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Your monthly guide to communityentertainment, recreation & culture

Takingit outside

In March, the

entertainment

goes outdoors,

with Rockin’ Rolla,

Kidspalooza and

Franklin Mountains

Poppies Festival

on the lineup.

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Got yourticket yet?

Complete list of

hottest concerts

coming up all

spring in the

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Over 800 thingsto do, places to

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On the cover:“Stroll Through

ThunderCanyon”by Ann

Mitchell

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Historic preservation begins at homeRestoration of Magoffin Home, Fall Mansion

and other famed houses brightens the future

for El Paso’s historic residences. Page 27

El Paso Scene March 2012

Hueco Tanks Rock Rodeo — The 19thannual bouldering competition is Friday throughSunday, March 2-4, at Hueco Tanks, withmore than $13,500 in cash and prizes offered.The event also has adventure films, slide shows,live music, paintball, a mechanical bull, vendorvillage, pro athlete clinic, raffles and more. Theevent runs 1 to 9 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.Registration: $60 (includes entrance fee topark, goodie bag, slide show and film admis-sion, Saturday and Sunday breakfast, Saturdaydinner and after party admission). Information:huecorockrodeo.com.

Other events:• Photography Outdoor Media clinic withMerrick Alres is 1 to 6 p.m. Friday. Cost: $50.• Pro Athlete climbing clinics are 11 a.m. to 3p.m. Sunday. Cost: $50 each.

• The inaugural Youth Rock Rodeo is 9 a.m. to4 p.m. Sunday, for ages 16 and younger. Spaceis limited. Registration: $40.

Massing of the Colors — More than 80veterans, school and civic organizations willparticipate in the 37th annual event at 2 p.m.Saturday, March 3, at St. Raphael Church,2301 Zanzibar, sponsored by the El PasoChapter of the Military Order of the WorldWars. Participating units are from Bliss, JROTC,law enforcement and fire department, BoyScouts and Girl Scouts and more. Admission isfree and the public is welcome. Information:821-4423 or 755-4038.

Organizations wishing to participate may pre-register at elpasomoww.org.

Home and Garden Expo — The 13thannual expo is March 9-11 at El PasoConvention Center. Hours are 2 to 8 p.m.Friday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. About 200 area compa-nies display the latest products and services forhomeowners. Admission: $7; $4military/seniors; free for ages 12 and younger.Seniors and military admitted free on Friday.Cash only. Information: (361) 882-2071 or elpa-sohomeandgarden.com.

Other activities include educational seminarsfrom area experts for interior design and décorideas, home energy saving tips and remodelingideas, Master Gardeners with spring plantingtips, and live cooking demonstrations.

Guests can register to win a $15,000 ExtremeRoom Makeover Giveaway.

Celebre Segundo Barrio Day — CelebreSegundo Barrio hosts a health fair and familyday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10, atthe Lydia Patterson Institute Gym, 571Florence, with games, door prizes, puppets,

food, historic neighborhood tour, healthscreenings, neighborhood clean-up and more.Admission is free; but canned goods donationswelcomed. Information: 533-8268, ext. 31.

The event is held in conjunction with the 2ndannual Segundo Barrio 5K race/walk at 9 a.m.benefiting area food pantries. Online preregis-tration at celebrateSegundoBarrio.org.

Cesar Chavez Car Show andCelebration — Riverside Activist Youth willhost the celebration of the late United FarmWorkers of America founder 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, March 11, at Riverside High School301 Midway. All makes of car welcome.Proceeds benefit Centro de TrabajadoresAgricolas Fronterizos. Spectator admission isfree. Information: 474-4133 [email protected].

Roll in for participants is 9 a.m. Vehicle regis-tration is $15 in advance; $20 day of show.

Spring Wine Art Market — Art andFraming Mfg. and Sunland Winery, 1769 Victoryin Sunland Park, host a St. Patrick’s Day week-end celebration 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 16-17, with winetastings, painting, tasting and wine making class-es, and a local arts market. Information: (575)589-1214.

Rockin’ Rolla — The “Downtown Music &Sports Fest” begins at noon, Saturday, March

17, along Prospect, from Stewart to Corto Way(Sunset Heights area just north of I-10).Headliners are “Livin’ On A Prayer” Bon Jovitribute band and “Never Stop Believing’”Journey tribute band. Also performing areFrontera Bugalu, Radio La Chusma, BrownBetty, Fixed Idea, Exilio and the Joe Barron

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INDEXRoundup 3-12, 14-15. 21

Behind the Scene 4

Scene Spotlight 4

Viva Juárez 13

Here’s the Ticket 16-18

Program Notes 19

Music, Comedy 20-21

Dance 22

El Paso FishNet 22

Becoming Bicultural 23

Sports 24-26

Feature:

Lived-In History 27-29

Nature 30-32

At the Museum 33-35

SW Art Scene 36-39

Gallery Talk 40-41

History Lessons 41

On Stage 43-44

Stage Talk 44

Keep on Bookin' 45

Film Scene 46-47

Racking up History 47

Liner Notes 48

April Preview 49

El Paso Scene User’s Guide 40

Advertiser Index 50

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In most other places, people look for-ward to March as a time when thesnow melts and the ground thaws,

when the first leaves appear on barrentrees and flowers emerge from dormantgardens.

In El Paso, however, March tends tomean one thing weatherwise: wind.As I write this column just two days

before March begins, the first majorwindstorm of the season has blown in,obscuring the mountains by late morning.

Unfortunately, this is just a sign ofthings to come. The windy season in ElPaso typically peaks in March and April.It’s a time when “wind advisory” and“blowing dust” become a regular part ofthe weather forecast vocabulary.

The wind was here to greet me when Ifirst moved to El Paso in March 26 yearsago. As I was driving toward El Paso inthe afternoon, I could see a dark wall ofdust approaching from the west. Itreminded me of a scene in a movie aboutthe 1930s’ Dust Bowl.

The odd thing about spring in El Paso isthat there is relatively little rain. No Aprilshowers to bring May flowers. Windwithout rain equals blowing dust.

We typically have to wait until thewindy season passes for the rainy seasonto begin. Our greenest time of year in ElPaso isn’t spring, it’s late summer afterthe thunderstorms have reinvigorated thedesert plants.

Fortunately for event planners, ElPasoans are a hardy breed and they willtypically show up at outdoor eventsdespite the wind, unless it’s a true“brown-out.”

This March, there are two major out-door festivals scheduled for the down-town area: “Rockin Rolla” March 17, andKidspalooza a week later on March 24.The Saturday after that, March 31, is theannual Franklin Mountains PoppiesFestival in Northeast El Paso.

Oddly enough, the lack of spring rainhas nothing to do with the appearance ofpoppies. It’s the winter rain that matters,and apparently we got just enough tocoax the Mexican Golden Poppies out of

the ground this year.As an avid cyclist, I’ve learned to make

my peace with wind. Although most ofmy riding is in the morning, my cyclingfriends and I usually try to ride one ortwo evenings a week once DaylightSavings begins. We get some good prac-tice on what we call our “echelon” tech-nique, riding in a group angled off eachother to get the maximum protectionfrom the crosswind.

For the past two years I’ve organized alate March or early April “Ride with theWind” bicycle event. We transport ridersand bicycles to Columbus, N.M., so theycan ride the 65 miles to El Paso with thewind at their back. The first time we didthis, all of the riders made in back inunder three hours.

So my best advice to anyone new to theEl Paso Southwest is to learn to adapt tothe wind and work around it. I don’t goso far as to tell them to grin and bear it— they might get too much grit in theirteeth.

* * *This month’s cover painting by Ann

Mitchell was one of the winner’s in lastNovember “El Paso Scenes” exhibit atthe Sunland Art Gallery. Titled “A Strollin Thunder Canyon,” it highlights a natu-ral arroyo on the west side of theFranklins that was saved from develop-ment a few years ago through efforts oflocal residents and the Frontera LandAlliance.

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Deadline for news for theApril issue is March 20

The April issue comes out March 28

San Elizario Art District — Main Street

near the San Elizario Plaza on the Mission

Trail. The First Friday ArtWalk is March 2,

and Art Market’s 4th Season begins March

18 with the unveiling of a life-size sculpture

of Billy The Kid at the Old Jail. Page 2.

‘Kidspalooza’ — El Paso Symphony

Orchestra hosts the 5th annual family art and

music festival March 24 throughout

Downtown with an appearance by Cookie

Monster, “Make & Take” craft workshops,

tours, performances and exhibits. Page 52.

Crossland Gallery — Showing March 2-

17: Annual Colors of Spring Art Show and

sale. Showing March 23-April 14: Mont

Saint Michel Transparent Watercolor

Association exhibit, works by Holly Cox and

”Life in Mongolia,” photos by Jean-Claude

Varga. Page 36.

La Tierra Café Dinner Shows — La Tierra

Café’s 2011-12 season of dinner concerts

continues through June. Page 18.

• March 3 — Hamsa-American Tribal Belly

Dance celebrating International Women’s

Day.

• April 21 — Danzas Espanolas Baile

Clasico.

Yoga for Life — Spring Session Classes for

all levels run March 4-May 24. Page 47.

El Paso Performing Arts and Convention

Center events — Page 10.

• Chicago (March 13); “100 Years of

Broadway” (March 26); Mariachi Vargas de

Tecalitlan (March 31) and Straight, No

Chaser (April 5) at The Plaza Theatre.

• Kevin Hart (March 31) at Abraham

Chavez Theatre.

• Generation 2000 (March 31-April 1) at El

Paso Convention Center.

Spring Wine Art Market — Art and

Framing Mfg. and Sunland Winery host a St.

Patrick’s Day weekend celebration March

16-17 with wine tastings, painting, tasting

and wine-making classes, and a local arts

market. Page 41.

Rockin’ Rolla Downtown — The down-

town music festival is March 17 with the

Ultimate Bon Jovi and Journey Tribute bands,

local bands, Golden Gloves boxing. Page 25.

Pasion Flamenca — Gallegos y Baile

Flamenco, one of the Southwest’s premiere

Flamenco troupes, performs traditional fla-

menco guitar, song, and dance March 17,

Chamizal National Memorial. Page 21.

Hal Marcus Gallery — The Early El Paso

Art Collectors Organization (EEPACO)

meets March 22, at the gallery with speak-

ers Michael Tomor and L. B. Porter. Free

gallery tours are April 14-15 as part of the

“El Paso Artist’s Studio Tour.” Page 24.

LYNX Exhibits — Through May 28: “The

Science of SuperCroc,” with the world’s

largest crocodile. A free parking lot fair is

March 24 as part of Kidspalooza. Page 43.

Sasahara Gallery — Showing through

March 24 “Dichotomy Squared” show by

Mitzi Quirarte and Tina Yetter. Page 36.

Sunland Derby — The 10th annual running

of the Sunland Derby is March 25 at

Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Page 7.

Rubin Center — Showing through March

31 at UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald Rubin

Center for the Visual Arts: 2012 Biennial

UTEP Faculty Art Exhibition. Page 19.

Spring Bash 2012 — An evening of salsa,

bachata, cumbia, cha-cha, reggaetton, tech-

no, meringue and more is March 31 at

Partida Hall featuring DJ Orlando “DJ Beetz”

Garcia. Page 12.

‘Swan Lake’— El Paso Youth Ballet pres-

ents the classic ballet March 31-April 1 at

UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Page 3.

Sesame Street Live ‘Elmo Makes Music’

— The Sesame Street Live annual Easter

week shows are April 5-8 at the Abraham

Chavez Theatre. Page 10 and 26.

Krystyna Robbins workshop — The El

Paso artist hosts a Spring Gardens oils, pas-

tels and watercolor workshop April 10-12

at her studio and gardens. Page 29.

Tom Russell — The internationally

renowned singer/songwriter performs April

21 at Scottish Rite Temple Theater. Page 9.

Sculpture Classes — Pedro Francisco

teaches at Crossland Gallery. Page 21.

Country dance classes — Shundo

Ballroom hosts country, western and two-

step dance classes on Tuesdays. Page 6.

Belly dance classes — Internationally

trained instructor Nisreen teaches belly

dance classes for kids age 4 and older at

Mind Body Studio and adults age YWCA

(Northeast). Page 17.

Southern New Mexico

Flickinger Center for Performing Arts —

in Alamogordo, N.M.

•Comic/magician Andy Gross — March 2.

• US Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors —

March 7.

• ArcAttack — March 28.

• Arlo Guthrie — April 1

• Squirm Burpee Vaudeville Nouveau circus

— April 23.

Silver City MainStreet — First Fridays

event March 2 celebrates Dr. Seuss’s

Birthday. Page 17.

Las Cruces Arts Fair — Doña Ana Arts

Council’s 2012 regional juried fine arts event

is March 17-18 in the Las Cruces

Convention Center, with a VIP Preview

Night Gala March 16. Page 13.

Cowboy Days — The annual celebration of

Southwest pioneer heritage is March 17-18,

at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage

Museum. Page 8.

Las Cruces Museum of Art — Showing

through April 12: “New Mexico: 100 Years

of Art,” works that focus on New Mexico

artists’ works. Page 43.

Scene Spotlight highlights events

advertised in this issue.


Band. Sports events include a Texas vs. NewMexico Golden Gloves boxing battle.Admission: $15 (ticketbully.com). Information:rockinrollaep.com.

The event also will honor St. Patrick’s Daywith green beer sales, along with other foodand beverage vendors.

‘Kidspalooza’ — El Paso SymphonyOrchestra hosts the 5th annual family art andmusic festival 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,March 24, throughout Downtown. Area artsorganizations will present “Make & Take” craftworkshops, tours, performances and exhibitsto educate and expose young participants tothe many activities available in the El Paso area.Activities are free. Sun Metro rides free.Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.

Lynx Exhibits a free parking lot fair isSaturday, March 24, during Kidspalooza, withtake-home crafts, activities, prizes and live ani-mals, balloon animals, snacks, face painting andmore.. Admission to the SuperCroc exhibit is$5 during the event.

The annual and Family 5K run/walk is 8:30a.m. in Arts Festival Plaza. Kids 100-Yard dashbegins at 9:15 a.m. Registration: $20 5K; $5kids dash (age 8 and younger only). Online reg-istration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.

Super Kite Contest — The 11th annualkite flying contest, sponsored by WestsideCommunity Church, is noon to 3 p.m.Saturday, March 24, at Francisco Delgado Park(Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High). Theevent includes various prizes, jumping balloonsand face painting, as well as free kites (whilesupplies last). Admission is free. Information:877-8000 or westsidecommunity.org.

Cesar Chavez Celebration — SinFronteras and several community organizationswill celebrate the accomplishments of the lateUnited Farm Workers of America founder withseveral events March 25-April 23.Information: 532-0921 or 873-8933.• A Misa Campesina (Farm Worker Mass) toremember César Chávez is 11 a.m. Sunday,March 25, at St Pius X, 1050 N. Clark (atGeronimo). Reception and farmworker exhibitwill be displayed 9 a.m. to noon in the church’sCommunity Room.• The Annual “Marcha Campesina,” FarmWorker March celebrating the Life of CésarChávez is 10 a.m. Saturday, March 31, begin-ning and ending at the Farm Worker Center,201 E. Ninth and travels to San Jacinto Plaza.An indigenous blessing precedes the march at 9a.m., and a reception follows noon to 3 p.m. atthe center. Admission is free.

‘Fashionistas Inspiring Girls’ FashionShow — Latinitas will host a charity girlempowerment fashion show 3 to 6 p.m.Sunday, March 25, at the Forever and AlwaysBallroom, 3333 N. Yarbrough, featuring cloth-ing for girls, teens and women. Also featureslive music, video screening, youth artworkexhibit, dance performances and an inspira-tional guest speaker. Tickets: $10; available atlaslatinitas.org. Information: 219-8554.

Cesar Chavez Celebration — Centro deSalud Familiar La Fe. 721 S. Ochoa, will cele-brate the accomplishments of the late UnitedFarm Workers of America founder 3 to 8 p.m.Saturday, March 31, with live entertainment,food and a children’s area. Admission is free.Information: 545-7190.

Coronado Bands Carnival and CarShow – Coronado High School Band Boosters

hosts its fundraising event 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday,March 31, in the school parking lot, at theCoronado High School’s Thunderbird Stadiumparking lot, 100 Champions Place, with games,prizes, food and music. Admission is free.Information: 474-0154 [email protected].

Entry fee for car show participants is $25 forcars; $15 for motorcycles.

Franklin Mountain PoppiesPreservation Celebration — The 6thannual free family fun day is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, March 31, at El Paso Museum ofArchaeology, 4301 Transmountain in NortheastEl Paso (west of U.S. 54). Admission is free.Information: 755-4332, franklinmountains.org.

No parking available at the museum duringthe fest; park free at the El Paso CommunityCollege Transmountain Campus on GatewayNorth between Diana and Transmountain withfree shuttle 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Outdoor activities at the Bandstand includelive entertainment by Tigua Youth Dancers andDrummers, El Paso Youth Symphony, Ceibaand Friends, United Intertribal Nations Dancingand Drumming and Slackabilly.

Nature Tours are given hourly 10 a.m. to 1p.m. Nature talks and personal appearances bya Mexican wolf and Takota the Golden Eagleare 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Other outdoor activities are a children’s area,arts and crafts vendors, educational and infor-mational displays, food vendors with buffalostew, Indian fry bread and more.

Museum exhibits will be open inside themuseum and Capstone Productions will pres-ent films on local history 1 to 4 p.m.

Generation 2000 — Clear ChannelCommunications presents the 25th annual chil-dren’s fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday andSunday, March 31-April 1, at the El PasoConvention Center, consisting of several spe-cialty booths, games and interactive displaysaimed at entertaining and educating children ofall ages. Tickets go on sale March 5 at GattiTown: 592-4100. Information: genera-tion2000.net.

El Paso Sports and Health Expo —Dallas Cowboys linebacker Sean Lee is the spe-cial guest at KROD’s annual family show 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at Sunland ParkRacetrack and Casino. The expo features freehealth screenings, consultations, live boxing,sports card and collectors’ tables, and sports-related retailers will exhibit and sell sportinggoods, apparel and more. Admission is free.Information: 351-4592 or krod.com.

Southern New Mexico

Rag Rug Festival — The annual festival cel-ebrating the rag rug craft is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4, at the NewMexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum,4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces. TheNew Mexico Women’s Foundation-sponsoredevent features rag rugs, hand-woven items,jewelry, fashions, fabrics and handmade crafts.Admission is free. Information: (505) 983-6155,[email protected] or nmwf.org.

Apollo 16 40th Anniversary — Themoon mission’s 40th anniversary commemora-tion is planned for Thursday through Saturday,March 8-10, in Las Cruces and Alamogordo,with guests including Gene Kranz and CharlieDuke. Kranz was a director of the Apollo 11Moon Landing and for the aborted Apollo 13moon flight. Charlie Duke was the 10th humanto walk on the moon, Apollo 11 CapsuleCommunications and Apollo 16 Lunar Module

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Pilot. All main events Friday are free.Information: (575) 437-2840, 1-877-333-6589or nmspacemuseum.org.

Thursday includes two showings of the TomHanks movie “Apollo 13” at 4 and 7:30 p.m. atthe Allen Theatres Cineport 10 Theater in LasCruces. Kranz and Duke will make a specialappearance after the first showing to discussthe Apollo program with moderator MikeShinabery, Education Specialist with the NewMexico Museum of Space History. All proceedsgo to Habitat for Humanity. Cost: $20; availableat apollo40.org.

The Apollo 16 40th AnniversaryCommemoration event begins at 9:30 a.m.Friday at NMSU’s Aggie Memorial Stadium EastParking Lot and in the Pan American Center.Activities include launch demonstrations ofscale replicas of some historic White SandsRockets as well as vehicles from the NASAmanned space program. Also featured is a cele-bration of the 50th Anniversary of John Glenn’sFriendship 7 flight, a launch honoring the SpaceShuttle Program, and a launch reenactment ofthe Apollo 16 Saturn V moon rocket launchedfrom a working replica of Launch Complex 39.

Indoor activities Friday in the Pan Am Centerinclude hands-on and static displays fromSpaceport America, the Las Cruces NaturalHistory Museum, New Mexico Museum ofSpace History, White Sands Test Facility, theNational Solar Observatory, and the Fellowshipof Las Cruces Area Rocketry Enthusiasts(FLARE). Duke and Kranz will give presenta-tions. Kranz also will make a guest appearanceSaturday at the New Mexico Museum of SpaceHistory in Alamogordo.

Rockhound Roundup — The 47th annualroundup for rock and gem lovers is 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Thursday through Sunday, March 8-11, atthe Southwest New Mexico Fairgrounds inDeming. The roundup, sponsored by theDeming Gem & Mineral Society, includes mar-ket vendors, jewelry, drawings and raffles, fieldtrips, silent auctions, Admission and parking isfree. Raffle tickets: $1 each (12 for $10).Information: (575) 546-0056 or (575) 544-0028. or dgms.bravehost.com.

From El Paso, take I-10 west to Exit 85.A silent auction is 6:30 p.m. Friday and a live

auction is 7 p.m. Saturday, featuring slabs, geo-des, crystals, jewelry and more.

Field trips depart at 8:30 a.m. from theFairgrounds Thursday through Saturday, to siteswith onyx, agate, geodes and other gemstones. Participants should wear suitable cloth-ing and bring lunch, water and tools.Donations: $5 ($10 “big diggins” trip).

Camp Furlong Day and CabalgataBinacional — The 9th annual event is 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Pancho VillaState Park, off State Roads 11 and 9, Columbus,N.M. The event features folklorico dancers,music, food and parade led by more than 100Mexican cabalgata horseback riders and more.Admission is free. Information: (575) 531-2711or nmparks.com for state park or (575) 494-1535 or (575) 494-5815 for village.

Camp Furlong Day is a binational friendshipevent commemorating the March 9, 1916early-morning attack on the village ofColumbus by “Pancho” Villa and his men.

Guest speakers begin at 9 a.m. the park’sExhibit Hall, including Pulitzer Prize winnerEileen Welsome, author of “The General andthe Jaguar” about Pershing’s pursuit of PanchoVilla into Mexico.

The 13th Annual Cabalgata Binacional will be

hosted by citizens of Columbus and will be heldin the village plaza. Cavalcade riders areexpected to arrive in Columbus at about 10a.m. followed by events in the village plaza.

Las Cruces Home and Garden Show— The Las Cruces Home BuildersAssociation’s 30th annual show is 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday,March 10-11, at the Las Cruces ConventionCenter, 680 E. University. The regional publicmarketplace showcases about 100 businesses.Admission: $5 (free for children 12 andyounger). Information: (575) 522-1232 orlchba.com.

Las Cruces Arts Fair — Doña Ana ArtsCouncil’s 2012 regional juried fine arts event is10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Sunday, March 17-18, in the Las CrucesConvention Center, 680 University, with morethan 80 artists from around the county, artists’demonstrations and children’s activities.Admission; $5. Information: (575) 523-6403 orlas-cruces-arts.org/events/las-cruces-arts-fair.

A VIP Preview Night Gala is 6 to 9 p.m.Friday, March 16, to view the fair before thegeneral public. Admission: $35.

The Arts Fair is for artists producing originalwork in acrylics, pastels, pencil, pen and ink,oils, watercolors, fabric, leather, weaving, glass,jewelry, metals, mix media, photography,porcelain, pottery, sculpture, and wood. Mass-produced or factory-produced work in any cat-egory is not permitted.

Cowboy Days — The 13th annual celebra-tion of Southwest pioneer heritage is 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18,at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch HeritageMuseum, 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces.Admission: $4. Information: (575) 522-1232 ornmcowboydays.com. Museum information:(575) 522-4100, nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.

Scheduled events include a team roping con-test, working dogs (Sunday only), stagecoachrides, live music and dancing, horseback andpony ride, 19th century fashion show, Mexicanrodeo demonstration, “Become a Cowboy”children’s activities, Western Writers ofAmerica, scavenger hunt and “Time Travel to1912: A New Mexico Statehood Celebration.”

A plant and tree sale at the museum’s green-house also is part of the weekend festivities.

Mountain Living Home & GardenShow — The 9th annual show is March 17-

18 at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Morethan 200 experts and retailers from four statespresent new products and ideas. Hours are 10a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday. Admission: $5 (under 12 free withadult). Information: (575) 808-0655 ornmmtnliving.com.

Southwest Senior Expo — The expo forarea seniors is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday andSaturday, March 23-24 at the Las CrucesConvention Center, 680 E. University Ave. inLas Cruces. Admission: $3 per day; all admis-sion proceeds benefit disabled American veter-ans. Call for times. Information: (575) 642-8888or southwestseniorexpo.com.

This year’s theme is the 1950s. Buddy Holly’smuse, Peggy Sue, will make an appearance aswell as the traveling Norman Petty Studiosexhibit from Clovis, N.M.

A Sock Hop is 6:30 to 10 p.m. Saturday withlive music by Oldies But Goodies.

Southwest New Mexico Dutch OvenCook-Off — The 10th annual cook-off beginsat 9 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Glenwood

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Community Park on CatWalk Road inGlenwood, N.M. (one hour north of SilverCity). Tasting begins at 2 p.m. at the park pavil-ion with awards at 2:30 p.m. Also featured aremusicians, and awards for winning cooks.Proceeds benefit park upkeep. Taster plates forspectators are $5 ($3 children under 12).Information: Leah Jones, (575) 539-2800 [email protected].

Information/registration: Gale Moore, (575)388-4806 or [email protected].

Wheels of Dreams — The Las CrucesRodrunners will host its annual show benefitingthe youth of Las Cruces 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, March 31, at the Field of DreamsStadium, 250 Tashiro, Las Cruces. The showfeatures classic cars and hot rods, as well a raf-fles, family activities, live music, food vendorsand more. Cash prizes for participants. Foodvendors. Spectator admission is free. Entry feefor participants: $30 in advance; $35 day ofevent. No alcohol allowed. Information andregistration: (575) 649-9919.

‘First Fridays’ in Silver City — Several ofhistoric Downtown Silver City’s restaurants,shops and “Red Dot” galleries will stay openlate the first Friday of each month as part ofthe monthly “First Friday” shopping event. Freelive music and other special events also plannedeach month. Information: 1-800-548-9378 orsilvercitymainstreet.com.

Bazaars and fairs

Downtown Artist Market — The City ofEl Paso Museums and Cultural AffairsDepartment new market for area artists areSaturdays on Anthony Street in the Union Plazaarea. Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Spacefor about 53 artists available each month.Information: 541-4481.

Booth space costs $2, and artists will berequired to prove they produce their ownwork. Artists must obtain a sales permit andattend one of the monthly orientation sessionsoffered 6 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of eachmonth in the City Hall third floor trainingroom. Information/guidelines online at elpaso-texas.gov/mcad at “Cultural/Heritage Tourism& Initiatives.”

Toy and card show — A trading card andtoy show is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 4,at the Ramada Palms, University at I-10 in LasCruces, hosted by J & M Sportscards.Information: 591-5050.

Provost Gun Show — The El MaidaProvost Guard gun, small antique andSouthwest art show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March

10-11, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331Alabama. Admission: $5 ($4 active military andaccompanying dependents). Age 18 andyounger must be accompanied by a parent orlegal guardian. Information: 241-1761.

Sun Country Doll Folks — The club’s38th annual doll show and sale is 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Holiday InnAirport, Airway at I-10, exit 25. The eventshowcases several tables of antique and mod-ern dolls, accessories, clothing, miniatures,books, bears and animals, Beanies and more.Free doll appraisals offered and a doll hospitalon site. Admission: $3 ($1 children).Information: 637-3438 or (575) 874-9182.

Founded in 1974, club members include manyavid doll collectors and doll makers, involved inmany charitable activities such as dressing dolls

for the Toys for Tots, Operation Santa ClausToy Drive, contributing to the UTEPScholarship fund, donating gifts and dolls toneedy families at Christmas and creating dolldisplays.

El Paso Psychic Fair — The fair is 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18,at the Hawthorn Inn, 1700 Airway (at Boeing).Admission: $5 for both days (private readingsnot included with admission). Free admissionwith active duty military I.D. Information: 345-6245 or elpasopsychicfair.com.

The fair features aura photos, handmade NewAge crystal and gemstone jewelry, spirit writ-ing, Feng Shui products, aromatherapy andreadings by 14 professional psychic readers andmediums from across Texas and New Mexico.Readings offered in English and Spanish.

German Spring Bazaar — The GermanCatholic Church of Fort Bliss hosts its annualbazaar 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 17,at the German Community Center(Soldatenstube), Building 5095 at Fort Bliss.Hobby craftspeople will display and sell theirvarious decorations, handmade greeting cards,quilts to woodcraft products. Germanbratwurst, waffles, beer, coffee, cakes, pastriesand cookies also available. Admission is free.Information: 568-0259, 568-7522 or betreu-unginelpaso.com.

All proceeds will benefit the following proj-ects on both sides of the border: CentroCommunitario del Esperito Santo A.C, CentroSanta Catalina and the colonia in Horizon City.

Mission Trail Art Market — Area artisansand craftspeople display their fine arts andcrafts during the monthly open-air market,which begins its 4th season 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, March 18, in the historic Veteran’sMemorial Plaza at the San Elizario Chapel,1500 Main in San Elizario. Food and drink con-cessions and entertainment. Pistoleros de SanElizario will perform a Billy the Kid reenact-ment at 1 and 3 p.m. at the old county jail.Admission is free. Information: 594-8424 ormissiontrailartmarket.com.

For a good cause

An Evening at the Comic Strip – El PasoJewish Academy’s 17th annual Comedy Night isat 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at El PasoComic Strip, 1201 Airway. Doors open at 6:30p.m. Reservations required. Tickets: $65 ($125couples; $1,250 tables for 10); available inadvance by sending payment to the school at805 Cherry Hill, 79912 or at the door.Proceeds benefit EPJA. Information/tickets:EPJA, 833-0808 or elpasojewishacademy.com.

‘Tablescapes’ — El Paso Pro-Musica Guild’s15th annual luncheon features designer-deco-rated tables March 1-2 at the El Paso CountryClub, 5000 Country Club Place. Each table isindividually decorated by El Paso’s leading floraldesigners, high-end furniture stores, party plan-ners, specialty shops and more. Attendees votefor their favorite table, with designs rangingfrom whimsical to sophisticated. Proceeds ben-efit El Paso Pro-Musica. Information: 833-9400or eppm.org.

The Ladies’ Nite Out Preview Party is 5:30p.m. Thursday. Cost: $25.

Luncheon and auction is noon Friday, withbrowse time starting at 9 a.m. and followingmeal 1 to 2:30 p.m. Cost: $40.

Cost for both preview and luncheon is $60.

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March 2, at El Paso Convention Center.Proceeds from the event benefit sick andinjured children at El Paso Children’s HospitalTickets: $150 ($1,500 table for 10).Information/reservations: 521-7229, ext. 3083

Project MOVE — UTEP’s Center for CivicEngagement’s annual Project MOVE (MinerOpportunities for Volunteer Experiences) Dayis 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3.Volunteers will experience the importance ofcivic engagement, leadership, and service.Information on projects: 747-5076 or project-move.utep.edu.

Honoring Heroes with Heart gala —HEAL (Help End Abuse for Life) will host itsannual gala 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4, atMountain Annie’s, 2710 Sudderth in Ruidoso,N.M. Ticket information: The Nest, (575) 378-6378 or helpendabuseforlife.org.

‘STAR Gala’— The Alzheimer’s AssociationSTAR Chapter of El Paso will host its annual giftbasket fundraiser 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 23,at El Paso Country Club, with silent auction ofgift baskets, dinner and dancing. The Laura TateGoldman Band performs “A Tribute To CaroleKing.” Proceeds will benefit people withAlzheimer’s disease; Alzheimer’s AssociationPresident Harry Johns is special guest. Tickets:$100; $1,000 table for 10 ($1,500 with recogni-tion). Information: Susie, 544-1799 [email protected].

Celebrity Waiter Spaghetti Dinner —Las Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center’s13th annual fundraiser is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday,March 24, at St. Pius X Parish’s Msgr. Arturo

Banuelas Community Center, 1050 N. Clark, atGeronimo. Local celebrities, candidates foroffice and other politicians will serve as waitersfor a night working for tips. Proceeds benefitwork with immigrant children, battered immi-grant women and asylees/refugees. Admission:$45; available in advance at 544-5126.Information: las-americas.org.

Desert View Women Basket Social —Gift baskets will be raffled at the 12th annual“Spring Fling” basket social and charity rafflenoon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at DesertView United Church of Christ, 11160Montwood. This year’s theme is “Luck O’ TheIrish.” Refreshments will be served during inter-mission. Admission: $5 (includes chance to winup to 12 gift baskets). Extra tickets are $3.Information: 593-1169 (Monday through Friday8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.).

El Paso Stroll for Epilepsy — The inaugu-ral walk to raise awareness of epilepsy is 9 a.m.Saturday, March 24, at Ascarate Park, 6900Delta. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Participantsare asked to raise or donate at least $25 for thecause; walkers receive t-shirts. Information: 1-888-548-9716 or [email protected]. Onlineregistration at strollforepilepsy.com.

The walk is in memory of PC Jordan Jr., whoat the age of 12, developed seizures. PC was amember of the baseball team at Burges Highand active in various school organizations andcommunity service projects.

Sunland Derby Gala — Sunland ParkRacetrack & Casino’s 9th gala benefiting UnitedBlood Services is 6 p.m. Saturday, March 24.Guest speaker is Pro Football Hall of Famequarterback Joe Montana. Proceeds from thisevent used to assist United Blood Services inrecruiting, training and educating volunteer

blood donors and coordinators and to providearea high school scholarships. Table sponsorand individual ticket information: 544-5422, ext164 or [email protected].

The running of the 2011 Sunland Derby andThe Oaks (for fillies) is Sunday, March 25.

Woman’s Club benefit — The Woman’sClub of El Paso annual civic benefit luncheon,“Cabaret Tresor,” is 11 a.m. Saturday, March

24, at El Paso Country Club, with dance per-formance, silent auction and donation drawing.This year’ event benefits Hospice El Paso.Tickets: $50; reservations required. Ticketsavailable at the Woman’s Club of El Paso, 1400N. Mesa. Information: 532-6131.

Athletic & Academic AchievementAwards — Cincinnati Bengals starting line-backer and UTEP alumnus Thomas Howard isthe special guest for the inaugural honors ban-quet 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, atCoronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor,with food, UTEP memorabilia, networking andmore. Cost: $100. Information: (510) 484-7022, [email protected] orMr53.com.

The event honors distinguished athletes locallyand nationally across a variety of sports. TheThomas Howard Foundation is among the firstto recognize athletes, like Howard whoembraced a walk-on status at the college leveland furthered their careers to higher achieve-ment.

‘Celebre La Buena Vida’ — The fundrais-er for Buena Vida Adult Day Center and Fosterin Texas is Thursday, March 29, at the CaminoReal Hotel, 101 S. El Paso. Dinner and cocktailsis 5:30 p.m. with auction at 6:30 p.m. of morethan 80 original wooden “houses” painted bysome of El Paso’s premier artists. Tickets: $30

Reservations: 1-800-938-5777. Information:598-5403.

Buena Vida Adult Day Centers are a ministryof Lutheran Social Services of the South, Inc.

Participating artists include Candy Mayer,Charlie Mayer Bob Adams, Carmen Navar,Corrine Abeyta, Alberto Escamilla, Lisa Matta,Krystyna Robbins and others.

Art Auction 2012 — KCOS-TV public tele-vision’s annual fundraiser featuring works byarea artists April 12, April 14-15 and April

19-22. All mediums of art are represented, aswell as antiques, collectibles and celebrityitems. Information/donations: 590-1313 orkcostv.org. Art work submissions being takenthrough March. 9.

Something for everyone

SUN Conference — The 7th annual confer-ence on teaching and learning is 10 a.m. to 6p.m. Thursday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday,March 1-2, at various locations on the UTEPcampus. On-site registration: $70 for profes-sionals; $25 for students. Information: 747-8793 or cetalweb.utep.edu/sun.

Bassett Place — The mall at 6101 GatewayWest celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.Information: 772-7479 or bassettplacemall.com.• A classic car show is Friday through Sunday,March 2-4, with cars of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70sinside the mall, as well as new cars from neigh-boring care dealers. Customers may vote ontheir favorite.• The Fox Juke Box Mikey Guerrero willbroadcast live from Bassett to celebrate it 50thanniversary noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, March 4,with appearance by the remaining members ofThe Bobby Fuller Four.

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• Licon Dairy Petting Zoo will be in the maincorridor Saturday and Sunday, March 10-11,with 20 or more baby animals for children tofeed and pet. There will also be a Grandparentssensitivity course, clowns, face painting,asaderos from Licon Diary, pecan treats fromRamirez Pecans, cake from Costco and more.

The Kids-N-Co Fair Tale Princesses and Pageswill also be in the mall to greet children.• Dallas Cowboys legends Bill Bates, EversonWalls, Nate Newton and Mickey Spagnola willbe in the mall Saturday, March 17, and broad-cast Cowboy Radio live from Bassett Place.Guests can win a trip for two to any DallasCowboy Game in 2012.• El Paso Department of Public Health will holda low-cost vaccine clinic 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, March 17, in front of Kohl’s.• Little Miss Bassett and Baby Bassett Pageantis Saturday, March 31, with prizes and trophiesfor winners.

Couture Challenge — The El Paso DesignsCouture Challenge Fashion Show in anticipationof El Paso Fashion Week is 8 p.m. to midnightFriday, March 2, at NV Ultra Lounge, 200Anthony, featuring fashions by local designers.Tickets: $10; available at Hommework, 2603N. Stanton. Information: 999-1781 or elpaso-fashionweek.com.

‘Empower Yourself! Make It Happen’— The third biennial “Release Your Potential”El Paso Conference for Women is 6 p.m. Fridayand 7:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2-3, at theCentennial Club at Biggs Airfield in Fort Bliss,hosted by El Paso First Lady Tram Cook andMayor John Cook. The event features, semi-nars, trainings and forums for area women.Cost: $50 (includes Friday banquet, meals andconference). Student/military/senior tickets:$30. Information: 566-4066 or elpasoconfer-enceforwomen.com.

Keynote speaker for Friday evening is MarieC. Wilson, founder of the White House projectto advance women’s leadership and “Take Your

Daughter to Work Day.” Opening receptionbegins at 5 p.m.

Saturday’s events include turbo networking, aluncheon and resource fair, afternoon breakoutsessions on wellness, business, youth issues,self-esteem leadership and more.

Sessions close with a Zumba party 3:15 to3:45 p.m. in the Main Ballroom.

‘Preschoolers, Private Parts andPlaymates’ — Paso del Norte Association forthe Education of Young Children host a seminarwith Seattle parenting and sexual health expertAmy Lang, The seminar will focus on what’sOK and when to worry concerning young chil-dren and their bodies, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday,March 2, at Paso Del Norte ChildDevelopment Center, 1101 Schuster. Admissionis free, but $5 donation requested. Information:Bea Vargas, 544-8484, ext. 173.

Children’s Disabilities Symposium —The CDIC Community Parent ResourceCenter’s 23rd annual symposium, “Finding theMissing Link: Genetic Screening to Enhance theEducation and Management of Children withDisabilities,” is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday,March 3, at America’s High School, 12101Pellicano. Registration is 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. a.m.Intended for adults only; no childcare available.Cost: $50 social work ethics; $35 professionals;$25 childcare providers; $15 students and par-ents of children with disabilities.Information:544-8484, ext. 192 or 217-2747.

Extension Service classes — Texas AgrilifeExtension Service, 1380 A&M Circle, hosts twopublic classes Saturday, March 3. Cost perclass: is $10 at the door. Registration/informa-tion: 860-2515.• A “Rainwater Harvesting — Do It Yourself”class is 10 a.m. to noon. learn to collect andstore rainwater for later use, such as watering alawn or garden.• A “Homeowner Maintenance of SepticSystems” course is 1 to 3 p.m. covering thecomponents of a conventional septic systemand drain field. Includes how activities withinthe home can impact the operation of a septicsystem.

Kay Bailey Hutchison honor — El PasoHispanic Chamber of Commerce, hosts aluncheon honoring U.S. Sen. Kay BaileyHutchison for her work in projects that havebenefited El Paso business noon to 1:30 p.m.Monday, March 5, at Wyndham Hotel, 2027Airway. Registration is 11:30 a.m. to noon.Cost: $35. RSVP: 566-4066.

Projects include the Kay Bailey HutchisonDesalination Plant, Fort Bliss build-up, pro-small business legislation, NAFTA and more.

Hispanic chamber workshops — El PasoHispanic Chamber of Commerce, 2401 E.Missouri. Information: 566-4066 or ephcc.org.• “Take Advantage of your ‘disadvantage’” —10 to 11:30 a.,. Wednesday, March 7, at in thechamber’s MBDA Business Center. Cost: $20.• Access to Capital Eastside Business Outreach— 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, atGolden Corral, 1460 Lee Trevino. Cost: $10.

StoryCorps — The groundbreaking oral his-tory organization will visit El Paso March 7-17

to help record the stories of local residents aspart of its cross-country MobileBooth tour.StoryCorps, a national nonprofit organizationdedicated to recording, preserving, and sharingthe stories of Americans from all backgroundsand beliefs

The “MobileBooth” Airstream trailer outfittedwith a recording studio will be parked atLoretto Academy, 1300 Hardaway, in partner-ship with The University of Texas at El Paso andKRWG in Las Cruces.

Reservations for El Paso interviews areaccepted on a first come, first serve basis. Dueto the short duration of this stop, only a verysmall number of interviews are available to thepublic. Appointments are also available in near-by Mesilla through March 4. Donation of $25is requested. Information/reservations: 1-800-850-4406 (24-hour line) or at storycorps.org.

Interviews are conducted between two peo-ple who know and care about each other. Atrained StoryCorps facilitator guides partici-pants through the interview process. At theend of each 40-minute recording session, par-ticipants receive a complimentary CD copy of

their interview. With participant permission, asecond copy is archived at the AmericanFolklife Center at the Library of Congress forfuture generations to hear.

Catholic Charismatic HealingConference — Open Arms Communityhosts the conference, “Ask and You WillReceive” March 9-10 at Las Alas Center, 501E. Paisano, with featured speakers FatherChristopher Crotty, CPM, and Father RichardMcLear, OMI, both of whom are known forministries of preaching and healing. Music pro-vided by Zion Healing Prayer. Program is 7 to 9p.m. Friday with testimonies by each speaker,and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday with main talks.Events end Saturday at 7 p.m. with a Eucharistand Healing Service.

Registration: $20 (Saturday evening mass andhealing service are free); walk-ins welcome.Clergy admitted free. Information/registration(with credit card): 595-0589. Register by mail(send name, address, phone number and fee)to Conference, c/o Open Arms Community,8210 North Loop, 79907.

Fashion Forward Sleepover — Latinitashost a an overnight fashion event for girls age11-17 from 7 p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday,March 9-10, at Klothes Lime Boutique, 1803Montana. Girls learn fashion writing, modeling,photography, reviews, videos and will createtheir own fashion magazine. They will alsoexperiment with totally unique, cutting-edgeclothing designs and create their own acces-sories with friends. Cost: $15 (covers materialsand food). Pre-registration required.Information: 219-8554,[email protected] or LasLatinitas.org.

Latinitas — The nonprofit dedicated toempowering Latina youth offers regular cre-ative expression workshops, exhibits and more.Information: 219-8554,[email protected] or latinitas-magazine.org.• Fashion Sleepover for girls age 11-17 is 7p.m. Friday to 8 a.m. Saturday, March 9-10, at

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Tickets: 915-533-4409

www.elpasoscottishrite.org/tickets.htm

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Klothes Lime Boutique, 1803 Montana. Girlslearn about the fashion world through photog-raphy, modeling and fashion design to createtheir own fashion magazine on. Pre-registrationrequired. Cost: $15. • Free Multimedia Art After-School Club forgirls grades 4 to 8 are 4 to 5:45 p.m. everyFriday after school at the Ysleta Public Library,9321 Alameda, and Irving Schwartz PublicLibrary, 1865 Dean Martin.• Chicas Advancing in Media Project freebiweekly workshop for ages 13-18 is 10:30 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3 and 17, atLatinitas Headquarters, 1359 Lomaland, #502,for teen girls (13-18) to develop their photogra-phy, writing and filmmaking skills.• Creative Girls Saturday Camp is 1 to 3 p.m.the second Saturday of the month (March 10)at Judge Marquez Public Library, 610 N.Yarbrough, and 10 a.m. to noon the thirdSaturday of the month (March 17) at RichardBurges Public Library, 9600 Dyer. for girls ingrades 4-8 (age 9-14). Girls are encouraged tolearn creative ways to express themselves fromdesigning fashion to taking photos and making amovie to creating art projects. Five sessionsplanned. Cost: $5 material feel per workshop;$15 for entire five sessions.• Latinitas hosts its a Spring Break CampsMonday through Friday, March 12-16, atLatinitas Headquarters. Mulitmedia SpringBreak Camp is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for girls ingrades 4-8 and Teen Media Academy is noon to5 p.m. for girls Ages 13-18. • Latinitas charity girl empowerment fashionshow, “Fashionistas Inspiring Girls,” is 3 to 6p.m. Sunday, March 25, at Forever and AlwaysBallroom, 3333 Yarbrough, featuring clothingfor girls, teens and women. Also features livemusic, video screening, youth artwork exhibit,dance performances and an inspirational guestspeaker. Proceeds benefit Latinitas. Tickets:$10; available online at laslatinitas.org.

Girl Scouts 100th AnniversaryCelebration — Girl Scouts of the DesertSouthwest celebrates 100 years of Girl Scoutsbuilding girls of “courage, confidence, and char-acter” at 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March

10, at New Mexico Farm and Ranch HeritageMuseum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road in LasCruces with Keynote Speaker Sylvia Acevedo(Girl Scouts USA Board Member and CEO,Communicard, LLC) along with live perform-ances, games, prizes, booth activities, campfiresing-a-longs, living history, and more.Admission: $5 (free for ages four a younger).Information: (915) 566-9433 Ext. 202 orgsdsw.org.

Passport Day in the USA — El PasoPassport Agency, 303 N. Oregon (Mills Building,7th floor), joins agencies around the countryevent where the public can apply for a passportwithout an appointment 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, March 10. Open to U.S. citizensonly. Cost: $135 first-time applicants for thePassport Book and $55 for the Passport Card.Fees and requirements for minors online attravel.state.gov/passport/fees/fees_837.html.Information: 1-877-487-2778 ortravel.state.gov.

Bring proof of U.S. Citizenship (expired orunexpired U.S. Passport, U.S. birth certificate,naturalization certificate (originals or certifiedonly); valid photo ID; passport-sized (2x2) colorphoto taken within the last six months; check,money order or credit card.

ALFC Spring Conference — AbundantLiving Faith Center’s annual convention,

“Thrive,” is March 13-18 at 1000 Valley Crest.Doors open at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Fridayand 4 p.m. Saturday. Spanish translation, nurs-ery, preschool and children’s church providedat all services. Information: 532-8543 oralfc.com. Speakers:• March 13 — Creflo Dollar• March 14 — Casey Treat• March 15 — Marcos Witt• March 17 — Tim Storey• March 18 — Tommy Barnett

The Australian Christian workshop bandPlanetshakers performs Friday, March 16.

Oneeighty youth ministries will also featureguest speakers in their “What If I Can Be”event, including host youth pastor AlexArredondo, Earl McClellan, Propaganda andAdam McCain.

Southwest Character Council — Thecouncil’s monthly luncheon is 11:45 a.m. to 1p.m. Wednesday, March 14, at Great AmericanLand and Cattle Company, 701 S. Mesa Hills.Cost: $10 (includes lunch, networking andtraining). Cash or check only. Information/RSVP:779-3551.

Ardovino’s St. Patrick’s Day —Ardovino’s Desert Crossing’s Sunset Hall, OneArdovino’s Drive in Sunland Park, will host itsannual St. Patrick’s Day event Saturday, March

17. The event usually includes special menu andlive entertainment. Details to be announced.Information: (575) 589-0653.

Borderland IONS — The BorderlandsIONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences) CommunityGroup meets 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 17,at Doris Van Doren Library Branch, 551 Redd.Guest is Connie “The Lightbody Tailor”Reuschlein, speaking on “You Are a LightbodyHaving a Human Experience.” Taking the con-cept that humans are truly “Beings of Light,”Reuschlein will attempt to make it real for theaudience by describing what she experienceswhen she “works” on person’s aura/light/ener-gy body. Admission is free and open to the pub-lic. Information: 526-6297 or noetic.org.

Dave Ramsey simulcast — Christ TheKing El Paso, 5446 N. Mesa, Suite F, hosts the“Total Money Makeover, Live!” simulcast featur-ing the financial expert 12:45 to 6 p.m.Saturday, March 17. Lessons include creating agame plan to get out of debt; saving and makinga plan for one’s money, investing with confi-dence and more. Admission: $39 (includesworkbook). Information: 491-7950 or [email protected].

Free Vision Screenings — Focus onAmerica, sponsored by Davis Vision andEyeMasters will host free vision screenings foruninsured or underinsured children in the areanoon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 17 at ClardyFox Library, 5515 Robert Alva. Children whorequire further vision care receive a voucherfor a free follow up eye exam and eyewear (ifdeemed necessary) to be redeemed at El PasoEyeMasters locations. Information: elpasoli-brary.org.

Sprinkler System Efficiency workshop— El Paso Water Utilities will teach simpletechniques for checking sprinkler water effi-ciency to save money, water and time 10:30a.m. to noon Saturday, March 17, at TecH2OWater Resources Learning Center, 10751Montana. Admission is free. Information: 621-2000 or tech2o.org/events.

Healthy Living Class — The El PasoDiabetes Association’s healthy living cookingclass is 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March

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21, at National Restaurant Supply Co., 7125Industrial, with Chef Sarah Ruiz. Learn healthydiabetes-friendly recipes to share with family.Early registration encouraged. Cost: $6 (freefor seniors 62 and older). Information/registra-tion: 532-6280 or epdiabetes.org.

Suicide Prevention Summit — El Pasomental health providers, law enforcement andpublic health agencies host a Suicide PreventionRegional Summit 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 21, at Ysleta Del Sur TribalJudicial Court, 9241 Socorro, with speakerseducating the participating agencies in identify-ing the warning signs of those at high risk ofsuicide. Continuing Education Unit’s offered forlocal Licensed Chemical DependencyCounselors, Professional Counselors and SocialWorkers. Information: 319-2075.

Architectural Design Lecture Series —City and other agencies present the communityseries featuring some of the strongest campusbuilding designers to El Paso.

All lectures begin at 6:30 p.m. in the auditori-um at El Paso Museum of Art, One ArtsFestival Plaza, unless otherwise listed.Admission is free and space is available on afirst come, first serve basis. Seating limited.Information: 532-1707 orElPasoArtMuseum.org.• Friday, March 23 — Tatiana Bilbao• Thursday, April 5 — Monica Ponce de Leon

El Paso Fashion Week — El Paso’s firstFashion Week is planned for March 23-31 atvarious venues. The El Paso Fashion Week is aprofessional organization created to promotefashion and innovative ideas for Border RegionResidents by providing quality service throughfashion shows, displays, designers, and vendorsin the community. Admission cost varies witheach event. Information: Robert Chavez, 412-3440 or elpasofashionweek.com.

Friday, March 23:• White Party at Plum, 209 El Paso St., isFriday, March 23.• Fashion shows throughout the day at CieloVista and Sunland Park Malls, hosted by Laura’sProductions, are Sunday, March 25.

Other tentative events include a workshopTuesday, March 27; Designer competitionWednesday, March 28; a Lijuro Night Friday,March 30, and more.

The Fashion Week’s finale events begin atnoon Saturday, March 31, with a workshopand fashion show at Dillard’s in the Cielo Vistaand Sunland Park Malls, and an after-party atPlum with special guest to be announced.

Women’s Hall of Fame — The El PasoCommission for Women’s 23rd annual Hall ofFame induction banquet and ceremonies beginat 6 p.m. Friday, March 23, at the WyndhamAirport Hotel, 2027 Airway. Ticket information:Lily Limon, 593-1616 or elpasowomen.org.

As of 2011, 136 women who have made a sig-nificant impact on the community of El Pasohave been inducted into the EPCW Hall ofFame.

Community Scholars — CommunityScholars, Inc. seeks community members tointerview their applicants for the 2012 SummerLeadership Program Saturday, March 24, atthe Community Scholars office at 200 N.Ochoa. The program is for high school sopho-mores and juniors. Information: Sofia Larking,533-6200 or [email protected].

The program also is soliciting suggestions fortopics that can be researched and analyzed dur-ing the 2012 Summer Leadership Program.Suggestions can be turned in to the office 8a.m. to 5 p.m. March 1-14 or to ProgramCoordinator Jose Landeros, [email protected]. Information: 533-6200.

Science Cafe — Larry and Jaime Ceballos,owners of Buzzbee Honey Co. in Fabens, willdiscuss “The Search for Water and SpaceExploration” for the monthly casual science dis-cussion event 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday,March 24, at the TecH2O Water ResourcesLearning Center; 10751 Montana, with NateRobinson of El Paso Center for SpaceExploration Technology Research. Admission isfree. RSVP needed as space is limited.Information: 621-2008 or [email protected]: tech2o.org.

Southwest Energy Science andEngineering Symposium — The 2ndannual UTEP Symposium on Energy Scienceand Engineering is 8 a.m. Saturday, March 24,at DoubleTree hotel in El Paso. Keynote speak-er is Robert R. Romanosky Jr., Ph.D., technolo-gy manager for Power Systems AdvancedResearch at the National Energy Technology

Laboratory under the U.S. Department ofEnergy. Registration: $15 professionals; $10 stu-dents. Information: engineering.utep.edu/seses

Spaceport America Tour — Si El PasoTours offers a motorcoach trip to SpaceportAmerica in southern New Mexico, departing at9 a.m. Saturday, March 24 from Holiday InnSunland Park and returning around 7 p.m.Includes lunch at Turtleback Mountain Resort inElephant Butte followed by an exclusive three-hour tour at 1 p.m. Cost: $98 (includes trans-portation, lunch and tour guide). Information,reservations: 541-1308.

International Autism Conference —The 13th annual conference is 7:30 a.m. to 4p.m. Friday, March 30, at El Paso WaterUtilities TecH2O Center, 10751 Montana. Thisyear’s theme is “Techniques for SystematicTeaching and Reducing Behavior Challenges inStudents with ASD” with keynote presenter Dr.Jim Ball. Registration: $40-$90 by March 23;registration increases by $10 after; CEU creditavailable. Registration information: 772-9100 orautism-society.org/ElPaso.

Some stipends available at a discounted ratefor parents who have children diagnosed withautism.

Ball is head of JB Autism Consulting. He hasbeen in the field of autism for more than 25years providing educational, residential andemployment services to children and adultsaffected by autism. Ball is the author of theaward-winning book, “Early Intervention and


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‘Titanic’s Last Meal’ event — Ardovino’sDesert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive inSunland Park, Commemorates the 100thAnniversary of The Titanic’s Last Meal at 6:30p.m. Saturday, April 14. The evening features avisual and culinary recreation of the 10-coursemeal (with wine and spirits pairings) served tofirst class passengers aboard the R.M.S. Titanicon April 14, 1912. Period costume or eveningattire; reservations required. Cost: $150 inadvance. Information/reservations: (575) 589-0653 ext. 3.

El Paso Pro Musica will provide live music fea-turing standards of the era. Genuine artifactsfrom the Titanic will be on display. Guests mayalso participate in a diamond raffle sponsoredby Johnson Jewelers.

Bridge leagues - Duplicate bridge eventsare hosted at Decker Bridge Center, Unit 159,2216 East Yandell. Admission: $6. Information:544-6565 or elpasobridge.com. Managers:Peggy Craig, 581-0371 or Jack Neumann, 204-8897.

Del Valle High School Retirees — AllDel Valle High School retirees, former facultyand staff are invited to no-host luncheons at11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month.Call for location: Marsha Labodda, 629-7063.

El Paso Night Shift Nights — The weeklycar and motorcycle club showcase is 8 p.m.Wednesdays, at Fox Plaza (back parking lot),5559 Alameda. The family event food, livemusic, jumping balloons and cars and motorcy-cles of many types. No alcohol allowed.Admission: $3 per person or car; free for ages12 and younger. Information: 779-8424.

Spring break programs

Latinitas Spring Break Camps —Latinitas hosts multimedia spring break campsfor youth and teens Monday through FridayMarch 12-16 at Latinitas Headquarters, 1359Lomaland, #502. Pre-registration required forboth camps; limited number of scholarshipsavailable. Information: 291-8554 or [email protected]. Web: LasLatinitas.com.• Multimedia arts Spring Break Camp is 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. for girls in grades 4-8. Girls find theircreative expression outlet by producing originalmedia arts projects such as photography, writ-ing, art, design, acting, radio production andfilm-making. • Latinitas Teen Media Academy is noon to 5p.m. for girls Ages 13-18, with intensiveinstruction from regional multimedia produc-ers, tours of local media stations and hands-onmultimedia training in photography, filmmaking,writing and more. Teens will have an opportu-nity to meet a magazine editor, newspaperreporter, photojournalist, radio DJ, blogger,web designer, graphic artist and TV newsanchor. They will also complete an article,photo essay, graphic design, audio podcast, avideo broadcast and more.

Spring Break Theatre Camp — Kids-N-Co’s spring break “just-for-fun” theater campfor ages 8-14 March 12-16 at Kids-N-Co.Education and Performance Center, 1301 TexasAve. Call for details: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.

Spring Break Zoo Camp andWorkshops— El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano,hosts its Spring Break camp 9 a.m. to noonMonday through Friday, March 12-16, for ages7 to 14. Each day is a different nature theme

with hands on activities and live animals.Registration deadline is March 2. Cost: $100per week or $20 per day per child. Information521-1984. Online registration at elpasozoo.org.

Spring Break Wild Workshops are 10 a.m. to2 p.m. daily, March 19-23. Interactive work-shop themes include nature art, geocaching,backyard wildlife, match the feces to thespecies and animal adaptations. Registration is24 hours in advance Cost: $5, plus regular zooadmission.

El Paso Museum of Art Camp — Themuseum’s 2012 Spring Break art camp classesare Tuesday through Friday March 13-16. Pre-registration required. Classes are $75 ($60museum members). Those attending full-dayshould bring a brown-bag lunch; supervisionduring lunch provided for additional cost.Information/registration: 532-1707 or elpa-soartmuseum.org.

Morning classes are 9:30 a.m. to noon andinclude T-Shirt Art (age 9-12), Waterworks andBeyond (age 6-8) and Animal Planet (age 6-8).

Afternoon classes are 1 to 3:30 p.m. andinclude Monster Masks (age 6-8), BeadedJewelry (age 9-12) and Mexican Masters andMore (age 9-12).

Fort Bliss

Anyone entering Fort Bliss must have a validdriver’s license, car insurance and registration.Check beforehand to see which gates are opento the public. The Robert E. Lee Gate atAirport and Airway is usually always open.

Catholic Women’s retreat — The FortBliss Catholic Community and Military Councilof Catholic Women (MCCW) host thewomen’s retreat “Christ Revealed — ThroughUs” Friday and Saturday, March 30-31, at FirstArmor Division Chapel on Biggs Street, FortBliss East. Cost: $20 (includes all meals andwatchcare). Information: Holly Chavez 202-1341 or [email protected].

Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club — Rifle andpistol shooting competitions are held almostevery weekend at the Fort Bliss Rod & GunClub — visitors can watch for free, food avail-able at the clubhouse snack bar. To get there:Take Railroad Drive to Deer; turn right.Information: 568-2983.

Old Fort Bliss — Building 5051, corner ofPershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. TheOld West days of the “Soldiers of the Pass” arerelived through replicas of the original adobefort buildings and military artifacts,Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Admission:free. Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Information: 568-3137.

Club news

Woodworkers Club of El Paso — Theclub’s monthly meeting is 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,March 6, at 3228 Sacramento (back of build-ing). This month’s meeting includes a videopresentation on woodcarving and a live demon-stration by Jesse Mancillas. Admission is free.Information: 760-6536 or 564-5915.

Germania Club — The Germania Club ofEl Paso’s monthly luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Friday,March 2, at the Soldatenstube (German Club),Robert E. Lee Road, Building 5095, Fort Bliss.Information: 595-1108 or 755-5471.

Italian-American Cultural Society of ElPaso — The society’s monthly luncheon is atnoon Saturday, March 3, at Roger BaconCollege, 2400 Marr. Italian lessons offered at

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Poliforo Juan Gabriel — Av. HeroicoColegio Militar across from the Benito Juárezsoccer stadium. Tickets available at donbole-ton.com (6-13-4444).• The comic theater play “Las Lavanderas” is at8 p.m. Thursday, March 1. • Los Tigres del Norte Tour 2012 is at 7 p.m.Friday, March 9. Also performing are LosVagos de Juarez, El Cachorro y su EscalaNorteña. Tickets 220 to 1,100 pesos. VIP tick-ets at Holiday Inn Express, 6 296000

Bridal and Quinceanera Expo — 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Le Cite,Tecnologico Avenue in front of Galerias Tec.Various promotions and displays.

Museo del Chamizal — Chamizal Park,Juárez (next to the Bridge of the Americas).Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday throughSaturday. Admission is free except as listed.Information: 611-1048.• 7 p.m. Thursday, March 8: Exhibit openingof Woman’s Colective, featuring works by EdithManriquez, Eli Sahagun, Guadalupe Gomez,Lucy Escobedo, Rosy Meneses, Silvia Rueda andfive others.• Friday through Sunday, March 16-18: 7thannual Sun Festival, based on ancient traditions,featuring various events and lectures. Art exhi-bition opens at 7 p.m. Friday. Closing ceremo-ny is at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Alianza Francesa de Cd. Juárez — CalleTlaxcala #2644 Col. Margaritas (at IgnacioRamirez). Information: : 639 11 00/01 or ciu-dadjuarez.af.org.mx. Admission is free.• 7 p.m. Friday, March 9: Cine Club presents“La Cite des Enfants Perdus.” Spanish subtitles.• 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17: Cultural and gas-tronomic show featuring several countries withties to France.• 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21: SlamFrancophonie. French Poetry Contest • 7 p.m. Friday, March 23: Movie to beannounced.• Saturday, March 24: French music at ParqueCentral. Time to be announced.

Auditorio Civico Municipal BenitoJuárez — Calle Ignacio Ramirez and VicenteGuerrero, across from Parque Borunda.

Monster Hill performs at 12:30, 3 and 5:30p.m. Sunday, March 11. Tickets at HotelLucerna (6 299900) or donboleton.com.

Centro Cultural Universitario —Plutarco Elias Calles and Av. Hermanos

Escobar, Juárez (5 minutes from Bridge of theAmericas).• 7 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Jazz concert byLe Petite Band from Juarez University.Admission: 30 pesos.• 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 28: LondonTheatre presents “The Comedy of Errors.”

Estadio Carta Blanca — Av. Reforma (atSanders, across from Comision Federal deElectricidad). Banda El Recodo de CruzLizarraga, Polo Urias, Cadetes de Linares andContraste Norteño perform at 7 p.m. Saturday,March 17. Tickets at Sounds Music House anddonboleton.com. VIP tickets at Holiday InnExpress (6 296000).

Museo de la Revolucion de la Frontera— Zona Centro, Av. 16 de Septiembre at Ave.Juárez. The history museum in the OldCustoms House documents the MexicanRevolution. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday through Sunday. Information:muref.org.

Guided tours offered at noon and 2 p.m.Sundays. Puppet show at 1 p.m. Sundays.

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11:30 a.m. followed by luncheon. Information:593-0106 or italianclubs.com.

L’Alliance Française d’El Paso — Thegroup promotes French culture and offers fran-cophiles the opportunity to use the French lan-guage in a variety of activities. Information:585-1789, 845-6535 or afofelpaso.com.

L’Alliance Française d’El Paso has schedulednumerous events in March as the month of theFrancophony:• A Grand Concours is Saturday, March 3.Information: 328-8268.• Mardi Gras celebration is 6:30 p.m. Saturday,March 3, at University Presbyterian Church,244 Resler, with music, dance and crêpes fordessert. Reservation deadline is Feb. 29.Information: 833-8705.• A visit to El Paso Zoo in French is 10 a.m.Saturday, March 24; meet at the frontentrance. Information: 845-6535.• A wine tasting and dinner is 5 p.m. Saturday,March 31, at St. Clair Winery and Bistro, 1800Mesilla Ave. in Las Cruces. Call to carpool:845-6535.

Opening reception of exhibits featuringAlliance members and others is 5 to 8 p.m.Friday, March 23, at the Crossland Gallery, at500 N. Paisano. Information: 845-6535.• Transparent watercolor exhibit by artistmembers of l’Alliance Française and membersof the Mont Saint Michel TransparentWatercolor Association.• French photographer Jean-Claude Varga willexhibit his work about “Life in Mongolia.”

Norwegian Society of Texas — The soci-ety’s Sol Hjem Chapter in El Paso will cele-brate its 36th Jubileum Sunday, March 4. Callfor time/location: Lila Grossinger, 449-6757.

The society hosts several Norwegian-orient-ed programs throughout the year and is opento anyone of Norwegian, Swedish, Danish orFinnish descent or birth, are married to one ofthe above, are interested in NST objectives, orwho make an annual donation. Annual dues are$15 for individuals; $25 for a family (includes allmembers age 16 and younger).

Westside Welcome Club — The group isopen to both newcomers and long-time resi-dents. Information: westsidewelcomeclub.com

The club’s free monthly newcomers’ coffee is10 a.m. Friday, March 9, at 932 Singing Hills.Information: 581-2314 or 760-4593.

The monthly luncheon is Wednesday, March

14, at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, OneArdovino Drive in Sunland Park. El PasoCommunity Foundation Executive VicePresident Eric Pearson will talk on the founda-tion’s leadership projects. Cost: $19 (reserva-tion deadline is March 9). Reservations: 740-9725.

Discover El Paso — The nonprofit group,founded in 1973, is dedicated to promotingthings to do and see in and around El Paso.

The monthly luncheon is noon Tuesday,March 27, at Wyndham Hotel, 2027 Airway.Reservations required: 584-3126.

A field trip to see the Lynx Exhibits “SuperCroc” exhibit is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March

13. Cost (includes guided tour): $10 ($8 sen-iors; $5 per person if more than 15 attend).Information: 833-2650 or 833-9108.

Reservations for the UTEP Dinner Theatre’sApril 28 performance of “Guys and Dolls” arebeing taken through March 5. Cost: $38.Information: 587-9439.

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El Paso Paralegal Association — Theassociation’s general luncheon meeting is noonto 1 p.m. Thursday, March 15, at El Paso Club18th Floor Chase Bank Building, 201 Main.Rhonda Brashears, A.C.P. will talk on “EthicalConsiderations in Paralegal Billing.” Admissionis free and open to the public; lunch on one’sown ($16 buffet or $10.50 salad bar).Information: 546-5267 or elppa.org.

Women Uplifting Women Luncheon —The Christian-based women’s organization’smonthly luncheon is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Friday, March 16, at El Paso Club, 201 E. Main(top floor, Chase Building). Cost: $20.Information: 329-6733 or thewomenuplifting-women.com.

Doña Ana Camera Club — Lon Shelton,of Deming, New Mexico will discuss “astropho-tography” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at themonthly meeting of the camera club at theSouthwest Environmental Center, 275 N.Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Meetings arefree and open to all interested photographers.Information: (575) 532-1919 ordacameraclub.org. The club meets the thirdTuesday of each month.

Singles in the Son - The group developsfriendships among Christian singles ages 25 to45. All denominations are welcome.Membership is free. Information: Andy, 471-1997 or [email protected].

March events (subject to change)• Friday, March 2: Dinner and a movie• Saturday, March 10: Dinner and bowling• Saturday, March 17: Dinner and pool• Saturday, March 24: Dinner and a play• Saturday, March 31: Dinner and dancing.

El Paso Philatelic Society — The stampclub meets 7 to 9 p.m. the second Tuesday ofevery month at St. Clement’s EpiscopalChurch, 810 N. Campbell (at Montana).Admission is free for first-time visitors.Information: 227-2126 [email protected].

International Coin Club — El Paso’s onlycoin club meets at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the firstMonday of the month at Travelodge-LaHacienda, 6400 Montana. Meetings includeeducational presentations and an auction ofmaterials submitted by members. Visitorsalways welcome, and admission free for first-time visitors. Information: 533-6001 or 526-3180.

Area attractions

Indian Cliffs Ranch — The working cattleranch in Fabens offers a children’s zoo, buffalo,longhorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, movie sets andthe Fort Apache playground. It’s also home tothe famous Cattleman’s Steakhouse.Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattle-manssteakhouse.com.

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —The copper-domed casino offers slot machines,and video-machine versions of poker, keno andother games. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.Sunday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.Friday and Saturday. Lounge is open, with liveentertainment and dancing, until 2 a.m. week-

ends. Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. every-day. General admission and parking are free.Information: (575) 874-5200.

To get there, take the Sunland Park exit fromI-10, go south (left turn coming fromDowntown) and follow the signs.

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For event tickets sold through Ticketmaster,call 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com.The UTEP Ticket Center number is 747-5234.Pan Am Center Box Office is (575) 646-1420.Many clubs sell tickets through ticketbully.com.

Unless indicated, prices listed do not includeservice charges.

Cathie Ryan — One of the leading vocalistsof the decade performs is 8 p.m. Thursday,March 1, at NMSU’s Atkinson Music RecitalHall. Part of NMSU Cultural Series. Tickets:$10-$15. Information: (575) 646-1420 orpanam.nmsucom.edu.

Since her acclaimed seven year tenure as leadsinger of Cherish the Ladies, the Detroit bornRyan has established herself as one of CelticMusic’s most popular and enduring singer-song-writers. Ryan has released four criticallyacclaimed CDs. She is featured on more thanforty compilations of Celtic Music.

Kim Lenz and The Jaguars — The LA-based rockabilly singer-songwriter and her bandperforms 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, March 2, atBadlands Billiards, 7792 Franklin. Openingbands are El Paso’s Raw Deal and Hot RodBoogie. Admission: $8. Information: 408-8494.

Willie Nelson — The country legend per-forms at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at ThePlaza Theatre. Tickets: $40-$75.(Ticketmaster).

Nelson has recorded more than 200 albums,appeared in several movies and has receivedthe prestigious Kennedy Center honor for pre-eminent performing artists.

Starkillers featuring Dmitry KO —Teckno You Didn’t presents an intimate eveningwith the techno artist and dj 9.m. to 2 a.m.

Friday, March 9, at Passion Ultra Lounge, 201E. University in Las Cruces. Dress codeenforced; dress to impress. Tickets: $20 inadvance; age 21 and older admitted. Limitednumber of VIP tickets available. Information:(575) 202-2678 or tecknoyoudidnt.com.

Starkillers recently held the top spot onBeatport.com with his collaboration with NadiaAli on a track called “Keep it Coming” and hadone of the top tracks of the summer withNadia Ali called “Pressure.”

Dmitry KO’s recent releases with Starkillersinclude “Do You Love” and “Don’t Hold Back.”

‘Tejano Legends’ — The Tex-Mex musicstyle tour benefiting the Frontline Faith Projectis Saturday, March 10, at the Plaza Theatre.Featured headliners are Sunny Ozuna and theSunliners and Ruben Ramos and the MexicanRevolution, with opening band Chuy Flores andRhapsody. Tickets: $20-$65. (Ticketmaster).

Frontline Faith Project is committed to placingMP3 players with prayers and testimonials formilitary men and women in combat to our sol-diers that are being deployed from Ft. Bliss tothe combat zones.

Ms. Krazie — The Spanish language rapper’s“Hello Loca” Tour is 6 p.m. Sunday, March 11,at Frankie’s West, 5850 Onix, with special guestDuente. All ages show. Tickets: $10 generaladmission; $15 VIP. Information: 694-6067.

Chicago — The classic rock band and El Pasofavorite returns at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March

13, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $46.50-

$76.50. (Ticketmaster).Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys as

the most successful American rock band of alltime, in terms of both albums and singles,according to Billboard charts. They have beenperforming to sold-out crowds for more than30 years, with 20 Top Ten singles, 12 Top TenAlbums (five of which reached No. 1), andmore than 120 record sales. Hits include “MakeMe Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Colour My World,”“Saturday in the Park,” “Just You ‘n’ Me,” “(I’veBeen) Searchin’ So Long,” “If You Leave MeNow,” “Hard Habit to Break,” “You’re theInspiration” and many more.

John Digweed — SMG Events presents theBritish DJ at 9 p.m. Friday, March 16, at NovaLuna Ultra Bar, 2270 Joe Battle. Tickets: $26,available at All That Music and Video, theHeadstand and groovetickets.com.

The Redvolution Tour — Red headlinesthe Christian Rock Tour is 6 p.m. Monday,March 19, at Open Gate Church of theNazarene, 9821 McCombs, with ThousandFoot Krutch, Manvest, Nine Lashes and Kiros.All ages show. Tickets: $15. VIP packages are$35 with meet and greet, autographs, sound-check watching and more (ticketbully.com).Information: 751-2403 or epopengate.org.

La Arrolladara Bando Limon — TheSinaloa group will headline a dance concert at7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at El PasoCounty Coliseum. Tickets: $32 (Ticketmaster).

‘100 Years of Broadway’ — Broadway inEl Paso presents the tribute to a century ofmusicals at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 26, atthe Plaza Theatre. Five performers join com-poser Neil Berg in hits by Cole Porter, AndrewLloyd Weber and many more. Tickets: $30-$47.50 (Ticketmaster).

Direct from New York, “100 Years ofBroadway” recreates moments from the great-est musicals of the century featuring five of theactual stars from hit shows such as “JerseyBoys,” “Mamma Mia” and Broadway classicsfrom composers like Jerome Kern, Rodgers andHammerstein, Cole Porter, Stephen Sondheim,and Andrew Lloyd Webber and more.

The Milk Carton Kids - The indie Americaband performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 30,at the Buckhorn Opera House in Pinos Altos,N.M. as part of the Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil’s Folk Series. The band has made theirfirst studio recording in “Prologue” available forfree download in its entirety. Tickets: $20 ($15members). Information: (575) 538-2505 ormimbresarts.org.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony — The rapgroup featuring Krazie and Wish performs at 6p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Las Cruces EventCenter, 522 E. Idaho, with opening actDilemma and Las Cruces and El Paso acts to beannounced. Tickets: $25. (ticketbully.com).

Kevin Hart — The comic behind the hit con-cert movie “Laugh at My Pain” performs his“Let Me Explain” Tour at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Abraham ChavezTheatre. Tickets: $49.50 (Ticketmaster).

Hart’s “Laugh at My Pain” tour that inspiredthe film was among the most successful come-dy concerts in history with more than $15 mil-lion in ticket sales.

Hart’s big break came when he landed the

lead role in the motion picture “Soul Plane.”He has since been in roles in “Scary Movie 4,”“In the Mix” and “The 40-Year-Old Virgin,”“Fools Gold” and “Meet Dave.”

Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan — “Elmejor mariachi del mundo” returns at 8 p.m.Saturday, March 31, at the Plaza Theatre.Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, formed in 1898 inthe town of Tecalitlan by Gaspar Vargas andothers, has appeared in 200 movies, recordeddozens of albums of pasodobles, valses, bail-ables, polkas, and danzones. Tickets: $30-$100.(Ticketmaster).

‘The Storytellers’ — Junior League of ElPaso presents the multi-platinum singer/song-writers at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, atScottish Rite Temple Theater, 301 W. Missouri.Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $150 (on saleMarch 1). Information: 584-3511 or jlep.org.

The show features three top country musicsongwriters from Nashville who will share theirsongs and the stories behind them:• Don Schlitz, whose first recorded song, “TheGambler,” won a Grammy and the CountryMusic Association’s and the Academy ofCountry Music’s Song of the Year. • Scotty Emerick, who has written several ofToby Keith’s No. 1 hits, including “I’m JustTalkin’ about Tonight”, “I Love this Bar”, “AsGood As I Once Was” and the WillieNelson/Toby Keith duet, “Beer for My Horses”. • Allen Shamblin, writer of “He Walked OnWater,” a No. 1 hit for Randy Travis.

Proceeds from the show benefit the JuniorLeague of El Paso, Inc. Endowment Fund,which sustains, expands and initiates communi-ty projects.

Sesame Street Live ‘Elmo MakesMusic’ — The Sesame Street Live annualEaster week shows are April 5-8 at theAbraham Chavez Theatre. Presented by VEECorporation. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, 2and 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30, 2 and 5:30 p.m.Saturday and 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:$11, $15 and $20; limited number of VIP GoldCircle seats for $28 and Sunny Seats (includepre-show meet and greet with two characters)for $50. All seats (except Gold Circle andSunny Seats) are $11 on opening night(Ticketmaster). Information: 1-800-745-3000or sesamestreetlive.com.

Jenny, an enthusiastic new music teacher,arrives on Sesame Street only to discover thather instruments are missing. Her new Muppetfriends quickly come to the rescue and discover‘instruments’ they never knew existed: rubberduckies, trash can lids and even cookie jars.

‘Straight No Chaser’ — Broadway in ElPaso presents the 10-man a capella group at7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the PlazaTheatre. The group’s version of “12 Days ofChristmas” video went viral helping to gainthem widespread popularity. Tickets: $35 and$45 (Ticketmaster). Information: 231-1111 ortheplazatheatre.org.

‘Mamma Mia’ — Broadway in El Paso pres-ents the hit musical based on the music ofABBA at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday,April 10-11, at the Plaza Theatre with hits like“Dancing Queen,” “S.O.S.” “Take A Chance ofMe” and more. Tickets: $40-$70. Information:231-1111 or theplazatheatre.org.

‘Guys and Dolls’ — UTEP Dinner Theatrepresents the audience favorite April 13-May

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non-dinner matinee performances on selectedSundays to be announced. Tickets $28-$40 din-ner shows; $14-$24 non-dinner matinee.Information: 747-6060.

Alan Jackson — The country superstar per-forms at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, atNMSU’s Pan American Center. Jackson’s newsingle is “So You Don’t Have To Love MeAnymore” from his forthcoming album. Tickets:$34 and $61.50 (Ticketmaster). Information:(575) 646-1420 or panamcenter.com.

Eddie Vedder — The Pearl Jam frontmanperforms at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, atThe Plaza Theatre, as part of his solo tour, withopening act is Academy Award winning Irishvocalist/guitarist Glen Hansard of the movie“Once.” Vedder’s latest album is “UkuleleSongs.” Tickets: $75. (Ticketmaster).

Squirm Burpee — The Handsome LittleDevils present the Vaudeville Circus at 7:30p.m. Friday, April 21, at WNMU Fine ArtsCenter Theatre. Presented by Mimbres RegionArts Council. Squirm Burpee features classicVaudeville comedy, high-skill circus acts and aplot rooted in American Melodrama. Tickets:$20 ($15 members; $5 students/children).Information: (575) 538-2505, 1-888-758-7289or mimbresarts.org.

Tom Russell — The internationally renownedfolksinger/songwriter performs at 7 p.m.Saturday, April 21, at the Scottish Rite TempleTheatre, 301 W. Missouri. Tickets: $22 inadvance; $25 at the door. Advance tickets avail-able at All That Music and Video, 594-9900, orat the theatre.

Russell, who has lived in El Paso’s UpperValley since 1997, frequently choosesSouthwest and Juárez themes for his songs,including his most recent album, “Mesabi.” Yethis local concerts are relatively rare, and this ishis first El Paso concert in a few years.

‘Surfin’ Safari’ — Showtime El Paso pres-ents the Beach Boys tribute at 2:30 p.m.Sunday, April 22, at Abraham Chavez Theatre.Ticket information (all seats general admission):544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com.

Sleeping Giant — The Christian hardcoreband performs at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 3, atOpen Gate Church of the Nazarene, 9821McCombs, with First Blood, in the Midst ofLions, Betrayal and Gideon. Tickets: $12; allages shows. Information: 751-2403 or epopen-gate.org.

Maná — The Guadalajara-based rock bandperforms at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 6, at El PasoCounty Coliseum, in support of their album“Drama y Luz.” Maná, winner of both Grammyand Latin Grammy Awards, has a career span-ning more than three decades. Tickets: $59-$121.50 (Ticketmaster).

An Evening with Leo Kottke — Therenowned acoustic guitarist performs at 8 p.m.Friday, May 11, at Scottish Rite Theater, 301West Missouri Theater, 594-9900 , . Tickets:$25; available at ticketswest.com or 1-800-992-8499. Information/reservations: All That Music& Video, 594-9900.

Neon Desert Music Festival — Moby,Sparta, Ghostland Observatory and Belanovaare among the headliners coming to the 2ndannual music festival benefiting Amor PorJuarez, Creative Kids and El Paso Parks andRecreation Saturday, May 26, in San Jacinto

Plaza and Cleveland Square Park.Tickets: $55 (VIP tickets: $150); available at

Western Beverage locations, The Headstand, aswell as online at neondesertmusicfestival.com.

Discounted military tickets at all Fort Blissticketing outlets for $48.

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Speaking Rock Entertainment Center- 122 S. Old Pueblo Road. Ages 18 and olderwelcome. Call for ticket information; admissionis free at selected shows. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.• Dokken — The heavy metal band performsFriday, March 2.• Dwight Yoakam performs Friday, March 9.• Gallagher — The comic returns to the areaThursday, March 15.• Ozomatli — The Latin rock band performs at9 p.m. Friday, March 23.• The Veer Union — The alternative rock bandperforms Saturday, March 24. • Saving Abel — The rock band performsFriday, March 30.• Godsmack — The metal band performsFriday, April 27; outdoor show.• War and Tower of Power horns — Sunday,May 13.

Tricky Falls — 209 S. El Paso. Doors open at7 p.m.; showtime at 8 p.m. for most shows. Allshows are all-ages, unless listed otherwise.Information: 351-9909. Tickets for most showsavailable at All That Music, Bowie Feathers andMaria’s Closet, and online at holdmyticket.com.• Agent Orange — The punk legends performThursday, March 8, with The Ironsides, BlackCoats, Rusty Bishops and RNA. Tickets: $10;available at ticketbully.com.• The Dreaming — Friday, March 9, with spe-cial guests to be announced. Tickets: $15.• DJ Irene and DJ Micro — Saturday, March

10. Tickets: $10 VIP tickets: $50 (age 21 andolder); available at ticketbully.com.• The Sick Tour — The hardcore tour featuringChelsea Grin, Attilla, For the Fallen Dreams,Chuck! No, Captain Chuck, The CrimsonArmada and Vanna is 7 p.m. Monday, March

12. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $15.• of Montreal — The indie rock band’s“Paralytic Stalks” Tour is Sunday, March 18,with guests Deerhoof and Kishi Bashi. Tickets:$15 in advance; $17 day of show. Also availableat ticketbully.com.• TechN9ne “Hostile Takeover Tour” — Therapper’s tour also featuring Machine Gun Kellyis Saturday, April 7, with Krizz Kalko, MayDay,Prozak and Stevie Stone. Tickets: $25. VIPpackages: available.

El Buchanan — The event center is at11540 Pellicano. Tickets available at groovetick-ets.com (ages 18 and older). Information: 633-1117.• Laidback Luke — The Dutch electronic musi-cian performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13.Tickets to be announced.• Nero — The electronic artist performs at 9p.m. Friday, April 20. Tickets: $21.

House of Rock East — 8838 Viscount.Tickets: $10 ($20 age 18-20), unless otherwiselisted. Advance tickets available atticketbully.com.• Adema, Years of Cold, Voyeur, Alodex per-form at 8 p.m. Friday, March 16. • Michael Schenker Group — The Germanrock guitarist’s Temple of Rock U.S. Tour is 8p.m. Sunday, March 18. Tickets: $20 inadvance; $25 at the door (21 and older only).

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• Testament — The metal band performs at 9p.m. Sunday, April 8, with Crowbar, Prong andWitchburn. Tickets: $15.

Low Brow Palace — 111 E. Robinson. Age18 and older welcome ($3 ticket surcharge forage 18-21), unless listed otherwise. Doorsopen at 9 p.m. Tickets available online at tick-etbully.com. Information: 356-0966 or [email protected]. • Cults — The indie pop band performsSaturday, March 17. Tickets: $10 in advance;$13 at the door ($3 extra for ages 18-20).• Drowning Men — The California indie rockband performs Tuesday, March 20, with gueststo be announced. Tickets: $8.

Whiskey Dick’s — 580 George Dieter. Earlyarrival recommended. Shows begin at 10 p.m.Tickets available at ticketbully.com.Information: 921-9900.• The Turnpike Troubadours — Wednesday,April 4. Tickets: $10 ($20 ages 18-20).• Eli Young Band — The band behind the No.1 hit “Crazy Girl” performs Wednesday, April

11. Tickets: $20 ($30 ages 18-20).

M’s Lips Lounge — 510 N. Stanton. Regularshowtime is 8 p.m. Information: 566-0376.• Shai Hulud — The metalcore band’s “HopeWithin Hatred 2012” tour is Monday, March 5,with A Plea for Purgery, Counterparts andDead Icons. Tickets: $10.• Caravan of Stars SXSW Kick Off Party beginsat 6 p.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday, March

10-11. Cover is $6. Saturday: Audacity, LovelyBad Things, Salsa Chips, Low Culture, FarCorners and Boring Boyfriends. Sunday:Cosmonauts, Feeding People, Sam Flaz,Tomorrow Tulips and Acid Pie.• Hunx (Seth Bogart of Hunx and Punx) per-forms 9 p.m. Thursday, April 19. $7.• Left Alone — The California punk band per-forms Thursday, April 26. Admission: $8.

Flickinger Center for Performing Arts— 1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo.Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickinger-center.com.• Andy Gross — The stand up comic, magicianand ventriloquist performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday,March 2. Tickets: $15, $22, $27 and $40.• David G. Jackson as Clyde Tingley — Jacksonshares the story of the legendary New Mexicogovernor and politician at 7 p.m. Tuesday,March 6, as part of the NM HumanitiesCouncil Chautauqua program.• Richard Melzer — The New Mexico authortalks about his recent works at 7 p.m. Friday,March 23.• ArcAttack — The creators of the originalSinging Teslas Coils perform at 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 28. Two custom-engi-neered Tesla Coils throw out electrical arcs upto 12 feet long, each one acting as an instru-ment with a sound reminiscent of an early syn-thesizer. Tickets: $20 ($9 age 13 and younger). • Arlo Guthrie — The folk legend performs at2 p.m. Sunday, April 1 at Flickinger Center forPerforming Arts in Alamogordo. Guthrie’scareer exploded in 1967 with the release of hisalbum “Alice’s Restaurant,” which also becamea movie starring Guthrie. Tickets: $28, $32,$37 and $50. • “Joseph and the Amazing TechnicolorDreamcoat” — Alamogordo Music Theatrepresents the musical by Tim Rice and AndrewLloyd Webber April 13-21. Showtime is 7:30p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.Tickets: $10.

• Squirm Burpee — The Vaudeville Nouveaucircus is 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 23. Tickets:$20 ($9 age 13 and younger).

Spencer Theater for Performing Arts— Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12miles north of downtown Ruidoso). Free publicguided tours are 10 a.m. Tuesdays andThursdays (except show dates). Information:(575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 orspencertheater.com.• Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra: “Mozart inthe Mountains” — The orchestra performs at 7p.m. Saturday, March 3. Tickets: $56 and $59.• Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives— The country-rockabilly star performs at 7p.m. Friday, March 16. Barn-burning honky-tonk and hillbilly rock is the hallmark sound ofStuart, a four-time Grammy-winning star whofirst made his mark on the charts in the 90s.His 14th studio album is “Ghost Train: (TheStudio B Sessions).” Tickets: $76 and $79. • “Country Royalty” — The tribute to legendsHank Williams and Patsy Cline is 7 p.m.Saturday, April 14. Jason Petty won a 2003Obie for his show, “Hank Williams: LostHighway.” Grammy-nominated Martin portraysCline. Tickets: $66 and $69.

A pre-show short ribs buffet is $20. • The Spencers Theatre of Illusion - Theaward-winning illusionists perform at 7 p.m.Saturday, April 21. Tickets: $56 and $59.Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872or spencertheater.com.

A $20 pre-show roast turkey buffet ticket(5PM). • Coppélia’ - Ruidoso Dance Ensemble pres-ents the comic ballet at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday,April 28. Tickets: $28. • Gary Puckett and the Union Gap - The 1960schart-toppers perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, May

5. Tickets: $66 and $69. A pre-show Angus burger buffet is $20.

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort andCasino — Mescalero, N.M. Shows begin at 8p.m. Age 21 and older admitted. Prices listeddo not include service charge (Ticketmaster)Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemoun-taingods.com.• Leann Rimes — The country star performsWednesday, March 28. Tickets: $25-$100.• REO Speedwagon — The ‘80s rockers per-form Saturday, March 31. Tickets: $30-$100.• Engelbert Humperdinck — Thursday, April

19. Tickets: $25-$100.

NM Tech Performing Arts Series —Performances are 7:30 p.m. at New MexicoTech’s Macey Center, 801 Leroy Place, inSocorro, N.M. All seats general admission.Information: (575) 835-5688 or nmtpas.org. • Jazz Ambassadors of the US Army Field Band— Tuesday, March 6. Admission is free.• Presidential Chamber Music Series IV: OboeQuartets — Monday, March 26. Willy Sucre,viola, performs oboe quartets with RobertIngliss, oboe, James Holland, cello andKrzysztof Zimowski, violin. Admission is free. • ArcAttack “Science Fair” — Friday, March

30. Creator of the original Singing Tesla Coils,ArcAttack uses their high tech wizardry to gen-erate an “electrifying” performance. Tickets:$16 ($14 seniors; $8 youth) • Santa Fe Opera Apprentices — Friday, April

13. Rising star opera singers perform selectionsfrom popular operas, musicals and a one-actoperetta. Admission is free.• Squirm Burpee Circus with the HandsomeLittle Devils — Friday, April 20. Classic vaude-ville comedy, high-skill circus acts and a plotrooted in American Melodrama. Tickets: $16($14 seniors; $8 youth)

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UTEP Department of Music —Performances are at 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fine ArtsRecital Hall, except as noted. Tickets for mostperformances are $5 ($3 seniors/military/non-UTEP students; free for children/UTEP stu-dents/faculty/staff), unless listed otherwise.Ticket information: 747-5606 orutep.edu/music.• Thursday, March 1 — UTEP’s Arabic musicensemble Layali Al-Sham.• Monday, March 5 — UTEP Jazz Ensembles• Tuesday, March 6 — UTEP Concert Band• Thursday, March 8 — University ChoirsWinter Concert• Wednesday, March 28 — Symphony Band• Tuesday, April 3 — UTEP Wind Symphony

LCSO with Eva Leon — Las CrucesSymphony Orchestra, directed by Lonnie Klein,welcomes violinist Eva León in a program fea-turing the music of W.A. Mozart at 3 p.m.Sunday, March 4, at NMSU’s Atkinson MusicRecital Hall. León will perform Mozart’s ViolinConcerto No. 5 in A major, K. 219. TheChamber Orchestra also will perform the“Haffner Symphony” by Mozart (SymphonyNo. 35 in D major, K. 385) and Peter Warlock’s“Six Italian Dances.” Tickets: $15 open seating.Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessym-phony.com.

A native of the Canary Islands, León has wonmajor international violin competitions includingtop prize at the Michaelangelo AbbadoInternational Violin Competition and Laureateat the Maria Canals International ViolinCompetition. In 2006, she won the 33rd ArtistsInternational Annual Debut Prize in New York,which led to her debut at Carnegie Hall.

‘The Good, The Bad and TheMusician’ — El Paso Wind Symphony per-forms at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 9, at UTEP’sFox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets $12.50($7.50 military, students and seniors).Information: 760-5599 or elpasowindsympho-ny.com.

Clarinetes del Sol — Las Cruces CivicConcert Association presents the Las Cruces-based all-wind quartet at 3 p.m. Saturday,March 10, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall.Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 521-4051.

The quartet’s various members come fromthe Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, El PasoWind Symphony and Mesilla Valley ConcertBand. Their repertoire spans time and genre,including popular works by such composers asSamuel Barber, Frans Schubert, ClaudeDebussy, Scott Joplin and George Bizet.

NMSU Department of Music —Performances are at 7:30 p.m. at NMSU’sAtkinson (Music Center) Recital Hall, unlesslisted otherwise. Ticket information: (575) 646-2421 or nmsu.edu/~music/.• Lisa Van Winkle, flute — Saturday, March 10

(Faculty Recital Series).• NMSU Symphonic Band — Tuesday, March

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Second Sundays at Grace UnitedMethodist Church — Grace UnitedMethodist Church, 400 Carolina, hosts a freecommunity concert series. Donations accepted.Information: 772-7481, 779-7826 or [email protected].

• 3-4:40 p.m. Sunday, March 11 — Dr. DenaKay Jones present “Imagines de Espania,” arecital of Spanish National Music of the late19th ad early 20th centuries, accompanied byphotos, text and music from Spain. featuredcomposers will include Albeniz, Granados, deFalla and Rodrigo. • 3-4:40 p.m. Sunday, April 15 — La CellaBella Cello Quartet.

‘The Marriage of Figaro’ — El PasoOpera presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’ssaucy comic tale of love, marriage, infidelity andthe stupidity of aristocracy March 15, 17 and

18, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. The story,which also includes a little incest mixed withdeception and misdirection, was initially bannedfor ridiculing European nobility. Showtime is7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m.Sunday. Tickets: $20-$90. Information: 581-5534 or epopera.org.

The role of Figaro is performed by interna-tional opera star Ricardo Herrera, bass-bari-tone. He recently directed Cavalli’s “LaCalisto” at Krannert Center and sang the roleof El Porteño and directed Maria de BuenosAires for Obra Salesiana in El Paso and Juarez.

The Water Coolers - Grant CountyCommunity Concert Association closes its sea-son with the comedy musical group at 7:30p.m. Friday, March 23, at WNMU Fine ArtsCenter Theater in Silver City. Admission: $20.Information: (575) 538-5862 or gcconcerts.org.

“It’s your life — but killer funny” is how themembers of this award-winning troupe makeeverybody laugh. With original music and paro-dies of familiar songs, on-point material aboutlife and work, and superior comedy writing,this cast of five NYC comics and singers cele-brates the insanity of everyday life.

Chamber Music Consortium winds —Music Forum El Paso presents the Winds of theChamber Music Consortium of the Southwestat 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at the El PasoMuseum of Art auditorium, One Art FestivalPlaza. The Consortium will perform the sel-dom-performed 19th century

masterpieces “Sinfonietta,” op. 188 by JosephJoachim Raff and “Serenade,”op. 102 by Wilhelm Berger. Admission is free.Information: 755-0724 or musicforum-elpaso.org.

Members of the Consortium, led by StephenPugh, have cumulatively more than 250 years ofinternational chamber music experience andinclude flutes Barbara Lambrecht andAlexandra Diaz, oboes Carl Fels and GordonPugh, clarinets David Ross and Bettina Ross,bassoons Valentin Tuchev and Page Bartz andhorns Celeste Shearer, Greg Pugh, RichardLambrecht, and Jim Patterson.

EPSYO and EPSO ‘Side-by-Side’Concert — Performers from El PasoSymphony Youth Orchestras and El PasoSymphony Orchestra will combine forces toperform Stravinsky’s “Firebird Suite” during the5th annual Side-by-Side performance at 3 p.m.Sunday, March 25, at the Plaza Theatre.Tickets: $10-$32. Information: 525-8978 orepsyos.org.

Cellist Phillip Munck, winner of the 2012EPSYOs Concerto Competition, will also befeatured in a performance of Camille Saint-Saens Concerto No. 1 for Cello and Orchestra.

Mesilla Valley Concert Band — The 95-piece band performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, March

25, at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall, LasCruces. Admission is free. Information: (575)646-2421.

Zuill Bailey Birthday Celebration - ElPaso Pro-Musica presents its season finale. “ByRequest” celebrating the 10th Anniversary yearof cellist Zuill Bailey as its Artistic Director at7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at the El PasoMuseum of Art. Tickets: $100. Information:833-9400 or eppm.org.

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Hanks Jazz Festival — The 20th annualfestival runs all day March 1-3, in the HanksHigh School auditorium, 2100 Lee TrevinoRegional middle and high school students willperform throughout the festival 4 to 10 p.m.Thursday and Friday and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday with final concert and awards at 7p.m. featuring the Eklectic Jazz Ensemble con-ducted by Dr. Willie Hill. Admission is free.Information: 434-9700 or hanksband.com.

A pre-concert Italian dinner is served 5 to 7p.m. Saturday, hosted by the Hanks BandBoosters. Call for tickets.

Nights in Damascus — The UTEP ArabicEnsemble, Layali Al-Sham performs at 7:30p.m. Thursday, March 1, at Fox Fine ArtsRecital Hall, featuring traditional folk and classi-cal Arabic music, new arrangements, and origi-nal compositions by Abbas Alshafai. The con-cert includes tributes to the people of Arabnations through poetry and song. Tickets: $5($3 military, seniors, non-UTEP students andages 6 and younger; free for UTEPstudents/faculty/staff). Information: [email protected].

Howling Coyote — The open mic for musi-cians, poets, writers, storytellers and perform-ance artists is 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at theRio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall,in Las Cruces, as part of the monthlyDowntown Ramble. Performer sign-up is 6:30p.m. Coffee and light snacks provided.Admission is free, but donations welcome.Information: Bob Burns, (575) 525-9333, (575)523-6403 or (915) 799-5684.

Literary Open Mic is 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the RioGrande Theatre auditorium.

‘Every Other Tuesday’ — Doña Ana ArtsCouncil hosts a variety of musical performances6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the historicRio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, LasCruces. Admission is free. Information: (575)523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com.• March 6 — Alma de Arte choir, featuringstudents under the direction of MeganMcQueen.• March 20 — Big Band on the Rio Grande.Las Cruces’ 18-piece big band will performworks by several Big Bands popular in the1960s and 1970s including Maynard Ferguson,Count Basie, Don Ellis, Buddy Rich, and StanKenton.

Big Band tea dance — Bob Burns and theMike Caranda Orchestra featuring Judy Dayperforms 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at theCourt Youth Center, 402 W. Court, in LasCruces. Admission: $10 ($5 students withschool ID). Information: Bob Burns, (575) 525-9333 or [email protected].

Metalchi — The world’s first heavy metalmariachi band performs at 7:30 p.m. Sunday,March 11, at Sunland Park Racetrack &Casino’s Franklin Lounge. Admission is free.Information: (575) 874-5200.

The Dangerous Summer — The alterna-tive rock group performs at 7 p.m. Sunday,March 11, at The Spot, 9068 Socorro Road,with guests Divided by Friday, Ten Second Epicand Avindale. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 atthe door. Advance tickets at ticketbully.com.Information: 859-1500.

Rockin’ Rolla — The “Downtown Music &Sports Fest” begins at noon, Saturday, March

17, along Prospect, from Stewart to Corto Way(Sunset Heights area just north of I-10).Headliners are “Livin’ On A Prayer” Bon Jovitribute band and “Never Stop Believing’”Journey tribute band. Also performing areFrontera Bugalu, Radio La Chusma, BrownBetty, Fixed Idea, Exilio and the Joe BarronBand. Sports events include a Texas vs. NewMexico Golden Gloves boxing battle.Admission: $15 (ticketbully.com). Information:rockinrollaep.com.

The event also will honor St. Patrick’s Daywith green beer sales, along with other foodand beverage vendors.

Gospel Extravaganza — Houston’sAttractions’ inaugural gospel event is 6 to 10p.m. Saturday, March 17, at El Buchanan,11540 Pellicano. Area gospel groups competefor cash prizes. Each group will perform threesongs. Tickets: $20; available at All That Musicand ticketbully.com.

St. Patrick’s music festival — The HoppyMonk, 4141 N. Mesa, will host an all-day bash 1p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, March 17.Entertainment includes Hillside Gamblers,Hypocrite Orchestra, Ribo Flavin, Biscuit Rollerand Bumpstreet Fonanza. Cover charge is $10.Information: 307-3263.

Big Bang Jazz Festival — Mesilla ValleyJazz and Blues Society hosts the monthly springconcert series through April at First ChristianChurch, 1809 El Paseo (across from Las CrucesHigh School). Concerts begin at 7 p.m. thethird Sunday of the Month following the soci-ety’s monthly meeting. Cost: $8 ($5 members;$1 for students with ID). Information: (575)525-9333.• March 18 — El Paso Youth Jazz Ensemble,directed by Marty Olivas and Ricky Malichi• April 15 — Jazz Unlimited Big Band led byCecil Douglas.

PT & The Cruisers — The area varietyband performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 24,at Scottish Rite Theater, 301 West Missouri.Tickets: $15 ($10 students with valid ID).Parking available next door at City Hall andbehind Insights Museum after 5 p.m.Information/reservations: All That Music &Video, 594-9900.

‘That Hip Hop Thing!’ — The live hip hopshow proclaiming “No Alcohol, No Drugs, NoViolence!” is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, atthe Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. DowntownMall in Las Cruces, with The Boy Drew, SoReal,General B, D-Town, Danger, Yung, ZiggyLovahh, Y.N.F. and DJ Marky Marc. Tickets: $5at the door. Information: (575) 523-6403 [email protected].

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —1249 Futurity Dr. (at and Sunland Park Drive),Sunland Park, N.M.

Live music is offered 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridaysand Saturdays and Mariachi 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Sundays in the Franklins Lounge. No cover.Information: (575) 874-5200.

Disco with local DJs is 6:30 to 10 p.m.Sundays (no DJs March 11 due to Metalachishow). Karaoke offered with Rock The House9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Thursday. Weekly win-ners receive gift bag with prizes.

New Noche Norteñas are 8 to 10:30 p.m.

Wednesdays, featuring Norteña/Tejano bands.• Friday, March 2 — The Starliners• Saturday, March 3 — Destiny• Sunday, March 4 — Mariachi Alegre• Wednesday, March 7 — Alma Norteña• Friday, March 9 — Los Dukes• Saturday, March 10 — BJ Pando La MezklaShow Band• Sunday, March 11 — Mariachi Tapatio • Wednesday, March 14 — Corazones Rotoswith special Guest Sonya Palacios• Friday, March 16 — Rhapsody• Saturday, March 17 — Phat Soul• Sunday, March 18 — Mariachi Los Galleros • Wednesday, March 21 — Danos el Ritmo • Friday, March 23 — Asi• Saturday, March 24 — BJ Pando La MezklaShow Band• Sunday, March 25 — Mariachi Los Toritos• Wednesday, March 28 — Noches Norteñaswith Sensacion• Friday, March 30 — Tejas• Saturday, March 31 — Inolvidable• Sunday, April 1 — Mariachi Zacatecano.

Railroad Blues — 504 W. Holland, Alpine,Texas. Performances begin at 10 p.m.Information: (432) 837-3103 orrailroadblues.com. • No Refund Band – The Texas R&B band per-forms Friday, March 2. Admission: $8.• Walt Wilkins and The Mystiqueros — TheAmericana singer/songwriter and his band per-form Saturday, March 3. Admission; $10.• Radio La Chusma — El Paso Latin rock/reg-gae band performs Friday, March 9. $8.• Soul Track Mind — The 7-piece soul/rockband performs Friday, March 23. $10.• The Dice Man — The garage rock ‘n roll,surf and rockabilly band performs Saturday,March 24. Admission to be announced.• S.H.I.L.O. — The indie blues/rock band per-form Saturday, March 31. Admission: $6.• The Red Elvises — The Russian rockabillyband performs Wednesday, April 4. $10.

Padre’s Marfa — 209 W. El Paso Street inMarfa, Texas. Shows begin at 9 p.m. Showadmission: $5, unless listed otherwise.Information: 432-729-4425 orpadresmarfa.com.• March 2-3 — “The Voice” finalist Nakia,Friday’s show starts with the debut perform-ance of Marfa classic country act Scark andSaturday’s opening act is Dynamite Dudes.• Monday, March 12 — The David Liebe HartBand. Admission: $6.• Tuesday, March 13 — Banda Constantina.• Wednesday, March 14 — Wholes• Thursday, March 15 — Folk/rock perform-ers Maria Moss and Jon Hogan• Friday, March 16 — The Moondogs.Showtime is 8 p.m.• Saturday, March 17 — Keven Ochs Band.• Tuesday, March 20 — Emperor X and BodyParts.• Wednesday, March 21 — Albuquerque pro-gressive band North America.• Friday, March 23 — Midland/Odessa rockersLoudfinger. Admission: $7.• Saturday, March 24 — Austin based retrocountry band The McMercy Family Band andCountry Willie.• Friday, April 6 — Winovino

Crowley Theatre — Live performing artsevents are featured at Ballroom Marfa’s theatreat 106 E. San Antonio Street in Marfa. Ticketinformation: (432) 729-3700 or ballroommar-fa.org.• Eleanor Friedberger — Singer-songwriter forthe Fiery Furnaces performs at 7 p.m. Saturday,


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March 24, as the finale of her weeklong resi-dency and recording session.• Classical pianist Kimball Gallagher performsat 7 p.m. Saturday, June 2, as part of hisInternational 88-Concert Tour. Outdoor per-formance.

Zin Valle Free Music Sundays — ZinValle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4mile north of FM 259), hosts free live music 1to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays. Information:877-4544 or zinvalle.com.• March 4: James Springer• March 18: Greg Gonzalez• April 1: Dan Lambert and the Double DrumTrio.

El Paso Comic Strip — 1201 Airway.Shows are at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday,8:30 and 10:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and7:30 p.m. Sunday. Military admitted freeWednesdays and Thursdays. Tickets: $6Wednesday through Thursday; $12 Friday andSaturday, $8 Sunday, unless listed otherwise.Reserved tickets at ticketweb.com.Information/reservations: 779-LAFF (5233) orlaff2nite.com.• Feb. 29-March 4: Billy Garan began hiscareer performing stand-up at Catch a RisingStar in New York City. Shortly thereafter, hejoined a comedy troupe called Funny Businessthat toured hundreds of colleges. He also hasopened for Robert Klein, Jay Leno, and JerrySeinfeld. Opening act is Anthony Perez.• March 7-11: Fresh from his Comedy

Central Special “Deal with It,” Willie Barcena’sbrand of humor has garnered him 10 appear-ances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”Opening act is Dannon Green.• March 14-18: Ben Creed was featured onthe video called “Comedy’s Dirtiest Dozen”with the likes of Tim Allen and Bill Hicks.Opening act is Rick Martinez.

Gina Yashere — The comedian performs forthe first time in El Paso 9 to 11 p.m. Thursday,March 15, at Dominic’s, 6901 Montana, withspecial guest Chicago’s Tony Baker. Seatingbegins at 8 p.m. Presented by The LaughingStock. VIP dinner seats are $25; reserved non-dinner seats are $15. General admission is $10on a first come, first served basis. Information:1-888-316-0722, (619) 708-7975 or thelaugh-ingstockonline.com.

Yashire Gina has starred in her own ShowtimeComedy Special “Skinny B****” as well as vari-ous other TV and radio appearances.

Baker is a graduate of NMSU and the winnerof the Uncle Clyde’s Comedy Competition atthe Ice House, A semi-finalist in the BostonComedy Festival, and winner of L.A.’s FunniestComic.

Kevin Hart — The comic behind the hit con-cert movie “Laugh at My Pain” performs at7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31, at AbrahamChavez Theatre. Tickets: $47 (Ticketmaster).

Hart’s “Laugh at My Pain” tour that inspiredthe film was among the most successful come-dy concerts in history with more than $15 mil-lion in ticket sales. He also has his own Applemobile app at “Little Jumpman,” YouTube videochannel, Twitter and Facebook updates are atyour fingertips 24/7 right in the App as well.

The former shoe salesman and amateurcomic’s biggest break came when he landedthe lead role in the motion picture “SoulPlane.” He has since been seen roles in “ScaryMovie 4,” “In the Mix” and “The 40-Year-OldVirgin,” “Fools Gold” and “Meet Dave.”

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Tigua Indian Cultural Center — 305Yaya Road, at Socorro Road east of the YsletaMission. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Sunday. The center features a museumon the Tigua tribe, including its relationship tothe Tiwas of northern New Mexico. Admissionis free. Information: 859-7700 orysletadelsur.org.

Native American Dances are performed 11:30a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every weekend.

Fresh Indian bread is on sale at the center,which also offers family-operated gift shops,feature jewelry, pottery and other crafts.

Wyler Aerial Tramway — Texas’ only pub-licly accessible mountain tramway gives passen-gers a view of 7,000 square miles, two coun-tries and three states (Texas, New Mexico andChihuahua) from Ranger Peak, elevation 5,632feet. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children12 years and under. Tickets sales stop one hourbefore closing. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Fridayand 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information:566-6622. Closed Monday through Thursday.

Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park is managedby Texas Parks & Wildlife and is also part ofFranklin Mountains State Park. To get there:Take Alabama to McKinley and turn toward themountain.La Viña Winery — New Mexico’s oldestwinery is just across the state line from El Paso,

at 4201 S. NM Highway 28, one mile north ofVinton Road. Information: (575) 882-7632 orlavinawinery.com.

The tasting room and patio are open for salesand tasting of wines from 12 to 5 p.m.Thursday through Tuesday (closedWednesdays). Tasting fee is $5. A daily tour isoffered at 11:30 a.m. by appointment only; the$10 fee includes tasting.

Licon Dairy — The dairy’s gift shop popularfor its homemade asadero cheese products islocated at 11951 Glorieta Road in San Elizarioand is open 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday. The dairy also features an exten-sive petting zoo and regularly stocked fishinghole. Admission is free, with a nominal chargefor fishing hole use. Information: 851-2705 orlicondairy.com.

Zin Valle Vineyards — 7315 Hwy 28 inCanutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Free tast-ings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday.Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.

San Elizario Historic District — The dis-trict at 1500 Main Street in San Elizario on theMission Trail features four art galleries, sevenartists studio/galleries, three gift shops, theHistoric San Elizario Chapel, the PortalesMuseum and the Veteran’s Museum. Most loca-tions open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday andnoon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 851-0041,594-8424 or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.com.

March Roundup



‘We are One Dance One Drum’ — The6th annual student dance and drumming show-case featuring Susan Jewell, Karuna Warren andTerry Alvarez is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3, atthe Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. DowntownMall in Las Cruces, highlighting the talent oflocal dance troupes and celebrating the varietyof philosophies and styles in belly dance.Tickets: $8. Information: (575) 639-1616.

Milonga workshop — Paso del NorteTango Club hosts the workshop on Milongastyle dance noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4,at Shundo Dance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton.Information: Cynthia, 422-3338 or pasodel-nortetangoclub.com.

‘Fly High and Speak Easy’ — Las Cruces-based aerial dance performance companyProject in Motion presents an evening of aerialand terrestrial dance at 6:15 p.m. Friday andSaturday, March 9-10, at The Gin Studio, 430N. Compress in Las Cruces, accompanied bylive music by Justin Hicks, the Singing Cheffrom New York City, and jazz keyboardist RickOlson from Los Angeles. Doors open at 6 p.m.Proceeds benefit the nonprofit Project InMotion. Information: (575) 208-4413, [email protected] or projectinmotion.com.

Tickets: $10; Friday’s show features “FamilyNight” $5 tickets for age 10 and youngeraccompanied by an adult. Tickets availablebrownpapertickets.com.

Saturday’s show includes a “Speak Easy” din-ner following the performance at a private resi-dence at 7:15 p.m. Passcode for getting in avail-able by donating at least $60 per person whenpurchasing tickets online.

Contra Dancing — The Southern NewMexico Music and Dance Society’s monthlycontra dance is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday,March 16, at Mesilla Community Center, 2251Calle de Santiago, Mesilla. This month’s dancewill have an Irish theme with caller LonnieLudeman and old-time band Deming Fusiliers.The dance begins with beginners’ lessons; nopartner needed. Cost: $6 ($5 age 17 andyounger). Information: (575) 522-1691 or snm-mds.org.

The contra dances are old-time dances aredone in long lines, accompanied by live,Appalachian-style music.

Pasion Flamenca — Gallegos y BaileFlamenco, one of the Southwest’s premiereFlamenco troupes, performs traditional flamen-co guitar, song, and dance at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, March 17, Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Tickets: $15(cash at the door). Information: 755-1414.

Afternoon of Ballroom Dancing —Desert Dancers Chapter host and afternoon ofdance 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at ElPaso Ballroom Dance Academy, 7220 N. Mesa,with waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha-cha,bachata, swing, cumbia, country, salsa andmerengue. Dance lessons offered. Admission:$10 ($5 for USA Dance Members). Bring acanned good donation for the West Texas FoodBank. Information: Diana, 487-9396 or desert-danceusa.com.

‘Huapango! 2012’ — Centro Cultural PasoDel Norte presents its annual rendition of intri-cate footwork, grace and rhythm that makesup the Jarocho folkloric style from the state ofVeracruz 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3

p.m. Sunday, March 23-25, at the ChamizalNational Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, withmore than 50 dancers and actors, live music byMariachi Raices de America and colorfulscenery. Admission: $10 donation. Information:588-5743.

Ballet Folklórico Churuhui and Pasodel Norte — The groups perform dancesfrom the different regions of Mexico at 7:30p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24-

25, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S.San Marcial. Information: 588-5743.

Ballet Folklorico Aires International —The folklorico group celebrates its 15thanniversary with a gala performance at 7 p.m.Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday,March 30-April 1, at Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial, with live mariachimusic and dances from Puerto Rico, Spain,Brazil and Mexico. Admission: $7. Information:867-7539 or 694-3279.

Country/Western 2 step — ShundoDance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton, hosts lessonsat 8 p.m. Tuesdays. Cost is $10 per person. $5.Information: 532-2043.

Spring Bash 2012 — An evening of salsa,bachata, cumbia, cha-cha, reggaetton, techno,merengue and more is 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.Saturday, March 31, at Partida Hall, 2608 FortBlvd, featuring DJ Orlando “DJ Beetz” Garcia.Lounge music, karaoke and hors d’oeuvresoffered until 9:30 p.m. (while available) withdance lessons 9:30 to 10 p.m. and dancing 10p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission: $12 in advance; $15at the door (parking and security provided).Information: Deliris Montanez (Facebook) or(704) 293-4307.

‘Swan Lake’— El Paso Youth Ballet presentsthe classic ballet at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 31-April 1, atUTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Artistic directoris Marta Katz; choreographer is Erick Campos.The Youth Ballet is a program of the El PasoConservatory of Dance. Tickets are $10, $15and $20, available at the UTEP Ticket Center.Information: 760-6062.

Line Dance Extravaganza — El PasoParks and Recreation host the line dancingevent 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 24, atFather Martinez Senior Center, 9311 Alameda,for beginning and intermediate dancers.Participants will be exposed to four hours ofenergetic line dance instruction, walk-throughsand on-going dancing. Admission: $8.Information: 544-0753. Online registration atelpasotexas.gov/parks.

Flamenco classes — Linda Gallegos teachesexciting and beautiful Spanish dances for adultsand children at Studio Casa Flamenco, 3302Gabel, beginning March 19. Cost:$45/month. Information: 755-1414.

Adult classes (age 15 and older) are 7 to 8p.m. Mondays; and Children’s classes (age 11-14) are 5 to 6 p.m. Mondays or 10 to 11 a.m.Saturdays.

Viva Tango Dance Social — The VivaTango Club meets 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays, atMexico Lindo 123 S. Carolina. Everyone whoenjoys tango music and dance with its traditionsis welcome. No partner necessary; club mem-bers can help show beginners a few basic steps.Cost: $3 per person. Information: 592-9611.

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took turns giving the Sunday message. Iwas one of them, and although I’ve hada fair amount of public speaking experi-ence, it was more nerve-wracking thananything I had done before.

Maybe at one level God was teachingme a lesson. I’ve listened to a couple ofthousand sermons over my church-goinglifetime, and I almost always conducteda private critique within my head as Ilistened. Knowing that a least a few peo-ple that Sunday were doing the same tome kept me humble.

Humility is the toughest part of givinga sermon. A good preacher will spendhours on preparation, not to mention allthe life experience and training that hasgone before, before he or she steps intothe pulpit. It’s tempting to take oneselftoo seriously.

Yet most people will not rememberthose words a few hours later, and it’s arare sermon that will be recalled monthsor years later.

I can remember a few. The pastor atmy home church was a gifted theologianand speaker. Decades, his insights stillhave an impact on how I view my faith.A university chaplain once examined aparable of Jesus in a way that I hadnever heard before or since. I’m sure

there are many others that I may notremember as concretely, but theirimpression stays with me.

What I remember far better are the atti-tudes and passions that each preachercommunicated. How they preachedmade a bigger difference on me than thespecifics of their message. Especiallywhen you listen to someone week afterweek, you get to know how theyapproach scripture, how they integratereason, emotion and faith, how theywrestle with the realities of this worldwith the teachings of their tradition.

The irony is that even though the actu-al content of a sermon may not stickwith us, there is no way to subsitutestyle for substance. What we’re taughtby our spiritual leaders is a bit like whatwe eat: It’s not the great meals thatmake us healthy, it’s a regular nutritiousdiet that makes a difference.

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Prosperous Hispanics generallydo not live in daily fear, but ifone has low income, dark com-

plexion, not-so-neat clothing, inade-quate English skills or a heavy accent,then at certain times and places,Hispanics may face danger.

Low income. CNN reports that “low-income Latinos are routinely discrimi-nated against in the South” and else-where in the country. The SouthernPoverty Law Center documented 500Hispanic immigrants who were “cheat-ed out of wages, denied basic healthprotection and fell victim to racial pro-filing.”

Before a recent lawsuit, Alabama’sextreme “stop and check” law, as inArizona, alarmingly allowed police tostop any “foreign-looking” person.They are allowed to check status, anddetain individuals, deport some even ifcharges were dropped, or arrest anundocumented rider in a car heading fora hospital even if the driver is anAmerican citizen A determinedHispanic exodus, however, has leftAlabama’s vegetable crops rotting inthe fields — and farmers suddenlyscreamed against that law.

Other examples: a Tennessee womanjailed for asking for her pay, a beanpicker in Alabama whose life savingsdisappeared into the pocket of a police-man at a traffic stop and a rapist inGeorgia not arrested because his victimwas undocumented. The New YorkTimes reported that Arizona’s infamousMaricopa County sheriff Joe Arpaio hadset up an apparently unconstitutional“pervasive culture of discriminatorybias against Latinos that reaches thehighest levels of the agency.”

Gangs, guns, and drugs. The Violencein Policy Center states that Hispaniccommunities face more violence thanother ethnic groups. Homicide is theseventh leading cause for Hispanicdeaths, particularly among ages 15-24.Hispanic gun ownership is a low 11percent, but the Center has reported onthe gun industry’s increasing attentionto Hispanics. Male suicide by guns ishigh among Hispanics, as are guninjuries. Gangs across the U.S. turnsome communities into war zones,exacerbated by lawless youth comingup from cartel-controlled CentralAmerica, particularly from El Salvador.Most of these violent gang members aresecond-generation immigrants whilessome are recent arrivals. As gangs, usu-ally on drugs, fight other gangs, peace-ful families must live in with daily ter-ror instead of feeling “safe at home.”

Family culture. One organizationalstudy found that one in five Hispaniccouples had “intimate partner violence.”A Tufts University scholar studied howchildren and youth very understandablylearn violence at home. That explains a2006 national survey by Teen Researchand the Texas School of Public Heaththat found 13 percent of middle andhigh school students think abuse iscompletely acceptable — becausethey’ve learned it at home. An addition-al kind of violence is sexual assault thatoccurs among about 20 percent of theHispanic couples studied.

Hate groups. The Anti-DefamationLeague monitors neo-Nazis, racist skin-heads, and white supremacy groupswho have “declared open seasonagainst Hispanics.” Statistics from theSouthern Poverty Law Center tell thesame story. The Center reports regularlythat hate groups are spreading rapidly,and according to “U.S. News,” suchgroups have doubled since 2000.Hispanics are their favorite targets.

Prisons. Thousands of prison gangs,often allied with Juárez drug cartelssuch as Barrio Azteca, create violencein our nation’s prisos. In one prisonwith especially brutal conditions, gangswere listed at the top of an FBI andDEA list of dangers. Murders amongHispanics erupt in many prisons and, ofcourse, such violence endangers prisonstaff as well. Another report mentionsthat prisons in Cd. Juárez, Texas, andNew Mexico seem to have more thantheir share of bloody in-house murdersamong Hispanic inmates. Not only doinmates commit murder on the inside,but inmates also contact accomplicesoutside the walls to arrange revengeand murder against an enemy, a rival ora drug dealer who owes money.

Not a happy picture! It’s definitely nota happy life for many Hispanics/Latinoson dangerous streets, along dark alleysand in dismal prisons who have to lookover their shoulder every day. Otherpoor populations and disadvantagedminorities face similar threats. Evenworse, innocent bystandersmight becaught accidentally in mindless peril.

To be sure, we know that violence,however insane, has been a condition ofthe human race ever since Homo sapi-ens first appeared and, sadly, willremain so as far as we can see aheadSo, what can we say to victims caughtin moments just described? Well, nomatter how dangerous life becomes, lifejust keeps going on, and so do people.Amazingly, people everywhere wholive in the grim shadows of violencestill find ways to endure, even to singand smile and celebrate. It’s a remark-able resilience that lies deep in the uni-versal human spirit among all races andethnic groups — an inadequate consola-tion, admittedly, for those who becomevictims of violence.

Richard Campbell is theauthor of “Two Eagles in the Sun:

A Guide to U.S. Hispanic Culture.”

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Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam –The U.S. Hot Rod Monster Jam is 7 p.m.Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3-4, atSun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $10 (Ticketmaster).Information: monsterjam.com.

El Paso Santos soccer — The area teams,part of the new Pecos Soccer League, will playtheir inaugural season home games at 2 p.m.Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North.Championship game is April 15. El Paso SantosCoach is Mike Lopez. Tickets: $5 (ages 6 andyounger free). Information/tickets: 755-2000,(575) 680-2212 or PecosSoccer.com.

El Paso Santos home games played at 2 p.m.Saturdays:• March 3 – Hatch• March 17 – Alamogordo• March 24 – Juarez• April 7 – Alamogordo.

Judo/Jujitsu Tournament — Hayashi’sMartial Arts Academy will host the Southwest’sbiggest Judo/Jujitsu and No-Gi SubmissionGrappling tournament Saturday, March 10, atCathedral High School, 1309 N. Stanton. JuniorJudo begins at 9 a.m. with SubmissionGrappling at 1 p.m. Age groups range from 4 to60. Fee for participants is $50 adults; $40 age17 and younger, plus $10 for each additionaldivision. Spectator admission: $10 ($5 age 12and younger). Information: 920-6294 [email protected].

Sunland Derby Gala — Sunland ParkRacetrack & Casino’s 9th gala benefiting UnitedBlood Services is 6 p.m. Saturday, March 24.Guest speaker is Pro Football Hall of Famequarterback Joe Montana. Information: 544-5422, ext 164 or [email protected].

The running of the 2011 Sunland Derby andThe Oaks (for fillies) is Sunday, March 25.

Joe Montana, considered by many as the bestNFL quarterback of all time, won four SuperBowls with the San Francisco 49ers and wastwice named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player.

Montana retired from professional football in1995 and later teamed up with performancecoach Tom Mitchell to write the book “TheWinning Spirit: 16 Timeless Principles ThatDrive Performance Excellence.”

Athletic & Academic AchievementAwards — Cincinnati Bengals starting line-backer and UTEP alumnus Thomas Howard isthe special guest for the inaugural honors ban-quet 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, atCoronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor.Cost: $100. Information: (510) 484-7022,[email protected] or Mr53.com.

The event honors distinguished athletes local-ly and nationally across a variety of sports.

El Paso Senior Games — The annualgames for those age 50 and older run through

April 28 at various locations, sponsored by theCity Parks and Recreation Department andBravo Health. Applications available at anyRecreation or Senior Center with the Parks andRecreation Department. Registration: $15 fortwo events, plus $5 for each additional event.Information: 544-0753 or 533-3207. Web: elpa-sotexas.gov/parks

Fighting for a Better World —Worldwide MMA Sports (WMMA) presents anight of mixed martial arts bouts at 7 p.m.Saturday, March 31, at UTEP’s Don HaskinsCenter. Part of their mission, WMMA will

donate proceeds to the Wounded WarriorProject. Tickets: $4.25 in upper and belowconcourse, $75-$150 for floor seats.(Ticketmaster).

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —The 2011-2012 live horse racing season runsthrough April 17. Race days are Tuesdays,Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First post is12:25 p.m. each race day. Information: (575)874-5200 or sunland-park.com.

College sports

UTEP Tennis — UTEP’s home tennis match-es are at El Paso Tennis Club, 2510 N. St. Vrain(in Arroyo Park). Matches start at 1 p.m. (9a.m. Saturday matches). Admission is free.Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.• Thursday, March 1 — New Mexico• Friday, March 2 — Idaho• Saturday, March 10 — Lamar• Wednesday, March 14 — New Mexico State• Friday, March 30 — Abilene Christian.

UTEP Softball — The women Miners soft-ball team hosts home games at UTEP’s Helenof Troy Complex. Information: 747-5347 orutepathletics.com.• 3 p.m. Tuesday and 11 a.m. Wednesday,March 6-7 - Evansville (doubleheaderTuesday).• 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10 - Southern Miss(doubleheader)• 2 p.m. Saturday, March 31 - Marshall (dou-bleheader)• Noon, Sunday, April 1 - Marshall

The UTEP Invitational is March 2-4. Thisyear’s teams are UTSA, Brown, Iowa State andValparaiso.

Springtime Track Invitational — Theannual UTEP spring field and track meet 10a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at KiddField. The event features men’s and women’scollege teams as well as the top qualifying highschool athletes from the region. Information:747-5812 or utepathletics.com.

Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El PasoCommunity College play New Mexico JuniorCollege in doubleheaders beginning at noonFriday and Saturday, March 9-10, at the ValleVerde Campus Baseball Field, off Hunter.Admission is free. Information: 831-2275.

Tejanas softball - The EPCC Tejanas’ homegames are at the Valle Verde Softball Field.Admission is free. Information/game times:831-2275. Softball office: 831-2367.• 1 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday, March

2-3 - Odessa College (doubleheaders).• Sunday and Monday, March 11-12 - LunaCommunity College and Seward County.• 1 p.m. Sunday, March 18 - Seminole County• Friday and Saturday, March 23-24 - HowardCollege• Friday and Saturday, March 30-31 - FrankPhillips College.

Bicycling

El Paso Bicycle Club - Club events areopen to the public; helmets required.Information: elpasobicycleclub.com.

Monday Training Rides begin March 12. Meetat Rio Plaza (6205 Upper Valley Rd at Artcraft)

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at 5:30 p.m. for a one-hour ride up Artcraft toBorder Crossing and back. 20 miles. Rick Rivas,867-7199, or Randy Limbird, 542-1422.

Wednesday night rides begin March 14. Mostriders start at River Run Plaza, 1071 CountryClub Rd., and ride 20-24 miles through theUpper Valley. No official leader - find a groupthat matches your pace. Recommended starttime for March is 5:15 p.m. Some riders beginat 5:30 p.m. at Rio Plaza (Artcraft and UpperValley). On March 14, the Country Club bridgeis scheduled to be closed, so the Rio Plazastarting point will be more accessible by car.• 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3 - Ride LeaderRide. Begin at Upper Valley Rd & Artcraft. 30-mile moderately paced ride to Gadsden Highand Border Crossing. Those interested in lead-ing rides for the Club are encouraged to join usfor a combination ride and overview of riderleader responsibilities. Randy Limbird, 542-1422 or 328-4110 (cell).• 8 a.m. Sunday, March 4 - Meet at PowerShots (965 N. Resler, across from Franklin H.S.)and ride over Transmountain to McKelligonCanyon, then Scenic Drive and back via Mesaand Westwind. Moderate pace, lots of climbing.36 miles. Olac Fuentes, 217-8008.• 9 a.m. Saturday, March 10 - Gap and Back.Meet at Cimarron Park (Northern Pass oneblock east of Resler) for 25-mile moderate rideup rollers to Anthony Gap. To get there, takeResler north past Helen of Troy and turn righton Northern Pass. Jeff Michel, 892-9653.• 9 a.m. Sunday, March 11 - First Day ofDaylight Savings. Meet at Rio Plaza for 30-milemoderately paced ride to Vinton, then alongthe rollers to Dos Lagos and back on Hwy 28.Linda Price, 433-4188.• 7:45 a.m. Saturday, March 17 - Pick yourdistance to Hatch. Options for round trips of104, 80, and 43 miles, moderate pace. The104-milers leave La Mesa at 7:45 a.m. andarrive at The Bean at 8:30. 80-milers departfrom The Bean at 9 a.m. and arrive at FortSelden at 10:15 a.m. 43-milers leave FortSelden at 10:30 a.m. Destination is Sparky’s inHatch. Bring a driver’s license or other ID forBorder Patrol station on NM 185. Thosedeparting from Mesilla should park at themunicipal lot south of The Bean. MargaretO’Kelley, 588-3825• 9 a.m. Sunday, March 18 - Lower ValleyRide. Meet at Cotton Eyed Joe’s at I-10 Clintexit. Ride through the farmlands around Clint,Fabens and San Eli. 35 moderately paced miles.Breakfast after. Jim Weaver, 775-9757.• 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 24 - Meet atChuck Heinrich Park, 11051 Loma Del NorteDr. for an exploration of the roads in NortheastEl Paso. Plan to climb Anthony Gap and possi-bly head out toward White Sands MissileRange. Distance is 25-30 miles, intermediatepace (17-18mph). Patty Van Tine, 667-0202.• 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 25 - Tour de Bliss.Explore old and new Fort Bliss on this 30-milemoderate to fast ride starting at Stout Gym(Enter through Cassidy Gate off U.S. 54, takeCassidy Road to gym, 2930 Cassidy). Optionfor lunch on post after ride. Need picture ID,proof of car insurance, registration to enterpost. Rob Ferrara, (401) 954-1064.• 8 a.m. Saturday, March 31 - Ride With theWind. Meet at 8 a.m. at River Run Plaza to car-avan by car to Columbus, N.M. Then bike backthe 65 miles, hopefully with a typical springwesterly wind. Bike Club will provide a biketrailer for up to 12 bikes and a rest stophalfway back. Riders will need to arrange theirown transportation to Columbus (with either a

non-rider driving the vehicle back or splittingthe driving/riding back with a friend). RandyLimbird, 542-1422 (home) or 328-4110 (cell).• 9 a.m. Sunday, April 1 - Meet at Rio Plaza(Artcraft and Upper Valley Rd.) and ride toGadsden High and back. 20 miles, moderatepace. Rick Rivas, 867-7199.

The TriFecta Omnium — The LasCruces/Hillsboro, N.M. cycling event presentedby Ziavelo Cycling is Saturday and Sunday,March 10-11, with a time trial and criteriumSaturday and classic road race Sunday. Registration deadline is March 8; no race dayregistration. Registration: Time Trial event $15time trial; $20 Criterium; $30 Road Race.Collegiate discounts offered. One-day license is$10. Information: (575) 541-8271 or [email protected].

Time Trial course is out and back on afrontage road for 20K,. The criterium is a flat,square 1-mile circuit close to the time trailcourse. The 35-mile road race course starts inHillsboro toward Lake Valley for 13 miles andreturns to Hillsboro, then finishes with 9 milesuphill to Kingston.

Coyote Classic XC Mountain BikeRace — The annual race starting the NewMexico off Road Series is 10 a.m. Sunday, April

1, at Franklin Mountains State Park. Racelengths are 16-30 miles, with categories forexpert, sport, beginner and single speed.Registration information: the-bicycle-company.net.

Centennial Century Ride — Las CrucesOptimist Club hosts its inaugural fundraisingcentury bicycle ride at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 15,at the NMSU Tennis Courts, 1760 Wells Street,in Las Cruces. 100K and 50K rides offered.Cost: $30 by April 1; $35 April 2-13; $40 day ofevent. Information: lascrucesoptimistclub.org.

Golf

MWR Golf Tournament — Fort BlissMWR will host its Open Tournament beginningwith a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Friday, March

23, at the fort’s Underwood Golf Complex’sSunset Course. Four-person scramble tourna-ment. Entry fee: $40 per player (includes greenfees, cart. rental, range balls andlunch).Information: 562-1273.

Recreational Sports

Water aerobics classes — City of El Pasohosts water aerobic classes for adults. Waterwalking shoes and authorized swim wearrequired. Information: 541-4331.• Veterans Aquatic Center, 5301 Salem — 5:30to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays,March 5-29. • Marty Robbins Center, 11600 Vista Del Sol— 7:30 a.m. Monday through Thursdays,March 5-29. • Hawkins pool, 1500 Hawkins — 8 to 9 a.m.Monday to Friday, March 5-30.

Parks & Rec Zumba — El Paso Parks andRecreation’s Zumba classes are twice weeklyMarch 12-April 7 at various recreation cen-ters. Cost: $18 per session (eight classes).Information: 544-0753, ext. 22 orelpasotexas.gov/parks. • Armijo Recreation Center, 711 E. 7th Street,4 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.Information: 544-5436.• Leona Ford Washington Recreation Center,3400 E. Missouri, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdaysand Thursdays. Information: 562-7071.• Multipurpose Recreation Center, 9031

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Viscount, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. Mondays andWednesdays. Information: 598-1155.

El Paso Kickball registration —Registration has begun for the co-ed adultleague’s Spring 2012 season. Games areThursdays beginning April 19 at ModestoGomez Park, 4600 Edna. Cost: $35 per player(age 21 and older). Registration forms availableon line at elpasokickball.com.

Motor sports

Speedway of Southern New Mexico —The track features modifieds, super stocks,speed stocks and more Saturdays. TheSpeedway is 11 miles west of Las Cruces exit132, off I-10. Take south frontage road toSouthern New Mexico Fairgrounds.

Admission is $10 ($7 seniors/military withID/students age 11-15 or with UTEP ID). Freefor children 10 and under. Information: 1-800-658-9650 or snmspeedway.com.

The 17th annual Winter Meltdown and 6thannual Chub Daniels Memorial is 6:30 p.m.Friday and Saturday (doors open at 5) and 2p.m. Sunday (doors open at noon), March 2-4.Admission: $10 Friday and Saturday; $12Sunday; ages 10 and younger admitted free.Weekend pass: $27.

X Motoball — The motocross and paintballcenter is at 4452 Cummings (near Krag Streetand Cassidy Drive in far East El Paso — takeMontana east of Zaragoza). Information: Gabe,355-0271, or xmotoball.com.

The 2012 Night Racing Series begins Saturday,March 24. Future dates are April 28, May 26,June 30, July 21, Aug. 25 and Sept. 22. Checkwebsite for hours.

Runs and walks

Walk For Literacy — Dr. Nixon ElementarySchool’s PTA hosts its inaugural 5K race and 1mile fun run/walk benefiting the school’s litera-cy development is 8 a.m. Sunday, March 4, atthe school, 11141 Loma Roja. Trophies for topthree male and female runners and for thelargest team and military team. Metals to topthree male and female in age groups 9 andyounger. First 200 runners receive t-shirt. Cost:$20 after March 2 (team discount for 10 per-sons or more is $5 per person. Information:274-5222 Online registration through Feb. 29at raceadventuresunlimited.com.

Pre-race packet pick up is noon to 6 p.m.Saturday, March 3, at Up and Running, 1475George Dieter. Race day registration and pack-et pickup is 7 to 7:45 a.m.

Segundo Barrio 5K — The 2nd annual 5Krace/walk is Saturday, March 10, at LydiaPatterson Institute, 517 S. Florence, as part ofthe Celebrate Segundo Barrio Fair 10 a.m. to 2p.m. at the race site. The walk is open to thefirst 500 applicants; suggested donation of non-perishable food items for area food pantries.Proceeds benefit Imagine No Malaria. Check inbegins at 8 a.m. with walk beginning at 9 a.m.and run at 9:10 a.m. Information: 533-8286,ext. 31. Online preregistration atcelebrateSegundoBarrio.org.

St. Patrick’s’ Shamrock 5K — St.Patrick’s A.C.T.S. will host the 2nd annual com-petitive 5K run/walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, March

17, at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1118 N. Mesa.Registration: $20 ages 15 and older; $15 ages10 to 14 and per person teams of 10 or more;free for age 9 and younger. Green beer and

food available at end of race. Online registra-tion at raceadventuresunlimited.com.

St. Patty’s Day 6-Mile Race — The FortBliss race is 8 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at thefort’s Soto Gym, 20751 Constitution. Race isfree for active duty military; $20 for civilians.Information: Aaron Jones, 744-5790 orblissmwr.com.

El Paso Stroll for Epilepsy — The inaugu-ral walk to raise awareness of epilepsy is 9 a.m.Saturday, March 24, at Ascarate Park, 6900Delta. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Participantsare asked to raise at least $25 for the cause;walkers receive t-shirts. Information: 240-4848or [email protected]. Online registration atstrollforepilepsy.com.

Kidspalooza 5K and Kids Dash — TheDowntown Kidspalooza Family 5K run/walkand Kids 100-yard Dash is Saturday, March 24,starting and finishing in Arts Festival Plaza. The5K begins at 8:30 a.m. and kids dash (ages 8and younger) at 9:15 a.m. Refreshments at fin-ish line. Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.

Registration: $20 by March 19; $25 on raceday for 5K ($15 per runner for teams of 10 ormore with advance registration); $5 for dash.Online registration through March 22 atraceadventuresunlimited.com.

Bataan Memorial Death March — The23rd annual marathon-length (26.2 miles)march is 7 a.m. Sunday, March 25 at WhiteSands Missile Range to honor U.S. and Filipinotroops captured by the Japanese in WWII.

Entry fee (by March 14): $95 individuals; $475teams. No late or on-site registration accepted.Information: (575) 678-1256, (575) 678-2887or bataanmarch.com. The “green” route is thefull 26.2-mile Bataan Memorial Death March.The “blue” route is 15.2 miles long.

‘Defy the Ban’ World’s fastest 10K —10K run and 2-mile fun-run/walk 8:30 a.m.Sunday, March 25, benefiting El PasoansFighting Hunger. The 10K begins at the top ofTransmountain and ends at Northwestern (ele-vation loss of 1,400 feet). Finish line and assem-bly area for all events is at Apetito’s MexicanGrill, 1831 Northwestern.

A $1,000 prize for anyone setting a newcourse record.

Registration by March 22: $25 10K; $20 forfun run/walk. Fee goes up to $30 (10K) and$25 (fun run) March 23-24. Information: ChrisRowley, 478-5663. On-line registration avail-able through March 22 at raceadventuresunlim-ited.com.

Sully’s Super Sprint Triathlon — The 3-mile run/15-mile bike/360-yard swim is 8 a.m.Sunday, March 25, at Sul Ross StateUniversity’s Graves-Pierce RecreationalComplex, Alpine, Texas. Registration (by March11): $35 ($25 for SRSU students, faculty andstaff). All entries after March 11: $45. Teamentry: $60 (two or three people). Information:(432) 837-8299 or sulross.edu/pages/5505.asp.

Autism Speaks Run — The benefit 5K runand 1 mile walk hosted by Alpha Xi Delta is 8a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Ascarate Park,6900 Delta. Registration: $20 per person; $15per person for teams of five or more. Race dayregistration: $25. Online registration at racead-venturesunlimited.com.

April Running of the Fools - The 2ndAnnual April Running of the Fools is 8 a.m.Sunday, April 1, at Blackie Chesher Park, 1100N. Zaragoza (at Escobar). The 5K run benefitsthe Clint High School Cross Country Team.Information: Mike Coulter, 274-5222 orraceadventuresunlimited.com.

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With the Magoffin Home about toreopen after extensive renova-tions and the City of El Paso

investing heavily in preserving and restor-ing the Albert B. Fall Mansion, the futureis looking brighter for the community’shistoric residences.

The Magoffin Home and the FallMansion are just two of the many historichomes found among the city’s older neigh-borhoods in or near Downtown. Whilemost are still used as private residences oroffices, several have stayed in the publicdomain and are accessible to the public, inthe case of the old La Hacienda Restaurantare easily viewable from the outside.

The International Museum of Art housedin the old Turney Mansion and the BurgesHome that serves as the office of the ElPaso County Historical Society are otherexamples of Downtown-area homes easilyvisited by the public.

City of El Paso Historic PreservationOfficer Providencia Velázquez notes thatconverting a formerly private historichome for public use is one good way toraise awareness of the importance of his-toric preservation, especially when publicinput is involved.

“It helps raise awareness through the useof notification, public meetings, city coun-cil meetings, and requesting public input,”Velázquez said. “In changing the status ofa private building, educating the public is acrucial factor and the building’s history isa vital component. It demonstrates itsimportance and significance.”

Longtime historic preservation advocatePres Dehrkoop said the Magoffin Home iscertainly a standout.

“I think the Magoffin Home StateHistoric Site would top my list (offavorites) as it is so different with itsadobe walls. There is so much history con-nected to the home and there are manyfamily members in the area to hear theirstories of the time and people who livedthere,” she said.

The area’s historic homes are not limitedto Downtown. Velázquez noted that theLowenstein House, a Mission Valley resi-dence near the Ysleta Pueblo later convert-ed to a tienda (store), is also a good exam-ple of a historic residence.

However, for a quick self-guided tour ofEl Paso’s historic homes, the best concen-tration is in and around Downtown. Hereare five sites that are easy to visit.

Magoffin Home State Historic Site1120 Magoffin Avenue

The Magoffin Home sits just outside ofthe edge of El Paso’s Downtown, builtaround 1875 by prominent El Paso settlerJoseph Magoffin.

Born in Chihuahua and educated inKentucky and Missouri, Magoffin arrivedin El Paso in 1856 to work at his father’smercantile. He lived the rest of his life inEl Paso and was co-founder and presidentof the State National Bank. He served asmayor for four terms, and also as countyjudge and collector of customs.

The home belonged to his family formore than 100 years when his granddaugh-ter, Octavia Glasgow, sold the home to thecity in 1976. She continued to live in partof the home until her death in 1986.

The current restoration project has lastedover a year. The house was closed at the

end of 2010 and the construction andrestoration work spanned the entire year of2011 and into the first half of 2012. It willopen its doors again to the public with acelebration Saturday, May 12.

Magoffin Home Site Manager LeslieBergloff said restoration on the house willcover the entire site, including the home’sinterior, exterior and ground, and will beimmediately noticeable to those familiarwith the home prior to its makeover.

“There’s a new roof and improveddrainage system. We’ve plastered over andrepaired the adobe, and are repainting thewalls,” she said. “We also learned part ofthe home’s doors and windows were paint-ed with a faux finish, so we are trying toreturn it to its original look. It will have avery beautiful effect.”

In addition, interior walls and ceilingswill be refreshed and rooms formerly off-limits to the public will now be open forviewing.

Because the home is an official state his-toric site with the Texas HistoricalCommission, Bergloff said, the restorationefforts have to meet very specific guide-lines to maintain its historic integrity,

“You can’t rush something like this. Wewant to makes sure everything is doneright before it reopens,” she said. “Whenyou walk onto this property, you will feellike you are walking back in time.” Admission to the home will be free dur-

ing the May 12 re-opening celebration.Representatives from other local museumsand supporting organizations will also beon hand with informational and education-al booths. Bergloff hopes that area resi-dents who come to the opening will be

compelled to bring their out out-of-townguests to see what the home has to offer inthe future.Another positive for both the Magoffin

Home site and the neighborhood is therecent purchase of the house across thestreet, which eventually will be convertedinto the site’s official visitor center, giftshop and possible office space. By movingthese uses into their own building, visitorsto the Magoffin Home itself can have amore genuine “traveling back in time”experience without too many present-daydistractions.

Many of the home’s popular events willreturn once the Magoffin Home re-opens,including tea parties, living history presen-tations and candlelight tours. Bergloffhopes the rejuvenated site will attractmany first-time visitors, including ayounger generation. Younger visitors, shesaid, particularly are drawn to the site’smore interactive programs, such as oralhistory events.

“History is about identity,” Bergloff said.“They want more than just to be toldsomething from a book; they want to expe-rience it.”

She said the home will show off severaleras of influence, as the Magoffins andtheir descendents occupied the home for114 years.

“People from all over the world havecome here to see the Magoffin Home,because it is one of the best examples ofTerritorial Style Architecture anywhere,”Bergloff said. “Now there will be evenmore for them to enjoy.”

Preservation efforts by public and non-profit

groups have kept many of El Paso’s famed

residences from fading into history

Story by Lisa Kay Tate

Left: The Turney Home, 1211 Montana, is now the International Museum of Art. Center: The Burges Home, 603 W. Yandell, is headquarters of the El Paso CountyHistorical Society. Right: The Albert Fall Mansion, 1725 Arizona, is being restored by the City of El Paso. (Photos by Rick Tate)

The Magoffin Home, 1120 Magoffin, is scheduled to reopen May 12. Right: SiteManger Leslie Bergloff shows older layers of one room that will remain exposedto show earlier stages of the historic residence. (Photos by Lisa Tate)

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Turney Home (International Museum of Art)1211 Montana

The Henry Trost-designed home oflawyer/cattle rancher/public servantWilliam Ward Turney and his family, nowwelcomes visitors as the InternationalMuseum of Art.According to museum information, the

Turneys wanted the famed El Paso archi-tect to design them something both tradi-tional and conservative: “The result issomething part Antebellum, partRenaissance, part Greek, and even partWhite House.”

Completed in 1908 at a cost of about$50,000, the building takes up the cityblock on Montana between Brown andNoble. Standout features include its ArtNouveau style stained glass window andits ornate grand staircase.

The house served as the home of the El

Paso Museum of Art going back to 1947,with its east and west wings added in the1960s to increase exhibit space. After themuseum moved to its current site at ArtsFestival Plaza, the Turney Home wasturned over to the International Associationfor the Visual Arts to be used as an inde-pendent art venue.

The stretch of Montana from the 1000 tothe 1500 block has been placed on theNational Register of Historic Places. Someof the more noticeable spots on the streetinclude the El Paso Medical Societyoffices and museum in the historic TurnerHome (1301 Montana), La Tierra Café(1731 Montana), Burritos Tony (1319) andthe headquarters and private residence oflocal “GuyRex” pageant kings RichardGuy and Rex Holt (1304 Montana), aswell as several law offices, day spas, insur-ance agencies and other businesses.

Richard F. Burges House (El Paso County Historical Society)

603 W. YandellThe El Paso County Historical Society

not only advocates for historic preserva-tion, it also practices what it preaches bymaintaining its headquarters in the historicformer home of Richard F. Burges.

Burges was city attorney who wrote ElPaso’s city charter in 1908. He also servedon the Texas House of Representatives in1913, was president of the Texas ForestryAssociation in the early 1920s and playeda prominent roll in the development ofCarlsbad Caverns and the building ofElephant Butte Dam.

The society’s research center is alsolocated at the house, named for Burges’sdaughter, Jane Burges Perrenot.

Dehrkoop said homes like Burges Houseand the International Museum of Art areexamples of the variety of old homes andbuildings other cities wish they had.

“Each tell a story, brings history alive andpreserves the workmanship of that time,”she said. “Stepping into one of these build-ings is a remarkable education for anyoneand preserving it for future generations isshowing the pride people have in theircommunity.”

The Burges Home’s Sunset Heights loca-tion places it amid several other historichomes; most of them still used as privatesingle-family residences or apartments.There are a couple of exceptions, however,including the former home of State Sen.Lester Mundy at 1401 Yandell, now thespot of Jesus and Mary Roman CatholicAcademy. Mundy was one of SunsetHeights’ most colorful residents, and theneighborhood itself was briefly named forhim (Mundy Heights).Also deserving a look, just on the edge of

Sunset Heights is the El Paso CommunityCollege Rio Grande Campus Research andDevelopment building at 900 N. Oregon(at the end of Montana). The building,which was restored from its deterioratingcondition after being purchased from a pri-vate owner, is easily recognized by itsrounded design and wraparound porch.

La Hacienda Restaurant grounds1720 W. Paisano

The once-popular La Hacienda restaurantserved both locals and tourists from the1940s when the Lopez Family first openedit to when current owner Chip Johns itfinally closed its doors in 2007. Its loca-tion just across the Rio Grande from

Juárez, was part of its attraction fordecades but a disadvantage after bordersecurity became a concern.

La Hacienda’s main building was built bySimeon Hart for his bride Jesusita in 1850.Hart, best known as founder of Hart’s Mill,was also the father of prominent El Pasonewsman Juan Hart. Although the restaurant has been vacant

since its closing, nearby historical markersstill tell its story, commemorating El PasoDel Rio Del Norte, the residence ofSimeon Hart, Hart’s Mill and Old FortBliss. The latter site, next to La Hacienda,now houses private residences.

Bernie Sargent, a member of both the ElPaso County Historical Society andCounty Historical Commission, said thehome-turned-restaurant is still owned byJohns, and has been for sale for some time.Sargent and others are working to makethe area a part of the El Camino Real deTierra Adentro National Historic Trail. TheTrail itself spans from San Juan Pueblo in

El Paso Community College’s RioGrande Campus now occupies thisrestored home at 900 N. Oregon.

(Photo by Rick Tate)

La Hacienda Restaurant, site of one ofEl Paso’s oldest residences, remainsclosed. (Photo by Rick Tate)

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Northern New Mexico to Mexico City.“We’re working with the National Park

service to get a series of sites recognizedalong this trail,” Sargent said, adding thereare already six certified sites spanningfrom Keystone Heritage Park in the UpperValley to The Bookery/Casa Ortiz in theMission Valley.

Albert B. Fall Mansion1725 Arizona

The 105-year-old mansion home of U.S.Senator Albert Fall has received muchmedia attention in the past few weeks asrestoration efforts near completion.

Fall served as President Warren G.Harding’s Secretary of the Interior and isknown for his involvement in the TeapotDome bribery scandal of the early 1920s,in which Fall leased Navy petroleumreserves to three private companies with-out competitive bidding. Born inKentucky, Fall moved to the Las Crucesarea where he practiced law, and main-tained homes in both the Tularosa Basin inNew Mexico and in El Paso. He died in ElPaso in 1944.

The mansion was in a dire state of deteri-oration in 2009 when the city purchasedthe property from its former owner formore than $647,000. El Paso’s HistoricPreservation Division of Planning andDevelopment has been working to makethis historic property usable once again.

So far more than $1 million has beendevoted to construction, restoration andrenovations. The work includes preserva-tion of prominent fixtures, from stained-glass windows to brick fireplaces. Theconstruction has included modernupgrades to make the house more publiclyaccessible.

Velázquez said preservation is the firstpriority in the maintenance plan of homeslike the Fall mansion.

“Trying to gauge how many people willcome through the doors in a year’s time,how much traffic can be reasonablyexpected and accommodated, and how toplan for any damages should be consideredas the building becomes public,” she said.The mansion is also an example of how

keeping the public informed in the con-struction process can help raise the antici-pation and appreciation for the project, asthe Fall Mansion has already caught theeye of local nonprofits and other groupstentatively interested in acquiring it.

This, the city feels, could benefit all par-ties involved.

“When a private residence is convertedinto a public building it then becomesproperty of the city’s taxpayers. We do asmuch as possible to keep them informed,”Velázquez said. “Also, a public buildingbecomes accessible to a larger number ofpeople than a private building and can beput to use for the public sector.”

Private preservation effortsEl Paso Preservation Alliance member

and attorney Terry Hammond is seeking topreserve another Fall property, the AlbertB. Fall House at 801 E. Rio Grande, hometo the Fall family prior to their purchase ofthe mansion.

The house sits across the street from FirstBaptist Church and was at one time indanger of being torn down to make room

for a parking lot. “Preservation has always been a focal

point in maintaining the integrity of astructure,” he said. “This is one projectthat is in the beginning stages, but I amlooking to get the building into some kindof shape that may eventually become anoffice.”

Hammond notes that historic homes caneasily be demolished or radically remod-eled because people are unaware of theirsignificance.

“You hear stories about things like thatwhich have happened overnight,” he said.“The city has become more concernedabout these issues, but there are probablyhundreds of potentially historic structuresthey might not even be aware of yet.”

El Paso Preservation Alliance memberRay Rutledge has been working to pre-serve the integrity of areas such as the cen-tral El Paso Manhattan Heights HistoricDistrict. His current project is an AmericanBungalow-style house at 2731 Portland,formerly slated for demolition, that now isbeing saved for future private use.Rutledge intends for the building to keepits defining historic features, yet beequipped for modern-day use in an envi-ronmentally friendly fashion.

“By saving the structure we retain thehistoric character of the site, the neighbor-hood and the tax value that benefits theentire city,” Rutledge said. “Upon comple-tion of the renovations, our plan is toreturn this property to a residential site fora future family to enjoy and cherish.”

Hammond said the histories of many ofEl Paso’s oldest homes are easilyresearched, and some residences remainoccupied by descendents of their originalowners.

“It doesn’t take very long to go back inmany of these cases and trace the historyof a home,” he said

Home ToursMany other historic homes still in use as

private residences are not accessible to thepublic, of course, but some open theirdoors on special occasions for home orneighborhood tours held in both El Pasoand Las Cruces. Here are some to look for:• EPSO’s “Symphony of Homes.” Held thefirst weekend of December, the Christmashome tour focuses on a different area eachyear, with houses decked in holiday deco-rations. Past tours have ranged from RimRoad houses to the Park Hills neighbor-hood. Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.• Sunset Heights Tour of Homes. The ElPaso County Historical Society and SunsetHeights Neighborhood Association’sfundraiser is planned for May this year.The tour not only features docent-led toursof private homes, sometimes ones notoften open to the public, as well as aneighborhood festival. Information: [email protected].• Segundo Barrio Tours. El Paso WalkingTours, hosted by area historian FredMorales, offer periodic walking tours ofthe south-central El Paso historic area. Arecent tour focused on sites related to theMexican Revolution. Information: 771-6727 or elpasowalkingtours.com.• LCSO Historic Home Tour. The LasCruces Symphony Orchestra Guild’sfundraising home tour held each April isapproaching its 20th year in 2012.Information: (575) 646-3709 orlascrucessymphony.com.

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El Paso Zoo — 4001 E. Paisano. Zoo sum-mer entrance hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.daily. Zoo admission is $10 for ages 13 to 61;$7.50 for ages 62 and older and active duty mil-itary (including spouse) with ID; $6 ages 3 to12; and free for ages 2 and under. Zoo mem-bers admitted free. Information: 532-8156,521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.

Daily activities for Year of the Bat in 2012include bat games, arts and crafts, bat enrich-ment programs and more.

Other upcoming events (call or visit elpasoz-zo.org/adventure to register):• Friday, March 9: Spring Fever Sleepover• March 12-16: Spring Break Camp.• March 19-23: Spring Break Workshops (10a.m. and 2 p.m.)

The El Paso Zoo is a 35-acre home to 228species of animals. About 420 mammals, rep-tiles, amphibians and birds, 106 fish and 294invertebrates live in a variety of natural habitatexhibits including a Reptile House, SouthAmerican Pavilion, Americas Aviary, CisnerosParaje, Birds of Prey Exhibit, Forest Atrium,Asian Grasslands and an Elephant Complex, andthe recently added Kalahari Research Stationenergy exhibit.

Daily encounters include California Sea LionTraining and Meet the Keeper presentations at11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Asian Elephant Training Encounters scheduleddaily. Information: elpasozoo.org/takeaction.

UTEP Women’s Health Initiative and City of ElPaso’s Department of Public Health’s “WildAbout Health” program at zoo hosts the fol-lowing events:• National Women’s and Girls’ HIW AwarenessDay is Saturday, March 10.• Family Health at the Zoo is Friday, March

30.• Take Back the Night is Thursday, April 26.

First Friday film screenings — SouthwestEnvironmental Center, 275 N. Main in LasCruces, hosts free screenings of environmental-ly-themed films with popcorn and juice for thewhole family at 7:30 p.m. the first Friday of themonth. Admission is free, but space is limited.Call for schedule. Information: (575) 522-5552or wildmesquite.org.

Showing March 2 is “The Border Wall,” anin-depth look at the wall erected on the U.S.-Mexico border. Starting at the beginning whenthe wall originated as a double fence in SanDiego, “The Border Wall” examines everythingfrom political and cultural repercussions toenvironmental impacts.

Craig Childs — NMSU’s OutdoorRecreation Adventure Arts Series presents theauthor and commentator at 7 p.m. Friday,March 9, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Childs focuseson natural sciences, archaeology, and remark-able journeys into the wilderness. Tickets: $8 inadvance; $10 at the door. Information: (575)646-4746.

Childs has published more than a dozen criti-cally acclaimed books on nature, science, andadventure. He is also a commentator for NPR’sMorning Edition.

El Paso Zoo Adventure Programs — ElPaso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Children must beaccompanied by parent. Information: 521-1880.Online registration available at elpasozoo.org.

• Friday, March 9: Spring Fever Sleepover• March 12-16: Spring Break Camp.• March 19-23: Spring Break Workshops (10a.m. and 2 p.m.)

Dog Canyon Experience — Oliver LeeState Park, Highway 54 south of Alamogordo atthe Dog Canyon turnoff, hosts its annual cele-bration of the natural resources of Dog Canyon9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17-18, with hands-onactivities, presentations, hikes and more bothdays. Most tours depart from the VisitorCenter. Activities are free with regular parkadmission. Information: (575) 437-8284.

Saturday’s events:• A guided Bird Walk with local naturalist BobBarber is 9 to 10:30 a.m..• Desert Gardens ranger-led xeriscape walkwith Charles Wood is 11 a.m. to noon• A Night sky viewing of Venus and Jupiter withthe Amateur Astronomers Group is 8 to 9:30p.m. at the Group Shelter. • Watercolor and Landscaping plein air paintingprogram is 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Group Shelter.Participants will be provided with paints, paperand an opportunity to try a few simple tech-niques for painting landscapes. • Reptiles of Dog Canyon talk is 6:30 p.m. atthe Visitor Center with Ted Brown and mem-bers of the New Mexico HerpetologicalSociety. Members will display some specimensthat may be found within the park in the VisitorCenter throughout the day.

Sunday’s events:• A Jornada Mogollon Site Tour is 10 a.m. tonoon with NMSU-A Archaeologist PeteEidenbach. Attendees must drive their ownvehicle to the Ranch House property and bewilling to walk a mile round trip.• An “Archaeology: Future of the Past” Tour is1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Visitor Center with StateParks Archaeologist Rebecca Procter.

Ranch House Tours led by ranger CharlesWood are 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,March 17-18, departing from the VisitorCenter.

‘El Paso’s Hueco Tanks’ — El Paso CountyHistorical Society presents the premiere ofCapstone Productions’ new documentary onHueco Tanks at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, atScottish Rite Theater, 301 W. Missouri. The 52-minute film incorporates footage shot overeight years at El Paso’s only state park that isalso a Texas Historic Site. Admission: $3 dona-tion. Information: 533-3603

“El Paso’s Hueco Tanks” explains the rock artat Hueco Tanks in new ways, and takes theviewer on hikes and tours through the park,and talks about native Indians consider HuecoTanks sacred.

Funds raised from admission will be dividedamong the Hueco Tanks Legacy Fund, theScottish Rite Museum, and the El Paso CountyHistorical Society, co-producer of this film withCapstone Productions.

El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society— The Society’s general meeting is 7 p.m.Monday, March 19, at El Paso Garden Center,3105 Grant. Speaker to be determined.Admission is free. Non-members welcome;refreshments served. Information: Eddie Chew,587-9589 or trans-pecos-audubon.org.

The society hosts field trips to various birdingsites in the region. Non-members and guestswelcome on all field trips. Information: Mark

Perkins, 637-3521 or [email protected] field trip to Guadalupe Mountains National

Park, McKittrick Canyon and Frijole Ranchdeparts at 7 a.m. Saturday, March 10, fromEvergreen Cemetery, 12400 E. Montana. Easyto moderate hike in McKittrick with birding andbrown bag lunch at ranch. Birds often seeninclude golden eagle, pygmy nuthatch,Montezuma quail, mountain chickadee, westernbluebird and some water birds.

Municipal Rose Garden — The garden at3418 Aurora (at Copia), opens to the public 8a.m. to 6 p.m. daily March 1-Oct. 30, exceptfor official holidays. The garden has many typesof roses at the sprawling park area with awaterfall, shade canopy and many other ameni-ties. Admission is free. Information/rentals: ElPaso Parks and Recreation, 541-4331.

Franklin Mountains State Park - The24,000-acre park extends north from the heartof El Paso to the New Mexico state line. Thehighest point is North Mt. Franklin, 7,192 feetabove sea level.

Most hiking and mountain-biking trails begin inthe Tom Mays area, off Transmountain Road onthe west side of the park (east of I-10).

Entry fees are $4 per person, free for age 12and under (with family). Group rates available.Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information:566-6441.

Guided hikes are offered at 9 a.m. selectedweekends, unless listed otherwise. Cost is $3($1 ages 5-12; under 5 free), plus $4 park entryfee for ages 13 and older. Reservationsrequired: 566-6441 ext. 21. [email protected].• Saturday, March 3: West Cottonwood MineShaft (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)• Sunday, March 4: Ron Coleman/SmugglersPass, off Transmountain Road.• Saturday, March 17: Aztec Caves Trail.• Sunday, March 18: Mineshaft Exploration.• Thursday, March 22: Women’s Only hike.• Saturday, March 24: Peak Fitness ChallengeHike at Upper Sunset Trail.

Camping in the Tom Mays Area of the park,with both traditional tent sites and RV areas (nohookups). Site fee is $8 (limit of four campers),plus the park entrance fee.

Picnicking in the Tom Mays Area, with picnictables and restrooms that are accessible to thehandicapped.

No ground fires are permitted.

Rio Bosque Wetlands Park — UTEP’sCenter for Environmental ResourceManagement offers free guided walking toursand other activities at Rio Bosque WetlandsPark in El Paso’s Mission Valley. Tours last abouttwo hours. Information: 747-8663 or rio-bosque.org. Upcoming events:• Bird Tour, 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3.• Introductory Tour, 4 p.m. Sunday, March 11.• A Community Workday is 9 a.m. to noon,Saturday, March 17.• Monthly faunal monitoring is 8 to 11 a.m.,Saturday, March 24.

Meeting place is a bridge crossing RiversideCanal. Take Americas Ave. (Loop 375) to PanAmerican Drive, turn left and travel 1.5 miles.

Hueco Tanks State Park and HistoricSite — The site is famed for many NativeAmerican rock paintings and unique geology.Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.Admission: $5 (free for children 12 andyounger). Additional activity cost for tours(including birding tour and morning hike): $1for ages 5 and older. Information: 857-1135 ortexasstateparks.gov. Reservations are recom-mended for the self-guided area and for camp-


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ing, especially during winter months: (512) 389-8900.

Tours offered Wednesday through Sunday, byprior arrangement at 849-6684. Participantsmust carry at least one bottle of water per per-son.• Pictograph tours are 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.• Rock climbing/bouldering tours are 9:30, 10and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.• Hiking tours are 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m. and 2p.m.

Birding tours are 8 to 10 a.m. on the thirdSaturday of the month (March 17). Advancesign-up encouraged.

To get there: Take Montana Avenue (U.S.Highway 62-180) all the way into the HuecoMountains then turn left on Ranch Road 2775.

North Mountain is available for self-guided dayuse, for up to 70 people at a time; reservationsrecommended. There is an annual orientationprogram for visitors. Guided access is offeredto the rest of the site. Picnicking allowed at tentables closest to headquarters. Wood and char-coal fires are not permitted. Bicycles permittedonly on designated paved areas. Pets allowedonly in camping or picnic areas. Call for reser-vations and other information: 857-1135.

There are campground sites with water andelectric, as well as water-only tent sites. Callthe park for reservations.

Area hiking websites — A variety oforganizations in the El Paso/Las Cruces areaoffers hiking opportunities. Hikes typically arerated as easy, moderate, or strenuous. Solo ornew hikers are welcome.• Meetup.com offers a variety of groups for allactivities, including the El Paso hiking meetupclub (meetup.com/El-Paso-Hiking) and the LasCruces hiking meetup club (meetup.com/hik-ing-261)• El Paso Ridgewalkers — The group posts itshikes at elpasoridgewalkers.com. Or contactCarol Brown at 630-1424.• Celebrations of Our Mountains now offers anongoing calendar of hiking and related events atcelebmtns.org/calendar• elpasonaturally is a blog by Jim Tolbert onvarious environmental topics, with a calendar ofevents that also includes the Sunrise HikersTuesday morning group. Seeelpasonaturally.blogspot.com or contact [email protected].• The El Paso chapter of the Sierra Club postsits hikes at sierraclub.org/elpaso.• Outdoorelpaso.com offers an interactivemap, of El Paso County hiking and runningtrails, calendar of events and more.Information: 546-2098 or epcounty.com.

Keystone Heritage Park and El PasoDesert Botanical Garden — 4200Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.Admission: $3 (free for members). Information:584-0563, keystoneheritagepark.org or elpa-sobotanicalgardens.org.

The park’s 2-acre Botanical Garden, fundedby the Rotary Club of El Paso and the JuniorLeague, features native plants, amphitheater,butterfly garden, wedding garden, children’smaze, and a Butterfly House.

Keystone Heritage Park has 189 species ofmigratory and local birds, and a 4,500-year-oldarchaeological site.

The site is open for bird watching 9:30 a.m. tonoon the second and last Saturday of themonth.

Keystone’s Chihuahuan Desert Experience(immediately west of the wetland) is open daily

from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for walking andbird watching.

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park —5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla. Winter hoursare 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (through March 31). Allevents free with park admission. Day use fee:$5 per vehicle ($40 annual pass). Closed NewYear’s Day. Information: (575) 523-4398.

Spring Break Camp is 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday,March 20. Third, fourth and fifth graders cansign up to participate in the Bosque EcosystemMonthly Monitoring and collect data. Camp isfree with valid park pass.

Search and Rescue Day is 8 a.m. to noonSaturday, March 24. Local search and rescueteams will provide demonstrations on TrackingBasics and the Basics of using a Compass.

Dress accordingly for all hikes; wear close-toed shoes and sunscreen. Bring water andbinoculars.• Ranger-led Nature Hikes are 3 p.m. everyFriday, Saturday and Sunday.• Birding tours are 8:15 a.m. Saturday, March

3, 10 and 17, led by park volunteers. • Becoming a Birder Series guided hike is at8:15 a.m. Saturday, March 31.

Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park —

The park, part of Asombro Institute for ScienceEducation, is northeast of Las Cruces, offJornada Road. Admission is free; donation boxat trailhead. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday. Information: (575)524-3334 or asombro.org.

The 2nd annual Kid’s Passport to the Desert is9 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 20, for familiesto explore and learn about the desert. Hike theDesert Discovery Trail and visit passport stopsto learn about desert animals, snakes, fossils,using a compass and more. Get passportstamps at each stop to turn into for a prize atthe end of the event. Admission: $1.

To get there: Take I-25 in Las Cruces andhead east on U.S. 70. Take the Mesa GrandeRoad exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U-turn under the highway to head west, and stayin the right lane. Turn right (north) on JornadaRoad. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles andturn left at the park sign. Follow the entranceroad to the parking area and trailhead.

Asombro Institute for Science Education is anonprofit organization dedicated to increasingscientific literacy by fostering an understandingof the Chihuahuan Desert.

Aguirre Spring Campground — TheOrgan Mountain recreational area, run by the

federal Bureau of Land Management, is off U.S.70 about 15 miles east of Las Cruces. Fifty-fivefamily camping and picnic sites, plus two groupareas. Day-use fee is $3 per vehicle.

The Baylor Pass (hiking and horseback riding)and Pine Tree (hiking) trails begin at the camp-ground.

Information, group reservations: (575) 525-4300.

Dripping Springs Natural Area — Therecreational area is at the base of the OrganMountains at the end of Dripping Springs Road(the eastern extension of University Avenue),about 10 miles east of Las Cruces. The area,run by the federal Bureau of Land Managementin cooperation with the Nature Conservancy,includes the A.B. Cox Visitors’ Center, severalhiking trails, and La Cueva Picnic Area. The visi-tor center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Accessto the main trail to Dripping Springs is 8 a.m. to3 p.m. and the park is closed promptly at 5p.m.

Admission is $3 per vehicle. No pets allowed(except for assistance animals). Information:(575) 522-1219.


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White Sands National Monument —The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15 milessouthwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S. 70.Monument hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughMarch 10; 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. March 11-April19. Visitor Center hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.through April 17.

Entrance fee: $3 age 17 and older. Free forchildren. Information: (575) 479-6124, ext. 236or (575) 679-2599, ext. 232; or go tonps.gov/whsa.

Sunset strolls are offered daily beginning at 5p.m. through March 2, 5:15 p.m. March 3-

10, 6:15 p.m. March 11-30 and 6:30 p.m.March 31-April. 20.

A Dunes at Dawn ranger-led morning hike is7:15 a.m. Saturday, March 10. Space is limited;reservations accepted two weeks in advance ofthe hike online only at nps.gov/whsa.

“Skins and Skulls” mammal identification talksare 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in the VisitorCenter. Rangers will have pelts, skulls, andother props for an up-close look and feel of theelusive wildlife of White Sands.

Map Talks are 1:30 p.m. every Saturday andSunday.

Lake Lucero tours are offered on the lastweekend of each month. This month’s tour is 9a.m. Saturday, March 31. Participants drivetheir own vehicles 17 miles beginning at theSmall Missile Range gate on U.S. 70, 25 mileswest of the White Sands Visitor Center, thenhike 3/4 mile. Reservations required ( onlineonly). Cost is $3 ($1.50 age 16 and under).

Crafty Kids craft and interpretive programsare 10 a.m. Sundays for ages 6-10. Parents wel-come to participate.

Carlsbad Caverns National Park — Thepark is about 160 miles east of El Paso, off theCarlsbad Highway (U.S. 62-180). Information:(575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave.

Winter Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily;tours available 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last entryinto cave via natural entrance is 2 p.m. with lastentry into cave via elevator 3:30 p.m.

Elevator renovations will continue through thesummer months; visitors taking elevatorentrance should expect longer waits.

Plan 3-1/2 hours for a walk-in tour and 1-1/2hours for Big Room tour. Cost is $6 ($3 forages 6-15 or seniors with discount card). Thepark’s audio self-guided tour is $3 extra (alsoavailable in Spanish).

For an extra fee ($8 adults, $4 youth and sen-iors with card), visitors can go on a ranger-guid-ed tour of additional areas of the caverns.

Other special guided tours are available,including “Wild Cave Tours.

Gila Cliff Dwellings NationalMonument — 44 miles north of Silver Cityon NM Highway 15, the dwellings are in themiddle of the majestic Gila Wilderness.Entrance fee: $3 per person; $10 per family.Information: (575) 536-9461 or nps.gov/gicl.

Winter hours (through Memorial Day): Thetrail to the cliff dwellings is open from 9 a.m. to

4 p.m. Everyone must be off the trail by 5 p.m.Visitor center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Visitors for the 1 p.m. guided tour, whichbegins at the cliff dwellings, need to arrive atthe trailhead by at least 12:30 p.m. to walk upthe trail to the dwellings.

Guadalupe Mountains National Park— 110 miles east of El Paso on the way toCarlsbad, the 86,416-acre park includes thehighest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak, 8,749feet. Entry fee: $5 for ages 16 and older, goodfor one week and all trails. Winter hours are 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Camping is $8 per site pernight. Information: (915) 828-3251.

The park’s headquarters, visitors’ center andmuseum are at Pine Springs, off of U.S. 62-180.

New Mexico State Parks — Day-use feeis $5 when visiting any state park. Campingfees: $8 for primitive site; $10 for developedsite (electrical hookup $4 extra). All programsare free with park entrance, unless otherwiselisted. Information: (575) 744-5998 ornmparks.com.• Oliver Lee State Park, Highway 54 south ofAlamogordo at the Dog Canyon turnoff. Mosthikes depart from the Visitor Center.Information: (575) 437-8284.

Animals of Dog Canyon talk is 10 to 11:30a.m. Saturday, March 3, at the Group Shelter.A Trail Journaling walk is 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Saturday, March 10. Participants will beencouraged to keep a journal and do severalactivities while on the walk.

The annual Dog Canyon Experience is 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18.See separate listing for details.

Ranch House Tours led by ranger CharlesWood are 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,March 17-18, departing from the VisitorCenter.

A wildflower hike is 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday,March 24.

“It’s the Water Trail Walk” hike of the RiparianNature Trail is 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday,March 31.

A Bat Factor talk is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday,April 7, in the Group Shelter. • Mesilla Valley Bosque Park — 5000 Calle delNorte, Mesilla. Guided bird tours are firstSaturday of every month. See separate listingfor other events.• Elephant Butte Lake State Park —Information: (575) 744-5998.• City of Rocks State Park, north of Deming offU.S. 180. Information: (575) 536-2800. A“Rattlesnake Myths” presentation is 3 to 4 p.m.every Saturday.• Rockhound State Park, five miles south ofDeming on State Road 11 and then east onRockhound Road (State Road 141) for ninemiles. Day use hours: 7:30 a.m. to sunset.Information: (575) 546-6182 or (575) 744-5998.• Pancho Villa State Park, Columbus, N.M.,State Roads 11 and 9. Day use hours: 7 a.m. to9 p.m. Information: (575) 531-2711.

The 9th annual Camp Furlong Day events are9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 10, com-memorating Villa’s raid on Columbus in 1916. • Caballo Lake State Park, 60 miles north ofLas Cruces on Interstate 25. Information: (575)527-8386.

Native American storyteller, singer, flutist andguitar player Ernie Dogwolf Lavato performs 7to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 10, with NeilHasslacher on harmonica and a talk withMilitary Historian Earl Watters. • Percha Dam State Park, 60 miles north of LasCruces on Interstate 25. Information: (575)744-5998.

Native American storyteller, singer, flutist andguitar player Ernie Dogwolf Lavato performs 7to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24, with NeilHasslacher on harmonica and a talk withMilitary Historian Earl Watters. • Leasburg Dam State Park, Radium Springs,two miles off Interstate 25 at Exit 19.Information: (575) 524–4068. Day use hours: 7a.m. to sunset.• Brantley Lake State Park, 12 miles north ofCarlsbad via U.S. 285. Information: (575) 457-2384.• Bottomless Lakes State Park — 13 miles eastof Roswell, (via U.S. Hwy 380 and NM Hwy409). Information: (575) 624-6058.

A Star party is 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday,March 24.

Alameda Park Zoo — Alameda Park, 1321North White Sands Blvd. (U.S. 54/70),Alamogordo. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.Admission: $2.50 ($1.50 ages 3-11 and 60 andolder; free for ages 2 and younger).Information: (575) 439-4290.

The oldest zoo in the Southwest (establishedin 1898) is part of the park that linesAlamogordo’s main highway. The zoo coversabout 12 acres, with about 250 exotic andindigenous animals.

Living Desert Zoo and Gardens StatePark — Carlsbad, N.M. Admission: $5 ($3ages 7-12; free for 6 and under). Hours: 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily (last entry at 3:30 p.m.).Information: (575) 887-5516.

Carlsbad Horticulture Society’s annual SpringPlant Sale is 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday andSunday, April 7-8, with native and xeric plantsas well as plant for attracting butterflies andhummingbirds.

To get there: Take U.S. 285 north of Carlsbad;follow signs to the park.

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Centennial Museum — University atWiggins, UTEP. Changing exhibits are on thesecond floor, Lea and Discovery Galleries.Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 Tuesday throughSaturday. Admission is free. Information: 747-5565 or museum.utep.edu.

Showing through Dec. 6: “Nuestra Casa,” col-laborative effort between UTEP AssistantProfessor of Social Work Dr. Eva Moya, andSouth Africa-based photographer and artistDamien Schumann. Filling the museum foyer,“Nuestra Casa” is a full-size “colonia” (shanty-town) style house that allows visitors to experi-ence the worldwide living conditions that con-tribute to the spread of tuberculosis and otherhealth disparities. Furniture, decorations, andphoto snapshots create a “homey” ambianceencouraging visitors to take time to watch a 20-minute video documenting the history and tourof the Nuestra Casa Project.

Interactive material at the museum as well asadditional workshops and community outreachprograms are all part of the 10-month exhibi-tion. Further information is available at nuestra-casainitiative.net.

Showing through May 5: “Raramuri, TheFoot Runners of the Sierra Madre,” photogra-phy by local artist Diana Molina. The Raramuriare an indigenous people of Chihuahua, whohave become world-renown for their prowessas ultra-distance runners. Based on Molina’snearly three decades of collaboration with theRaramuri, the exhibition examines their cultureof running and includes 33 examples of Molina’sphotography as well as Raramuri artifacts.

Continuing exhibits are on the third floor ofthe Centennial and include archaeology, ethnol-ogy and paleontology of the Southwest. Aroundthe museum building, the Chihuahuan DesertGardens exhibit has more than 600 species ofdesert plants emphasizing the beauty and utilityof Southwestern water-conserving native plantsin landscaping. The gardens are open daily fromdaylight to dusk.

El Paso Holocaust Museum and StudyCenter — 715 N. Oregon. Hours are 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday.Admission is free. Information: 351-0048 orelpasoholocaustmuseum.org.

The El Paso museum depicts Jewish life inEurope before World War II, Hitler’s rise topower, the expulsion of Jews into ghettoes, lifein concentration camps, prisoner resistance tothe Nazis and liberation of the camps. Also fea-tured is a local survivors exhibit. Docents avail-able for guided tours.

Showing through March 30: “A ChildSurvivor’s Legacy” sculptural exhibit byHolocaust survivor Maria Jutasi Coleman.Coleman, 76, never spoke about her experi-ences until recently, when she enrolled in an artclass at Cochise College in Arizona and sudden-ly found decades of repressed memories andemotions manifested through her art. Theresult is a powerful collection of sculptures andtiles (bas relief).

El Paso Museum of Archaeology —4301 Transmountain in Northeast El Paso (westof U.S. 54). Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.Closed Mondays and city holidays. Admission isfree. Information: 755-4332 orelpasotexas.gov/arch_museum/.

Showing through April 1: “Ancient Mexico,”

collections from early Mesoamerica. Artifactsrepresenting the Maya, Aztec, and lesser-known great civilizations from Mexico. Prints ofancient Maya murals and ruins and a map ofancient Maya territory will be added to thegallery to link the artifacts with the great artisticaccomplishments and monumental architectureof these past civilizations.

Showing through June 3 in the auditoriumgallery: “Watercolor Paintings of Rock Art atHueco Tanks,” Forrest Kirkland’s images ofrock art at Hueco Tanks. Kirkland was the firstartist to systematically document prehistoricrock art in Texas.

A exhibit tour is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24,with guest speaker Alex Mares.

Nina Williams will present “La Noria: AHydrologic Technology of Yucatan,” focusing onher master’s degree research on water wheeltechnology introduced to the Yucatan by theSpanish after 1511, during the El PasoArchaeological Society’s monthly meeting andprogram at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18. Thepublic is welcome. Williams will be receivingher masters in anthropology at end of 2012from New Mexico State University.

The annual Franklin Mountains Poppies Feston Castner Range is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,March 31, with a full day of activities on themuseum grounds and inside the museumincluding cultural performances, nature toursand talks, children’s activity area, vendors andeducational booths and food booths outdoors,an well as history films by CapstoneProductions 1 to 4 p.m. indoors.

No parking at the museum that day. Park freeat the El Paso Community CollegeTransmountain Campus on Gateway Northbetween Diana and Transmountain with freehandicapped accessible shuttle 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. between the parking and Fest.

El Paso Museum of Art — One ArtsFestival Plaza, downtown El Paso. For exhibitinformation, see “Southwest Art Scene.”

El Paso Museum of History — 510 N.Santa Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday (until 9 p.m. Thursdays), andnoon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays.Museum admission is free. Information: 351-3588 or elpasotexas.gov/history.

A free panel discussion on “African AmericanWomen: The Contributions they have made toHistory,” featuring storyteller Shirley Giles, is 2p.m. Saturday, March 17, in honor of Women’sHistory Month. Admission is free.A free hands-on “Write like a Maya” with ElPaso artist Gabriel Gaytán is 6:30 p.m.Thursday, March 22. Learn how the ancientMaya communicated their ideas and words.Rescheduled from Feb. 16.

The Union Pacific Mayor’s lecture series pres-ents “Polly Harris: Not Your Typical Politician”by Joseph Longo at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 10,in the museum Seminar Room, in conjunctionwith the “Awakening Our Giants” exhibit.Harris was the second woman to serve on CityCouncil, the first female incumbent to be re-elected, the first woman to serve three termson City Council, and the first woman to be anacting mayor in the city.

Opening for the new “Neighborhoods &Shared Memories Exhibit” is 2 to 4 p.m.Sunday, March 11. Previously known as LasVillitas, this exhibit presents El Paso’s neighbor-hood history and initially focuses on the oldest

neighborhoods: Chihuahuita and El SegundoBarrio. Highlights include a one-of-a-kind “ta-bed,” or table that converts into a bed; a 1930sradio and record player; and a banner used inreligious processions at Sacred Heart Church.

Visitors can now use a “spinbrowser” to con-trol an animation of regional settlement andgrowth. Two new murals were created by Jesus“Cimi” Alvarado of Kalavera Studio, who grewup on the colorful streets of Segundo Barrio.Alvarado collaborated with current art studentsfrom Bowie High School.

Showing through June 30: • “Traces: A Visual Record of theDeconstruction of the Asarco Smelter.” • “Healing Hands & Healing Ways: TraditionalMedicine in the Borderlands,” presented inconjunction with the University of Texas at ElPaso and Museo Urbano.

Old posters, parts, books, advertisements,clothing are sought for the upcoming motorcy-cle exhibit July 1-Dec.31.Classes:

Classes are $20 ($10 members) for eight-week sessions.• Tai Chi Saturday classes are10 to 11 a.m. (TaiChi II) and 11 a.m. to noon (Tail Chi I) March

10-April 28 and lunch classes are 11 a.m. to12:15 p.m. Wednesdays, March 7-April 25.Cost: $20 ($10 members).• Traditional Belly Dancing with Sonia Flores is6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, March 15-May 10.• Conversational Spanish for beginners is 6:30to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 15-May 10.

The Magic of Herbs History Spring Break DayCamp is 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday,March 13-16. Learn traditional Aztec dancesused for healing, make candied rose petals andhow common plants and herbs can improvewell-being. Cost: $70 ($56 museum members).


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Fort Bliss Museums and Study Center— Building 1735, Marshall Road, Fort Bliss.Admission is free. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.daily. Information: 568-3390 or 568-5412.

Also on Fort Bliss is Old Fort Bliss, Building5051, corner of Pershing and Pleasanton, areproduction of the Magoffinsville Post of 1854to 1868. Information: 568-4518.

Insights El Paso Science Museum —505 N. Santa Fe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m.Sunday. Admission: $6 ($5 seniors, students andmilitary; $4 ages 4-11). Information: 534-0000or insightselpaso.org.

Science Saturday event for parents and chil-dren are 10 to 11 a.m. the second Saturday ofeach month (March 10), for ages 6 to 8, spon-sored by the museum and Junior League of ElPaso. Children learn about telling time by read-ing a story about time and participate in a

“Veggie Clock” science experiment. Limited tothe first 30 children; must be accompanied byparent. Cost: $2 per person; $5 family of four.

Now showing is El Paso Fire Department’sHistory and Science gallery with hands-onexhibits featuring safety in the home and in theenvironment. Also new are exhibits fromExplora! a children’s museum in Albuquerque,and the Tornado Machine.

Also showing is “To the Ends of the Earth,UTEP at The Poles.”

LYNX Exhibits — The exhibit space is at300 W. San Antonio (just south of ConventionCenter). The space is El Paso’s only travelingexhibit museum, and features the Lazer Frenzylaser maze game. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m.Sunday. Closed Monday. Last admission is onehour before closing time. Information: 533-4330 or lynxexhibits.com.

Showing through May 28: “The Science ofSuperCroc,” with the world’s largest crocodile,40-foot-long. SuperCroc brings together“Sarcosuchus and Suchomimus,” two of thefiercest prehistoric predators that lived 110 mil-lion years ago, in an exciting, hands-on experi-ence. Included are original fossil specimens, life-sized skeletons, a flesh reconstruction ofSuperCroc, and field tents mimicking life on afield expedition. Visitors have opportunities to“measure up” against the SuperCroc, “weighin” as potential bait, mechanically move adinosaur and more.

Also with SuperCroc are live animal displaysby Dennis Breyer, of Noah’s Ark Pets andSupplies, including dwarf caimans and a Nilecrocodile. Other local partners include the U.S.Fish and Wildlife Department, displaying illegaland counterfeit reptile skins and products, andthe El Paso Public Library and HistoricPreservation Department, providing informa-tion on San Jacinto Plaza’s famous alligatorpond.

Supercroc admission: $10; $8 for seniors, stu-dents and military with ID and $6 for children 4to 11; free for ages 3 and younger.

A free parking lot fair is Saturday, March 24,during Kidspalooza, with take-home crafts,activities, prizes and live animals from Noah’sArk Pets and Supplies, balloon animals, snacks,face painting and more. Admission to theSuperCroc exhibit is $5 during the event.

National Border Patrol Museum andMemorial Library — 4315 TransmountainDrive. The museum, in Northeast El Paso justwest of U.S. 54, features the history of theBorder Patrol with uniforms, equipment, pho-tographs, guns, motor vehicles, airplanes, boatsand other items, including hands-on exhibits forkids. The Border Patrol was founded in 1924 inEl Paso. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday andmajor holidays. Admission is free. Information:759-6060 or borderpatrolmuseum.com.

Railroad and Transportation Museumof El Paso — More than 150 years of El Pasorailroad history are on display at Union DepotTransit Terminal, 400 W. San Antonio. Hoursare 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday,10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 422-3420, 256-4409 or elpasorails.org.

War Eagles Air Museum — 8012 AirportRoad, Doña Ana County Airport, Santa Teresa.Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday throughSunday. Admission: $5; $4 senior citizens andmilitary; free for children under 12.Information: (575) 589-2000 or war-eagles-air-museum.com.

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Branigan Cultural Center — BraniganBuilding, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) LasCruces. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2154or las-cruces.org/museums.

Showing March 2-April 7: “Journey Stories,”a collaborative venture of the SmithsonianInstitute and the New Mexico HumanitiesCouncil. Journey Stories employs images andartifacts to tell the stories that played a part inthe building of the country’s diverse society. Itexplores how today’s generation’s ancestorscame to America and traces the paths that arecentral elements of everyone’s shared personalheritage. It also examines how the human drivefor freedom affected transportation technologyand how modes of travel reshaped theAmerican landscape.

Showing March 2-April 28: • “Journey Stories in the Mesilla Valley” fea-tures objects from local individuals to comple-ment the traveling Smithsonian exhibit.• “Russell Lee’s Road.” Photographer BruceBerman retraces the photographic journey ofFSA photographer Russell Lee, who traveledthe country for the Farm SecurityAdministration and documented life in ruralAmerica during the 1930s.

Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,March 2, as part of the monthly Ramble. A rib-bon-cutting ceremony is 5:30 p.m. with enter-tainment provided by Bill Thompson and JimShearer.

Events planned in conjunction with the“Journey Stories” exhibit include: • Catskill Puppet Theatre’s performance of“The Willow Girl” at 2 p.m. Saturday, March

3, at the historic Amador Hotel, 180 W.Amador.• “The New Deal is Still A Big Deal in NewMexico” with by Dr. David Kammer lecture is 7p.m. Friday, March 9.• Lecture on Traditional Music of theSouthwest is 7 p.m. Friday, March 16, with aconcert by Bayou Seco.• Workshop on Paisley Prints with SudeshnaSengupta are 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 20,and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 14. Callfor information: (575) 541-2219.

Sengupta will also lecture on the “PaisleyJourney” at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 22.

Film screenings with discussions related to the“Journeys” exhibit are 2 p.m. Saturdays, March

17-April 7.The museum’s free weekly storytime and

crafttime is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with chil-dren’s book reading, a drawing for a free book,coupons from COAS Bookstore and more. TheMarch 10 storytime will be followed by thelecture “Don’t Forget Winona: The Importanceof Journey Stories” by Dr. Jeanne WhitehousePeterson.

The monthly Centennial Notes lecture is 1p.m. Thursday, March 8, on the New MexicoCentennial Quilt Project with Donna Barnitzand Colleen Konetzni.

Las Cruces Museum of NaturalHistory — Mesilla Valley Mall, Las Cruces(take Lohman exit east off I-25). Hours: 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays andSaturdays; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Fridays; 1 to 5p.m. Sundays. All events are free unless other-wise noted. Information: (575) 522-3120 or las-cruces.org.

Showing through May 6: “To The Moon:Snoopy Soars with NASA,” examining the his-tory of Apollo 10 and the Peanuts characters’role in documenting that flight and in the NASA

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Grandma Mona’s Science stories are 9 to 10a.m. Thursdays. All stories in March and Aprilwill relate to the “Snoopy Soars with NASA”exhibit. • Saturday Science Class for elementary chil-dren is 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10.Registration required. Topic: Solar System.• Dinosaur Train for ages 3 to 5 is 9 to 9:30a.m. Thursday, March 15. This month’s topic is“Footprints/Trackways”• A Diggin’ Dinos program is 11 a.m. to noonSaturdays, March 17-31, for ages 4-10.Students explore prehistoric beasts throughhand-on demonstrations and activities.Registration required.• Museum Lecture is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, March 20. Dave Dooling will talk onthe Apollo Lunar Module.• A Nano Days “biggest event for the smallestscience” celebration is noon to 4 p.m. Saturday,March 24, exploring new nano materials suchas hydrogel and graphene as well as the naturalnano structures found on a butterfly’s wing. • Science Café is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday,March 29. A USDA supervisory scientist willdiscuss “100 Years of Research at the JornadaExperimental Range.”• The hands-on Animal Encounters is 4 to 5p.m. Saturday, March 31.• Sky Safari 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March

31, Tombaugh Observatory on the NMSUCampus.

Las Cruces Railroad Museum — Themuseum is in the Santa Fe train depot, 351 N.Mesilla, (at Las Cruces avenue west of theDowntown Mall). Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Admission isfree. Information: (575) 647-4480 ormuseums.las-cruces.org//rrmuseum.shtm.• Dinosaur Train for ages 3-5 is 9-9:30 a.m.Thursday, March 1. This month’s topic is“Trackways.”• Family Game Day is 10 a.m. to noonSaturday, March 10. Families can try out early20th century games.

• The monthly Brown Bag Lecture series isnoon to 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of eachmonth. RSVP encouraged. The March 13 lec-ture is “John Russell Bartlett, James Gadsdenand the Movement to Construct aTranscontinental Railroad in AntebellumSouthern New Mexico” with author Billy Kiser.• Story Time is 11 a.m. to noon the thirdSaturday of each month (March 17). Listen toa Thomas the Tank Engine book, and enjoy aThomas video while completing a related freecraft activity. Children of all ages welcome.RSVP requested.• Rail Readers Book Club will discuss a train-related book 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 21.• A lecture and concert, “Riders on theOrphan Train” with Alison Moore and PhilLancaster is 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, inconjunction with the Branigan Cultural Center’straveling Smithsonian exhibit “Journey Stories.”

NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum— 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. Hoursare 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday,noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 foradults, $3 seniors 60 and older, $2 for children5-17; free for age 4 and under. Information:(575) 522-4100 ornmfarmandranchmuseum.org.

An opening reception for the new exhibit,“Green Machines: Celebrating 175 Years ofJohn Deere,” is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday,March 8, featuring restored tractors from

1929 to 1952 and other equipment. Much ofthe exhibit is from the collection of NormanRuebush of Silver City. Admission is free.

A lecture on the exhibit follows at 7 p.m. inthe museum theater. Suggested donation is $2.

The 13th annual Cowboy Days is 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 17-18. Thistribute to New Mexico’s ranching traditionsincludes demonstrations, a team roping compe-tition, living history, cowboy music, gunfight re-enactments, stagecoach and horseback rides,children’s activities, arts and crafts vendors andfood. Admission: $4.

A Basic Dowsing class is 3:30 p.m. Saturday,March 24. Learn the basics of dowsing, how touse the four basic dowsing tools, and the bene-fits associated with dowsing. Cost: $15 ($12 formuseum members). Pre-registration required.

Showing through April 1: “The WorldAround Us: The Artwork of Linda Hagen.” The33 paintings in the exhibition are inspired bythe openness and the light of the Southwest, aswell as Hagen’s love of horses and the beautyof the outdoors. Her paintings range from real-istic to impressionistic.

Showing through Sept. 16: “The Land ofEnchantment: Commemorating the Centennialof New Mexico Statehood.”

NMSU Art Gallery — D.W. Williams ArtCenter, 1390 E. University Ave, (Williams Hall)on the NMSU campus, Las Cruces (east ofSolano). Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday andThursday through Saturday, and 2 to 4 and 6 to8 p.m. Wednesdays. Information: (575) 646-2545 or nmsu.edu/artgal.

Showing March 16-April 4: “2012 ArtScholarship Awards and Juried Student Show.”This year’s juror is “revolutionary” fiber artistLisa Anne Auerbach. Opening reception is 5p.m. Friday, March 16, with awards and schol-arship announcements at 6 p.m.

White Sands Missile Range Museumand Missile Park — Exhibits feature the his-tory of the Trinity Site (site of the first atomicbomb test), the V-2 rocket, ranchers on therange and missile optics. An outdoor MissilePark displays rockets and missiles tested on therange. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday throughFriday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday andSunday. Free admission. To get there: take U.S.54, and after the freeway ends, keep goingnorth on Martin Luther King, which leadsdirectly to the range. Or enter from the northoff U.S. 70 east of Las Cruces. Visitors mustprovide a current license, car registration andproof of insurance. Information: (575) 678-8824 (local call) or wsmr-history.org.

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Deming Luna Mimbres Museum — 301S. Silver, Deming, N.M. An actual chuckwagon,gems and minerals, turn-of-the-century fash-ions, military mementos and Mimbres Indian artare among the exhibits at the museum. Otherattractions in the former National GuardArmory include a doll room, transportationannex and quilt room. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday through Saturday, 1:30 to 4 p.m.Sunday. Admission is free. Information: (575)546-2382, 1-800-848-4955 or deminglunamim-bresmuseum.com.

Geronimo Springs Museum — 211 Mainin Truth or Consequences, N.M. Hours are 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noonto 4 p.m. Sunday. Features prehistoric, historicand military exhibits about the area. Museumadmission: $5 ($2.50 students 6 to 18; free forages 5 and younger). Family rates: $15.Information: (575) 894-6600 or geronimo-springsmuseum.com.

The monthly speaker series is 7 p.m. the third

Thursday of the month. The March 15 topic is“The Healing Waters Trail” with SherryFletcher. Admission is free, but donations wel-come.

Hubbard Museum of the AmericanWest — 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next toRuidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Hours: 9a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Docent-led toursof permanent exhibits are 10 a.m. Fridays.Admission: $6 ($5 for seniors, military; $2 chil-dren 6-16; free for children 5 and younger).Information: (575) 378-4142 or hubbardmuse-um.org.

Showing through May 20: “Underground ofEnchantment,” a 3-D photo exhibit ofLechuguilla Cave in southeastern New Mexico.

Videos on a variety of topics are featured at 2p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in the CopeCenter.

New Mexico Museum of Space History— The museum features the InternationalSpace Hall of Fame and the Tombaugh IMAXDome Theater and Planetarium, and is locatedon the northeast side of Alamogordo (twomiles east off Indian Wells and White Sand Blvd.intersection).

An ceremony to induct NASA Flight DirectorGene Kranz into the International Space Hall ofFame is 10:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March

10, at the Tays Special Event Center as part ofthe 40th anniversary of the Apollo 16 Mission inLas Cruces and Alamogordo March 8-10.

Space center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Admission: $6 ($5 for seniors and military, $4ages 4-12, children 3 and younger free). Callfor school tours and group ticket arrangements.Information: (877) 333-6589, (575) 437-2840or nmspacemuseum.org.

See “Film Scene” for IMAX schedule.

Silver City Museum — 312 W. Broadway,Silver City, in the historic H.B. Ailman House.Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday throughFriday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday andSunday. Open until 7 p.m. the first Friday of themonth. Admission: $3 suggested donation.Information: (575) 538-5921, 1-877-777-7947(out of town), or silvercitymuseum.org.• A reading and film showing of “Women ofDakar, Senegal” with Alexandra Todd is 2 to 5p.m. Friday, March 2, in the annex, 302 W.Broadway.• Dr. Seuss Craft and Fun Day is 4 to 7 p.m.Friday, March 2, Seuss-related activities.• A State Symbol T-shirt Making Children’sCraft Class is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March

3, at annex. Call to register.• A concert with Fiddling Friends is 12:15 p.m.Saturday, March 3, in the Museum Courtyard.• “Thousand Miles,” a New Mexico Ghost PlayCycle Staged Play Reading by Victoria Tester is2 p.m. Friday, March 3, in the annex. Formature audiences.• “A Portrait of Susan Glaspell: America’s FirstFemale Playwright” with Ann Marie Elder s 3 to4 p.m. Thursday, March 8, in the annex in cel-ebration of Women’s History Month.• Terry Humble will talk about Santa Rita atnoon Monday, March 12, in the annex as partof the Brown Bag Lunch Lecture Series. • Humble and Chris Huggard will sign copies oftheir book “Santa Rita del Cobre” at 2 p.m.Saturday, March 17, in the annex.• Susan Berry presents “Founding Mothers(and Daughters): Some Powerful Women fromSilver City’s Early Years” 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday,March 18, in the annex in celebration ofWomen’s History Month.• A “Get Mugged Downtown” event benefitingthe museum begins at 2 p.m. Friday, April 6.Purchase a limited edition Museum Mug andhave it filled at various locations.

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Agave Rosa Gallery — 905 Noble (next tothe International Museum of Art). Hours are 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The gallery featurespaintings, sculpture, jewelry and photographyby area emerging artists. Information: 533-8011or [email protected].

Showing through March 10: “Random ArtExhibit.”

Showing March 24-April 28: VSA Texas’s 3rdannual “Distinguished Artist Veterans” groupexhibition by Texas Veterans with disabilities.Artwork is on display by a dozen men andwomen who provided military service to ourcountry and are now wounded warriors or vet-erans with disabilities. The touring scheduleincludes stops in Austin, San Antonio,Texarkana, and Corpus Christi, as well as othercommunities and cities in the state.

Opening reception is 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday,March 24.

Ballroom Marfa — 108 E. San AntonioStreet in Marfa. Hours are noon to 6 p.m.Thursday through Sunday. Information: (432)729-3700 or ballroommarfa.org.

Showing March 2-July 29: “Data Deluge,”celebrating the beauty of information throughsculpture, furniture, painting, photography,video and sound.

Opening reception is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,March 2, followed by a community dinner at 8p.m. and a performance by conceptual newmedia artist, programmer and performer R.Luke Dubois and multi-instrumentalist, com-poser and performer Bora Yoon at 9:30 p.m. atthe Thunderbird Hotel’s Capri Lounge, cornerof W. San Antonio an Hwy 90. Admission isfree.

A free exhibit walk through is 2 p.m. Saturday,March 3.

Bissell Art sale — Artist Bill Bissell hosts awatercolor clearance sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, March 31, before the closing of hisstudio at Bissell Art Studio, 4601 Hondo Pass,Ste. F. All paintings, framed and unframed, willbe reduced. Presale viewing appointmentsavailable Information: 755-5260.

Chinati Foundation — Marfa, Texas.Created by artist Donald Judd, the ChinatiFoundation houses one of the world’s largestcollections of permanently installed contempo-rary art. The collection is open for guided toursthroughout the year at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $10 ($5for students, seniors). Full tour is $25 ($10 stu-dents). Information: (432) 729-4362 or chi-nati.org.

Spring Break workshops for area students inpreschool through Grade 8 are March 12-16.Registration information online atchinati.org/information/springartclass.php.

‘Colors of Spring 2012’ — El Paso ArtAssociation’s annual spring show and sale isMarch 2-17 at The Crossland Gallery, 500 W.Paisano (in the Art Junction of El Paso), featur-ing works by both new and established EPAAmembers. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturdays. Admission is free. Information: 534-7377 or elpasoartassociation.com.

Opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday,March 2.

Community Exhibit Space — The city’s“People’s Gallery” is on the first floor of El PasoCity Hall, Two Civic Center Plaza. Hours are 7a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.Supported by City of El Paso Museums andCultural Affairs Department and TexasCommission on the Arts. Information: MCAD,541-4481 or elpasotexas.gov/mcad. Exhibitinformation: Oscar Moya, (773) 547-2003.

Showing March 5-29: “Impressions,” worksby Oscar Moya and participants in the DesertWeeks Printmaking Workshops 2010-2011.

Also shown are works by Buena VistaPrintmaking Club of Centro Artistico yCultural-Buena Vista.

Crossland Gallery — El Paso ArtAssociation’s gallery is 500 W. Paisano (in theArt Junction of El Paso). Hours are 11 a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturdays. Admission is free. Information: 534-7377.

Showing March 2-17: The Annual Colors ofSpring Art Show and sale. Opening reception is5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 2.

Showing March 23-April 14: • In the Bissell Gallery: Mont Saint MichelTransparent Watercolor Association exhibit.• In the Cox Gallery: works by Holly Cox.• In the Williams Gallery: “Life in Mongolia,”photos by Jean-Claude Varga

Opening reception for all three shows is 5 to8 p.m. Friday, March 23.

El Paso Art Association — The associa-tion’s first quarterly meeting of the year is 1:30p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the CrosslandGallery, 500 W. Paisano. Candy Mayer and JudyHampton will present a workshop titled “So-Now I’m an Artist – Now What?” Meeting isfree and open to the public. Information: 534-7377 or elpasoartassociation.com.

El Paso Artisan Gallery — Lynx Exhibits,300 W. San Antonio. The gallery features worksfor sale by local painters, jewelers, crafters andphotographers. Lynx hours are 10 a.m. to 6

p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 6p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. Gallery admissionis free. Information: 533-4330 orlynxexhibits.com

Featured artists include Bonnie D. Kaber,Grace Gibson, Carolyn Parker, Brittany Girle,Raven Escobedo, Candy Mayer, Ruthye Droke,Tony Skarlatos, Ladonna Apodaca, Steve Jolly,James Paternoster and Tori Scott.

El Paso Museum of Art — One ArtsFestival Plaza, downtown El Paso. Hours are 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday andSaturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to9 p.m. Thursday. Closed Mondays and holidays.Admission is free for most exhibits. Admissionto “Magnificent Mexico” is $10 ($5 members;free for ages 12 and younger, active duty mili-tary and their families with ID). Information:532-1707 or elpasoartmuseum.org.

Showing March 25-July 8: “Hans ErniLithographs.” Erni, often called the SwissPicasso, is one of the best-known Swiss artistsof the 20th century. The chronology of hismany achievements could be spread among thecareers of several artists. In addition to his art,Erni worked as an anthropologist and lobbyistfor humanity. His work in all its various forms islargely public and speaks of his respect for hisfellow humans in a simple and powerful way.

Showing through May 27: “MagnificentMexico: 20th Century Modern Masterworks,”presented by CommUNITY en Acción. Theprogram contains three masters’ exhibitionsfrom Mexico City representing the largest gath-ering of Modern Mexican Masters ever in ElPaso, with 92 original works of painting anddrawing by Diego Rivera, Jose ClementeOrozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and RufinoTamayo, among 46 others.

The three exhibitions:• “Magnitud Mexicana: Visions of Art fromMexican Collections.” Creations by differentMexican artists of the past century. • “Dibujos Divinos: 20th Century Drawingsfrom the Museo Nacional de Arte-MUNAL,Mexico City.” • “Diego Rivera and the Cubist Vision from theMuseo de Arte Carrillo Gil, Mexico City.”

A free lecture by Distinguished Professor ofArt History at the University of New MexicoDavid L. Craven is 2 p.m. Sunday, March 18, inthe auditorium. Craven will talk on “DiegoRivera’s Cubist Paintings and their Legacy for


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Contemporary Art.” Space is limited.The museum will take part in El Paso

Symphony Orchestra’s Kidspalooza activitieswith free admission for age 12 and younger to“Magnifico Mexico,” art activities and music 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24.

Showing through March 4: “Hal MarcusFour Seasons,” in the Rick and Ginger FrancisSeminar Room.

Showing through March 18: “David Taylor:Working the Line.” For the last four yearsTaylor has photographed along the U.S./Mexicoborder to document the 276 obelisks that markthe boundary between El Paso/Juarez andTijuana/San Diego. The exhibition featuresabout a dozen selections from Taylor’s series ofhundreds, as well as one video work.

Showing through April 8 in the RoderickGallery’s Retablo Niche: “Our Lady of Refugeof Sinners” as part of an ongoing rotation of theretablos in the collection.

El Paso Museum of Art Spring Classes— The 2012 spring classes for adults and kidsrun March 15-June 3 at El Paso Museum ofArt, One Arts Festival Plaza. Information andregistration: 532-1707, ext. 27. Online registra-tion at elpasoartmuseum.org.classes.asp.

Adult classes(age 15 and older) are $59 ($47museum members), unless listed otherwise.• Life Drawing classes (ages 18 and older) —5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 15-May

31. Cost: $10 per session ($5 members).• “Painting” the Figure with Pastels — 12:30 to3 p.m. Sundays, April 1-May 20.• The Fundamentals of Portraiture — 10 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 14-May 19

with instructor René B. Sanders. Cost: $95($75 members).• Wheel-throwing — 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Saturdays, April 14-June 2, or 12:30 to 3 p.m.Sundays, April 15-June 3, with instructor ArykGardea. Cost: $95 ($75 members).• “Painting” the Figure with Pastels — 12:30 to3 p.m. Sundays, April 1-May 20.

Life Drawing classes for ages 18 and older are5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 15-May

31. Cost: $10 per session ($5 members).Classes for Kids:

• Fractured Forms, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays,April 12-May 17, for age 13-18 with instruc-tor Wendi Glick. Cost: $59 ($47 members).

• Non-Traditional Jewelry — 9:30 a.m. tonoon, Saturdays, April 14-May 19, for age 9-12 with instructor Diana Ochoa. Cost: $47($38 members).

Encaustic International Art Studio andGallery — 7100 Westwind, Suite 120. Thegallery is the studio of El Paso encaustic artistBrigitte von Ahn. Hours are 2 to 5 p.m.Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday. Information: 833-0454, 584-4222 orbrigittevonahn.com.

Writer and teaching artist Monica Gomez willgive a free workshop on writing and presenta-tion skills, “What Do YOU Think It Means?” 11a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 17, presentedwith support of City of El Paso Museums andCultural Affairs Dept and the TexasCommission on the Arts. Gomez uses imagesof popular international artists like Kandinsky,Diego Rivera, Ansel Adams, and images fromparticipants in the sponsoring gallery.Participation is free; pre-registration recom-mended at 833-0454 or [email protected].

Showing 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 31, itthe encaustic exhibit “The Power of theFlower, the Fragility of Adobe,” featuring worksby several regional artists. Participants in

Gomez’s March 17 workshop will be invited tospeak on selected artworks.

Foto Fiesta 2012 — PhotographyEnthusiasts of El Paso (PEEP), along with theChildren’s Miracle Network Borderless GivingCampaign (CMN), host a photography exhibitfeaturing works by area photography clubs in ElPaso, Fort Bliss, and southern New MexicoMarch 2-30, at El Paso Public Library’s MainBranch, 501 N. Oregon. Hours are 10 a.m. to7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 6p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday andnoon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.Information: 751-1447, 479-0781 or peepelpa-so.ning.com.

Free public workshops covering a variety ofphotographic topics offered Saturday, March 3,in the library’s theater.

Hal Marcus Gallery — 1308 N. Oregon.Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday throughFriday. Information: 533-9090 orhalmarcus.com.

The Early El Paso Art Collectors Organization(EEPACO) meets 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday,March 22, at the gallery with featured speak-ers Michael Tomor, director of the El PasoMuseum of Art, and L. B. Porter, who will talkabout his 60 years as a professional Southwestartist. The public is invited. Admission is free.

The gallery will host free tours 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday,April 14-15, as part of the “El Paso Artist’sStudio Tour.”

Marcus’s home and studio, located across thestreet, is available for personal tours.

Specializing in local art, other featured artistsinclude Daniel Padilla, Teresa Fernandez,Francisco Romero, Mauricio Mora, MarkPaulda, Willibald de Cabrera, Friar VincentPetersen, Bill Sullivan and L.B. Porter, as well asa room dedicated solely to early El Paso art.

A gift shop offers art-related gifts, books andcalendars featuring art by Marcus and otherlocal artists.

International Museum of Art — 1211Montana. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdaythrough Sunday. Free guided tours of exhibitoffered. Admission is free. Information: 543-6747 or internationalmuseumofart.net.

Showing March 4-31: “Arts of March,” worksby the Rio Bravo Watercolorists. Artist recep-tion is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4. Memberswill give free art demonstrations at 2 p.m.Sunday, March 11, 18 and 25.

Also currently showing:• “A Retrospective,” by Pedro Rios Martinez.Martinez started his art profession as an assis-tant for Robert Massey in El Paso. He moved toLos Angeles and worked on backdrops anddesigns for Ice Capades, Disney Productionsand production set works. He has returned tosemi-retire in his hometown and maintains stu-dio space in his childhood neighborhood withplans to help young artists by creating a coffeeshop/art gallery and more.• “3D: Design, Depict, Devise” by GabrielGaytán. Gaytán’s works at this exhibit will beviewed with 3D glasses to give guests a glimpseof a hidden art experience. The technique usingred and blue takes both realist and surrealistart to a new level. As an artist, Gaytán incorpo-rates Mesoamerican symbolism with Mexican-American historical experience.

‘Iron Sharpens Iron’ — Texas historian, artcollector and Gage Hotel owner J.P. Bryanhosts an exhibit featuring more than 60 originalworks by early El Paso artists Tom Lea, JoseCisneros and Carl Hertzog, and other westernartists through March 31, at the Gage Hotel,

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102 NW 1st Street in Marathon, Texas.Presented by the Gage Hotel, Tom Lea Instituteand Museum of the Big Bend. Information:(432) 386-4205 or gagehotel.com.

Krystyna Robbins workshop — Thewell-known El Paso artist will host a SpringGardens oils, pastels and watercolor workshopTuesday through Thursday, April 10-12, at herstudio and gardens at 5070 Yucca Place (offCountry Club Road). Information/registration:584-0953. [email protected]: krystynarobbins.com.

Mauricio Mora Studio — One of El Paso’sbest-known artists has returned, with a newgallery at 606 E. Mills. Hours: noon-3 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday. Information:moraartist.webs.com.

Rubin Center — UTEP’s Stanlee and GeraldRubin Center for the Visual Arts is next to SunBowl Stadium (off Dawson Drive). Hours are10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday andFriday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday; by appoint-ment only Saturday, Sunday and Monday.Information: 747-6151 oracademics.utep.edu/visualarts.

Showing through March 31: 2012 BiennialUTEP Faculty Art Exhibition, curated byDenver Art Museum modern and contempo-rary art curator Gwen Chanzit. The exhibitshowcases recent artwork by 27 distinguishedfaculty of the UTEP Department of Art in widerange of artistic media.

A presentation by Stacy Schultz, AssistantProfessor of Art History Stacy Schultz is 5 p.m.Thursday, March 1 in the auditorium.

A reading by Becky Hendrick, Lecturer in Art,is 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, in the audito-rium followed by a panel discussion withBrenda Risch, Director of Women’s Studies andStacy Schultz.

San Elizario Art District — Several gal-leries and artist studios are located 1445 to1501 Main Street near the San Elizario Plaza onthe Mission Trail. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday andnoon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 474-1800or 851-0093.

Take Loop 375 South from I-10, exit SocorroRd., 7 miles east to Main Street.

The first Friday Art Walk is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday,March 2, with refreshments, music and openhouses at various galleries, including El PasoHall of Fame artist Alberto Escamilla who fea-ture some of his new original artwork atEscamilla’s Gallery. Other participating artists inthe art walk are Al Borrego, Amado Pena,Maria Branch, G. Jacquez Calderon, Rob Mack,Stephanie Conroy, Bert Saldana, Sergio Acosta,Manuel Alvarado, Arturo Avalos, RobertLichlyter and Sam Gutierrez.

Galleries include Main Street Gallery, GoldenEagle Gallery, Pena Gallery and thegalleries/studios of Maria Branch, Al Borrego,Alberto Escamilla and Alma Rosa Miranda.

Sasahara Gallery — 7100 Westwind Drive,Suite 135. Fine art paintings, jewelry, sculpture,photography, prints, cards and portraits.Owner is artist Linda Noack. Hours are 1 to 7p.m. Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday; otherdays by appointment. Information: 584-4222 [email protected]. Web: sasahara-gallery.com.

Showing through March 24: is “DichotomySquared”: contrasting styles in a square themedshow by Mitzi Quirarte and Tina Yetter. Theartists show two ways of looking at a commonphoto.

“House” artists are Jose Clemente, StephanieConroy, Kathryn Gelinas, Manny Guerra,Winfrey Hearst, Candy Mayer, Shirley Morgan,Carmen Navar, Linda Noack, Mitzi Quirarte,Rami Scully, Reginald Watterson, LorenaWilliams, T Yetter, Bob Adams, Ben Avant, SallyBackey-Avant, Gerardo Campos, JeanneCampos and Marji Carrasco.

The “Gift Gallery” offers diverse original artincluding jewelry, gourds, encaustic boxes,ceramics and other art.

Sunland Art Gallery — The El Paso ArtAssociation co-op gallery is in Sunland ParkMall, second level across from The Greenery,with 30 El Paso artists represented. Hours are10 a.m. to 8.m. Monday through Saturday,noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: 584-3117,474-0053 or sunlandartgallery.com.

Artists interested in having a show at thegallery in 2012 may call Gallery Director CilAbeyta.

Showing through March is “FigurativelySpeaking III,” a popular show featuring por-traits, figures or anything to do with people.

There are openings for new artists in allmedia: paintings, jewelry, sculptures, wood-work, repujados, crosses, mosaics and otheritems.

Las Cruces/Mesilla

‘Art on Loan’ — Five Doña Ana Countyartists’ original works will be on displaythroughout 2012 at the Las Cruces City Halllobby, 700 N. Main, as part of the city’s Art onLoan Program. Regular hall hours are 8 a.m. to5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information:(575) 528-3477.

Artists featured are Nancy C. Anderson,Rebecca Courtney, David Fishman, Judy E.Licht and Barbara Williams.

La Mesa Station Gallery — 16205Highway 28 in La Mesa, N.M. (north ofChope’s). Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridayand Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, or byappointment. The gallery occupies an 80-year-old former gasoline station that has beenrestored as an art gallery, representing localarea artists including paintings, photography,woodturning and weavings. Information: (575)233-3037 or the gallery manager at (575) 644-3756.

Las Cruces Arts Fair — Doña Ana ArtsCouncil’s 2012 regional juried fine arts event is10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Sunday, March 17-18, in the Las CrucesConvention Center, 680 University, with morethan 80 artists from around the county, artists’demonstrations and children’s activities.Admission; $5. Information: (575) 523-6403 orlas-cruces-arts.org/events/las-cruces-arts-fair.

A VIP Preview Night Gala is 6 to 9 p.m.Friday, March 16, to view the fair before thegeneral public. Admission: $35.

The Arts Fair is for artists producing originalwork in acrylics, pastels, pencil, pen and ink,oils, watercolors, fabric, leather, weaving, glass,jewelry, metals, mix media, photography,porcelain, pottery, sculpture, and wood. Mass-produced or factory-produced work in any cat-egory is not permitted.

Artists include Amado M. Pena, Jr., PascuaYaqui Tribal Artisan from Santa Fe (painting,drawing, and printmaking); Daryl Howard ofAustin (wood block printmaking); Doug Roy ofOregon (miniature paper designs); Terry Adamsof Cuba, N.M. (metalwork based on Southwestrock art and pottery); John Harris of LasCruces (metal yard art); Meredith Wenzel ofToledo, Ohio (blown glass); and Phyllis


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Robowski of Silver City (glass art).Many of New Mexico’s outstanding jewelry

artists will be present, including Mark Jimenez,Turza and Andrew Shows, Beth and Rick Elkin,and Vern Deas.

Specialty artists include Kathe Starks of LasCruces (gourds); Danielle Kennedy of Taos(spirit figures); Nancy Begin of Las Cruces(watercolors, oils and wood working designs)and Miro Kenarov, a Bulgarian born artist fromSanta Fe (contemporary landscapes).

George Coll, a Colorado artist, is a full timewestern artist who uses two pack llamas whocarry art and camping supplies to remote areasto provide original Western themes for hispaintings. Other artists include Donna and JeffTousley, from Rio Rico, Ariz. (ceramics); DougRickets from Higgins, Texas (furniture andaccessories); Horacio Cordova of Alamogordo(clay forms of Shaman, earth maidens, primitivefigures); Anna Pavlova of Tracy, Calif. (woodenbead jewelry); Sarena Mann of Placitas, N.M.(paper mache mobiles).

Activities for children age 6 to 12 yearsinclude digital art, jewelry making, box creation,and special drawing.Stephen Hansen, famed for his humorous papermache art, will be featured artist in the SpecialArt Fair Gallery.

Las Cruces Museum of Art — 491 N.Main (Downtown Mall). Hours are 9 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. ClosedSunday and Monday. Information: (575) 541-2137 or las-cruces.org/museums.

Showing through April 12: “New Mexico:100 Years of Art,” featuring more than 60works in a variety of media that focuses on

New Mexico artists and highlights their artworkfrom the last century (1912-2012).

Albuquerque Museum of Art and Historycurator Dr. Andrew Connors will discuss“Contemporary Art in New Mexico” at 2 p.m.Saturday, March 17.

Family Art Adventures are 10 a.m. Saturdays,for families with children age 6-12 with projectsand films related to current exhibits.

The Book Club meets at 2:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 14 to discuss “My LoveAffair with Modern Art” by Katharine Kuh.

Spring art classes’ second session beginsMarch 6. Class schedules and registrationforms online at las-cruces.org/museums.

Las Cruces Museum of Art classes —Las Cruces Museum of Art’s spring art classes’second session begins the week of March 5.Class schedules and registration forms availableat the museum, 491 N. Main, Las Cruces oronline at las-cruces.org/museums. Information:(575) 541-2137.

Classes for adults include weaving, ceramics,drawing and painting. Older teens are welcometo attend all adult classes.

Classes for young artists include the “SaturdayArt Fiesta” for ages 5 to 12, “Ceramics forKids” for ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 and ”After-School Art Explorers,” which includes projectsusing a combination of watercolors, pastels,tempera and inks.

M. Phillip’s Gallery — 221 N. Main in LasCruces. Information: or (575) 525-1367 ormphillipsgallery.com.

Featured in March is Danish art. Many of theDanish artists that will be shown have exhibitedfor many years at Charlottenborg, Denmark’sleading art show, including works by ProfessorEmil Wennerwald and his son Finn, highlyregarded artist Borge Nyrop and others.

Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery — 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across fromthe Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5p.m. Sunday. New works displayed every threemonths. Information: (575) 522-2933 ormesillavalleyfinearts.com.

New Mexico Watercolor Society,Southern Chapter — The chapter meets 2to 4 p.m. the second Sunday of each month atGood Sam’s Arts and Crafts Room, 3011 BuenaVida Circle in Las Cruces. The March 11

demonstration is “All About Critiquing,” withwatercolorist and former Silver City galleryowner Victoria West. Cost: $5. Information:(575) 522-6382, (575) 649-3502 or [email protected].

Rio Grande Theatre — 211 DowntownMall in Las Cruces. Gallery in theatre lobby.Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday throughFriday. Information: (575) 523-6403 orriograndetheatre.com. Showing in March is“The Magic Of Art,” miniature paintings onhand-crafted miniature wooden easels by ElPaso native Miguel Luna. Artist reception is 5 to7 p.m. Friday, March 2, as part of theDowntown Ramble.

Tombaugh Gallery — First UnitarianUniversalist Church of Las Cruces, 2000 S.Solano. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Information:(575) 522-7281 or uuchurchlc.org.

Showing March 4-30: “The Power of 5”, fea-turing works by Insighters, an eclectic group ofSouthern New Mexico artists. Insighters arealso members of the Society of Layerists inMulti-Media. These individuals use art toexplore the conceptual, metaphysical, and mul-tiple dimensions of the universe. “Power of 5”

refers to the importance of the number 5throughout religion, science and pop culture.

Artists’ reception is 1:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday,March 11, following a noon presentation by ElPaso Museum of Art Director Dr. MichaelTomor on “A Vision for the Future: El PasoMuseum of Art.”

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An Evening with the Artist — MimbresRegion Arts Council presents artist KatherineBrimberry at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 22, atthe Western New Mexico University’s ParottiHall in Silver City as part of its monthly art lec-ture series. Admission is free; light refresh-ments served. Information: (575) 538-2505.

Art Hop — MainStreet Truth orConsequences sponsors the event 6 to 9 p.m.each second Saturday (March 10) in the down-town gallery district. Information: (575) 740-2794, torcmainstreet.org.

‘Medicine Wheel’ show — One-of-a-kindlarge Giclee prints by Las Cruces artist DennisLujan are featured at The Gallery, 107 E. FifthStreet, in Roswell, N.M. for the month ofMarch. Opening reception is 1 to 4 p.m.Sunday, March 4. Information: rfal.org (gallery)or dennislujanart.com.

‘Seeking God Through Visual Art’ —ENMU-Ruidoso hosts an art seminar withkeynote speaker Peter Rogers 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Friday and Saturday, April 27-28, at SanPatricio (N.M.) Retreat Center in the HondoValley. Area artists will share thoughts on thetranscendent relationship between God andmankind and demonstrate how they manifestthe spiritual in their own works. A “SpiritualArt” exhibit will follow. Information: (575) 257-2120 and sanpatricioretreat.org.


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Plan to attend an affirming and heart-warming exhibition of work createdby Texas veterans that opens March

24 at the Agave Rosa Gallery, 905 Noble,and will hang through April 28th. The 3rdAnnual VSA Texas Distinguished ArtistVeterans Exhibition showcases artworkcreated by a dozen men and women whoare wounded warriors or veterans with dis-abilities. Some of their artwork addressesimagery from the service, while other

pieces are beautiful sculptures, jewelry ordrawings that reflect how they spend theirtime as civilians.

The mission of VSA is “to promote thecreative power in people with disabilitiesby working with all community membersto facilitate full access to the cultural andeducational arts.” Nationally, VSA is anaffiliate of the Kennedy Center for thePerforming Arts.

Coming to El Paso from Irving, Texas,

the touring exhibition also includes stopsin Austin, San Antonio, Texarkana, andCorpus Christi, among others.

Celia Hughes, Executive Director forVSA Texas explains, “In the past twoyears, VSA has worked with 35 artist vet-erans from Korea to OIF/OEF (OperationIraqi Freedom/ Operation EnduringFreedom); showcasing talent and givingvoice and support to returning woundedwarriors. We look forward to celebratingthis exhibit as it travels across the statewhere we can reach more veterans andtheir families.”

The Agave Rosa Gallery, which openedin November 2011, was established bylocal artist Martha Arzabala (former presi-dent of the El Paso Art Association). Thegallery’s primary intent is to assist emerg-ing artists advance their careers by havinggallery representation and by participatingin formal exhibitions. A seasoned business-woman, Arzabala is using her talents tobring artists and collectors together.

Local artist and former EPAA PresidentReggie Watterson deserves kudos for help-ing to bring this beautiful show to El Paso.He shares, “As a disabled veteran I alreadyknew about the Distinguished ArtistsExhibit usually shown in Austin, Texas.When the VSA decided to have a travelingart show this year, I told them I thought ElPaso might be a good place and I wouldtry to find a gallery if they were interestedin bringing the exhibit here. As luck wouldhave it, Martha was working to finish andopen her new gallery across the street fromthe International Museum so I approachedher and she said she would display theworks if I helped with the details.

“When I was President of EPAA, I triedto do a Wounded Warrior project with theVFW using local artists and wounded FortBliss soldiers, hoping to bring the commu-nity closer together on a personal level, butwas unable to get the project off theground. We did get some participationfrom the soldiers and their families for thePatriot Exhibit held at the CrosslandGallery on Paisano Street that year (2009).Exhibits like the Distinguished TexasVeterans Artists can help bring the twocommunities, Fort Bliss and El Paso, clos-er together which is my goal for the show.”

Centennial Museum

One of our city’s hidden treasurers, TheCentennial Museum on the UTEP campus,definitely deserves to be on your “must-see” list. Its director, Dr. William Wood, isvery excited about beginning the muse-um’s 2012 season with two exhibitions:“Nuestra Casa” and “Raramuri, The FootRunners of the Sierra Madre,” which focuson subject matter that is truly relevant tothe border community.

Four years in the making, “Nuestra Casa”is a collaborative effort between UTEPAssistant Professor of Social Work Dr. EvaMoya, and South Africa-based photogra-pher and artist Damien Schumann.

Wood explains, “Dr. Moya has beenengaged in research looking at the stigmaand social conditions related to the resur-gence of tuberculosis along theTexas/Mexico border. The exhibit is a win-dow into the (seldom addressed) reality ofTB in this community.” He emphasizesthat the exhibition intends to serve as acatalyst to engage the community in a

wider conversation about how to deal withthe challenges of this issue.

Filling the museum foyer, “Nuestra Casa”is a full-size “colonia” (shantytown) stylehouse that allows visitors to experience theworldwide living conditions that contributeto the spread of tuberculosis and otherhealth disparities. Furniture, decorations,and photo snapshots create a “homey”ambiance encouraging visitors to take timeto watch a 20-minute video documentingthe history and tour of the Nuestra CasaProject.

Interactive material at the museum aswell as additional workshops and commu-nity outreach programs are all part of thiscomprehensive, 10-month exhibition.Further information is available at nuestra-casainitiative.net.

The second exhibition, “Raramuri, TheFoot Runners of the Sierra Madre,” (hang-ing through May 5) showcases the amaz-ing work of photographer Diana Molina.Photos and artifacts amassed over a careerspanning three decades provide first-handinsights into the culture of the fascinatingTarahumara Indians, native to the CopperCanyon region of northern Mexico.

Wood shares that this grouping includesnewer photographs and artifacts. “Diana’sphotography will also be on display atPennsylvania University in the spring of2012. We are in the midst of working on acatalog, partnering with the university, andhave also invited the Counsel General ofMexico to become involved in its publica-tion.”Wood became director of the Centennial

in October 2010, and his excitement,vision and previous experience will be agreat asset in helping the museum becomea more visible part of the El Paso museumcommunity. A cultural anthropologist by training, and

also an assistant professor of archaeologyat UTEP, Wood began his professionalcareer in 2001 spending six years as cura-tor at the Natural History Museum of LosAngeles before moving on to a challengingposition with Central WashingtonUniversity. “They had a good collection,but had not had an active museum for theprevious 20 years. That meant I got in onthe ground floor of building a new facility,doing planning, hiring and all the otherjobs necessary to get a museum up andrunning.” At the Centennial, his job description

includes reengaging the museum with thecommunity. “The positive aspect was thatthe Centennial was already a workingmuseum with a good collection, but wasnot highly visited at this point and had alsolost its accreditation in 1997. I could seethat it had marvelous potential, and I was


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also fortunate to be able to build on pro-grams my predecessor, Marshall Carter-Tripp, already had in place.”

“The big story with the museum rightnow is that since my arrival, we have beenheavily engaged in strategic planning.Later this year, we plan to launch a host ofinitiatives. These include creating an advi-sory counsel, which will allow universityfaculty, students and members of the com-munity to have a voice in the museum. Wealso want to launch a Faculty Affiliatesprogram encouraging UTEP faculty toshare in research projects, and we hope to

create a ‘Friends’ group to help guide andsupport the museum. Additionally, we willbe announcing a new and updated missionstatement, which will help us worktowards getting the museum reaccredited.Right now, the El Paso Museum of Art isthe only accredited museum in the region,and we hope to share that honor within thenext five years.”

While you are visiting the museum, besure to take time for a walk through theirincredible botanical gardens. A limitednumber of dedicated parking spaces areavailable between the botanical garden andthe rear of the museum building.

Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writerspecializing in the visual arts.

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Concordia ghost tour — ConcordiaHeritage Association and Paso Del NorteParanormal Society hosts its monthly ghosttour of the historic Concordia Cemetery 9 to11 p.m. Saturday, March 3. Tours start underthe big tree near the Yandell Street entrance at8:30 p.m. Ages 13 and older welcome. Cost:$10 per person donation. Reservationsrequired as space is limited. Information: 373-1513 or [email protected].

A midnight tour is midnight to 3 a.m. the nightof Saturday, March 10, for ages 18 and older.All proceeds benefit the restoration andpreservation of Concordia Cemetery. Cost:$10. Information: 373-1513 or ghosts915.com.

Haunted Hotel lock in — El Paso GhostTours will host an overnight lock-in investiga-tion and paranormal workshop at the historicGardner Hotel and other haunted sites begin-ning Saturday, March 3. Space is limited to 20participants (10 rooms available). Informationon times/cost: elpasoghosttours.com.

In the 1930’s, the notorious gangster JohnDillinger stayed at the Gardner Hotel justbefore his capture in Tucson.

A full investigation of the historical De SotoHotel, considered El Paso’s most hauntedhotel, is also planned.

Camp Furlong Day and CabalgataBinacional — The 9th annual event is 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Pancho VillaState Park, off State Roads 11 and 9, Columbus,N.M. The event features folklorico dancers,music, food and parade led by more than 100Mexican cabalgata horseback riders and more.Admission is free (camping fees still apply).Information: (575) 531-2711 or nmparks.comfor state park or (575) 494-1535 or (575) 494-5815 for village.

Camp Furlong Day is a binational friendshipevent commemorating the March 9, 1916early-morning attack on the village ofColumbus and the adjacent military camp by“Pancho” Villa and his men.

Guest speakers begin at 9 a.m. the park’sExhibit Hall, including Pulitzer Prize winnerEileen Welsome, author of “The General andthe Jaguar” about Pershing’s pursuit of PanchoVilla into Mexico.

A DVD documentary for a recently discov-ered Pancho Villa movie will also be shown.

The 13th Annual Cabalgata Binacional will beheld in the village plaza. Cavalcade riders areexpected to arrive in Columbus at about 10a.m. followed by events in the village plaza.

El Paso Archaeological Society — Thesociety’s monthly meeting is 2 p.m. Sunday,March 18, at El Paso Museum of Archaeology,

4301 Transmountain. NMSU anthropology stu-dent Nina Williams will present “La Noria: AHydrologic Technology of Yucatan,” focusing onher master’s degree research on water wheeltechnology introduced to the Yucatan by theSpanish after 1511. Admission is free.Information: 755-4332, 433-4130 or epas.com.

Los Portales Museum and VisitorCenter — 1521 San Elizario Road. The muse-um is operated by the San Elizario Genealogyand Historical Society in an 1850s Territorial-style building across from the San Elizariochurch. It offers gifts, family trees, historicalartifacts as well as information on the “FirstThanksgiving” and the Salt War of 1877. Hoursare 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday throughSaturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission isfree. Information: 851-1682.

San Elizario Veterans Museum andMemorial Walk — The museum, operatedand managed by the non-profit San ElizarioVeterans Committee of the San ElizarioGenealogy and Historical Society, is at 1501-BMain Street in San Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.Admission is free. Information: Ann Lara, 345-3741 or Ray Borrego, 383-8529.

‘Charley’s Aunt’ — EPCC Main StageTheater presents the classic British farce byBrandon Thomas 7:30 p.m. Thursday throughSaturday, March 1-10, at the EPCCTransmountain Campus Forum Theatre.Directed by Hector Serrano. Special perform-ance for the hearing impaired March 9. Ticketsare $10 ($5 students, seniors and military).Information: 831-5056 or 831-3205.

Two basic elements of comedy, mistaken iden-tity and reversal of the sexes are at the core ofthis hilarious masterpiece. Laughs are guaran-teed as young men in an all-boys’ college cookup a scheme to entertain their girlfriends withunexpected results.

‘SeussOdyssey’ - Kids-N-Co presents theirtribute to Dr. Seuss March 3-24. Written byDon Zolidis and directed by Charlie Miller.Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdaysand 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Ticket information:351-1455 or kidsnco.org. Tickets: $7 ($5 stu-dents, children, seniors and military).Information: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.

‘The Perfect Crime’ — El Paso Playhouse,2501 Montana, presents the thriller through

March 3 at El Paso Playhouse. Directed by JanH. Wolfe. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday andSaturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8seniors, $7 military/students with ID).Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

Has psychiatrist Margaret Thorne Brent com-mitted “the perfect crime”? When her husbandturns up dead, she gets caught in a game of catof mouse with a deranged patient, and theinspector that is assigned to the case.

‘The Willow Girl’ — Branigan CulturalCenter presents Catskill Puppet Theater’s fami-ly puppet show at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, atthe historic Amador Hotel, 180 W. Amador.Parking available across the street at the formerDoña Ana County Courthouse. Admission isfree. Information: Andy Albertson, BraniganCultural Center, (575) 541-2219 or [email protected].

“Willow Girl” is the tale of a Chinese girl whoimmigrates to the American frontier, where shefinds herself facing discrimination in a swirl ofother immigrants and cultures. Through newfriendships and ingenuity – and an animated wil-low tree – she embarks on a personal journeyinvolving kindness and acceptance. The show isaccompanied with original and traditional fiddlemusic.

The performance is presented in conjunctionwith Branigan’s traveling Smithsonian exhibit“Journey Stories,” showing through April 7.

‘The Secret Garden’ auditions — Kids-N-Co., 1301 Texas, will host auditions for themusical at 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday,March 4 and 6. Directed by Ceci Schlesinger.Roles are available for actors and actresses ages11 to adult. A full song (preferably dramatic)must be prepared for the audition. Lines fromthe script and some movement will be part ofthe audition as well, but advanced preparationfor this is not necessary. Production dates areweekends April 21-May 13. Information: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.

Siglo de Oro Drama Festival — The37th annual celebration of the Spanish languagedramatic arts from Spain’s Golden Age runsMarch 7-11 at the Chamizal NationalMemorial Theatre, 800 S. San Marcial.Professional and collegiate theater groups comefrom Mexico, Spain and the United States per-form works by Spanish master playwrights.Performances begin at 7 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday. Earlyarrival encouraged, as seating is limited. Ticket

information: 532-7273 or nps.gov/cham.The Siglo de Oro Drama Festival is the only

festival in the world completely dedicated topresenting works drawn from Spain’s GoldenAge, generally considered as spanning the late15th century to the late 17th century. Akin toShakespearean England, the age was highlightedby the writing by great Spanish authors. • Wednesday and Thursday, March 7-8 —“Antona Garcia” by Tirso de Molina. Presentedby Grand Valley State University fromAllendale, Michigan. • Friday, March 9 — “Tiempo de Carnaval” acompilation of plays by Juan del Encina, LuisQuinones de Benavente, and Pedro Calderonde la Barca. Presented by Cambalache Teatrofrom Murcia, Spain.• Saturday, March 10 — “Los Milagros delDesprecio” by Lope de Vega. Presented byCambalache Teatro from Murcia, Spain. • Sunday, March 11 — “Fuenteovejuna oNumancia” by Lope de Vega and MiguelCervantes. Presented by Centro Universidadde Teatro from Coyoacan, Mexico.

‘The Seagull’ — The UTEP Department ofTheatre and Dance presents Anton Chekov’sclassic March 7-11, in the Fox Fine Arts StudioTheatre, presented by UTEP Department ofTheatre and Dance. Showtime is 8 p.m.Wednesday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m.Sunday. Tickets: $9 ($8 UTEP faculty/staff, sen-iors, military, groups of 10 or more, non-UTEPstudents; $7 UTEP students) Information: 747-

5118 or theatredance.utep.edu.“The Seagull” is a funny, heart-warming yet

tragic masterpiece by one of the greatest play-wrights of all time. It’s a testimony to the tragi-cally comic absurdities of unrequited love andof grandiose dreams doomed to failure.

‘One-Act Play Festival’ – Las CrucesCommunity Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall,presents its annual evening of short playsMarch 8-11. Showtime is 8 p.m. Thursdaythrough Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:$5 (free for season ticket holders). Information:(575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.

This year’s plays:• “Wash & Dry” by Shel Silverstein. Customersat a laundry don’t get what they bargained for.• “When the World Was Green” by JosephChaiken and Sam Shepard. Directed by lar-rychandler. An old prisoner awaiting executionis visited by a reporter who wants to write hisstory.• “The Proposal,” written and directed byLinda Wray. Nothing goes as planned when aman tries to propose to his long-time girlfriend.• “Cold,” written and directed by PatrickPayne. During the worst snowstorm in 50years, a man with nowhere else to go enters abar.

‘Becky’s New Car’ - No Strings TheatreCompany presents the smart comedy bySteven Dietz March 9-25 at the Black BoxTheatre in Las Cruces. Directed by Ceil

Herman. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday andSaturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18 and 25,and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 22. Tickets: $10($9 students and seniors over 65; $7 all seatsThursday). Information: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.

Becky Foster is caught in middle age, middlemanagement and in a middling marriage withno prospects for change on the horizon. Thenone night a socially inept and grief-struck mil-lionaire stumbles into the car dealership whereBecky works. She is offered nothing short of anew life...and the audience is offered a chanceto ride shotgun in a way that most plays would-n’t dare.

‘A Trip to Bountiful’ — The Woman’s Clubof El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa, hosts its 4th annualdinner theater event at Saturday, March 10.The event features dinner at 6 p.m. followed bythe Horton Foote play at 7 p.m.Information/reservations: 532-6131.

‘Brighton Beach Memoirs’ — AmericanSouthwest Theatre Company presents the


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presents Neil Simon’s family comedy through

March 11 at NMSU’s Hershel Zohn Theatre.Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday throughSaturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15 ($13 sen-iors; $10 student with school ID), plus servicecharge. Information: (575) 646-4515 or 1-800-525-ASTC (2782).

Set in the late 1930s, “Brighton BeachMemoirs” presents 14-year-old Eugene MorrisJerome who struggles with adolescence, ademanding mother, a house over-filled with rel-atives, and liver for dinner.

‘Alice in Wonderland’ — Children’sTheatre of the Mesilla Valley brings LewisCarroll’s timeless classic to live at 7 p.m. Fridayand 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16-17, at the RioGrande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, inLas Cruces. Doors open a half hour beforeshowtime. Tickets: $6. Information: (575) 571-1413.

When young Alice follows a white rabbitdown a hole she finds herself lost in a land ofenchantment, mystery and danger.

‘Trip to Bountiful’ — El Paso Playhouse,2501 Montana, presents the play by HortonFoote March 16-April 7. Directed by JeanAmes. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday andSaturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8seniors, $7 military/students with ID).Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

An aging woman decides to return to home-town of Bountiful in order to restore herstrength, dignity and peace of mind that shewill need in order to live out her life.

Death Before Dessert — The murdermystery dinner group performs “Revenge inRio” 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 30, at OpusWorld Bistro, 7130 N. Mesa, with a Braziliandinner. The mystery is written and directed byJan H. Wolfe. Characters in the mystery willserve dinner. Ages 10 and older welcome.Cost: $29 plus tax for dinner and show.Information: 585-2221.


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On stageCont’d from Page 43 ‘Bountiful’ set

in hard timesof 1953 Texas

In this era of tight money, directorJean Ames believes everyone willrecognize the people who struggle to

keep it together in Horton Foote’s “Tripto Bountiful” this month at El PasoPlayhouse.

The basic story is one that she thinks alot of parents and their children willrecognize. The son, Ludie, has beensick and out of a job. He and his wife,Jessie Mae, have to move in with hismother, Carrie Watts, in her small apart-ment above a drugstore and exist mostlyon mom’s Social Security check. It’s1953 in Texas.

“I think the story resonates as far asour economy today is concerned,” Amessaid. “A lot of kids are moving backhome after college because they can’tget a job. And they don’t always appre-ciate what their folks have done forthem.”

In the play, Carrie wants to take a tripback to her old home in the tiny town ofBountiful, but her protective son andespecially her shrewish daughter-in-lawdon’t want her to take the trip.

“When I read this script, I knew it wasa show that needed to be done, that Ineeded to do,” Ames said.

The added blessing, she noted, was thetop-notch actors who came out to do theshow.

Making a return to the El Paso stageafter a much-too-long absence isLeighton Dahl as the put-upon but posi-tive Carrie. Dahl, a professional actress,did many a show in the late 1960s and’70s in the El Paso area. Sometimes sheperformed alongside her husband, thelate Robert Dahl, who coached severalnational spelling bee champions from ElPaso. Newcomer Cory Dlask, whorecently retired from the military, playsson Ludie. Veteran Vanessa Keyserplays the officious daughter-in-law,Jessie Mae. Long-time thespian DanWright plays the sheriff who findsCarrie, and is much kinder to her thanher children are.

This group, Ames said, has made theacting direction a dream.

“There are times when Leighton actslike she’s ready to pass out. She is sogood that she scared me to death thefirst time. I asked if she was alright, andshe just smiled at me.”

But if the actors have been a dream,the set has been somewhat of a night-mare. Playhouse has a small stage, andthe show requires seven differentlocales. Ames has been choreographingthe scene changes to minimize the timebetween scenes. Also, the show is supposed to be one

long, almost two-hour act. Ames hastaken a chance and divided it into two(acts) so folks don’t get uncomfortablesitting too long.

She also is trying something else new— adding a few audience members tothe show.

“I need extras on the stage (duringthree scenes on the bus),” Ames said.“Every night before the play begins,we’ll ask if anyone else in the audiencewould like to join the show. We’ll givethem a prop or two, a costume piece.They’ll be partnered with people whoknow what do. Afterward we’ll rewardthem with two free tickets to see showanother night.”Ames said she thinks the show “will

knock people’s socks off.” In fact, shesuggests ticket-holders bring a few tis-sues.

“It’s a show that if you don’t feelsomething when it’s over, you don’thave a heart.”create wonderfully different shows.”

Carol Viescas is a veteran of

community theater and teaches

journalism at Bel Air High School.


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XVII Undécimo Congreso deLiteratura Mexicana Contemporánea— The 2012 Contemporary Mexican LiteratureConference, organized by the UPTEDepartment of Languages and Linguistics, isMarch 1-3, in the UTEP Student UnionBuilding. Information: 747-6511.

Works about literary criticism and anthologiescovering this time frame in Mexican literaturewill also be accepted, regardless of the languagein which they were written. Papers can be pre-sented in English or Spanish. For information,go to utep.edu/rlmc/.

Marfa Book Co. — 105 S. Highland inMarfa, Texas. The book store and art spacehosts a variety events including book readings,art exhibits and live performances. Events arefree unless otherwise listed. Information: (432)729-3906 or marfabookco.com.

Upcoming book readings are 6 p.m. onSaturday, March 10 with poet/editor EdwinFrank and March 24 with poet, essayist andtranslator W.S. EiPiero.

Librotraficante reading — BorderSenseswill host a reading to welcome theLibrotraficante Caravan passing through El Pasoon route to Tucson, Ariz. at 7 p.m. Wednesday,March 14, at Mercado Mayapán, 2000 Texas.The event will feature writers and activists thatare joining the Caravan from different parts ofthe country, as well as some local artists.Admission is free. Information:bordersenses.com.

The Librotraficante Caravan is a movementthat started in Houston responding to the bookban in Tucson United School District after thedisintegration of the Mexican American ethnicstudies program.

The caravan also will stop at the CulturalCenter de Mesilla, 2231 Calle de Parian (oneblock west of the Mesilla Post Office), at 10a.m. Thursday, March 15, for a press confer-ence and a Quick Lit Throw Down and read-ing. Information: (575) 523-3988, [email protected] or librotraficante.com.

The Librotraficantes Banned Book Caravanwill leave Houston March 12, arriving inTucson March 17. Participating authors includeSandra Cisneros, Dagoberto Gilb, Luis AlbertoUrrea and others.

Carl Hertzog Day — The 15th biennialCarl Hertzog Lecture and Award is at Sunday,March 25. Following a guest lecture is the

presentation of the Carl Hertzog Award andreception. Admission is free. Information: 747-5683.

The award and lecture is named for J. CarlHertzog (1902-1984), legendary book designerand printer who made Texas Western Pressone of the most respected names in academicpublishing.

Tumblewords Project — The writingworkshops are 12:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.Saturdays at Memorial Park Public Library, 3200Copper. Workshops are free; donations for thepresenter are encouraged. Information: 328-5484 (Donna Snyder), 566-1034 (MemorialPark Library) [email protected].• March 3: Maria Perez & Noelle Perez,“Connecting Girls, Inspiring Futures forInternational Women’s Day”• March 10: Lucille Zavala, “Angelology”• March 17: Susana James, “Sources ofInspiration”• March 24: T.S. Ross, “Origins of Words”• March 31: Leslie X Council, “What to dowhen you don’t know what to do”

City of Night Book Club — Rio GrandeAdelante hosts the book club and social gather-ing for LGBT community and friends at 7 p.m.the first Monday of the month. The meetingsinclude a social, usually a dinner, as well as bookdiscussion. Information/location: 929-9282 orrgadelante.com.

Barnes & Noble (Las Cruces) — 700 S.Telshor in Mesilla Valley Mall. Nook tutorialsare 7 p.m. Thursdays. Information: (575) 522-4499.• Jonathan Miller will sign copies of his book“Lawyer Geisha Pink” at 5 p.m. Thursday andFriday, March 8-9. The book intricate knowl-edge of legal proceedings.• Loretta Hall will sign her book on the U.S.space program, “Out of This World,” at 1 p.m.Saturday, March 10.Recurring events:

Children’s storytimes are 10 a.m. Fridays:• March 2 — Costumed character “Cat inThe Hat”• March 9 — March winds

• March 16 — St. Patrick’s Day• March 23 — Spring flowers• March 30 — Easter eggs.

Barnes & Noble (East Side) — 9521Viscount. Nook reader tutorials are 6:30 p.m.Thursdays. Information: 590-1932.

Sisters in Crime Book Discussion Group meetat 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, to discuss “FaithfulPlace” by Tana French.

Little One’s Storytime is 11 a.m. everySaturday with Miss Bonnie:• March 3 — Costumed character “CliffordThe Big Red Dog.”• March 10 — Celebrates Read AcrossAmerica and Dr. Seuss’s birthday with readingof “The Lorax.”• March 17 — Wear green for St. Patrick’sDay storytime• March 24 — Eric Carle’s “The GrouchyLadybug.”• March 31 — Marcia Brown’s “Stone Soup.”

Barnes & Noble (West Side) — 705Sunland Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10p.m. Sunday. Nook tutorials are 5 p.m.Wednesdays. Information: 581-5353 or bn.com.• Rudy S. Apodaca will sign copies of his bookat 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3.• Jonathan Miller will sign copies of his book

“Lawyer Geisha Pink” at 1 p.m. Saturday,March 10. The book relates intricate knowl-edge of legal proceedings.• Third Monday Book Group will meet at 10a.m. Monday, March 19, to discuss “Pavilion ofWomen” by Pearl S. Buck.• En la Sombra de Sor Juana Inez de la Cruzbilingual reading group meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday,March 20.

Children’s storytimes are 11 a.m. Saturdays. • March 3 – Sun City Center for the Deaf• March 17 — All Star Readers• March 24 — Kids-N-Co. Story Troupe

Reading Art Book Club — The book clubof the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main,will meet at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14

to discuss “My Love Affair with Modern Art” byKatharine Kuh. Information: (575) 541-2322,(575) 541-2322 or museums.las-cruces.org.

Junior Ranger Storytime — ChamizalNational Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, will hostfree storytimes with a thematic craft for pre-school and first-grade children 11 a.m. the firstSaturday of the month (March 3). Admission isfree, but reservations strongly recommended:532-7272, ext. 131 or nps.gov/cham.

‘Magic Carpet StoryTime’ — Doña AnaArts Council hosts free storytelling events11:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays at BraniganCultural Center, 501 N. Main, in Las Cruces,hosted by Dave Edwards. Information: (575)541-2154 or las-cruces.org/museums.


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UTEP Cinema Novo Film Series —Union Cinema, Union Building East, First Floor.Film showings are at 7 p.m. Admission is $2 ($1with UTEP, student or military ID). Free pop-corn. Ticket sales at the door begin 30 minutesbefore showtime. Information: 747-5481 orlook up UTEPUnionServices on Facebook.• The Muppets (PG), March 2-3

• Generation M (NR), March 9-10

• Friends with Benefits (R), March 23-24

• The Billionaire’s Tea Party (NR), April 13-14

• The Descendants (R), April 20-21.

Film Salon — The Film Salon at Trinity FirstUnited Methodist Church, 801 N. Mesa (atYandell) continues its series on MarleneDietrich with the western/comedy “DestryRides Again” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3, inResler Hall. Admission is free. Information: 533-2674 or filmsalon.org.

The series concludes with Billy Wilder’scourtroom drama “Witness for theProsecution” on April 7.

Jay’s Pix — Film historian, educator, writer,archivist, collector Jay Duncan hosts the weeklyfilm series at 1:30 p.m. Sundays at theInternational Museum of Art, 1211 Montana.

Each screening includes commentary, anec-dotes and film facts from Duncan. Admissionand parking is free. Information: 543-6747 [email protected]. Web: interna-tionalmuseumofart.net. • March 4 — “The Adventures of RobinHood” (1938). Considered the finest film ver-sion of the Robin Hood story, starring ErrolFlynn, Olivia DeHavilland, Basil Rathbone andClaude Rains. Winner of three AcademyAwards: Music, Editing and Art Direction.• March 11 — “Black Narcissus” (1947). Anun must deal with temptations and passionwhile at a nunnery high in the HimalayanMountains. Stars Deborah Kerr and DavidFarrar. Academy Award winner for Best ColorCinematography and Set/Art Direction.• March 18 — “Singin’ In The Rain” (1952).This witty, boisterous satire on Hollywood dur-ing the transition from Silents to Talkies in thelate ‘20s is considered the best film musical bymany film aficionados. Starring Gene Kelly,Debbie Reynolds and Donald O’Connor.• March 25 — “The 7th Voyage of Sinbad”(1958). Special effects wizard RayHarryhausen’s Arabian Nights adventure pitsSinbad against evil magician Sokurah.“Dynamation” effects feature the Cyclops,snake woman, two-headed Roc, fire-breathingdragon and duel with a living skeleton.

Pax Christi Film Series — The seriespresents a special Lent showing of“Forgiveness: A Time to Love and a Time toHate” at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 4 and March

11, at the Mother Teresa Center, 2400 E.Yandell. Hosted by Pax Christi El Paso and thePeace & Justice Ministry of the CatholicDiocese of El Paso. Admission is free, donationswelcome. Information: 532-0527.

Award-winning filmmaker Helen Whitneyexplores questions of forgiveness through acompelling range of stories.

Film Las Cruces — The Rio Grande Theatreand the City of Las Cruces Film Liaison presentthe monthly film forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday,March 14, in which trailers for locally madefilms are screened alongside short films by stu-dent filmmakers, followed by Q&A sessionswith the filmmakers and industry news.Admission is free. Information: (575) 523-6403or Las-Cruces-Film.org.

‘Journey Stories’ film screeningsBranigan Cultural Center, BraniganBuilding, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) LasCruces, hosts free film screenings and discus-sions in conjunction with its travelingSmithsonian exhibit, “Journey Stories” at 2 p.m.Saturdays, March 17-April 7. Information:(575) 541-2154 or las-cruces.org/museums.• March 17 — “West Side Story,” with a dis-

cussion led by O’Neill Hernandez-Avila• March 24 — “La Cosecha/The Harvest,”with a discussion led by Dr. Diana Bustamante• March 31 — “Bab’Aziz: The Prince WhoContemplated His Soul,” with a discussion ledby Sudeshna Sengupta• April 7 — “Meek’s Cutoff,” with a discussionled by Dr. Meg Frisbee.

Movies at Branigan Library — ThomasBranigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho, LasCruces, shows films at 2 p.m. on the fourthSunday of the month in the Dresp Room.Admission is free. Information: (575) 528-4014or [email protected]. The March 25

movie is “Miss Representation.” Written anddirected by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the filmexposes how mainstream media contribute tothe under-representation of women in posi-tions of power and influence in America.

Fountain Theatre — 2469 Calle deGuadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza inMesilla. The historic theater, operated by theMesilla Valley Film Society, features films at 7:30p.m. nightly, plus 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Foreign lan-guage films include subtitles. Admission: $7 ($6seniors and students with ID; $5 society mem-bers and children); $5 on Wednesday.Information, schedule: (575) 524-8287 ormesillavalleyfilm.org.• March 2-8 — “Melancholia.” As Justine(Kirsten Dunst) prepares for her wedding at amansion owned by her sister Claire (CharlotteGainsbourg) and her know-it-all husband, John(Kiefer Sutherland), the planet Melancholia ison a crash course with Earth.• March 9-15 — “Carnage.” Directed byRoman Polanski, and based on Yasmina Reza’s2008 play, the film covers one late afternoon inthe lives of two upscale Brooklyn couples.Their two young sons have had a playgroundset-to where one boy knocks the other’s teethout. The parents sit down to discuss the matterin “civilized” fashion. • March 16-22 — “A Dangerous Method.”The movie is about the rivalry between thefounders of modern psychotherapy, Carl Jungand Sigmund Freud in the early 20th century,and the woman who upset both men’s apple-carts. Starring Michael Fassbender as Jung andViggo Mortensen as Freud.• March 23-29 — “Albert Nobbs.” GlennClose plays Nobbs, a woman passing as a manin order to work and survive in 19th centuryIreland. After nearly 30 years, she finds herselftrapped in a prison of her own making.• March 30-April 5 — “A Separation.” In thisIranian drama, a married couple faces the diffi-cult decision to improve the life of their childby moving to another country or to remain inIran to look after the husband’s deterioratingparent who has Alzheimer’s.

CinéMatinee Film Series — Screeningsare at 1:30 p.m. Saturdays at the FountainTheatre, 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 1/2 blocksouth of the plaza in Mesilla. Admission: $4 ($1for Mesilla Valley Film Society members), unlessotherwise listed. Information: (575) 524-8287(leave message) or mesillavalleyfilm.org.• March 3 — “Sunshine Cleaning” (2008,made in New Mexico). Two women decide tomake some money as biohazard cleaners.Starring Amy Adams, Emily Blount and AlanArkin. Rated R.• March 10 — “Lunafest.” The Mesilla Valley

Film Society presents this season’s program ofLunafest’s nine selected short films by, for andabout women, but with appeal for all genders.All proceeds from Lunafest benefit the BreastCancer Fund. To see full roster, visitlunafest.org. Not rated.• March 17 — “Waking Ned Devine”Two aging lifelong buddies, Jackie O’Shea andMichael O’Sullivan, find out that somebody intheir tiny Irish village holds the winning ticket tothe Irish National Lottery. Rated PG.• March 24 — “The Good, the Bad, and theUgly.” Based on New Mexico history, but notfilmed in the state. The definitive “spaghetti”western by Director Sergio Leone in the epicClint Eastwood “Dollars” trilogy. Three drifters,the “Good” (Eastwood), the “Bad” (Lee VanCleef), and the “Ugly”(Eli Wallach) try to find afortune hidden in an unmarked grave. Rated R.• March 31 — “Mystery Movie.” This 1960symovie was rated G and filmed partially in NewMexico. Clues: This comedy went against thegrain of the powerful esoteric dramatic filmsshot around the state during that time, and allof the important roles were filled by women,some of whom are still active in film. It is asequel and involves one of the popular protesttopics of the ‘60s. Guess the title for freeadmission and popcorn.

New Mexico Museum of Space History— Alamogordo, N.M. The museum’sTombaugh IMAX Dome Theater presents:• “Everest” (11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5 p.m.). Thedocumentary narrated by Liam Neeson followsa 1996 Everest expedition as three climberstrain and travel to Katmandu through theHimalayas and finally reach the Everest summit.• Planetarium show: “Nine Planets andCounting” a journey through the solar system(noon and 2 and 4 p.m.).

Tickets: $6 ($5.50 for seniors and military;$4.50 ages 4-12). Ages 3 and under free for allshows. Museum/Max combo tickets available.Information: (877) 333-6589 or (575) 437-2840or nmspacemuseum.org.

Jay’s Film Forecast — Film historian JayDuncan prepared this list of top monthly“Coming Attractions” for movie fans, listed bystudio and release date.

March 2:• Being Flynn (Focus) — Paul Dano, JulianneMoore, Robert De Niro. Directed by PaulWeitz.• Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (Universal) — 3D CGAnimation. Voices of Zac Efron, Taylor Swift,Danny DeVito. Directed by Chris Renaud andKyle Balda.• Project X (Warner Bros.) — Thomas Mann,Nicole Bloom. Directed by Nima Nourizadeh.• Snowtown (IFC Midnight) — Lucas Pittaway,Louise Harris. Directed by Juston Kurzel.• Tim and Eric’s Billion Dollar Movie (Magnolia)— Tim Heidecker, Will Ferrell, Eric Wareheim.Directed by Heidecker and Wareheim.

March 9:• The Ballad of Genesis and Lady Jaye (AdoptFilms) — Documentary. A portrait of the per-formance artist and his wife, centered aroundtheir daring sexual transformations. Directed byMarie Losier.• Bully (Weinstein Co.) — Documentary onpeer bullying in schools across America.Directed by Lee Hirsch.• Footnote (Sony Classics) — Shlomo Bar-Aba,Aliza Rosen. Directed by Joseph Cedar.• Friends With Kids (Lionsgate) — JenniferWestfeldt, Adam Scott, Maya Rudolph.Directed by Westfeldt.• Jiro Dreams of Sushi (Magnolia) —

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Documentary on 85-year-old sushi master JiroOno. Directed by David Gelb.• John Carter (Disney) — Taylor Kitsch, LynnCollins, Willem Dafoe. Directed by AndrewStanton. Based on the “John Carter on Mars”works of Edgar Rice Burroughs.• Playback (Magnet) — Christian Slater, AmbyrChilders, Toby Hemingway. Directed byMichael A. Nickles.• Salmon Fishing in the Yemen (CBS Films) —Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin ScottThomas. Directed by Lasse Hallström.• Silent House (Open Road) — ElizabethOlsen, Adam Trese, Julia Taylor Ross. Directedby Chris Kentis and Laura Lau. • A Thousand Words (Paramount) — EddieMurphy, Kerry Washington, Cliff Curtis.Directed by Brian Robbins.

March 16:• Butter (Weinstein Co.) — Jennifer Garner,Yara Shahidi, Ty Burrell. Directed by Jim FieldSmith.• Casa de mi Padre (Pantelion) — Will Ferrell,Genesis Rodriguez, Gael Garcia Bernal.Directed by Matt Piedmont.• Detatchment (Tribeca) — Adrien Brody,Betty Kaye. Directed by Tony Kaye.• Jeff Who Lives at Home (ParamountVantage) — Jason Segel, Judy Greer, Ed Helms.Directed by Jay and Mark Duplass.• The Kid With a Bike (Sundance Selects) —Thomas Doret, Cécile De France. Directed byJean-Oierre and Luc Dardenne.• 21 Jump Street (Columbia) — Jonah Hill,Channing Tatum, Ice Cube. Directed by PhilLord and Chris Miller. Based on the 1980s hitTV show starring Johnny Depp.

March 23:• The Deep Blue Sea (Music Box) — RachelWeisz, Tom Hiddleston, Simon Russel Beale.Directed by Terence Davies.• The Hunger Games (Lionsgate) — JenniferLawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Banks.Directed by Gary Ross.• The Raid (Sony Classics) — Iko Uwais,Amanda George. Directed by Gareth Evans.

March 30:• Goon (Magnet) — Seann William Scott,Alison Pill. Directed by Michael Dowse.• Mirror Mirror (Relativity) — Lily Collins,Armie Hammer, Julia Roberts. Directed byTarsem Singh.• Wrath of the Titans (Warner Bros.) — SamWorthington, Rosamund Pike, Liam Neeson.Directed by Jonathan Liebesman. Sequel to the2010 remake of the original 1980 film.

DVD Releases

March 6:• The Skin I Live In / R • Footloose / PG-13• Immortals / R• Jack & Jill / PG-13

March 13;• My Week With Marilyn / R• Happy Feet Two / PG• The Three Musketeers / PG-13• Melancholia / R

March 20:• The Muppets / PG• Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy / R• Carnage / R• The Sitter / R

March 23:• Hop / PG

March 27:• A Dangerous Method / R

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The fame and notoriety of Mexicanrevolutionary Francisco “Pancho”Villa has long out-lived all the

other figures from a century ago, whenVilla fought the federales just across theRio Grande.

In my historic research and art travelsthroughout Mexico for 30 years I, too,have collected Villa tales and have mettwo of his past wives. During a dedica-tion of a statue to him in Tucson, I metone of his daughters and one of his sons.

In the process of researching theMexican Revolution I have collectedmany books, photographs and newsaccounts plus conducted dozens of per-sonal interviews of persons who claim tohave known Villa or had some encounteror tale to share.

My wife and I visited the VillaMuseum and homestead in ChihuahuaCity and his famous 400,000-acre retire-ment ranch near Parral. Artist MarioParra and I have also visited and pho-tographed his death site at Juarez Parkand the biblioteca that commemoratesthe 1923 Villa assassination on July 20,1923. To be sure, many of the historictales are “like dried leaves blowing inthe wind.”

With the 96th anniversary of Villa’s1916 raid on Columbus, N.M., comingup March 16, here are a few of the mostinteresting facts and speculations aboutVilla.

• He was born a peon - a share-cropperthought to be the illegitimate son of aSpanish land-owner.• As a youth he sold housewares andfirewood from the back of his favoritedonkey, “Canelo”.• A brother and sister would later assisthim in his revolutionary pursuits.• He had eight to ten wives - andbrought a defrocked priest with him tomake the young ladies honest by becom-ing his wife.• He had Indian, Spanish, Jewish, andGerman blood - a new book publishedby Sul Ross University Press documentsaccounts of this.• He hated the Chinese and also the full-blood Spanish, which the Indian-Mexicans called Gachupin. • Villa loved chile colorado as a staplefood, and also enjoyed canned asparagusand canned peaches ... and took advan-tage of the peanut brittle and ice creamsold in El Paso during the Revolution.• Villa made the young Anglo/Mexican,Felix McDonald become his water boy.McDonald was made to walk barefootedbecause of his light complexion and redhair. (Was this Villa’s way of gainingsuperiority over the Gringo?)• He had the courage of a lion in battleleading his 50 prime cavalry soldierscalled the Dorados (the Golden Ones).• Villa was once to be shot by firingsquad by orders of Gen. Huerta. He wasreprieved at the last moment with atelegram from Francisco Madero.• He served time in the Mexico Cityprison and was taught basic reading and

writing with a clerk’s help. Villa

escapeddressed asa visitingattorney. • In 1913he returnedto Mexicofrom southEl Paso,“borrow-ing” a fewhorses withfive men.A yearlater he hadamassed anarmy of 50,000 men.• Military experts of the time said Villacommanded the greatest cavalry force inthe world. He was a master horseman,known as the “Centaur of the North.”• Tom Mix, the Hollywood star, rode andfought for him. Twenty to 30 Americansjoined a special brigade under Madero.• Many women threw themselves atVilla, offering to mother his child after ameeting of “rolling of eyes and smiles.”• He was targeted for assassination adozen times. Fearing poison, he oftenhad others taste his food first.• During battle, he would often sneakaway to sleep, returning for breakfastfrom a different direction at sun-up.• He was a good manager. When he sur-rendered to the Mexican Government inFronteras in 1920, he was given a400,000-acre ranch as a conciliatory gift.He would develop an outstanding farm-ing program using the latest techniquesand products, and had an American agri-cultural expert on hand to advise him.• In exchange for his surrender, he wasgiven cash as well as the large ranch. Hestarted a school for children of his work-men and named the school in honor ofFelipe Angeles, one of his top generals.• He was assassinated July 20, 1923, at8:30 a.m. as he traveled in an open air1919 Dodge touring car, returning to hisranch in Canutillo while passing a groupof ranchers led by Militon Lozoya.These gunmen had waited 100 daysbefore the opportune moment arrived.• Villa’s body was taken to his nearbyhotel and later, before burial, a plaster-of-Paris death mold was made of hisface. He was buried in a local grave inParral ... a few years later graverobbersdug up the body and stole the skull. Itwas never found.• Villa had built an impressive Spanishbaroque mausoleum in downtownChihuahua City. (I had visited this siteand saw the vault where Villa shouldhave been buried.)• In 1976 the Mexican FederalGovernment instituted a plan to exhumethe body of Villa from his grave inParral and rebury it in the Hall of Heroesin Mexico City.

Bill Rakocy is an El Paso artist and historian. Information: 584-9716.

Racking Up Historyby Bill Rakocy

Villa’s legacy liveson 100 years later

“Villa Surrenders”Painting by Bill Rakocy


Local: Dokken back for theattack in early March’80s metal continues to be the soup de jourfor Speaking Rock as they welcome DokkenFriday, March 2. The band has been dormantas far as CD releases for some time now withtheir last coming out in 2008, charting betterfor them than anything from the past decadeand half. Their true claim to fame came inthe mid-’80s when metal was king. Their sin-gles seemed to be inescapable on rock radio.Then the lighters were pretty much extin-guished in the early ’90s and things havebeen rocky ever since. They have gonethrough numerous lineup changes throughouttheir career with the only constant being theband’s leader and namesake, Don Dokken.They have made El Paso a tour stop formany years and always break out the hits, soif your thing is reliving those big hair days,then this show is sure to delight. The band iswrapping up recording their first disc onFrontier Records, which may lead to a pre-view of cuts from the yet-to-be-named newalbum. Either way the show is free and willmake for an entertaining way to spend aFriday night.

National: Craig Finn, “ClearHeart Full Eyes,” Vagrant Craig Finn isn’t really a household name,even in Australia. Since 2003 he has frontedthe Hold Steady, a band who much like himis not really headlining summer festivals, buthave built a rabid fan base and shows haveswelled from hundreds to thousands. Nearinga decade with the group, he has released hisfirst solo disc. This new CD is a slight depar-ture, more of a stripped-down singer/song-writer affair. It isn’t loaded with undeniablecatchy riffs that hook you in on first listen.This one is a slow burn that seeps into yourconscious with multiple plays. It is still verymuch a blue-collar, East Coast sound that isan amalgamation of Elvis Costello story-telling, Bruce Springsteen working-mantribulations, and large amounts of tongue-in-cheek tales. This also marks the first appear-ance of a countrified cut that fits seamlesslyinto this new mix. Maybe his full eyes haveseen more than they desired, but Craig Finnhas a way of making the journey a fun ride.

The Scorpions, “Comeblack,”Legacy RecordsThey are probably Germany’s best knownexport since the Volkswagen — well, thatmay be stretching it a bit, but what head-banger hasn’t shouted out in a terribleGerman accent, “Hello California”? Thisstage banter from lead vocalist Klaus Meinefrom their “World Wide Live” disc hasbecome a metal calling card for any fan ofthe genre. On the band’s last effort they hadhinted they were thinking about throwing inthe towel. That didn’t happen, which mayhave been due to the album’s poor reception— so what better way to go out with a bangthan revisiting the classics that first put themon the map. This is what the new CD“Comeblack” is all about, and they doubledown by remaking hits by other artists with aScorpions style. They are not afraid to takeon some huge names. They start off with theunexpected “Tainted Love,” then move on tobigger fish with T. Rex, the Kinks, Beatles,and end it all with their fantastic version ofthe Rolling Stones’ “Ruby Tuesday.” Theband has officially reported their will be nocomeback after “Comeblack” — this is theirfinal curtain call.

Various Artists, “Chimes ofFreedom: The Songs of BobDylan,” Amnesty InternationalProjects benefiting a charity can be roughwater to navigate, primarily due to two key

factors: keeping costs to a bare minimum andsomehow delivering a quality product thatwill generate a considerable amount ofmoney. For the folks at AmnestyInternational this was a no challenge becausethey created a four-disc collection that goesabove and beyond all expectations. This wasdue to one overriding factor: Bob Dylan.Though the man himself is only featured onthe last track, it is his vast catalogue of workthat graces this compilation. There are animpressive 73 songs, and the array of talentspans several genres and covers half a centu-ry of musicians. “Chimes of Freedom: TheSongs of Bob Dylan” has its heavyweights inthe form of Patti Smith, Elvis Costello, DaveMatthews and Pete Townshend, to name afew. There are also several chart-toppers oftoday, including Adele, Cage the Elephantand Maroon 5. The most unusual contribu-tions seem to come from high-octane artistssuch as Rise Against, Bad Religion, GaslightAnthem, Flogging Molly and My ChemicalRomance. Then there are the incrediblyunexpected brilliant performances by thelikes of Miley Cyrus, Natasha Bedingfieldand Airborne Toxic Event. This will hopeful-ly swing the door wide open to a new breedof Dylan fans. All of this and the ridiculouslylow suggested retail price of under 20 bucks.This is amnesty from thinking because thereis no decision when it comes to adding thisto your collection.

Collectibles: Elvis Costello,“The Return of the SpectacularSpinning Songbook,” UmeWhile this month’s collectible is fully sanc-tioned and authorized by the artist, he hasasked that you not purchase it and, if needbe, steal it. Who is this madman? The personin question is Elvis Costello and the piece is“The Return of The Spectacular SpinningSongbook.” It is absolutely not the materialhe is protesting, but the outrageous price hislabel is charging to own this piece of history.If money is of no concern to you then first ofall congratulations on that one, and secondlythis one is a must. This set consists of threeaudio and visual components, a CD, DVD,and 10-inch vinyl record EP. This wasrecorded over a two-night stand at TheWiltern in Los Angeles May 11-12, 2011.The concept behind the show is very unique:It begins with an actual game-show wheelonstage with song titles on it. A selected fanspins it, and that evening’s set is created. Thelist on the carnie device is chosen from histhen-new disc “National Ransom,” alongwith updated renditions of hits, rarities andsome amusing unexpected covers. Then thereare the packaging incentives: a 40-page hard-cover book packed with candid and concertphotos, a tour diary of Costello’s musingsfrom each tour stop, and a 20” x 30” concerttour poster. The final call to action is that thisis limited to 1,500 copies worldwide. Eachset is individually numbered with a specialcommemoration card signed by ElvisCostello himself.

Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin’ Dice Music. Drop him a line at

[email protected]


‘Huapango‘ — Ballet Folklorico Paso delNorte performs at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday,April 7, at the Chamizal National Memorial.Information: 588-5743.

‘Mamma Mia’ — Broadway in El Paso pres-ents the hit musical based on the music ofABBA Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10-11, atthe Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $40-$70. .

Binational Independent Film Festival— The 12th annual binational festival is April

13-21 at venues in both El Paso and Juarez.Information: binationalfilmfestival.org.


16. Ticket information: 747-6060.

UTEP Track Invitational — Saturday,April 14, at Kidd Field, UTEP. Information:747-5347, 747-6841 or utepathletics.com.

‘Titanic’s Last Meal’ event — Ardovino’sDesert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive inSunland Park, commemorates the 100thanniversary of The Titanic’s Last Meal at 6:30p.m. Saturday, April 14. Cost: $150.Reservations: (575) 589-0653 ext. 3.

Fort Bliss Spring Bazaar — April 14-15

at the Centennial Club. Information: 568-4623or fbocsa.com.

‘The Making of Great Music’ — BruceNehring Consort concludes its season April

14-15, at The Chapel at Loretto. Showtime is7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.Ticket information: 532-5874 or brucenehring-consort.org.

El Paso Artists Studio Tour — The 5thannual tour featuring more than 30 localstudtios and galleries is Saturday and SundayApril 14-15 Westside, Upper Valley andDowntown and April 21-22 on the Eastside,Northeast and Mission Valley. Information: 833-0636 or pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com.

Sgt. Ruben Orozco Torch Run — 8KRun/2 Mile Walk is Sunday, April 15, at Stantonand Cincinnati. Information: 533-8229.

Zuill Bailey Birthday Celebration - ElPaso Pro-Musica celebrated the 10th anniver-sary year of cellist Zuill Bailey as its ArtisticDirector at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, ElPaso Museum of Art. Tickets: $10-$30.Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.

Eddie Vedder — The Pearl Jam frontmanperforms at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, atThe Plaza Theatre. Opening act is Irish vocal-ist/guitarist Glen Hansard of the movie “Once.”Tickets: $75. (Ticketmaster).

El Paso Symphony Orchestra - TheSymphony performs with guest conductorMariusz Smolij and guest cellist Zuill Bailey at7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, inthe Plaza Theatre. Ticket information: 532-3776 or epso.org.

‘Noises Off’ - The UTEP Department ofTheatre and Dance presents the hilariousBritish “back stage” comedy April 20-29, inthe Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre.Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and2:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 747-5118or theatredance.utep.edu.

‘The Tempermentals’ - April 20-May 12

at El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Directedby Ivan Sandlin. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridayand Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10($8 seniors, $7 military/students with ID).Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

Tom Russell — The internationally renownedfolksinger/songwriter performs at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 21, The Scottish Rite TempleTheatre, 301 W. Missouri. Tickets: $22 inadvance; $25 at the door. Information: All ThatMusic & Video, 594-9900.

‘Party for the Planet’ — El Paso Zoo,4001 E. Paisano, will host special Earth Dayexhibits and Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22.Information: 521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.

‘Hansel and Gretel: The Musical’ -April 21-May 13 at Kids-N-Co., 1301 Texas.Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdaysand 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Ticket information:351-1455 or kidsnco.org.

‘Surfin’ Safari’ — Showtime El Paso pres-ents the Beach Boys tribute at 2:30 p.m.Sunday, April 22, at Abraham Chavez Theatre.Information (all seats general admission): 544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com.

YWCA Women’s Benefit luncheon —Abduction survivor and new ABC correspon-dent Elizabeth Smart will speak at the 19thannual benefit luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday,April 26, El Paso Convention Center. Minimumdonation: $100. Information/reservations: 533-2311, ext. 250 or ywcaelpaso.org.

Taste of Frontera — Frontera LandAlliance’s annual meeting and fundraiser isThursday, April 26, at Ardovino’s DesertCrossing. Information: 526-7725, 490-8601 orfronteralandalliance.org.

Mariachi Madness’ — El Paso WindSymphony closes its season at 7:30 p.m. Friday,April 27, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium.Tickets $7.50-$12.50. Information: 760-5599or elpasowindsymphony.com.

‘Mighty Mujer’ Triathlon — The all-female “super sprint” (300-yard swim/15k bike/2-mile run) is 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 28,starting at Memorial Park Pool, 3251 Copper.Information: 433-3439 or raceelpaso.com.

Run/Walk for Autism — 5K run and 1-milefamily fun walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, April 28, atAscarate Park. Information: 772-9100.

‘First Thanksgiving’ — The annual reen-actment is 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in the SanElizario Plaza. Information: 851-9997.

La Viña Blues & Jazz Festival — Noon to7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, at LaViña Winery, 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in LaUnion, N.M. Information: (575) 882-7632.

FloraFest 2012 — The UTEP CentennialMuseum’s annual native plant sale is Saturdayand Sunday, April 28-29. Information: 747-8994, 747-5565 or museum.utep.edu.

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Ardovino’s Desert Crossing 25

Ardovino’s Pizza 47

Around and About Tours 6

Art Wood 20

ATMAS Healing 24

Baskin Robbins 11

BeadCounter 23

Beauty Solutions 17

La Bella Casita 22

Bellagio 24

Belly Dance with Nesreen 17

Bill Rakocy 32

Bingo Plus 35

The Bookery 45

Bruce’s Air 32

Cattleman's 5

Cecila Burgos LPC 37

Cert. Training with Danny 18

Christian Joy Center 50

Club 101 5

COAS 45

Collectibles 41

Stephanie Conroy 19

Cosmetic&Hair Surgery 15

Dee Montanez Latin Dance 12

Domino’s 49

El Paso Art Association 36

El Paso Artisan Gallery 38

EP Cellulite Center 13

EP Conservatory of Dance 3

EP Conv & Perf Arts Ctrs 10

EP Fencing 46

El Paso Saddleblanket 18

Elegant Consignments 22

Estate and New Jewelry 11

Executive Singles 31

Facial Spa by Susana 20

Flickinger Center 51

Fountain Theatre 31

Furrs Family Dining 44

Galllegos Y Bailes Flaminco 21

Geico 6

Glass Goodies 23

Hal Marcus Gallery 24

Hans Martial Arts 16

Inside Out Designs Inc. 19

Int'l Quality Products 12

Johnson Jewelers 29

Johnson Jewelers 12

Kidspaloooza 52

KTEP 48

La Tierra Café 18

Las Cruces Art Fair 13

Las Cruces Museum of Art 38

Leo’s Mexican Food 21

Life Steps OBGYN 14

Luxor Salon 5

Lynx Exhibits 43

Marie Otero 21

The Marketplace 23

Martha Garcia 6

Mesa Street Antique 9

Mesilla Book Center 45

Methodist Children’s Home 20

Methodist Children’s Home 46

Metta Massage 37

Mind/Body Studio 3

Nayda’s Gems & Stones 22

NM Farm & Ranch Museum 8

Paseo Christian Church 33

Pat Olchefski-Winston 29

Pedro Francisco 21

Perkins Jewelry Supply 33

Petland El Paso 15

PhiDev Inc 30

Pizazz 39

Precision Prosthetics 46

Prestige Women’s Health 28

Psychic Lynn 35

PTEP 40

Real Estate El Paso 40

Krystyna Robbins 29

Rockin Rolla DT Fest 25

Ronda Brown 36

Rubin Gallery 19

San Elizario artists 2

San Francisco's Cosmetics 41

Sasahara Gallery 36

Sesame Street Live 26

Sheldon Jewelry 15

Shundo Dance Studio 6

Si El Paso Tours 44

Silver City ACD 43

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Sun City Women's Health 13

Sunland Park Racetrack 7

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Telemates 49

Thunderbird Digital 31

Tom Russell Concert 9

Unity Bookstore 45

UTEP 50

Vanities 42

Village Inn 31

Walgreens 41

Western Traders 9

Wyler Aerial Tramway 44

Yoga for Life 47


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