in the Union Cinema, performed by students Information: 532-8543 or ALFC.com. Racking Up History 29
from Ysleta High School. Suggested donation: Bob Burns and Mike Caranda Becoming Bicultural 32
$3-$5. Orchestra — The big-band style orchestra, Feature:
‘The Valentine Soiree’ - The Guild of the named for the late bandleader Mike Caranda The ART of Fundraising 33-37
Valentine’s Day and led by Bob Burns, will host its 2nd annual
Spencer Theater hosts its 10th annual romantic El Paso FishNet 37
Senior Love Conference — El Paso dinner and dance is 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11, Valentine’s Day dinner and dance benefiting
Free Wheelchair Mission Sunday, Feb. 13, at At the Museum 38-40
Community College’s Senior Adult Program’s at the theater at Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M.
Ramada Palms Hotel and Conference Center in Gallery Talk 41-42
16th annual conference “Live, Love and Care (about 12 miles north of downtown Ruidoso).
for Yourself” is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. The event features a gourmet meal, and danc- Las Cruces. Dinner served at 5 p.m., dance is SW Art Scene 43-48
5, at EPCC Administrative Service Center ing to the Michael Francis Trio. Tickets: $50. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 per person On Stage 49-51
Auditorium, 9050 Viscount, featuring work- Information: 1-888-818-7872 or spencerthe- ($400 advanced reserved table for 10). Stage Talk 50
shops, exhibitors, volunteer awards, door ater.com. Information/reservations: (575) 525-2450 or
Keep on Bookin' 52-53
prizes and special a special appearance by Vikki tickets@liftinglivesnn.org.
Valentine Ball — El Paso Friends of Jazz History Lessons 53
Carr. Admission is free with donation of a EPW Valentine’s Day Dance —
Society’s 7th annual Valentine’s Day dinner and Film Scene 54-55
canned good, but participants must register for Enterprising and Professional Women, Paso del
dance is 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 12, Liner Notes 56
a conference pass to participate. Norte hosts its fundraising Valentine’s Day
at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino’s March Preview 57
Information/registration: 831-7801 or dance 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, at Lancer’s
Signature Showroom, featuring live music by
maryy@epcc.edu. Club East, 3135 Trawood. Buffet dinner served
Azucar. Dinner served 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. El Paso Scene User’s Guide 40
‘The Vagina Monologues’ — UTEP’s Tickets: $35 (includes dinner buffet). Proceeds 6 to 7 p.m. Proceeds help raise funds to award
annual production of the award-winning Eve benefit the society’s Mary and Eddie Davis college/training scholarships for women who Advertiser Index 58
Ensler play will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Feb. Scholarship Fund. Information: 584-0977 or are economically disadvantaged, but still do not
Subscription Form 58
11-12 at Magoffin Auditorium. The production elpasofriendsofjazz.org.
Please see Page 5
La Tierra Cave Dinner Shows — The Bale Folclorico Da Bahia – Brazil’s only
2011 dinner shows include Black History professional folk dance company performs
Feb. 25-26, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium.
Month celebration with Young El Paso
Page 10.
Singers (Feb. 5), Tia McGraff (Feb. 18) and
Texas Independence Day with Applejack ‘Two Pianists, Two Nine-Footers’ — The
Band (March 5). Page 26. Bruce Nehring Consort presents duo pianists
Richard Steinbach and Howard Helvey with
Crossland Gallery — Showing Feb. 5-26 El
the Consort Singers Feb. 25 and 27 at First
Paso Art Association’s gallery is “Textures of
Baptist Church. Page 37.
Tuscany and Beyond; ”Artists of the Month
Sirac Martinez and Enrique Woo and Empty Bowls Soup Dinner — EPCC’s Art
“Drawing: A Way of Seeing.”. Page 41 Student Society’s world hunger awareness
soup dinner and silent auction is Feb. 26 at
Ladysmith Black Mambazo — The cele- EPCC’s Administrative Service Center. Page
brated African vocal group performs Feb. 6 8.
at the UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Page
51. Rubin Gallery — Showing through March
26 is “Lines of Division” works by Enrique
Plan El Paso — The hands-on design ses- Jezik and “Different Tempers” jewelry and
sions on community planning begin Feb 10 blacksmithing exhibit. Page 20.
at various locations. Page 7.
Lynx Exhibits — Showing through May
‘Rite of Spring’ and Other Dances - 29: “Treasure!” Pirate birthday parties avail-
UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance’s able. Page 5.
spring faculty dance performance Feb. 10-
Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino —
13 in Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre. Live racing is every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Page 47. and Sunday through late April. Page 9.
Singles Game Night — Peggy Kligman,
inventor of “The Goat Game” hosts an Southern New Mexico
evening for singles Feb. 11 at Lancer’s Club Silver City — First Fridays featuring live
West. Page 26. music, “Red Dot” gallery and studio late
hours at several locations and other events
Hal Marcus Studio and Gallery —
are Feb. 4 and March 4 throughout historic
On Sale Showing through Feb. 11: “El Paso
Postcards” group show. Showing Feb. 24-
Downtown. Page 42 and 48.
Survivor Outreach Services — The sup- Westside Welcome Club — The group is
port group for survivors of fallen soldiers meets open to both newcomers and long-time resi-
6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at Building 2494 dents. The club’s monthly free newcomers’
Ricker Road on post (Army Community Service coffee is 10 a.m. Friday,
Building). Information: 568-1132 or Feb. 4, at Ella Blue, 5410 N. Mesa.
blissmwr.com.sos. Information: 581-2314 or westsidewelcome-
club.com.
Blissful Stitchers — The group of quilters The club’s Valentine luncheon is 11:30 a.m.
who also enjoy knitting, crotcheting, cross Wednesday, Feb. 9, at El Paso Country Club,
stitching and other needle arts meets 10 a.m. 5000 Country Club Place, with a dulcimer per-
to 1 p.m. each Thursday at 218 Sheridan Road formance by Judy Robinson. Cost: $19.
on Fort Bliss. Information: 219-8825. Reservations (by Feb. 4): 740-9725.
Coffee House Night — Fort Bliss’s new Italian-American Cultural Society of El
Milam Youth Activity Center, 10960 Haan Paso — The society’s monthly luncheon is at
Road, hosts free open mic music sessions the noon Saturday, Feb. 5, at Roger Bacon
last Friday of every month, with hot chocolate, Seminary, 2400 Radford. Italian lessons offered
tea and coffee drinks and snacks. Event open to at 11 a.m. followed by luncheon. Officers will
all Fort Bliss community members of all ages. be installed for 2011. Information: 593-0106 or
Information: Susan Goss, 588-2858. italianclubs.com.
For Bliss Community Garden — Fort Macintosh Users Group — The El Paso
Bliss MWR provides the Fort Bliss community Macintosh Users Group is open to anyone
with space for a community garden. Fifty raised interested in Apple Macintosh computers. The
beds and planting medium are available at the group’s monthly meeting and demonstration is
Old Fort Bliss Museum for interested garden- 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the
ers. Garden guidelines and agreements available month at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church basement,
online at blissmwr.com/oldfortbliss or stop by 1000 Montana (enter in alley). The Feb. 5 fea-
the Old Fort Bliss Museum to sign up now. tures a “Turbo Tax” demonstration. Admission
Information: Wanda Kienzle, 588-8482 or is free for visitors. Information: 566-2201, 564-
Elizabeth Maline 568-6078. 5906 or epmug.org.
Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club — Rifle and Project Linus — The charitable group which
pistol shooting competitions are held almost has donated thousands blankets and quilts to
every weekend at the Fort Bliss Rod & Gun seriously ill and/or traumatized children of the
Club — visitors can watch for free, food avail- El Paso area meets 9:30 to 11 a.m. the first
able at the clubhouse snack bar. To get there: Saturday of each month (Feb. 5), at University
Take Railroad Drive to Deer; turn right. Presbyterian Church, 244 Resler. Knitters, cro-
Information: 568-2983. cheters, quilters sewers and non-sewers wel-
Old Fort Bliss — Building 5051, corner of come. Donations of yarn, cloth and other sup-
Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The plies welcome. Information: Annette Wooters,
Old West days of the “Soldiers of the Pass” are 474-2845 or elpasoprojectlinus.webs.com.
relived through replicas of the original adobe El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild —
fort buildings and military artifacts, Monthly meetings are 7 to 9 p.m. the second
Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Admission: Thursday of the month, at Trinity Presbyterian
free. Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Church, 8001 Magnetic (at Titanic). The Feb.
Information: 568-3137. 10 program features quilting demonstrations.
Prenatal Yoga classes — Bliss MWR hosts The non-profit organization promotes quilting
prenatal yoga classes for women throughout among interested persons, and brings the
their pregnancy 1:15 to 11:15 a.m. Wednesdays beginner, experienced, younger and older quil-
at the Stout Physical Fitness Facility. ters together for various events and projects.
Information: Teia Mack, 744-5785 or Information: 751-2132 (leave message).
blissmwr.com.
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February Roundup
Area attractions
Cont’d from Page 12
San Elizario Historic District — The dis-
El Paso Paralegal Association — The trict at 1500 Main Street in San Elizario on the
association’s general luncheon meeting is noon Mission Trail features art galleries and artists
to 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at El Paso Club studios, gift shops, the historic Chapel, Portales
18th Floor Chase Bank Building, 201 Main. Museum and Veterans Museum. Most locations
Speaker and topic to be announced; the public open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through
is invited. Admission is free; lunch on one’s Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to
own. Information: 546-5267. 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 851-0041, 594-
Paso del Norte Quilt Guild — The 8424 or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.com.
guild’s monthly meeting is 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Self-guided walking tours and guided tour of
Feb. 12, at University Presbyterian Church, the 17 historical sites district also offered,
224 N. Resler. A workshop on making a including the Chapel, Old El Paso County Jail
Bargello landscape scene follows the meeting. (where Billy the Kid broke out a friend in
Anyone interested in quilting is welcome; no 1876), the old Grist Mill, the Lafayette barracks
experience needed. Information: Sharon and more.
Geddes, 581-0432. Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —
El Paso Christian Women’s Connection The copper-domed casino offers slot machines,
— The group hosts its “Follow Your Heart” and video gaming. The 2010-2011 live horse
luncheon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. racing season runs through April 19. Race days
15, at El Paso Radisson Hotel, 1770 Airway, are Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
with speaker Martin Yung and a presentation of First post is 12:25 p.m. each race day. General
this month’s outreach Fellowship of Christian admission is free to the track and casino. First
Athletes. Reservation deadline is Feb. 9. Cost: post time is 12:25 p.m. Turf Club seating is $7.
$13 (cash or check only). Information/reserva- Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday.
tions: 598-0811. General admission and parking are free.
Information: (575) 874-5200.
‘ElPasoMommies’ — The new online com- To get there, take the Sunland Park exit from
munity ElPasoMommies.com hosts its monthly I-10, go south (left turn coming from
meet-n-greet for mothers in the El Paso region Downtown) and follow the signs.
10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 19, at
Kinley’s House Coffee, 2231 N. Mesa. New Tigua Indian Cultural Center — 305
members welcome; moms may come with or Yaya Road, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta
without their kids. Admission is free. Mission. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday
Information: ElPasoMommies.com. through Sunday. The center features a museum
on the Tigua tribe. Admission is free.
Military Order of the World Wars — Information: 859-7700 or ysletadelsur.org.
The El Paso Chapter the Military Order of the
World Wars will hold its monthly meeting and Wyler Aerial Tramway — Texas’ only pub-
luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at the licly accessible mountain tramway gives passen-
Wyndham Airport Hotel. Members are encour- gers a view of 7,000 square miles, two coun-
aged to bring a friend and wear something with tries and three states from Ranger Peak, eleva-
a St. Valentine’s theme. Information: 755-4038. tion 5,632 feet. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for
children 12 years and under. Tickets sales stop
Discover El Paso — The nonprofit group, one hour before closing. Hours of operation
founded in 1973, is dedicated to promoting are noon to 6 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and
things to do and see in and around El Paso. Sundays, and noon to 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays
The monthly luncheon is noon Tuesday, Feb. and holidays. The tram is closed Tuesdays and
22, at Woman’s Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa. Wednesdays. Information: 566-6622.
Reservations required. Information/reserva- To get there: Take Alabama to McKinley and
tions: 584-3126 or 584-3858. turn toward the mountain.
L’Alliance Française d’El Paso — The La Viña Winery — New Mexico’s oldest
group promotes French culture and language winery is just across the state line from El Paso,
in a variety of activities. Information: 585-1789, at 4201 S. NM Highway 28, one mile north of
845-6535 or afofelpaso.com. Vinton Road. Information: (575) 882-7632 or
A Mardi Gras celebration is 6:30 p.m. lavinawinery.com.
Saturday, March 5, at University Presbyterian The tasting room and patio are open for sales
Church, 244 N. Resler, featuring crepes and and tasting of wines from 12 to 5 p.m.
disco, plus activities for youth. The dinner is Thursday through Tuesday (closed
part of a nationwide month celebration of Wednesdays). Tasting fee is $5. A daily tour is
Francophony. Reservation deadline is March 3. offered at 11:30 a.m. by appointment only; the
Information: Maud, 833-8705. $10 fee includes tasting.
The monthly French film showing is at 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 25. Information: 585-1789. Zin Valle Vineyards — 7315 Hwy 28 in
French classes for children and adults begins Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Free tast-
the week are offered. Information: Christine, ings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday.
566-8042 or Maud, 833-8705. Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
Branigan Cultural Center — Branigan Rock Against Autism — The benefit con-
Building, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) Las cert is 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, at the House of
Cruces. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday Rock East, 8838 Viscount, featuring Jimmy
through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Newquist of Caroline’s Spine and John Easdale
Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2154 of Dramarama backed by an “all star” El Paso
or las-cruces.org/museums. band, as well as other local acts. Proceeds ben-
Showing through Feb. 3: “Jam Session: efit the Autism Community Network of El
America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the Paso. Tickets: $10. (ticketbully.com)
World.” The traveling exhibit organized by the Information: info@sun2nightent.com.
Meridian International Center in Washington,
‘Gospel Explosion’ — The annual Black
D.C. tells the story of jazz musicians who trav-
History Month music event is 6:30 p.m.
eled as artistic ambassadors from the mid-
Monday, Feb. 28, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts
1950s through the 1970s. It features photo-
Recital Hall. This year’s theme is “Putting the
graphs and other historical documents about
GOSPEL back into the Gospel: A Tribute to
how the U.S. Department of State sent jazz
Reverend James Cleveland.” The program will
musicians around the world, including Louis
feature El Paso Choirs and Praise Dance
Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and
Ministries. Admission is free. Information: 747-
Dave Brubeck.
8650.
Guitar Fest — The festival promoting local Eric Himy - Grant County Community
guitarists and dancers emphasizing the area’s
Concert Association presents the pianist at
cultural and musical diversity is 7:30 to 8:30
7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at WNMU’s
p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 4-5, at
Fine Arts Center Theater. Himy plays a wide
Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San
range of music, from Gershwin to Ravel and
Marcial. Friday’s event features KDBC’s Robert
Chopin. Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 538-
Bettes as Master of Ceremonies. Proceeds
5862 or gcconcerts.org.
benefit Alzheimer’s awareness. Cost: $15 ($10
seniors and children 12 and younger). Advance Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —
tickets available at Kirk’s Music Store and Live music is offered 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays
Olivas Music Store. Information: 383-0487 or and Saturdays and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays in
503-3400. the Franklins Lounge. No cover. Information:
Performers include Glen Leffler, Ysleta del Sur (575) 874-5200.
Youth Dancers, Armin Harrison, Dave Disco with local DJs is 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Hamilton and SAFO. Sundays. Karaoke offered with Antonio B 8
p.m. to 1 a.m. every Thursday. Weekly winners
‘Melodies at the Park’ performers — El receive gift bag with prizes.
Paso Parks and Recreation is seeking musical
Live classic rock is featured during “An
acts for its 2011 free outdoor summer music
Evening With...” 7:30 to 10 p.m. every
concert series held at various area parks.
Wednesday. Call for lineup.
Applications may be picked up beginning Feb.
• Friday, Jan. 28 — Ekiz
7 at Armijo Recreation Center, 700 E. 7th;
• Saturday, Jan. 29 — Dulce
application deadline March 18. Information:
• Sunday, Jan. 30 — Mariachi Tapatio
Eliseo Duran, 252-9031 or Sandy Rodriguez,
• Friday, Feb. 4 — Asi
240-3310.
• Saturday, Feb. 5 — Last Minute
‘Every Other Tuesday’ — Doña Ana Arts • Friday, Feb. 11 — Algo Nuevo
Council hosts a variety of musical performances • Saturday, Feb. 12 — Exito
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the • Sunday, Feb. 13 — Mariachi Raices de
historic Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown America
Mall, Las Cruces. Admission is free. • Friday, Feb. 18 — Rhapsody
Information: (575) 523-6403 or riograndethe- • Saturday, Feb. 19 — Inolvidable
atre.com. • Sunday, Feb. 20 — Mariachi Flores
• Feb. 8 — La Cella Bella cello quartet Mexicanas
• Feb. 22 — Tombaugh Elementary Players • Friday, Feb. 25 — Skarabajo
• March 8 — Creative Students Theatre • Saturday, Feb. 26 — Tejas
Company. • Sunday, Feb. 27 — Mariachi Femenil Las
Caponeras
Steve Smith, Chris Sanders with Anne A Super Bowl party is Sunday, Feb. 6.
Luna — The trio performs with a special
guest at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 25, at Howling Coyote — The open mic for musi-
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Sunset Hall, One cians, poets, writers, storytellers and perform-
Ardovino Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M. Doors ance artists is 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 and 18, at
open at 6:30 p.m.; full bar service available First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo, Las
Tickets: $15; available at the door, or in Cruces, across from Las Cruces High School.
advance at Ardovino’s, All That Music in El Performer sign-up is 6:30 p.m. Coffee and light
Paso and Enchanted Gardens in Las Cruces.
Table seating offered; call for details.
Please see Page 22
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Music rock band performs Saturday, Feb. 5. Tickets:
$6.
Cont’d from Page 21 • Soul Track Mind — The 8-piece rock band
with “brass and class” perform Friday, March
snacks provided. Admission is free, but dona-
4. Tickets: $8.
tions welcome. Information: Bob Burns, (575)
• Igor and the Red Elvises — The Russian rock
525-9333 or (915) 799-5684.
and roll band perform at 9 p.m. Wednesday,
Marfa Book Co. — 105 S. Highland in June. 15.
Marfa, Texas. The book store and art space A special Cow Dog Hot Dogs One Year
hosts a variety events including book readings, Anniversary Party is 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10,
art exhibits and live performances. Events are featuring live music with Donkey Parade and
free unless otherwise listed. Information: (432) Rubber Revolver. The Cow Dog Truck will be
729-3906 or marfabookco.com in the parking lot until 7 p.m. Admission is free.
• Progressive music artist Ben Butler &
Padre’s Marfa — 209 W. El Paso Street in
Mousepad presents the Laptop Dance Party at
Marfa, Texas. Admission: $5, unless listed oth-
9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31.
erwise. Information: 432-729-4425 or padres-
• Jonathan Richman performs at 9 p.m.
marfa.com.
Tuesday, Feb. 8. The American singer/song-
• Bug Girl — The Austin rock band performs
writer is best known for his folksy pop songs
at 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5.
including “I’m So Confused” and “You Must Ask
• Grupo Fantasma — The 10-piece Latin band
Her Heart.” He is also recognized for his trou-
returns to Marfa at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8.
bador-like role in the Farrelly Brothers hit
Admission: $8.
“There’s Something About Mary.” Tickets: $10.
• The Black — The roots rock and country
Railroad Blues — 504 W. Holland, Alpine, band performs at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18.
Texas. Performances begin at 10 p.m., unless • Jonny Burke — A CD release party for the
listed otherwise. Information: (432) 837-3103 rock’n’roll singer songwriter is 9 p.m. Saturday,
or railroadblues.com. Feb. 26.
• Guy Forsyth Band — The blues/rock multi- • Kevin Higgins and Barbara Malteze — The
instrumentalist performs Friday, Feb 4. Tickets: Austin singer songwriters perform at 8 p.m.
$10. Thursday, March 3. Admission: $3.
• Uncle Lucius Band — The Austin Southern
All phone numbers listed are in Juaréz. Day buffet at Jardin Terraza Restaurant
• 10 a.m. to 8 p.m Sunday, Feb. 27: Expoboda
Museo del Chamizal — Chamizal Park, and quinceañera fair. More than 50 booths, two
Juárez (next to the Bridge of the Americas).
fashion shows and two raffles for wedding and
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through
quinceañera packages (worth 150,000 pesos).
Saturday. Admission is free except as listed.
Admission: 35 pesos.
Information: 611-1048.
• Opening at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11: paintings Centro Municipal de las Artes — Old
by Sergio Miranda City Hall, 16 de Septiembre and Mariscal in the
• Opening 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18: paintings by Zona Centro, Juárez. Information: 613-6983.
Gildalorena Martinez, whose work appears in Performing through February: Cecilia
several Mexican telenovelas. Briones, “La Catrina,” known as the most pop-
ular artist in town.
Centro Cultural Paso del Norte — Av.
Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf, across from the Museo de la Revolucion de la Frontera
Red Cross. Information: 1730300 or — Zona Centro, Av. 16 de Septiembre at Ave.
ccpn.com.mx. Juárez. The history museum in the Old
The children’s play, “La Sirenita,” will be pre- Customs House has been remodeled exten-
sented at 1 and 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30. sively as a national museum documenting the
Tickets: donboleton.com or 6134444. Mexican Revolution, which began Nov. 20,
1910. The museum features a main hall with 13
Alianza Francesa de Cd. Juárez — Calle other exhibit spaces. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tlaxcala #2644 Col. Margaritas (at Ignacio
Tuesday through Sunday. Free admission.
Ramirez). Information: : 639 11 00/ 01 or ciu-
Showing all month: “Testimonios de una
dadjuarez.af.org.mx.
Guerra: Fotografia de la Revolucion Mexicana.”
• Opening 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 11: photo-
graphic exhibition by Journalists without Foice, Indios Soccer — The Mexican pro soccer
a protest in favor of freedom of speech team Indios de Juarez host their home games at
• 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18: Free showing of the Estadio Benito Juárez, Av. Heroico Colegio
French movie “The Witnesses,” with Spanish Militar and Panama. The team is fighting to get
subtitles. back in the top division of its league.
Information: 6181824 or clubindios.com. Home
Cafebreria — Anillo envolvente Prona and games:
Coyorcan (orange building across from Museo
• 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12: Durango
INBA). The coffee/book shop promotes local
• 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19: Lobos UAP.
arts and literature. Information: 6116541 or
cafebreria.wordpress.com. ‘Por Amor al Arte’ — The radio show,
St. Valentine’ Day celebration begins at 7 p.m. covering all aspects of the arts in Juárez, airs 3
Saturday, Feb. 12. Friends reunion, open to to 5 p.m. Sundays on 860 AM. The show
the public. Several music bands. Free admis- includes music, interviews, reviews of events,
sion. recommendations of books and movies, con-
ducted by Hogla Lizet Olivas with Alex Briseño
Cibeles Convention Center — Av. Tomás and Eduardo Cruz. Information:
Fernández 8450, between Calle Portales and
806Noticias.com.mx.
Antonio J. Bermudez, Zona Campestre.
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‘Fight for Pride’ — The Mixed Martial Arts El Paso Roller Derby — In the first match
event is 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, at the El Paso of the inaugural season, El Paso Roller Derby’s
Convention Center. Featured fights are MMA Tex Pistols take on the All Stars of Crossroads
stand out Gerald Lovato against Michael City Derby from Las Cruces 4 p.m. Sunday,
Casteel plus El Paso natives Hector Ochoa and Feb. 27, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100
Rodrigo Sotelo Jr. in two separate events. E. Paisano. Doors open at 3 p.m. Tickets are
Advance tickets: $20 (general admission); $65 $8 (Ticketmaster). Children 10 and under are
reserved seating; VIP ringside seating $75. free with a paying adult. Information: 474-1666
Military discount available on reserved seats. or elpasorollerderby.com.
El Paso Roller Derby was established in late
El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior League 2010 and hopes to become a member league
ice hockey team home games are at the Sierra
of the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association.
Providence Events Center, next to the
Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular games Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —
times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and The 2010-2011 live horse racing season runs
5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5 general admis- through April 19. Race days are Tuesdays,
sion; $10, $15 and $20 reserved. Information: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First post is
479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com. 12:25 p.m. each race day. General admission is
• Feb. 4-6 — Texas Junior Brahmas free to the track and casino. First post time is
• Feb. 25-27 — Boulder Bison. 12:25 p.m. Turf Club seating is $7. Information:
(575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com.
Championship Boxing — El Paso’s David
“El Nino” Rodriguez takes on Ty “The Tiger”
Cobb in a heavyweight fight at 7 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 11, at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets:
College sports
$73.45 and $105.25; includes service charge UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home games
(Ticketmaster). are at the Don Haskins Center. Game time is
7:05 p.m., unless otherwise listed. Individual
Tuff Hedeman Championship Bull tickets: $14 to $50, plus service charge.
Riding — Four-time World Champion Bull Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
Rider and El Paso native Tuff Hedeman pres-
• Wednesday, Feb. 2 — UCF
ents the World Championship bull riding event
• Saturday, Feb. 12 — SMU
at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the El Paso
• Saturday, Feb. 19 — Houston
County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. This event
• 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 — Memphis
sells out every year. Tickets: $15-$75; military
• Wednesday, March 2 – Marshall
discounts offered. (Ticketmaster) Information: ,
544-9000, 1-800-745-3000 or CBRbull.com. UTEP Women’s Basketball — Home
A free tailgate party, with live entertainment, games are in the Don Haskins Center. Tickets:
begins in the parking lot at 5 p.m. $5.50, plus service charge. Information: 747-
Riders include three-time PRCA World 5234 or utepathletics.com
Champion J.W. Harris, CBR World Champion • 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27 — Tulsa
from Nueva Leon, Hugo Pedrero, newly • 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6 — UAB
crowned CBR World Champion Luke Kelley, • 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13 — Tulane
CBR standings leaders Bonner Bolton and Ardie • 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 — Southern Miss
Maier and new CBR Tour stars Chandler • 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27 — SMU
Bownds, Wrangler Dunda and Ryan Shanklin.
NMSU Men’s Basketball — Home games
El Paso Golden Gloves Tournament — are 7 p.m. (except as listed) at the Pan
The 69th annual showcase for regional amateur American Center in Las Cruces. Tickets: $7
pugilists returns to El Paso after a 27-year hia- general admission; $11-$57 reserved
tus Feb. 18-20, at El Paso County Coliseum. (Ticketmaster). Information: (575) 646-1447.
Events begin at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. • Saturday, Jan 29 — Idaho
Saturday and Sunday. Competition in Open, • Monday, Feb. 7 — Louisiana Tech
Novice and Junior Olympic Classes for males • Wednesday, March 2 — Utah State 9 p.m.
and female ages 8 to 34 years. Champions in • Saturday, March 5 — Nevada
the Open Class will represent El Paso at the The ESPNU Bracketbuster Tournament is
state tournament. Tickets: $10 ($5 military, Saturday, Feb. 19. Schedule to be announced.
seniors, children1 0 and younger). Information:
Ladislao Vicencio, 203-0493.
NMSU Women’s Basketball — Home
games are 7 p.m. at the Pan Am Center in Las
Mescalero Warrior Challenge — Inn of Cruces. Tickets: $8.75-$14 (Ticketmaster).
the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Information: (575) 646-1447.
Mescalero, N.M. will host the mixed martial • Thursday, Feb. 3 — Fresno State
arts fighting event featuring six professional • Saturday, Feb. 12 — Louisiana Tech
bouts and five amateur fighting bouts at 7 p.m. • Tuesday, Feb. 15 — Hawaii
Saturday, Feb. 26. Main event features New • Thursday, Feb. 17 — San Jose State
Mexico’s Coty “Ox” Wheeler vs. Mike Chupa. • Thursday, March 3 — Idaho State
Tickets: $35 (Ticketmaster). • Saturday, March 5 — Boise State.
Southwest Fitness Throwdown — The Tejanos baseball - The Tejanos of El Paso
fitness event benefiting March of Dimes is Feb. Community College take on Scottsdale
26-27, at Crossfit El Paso East, 11444 Rojas. Community College Jan. 28-30 at the Valle
Check-in time is 7 to 7:45 a.m. Saturday. There Verde Campus Baseball Field. Game time is 2
are three divisions this year including RX, p.m. Friday, noon Saturday (doubleheader) and
Firebreather and team. All fitness levels wel- 11 a.m. Sunday. All February home games
come. Spectator admission is free. begin at noon (doubleheaders). Admission is
Information/registration: 203-0899 or south-
westfitnessthrowdown.com.
Please see Page 25
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ride. Slimed tires needed. Moderate ride, (Enter through Cassidy Gate off U.S. 54, take 759500711). Information: Judy Harlas, (575)
Sports mileage TBA. Chuck Turner, 204-4831. Cassidy Road to gym, 2930 Cassidy). Option 649-9374 or jrharlas@aol.com.
Cont’d from Page 24 • 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 — Meet at Crazy for lunch on post after ride. Need picture ID, • The Rudolph Honda Mixed Doubles
Cat/Starbucks at Redd Road/I-10. Ride the proof of car insurance, registration to enter Shootout is Feb. 9-13 at Tennis West Sports
free. Information: 831-2275.
rollers to the Gap then return via Northeast El post. Rob Ferrara, (401) 954-1064. and Racquet Club, 1 Tennis Lane. Deadline is
• Feb. 4-5 — Cochise College
Paso and Transmountain. 40 miles, moderate to • 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27 — Meet at Power Feb. 6 (ID# 759406211). Information contact:
• Feb. 8 — Eastern Arizona College
fast. For shorter ride, turn back at Gap. Randy Shots across from Franklin High. Ride rollers at 581-5471 or kprieto@tennis-west.com.
• Feb. 25-26 — Clarenden College.
Limbird, 542-1422 or 328-4110. moderate pace. 40 miles. Carmen, 585-1878. • America’s High School Invitational Tennis
Tejanas softball — The EPCC Tejanas’ • 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 6 -Leave from La Mesa Tournament for Juniors is Feb. 11-12, at
(park across from Eagle Grocery on NM 28)
Rhodes Canyon bike ride — White Sands America’s High School, 12101 Pellicano. Non-
home games are at the Valle Verde Softball
National Monument’s Outdoor Recreation will
Field. Admission is free. Information: 831-2275. for a moderate 36-mile ride through the valley Sanctioned. Deadline is Feb. 5 (ID#
host a ride to an area of the range not normally
Softball office: 831-2367. to the Bean in Mesilla. This Beginner 759404811). Cost: $175 per team (2 boys and
accessible to the general public Saturday, Feb.
• Feb. 12-13 — Luna Community College Intermediate Group ride is led by “will train for girls singles, 2 boys and girls doubles 2 mixed
12. The ride is about 24 miles over mostly
• Feb. 25-26 — Colorado Northwestern coffee” Margaret O’Kelly, 588-3825. doubles). Information: Robert Tapia, 820-6227
rocky, mixed terrain with a 1,500-foot elevation
Community College. • 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 — This moder- or rtapia02@sisd.net.
gain. In-processing is 6:30 to 7 a.m. at the Small
ate ride leaves from Jaxon’s at Mesa and • Sun City Junior Championship is March 5-7,
UTEP Softball — Home games are at the Remcon (next to Home Depot) for a 26-mile
Missile Range entrance, between markers 174
at El Paso Youth Tennis Center, Level 4
Helen of Troy Complex. Ticket information: and 175 on Hwy 70. Online registration dead-
loop that returns just in time for a “cyclefest Tournament. Entries open Jan. 3-Feb. 20 (ID #
747-5347 or utepathletics.com. line is Feb. 6; participation limited to the first
brew” and pub grub. Patty Van Tine, 667-0202. 759402711). Cost: $43.50 per player for 1
• Thursday, Feb. 10 — 3 and 5 p.m. vs. 50 people to pre-register; no registration day of
• 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 13 — Starbucks to event; $46 per event for two events.
Northern Colorado (doubleheader) the event. Fee: $40 (includes t-shirt, lunch and
Starbucks via Mesa, Transmountain and Scenic. Information: 532-5524 or gepta@sbcglobal.net.
• Feb. 19-20 — 3 and 5 p.m. Saturday vs. refreshments. Information: (575) 678-1713.
Meet at Starbucks on Mesa and Kerby. 40 mod-
Houston Baptist (doubleheader) and 11 a.m. erate miles with Bob Lynn, 443-4226.
Registration: wsmrmwr.com. Sun City Kickball registration —
Sunday. Registration for the co-ed adult league’s Spring
• 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13 — Monthly Ditch Roughrider Freeride Fest — Roughrider
• Thursday, Feb. 24 — 5 p.m. vs. New Mexico 2011 season is 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays through
Ride with Randy. Meet at Gallegos Park on Canyon Freeride Park, east of Horizon City in
State University Feb. 5, at Roger Brown Field, 1100 Alabama
Bosque Road in Canutillo. Ride the ditches to the Hueco Mountains, will host its downhill
The UTEP Invitational is Feb. 25-27 with and on Feb. 12 at Coconuts Bar & Grill, 816
La Union and Chamberino. About two hours, bicycle racing event Saturday and Sunday, Feb.
game time 2 and 6:30 p.m. Friday, 11:30 a.m. Piedras. Games are played on Wednesday
speed and distance depending on riders. Randy 19-20. Information: 637-5698 or roughrider-
and 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Teams evenings at Modesto Gomez Park, beginning
Limbird, 542-1422 or 328-4110. freeride.com. The park is near Lake El Paso
include Texas State, North Dakota and Bradley. March 9. Seven to 12 week season. All players
• 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 — Meet at Power where the paved road ends. Take the dirt road
must be 18 years of age or older on the first
Shots across from Franklin High for this 42-mile 2 miles to the park.
Bicycling moderate ride over Anthony Gap, MLK and
day of play. Prospective players can sign up as
back over Transmountain. Rick Rivas, 581-9896. Recreational Sports individuals or form teams. Cost: $35 per player;
El Paso Bicycle Club - Club events are $5 late fee after Feb. 12. Information: 217-
open to the public; helmets required. • 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 20 — Ride out Greater El Paso Tennis Association — 3057. Registration forms available on line at
Information: elpasobicycleclub.com. Columbus Highway on Henry Payan’s birthday Information: 532-5524, gepta@sbcglobal.net or suncitykickball.com.
• 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 29 — Meet at La Union ride. Leave from River Run. Sag and cake pro- elpasotennis.org. Advance registration at tour-
Station on NM 28. Ride up Anthony Gap. vided, 40 or 65 miles, rider’s choice. Henry, naments.usta.com, Call or visit website for Coed Volleyball Spring League — The
Moderate 30 miles. Breakfast at La Union 355-6506 other tennis programs. City of El Paso Parks and Rec’s adult league
Station afterwards. Chuck Turner, 204-4831. • 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 — Tour de Bliss. • Las Cruces Junior Tennis Tournament is Feb. plays Feb. 7-April 25 at area recreation cen-
• 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30 — Meet at River Run Explore old and new Fort Bliss on this 30-mile 4-6 at Lions Tennis Park, Picacho and
easy to moderate ride starting at Stout Gym Melendrez. Deadline is Jan. 30 (ID#
and drive to Hunt’s Hole for mountain bike Please see Page 26
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p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Visitor Center.
League, features native plants, amphitheater,
A Ranch House Hike is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
butterfly garden, wedding garden, children’s
Saturday, Feb. 19, departing from Visitor
&& & !!' maze, and a Butterfly House.
The site is open for bird watching at dawn on
the last Saturday of the month and dusk on the
Center. Friendly pets welcome on leash.
An “It’s the Water” riparian nature trail hike is
!& $! & "! "! ' " %" last Sunday of the month.
MountainFilm World Tour — NMSU
10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, beginning
at the Visitor Center.
• Mesilla Valley Bosque Park — 5000 Calle del
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Outdoor Rec hosts a selection of films from the Norte, Mesilla. Guided bird tours are first
MountainFilm international film festival at 7 Saturday of every month.
p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at Rio Grande Theatre, • Elephant Butte Lake State Park —
211 N. Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces, as part Information: (575) 744-5998.
of its Adventure Art Series. The films’ themes • City of Rocks State Park, north of Deming off
of adventure include mountaineering, remark- U.S. 180. Information: (575) 536-2800. A
able personalities and environmental and social “Rattlesnake Myths” presentation is 3 to 4 p.m.
messages. Tickets: $8 in advance; $10 at the every Saturday.
door. Information: (575) 646-4746. • Rockhound State Park, five miles south of
Deming on State Road 11 and then east on
White Sands National Monument — Rockhound Road (State Road 141) for nine
$! The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15
miles southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S.
miles. Day use hours: 7:30 a.m. to sunset.
Information: (575) 546-6182 or (575) 744-
%" 70. Hours are for the Dunes Drive, 7 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. through Feb. 10; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
5998.
• Pancho Villa State Park, Columbus, N.M.,
Feb. 11-March 12. Visitor Center hours are 9
&" # $ ) a.m. to 5 p.m. through Feb. 27; 9 a.m. to 6
State Roads 11 and 9. Information: (575) 531-
2711. Day use hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
&" # &'$ ) p.m. Feb. 28-April 17.
Entrance fee: $3 age 17 and older. Free for Alameda Park Zoo — Alameda Park, 1321
&" # '! ) children. Information: (575) 479-6124, ext. 236 North White Sands Blvd. (U.S. 54/70),
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or (575) 679-2599, ext. 232; or go to Alamogordo. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
nps.gov/whsa. Admission: $2.50 ($1.50 ages 3-11 and 60 and
Patio talks are 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and older; free for ages 2 and younger). Annual
Sundays at the Visitor Center. Rangers will memberships available. Information: (575) 439-
answer questions and give tips on enjoying the 4290.
monument. The oldest zoo in the Southwest (established
Lake Lucero tours are offered on the last in 1898) is part of the park that lines
$ % ' & "! weekend of each month. This month’s tour is 2 Alamogordo’s main highway. The zoo, covering
p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. Participants drive their about 12 acres, features about 250 exotic and
own vehicles 17 miles beginning at the Small indigenous animals.
Missile Range gate on U.S. 70, 25 miles west of
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State
the White Sands Visitor Center, then hike 3/4
Park — Carlsbad, N.M. Admission: $5 ($3
mile to the source of the white sands.
ages 7-12; free for 6 and under). Hours: 9 a.m.
Reservations required (accepted online only).
to 5 p.m. daily (last entry at 3:30 p.m.).
Cost is $3 per adult; $1.50 age 16 and under.
Information: (575) 887-5516.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park — The A Sweetheart Serenade with the Cavernaires
park is about 160 miles east of El Paso, off the Barbershop Chorus is 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday,
Carlsbad Highway (U.S. 62-180). Information: Feb. 5.
(575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave. To get there: Take U.S. 285 north of Carlsbad;
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; tours follow signs to the park.
available 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last entry into A large greenhouse is devoted to succulents
cave via natural entrance is 2 p.m. with last and cactus from around the world. The head-
entry into cave via elevator 3:30 p.m. quarters building includes exhibits on minerals,
A star party is 6:30 to 10 p.m. the second history, archaeology and other subjects.
Saturday of each month.
Aguirre Spring Campground — The
Plan 3-1/2 hours for a walk-in tour and 1-1/2
Organ Mountain recreational area, run by the
hours for Big Room tour. Cost is $6 ($3 for
federal Bureau of Land Management, is off U.S.
ages 6-15 or seniors with discount card). The
70 about 15 miles east of Las Cruces. Fifty-five
park’s audio self-guided tour is $3 extra (also
family camping and picnic sites, plus two group
available in Spanish).
areas. Day-use fee is $3 per vehicle.
Other special guided tours are available,
Information: (575) 525-4300.
including “Wild Cave Tours.”
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park —
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
The park, part of Asombro Institute for Science
— 110 miles east of El Paso on the way to
Education, is northeast of Las Cruces, off
Carlsbad, the 86,416-acre park includes the
Jornada Road. Admission is free; donation box
highest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak, 8,749
at trailhead. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
feet. Entry fee: $5 for ages 16 and older, good
Tuesday through Saturday. Information: (575)
for one week and all trails. Camping is $8 per
524-3334 or asombro.org.
site per night. Information: (915) 828-3251.
Dripping Springs Natural Area — The
New Mexico State Parks — Day-use fee recreational area is at the base of the Organ
is $5 when visiting any state park. Camping Mountains at the end of Dripping Springs Road
fees: $8 for primitive site; $10 for developed (the eastern extension of University Avenue),
site (electrical hookup $4 extra). All programs about 10 miles east of Las Cruces. During the
are free with park entrance, unless otherwise late fall and winter months, visitor center is
listed. Information: (575) 744-5998 or open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Access to the main
nmparks.com. trail to Dripping Springs is 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and
• Oliver Lee State Park, Highway 54 south of the park is closed promptly at 5 p.m.
Alamogordo at the Dog Canyon turnoff. Admission is $3 per vehicle. No pets allowed
Information: (575) 437-8284. (except for assistance animals). Information:
An evening viewing of Orion is 6:30 to 8 p.m. (575) 522-1219.
P
olitics may seem much nastier
now, but nothing in modern
American politics can compare to
1804, when the vice president of the
United States, Aaron Burr, shot and
killed the former U.S. secretary of the
treasury, Alexander Hamilton, in a duel.
Here’s the background, catching up
with last month’s column on Hamilton.
When George Washington became
president, he had pressing, important
offices to fill. There was no treasury, no
mint, no fixed income, no credit. There
were thousands of bills to be paid — $80
million worth!
Washington, knowing of Alexander
Hamilton’s talent for bookkeeping and Burr-Hamilton duel as depicted in an
1884 history textbook.
organization, appealed to the 32-year-old
lawyer to give up his practice and thus
join the president’s staff. were traded.
Hamilton had studied the history of When fighting men use “fighting talk,”
finance and reality as no one had. He they invite a challenge — Hamilton
knew the monetary schemes and guiles replied to Burr that he must abide the
of every country and was aware of soft consequences — meaning a fight.
money versus hard money. Congress (Duelists are generally very polite in
asked him to give reports and facts on procedure.)
the costs of trades, shipbuilding, postal A choice of weapons was made. Pistols
expansion, miscellaneous costs and at ten paces. The time was seven o’clock
international surprises. in the morning, July 11, 1804. The site:
Many of Hamilton’s plans in financial Weehawken overlooking New York Bay.
procedures still exist in the U.S. today. Hamilton’s toss won the right to call
He was a wise thinker and planner, and the fire. The men were placed 30 feet
would say, “The prosperity of the people apart. Both were intense and pale. Each
is the prosperity of the nation.” man when questioned had nothing to
The U.S. government would borrow say.
money at 4 percent. He was thought of Judge Nathaniel Pendleton, Hamilton’s
as a second Napoleon as a money man- second, said, “One, two, three, present,
ager — recalling that at one point fire!”
Napoleon had gathered most of the silver Hamilton reportedly fired first, a shot
in Europe. some said was intended to miss Burr and
Aaron Burr, also a very successful in any case did so. Burr’s shot struck
attorney with national political aspira- Hamilton just above the right hip.
tions, became an arch competitor. Hamilton rose convulsively on his toes
Thomas Jefferson was also a great rival and fell. Burr, dropping his smoking pis-
of Hamilton, often varying with tol, sprang forward with a look of regret.
Hamilton on policy. The ball had passed through Hamilton’s
Hamilton and Burr were both passion- body, breaking a rib. Van Ness raised an
ate and proud as public speakers. They umbrella over the fallen man. While
were lawyers of top renown and could lying on the ground, Hamilton saw his
pick their clients as they wished. They pistol nearby and said, “Look out for
each charged top fees, and both had a that pistol; it is loaded. Pendleton knows
willful, fiery approach to life. I did not intend to fire at him.”
Historians have often referred to Burr Hamilton died the following day.
as a rogue and villain. He was very simi- Burr said that he very much regretted
lar in mood, intellect and manner to the whole affair, and that he knew if he
Hamilton. He was the same size and age, killed Hamilton it would be political
varying by ten months. Burr’s father was death for him. Burr had no family.
Reverend Burr, president of Princeton Hamilton had a wife and seven children,
College. It was also said that he was his oldest son having fallen in a duel
unhappily married and was thought to be three years before. Burr apparently felt
a Don Juan. he would be thought of as a coward if he
In 1800, Jefferson was elected presi- did not respond to Hamilton’s words and
dent and Burr vice president in a close acts.
election decided by the House of Burr’s later life was no less eventful.
Representatives, with Hamilton support- After leaving the vice presidency in
ing Jefferson. Jefferson and Burr did not 1805, he leased large amounts of land in
get along, and Jefferson decided to run what is now Louisiana and was accused
without Burr in the 1804 election. Burr of conspiring to invade Florida with a
aimed his sights on the governorship of private army. The Jefferson administra-
New York instead, with hopes that it tion charged him with treason, but Burr
might eventually lead to the presidency was acquitted. Burr later lived in Europe
that had been denied him by Jefferson. for a few years, returned to New York
Hamilton openly opposed Burr in the and died in 1836.
governor’s race, accusing Burr of being
a “dangerous man.” This verbiage set the Bill Rakocy is an El Paso artist and
fat upon the fire. Other bitter words historian. Information: 584-9716.
T
en years ago, the nonprofit organiza- “In just the past year, the number of Moreno said that the comparatively low El Paso Community College auctioned
tion Avance decided to put the “art” hearts and artists participating has grown,” cost for original works makes it desirable painters’ palettes to benefit the Maria A.
in “heart,” inviting local artists to said Taylor Moreno, interim executive for people other than just hardcore art col- Peña Scholarship.
create original works on wooden hearts to director of Avance. “This year, we are get- lectors. In some art-related fundraisers, the medi-
be sold at a fundraising auction. ting a new group of artists who haven’t “Our highest heart went for $2,200 last um may be traditional and varied. KCOS-
Hundreds of hearts and many thousands participated before, in addition to some of year, but they range from $10 and up and TV’s annual Art Days features works by
of dollars later, Avance’s success not only the ones who take part every year. Hal average around $75,” she said. “That’s area artists, and includes antiques, col-
keeps its art auction growing, but has Marcus helped us start the event and has very affordable. Anyone in El Paso can lectibles and celebrity items. Auction items
inspired a host of other art-themed done a heart for us every year since.” come and purchase a heart.” are shown on the public television station
fundraisers, including artist-created stars, Artist Candy Mayer, who helps organize The live auction, she said, draws the for more than 20 hours during four differ-
chile peppers, crosses, houses, soup bowls the Celebre La Buena Vida house art auc- higher bids as people get into the action, ent days. KCOS is just one of many non-
and even skate decks. tion, said that although she feels most but the silent auction pieces also do well. profits that have raised funds through tra-
In nearly all such fundraisers, artists artists want to be charitable, they also want The idea behind the one-of-a-kind art ditional art auctions.
donate their talent and time to spur others to find new venues for people to see their theme isn’t new. One of the best-known The concept also isn’t exclusive to
to donate their money bidding for these work. projects in El Paso was the “Art and Sol” fundraisers, as area galleries have hosted
one-of-a-kind creations. “Most people know it is for a good cause, painted-sun public artworks, the brainchild their own exhibits and seasonal shows.
For many of the nonprofit organizations but most artists like to get a little some- of Impact: Programs of Excellence that In the most recent exhibit at the Hal
hosting these events, the art auctions have thing back for their time and effort,” she was taken under the wing of the city’s Marcus Gallery, for example, area artists
become one of their biggest, if not the said. “Events like these can give them Museums and Cultural Affairs Department. created a visual advertisement for the city
biggest, fundraisers of the year. good publicity.” The large-scale orbs, or “suns,” akin to the in its “El Paso Postcards” group show. In
Although Avance’s may be the oldest and international Cow Parade sensation or New addition to the original works done on uni-
best-known of these events, others have Avance led the way Mexico’s Trail of the Painted Ponies, were form postcard-shaped templates, the fea-
taken off and even grown bigger. Hospice unveiled in a Downtown celebration. Most tured creations also were sold as real post-
of El Paso has transformed its Painted One of the first fundraising events to of the suns, some of which were sponsored cards for 50 cents each. One of the area’s
Chile Tour from a side attraction at its match a specific art theme with their cause by area nonprofits, can still be seen in pri- newer galleries, Sasahara, featured a sea-
Celebrity Waiter Dinner into what will be was Avance. Moreno said that the Toma vate and public venues throughout the city. sonal sale of custom Christmas ornaments
called Festival of the Chilies this year. Mi Corazon auction has helped open doors Smaller painted wooden suns have been created by local artists.
Organizers credit the success of these for spreading the word about Avance and featured in the “Sembra-Sol” exhibit and Moreno believes that one reason for the
artistic fundraisers to the enthusiastic par- its mission. auction benefiting Centro de los continued popularity of the event is that
ticipation of the artists, a theme that fits “I have met people who haven’t heard of Trabajadores Agrícolas Fronterizos. it’s mutually enjoyable for both the guests
well with the organization and its donors, Avance but are certainly familiar with the Over the years, some art-related fundrais- and the artists.
and year-after-year improvements that hearts,” Moreno said. “This gives us a ers have come and gone as one-time proj- “A lot of people enjoy the art and the
keep artists and buyers coming back. good opening to talk about who we are and ects. The El Paso Symphony Orchestra artists enjoy the exposure,” she said.
For Avance, host of the Toma Mi what we are doing to help the community.” Guild has auctioned painted birdhouses “We’ve always had great response at both
Corazon/Have a Heart fundraiser, the As Avance’s most prolific fundraiser, and violins at its summer garden parties. our auction and preview event.”
enthusiasm hasn’t worn off in the event’s Toma Mi Corazon begins its planning Children’s Grief Center auctioned purses
ten years. months in advance, although artists may bought on eBay and decorated by artists.
submit entries as late as January. Please see Page 34
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Art of fundraising Director Jim Paul, the chilies are so popu-
lar that this fall’s 3rd annual event will be
in thanks for their hard work. Not only are
the chilies set up in Sunland Park and
great, Paul said, that volunteer Mitzi
Quiarte works for hours sorting through
Cont’d from Page 33 renamed Festival of Chilies. Cielo Vista malls in the weeks prior to the and selecting the more than 100 artists
“The chilies have really become a focal events, but also each artist, with their wanting to paint a chile.
Hot for art point of the Celebrity Waiter Dinner,” Paul
said. “This has been something we can
chile, is featured in a series of newspaper
ads.
Allowing people to see the chilies in a
mall setting has not only allowed people
One of the fastest growing of these hang our hats on; it has been so successful “We try to do as much for the artists as unable to attend to enjoy these works of
fundraisers is Hospice El Paso’s Painted and identifiable for us.” we can,” Paul said, “and we are expecting art, but it has also helped raise enthusiasm
Chile Tour. The large stand-alone artist- Paul said that the chilies were picked as a around 900 people to attend the event this from potential buyers. One visitor from
painted chile sculptures were first intro- focus of the art auction because the chile is year.” Oklahoma even tried to buy a chile on the
duced two years ago as part of Hospice’s such an identifiable part of the El He said that the exposure took some of spot after seeing it in the mall.
well-established Celebrity Waiter dinner, Paso/Mesilla Valley area, particularly in the artists by surprise the first year of the Paul said that taking the work into a large
and were so popular that a series of 52 the fall months, when the gala takes place. event. As with most new endeavors, Paul public venue like a mall allows for thou-
artist-enhanced 12-inch “chilitos” were The event will also add another layer of explained, some of the artists didn’t know sands more individuals that might not get
added to the 36 large sculptures. chilies to the mix with “chile poppers.” what to expect when they took on the task to a traditional gallery setting to see the
Hospice Development Assistant Christina Paul described the poppers as sized of creating a chile. Once they saw how work.
Peralta said that last year’s highest-selling between the large chilies and chilitos, and much publicity the chilies received, both “It’s really a great introduction to an
chile went for around $5,000, but many of as being “cut in half,” suitable for mount- before and during the event, they tackled artist’s work,” Paul said. “How many peo-
the chilitos went for less than $100. In ing on a wall. their work the following year with extra ple are going to go into a gallery each day
addition, a painted-chile calendar was Paul said that this idea was met with zeal. in comparison to how many are going to
offered for people unable to purchase a much appreciation from the artists. “The work on the chilies the second year go to a mall. Someone might see and want
chile or attend the event. The calendar sold “After the last event, we sat down with had greatly improved over the first, even to purchase an artist’s work on one of the
out quickly as well. the artists and I threw that idea out there,” from artists who turned in chilies the first chilies and maybe they might want to fol-
“The calendars did extremely well,” she he said. “They really liked that.” year,” Paul said. “I would say this year’s low up with a painting by that artist later
said. “We are doing them again this year.” He said that Hospice tries to reward the ‘crop’ of chilies was outstanding.” on.”
According to Hospice Development artists with as much exposure as possible The response the second year was so
Giving shelter
Artist Candy Mayer, coordinator of the
Celebre La Buena Vida house art auction,
said that they came up with the home idea
to remind event patrons that the money
raised will go to provide shelter for those
in need by benefiting Lutheran Social
Services’ Buena Vida Adult Day Care
Center.
“We always get high bids for houses
painted by artists like Alberto Escamilla,
Bob Adams or Francisco Romero,” Mayer
said, “and sometimes a new or unknown
artist comes up with a beautiful design
everyone loves.”
A local church volunteer creates the sim-
ple, unpainted miniature houses. Notices
are sent to artists before the Christmas sea-
son, giving them plenty of time to think
about and work on their ideas.
Mayer said that these types of events are
appealing to artists, because they aren’t
being asked to donate framed paintings or
original sculptures using costly materials.
“They are not asked to donate a painting
with their own canvas or frame,” she said.
“All this takes basically is their time and a
little bit of paint.”
Mayer said that new artists could take a
lead from what many established artists
already know — being part of a fundrais-
ing event such as Celebre La Buena Vida
or Avance’s Toma Mi Corazon is a sure-
fire way for new people to discover their
work.
“This is a good opportunity for people
starting out as an artist,” Mayer said. “I tell
them to take the time to paint a star or a
house or a heart, because it is a great way
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movements and artists not represented by toescamilla.com.
other media. Students are being accepted at both the Main
A free zip tour of the exhibit led by curator Street location and the artist’s home gallery at
Christian Gerstheimer is 12:15 p.m. 1457 Amstater Circle (open by appointment).
Wednesday, Feb. 23. FORUM Arts and Culture — 1500 Texas
Showing through March 20: “Transforming Ave. (at Cotton), second floor. Hours are noon
the Figure: Post WWII Prints.” The figure has to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, or by
been an important subject for the artist. Since appointment. Artist studio spaces available.
the inception of Cubism and Expressionism in Information: 351-6521 or
the early 20th century the figure is now depict- gallery705@gmail.com. Web: forumac.org.
ed in less conventional ways. The exhibition of
post-WWII prints by artists such as Romare Hal Marcus Studio and Gallery — 800
At PTEP, cardio exercise and Bearden, Arthur Bowen Davies, Ester N. Mesa, second floor (at Yandell). Hours are
weight resistance training Hernandez, Lester Johnson, Alice Neel, Pablo 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Picasso, Doel Reed, Ben Shahn and Rufino Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com.
go hand in hand to maximize Showing through Feb. 11: “El Paso
Tamayo illustrates some of the various methods
your fitness and health! in which the figure can be depicted, either in a Postcards” group show. Area artists were
Get the most out representational or abstract style. asked “If you were to make a postcard for El
of exercise and Showing through April 3 in the Margaret Paso, what would it look like?” All art priced at
get the results you and Peter de Wetter Gallery: “Charles Marion $150, and includes watercolor, acrylic, oil,
want at El Paso’s Russell: Transportation in the West 1895-1921” porcelain, as well as photography. Actual post-
leading center for featuring seven ink and pencil on paper draw- cards of the show’s work will be available for
ings by American West artist C. M. Russell, as 50¢ each.
El Paso Studio Tour call for artists — International Museum of Art — 1211
The 3rd annual El Paso Artists Studio Tour is Montana. The museum is operated by the
seeking artists for the tour set for 10 a.m. to 5 International Association for the Visual Arts in
p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, the historic Turney Home. Hours are 1 to 5
April 9-10 on the Eastside, Northeast and p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Closed Jan. 1.
Mission Valley and April 16-17 on the Admission is free. Information: 543-6747 or
Westside, Upper Valley and Downtown. Entry internationalmuseumofart.net.
deadline for artists is March 1. Information: Showing Feb. 3-27: “Best of the Border”
833-0636, casgallery@elp.rr.com or pleinair- juried exhibit, featuring works of various media
T H U R S DAY, paintersofelpaso.com. by some of the El Paso area’s most talented
artists. This year’s juror is Bill Rakocy.
F E B RUA RY 2 4 Art lovers browse the private studios, meet
the artists and shop for fine art. Admission is Classes meet 1 to 3 p.m.:
8PM free and refreshments will be served at each • The “Sketch Book Club” Black and White
studio. Sponsored by the Plein Air Painters of
Plaza Theatre Box Office Ticketmaster.com 800-745-3000 El Paso and El Paso Scene.
Please see Page 45
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The 40 objects by 14 national artists represent
Art Scene the full spectrum of metals, including gold, plat-
Cont’d from Page 44 inum, fine and sterling silver, pewter, iron, and
stainless and mild steel, in combination with
Drawing class using live models meets Sundays
other materials such as optical lenses, nail pol-
through April 10, with teacher Mario Parra.
ish and hair.
Anyone wishing to improve drawing skills is
• In the Rubin Gallery: “Enrique Jezik: Lines of
welcome (bring pencils, pens, charcoal and a
Division.” Multi-media artist Jezik addresses
sketch pad). Cost: $15 per class.
five political borders of conflict: Mexico/USA,
• Portrait Sketching using live models with
Argentina/Paraguay/Brazil, Israel/Palestine,
Rudolfo Razo are Fridays through April 15.
North/South Korea, Afghanistan/Pakistan.
Bring large newspaper size print sketchpad and
Continuing through March 26 in the Project
charcoal. Cost: $10 per class.
Space: Fernando Llanos and Gregorio Rocha’s
• Open Studio with Manny Guerra are
“Revolutionary Imaginary: Death of a
Saturdays through April 16. Cost: $10 per
Videoman.” Mexican video artist Fernando
class.
Llanos uses mobile video images of contempo-
Long Exposure Workshop — El Paso rary Mexican society projected onto historic
author and 2010 Travel Photographer of the buildings and sites of the Mexican Revolution in
Year finalist Mark Paulda presents the “Chasing El Paso to explore the theme of the Revolution.
Light,” long exposure photography workshop 7 Rocha as worked as an independent film, video
to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 23- and television director and producer since
24. Meet at San Jacinto Plaza Downtown on 1982. This final exhibition of Mexico 2010 will
Wednesday and at Ascarate Lake Thursday. draw attention to neglected historic buildings
Cost: $100. Information/meeting location: and sites of the revolution, while at the same
markpaulda.com. time engaging important themes of contempo-
The workshop features nighttime practice as rary politics and society in Mexico.
well as discussion on photographing both sta- Opening reception for all three shows is 5 to
tionary and moving objects on long exposure. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 27, with special guest
Bring a camera with a manual setting and a master blacksmith Tom Joyce present. A special
tripod (optional). Dress warmly for the out- screening of Rocha’s short “Death of a
door workshop. Videoman” will be shown along with Jezek’s
“drawing” of the borders for his installation.
‘Our World Through a Lens’ — The sec- A lecture by Elissa Auther, associate professor
ond grade students of Dr. J. Leighton Green of contemporary art at the University of
Elementary will host a photography exhibit of Colorado, Colorado Springs is 6 p.m.
their work 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, at the Wednesday, March 2, in the auditorium.
school. More than 150 photographs will be fea- Auther is the author of “String, Felt, Thread
tured. Music provided by UTEP students and and the Hierarchy of Art and Craft in American
refreshments available. Admission is free. Art,” co-editor of “The Countercultural
Information: 231-2700. Experiment: Consciousness and Encounters at
The photographs, wall calendars and memory the Edge of Art, 1965-1975” and co-director of
books of the students’ works will be for sale. “Feminism & Co.: Art, Sex, Politics.”
Pastel Society of El Paso — The society’s San Elizario galleries — Several galleries
monthly meeting is 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, and artist studios are now open 1445 to 1501
at the International Museum of Art, 1211 Main Street near the San Elizario Plaza on the
Montana, featuring a “Paint Around.” Each par- Mission Trail. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ticipant starts with his or her own setup then Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
moves from easel to easel until all artists have a Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
chance to work on all others’ works. This pro- Information. 474-1800 or 345-5945.
gram is free and the open to the public. Galleries include Main Street Gallery,
Information: 581-4971. Horseshoe Gallery, Faro Gallery and Peña
Rhonda Doré ‘Hearts’ — Original limited- Gallery and Studio.
edition hearts by artist Rhonda Doré will be Artists featured include Nina Walker, Maria
featured in February at both East and West Branch, Rosa Maria Burgos, Al Borrego,
locations of Collectibles, 1530 Lomaland and Stephanie Conroy, Aida Meza-Gallegos, Aaron
4700 N. Mesa. Hearts are prices at $40 each Gallegos, Alberto Escamilla, Ricky J. Carrasco
and have not be been available for public pur- and Amado Pena Jr.
chase before. Some of the materials Sasahara Gallery — The new gallery is at
Doré employs are ink, artist’s crayon, acrylic 7100 Westwind Drive, Suite 135, features fine
and a wide selection of papers, labels and tags. art paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photography,
Information: 534-4243 (West), 594-0162 (East) prints, cards and portraits. Art classes offered.
or rhondadore.com. Hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, and noon to 4
Rio Bravo Watercolorists – The group p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Information: 584-
will host a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, 4222 or sasahara.gallery@live.com. Web: sasa-
Feb. 16, at Vista Hills Country Club, 2210 haragallery.com.
Trawood. All watercolorists and art lovers invit- Showing in February in the Main Gallery is the
ed. Reservations required: Jeannie, 842-9365. “Art of Love” Valentine art show, featuring
works in various styles and media. Opening
Rubin Center — UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald reception is 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12.
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is next to Sun Cost for classes beginning in February are $60
Bowl Stadium (off Dawson Drive). Hours are for four-week session (materials not included).
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Reservation deadline is Feb. 11; space limited.
Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and noon to • Introduction to Pastels — 5 to 7 p.m.
5 p.m. Saturday. Information: 747-6151 or Fridays, beginning Feb. 18, with instructor
rubincenter.utep.edu. Linda Noack.
Showing Jan. 27-March 26: • Introduction to Drawing — 1 to 3 p.m.
• In the L Gallery: “Different Tempers,” an Saturdays, beginning Feb. 19, with instructor
exhibit by the Center for Craft Creativity and Jose Clement.
Design. The exhibit explores the distinctions
and commonalities between jewelry and black-
smithing, two realms of metalsmithing that
rarely interact despite their shared medium. Please see Page 46
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Art scene Las Cruces/Mesilla ArtForms Studio Tour — The Las by Yanick D’hooge.
Cruces-based ArtForms Artist Association of • Mesquite Street Studios — 922 N. Mesquite.
Cont’d from Page 45 ‘For the Love of Art month’ — February New Mexico presents its 2011 Studio Tour 10 New Mexico Watercolor Society, Southern
is For the Love of Arts Month in Las Cruces, a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 12- Chapter art show and demonstrations.
celebrating the city’s various performing and 13 and Feb. 19-20. The tour features several • New Dimension Art Works — 615 E. Piñon.
Sotoa Gallery — 500 W. Overland. The visual arts. The month, sponsored by ArtForms, area artists at Las Cruces galleries and studios. Sculpture and ceramics by John B. Northcutt.
gallery, part of the Sotoa Office Lofts, will fea- is highlighted by several special studio tours, Maps available at several Las Cruces locations, • Nancy Frost Begin — 1982 Avenida de
ture “25 Years of Adair Margo Gallery” exhibits and performances. Information: (575) including some of the participating studios. Antigua. Watercolors, woodcuts and oil paint-
through Feb. 25, featuring works by Susan 527-0002 or artformsn.org. Information: (575) 527-0200 or ings.
Davidoff, James Drake, Gaspar Enriquez, See various gallery listings for event details. artformsnm.org. • Cally Williams Pottery — 331 Capri Arc.
Fermin Gutierrez, Billy Hassell, Annabel ‘A Celebration of Mandelbrot’ — The Featured both weekends: Pottery, sculpture, jewelry, weaving, painting
Livermore, James Magee, Joel Salcido and Mesilla Valley Fractal Artists exhibit runs • La Jardin de Las Cruces — 4010 N. Valley. and silk scarves.
Rachelle Thiewes, with a special tribute to throughout February at Funky Karma Incense Southwest crosses and metalworks, wood- Featured Feb. 19-20:
Manuel Acosta, Jose Cisneros, Luis Jimenez and and Tea Shop, 3207 S. Main. Opening reception working, ceramics and watercolor by David • The Village at Northrise Artists — 2880 and
Tom Lea. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12. Jaquez. 2882 N. Roadrunner Parkway Hallmark and
through Friday. Information: 539-2083, Information: (575) 635-2275. • Summers’ Crafts — 865 Trojan Loop. Raku Morningside Buildings. Various media.
sotoa.com. and stonework pottery by Randy Summers. • Sisters of the Heart — 700 El Prado. Hanging
Adobe Patio Gallery and Studio — The • Bonnie Mandoe Studio & Gallery — 825 mobiles, collages, prints and ceramics by Gerie
Sunland Art Gallery — The El Paso Art gallery owned and operated by artists Carolyn Muchnikoff and Sherry Doil Carter.
Quesenberry. Oil painting.
Association co-op gallery is in Sunland Park and Henry Bunch’s new location at 1765 • Mesquite Art Gallery — 340 N. Mesquite. • Lynn K. Miyake — 2050 Cortabella. Sacred
Mall, second level across from The Greenery, Avenida de Mesilla. The historic building once Photography, prints, pastels and paintings by images in egg tempura.
with 30 El Paso artists represented. Hours are served as a weigh station for the stagecoach. Mel Stone.
10 a.m. to 8.m. Monday through Saturday, Information/hours: (575) 523-0573. ‘Artists of Picacho Hills’ — The group’s
• Studio 1060 — 1320 Kilmer. Clay sculpture,
noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: 584-3117, exhibit and sale is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday,
pottery and drawing by Deborah J. Moore.
474-0053 or sunlandartgallery.com. Feb. 6, at Picacho Mountain Visitor’s Center,
Art at the Amador — ArtForms Artists • Unsettled Gallery and Studio — 905 N.
Showing Feb. 2-26: “Art From The Heart,” 7038 Calle Estancias in Las Cruces, featuring
Association of New Mexico, hosts the exhibit Mesquite. Oil, jewelry, and various media by
featuring works by various artists with a works by group members. Information: (575)
and sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Donald Brenner, Cherie Gamboa and others.
Valentine’s theme and small gift items. Opening 523-1740 or artistsofpicachohills.com.
Feb. 19-20, in the historic Amador Hotel, 180 • Lynn Unangst — 4020 Red Yucca Court.
reception is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4.
W. Amador, in Las Cruces, featuring several Hand-woven garments, petit point, woven gift Branigan Cultural Center — Branigan
‘Toma Mi Corazon/Have a Heart’ — local artists. Information: (575) 527-0020 or items and “Spirit Minders.” Building, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) Las
“Heart Art” by artists and celebrities will be up artformsnm.org. Featured Feb. 12-13: Cruces. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
for bids at the 10th annual auction at 6 p.m. • Roy van der Aa — 2645 Doña Ana Road. through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Thursday, Feb. 3, Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Art Galaxy — 2521 Avenida de Mesilla, Suite Multi collage. Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2154
Paso Street. Proceeds benefit Avance El Paso A, in Caballero Plaza, Mesilla. Hours are noon • Sanity Silversmithing — 2986 Sundance or las-cruces.org/museums.
Chapter. Tickets: $25. Information: 351-2419. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; closed Circle. Jewelry, photos, watercolor collage by Showing through Feb. 3: “Jam Session:
Preview of hearts and on-line ticket purchases Monday. Information: (575) 525-8178 or Margaret K. Berrier. America’s Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the
at avance-elpaso.org. theartgalaxy.org. The gallery’s First Annual • Gabriella Denton — 403 Court, # B. Folk art World.”
Proceeds benefit Avance’s family support and Anniversary Opening event is 6 to 9 p.m. prints and contemporary paintings. Showing Feb. 4-26:
education program. Saturday, Feb. 12. • Studio 308 #1 — 308 N. Mesquite. Digital
imaging, pigment prints and prints on Plexiglas Please see Page 47
Also
% An Evening with the Artist — Mimbres
! "" !' Region Arts Council presents digital media
" artist and painter Peter Bill at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 10, at the Western New
# Mexico University’s Parotti Hall in Silver City as
part of its monthly art lecture series. Admission
#$! '
is free. Information: (575) 538-2505 or 1-888-
758-7289.
Art Hop — The Truth or Consequences
Downtown Gallery District Association hosts
the event 6 to 9 p.m. the second Saturday of
each month (Feb. 12), featuring seven art gal-
leries and other venues in the downtown
gallery district. Various receptions, refresh-
# # ments and musical entertainment will be fea-
! tured during these monthly events.
""" # #
Information: (575) 894-0528, TorCart.com.
Venues include The Living Room, Parisi, Main
Street, M, Art Galore, Bradley Gallery and
more.
Blue Dome Gallery — The gallery is now
in the Bear Mountain Lodge, 60 Bear Mountain
Ranch Road near Silver City, N.M. Hours are
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday
and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information
(575) 534-8671 or bluedomegallery.com.
Community Arts Party — The City of
Socorro, N.M. will host its 15th annual arts
event featuring hands-on workshops hosted by
local artists and organizations for all ages, 10
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, in Finley Gym,
202 Mccutcheon. Wear old clothes. Admission
is free. Information: (575) 835-5688 or nmt-
pas.org.
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6 p.m. with dinner served at 7 p.m. The event
Bookin’ honors the latest works of outstanding area
Cont’d from Page 52 authors, and also awards scholarships to gradu-
ate and undergraduate students pursuing
society that is contemporary Pakistan.
degrees in library/media. The BRLA librarian
Admission is free. Information: 772-3226.
and library staff member of the year will also
El Paso Museum of Art Book Bunch — be honored. Reservation deadline is Feb. 21; no
The book group meets 4 to 5:30 p.m. on the payments accepted at the door. Cost: $30.
third Thursday of each month in the museum’s Reservations/information: Sebastian Diaz,
seminar room to discuss art-related books. sdiaz@utep.edu, Cindy Williams,
Cost: $10 per session (free for museum mem- cwilliams36@yahoo.com or brla.info.
bers). Participants must provide their own
Holocaust Museum book club — The El
books. The Feb. 17 book is “Georges Braque:
Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center’s
A Life” by Alex Panchev. Space is limited; call to
book club meets at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, to
hold a seat. Information: 532-1707 ext. 16.
Chicano(a) Poetic Conspiracy — The
non-collective group of Chicano(a) poets meets
discuss “The Lioness of Judah: A Jewish Lion
Tamer’s Memoir of Resistance and Survival” by
El Paso Holocaust survivor Sara Hauptman.
Get Scene
2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Jose
Cisneros Cielo Vista Library, 1300 Hawkins.
The group meets the third Saturday of every
Discussion leader is El Paso Scene publisher
Randy Limbird. Light refreshments served.
Admission is free, but donations welcome.
around town!
The Scene comes out the last week of the month.
month; new and veteran poets welcome. Information/RSVP: 351-0048 ext. 24 or mari- Pick up your copy at these and other locations.
Admission is free. Information: 256-0989. bel@elpasoholocaustmuseum.org. Or subscribe by mail! See Page 58 for order form.
The book chronicles the life of Hauptman
For the Love of Lit — Sin Fronteras will who fought in the Belgian Resistance and con-
host a poetry reading in honor of “For the
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Love of Art Month” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, tamer in a circus. Hauptman then found herself 7144 Gateway East
Feb. 19, at Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. 5900 N Mesa St BARNES & NOBLE
in both Auschwitz and Dachau. Copies of book 4757 Hondo Pass 8050 N Mesa
Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. may be purchased at the museum’s bookstore. 2929 N. Mesa
705 Sunland Park Dr.
2800 N. Mesa 9521 Viscount
Admission is free. Information: (575) 522-1119. 5863 N. Mesa 200 N Mesa
BPEP School for Authors — Book 7801 N. Mesa
Southwest Book Awards — The annual Publishers of El Paso hosts “How to Write and
2879 Montana EASTSIDE CAFE
2275 Trawood 5401 Montana 11251 Rojas
Border Regional Library Association Awards Publish” workshops 2:15 to 5:15 p.m. 1331 N. Zaragoza 1100 Geronimo
Banquet is 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Saturdays at 912 Texas, Ste C. Registration VISTA MARKET
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino In Las Cruces: 8401 Gateway West
deadline is one week prior to class. 5150 Fairbanks 2231 Zaragosa
Drive in Sunland Park. Cocktail hour begins at 1205 El Paseo
Information/registration: 472-7480. 455 S. Telshor 9428 Dyer 121 N. Kenazo, Horizon
10780 Kenworthy 10005 Alameda, Socorro
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6100 N. Mesa 3355 N Yarbrough
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FURR’S FAMILY 2950 George Dieter 4001 N Mesa
1451 N Zaragoza
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6516 N Mesa
11925 Gateway West 12390 Edgemere
El Paso Museum of History — 510 N. the 18th and 19th centuries. The current struc-
1607 N Zaragoza YSLETA ISD
ture was built in 1851. It’s near Zaragoza and 119 N. Balboa
Santa Fe. For exhibit and special event informa- 800 N. Zaragosa 9600 Sims
tion, see “At the Museum” listing. Alameda on the Tigua Reservation. Information: EP FITNESS 100 N. Americas
851-9997 (El Paso Mission Trail Association). 145 Paragon 8045 N. Loop CLINT ISD
Chamizal National Memorial — 800 S. • Mission Socorro — The first adobe structure 11330 James Watt 14300 Horizon LIBRARIES
San Marcial. The National Park Service oper- in Socorro was built in 1692, and like nearby 12145 Montwood
ates the memorial on land once claimed by Mission Ysleta, was destroyed by floods in later EL PASO
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Mexico as part of a decades-long dispute over centuries. The current structure dates back to 1224 Wedgewood
the international boundary. The visitor center
6232 N. Mesa INTERNATIONAL
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has an exhibit on the history of the Chamizal Socorro Road two miles southeast of Ysleta. ARDOVINO’S
dispute. Park grounds and picnic area open 5 ALL LOCATIONS PIZZA UTEP LIBRARY
• San Elizario Chapel — Established in 1789 as
a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; visitors center open 10 a Spanish presidio, or fort, to protect the 865 N. Resler at Redd EPCC CAMPUSES
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday;
RIVIERA 206 Cincinnati
Camino Real, San Elizario was the first county RESTAURANT YMCA’s
closed Sunday and Monday. Admission is free. seat of El Paso. The church was built in 1877, THE
Information: 532-7273.
5218 Doniphan EP CONV. CENTER
replacing one built about 25 years earlier. MARKETPLACE EP CITY HALL
Storytime with Ranger Dora is 10 a.m. the Technically, San Elizario Chapel is a presidio HELLO PIZZA
third Thursday of the month. 5034 Doniphan EL PASO LIBRARY
church, not a mission. It’s on the San Elizario River Run Plaza
Saturday Morning Crafts arts and crafts pro- plaza, off Socorro Road, 5.5 miles southeast of MANDO’S TX TOURISM
gram for ages 5 to 11 and their chaperones are Socorro Mission. Nearby is the jail that Billy the ENTERTAINMART 5420 Doniphan CENTER
10:30 a.m. one Saturday of the month. Kid reportedly broke into to rescue a friend.
Sunland Park Dr
Admission is free to both storytime and crafts, THE BAGEL SHOP CTY COURTHOUSE
but space is limited: call for reservations. Old Fort Bliss — Building 5051, corner of AVANT-EDGE 3400 N. Mesa THE BOOKERY
Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The PHARMACIES 815 N. Resler EL PASO ZOO
Los Portales Museum and Visitor Old West days of the “Soldiers of the Pass” are 14476 Horizon 10060 Rushing
Center — 1521 San Elizario Road. The muse- relived through replicas of the original adobe 1576 Lomaland CASA JURADO In Las Cruces
um is operated by the San Elizario Genealogy fort buildings and military artifacts,
COAS
4772 Doniphan
and Historical Society, and is housed in an Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Admission:
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1850s Territorial-style building across from the free. Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. GRILL WING STOP In Juárez
San Elizario church. It offers gifts, family trees, Information: 568-3137. 7597 N. Mesa 1757 George Dieter Museo INBA • Museo
historical artifacts and the veterans’ room, as 2900 N. Mesa Chamizal • • Museo de la
well as information on the “First Thanksgiving” El Paso-Juarez Historical Museum — ANDRE’S PIZZA 9530 Viscount Revolucion de la Frontera
7000 Westwind 865 Resler • Plan Estrategico de
and the Salt War of 1877. Hours are 10 a.m. to Curator and founder is historian Fred Morales. Juárez • Don Boletin •
9008 Dyer, 8825 N. Loop
2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 Information: 771-6727, fredmorales7@ SUNSET Oficina de Convenciones y
p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: yahoo.com, or elpasowalkingtours.com. JJ’S Visitantes • Camara
851-1682.
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Fort Selden State Monument — The 4176 N. Mesa 5320 Doniphan Impulsa • Educacion en
Mission Trail — Three historic churches lie monument, in Radium Springs 13 miles north of HAL MARCUS LEO’S Valores • ICHICULT •
Academia Municipal •
within eight miles of each other in El Paso Las Cruces, is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. GALLERY 7520 Remcon
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Admission is $3; (ages 16 and under free).
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refugees from northern New Mexico founded Sunday admission for New Mexico residents is STAR HORIZON Cultural Paso del Norte •
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Feb. 1:
shows. Museum/Max combo tickets available.
• Let Me In / R
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• Never Let Me Go / R
or nmspacemuseum.org.
• Conviction / R
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% coming up all cherries. They are traveling
down the hair-metal road again, but these
bands came around as the hairspray cans
were running low and they had to depend
" +).*, *% ' 0&# ' more on their music than their look. The
weekend begins Feb. 25 with Slaughter, a
+&0 + "$,-+ -$)( 0 + # $!# *% '*% , #" / + %)( / band that arose from the ashes of the defunct
Vinnie Vincent Invasion, a band helmed by
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) 0 "$,-+ -$)( tended to cross over, edging them onto the
% - $ %.* ' *' + # - * ( .(($(" , Billboard Hot 100 charts with their anthemic
' )( 0 - )' (1, &. , melodies and lighter, waving ballads. On
Saturday, Feb. 26, it is Skid Row, whose The Jayhawks, “Hollywood
%)'. !% #* ( && ! ( !') &' !'() %)' %)( ' ( $ %)( ringleader, Sebastian Bach, may be better- Town Hall” & “Tomorrow the
)+ ')+ $(!)+' -$)( )(- - #+$, )/& 0 - known for his offstage antics and most Green Grass,” Legacy
recently popped up on the VH-1 reality show
“Celebrity Fit Club.” Controversy aside, they The last couple years have been very produc-
will be the heavier of the two, relying on tive for the once-dormant Jayhawks. The
New American Dream Tour — Musical Concert — 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27, Plaza
Charis and Blvd Park perform 9 p.m. to mid- Theatre. Information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org. # "
night March 13, at House of Rock Live, 8838
Viscount. Information: 595-2530.
$ $
“Legally Blonde” - Broadway El Paso pres-
ents the comic musical 7:30 p.m. March 14 at
The Plaza Theatre (Ticketmaste). "
‘Brooklyn Boy’ - 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday
$
and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18-April 9, at El
Paso Playhouse. Tickets: $7-$10. Information: "&!% ! ($
532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com. ' '! # $
Siglo de Oro Drama Festival — The St. Patricks Shamrock 5K — 5K run/walk # &# %* & # $ $
36th annual celebration of the Spanish language at 8 a.m. March 19, at St. Patrick Cathedral,
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dramatic arts from Spain’s Golden Age runs 7 1118 N. Mesa. Online registration at racead-
p.m. March 2-6 at the Chamizal National venturesunlimited.com.
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Memorial Theatre. Admission: $3-$5. German Spring Bazaar — 11 a.m. to 5
Information: 532-7273 or nps.gov/cham. p.m. March 19, German Community Centerm
‘Tablescapes’ — El Paso Pro-Musica Guild’s Fort Bliss. Admission is free. Information: 568-
14th annual event is March 3-4, El Paso 0259, 568-4824 or betreuunginelpaso.com.
Country Club. Information: 833-9400. ‘Vivencias’ — Club de Espana, Paso del
Hanks High Jazz Festival — March 3-5. Norte presents flamenco dancers and musicians
Information: 434-5182 or hanksband.com. at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at the Chamizal
National Memorial. Tickets: $10 ($5 students).
Applejack Band — 8 p.m. March 4, at La
Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Cost: $32. Women’s Club Historic House
Information: 592-5122. Run/Walk – 10K and 5K competitive run and
5K/1 mile fun run and walk at 7:30 a.m. Sunday,
“The Homecoming” — UTEP Department March 20, at the Woman’s Club, 1400 N.
of Theatre and Dance presents the Harold Mesa. Information: 478-5663. Registration at
Pinter play 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 raceadventuresunlimited.com.
p.m. Sunday, March 4-13, in the Fox Fine Arts
Studio Theatre. Ticket information: 747-5118. “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin
Hood” — Kids-N-Co., 1301 Texas, presents a
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam – 7 comic retelling of the famous outlaw March
p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5-6, 20-April 11. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Fridays
at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $10 and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets:
(Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5481. $5-$7. Information: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.
El Paso Michelob Ultra Marathon and ‘Celebre La Buena Vida’ — The fundrais-
Spira 1/2 Marathon — 5th annual er for Buena Vida Adult Day Center is March
marathon, half-marathon and 5K run/walk is 24, Camino Real Hotel. Information: 598-5403.
March 6. Information: elpasomarathon.org.
“From Russian With Love” - 7:30 p.m.
Randy Travis — 10 p.m. March 8, at March 25, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital
Speaking Rock Entertainment. Information: Hall, presented by the El Paso Wind Symphony.
860-7777 or speaking-rock.com. Tickets $12.50 ($7.50 military, students and
Conference USA Basketball seniors). Information: 760-5599.
Championships — March 9-12, Don The Adicts — The British punk band per-
Haskins Center, conferenceusa.cstv.com. forms 8 p.m. March 25, at Reyn Theatre, 209
Madama Butterfly’ — El Paso Opera pres- E. El Paso, with Medx and Rusty Bishops.
ent Puccini’s romantic tragedy March 10 and Tickets: $14. Information: 238-3895.
12 at The Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $18 to $90. ‘An Affair to Remember’— Alzheimer’s
Information: 581-5534 or epopera.org. Association gift basket fundraiser is March 25,
‘Juntos Por Mexico’ — Ballet Folklorico El Paso Country Club. Information: 544-1799.
Paso del Norte performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday Springtime Track Invitational — The
and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11- annual UTEP spring field and track meet is all
13, Chamizal National Memorial. Tickets: $7. day Saturday, March 26, at Kidd Field.
Segundo Barrio 5K — 5K race/walk is 9 Information: 747-5812 or utepathletics.com.
a.m. March 12, at Lydia Patterson Institute, ‘Kidspalooza’ — El Paso Symphony presents
517 S. Florence, as part of the Celebrate 4th annual family festival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Segundo Barrio Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 26, Downtown. Information: 532-3776.
Information: 544-5436.
Franklin Mountain Poppies
Gadsden Middle School 5K — 5K run Celebration — March 26, El Paso Museum
and 1-mile fun walk is 9 a.m. March 12. Cost: of Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain. Free.
$20 ($10 age 19 and younger). Information: Information: 755-4332, chihuahuandesert.org.
(575) 882-2372 or gadsdenmiddle.com.
Super Kite Contest — Noon to 3 p.m.
Sun Country Doll Folks — The club’s March 26, Francisco Delgado Park. Free. 877-
37th annual doll show and sale is Saturday, 8000 or westsidecommunity.org.
March 12. Information: 637-3438. March Madness Show & Sale — 9 a.m.
Provost Gun Show — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, March 26-27, El Maida Shrine
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Alma Calderon 41 Facial Spa by Susana 22 Phoenix Dawn 57
Ann’s Est. & Mov’g Sales 20 Familia El Paso 49 Pizazz 59
Antonio Soegaard-Torres 25 Fountain Theatre 53 Plan El Paso 7
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing 11 Furrs Family Dining 42 Precision Prosthetics 38
Ardovino’s Pizza 19 Geico 35 Prestige Women’s Health 57
Around and About Tours 39 Glass Goodies 23 PTEP 44
Assistance League 32 Goatgames.com 26 Rebecca St. James 42
ATMAS Healing 50 Hal Marcus Gallery 28 Reidsan Dog Training 24
Balé Folclorico 10 Hans Martial Arts 19 Krystyna Robbins 48
Barnett Harley Davidson 56 HC Kiwanis Bingo 22 Ronda Brown 8
Baskin Robbins 11 Hospital Angeles 60 Rubin Gallery 20
BeadCounter 23 In the Mood 29 Ruidoso River Resort 15
Beauty Solutions 24 Inside Out Designs Inc. 39 Salon Saleh 27
La Bella Casita 23 Int'l Quality Products 45 Salud Y Vida 18
Bill Rakocy 34 International Coin Club 28 San Elizario artists 59
Book Publishers of EP 52 JeDaLi art 19 SF Cosmetics 3,49
The Bookery 52 Joe Bonamassa 44 Santa Teresa Nat Colon 21
Boz Scaggs 6 Keeble Services 41 Sasahara Studio 43
Bruce Nehring Consort 37 KTEP 54 Sexy Jeans 17
Bruce’s Air 36 L’Alliance Française 16 Shanghai T Spa 19
The Busy Lady 23 La Tierra Café 26 Shundo Dance Studio 20,36
Casitas Coronado 57 Ladysmith Black Mambazo 51 Silver City Galleries 58
Cattleman's 24 Lancers Club 55 Silver City MainStreet 42
Cecila Burgos LPC 56 Landmark Mercantile 32 Stahmanns Farms 26
Cert. Training with Danny 22 Las Cruces Museum of Art 18 Steve Smith 8
Cheryl Campos 48 Lynx Exhibits 5 Summers-Henkel 58
Cloudcroft Mardi Gras 37 Mariachi Vargas 3 Sun. Pk Racetrack 9
COAS 52 Mark Paulda 45 SW Liposculpture 17,48
Collectibles 16 The Marketplace 23 Telemates 55
Domino’s 40 Martha Garcia 26 Teresa Fernandez 48
Dowling & Sabien 6 Mesa Street Antique 57 Texas Satsang 13
Edible Arrangements 51 Mesilla Book Center 52 Touch of Class 21
El Paso Art Association 41 Metta Massage 50 Tulip’s Antiques 58
El Paso Artisan Gallery 43 Mimbres Region Art Council 27 UTEP Athletics 50
El Paso Artist Studio Tour 38 Mind/Body Studio 5 UTEP Theatre & Dance 47
El Paso Community College 8 Mr Motorcycle 14 Vanities 2
El Paso Conv & Perf Art s Ctr 4 Nayda’s Gems & Stones 23 Venetian Furniture 30-31
El Paso Saddleblanket 39 New Image Laser 14 Village Inn 36
El Paso Symphony 21 New York Life 35 Walgreens 27
Elegant Consignments 23 Pat Olchefski-Winston 44 Western Traders 42
EP Cellulite Center 12 Osher Lifelong Learning 46 Woman’s Club of El Paso 56
EP Fencing 20 Marie Otero 55 Wyler Aerial Tramway 42
Estate and New Jewelry 16 Paseo Christian Church 39 Yoga for Life 35
Etcetera 13 Perkins Jewelry Supply 8 Young Law Firm 45
F&J Custom Frames 21 PhiDev Inc 38