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Adiós,

AsarcoThe Plein Air

Painters of El Paso

pay tribute to the

smelting plant,

whose landmark

smokestacks are

scheduled for

demolition in April.

— See Page 4

“Asarco Office” by Candy Mayer

“Powerhouse Pulley” by Melinda Etzold

“Asarco Tower” by Lisa Matta

“Asarco Stack” by Krystyna Robbins

23 studios open to public for annual El Paso Artists Studio TourEast Side, San Elizario studios open April 20-21. West Side, Upper Valley, Downtown/Central open April 27-28 — Pages 17, 40, 43

Winery Row Mesilla Valley’s Hwy 28

is a wine lover’s delight

— Page 29

Over 700

things to do,

places to go

this month!

El Paso Scene April 2013

Last Thursdays - The Downtown eventincludes art exhibitions, food trucks, culinarytastings, live artist demonstrations and per-formances, and live music 6-9 p.m. on the lastThursday of the month (March 28, April 25).Last Thursdays is a collaboration of mARTket:Bring It Downtown and the Downtown ArtsDistrict. Information: 541-4280 orfacebook.com/EPDAD.

Venues include downtown museums, night-clubs, galleries and coffee houses. Admissionmay be charged at some venues.

Marcha Campesina — Sin Fronteras andother community organizations celebrate theaccomplishments of United Farm Workers ofAmerica founder Cesar Chavez beginning at 9a.m. Sunday, March 31, at the Farm WorkerCenter, 201 E. Ninth, and travels to San JacintoPlaza and back. An indigenous blessing pre-

cedes the march, and a reception follows noonto 3 p.m. at the center. Admission is free.

Generation 2000 — Clear ChannelCommunications presents the 27th annual chil-dren’s fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p. m. Saturday andSunday, April 6-7, at the El Paso ConventionCenter, consisting of more than 100 specialtybooths, games and interactive displays aimed atentertaining and educating children of all ages.Tickets: $4.50 ($3,35 children); available inadvance at Gatti Town and all local Good TimesStoers. Ticket information: generation2000.net.

Portion of this year’s proceeds will benefit theChild Crisis Center of El Paso.

Kite Day — City of El Paso Parks andRecreation host a free kite day 10 a.m. to noonSaturday, April 6, at Marty Robbins RecreationCenter, 11620 Vista Del Sol. Participants cancreate their own kite 10 to 11 a.m. or bringtheir own kite and fly it 11 a.m. to noon. Prizesawarded. Registration is free 9 to 10 a.m.Information: Jose Guevara or Georgina Lopez,855-4147.

Massing of the Colors — More than 80veterans, school and civic organizations willparticipate in the 38th annual event 2 p.m.Saturday, April 6, at St. Raphael Church, 2301Zanzibar, sponsored by the El Paso Chapter ofthe Military Order of the World Wars.Participating units are from Fort Bliss, JROTC,law enforcement and fire department, BoyScouts and Girl Scouts and more. Participantsurged to arrive by 1:30 p.m. Admission is freeand the public is welcome. Information: 755-4038.

The Massing of the Colors is a non-sectarianceremony, dating back to 1922, that recognizesthe sacrifices of all Americans, military and civil-ian, in both war and peace.

El Paso Sports and Get Fit Expo — The12th annual family show 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday, April 7, at Sunland Park Racetrack andCasino. The expo features health screenings,consultations, sports card and collectors’ tables,and sports-related retailers will exhibit and sellsporting goods, apparel and more. Admission isfree. Information: 351-4592 or krod.com.

Special guest is Dallas Cowboy Dez Bryant;autographs are $25; $50 for deluxe items.

Sci-Fi/Horror Extravaganza — The BearSpace Collective, 501 Texas, hosts the sci-fi/horror event 2 p.m. to midnight Friday, April

12, with movie screenings outside on the patio,art and other vendors, a Cosplay contest, videogame room, food and drinks available and otheractivities. Events are kid and pet friendly.Admission: $3 donation. Information: [email protected] or on facebook atTheBearSpaceCollective.

Progressive Insurance 2013 El Paso RVand Travel Show — Hundreds ofmotorhomes, travel trailers, fifth-wheels, truckcampers, and folding campers will be on displayApril 18-21 at El Paso Convention Center,with camping accessories, information oncampgrounds and travel destinations and dailyseminars and entertainment. Hours are 1 to 8p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday andSaturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.Admission: $8 ($5 online e-club members; freefor ages 12 and younger). Half-price for activemilitary and Good Sam Club members, with IDfor box office tickets only. Information: 1-800-848-6247, ext 2414 or ElPasoRVShow.com.

RV safety educational seminars presented byWalter Cannon, Executive Director of the RVSafety & Education Foundation.

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INDEXRoundup 3-16

Behind the Scene 4

Scene Spotlight 4

Here’s the Ticket 17-19

Music 20-21

Comedy 21

Program Notes 22

Dance 23

Sports 24-27

Feature: The Long & Wining Road 29-32

At the Museum 33-36

Nature 37-39

Gallery Talk 40

Viva Juárez 41

SW Art Scene 42-45

El Paso FishNet 45

On Stage 47

Stage Talk 48

Liner Notes 48

Keep on Bookin' 49

Film Scene 50,52

History Lessons 51-52

May Preview 53

El Paso Scene User’s Guide 38

Advertiser Index 54

Subscription Form 54


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April 2013

This month’s cover involves anironic tale of two El Paso institu-tions being removed from the local

landscape — one by explosion, anotherby economics.

Candy Mayer, a frequent contributor ofartwork to El Paso Scene who’s active ina variety of local art organizations,emailed me about a month ago suggest-ing a theme for the El Paso Scene cover.

The Plein Air Painters of El Paso hadtaken their easels, canvases, brushes andpalettes to the now-closed Asarco plant inorder to capture scenes of the long-timesmelting operation, including the signa-ture smokestacks that are scheduled fordemolition in April. (“Plein air” refers tothe practice of artists painting outdoors,using direct observation of their subjects.)

Their artwork was scheduled for anupcoming exhibition at the Sunland ArtGallery, a co-op sponsored by the El PasoArt Association in the Sunland Park Mall.

Then the Art Association sadly learnedthat it was losing their lease at the mall,and would have to move out by April 1.The association has no hard feelings withmall management, noting the mall hadbeen very generous to them over theyears in making the gallery space afford-able.

So as it turns out, the gallery will closeits doors before the smokestacks comedown.

That leaves the Plein Air Painters insearch of a suitable exhibition space fortheir Asarco tribute. And the Sunland ArtGallery also needs a new home. Perhapsa commercial property owner might bewilling to provide a space for the galleryat minimal cost to give exposure to oneof their buildings or shopping centers. Ifyou can help with either of these opportu-nities, call Corinne Spinner at (915) 833-0636 or email [email protected].

* * *The Asarco stacks are scheduled to be

blown up Saturday morning, April 13,and that weekend may long be remem-

bered as El Paso’s Days of Destruction.City Hall is scheduled to be implodedSunday, April 14. Like any El Paso springevent, high winds could force a change ofplans (as could last-minute legal action).

* * *As Myrna Zanetell points out in this

month’s Gallery Talk column on Page 40,the closing of the Sunland Art Galleryunderscores the need for people topatronize local artists, and there is no bet-ter opportunity that the 6th annual ElPaso Studio Tour. Over 30 artists will beon hand at 23 different studios, most ofthem at them at artists’ homes, on theweekends of April 20-21 and 27-28.

El Paso Scene has been a sponsor of theevent since its inception in 2008. The stu-dio tour was conceived in response to thedwindling number of galleries in El Paso.

* * *While galleries are fewer in number,

wineries in the region keep growing. Thismonth’s feature story (Page 29) takesreaders along NM 28, home to six differ-ent wineries/tasting rooms. The story alsohighlights Sunland Winery, the southernterminus of the New Mexico Wine Trail. A great way to explore the Mesilla

Valley’s “Winery Row” is by bicycle. TheEl Paso Bicycle Club hosts a “wine ride”April 13, with options to ride 27, 52 or 64miles. A support vehicle will carry anywine purchases back to the starting point.See Page 25 for details.

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El Paso Scene

San Elizario Art District — Galleries andartist studios are located along Main Streetnear the San Elizario Plaza. Page 2.

• April 5: First Friday ArtWalk with liveentertainment and Ghost Tour.• April 13: “La Familia” exhibit opening atAmado Peña Gallery • April 21: Mission Trail Art Market withBilly the Kid Reenactments Live music at ElBandido and the unveiling of the Oñatesculpture at Gallery 10.

‘In the Mood’ — The 1940s musical revuereturns to El Paso April 11 at AbrahamChavez Theatre. Page 56.

‘Eurydice’ — UTEP Department of Theatreand Dance presents a retelling of the Greekmyth April 19-29. Page 55.

Downtown Artist Market — City of ElPaso Museums and Cultural AffairsDepartment’s market for area artists areSaturdays in the Union Plaza District. Page

10. Earth Day celebration is April 20.

Alfresco! Fridays — The annual free livemusic series runs Fridays May 3-Sept. 27 atArts Festival Plaza. Page 28.

Crossland Gallery — Showing March 29-

April 20 at El Paso Art Association’s galleryis “Bill Rakocy Retrospective,” works byRobert Houston and works by SandyLenderman. Page 40.The annual juried “Western Impressions Art

Show and Sale is April 26-May 25.

UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald Rubin

Center for the Visual Arts — ShowingApril 4-May 4 is the annual UTEP JuriedStudent Art Exhibition. Page 20.

EPCC Student Art Showcase — El PasoCommunity College Student Art Society’s36th annual juried Student Art Exhibition isApril 5-30 at the EPCC AdministrativeServices Center Building A Foyer. Page 19.

Krystyna Robbins workshop — The artistwill host a Spring studio workshop April 9-

11. Robbins will also take part in El PasoArtist Studio Tour April 27-28. Page 42.

Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo

— Lola Productions Inc. presents the all-male drag ballet troupe April 13 at UTEP’sMagoffin Auditorium. Page 11.

‘The Making of Great Music’ — BruceNehring Consort concludes its 21st seasonwith April 13-14 at The Chapel at Loretto.Page 6.

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — Thefinal day of live racing for the season is April

16. Page 7.

2Cellos — Lola Productions Inc. closes itsseason with the wildly popular cello duo, ofSulic and Hauser April 17 at UTEP’sMagoffin Auditorium. Page 30.

El Paso Symphony Orchestra - TheSymphony performs its season finale with thereturn of Gürer Aykal as Emeritus

Conductor and guest pianist Jon NakamatsuApril 19-20 in the Plaza Theatre. Page 9.

Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio and

Gift Shop — Alberto Escamilla celebrateshis 35th year as an artist, and the gallery’s3rd anniversary April 20-21. Page 32.

El Paso Artists Studio Tour — The 6thannual tour featuring more than 30 artists at23 local studios and galleries is April 20-21

at Eastside and San Elizario studios, andApril 27-28 from the Upper Valley toCentral El Paso. Page 17.

‘Party for the Planet’ — El Paso Zoo hostsspecial Earth Day exhibits and activities April

21. Page 14.

Sun City Scifi — The family-orientedScience Fiction Convention is April 26-28 atEl Paso Marriott. Page 25.• A Pre-convention event is March 30 atFiesta Lanes. • Celebrity Charity Dinner benefitingWounded Warrior Project is April 27 at ElPaso Marriot.

First Thanksgiving — The annual confer-ence and commemoration of the arrival ofthe Spanish caravan led by Juan de Oñate isApril 27-28 in San Elizario Page 3.

La Viña Spring Wine Festival — Theannual spring celebration of music, arts andcrafts, food and wines is April 27-28, at LaViña Winery in La Union. Page 13.

Hal Marcus Gallery — The gallery will takepart in El Paso Artist Studio Tour with openhouse activities April 27-28. Page 43.

El Paso Exploreum — The city’s first “liv-ing laboratory” museum for children is nowopen with the High Tech Hot Spot, AirportAdventure, Old El Paso Village, STEAMAhead and more. Page 45.

Inside the Exploreum the El Paso ArtisanGallery features area artists. Page 42.

Vegetarian Society Quarterly Dinner —Vegetarian Society of El Paso’s next quarterlydinner is May 4 at Airport Holiday Inn fea-turing guest speaker historian and author Dr.James McWilliams. Page 8.

Juan Gabriel Tribute — La Tierra Cafépresents the tribute to the Latin superstarMay 11. Page 5.

El Paso Summer Music Festival — Guestartists and the winner of the 2013 YoungMusicians Competition perform June 1 inthe Plaza Theatre, with the live-taping ofNPR’s “From The Top.” Page 34.

Southern New Mexico

Silver City MainStreet — Contra Dancefeaturing Big Ditch Crickets and the FiddleClub is April 12 in the Old Post OfficeBuilding. The Tour of the Gila DowntownExpo is May 4. Page 24.

Smokey Bear Days — The Village ofCapitan’s 10th annual festival is May 3-4 atSmokey Bear Historical Park and throughoutthe community. Page 9.

Summer Art Workshops — CloudcroftArt Workshops hosts its 2013 workshopsJune 3-Aug. 16. Page 38.

Silver City Clay Festival — The ”down toearth” art fest is Aug. 2-4, throughout his-toric Downtown Silver City with art shows,clay workshops, demonstrations and lec-tures. Page 43

Scene Spotlight highlights events

advertised in this issue.

April 2013

Good Sam Club membership available at thebox office for $25 (includes one free adultadmission).

Children’s activities include face painting(hours to be determined) and a coloring con-test available online for ages 2-12.

Earth Day – The City of El PasoEnvironmental Services Department’s EarthDay celebration is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,April 20, in the Union Plaza District, 511Western Court along Anthony and SanFrancisco, in conjunction with the DowntownMarket. The event features educational booths,music, games and family activities. Admission iffree. Information: 621-6754.

Lower Valley Health Fair — The 31stannual health fair is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,April 20, at Socorro High School, 10150Alameda. Food, health screenings, entertain-ment, children’s games, free preventative edu-cation and information and more. Sponsored byTexas Children’s Dental, University MedicalCenter and El Paso Department of PublicHealth. Information: 937-8307.

Pod of the Pass Chili Cook-Off andOld West Tradin’ Days — The 30th annu-al CASI-sanctioned cook-off and Old WestFarm/Ranch Tradin’ Days and Clinic begins at 8a.m. Saturday, April 20 at Lower ValleyColiseum, 894 Horizon Blvd. Cooks’ meeting is10 a.m. with tasting at 2 p.m. Tradin’ days fea-tures Southwest decor, art, collectibles,small/large livestock, home canned/bakedgoods, tack and show clothes, trailers, pro-duce, eggs and more. Admission is free.Information: 471-2766 (cook-off information),852-1884 or liverystablesaloon.com.

‘Party for the Planet’ — El Paso Zoo,4001 E. Paisano, will host special Earth Dayexhibits and activities 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday,April 21, with jumping balloon, climbing walland tips from environment sharing 10 thingspeople can do to help their community savethe planet such as water and energy conserva-tion and recycling. Zoo admission: $10 ($7.50active duty military and spouse with ID andages 60 and older; $6 for ages 3-12; free forzoological society members and ages 2 andyounger). Information: 521-1850 or elpaso-zoo.org.

Sun City Scifi — The family-orientedScience Fiction Convention is April 26-28, atEl Paso Marriott, 1600 Airway, at with celebrityguests and artists alley, vendors and more.Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Preview night is 6 to 9p.m. Friday. Tickets: $20 general admission($15 military; free for age 10 and younger).Three-day pass (includes pone free autographfrom Tom Kane): $35 ($30 military).Information: suncityscifi.com.

Celebrity guests Peter Mayhew (Star Wars),Marina Sirtis (Star Trek), Aaron Douglas(Battlestar Galactica), Tom Kane (Clone Wars),David Yost (Power Rangers) and TonyAmendola (Stargate: SG1), Joseph Gatt (StarWars: The Old Republic, Star Trek: IntoDarkness) and Herbert Jefferson Jr. (originalBattlestar Galactica).

A pre-convention event is 1 to 7 p.m.Saturday, March 30, at Fiesta Lanes, with ven-dors, prize drawings and a celebrity appearanceand autograph signing by Cindy Morgan(Tron/Caddyshack). Tickets to the conventionmay also be purchased at this time. Vendorroom admission: $3; bowling is $10.

A Celebrity Charity Dinner benefiting

Wounded Warrior Project is 7 p.m. Saturday,April 27, at El Paso Marriot. Cocktails andsilent auction at 7 p.m., dinner served at 8 p.m.Tickets: $65 ($650 table for ten).

‘Dia de los Niños, Dia de los Libros’ —The 17th annual children’s day/book day is 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at ClevelandSquare Park, adjacent to the Main Library andEl Paso Museum of History, corner of Franklinand Santa Fe, with free activities, food booths,free books, crafts and more. Admission is free.Information: 543-5480 or elpasolibrary.org.

The idea for “Dia de los Niños, Dia de losLibros” comes from Latin America whereChildren’s Day honors young people in thesame way in which Mother’s Day and Father’sDay are celebrated. Author Pat Mora startedAmerica’s celebration of Children’s Day in 1996to celebrate children and promote literacy.

‘First Thanksgiving’ — The annual reen-actment is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at1501 Main Street at the San Elizario Plaza, pre-senting the arrival of the first Spanish settlers inthis area in April 1598. Directed by Maria DelPilar Munoz, the historical reenactment of thearrival of the first Spanish settlers in the area inApril 1598. Costumed actors and dancers por-tray the Native Americans and Spaniards, whogive thanks and celebrate after the perilouscrossing of the Chihuahuan Desert and thearrival at the banks of the Rio Grande.Volunteers welcome Admission is free.Information: 790-0661, 851-9997 or epmission-trailassociation.com.

The event is offered in conjunction with theSan Elizario Genealogy and Historical SocietyConference.

Great American Cleanup — Keep El PasoBeautiful’s 2013 cleanup is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, April 27, citywide. All supplies avail-able through the Keep El Paso Beautiful’sCommunity Tool Sheds located at all El PasoFire Departments. Trash and debris collectedwill be picked up by Environmental Services(rolloffs available for large sites). To register asite (by April 5) call the Keep El Paso Beautifuloffice: 621-6709 or [email protected]: kepb.org.

The Las Cruces Cleanup is 8 a.m. to noon,Saturday, April 13. Registered groups ay pickup supplies April 9-12 at 1085 Medpark Drive.Information: (575) 528-4723 or las-cruces.org.

La Viña Spring Wine Festival — Theannual spring celebration of music, arts andcrafts, food and award-winning New Mexicowines is noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,April 27-28, at La Viña Winery, 4201 S. NMHighway 28 in La Union, N.M. one mile northof Vinton Road on Highway 28 (parking behindvineyard, no parking on the highway). Tents,tables and chairs are provided. No picnic bas-kets, pets or outside beverages allowed.

Admission: $20 for adults, includes compli-mentary glass and choice of nine tastes of morethan 20 wines (or a glass of wine of one’schoice); $10 ages 12-20; free for ages 12 andyounger. Be prepared to show ID. Information:(575) 882-7632 or lavinawinery.com.

Saturday bands are Selina & The Chuco SoulProject (noon), Kat Crosby (2:15 p.m.), FrankZona & Urban Edge (4:30 p.m.).

Sunday bands are Austin Jimmy Murphy(noon), Radical Expression Quantum (2:15p.m.) and Tom Lepinski Band (4:30 p.m.).

Celebrating Easter

Cloudcroft Easter Egg Hunt — Themountain community of Cloudcroft will hold itsannual Easter Egg hunt at 10 a.m. Saturday,

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The Lodge Resort will also offer its annualEaster Sunday Brunch, Easter Bonnet Contestand Egg Hunt Sunday, March 31. Call fordetails: 1-800-395-6343.

Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Bash —The 13th annual family event, sponsored byWestside Community Church, is noon to 3p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Francisco DelgadoPark, on Imperial Ridge behind Franklin HighSchool. The event includes thousands of eggs,family activities including jumping balloon andface painting, appearance by the Easter Bunnyand entertainment. Admission is free.Information: 877-8000 orwestsidecommunity.org.

Easter Family Gathering — The Easterevent geared towards children age 2 to 10 andtheir families is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday,March 30, at First Christian Church, 901Arizona (St. Vrain entrance), with Easter crafts,egg decorating, a story moment and egg hunt.Admission is free. Information: 533-6819 orelpasofirstchristian.org.

NMSU Gospel Choir Easter Show —New Mexico State University’s Gospel Choir,under the direction of Dr. Bobbie Green, deliv-ers their annual messages of hope throughmusic at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at the RioGrande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in LasCruces. Admission is free. Information: (575)646-2067.

Parks and Rec Easter Egg Hunts — TheCity of El Paso Parks and Recreation hosts sev-eral Easter egg hunts and children’s events forage 17 and younger beginning at 10:30 a.m.Saturday, March 30, at various recreation cen-ters and parks. There will be fitness obstaclesto get the “Bunnies to the eggs” and childrenwill be divided into different age groups. Allevents are free. Information: Information: 544-0753.

Recreation Center locations are Armijo, 700E. 7th; Carolina, 563 N. Carolina; Don Haskins,7400 High Ridge; Nolan Richardson, 4435Maxwell; Pavo Real, 9301 Alameda andVeterans, 5301 Salem.

Park locations are Reese McCord Park, 1900Trawood and Salvador Rivas Junior Park, 12515Tierra Norte.

Community Easter Sunrise Service —The 38th annual inter-denominational service is7 a.m. Sunday, March 31, at Oz Glaze Center,13969 Veny Webb, in Horizon City. Presentedby the Kiwanis Club of Horizon City.Information: 588-2757.

Cristo Rey pilgrimages — Pilgrimages andhikes are planned throughout Easter weekend,Good Friday to Easter Sunday, March 29-31,by various groups of all denominations. Securityand concessions offered throughout most ofthe weekend.

The Mt. Cristo Rey trailhead is located offMcNutt Road (NM 273). Take the Racetrackexit off Paisano and cross the Rio Grande.

Southern New Mexico

Mesilla Valley Stamp Show — The showis 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,March 30-31, at the Las Cruces ConventionCenter, 680 E. University Ave. in Las Cruces.Admission is free. Information: (575) 202-1937.

‘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.

Southwest New Mexico Dutch OvenCook-Off — The 11th annual cook-off beginsat 9 a.m. through mid-afternoon Saturday,April 6, at Glenwood Community Park onCatWalk Road in Glenwood, N.M. (one hournorth of Silver City). Tasting begins at 2 p.m. atthe park pavilion with awards at 2:30 p.m. Alsofeatured are musicians, craft vendors andawards for winning cooks. Bucky Allred ofGlenwood’s Blue Front Café will sell barbecuesandwiches. Proceeds benefit park upkeep.Taster plates for spectators are $7:50.Information: Leah Jones, (575) 545-3737 [email protected].

Cooking categories are “Fancy Fixer,” “CampCookie,” and “Tenderfoot” along with SinglePot or Three Pot dishes.

Annual American Indian Week — ASN-MSU hosts the Native American heritage cele-bration Monday through Saturday, April 8-13,on the NMSU Campus, Las Cruces. The cele-bration is run through NMSU’s American IndianProgram in conjunction with United NativeAmerican Organization, American IndianScience and Engineering Society and NativeAmerican Business Student Association. Call forschedule: (575) 646-4207 [email protected].

Mustang Round-Up — The 10th annualMustang and Specialty Ford car show is 10 a.m.Saturday, April 13, at Alameda Park on WhiteSands Blvd. in Alamogordo, hosted byAlamogordo Mustang Club, Inc. Special prizesgiven throughout the day. Spectator admissionis free. Registration begins at 8 a.m.Information: [email protected]. Web:alamostang.com.

Preregistration and get-together for partici-pants is 6 p.m. Friday, April 12; call for details.

Border Book Festival — The 19th annualBorder Book Festival offers a film festival, film-maker talks, panels, readings, music, food andmore Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, in theRio Grande Theatre in the Las CrucesDowntown Mall and in the Mesquite HistoricDistrict. This year’s theme is “Raíces Real delCamino Real/Real, Royal Roots of the CaminoReal.” The festival brings together writers, jour-nalists and filmmakers to explore the roots ofconnection on the historic Camino Real de LaTierra Adentro, a 1,600 mile trade routebetween Mexico City and northern NewMexico. School and community outreach pro-grams are planned Friday. Information/sched-ule: (575) 523-3988 or [email protected], orborderbookfestival.org.

In conjunction with the festival, the RioGrande Theatre Gallery will host Border BookFestival memorabilia exhibit through April, withopening reception 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 6,as part of the Downtown Art Ramble.

This year’s festival features a film festival withMexican filmmaker Viviana García Besné,Chicano filmmaker Jesús Treviño and SantaClara, NM filmmaker Nora Naranjo Morse aswell as singer/songwriter and nonfiction writer,Rubén Martínez, author of “Desert America:Boom and Bust in the New Old West.”

Film screenings are all day Friday. Sponsorshipof $7.50 includes screening, and a burrito anddrink. Screenings include “My Rez” and “Otero

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April 2013

Mesa” by Mescalero System of CareLeadership Youth students age 12-21, “Gia’sSong” and “Clay Beings” by Nora NaranjoMorse, “Maria the Pottery Maker of SanIldelfonso Pueblo” by Bandelier National Parkand National Park Service, and “Gangs” byJesús Trevino.

Saturday’s screenings include “AlwaysBecoming” by Nora Naranjo Morse and“Raíces de Sangre” by Jesús Treviño.

Friday evening feature presenter is GarcíaBesné, and the ¡Camino! Saturday night presen-tation features literary and musical talents of allartists as well as the talent of Sihasin, a Navajosister and brother musical duo from Flagstaff.

The event also celebrates the Border BookFestival’s new home at 314 S. Tornillo, LasCruces.

Old Timers Celebration — The 100thanniversary of the annual reunion of the OldTimer’s Association of Luna County is Saturdayand Sunday, April 20-21, in Deming, N.M. In1913, a Deming businessman decided that allLuna County residents age 30 and older shouldget together once a year and renew friend-ships. Now, 100 years later, the Old TimersAssociation is still meeting — and dues are still$1 a year ($100 for lifetime membership). Tobe eligible, “old timers” must be 30 years old,have lived in Luna County 10 years, at least 30years of age, or be the descendant of a regis-tered Old Timer. Information on facebook at“Deming-Luna County Old Timers’Association.”

Saturday’s events begin with a coffee 8:30 to11 a.m. at First Methodist Church, Granite andBuckeye. The evening program, banquet anddance is 5:30 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.Banquet admission: $25 (early payments byApril 10 encouraged).

Sunday’s breakfast is 7:30 t 11:30 a.m. at 881West Pine. A golf tournament is also plannedSunday at Rio Mimbres Golf Course.

Payments may be sent to Old Timers’Association, c/o Sylvia Coussons, 1420 S.Mesilla, Deming, N.M. 88030.

Renaissance Festival — The Shire ofGhillie Shu and Gallery 408 hosts a renaissancefestival Saturday and Sunday April 20-21, atMcDonald Park at the south end of Carrizozo,N.M. near Hwy 54 (look for flag markers). Thefamily event features artisans and craft vendors,performs and more. Visitors are encouraged todress in their fantasy wear for the event.Information: (575) 937-6957 [email protected].

WNMU Great Race — the 46th annualrace is noon Saturday, April 20, on theWestern New Mexico University campus’s OldJames Stadium, Silver City. The competitionfeatures teams pushing their specially madecars (with one team member in the driver’sseat) around the hills of campus with pit stopsand a water hazard. Alumni/VIP race begins at1 p.m. with awards, and barbecue at 1:30 p.m.All events are open to the public. Cost: $25 byApril 5; $30 after. Information/registration:WNMU Alumni Affairs (575) 538-6675, [email protected] or wnmu.edu.

Check-in and alumni welcome is 2 to 4 p.m.Friday, April 19, at WNMU’s Hunter Hall.Campus tours are 1:30 to 3 p.m., and aPresident’s Welcome dinner and social is 6 to 8p.m. at the President’s Residence (behindAlumni Gardens).

The annual Black-Tie WNMU FoundationScholarship Gala is Saturday evening. Cost:$125 (discount for paid race participants).

‘AvenueArt New Mexico’ — The streetart event showcasing both New Mexico andTexas artists is 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April

27, on north end of Main Street in DowntownLas Cruces, in conjunction with the City of LasCruces’ Farmers & Crafts Market. Juried artistscompete for cash prizes and awards, while spe-cial guest artists create showcase paintings.There will also be a special area for young“Aspiring Artists” to play and create. Admissionis free. Information: (575) 525-1955 or down-townlascruces.net.

Artist applications accepted through April 5;open to all artists living in New Mexico andWest Texas.

British Car Days Show — The BritishMotorcar Club of Southern New Mexico’s 21stannual car show is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,April 27, on historic Main Street in DowntownLas Cruces. Around 100 British cars andmotorcycles will be on display, including MiniCoopers, MGs, Jaguars and Morgans.Admission is free to spectators. Information:(575) 202-4271, (575) 526-2318, (575) 202-0602 or zianet.com/bmssnm.

Weekend events for club members alsoinclude a “Bond, James Bond” Food and WineTour Friday, a dinner buffet Saturday eveningand breakfast Sunday.

Community Earth Day Fair — The 19thannual event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April

27, at Alameda Park Zoo, 1021 N. White SandsBlvd., Alamogordo, with hundreds of exhibitson alternative energy and fuels, a mini healthfair and screenings, interactive games for kids,live entertainment and a butterfly release.Admission is free. Information: (575) 439-4290.

Railroad Days — The 6th annual event, cel-ebrating the 132nd anniversary of the first traincoming to Las Cruces, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, April 27, at the New MexicoRailroad and Transportation Museum in theSanta Fe Train Depot at Mesilla and Las Crucesavenues, west of the Downtown Mall (351 N.Mesilla). Activities include educational booths,vendor and family activities. Admission is free.Information: (575) 647-4480 or museums.las-cruces.org.

T or C Fiesta — The 64h annual fiesta isFriday through Sunday, May 3-5, in Truth orConsequences, N.M. Events include a rodeo,music, carnival, games in the park, kids fishingand rodeos, junk boat races and more. The2013 theme is “How the West Was Fun.” Theannual parade is usually at 10 a.m. Saturdaythrough Downtown. Admission is free, unlesslisted otherwise. Information: (575) 497-9480or torcfiesta.com.

The Miss Fiesta Pageant is 7 p.m. Saturday,April 27, at Ralph Edwards Auditorium, 400W. Fourth, hosted by Sierra County Juniorwoman’s Club. Young women age 16-21 whohave lived in Sierra County for the last sixmonths are eligible. Information: (575) 497-9059.

Smokey Bear Days — The Village ofCapitan will host two days of family fun and fireprevention and conservation exhibits during its9th annual festival Friday and Saturday, May 3-

4, at Smokey Bear Historical Park and through-out the community, about 20 miles north ofRuidoso. Events include live music, vendormarketplace, kid’s games, parade, conservationexhibits, chainsaw carving contest, auction andstreet dance. The event honors Smokey Bear,the famed bear cub that survived a fire in theCapitan Mountains and became a beloved sym-bol of fire prevention. All events are free.

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Information: (575) 354-2748 or smokeybear-days.com.

Vendor area open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridayand 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Parade is 10 a.m. Saturday, with Chainsawcarving 9 to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Smokey Bear Historical Park hours are 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. daily with playground and picnicareas. Regular park admission: $2 ($1 children).

Downtown Ramble — The City of LasCruces hosts an evening of music and art 5 to 7p.m. the first Friday of the month at the LasCruces Downtown Mall. Information: (575)523-2950.

Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market— Arts, crafts, produce, baked goods andother food items are offered at the market 8a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdayson Griggs Avenue from Water Street to ChurchStreet. Information: (575) 541-2288 orlascrucesfarmersmarket.org.

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Presidio Bi-National Art Festival — The3rd annual arts festival for Presidio, Texas andOjinaga, Mexico is Thursday through Saturday,April 4-6 in Downtown Presidio, Texas withmusic events, professional and student art exhi-bitions, author signings, Empty Bowls silentauction, cabrito cookoff, kids activities,Saturday night street dance and more. The ArtParade is 11 a.m. Saturday. Admission is free.Information: Laurie Holman, (432) 295-1733,[email protected] or arts.cityofpre-sidio.com.

The 2013 Cabrito Cookoff is Saturday, April

6 in the lot of the ole H&H Supermarket. Entryfee is $45; call for rules: (432) 295-1127 [email protected].

Bazaars and fairs

Arts and Craft Fair — El Paso Parks andRecreation, hosts the fair 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, April 6, at San Juan Senior Center,5701 Tamburo Ct. Admission is free.Information: 772-8365.

Guatemalan Mercado — The sale ofGuatemalan weavings and other crafts is 9:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at theMimbres Region Arts Council Gallery, 1201Pope (at 12th) in Silver City. Proceeds benefitthe artisans and the Arts Council. Information:(575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.

El Paso Psychic Fair — The fair is 11 a.m.to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7, atthe 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.

Gun Show — The Paso Del Norte GunCollectors Fall Gun Show is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 6-

7, at El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Alabama.The show includes guns and antiques.Admission is $5, $4 active military with ID, $3for under 18. Minors must be accompanied bya parent. Information: 598-0935.

St. Paul’s Book Fair — St. Paul’s UnitedMethodist Church, 7000 Edgemere, will hostits annual book and rummage sale 8 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday, April 6. Items range from 10¢to several dollars. Admission is free.Information: 772-2734.

Downtown Artist Market — The City ofEl Paso Museums and Cultural AffairsDepartment’s market for area artists areSaturdays in the Union Plaza District alongAnthony Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Space for about 53 artists available each month.Information: 541-4942.

City of El Paso Environmental ServicesDepartment’s Earth Day celebration is 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in conjunctionwith the market with informational booths,music, games and family activities.

Woman’s Club ‘Ice Cream’ bake sale— The Woman’s Club of El Paso’s Arts andCraft Auxiliary hosts its mini bazaar and bakesale 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, atthe Woman’s Club, 1400 N. Mesa. Guests canbuild their own sundae. Admission: $3.Information: 532-6131, [email protected].

Mission Trail Art Market — Area artisansdisplay their fine arts and crafts during the 5thseason of the monthly open-air market 11 a.m.to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 21, Veteran’s MemorialPlaza at the San Elizario Chapel, 1500 Main inSan Elizario. Food and drink concessions andentertainment. Pistoleros de San Elizario willperform a Billy the Kid breakout reenactmentat 1 and 3 p.m. at the old county jail. Admissionis free. Information: 851-0093 or mission-trailartmarket.com.

An unveiling of the statue, “Oñate: ElEncuentro” by Guadalupe Jacquez Calderon is4 p.m. at Gallery 10 as part of the San ElizarioHistoric District’s Sculpture Series.

Danza San Elceario begins at 5 p.m.

Spring Arts and Craft Fair — Our Ladyof Mt. Carmel School, 131 S. Zaragoza, willhost the fair 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28,with food, music, and a variety of arts andcrafts vendors. Admission is free. Information:859-9848, ysletamission.org.

Northeast Country Fair – NortheastChristian Academy and Sun Valley BaptistChurch, 9901 McCombs, hosts its annual “OldFashioned Country Fair” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, May 4. The fair includes games, artsand crafts and vendor booths, food and enter-tainment. Admission is free. Information: NancyAdams, 755-1155 or 494-9560.

Something for everyone

César Chávez Celebration — UTEP’sCésar Chávez Commemoration events contin-ue through April. All listed events are free.Information/times: 747-5462 oracademics.utep.edu/chicano.• A new sock drive runs through April 19;drop-off boxes are atChicano Studies in Graham Hall 104, StudentDevelopment Center, Union West 106.Donations benefit the region’sfarm workers at the Centro deTrabajadores Agrícolas.• A film screening of “At The River I Stand” is6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in UTEP’s QuinnHall, Room 203.

EPCC Spring Arts Festival — The 35thannual spring festival of performing, visual andliterary arts offers events at various venues ofEl Paso Community College. Most events arefree. Information: 831-2461 orepcc.edu/events/artsfestival.

Exhibits:• Chucano Exhibition II runs through April 1,in Administrative Services Center Bldg. A,Auditorium. • The 36th Annual Student Art Show is April

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A, Foyer. Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m.Friday, April 5, • QEP Immigration Photography Exhibit runsthroughout the 2012-13 Administrative Year inTransmountain Campus’s Mall Area.

Presentations/performances:• EPCC Music Faculty Recital is 1 p.m. Sunday,April 7, at First Christian Church, 901 Arizona.• 18th Annual Poetry Slam is 10 a.m. to noonFriday, April 12, at Valle Verde Building AAmphitheater, 919 Hunter.April 12 7:30PM • Souled Out Band presents an R&B, jazz androck concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, inthe Valle Verde Campus Outdoor Stage’sAmericana Village Theatre.• Chaucer in Middle English presentation is 1to 2 p.m. Friday, April 19, in Valle VerdeCampus’s Room A-2117• Poetry Month Celebration is 6 to 7:30 p.m.Friday, April 26, in Administrative ServicesCenter Bldg A, Boardroom • “A Chicano Legend Returns Home: TheWork of Ray Gonzalez” presentation is 6 to7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, in AdministrativeServices Center Bldg A, Boardroom.• EPCC Music Showcase is 7:30 p.m. Friday,May 10, in the Transmountain Campus Forum• Student Film Festival is 7:30 p.m. Saturday,May 11, in Administrative Services CenterBldg. A Boardroom.

A series of free public clinics and workshopsalso planned Wednesdays in Valle VerdeCampus’s Room A-1201 (unless otherwise list-ed): • Voice Master Classes with EPCC VoiceFaculty is 4 to 5 p.m. April 24.• “Rhythm Groove and Feel” with BenGuerrero is 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 3. • Armin Harrison Master Class GuitarWorkshop is 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. April 10. • Insight and History of Jazz and Popular Musicin El Paso with Ruben Gutierrez is 3:30 to 5:30p.m. April 17.• Karuna Warren, the New World Drummer’sworkshop is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 1 in theNorthwest Campus Library CommunityLiteracy Center.• “Careers in YISD Fine Arts” with YISD FineArts Staff is 4 to 5 p.m. May 1.• “Music Fundamentals” with Anji Morgan-Thornton, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. May 8.

Aquatics Job Fair — City of El Paso Parksand Recreation Department will host anAquatics Job Fair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,March 30, at O’Rourke Recreation Center,901 N. Virginia. Potential aquatics staff will beguided through the process of getting hired towork for the City of El Paso. Information andregistration for lifeguarding classes and swim-ming skills pre-test will be available, as well ascomputers for on-line applications. Information:544-3556.

Women’s History Month Conference— The 2013 conference is April 2-4 at UTEP.The conference features activists, scholars andartists from all fields hosting panels, workshops,lectures and performances. Information: UTEPWomen’s Resource Center, 747-5291 orsa.utep.edu/wrc.

Las Cruces Summer RecreationProgram — City of Las Cruces Parks &Recreation Department accepts applications forall specialty camps, summer recreation pro-grams and aquatic swim lessons noon to 8 p.m.Wednesdays through Fridays and 9 a.m. to 3p.m. and Saturdays, April 3-May 4, atMeerscheidt Recreation Center, 1600 E.

Hadley. Registration for all summer recreationprograms is by lottery only. Specialty camps andaquatic swim lessons are on a first-come, first-served basis and must be paid for at time ofregistration. Information: (575) 541-2563(Meerscheidt) or the Parks & RecreationAdministrative Office (575) 541-2550.

Registration for aquatic swim lessons is at LasCruces Regional Aquatic Center, 1401 E.Hadley.

‘H.E.A.R.T.’ El Codigo Oculto — Theworkforce program helping weave a successfulblend of business and life is 7 p.m. Saturday,April 6, at the Plaza Theatre. The event is inSpanish with English subtitles. Tickets: $40 gen-eral admission; available through Ticketmaster.Information: heartandbusiness.com.

Herbal Medicine for Menopause andOsteoporosis — Herbal medicine practition-er and trained midwife Virginia Ahearn willteach herbal medicine class 1 to 4 p.m.Saturday, April 6, at Yoga For Life, 111 RioFlors Place. The class covers how herbal medi-cine can be safely and effectively used for allthe symptoms of menopause; hot flashes,mood swings, brain fog, skin/vaginal dryness,hormonal balancing, and osteoporosis. Thisclass will also cover where to buy good qualityherbs, preparation and dosage, high calciumfoods, and other nutritional gems. Classincludes free samples and light snacks. Cost:$20 in advance; $25 same day. Information/reg-istration: Virginia Ahearn (732) 745-7455 orvaherbalist.com.

Keep Vinton Beautiful — The Village ofVinton hosts several activities as part of theKeep America Beautiful’s Great AmericanCleanup activities through May 31. For infor-mation or to volunteer: 866-5104, [email protected] or vintontx.govoffice2.com.• Don’t Mess With Texas Trash-Off cleanup dayparticipation is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April

6, meeting at the village offices at 436 E. VintonRoad.• Adopt-A-River Texas Waterway Cleanup is 9a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, meeting atthe village offices.• An Arbor Day Festival is noon to 4 p.m.Saturday, April 27, at Dr. Howard ApplegatePark.• Family Movie Night is at sundown Friday,May 17, at Dr. Applegate Park.

‘New Me’ Bariatric Fashion Show —Sierra Providence New Me Surgical WeightLoss Program 9th annual fashion show features25 male and female bariatric surgery patientsare showing off their new physiques andhealthy outlook on life is 6 p.m. Saturday, April

6, at Sierra Providence’s El Paso CommunityFoundation Room, 333 N. Oregon. New springfashions featured from Ella Blu and Dillard’s,fashion and makeup consult orchestrated byThe Model Shop. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.Information/RSVP: 577-SPHN (7746).

Cultural funding — The City of El PasoMuseums & Cultural Affairs Department seeksfunding proposals through April 22 for itsFiscal Year 2014 (Sept. 1, 2013-Aug. 15, 2014)Cultural Funding Program. Programs includeOperating Support, Project Support, ArtistIncubator and Capacity Building. Information:Socorro Diamondstein, 541-4167 or [email protected].

All applicants are advised to review programcategories, guidelines and workshop locationsin the cultural funding section of elpasoartsand-culture.org.

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ria and application process for Fiscal Year fund-ing are April 10-11. Attendance to at least oneworkshop is mandatory for all applicants.Morning sessions are Wednesday at CisnerosBranch Library, 1300 Hawkins and evening ses-sions are Thursday at El Paso Museum ofHistory’s Seminar Room, 510 N. Santa Fe.• Project Support Program sessions are 9:45 to10:30 a.m. Wednesday and 5:30 to 6:15 p.m.Thursday• Community Arts Programs are 11 to 11:45a.m. Wednesday and 6:15 to 7 p.m. Thursday.• Artist Incubator Program is noon to 12:45p.m. Wednesday and 7 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday.

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

The East Side meeting is 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.Thursday, April 11, at Great American, 2220N. Yarbrough.

Smut Slam ‘Spring Fever’ Edition —Queer Pulp and Rio Grande TNG host andevening of positive sexuality and smutty story-telling 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 12, at JoeVinny and Bronson’s Bohemian Cafe, 824Piedras. Following a poetry-slam format, partic-ipants are given the chance to sign up and sharefive minutes of true, real-life sexual adventures;stories can be funny, poignant, sexy, raunchy,whatever, but they should be sexually focusedand genuine. Adult prizes awarded for topthree stories of the night. Ages 18 and olderonly. Admission: $3 suggested donation.Information: 255-9172 [email protected].

Latinitas — The nonprofit dedicated toempowering Latina youth offers regular cre-ative expression workshops, exhibits and more.Headquarters are at 1359 Lomaland, #502.Information: 219-8554 or LasLatinitas.org. • Creative Chicas Club afterschool programsare 4 to 5:45 p.m. Fridays through May 17 atJudge Marquez Library, 610 N. Yarbrough,Esperanza Acosta Library, 12480 Pebble Hills,and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Clardy Fox Library,5515 Robert Alva, for girls in grades 4-8. Girlsparticipate in art, creative writing, photography,film-making and theater.• Creative Chicas Saturday Camp is 12:30 to2:30 p.m. the second Saturday of the month atJudge Marquez Library. Girls in grades 4-8meet monthly for multimedia arts workshops.• Girl Power Fest for girls age 10 to 18 is 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the UTEPUnion, with inspirational workshops, guestspeakers, panelists, booth fair, entertainmentand multimedia presentations led by localfemale leaders. • Latinitas College Bound workshop with col-lege prep activities for girls ages 9-15 is 10:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, atBranigan Memorial Library, 200 E. Picacho inLas Cruces.• Chicas Write Now Literary Fiesta “word-weavers’ writing workshop” for girls ages 13-19 is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, atJosé Cisneros Cielo Vista Branch Library, 1300Hawkins.

Parkland High Spring Festival —Parkland High School, 5932 Quail, hosts itsspring festival noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, April

13, with games, rides, food booths, live enter-tainment and free book giveaway. Admission is

free; games and concessions are 50¢ and up.Chance at door prizes with a canned goodsdonation at the door.Information: 434-6005 or yisd.net.

Queer Prom and Masquerade – UTEP’sQueer Student Alliance and the Rainbow MinerInitiative will host its 5th annual prom 6 to 11p.m. Saturday, April 13, at El Paso Natural GasCenter, on Wiggins Road across the UTEPLibrary, with entertainment and a DJ through-out the night. Tickets: $15 dinner and dance;$7 dance only. Information:[email protected].

This year’s theme is “Fire and Ice” with twoprom kings and queens.

St Francis on the Hill Celtic Fest — StFrancis on the Hills Episcopal Church, 6280 LosRobles, hosts its inaugural family Celtic fest 6 to10 p.m. Saturday, April 13, with food, liveCeltic music and contra dancing. Tickets: $2;$1 before April 1. Tickets are redeemable forfood and drinks; no cash or credit allowedinside. Information: 581-9500 stfrancisonthe-hillepiscopalchurch.org.

Golden Bear Anniversary Dance — TheGolden Bear Social Club’s 33rd AnniversaryDance is 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday, April 14, at FirstPresbyterian Church, 1300 Murchison, withmusic by Rhapsody. Semi-formal dress.Refreshments available; BYOB. Tickets: $15donation. Information: 772-4643 or 755-4038.

Free tax preparation — AARP Foundationoffers free tax preparation for individuals withlow or moderate income 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.through April 15 selected El Paso Parks andRecreation Senior Centers. Information: 544-0753. Locations/days:• Memorial, 1800 Byron, Mondays andWednesdays. Information: 562-4260.• Wellington Chew, 4430 Maxwell, Tuesdays.Informaion:757-2523. • Hilos de Plata,4451 Delta, Tuesdays.Information: 533-3207.• Eastside, 3200 Fierro, Wednesdays andFridays. Information: 591-4292.

El Paso mayoral debate — CathedralHigh School will host an El Paso mayoraldebate at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in theschool’s Raul Guereca Auditorium, 1309 N.Stanton. Information: 532-3238, ext. 682.

Chief Justice and Cathedral alumnus RichardBarajas will moderate, and a panel of CathedralHigh School students will direct questions inEnglish and Spanish in a 90-minute televisedand web-streaming open debate format.

Interfaith Prayer Service — El PasoInterFaith Alliance hosts the prayer service forImmigration Reform 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday,April 16, at St. Pius X Church, 1050 N. Clark(at Geronimo). Representatives of differentfaith traditions (Christian, Jewish, Muslim) willcome to together in a bilingual and multiculturalevent to pray and sing on behalf of comprehen-sive, just immigration reform. Reception follow-ing; the public is welcome. Admission is free.Information: 772-3226.

The alliance promotes interreligious scholar-ship and exchange in religion, theology andrelated programs.

Document shredding — Better BusinessBureau’s free paper shredding event of is 9a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at Sam’sClub, 7990 N. Mesa. Bring up to three boxes(under 100 pounds total) of documents forshredding; old checkbooks, paperclips and sta-ples okay. Admission is free; donations accept-ed. Information: 577-0195.

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Humane Society ‘Yappy Hour’ — TheHumane Society of El Paso host a happy hourfor dogs and their owners “back by populardemand” 4 to 8 p.m. the third Saturday of eachmonth (April 20), at Aceitunas Beer Garden,5200 Doniphan. All dogs must be well-behavedand on a leash. One dollar from every drinksold goes to the society. Information: 532-6971or hselpaso.org (Humane Society), or 845-2277or aceitunaselpaso.com.

Junior Ranger Day — Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial, presents familyand children’s programs 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Saturday, April 20, as part of National JuniorRanger Day, with piñata making workshops,crafts, games, puppet shows and an appearanceby Chami the Spotted Ground Squirrel.Admission is free. Information: 532-7273 ornps.gov/cham.

Money Smart Week — Federal ReserveBank of Dallas-El Paso Branch hosts a series ofsessions in observance of Money Smart WeekApril 20-27, a public awareness campaigndesigned to help consumers better managetheir personal finances. Sessions are aimed at allages and income levels, covering all facets ofpersonal finance from establishing a budget tofirst-time home buying. All sessions are free.Schedule available at moneysmartweekep.org.

Administrative Professionals confer-ence — Positive Directions presents the 12thannual Conference for AdministrativeProfessionals 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdayand Thursday, April 24-25, at HeadstartMultipurpose Center, 11670 Chito Samaniego,in observance of Administrative ProfessionalsWeek. The conference features national speak-

ers, free lunch, mini-massages, door prizes,vendor booths, break out sessions and more.Participants may attend either day. Cost: $185by April 15; $199 after. Information/registration:838-1000 [email protected]. Online reg-istration at apcsouthwest.com.

This year’s speakers include first female U.S.Olympic boxer Marlen Esparza, comedianRobby Wagner, author and Feng Shui consultantMichelle Cromer, conference founder AlianaApodaca and EPCC Business ManagementProfessor Linda Silva.

Rebuilding Day volunteers — RebuildingTogether El Paso Inc. seeks volunteers for its2013 Rebuilding Day event set for Saturday,April 27. The event features volunteers work-ing on home repairs for elderly, disabled and/orlone-income homeowners in El Paso who mightnot otherwise be able to afford work on theirhomes. Monetary donations are also accepted.Information/applications: 832-7010 or rebuild-ingtogetherelpaso.org.

TEAMS Car Show – Western Tech TEAMShosts a benefit family car show 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday April 27, at Western TechnicalCollege, Branch Campus, 9451 Diana.Drawings will be held throughout the day, withlive music and a DJ, food booths, and a kids’ ajumping balloon. Proceeds benefit AmericanCancer Society. Admission: $1. Information:Miriam Fonseca 231-4919 or 875-7120, orwesterntech.edu.

Prizes for First, Second and Third Place andBest of Show. Categories are Low-rider,Muscle, Import, Truck, Classic, Motorcycle,Euro, and Bombs. Cost to enter is $10 per car.

Citizenship classes — Diocesan Migrant &Refugee Services, Inc. and Desert View UnitedChurch of Christ, will host citizenship classes 6

to 7:30 p.m. Mondays at the church at 11160Montwood. Classes run for 11 weeks, withanother class offered on Saturdays starting inApril. Information: Annette Wagner, 593-1169.

Public Ice Skating — Skating offered 7 to10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 3 p.m. and 7 to 10p.m. Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays atthe Sierra Providence Event Center next to theColiseum, 4100 Paisano. All ages welcome.Admission (includes skate rental): $8 ($6 mili-tary). Spectator admission is free. Information:479-PUCK (7825) or elpasohockey.org.

Scenic Sundays — Walkers, runners,cyclists and skaters are invited to enjoy ScenicDrive, from Rim Road to Richmond, free oftraffic 6 to 11 a.m. Sundays. Dogs on leash per-mitted. Admission is free. Information: 541-4416 or [email protected].

‘Una tarde de chicas Poderosas’ —Infinity Power Promotions presents motivation-al speakers Dr. Natalia Savchenko and T.S.Stephanie Miranta 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday,May 2, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S.San Marcial. The Spanish language presentationhighlights the power and importance of being awoman, incorporating theatre, dance andmore. Intended for adult audiences; both menand women welcome. Admission: $10.Information: 219-1675.

Bridge leagues - Duplicate bridge events arehosted at Decker Bridge Center, 2216 EastYandell. Admission: $6. Information: 544-6565or elpasobridge.com. Managers: Peggy Craig,581-0371 or Jack Neumann, 204-8897.

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 cars andmotorcycles of many types, plus food, live

music, jumping balloons. No alcohol allowed.Admission: $3 per person or car; free for ages12 and younger. Information: 779-8424.

Etiquette classes — Joann Wardy School ofEtiquette and Enrichment offers various classestaught by Wardy, an etiquette consultant withmore than 25 years of experience. Call or emailfor schedule: 355-0992 [email protected].

Medieval-Themed games — Amtgard,Kingdom of the Burning Lands hosts role-play-ing games and crafts 2 to 6 p.m. every Saturdayat Memorial Park, 3200 Copper. The club hasmet every Saturday at Memorial Park for mostof the past 30 years. Visitors are always wel-come; admission is free. Information: 544-2034or amtgardinc.com.

Move! El Paso walking trails — The Cityof El Paso Department of Public Health has sixwalking trail loops throughout the Downtownarea. Each trail covers a different walking routethat loops around back to the starting point.The loops are marked with colorful Move! ElPaso ground signage with distances up to 2miles long. Information: elpasotexas.gov/health.

For a good cause

Enchilada Plate Fundraiser — RiversideHigh School Alumni Association’s fundraisingsale is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday throughThursday, April 1-4, at The Lunch Box, 667 N.Carolina. Plate consists of three red cheeseenchiladas, beans, rice and salad (drink notincluded). Proceeds go towards scholarshipfund. Tickets: $6. Proceeds go towards scholar-ship fund. Information/tickets: 549-9741.

A RHS Exes Meet and Greet is 5 to 8 p.m.Thursday, April 4, at The Lunch Box.


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‘Celebre la Familia’ — The fundraiser forFoster in Texas is 5:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday,April 4, at the Marriott Hotel, 1600 Airway.Dinner and cocktails and an auction of originalwooden “houses” painted by some of El Paso’spremier artists. Ticket information: 845-7937,373-922 or lsss.org.

Foster in Texas is a ministry of Lutheran SocialServices of the South. All money raised will beused in El Paso.

Child Crisis Center Gala — The center’sgala dinner, “It Takes a Community,” is 6 to9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at Wyndham ElPaso, 2027 Airway. Special guests are El PasoCounty Attorney Jo Ann Bernal, and State Sen.Jose Rodriguez. All proceeds support the ElPaso Child Crisis Center’s work to protect chil-dren. Tickets: $100 per person (tables of 10available). Information/reservations: 525-8543.Web: childcrisescenter.org.

‘STAR Gala’— The Alzheimer’s AssociationSTAR Chapter of El Paso will host its annual giftbasket fundraiser Friday, April 5, at El PasoCountry Club, 5000 Country Club Place.Proceeds will benefit people with Alzheimer’sdisease. Ticket information: Susie, 544-1799 [email protected].

March Madness symphony fundraiser— The 16th annual fundraiser benefiting the ElPaso Symphony Orchestra’s education and out-reach programs is Monday, April 8, at the ElPaso Country Club, featuring the NCAA Men’sBasketball Championship finals on several wide-screen televisions. Games begin about 7 p.m.,pre-game activities and dinner at 6 p.m. Liveand silent auctions and raffles will be heldbefore the game and during halftime. Cost:$110 ($1,100 table for 10). Information/reser-vations: 532-3776 or epso.org.

The annual March Madness Golf Tournamentis earlier Monday. Registration begins at 10:30a.m., lunch at 11 a.m. and 18 holes of golf at 1p.m. Cost: $1,100, team of four (includes greenfees for a team of four and four individual tick-ets to the dinner and game).

House of Hope Car Raffle — House ofHope Pregnancy Resource Center hosts its11th annual fundraising dinner and car raffle 6to 10 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Camino RealHotel’s Ballroom, 101 S. El Paso Street.Cocktails and silent auction begins at 6 p.m.;dinner at 7 p.m. Live auctions follow with theannouncement of the raffle winner for a 2013Ford Mustang; only 350 raffle tickets will besold. Tickets: $250 (includes dinner for two andcar raffle ticket). Information: 544-9600 orHouseofhopeFriends.org.

Westside Welcome Club Benefit gala— The club’s Gala Dinner-Dance benefitingWounded Warrior Transition Center is 6 to 11p.m. Friday, April 12, at Fort Bliss’s CentennialClub on Sergeant Major Boulevard at BiggsArmy Airfield. Chinese auction, grand prizesraffle and entertainment also offered. Cost: $35($350 table for ten). Information/reservations:581-2314. Web: westsidewelcomeclub.com.

Cinderella Prom Dress Project —NMSU Housing & Residential Life’s 4th annualprom dress donation project is 10 a.m. to 6p.m. Saturday, April 13 and 20, at NMSURhodes-Garrett-Hamiel Halls (on Locust offUniversity in Las Cruces). Young ladies needinga dress should bring current high school ID.Those with prom dresses they no longer needmay donate them to make high school prommore special for girls in need. Dresses should

be clean and no more than 10 years old.Information: (575) 527-1193 or on Facebook atProm Dress Project L.C.

Dresses may also be donated to La Tienda,335 Colonia (at Alameda and Main).

Cuisine and a Classic — Trinity-First DaySchool, now celebrating its 60th anniversary,hosts an evening of ‘50s Doo-Wop for its 5thannual dinner fundraiser 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday,April 13, at Trinity-First United MethodistChurch, 801 N. Mesa, with a silent auction,five-course meal by Chefs of EPCC and enter-tainment by Rockabilly Strangers. Child careavailable but space is limited. Admission: $25.Information: 533-2674, ext. 23 or trinity-first.org.

‘Voice of Voiceless’ Awards — TheWomen Religious in both Mexico and theUnited States will receive the 2013 Voice of theVoiceless Award by Annunciation House at aspecial dinner Saturday, April 13, at Santa LuciaAmistad Hall, 518 Gallagher Tickets: $50 ($400table for 8). Information: 533-4675 or annunci-ationhouse.org.

The Women Religious from a broad spectrumof religious communities have accompaniedimmigrants and refugees for many years, living,working, serving, advocating and taking risks on

behalf of the poor in migration.In conjunction with the dinner is a free forum

on immigration is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. that day at StPatrick’s Cathedral Multipurpose Center, 1111N. Stanton. Keynote presentation presented bySister Ann Kendrick of Hope CommunityCenter.

Fashion Show and luncheon — The LadyShriners hosts the fundraising luncheon at 11:30a.m. Saturday, April 13, at El Maida ShrineAuditorium, 6331 Alabama, with fashions,designers, silent auction, opportunity drawingsand more. Tickets: $30. Information/reserva-tions: Barbara Muir, 751-6116.

Casas for CASA – CASA of El Paso hosts itsannual fundraiser 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, April

18, at Grace Gardens, 6701 Westside Drive,with dinner and a silent and live auction of one-of-kind playhouses created by the area’s finestbuilders. Tickets: $100. Information: 546-8146or casaofelpaso.com.

CASA of El Paso trains and supports volun-teers from the community to advocate forabused and neglected children who need repre-sentation in the family court system.

ACCEP Anniversary Celebration —Advocacy Center for the Children of El Pasohosts its 17th anniversary celebration is

Tuesday, April 30. Keynote speaker isCongressman Beto O’Rourke. Ticket informa-tion: 545-5400 or advocacycenterep.org.

‘Jewelry For A Voice’ — En Voz Alta, anon-profit organization that supports childrenwith hearing loss, hosts its dinner and silentjewelry auction 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 20,at El Paso Club, 201 W. Main (top floor ChaseBuilding). Entertainment also featured. Tickets:$50; available at 521-7229 or online at umc-foundation.org.

FCA Victory Banquet — Former DallasCowboy and Air Force pilot Chad Hennings isguest speaker at the 2013 banquet at 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, April 23, at the Radisson Hotel, 1770Airway. A silent auction will also be held.Tickets: $100. Table sponsorships start at$1,000. Information: Durwood Keeton, 355-4107 or [email protected].

This year’s honorees include Bill and EstherYung as Huddle Leader of the Year and BoCobb Male and Female Athletes of the Year willbe named, and all nominees will be recognized.

Art Auction 2013 — KCOS-TV public tele-vision’s annual fundraiser featuring works byarea artists 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 3


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to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 27 and 2 to 8 p.m.Sunday, April 28. All mediums of art by localartists such as Hal Marcus, Alberto Escamillaand Mario Parra are represented, as well asantiques, collectibles and celebrity items.Works available for purchase during live auctiononly. Information/donations: 590-5345 orkcostv.org.

Taste of Frontera — Frontera Land Alliancewill host its 5th annual meeting and fundraiserat 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at Ardovino’sDesert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive inSunland Park. Proceeds support conservationand restoration of critically important naturalland resources in the El Paso region. Socialhour and games begin at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $50in advance; $60 at the door. Information: fron-teralandalliance.org.

YWCA Women’s Benefit luncheon —Financial guru Suze Orman is guest speaker atthe 20th annual benefit luncheon 11:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at El PasoConvention Center. Registration required: $100standard ($1,000 Grand Dame)Information/reservations: 533-2311, ext. 250 orywcaelpaso.org.

Orman, one of the world’s most recognizedexperts on personal finance, is a two-timeEmmy-winning television host, bestsellingauthor, magazine and online columnist,writer/producer and one of the top motivation-al speakers in the world.

Animal Rescue League’s ‘Dinner withFriends’ — Animal Rescue League of ElPaso’s 12th annual fundraising gala is Saturday,April 27, at Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El PasoStreet. Yappy Hour silent auction is 6 p.m. withdinner and festivities 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets: $65($650 table for 10). Reservations and paymentdue by April 19. Information: 821-7283 [email protected]. Web: arlep.org.

This year’s theme is “Who Rescued Who.”Anyone with a story and picture regarding theirrescue dog or cat they would like to share maycall or send an email to the league.

BorderRAC Fundraising Gala — DariusFleming, Notre Dame graduate and SanFrancisco 49ers linebacker is guest speaker forBorderRAC’s 2013 gala 6 p.m. to midnightSaturday, April 27, at Sunland Park Racetrack& Casino, 1200 Futurity in Sunland Park.Dinner and program is 6 to 9 p.m. with auto-graphs at 9 p.m. and dance 9 p.m. to midnight.Cost: $75 ($600.00 per table).Information/reservations: 838-3200. Web: bor-derrac.org.

BorderRAC is the Far West Texas andSouthern New Mexico Regional AdvisoryCouncil on Trauma and Emergency Healthcare.It encompasses the Texas counties of El Paso,Hudspeth and Culberson; and the New Mexicocounties of Catron, Doña Ana, Grant, Hidalgo,Luna, Sierra, and Otero.

KTEP Membership Drive — El Paso’sPublic Broadcasting System radio station, KTEP88.5 FM, annual on-air Membership Drive is 6a.m. to 7 p.m. daily April 27-May 3. The year-ly pledge drive raises funds to pay for a portionof the station’s programming costs in the com-ing year. To pledge during the drive, call 747-6789; or pledge online at ktep.org.

KTEP, an affiliate of National Public Radio andPublic Radio International first went on the airin September of 1950 with the call lettersKVOF.

Coffee, Beans & Rice — First ChristianChurch, 901 Arizona (St. Vrain entrance) hostsits 3rd annual coffee house benefit 7 to 9 p.m.Saturday and 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 20-21,

to raise funds for beans and rice for families inneed in Mexico and at the Kelly Memorial FoodPantry in El Paso. The benefit features livemusic with local musicians with performance byJimmy Stevens Saturday and pianist MarkWatts. All proceeds go toward purchase anddistribution of beans and rice for the bordercommunity. Admission: $5 (includes perform-ance, bottomless cup of coffee, gourmet beansand rice sampler, and dessert bite).Information: 533-6819 orelpasofirstchristian.org.

‘From Fame to Faith’ An Evening withEduardo Verastegui — Actor, singer,model and film producer Eduardo Verastegui iskeynote speaker for the Foundation for theDiocese of El Paso’s annual Legacy Fund Dinnerat 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at the CaminoReal Hotel, 101 S. El Paso. Verastegui is knownfor his work in the movies “Bella” and ““ForGreater Glory.” He will share his story aboutgoing from a life of fame to living a life of faith.Tickets: $100. Information: 872-8412 elpasodi-ocesefoundation.org.

Assistance League Dinner and SilentAuction — Assistance League of El Pasohosts its fundraising dinner benefitingOperation School Bell 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May

3, at The Summit, 120 N. Festival. Dinnerserved 6 to 7:30 p.m. Cost: $50. Information:760-5740 or 564-0600.

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.

Fort Bliss Easter events — The followingevents are planned in celebration of Easter atFort Bliss. Information: blissmwr.com.• Easter Eggstravaganza - The annual familyconcert and parade, Fairy Tale Fun, is noon to4 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Biggs Park,11388 Sgt. Major Blvd., with photos with theEaster Bunny and a concert with Secret Agent23 Skidoo. Games and crafts offered for nomi-nal fee; proceeds benefit the FRG’s unit fund.No glass containers, pets or alcohol allowed.Parade begins at 11:45 a.m. Admission is free.Information: 588-8247.• The Centennial Club’s Easter brunch buffetis 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 31, atBuilding 11199 Sgt. E. Churchill. Reservationsrequired. The Easter Bunny and that “Silly OldBear” from the Hundred Acre Wood will bepresent for pictures and visits with guests.Cost: $18.95 ($9.50 for children ages 5-10, andfree for children ages 4 and under).Information/reservations: 744-1171.

Fort Bliss 10K — The 10K Run PostChampionship is 6:30 a.m. Friday, April 5, atSoto Gym on East Fort Bliss. Registration is5:15 to 6:15 a.m. Age group competition formale and females. Medals presented to the topthree active-duty finishers in each age category.Individual trophies presented to the top overallmale and female runners, and the top twoteams will receive team trophies. Competitionfree to active duty military and reserve andNational Guard soldiers in active statusassigned to Fort Bliss. Results by non-Fort Blissrunners will not contribute to active duty’sCommander Cup event standings. Information:744-5794 or blissmwr.com/intramurals.

Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club — Rifle andpistol shooting competitions are held almostevery weekend at the Fort Bliss Rod & Gun

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Club — 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.

Chuckwagon BBQ events are 4 to 7:30 p.m.Wednesdays. Cost: $6-$11.

Military Council of Catholic Women —The MCCW of Fort Bliss meets 8:45 to 11:30a.m. every Friday (except holiday weekends) atBuilding #449 on Fort Bliss. Meetings beginwith Rosary followed by Bible studies or Saintdiscussions, rosary making/preemie caps/prayershawls and fellowship. Each week is differentafter Rosary is said. Information: 755-9694 or(Jenny Barry) at [email protected].

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

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, 355-4598 (Spanish), afofelpaso.comor on facebook at AllianceFranciaseElPaso.

The latest session of French classes beginApril 1; placement tests will be done online orduring the first day of class. Open enrollmentfor advanced French and special classes forFrench teachers. Participants may join anytime;sessions are 10 weeks.

Woodworkers Club of El Paso — Theclub’s monthly meeting is 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,April 2, at 3228 Sacramento (back of building).Larry Colley demonstrates techniques in mar-quetry/inlaying wood designs. A members’show-and-tell segment follows. Admission isfree. Information: 760-6536 or 564-5915.

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

The club’s free spring newcomers’ coffee is10 a.m. Friday, April 5, at 6214 Franklin Dove.Information: 261-7819.

The club’s Spring Luncheon and Fashion Showis 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 10, atCoronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor.Fashions presented by Chico’s. Socializingbegins at 11 a.m. Cost: $20. Information/reser-vations: 845-1896.

The club’s Gala Benefit Dinner-Dance is 6 to11 p.m. Friday, April 12, at Fort Bliss’sCentennial Club. Proceeds benefit WoundedWarriors Transition Center. Cost: $35 ($350table for ten). Information/reservations: 581-2314.

Project Linus — The national non-profitcharitable group which has donated thousandsblankets and afghans to seriously ill and/or trau-matized children of the El Paso area meets 9:30to 11:30 a.m. the first Saturday of each month(April 6) at University Presbyterian Church,244 Resler. New volunteers, including knitters,crocheters, quilters sewers and non-sewersalways welcome. Donations of yarn, cloth andother supplies welcome. Information: 781-0880or [email protected].

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]. (Eventssubject to change.)• April 6: Dinner and dancing• April 13: Lunch and Holocaust Museum• April 20: Dinner and a movie• April 27: Hueco Tanks hike

El Paso Paralegal Association — Theassociation’s general luncheon meeting is noonto 1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at El Paso Club.Speaker is Heidi Beginski on the new SupremeCourt Rules for Dismissals and ExpeditedActions. Admission is free and open to the pub-lic; lunch on one’s own with RSVP ($16 buffetor $10.50 salad bar). Information/RSVP: 760-6880 or [email protected]. Web:elppa.org.

Military Order of the World Wars —The El Paso Chapter the Military Order of theWorld Wars hosts its monthly luncheon at 11a.m. Saturday, April 20, at Underwood GolfCourse, 3191 Coe, Fort Bliss, with a specialspeaker presentation. Information: 755-4038.

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

The monthly luncheon is noon Tuesday, April

23, at El Paso Country Club, 5000 CountryClub Place. Reservations required.Information/reservations: 584-3126.

The group will attend UTEP Dinner Theatre’sproduction of “Evita” on Saturday, April 6.Information: Patti Smith, 587-9439.

The annual fundraiser is planned for Thursday,May 23, at El Paso Playhouse, Montana, 2501Montana. Details to be announced.

Amigos Toastmasters open house —5:50 to 6:50 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in theDoris Van Doren Library, 551 Redd. Learn howto make speeches, gain confidence and otherleadership skills. Light refreshments and doorprizes offered. Admission is free. Information:408-5675.

Doña Ana Camera Club — The clubmeets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday ofthe month Southwest Environmental Center,275 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces.Meetings offer technical presentations, friendlysuggestions for improving member photos,travelogues, networking, and other activities.Meetings are free and open to all interestedphotographers. Information: (575) 524-1288 ordacameraclub.org.

ANDA meetings — Area Network forDisabilities and Aging meets at 4 p.m. the thirdWednesday of the month, at Chihu’aRestaurant El Paso, 9135 Gateway West.Election of officers and board members will beheld. Annual club dues of $12 are due.Information: 598-0900.

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 Northeast Quilters Guild —Regular monthly meetings are 7 to 9 p.m. thesecond Thursday of the month, at TrinityPresbyterian Church, 8001 Magnetic (atTitanic). Social time and setup begin at 6:30p.m. The non-profit organization promotesquilting among interested persons, and bringsthe beginner, experienced, younger and olderquilters together for various events and proj-ects. Information: 751-2132 (leave message).

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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).Visitors always welcome; admission is free forfirst-time visitors. Information: 345-7771 [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-La

Hacienda, 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 elpaso-coinclug.com.

El Paso Macintosh Users Group —Thegroup is open to anyone interested inApple Macintosh computers. The group’smonthly meeting and demonstration is 9:30a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month atSt. Paul’s Lutheran Church basement, 1000Montana (enter in alley). Admission is free forvisitors. Information: 239-7846 or epmug.org.

Area attractions

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —The casino offers slot machines, and video-machine versions of poker, keno and othergames. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sundaythrough Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridayand Saturday. Lounge is open, with live enter-tainment and dancing, until 2 a.m. weekends.

The live racing season runs through April

16. Live racing is Tuesday, Friday, Saturday andSunday. Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m.everyday. General admission and parking arefree. Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com. To get there, take the Sunland Parkexit from I-10, go south (left turn coming fromDowntown) and follow the signs.

Sunland Winery — Located at Art & FrameMfg., 1769 Victory Lane in Sunland Park, N.M.Hours are 6 to 11:30 p.m. Thursday throughSaturday. Information: (575) 589-1214.

Live music by Sweetwater every Thursdayand Friday and Candice Reyes and other jazzartists Saturday. Free wine tasting at 6 p.m.,music begins at 7 p.m.

Western Playland — The amusement parkis at 1249 Futurity Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M.

across from the racetrack. Tickets: $17.70, plustax (pay one price); $5 non-rider admission.Individual ride tickets are $2. Information: (575)589-3410 or westernplayland.com. TakeSunland Park Exit 13 from I-10.

April and May hours are 2 to 9 p.m. Saturdaysand 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays.

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.

Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery— 430 La Viña Road (off NM 28 betweenmarkers 8 and 9), Chamberino, N.M. Tastingroom open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday throughMonday. Live music most Saturdays.Information: (915) 241-4349 or sombraan-tigua.com.

Tigua Indian Cultural Center — 305Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the YsletaMission. The center features a museum on theTigua tribe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.Information: 859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.

Wyler Aerial Tramway — Texas’ only pub-licly accessible mountain tramway gives passen-gers a view of two countries and three statesfrom Ranger Peak, elevation 5,632 feet. Cost is$7 ($4 for children 12 years and under).Tickets sales stop one hour before closing.Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturdayand 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondaythrough Thursday. Information: 566-6622.

To get there: Take Alabama to McKinley andturn toward the mountain.

La Viña Winery — 4201 S. NM Highway28, one mile north of Vinton Road. Information:(575) 882-7632 or lavinawinery.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.

The Spring Wine Festival is noon to 7 p.m.Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, with tast-ings, vendors and live entertainment. See sepa-rate listing for details.

Licon Dairy — The dairy’s gift shop popularfor its homemade asadero cheese is at 11951Glorieta Road in San Elizario and is open 6 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m.to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The dairy alsofeatures an extensive petting zoo and regularlystocked fishing hole. Admission is free, with anominal charge for fishing hole use.Information: 851-2705 or licondairy.com.

San Elizario Historic District — The dis-trict at 1500 Main Street in San Elizario featuresfour art galleries, seven artists studio/galleries,three gift shops, the Historic San ElizarioChapel, the Portales Museum and the Veteran’sMuseum. Most locations open 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.Information: 851-0041, 594-8424 orSanElizarioHistoricDistrict.com.

Self-guided walking tours and guided tour of17 historical sites also offered.

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.

Free Music Sundays are 1 to 4 p.m. selectedSundays featuring local talent. Bring a picnic.

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For event tickets sold through Ticketmaster,call 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com.The UTEP Ticket Center number is 747-5234.Pan Am Center Box Office is (575) 646-1420.Many clubs sell tickets through ticketbully.com,holdmyticket.com or other ticket websites list-ed. Unless indicated, prices listed do notinclude service charges.

Sesame Street Live ‘Can’t StopSinging’ — The Sesame Street Live annualEaster week shows are March 28-31 at theAbraham Chavez Theatre. Presented by VEECorporation. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday,2 and 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30, 2 and 5:30 p.m.Saturday and 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:$35 and $55 (Ticketmaster). Information: 1-800-745-3000 or sesamestreetlive.com.

Phillip Phillips — The American Idol winnerperforms at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 29, atNMSU’s Pan American Center in Las Cruces,with tentative opening act alt rock bandChurchill. Tickets: $18.50 and $28.50(Ticketmaster). Information: (575) 646-1420.

Dirty South — The Grammy-nominated DJperforms his “Speed of Life Tour” at 10 p.m.Friday, April 5, at The Garden, 511 WesternCt. in Union Plaza District. Limited number oftickets available; ages 18 and older welcome.Tickets: $39 (eventbrite.com).

Roger Creager — The Texas singer per-forms at Wednesday, April 3, at WhiskeyDick’s, 580 George Dieter. Early arrival recom-mended. Showtime is 10 p.m.. Tickets availableat (ticketbully.com). Information: 921-9900.Tickets: $10.

Irene and Micro – The LA and New York-based DJs bring their Bigger Bang Bass Tour toEl Paso at 9 p.m. Friday, April 5, at LotusNiteclub, 201 N. Stanton. Ages 18 and olderwelcome. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at thedoor. VIP packages are $300; available at hold-myticket.com.

Baby Boomer Comedy Show — Theplay subtitled the “Clean Comedy for peopleborn before seatbelts, safety helmets andFacebook” is 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at theRio Grande Theatre, at 211 Downtown Mall inLas Cruces. Veteran comedians Jan McInnis andKent Rader present clean humor on topics thatthe “boomer generation” can relate to: family,kids, work, do-it-yourself projects, dieting,aging and more. Part of the Doña Ana ArtsCouncil’s Performance Series. Tickets: $15 and$18. Information: (575) 523-6403 orRioGrandeTheatre.com.

George Strait — The country music legendbrings his Farewell “The Cowboy Rides Away”Tour to the area Saturday, April 6, at NMSU’sPan American Center, with opening act MartinaMcBride. Tickets: $74.25 and $94.25(Ticketmaster). Strait has had 59 No. 1 songsduring his 30-year career.

Romeo Santos — The bachata singer (for-merly of Aventura) performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday,April 9, at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E.Paisano. His “Formula Vol. 1” debut album hasput three singles on Billboard’s Hot Latin Songschart, and also garnered a Grammy nomination.Tickets: $37, $57. $77 and $87. (Ticketmaster).

‘In the Mood’ — The 1940s musical revuereturns to El Paso at 7 p.m. Thursday, April

11, at Abraham Chavez Theatre, featuring the

music of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, ArtieShaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, ErskineHawkins, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatraand other greats of the era. Tickets: $29, $39and $49 ($10 off for military; $5 off per personfor groups of 8 or more), available throughTicketmaster.

The show features the String of Pearls singersand dancers with a 13-piece big band orches-tra. In the 1940s, the combination of up-tempobig band instrumentals and intimate, romanticballads set the mood for a future filled withpromise, hope and prosperity.

“In The Mood,” now in its 19th season, recre-ates the era with sizzling choreography, sassycostumes and over 40 unforgettable songs per-formed live on stage, like “Chattanooga ChooChoo,” “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy (ofCompany B),” “In The Mood,” “TuxedoJunction,” “Sing, Sing, Sing” and more.

Close To Home — The post-hardcoreband’s Momentum Tour is 6 p.m. Thursday,April 11, at Gallery 127, 11675 Montwood,Suite. A-2, with guests Adestria, Alive inStandby, Myka Relocate, Ocean Lies Ahead,Eris, Dismember The Fallen. Tickets: $10;available online at ticketbully.com.

Stress Free Tour 2013 — The urban tourwith First Light is 9 p.m. Thursday, April 11, atFrankie’s East, 1660 N. Zaragoza, withEquipto, ZMan, L*Roneous, Otayo Dubb,Michael Marshall and DJ True Justice. Hostedby Zyme. Tickets: $12 in advance; ($3 sur-charge for ages 18-21). Available in advance atThe Pizza Joint, The Headstand, All That Musicand online at holdmyticket.com.

Side Street Strutters - Grant CountyCommunity Concert Association’s season finaleis 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, at WNMU FineArts Center Theater in Silver City. Admission:$20 ($5 students 17 and younger). Information:(575) 538-5862 or gcconcerts.org.

Gerardo Ortiz — The corrido singer per-forms at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at ElPaso County Coliseum, in promotion of his lat-est album “El Primer Ministro.” Tickets: $35,$40 and $45. (Ticketmaster).

La Tierra Cafe dinner shows — LaTierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Saturday CaféDinner Shows begin at 8 p.m. Saturdays. Doorsopen at 6:15 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m.Tickets: $32 (per show) in advance; $36 at thedoor; includes dinner, tax and show.Information: 533-8890 or latierracafe.com.• April 13 — Adrian Perez’s Harp Haven• May 11 — Juan Gabriel Tribute.

Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo— Lola Productions Inc. presents the all-maledrag ballet troupe at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April

13, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Tickets:$35 and $40. Ticket information: 747-5234, 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com.

Founded in 1974 by a group of ballet enthusi-asts for the purpose of presenting a playful,entertaining view of traditional, classical balletin parody form and en travesti, Les BalletsTrockadero de Monte Carlo first performed inthe late-late shows in Off-Off Broadway lofts.

Work o’ the Weavers — The Weaverstribute performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April

13, at the Buckhorn Opera House in PinosAltos, N.M. as part of the Mimbres Region Arts

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Council’s Folk Series. With faithful adherenceto their original arrangements, this group’sintention is to recall the spirit of the Weavers,providing an echo of their timeless music andsome insight into their timely story Tickets: $20($15 members). Information: (575) 538-2505or mimbresarts.org.

2Cellos — Lola Productions Inc. closes itsseason with the wildly popular cello duo 7 p.m.Wednesday, April 17, at UTEP’s MagoffinAuditorium. Tickets: $34 and $39. Ticket infor-mation: 747-5234, 1-800-745-3000 or ticket-master.com.

The meteoric success of 2Cellos started whenformer cello rivals Luka Sulic and StjepanHauser decided to join forces. In January 2011,they uploaded a unique cello version of“Smooth Criminal” by Michael Jackson ontoYouTube. Within just a few weeks, their video-received over 5 million views. Other popularrange from Nirvana’s “Smells Like Teen Spirit,”to Guns N’ Roses’ “Welcome To The Jungle.”

‘Evita’ - UTEP Dinner Theatre presents theTim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber classicmusical about the life of Evita Perón April 19-

May 12. See “On Stage” listing for details.Information: 747-6060.

Mike Epps — The actor/comedian performsat 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at AbrahamChavez Theatre. He was mostly recently seenstarring in the Sony Pictures film “Jumping theBroom.” Tickets: $48-$68 (Ticketmaster).

Known for his quick wit and ability to blendhip hop audiences with comedy, Epps hostedboth the 2009 and 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards.In 2010, he also starred in a standup special onComedy Central and Showtime, and releasedhis first comedy rap album called “FunnyBidness: Da Album.”

Shinedown — The hard rock band performsat 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at El PasoCounty Coliseum, 4100 Paisano, with specialguests Papa Roach, Escape the Fate andOtherwise. Tickets: $39.50 (Ticketmaster).

The band’s first three album’s reached Goldor Platinum status, with their fourth, “Amarylis”reaching Number one on the US Rock Albumcharts. Their hit singles include “Second

Chance,” “If You Only Knew,” “Enemies,”“Unity,” “Save Me” and “Devour.”

‘Elvis Lives’ — Broadway in El Paso Seriespresents the multi-media live journey acrossElvis’ life at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at ThePlaza Theatre. Tickets: $35-$70 (Ticketmaster).

Elvis’s iconic life and style are embraced bymany of today’s artists, and the show featuresfinalists from Elvis Presley Enterprises’ world-wide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest aswell as a tribute to Ann-Margaret.

Latin Comedy Jam — Five top risingHispanic comics will perform Friday, April 26,at the Plaza Theatre. The comics are JohnnySanchez (Happy Feet I and II);Luke Torres (InLiving Color, Space Jam);Dillon Garcia(youngest comic ever featured on ComedyCentral); Ernie G (Que Locos); and JerryGarcia. Information: thelatincomedyjam.com.

42Five — Showtime El Paso concludes itsseason with the a capella group at 2:30 p.m.Sunday, April 28, at the Abraham ChavezTheatre. The a capella quintet creates a newform of entertainment singing song from the‘60s to the tunes of today, including Journey’s“Don’t Stop Believing,” Queen’s “Don’t StopMe Now” and Three Dog Night’s “Joy to theWorld.” Ticket information: 544-2022 orShowtimeElPaso.com.

Jason Aldean — The CMA and ACM award-winning musician presents his “2013 Night TrainTour” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at NMSU’sPan American Center in Las Cruces, with spe-cial guests Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett.Tickets: $28.75 and $54.75 (Ticketmaster).Tickets sold out at press time.

Raphael — The Grammy-nominated Spanishsinger performs at 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at ThePlaza Theatre. Tickets: $39-$99 (Ticketmaster).

Raphael has had 326 gold albums, 49 platinum,and more than 50 singles in Italian, French,German, English, and Japanese. His wide-rangevoice, added to his quality as showman, hasentertained and engaged people worldwide formore than five decades, at venues includingCarnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, SantiagoBenabeu Stadium, and Madison Square Garden.

The Killers — The alternative rock bandperforms in El Paso for the firs time since 2007at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6, at the AbrahamChavez Theatre. Tickets: $55-$62.50.(Ticketmaster)

‘The Addams Family’ — Broadway in ElPaso Series presents smash-hit comedy byAndrew Lippa, Marshall Brickman and RickElice that brings to life the darkly deliriousworld of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester,Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch at 8p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 24-25, at ThePlaza Theatre. Tickets: $35-$60.(Ticketmaster).

Neon Desert Music Festival — Molotov,Martin Solveig, Wolfgang Gartner, PXNDX,Best Coast and Bosnian Rainbows headline the3rd annual music festival, which begins at 3p.m. Saturday, May 25, in San Jacinto Plaza andCleveland Square Park. More than 25 bands willperform on five stages, including electronic,Latin, indie and rock styles. Early bird tickets onare $45 (while supplies last) tickets increase to$55 and $65 after. Information: neondesertmu-sicfestival.com.

Supporting acts include Dragonette, PaulBanks of Interpol, Carla Morrison, STRFKR, ABand of Bitches, and Nortec Collective pres-ents Bostich + Fussible. Local performersinclude The Royalty, Viernes, Electric Social,The Black Coats, Ribo Flavin and Johnny Kage.

Juanes — The Colombian rock singer and gui-tarist returns to the border with his “Loud &Unplugged” Tour at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 1, atEl Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $37 and$87. (Ticketmaster).

Juanes is the winner of 12 Latin GrammyAwards from 2001 to 2005, and was chosenone of Time Magazine’s “100 Most InfluentialPeople” in 2005. He also established the MiSangre Foundation, aiding victims of anti-per-sonnel mines.

Alice Cooper and Marilyn Manson —The “Masters of Madness Tour” comes to ElPaso at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 8, at UTEP’sDon Haskins Center. Tickets: $35 and $55(Ticketmaster).

Vans Warped Tour 2013 — The 19thannual music and extreme sports event is 11a.m. to dusk Wednesday, June 26, at theNMSU Intramural Field (next to AggieMemorial Stadium), featuring more than 80bands on eight live music stages and Severalextreme sports and lifestyle events and displaysalso featured. Information: (575) 646-1420.Tour/band updates: warpedtour.com.

‘Arrival: The World’s Greatest AbbaShow’ — El Paso Symphony Orchestra pres-ent the music of Abba at 8 p.m. Saturday, July

27, at The Plaza Theatre, performing hits like“Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo”and “Take A Chance On Me.” Tickets: $30-$85. (Ticketmaster).

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Lowbrow Palace — 111 E. Robinson. Doorsopen at 9 p.m. Age 18 and older welcome,unless listed otherwise. Advance tickets atHappy House, All That Music, Pizza Joint, theHeadstand and online at holdmyticket.com.Tickets for some shows may beticketbully.com. Tickets are regularly $3 morefor ages 18-20. Information: 356-0966 or [email protected]. • The Borderland Battle of the Beats finals areFriday, March 29. Tickets: $10. • Megafauna — The rock band performsWednesday, April 3. Tickets: $5.• Widowspeak — The New York indie popquartet performs Sunday, April 7. Tickets: $8in advance; $10 at the door.• Bleached — The psychedelic punk band per-forms Thursday, April 11. Tickets: $8.• Black Bananas — The rock group (formerlyRTX) performs at 9 p.m. Thursday, April 25.Tickets: $8 in advance; $10 at the door.• White Fence — The band featuring song-writer Tim Presley performs at 9 p.m. Friday,April 26. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at thedoor.• VietNam — The indie rock band performsSaturday, April 27. Tickets: $5 in advance; $10at the door.• Born Ruffians — The Canadian indie bandperforms at 9 p.m. Thursday, May 2. Tickets:$10 in advance; $12 at the door.• Chad Valley — The British electronic musicartist performs Saturday, May 4, with guestindie band Ski Lodge. Tickets: $10 in advance;$12 at the door.• Tera Melos – The psychedelic punk trio per-forms Tuesday, May 21. Tickets: $10 inadvance; $12 at the door.• !!! — The post-punk band performs Sunday,May 26, in support of the their latest album,“Thri!!!er.”

Tricky Falls — 209 S. El Paso. All shows areall-ages (16 and older), unless listed otherwise.Information: 351-9909 or trickyfalls.com.


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Tickets for most shows available at All ThatMusic, Bowie Feathers, Maria’s Closet, Eloiseand online at holdmyticket.com.• Oliver Mtukudzi and Black Spirits — Theworld music star performs at 7 p.m. Friday,March 29. Tickets: $20.• Jeff Mangum — The vocalist/guitarist former-ly of indie group Neutral Mile Hotel performsat 8 p.m. Saturday, March 30. Tickets: $25 ($1of each ticket goes to benefit Children of theBlue Sky).• Beach House — The pop duo performs at 8p.m. Monday, April 8. Tickets: $20.• Metalachi — The premier heavy metal mari-achi band performs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April

10. Tickets: $11.• Grizzly Bear — The indie rockers perform 8p.m. Thursday, April 11. Tickets: $26-$30.• Senses Fail — The post-hardcore band per-forms at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in supportof their new album “Renacer” with guests SuchGold, Real Friends and Major League. Tickets:$14. • Soilwork — The Swedish death metal bandperforms at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, April 18, withopening acts Blackguard, Jeff Loomis, TheBrowning and Wretched. Tickets: $18.• The Melodians — The Jamaican Reggaegroup performs at 8 p.m. Friday, April 19,with El Paso’s Radio La Chusma and L.A.’sChris Murray and Steady Shakedown. Tickets:$10.• Fatoumata Diawara — The Malian folk musi-cian performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20.Tickets: $20.• Har Mar Superstar — 9 p.m. Sunday, April

21. Tickets: $8.• Hollywood Undead — The rap metal bandperforms at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, forits “Blood In Blood Out” tour with opening actFalling in Reverse. Tickets: $25 in advance; $27day of show. • Dillinger Escape Plan — The progressivemetal band performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, May

23, with The Faceless and Royal Thunder.Tickets: $20.

Nova Luna — 2270 Joe Battle. Information:588-8596. Tickets online for some events atticketbully.com• Nicho Hinojosa — The acoustic guitarist per-forms at 9 p.m. Friday, April 5. Tickets: $30general admission; VIP tickets available at 855-5066.• Reggaeton Explosion — Puerto Rico’s Angeland Khriz headline the show at 9 p.m. April

26. Tickets: $30 in advance; $40 day of show.VIP tickets: $50.

Buchanan’s Event Center — The eventcenter is at 11540 Pellicano. Events begin at 9p.m. (line starts at 8 p.m.) and are all ages with21 and over designated drinking session, unlessotherwise listed. Tickets for most events avail-able at Headstand, Happy House and online ateventbrite.com. • Morgan Page — The American electro houseDJ performs Friday, April 12. Tickets: $26.• Knife Party — The Australian electro houseduo performs 9 p.m. Thursday, April 18.Ticket: $26, $31 or $36.• Australian DJ Tommy Trash performsSaturday, April 20. Details to be announced.

Paulina’s Badlands Billiards — 7792Franklin. • Voodoo Glow Skulls — The punk ska bandperforms at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, with LeftAlone. All ages show. Tickets: $10; available atholdmyticket.com.• Brick Wall Invasion Tour with Violent Affair

and The Casualties is Wednesday, May 29.Details to be announced.

Socorro Entertainment Center —Speaking Rock’s indoor concert venue is at11200 Santos Sanchez (off Socorro Road, 4.5miles southeast of Loop 375). Ages 18 andolder welcome for most shows. Admission toall shows is free. Information: 860-7777 orspeakingrockentertainment.com.

“The King of Accordion” norteño/conjuntomusician Ramon Ayala performs Friday, May 3.

Spencer Theater for Performing Arts— Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12miles north of downtown Ruidoso).Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872or spencertheater.com.

Pre-show buffets are served at 5 p.m. forsome shows: $20. • The Fab Four — 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6.This note-for-note live rendition of Beatles’songs features a cast of stellar singers, withcostume changes reflecting each era of theband’s changing career. Tickets: $66 and $69. • The Texas Tenors — 7 p.m. Saturday, April

20. Three ruggedly handsome Texans with gor-geous tenor voices sing gospel, country, classi-cal and Broadway. Tickets: $76 and $79. • “Elvis Lives” — 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, April

28. The only Elvis Tribute to be endorsed byElvis Presley Enterprises, the show features thefour finalists from the worldwide Elvis contest,with a live band, back-up singers and dancers,plus Graceland archives. Tickets: $53 and $56matinee; $56 and $59 evening show.

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort andCasino — Mescalero, N.M. Shows begin at 8p.m. Age 21 and older admitted. Tickets soldthrough Ticketmaster; prices listed do notinclude service charge. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.• Brantley Gilbert’s “Hell On Wheels” tourcomes Friday, April 12, with Kip Moore.Tickets: $35-$90.• Pam Tillis, Lorrie Morgan — The countrydivas’ “Grits and Glamour Tour” is Friday, April

26. Tickets: $25-$75.• Los Lonely Boys — The popular “Texican”rock band performs Saturday, May 4, in cele-bration of Cinco de Mayo. Tickets: $45-$70.• Motown icon Smokey Robinson performsThursday, May 23.• Metal bands Dokken and Quiet Riot performSaturday, June 8.

Flickinger Center for Performing Arts— 1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo.Performances are at 7:30 p.m., unless listedotherwise. Information: (575) 437-2202 orflickingercenter.com.• RichterUzur Duo — The classical duo per-forms Saturday, April 20, featuring originalarrangements blending classical and pop.Tickets: $10, $20, $25 and $30.• Robert Michaels — The flamenco and Latinjazz guitar virtuoso performs at Tuesday, May

28. Tickets: $15, $25, $30 and $35.

NM Tech Performing Arts Series —Performances are 7:30 p.m., unless otherwiselisted, at New Mexico Tech’s Macey Center,801 Leroy Place, in Socorro, N.M. All seatsgeneral admission. Information: (575) 835-5688or nmtpas.org. • Street Beat — The theatrical drum anddance show it Friday, April 5. Tickets: $20($18 seniors/$10 youth).• The Second City: Laughing Matters — Therenowned comedy troupe performs its latestshow Friday, April 12. Tickets: $20 ($18 sen-iors/$10 youth).

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Stephanie Bettman and Luke Halpin— The Colorado-based musicians andsinger/songwriter 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday,April. 5, at Rokoko Art Galler’s “KaboomRoom,” 1785 Avenida de Mercado in Mesilla.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a potluck recep-tion. CDs and other merchandise for sale.Admission: $15 suggested donation; proceedsgo directly to the artist. Seating is limited, RSVPrequested. Information: (575) 405-8877 orrokokoart.com.

Deming Performing Arts Theater —Performances are in Morgan Hall, 109 E. Pine,in Deming, N.M. Call for ticket prices.Information: (575) 545-8872 or dpat.org.

Jammer’s music events are 2 to 4 p.m.Sundays (except March 31), with other musicalacts at 2 p.m. on selected Saturdays:• April 6: Nancy Ruybal and Katy Creek• April 20: Terry Smith.

‘A Class Act’ — The Remember Then musi-cians host a benefit concert to support the RioGrande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in LasCruces, with a concert 3 p.m. Sunday, April

14. A classic car show precedes the event 1 to3 p.m. on Main Street with root beer floats,hot dogs and hamburgers for sale. Guests areencouraged to wear poodle skirts, bowlingjackets or other ‘50s attire. Photo ops availablewith “Marilyn” or “Elvis.” Concert tickets: $12in advance, $15 day of show. Car show admis-sion is free. Ticket information: (575) 523-6403or riograndetheatre.com.

Claude Bourbon — The Medieval andSpanish blues guitarist performs at 7 p.m.Monday, April 15, at Black Box Theatre, 430N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Born inFrance, Bourbon grew up and was classicallytrained in Switzerland. His music is a fusion ofclassical and jazz, with ethereal Eastern influ-ences, Spanish and Latin elements with strainsof Western folk. Tickets: $10.Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223.

‘Melodies at the Park’ performers —Performers are being sought for El Paso Parksand Recreation’s free outdoor music concertsfor 2013. Applications will be taken at the El

Paso Parks and Recreation Department, SpecialEvents Office, 911 S. Ochoa through April

19. Information: 544-0753.

Mesita’s ‘It’s A Spring Thing’ — TheMesita PTA and Mesita Watch D.O.G.S. (Dadsof Great Students) will host the 5th annualspring concert Saturday, April 20, on theMesita Elementary School lawn, 3307 N.Stanton Bring picnic baskets, blankets and lawnchairs. Food, soda, show cones, popcorn andcandy available for sale. Call for times/ticketinformation: 774-4100.

Tribute to Rocio — Local singer VirginiaSandoval and Mariachi Frontera will perform atribute concert the late Spanish singer RocioDúrcal at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at SandDunes Event Hall, 11400 Rojas,. Dance musicby the Man Band. Bring your own bottle;setups and snacks available. Admission: $10.Information: 833-7295 or 422-6685.

‘Sgt. Pepper’s Wondrous Wigorium’ —The Rio Grande Cancer Foundation and theGreen House present a Beatles TributeConcert, “All You Need is Love,” at 7 p.m.Saturday, May 4, at the Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $20($15 students/ $10 children). Information: 317-2087. Advance tickets for the concert are avail-able at the Rio Grande Cancer Foundation, AllThat Music or online via pay pal at rgcf.org.

All proceeds will be donated to the RioGrande Cancer Foundation & the GreenHouse’s Four Season Beauty Program to pro-vide wigs and products for patients dealing withthe effects of treatment.

RGT Live! — The open mic for musicians,singers and songwriters is 7 p.m. the firstFriday of the month at the Rio Grande Theatre,211 N. Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces, as partof the monthly Downtown Ramble. Performersign-up is 6:30 p.m. Coffee and light snacksprovided. Admission is free, but donations wel-come. Information: Bob Burns, (575) 525-9333,(575) 523-6403 or (915) 799-5684.

Speaking Rock Entertainment Center— 125 S. Pueblo Rd. Information: 860-7777 orspeakingrockentertainment.com. Live musicnightly. The center hosts tribute bands of vari-ous genres each Thursday.

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

Live music is offered 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. 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. Karaoke offered with Rock TheHouse 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Thursday.Weekly winners receive gift bag with prizes.

Padre’s Marfa — 209 W. El Paso Street inMarfa, Texas. Ticket information: 432-729-4425or padresmarfa.com.• Shotgun Party — The Texas acoustic trio per-forms at 9 p.m. Friday, March 29.• Emily Bell — The Austin singer/songwriterperforms at 9 p.m. Saturday, March 30, withguest Sideshow Tragedy.• Amy Lavere — The gypsy jazz singer andupright bass player performs Wednesday, April

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• Calm Blue Sea — The Austin instrumentalband performs Thursday, April 18.• Joe Dee Purkeypile — The indie/popsinger/songwriter performs Saturday, May 4.• Mikal Cronin — The indie rock musician per-forms Friday, June 28. Tickets: $7.

Ballroom Marfa — B108 E. San Antonio,Marfa. Information: (432) 432 729-3600 or ball-roommarfa.org.• Jeff Mangum, singer for the popular indieband Neutral Milk Hotel, performs at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, March 31, at the ballroom’s CrowleyTheater, 106 E. San Antonio. Tickets: $20.• The pop duo Beach House (“Wild”) per-forms at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21, in theCrowley Theater. Tickets: $10 (sold out online;limited number available at the door).

‘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.• April 2 — 24/7 Blues Band• April 16 — Las Cruces High SchoolMariachi.• April 30 — Dona Ana Lyric Opera

Railroad Blues — 504 W. Holland, Alpine,Texas. Performances begin at 10 p.m.Information: (432) 837-3103 orrailroadblues.com. • Soul Track Mind — The Texas soul, R&B andjazz band performs Tuesday, April 2. Tickets:$8.• Mike and the Moonpikes — The Texas swingband performs Thursday, April 4, as part ofRailroad Blues 18th Anniversary celebration.Tickets: $8.• Igor and Red Elvises — The Russian rockabil-ly band returns at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April 10.• Little Joe y La Familia — The five-timeGrammy-winning Tex-Mex legend performs at8 p.m. Friday, April 12. Tickets: $20 inadvance; $25 day of show.• No Refund Band – The San Antonio R&Bband performs at Saturday, April 13.Admission: $8.• Loudfinger — The classic rock band per-forms Friday, April 26. Admission: $7.• Hell’s Belles — The all-female AC/DC tributeband performs Thursday, May 9. Admission:$10.

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. Guests may also

enjoy wine tastings. Information: 877-4544 orzinvalle.com.• April 7: James Springer• April 21: Dan Lambert and the DoubleDrum Trio• May 12: Julio Ortiz• May 26: Dusty Low.

Wednesday Music Café — UTEP’s freeweekly outdoor brown-bag concert series isnoon to 1 p.m. Wednesdays at UTEP’s StudentUnion Plaza, featuring a variety of music.Performers to be announced. Information: 747-5711.

Folk Fury — KTEP, 88.5 FM, features threehours of acoustic and folk music — with anemphasis on recordings by local musicians andoccasional live appearances by them — from 7to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Hosts are Dan Allowayand Gregg Carthy. Requests: 747-5153.

Border Chorders — The El Paso men’s bar-bershop and a cappella group rehearses at 7:30to 10 p.m. Tuesdays at University PresbyterianChurch, 244 N. Resler. Director is AnthonyBartholomew. Singers in all male vocal rangeswelcome. Information: Gayle Hageman 822-3000 or barbershop.org.

Sungold Chorus — The El Paso SungoldChorus of the Sweet Adelines rehearses four-part harmony 7 to 9 p.m. Mondays at All SaintsChurch, 3500 McRae. All ladies interested inmaking good friends and good music are invit-ed. All ages and levels of musical backgroundwelcome. Information: Jeanette, 778-7503;Toni, 309-8415 or epsungold.org.

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. Reserved tickets: $12-$22.Closed Easter Sunday. Reserved tickets varyavailable at ticketweb.com. Information/reser-vations: 779-LAFF (5233) or laff2nite.com.• March 27-30: Co-HeadlinersJon Stringer and Raymond Orta• April 3-7: Mike Muratorewith feature act Danny Ingle• April 10-14: Willie Barcenawith feature act John Roman• April 17-21: to be announced• April 24-28: Vargus Mason with feature actRoberto Rodriguez.

Baby Boomer Comedy Show — Theplay subtitled the “Clean Comedy for peopleborn before seatbelts, safety helmets and

Facebook” is 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at theRio Grande Theatre, at 211 Downtown Mall inLas Cruces. Part of the Doña Ana ArtsCouncil’s Performance Series. Tickets: $15 and$18. Information: (575) 523-6403 orRioGrandeTheatre.com.

Veteran comedians Jan McInnis and KentRader present clean humor on topics that the“boomer generation” can relate to

Mike Epps — The actor/comedian performsat 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at AbrahamChavez Theatre. He was mostly recently seenstarring in the Sony Pictures film “Jumping theBroom.” Tickets: $48-$68 (Ticketmaster).

Known for his quick wit and ability to blendhip hop audiences with comedy, Epps hostedthe 2009 and 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards. In2010, he also starred in a standup special onComedy Central and Showtime, and releasedhis first comedy rap album called “FunnyBidness: Da Album.”

Happy Hour Comedy — El PasoPlayhouse, 2501 Montana, welcomes localcomedian “The Wolf” at 8 p.m. Friday, April

12, with Andrew De Avila, Beto Armenta andMike Dee. Hosted by Ponchie Herrera.Intended for ages 18 and older; mature con-tent. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door;advance tickets available through Andrew DeAvila at 867-7734. Information: 532-1317 orelpasoplayhouse.com.

Latin Comedy Jam — Five top risingHispanic comics will perform Friday, April 26,at the Plaza Theatre. The comics are JohnnySanchez (Happy Feet I and II);Luke Torres (InLiving Color, Space Jam);Dillon Garcia(youngest comic ever featured on ComedyCentral); Ernie G (Que Locos); and JerryGarcia. Information: thelatincomedyjam.com.

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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 general admission(Ticketmaster). Student, senior, military andfaculty/staff and children’s discounts may apply.Ticket information: 747-5606 orutep.edu/music.• Thursday, April 4 — UTEP SymphonyOrchestra.• Thursday and Saturday, April 11 and 13 —UTEP Opera presents One-Act Operas inEnglish. Tickets: $10.50.• 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 14 — Faculty RecitalSeries with Orit Eylon. Tickets: $6.50.

• Monday, April 22 — UTEP PercussionEnsemble• 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28 — UTEP WorldMusic Ensembles Layali and Al-Sham andFriends.• Monday, April 29 — UTEP Glee Clubs• Tuesday, April 30 — Jackie Ryan with UTEPJazz Ensemble. Ryan, whose most recentalbum, “Listen Here,” currently has held theNo. 1 spot on the JazzWeek charts, will serveas a guest instructor at UTEP in April.

• Wednesday, May 1 — UTEP SymphonicWinds.

Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra —Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, directed byLonnie Klein, performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturdayand 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6-7, at NMSU’sAtkinson Music Recital Hall, with guestsStephen Jackiw violin, Edward Arron, cello andJeremy Denk, piano. Selections include Ludwigvan Beethoven’s “Triple” Concerto and NikolaiRimsky-Korsakov’s “Scheherazade.” Tickets:$35, $40 and $45. Information: (575) 646-3709or lascrucessymphony.com.

A luncheon with Klein is 11:30 a.m. Thursday,April 4, at Paisano Cafe, 1740 Calle deMercado in Mesilla, featuring a preview of con-cert music. Cost: $16 in advance; $20 at thedoor.

NMSU Department of Music — Recitalsare in the Atkinson Music Recital Hall at NMSU.Showtime for most events it 7:30 p.m., unlessotherwise listed. Information: (575) 646-2421

or nmsu.edu/~music/. • Low Brass Studio Recital is Sunday, April 7.• Dona Ana Lyric Opera presents “Trial byJury/Dido and Aeneas” at 7:30 p.m. Saturdayand 3 p.m. Sunday, April 20-21.• NMSU Symphonic Band and NMSU WindSymphony perform Tuesday, April 23.• Percussion Ensemble concert is Wednesday,April 24.• NMSU Jazz Band Concert is Thursday, April

25.• Flute Studio Recital is Friday, April 26.• NMSU Horn Choir performs at 3 p.m.Sunday, April 28.

The 44th annual NMSU Jazz Festival is April

11-12, with workshops all day Thursday and afinal performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Featuredartists are Monika Herzig, jazz faculty at IndianaUniversity and Tom Fowler, former Director ofJazz Studies at Wichita State University.

Awadagin Pratt: ‘A Few of HisFavorite Things’ – El Paso Pro-Musica pres-ents a Musical Milestones performance cele-brating the pianist’s 20th anniversary of winningInternational Naumberg Competition at 7 p.m.Wednesday, April 10, at El Adobe RecordingStudios, 5301 El Paso Street. Pratt will cele-brate his favorite music, food and wine duringthis special celebration. Tickets: $100.Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.

A favorite on college and university perform-ing arts series and strong advocate of musiceducation, Pratt participates in numerous resi-dency and outreach activities.

Opera One-Acts in English – OperaUTEP presents its spring performances at 7:30p.m. Thursday and Saturday, April 11 and 13,at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets:$10.50 general admission (senior, military, stu-dent, faculty and staff discounts offered).Information: 747-5234.

‘The Making of Great Music’ — BruceNehring Consort concludes its 21st season withreturning guest Dr. Charles Gray, the ConsortSingers and musicians April 13-14 at TheChapel at Loretto. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $20($15 senior/military; $5 students). Ticket information: brucenehringconsort.org.

Gray, a conductor and virtuoso violinist,returns each season to play and conduct TheConsort Players in music seldom heard in ElPaso. Gray, a member of the faculty at St. OlafCollege in Northfield, Minn., is also a substituteviolist with the renowned MinnesotaOrchestra.

The Chamber Players will perform JohnWilliams’ Theme from “Schindler’s List,”Dvorak’s Serenade, Op. 22, Handel’s ConcertoGrosso #1 and Grieg’s Allegretto quasiAndantino.

The Consort Singers, conducted by Nehring,perform Tye’s “Behold the Savior of Mankind,”Bruckner’s “Christus factus est,” Dvorak’s“Songs of Nature” and Haydn’s Three chorusesfrom “The Creation.”

‘Dido and Aenaes and Trial by Jury’ —Doña Ana Lyric Opera presents both a classicand a comic opera Friday, April 19-21, atNMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall. Showtimeis 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m.Sunday. Tickets: $10-$15. (Ticketmaster).Information: (575) 646-1986.

“Dido and Aeneas,” composed by HenryPurcell with a libretto by Nahum Tate, is basedon Book IV or Virgil’s “Aenid” and tells of theQueen of Carthage’s love for the Trojan hero.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s one-act satirical “Trial byJury” is about a breach of marriage lawsuit.

El Paso Symphony Orchestra - TheSymphony performs its season finale with thereturn of Gürer Aykal as Emeritus Conductorand guest pianist Jon Nakamatsu at 7:30 p.m.Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, in the PlazaTheatre. The program includes Packales’s“Tour/Retour (Tango for Orchestra) Op. 71,Rachmaninoff’s Concerto for Piano No. 3, op.30, D minor and Resphigi’s “Ancient Air andDances.” Ticket information: 532-3776 orepso.org.

A native of Turkey, Aykal works as GeneralMusic Director and Principal Conductor ofBorusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra inTurkey and performs as questing conductor ofmany orchestras abroad. He began his careeras Permanent Conductor of the PresidentialSymphony Orchestra of Turkey, and laterbecame Music Director and Conductor, leadinga tour of the United States in 1997 that madestops at New York City’s Lincoln Center andWashington D. C’s J.F.K. Center.

Maestro Aykal brought extensive musicaltraining and experience to the El PasoSymphony during his tenure as Music Directorand Conductor from 1992-2004. In March1996, he led the EPSO on a European tour,which included performances in some ofGermany’s finest Concert Halls.

Sebastian Baverstam — Las Cruces CivicConcert Association presents the cellist at 3p.m. Sunday, April 21, at the Rio GrandeTheatre, 211 N. Main in the Las CrucesDowntown Mall. Baverstam is a winner of the2009 Concert Artists Guild InternationalCompetition, as well as the Boston SymphonyOrchestra’s Concerto Competition. Tickets:$20. Information: (575) 521-4051.

Bonnie Whalen and Paul Kroger - MusicForum El Paso presents the pianist performingfour-hand piano at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21,at El Paso Museum of Art. Admission is free.Information: musicforum-elpaso.org.

Piano Recital — The El Paso MusicTeacher’s Association Student Affiliate presentsstudents in grades K-12 in recital at 1:30 p.m.Sunday, April 21, at the Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial Admission is free.Information: 584-7911.

El Paso Wind Symphony — The sympho-ny’s season finale is 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26,at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets$12.50 (Ticketmaster). Information: 760-5599or elpasowindsymphony.com.

Piano Recital — Students of AlfredoPoblano perform classic and modern pieces at7 p.m. Sunday, April 28, at the ChamizalNational Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial.Admission is free. Information: 1-877-240-6827.

Jackie Ryan — UTEP Department of Musicpresents the acclaimed jazz vocalist performinglive with UTEP Jazz Ensemble at 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, April 30, at Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.Ryan, whose most recent album, “ListenHere,” currently has held the No. 1 spot on theJazzWeek charts, will serve as a guest instructorat UTEP in April. General admission is $3.50(Ticketmaster). Ticket information: 747-5234.

Ryan, born of a Mexican mother who sang inoperettas in Mexico and an Irish father whosang classical tenor in many languages, has sungall over the world.


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‘Swan Lake’ — El Paso Youth Ballet presentthe classic Tchaikovsky ballet Friday throughSunday, April 5-7, at Magoffin Auditorium.Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10-$20(Ticketmaster).

‘Crystal Memories’ — The NMSU DanceProgram presents its 15th anniversary danceconcert at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3p.m. Sunday, April 5-7, at NMSU’s Center forthe Arts, corner of University and Espina, in LasCruces. Ticket information: (575) 646-2070.

Dare to Dance — The nonprofit DesertDancer Chapter 5017 of USA Dance hosts afree dance supporting youth In DanceSportcompetitions 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 14, atSunland Park Mall, lower levels by Dillard’sNorth. Information: 487-9396 (call or text),(575) 405-7961 (text) or desertdanceusa.com.

Spring Contra Dance — The SouthernNew Mexico Music and Dance Society’s holi-day dressy” contra dance is 8 to 10:30 p.m.Friday, April 19, at Mesilla Community Center,2251 Calle de Santiago in Las Cruces. TheMuletones will provide Appalachian music forcontra dances called by Lonnie Ludeman. Thedance begins with beginners’ lessons at 7:30p.m.; no partner needed. Cost: $6 ($5 age 17and younger). Information: (575) 522-1691 orsnmmds.org.

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

Dancers Unlimited — NMSU’s student-rundance company presents their spring programat 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 25-

27, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. DowntownMall in Las Cruces, featuring various styles ofdance, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, mod-ern, lyrical, contemporary and swing. Tickets:$8 ($6 students and seniors); available at hold-myticket.com. Information: (575) 621-9654.

International Day of Dance — BraniganCultural Center’s 8th annual celebration ofdance is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 27,at Rio Grande Theatre, 2aa N. Downtown Mallin Las Cruces, featuring performances fromlocal and international dance troupes.Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2154or las-cruces.org/museums.

Moonlight Ball — Ysleta High School TribalRhythm Ballroom Dance Team, under thedirection of S. Solis, hosts its fundraising dinnerand dance 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, April 28, atYsleta Cultural Arts Center, 9600 Sims, withdinner, performance by Tribal Rhythm, Jack andJill contest and general dancing. Semi-formalattire. Reservation deadline is April 19. Tickets:$20. Information/reservations: Stephanie Solis,434-8146 or [email protected].

Ballroom dancing — City of El Paso Parksand Recreation Department offers free ball-room dancing 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays and Fridaysat Memorial Senior Center, 1800 Byron, withlive music by the Silvertones Band. New partic-ipants always welcome. Information: 562-4260.

Big Band Dance Club — The club spon-sors dances 8 to 10 p.m. selected Thursdays orFridays, at the Court Youth Center, 402 W.Court, in Las Cruces. Age 21 and older wel-come. Beginners, singles and couples welcome;no dance partner necessary. Membership

encouraged but not required; dress code. Cost:$7 (CD music nights); and $9 ($7 members) onlive music nights. Information: (575) 526-6504or bigbanddanceclub.org.

Beginner’s group dance lesson at 7 p.m. ledby John Giusto; free with paid admission.

Lessons and classes

Belly Dance classes — Belly dance classeswith Nisreen available for all ages at Mind BodyStudio, 631 N. Resler, Suite B201. Nisreen istrained in Turkey, Egypt and Morocco.Information/registration: 204-7228.

Kids classes for age 4-9 are 4 to 5 p.m.Fridays. Cost: $5 per class.

Classes for age 10-15 are 1:30 p.m. Saturdays;call to register.

Classes also offered for ages 15 and older 7 to8 p.m. Wednesdays at the Northeast YWCA,9135 Stahala. Cost: $7 per class (special rateavailable for YWCA members).

‘Gold Tango’ for seniors — TangoArgentino Del Sol hosts dance lessons for sen-iors followed by a Tango/Tropical Tardeada4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays at Ms. Baker’sDance Studio, 1815 Trawood Suite B-2. Singlesand couples welcome. Cost: $5. Information:Elizabeth Rueda 408-3241, Mundo Rueda, 630-7607 or tangoargentinodelsol.org.

Tango Argentino Del Sol is a non-profit organ-ization promoting authentic tango argentino,music, cuisine, Lunfardo language, culture, andthe customs and traditions of Buenos Aires,Argentina. They also have the largest collectionof tangos/DVDs in the southwest and a TangoMuseum.

Argentine Tango Nights — Paso delNorte Tango club hosts a weekly dance class 8p.m. Saturdays at Shundo Dance Studio, 2719N. Stanton, followed by Milonga (dance party)9 to 11 p.m. Beginners welcome, partners notnecessary. Cost: $6. Information: 532-2043 orpasodelnortetangoclub.com.

El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy —The dance studio, 7220 N. Mesa, offers week-night classes in Argentine Tango, Salsa, 2-step,Rumba, Swing, Bachata, Giros and Sacadas; andMilonga. Call for schedules. Information: 585-0090 or danceelpaso.com.

Viva Tango Dance Social — The VivaTango Club meets 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays 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.

Belly dance classes — Kareesha Willowhosts belly dance classes for all levels 7 to 8p.m. Tuesdays at El Paso Conservatory ofDance, 1060 Doniphan Park Circle, Suite H.Cost: $30 per month ($10 drop ins).Information: 585-6825 [email protected].

Belly dance, Yoga classes — Dance Aliveoffers classes Monday through Thursday at2120 Montana. Instructor is Lorraine AlvarezPortilla. Yoga classes are 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.Monday through Thursday, and 6 to 7 p.m.Tuesday and Thursday. Belly dance classes are 6to 7 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 7:15 to8:15 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday. Cost is $50for eight classes ($10 for drop-ins).Information: 566-1742.

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Chivas El Paso Patriots Soccer — Theteam’s home games are at Patriots Stadium,6941 Industrial. Information/tickets: 771-6620or elpasopatriots.com. Try-outs for the 2013season are Saturday, April 6. Call for details.

El Paso Raiders — The semipro adult foot-ball team, now in its second year, plays itshome games at UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium, andis part of the AAA New Mexico PremierFootball League. Admission is free to all games.The league is a nonprofit organization and issupported by donations and sponsors.Information: 497-6266 or Google “El PasoRaiders.” Upcoming home games:• 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7: Alamogordo Dawgs• 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 21: Silver CityReapers.

The Raiders also play the Las Cruces Kings at2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Oñate HighSchool in Las Cruces.

Sun City Roller Girls — The Roller Girls’April bout “April Showers” is 6 p.m. Sunday,April 21, at El Buchanan’s 11540 Pellicano, fea-turing Las Diablas vs. Las Catrinas and LasViudas Negras vs. Sexecutioners. Doors openat 5 p.m., Iinformation: suncityrollergirls.com.

Camacho vs. Castillo — The showdownfight between champion boxers HectorCamacho Jr. and Jose Luis Castillo is plannedfor Thursday, May 2, at El Paso CountyColiseum (Ticketmaster).

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Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —The live racing season runs through April 16.Live racing is Tuesday, Friday, Saturday andSunday. Post time is 12:25 p.m. General admis-sion and parking are free. Information: (575)874-5200 or sunland-park.com.

Coleada de Toros — The Latin rodeo eventis 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at Doble AFarms, 35 Aceitunas in Mesquite, N.M. withentertainment by La Banda Jerezana. Tickets:$15; free ages 8 and younger (ticketbully.com).VIP tables available at (915) 356-9325.

Judo/Jujitsu Tournament — Hayashi’sMartial Arts Academy will host the Judo/Jujitsuand No-Gi Submission Grappling tournamentSaturday, April 6, at El Paso County Coliseum,4100 E. Paisano. Junior Judo begins at 9 a.m.with Submission Grappling at 1 p.m. Agegroups range from 4 to 50. There will also be aMilitary Division.

Spectator admission is $15; $10 ages 6-11;free for ages 5 and younger.

Fee for participants is $50 ($40 age 17 andyounger), plus $10 for each additional division.Information: 920-6999 or [email protected].

The daylong event will incorporate martialarts competitions, activities, food and music.Other attractions will include local martial artsretail stores and nutritional booths.

Special Olympics Spring Games — TheArea 19 2012 Spring Games’ main events are 8a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Burges HighSchool, 7800 Edgemere. Events include basket-ball, track and field, motor activities. The“Athlete Village” will feature different games,music and entertainment. Admission is free.Information: 533-8229 or sotx.org.

Opening Ceremonies are 6:30 p.m. Friday,

May 3, at Burges High School. A VictoryDance follows.• Aquatics Tournament — 9 a.m. to noon,Saturday, April 13, at William W. Cowan Pool,8100 Independence.• Gymnastic Tournament — 6 to 9 p.m.Wednesday, April 17, at Hanks High School,2001 Lee Trevino.• Basketball Tournaments begin at 9 a.m.Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, at BurgesHigh School.• Golf — 10 a.m. to noon (individual skills) and1 to 4 p.m. (tournament) Saturday, April 27, atFort Bliss’s Underwood Golf Course.• Tennis Tournament — 9 a.m. to noonSaturday, April 27, at Fort Bliss Tennis Center,262 Club Road.

El Maida ClayBusters Fun Shoot — ElMaida Shrine Temple sponsors its annualfundraising trap shoot is 10 a.m. Saturday, April

27, at the Fort Bliss Rod and Gun Club, east ofRailroad Drive and Dyer. Registration begins at9 a.m. The public is invited. Entry fee: $250 forfive-person ($125 junior teams). Information:Jack, 241-1761 or Dave, 588-5884.

El Paso Boxing/Martial Arts Hall ofFame Banquet — The 20th anniversaryawards banquet and induction ceremony 6 to 9p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Education ServiceCenter Region XIX, 6611 Boeing. Proceedsbenefit Candlelighters. Admission: $20.Information: 591-6989 or convictedartist.com.

Guests include martial arts champion, actor,producer, and original “Ninja Turtle” ErnieReyes Jr.; 6-time national boxing champion andOlympic Medalist Jesse Valdez; five-time worldform champion George Chung; three-timeworld kickboxing champion Ishmael Robles and“King of Texas Boxing” Lestor Bedford.

A “Lifetime Achievement Award” will be pre-sented to Ladislao Vicencio in boxing.

This year’s Boxing Inductees include MatthewAguilar, Albderto Romo, Jerry Martinez, NicoPerez and Luis Maldonado.

This year’s martial arts inductees includeMaster Clarence Beckmon, Hilary Sandoval,Professor Sam Vasquez and Carol and DaveCobb, Ernest Hewitt and a Legends Award toDarryl Watts.

Boxing Performance Awards go toProfessional Boxer of the Year WBA ChampionAustin Trout; Coach of the Year Louie Burke;Female Coach of the Year Jennifer Han;Amateur Boxer of the Year Zachary Prieto;Official of the Year Rocky Burke and Rising StarAward recipient Abie Han.

Martial Arts Performance Awards go to MMACo-Coach of the year Higo Sida and ShaneSchuman; MMA Pro of the Year RicardoMcCall; MMA Amateur of the Year ArmandoRivas; Rising Star Award recipient EddieGamboa; MMA Female Fighter of the Year AidaYvette Gray.

The Queen and King of the Banquet repre-senting Candlelighters are 7-year-old cancerpatients Fernanda Garcia and Anthony Viejas.

El Paso Athletic Hall of Fame — ThePrices Give Em Five Hall of Fame Banquet is6:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 1. Hospitalitybegins at 5:30 p.m. Information:[email protected] or elpasoathletichallof-fame.com.

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College sports

UTEP Softball - The women Miners softballteam’s home games are at UTEP’s Helen ofTroy Complex. Information: 747-5347 orutepathletics.com.• March 29-30: East Carolina. Games are 2p.m. Friday (doubleheader) and noon Saturday.• April 13-14: Houston. Games are 2 p.m.Saturday (doubleheader) and noon Sunday.• April 27-28: Tulsa. Games are 2 p.m.Saturday (doubleheader) and noon Sunday.

UTEP Tennis — UTEP’s final home tennismatch of the season is against Utah State at 2p.m. Thursday, April 11, at El Paso TennisClub, 2510 N. St. Vrain (in Arroyo Park).Admission is free. Information: 747-5347 orutepathletics.com.

UTEP Track Invitational — Top-rankeduniversity track teams and other athletes willcompete in the annual all-day track meetSaturday, April 13, at Kidd Field, UTEP.Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.

Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El PasoCommunity College play doubleheader homegames are noon Fridays and Saturdays at theValle Verde Campus Baseball Field, off Hunter.Admission is free. Information: 831-2275.• April 5-6: Western Texas College• April 26-27: Odessa College

Tejanas softball - The EPCC Tejanas’ homegames are at the Valle Verde Softball Field.Game time is 1 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m.Saturday, unless otherwise listed.

All games are doubleheaders. Admission isfree. Information: 831-2275 orepcc.edu/Athletics. Softball office: 831-2367.• April 5-6: Midland College• April 12-13: Western Texas College • April 19-20: Luna Community College.

Bicycling

El Paso Bicycle Club - All rides are free andopen to the public; helmets required.Information: elpasobicycleclub.com or meet-up.com/elpasobicycleclub.

Wednesday night rides are leaderless rides of18-22 miles. Most riders begin 5:30-6 p.m.from Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper Valley Rd (atArtcraft). Optional dinner afterward at HelloPizza, 1071 Country Club Rd.• 9 a.m. Saturday, April 6: Meet at the tenniscourts at Memorial Park, 3290 Federal. Ride adouble loop of the Mighty Mujer (April 20) bikeroute through Central El Paso. 18 miles, mod-erate pace). Optional post-ride clinic ontriathlon transition; bring running shoes. TonyCasas, 820-8333.• 10 a.m. Sunday, April 7: Hueco Tanks Ride.Meet at the wash about a mile before theentrance gate into Hueco Tanks park for a bikeride and picnic (leader supplied), along withoptions to hike and climb to look at pic-tographs. The ride will be about 25 miles at amoderate pace. B/IG friendly ride. Patty VanTine 915-667-0202.• 11 a.m. Saturday, April 13: Meet at JohnnyLolita Coffeehouse in La Union (NM 28 at S.Vinton Rd.; park next to Vinton Rd fence) forwine-tasting ride to Mesilla. Stop at Rio GrandeWinery, lunch at Luna Rossa Winery & Pizzeria,then St. Clair Winery. 52 miles, moderate (16-

18 mph) pace. Some wineries charge a tastingfee. Randy Limbird, 328-4110.

A support vehicle will carry wine purchasedalong the ride back to your starting point.

Option B: Start from at La Mesa (park acrossfrom Eagle Grocery) and join other riders whenthey pass by at about 11:45-noon. 27 miles, allpaces from 15 mph up. Co-leader: TerryCampbell, 497-0882.

Option C: Want a longer ride? Meet at 10:15a.m. at Rio Plaza (64 miles).

Rest stop on way back at Sombra Antigua,430 La Viña Road (off NM 28 between markers8 and 9), in Chamberino, N.M. This is a newwinery; there is a 1/2-mile dirt road from NM28 to the winery tasting room (should be OKfor most bikes).

Serious winers have option for additional tast-ings at La Vina and Zin Valle on return trip.• 8 a.m. Sunday, April 14: Meet at Bagel Shop,985 N. Resler, for a ride up and down the hillsof West El Paso. 25-30 miles, moderate pace,but lots of climbing. Olac Fuentes, 217-8008.• 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20: Begin at RioPlaza and ride to Vinton Road, then rollers toO’Hara Road and to the top of Anthony Gap.Return via O’Hara and Hwy 28. 35 miles. RickRivas, 867-7199, will lead moderate to fast rid-ers (17-20 mph). Terry Campbell, 497-0882,will lead intermediate group (15-17 mph).• 8:30 a.m. Sunday, April 21: Meet at Rio Plazafor very moderate (+/- 15 mph) ride to Mesilla.

30-minute stop at The Bean, plus rest stops atLa Mesa and Gadsden.64 miles. Larry Reid,241-7160 or 584-8288.• 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27: Meet at JohnnyLolita Coffeehouse in La Union (NM 28 at S.Vinton Rd.; park next to Vinton Rd fence). Rideup Hwy 28 to Afton Road and the pumphouse.42 miles, moderate (15-18 mph) pace. SylviaMejia, 740-9033 and Blanca Harp, 422-2238.• 8:45 a.m. Saturday, April 27: B/IG FirstDistance Ride. Beginner/Intermediate ridemeets at Rio Plaza and goes to AnthonyCountry Club along Valley roads. 28 miles.Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825.• 9 a.m. Sunday, April 28: Meet at Cotton-Eyed Joe’s at the I-10 Clint Exit for ridethrough Lower Valley, including Tornillo and SanElizario. 35 miles, moderate (16-18) pace. DanPost, 526-8364.

Beginner/Intermediate Group (B/IG)Rides - The El Paso Bicycle Club’s specialtraining program for beginning and intermedi-ate riders is at 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays, beginningApril 9. Meet at Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper ValleyRd. (at Artcraft). Basic lesson on road biking isfollowed by ride through Upper Valley roads,with groups paced for beginner, beginner/inter-mediate and intermediate riders. First weekendB/IG distancze ride will be Saturday, April 27(see listing above). Margaret O’Kelley, 588-

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3825. • April 9: B/IG Program Introduction• April 16: Mind your Manners- Basic Rulesand Etiquette for riding in a group• April 23: Braking, Cornering and Shifting,Oh My!• April 30: Introduction to Pacelines, GroupRiding Techniques

Coyote Classic XC Mountain BikeRace — The annual race, starting the NewMexico Off Road Series, is 10 a.m. Sunday,April 7, at Franklin Mountains State Park’sRound House, off Martin Luther King Jr.Categories for expert, sport, beginner and sin-gle speed. USAC license required: day license is$10. Registration: $35 through March 31; $45April 1-6. Registration for age 18 and youngeris $15. No race day registration.Information: the-bicycle-company.net.

Packet pickup is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday,April 6, at The Bicycle Company, 3800 N,Mesa, Suite D5.

Cavern City Classic — Carlsbad VeloCycling Club host the 2013 Ominum StageRaces begin at 8 a.m. Saturday and Sunday,April 20-21, in Carlsbad, N.M. with two roadraces: a 13.5-mile loop on Saturday and a 53-mile course from NMSU-Carlsbad to LivingDesert State Park Sunday. Pre-registration: $40for one race; $55 for both by April 18. Lateregistration is $40 for one race; $60 for both.No fee for juniors 16 and under, but must haveannual or one-day USAC license. No race dayregistration. Online registration at newmexi-cosportsonline.com. Information: carlsbadvelo-cyclingclub.com.

Full Moon Bike Ride — White SandsNational Monument, 5 miles southwest ofAlamogordo, N.M., on U.S. 70, hosts a FullMoon bike ride at 9 p.m. Saturday, April 27.Reservations begin one month in advance;space limited to 200 riders. Reservations onlineonly via nps.gov/whsa. Fee is $5 per per-son/$2.50 ages 15 and younger, plus parkentrance fee. Information: (575) 479-6124, ext.236 or (575) 679-2599, ext. 232.

Tour de Optimism — Las Cruces OptimistClub hosts its 2nd fundraising 100 Kilometerand 50 Kilometer Bicycle Ride begins at 8 a.m.Sunday, April 28, beginning at the EarlyCollege High School in Arrowhead Park on theNMSU campus near Wells and Cholla. Free t-shirt for first 50 registrants. Helmets requiredfor all riders. Riders must obey all traffic laws.Cost: $30 by April 1; $35 April 2-26; $40 day ofevent (cash only). Information: lascrucesopti-mistclub.org. Online registration at active.com.

SRAM Tour of the Gila Bike Races —The 27th annual stage bicycle races are May 1-

5 in Silver City. Information: tourofthegila.com.

EP Cyclists — The bicycle group offers ridesfor all levels Saturdays and Sundays mornings,starting from the East Side. Details at face-book.com/epcyclist. For more information:Manny Valadez, 861-2311 or epcyclists.com.

Golf

Putting an End to Cystic Fibrosis golftournament — Collegiate Double T HealthProfessions Honor Society’s inaugural benefitgolf tournament is 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April

20, at Vista Hills Country Club 2210 Trawood.Four-person scramble format. Proceeds benefitthe community or the Cystic FibrosisFoundation. Cost: $75. Information: 539-9292.

Scholarship Golf Tournament —Riverside High School Alumni Association hostsits charity golf tournament beginning with ashotgun start at 1 p.m. Friday, April 26, VistaHills Country Club, 2210 Trawood, to raisemoney for scholarships. Entry fee: $100(includes green fees, cart, range balls, goodybag, and dinner); team fee is $500 (includesdinner and hole sign). Information: AndyRamirez, 474-6717.

El Paso Red Cross Golf Classic —National Association of Insurance & FinancialAdvisors (NAIFA) El Paso hosts its golf tourna-ment benefiting American Red Cross beginningat noon Friday, May 3, at Painted Dunes GolfCourse. Long drive, hole-in-one, and puttingcontests, door prizes and raffles. Four-personscramble, best ball format. Space limited to 25teams. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. Cost$100 ($400 four-person team). Information:592-0208 or redcross.org/tx/el-paso.

Recreational Sports

April Pools Day — Price’s Creameries andthe Drowning Prevention Coalition of El Pasohosts April Pools Month events SaturdaysMarch 30-April 20, teaching water safety withfree swimming at various aquatic centers.• City Parks and Recreation events are 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. March 30 at Armijo Aquatic Center,700 E. 7th. Information: 544-3556• Fort Bliss events are 11 a.m. a to 2 p.m.April 6 at Replica Aquatic Center, Building5035. Information: 568-7431• YWCA El Paso Del Norte Region events are11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 13 at the Joyce JaynesBranch, 1600 Brown. Information: 533-7475• YMCA events are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 20

at the Northeast Branch, 5509 Will Ruth.Information: 755-9622.

Dream Arena sports — El Paso DreamArena, 6969 Industrial (south of Cielo VistaMall) is taking registration for its spring leaguesthrough April 5 Information: 771-6620 orepdreamarena.com.

Boys/Girls Youth Spring Basketball League is$150 per team. Contact is Victor Gutierrez.

Women’s Basketball League is $160 per team.Contact is Mark Benson.

Youth Indoor Soccer League is $175 per team(deadline April 3). Contact is Hugo Samano.

Mini T-Ball Season — Registration for thespring season of Mini T-Ball at Marty RobbinsRecreation Center, 11620 Vista Del Sol, runsthrough April 13, for ages 4 through 7.Sponsored by the City of El Paso Parks andRecreation Department. Season begins April20. Volunteer coaches also needed. Cost: $40per player; scholarships available. Information:Raul Martinez or Carlos Martinez, 855-4147.

El Paso Kickball — The co-ed adult league’s“Sprummer” 2013 games are Thursdays April

18-July 11, at Modesto Gomez Field, 4600Edna (off Delta in South Central El Paso).Information: 274-7903 or elpasokickball.com.

El Paso Senior Games — City of El PasoParks and Recreation Department’s annualgames for those age 50 and older run through

May 3 at various locations, sponsored byHealthSpring and Urgent Care Home HeathInc. Applications available at any Recreation orSenior Center. Registration: $15 for two events(includes t-shirt), plus $5 for each additionalevent; $45 for all events. Information/registra-tion: 544-0753 elpasotexas.gov/parks.• Bowling — 9 a.m. Thursday, April 18, at


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Bowl El Paso, 11144 Pellicano.• Horseshoes, 9 a.m. Friday, April 19, atEastside Senior Center, 3200 Fierro.• Cycling — 7 a.m. Saturday, April 20, atAscarate Park, 6900 Delta. • Road Race — 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, atAscarate Park. • Golf — 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, atAscarate Park.• Track and Field — 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April

27, Burges High School, at 7800 Edgemere.

Motor sports

El Paso Speedway Park — 14851 Marina(off Montana 7 miles east of Loop 375). Regularseason races are 7:45 p.m. Fridays, April 26-

Sept. 13. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Generaladmission: $12 ($9 seniors, military and stu-dents; free for ages 5 and younger). Familypack (two adults, two children 6-15) are $25.Information: 791-8749, epspeedwaypark.com.

The STP World of Outlaws Springs Cars eventis 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. Pits open at 2p.m.; gates at 4 p.m. Free fan pit pass withadvance purchase. Tickets: $35 ($40 reservedseating). Free general admission for age 12 andyounger. Tickets available at 1-877-395-8606.

Antron Brown autograph session —Western Technical College hosts NHRA TopFuel Champion Antron Brown at 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Tuesday, April 2, at Western Tech’s MainCampus, 9624 Plaza Circle. Brown’s 10,000-horsepower Matco Tools dragster will also beon display. Information: 532-3737.

‘Mudder Trucker’ Mud Bog — The mudbogging event is 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6, at

Maldonado Maze, 2855 Hwy 28 in La Union,N.M. Gates open at 10 a.m. with racer registra-tion at 11 a.m. and drivers meeting at 12:30p.m. Registration begins at 11 a.m. with sepa-rate tracks for ATVs and mud bogs. Food anddrink concessions. Bring chairs, umbrellas orcanopy tents. Extra fee to bring in grills orfood. No glass containers, please. Spectatoradmission: $5 (free for children under 12).Information: Danny Sainz, (915) 525-6796 orrubberdown.net.

Registration costs are $20 (X-Stock), $40(modified and super stock), $50 (Open Tire AllMotor) and $60 (Open Tire Extreme Nos).

Speedway of Southern New Mexico —11 miles west of Las Cruces exit 132, off I-10.Admission is $12 ($9 seniors/military withID/students age 6-15 or with NMSU ID). Freefor children 5 and under. Information: 1-800-658-9650 or snmspeedway.com. A Pre-seasonScramble is Saturday, April 6, and the 200 LapSpring Enduro is Saturday, April 13. Gatesopens at 5:30 p.m., events begin at 7:45 p.m.

Arroyo Seco Raceway — The SouthernNew Mexico track is located off Hwy 549, offI-10 at the Akela exit. Spectator admission: $5(ages 5-12 free). Pit passes are $10.Information: (575) 544-3440 or arroyoseco-raceway.com. The Spring Fling is Saturday andSunday, April 20-21. Track opens at 11 a.m.

Runs and walks

‘Defy the Ban’ World’s fastest 10K —The 7th annual 10K run and 2-mile fun-run/walk 8 a.m. Sunday, April 7. The 10Kbegins at the top of Transmountain and ends atNorthwestern (elevation loss of 1,400 feet).Finish line and assembly area is at Apetito’sMexican Grill, 1831 Northwestern.

Registration by April 4: $25 10K; $20 for funrun/walk. Fee goes up to $30 (10K) and $25(fun run) April 5-6. No race day registration orpacket pick up. Proceeds benefit El PasoansFighting Hunger. Information: Chris Rowley,478-5663. On-line registration available atraceadventuresunlimited.com.

Mandatory packet pickup is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Friday and Saturday, April 5-6, at Up andRunning, 3233 N. Mesa. All 10K participantsmust obtain bus boarding pass at packet pickup.

‘Jailbreak’ mud run — Jeep and Shock Tophost bring the Largest Running Series in Texasto El Paso with the 5K mud run Saturday, April

13, at Ascarate Park, for ages 14 and older. Therace through muddy, wet, crazy obstacles is fol-lowed by a Texas sized party with beer, bandsand BBQ. Time slots start every half hour, 9a.m. to noon. Proceeds benefit STARSScholarship Fund. Cost: $55 through April 9;$65 after and on race day. Information:[email protected] or runthejail-break.com/elpaso-2013.

Sgt. Ruben Orozco Torch Run - El PasoCounty Sheriff’s Officers Association’s 8K Run/2Mile Walk benefiting Special Olympics TexasArea-19 programs is Sunday, April 14, atStanton and Cincinnati, Kern Place. The 8KTeam Challenge begins at 8 a.m.; 2-mile at 8:15a.m. Registration (through April 5): $20 perevent ($15 military with ID at pre-registration).Teams of 25 or more: $15 per member. All reg-istration after April 5: $25 per event.Information: 533-8229, sotx.org or raceadven-turesunlimited.com.

‘Mighty Mujer’ Triathlon — The all-female “super sprint” (300-yard swim/15k bike/2-mile run) benefiting the Center AgainstFamily Violence is 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20,

starting at Memorial Park Pool, 3251 Copper.Participants must be 12 or older. Each teammember must complete entire race; no relays.Fastest overall average time wins. Cost: $60 byMarch 1; $65 March 1-April 10; $70 April 11-17. Information: 433-3439.

Online registration at raceelpaso.com.

Run from your Taxes — Texas Society ofCertified Public Accountants hosts the 5K runand 1-mile walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 20, atGeo Geske’s G2, 2701 N. Stanton. Proceedsbenefit El Paso Chapter UTEP AccountingEndowment Scholarship Fund. Cost: $20 perevent (by April 18); $25 April 19-20. Military,student and team discounts offered. Onlineregistration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.

Packet pickup is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday,April 19, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa,and 7 to 7:45 a.m. at the start line on race day.

‘Irish Run’ — Cathedral High School’s 8thannual 5K competitive run and 1-mile fun walkbegin Sunday, April 21, at Cathedral HighSchool, 1309 N. Stanton. Cost: $20 per event($15 military, students and seniors, with ID atpacket pickup). Teams of more $15 per personby April 12 (trophy for largest team). Onlineregistration (through April 18) at raceadven-turesunlimited.com.

Run/Walk for Autism — SouthwestChapter of the Autism Society of America willhost its 5th annual awareness and fundraising5K run and one-mile family fun walk at 8 a.m.Saturday, April 27, at Ascarate Park, 6900Delta. Registration: $20 ($15 military/students;$10 child with autism) by April 20; $25 all racesafter April 20; $1 parking fee for all vehiclesentering park. Information: 772-9100 [email protected]. Online registration atraceadventuresunlimited.com.

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Making its way through pecanorchards, cotton fields and chilefarms, New Mexico Highway 28

has long been a favorite scenic drive, butincreasingly it’s attracting traffic fromwine lovers.

Four wineries line the route fromCanutillo to Mesilla, and several tastingrooms also await the traveler when theyreach its northern end.

The wineries include one of NewMexico’s oldest, La Viña, and one of itsnewest, Sombra Antigua. Lying just a fewfeet over the state line is Texas’ western-most winery, Zin Valle. Rio GrandeWinery lies at the southern end of Mesilla.Wine lovers with an appetite can extendtheir trip with stops at Luna Rossa and St.Clair Wineries, which combine tastingrooms with dining.

Winemaking is nothing new in the region,dating back to the early 1600s whenSpanish priests along the Camino Real setup their own vineyards. That legacy isreflected by the grapes at the feet of thedowntown El Paso statue of Fray Garciade San Francisco (the first of the TwelveTravelers monuments).

Centuries later, winemaking returned tothe region with La Viña, which has beenfamily operated since 1977 and is NewMexico’s oldest continuously run vineyard.

La Viña’s owners, Ken and Denise Stark,say they welcome the influx of newerwineries and tasting rooms.“In this business, we tend to all be verysupportive of each other,” Ken Stark said.“The rising tide raises all the ships.”

He said people’s personal taste in wine isbased not only on the features of the prod-uct itself, such as taste, cost and presenta-tion, but on the “personality” of the wineryit represents. Along Highway 28, there are certainly

many personality types — from traditionalto contemporary — from which to choose.

La Viña Winery

Stark notes that Highway 28 is aptlynamed as it spans 28 miles from Canutilloto Mesilla. La Viña, which began inChamberino, N.M., later relocated to itspresent location in La Union, N.M., aboutfour miles north of Canutillo.“We have always prided ourselves on thefact we are a state-grown vineyard,” Starksaid, noting that every aspect of the busi-ness is done themselves, from growing theproduct through the various steps of theproduction process to the bottling and mar-keting.

Tours of the 24-acre vineyard are sched-uled regularly to allow visitors to see thisprocess in action, and larger groups mayschedule their own tours with advancenotice.

“This allows people to get a feel for theproduct from its production to the tastingroom,” Stark said.

La Viña’s seasonal wine festivals, includ-ing the spring Wine Festival April 27-28,and the Harvest Festival in October, allowpeople to sample the vineyard’s 25 vari-eties of wine, tour the facility, enjoy livebands, shop at arts and craft vendors andtake part in family activities.

Each summer, the vineyard hosts a lessformal event, their Fourth of July Countrypicnic, where families can come picnic,listen to music and play on the large picnicarea in before heading out to their ownevening Independence Day gatherings andfirework viewings.

“People can come and just relax and playon the lawn with their kids,” he said. “It’sreally quite a nice way to spend the after-noon.”

Zin Valle Winery

Most people might assume Zin Valle is inNew Mexico, but it’s actually on a sliverof Texas that juts across NM 28 just afterthe highway begins at the junction of NM278 and Texas FM 259.

The winery was founded in 2000 by ElPaso attorney, businessman and local histo-ry buff Victor Poulos and his family afterhe read an article in Texas Monthly maga-zine about the “poor quality” of Texaswine. An avid wine collector, he becameinspired to produce his own quality wine.

Poulos’ wine expertise has not onlyhelped him create a successful line ofwines, he is often called upon to share hisexpertise through winemaking talks.

Zin Valle’s A.J. Hawley said the 10-acrewinery works to create an environmentcomfortable to anyone, and people of allages, as well as leashed dogs, are welcomein their tasting room.

“We encourage folks to bring a picnicand sit under our willow trees or our shad-ed patio which has a great view over theZinfandel field and just beyond theFranklin Mountains,” she said.

Zin Valle’s pet-friendly image stands outthrough their special events, including theannual 8K Grape Race benefiting theHumane Society of El Paso each October,as well as in the wines themselves.

“We also have a wine called ‘Man’s BestFriend Merlot’ that a portion of the pro-ceeds goes to the Humane Society of ElPaso,” Hawley said. “In addition to winebottle sales, the annual fundraiser hostedby HSEP auctions off the wine label. Thehighest bidder gets their dog on the nextyear’s Merlot label.”

Like other wineries, Zin Valle is availablefor private parties, with a barrel room witha hand carved table and intimate candlelighting.

She said Zin Valle stands out at the onlyTexas winery along the route, and it theonly one in West Texas for 600 miles.

“I think the area in the Mesilla Valley andUpper Valley offer a different perspectiveof El Paso with lush green fields of grapes,pecans, cotton and other fruiting treeswhich is a nice contradiction to the tan,sandy east side of El Paso,” she said.

Sombra Antigua Winery

The newest vineyard along the trail isSombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery inChamberino, N.M.

Co-owner Jessica Fisher explained sheand her husband, Chris, took a leap of faithto move from their El Paso home to theAnthony, N.M location, where they, alongwith Chris’s parents, founded the vineyard.

“The area is conducive for grape grow-ing, it’s the perfect quick getaway — youare away from city life and the views arebeautiful,” she said.

Sombra Antigua may be new, but its loca-tion may seem familiar to long-time areawine lovers. It’s on La Viña Road, just a ½mile off of NM 28 in Chamberino, near thegrounds of a former location of La Viña.

Fisher agreed with Stark that havingmore than one winery in close proximityhas been beneficial to all of them.

“There is cooperation and cross-promo-tion among the wineries, and we have alarge and diverse population area with LasCruces, El Paso, Fort Bliss, Juarez andpoints in between,” Fisher said. “This pop-ulation is emerging with a strong enthusi-asm for wine.”

She explained the plans are to offer somekind of special event every month such aswine pairing dinners, in addition to hostingprivate functions from weddings andrehearsal dinners to graduations parties.

“We have live music most Saturdays,weather permitting,” she said. “The ElPaso Scorpions Rugby Team’s home fieldis right next door, so you might catch arugby game.”

Fisher said customers have taken to thehome-like atmosphere of the winery andtasting room. “Customers say that our tast-ing room reminds them of being in some-one’s kitchen. This is really cool becauseit’s true for us, too. We feel like we are justhanging out with friends and family.”


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The Long and Wining RoadGetting there is all the fun for wine lovers traveling NM 28

Story by Lisa Kay Tate Photos by Rick Tate

Above: Paolo D’Andrea of LunaRossa in MesillaCenter: Zin Valle Winery in CanutilloRight: La Viña Winery, La Union

Rio Grande Winery

Continuing north along NM 28, the roadpasses through the expansive pecanorchards of Stahmann Farms, crosses theRio Grande and a few miles later passesby Rio Grande Vineyards and Winery onthe outskirts of Mesilla.

Gordon and Sandi Steel had dreamed ofthe winery and vineyard for 25 years, butmade it a reality after Gordon retired fromthe Air Force and returned to his nativeNew Mexico. They planted their 10-acrevineyard with 12 varieties of grapes, andproduced their first harvest in 2007, withtheir wine tasting room opening in 2009.

“While still in the Air Force we had theopportunity to be stationed in Europe andCalifornia,” the Steels explain in their win-ery’s history. “There we visited the wineregions of Germany, England, Italy,France, Spain and California. We madeevery moment count by traveling to winer-ies, tasting rooms and tasting wines fromthese and other regions of the world.”

Steel’s family came from NorthernIreland to New Mexico in the 1880s, andhe remembers his father talking aboutwhat the Mesilla Valley was like whengrapes were the dominant crop.

Steel said guests are particularly takenwith the winery’s 100-foot patio and lawnarea that offers a scenic, unobstructed lookof the Organ Mountains.

“People tell me I have the best view ofthe valley, here,” he said.

He said guests have enjoyed all theirwine varieties, but his cherry and peachsangria seems to be a regional favorite.

“People will get a glass or sangria andjust relax on the back patio, enjoy the viewand listen to music,” Steel said.Although many tasting rooms are referred

to as “wineries,” he notes that a true win-ery produces its product on site. Likewise,a winery differs from a vineyard in that avineyard grows its own grapes. He said heloves discussing the winemaking processand wines with visitors.

“I just really enjoy talking to people,” hesaid. “I don’t enjoy it as much when it istoo busy, because I like to be able to spendtime talking to our guests.”

More than just wine

All four wineries feature live music onweekends. La Viña’s regular performers,Live By Request, perform every otherSunday afternoon for the Music on thePatio series May through September, andare a fixture at the winery’s annual Fourthof July Picnic. Zin Valle also offers someof the area’s well-known musicians likeJulio Ortiz, Dusty Low and Dan Lambert,and Sombra Antigua tries to bring in liveacts on their patio every Saturday.

Stark said the majority of their businessis from area residents, but repeat cus-tomers are common. He feels the appealfor many locals is being able to have achange of atmosphere without having totravel a long way to do so.

This is an appeal for wine producers aswell. Although it is possible to grow avineyard within the city, the space andcomparatively greener valley area makefor an ideal growing situation.

“Obviously, you could plant a small vine-yard up on the mountains if you wanted,but the advantage is the fertile ground andgiving people a chance to get away froman environment they are used to seeing allthe time,” Stark said. “It is a real plus tobe in a place that is a little less ‘deserty’and people don’t have to drive far to expe-rience it.”

Hawley agreed having a scenic escape sonear the city limits makes it especiallyinviting to visitors, and said Zin Valle isonly about four miles from 1-10.

“I think originally it was the fact that itwas a nice drive through the pecan farmsand the road to La Mesilla, which was andis a popular destination with its quaintshops and restaurants,” she said.“However, now I believe it’s becomemuch more popular as people recognizethat it’s really not far from the city limitsof El Paso. Our winery is at mile marker 1on 28 which is the beginning of the ‘winetrail’ leading into New Mexico and theirwineries.”

Stark said what’s nice about the closeproximity is people can make a day oftouring the wineries without having to sayin one place too long.

“You don’t have to spend three hours atany of these places to enjoy yourself,” hesaid, and added visitors can browse tastingrooms, take a tour or just stop in to make apurchase before heading for their nextstop.

He noted, however, it is the wines them-selves that turn the first-time visitor into aloyal customer.

“I think the quality of the local winesoften surprises people,” Stark said.


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Above: Rio Grande Winery south ofMesillaLeft: Sombra Antigua Winery inChamerino

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Luna Rossa Winery

When the end of Highway 28 pours intothe Old Mesilla area, it doesn’t mark theend of the winery choices, as the historicplaza and its surrounding area is home tofive tasting wineries or tasting rooms,including the area’s closest connection tothe legendary wine, food and hospitality ofItaly, Luna Rossa Winery and Pizzeria.

Luna Rossa co-owner Sylvia D’Andreasaid the winery grew from what was origi-nally a short-term long job for her hus-band, Italian winemaker Paolo D’Andrea.

Paolo D’Andrea was born and raised inthe Friuli region of northeast Italy, andcame to the area in 1986 for a 45-day jobto help teach laborers how to prune andcare for a New Mexico vineyard. Comingfrom four generations of winemakers, hewas later hired by New Mexico Vineyardsto manage a 300-acre vineyard.

Since his arrival, D’Andrea has gone onto supply grapes for 15 wineries in NewMexico, plus three in Texas and three inArizona, in addition to founding LunaRossa Italian for “Red Moon,” in 2001.

“Twelve years ago, he decided to open awinery plant on 37 acres in Deming with atasting room and two years ago we addedour Mesilla location,” she said. “So his 45days turned into 30 years.”

Sylvia D’Andrea said they produce all ofLuna Rossa’s 22 wines themselves, includ-ing the International Gold Medal-winningwines like Montepulciano and Nini andtheir Double Gold-winning Shiraz andTempranillo.

“We make everything 100 percent fromour property,” and “Even in the pizzeriawe produce our own gelato and focacciabread.”

“For us it is not a job, but a hobby,” shesaid. “We love what we do.”

Wine hopping around Mesilla

There are at least five other locations inMesilla that offer wine tastings.

St. Clair Winery’s Las Cruces Bistro atAvenida de Mesilla is the Mesilla locationfor New Mexico’s largest winery, based inDeming with locations also inAlbuquerque and Farmington. Founded byFlorent and Emmanuel Lescobmes, whocome from six generations of winemaking,St. Clair’s main vineyards outside ofLordsburg span 120 acres and producewines under well-known labels such asBlue Teal, DH Lescombes and St. Clair.

Vintage Wines is a family owned “vine-yard gone wine bar,” that sells 50 varietiesof wine, plus cigars and tapas. Heart of theDesert Pistachios and Wine is the Mesillalocation of the Alamogordo pistachio pro-ducer, Eagle Ranch, and both wine andpistachio samples are offered.

Wine tasting is also offered atJosephina’s Old Gate Patio Café andWinery, named for often-photographedgate of the historic home. The winery’sown Old Gate Cellars labels featuredregional names like Ristra Red andJosephina White. Also in Las Cruces is Amaro Winery on

South Melendres near Downtown. Thewinery has been open since 2009, and wonBest In Show at the New Mexico StateFair Wine competition for its 2010Gewurztraminer.

Sunland Winery

Closer to El Paso at the other end of thetrail is the southernmost winery in NewMexico, Sunland Winery, owned by artistand winemaker Patricia Gary.

The winery may be off the main route,but it is listed as the first stop out of 51state wineries on the New Mexico WineTrail map.

Having been an artist and illustrator all ofher adult life, she opened her Art andFraming Gallery creating art reproductionsin 1980 and moved to its current SunlandPark location in 2006. After seeing howmuch people enjoyed the atmosphere, sheheld her first Wine Tasting and Art Marketin 2010, serving wines from participatingvineyards such as Luna Rossa. The eventwent over so well, she went through theprocess of applying for a license tobecome a full-fledged winery along withthe gallery.

The winery and gallery continue to hostseason tasting and art markets, as well aswine tasting and art classes in the 10,000square-foot facility, live music and otherevents that infuse the visual arts with theart of wine tasting.

“Art is so imbedded in my life and thewine and art go hand in hand,” Gary said. As members of the New Mexico

Winegrowers Association, the winery isalso the first winery on the “wine trail” toinclude the wine passport. Wine tasters canget started with this passport by stoppingat each winery on the list, spending a mini-mum of $10. Upon completion of thispassport it is then submitted to the associa-tion for prizes. A similar passport program for Texas

wines is also available through the TexasWine Growers that includes the wine bou-tique and tasting room within El Paso’scity limits, Star Canyon Winery.

Gary said what also goes well with theart and wine is the friendly atmosphereamong class participants.

“Probably the most popular part of theclass is when we introduce everyone toone another,” she said. “This isn’t a bar,it’s a winery and the environment is com-pletely different.”Artist Deana Hicks teaches the Painting

and Tasting classes every third Fridayevening and Saturday afternoon of themonth. The he classes have been “hugelysuccessful” and she loves teaching them.

“We have a lot of repeat clients who lovethe ‘social therapy,’” Hicks said.“Drinking wine and making art are two ofmy favorite things in life! Where elsecould I be paid to do both?”

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The Wine ListHere’s a sampling of when and where to

check out area wineries.

Tasting Rooms

• La Viña — 4201 S. Highway, one milenorth of Vinton Road in La Union.Information: (575) 882-7632 or lavinawin-ery.com.

Tasting room hours are noon to 5 p.m.Thursday through Tuesday (closedWednesday). Tasting fee: $5.• Sombra Antigua Vineyard and

Winery —430 La Viña Road (off NM 28between markers 8 and 9. Information:

(915) 241-4349 or sombraantigua.com.Tasting room hours are noon to 6 p.m.

Thursday through Monday. • Zin Valle Vineyards — 7315 Hwy 28

in Canutillo. Information: 877-4544 or zin-valle.com.

Free tastings are noon to 5 p.m. Fridaythrough Monday.• Rio Grande Vineyard and Winery —

5321 Hwy 28 in Las Cruces. Information:(575) 524-3985 or riograndewinery.com.

Tasting hours are noon to 5:30 p.m.Friday through Sunday, or by appointment.Tasting fee: $5• Sunland Winery at Art & Frame Mfg.

— 1769 Victory Lane in Sunland Park.Information: (575) 589-1214.

Hours are 6 to 11:30 p.m. Thursdaythrough Saturdays. • Star Canyon Winery — 2601 N.

Stanton. Wine boutique and bar also fea-tures a tasting room. Information: 544-7000 or starcanyonwinery.com.

Hours are 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday throughThursday and 1 to 8 p.m. Friday andSaturday.• Luna Rossa (Mesilla Location) —1321 Avenida de Mesilla. Information:(575) 526-2484 or lunarossawinery.com

Tasting room hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 10p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.Sunday. • Vintage Wines — 2461 Calle dePrincipal in Old Mesilla. Information:(575) 523-9463.

Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday andThursday, noon to 10 p.m. Friday andSaturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.• St. Clair Winery and Bistro — 1720Avenida de Mesilla. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m.to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.Information: (575) 524-2408 or stclairwin-ery.com.

The winery’s main tasting room is at1335 DeBaca in Deming. Hours are 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noonto 6 p.m. Sunday. • Amaro Winery — 402 S. Melendres (atAmador) in Las Cruces. Information: (575)or amarowinerynm.com.

Tasting room open 1 to 8 p.m. Mondaythrough Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday.$7 tasting fee includes souvenir glass.

Area Festivals

• La Viña Spring Wine Festival is April27-28, at La Viña Winery. Information:lavinawinery.com.• Southern New Mexico Wine Festival isMemorial Day weekend (May 25-27) at

the Southern New Mexico StateFairgrounds, off I-10 outside of LasCruces. Information:snmwinefestival.com.• Harvest Wine Festival is Labor Dayweekend (Aug. 31-Sept.2) at theSouthern New Mexico State Fairgrounds.Information: wineharvestfestival.com.• Tularosa Basin Wine Festival is Sept.21-22 at Alameda Park in Alamogordo,N.M. Information: tularosabasinwine-fest.com.• La Viña Fall Harvest Festival is Oct.19-20 at La Viña Winery.• St. Clair Vineyards Wine Fest is held inOctober at 1325 DeBaca Road in DemingNew Mexico. Dates to be announced.Information: StClairWinery.com.• Carlsbad Winter Wine Festival is Dec. 7at Pecos River Village Conference Centerin Carlsbad, N.M. with a VIP party is Dec.6. Information: carlsbadwinterwine.com.

Wine Trails

• New Mexico Wine GrowersAssociation’s official “Wine Tails Map”can be downloaded at nmwine.com.• Texas Wine Grower’s “Wine Trails

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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: 747-8994 or museum.utep.edu.

Showing through April 13: “The PeregrineFalcon: Return of an Endangered Species.”Through illustrations and falconry parapherna-lia, visitors are introduced to the long historythe peregrine has shared with humans.

Chamizal galleries — Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Los Paisanohours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday; weekends by request. LosAbrazos hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday and Sundays during perform-ances. Admission is free. Information: 532-7273or nps.gov/cham/.

Showing through April 30:

• “2012: A New Light of Hope with Art” inLos Paisanos Gallery. Celebrate 2012, the endof the Mayan calendar cycle, and the beginningof a new cycle, with art and information.• 38th Siglo de Oro Annual Poster Exhibit inthe Abrazos Gallery.

El Paso Exploreum — The city’s first “liv-ing laboratory” museum for children is at 300-320 W. San Antonio (south of ConventionCenter). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.Closed Monday. Last admission is one hourbefore closing time. Information: 533-4330 orelpasoexploreum.org.

Admission: $10 ($8 students, seniors and mil-itary with ID; $6 ages 4-11; free under age four).

The Exploreum includes a traveling exhibit aswell as multiple interactive exhibits in fourtheme areas: construction, aviation, role-playand high tech:• The High Tech Hot Spot showcases thefuture with a multiplayer touch screen tableand an interactive floor. • Airport Adventure provides a whimsical lookat a kid-sized airport. • Old El Paso Village gives visitors a chance toexperience the traditional grocery store foundin most children’s museums in a new way. • STEAM Ahead, where visitors solve real-world problems in a hands-on exhibit showinghow engineering a design touches our livesevery day.

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 unless listed otherwise.Information: 351-0048 or elpasoholocaustmu-seum.org.

The museum will observe several events forGenocide Awareness Month:

The museum’s first Book Club discussion of2013 is “The Sandcastle Girls” by ChrisBohjalian, moderated by Dr. Cigdem V. Sirin at5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 4. Cost: $5 (free formuseum members). information: 351-0048 ext.28. [email protected].

The museum’s annual Yom HaShoah (Days ofRemembrance) ceremony is 2 p.m. Sunday,April 7, at Temple Mount Sinai, 4408 N.Stanton. Admission is free and the public isinvited. See separate listing for details.

Burundi Genocide Survivor Gilbert Tuhabonyewill speak at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at

UTEP, exact location to be determined.Tuhabonye will talk about his courageousescape from a horrific massacre in the longTutsi-Hutu war of Burundi in 1993.

The museum’s Beyond the Basics: LectureSeries runs 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. one Thursdayeach month, through May 23. Admission isfree; RSVP requested. • April 25: “Modern Genocide,” as part ofGenocide Awareness Month.• May 23: “Anti-Semitism in the ModernWorld.”

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/.

A free exhibit tour of the exhibit “WalkingWith Ancestors: From Mesoamerica to theSouthwest” is 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13,led by Curator of Education Marilyn Guida. Theexhibit explores the connections among peo-ples across time and space from ancientMesoamerica to the American Southwest.

A Desert Weeds Basic Printmaking workshopfor adults and children 3 and older is 1 to 3p.m. Saturday, April 6, taught by artists OscarMoya and Lydia Limas. Admission is free butspace is limited; reservations due by April 4.

LeRoy Unglaub presents “Southwest Rock ArtHunting Iconography” 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday,April 20.

EPCC Assistant Professor of Biology Dr.Gertrud Konings presents “Monarch Butterflyand its Unique Multigenerational Migrationthrough North America” 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday,May 11. Konings and her husband traveled toMexico on their 2012 Christmas vacation tovisit the Monarch butterfly reserves in Mexicowhere the butterflies hibernate.

Registration is being taken for 2013Archaeology Camps for ages 7-12 planned 9a.m. to noon Tuesday through Friday, June 11-

July 26. Camps for ages 7 to 9 years (grades 2-4) are June 11 and 14 and July 9-12 andcamps for ages 10-12 (grades 5-7) are June

25-28 and July 23-26. Cost per youth: $54.60($42.90 museum members) space is limited.Information/registration: 755-4332 [email protected].

El Paso Museum of History — 510 N.Santa Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday (open until 9 p.m.Thursdays), and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. ClosedMondays. Museum admission is free, except forselected exhibits as listed. Information: 351-3588 or elpasotexas.gov/history.• Showing April 4-June 30: “Charrería: TheArtisanship of Mexican Equestrian Culture.”The intricately handcrafted objects included inthis exhibition illuminate the rich history andculture surrounding the charro, or Mexicancowboy. Admission is $5 ($2 students); free formembers, active military and children under 6.• The Diocese of El Paso Centennial ExhibitLecture Series features two presentations inApril:

“History of the Diocese of El Paso in Photosby Janine Young, grants director for theDiocese Foundation, is 6:30 p.m. Thursday,April 11.


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Dr. Mark Cinc-Ortega, professor of history atthe University of California, presents “Theemergence and growth of the Catholic Churchin El Paso and the American Southwest” at 6:30p.m. Thursday, April 25. • A “Women of Segundo Barrio EmpowermentWorkshop” by Lucille Dominguez-Muñoz is 2p.m. Saturday, April 13. Dominguez-Muñoz,who grew up in Segundo Barrio, will focus onthe heritage, culture, and family traits of thosewomen who made their families secure. • Also showing is “The Missions and TheirPeople Wall” which honors the Mission Valleyof the Southwestern United States andNorthern Mexico. Missions featured are Ysletadel Sur, Nuestra Senora de Limpia Concepcionde los Piros de Socorro del Sur, Senora deGuadalupe and San Elizario Chapel.

In conjunction with the exhibit Elias Bonillapresents “An overview: Creating the Missions,Gathering in the People” at 2 p.m. Saturday,March 30, as part of the Missions and TheirPeople Lecture Series Historian andAnthropologist Nicholas Hauser presents YsletaMission: Spiritual and Physical Center of thePueblo at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20.• The museum will take part in El PasoLibrary’s Dios de los Niños/Dia de los Librosfamily reading event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,April 27, with storytelling by mule and muse-um mascot, Mandy. Enjoy a display by theYsleta del Sur Tigua’s and get involved withvarious hands-on projects from making aMandy Mask to doing Pueblo crafts. .• The monthly Wacky Wednesday program forpre-school children and siblings up to age 6 is11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 17. Eachstory will be followed by a directed activity.

Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums— Both museums are located in Building 1735,Marshall Road on Fort Bliss. Hours are 9 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. ClosedSaturdays, Sundays and all federal holidays.Enter through Cassidy Gate off U.S. Highway54. Admission is free. Information: 568-5412.

Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums portraythe history of this Army Post from its establish-ment in downtown El Paso in 1848.

Los Portales Museum and VisitorCenter — 1521 San Elizario Road. The muse-um is operated by the San Elizario Genealogyand Historical Society, and offers gifts, familytrees, historical artifacts as well as informationon the “First Thanksgiving” and the Salt War of1877. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.Admission is free. Information: 851-1682.

Magoffin Home State Historic Site —1120 Magoffin. The adobe home, built around1875 by Joseph Magoffin, tells the story of amulticultural family that influenced the develop-ment of the Southwest borderlands. It includesauthentic art and furnishings reflecting the dailylives of the Magoffin family.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday throughSunday. Tours on the hour; last tour at 4 p.m.Spanish language tours offered Thursdaythrough Saturday; call for availability. Cost: $4($3 ages 6-18). Group tours available withadvance registration. Information: 533-5147 orvisitmagoffinhome.com.

National Border Patrol Museum andMemorial Library — 4315 TransmountainDrive. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday throughSaturday. Closed Sunday, Monday and majorholidays. Admission is free. Information: 759-6060 or borderpatrolmuseum.com.

Railroad and Transportation Museum— Over 150 years of El Paso railroad historyare on display at Union Depot Transit Terminal,400 W. San Antonio, at Durango. Hours are 11a.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.

A Downtown walking tour of Historic Sitesand Public Art is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March

30, starting at the entrance of the El PasoMuseum of History, 510 N. Santa Fe, and pass-ing through San Jacinto Plaza. Meet at Museumof History at 10:15 a.m. Cost: $5 donation tothe Railroad Museum (free for children withdiscounts for teachers, students, and military.Special tours can be scheduled in advance bycontacting the Museum.

San Elizario Veterans Museum andMemorial Walk — 1501-B Main Street inSan 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. Admissionis free. Information: Ann Lara, 345-3741 or RayBorrego, 383-8529.

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 seniors and military;free for children under 12. Information: (575)589-2000 or war-eagles-air-museum.com.

The collection of more than 30 aircraft and 40automobiles includes the P-51 Mustang, P-38Lightning, A-26 Invader and the GermanFieseler-Storch. Among later aircraft are the F-86 Sabre and MiG-15s.

Take the Artcraft exit off Interstate 10, headwest past the Rio Grande to Santa Teresa andfollow signs to the airport and museum.

Las Cruces area

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

Weekly storytime is 11 to 11:30 a.m.Saturdays at the center, followed by art jour-neys at the Museum of Art.

Showing through April 27: “Pancho Villa andthe Mexican Revolution,” a photographic exhib-it of one of the most prominent MexicanRevolution generals.

Sue Taylor discusses “Alligators, El Paso andthe Mexican Revolution: A Slice of EverydayLife,” 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11, as part of themonthly History Notes Lecture Series.

Showing April 5-27: “Borderland,” works byKim Shifflett. The exhibition calls attention tonot only the physical line between Mexico andthe United States, but cultural, political andcorporate boundaries as well.

Artist’s reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April

5, during the monthly Ramble. Shifflet will give an art talk and demonstration

at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 6.The free discussion and reading series “Let’s

Talk About It: Making Sense of the AmericanCivil War” is 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 4 and

25. NMSU history professor Dwight Pitcaithleyleads dialogues that explore different facets ofthe Civil War experience. Call for book titles;pre-registration encouraged as space is limited.

Las Cruces Museum of Nature andScience — 411 N. Main in the Las CrucesDowntown Mall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m. dur-

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ing the First Friday Ramble. Information: (575)522-3120 or las-cruces.org/museums.

The museum focuses on scientific discoveryand the natural environment of southern NewMexico.

The 6th annual NanoDays celebration is 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 30, with activi-ties on nanoscale science and engineering.

An Arbor Day celebration is 9 a.m. to noonSaturday, April 6, in the courtyard betweenthe Branigan Cultural Center and the Museumof Art. Free seedlings given to all in attendance.A ceremonial tree planting ceremony is at10:30 a.m. followed by raffle drawings for 5-gallon Texas Red Oak trees. Experts will be onhand to answer questions about the treesgrown and found in the area.

Planeteers! free space program for ages 3-5and their guardians is 9 a.m. the first Thursdayof the month. The April 4 subject is comets.

The new Southwest Reading Connectionsbook club for adults meets at 1 p.m. the sec-ond Tuesday of the month, dedicated to explor-ing the connections between life in the south-west in fiction and non-fiction. The April 9

book is “Half Broke Horses: A True Life Novel”by journalist and writer, Jeanette Walls.

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 4:30p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Admission isfree; donations encouraged. Information: (575)647-4480 or museums.las-cruces.org.• The 6th annual Railroad Days are 10 a.m. to4 p.m. Saturday, April 27, with educationalbooths, vendors and family activities.• A Brown Bag lecture by Charles Gruver isnoon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9. Gruver willdiscuss his 20 years with the Durango &Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad.• Family Game Day is 10 a.m. to noon the sec-ond Saturday of each month (April 13).Families can try out early 20th century games. • Toddler Story Time is 11 a.m. the thirdSaturday of each month (April 20). Listen to aThomas the Tank Engine book, and enjoy aThomas video while completing a related freecraft activity. Children of all ages welcome.RSVP requested.

NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum— 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. The 47-acre museum chronicles the 3,000-year historyof agriculture and rural life in New Mexico.Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday throughSaturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5for adults, $3 seniors 60 and older, $2 for chil-dren 5-17; free for museum members, veteransand children age 4 and under. Information:(575) 522-4100 ornmfarmandranchmuseum.org.

The annual Spring Plant Sale is 8 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday, April 13, with a variety ofherbs, vegetables and flowers. At 9:30 a.m.,Master Gardener Sylvia Hacker will talk about“Plants of New Mexico,” focusing on plants forsale and their care. Museum admission is notrequired for visitors attending the Plant Saleonly.

The museum will host Living History andother activities for the Arizona/New MexicoJoint History Conference 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.Saturday, April 20. The Tucson Presidio of theNational Park Service’s De Anza TrailAssociation will interact with the public with liv-ing history activities, and the Museum also willhave its Parade of Breeds program, as well asblacksmithing and other demonstrations. The

public is invited with regular museum admis-sion.

Showing April 4-March 16, 2014 in theLegacy Gallery: “The Cañada Alamosa Project:4,000 Years of Agricultural History. Visitors mayexplore artifacts, photographs, oral history, andinterpretation of life and survival in the CañadaAlamosa, an isolated and beautiful New Mexicocanyon that features pithouse and pueblo ruins,Apache camps and Euro-American homesteads.

Opening reception is 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.Thursday, April 4, and a lecture featuring proj-ect archaeologist Karl Laumbach, is 7 p.m.Thursday, April 11, in the museum’s theater.

Gallery tours with Museum EducationCoordinator LuAnn Kilday are 1 to 2 p.m.Saturday, April 6, of the gallery exhibits in theBruce King Building.

Karl Laumbach, Principal Investigator for theCañada Alamosa Project, will summarize whathas been discovered over the past 14 years ofresearch at this extraordinary archaeologicalsite in a remote New Mexico canyon, at 7 p.m.Thursday, April 11, as part of the museum’scultural series. Admission: $2 donation.

Showing through Sept. 15: “New Mexico’sAfrican American Legacy: Visible, Vital,Valuable” presented by the African AmericanMuseum and Cultural Center of New Mexico inAlbuquerque. The exhibit focuses on some ofthe first African American families that settledaround the state.

Showing through October in the TortugasGallery: “Green Machines: Celebrating 175Years of John Deere,” with tractors from 1929-1952, as well as other implements and toys.

Showing through March 23, 2014: “MesillaValley Weavers: Threads Through Time” fea-turing 44 woven works by the Mesilla ValleyWeavers Guild, including items of clothing anddecorative arts. This collection features quiltsfrom 1830 to 1970 and includes panels that dis-cuss the history of quilting, the role quiltingplayed in communities, as well as a glossary ofquilting terms.

Roping on horseback in the Museum’s RopingArena are 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays; aParade of Breeds in the 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Wednesdays in the Round Pen.

The Museum’s Horse & Cattle Barn featuresthe new, long-term exhibit, Slim Green, MasterSaddle Maker, showcasing the art of saddle-making with a recreated workshop of the late,legendary saddle maker Slim Green.

The museum also features domestic animalson site, including six different breeds of beefcattle, burros and occasionally horses. Milkingdemonstrations are at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. daily(3 p.m. only Sundays). Blacksmith shop openTuesday through Sunday. Sewing and weavingdemonstrations are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Wednesdays.

Pony rides for children offered 10 a.m. tonoon Saturdays, near the Horse and CattleBarn. Tickets: $5 per ride (available in thelobby or near the barn).

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 6 to 8 p.m.Wednesdays. Admission is free. Information:(575) 646-2545 or nmsu.edu/artgal.

The NMSU Juried Student Exhibition runsthrough April 6.

The Spring 2013 MFA Exhibition runs April

19-May 11. Opening reception is 5 p.m.Friday, April 19.

Film and video night is 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 9.

White Sands Missile Range Museumand Missile Park — Exhibits feature the his-tory of the Trinity Site (site of the first atomic

bomb 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 free-way ends, keep going north on Martin LutherKing, which leads directly to the range. Orenter from the north off U.S. 70 east of LasCruces. Visitors must provide a current license,


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car registration and proof of insurance.Information: (575) 678-8824 (local call) orwsmr-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.Hours: 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1:30to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.Information: (575) 546-2382, 1-800-848-4955or deminglunamimbresmuseum.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.

Hubbard Museum of the American

West — 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 andmuseum members). Information: (575) 378-4142 or hubbardmuseum.org.

Showing May 4-Sept. 9: “Celebration ofArte” exhibit recognizing excellence in the con-temporary visual arts of the American West.

Museum of the Big Bend — Sul RossState University (Entrance 3), Hwy 90 inAlpine, Texas. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.Sunday. Guided tours available. Admission isfree, donations accepted. Information: (432)837-8734 or [email protected].

Showing through April 14: The 27th annual“Trappings of Texas” exhibit in conjunction withthe Cowboy Poetry Festival.

New Mexico Museum of SpaceHistory — 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. Themuseum features the International Space Hallof Fame and the Tombaugh IMAX DomeTheater and Planetarium. The museum is nowthe first of New Mexico’s State Museums toobtain Smithsonian Affiliation; and its first new

artifact featured through the program is anApollo Boiler Command Module. New muse-um membership packages as part of this affilia-tion offered starting May 1.

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. Combotickets available (include museum entrance andone IMAX ticket): $10 ($9 seniors and military,$7 children).

Sacramento Mountains HistoricalMuseum — U.S. 82 across from theChamber of Commerce in Cloudcroft, N.M.Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday andSaturday. Admission: $5 ($3 ages 6 to 12).Group rates and tours available with priornotice. Information: (575) 682-2932 or cloud-croftmuseum.com.

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.

Toy Train Depot — Alameda Park, 1991 N.White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. An actual traindepot built in 1898, the building now houses agift shop and model shop. Hours are noon to4:40 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.Admission: $4. Information: (575) 437-2855 ortoytraindepot.homestead.com.

The 1/5 scale train track offers rides aroundAlameda Park 12:30 to 4 p.m. Cost: $4.



Natural History Outings — TheSouthwest Environmental Center of Las Crucesoffers several “Back by Noon” Saturday fieldtrips departing on selected Saturdays from thecenter at 275 Downtown Mall, Las Cruces.The family-friendly outings range in difficultyfrom “easy” to “strenuous.” Usual departuretime is 8 a.m. with most returning by noon.Bring sturdy shoes, water and a hat. Binocularsrecommended. The outings are open to thepublic, but space is limited. Advance registra-tion required. Information/reservations: (575)522-5552 or [email protected]. Tripdetails: wildmesquite.org.• April 6 — “Wildlife and Grasslands of OteroMesa.” The mesa is one of the largest remain-ing desert grasslands in North America andhome to wildlife such as prairie dogs, prong-horn, and many grassland birds. All day trip.• April 13 — “Arthropods of the Desert.”Visit Baylor Canyon to learn about scorpions,centipedes, spiders, and more.• April 20 — “Escape to Tonuco Mountain.”Rock-hounding hike with a visit to aFeldspar/Fluorite mine and the site of morethan 250 Native American petroglyphs.• May 4 — “Medicinal plants of DrippingSprings.” Learn historical uses of everydaydesert plants like mesquite, mormon tea, prick-ly pear and juniper.

Cactus and Rock Club Garden Tours— El Paso Cactus and Rock Club hosts its gar-den tour and plant sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 6-7.Cactus plants will be available for sale at onegarden on the Westside and at one garden inthe Northeast. Hosts at each garden will beavailable to answer questions about cacti andsucculents and how to grow them. Admission:$5. Tickets and maps available at all participat-ing gardens. Information: 755-3558.

Garden tours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdayat 3008 Titanic (tour and sale) and 4432 LomaDiamante on the Northeast; and 417 Valplano(tour and sale), 7237 Orizaba and 1100 E. Cliffon the West Side.

Special Tour Event to a spectacular garden at17469 Old Butterfield Trail, near Hueco TanksState Park, is 1:30 to 4 p.m. Meet in the park-ing lot of Lowe’s Home Improvement, 12100Montana Ave. east of Loop 375. Caravan willleave at 1:30 p.m. Visitors depart on their ownback to El Paso. Cactus and Rock Club mem-bers encouraged to bring snacks and drinks foran informal get-together after the garden tour.

‘Waste Not, Want Not: EffectiveIrrigation in the Chihuahuan Desert’— El Paso Water Utilities hosts the irrigationworkshop 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April

6, at TecH20 Water Resources LearningCenter, 10751 Montana. The hands-on work-shop will show how to irrigate efficiently,whether a small lawn or a giant field, andincludes demonstrations from EPWU, TexasA&M AgriLife Extension Service, master gar-deners and master naturalists. While adults arelearning about irrigation, children will makebird feeders. Admission is free. Information:621-2000 or tech2o.org.

Majika Burhardt — NMSU’s OutdoorRecreation Adventure Arts Series presents theauthor/explorer at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11,at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. DowntownMall in Las Cruces. As an author, professional

climber, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Burhardthas spent two decades exploring the globe,usually by hand and foot, and her stories ofchallenge, humanity, and the fine line betweenextreme and acceptable risk continue to inspireaudiences around the world. Tickets: $8 inadvance; $10 at the door. Information: (575)646-4746.

Iris Show — The Mesilla Valley Iris Society’s40th annual spring show is 1 to 6 p.m.Saturday, April 13, at the south end of MesillaValley Mall, 700 N. Telshor (by JC Penny) in LasCruces, with hundreds of iris blooms on displayand for purchase. Admission is free.Information: (575) 652-7550 orzianet.com/mvis.

Pax Christi Film Series — The seriespresents the symposium “Awakening TheDreamer, Changing the Dream” in celebrationof Earth Month at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 14, atDiocesan Migrant and Refugee Services’Mother Teresa Center, 2400 E. Yandell.Discussion will follow. Hosted by Pax Christi ElPaso and the Peace & Justice Ministry of theCatholic Diocese of El Paso. Admission is free,donations accepted. Information: 740-3962 orawakeningthedreamer.org.

DVDs and live discussions will focus on sus-tainable, spiritual, and socially just aspects ofcaring for the environment.

El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society— The society’s general meeting is 7 p.m.Monday, April 15, at UTEP’s CentennialMuseum. Program to be announced. Admissionis free. Non-members welcome; refreshmentsserved. Information: Eddie Chew, 587-9589 ortrans-pecos-audubon.org.

Field trips are free and open to the public.Bring lunch, water, binoculars and a scope.Information: Mark Perkins, 637-3521.• A Trip to the Roswell area to view prairiechickens is being planned for Saturday andSunday, April 13-14. Call for details.• A trip to Memorial Park and Arroyo Parkdeparts from Memorial Park’s Garden Centerat 7 a.m. Saturday, April 20, to see possibleWarbler migration, plus flycatchers andGambel’s quail at Arroyo Park.

The society will take part in the City of ElPaso’s Earth Day celebration 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday, April 20, in the Union Plaza District,511 Western Court.

Mesilla Valley Audubon Society — Themonthly membership program is 7 p.m.Wednesday, April 17, at the Village ofNorthrise, 2882 N. Roadrunner Parkway, in LasCruces. Forrest East, winner of MVAS’sRichard Bischoff Memorial Scholarship, pres-ents “Scaled Quail: Modeling Habitat forConservation.” Information: LuAnn Kilday,(575) 640-6993 or [email protected].

A field trip to Leasburg Dam State Parkdeparts from the Lowe’s parking lot (southwestend) on Main Street, Las Cruces at 7 a.m.Saturday, April 20. Caravan departs at 7:15a.m. C.J. Goin leads this trip to Camp Robledoand/or the Riverside Trail at Leasburg StatePark in Radium Springs. Free and open to thegeneral public. Entry fees to some areas maybe required and driving costs are shared.Information/sign-up: Mark Pendleton at (575)635-8711 or [email protected].

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Garden Day at Old Fort Bliss —- Theday to plan and plant Fort Bliss’s communitygarden is 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at theOld Fort Bliss Museum and Children’s LearningCenter. Learn about gardening, healthy livingand outdoor activities and how settlers com-pleted daily tasks in the 1800s, and how we usesimilar methods today. Information: 568-4518,588-8482 or blissmwr.com/oldfortbliss.

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.

The annual Party for the Planet Earth Dayexhibits and activities are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sunday, April 21, with animal enrichments,jumping balloon, climbing wall and tips fromenvironment sharing 10 things people can do tohelp their community save the planet such aswater and energy conservation and recycling.

Giraffe Encounter feedings are 11 to 11:30a.m. and 2:30 to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.Token sales begin one half hour before feedingtimes. Cost: $2 per token.

“African Star” Train ride tickets are $2 plus tax($1.50 for children and society members).

“Get Moving” encounters with the CaliforniaSea Lion Training are 10:50 a.m. and 2:50 p.m.

Asian Elephant Training Encounters scheduledat noon daily.

Meerkat Enrichment presentations are 2:15p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m.Saturday and Sunday.

Frontera Land Alliance — The alliancehost hikes and clean-ups of Wakeem/TeschnerNature Preserve at Resler Canyon and ThunderCanyon. All events are 8 to 10 a.m. Sundays.Information: 581-6071 or tfla.net.• April 21: Resler Canyon Clean-Up• April 28: Thunder Canyon Clean-Up

Gardens of the World Flower Show —El Dedon Verde Garden Club 62nd standardflower show and silent auction, “Celebratingthe Classics,” is 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 23,at 150 Sunset Garden and Event Center, 150 E.Sunset Road, with live displays in featured inhorticulture, artistic design and “special dis-plays” divisions. Table designs and original floralarrangements also shown. Refreshments, silentauction and raffle open to all visitors.Admission: $10. Information: 491-8231, 549-3674or texasgardenclubs.org.

The public is encouraged to join in by bringingin their flower and container plant entry’s earlyto the nursery between 8:30 and 10 a.m. day ofshow.

Arbor Day — The City of El Paso Parks andRecreation Department will celebrate TexasArbor Day Friday and Saturday, April 26-27.Details to be announced. Information: 541-4331.

FloraFest 2013 — The UTEP CentennialMuseum’s annual native plant sale is 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 27-28, at themuseum, Wiggins and University. Hundreds ofnursery-grown native trees, shrubs, floweringperennials and other plants will be sold.Proceeds benefit the museum’s ChihuahuanDesert Gardens. Customers may bring theirown wagons. Admission is free. Information:747-5565 or museum.utep.edu.

The annual Florafest lecture is 7 p.m. Friday,

April 26, in the Undergraduate LearningCenter. Speaker to be announced. Admission isfree.

The Chihuahuan Desert Gardens is a botaniccollection, displaying some 700 different speciesand horticultural cultivars, is dedicated to theflora of the Chihuahuan Desert region.

Franklin Mountains State Park — Mosthiking and mountain-biking trails begin in theTom Mays area, off Transmountain Road on thewest side of the park (east of I-10).

Entry fee is $5 per person, free for age 12 andunder (with family). Correct cash or checkonly. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.Information: 566-6441.

Guided hikes are offered selected weekends.Cost is $3 ($1 ages 5-12; under 5 free), plus $5park entry fee for ages 13 and older. Bringwater, snacks, sturdy shoe/boots, hiking stick,maps and binoculars. Dogs welcome on leashon some hikes. Reservations required: 566-6441 ext. 221 224 [email protected] [email protected].• Women’s Only Nature Walk Trail hike is 7a.m. Saturday, April 6. Easy pace. Short dis-tance trail, well maintained and level; learnplant identification and visit the bird blind forsome nature viewing. • Lower Sunset Trail hike is 7 a.m. Sunday,April 7, 2.5 miles. Some steep climbs.• Agave Loop Trail hike is 7 a.m. Sunday, April 21, 1.4 miles, moderate pace.Mostly well-maintained trail with some steepdeclines towards the end. • West Cottonwood Mine Exploration is 9 a.m.and 11 a.m. Sunday, April 28, 1.5 miles, easyto moderate hike. The exploration into themineshaft includes one initial short belly crawl

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through the opening. Limit 12 persons.National Volunteer Month Celebration

Potluck 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April

27, at Tom Mays Unit with breakfast, talks, vol-unteer opportunities and moderate hike.Admission is free; RSVP by April 23 to [email protected] (guests shouldinclude number of attendees what dish theyplan to bring).

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: $7 (free for children 12 andyounger). Additional activity cost for tours(including morning hike): $2 (free for age 4 andyounger). Information: 857-1135 or texas-stateparks.gov. Reservations are recommendedfor the self-guided area and for camping: (512)389-8900.

Tours offered Wednesday through Sunday, byprior arrangement at 849-6684. Participantsmust carry at least one bottle of water per per-son. Pets not allowed on tours, and may not beleft unattended in vehicles.

Pictograph tours are 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.during the winter months. Rock climbing/boul-dering tours are 9:30, 10 and 11 a.m. and 2p.m. during the winter months.Hiking tours are 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.during the winter months.

Birding tours are 8 a.m. on the third Saturdayof the month. This month’s tour is a ChristmasBird Count tour (April 20). Advance sign-upencouraged.

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

An Evening Photography Tour is 4 to 7:30p.m. Saturday, April 13. Tour mostly groundlevel. A park ranger and a trained volunteer willinstruct beginning photographers. Bring a cam-era, water, and a flashlight or headlamp; tripodsoptional. Wear comfortable shoes and dresswarmly. Reservations required, space limited to25 participants. Tour participants and park visi-tors can participate in the 2013 Texas StateParks Photo Contest through April 30 at texas-stateparks.org.

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.

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. • A Community Workday is 9 a.m. Saturday,April 20.• Bird tour is 8 a.m. Sunday, April 21.• Faunal Monitoring 8 a.m. Saturday, April 27.• Introductory tour 4 p.m. Saturday, April 27.• Bird Survey is 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 30.

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

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.

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park —5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla. Winter hours(December through March) are 8 a.m. to 5p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. All eventsfree with park admission, unless listed other-wise. Day use fee: $5 per vehicle ($40 annualpass). Information: (575) 523-4398.

A Boat Safety class is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday, April 6.

NMSU Department of Agricultural Economicsand Agricultural Business professor Dr. ConnieFalk will talk on climate change issues at 10a.m. Saturday, April 13.

Local expert Richard Quick talks about desertanimals 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20. See a whiptailed lizard and Gila monster, and learn whatto do if confronted with a rattlesnake.

Bring binoculars, water, sunscreen and wearhiking shoes for all events.• Bird Walks are 8:15 a.m. Saturdays, led bypark volunteers.• Ranger-led Nature Hikes are 3 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays. A two-part photographic lighting series work-shop is 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April

13 and 20. Cost is $5 per class plus the $5 pervehicle park pass. Space is limited; reservationsrequested.• Workshop 1 (April 13) is on how to use andenhance natural lighting. • Workshop 2 is (April 20) on how to use flashunits.

White Sands National Monument —The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15 milessouthwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S. 70.The monument is open 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.through April 25 and 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. April 26-May 25; visitor center hours are 8 a.m. to 6p.m. through April 21 and 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.April 22-Sept. 8. Entrance fee: $3 age 17 andolder. Free for children. Information: (575) 479-6124, ext. 236 or (575) 679-2599, ext. 232; orgo to nps.gov/whsa.

Sunset strolls are offered daily beginning at6:30 p.m. March 30-April 19 and 6:45 p.m.April 20-May 17.

Lake Lucero tours are 9 a.m. Saturday, March

30 and April 20. Reservations required(accepted online only). Cost is $3 per adult;$1.50 age 16 and under.

Full Moon Bike Ride is 9 p.m. Saturday, April

27. Reservations accepted online beginningMarch 27. Fee: $5 per person; $2.50 age 15and younger, plus regular entrance fee.

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. Cost is $6 ($3 for ages 6-15 or seniors with dis-count card). Other guided tours are available;call or check website for details.

Gila Cliff Dwellings NationalMonument — 44 miles north of Silver Cityon NM Highway 15. Entrance fee: $3 per per-son; $10 per family. Information: (575) 536-9461 or nps.gov/gicl.

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. Hours are 8 a.m. to4:30 p.m. Camping is $8 per site per night.Information: (915) 828-3251.

New Mexico State Parks — Day-use feeis $5 when visiting any state park. All programs

are 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. All listedevents meet at the Group Shelter, unless listedotherwise. Information: (575) 437-8284.

Rattlesnake Tales talk is 10 to 11:30 a.m.Saturday, March 30.

A Bat Factor talk is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday,April 6.

A night sky viewing of the Crescent Moon andJupiter is 8 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13.

Wildflower and cactus hike is 10 a.m. to noonSaturday, April 20.• 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.

A Star Party is 8:30 to 10:15 p.m. Saturday,April 6.

The annual Desert Alive! and Native Plant saleis 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 13, with plantand bird walks and a silent auction. Plants avail-able with suggestions from Master Gardenersfor $7-$17.• Elephant Butte Lake State Park —

Information: (575) 744-5998.The 4th annual Easter Egg Hunt is 10:30 a.m.

to noon Saturday, March 30, more than 2,000eggs and prizes for different age groups rangingfrom 1-2 years to 8-11 years.

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.


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The coming of spring also signals thatit’s time for the annual El PasoArtists’ Studio Tour. Co-chair

Corinne Spinnler reports that there will be23 open studios. The six beginning thetour’s first weekend April 20-21 areStephanie Conroy (Guest Ann Checchia)and Sandy Lenderman on the East Sideand Manuel Alvarado, Alberto Escamilla,Palmira Lopez and Bert Saldana, all ofwhom have studios on the Plaza at SanElizario.

Welcoming guests on the weekend ofApril 27-28 are Susan Wester Perez,Martha Arzabala (with guest artist RomyHawkins), Fre Chelle Tesla and HalMarcus (guest Holly Cox) in the Centraland Downtown areas. Jan Wisbrun Dreher,Marie Rohde, Melinda Etzold, CorinneSpinnler, Joyce Post, Deana Hicks (GuestTrish Wade), Carmen Navar (guest RichardCadenhead), Dee Olga MinYoung-Phillips,and Candy and Charlie Mayer (guest LisaMatta) on the West Side, and in the UpperValley are Bill Rakocy, Nina Eaton, RamiScully and Krystyna Robbins. Although they are not new to the El Paso

art scene, several artists such as ManuelAlvarado, Fre Chelle Tesla, Jan Dreher,Joyce Post and Deana Hicks will be partic-ipating in the tour for the first time.

Alvarado is representative of the grow-ing list of artists who have gallery space

on the plaza at San Elizario. While he ben-efits from the ever-increasing tourist tradeduring the summer, by participating in theStudio Tour Alvarado is hopeful that morelocal visitors will see his work. Animalsare his most popular subject, but the artistwill also offer a selection of portraits donein charcoal as well as hand-painted rooftiles that feature local landscapes andbirds.

Westsiders Joyce Post and Jan WisbrunDreher are also first-timers on the StudioTour. Post. who paints in watercolor andacrylic. has shown her work at the SunlandGallery. Post is enthusiastic about beingable to display her work in her recentlyredecorated home. She will show her origi-nal paintings, florals and landscapes. An organic artist whose medium is

encaustics on oxidized metal, Jan Dreherdescribes her work as raw and emotionalabstractions of nature. During a recentexhibition at City Hall, Dreher enjoyedinteracting with visitors and is excitedabout doing so again during the StudioTour.

“We have so few galleries in El Paso thatthe tour is a wonderful way for the artiststo show their work, and a great opportuni-ty for people to meet those artists,” Drehersaid.After an absence of several years, Dee

Olga Min Young-Philips will open her stu-

dio again. Phillips will offer miniaturepieces ranging in size from 4” x 5” up to8” x 10”. Subjects include figures, animalsand her unique “pin cushions.” A numberof larger works also will be on display.

“My entire house is a gallery,” Young-Philips said, “so I invite visitors to makethe circle tour while enjoying the works onthe wall.”A participant in 2010 and 2011, Sandy

Lenderman decided to open her studioagain in 2013.

“I find having an open studio to be lotsand lots of fun,” she explained. Sandy pro-duces realistic watercolors and will featureframed originals, prints and several typesof cards including art cards – prints andphotos that are reduced down in size, and alarge selection of hand painted cards for alloccasions.

“It’s a delightful to welcome people intomy home. Most are very complimentaryand people attending other shows such asKermezaar often recognize me and recallhaving been to my studio,” Lendermansaid. “This summer I had a student whohad come on the tour and specificallysigned up for a class at the Art Centerbecause she remembered meeting me. Thetours are definitely a good way to get yourname out there.”

Photographer Nina Eaton is returning tothe tour after two years’ absence. Eatonspecializes in El Paso, covering subjectmatter from historic buildings to familiarlandscapes such as the Franklins and val-ley farms.

“I will have framed photos, gallery-wrapped canvases, and my husband trans-fers many of my images onto other itemssuch as stone and glossy coasters, magnets,mouse pads, ceramic tile trivets, and notecards.” In 2012 and 2013, Eaton producedcalendars featuring historic restaurantssuch as Rosa’s Cantina, Chico’s Tacos andAvila’s.

While the 2012 issue has sold out, shestill has a supply of the 2013 calendar.

Sunland Art Gallery to close

On a less than cheerful note, the El PasoArt Association has lost their lease and byApril 1 will be closing their Sunland ArtGallery at the Sunland Park Mall. We wishthem every success in finding a new loca-tion, but in the meantime it is even moreimportant that readers support local artistsby visiting their studios during the tour orarranging a visit by special appointment.

‘Gods for future religions’

If you are looking for an alternative to themundane and unimaginative commonalityof today’s super tech existence, take time

to drive by Ho Baron’s home at 2830Aurora (corner of Piedras) to enjoy analternative world inhabited by what Baronhas christened “gods for future religions.”Anthropomorphic in nature, Baron’s

“gods” have their roots in ancient civiliza-tions such as the Hindu and Mayan.Although the images may to some eyesappear primal, naive and sometimesbrutish, by contrast their delicate, ornatemotifs provide a certain fluidity andsophistication to their over all composi-tion.

Dr. Michael Tomor, director of the ElPaso Museum of Art, notes, “Baron bringsto the world of art a new surreal reality,fresh in its subject, refined in its statement,and sophisticated in its message. His workis at once stylistically lyrical and poetic,while bold and daring in its use of materi-als and perspective.”

Baron’s art has come via his own processof self-discovery. In his early years he dab-bled with writing and then photography,superimposing and double-exposing nega-tives to create surreal imagery. Next hediscovered pen-and-ink drawings, lovingthe freedom and immediate gratification ofa two-dimensional cartoon world.Eventually he would find his greatest satis-faction in a three-dimensional world ofbronze sculpture. Honing his craft, he stud-ied modeling and mold-making atPhiladelphia College of Art and thenfoundry work at UTEP after settling in ElPaso.

Unlike many sculptors who begin theircompositions with a sketch, Baron grasps aball of clay improvising and thus allowingthe image to grow spontaneously and intu-itively. The artist likens his own existenceto this type of improvisation.

“Performing the creative act is essentialto my own life in that it gives structure towhat I observe and each work is but theframework of my expression,” he said.

Further insights into the artist and hiswork, can be found in his recently pub-lished book, “Gods for Future Religions:Sculpture by Ho Baron.” which is avail-able directly from the artist or by orderingfrom Amazon.com.

Rak nearing ninety

Congratulations to Bill Rakocy who willreach the enviable age of 89 on April 14. IfI could ask Rak to share one thing withme, it would be the secret to his boundlessenergy and undying optimism.

Bill and his wife, Gloria Canterbury, havemade their home in El Paso for nearly fivedecades during which time Bill has wornthe hat of museum curator, artist, historian,author and accomplished jack-of-all-trades.All of us who have come to know and love“Rak” want to thank him for his generoussupport of the El Paso arts community andits artists. As a means to honor this one-of-a-kind El

Paso icon, Hal Marcus has made arrange-ments to hold an informal “birthday gath-ering” at the Great American Land andCattle Company at 701 S. Mesa HillsDrive at 4 p.m. April 14. Please join inwishing Bill continued prosperity andmake this a special event by sharing someof your most interesting memories. If youplan to attend, please contact Hal Marcusat 533-9090 (dinner is at your own optionand cost).

Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writerspecializing in the visual arts.


23 EP artist studiosopen doors to public

All phone numbers listed are in Juaréz.

Centro Cultural Paso del Norte — Av.Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf, across from theRed Cross. Information: 1730300 orccpn.com.mx (Facebook: ccpnteatro).• The theatre play Lluvia Enfurecida is at 7p.m. Thursday through Sunday, April 4-7.• Esperanza Azteca (child and youth orchestra)performs at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6.• The lecture “Responsabilidad Social” present-ed by nationally recognized political-comiccolumnist “Caton” is at 7 p.m. Wednesday,April 10. Admission is 200 to 330 pesos (100pesos for students).• University ballet with “Capricho Español” isat 7 p.m. Friday, April 12.• XXXX Theatre is at 7 p.m. Friday andSaturday, April 12-13.• College folk dance group “Arriba el Norte”performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 14.• Telon de Arena theatre troupe performs“Justicia Negada” at 7 p.m. Monday throughSunday, April 15-21.• Festival de Arte y Ciencia is Monday andTuesday, April 22-23.• Jornada de Creadores, offering workshopswith several artists, is Wednesday throughSaturday, April 24-27. Information:ichicult.com or ccpn.mx • Children’s theatre performances of “AladinoJr.” are 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Tuesday, April 24-30.

El Rincon De Ana Lucia — Blvd TomasFernandez 8215-2A (lower level in front ofTorres Campestre building). The restaurant andgallery is owned by artist Eli Morales.• Monthly cocktail artist reception is at 6 p.m.Friday, April 5, featuring the art of PatriciaBeckman. Admission is free.• “Desert Echoes” collective exhibition andsale is outside, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 6.

Estadio Carta Blanca — Av. Reforma (atSanders, across from Comision Federal deElectricidad). Tickets at donboleton.com.• Singer Joan Sebastian performs his music andequestrian show at 6 p.m. Friday, April 5.• Calibre 50 and Banda Carnaval perform at 7p.m. Friday, April 19.

Centro de Convenciones Las Anitas —Waterfill zone (from Ysleta bridge, drive about300 yards and turn on narrow road on rightnear the yellow Bip Bip store). Information:6821486 or 6820693.• Guerra de Chistes performs with JaimeRubiel at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 6.• Que Rico Mambo with Perez PradoOrchestra perform at 8 p.m. Friday, April 12.• Banda Sinaloense MS performs at 8 p.m.Saturday, April 20.

Binational Independent Film Festival— The annual binational festival featuring filmsfrom around the globe is April 19-27 in ElPaso and Juarez. Juarez schedule to beannounced. Information/film schedule: bination-alfilmfestival.org.

Cibeles Convention Center — Av. TomásFernández 8450, between Calle Portales andAntonio J. Bermudez, Zona Campestre.

The culinary expo Thermopolia 2013 isFriday, April 19, featuring five of Mexico’s topchefs, four presentations and a gala dinner withfive courses, each one prepared by one of thechefs. Registration is at 9 a.m. Presentations are10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and dinner is at 8 p.m. Cost

is 250 pesos for the presentations, and 650pesos for dinner (beverages not included).Information: 6255563 or thermopolia.com.mx.

Featured chefs are Enrique Olvera(Restaurante Pujol, Mexico DF), Jorge Vallejo(Restaurante Quintonil, Mexico DF), DiegoHernandez (Restaurante Corazon de Tierra,Valle de Guadalupe), Eduardo Plascencia (BlogNacionalismo Gastronomico, Merida, Yucatan)and Pedro Evia (Restaurante Kuuk, Merida).all conferences for one price : 250 pesosDinner five courses ( one by each chef ) 650pesos per person and dont include beverages.info ph 656 6255563 andwww.thermopolia.com.mx

Museo de INBA — Circuito Jose ReyesEstrada, Zona Pronaf. Admission is free.Information: 616-7414. • “A Day at the Museum” is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Saturday, April 20: Guided tours, children’sworkshops and puppet shows.

Continuing all month: “The History of theFuture,” photography by Julian Cardona andMichael Berman.

Tec Milenio — Av. Francisco Villarreal 11163.Walter Schaefer, Juárez correspondent for ElPaso Scene, will give a presentation on his newbook, “Bridge over the Abyss,” a history of artin Cd. Juarez, at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, inthe Auditorium. Information: GerardoRodriguez Cel (3) 352825, Walter Schaefer, cel(2) 022988 or [email protected].

Bazar Del Monumento — The weeklybazaar is noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at the theBenito Juárez Monument downtown, VicenteGuerrero and Constitucion Avenues. Art,antiques, books and more sold and traded.

Museo de la Revolucion de la Frontera(MUREF) — Old Customs House, ZonaCentro, Av. 16 de Septiembre at Ave. Juárez.Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday throughSunday. Information: muref.org, inah.org orFacebook.

Permanent exhibitions in nine rooms highlightthe Mexican Revolution. Displays include theFrancisco Madero carriage, Pascual Orozco hat,Francisco “Pancho” Villa displays and a scalemodel of Juárez-El Paso during the MexicanRevolution.

Guided tours are offered at noon and 2 p.m.Sundays; puppet show at 1 p.m.

Museo del Chamizal — Chamizal Park,Juárez (next to the Bridge of the Americas).The museum features an exhibit of pre-Columbian artifacts, as well as paintings andsculptures from well-known local and interna-tional artists. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is freeexcept as listed. Information: 611-1048.

‘Por Amor al Arte’ — The radio show,covering all aspects of the arts in Juárez, airs 3to 5 p.m. Sundays on 860 AM. The showincludes music, interviews, reviews of events,recommendations of books and movies, hostedby Hogla Lizeth Olivas. Information:806Noticias.com.mx.

Radio Cultural Milenio — Alfonso “TheDuck” Quiñones hosts the radio programdevoted to the cultural world in Juárez at 9:30a.m. Wednesdays on 640 a.m.

— Juárez correspondent Walter Schaefer2 022988 ([email protected] [email protected])


Agave Rosa Gallery — 905 Noble (next tothe International Museum of Art). Galleryartists are Martha Arzabala, Hector Bernal,Romy Hawkins and Carla Zabalegui Hours are11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.Information: 533-8011 or agaverosagallery.com.

Art Windows of El Paso — The City of ElPaso’s art space in El Paso at El PasoInternational Airport’s main lobby. Information:780-4781 or flyelpaso.com.

Showing through April 19 are works by HalMarcus and Tina Yetter.

Showing April 29-July 26: Works by JohnRust and painter Maritza Jáuregui-Neely, includ-ing some works by Jáuregui-Neely’s recentexhibit at El Paso City Hall.

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. Showingthrough July 7: “New Growth,” exhibition bymultimedia artist Rashid Johnson. Johnson con-tinues an exploration of African-American intel-lectual history and pop culture in steel and sheabutter sculptures and starscape paintings.

Bethany Art and Craft Fair — The 11thannual juried art show and sale is 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Saturday April 27, at Bethany ChristianChurch, 10453 Springwood. This year’s judgesare Gary Boggs and Julie Caffee-Cruz. Artworkincludes oil, acrylic, watercolor, mixed media,etc., photography, sculpture and pottery.Information: 592-5977.

An artists’ reception is 6 p.m. Friday, April

26. The public is invited.

Border Art Residency Spring ArtistShow — The residency’s annual spring showis 5 p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Sotoa Lofts,500 W. Overland, second floor, featuring “AndThis Is Another Space We Have Made,” byartist in residence Grant Billingsley. Food anddrinks available. Admission: $10 donation; RSVPat epcf.org. Information: 755-2427 border-artresidency.com.

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.

Crossland Gallery — The El Paso ArtAssociation’s gallery is at 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 or [email protected].

Showing March 29-April 20: • “Bill Rakocy Retrospective” in the BissellGallery, showcasing 60 years of art by El Pasoartist, with more than 20 oils and watercolors,and four murals. • Works by Robert Houston in the Cox Gallery• Works by Sandy Lenderman in the WilliamsGallery.

Opening reception for all three exhibits is 5 to8 p.m. Friday, March 29.

Showing April 26-May 25: The annual juried

“Western Impressions Art Show and Sale,”with artwork with a western theme, includingpaintings, drawings, mixed media, sculpture,collage and photography. This year’s judge is ElPaso artist Jeniffer Stapher-Thomas.

Gala opening is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 26.Winners will be announced.

Deadline for artists’ entries is April 12;prospectus, entry forms available atElPasoArtAssociation.com.

‘Dual Patience’ — Opening reception of theshow featuring work by El Paso artists BrianBeasley and Jessy Lucero is 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Friday, March 29, at the Red Door, 802 N.Mesa (next to Angelus Cleaners). Art rangesfrom surreal and pop to social issues. Hoursare noon to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 1to 5 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday.Admission is free. Information: 922-7055.

El Paso Artisan Gallery — The gallery’s isin the El Paso Exploreum, 320 W. San Antonio.The gallery features works for sale by localpainters, jewelers, crafters and photographers.Lynx hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.Closed Monday. Gallery admission is free.Information: 533-4330 or elpasoexploreum.org.

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, Tori Scott and Jessika East.

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 “Wyeths” and “70 Years of Mexican Art” is$10 ($5 EPMA members) free for age 12 andyounger and all active duty military personneland their families with ID. Information: 532-1707 or elpasoartmuseum.org.

Showing through April 28: • “The Wyeths Across Texas.” El Paso Museumof Art is proud the single touring venue for anexhibition organized and first displayed at theTyler Museum of Art, which presents works inTexas collections by the most beloved andfamous family of American artists — N.C.Wyeth, Andrew Wyeth, and Jamie Wyeth.

David Cateforis, an art history professor atthe University of Kansas, will speak on “VisualDynamics in the Art of the Wyeths” at 2 p.m.Sunday, April 14, in the auditorium. Admissionis free; space is limited on a first, come, firstserve basis. Those attending lecture receivefree admission to the exhibit that day. • “70 Years of Mexican Art: New Languages,New Worlds.” Part of a new collaborationbetween the El Paso Museum of Art and theConsulate General of Mexico in El Paso, theexhibit features the work of Mexican artistscreated in the last half-century. The works arefrom the Payment-in-Kind Collection ofMexico’s Secretariat of Finance and PublicCredit, a program that supports the nation’sartists by accepting their art in lieu of monetarytax payments.

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“Artists on Art” provides local artists anopportunity to exhibit one work of art in anymedia accompanied by a 30-minute discussionon their work and its relation to the museum’spermanent collection. Featured artist through

April 7 is FreChelle Tesla. Tesla explores issuesof race, gender, slavery and previous societiesby juxtaposing found objects, organic materialswith historic or self-authored texts.

An “Artists on Art” discussion with poet andvisual artist Fran Santelli is 5:30 p.m. Thursday,April 11. Influenced aesthetically by toys,board games and everyday things, Santelli oftenjuxtaposes opposing colors as well as careful,precise marks with those ruled by chance.

Showing through April 21 in the RetabloNiche: “Saint Joseph.” The 17 retablos examinethe traditional iconography of color and cos-tume as well as the attributes with which thesaint has been portrayed.

Showing through May 26: “Gene Flores:Proverbios and Dichos Chicanos,” featuringworks from the EPMA collection belonging tothe artist’s print series.

Showing through August are works byMargarita Cabrera in the lobby.

Showing through Sept. 15: “ContemporaryTexas Prints.”

Family Day is 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 21.All ages are welcome to participate in free pro-gramming highlighting The Wyeths AcrossTexas exhibition and Earth Day 2013. Guestscan experiment with hands-on art activities,and receive free admission to ticketed exhibi-tions between noon and 5 p.m.

El Paso Museum of Art Spring Classes— The 2013 spring classes for adults and kidsrun April 4-May 23 at El Paso Museum of Art,One Arts Festival Plaza. Information and regis-tration: 532-1707, ext. 65. Registration closesApril 3. Online registration at elpasoartmuse-um.org.classes.asp.

Adult classes for age 15 and older are $5 to$72, depending on class. Supplies not included.• Life Drawing — 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays,April 4-May 9. (Must be 18 to register).• Watercolor Scenes — 9:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. Saturdays, April 6-May 11. • Pastel Portraits — 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays,April 6-May 11

• Advanced Ceramics, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays,April 6-May 11.• Wheel-Throwing — 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays,April 7-May 12.

Pre-K Classes, for ages 3-5 and a caregiverare 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays. $20-$30 per ses-sion; supplies included.• April 11: Action Painting• April 25: Barn Yard Friends• May 9: Points and Dots• May 23: Let’s Make Sound

A Drawing Foundations class for ages 8-12 is1 to 3 p.m. Sundays, April 7-May 12. Cost:$38-$46, supplies included.

Encaustic International Art Studio andGallery — 7100 Westwind, Suites 120 and135. The gallery is the studio of El Paso encaus-tic artist Brigitte von Ahn. Hours are 2 to 5p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday. Information: 833-0454 or brigit-tevonahn.com.

Opening reception for “Encaustic Art goesNative American” is 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, April

20, with new paintings by several of the galleryand studio artists, including Lori Wertz, JoyceStine and Brigitte von Ahn. The ancient medi-

um of painting with beeswax is applied tothemes of Native Americans in the Southwest.

EPCC Student Art Showcase — El PasoCommunity College Student Art Society’s s36th annual juried Student Art Exhibition isApril 5-30, at the EPCC AdministrativeServices Center Building A Foyer, 9050Viscount, as part of the Spring Arts Festival.Open to the public 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.Admission is free. Information: 831-6441.

A public award presentation and reception is5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 5. Monetary awardswill be presented for first, second, third placeand honorable mention in the categories oftwo-dimensional and three-dimensional, as wellas Best of Show.

Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio andGift Shop — Award-winning ImpressionistAlberto Escamilla’s studio is at 1445 MainStreet in San Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 11:30a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday; and 12:30 to 4 p.m.Sunday and by appointment. Information: 851-0742 or 474-1800, or albertoescamilla.com.

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El Paso Artists Studio Tour — The6th annual tour featuring more than 30artists at 23 local studios and galleries is10 a.m. to 5p.m. Saturday and noon to 5p.m. Sunday, April 20-21 at Eastside andSan Elizario studios, and April 27-28

from the Upper Valley to Central El Paso.Look for the bright yellow signs.Sponsored by the Plein Air Painters of ElPaso and El Paso Scene. Admission is free;refreshments offered at each studio.Information: 581-4971. Full studio list anddirections available online at pleinair-paintersofelpaso.com.

April 20-21 artists: • Stephanie Conroy, 9920 Singapore, withguest artist Ann Checchia• Sandy Lenderman, 10305 Maxwood • Manuel Alvarado (with guest NoraReyes), Palmira Lopez and Bert Saldanastudios and galleries at 1501 Main (SanElizario) with guest artist Nora Reyes• Alberto Escamilla, 1445 Main (SanElizario).

April 27-28 artists: • Susan Wester Perez, 2531 Richmond• Martha Arzabala, 905 Noble, with guestRomy Hawkins• Hal Marcus, 1319 N. Oregon, withguest Holly Cox• Fre Chelle Tesla, 500 W. Paisano, Studio30 (in the Art Junction)• Jan Wisburn Dreher, 511 Blanchard• Marie Rohde, 3324 N. Stanton• Melinda Etzold, 4332 Donnybrook• Corinne Abeyta-Spinnler, 5351 PaintedSky Lane, with guest Cil Abeyta.• Joyce Post, 5804 Normont Way• Deana Hicks, 6421 Cloudview, withguest Trish Wade• Carmen Navar, 6820 Falling Star, withguest Richard Cadenhead.• Dee Olga Min Young-Phillips, 6815 VillaHermosa• Candy and Charlie Mayer, 1317 TierraRoja, with guest Lisa Matta• Krystyna Robbins, 5070 Yucca• Rami Scully, 4130 Boy Scout Lane• Nina Eaton 506 Shadow Willow• Bill Rakocy, 4210 Emory.

as well as the gallery’s 3rd anniversary withextended hours 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday andnoon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 20-21, plus theunveiling of new paintings, discounts, andrefreshments.

Hal Marcus Gallery — 1308 N. Oregon.New hours are noon to 5 p.m. TuesdayWednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m.Thursday or by appointment. Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com.

The gallery is owned and operated by localartist Hal Marcus and his wife, Gallery DirectorPatricia Medici. Marcus’s home and studio,located across the street, are available for per-sonal tours. The gallery will take part in ElPaso Artist Studio Tour with an open house 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 27-

28. Refreshments served.Showing through April 30: “3 Generations,”

works by El Paso artists: Fern Thurston,Eugene Thurston and Holly Cox.

Fern Thurston (1870-1956) painted in oil andwas known mostly for her florals and land-scapes. Her son, Eugene Thurston (1896-1993), is collected widely by Early Texas Artenthusiasts. His daughter, Holly Thurston Cox,is still actively creating art. She is considered anexpert on Early Texas and Early El Paso Art andco-authored “Into the Desert Light – Early ElPaso Art 1850-1960,” published by the El PasoMuseum of Art.

International Museum of Art — 1211Montana. The museum is operated by theInternational Association for the Visual Arts inthe historic Turney Home. Hours are 1 to 5p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission isfree. Information: 543-6747 or international-museumofart.net.

La Galeria de la Misíon de Senecú —The Ysleta Independent School District’s galleryis at 8455 Alameda. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday. Admission is free.Information: 434-9703. Showing through

April 12: “Raw Beauty: A Female Perspective.”

Marjorie Foster School of Art Show —The 13th annual show is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday, April 27, at the Park East Clubhouse,1725 Mosswood, featuring works by Foster’sstudents. Entertainment provided by folksinger/songwriter Charlie McDonald. Admissionis free. Information/venue directions: MarjorieFoster, 592-5122.

Northeast Critique Group — The artists’group meets at 3 p.m. the third Thursday ofthe month at Opengate Community Church,9821 McCombs. Bring a recent painting ordrawing to be critiqued (not criticized). Allmedia welcome. Information: Judy, 755-1443or Connie, 490-3978.

‘Oñate’ sculpture unveiling — SanElizario Historic District will unveil the latestedition in its “Sculpture Series” at 4 p.m.

Sunday, April 21, at 1501 Main Street in SanElizario. The sculpture by Guadalupe JacquezCalderon will be the 3rd in an anticipatedseries of twelve, and references the Oñatearrival to San Elizario on April 20, 1598, andthe First Thanksgiving Celebration with theManso natives. Information: 851-0093SanElizarioHistoricArtDistrict.com

The event will take place during Mission TrailArt Market 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the historicplaza. Admission is free.

Pastel Society of El Paso — The society’smonthly meeting is 1 p.m. Thursday, April 11,at the International Museum of Art, 1211Montana. El Paso Artist Hall of Fame memberAlberto Escamilla will talk abut hisImpressionistic technique in oils and pastels, aswell as about the Impressionism movement.The program is free and the open to the public.Information: 581-4971.

Rio Bravo Watercolorists – The group’smonthly meeting is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday,April 17, at Great American, 9800 GatewayNorth. El Paso artist Bob Adams will do a pres-entation in acrylic. Cost (includes meal): $14.Reservations: Ofelia Castaneda, 630-9947.

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. Monday through Wednesdayand Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday.Weekend hours by appointment only.Information: 747-6151 or rubincenter.utep.edu.

Showing April 4-May 4 is the annual UTEPJuried Student Art Exhibition in the Rubin and LGalleries; and the annual UTEP AlumnusExhibition in the Project Space.

ArtReach lecture series talks are at 6 p.m.selected Thursdays: • April 18: “The Duet: A CollaborativeApproach to Artistic Production” with Szu-HanHo of UNM’s Department of Art and ArtHistory• April 25: “Machine Project Presents!” withMachine Project founder and executive direc-tor Mark Allen of Las Angeles.

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.

The First Friday ArtWalk is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday,April 5, with artist galleries open late, livedemonstrations and music. A Ghost Tourbegins at 10 p.m.

To get there, take Loop 375 South from I-10,exit Socorro Rd., then drive 7 miles east toMain Street.

Featured gallery artists include Al Borrego,Rob Mack, Palmira Lopez, Manuel Alvarado,Maria Branch, Bert Saldaña, Joanna Franco,Melissa Himes, M. Concepcion, RobertLichlyter, Amado Pena Jr. and Arturo Avalos.


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Through Her Eyes PhotographyExhibit – Latinitas’ youth photography exhibitruns through April at El Paso Public LibraryMain Branch, 501 N. Oregon, in celebration ofWomen’s History Month. The exhibit featuresphotographs by participants age 10 to 18 in theLatinitas after school clubs. Latinitas is a localyouth program that uses creative multimediaeducation to empower Latina youth. Admissionis free. Information: 219-8554 or latinitas-magazine.org.

Western Impressions Art Show - The ElPaso Art Association’s annual juried show willbe on display April 26-May 25 at theCrossland Gallery, 500 W. Paisano. Galleryhours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday throughFriday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.Admission is free. Information: 534-7377 orelpasoartassociation.com.

The show features artwork with a westerntheme, including paintings, drawings, mixedmedia, sculpture, collage and photography. Thisyear’s judge is El Paso artist Jeniffer Stapher-Thomas.

Gala opening is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 26.Winners will be announced.

Deadline for artists’ entries is April 12.

Las Cruces/Mesilla

Blue Gate Gallery — The gallery owned byFlo Hosa Dougherty is at 4901 Chagar, at Valleyand Taylor, in Las Cruces. Hours are 2 to 4p.m. Thursdays through Sundays. Information:(575) 523-2950 or [email protected]

Showing through April 30 is the Spring FlingShow, with oils, watercolors and acrylics.

La Paloma Fine Art Gallery and Studio— The new gallery in historic Old Mesilla at2340 Avenida De Mesilla, N.M. features thework of Francisco Romero. Hours are 11 a.m.to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday andnoon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: (575) 523-8755 or romeroart.net.

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 6: “Elemental NewMexico,” works by various artists influenced bythe “elements” of the state — landscape, earth,sky, water, etc. Participating artists includeNolan Winkler, Brian Kluge, Anthony Howell,Diane McGregor, Bill Gilbert and MichaelBerman. Featured works are Gilbert’s videoinstallation “Walk to Work” McGregor’sabstract oils, Kluge’s “(un)structured” non-rep-resentational sculptures’ Winker’s prints,Howell’s Chihuahuan Desert photographs andBerman’s black and white photographs.

Showing April 19-27: All-City High SchoolsSenior Exhibition, annual exhibit of works fromLas Cruces high school students.

Reading Art Book Club meets at 2:30 p.m.Wednesday, April 10, to discuss “The SecretSupper” by Javier Sierra.

Las Cruces North Valley Art Loop —Various artists in the art loop will host exhibitsthrough April 30, in conjunction with For theLove of Art Month. Information: artforms.com.

Featured galleries: • Jardin de Las Cruces Art Gallery, 4010 N.Valley, works in various media by area artists.• Aa Studios, 2645 Doña Ana Road, featuringmixed media and paintings by Dennis Lujan.• Blue Gate Gallery, 4901 Chagar Court, withthe Spring Fling exhibit featuring oils, watercol-

ors and acrylics.• Tomi’s Studio Gallery, 3421 Doña Ana Road,with sculpture by Tomi LaPierre.

Main Street Gallery — 311 N. DowntownMall, Las Cruces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Tuesday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30p.m. Saturday. Information: (575) 647-0508.

Showing April 5-29: “J. Paul Taylor HomeInteriors,” oils by Ouida Touchon The exhibitoffers an artistic and intimate glimpse of thehistoric J. Paul Taylor home in Mesilla. Openingreception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 5, duringthe Downtown Ramble.

Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery — 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across fromthe Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5p.m. daily. New works displayed every threemonths. Information: (575) 522-2933 ormesillavalleyfinearts.com.

April’s artist are Mayanna Howard, who cre-ates watercolor paintings illustrating herincreasing concentration on the use of colorand in capturing the play of light in her compo-sition, and Patricia Burnett, whose three-dimensional subjects on masonite are inspiredby the works of the old masters.Mesquite Art Gallery — 340 N. Mesquitein Las Cruces. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Thursday and Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday.Information: (575) 640-3502 or mesquiteart-gallery.com. Showing in April are works by theadult students of Wayne Carl Huber.

New Mexico Watercolor Societyexhibit — The society’s Southern Chapterwill exhibit of 40 watercolor paintings through

May 31 at New America School, 207 S. Main inLas Cruces. Information: (575) 522-6382.

Rio Grande Theatre — 211 DowntownMall in Las Cruces. Gallery in theatre lobby.Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday throughFriday. Information: (575) 523-6403 orriograndetheatre.com.

Showing in April is the Border Book Festival’sMexican Movie Memorabilia exhibit in thelobby. Artist Reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,April 5, as part of the Downtown Art Ramble.

Rokoko Art Gallery — 1785 Avenida deMercado in Mesilla. The gallery features thework of Mitch and A.me Alamag. Hours arenoon to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday.Information: (575) 405-8877 or rokokoart.com.

The gallery features live music in the“Kaboom Room” with Colorado-based musi-cians, singer/songwriter Stephanie Bettman andinstrumentalist Luke Halpin 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.Friday, April 5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for apotluck reception. Admission: $15 suggesteddonation; proceeds go directly to the artists.Seating is limited, RSVP requested.

Also

An Evening with the Artist — MimbresRegion Arts Council presents sculptor TimRead at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at theWestern New Mexico University’s Parotti Hallin Silver City as part of its monthly art lectureseries. Admission is free; light refreshmentsserved. Information: (575) 538-2505.

Art Hop — MainStreet Truth orConsequences sponsors the event 6 to 9 p.m.the second Saturday of each month (April 13)in the downtown gallery district. The event fea-tures the monthly art opening of new showsthroughout the galleries of Truth orConsequences, including fine arts, pottery, andfabric arts. Many shops and restaurants stayopen late for this monthly event, with livemusic in several locations. Information torc-mainstreet.org.

Deming Arts Center — The Deming ArtsCouncil’s gallery and gift shop is at 100 GoldStreet in Deming, N.M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4p.m. Tuesday through Friday and noon to 4p.m. Saturday. Information: (575) 546-3663 ordemingarts.orbs.com.

Showing in April is “History Through Art —Apache Homelands.”

Summer Art Workshops — CloudcroftArt Workshops hosts its 2013 fine art work-shops Mondays through Fridays at the “Old RedSchool House” (Public Library), 90 SwallowPlace in Cloudcroft, N.M. June 3-Aug. 16.Cost per workshop varies; 10 percent discountfor paid registration 30 days in advance ofworkshop. Information/request a brochure:(575) 439-9785, [email protected] orCloudcroftArt.com.


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This issue of El Paso Scene comesout on the eve of MaundyThursday, the final day Jesus

spent with his disciples, and which ismostly remembered for the Last Supper.

That day takes up more than five of the21 chapters in the Gospel of John.Chapter 13 begins with Jesus washingthe feet of his disciples and that eveningends with Jesus’ arrest in Chapter 18.

Oddly enough, the Last Supper getsbarely a mention in John’s account.

What John concentrates on instead areJesus’ final teachings to his disciples andhis prayers on their behalf.

Perhaps that is not so surprising if oneis aware of the actual meaning of“maundy.” We hear a close cousin ofthat word every day in El Paso.

“Mandé” is a Spanish word often usedidiomatically for “Could you repeatthat?” or “What would you like?” Butliterally it means “Order me” (from theverd “mandar”). It’s same root we usefor the English words “mandatory” and“commandment.”

Maundy Thursday gets its name fromthe “new commandment” Jesus gives hisdisciples that night: “Love one another”(John 13:34).

From John’s point of view, MaundyThursday is more of a Last Lecture thana Last Supper.

If you ever have seen the video or readthe book “The Last Lecture,” you mayremember that this was a title of a lec-ture given by Randy Pausch, a computerscience professor at Carnegie MellonUniversity. “The Last Lecture” was a

tradition at the college, in which a dis-tinguished teacher would present themost important lessons he or she wantedto impart to students.

In Pausch’s case, the lecture had amore poignant meaning. He had pancre-atic cancer and had been told he onlyhad months to live (he died less than ayear after giving that talk). Instead offocusing on his struggles with that prog-nosis, Pausch shared with his audiencehow he had been able to achieve certainchildhood dreams and as a professorhow he had enabled others to achievetheirs. Embracing one’s passions, over-coming obstacles and helping others tosucceed were the keys to life that Pauschshared in his Last Lecture.

That modern example of a “final dis-course” illustrates the significance ofthese chapters of John’s gospel. Theytell us what Jesus thought was mostimportant to share with his disciples inthe final hours he had as their teacher.We would do well to re-read his LastLecture as often as we celebrate his LastSupper.

Randy Limbird is editor of El Paso Scene. Comments?

Send to [email protected]

by Randy Limbird

‘El Sueño de Petra’ — “Viva Mexico”Theater Ensemble and El Paso CommunityCollege’s Senior Adult Program present theoriginal bilingual comedy by Rubert Reyes at 7p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday,April 5-7, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800S. San Marcial. Translated and directed byMalena Cano. Admission: $7. Information: 772-3905, 329-7774, 831-7803 or vivamexicoelpa-so.com.

‘Twelve Angry Men’ — The Las CrucesCommunity Theatre presents the drama byReginald Rose April 5-21. Directed by JoePfeiffer. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $10 ($9seniors, students, military; $8 per person forgroups of 10 or more; $7 children under six).Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.

A 19-year-old man has just stood trial for thefatal stabbing of his father. It looks like an open-and-shut case — until one of the jurors beginsopening the others’ eyes to the facts. Tempersget short, arguments grow heated, and thejurors become 12 angry men.

‘Harvey’ — El Paso Playhouse, 2501Montana, presents the charming comedy abouta man and his invisible six-foot rabbit through

April 6. Directed by Matt Moeller. Showtimesare 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7military/students with ID). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

A kind and gentle man introduces his imagi-nary friend to all of his friends and family. Hissister tries to commit him (and his imaginary 6-foot rabbit) to an insane asylum. Will she suc-ceed or will her brother’s charm win her over?

‘The Children’s Hour’ — El PasoCommunity College’s Department Drama clos-es its season with the play by Lillian Hellman 8p.m. Thursdays through Saturday, April 11-13

and 18-20, at the EPCC TransmountainCampus Forum. Directed by Hector Serrano.Doors open at 7 p.m. Children 7 and olderwelcome. Tickets: $15 ($10 non-EPCC stu-dents and military, $7 EPCC students); cash orchecks only. Information: 831-5056 orepcc.edu.

In Hellman’s masterpiece, a young student’slie has unexpected and tragic repercussions inan all-girls school.

‘Dead Man’s Cell Phone’— No StringsTheater Company concludes its season withthe new comedy by Sara Ruhl April 12-28 atthe Black Box Theatre, 430 N. DowntownMall, in Las Cruces, directed by Ceil Herman.Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30p.m. Sunday, April 21 and 28, and 7 p.m.Thursday, April 25. Tickets: $10 ($9 studentsand seniors over 65 and $7 all seats Thursday).Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223 orno-strings.org.

The New York Times wrote “Ms. Ruhl’s workblends the mundane and the metaphysical, theblunt and the obscure, the patently bizarre andthe bizarrely moving.”

‘Terra Nova’ auditions — No StringsTheatre Company hosts auditions for the playby Ted Tally, directed by Algernon D’Ammassa1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the BlackBox Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall in LasCruces. Needed are 4 male actors 30s to 40sand one woman 25-35. The roles of Robert

Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen have beencast. Auditions are cold readings from the text;callbacks will be later that day. The play runsMay 31-June 16, with possible extension toJune 23. Call director to reserve audition timeslot: (575) 545-7613.

‘POP: Priority One Project’— The col-laborative project of Theatre Arts and CreativeMedia And Digital Arts is at 6 p.m. Thursdayand 2:30 and 6 p.m. Friday, April 18-19, atDoña Ana Community College East MesaAuditorium, 2800 N. Sonoma Ranch in LasCruces, featuring short student films and playsfocusing on student success. The eveningincludes a public showing of three films, per-formance of a play, and discussion of the cre-ative process. Admission is free. Information:(575) 528-7048.

‘The Tempermentals’ — MetropolitanCommunity Church hosts a fundraising per-formance of the Jon Marans play aboutAmerican gay political activism at 8 p.m.Thursday, April 18, at El Paso Playhouse, 2501Montana, directed by Ivan Sandlin. Free bever-ages and hors d’oeuvres served prior to per-formance and during intermission. Tickets: $25in advance; $30 at the door. Information: 532-1317 (Playhouse), or fundraiser committeechair Beverly Cotton at 255-9475 or [email protected]. Web: mccelpaso.com.

The play chronicles the founding of theMattachine Society, the first lesbian, gay, bisexu-al and transgender rights organization in theUnited States. This is a fundraiser dedicated toassist Metropolitan Community Church of ElPaso to build their own place of worship andoutreach to the LGBT community.

A silent auction precedes the performance at7 p.m.

‘Eurydice’ — The UTEP Department ofTheatre and Dance presents story from Greekmythology April 19-29, in the Fox Fine ArtsWise Family Theatre. Eurydice is the retellingof the myth of Orpheus from the perspectiveof his wife, Eurydice, who after and untimelydeath is sent to Hades and struggles to find hermemories that will help her make the untimelychoice of whether to return to each withOrpheus or to say in Hades with her father.Directed by Chuck Gordon. Showtime is 8p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday.Tickets: $12 ($10 UTEP faculty/staff/alumniassociation members, seniors, military, groupsof 10 or more and non-UTEP students; $9UTEP students and children age 4 to 12).Information: 747-5118 ortheatredance.utep.edu.

‘Evita’ — UTEP Dinner Theatre presents theTim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber classicmusical about the life of Evita Peron April 19-

May 12. Tickets: $33-$45 Friday and Saturday;$30-$40 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday din-ner matinees; $16-$26 non-dinner matinees.Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday throughSaturday, with dinner matinee at 1:30 p.m.Sunday, April 21, and non-dinner matinees at2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28 and May 5. Tickets:$45 Friday and Saturday; $40 Wednesday,Thursday and Sunday dinner matinees; $26non-dinner matinees ($2 discount for all ticketsfor UTEP faculty/staff/ alumni association mem-bers; group of 20 or more; ages 4-12; nonUTEP-students, military; $10 discount for

UTEP students). Information: 747-6060.Featuring the memorable classic “Don’t Cry

for Me, Argentina,” the story follows the life ofpoor Argentine girl who becomes the FirstLady of Argentina. She was celebrated as ahero among the people as the voice of thepoor and working class until her untimelydeath.

‘Picasso at the Lapin Agile’ — AmericanSouthwest Theatre Company ends its seasonwith the hit play by Steve Martin April 19-May

5 at NMSU’s new Center for the Arts, 1000 E.University Ave. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Fridayand Saturday, plus 2 p.m. Sunday (second andthird week of production) and 7:30 p.m. thefinal Thursday of the production. Tickets: $15($13 seniors/NMSU staff and faculty with ID;$10 NMSU students and students age 3-17with current school ID). Information: (575)646-4515.

A Parisian bar is the location of a chancemeeting between Pablo Picasso and AlbertEinstein, who challenge each other’s ideasabout art, science, life and love.

‘The Temperamentals’ — El PasoPlayhouse, 2501 Montana, presents JohnMarans’s play about the founding of theMattachine Society April 19-May 11. Directedby Ivan Sandlin. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Fridayand Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10($8 seniors, $7 military/students with ID; $5students under 18). Information: 532-1317,elpasoplayhouse.com.

‘Night at the Wax Museum’ —Community of Faith Christian School presentsthe comedy at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m.Saturday, April 26-27, at Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcia. Admission: $5.Information: 584-2561.


UDT celebrates 30years with ‘Evita’

Thirty years ago, Greg Taylor hada dream. He wanted to put on ashow. He, along with buddy

Jimmy Legaretta, got $1,000 fromSpecial Programs and Activities atUTEP to put on “Joseph and theAmazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” in theUnion Ballroom.As a part of that first production, I

remember producing a good show on aminimal budget (including Taylor’smother making the famous multi-colordreamcoat.) and singing to recordedmusic.

More than 130 shows later, the UTEPDinner Theater has much bigger budg-ets, uses live music, and has become acentral part of El Paso’s theater scene.

For the 20th and 25th celebrations,Taylor staged special concerts, bringingin top talent to sing with dinner theaterregulars. But for the 30th anniversary, itwasn’t possible.

“Mostly it was a money situation,”Taylor said. “Those concerts cost asmall fortune, and with the way theeconomy has been, we did not want torisk it financially.”

So to celebrate 30 years, Taylor hasresurrected his favorite show, “Evita.”

“We were going to do (Disney’s)‘Beauty and the Beast’ but the rightswere withdrawn when the tour came,”Taylor said. “We always do a traditionalshow for anniversaries, and we had notdone ‘Evita’ since 2000, so it was time.”

Taylor’s love for the show began backin 1977.

“I was in a production of ‘(JesusChrist) Superstar’ at the Moulin Rouge(a dinner theater at Fort Bliss, nowdefunct) when I read a small article say-ing the same guys who wrote‘Superstar’ have released a new albumcalled ‘Evita,’” Taylor remembered. “Ihad to special-order it. No one in towncarried it. I played it at a cast party andfell in love immediately. That night Iwrote my fan letter to Tim Rice.”

That letter was the beginning of a longfriendship between Taylor and thefamous lyricist. That year, Taylorattended the American premiere open-ing night of Rice’s “Evita” in LosAngeles – the first of 42 times he hasseen the show.

Taylor said this production will haveall new sets, costumes, props and most-ly all-new staging.

“It’s a much bigger production thanany of our previous four of “Evita,”Taylor added.

UDT regular Josey Pickett Mitchell(who was the original Belle when UDTdid “Beauty and the Beast”) portraysthe title role. Newcomer Joe Estalaplays Che. UDT costumer Jaime Barbais reprising his role of Perón, regularJorge Ollivier plays Magaldi, and AverySegapelli, who just played Sandy in“Grease,” is singing the part of the mis-tress.

UDT will end the season with the2008 Tony- winner “In the Heights” thisJuly. Taylor and his crew have selected“Les Misérables” in April 2014 and“Chess” in July 2014 as two of fourshows for next season,

But Taylor, right now, is concentratingon his 30th anniversary production. Headmitted that his biggest joy in directingit again is “getting to hear the musicevery night. I still love it.

“‘Evita’ is still my favorite musical.”

Carol Viescas is a veteran of

community theater and teaches

journalism at Bel Air High School.

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Local: April showers bring May 1st Derailers at State Line

The Derailers will man the grill again whenthey return to the same spot we met up withthem about a year ago. This will be their sec-ond appearance at the State Line restaurant,and will launch this year’s live music sum-mer series. If you haven’t caught up with theguys, you have certainly cheated yourself outof a rootin’-tootin’ hell of a great time. Theband hails from Austin, Texas, so they go asgood with barbecue as an ice-cold beer, tocool off the start of a hot summer. They firstcame to our music consciousness about 20years ago, but back then it was a pure honky-tonk country sound. They later infused a bitof rockabilly, squeezed in some rock, thensigned with a major label and became tooslick and polished. They seemed to reignitetheir passion for the grit and grime in 2007when they dedicated an entire disc to theirhero, Buck Owens. Unfortunately theiralbum output stalled out one year later, butever since that tribute they have consistentlydelivered shows that any saloon would behonored to host. Follow your nose as the airis sure to be thick with the smell of somesmoky goodness and then let your ears tellyou where to hunker down for an eveningthat you won’t soon forget.

National: Buckcherry,“Confessions,” Century Media

A lot of bands like to say they are going onhiatus and many seem to turn that into acomplete disappearing act. In 2005, after amere three years of separation, the mainforces behind Buckcherry reconvened andever since that glorious reunion they havegone above and beyond any of their previousefforts with every new release. They contin-ue to shake the earth’s core with their rattlingthunder. The latest is “Confessions” and itcomes on like molten lava spewing out of avolcano, destroying any life form in its path.The 13 tracks serve up their special brew offrom-the-gutter, down-and-dirty rock ’n’ roll.They have been kind enough to include acouple chasers in the form of a few extra bal-lads to swallow their potent concoction, andperhaps score a radio hit. I must confess thatthe seven deadly sins have never sounded soinviting — from gluttony to envy, to lust andeverything in between. You’ll have a hardtime avoiding any — and why should youwhen Buckcherry is involved?

Son Volt, “Honky Tonk,”Rounder Records

Jay Farrar returns to the scene of the countryroots crime. This is a crime of passion whenit comes to his band Son Volt. “Honky Tonk”is the name of the latest, and if that doesn’tspell it out for you, it will soon become evi-dent what this disc is all about. From thevery second the needle drops or the laserhits, or whatever your mode of aural trans-portation is, it is abundantly clear that this isnot the guitar-fueled version of this group.So if it is the rock side you are hoping to flipover, look elsewhere. They have taken theirevery-other LP or so leave of absence. Thereare moments when we travel way back toWilco front man Jeff Tweedy’s Uncle Tupelodays as they journey deep into heartaches,loss, and general Honky Tonk misfortune.This is absolute country complete with pedalsteel and twin fiddles. It could be the unmis-takable nasal drawl, or it could be the waythey spin a tale, or perhaps it is a desire to betransported back to the glory days of MerleHaggard, George Jones and the like.Whatever it is, they somehow keep us com-ing back for more, no matter how unsettlingthe words can be. Sit back, relax, and watchthe tumbleweeds cross the desert, and getyour Honky Tonk on with Son Volt.

Stereophonics, “Graffiti on theTrain,” Stylus Records

My hope is that one day one of the biggestbands in Europe will get to see the light atthe end of the United States tunnel. For waytoo many years I have been clamoring onabout how these guys need their break overhere, and unfortunately that unobtainableglow in the distance seems to be getting dim-mer instead of brighter. They are continuingto play the record label shuffle, with the lat-est having a hard time hitting our soil. TheStereophonics’ newest is “Graffiti on theTrain.” It is hard to believe this is theireighth proper release, and although it mightbe a little quieter in spots than past efforts, itstill has a three-quarters tank full of guitar-driven rock. They start off with a bang in theform of “We Share the Same Sun,” ananthem that should be blaring from everysound device in existence. The disc alsofinds them getting down and dirty with anacoustic blues number, only to find the nexttrack embracing a new semi-industrial sound.For those who have shared in Europe’senthusiasm for this band over the years, youcan rest assured you are still riding sidecarwith one of the best bands from across thepond. They have just taken on a few newdimensions. If you are still in the dark andhave no idea what or who I am talking about,climb aboard this graffitied train because it’sabout to leave the station.

Collectibles: Get ready forflood of vinyl April 20

The only good thing about April tax day iswe are that much closer to the annual RecordStore Day — which this year is April 20.This is Black Friday for vinyl junkiesthroughout the world, when record labelspeddle their ridiculously limited quantitywares to be gobbled up by the masses atbreakneck speeds. This day isn’t about sell-ing a million copies of something — in somecases it may only be 100 of a particular item.The choices have swelled up to about 300.Notables include Roadrunner taking a cuefrom Warner Bothers uniquely colored 7-inchvinyl series of “Side by Side,” which fea-tures one of their artists covering other his-toric and personally influential iconic artists,such as Black Keys covering the Stooges, Xdoing The Doors, and Killswitch Engage tak-ing on Dio. Then there are the bank-breakingdeluxe edition massive collections by DaveMatthews, Phish and the Flaming Lips toname a few. Lock down your source early —these treasures have been unburied and themasses will pounce quickly.

Keep an eye out for these releases:

Black Sabbath — “13”Camera Obscura — “Desire Lines”Iggy & The Stooges — “Ready To Die”Vampire Weekend — “Modern Vampires ofthe City”

Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin’ Dice Music. Drop him a line at

[email protected]

Gene Keller events — Poet and songwriterGene Keller will make several appearances incelebration of April as National Poetry Month.All events are free and open to the public.Information: 584-7823.• 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 30, at ThePercolator, 217 N. Stanton, as featured per-former with Barbed Wire Series.• Memorial Park Library; Tumblewords ProjectWorkshop, “An Olmec Omelet,” 12:45 to 2:45p.m. Saturday, April 6, at Memorial ParkLibrary, 3200 Copper.• Poetry presentation with other poets 5 to 6p.m. Thursday, April 11, at Irving SchwartzLibrary, 1865 Dean Martin.• Featured presenter for El Paso Writers’League meeting, 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April

13, at Doris van Doren Library, 551 Redd.• Presentation with other poets 4:30-5:30 p.m.Thursday, April 25, at Memorial Park Library.

Holocaust Museum book club — The ElPaso Holocaust Museum and Study Center’sbook club meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April

4, to discuss “The Sandcastle Girls” by ChrisBohjalian, moderated by UTEP assistant profes-sor of political science Cigdem V. Sirin.Admission: $5; free for museum members.Information: Jamie Williams, 351.0048 ext. 28or [email protected].

Book sale — Friends of the NortheastLibrary host a 50 percent off book sale 1 to 4p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,April 5-6, at the Richard Burges Library, 9600Dyer. Information: 759-2406.

Tumblewords Project — The writingworkshops are 12:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.Saturdays at the Memorial Park Public Librarymeeting room, 3200 Copper. Workshops arefree. Information: 328-5484 (Donna Snyder),566-1034 (library) [email protected].• April 6: “An Olmec Omelet” with GeneKeller. Keller’s workshop will be an explorationof Mexican Poetry. Keller is a bilingual poet,musician, songwriter and educator. • April 13: “Lamentaciones/Laments” withDonna Snyder. Workshop participants willexplore poetry of grief and loss. • April 20: “Chaucer Started this April Thing”with poet Robin Scofield, an exploration ofspring poems from Chaucer to William CarlosWilliams.• April 27: ”Make-Believe Ballroom: Music-inspired Image” with Michael C. Ford. Ford hasbeen featured on 13 spoken word recordings.He received a Grammy nomination in 1986 anda Pulitzer nomination in 1998.

To celebrate National Poetry Month,Tumblewords presents three readings in collab-oration with El Paso Public Library and one incollaboration with BorderSenses and BarbedWire Open Mic Series. Information: 328-5484(Donna Snyder), 566-1034 (library) or [email protected].• Gene Keller, Leslie Council, Julia Quintanarand Robin Scofield are featured readers at 5p.m. Thursday, April 11, at the Irving SchwartzBranch Library, 1865 Dean Martin. Keller willalso serve as emcee. Information: 857-0594.• Yvonne Collins, John Williamson, MikeGarcia and Nick Rodriguez are featured readersat 5 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the JudgeMárquez Branch Library, 610 N. Yarbrough.Donna Snyder will serve as emcee. Information:591-3391.• Michael C. Ford, Susana James, Gene Keller,Sandy Torrez and Donna Snyder are featuredreaders at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, atMemorial Park Branch Library 3200 Copper.Keller and Snyder will emcee. Information: 566-1034.

• The Barbed Wire Open Mic reading series, aproject of BorderSenses, will feature MichaelC. Ford from Los Angeles, California andAward-winning poet Lawrence Welsh from ElPaso at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at ThePercolator Café, 217 N. Stanton. There willalso be an open mic.

Southwest Reading Connections — Thenew book club for adults meets at 1 p.m. thesecond Tuesday of the month, at Las CrucesMuseum of Nature and Science, 411 N. Main inthe Las Cruces Downtown Mall, dedicated toexploring the life in the southwest in fiction andnon-fiction. Information: (575) 522-3120 or las-cruces.org/museums.

The April 9 book is “Half Broke Horses: ATrue Life Novel” by journalist and writerJeanette Walls. Walls’s first work of fiction pres-ents the story of her maternal grandmother,Lily Casey Smith, who was born in 1901 andjourneyed through the western reaches ofTexas into New Mexico and Arizona.

Writing Round-Up — Texas Mountain TrailWriters invite all writers to the 22nd AnnualSpring Retreat April 12-14 at Mountain TrailLodge & Outdoor Learning Center, betweenFort Davis and Alpine. This year’s featuredauthors are Juan Perez, Bill O’Neal and NinaAmir, focusing on “Writing on the Wild Side.”Cost: $150. Information/registration: (432) 837-5489 or texasmountaintrailwriters.org.

Friends of the Irving Schwartz LibraryBookstore — The bookstore at 1605 GeorgeDieter (in Dieter Plaza) offers books, fiction,non-fiction, records, CDs, magazines, cards andother items. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Wednesdays and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays.Information: 593-0015.

Books Are Gems — 7744 North Loop SteB (behind Compass Bank). The nonprofitorganization sells and gives away new and usedbooks. Books are sold for $1-$2, and childrenwho come to the store may receive five freeused books. Teachers can also receive freebooks for their classroom. Hours are 11 a.m.to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday;and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Information:Information: 845-5437 or booksaregems.org.

Barnes & Noble (West Side) — 705Sunland Park. Information: 581-5353, bn.com.

The American Girl Book Club for girls will dis-cuss “Caroline” at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20.

Children’s storytimes are 10 a.m. Saturdays.• March 30: “The Cat in The Hat” by Dr.Seuss, as part of Read Across America• April 6: “Press Here” by Herve Tullett• April 13: “Have You Filled A Bucket Today”by Carol McCloud• April 20: Hands-on Learning with “LeapFrog”• April 27: “Lucky Ducklings” by Eva Moore.

Barnes & Noble (East Side) — 9521Viscount. Information: 590-1932.

Eastside Chapter of Sisters in Crime BookDiscussion Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday,April 2, to discuss “Forcing Amaryllis” byLouise Ure. Information: 629-7063.

Little One’s Storytime is 11 a.m. everySaturday with Miss Bonnie.

Barnes & Noble (Las Cruces) — 700 S.Telshor in Mesilla Valley Mall. Information: (575)522-4499.

Educator Appreciation Week celebration is 9a.m. Saturday, April 13. A reception for thewinner of “My Favorite Teacher” contest is 11a.m. with refreshments and giveaways. RSVP atcrm2133.bn.com.

Author Steven Painter will sign copies of his

latest book set in 1930s Hollywood, “Take HerFor A Ride,” at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 13.

Children’s “Good Morning” storytimes are 10a.m. Fridays.

A special Hands-On Learning with LeapFrogstorytime is 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27.

Reading the Easel Book Club — The ElPaso Museum of Art’s book group meets 4 to5:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each monthin the museum’s executive dining room. Cost:$10 per session (free for museum members),includes admission to all exhibits. RSVPrequested: 532-1707 ext. 65.

The April 18 book is “Pictures and Tears: AHistory of People Who Have Cried in Front ofPaintings,” by James Elkins.

Barnes & Noble at NMSU — 1400 E.University in Las Cruces. All campus parkingfree on weekends. Information: (575) 646-4431or nmsubookstore.com.

Public Open Mic Nights are 5 to 8 p.m.Fridays through May 10 at the Café, with poet-ry, theatre, music and other performing talents.Performers should sign up with David [email protected].

Public Technology workshop “Master YouriPad: Advanced Features” is 1 p.m. Saturdays,April 13.

The Bookery — 10167 Socorro Road,Socorro. Joseph Grindstaff, co-author of thenew mystery “TMI,” will sign books 2-4 p.m.Saturday, April 27. Grindstaff is a former ElPaso homicide detective, and the book is set inEl Paso. Information: 859-6132.


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Get Reel Film Series — The UTEP filmseries is in the Union Cinema, Union BuildingEast, First Floor. Showings are 7 p.m.Thursdays and Fridays. Admission: $2 generaladmission; $1 UTEP students, faculty, staff andalumni members with valid ID. Combo tickets(include hot dog, small soda and popcorn) are$5. Tickets available in advance at the UTEPTicket Center or at the door. Information: 747-5711.• April 4-5: Zero Dark Thirty• April 11-12: The Diving Bell and theButterfly• April 18-19: The Lorax• April 25-26: Django Unchained.

EPMA Mexican Film Festival — El PasoMuseum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza, andthe Consulate General of Mexico hosts screen-ings of shorts followed by feature-length filmsfrom Mexican cinema in conjunction with theexhibit “70 Years of Mexican Art: NewLanguages, New Worlds, at 11 a.m. Saturdaysin April in the museum’s auditorium. Admissionis free; those who attend movies receive freeadmission to the exhibit that day. Seating is lim-ited; films are not rated. Information: 532-1707or elpasoartmuseum.org.• April 6: “Facundo!” (El Tio Facundo) (2010)and “Vámonos con Pancho Villa!” (1936)• April 13: “Amanecer” (2009) and “PedroPáramo” (1967).• April 20: “Firmes” (2012), “La Nuera”(2010), “Soldados de Jugete,” (2012) and “LaIllusion Viaja en Tranvia” (1953)• April 27: “La tiricia o como curar la tristeza”(2012), ”Noria/The Water Wheel” (2012), “EnUn Minuto” (2012) and “Frida, NaturalezaViva” (1983).

EPMA World Cinema Series — El PasoMuseum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza, hostsscreenings of films at 2 p.m. on selectedSaturdays. Donations purchase art books forthe El Paso Museum of Art Algur H. MeadowsLibrary. Admission: is free. Restrictions mayapply depending on rating of film. Information:532-1707 or elpasoartmuseum.org.

April’s series focuses on Asian Cinema:• April 6: “Raise The Red Lantern” (Rated PG)• April 13: “Shaolin Soccer” (Rated PG)• April 20: “Picture Bride” (Rated PG-13)• April 27: “Mishaima: A Life in FourChapters” (Rated R)

Film Las Cruces — The Rio GrandeTheatre and the City of Las Cruces Film Liaisonpresent the monthly film forum at 7 p.m.Wednesday, April 10. Locally made films arescreened alongside short films by student film-makers, followed by Q&A sessions with thefilmmakers and industry news as it pertains tothe area. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission isfree. Information: (575) 523-6403 or Las-Cruces-Film.org.

Binational Independent Film Festival— The annual binational festival featuring filmsfrom around the globe is April 19-27, in ElPaso and Juarez. Information/film schedule:binationalfilmfestival.org.

This year’s honored celebrity guests includeDavid Strathairn, Norma Herrera, JesseBorrego, Eric del Castillo, Peter Bratt, MikeMiller, Ross Marks and more.

Feature film screenings are at 7 p.m. nightly atPremiere Cinemas in Bassett Place Mall, 6101Gateway West.

Documentaries are 3 p.m. Saturdays andSundays during the festival at El Paso PublicLibrary’s Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon.

Horror movies and first-time directors show-ings are 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays duringthe festival at Proper Print Shop, 500 W.Paisano (at the Art Junction).

Fountain Theatre — 2469 Calle deGuadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza inMesilla. The historic theater, operated by theMesilla Valley Film Society, features films at7:30 p.m. nightly, plus 1:30 p.m. Saturday and2:30 p.m. Sunday. Foreign language filmsinclude subtitles. Admission: $7 ($6 seniors andstudents with ID; $5 society members and chil-dren); $5 on Wednesday. Information, sched-ule: (575) 524-8287 or mesillavalleyfilm.org.• March 29-April 4: “Amour.” A couple, bothretired music teachers in their eighties, findtheir bond of love severely tested when onesuffers a stroke. Rated PG-13.• April 5-11: “Chinese Take-Away.” DirectorSebastian Borensztein tells the story of hisfather, Tato Bores, a beloved political comedianon Argentine TV. He was famous for a bad wig,a big cigar and a recurring gag in which hewould pretend to phone the president to voicehis criticisms. • April 12-18: “Quartet” Directed by DustinHoffman, “Quartet” is set in an elegant countryretirement home for one-time musical luminar-ies. Their snug world crashes with the arrival ofa former world-class soprano. Rated PG-13.• April 19-25: “Birders: The Central ParkEffect.” Jeffrey Kimball’s documentary is abouthow a hidden world of beautiful wild birds inthe middle of Manhattan has magically trans-formed the lives of a diverse group of NewYorkers.

Before the April 21 matinee and April 24evening shows, guest speakers Nancy Stotzfrom the Mesilla Valley Audubon Society willtalk about local birding opportunities.• April 26-May 2: “Barbara.” A doctorworking in 1980s East Germany finds herselfbanished to a small country hospital. Rated PG-13.

New Mexico Museum of SpaceHistory — 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. Themuseum’s Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theaterpresents:• “Air Racers.” The 3D film provides uniqueinsight into the legendary Reno NationalChampionship Air Races.• “Hubble.” Audiences blast off alongside theAtlantis STS-125 crew, witness spacewalks andexperience the Hubble Telescope’s imagery. • Planetarium show: “Nine Planets andCounting” a journey through the solar system.

Shows are scheduled on the hour from 10a.m. to 4 p.m.; check website for specific timesfor individual movies.

Tickets: $6 ($5 for seniors and military; $4ages 4-12). Planetarium show admission: $3.50.Ages 3 and under free for all shows.Museum/Max combo tickets available.Information: (877) 333-6589 or (575) 437-2840or 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. Release dates are sub-ject to change.


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Spring cleaning is a useful discipline for most of us — who doesn’t have a few dusty or dirty spots around the house, cluttered closets or other neglected domestic duties? Like New Year’s, spring is a time for newstarts, and it’s hard to start fresh if you’re still staring at old messes.

That’s not only true of what’s around us but also what’s inside of us.We all need a bit of internal spring cleaning if we want to move ahead.That may mean dealing with personal issues we’ve swept under the rug,bad habits that clutter our lives or relationships suffering from neglect. If you’re tired of yesterday’s messes, counseling offers the tools to

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Downtown walking tour — ADowntown walking tour of Historic Sites andPublic Art is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 30,starting at the entrance of the El Paso Museumof History, 510 N. Santa Fe, and passingthrough San Jacinto Plaza. The tour will coverEl Paso history from 1851 to 1950 includingstage, mule and trolley car lines, famoussaloons, brothels, and more. The tour is twohours long, with a lunch break at Tejas Cafe.

Meet at Museum of History at 10:15 a.m.Cost: $5 donation to the Railroad andTransportation Museum of El Paso (free forchildren with discounts for teachers, students,and military. Special tours can be scheduled inadvance by contacting the Railroad Museum.Information: 422-3420, 256-4409 or elpaso-rails.org.

‘The Collection that Almost Wasn’t’ —The new exhibit of Casasola Studio photos runsthrough March 31 at UTEP’s UniversityLibrary’s Third Floor Gallery. The exhibit tellsthe diverse story of border residents and thephoto studio they trusted to capture their mostimportant moments. Most of the approximately50 photos on display feature a variety of peo-ple, many of them unidentified, that includedancers and musicians, clergy, beefcakes andbeauty queens, and individuals, couples andfamilies of different ethnicities. Admission isfree. Information: libraryweb.utep.edu.

Paso Del Norte Paranormal Societyand Haunted History - The organizationoffers a variety of “ghost tours” each month.All proceeds benefit Concordia Cemetery forrestoration and preservation. Age 13 and olderwelcome. Tours are $10, unless otherwise list-ed. Information/reservations: 408-7461 [email protected].

Guests this month are encouraged to bedressed in their best “witchy” clothing in cele-bration of Walpurgisnacht (Witch’s Night Out),a German tradition that marks the halfwaypoint to Halloween.• Ghost tour of San Elizario Historic District is9 p.m. to midnight Friday, April 5, during theFirst Friday ArtWalk. Meet at the Golden EagleGallery, 1501 Main Street.• Concordia Cemetery Ghost Tours are 9 to11 p.m. Saturday, April 6 and 13. Tours startunder the big tree near the Yandell Streetentrance; meet at 8:30 p.m. Visitors will also beregaled with stories of infamous haunted histo-ry that spans centuries. Ages 13 and older wel-come. • Downtown Ghost Tour is 9 to 11 p.m.Saturday, April 20. Meet at 8:30 p.m. in frontof the Downtown Main Library (ClevelandSquare) next to the El Paso Museum of History.

Trinity Site Tour — The semi-annual tourto the site of the first atom bomb explosion isSaturday, April 6, at White Sands MissileRange. At the site, visitors can take a quarter-mile walk to ground zero, where a smallobelisk marks the exact spot where the bombwas exploded. Historical photos are mountedon the fence surrounding the area. Food andsouvenirs sold at the site. Admission is free.Information: White Sands Public Affairs (575)678-1134 or wsmr.army.mil.

Visitors also can ride a missile range shuttlebus two miles to the Schmidt/McDonald ranchhouse where the scientists assembled the plu-tonium core of the bomb. Enter off U.S. 380on the north end of the range (Stallion Gate)from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Site closes promptly at

3:30 p.m. Must show a photo ID at the gateVisitors are encouraged to have a full tank of

gasoline and a spare tire for the trip, which is85 miles each way. There are no service sta-tions on the route. Department of Defensepolice will direct traffic. Pets allowed on leashonly.

On July 16, 1945, the U.S. governmentexploded the bomb at the New Mexico testsite. The tour includes the restored McDonaldHouse, part of the National Historic Landmark,where the plutonium core of the bomb wasassembled.

Days of Remembrance ceremony — ElPaso Holocaust Museum and Study Center’sannual Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Days ofRemembrance) commemoration is 2 p.m.Sunday, April 7, at Temple Mount Sinai, 4408N. Stanton. The theme for the 2013 Days ofRemembrance is “Never Again: Heeding theWarning Signs.”

The Museum will honor Holocaust survivorswho moved to El Paso after the war andremember the millions of victims of theHolocaust. Admission is free and the public isinvited. Information: 351-0048 ext. 28 [email protected].

History Lecture Series — The monthlyprogram is 1 to 2 p.m. the second Thursday ofeach month at the Branigan Cultural Center,501 N. Main, north end of the Downtown Mallin Las Cruces. The April 11 lecture is“Alligators, El Paso, and the MexicanRevolution: A Slice of Everyday Life” with SueTaylor. Admission is free. Information: (575)541-2154 or las-cruces.org/museums.

Fort Bayard Tours — Fort Bayard HistoricPreservation Society hosts guided tours of thehistoric fort at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 13

and 27 at Fort Bayard National HistoricLandmark, six miles east of Silver City, N.M.Meet at the For Bayard Museum on the westside of the parade ground. Tour takes about 90minutes; wear walking shoes. The museum willalso be open. Admission is free, but donationsappreciated. Individual tours may also bescheduled in advance. Information: (575) 388-4477, (575) 388- 9123 or fortbayard.org.

In celebration of May as Historic PreservationMonth, the society hosts guests speakers andwalking tours Saturdays in May at the fort:• May 4: Ken Smith will discuss military TargetPractice using the 1885 Manual for Rifle andCarbine Firing.• May 11: The Fort Bayard Story from anArchaeologist Point of View with guest speakerBill Lockhart of Tularosa.• May 18: “Visits with Dr. Bushnell,Commanding Officer at Fort Bayard” with Dr.John Bell, who completed an Internal MedicineResidency at William Beaumont U.S. ArmyHospital.

Arizona/New Mexico Joint HistoryConference — The Historical Societies ofNew Mexico and Arizona host a joint conven-tion Thursday through Saturday, April 18-20,at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E.University, in Las Cruces with presentations,talks, reenactments, live auction, banquet, his-toric tours and more. The public is invited.Information/schedule: info.hsnmconference.org.

The “Celebrate History” banquet is 5 p.m.Friday, April 19, with a live book auction 5:30to 7 p.m. followed with music by Steve Smith

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and Hard Road and an 1775-1776 Expeditionperformance by Juan Bautista de Anza 7 to 9:30p.m. Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door;(included with registration cost for conferenceregistrants).

El Paso Corral of the Westerners —The monthly dinner program is 6 to 8:30 p.m.Friday, April 19, in the Staff and FacultyLounge, second floor, UTEP Student Union.Rod Linkous presents “An Evening with PioneerMayor Solomon Schutz.” Cost: $20 (includesdinner and presentation). Information or reser-vations (by April 17): 759-9538.

Checks may be sent to “Westerners” at10097 Ontario, 79924. Payment counts asreservation.

Celebration of Cultures 2013 — TheGenealogy Society of San Elizario and El PasoMission Trail Association host the 22nd annualconference is 1 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April

27, at the L.G. Alarcon Elementary cafeteria,12501 Socorro Road. Admission is free.Information: 851-1682, 851-0093 (genealogysociety), 851-9997 (Mission Trail Association orSanElizarioGenealogy.com.

The event begins with a welcome by societyPresident Al Borrego with introductions by co-chairman Miguel A. Teran.

Presentations include “Influence of Variouscultures that were part of the OñateExpedition,” “Musical Influence, from theOñate expedition with Jena Camp and “TheFranciscan Mission of the Oñate Expedition.Other events:

Multicultural and historical booths, interna-tional and cultural entertainment are noon to 6p.m. Saturday and noon to 8 p.m. Sunday,April 27-28, on the Veterans Memorial Plaza,with “Model Exhibition” of San ElizarioHistorical Sites and “Family Tree” Exhibit” atthe Portales Museum.

A VIP reception is 4:30 p.m. Saturday at thePortales Visitors Center Garden: Dinner tick-ets: $20.

An Old-West reenactment by Pistoleros deSan Elizario is 4:30 p.m. Saturday at thePortales Museum.

The annual “First Thanksgiving” reenactment

is 5:45 p.m. Saturday in the plaza, presentingthe arrival of the first Spanish settlers in thisarea in April 1598, presented by DanzasEspañolas.

Cabaret Night at the Adobe HorseshoeTheatre (on the historic plaza) is 8 p.m. Sunday.(call for Tickets)

San Elizario Ghost Tour is 10 p.m. Sunday.

San Elizario walking tours — The SanElizario Historic District hosts free guidedwalking tours of its nationally recognized his-toric district at noon and 3 p.m. the fourthSunday of the month (April 28) starting atMain Street Mercantile, 1501 Main Street.Learn about the 17 historic sites of San Elizario,about the arrival of Don Juan de Oñate to thearea in 1598 and the First ThanksgivingCelebration, the Presidio de San Elizario andthe San Elcear Chapel on the Mission Trail.Information: 851-0093.

To get there: Take Loop 375 to Socorro Roadthen go east seven miles to San Elizario.District is on the right. Look for the brownsigns.

‘Out of the Shadows: The Women ofSouthern New Mexico’ — New MexicoState University’s Branson Library hosts thefree public photo exhibit through Oct. 15 inthe library’s Milton Gallery, fourth floor on theNMSU campus in Las Cruces. Organized byUniversity Archivist Martha Shipman Andrews,the exhibit captures the self-reliance of womenranchers, the craftsmanship andindustry of Native American women, the com-fortable lives of a prominentHispanic mercantile family and the opportuni-ties for women createdby educational institutions. The photos alsoappear in Andrews’ book of the same name.Information: (575) 646-5028 [email protected].

El Paso Mission Trail Visitor Center —El Paso Mission Trail Association’s center sup-porting the three historic churches in theMission Valley — Ysleta Mission, SocorroMission and San Elizario Chapel — is at 6095Alameda (at Zaragoza). Hours are 9 a.m. to 4p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Information790-0661, 851-9997 orvisitelpasomissiontrail.com.

April 5:• Evil Dead (TriStar) — Jane Levy, ShilohFernandez, Jessica Lucas. Directed by FedeAlvarez. Remake of the 1983 Sam Raimi film.• Jurassic Park (Universal) — Sam Neill, LauraDern, Richard Attenborough. Directed bySteven Spielberg. Re-release of the 1993 clas-sic, retooled in 3D.• Trance (Fox Searchlight) — James McAvoy,Rosario Dawson, Vincent Cassel. Directed byDanny Boyle.April 12:• 42 (Warner Bros.) — Chadwick Boseman,Harrison Ford, Alan Tudyk. Directed by BrianHelgeland.• Oblivion (Universal) — Tom Cruise, AndreaRiseborough, Morgan Freeman. Directed byJoseph Kosinski.• Scary Movie 5 (Weinstein Co.) — Simon Rex,Ashley Tisdale, Charlie Sheen. Directed byMalcolm D. Lee.• To The Wonder (Magnolia) — Ben Affleck,Olga Kurylenko, Javier Bardem. Directed by

Terrence Malick.April 19: • Jobs (Open Road) — Ashton Kutcher, AnnikaBertea, Josh Gad. Directed by Joshua MichaelStern.• The Lords of Salem (Anchor Bay) — MegFoster, Bruce Davison, Sheri Moon Zombie.Directed by Rob Zombie.April 26:• The Big Wedding (Lionsgate) — DianeKeaton, Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl.Directed by Justin Zackham.• Pain & Gain (Paramount) – Mark Walhberg,Dwayne Johnson, Ed Harris. Directed byMichael Bay.

DVD Releases

April 9: • Hyde Park on Hudson / RApril 16:• Django Unchained / RApril 23:• The Impossible / PG-13• Promised Land / R• A Haunted House / RApril 30:• The Guilt Trip / PG-13• Not Fade Away / R

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Valores • ICHICULT •Academia Municipal •

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UANE • Golden Ticket •Casa Mia

‘From Fame to Faith’ — Actor, singer,model and producer Eduardo Verastegui iskeynote speaker for the Foundation for theDiocese of El Paso’s Legacy Fund Dinner at 6p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Camino Real Hotel,101 S. El Paso. Tickets: $100. Information: 872-8412 elpasodiocesefoundation.org.

Camacho vs. Castillo — The fight betweenchampion boxers Hector Camacho Jr. and JoseLuis Castillo is Thursday, May 2, El PasoCounty Coliseum (Ticketmaster).

Raphael — The Grammy-nominated Spanishsinger performs at 8 p.m. Friday, May 3, at thePlaza Theatre. Tickets: $39-$99 (Ticketmaster).

Assistance League Dinner and SilentAuction — 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 3, at TheSummit, 120 N. Festival. Dinner 6 to 7:30 p.m.Cost: $50. Information: 760-5740 or 564-0600.

Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El PasoCommunity College play their final doublehead-er home games against Clarendon Collegenoon Friday and Saturday, May 3-4, at the ValleVerde Campus Baseball Field, off Hunter.Admission is free. Information: 831-2275.

Race Against Diabetes — El PasoDiabetes Association’s 5K run and 5K and 1-mile fun walks begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 4,at The Garden, 511 Western Court.Information: 532-6280 or epdiabetes.org.

Physical Fitness and Sports Month —City of El Paso Parks and RecreationDepartment host a celebration of NationalPhysical Fitness and Sports Month 9:30 a.m. to2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at Veterans RecreationCenter, 5301 Salem. Information: 821-8909.

‘Sgt. Pepper’s Wondrous Wigorium’ —The Rio Grande Cancer Foundation and theGreen House present a Beatles TributeConcert, “All You Need is Love,” at 7 p.m.Saturday, May 4, at the Chamizal NationalMemorial. Admission: $20 ($15 student/ $10children). Information: 317-2087.

March for Babies — The annual March ofDimes fundraiser is Saturday, May 4, aroundAscarate Park. Information: 590-9499.

The Killers — The alternative rock bandperforms in El Paso at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6,at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $55-$62.50. (Ticketmaster)

Veterinary Community AwardsBanquet - The 28th annual banquet hostedby the El Paso Veterinary Medical Association is6 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, at Camino Real Hotel,Downtown. Tickets: $40. Information: 593-1712 or epvma.org.

Spirit of Amigo Travel Fair — El PasoConvention and Visitors Bureau and El PasoHotel Motel Association host the 10th annualtourism trade show and luncheon at 11 a.m.Thursday, May 9, at the El Paso ConventionCenter. Information: visitelpaso.com.

EPSYOs Season Finale Concert — ElPaso Symphony Youth Orchestras’ season finaleis 7 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at the PlazaTheatre. Information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org.

Mother’s Day Show and Sale — The 8thannual antique, collectible, art and Westernmemorabilia show is Saturday and Sunday May

11-12, at El Maida Shrine Auditorium, 6331Alabama. Admission: $3 ($2 with military ID).Information: 443-0824.

Jazz Unlimited Big Band — The 8thannual concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 14, at St.Mark’s, 5005 Love Road. Suggested donation:$5. Information: 637-4569.

El Paso Diablos Baseball — Home gamesare 7:05 p.m. (Sundays at 6:05 p.m.) at CohenStadium. Information: 755-2000 or diablos.com.• May 16-19: Amarillo Sox• May 20-22: Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks(10:30 a.m. game Tuesday, May 21).• May 31-June 2: Gary Southshore Railcats

Dr. Tererai Trent — Oprah’s “All-TimeFavorite Guest” comes to El Paso at 7 p.m.Friday, May 17, at El Paso Convention Center,in celebration of Avance’s 15th Anniversary.Tickets: $100; available in advance at 351-2419or avance-elpaso.org.

Armed Forces Day — The Fort Blissobservation is Saturday, May 18, featuring mili-tary equipment and emergency services staticdisplays, demonstrations, music and more.Admission is free. Information: 568-4505.

Art in the Park — The City Parks &Recreation’s arts and crafts fair is 10 a.m. to 6p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 18-19, atMemorial Park, 1701 N. Copia. Information:544-0753 or elpasotexas.gov/parks.

Feast in the Middle East — The 47thannual dinner and festival is Saturday andSunday, May 18-19, at St. George AntiochianChurch and Summit Ballroom, 120 N. Festival.Hours are noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noonto 7 p.m. Sunday. Information: 584-9100 or544-2570, or stgeorge-elpaso.org.

Chamber Music Consortium of theSouthwest - Music Forum El Paso presentsthe chamber ensemble at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,May 19, at El Paso Museum of Art. Admissionis free. Information: musicforum-elpaso.org.

Braden Aboud Memorial Run — The7th annual 5K and 10 K runs and 5K/1-mile funrun/walk are Sunday, May 19, starting at ZachWhite Elementary, 4256 Roxbury. Information:533-7529 or bradenaboud.com.

‘The Addams Family’ — Broadway in ElPaso Series presents the smash-hit comedy at 8p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 24-25, PlazaTheatre. Tickets: $35-$60. (Ticketmaster).

‘And Then There Were None’ — El PasoPlayhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the classicAgatha Christie mystery May 24-June 15.Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7 mil-itary/students with ID; $5 students under 18).Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

‘Walk Like MADD’ 5K — Mothers AgainstDrunk Driving will host its 5K walk in partner-ship with El Paso Community College 9 a.m.Saturday, May 25, at El Paso Zoo, 4001Paisano. Information: walklikemadd.org.

Neon Desert Music Festival — The 3rdannual music festival is 3 p.m. Saturday, May

25, in San Jacinto Plaza and Cleveland SquarePark. Information: neondesertmusicfestival.com.

Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s DesertCrossing — The 12th annual market is 7:30a.m. to noon Saturdays beginning May 25.Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3.

Historic House run/walk — The 3rdannual 10K and 5K runs and 5K and 1-mile funrun and walk are Sunday, May 25, Woman’sClub of El Paso. Information: 478-5663.

KLAQ International Balloonfest — The28th annual festival is Saturday throughMonday, May 25-27. Information: 544-9550 orklaq.com. Headlining entertainment includesGrammy-winning Halestorm with opening bandYoung Guns.

Kids Excel Gala — Kids Excel’s annual“Event-of-The-Year” dance performance isFriday, May 31, at the Plaza Theatre, featuringstudents from area schools. This year’s eventfeatures a celebration of Texas History.Information: 351-6999 or kids-excel.org.

Southern New Mexico

SRAM Tour of the Gila Bike Races —

May 1-5 in Silver City, N.M. Information: (575)

388-3222 or tourofthegila.com.

Jason Aldean — 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 3, at

NMSU’s Pan American Center in Las Cruces,

with Jake Owen and Thomas Rhett. Tickets:

$28.75 and $54.75 (Ticketmaster).

T or C Fiesta — The 64h annual fiesta is

Friday through Sunday, May 3-5, in Truth or

Consequences, N.M. Information: (575) 497-

9480 or torcfiesta.com.

Smokey Bear Days — The Village of

Capitan will host two days of family fun Friday

and Saturday, May 3-4. Information: (575) 354-

2748 or smokeybeardays.com.

Messhugah-Nuns’ — Driftwood

Productions presents the “Nunsense” spinoff

May 10-26, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.

Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Show times are

7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Ticket information: (575) 523-6403 or

RioGrandeTheatre.com.

mayPREVIEW


Al's Landscape 33

Alliance Française 31

Alma Calderon 8

Ananda Yoga 47

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing 26

Ardovino’s Pizza 6

Around and About Tours 20

ATMAS Healing 30

BeadCounter 23

Belly Dance with Nesreen 20

Bingo Plus 39

Bios Life Slim 31

Biotech Discovery 5

The Bookery 49

Books Are Gems 49

Bruce Nehring Consort 6

Bruce’s Air 34

Casitas Coronado 32

Cattleman's 39

Cecila Burgos LPC 48

Chase Suite Hotel 41

Cloudcroft Art Workshops 38

Collectibles 15

Community Med. Clinic 41

Cosmetic & Hair Surgery 25

D’ansa Jazz Stage 15

DeFranco Designs 22

Domino’s 38

Downtown Art Market 10

El Paso Art Association 40

El Paso Artisan Gallery 42

El Paso Artist Studio Tour 17

EP Ballroom Dance 26

EPCC 19

EP Conv & Perf Arts Ctrs 28

El Paso Education Initiative 54

El Paso Exploreum 44

El Paso Saddleblanket 37

EP Summer Music Festival 34

El Paso Symphony 9

El Paso Zoo 14

El Rincon de Gypsy 19

Elegant Consignments 22

Enterprise Fun Tours 45

EP Cellulite Center 12

EPISD 37

Escamilla Gallery 32

Executive Singles 36

Family Chiropractic 36

First Thanksgiving 3

Fountain Theatre 52

Furrs Family Dining 19

Geico 35

Glass Goodies 23

Hal Marcus Gallery 43

Hans Martial Arts 21

Health Matters 24

Holistic Practioner 19

In the Mood 56

In Vogue Healthcare 12

Inside Out Designs Inc. 21

Int'l Quality Products 15

Joann Wardy 35

Johnson Jewelers 27

Kathy Curley Counseling 51

KTEP 50

La Guitarrra 11

La Tierra Café 5

La Vina Winery 13

Leo’s Mexican Food 35

Les Ballet Trockadero 11

Logic NeuroTherapy 24

Magoffin Hall 18

Magoffin Home St. Hist Site 51

Marie Otero 37

The Marketplace 23

Martha Garcia 18

Mesa Street Antique 20

Mesilla Book Center 49

Mind/Body Studio 14

Mo's Mexican Rest. 26

Nayda’s Gems & Stones 22

Paseo Christian Church 47

Pat Olchefski-Winston 42

Perkins Jewelry Supply 51

Pet Guardian Angel 21

PhiDev Inc 36

Precision Prosthetics 16

PTEP 15

Real Estate El Paso 44

Krystyna Robbins 42

Robert Ball Pers. Training 32

Ronda Brown 33

Rubin Gallery 20

San Elizario Art District 2

Shundo Dance Studio 53

Silver City Clay Festival 43

Silver City Galleries 43

Silver City MainStreet 24

Smartz Printing 31

Smokey Bear Days 9

Sombra Antigua 11

Stephanie Conroy 8

Stoplite 16

Sun City SciFi 25

Sunland Park Fitness 33

Sunland Park Racetrack 7

Sunland Winery 6

Telemates 53

Thunderbird Digital 5

Tigua Indian Cultural 30

2Cellos 30

UTEP Athletics 54

UTEP Theatre & Dance 55

Vanities 46

Vegetarian Society of EP 8

Village Inn 33

Walgreens 44

Western Traders 33

Wyler Aerial Tramway 20


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