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Candy Mayer won El Paso Scene’s “Heart of El Paso” award for her“Downtown Architechure” entry in this year’s “Toma Mi Corazon”heart/art auction benefit for Avance, Feb. 6 at the InternationalMuseum of Art. Shown also are hearts by (clockwise from top left)Francisco Romer, Robert Dozal, Rodolfo Razo and Denise Grimes.

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El Paso Scene February 2010

Texas vs. the Nation Chili Cook-Off —The first-ever event will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, Jan. 31, at Arts Festival Plaza (next tothe El Paso Museum of Art. Admission is free,but donations requested for the Boys & GirlsClub of El Paso. The event includes food, drink,arts and crafts and entertainment by localgroups. The cook-off is in conjunction with theFeb. 6 football all-star game.

‘Chicano Power! Legacy of theChicano Movement in El Paso’ — LaMujer Obrera and Mercado Mayapán will hostan exhibit and celebration of Chicano heritage1 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6-28, at the FestivalMarketplace, 2101 Myrtle. Events includeforums of the Guadalupe Treaty and ChicanoMovement of El Paso, music by Mariachi FloresMexicanas, Alacranes Mojados, cultural group

Ceiba, and Radio la Chusma, Danza Azteca,Folklorico Tonatiuh, round table discussions,Words of Wisdom Chicano/a Poetry Slam, anda low rider show. Admission is free.Information: 532-6206, mercadomayapan.org.

Boy Scouts Centennial Celebration —Boy Scouts of America will celebrate 100 yearsof Boy Scouts Monday, Feb. 8, at CohenStadium, honoring area scouts, parents and vol-unteers. Boys age 6 to 20 and girls 14-20 inter-ested in scouting are encouraged to attend;free birthday cake for everyone attending andbounce house offered on site. The public iswelcome; first 2,000 children through the gatereceive a free sparkler. Parents encouraged tobring lighters, as all sparklers will be lit at thesame time in honor of scouting. Gates open at6:30 p.m. with a Fireworks show begins at 7p.m. Admission is free. Information: 667-1621or yuccabsa.org. Donations are also encour-aged for the “Scouting for Food Drive” to helpfill local food banks.

Bourbon Street on Cincinnati Street‘10 — The annual Mardi Gras celebration inKern Place is Fat Tuesday, Feb. 16. For thepast five years Cincinnati Street has been vehi-cle traffic to provide El Paso with the biggestoutdoor celebration in town featuring, food liveoutdoor music drink specials and, of course,beads. Gates open at 4 p.m. Admission: $10(admission subject to change).

Coin Show — The International Coin Clubof El Paso’s 47th annual Coin Show is Feb. 19-

21 at El Maida Shrine Center, 6331 Alabama,featuring 60 tables of coin dealers from Texas,New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Indiana,California, Pennsylvania and Maine to buy andsell coins, banknotes, tokens, medals and col-

lectibles; plus stamps. This year’s theme is“Saluting Fort Bliss.” Show hours are 1 to 6p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 9a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Raffletickets are $1 for more than $1,000 worth ofcoins. Information: 533-6001 or elpasocoin-club.com. Weekend of show: 526-3180.

The club will display exhibits related to thecoins and medals of Fort Bliss, and distributecomplete set of the 2009 Lincoln cents free toeach adult visitor.

Kids auction planned Saturday at 2 p.m. forages 7 to 14 (limited to the first 50 who regis-ter). Registration requires answering 10 ques-tions about the educational exhibits placed bythe club members. The kids auction is a no costauction; scrip provided for the bidding.

The International Coin Club of El Paso, Inc.meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of everymonth at the Travelodge Motel-La Hacienda,6400 Montana. Coin talks begin around 7 p.m.followed by an auction around 7:45 p.m.

Appraisal Fair — El Paso County HistoricalSociety’s 3rd annual fair is noon to 4 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 21, at El Paso Woman’s Club,1400 N. Mesa. Expert appraisers will be onhand to evaluate antiques, collectibles, firearms,jewelry, artwork and personal items. Onlyitems that can be hand-carried will beappraised. Verbal appraisals: $20 for first twoitems, $10 each additional. Admission withoutappraisals: $5 . Information: 533-3603 or elpa-sohistory.com.

Love Affair and Bridal Expo - The 13thannual event presented by KISS-FM is 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at the Camino RealHotel. The expo, features three bridal fashion

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FEBRUARYINDEX

Febuary Roundup 3-13

Behind the Scene 4

Scene Spotlight 6

Viva Juárez 15

Program Notes 16-17

Music, Comedy 18

Dance 19

Here’s the Ticket 20-23

History Lessons 24

Sports 25-29

Feature:

El Paso Night Life 31-34

Nature 35-37

At the Museum 38-40

SW Art Scene 41-44,46

Gallery Talk 45

Becoming Bicultural 47

On Stage 48-49

Stage Talk 49

ElPasoFishnet 50

Keep on Bookin' 51-52

Racking Up History 53

Film Scene 54-55

Liner Notes 56

March Preview 57

Advertiser Index 58

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February 2010

Back in 3rd grade I missed the cutin a classroom spelling beebecause I confused “its” and “it’s.”

I later figured it out, but this distinctionseems equivalent to rocket science for somany adult writers. Hardly a day goes bythat I don’t catch this error in print. Ionce counted 11 “its/it’s” errors in a bookbefore I gave up keeping track.

It’s become one of several grammaticalpet peeves of mine.

For the record, here’s the difference:“It’s” is a contraction for “it is” or “it

has.” Never, never, never write “it’s” ifyou cannot replace it with “it is” or “ithas.” It’s that simple. It is that simple.

“Its” is a possessive. Resist the tempta-tion to add an apostrophe just becauseyou use apostrophes on other possessives.A few other possessives don’t have apos-trophes: “His” and “hers” for example. Ifyou can substitute “its” with “his” or“hers,” you probably have spelled it right.Almost never use an apostrophe to plu-

ralize something. There are exceptions,but they’re rarer than you think.

Of course, “its” and “it’s” are pro-nounced the same, so no one notices anydifference in spoken language.

Words that sound the same but haveslightly different meanings (known as“homophones”) are easily mixed up.A leading example of homophone con-

fusion is “rein” vs. “reign.” “Rein” iswhat you use to control a horse. “Reign”is what a king or queen does. “Free rein”means giving a horse enough slack to runat full speed. To “rein in” somethingmeans to hold it back. Someone in a posi-tion of authority may reign and may alsohold the reins.

It’s a subtle difference, which is whyyou will see “free reign” just as often as“free rein” in casual writing.

That’s not an earth-shattering mistake,but I’m not ready to let such wordsbecome interchangeable. Language needssubtle distinctions. When we erase them,we make our language less precise.

Some errors are so prevalent that littlehope remains. An example is “lie” and“lay.” People often say something like“I’m going to lay down for a nap” when

the technically correct usage is “I’mgoing to lie down.”

“I lay down” is actually past tense for “Ilie down.” The verb “to lie” (not the onereferring to telling an untruth) has thepast tense “lay” and the past participle is“lain.” The verb “to lay,” referring to put-ting something someplace, has the pasttense and participle “laid.” But in every-day usage, we say “lay” or “laid” insteadof “lie” or “lay.” It’s so common that theformally correct words sound wrong.

One of the reasons for this confusion isthat is perfectly correct to say, “I laymyself down” in the present tense. Toexplain this gets into things like transitiveand intransitive verbs, which would makethis column even denser.

The lie vs. lay battle could be a lostcause. Maybe we should lay it to rest.

My final pet peeve is a battle I cannotgive up. “Between you and I” is so com-mon that it’s even the title of a song. Youand I should know better, but betweenyou and me, we probably forgot the les-son that “me,” not “I,” is what follows apreposition such as “between.”

Ironically, grammarians call this mistakea hypercorrection. Our parents and teach-ers told us to say “you and I” instead of“you and me” as the subject of a verb, sowe overcompensate by saying “you andI” every chance we get.

Overall, we’re more guilty of under-correction. Nobody likes a grammargeek. At least I can write a column andget it off my chest!

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shows, and several vendor booths in the hotel’sgrand ballroom, mezzanine, and lobby.Admission is free. Information: 544-9550.

Spring Home Show — The El PasoAssociation of Builders presents the 2010 showFeb. 26-28 in the El Paso County Coliseum.The show features booths providing exhibits,demonstrations and seminars aimed at theneeds of a homeowner, whether building ahome or remodeling. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m.Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4.95 ($3.95 mili-tary, seniors 62 and older; free for ages 12 andyounger Information: 1-800-756-4788 orHomeShowElPaso.com.

Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering —The 24th annual gathering is Feb. 26-28 at SulRoss State University in Alpine, Texas. The sec-ond oldest of its kind in the country, the eventoffers stage shows and individual performancesby nationally known cowboy poets, musiciansand storytellers. Information: (432) 837-2326,(432) 294-1576 or cowboy-poetry.org.

Recitations of poetry and music are 9 a.m. to5 p.m. Friday and Saturday throughout the SulRoss campus, starting at 9 a.m. each day.

A chuckwagon breakfast is 7:30 a.m. Fridayand Saturday, with stage performances at 7p.m. both nights. A Cowboy Church service is9 to 10 a.m. Sunday.

Headliners for 2010 headliners are Mike Beckof California, Cowboy Celtic of California andJoel Nelson and Red Steagall of Texas.

Black History Month

African American History Month atUTEP — The African-American Studies pro-gram, in conjunction with other UTEP depart-ments, presents a variety of events in Februaryin recognition of African American History. The2010 theme is “Economic Empowerment.” AllUTEP events are free and open to the public.Information: 747-8650.

Films (all screenings are 630 p.m. Tuesdays inUTEP Language Arts Building, Room 319):• Feb. 1 — “The Pursuit of Happyness”• Feb. 8 — ”Tupac Resurrection” • Feb. 15 — “Stax Records”• Feb. 22 — “Good Hair”

Lectures:• “If It’s To Be, It’s Up To Me” by Coach NolanRyan is 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3, at ElPaso Natural Gas Center.• “Tupac As Revolutionary Catalyst: HowTupac’s Music and Message Has Affected theStreets, the Academy, and Capitalism, present-ed by Asher, is 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, inLanguage Arts Building Room 319.• “‘The Past Is More Like Flesh Than Air’Zong, el Corte, and the Personalization ofHistory in Afro-Caribbean Fiction” with UTEP’sEnglish Department Professor MarionRohrleitner is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in UTEPLibrary’s Blumberg Auditorium.• “18 Million Hands: How Rwandans areRebuilding their Country from the Ground Up”with UTEP Department of CommunicationsProfessor Sarah Ryan is 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

18, at UTEP Library’s Blumberg Auditorium.Other events:

• The African American Knowledge Bowl isnoon Saturday, Jan. 30, at UTEP’s StudentUnion Cinema.• A Congo Teach-In and presentation byAutumn Carter, Cornelius Miller and PeterAndrade is 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, inUTEP’s Union Cinema.

• A Gospel Explosion performance featuringKathy McClary is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20,at Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.

EPCC Black History Month — El PasoCommunity College will host events inFebruary in celebration of Black History Month.All events begin at 7 p.m. at TransmountainCampus Forum Theater, Gateway North andDiana. Admission is free. Information: 831-6359.• Monday, Feb. 1: Jazz Night with Dr. Jazz andThe Vibe. Dr. Jazz is Dr. William Hall, host ofthe KTEP jazz show 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Mondaynights, will give a history of Jazz. The Vibe isheaded by Ms. Sha’Vonne and has playedthroughout the Southwest, opening for manynational touring acts.• Monday, Feb. 8: “In the Spotlight” with BobSnead and Chester Lampkin.Author/artist/actor Snead will present the storyof Lt. Henry O. Flipper, the first African-American graduate of West Point. Lampkin is ameteorologist for KTSM Channel 9.• Monday, Feb.15: Choir Night, featuring localcommunity choirs.

Miss Black El Paso SouthwestScholarship Pageant — The annual pag-eant is 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at theChamizal National Memorial theater. The MissBlack El Paso Southwest Scholarship pageantfeatures young African American ladies exhibit-ing their poise, grace and erudition. Admission:$10. Information: 546-9212.

Black History Month Parade and Rally— The annual Inter-Club Council Black HistoryMonth Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb.

27, at Montana and Pershing and travels easton Montana to Copia then south to Missouriending at Mary Webb Park. This year’s themeis “The History of Black EconomicEmpowerment.” The rally immediately followsthe parade at noon in Mary Webb Park, withvendor booths, family activities and entertain-ment. Admission is free. Information: CarlRobinson, 740-7826 or Ken Lee, 569-2132.

Southern New Mexico

Las Colcheras Quilt Show — The 2010biennial show, “Mountain Mysteries” is 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 6-7 at NMSU’s Corbett Center,corner of Jordan and University avenues, fea-turing more than 200 quilts on display and aspecial journal quilt exhibit by local quilt artists.The show also includes free demonstrations, amerchant mall, a quilt boutique, silent auctionand hourly door prizes. Admission: $5.Information: Mary McKinney at (575) 522-4902or lcqg.org. Appraisal appointments: Debbie,(575) 527-2779.

Quilt artist, author and lecturer Carol Doakwill teach workshops at the show. Quiltappraisals also offered by certified appraiserBobbie Aug.

Raffle for the 2010 Raffle quilt, “Quilter’sJourney” is 3 p.m. Sunday.

Awards ceremony is 9 a.m. Saturday. A military color guard and quilt presentation

to military personnel is 2 p.m. Saturday in thethird floor lobby of Corbett Center.

Joel and Victoria Osteen’s ‘Night ofHope’ — The pastors of the largest church inAmerica will hold a worship event at 7:30 p.m.Friday, Feb. 12, at Pan American Center in LasCruces. Attendees will hear an inspirationalmessage of hope and God’s love from theOsteens along with music of Dove Award win-ning Cindy Cruse Ratcliff, Steve Crawford and

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Tickets for the events listed above may be purchased at any Ticketmaster outlet, ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or at the Plaza Theatre Box Office.

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ValentineValentine''s Day!

s Day!

Riverdance: Riverdance:The Farewell PerformancesThe Farewell Performances

February 12 - 14 ~ Plaza Theatre Five Performances!

El Paso Symphony Orchestra : El Paso Symphony Orchestra :The PlanetsThe Planets

February 26 & 27 ~ 7:30 pm ~ Plaza Theatre

Showtime presents Daniel RodriguezShowtime presents Daniel Rodriguez March 2 ~ 7:30 pm ~ Abraham Chavez Theatre

Insights Night at the Oscars Insights Night at the OscarsMarch 7 ~ 6:00 pm ~ Plaza Theatre

El Paso Opera presents Porgy & BessEl Paso Opera presents Porgy & BessMarch 12 & 13 ~ 7:30 pm ~ Abraham Chavez Theatre

CabaretCabaretMarch 15 ~ 7:30 pm ~ Plaza Theatre

For More Information visit: theplazatheatre.org or elpasocpac.comPlease see Page 6

the Lakewood Band and Ensemble. Doorsopen at 6 p.m. Tickets: $15. (Ticketmaster)

Osteen reaches one of the largest audiencesin the U.S. and across the globe. He andVictoria are the pastors of America’s largestchurch, the 40,000-member Lakewood Churchin Houston.

Mountain Top Mardi Gras — TheCloudcroft Chamber of Commerce will bring alittle New Orleans to the mountain communityFeb. 12-14 with its 8th annual Mardi Gras cel-ebration, “Tell A Love Story.” The family cele-bration will include costumes, children’sparade, bead throwing, masks, and Cajun stylefood, piñata bash, shopping and more 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday under a heatedstreet tent on “Burro-bon” Street, with an auc-tion on Sunday. Admission is free for all events.Information: (575) 682-2733 or cloudcroft.net.

The introduction of the 2010 Mardi Gras Kingand Queen is 4:30 p.m. Friday followed by aperformance of the “Mardi Gras Mambo” bythe Mardi Gras Court, “Crazy Hat” WalkingParade, Cajun’ tasting food contest, shoeboxfloat decorating, music and more under thetent on Burro Street.

A “Fais-Do-Do” (family dance) is 7:30 to11:30 p.m. Friday at The Lodge’s Red DogSaloon with live music to be announced.Admission is free (costume optional).

The official Mardi Gras Parade is 2 p.m.Saturday along Hwy 82 and Burro Street.

Chocolate Fantasia – The 11th annual cel-ebration of arts and sweet delicacies is noon to4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in downtown SilverCity. Art galleries, shops and other sites willoffer chocolate creations made by local profes-sional and amateur chocolatiers. Participantscan select 20 chocolate creations from severalshops and galleries. Live music offered at sever-al locations. The Monsoon Puppet Theatre willhost a puppet parade down Bullard Street.Sponsored by the Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil. Tickets: $20; available in advance theMRAC Office, 1201 Pope Street. Tickets/infor-mation: (575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.

X’ocotal, an evening of “xtreme chocolateindulgence,” is 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Gila House,400 W. Market, featuring wine by St. Clair win-ery and hors’ d’oeuvres by the CuriousKumquat. Cost for both afternoon and eveningevents: $75 ($50 MRAC members).

For the Love of Arts Fiesta — The townof Mesilla will host its 8th annual art show 11a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the OldMesilla Plaza, as part of For the Love of ArtMonth. Artists and artisans include LatanaBernier, Greta Burger, Frances de GarciaConklin, Pamela Enriquez Courts, RamonEscalante, Rudy Lucero and Jovita B. Thomas.Live music 2 to 3 p.m. by the Border Jazz Trio.Admission is free. Information: (575) 524-3262.

In 1999, February was declared For the Loveof Art Month in Las Cruces in an effort to pro-mote art and the business of art.

‘mARTi Gras’ 2010 — The RuidosoCouncil for the Arts’ 6th annual fundraisingMardi Gras celebration 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday,Feb. 13, at the Ruidoso Convention Center,111 Sierra Blanca. The “Big Easy-style” family-oriented celebration of the visual and perform-ing arts features music and dancing, gumbocook-off, live & silent art auctions, mask con-test, “Art in Action,” exhibits and sales, andchildren’s activities. Tickets: $10 ($5 age 12 andunder). Information: (575) 257-7272 or rui-doso.net/martigras.

Bootheel Cowboy Poetry Fiesta — The17th annual fiesta brings together some of thesouthwest’s best storytellers, poets and musi-cians 5 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at theLordsburg-Hidalgo County Museum (OldArmory), 708 E. 2nd St., Lordsburg, N.M.Proceeds benefit the museum. Tickets: $10 ($7students) and includes both sessions and ham-burgers and soft drinks at intermission.Information/tickets: (575) 542-9258, (559) 381-1465 or [email protected].

This year’s emcee is Steve Hill. Performersinclude poets Pete Kennedy, Larry Harmer,Mike Dunn and Bud Strom, and musical actsJon Messinger, Steve Conroy, Copper CreekWranglers and Roughstring.

Gathering of Quilts — The WinterQuilters Guild’ show is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridayand Saturday, Feb. 26-27, at the RalphEdwards Civic Center, 460 4th Street, Truth orConsequences, N.M. featuring vendors andquilts by local quilters. Admission is free.Information: (575) 744-5472, (575) 744-4669or [email protected]. Reservationsneeded for quilt appraisals: Nora (928)333-1333 or whitemtnquilts.com.

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‘Red Mesa donations’ — El Paso CommunityFoundation is taking donations to help the localfilm qualify for the Academy Awards. Page 2.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UTEP

— Spring classes begin Feb. 16. Page 21.

El Paso Convention and Performing Arts

Center — Showtime! El Paso presents DanielRodriguez (March 2) and El Paso Opera’s“Porgy and Bess” (March 12-13) at theAbraham Chavez Theatre; and “Cabaret”(March 15) at the Plaza Theatre. Page 5.

LYNX Exhibits — Showing Jan. 30-May 30:“Extreme Deep: Mission to the Abyss.” Page 44.

EPCC Black History Month — Events areFeb. 1-15. Page 40.

‘Billy The Kid and Other Dance Icons’ —UTEP Theatre and Dance presents the uniqueproduction Feb. 4-7. Page 11.

El Paso Art Association — Exhibits includePlein Air Painters through Feb. 13 at CrosslandGallery, and Mark Schrier solo exhibit Feb. 5-

27 at Sunland Art Gallery. Digital photographyclasses with Carol Eastman are Feb. 9 and 16

at the Art Junction. Page 41.

‘Chicano Power! Legacy of the Chicano

Movement in El Paso’ — La Mujer Obreraand Mercado Mayapán hosts the exhibit andcelebration Feb. 6-28. Page 34.

Boy Scouts Centennial Celebration — BoyScouts of America will celebrate 100 years Feb.

8, at Cohen Stadium. Page 38.

Franklin St. Gallery — The new gallery atMarie Otero Salon hosts its grand openingreception Feb. 12. Featured artist is JuneSmith. Page 8.

‘Riverdance’– Broadway in El Paso presentsthe farewell tour of the Emerald Isle showcaseFeb. 12-14, at the Plaza Theatre. Pages 5, 53.

‘Souvenir’ – El Paso Playhouse presentsStephen Temperly’s comedy about the notori-ously bad soprano Florence Foster Jenkins Feb.

12-March 6. Page 35.

Chinese New Year — Feng Shui Institute of ElPaso will host a free celebration of 2010 as Yearof the Tiger Feb. 13. Page 12.

Taste of Frontera — Frontera Land Alliancewill host its annual meeting and fundraiser Feb.

18, at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing. Page 16.

Coin Show — The International Coin Club ofEl Paso’s 47th annual Coin Show is Feb. 19-21

at El Maida Shrine Center. Page 45.

Shrink-A-Thon — An introducton to the fami-ly fitness contest is Feb. 20. Page 23.

Tango workshop — Paso del Norte TangoClub will host tango workshops by CarlosCortes and partner Amanda Michaels Feb. 20-

21, at Shundo Dance Studio. Page 23.

TAO the Martial Art of Drum — TheJapanese taiko drum spectacular is Sunday, Feb.

21, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Page 11.

Mecca Lounge Monthly Wine Social —

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing in Sunland Parkhosts its monthly social Feb. 24. Page 47.

Glenn Miller Orchestra — The band per-forms hits by the legendary Glenn Miller Feb.

25, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Page 9.

Hal Marcus Studio and Gallery — ShowingFeb. 25-April 30: “50 (Un)known - Early ElPaso Women Artists.” Page 46.

El Paso Symphony Orchestra – TheSymphony and Maestra Sarah Ioannides present“The Planets” Feb. 26-27, in the PlazaTheatre. Pages 5 and 22.

Yolanda Martinez — Legends Alive presentsthe 2004 Nammy (Native American MusicAward) winner Feb. 27, at the ChamizalNational Memorial. Page 4.

UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center

for the Visual Arts — Showing through Feb.

27: “2010 UTEP Department of Art BiennialFaculty Exhibition.” Page 42.

‘To El Paso With Love’ — El Paso YouthBallet presents its annual benefit performanceFeb. 28, at Doubletree Hotel’s FranklinBallroom. Page 48.

Young Musicians Competitions — El PasoSummer Music Festival will host Competitionrecitals in the El Paso Border Region Feb. 28,April 11, and April 25, at UniversityPresbyterian Church. Page 19.

Asinoe and Friends — The Rags Sharki artistand friends perform Egyptian-style belly dancingMarch 6, at La Tierra Café. Page 37.

Insights Night at The Oscars — A specialviewing of the Academy Awards benefitingInsights Museum is March 7. Pages 5 and 35.

‘Passport to the World of Aromatherapy’

— The Wholesome Body spa will host theclass March 20. Page 16.

Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino — Livehorse racing runs through April 20. Page 56.

The Da Vinci Experience — El Paso Museumof History is the only stop in West Texas for theexhibition of more than 60 precise and workingmachines described and designed by LeonardoDa Vinci along with replicas of his greatestpaintings through July 10. Page 41.

El Paso Zoo — In anticipation of the zoo’snew residents, each new zoo membership willcome with a free plush lion cub. Page 28.

Mind and Body Studio — Classes includeHot Candlelit Yoga, Pilates, Power and Vinyasayoga and Zumba. Page 45.

Magoffin Home State Historic Site — Thehistoric adobe home is open Tuesday throughSunday with tours on the hour. Page 50.

Southern New Mexico

Las Cruces Museum of Art — Showing Feb.

5-April 3: “Andy Warhol & Pop Art: Media andFame.” Opening reception is Feb. 5. Page 18.

Mountain Top Mardi Gras — A little NewOrleans comes to Cloudcroft Feb. 12-14 withits 8th annual Mardi Gras celebration, “Tell ALove Story.” Page 7.

Chocolate Fantasia – The 11th annual cele-bration of arts and sweet delicacies is Feb. 13,in historic downtown Silver City. Page 38.

‘TGIFF’ in Silver City — Several ofDowntown Silver City’s restaurants, shops and“Red Dot” galleries stay open late March 5 aspart of the “Thank God It’s First Friday” shop-ping event. Page 7.

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Valentine’s Day

Singing Valentines — The El Paso Sungold,Sweet Adelines and the Border Chorders bothoffer live singing Valentines during Valentine’sDay weekend. Both groups limit their servicesto the city of El Paso.

The Sweet Adelines Quartet valentines areoffered Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12-13, andthe afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 14. Cost: $40.Information: Jeanette 778-7503.

The El Paso Border Chorders will offer livesinging valentines for its 25th consecutive yearto be delivered by a men’s barbershop quartet.Information/reservation: 779-7001.

‘Romance Renewal’ — All currently mar-ried couples are invited to renew their weddingvows, through God, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

14, at Holy Spirit of Hope, 7728 Alameda.Dinner follows at 6 p.m. with a dance 7 to 9p.m. Cost: $100 (includes four dinner ticketsper couple, ceremony and dance). Extra dinnerplates available for $10 each. Reservation dead-line is Feb. 6. Information: 778-4860.

Couples must already be married by a churchor court, and may dress in formal or informalattire.

Valentine’s Pet Adoptions — TheHumane Society of El Paso,4991 Fred Wilson,has 150 “single” dogs and cats looking for loveduring a special Valentine’s Adoption singlesmatch-up Feb. 10-14. All adult singles are $60;each comes spayed or neutered, vaccinated,microchipped, and licensed. New family pic-tures with pets to be part of the No MoreLonely Hearts Lovers Club are $2. The

Humane Society is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdayand Sunday. Information: 532-6971.

El Paso Friends of Jazz — The society’s7th annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance is 7 p.m.to midnight Saturday, Feb. 13, at Sunland ParkRacetrack and Casino, featuring a buffet dinnerfrom 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and live music byAzucar. Proceeds benefit the society’s Maryand Eddie Davis Scholarship Fund. Tickets: $35.Advance purchase recommended, as past twoevents sold out. Information: 592-1357 or elpa-sofriendsofjazz.org.

Senior Love Conference — El PasoCommunity College’s Senior Adult Program’s15th annual conference “Live, Love and Carefor Yourself” is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

13, at EPCC Administrative Service CenterAuditorium, 9050 Viscount, featuring work-shops, exhibitors, volunteer awards, doorprizes and special senior performances.Admission is free, but participants must registerfor a conference pass to participate.Information/registration: 831-7801 [email protected].

Valentine Ball — The Hotel Paisano,207North Highland in Marfa, Texas, will host aValentine’s Ball and silent auction benefiting theMarfa Volunteer Fire Department 8 p.m. to 2a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, in the hotel ballroom,featuring the big band sounds of Ron Thielman’sHigh Society Orchestra and dessert buffet pro-vided by various Marfa restaurants. Tickets: $45($80 couple) in advance; $50 ($90 per couple)at the door. Information/advance tickets: (432)729-3669 or 1-866-729-3669.

Valentine dinner and dance — SantaLucia Catholic Church, 518 Gallagher, will hostits annual Valentine dance 7 p.m. to midnight

Saturday, Feb. 13, at the church’s CentroAmistad Hall, featuring a dinner, live music bythe Tejas Band and lots of door prizes. Dinnerserved at 7 p.m.; dance begins at 8 p.m. Cost:$20 ($40 per couple) in advance; $45 per cou-ple at the door. Information: 592-5245.

Valentine’s Dance — USA Dance, Chapter5017, will host its Valentine’s dinner and dance6:15 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at SantaTeresa Country Club, 75 Feathermoon, in SantaTeresa, featuring dinner, dance lessons andentertainment with David Cerros Band.Dressy/casual attire, singles welcome. Tickets:$35 ($30 members); please purchase by Nov.25. Send payment (by Feb. 8) to USA Dance,care of Louise Rice, 634 Copperfield Lane,79912. Information: Louise Rice, 833-8496,John Hanson, 581-2839 or [email protected].

Valentine’s Dinner and Dance — East ElPaso Lions will host their Valentine’s dinner anddance Saturday, Feb. 13, at Hacienda Gardens,7958 Alameda. Dinner is 7 to 8:30 with dancing9 p.m. to midnight. BYOB. Admission: $35 ($60couples). Tickets/information: 592-6184 or526-0001.

‘Amor y Desamor’ open mic — Thepoetry open mic event is 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday,Feb. 14, at The Percolator, 217 N. Stanton,hosted by El Paso poet “La Rana.” The eventalso features live belly dance, a “love altar” areaa “bears of regret” art piece where participantscan nail their old Valentines and other regrets,and more. Admission is free. Information: 276-8819 or [email protected].

Bob Burns and Mike CarandaOrchestra — The big-band style orchestraled by Bob Burns will host a Valentine’sAfternoon Tea Dance 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb.

14, at its new location at El Paso Country Club,5000 Country Club Place. The band has beenpresenting Sunday afternoon “Tea Dances”since 1984 and features all ballroom styles,including tango, waltz, jitterbug, swing, chacha,mambo, polka, rumba and more. Full bar andcountry club menu available for dancers.Admission: $15. Information: 799-5684 or (575)525-9333.

Group Marriage Vow Renewal andWedding Ceremony — Couples can renewtheir wedding vows or get married legally in aspecial Valentine’s Day group ceremony on thebanks of the Rio Grande, Sunday, Feb. 14, atRalph Edwards Park in Truth or Consequences,N.M. officiated by Celeste Rich. Pre-registra-tion recommended. Information/cost: (575)894-7591 or new-mexico-ceremonies.com.

Couples wishing to get married must obtain aNew Mexico Marriage License beforehand atany County Clerk’s Office. License must bepresented to Rev. Rich after the ceremony forsigning and witnessing.

Something for everyone

‘Pets, Parks, and You!’ — ChamizalNational Memorial, 800 S San Marcial, hosts thespecial event promoting pet responsibility, own-ership, and control in celebration of Februaryas Responsible Pet Owners Month 7:30 a.m. to1:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Admission is free.Information: Dora, 532-7273, ext. 128.

The event is centered on the opening of anew photo exhibit “Bred to Death” by IsabelFierro Taylor featured in the Abrazos GalleryJan. 30-Feb. 20. Her work captures the starkrealities of the plight of countless stray andabandoned animals that wander our city streets

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“TGIFF”in Silver City

On March 5, 2010, Silver City will feature First Friday events at the Fine

Restaurants, Unique Shops and the Famous Red Dot Galleries in Historic

Downtown Silver City. Open late for your shopping convenience.

On Sat., Feb. 13, 2010, the Mimbres Region Arts Council

will hold their annual Chocolate Fantasia.

Tickets limited. Call 1-888-758-7289 for info.

Less than 3 hours from El Paso.

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and parks in search of food and shelter.The event also features useful information and

activities to educate the community and makepet ownership a more rewarding experience.Valley Feed & Supply/Pet’s Barn, the HumaneSociety, and the Animal Rescue League will beon hand with their 48-foot trailer of lovabledogs and cats for adoption.

Other programs include • Rio Grande Obedience Dog Club special dogexhibitions.• The City of El Paso Department of PublicHealth’s Animal Services free spay/neuter serv-ices for low-income families’ dog or cat (arriveat the Pet Care-A-Van by 7:30 a.m.; wait timeafter surgery is performed is a few hours). Callfor pre-surgery information: 842-1000 for pre-surgery guidelines & information.

The department will also offer vaccinations($10-$19) and microchips ($15) on a limitedbasis starting at 7:30 a.m.

Six Yin Yang Circle Tai Chi Sword —Center For Internal Arts, 5757 Montoya, willhost seminar on the Tai Chi Sword form devel-oped by Master K.C. Mao 9 a.m. to noonSundays, Jan. 31-March 21 and Saturday,March 27. The form contains traditional TaiChi style sword techniques in a sequencedesigned to balance energy in all directions,improve flexibility, balance, aerobic capacityand reduce stress. Cost: $280 for entire semi-nar. Information: 584-4730 or centerforinter-nalarts.com.

Dream interpretation classes —Asociación de Antropología Gnóstica y Cienciaswill host the Spanish language course in psychicdream interpretation at 6 p.m. Tuesday andThursday, Feb. 2, 4, 9 and 11, in JudgeMarquez Library, 610 N. Yarbrough. Thecourse also talks about the mysteries of life anddeath, new age concepts, meditation and more.Admission is free. Information: 203-5824.

Grant Research and Funding classes —Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, in conjunc-tion with the Foundation Center, offers classeson grant research and funding for individualsand non-profit organizations seeking ways tofund projects. Registration required, space islimited. On-line registration at library.las-cruces.org (click on ‘Events’). Information/reg-istration: Catherine Christmann at (575) 528-4085 or [email protected] (all classes begin at 9 a.m. onWednesday):• Feb. 3 — Grant-seeking Basics for Individuals in the Arts.• March 3 — Foundation Directory Online• April 7 — Introduction to Corporate Giving.

Mexican Revolution Centennial — TheCity of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairsdepartment, along with several other areagroups is hosting several free events through-out 2010 in honor of the 100th Anniversary ofthe Mexican Revolution, including lectures,exhibits, educational and artistic events andmore. Information: 541-4481 elpasoartsandcul-ture.com.Upcoming events:• An exhibit on Pancho Villa and his involve-ment with the Mexican Revolution runsthrough February in The Border HeritageCenter of the El Paso Public Library’s MainBranch, 501 N. Oregon the exhibit features thecenter’s rare book collections and periodicalsfrom the Cleofas Calleros Collection,Cabalgando con Villa, Illustraciones de LuisSanchez, Historia Grafica de la revolucion,

among other Spanish titles. Information: 543-5440. • A lecture on “Booker T. Washington in ElPaso during the Mexican Revolution” is 7 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 18 at El Paso Museum ofHistory, 510 N. Santa Fe. presented by Dr.Maceo Dailey of University of Texas at El Paso.RSVP suggested: 351-3588 or [email protected].• The XV Contemporary Mexican LiteratureConference, “The Mexican Revolution inContemporary Literature” runs March 4-6 aat UTEP’s Thomas Rivera Conference Center.Scholars from the U.S., Mexico, and otherparts of the world will meet at the Universityof Texas at El Paso to present papers on theseissues. Panel discussions will also take place.Information: 747-7043 [email protected].• A screening of “Mexico Revolution Sites in ElPaso, Volume 1” is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 6,at The El Paso Museum of History. Jackson Polkof Capstone Production presents his video fea-turing a walking tour with historians Leon Metzand Fred Morales of sites in El Paso that figuredprominently in the Mexican Revolution.Information: 351-3588 or [email protected].

The 100th Anniversary of the MexicanRevolution Film Series screenings are 6 p.m. atThe El Paso Public Library Main Branch, 501 N.Oregon. Information: 543-5446 or 543-5412.Films include “And Starring Pancho Villa asHimself (Feb. 3), Spanish language “Zapata:Amor en Rebeldia, Part I” (March 3) and“Zapata: Amor en Rebeldia, Part II” (March 4).

Bassett Place — 6101 Gateway West.Information: 772-7479 orbassettplacemall.com.• News Channel 9’s Ultimate Madden 10 chal-lenge is Saturday, Feb. 6, in the center of themall directly in front of customer service. Sign-up at KTSM.com.• A Valentine Art Fair is Friday through Sunday,Feb. 12-14, during regular mall hours, withValentine inspired arts and crafts, jewelry andcollectibles.• The “Imagine This” Karaoke Challenge isSaturday, Feb. 13, in front of Café Plaza. Sign-up at 772-7479 or BassettPlaceMall.com• KFOX-TV will be at Premiere Cinema 18,12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, for itssecond annual organ donor drive. Everyonewho signs up to be an organ donor receivesPremiere Cinema admittance.

211 Health & Information Fair — The211 Celebration day Health Fair is 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Carolina Center, 563Carolina, featuring free Information on dental,family planning, CHIP and Medicaid, as well asfree screenings for blood pressure and glucoseand live entertainment. H1N1 vaccine foradults and children as well as childhood immu-nizations available for $10 each; free withMedicaid. Information: 771-5820.

Singles Game Night — Peggy Kligman,inventor of “The Goat Game” will host anevening for singles to have fun meeting othersingles and learn to break free from “baaad”dates 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, atFuddrucker’s Restaurant (party room), 5030 N.Desert Blvd. Singles only. Cost: $5.RSVP/Information: 740-5051 orthegoatgame.com.

Fashion Show at Padre’s — Padre’sMarfa, 209 W. El Paso Street in Marfa, Texas,will host a Valentine’s weekend fashion showFriday, Feb. 12, hosted by local Marfa artistsPaola and Adrian Amiro, with runway models,


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‘Basic Undefined Reality’ course —Doña Ana Community College’s CommunityEducation presents the metaphysical course byJan Toomer 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays,through Feb. 13, at the college’s Sunland Parkbranch, 3365 McNutt. The course covers basicterminology, shielding, energy, colors andmore. Cost: $45. Information: (575) 527-7527or [email protected].

The follow-up “Undefined Reality” Course is10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, Feb. 20-April 10.The course covers metaphysical topics as wellas fear, dreams, animal communication, andpast lives. Cost: $85.

Vegetarian Society of El Paso —Information: 877-3030 or vsep.org.

The monthly Restaurant Hoppers dinner is6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Pho Tre Bien,6946 Gateway East. Meet-and-greet is 6 p.m.Prices range from $8 to $14. Reservations (by 5p.m. Feb. 18; no late reservations taken): LauraWhite, 494-8936, [email protected] [email protected].

The society hosts monthly “Voyager” activi-ties focusing on educating others about vege-tarianism. February’s event is a McKelligonCanyon new moon hike at 5 p.m. Saturday,Feb. 13. Call for details: Anastacio, 440-4901or [email protected].

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute atUTEP — The popular UTEP continuing edu-cation program, now celebrating its 20thanniversary, offers non-credit classes for peopleage 50 or older. Spring 2010 semester classesbegin Feb. 16.

Formerly Center for Lifelong Learning,UTEP’s Division of Professional and ContinuingEducation and supported in part by theBernard Osher Foundation. Enrollment dead-line is Feb. 26. Spring registration: $60, plus$25 for the one-time CLL membership fee.

Members may take as many classes as theywant. No grades, no tests, no term papers, norequired homework. The fee includes parkingpermit, UTEP library card and discounts toUTEP events. Classes are open to residents ofEl Paso, Juarez and southern New Mexico age50 or older.

The Center’s office is in Miners Hall, Room209. Office hours are 1 to 4 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday. A catalog of classes is availableat all public library branches. Information: 747-6280, 747-8848 or olliatutep.org

Spring classes include:• Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night”• Novels of John Steinbeck.• Liberals & Conservatives in Mexico (inEnglish & Spanish)• The Medieval Church• The First 100 Years of the Christian Church.• Art classes including Repujado, Landscapes inOil, Watercolor, Pastels, Drawing from Life,Acrylics, Decoupage, Framing and Matting andmore.• Arts Appreciation and Theory: Man’sCreativity Explored• History through 20th Century Art .• Religion and Philosophy courses includingIntroduction to Genesis, The Book of Acts,Islam, the German Philosophers, The GreekMasters, God in a Suffering World, La Felicidad.• American Classical Music.• Current events classes• Language classes in Conversational Spanish,Italian and French.

• Computer classes• Tai-Chi, Meditation, Feng Shui, Yoga,Aerobics and Water Aerobics classes.

Classes meet on the UTEP Campus and atLoretto Academy, Montevista and EsperanzaAcosta Regional Library.

International Adoption Workshop —Great Wall China and Children of All NationsAdoption Agency will host a workshop forthose interested in adoption 6 to 8 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 17, at El Paso Public Library’sDorris Van Doren Branch, 551 Redd. Theworkshop will highlight information about theinternational adoption process for the countriesof China, Ethiopia, Mexico, Philippines andRwanda. Admission is free. Information: 525-8892 or gwca.org.

‘Let’s Get Connected’ — The secondbiennial El Paso Conference for Women“Release Your Potential” is Feb. 19-20, at theCentennial Club at Biggs Airfield in Fort Bliss,hosted by El Paso First Lady Tram Cook andMayor John Cook. Opening reception is 5:30 to6:30 p.m. Friday, with sessions running 8:30a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The event features,seminars, trainings and forums for area women.Keynote speaker is El Paso InternationalAirport Director of Aviation Monica Lombraña.Cost: $50 (includes Friday banquet, meals andconference). Student/military tickets: $25.Information: 566-4066 or elpasoconferencefor-women.com.

The nonprofit, nonpartisan, two-day event isfor local women to connect, learn practical andprofessional strategies from local and nationallyrecognized experts, and network with peers.

Presenters include Rev. Felisha Hopkins, Jan.Wolf, Mary Scott, Jeanne Foskett, RoundaboutTours, UTEP Co-op Pharmacy, Sydney Gober,Military Leadership Sciences, Linda Bustamante,Maureen Hankins, Irma Herrejon, StephanieKarr Dodson, Delia Cordero, ShannonOsbourne and Dr. Brenda Risch.

Shrink-A-Thon — Trinity Health WeightLoss hosts the family fitness contest.Participants can shed pounds, win prizes, get fitand help the kids at various charities. Learnmore 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at 1414Geronimo (SW Career College), with enter-tainment for children age 6 and older by MadScience of El Paso. Proceeds from the contestbenefit Children’s Grief Center of El Paso,Kids-N-Co. and Rancho Amigos Children’sHome. Information: 861-6758 or shrink-a-thon.com.

Prizes to be awarded include the individualsand families that lose the most weight, andthose that raise the most money for charity.

Zvi Bielski — The son of Poland/Belarus co-founder Zus Bielski will speak at 7 p.m.Monday, Feb. 22, at Chabad Lubavitch, 6615Westwind. Zus Bielski and his two brothersformed the partisan group during theHolocaust and were the subjects of the 2008film “Defiance.” The group was behind one ofthe largest rescue of Jews during World War II.Admission: $15 in advance; $18 at the door.Tickets are $10 with purchase of $100 raffleticket. Information: 584-8218 [email protected].

VIP dinner precedes the event at 5 p.m.Tickets: $200 for both dinner and lecture.

Teen Latinitas’ Leadership Institute —Latinas will host the monthly institute for youngwomen interested in developing leadershipskills beginning 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday,Feb. 27, at Latinitas Headquarters, 1359Lomaland, Suite 502. Membership open toHispanic high school girls in grades 9-12. Space

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is limited. Deadline to submit applications isFeb. 15. Members must be willing to committo attending monthly workshops. Annual fee:$25 (includes materials); small number of schol-arships available on a need basis. Applicationsavailable online at latinitasmagazine.org.Information: 239-5051.

The institute consists of monthly workshopson leadership methods, decision making skills,goal setting, public speaking, civic engagementand volunteering. Participants attend monthlyclasses, go on field trips, meet positive womenrole models, learn about their cultural heritage,build confidence and explore their ownstrengths.

Women’s Self Defense Course — ElPaso Karate Academy, 10710 Gateway North,Suite B4, will host the self-defense course 11a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 27. Learn thebasic self-defense techniques that may be usedin the event of an attack. Admission is free.Information: 822-8818 or epkarate.com.

Chili cook-off — Beth El Bible Church, 6440Montana (across for K-Mart), will host the 5thannual cook-off 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28.Prizes awarded for both children and adult divi-sions. Proceeds go towards the church’s effortsto help underprivileged families in the area.Information: 772-4330.

‘Feel Your Boobies’ Tea Party — TheBreast Cancer awareness event is 11 a.m. to12:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at Soho CocktailLounge 500 N. Oregon. The Feel Your Boobiescampaign is focused on spreading this life savingmessage to young women. A courageousbreast cancer survivor will speak of the impor-tance of Self Check. Admission is free.Information: feelyourboobies.com.

Game Fiesta — Southwest Area Gamers(SWAG), will host an afternoon of boardgames, card games and classic games 1 to 5p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at El Paso PublicLibrary’s Main Branch Mezzanine, 501 N.Oregon, Downtown. Games include EuroGames (Settlers of Catan, Ticket to RideCarcassone) heavy games (Agricola, Shogun,Puerto Rico), party games (Apples to Apples,Wits and Wagers, Dixit) classic games(Scrabble, Chess, Backgammon), card gamesand more. Admission is free. Information: 474-1508 or meetup.com/SWAGamers.

EPCC spring children’s classes — ElPaso Community College’s Children’s Collegewill host several Children’s Saturday classesduring the spring 2010 session. Information:831-2089 or epcc.edu.• Golf for Children — 9:30 to 11 a.m. March

6-April 10, at Ascarate Golf Course, 6900Delta, for ages 8-13. Cost: $59.• Tennis for Children — 11:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. March 13-May 15, at Valle VerdeCampus courts, for ages 7-10. Cost: $48.• Babysitting 101 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March

27, for ages 11-15, at the Valle Verde Campus.Cost: $37.• Jewelry Making Extravaganza — 9 a.m. to 1p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Valle VerdeCampus, 919 Hunter, for ages 9-12. Cost: $30,plus $12 supplies.

For a good cause

Drag Queen Bingo — MetropolitanCommunity Church of El Paso, 216 S. Ochoa,will host its new monthly fundraising bingoevent 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29. Proceedsbenefit El Paso’s LGBT non-profit organiza-

tions. Each month different organizations willhost this event, featuring more than $1,000 incash and prizes, drag queen entertainment,food and bingo. Tickets: $25. Information/tick-ets: 356-0325 or dragqueenbingo.org.

Night of Hope Ball — El Paso DiabetesAssociation will host its 2nd annual fundraisinggala 6:30 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Jan. 30, atWyndham Hotel 2027 Airway, with dinner,music and entertainment. This year’s honoredguest is Dr. Robert Christenson. All proceedsfrom the event remain in El Paso, and gotowards the Diabetes Association’s various pro-grams. Admission: $100 (includes reservedseating, dinner and dance). Information: 532-6280 or epdiabetes.org.

Girl Scout Cookies — Girl Scouts of theDesert Southwest - Southern New Mexico andWest Texas will take orders Jan. 30-March 14.All proceeds, after paying the baker, stay in thecity where the cookies are sold and supportprograms for girls and training for volunteers.Boxes are $3.95, plus tax. Cookie Hotlines:566-1558 (an area Girl Scout will return call totake orders). Information: 566-9433. Cookie booth locations:gsdsw.org

Girls sell in their neighborhoods and commu-nities and to their family and friends. Thosewho don’t know a Girl Scout may call the coun-cil to be put in touch with a troop in the area.Cookie Booths will also be open in communi-ties in the GSDSW jurisdiction.

ASTC Mardi Gras — American SouthwestTheatre Company will host its annual MardiGras gala 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at theNMSU Golf Course Banquet Room, in LasCruces. The event features live music, food,cash bar and a king and queen contest. All pro-ceeds benefit ASTC programming. Tickets: $30(or two for $55); available at the NMSU’sHershel Zohn Theatre main officeInformation/tickets: (575) 646-4515 or the-atre.nmsu.edu/astc.

Off Road Trail Ride — Scouting for FoodProgram and 4 Wheel Parts will host a 20-milefour-wheeler trail ride Saturday, Feb. 6, 4Wheel Parts parking lot, 11751 Gateway West.Line up at 1 p.m. with group photo at 2 p.m.Participants must bring two or more dry fooditems to be donated to more than 30 local foodbanks.Information: Yucca Council, Boy Scouts ofAmerica, 667-1621.

‘Toma Mi Corazon/Have a Heart’ —“Heart Art” by more than 170 hearts byaround 140 artists and celebrities will be up forbids at the 9th annual auction 1 to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 6, at the International Museumof Art, 1211 Montana. Proceeds benefit AvanceEl Paso Chapter. Information: 351-2419 oravance-elpaso.org.

The contributing artists have created uniquelydesigned and decorated hearts in various stylesand materials. Proceeds benefit Avance’s familysupport and education program.

Hearts available for viewing at the museum’south gallery or online at avance-elpaso.org/events/toma-mi-corazon-heart-auc-tion/. Arrangements for early bidding may bemade.

Woman’s Auxiliary Benefit — The UTEPWoman’s Auxiliary will host its 2010Scholarship Benefit 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,Feb. 13, at Wyndham El Paso Airport, 2027Airway. This year’s event is “Hearts Full ofUTEP Pride” and includes music by the UTEPMusic Department, a silent auction, raffle and


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bake sale. Participants can meet scholarshiprecipients and Miner athletes. Cost: $30.Information/reservations: 373-5110

All money raised from the benefit goes toscholarships for UTEP students and programs.

Honoring Heroes with Heart gala —HEAL (Help End Abuse for Life) will host itsannual dinner gala at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, atMountain Annie’s, 2701 Sudderth in Ruidoso,N.M. in The event celebrates individuals whohave shown exceptional and unselfish caring forothers. For an application, see helpendabuse-forlife.org. Tickets: $15 ($10 children; free forages 6 and younger). Information/reservations:The Nest at (575) 378-6378 or MountainAnnie’s at (575) 257-7982.

Art Days 2010 — KCOS-TV public televi-sion’s annual fundraiser featuring works by areaartists is Feb. 17-21. The auction sells about200 items. All mediums of art are represented,as well as antiques, collectibles and celebrityitems. Information/donations: Alicia Meier, 590-1313 or [email protected].

The auction is 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday andThursday, Feb. 17-18, 2 to 10 p.m. SaturdayFeb. 20, and 2 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, onKCOS Channel 13, Cable Channel 12.

Deadline for artists to donate original work isFeb. 5.

Taste of Frontera — Frontera Land Alliancewill host its annual meeting and fundraiser at 6p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, at Ardovino’s DesertCrossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park,featuring local wines, foods, live music, a silentauction and door prizes. Proceeds supportconservation and restoration of critically impor-tant natural land resources in the El Pasoregion. Reservations recommended. Ticketsare $40. Information: 526-7725, 490-8601 orfronteralandalliance.org.

The non-profit Frontera Land Alliance waslaunched by a group of concerned citizens inthe spring of 2004, and its first land preserva-tion project, acquiring the 91-acre CharlieWakeem/Richard Teschner Nature Preserve ofResler Canyon, was completed in 2005. Sincethen, the land trust has been actively engagedwith many natural resource conservation initia-tives in the El Paso region.

Victorian Tea — Las Cruces Friends ofChamber Music will host their annual fundrais-ing tea with seatings at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 20, at Victorian Tea Room at1605 S. Main. Tickets: $25. Information: (575)523-1774 orlascrucesfriendsofchambermusic.org.

Junior Woman’s Club ‘Gala on theGreen’ — The Junior Woman’s Club of ElPaso will celebrate 75 years of service to thecommunity with a special dinner and dance6:30 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Feb. 27, atCoronado Country Club, 1044 Broadmoor,with special guest Rosa Guerrero. Includescocktails, at 6:30 p.m. dinner and program at7:30 p.m. and dancing at 9 p.m. All past, pres-ent and future members are invited to attend.Admission: $75. RSVP (by Feb. 22): 820-3792.Information: Yvette Lugo, 241-1611 or [email protected]. Web: elpasojuniorwoman-sclub.org.

The Junior Woman’s Club of El Paso is a non-profit, service-based, volunteer organizationdedicated to improving the El Paso community.Women 21 and over of all backgrounds arewelcome. Begun in 1934 as an auxiliary of theWoman’s Club of El Paso, the club is dedicatedto improving the El Paso community.

Guerrero, whose film “Tapestry” is aboutcreating cultural harmony and understanding,was honored with a national award for docu-mentary filmmaking. Production of the film waspaid for with funds provided by the JuniorWoman’s Club. She has been awarded a LifeMembership with the Texas PTA and was thefirst Hispanic woman in Texas history to have aschool named in her honor, Rosa GuerreroElementary.

‘Tablescapes’ — El Paso Pro-Musica Guild’s13th annual luncheon features 25 designer-dec-orated tables March 4-5 at the El PasoCountry Club. Each table is individually deco-rated by El Paso’s leading floral designers, high-end furniture stores, party planners, specialtyshops and more. Attendees vote for theirfavorite table, with designs ranging from whim-sical to sophisticated. Proceeds benefit El PasoPro-Musica. Information: Jana Tippin, 581-3701or the El Paso Pro-Musica office, 833-9000.

The Ladies’ Nite Out Preview Party is 5:30 to7:30 p.m. Thursday with a preview of tables,wine, fruit and cheese. Admission: $25.

Luncheon and auction is 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Friday, with browse time 9:30 a.m. to noonand 1 to 2:30 p.m. and lunch noon to 1 p.m.Cost: $40. RSVP deadline is Feb. 26.

Combo tickets for both preview and lunch-eon are $60.

David Parkes dinner concert — OpenArms Community presents fundraiser concertfor the Holy Spirit Retreat and Renewal Centerfeaturing internationally known singer DavidParkes of Dublin, Ireland 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday,March 5, at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Hall,10970 Bywood (off Yarbrough). Parkes hasperformed in the El Paso area several times.

Tickets: $20 (includes a Southwestern LentenBuffet); available at Centro Santa Fe, 8210North Loop; Madonna Shop, 5933 GatewayWest; Holy Spirit Bookstore, 1830 GeorgeDieter and the Franciscan Peddler, 1030 N.Zaragosa, Ste. D. Seating is limited. Credit cardticket purchases: 820-2692 or 595-0589.Information: openarmscommunity.org.

A professional soccer player and musician,Parkes, a victim of Chrohn’s disease, was toldin 1989 that he had just six weeks to live. On apilgrimage to the former Yugoslavia, anAmerican Catholic priest blessed him during ahealing service. The disease disappeared, leav-ing his doctors in Ireland amazed. In his con-certs, he shares both religious and popularsongs. The father of a son with cystic fibrosis,he has become a strong voice for the value oflife. His recording of the pro-life song “Let MeLive” from the album of the same name hasdrawn worldwide attention. His best-sellingalbums include “You Are Always Close To Me,”“Songs of Love and Inspiration” and “In HisTime.”

Insights Night at The Oscars — A spe-cial viewing of 82nd annual Academy Awardsbenefiting Insights Museum in celebration of its30th anniversary is 5:45 to 10 p.m. Sunday,March 7, at The Plaza Theatre. Hors d’oeu-vres and drinks served 6 to 8 p.m. in the MainLobby. The Plaza will be decorated for withclassic movie posters, cut-outs of movie starsand other film memorabilia. Attendees areencouraged to dress as their favorite charactersfrom the movies as they walk a red carpet intothe theater. Tickets: $75. Sponsor packages$200, $300 and $500 and include recognition inevent marketing and on tiles at museum.(Ticketmaster). Information: 534-0689 or 534-0000.

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Fort Bliss

Anyone entering Fort Bliss must obtain a gatepass. Driver’s license, car insurance and regis-tration required.

Soldier sponsor training — Those inter-ested in becoming a mentor for inbound sol-diers and their families may attend monthlytraining sessions at 6 a.m. the last Thursday ofthe month (Feb. 25), at the Army CommunityService ballroom on Fort Bliss. Mentor areneeded to show new soldiers around help themget acquainted with the post. Additional train-ings can be requested by individual units.Information: Joe Hess, 568-1132 [email protected].

Texas Hold’Em Tournament — Fort BlissMWR will host its annual Texas Hold’em tour-nament at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Feb. 3, 10

and 17, with finals Feb. 24, at the CentennialBanquet and Conference Center. Registration isfree. Information: 588-8247. Online registrationat blissmwr.com/holdem.

Registration is limited to the first 144 players;open to valid MWR patrons age 18 and older:active-duty military from any branch of service,Reservists, Guardsmen, retirees, and DoD civil-ians with valid military government identifica-tion cards, or their immediate family membersor guests.

Local winners receive $500 cash and advanceto the online finals. Online finalists will competefor several prizes including a MacBook Air lap-top computer. Rules: mwrpromotions.com.

Blissful Stitchers — The group of quilterswho also enjoy knitting, crotcheting, crossstitching and other needle arts meets 10 a.m.to 1 p.m. each Thursday at 218 Sheridan Roadon Fort Bliss. Information: 219-8825.

Fort Bliss Pools — Information: ReplicaAquatic Center, 568-7431.Winter indoor hours• Replica Aquatic Center — Hours are 6 a.m.to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 6p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday andholidays. The pool offers a variety of swimclasses and open swim is 1 p.m. until closingdaily.• Community Pool — Adjacent to the Officers’Club. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, including holidays.Building 252 Club Road.

Admission for members to Community orReplica pools: $1 ($.75 children 6 to 12; agesand younger free). Guests: $2. Swim cards: $20(good for 30 visits to either pool). Officers Clubmembers with MWR Card admitted free.Summer pool pass available for members’ chil-dren.

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

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

Club news

Woodworkers Club of El Paso — Theclub’s monthly meeting is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb.

2, at 3228 Sacramento (back of building). SamSingletary will demonstrate of theCarvewright/Compucarve System. There willalso be an auction of various small power tools.Information: 760-6536.

Germania Club — The Germania Club of ElPaso’s monthly luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Friday,Feb. 5, at the German Community Center(Soldatenstube), Robert E. Lee Road, Building5095, Fort Bliss. Newcomers welcome.Information: 595-1108 or 755-5471.

The club will celebrate Mardi Gras at 5 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 11, at the Soldatenstube.Reservations (by Feb. 3): 595-1108.

Singles in the Son - The group developsfriendships between Christian singles from 25to 45 years old. All denominations are welcomeand there are no costs for membership. Biblestudy starting soon. Information: Andy, 471-1997 or [email protected].• Friday, Feb. 5 — Rhino Hockey• Sunday, Feb. 14 — Valentine’s Dinner• Saturday, Feb. 20 — Ski Trip to Ruidoso• Saturday, Feb. 27 — UTEP Basketball.

Westside Welcome Club — The group isopen to both newcomers and long-time resi-dents. The club’s monthly free newcomers’ cof-fee is 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at Charlotte’s,5411 N. Mesa. Information: 587-7747, 581-2314 or westsidewelcomeclub.com.

A Valentine’s luncheon is 11:30 a.m.Wednesday, Feb. 10, at La CondesaRestaurant, 3512 N. Yarbrough, featuring Tangoby Tango Studio instructor Armando Rodriguez.Cost: $19. Reservations (by Feb. 8): 740-9725.

Macintosh Users Group — 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). The Feb. 6 meeting is“How to produce a Podcast” by comparing twodesktop recording applications, iShowU andProfcast shown by Arturo M. Enriquez.Admission is free for visitors and UTEP stu-dents. Information: 566-2201 or epmug.org.

El Paso Scale Model Society — The soci-ety will host its monthly meeting at 2 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 7, in the St. Paul’s UnitedMethodist Church Fellowship Hall, 7000Edgemere. Formed in 1969, it is a charteredchapter of the International Plastic ModelSociety, U.S. Branch. Information: 598-6957.

Borderland Fly Fishers — The groupmeets 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, atIHOP, 6080 Gateway East (across freeway fromBassett Place). The club meets the secondWednesday of every month. Learn to tie fliesand talk about fly fishing, or come watch howit’s done, with instructor Tim Mack.Participants may bring their own equipment;some available to share. Members have theirown vise. Admission free; meal on one’s own.Information: David Manago, 588-7536.

El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild —Monthly meetings are 7 to 9 p.m. the secondThursday of the month, at Trinity PresbyterianChurch, 8001 Magnetic (at Titanic). The Feb.

11 program is “How to Choose Batting.” Theorganization promotes quilting among interest-ed persons, and brings the beginner, experi-enced, younger and older quilters together forvarious events and projects. First meeting isfree. Information: 751-2132 (leave message).

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L’Alliance Française d’El Paso — Thegroup promotes French culture and language.Information: 585-1789, 845-6535 or afofelpa-so.com. The costumed Mardi Gras crepes din-ner is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, atUniversity Presbyterian Church 244 N. Resler.Reservations by Feb. 11: 833-8705.

A conversation and film in French are 6 p.m.Friday, Feb. 26. Information/location: 585-1789or 845-6535.

Spring French classes available for adults andchildren; beginner to advanced are still takingreservations. Information: François, 875-1696.

Paso del Norte Quilt Guild — Theguild’s monthly meeting is 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb.

13, at University Presbyterian Church, 224 N.Resler. A workshop on woven quilts follows themeeting. Anyone interested in quilting is wel-come, no experience needed. Information:Sharon Geddes, 581-0432.

El Paso Christian Women’s Connection— The group will host a “I (Heart) You” lunch-eon 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, atEl Paso Radisson Hotel, 1770 Airway, withspeaker Kay Jordan. Outreach charity is theRonald McDonald House. Reservation deadlineis Feb. 12. Cost: $13. Information/reservations:Lynne at (915) 613-1882 or Vickie at 598-0811

El Paso Quilters’ Association — Theassociation will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

18, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, 2155Wedgewood. Anyone interested in quilting isinvited to attend. Admission is free.Information: 592-4655 or 851-3145.

Daughters of the British Empire — TheEl Paso MacGregor/Chester Chapter ofDaughters of the British Empire meets at 10a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. “Elevenses” servedafterward. Information/location: 544-4801.

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

The monthly luncheon is noon Tuesday, Feb.

23. Information/reservations: Boots Healy, 584-3126 or Janet Schyler, 833-4853.

Bridge leagues — Duplicate bridge eventsare hosted every day except Saturday, atDecker Bridge Center, Unit 159, 2216 EastYandell. Duplicate bridge events are hostedeveryday except Thursday and Saturday.Admission: $5. Information: 544-6565 or elpa-sobridge.com. Managers: Peggy Craig, 581-0371 or Steve Nordberg, 833-5915.

Scrabble Club — The informal, casual clubmeets at 11:30 a.m. Fridays, at JB’s Cafe, 5801N. Mesa, to eat and play Scrabbles. Players ofall levels welcome, no charge to play; lunch onone’s own. Information: 479-3999.

Area attractions

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

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

Self-guided walking tours and guided tour ofthe 17 historical sites district also offered,including the Chapel, Old El Paso County Jail(where Billy the Kid broke out a friend in1876), the old Grist Mill, the Lafayette barracksand more. Free guides available at all galleriesand museum.

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —The copper-domed casino offers slot machines,and video-machine versions of poker, keno andother games. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 a.m.Sunday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m.

Friday and Saturday. Lounge is open, with liveentertainment and dancing, until 2 a.m. week-ends. Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. every-day. General admission and parking are free.Information: (575) 874-5200.

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

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

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

Fresh Indian bread is on sale at the center, andfamily-operated gift shops, feature jewelry, pot-tery and other crafts.

Wyler Aerial Tramway — Texas’ only pub-licly accessible mountain tramway gives passen-gers a view of 7,000 square miles, two coun-tries and three states (Texas, New Mexico andChihuahua) from Ranger Peak, elevation 5,632feet. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children12 years and under. Winter days and hours ofoperation are noon to 6 p.m. Mondays,Thursdays and Sundays, and noon to 8 p.m.Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. The tram isclosed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Information:566-6622.

Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park is managedby Texas Parks & Wildlife and is also part ofFranklin Mountains State Park. To get there:Take Alabama to McKinley and turn toward themountain.

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.

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.

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All phone numbers listed are in Juaréz.

Campestre Juarez — The club is off ofCarretera Juárez Porvenir. Entrance is in back(Casa Club). A Wedding and Quinceañera Expois noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31. All variety ofevent services represented including dresses,tuxedo rentals, cakes, salons, limousines, hotelsand travel agencies. Admission is free.Information: nuestrabodamiquinceanera.com.

Club de Mujeres Profesionistas y deNegocios — Nominations for “Mujer delAño 2009” are sought. Candidates must havebeen engaged in community or humanitarianwork. Send nomination with resume to Lic.Elizabeth Morales, vice president of the club incharge of the convocation, at [email protected].

Museo de INBA — Circuito Jose ReyesEstrada, Zona Pronaf, in Juarez. Open 10 a.m.to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Information:616-7414. Admission is free.• Deadline is Jan. 31 for submission of imagesfor Bienal Fronterizo 2010, open to artists fromMexico and the U.S. Information: Olga LisetOlivas, 6131708.• 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12: “De Alas y Hombre,”tactile art exhibit by Jorge Marin.• 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18: “JovenesInterpretes” concert series.• 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26: Concert presentedby the Coordinacion Nacional de Musica yOpera.

Cafebreria — Anillo envolvent Prona andCoyorcan (orange building across from MuseoINBA). The coffee/book shop promotes localarts and literature. Information: 6116541 orcafebreria.wordpress.com.• 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3: Author ElmerMendoza presents his book “Firmado con unKleenex.”

Indios Soccer — The Mexican pro soccerteam Indios de Juarez host their home games atEstadio Benito Juárez, Av. Heroico ColegioMilitar and Panama. Tickets are $8 to $42.Information: 6181824 or 618-825 or clu-bindios.com.• 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7: Morelia.• 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21: Cruz Azul.

Centro Cultural Paso del Norte — Av.Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf, across from theRed Cross. Information: 1730300 orccpn.com.mx.• The political play “Los Lobos” returns at 7and 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. The castincludes Jesus Ochoa, Fernando Ciangherotti,Pedro Armendariz Jr., Roberto D’Amico andOtto Sirgo. Directed by Hector Bonilla. Ticketinformation: 6134444.• Mexico en Movimiento performs 8 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 13, as part of the Amigos de laFundacion Mascareñas 2010 Matices CulturalesSeries. The Mexican dance company performsa fusion of traditional and contemporary styles.Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; 6123175 or6124075 in Juarez.

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. • 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12: An exhibit of paint-ings by Oscar Ramirez.• 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24: An exhibit of draw-ings by sculptor Pedro Francisco Rodriguez,creator of various public artworks in Juárez.

Cibeles Convention Center — Av. TomásFernández 8450, between Calle Portales andAntonio J. Bermudez, Zona Campestre. “Lovin’the 80s” gala dance begins at 9 p.m. Saturday,Feb. 13, featuring music from that decade.Tickets are 250 pesos. Information: CristinaAlonso, 6880592.

‘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, con-ducted by Ogla Liset Olivas and Lupita Fileto.Information: 806Noticias.com.mx.

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UTEP Department of Music —Performances are 7:30 p.m. in the Fox FineArts Recital Hall, unless otherwise listed.Tickets: $5 ($3 seniors/military/non-UTEP stu-dents; free for children, unless listed otherwise.Information: 747-5606 or utep.edu/music.• Luke Franco, guest flutist — Friday, Jan. 29.Franco and rhythm company bring together thestylistic worlds of jazz, contemporary, andavant-garde through vibrant free improvisationand extended flute techniques. • UTEP Wind Symphony — Monday, Feb. 8,7:30 p.m. • UTEP Jazz Ensemble — Tuesday, Feb. 16.• Gregory Luffey and Friends — 2:30 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 21, as part of the faculty recitalseries. UTEP music professors Greg Luffey,saxophone, Donald Wilkinson, saxophone,Oscar Macchioni, piano, and Dominic Dousa,piano/composer, will present an afternoon ofcontemporary saxophone music. Dousa’s com-position “Ludington Woods” will be featured. Tickets: $8 ($5 seniors/military/non-UTEP stu-dents, $3 Children/UTEP students/faculty/staff.

NMSU Department of Music —Performances are at the NMSU Atkinson(Music Center) Recital Hall. Ticket information:(575) 646-2421 or nmsu.edu/~music/.• William Lipke and Lela York, present a duopiano concert as part of the faculty recitalseries at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31.• Guest artist recital with Maryvale HighSchool Guitar Ensemble is 7 p.m. Monday, Feb.

8.• NMSU Jazz Ensembles perform 7:30 p.m.Friday, Feb. 12.• NMSU Symphonic Winds perform 7:30 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 13, featuring guest JohnTegmeyer on clarinet.• Southwest Honor Band concerts are noonSunday, Feb. 14.• NMSU Gospel Choir performs 7:30 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 20. Admission is free, donationsaccepted at the door.• Mesilla Valley Concert Band presents a freerecital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21.• Graduate recital featuring Marcos Gomez,saxophone is 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21.• Senior Recital featuring Brooke Yahney,euphonium is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 23.

‘Amazing Magical Musical Adventures’— Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music andNo Strings Theatre Company present a month-ly series of children’s programs at 2 p.m. select-ed Saturdays at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N.Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Material isaimed at audiences age 4-10, but all ages wel-come. Admission: $5. Reservations recom-mended: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.

The Feb. 6 performance is “Strings andStories”, a Piatigorsky Foundation tour foryoung audiences, featuring violinist LindaRosenthal and actor Bill Blush. The PiatigorskyFoundation, based in New York City, sendsclassical artists to cities and towns across thecountry to present classical music to schoolstudents, nursing home residents and audiencesin community centers and museums. Their goalis to introduce classical music to people whodo not ordinarily have a chance to enjoy it.

EPSYOs Winter Concert — The El PasoSymphony Youth Orchestras, under the direc-tion of Andres Moran, presents its winter con-

cert “Dance, Dance, Dance” 7:30 to 9 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Abraham ChavezTheatre. The concert features all four EPSYOslarge ensembles in pieces including Dvorak’s“Slavonic Dance No. 8,” the El Paso premiereof EPSYOs member Amalia Zeitlin’s “A WalkThrough the Meadows,” and Smetana’s “ThreeDances from the Bartered Bride.” Tickets: $12($7 military, seniors and students) Information:525-8978 or epsyos.org.

Also featured is violinist and UTEP VisitingProfessor, Mark Schuppener, performing JohnWilliams’ “Three Pieces from Schindler’s List.”

Las Cruces Symphony – The symphony,under the direction of Lonnie Klein, performsFeb. 6-7 at the NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hallwith guest artist Jon Manasse, clarinet.Selections include Torke’s “Javelin,”Libermann’s Concerto for Clarinet, Copland’sSuite from “Billy The Kid” and Gershwin’s “AnAmerican in Paris.” Performances are 7:30 p.m.Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Release ticketsavailable on a limited basis; $35, $40 and $45.Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessym-phony.com.

A luncheon with Maestro Klein is 11:30 a.m.Thursday, Feb. 4, at Ramada Palms HotelConference Center, featuring a preview of theperformance’s music. Cost: $16.

A Friday at the Symphony dress rehearsal is at7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Tickets are $15 ($5students with ID).

Bruce Nehring Consort — The Consorthas cancelled its scheduled Feb. 6-7 concertswith organist Paul Oakley. The next concertswill be the season finale April 10-11 withguest violinist/conductor Charles Gray at TheChapel at Loretto, 1400 Hardaway.Information: 534-7664.

James Sperry organ recital — MusicForum El Paso presents organist James Sperryat 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at St. Paul’sLutheran Church, 1000 Montana. Sperry willperform an eclectic program of works by J.S.Bach, Cesar Franck, Pablo Bruna, Jehan Alainand Alamogordo composer Frank Ashdown.Admission is free. Information: 755-0724 orelpasoclassical.com.

New Horizons Pops Concert — TheNew Horizons Symphony Orchestra, under thedirection of Oscar Butler presents its first popsconcert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, atNMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall, featuring songssuch as “Star Wars Medley” by John Williams,“The Syncopated Clock” by Leroy Andersonand “Night on Bald Mountain” by ModestPetrovich Moussorgsky. Special guests are LaCella Bella, four female cello players who spe-cialize in arrangements of popular music, fromthe Beatles to Metallica. Admission is free.Information: (575) 523-9101 ornhsocruces.com.

The NHSO is the local chapter of a nationalorganization that provides the opportunity foradults aged 50 and better to express their loveof music.

NHSO’s lead trumpet, Paul McLaughlin, issoloist for Anderson’s “Bugler’s Holiday.”Other pieces are “El Capitan March” by JohnPhillip Sousa, and “Plink, Plank, Plunk,” also byAnderson.


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La Catrina Quartet — Las Cruces Friendsof Chamber Music present the ensemble at7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at the Rio GrandeTheatre, 211 Downtown Mall, Las Cruces.Hailed by Yo Yo Ma as “wonderful ambassadorsfor music,” the string quartet is famed for itsunique blend of Latin-American and standardrepertoire. The ensemble is currently FacultyQuartet-in-Residence at NMSU. Tickets: $10.Information: (575) 523-7714.

LCSO Chamber Orchestra Concert —The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, underthe direction of Lonnie Klein, presents a specialchamber orchestra concert at 3 p.m. Sunday,Feb. 14, at the Rio Grande Theatre in the LasCruces Downtown Mall, featuring guest artistBracha Malkin, violin. Selections includeMendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Mozart’sSymphony Nov. 40. Tickets: $15 ($5 students).Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessym-phony.com.

Lauren Flanigan Master Class — El PasoOpera and UTEP Department of Music willhost a series of master classes forthe UTEP Music Theatre Company withacclaimed Opera Star Lauren Flanigan of theMetropolitan Opera and New York City Opera.The residency will culminate with a public mas-ter class and student performance at 7:30 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 17, at UTEP’s Fox Fine ArtsRecital Hall. Ticket information to beannounced. Information: 996-9846.

The New York Times has compared Flaniganto Maria Callas while Time magazine says her

“Olivier-like immersion in her roles has wonher a well-deserved reputation as the thinkingperson’s diva.”

Young People’s Concerts — The El PasoSymphony Orchestra, led by Maestra SarahIoannides, presents the 70th season of freeprograms for area fifth-graders Wednesdaythrough Friday, Feb. 17-19, at the AbrahamChavez Theatre. Performances are 10:30 a.m.and 12:30 p.m. each day. The public is invitedon a space-available basis; call for availability.Information: 532-3776.

More than 15,000 fifth-grade students fromthe El Paso area are treated to the free con-certs each year.

The four winning compositions by area 5thgraders for the 3rd annual El Paso ElectricYoung People’s Concerts “CompositionCompetition” will be combined by DominicDousa into an orchestral medley and per-formed by the orchestra under the direction ofAssistant Conductor Andres Moran. This year’swinners are Lacey Paige LaFoe of ScotsdaleElementary, Aurora Salazar of John DruganElementary, Connor Stone of KohlbergElementary School and Caylee Robalin of PolkElementary.

‘A Night at the Movies’ – El Paso WindSymphony presents an evening of cinematic-themed performances at7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.

19 at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.Tickets: $12.50 ($7.50 students). Information:760-5599.

The El Paso Wind Symphony, directed by Dr.Ron Hufstader, includes woodwind, brass andpercussion.

Teresa Walters — Doña Ana Arts CouncilCultural Series presents the International First

Lady of Piano at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, atRio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, LasCruces. In recent years, Walters has performedon six continents and in most of the 50 UnitedStates. Her latest CD was nominated for theGrand Prix du Disque. Tickets: $25.Information: (575) 523-6403, (575) 523-0807or RioGrandeTheatre.com.

Walters is lauded as one of the finest inter-preters of Liszt. She is noted for her KeynoteComments.

El Paso Symphony Orchestra – TheSymphony, conducted by Maestra SarahIoannides, presents “The Planets” at 7:30 p.m.Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, in the PlazaTheatre, featuring guests Melissa Colgin-Abeln,flute during Mozart’s Concerto for Flute &Harp C major, K.299; Grace Cloutier, harp andthe UTEP Women’s Chorale and Glee Clubperforming Mozart’s “Concerto for flute andHarp, K. 299, C major” and a multi-mediapresentation of Holst’s “The Planets” withimages from NASA’s Hubble Telescope.Tickets: $11-$37. (Ticketmaster). Information:532-3776 or epso.org.

Learn more about The Planets with AssistantConductor Andres Moran during pre-concert“Opening Notes” at 6:30 p.m. both nights inthe Philanthropy Theatre. He will be joined byspecial guests from the NASA Jet PropulsionLaboratory, scientists David Pieri, Ph.D. inGeological Sciences, and Ashley Davies, Ph.D.in volcanology.

El Paso Brass – Las Cruces Civic ConcertAssociation presents the area brass ensemble at3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Rio GrandeTheatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall. Founded 35years ago, the brass is composed of key mem-bers of El Paso Symphony Orchestra and is one

of the longest continually-performing brassquintets in America. They will perform a varietyof music from “Bach to the Beatles.” Tickets:$20. Information: (575) 521-4051.

2010 Young Musicians Competitions —El Paso Summer Music Festival will host thefirst of the Young Musicians Competitions in theEl Paso Border Region. This event follows thesuccessful 2009 Summer Season and the live-taping of NPR’s radio show “From the Top.”Competition recitals are 3 p.m. Sundays, Feb.

28, April 11, and April 25, at UniversityPresbyterian Church at 244 N. Resler. Recitalsare open to the public. Tickets: $10 ($5 stu-dents). Information: 449-0619 or epsmf.org.

Young musicians between the ages of 8 and 19(instrument and voice) were invited to apply.Six finalists and two alternates will beannounced.

Winner will receive a $2,000 Young Musician’sAward along with the opportunity to performin theEl Paso Summer Music Festival’s June 2010Potpourri Concert.

New Desert Harmony Singers — Thecommunity mixed chorus, directed by DaveKinkaid, auditions singers for its annual summerconcert at 6:30 p.m. every Thursday, at St.Paul’s United Methodist Church, 225 W. Griggsin Las Cruces. Regular rehearsal begins at 7p.m. Information: (575) 650-4417 or newde-sertharmonysingers.blogspot.com.

Piano Recital — Local piano teacher MarikoReider presents her students in recital at 1:30p.m. Sunday, Feb 28, at the Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial, accompanied bysinging and other instruments. Admission isfree. Information: 532-7273.


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El Paso Blues Society — The informalgathering of blues fans is 8 to 11:30 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 3, at King’s X, 4119 N. Mesa.Admission is free; sign-in required. Information:Jim Murphy, 526-0719.

Bob Marley’s Birthday Tribute Parties— Birthday tributes to the reggae legend areplanned at East Side and West Side locations,featuring live music, and a special donation jarfor Haitians. Guests are invited to bringposters, banners, photos and more of Marleyto be part of a “Live Shrine.”• Eastside event is 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.Thursday, Feb. 4, at Zen Meister, 1160 Airway,with Radio La Chusma, Border Roots, FixedIdea, Ras Scandal, Valley Rats, Liquid Cheeseand more. Fans are invited to come on stageand read a poem about Marley. Admission bydonation for Haiti. Information: 778-1089• Westside event is 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.Saturday, Feb. 6, at Bombardier’s, 109Castellano, with Radio La Chusma, BorderRoots and Mane Street Group. Admission: $8.Information: 532-2292.

Howling Coyote — The open mic venue formusicians, poets, writers, storytellers and per-formance artists is 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5

and 19, at First Christian Church, 1809 ElPaseo, Las Cruces, across from Las CrucesHigh School. Performer sign-up is 6:30 p.m.with cut-off after 18 performers have signedup. Each performer has ten minutes on stage.Musicians are limited to two songs. Coffee, softdrinks and snacks provided. Admission is free,but donations welcome. Information: howling-coyote.net, or Bob Burns, (575) 525-9333 or(915) 799-5684.

Howling Coyote celebrates its 5thAnniversary Feb. 5 as part of For The Love ofArt Month.

Applejack Band — The El Paso folk bandperforms a dinner show Saturday, Feb. 6, at LaTierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Dinner at 6 p.m.,show at 8. Cost: $32, reservations required.Information: 592-5122 or (575) 541-1992.

Reggae Thursdays — Zen Meister Bar,1160 Airway, hosts local, regional, national andinternational reggae acts 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.Thursdays. Admission: $8. Information: 778-1089 or 433-5614.• Feb. 4 — Bob Marley Birthday Tribute Showand “Live Shrine”• Feb. 11 — Ras Scandal Live Dub and ZenDub Unit• Feb. 18 — Radio La Chusma & Friends• Feb. 25 — Zen Dub Unit, Acoustic Rootsand DJ selector.

Burnsland/Back Porch KRWG BenefitFundraiser — 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, at theRio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, LasCruces. KRWG radio personalities and popularlocal musicians Bob Burns and Benjy Rivas willtake the Rio Grande Theatre stage for a specialconcert to benefit the NPR affiliate. Burns isthe host of the weekly program “Burnsland.”Rivas is the host of the weekly program “TheBack Porch” and can play just about everymusical instrument imaginable, usually with hisroots ensemble the BBR Band. Tickets are $15in advance, $20 at the door for adults; $7.50 inadvance, $10 at the door for young adults; Freefor children under 6. Information or reserva-

tions: (575) 646-2222.

Travel Mug Open Mike Night — TheTravel Mug, 7040 N. Mesa (in Colony Cove),presents open mic performance 7 to 10 p.m.every Thursday, hosted by Robert Arroyo andSam Barlow Band. Performers are welcome tocome sign up before 6 p.m. Thursdays.Admission is free. Information: 238-2229.

The West Side Bohemians , a new El Pasomusic trio performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

18. The trio, consisting of “The Skipper,”“Professor” and “MaryAnne” on 12-string, celloand vocals, perform in English and Portugueseand describe their sound as “sultry, jazzy, ele-gant and haunting.” Information: 202-1775 [email protected].

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —Live music is offered 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridaysand Saturdays and 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays inthe Franklins Lounge. No cover. No bandsSunday due to Super Bowl. Information: (575)874-5200.

The Sunland Showcase of performers is 7 to11 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Disco with local DJs is 6:30 to 10 p.m.Sundays. Karaoke offered with Antonio B 8p.m. to midnight every Thursday. Weekly win-ners receive gift bag with prizes.• Friday, Feb. 5 — Algo Nuevo • Saturday, Feb. 6 — Ekiz• Friday, Feb. 12 — Rhapsody• Saturday, Feb. 13 — The Starliners

• Sunday, Feb. 14 — Mariachi Las Caponeras• Friday, Feb. 19 — Havanah Feeling • Saturday, Feb. 20 — River City • Sunday, Feb. 21 — Mariachi Los Galleros• Friday, Feb. 26 — Los Dukes• Saturday, Feb. 27 — Sonny Powell• Sunday, Feb. 28 — Mariachi Tapatio.

‘Every Other Tuesday’ at the RioGrande Theatre — Doña Ana Arts Councilhosts a variety of musical performances 5:30 to6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the historicRio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, LasCruces. Admission is free. Information: (575)523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com.• Feb. 9 — Blues Messiah• Feb. 23 — Doug Randall.

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.

El Paso Comic Strip — 1201 Airway.Shows are at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday,8:30 and 10:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and7:30 p.m. Sunday. Military admitted freeWednesdays and Thursdays. Tickets: $6Wednesday through Thursday; $12 Friday andSaturday, $8 Sunday, unless listed otherwise.Reserved tickets at ticketweb.com.Information/reservations: 779-LAFF (5233) orlaff2nite.com. • Jan. 27-31 — Co-headliners Edwin San Juanand Yoursie Thomas. San Juan toured with theUSO and has made several TV appearances. Heis also the grand champion on UPN’s “TalentAgency” on UPN with 9 consecutive victories.

Thomas is a popular entertainer as part of theU.S. Military MWR program and also has sever-al TV comedy show credits.• Feb. 3-7 — AJ Jamal, who has been seen on“In Living Color” HBO’s “Def Comedy Jam”“The Tonight Show.” Feature act is ReneGarcia.• Feb. 10-14 — Bret Ernst, who has beenseen on “Reality Frat House,” “Weeds,”“Chelsea Lately,” “Vince Vaughn’s Wild WestComedy Show” and “One MIC Stand.” Featureact is Aurelio Bocanegra• Feb. 17-21 — Alex Ortiz. Ortiz has per-formed on “Premium Blend,” “Showtime at theApollo,” Bill Bellamy’s “Who’s Got Jokes” andcommercials. Feature act is Shawn Latham.• Feb. 24-28 — G. Reilly. Reilly has appearedon “Latino Comedy Jam,” “Que Loco’s” and“BET’s Comic View.” Feature act is Polo.• March 3-7 — BT. BT has appeared on suchshows as Sci-Fi’s “Black Scorpions” HBO’s“Suckers.” Feature act is Gretchen Hess.

Comedy nights — Sun City Comedy hostsweekly shows with local comics at 9:30 p.m.Sundays at the New Old Plantation, 301Ochoa. Ages 18 and older welcome.Admission: $3.

Monthly comedy nights are also planned atMaverick’s Bar and Grill, 6999 Montana. Thismonth’s event is 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.

17.For other local comedy events, go to suncity-

comedy.com.


Big Band Dance Club — The club hostsdances to live music 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays andselected Saturdays at Las Cruces Country Club,2700 N. Main, Las Cruces. Styles include ball-room, swing, and Latin styles. Cost: $9 ($7members) for Thursdays; $7 for everyone onSaturdays. Age 21 and older welcome. Dresscode enforced. Information: (575) 523-1076,(575) 525-9227 or bigbanddanceclub.org.• Thursday, Feb. 4 and 18 — High SocietyOrchestra. • Saturday, Feb. 6 — Country and Westernmusician Don La Valley. Refreshments served.• Thursday, Feb. 11 — Valentine Dance withBob Burns and Mike Caranda Combo. Semi-formal attire recommended.• Thursday, Feb. 25 — Bob Burns-MikeCaranda Combo. Refreshments served.

‘Billy The Kid and Other Dance Icons’— UTEP Theatre and Dance showcases itsdance department in a unique concert Feb. 4-

7, at UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre, 2nd floor ofFox Fine Arts Center. The drama of the West’sbest known bad guy, Billy the Kid, lights up thestage in a new ballet set to a score of classicaland popular music. Performances are 8 p.m.Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m.Sunday. Tickets: $12 ($10 non-UTEP students,UTEP faculty, staff and alumni, seniors, military,alumni and groups of 10 or more; $9 UTEPstudents). All seats general admission.Information: 747-5118 or theatre.utep.edu.

Also featured is the Snow Scene from “TheNutcracker” with a contemporary twist, Ravel’s“Bolero,” and choreography by Emily Morgan.

El Paso historian Leon Metz will give a brieftalk on Billy the Kid at the Feb. 5 performance.

Americas Cup Cheer and DanceCompetition — The annual competition isFeb. 12-13, at Americas High School BlazerGym. Dance competition is 6 to 11 p.m. Friday,and cheer competition at 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Saturday. Sponsored by the NationalCheerleaders Association and National DanceAlliance. Competition is open to all grade levelsincluding elementary, middle, junior high andhigh school, all-star, recreation and studio.Awards given in all categories and divisions.Registration: $30 per person. Information/regis-tration: 937-2800/937-3044.

The public is invited. Spectator admission (percompetition): $5 ($4 students; $2 ages 5 andyounger).

Ballet Folklórico Aires Internacionales— The group features dances from Mexico andaround the world during its 11th anniversarygala performance at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13-14, at the ChamizalNational Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial.Admission: $5. Information: 731-0951.

The company presents regional dances fromPanama, Spain, Argentina, Cuba and Mexico.

Contra Dancing — The Southern NewMexico Music and Dance Society’s monthlycontra dance is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.

19, at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Callede Santiago, Mesilla (2 blocks west of plaza).

Dance to live old-time acoustic music with localcallers Lonnie Ludeman and Lewis Land.Newcomers always welcome; beginner lessonspromptly at 7 p.m. No partners needed. Cost:$5 ($2 age 16 and younger). Information: (575)993-4426 or snmmds.org.

February’s dance has a Mardi Gras themewith Bayou Seco Cajun band from Silver City.

Tango workshop — Paso del Norte TangoClub will host 90-minute tango workshops byCarlos Cortes and his partner Amanda Michaelsbeginning at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb.

20-21, at Shundo Dance Studio, 2719 N.Stanton. Two workshops set for Saturday andthree for Sunday. Admission: $25 per work-

shop; $10 for party. Early bird price of $95 foranyone paying for all five workshops beforeFeb. 14. Information: 532-2043or 490-4956.

Cortes has taught Tango in Buenos Aires formore than ten years, and is currently teachingin New York City. Michaels is from Australia,with classical ballet training. She dances profes-sionally with Cortes and holds a doctorate inphysics.

The couple will also teach and perform at theregular Milonga Party at 8:15 p.m. Saturday.

‘To El Paso With Love’ — El Paso YouthBallet, directed by Marta Katz, presents itsannual benefit performance at 2:30 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 28, at Doubletree Hotel’sFranklin Ballroom, 600 N. El Paso, featuringboth classical and original ballet works. Coffee,tea and pastries will be served. Tickets: $25.Information: 252-5601 or elpasoconservatory-ofdance.org.



For event tickets sold through Ticketmaster,call 544-8444 or go to ticketmaster.com. TheUTEP Ticket Center number is 747-5234. PanAm Center Box Office is (575) 646-1420. Manyclubs sell tickets through ticketbully.com.

‘Good Vibrations: The UltimateTribute to the Beach Boys’ — 7:30 p.m.Friday, Jan. 29, at Sunland Park Racetrack andCasino’s Signature Showroom. Doors open at6. Tickets: $16. Information: (575) 874-5200.

‘New Shanghai Circus: Cirque DuChine’ – 3 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, atThe Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $33-$38 (childrenare $14.50) plus service charges.(Ticketmaster).

Nearly Neil and the Solitary Band —Showtime! El Paso presents a tribute to musiclegend Neil Diamond at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan.

31, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre, featuringDiamond tribute artist Bobby Bruce. Ticketsare $25 general admission; no advance sales.Information: 544-2022, ShowtimeElPaso.com.

The Reality Magic Show — Professionalillusionist Garry Carson and wife Kelsey Karapresent their Las Vegas-style show at 7 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Rio Grande Theatre,211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, as afundraiser for Jornada Elementary School.Voted Las Vegas’ No. 1 family attraction, twoyears running, the audience participationevening of grand illusion is first time that wildanimals — a black panther and a tiger — willappear on the Rio Grande Theatre stage.Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $12.Information/reservations: (575) 621-3205.

Round Mountain – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.

5, at the Silco Theatre, 311 Bullard in SilverCity. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’sFolk Series. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: (575)538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.

Round Mountain consists of brothers Charand Robby Rothschild, who have been playingmusic together for most of their lives. Based inSanta Fe, their background ranges from Balkanand West African styles to traditional

Appalachian music, from classical to funk.

‘Shout! The Mod Musical’ – Feb. 5-21 atUTEP Dinner Theatre. For show details, seePage 48. Dinner shows begin at 7 p.m.Wednesday through Saturday; dinner matineeperformance is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7; non-dinner matinees are 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14and 21. Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-22non-dinner matinee. Information: 747-6060.Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-22 non-din-ner matinee. Information: 747-6060.

Gran Bailazo — The dance featuring topLatin acts is 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at El PasoCounty Coliseum. Tickets: $35; all seats gener-al admission. (Ticketmaster).

‘Riverdance’– Broadway in El Paso presentsthe farewell tour of the Emerald Isle showcaseFeb. 12-14, at the Plaza Theatre, for a specialfive-show run. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday.Tickets: $35, $55 and $65 ($31.50, $49.50 and$58.50 for military, seniors and educator).(Ticketmaster).

Dubfire — One half of the Grammy-winningmusic duo Deep Dish performs at 9 p.m.Friday, Feb. 19, at The Vault, 209 E. El Paso.All ages show. Admission: $26 general admis-sion; $31 VIP. Information: 529-4377.

Emmanuel — The Latin singer presents his2010 “Retro Tour” at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb.

19, at El Paso County Coliseum with specialguest Alexander Acha. Tickets; $59 generaladmission, $79 preferred, $109 floor andboxes, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).

Emmanuel is known for ballads such as “EsaTriste Guitarra” featured in the movie “DanceWith Me,” His son Acha tours with him.

Henry Rollins — The former punk legendand former Black Flag frontman presents hisspoken word “Frequent Flyer Tour” at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Feb. 20, at El Paso High School, 800E. Schuster. Rollins has released several spokenword albums and toured relentlessly with amixture of amusing stories and poignant reflec-tions on life. Tickets: $16. (ticketbully.com)

TAO the Martial Art of Drum — TheJapanese taiko drum spectacular is 7:30 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 21, at UTEP’s MagoffinAuditorium. Tickets: $29 and $36, plus servicecharges. (Ticketmaster).

Athletic bodies and contemporary costumesmeet explosive Taiko drumming and innovativechoreography. The stars of TAO, who live andtrain at a compound in the mountains of Japan,each bring nontraditional flair to the group bydrawing on their diverse backgrounds: one as ahard rock musician, another a gymnast, and yetanother as a composer.

Greg Brown – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.

24 at the Silco Theatre, 311 Bullard in SilverCity. Hosted by Mimbres Region Arts Council.Having been nominated for two GrammyAwards, Brown has recorded more than adozen records. Tickets: $5-$25. Tickets: $5-$25. Information: (575) 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.

Glenn Miller Orchestra — The 19-mem-ber band performs many of the originalarrangements of hits by the legendary GlennMiller at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at UTEP’sMagoffin Auditorium. Tickets: $23, plus servicecharges. (Ticketmaster).

Miller was one of the most successful of allthe dance bandleaders back in the Swing era ofthe 1930s and ‘40s. His entire repertoire nowexceeds 1,700 compositions and keeps theband popular with both young and old.

Nube – The world music ensemble performsat 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at WNMUFine Arts Center Theater. Presented by GrantCounty Community Concert Association.

Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 at the door.Information: (575) 538-5862.

Zum – ASNMSU Cultural Series presents theworld music band at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25

at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall. Fromthe diasporan melting pot of cosmopolitanLondon, Zum is a stunning fusion inspired bythe hot-blooded passion of Argentinean tangoand the fire and brilliance of gypsy fiddle music,lightly spiced with a host of influences fromklezmer to bebop. Tickets: $15 ($10 students).Ticket information: (575) 646-1420.

Take II — 6315 N. Mesa. Information: 832-0997. Tickets available at Take II orticketbully.com. Sin Fronteras featuring RadioLa Chusma of El Paso and Kontre Golpe SoundManifesto of Juarez performs 9:30 p.m. Friday,Feb. 26. Tickets: $8-$10.

Yolanda Martinez — Legends Alive pres-ents the singer/songwriter at 7 p.m. Saturday,Feb. 27, at the Chamizal National Memorial,800 S. San Marcial. Martinez received a 2004Nammy (Native American Music Award) win-ner for “Best Female Artist.” Her 2008 CD“America” won for “Best Remake” for the song“Summer Time.” She will perform traditionaland original Hispanic and Native Americanmusic, including songs from her new Latinmusic album “Amor Deveras.” Admission: $15;available at the Visitor Center the day of theperformance. Information: 532-7273.

Guest performer is Denny Guerrero, and alldrums are invited to participate in the NativeAmerican Finale.

Daniel Rodriguez — Showtime! El Pasopresents the so-called “singing policeman” at7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at the AbrahamChavez Theatre. The New York City cop hashelp bring the country and uplifting spirit ofpromise and hope with his stirring rendition of“God Bless America” after the Sept. 11 terror-ist attacks. Since then, he studied under PlacidoDomingo, retired from the force and releasedthree albums: “The Spirit of America,” “From

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My Heart” and “In the Presense.” Tickets are$25 ($10 students), sold at the door only.Information: 544-2022 orShowtimeElPaso.com.

Janis Ian – ASNMSU Cultural Series presentsthe legendary musician at 8 p.m. Thursday,March 3-4, at Rio Grande Theatre in the LasCruces Downtown Mall. Ian is an Americansongwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, colum-nist and science fiction-fan-turned author. Witha highly successful singing career in the 1960sand 70s, she penned the hit song “Jesse,” andthe song that won her five Grammies in 1975,“At Seventeen.” Tickets: $15 ($10 students).Ticket information: (575) 646-1420.

Ian’s book “Society’s Child-MyAutobiography,” was released her book inpaperback the first week of September, 2009and her 2-disc CD, “Essential Janis Ian” is alsoout.

David Parkes dinner concert — OpenArms Community presents fundraiser concertfor the Holy Spirit Retreat and Renewal Centerfeaturing internationally known singer DavidParkes of Dublin, Ireland 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday,March 5, at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Hall,10970 Bywood (off Yarbrough). Tickets: $20.Credit card ticket purchases: 820-2692 or 595-0589. Information: openarmscommunity.org.

Sesame Street Live ‘123 Imagine!With Elmo and Friends’ — The SesameStreet Live friends’ annual Easter week showsare April 1-4 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.Presented by VEE Corporation. Showtimes are7 p.m. Thursday, 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30, 2and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 5:30 p.m.Sunday. Tickets: $15.94, $20.11, $25.27 and$33.54. (Ticketmaster). Information:sesamestreetlive.com.

Bill Maher — The ‘politically incorrect’comic performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 3, atThe Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $45.50-$75.50,plus service charge. sold through Ticketmaster.

Performance rescheduled from Jan. 28; alltickets already purchased are still valid.

Chicago — The classic rock band returns toEl Paso at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, at thePlaza Theatre. Tickets: $48 to $78, plus servicefees. (Ticketmaster)

Chicago is second only to the Beach Boys asthe most successful American rock band of alltime, in terms of both albums and singles,according to Billboard charts. They have beenperforming to sold-out crowds for more than30 years, with 20 Top Ten singles, 12 Top TenAlbums (five of which reached Number 1), andmore than 120 record sales. Hits include“Make Me Smile,” “25 or 6 to 4,” “Colour MyWorld,” “Saturday in the Park,” “Just You ‘n’Me,” “(I’ve Been) Searchin’ So Long,” “If YouLeave Me Now,” “Hard Habit to Break,”“You’re the Inspiration” and many more.

Norah Jones — The superstar singer/song-writer performs April 29 at the Plaza Theatre(Ticketmaster). At age 23, the daughter of RaviShanki emerged on the music scene with a2002 debut album that earned five Grammys.She has sold over 40 million albums worldwide.

Robin and Linda Williams — The “PrairieHome Companion” perennial favorites performa house concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 19, atCharlie McDonald’s house in Las Cruces. Cost:$40. Reservations required: (575) 541-1992 or(915) 592-5122.

Venues & series

Whiskey Dick’s — 580 George Dieter.Tickets available online through ticketbully.com.Information: 921-9900.• Kevin Fowler — 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30.Tickets: $12.• Cory Morrow — 10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.

3. Tickets: $12.• A Valentine’s Evening with Johnny Lee — 8p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Doors open at 6 p.m.Tickets: $12 (couples tickets are $20). • Randy Rogers Band — 10:15 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 17. Tickets: $15.• Jason Boland and the Stragglers — 10:15p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24. Tickets: $10.

Chic’s Bar & Billiards — 9809 Montana.Showtime is 6 p.m. Both February events areall ages shows. Information: 433-5340. Ticketsavailable online at ticketbully.com.• Emmure “The Mosh Lives II Tour” —Tuesday, Feb. 9, with guests Terror, After TheBurial, Miss May I and Thick as Blood. Tickets:$15 in advance; $17 day of show. • ABACABB, UABB and Molotov Solution —Tuesday, Feb. 16, with guests Dr. Acola andTriumph Over Shipwreck. Tickets: $10.

Rio Grande Theatre — The renovatedhistoric theater is at 211 Downtown Mall, LasCruces. Information: (575) 523-6403, (575)523-0807 or RioGrandeTheatre.com.• The Reality Magic Show — 7 p.m. Tuesday,Feb. 2. See listing above. Tickets are $12.Information, reservation: (575) 621-3205.• Yolanda Martinez — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

6. Martinez will introduce her new CD “AmorDeveras.” Tickets are $15. • La Catrina Quartet — 7:30 p.m. Saturday,Feb. 13. Tickets: $10. • Las Cruces Chamber Orchestra — 3 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 14. Tickets are $15 ($5 for stu-dents with ID). Information: (575) 646-3709.• Mountain Film World Tour — 7 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 18. NMSU Outdoor Recreationcontinues its Adventure Arts Series with theinternational short film tour. Tickets: $12 day ofshow.• Teresa Walters — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

20, as part of the Doña Ana Arts CouncilCultural Series. In recent years, Walters hasperformed on six continents and in most of the50 United States. Her latest CD was nominat-ed for the Grand Prix du Disque. Tickets are$25.• Glenn Miller Orchestra — 7 p.m. Monday,March 1, as part of the Dona Ana Arts CouncilCultural Series. Considered one of the greatestbands of all time, the world famous GlennMiller Orchestra was formed in 1956 and hasbeen touring consistently ever since, playing anaverage of 300 live dates a year under thedirection of current musical director, trombon-ist Larry O’Brien. Tickets to be announced.

Spencer Theater for Performing Arts— Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12miles north of downtown Ruidoso). Free publicguided tours are 10 a.m. Tuesdays andThursdays (except show dates). Information:(575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 orspencertheater.com.• Moscow Festival Ballet’s ‘Cinderella’ — 8p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. More than 50 dancersfrom throughout Russia star in Prokofiev’s bal-let classic based on the familiar fairy tale.Tickets: $56-$59.• Lee Greenwood — 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

13. Appearing with his multi-instrumental band,the award-winning “God Bless the USA”singer/songwriter has also won distinction for

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country hits like “IOU,” “Ring on Her Finger,Time on Her Hands,” “Hearts Aren’t Made toBreak” and “It Turns Me Inside Out.” Tickets:$56-$59.• ‘Camelot’ — 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.Lerner and Loewe’s Tony winning musical set ina land where honor and chivalry reign. It fol-lows the love triangle of King Arthur, QueenGuinevere and the young Lancelot with ahauntingly romantic score. Tickets: $46-$49(matinee) and $56-$59 (evening show).• ‘Cats’ — 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, March 6.Andrew Lloyd Webbers’s masterpiece and win-ner of 7 Tony Awards, three Grammys, sixOlivers, a Golden Globe, Oscar and anInternational Emmy, is considered the “musicalof the century.” Tickets: $73-$76 (matinee) and$76-$79 (evening show).

The theatre guild’s Valentine Soiree is 6:30p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, with a gourmet three-course dinner, complimentary cocktail anddancing to the Mike Francis Trio. Cost: $35.

Flickinger Center for Performing Arts— 1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo. All per-formances at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, $18and $25. Information: (575) 437-2202 orflickingercenter.com.• Alley Cats — Thursday, Feb. 11. This four-some have been at the forefront of a capellamusic since 1987 with their impeccable musi-cianship and zany sketch comedy.• Kahuna Beach Party — Friday, March 12.This music and comedy ensemble includes har-mony, twangy guitars and audience participationcomic antics. Audience members encouragedto wear their favorite Hawaiian outfit.• “Troop I, 111 Cavalry” – Friday, March 26.

Chautauqua performer Ron Grimes portrays hisfather, Pvt. Wayne B. Grimes in this story of theCarlsbad-based New Mexico National Guardunit. Admission is free.

NM Tech Performing Arts Series —Performances are 7:30 p.m. selected Fridays atNew Mexico Tech’s Macey Center, Socorro,N.M. All seats general admission. Information:(575) 835-5688 or nmtpas.org. • Yjastros — Feb 12. Flamenco group present-ing Spanish gypsy culture with a new worldflare. Tickets: $16 ($14 senior, $12 youth).• “Around the World in 90 Minutes” — Feb.

19. Marty Essen, author of “Cool Creatures,Hot Planet” presents a high-energy slide showof unique creatures from seven continents.Tickets: $10 ($8 senior, $6 youth).• The Wiyos — Feb. 26. The former NewOrleans and New York City street performersmix vaudevillian ragtime blues with hillbillyswing and old time country. Tickets: $14 ($12senior, $10 youth).

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort andCasino — Mescalero, N.M. Age 21 and olderadmitted. (Ticketmaster) Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.• Howie Mandel — The popular comic andhost of “Deal or No Deal” performs at 8 p.m.Friday, Feb. 19. Tickets: $25-$100.• Aaron Lewis of Staind — The alternativerocker presents an intimate solo acousticevening at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 11.Tickets: $20-$60.• The Doobie Brothers — The classic rockband performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 25.Tickets: $25-$100. • Creedence Clearwater Revisited — 8 p.m.Friday, April 16. Tickets: $25-$75.• Heart — 8 p.m. Sunday, May 9. Tickets:$40-$125.

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Concordia Ghost Tours — ConcordiaHeritage Association and Paso Del NorteParanormal Society host a monthly ghost tour 7to 9 p.m. the first Saturday of the month (Feb.

6) at historic Concordia Cemetery. Henry andVeronica Flores of the Paranormal Society con-duct a walking tour of the cemetery’s hauntedsites. Bring recording equipment, cameras andflashlight, and be a ghost hunter as well.Reservations required. Cost: $10 (ages 13 andolder welcome; ages 13-17 must be accompa-nied by adult). Reservations/information: 373-1513 or ghosts915.com.

Three new routes have been added for 2010:“The Outlaw Route” about paranormal and oldwest history, “The Witch’s Path” about para-normal and occult sightings, and “The GhostHunter,” where guests learn how to be a ghosthunter.

“History Notes” at Branigan CulturalCenter — The monthly program is 1 to 2p.m. the second Thursday of each month at theBranigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main, northend of the Downtown Mall in Las Cruces.Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2154or las-cruces.org/museums

The programs are informal discussions onlocal and regional history led by staff and volun-teers. The Thursday, Feb. 11, meeting focuseson the Doña Ana Bend Colony Land Grant.Topics include an overview of the foundingfamilies and elements of the land grant thatremain today. Staff will also address the plattingof Las Cruces within the original land grant.

El Paso Archaeological Society — Thesociety’s monthly meeting and lecture is 3 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 21, at El Paso Museum ofArchaeology, 4301 Transmountain. Thismonth’s lecture is “Rough and ReadyGeophysics: Examining MethodologicalApproaches to Subsurface prospection inHistorical Archaeological Research” by BethGriffith. Admission is free. Information: 755-4332 or epas.com.

‘Outers and Unders’ — Fort BayardHistorical Preservation Society will host the his-torical fashion show at 2 p.m. Saturday, March

6, at the Fort Bayard Theatre, featuring fash-ions from 1866 to the early 1910’s. Includes a“wedding” under raised sabers. Period-correctrefreshments served during intermission.Tickets: $12: Information/tickets: Cecilia, (575)956.3294; Kathy, (307) 640-3012 or Donna,(575) 519-8179.

Fort Bayard, N.M., is off U.S. 180 southeastof Silver City. Sponsored by the Fort BayardHistorical Preservation Society.

The fort will be closed down and boarded upin the fall of 2010, unless enough funds andsupport raised to save it. Information/dona-tions: fortbayard.org or fortbayardhistoricp-reservationsociety.org.

Mexican Revolution call for teachingmaterials — The Center for HistoryTeaching and Learning at UTEP is taking sub-missions of high quality instructional materialsthrough March 31 for its “Teaching theMexican Revolution” program. The best sub-missions will be published and shared withattendees of UTEP’s 5th Annual SummerTeachers’ Institute. Submission details: [email protected].

Fort Selden State Monument — Themonument, in Radium Springs 13 miles north ofLas Cruces, is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday).Admission is $3; (ages 16 and under free).Information: (575) 526-8911 or nmmonu-ments.org.

Chamizal National Memorial — 800 S.San Marcial. The National Park Service oper-ates the memorial on land once claimed byMexico as part of a decades-long dispute overthe international boundary. Park grounds andpicnic area open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; visi-tors center open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday; closed Sunday and Monday.Admission is free. Information: 532-7273.

Free ranger guided tours and interpretiveprograms at are offered at 10 a.m. Tuesdaysand Thursdays. Storytime with Georgia Askewis 10 a.m. the third Thursday of the month.Reservations required for both programs.

Los Portales Museum and VisitorCenter — 1521 San Elizario Road. The muse-um is operated by the San Elizario Genealogyand Historical Society, and is housed in an1850s Territorial-style building across from theSan Elizario church. It offers gifts, family trees,historical artifacts and the veterans’ room, aswell as information on the “First Thanksgiving”and the Salt War of 1877. Hours are 10 a.m. to2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information:851-1682.

Mission Trail — Three historic churches liewithin eight miles of each other in El PasoCounty’s Mission Valley.• Mission Ysleta — Spanish and Tigua Indianrefugees from northern New Mexico foundedthe community in the 1680s. The first missionwas built in 1692. The current structure wasbuilt in 1851. It’s near Zaragoza and Alameda.Information: 851-9997.• Mission Socorro — The first adobe structurein Socorro was built in 1692. The currentstructure dates back to 1843, with additionscompleted in 1873. It’s off Socorro Road twomiles southeast of Ysleta. • San Elizario Chapel — The church was builtin 1877, replacing a church built about 25 yearsearlier. It’s on the San Elizario plaza, offSocorro Road, 5.5 miles southeast of SocorroMission.

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Texas vs. The Nation — The all-Texas willtake on the best players from the rest of thenation in the 4th annual collegiate all-star gameat noon Saturday, Feb. 6, in UTEP’s Sun BowlStadium. Texas head coach is Bill Bates andNation head coach is Howard Schnellenberger.Tickets: $16-$40 west side of stadium; $11-$40east side; $8 north side. Information: (214)302-8100 or texasvsthenation.com.(Ticketmaster).

The annual event is presented in partnershipwith the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

A free All American Experience Tailgate area9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot in front of theDurham Center.

Game vouchers available for Fort Bliss sol-diers. Information: 568-4505.

More than 120 players are listed. Standoutplayers include quarterback Tim Hiller ofWestern Michigan, quarterback ThaddeusLewis of Duke, quarterback JonathanCrompton of Tennessee and wide receiversJared Perry of Missouri and Chastin West ofBaylor.

King of the Cage — The fighting event is 7p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, at Inn of the MountainGods Resort and Casino, Mescalero, N.M.(near Ruidoso). One of the largest mixed mar-tial arts event series in the world, King of theCage features intense, no-holds-barred fightingcompetitions. Tickets: $65-$100. Age 21 andolder welcome. (Ticketmaster). Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.

Casa Ford Tuff Hedeman West TexasShootout — Four Time World ChampionBull Rider and El Paso native and four-timeWorld Champion Bull Rider Tuff Hedemanpresents the World Championship bull ridingevent at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 12-

13, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100Paisano. Both nights feature CBR ChampionHugo Pedrero of Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Tickets:$15-$75; military discounts offered.(Ticketmaster) Information: 544-9000 orCBRbull.com.

A free tailgate party, with live entertainment,begins in the parking lot at 5 p.m.

ESPN2 Friday Night Fights — Unbeatenboxer Antonio Escalante will take on Mexico’sMiguel “Mickey” Roman as the main event ofthe fighting event Friday, Feb. 26, at UTEP’sDon Haskins Center. Doors open at 6 p.m.with first fight bell at 7 p.m. Presented byGolden Boy Promotions. Tickets: $20, $30, $50and $75, plus service charges. (Ticketmaster).

Currently ranked number one in the world bythe World Boxing Association and in the topfive by the World Boxing Organization andInternational Boxing Federation , 24-year-oldEscalante hopes to make his long-awaited finalapproach to a championship fight in 2010.Before that happens, the native of Juárez mustturn back the challenge of Roman in front ofthe fans in his adopted hometown and currentresidence of El Paso.

Roman, at 5-foot-5, is a veteran of almostseven years in the professional game. This boutwill be broadcast live at 8 p.m. on ESPN2,ESPN Deportes and ESPN360.com.

El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior Leagueice hockey team home games are at the SierraProvidence Events Center, next to theColiseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular gamestimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and5:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.Upcoming games:• Jan. 29-31 — Tulsa Rampage • Feb. 5-7 — San Antonio Diablos • Feb. 19-21 — New Mexico RenegadesSunland Park Racetrack & Casino —

The 2009-2010 live horse racing season runsthrough April 20. Race days are Tuesdays,Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (andWednesday, Feb. 17). First post is 12:25 p.m.each race day. General admission is free to thetrack and casino. First post time is 12:25 p.m.Turf Club seating is $7.

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

To get there, take Sunland Park exit from I-10,go south and follow the signs.• Saturday, Feb. 6 — Budweiser Handicap. 3-year-olds and up.• Saturday, Feb. 13 — El Diario Handicap. 3-year-olds and up.Fillies and mares.• Sunday, Feb. 14 — Curribot Handicap. 3-year-olds and up.• Saturday, Feb. 20 — The Sydney ValentiniHandicap. 4-year-olds and up. NM-bred filliesand mares. • Sunday, Feb. 21 — NMHBA Quarter HorseStakes. NM-bred three year olds.• Saturday, Feb. 27 — Borderland Derby. 3-year-olds.• Sunday, Feb. 28 — The Island FashionStakes. 3-year-old fillies.

Basketball

UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home gamesare at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $9-$25. Information: 747-5234 orutepathletics.com.• Wednesday, Feb. 3 — Houston, 8 p.m. • Saturday, Feb. 6 — Tulsa, 8 p.m. • Saturday, Feb. 13 — East Carolina, 7 p.m.• Saturday, Feb. 27 — Rice, 7 p.m.• Saturday, March 6 — UAB, 7 p.m.

UTEP Women’s Basketball — All homegames are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets:$7 ($3 youth). Information: 747-5234 orutepathletics.com.• Friday, Feb. 5 — SMU, 7 p.m.• Sunday, Feb. 7 — Tulsa, noon• Thursday, Feb. 18 — UAB, 7 p.m.• Saturday, Feb. 20 — Memphis, 7 p.m.• Wednesday, March 3 — Tulane, 7 p.m.

NMSU Men’s Basketball — Home gamesare at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.Game time is at 7 p.m., unless otherwise listed.Tickets: $7 general admission; $11-$57reserved (Ticketmaster). Information: (575)646-1447.• Saturday, Feb. 6 — San Jose State

• Monday, Feb. 8 — Louisiana Tech• Monday, Feb. 15 — Hawai’i• Wednesday, Feb. 24 — Idaho 9 p.m. (onESPN2)• Saturday, Feb. 27 — Boise State.

NMSU Women’s Basketball — Homegames are 7 p.m. at the Pan Am Center in LasCruces, unless otherwise listed. Tickets: $5-$10. (Ticketmaster) Information: (575) 646-1447.• Saturday, Jan. 30 — Nevada• Saturday, Feb. 6 — Boise State, 5 p.m.• Wednesday, Feb. 17 — Louisiana Tech• Tuesday, Feb. 23 — Utah State• Saturday, March 6 — San Jose State.

Baseball/SoftballTejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El PasoCommunity College’s home games are at theValle Verde Campus Baseball Field. Admission isfree. Information: 831-2275.• Feb. 5-7 — Scottsdale Community College.Game time is 2 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday(doubleheader) and 11 a.m. Sunday.• Feb. 16 — Eastern Arizona College (double-header). Noon.• Feb. 19-20 — Luna Community College.Game time is noon both days (doubleheaders).

Tejanas softball — The EPCC Tejanas’March home games begin March 15 againstSeward County Community College at theValle Verde Softball Field. Admission is free.Information: 831-2275 or 831-2367.

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24 — University of the Southwest .• Feb. 26-28 — Akron. Game time is 3:05p.m. Friday and Saturday (doubleheader), and1:05 p.m. Sunday. • March 2-3 — New Mexico. Game time is3:05 p.m. Tuesday and 6:05 p.m. Wednesday.

NMSU Women’s Softball — The teamtakes on Northern Colorado in a doubleheaderat 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at Presley AskeyComplex, Locust and Stewart, Las Crucesagainst Louisiana Tech. Information: (575) 646-4126 or nmstatesports.com.Upcoming games:

NMSU hosts the Hotel Encanto InvitationalFeb. 11-15. Games begin at 6 a.m. Friday, 10a.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. Sunday andMonday, and run all day. Participating teamsinclude UTEP, San Antonio, Penn State,Nebraska, UT-Antonio, and Colorado State.

The Troy Cox Classic is Feb. 19-23.Participating teams are Weber State, ClevelandState, St. Mary’s, Bradley and Tennessee.Games begin at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday,9:30 a.m. Sunday.

Fox Country Fast Pitch SoftballTournament — The 7th annual high schoolgirl’s tournament is Thursday through Saturday,Feb. 25-27, at Blackie Chesher Five Field

Complex, 9144 Escobar Drive (off I-10 atNorth Zaragosa), featuring 300 players repre-senting 24 teams from California, Arizona,Texas and New Mexico. Spectator admission isfree. Information: John Gable (Jefferson/SilvaHealth Magnet High School), 496-8010, ext.6070 or 276-5606.

Sanctioned by the National Federation ofState High School Associations for Sanction ofInterstate and International Athletic Events sothat high school teams may attend from aroundthe world.

Participating schools include James A. Garfieldin California (the school that inspired the 1988movie “Stand and Deliver”). Local participantsinclude Franklin, Montwood, Eastwood,Fabens, Coronado, Canutillo, Cling, Parkland,Riverside, Bowie and Jefferson.

UTEP Invitational — The UTEP Softballteam hosts its tournament Feb. 25-28, atUTEP’s Helen of Troy Complex. Games beginat 4 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. and Friday throughSunday. Participating teams are San Jose State,Northern Colorado, New Mexico and WeberState. Ticket information: 747-5347 or utepath-letics.com.

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The Big Game Football Bash — Inn ofthe Mountain Gods Resort and Casino inMescalero, N.M. will host a Superbowl-watch-ing event Sunday, Feb. 7, featuring four bigscreens, tailgate food, football contests andprizes and live music by Jimmie Van Zant.Tailgate begins at 1 p.m., game kick-off at 4p.m. Tickets: $25 at the door, space is limited.Information: 1-877-277-4577 or innofthemoun-taingods.com.


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2010 El Paso Senior Games — The 28thannual games for those age 50 and older runMarch 1-April 11 at various locations, spon-sored by the City Parks and RecreationDepartment and Sierra Providence HealthNetwork. Top three finishers in each age groupreceive medals in their event. All participantshave a chance qualify to advance to the TexasState Senior Games, which is a qualifying sitefor the National Senior Games. Applicationsavailable at any Recreation or Senior Centerwith the Parks and Recreation Department.Information: Sandy Rodriguez, 240-3310 orEliseo Duran, 252-9031.

This year’s Fine Arts competitions includecreative writing, poetry and short story.

Sporting competitions are cycling, horseshoes,basketball, bowling, golf, swimming, billiards,volleyball, table tennis, race walk, racquetball,5K and 10K runs, washers, tennis and track andfield.

The events kick off with a Family Fun Day 8a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 20, at the GalatzanRecreation Center and Polly Harris SeniorCenters, 650 Wallenberg. Activities include a1500 meter fun walk, obstacle course, basket-ball throw, box washers, hoop toss and more.Seniors invited to bring their children, grand-children and other family members.Registration materials will also be available forthe upcoming games. Registration fee: $5(includes lunch).

Hot Rod Monster Jam – The U.S. HotRod Monster Jam is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 6,at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $10(Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5481.

The average monster truck costs $80,000 to$120,000, stands about 11 feet tall, and gener-ates 1,000 to 2,000 horsepower capable ofspeeds up to 100 miles per hours. The tiresalone can cost $1,800 each and stand 66” highand 43” wide.

Bicycling

El Paso Bicycle Club – Club events areopen to the public; helmets required. Unlesslisted otherwise, rides begin at River Run Plazaon Country Club Road. (Mesa becomesCountry Club; go west past the Rio Grande;River Run is on the right.) Web: elpasobicycle-club.com.

Quinceañera Bike Rides are at 1:15 p.m.every Sunday (weather permitting) throughFebruary, beginning at the mall at Artcraft andUpper Valley Road. Ride no longer than onehour and 15 minutes and no faster than 15mph. Route will vary. George Luttrell, 433-2019.• 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 — Leave fromCrazy Cat Cyclery at Redd Road and I-10 forride to the Anthony Dos Lagos Golf Course viathe rollers. Beginner/Intermediate Group ridersare welcome. Moderate pace, 25 miles. BobClark, 833-5838.• 9 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 — Meet at the MesillaMunicipal parking lot on Hwy. 28 for out andback ride along NM 185 from Mesilla to Hatchfor lunch at “The Pepper Pot.” Moderate pace,77 miles. Riders may meet at 8 a.m. for coffeeand breakfast at The Bean prior to the ride.Fred Carpenter, 309-1607.• 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 — Century RideMeet at mall at Artcraft & Upper Valley Roadfor moderately paced (16-18 mph) 100+/- rideto Fort Seldon, with a stop in Mesilla. MargaretO’Kelley, 588-3825, and Fred Carpenter, 309-1607.• 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 — Leave from parking

lot across from The Bagel Shop on Resler. TakeArtcraft to Santa Teresa border crossing with areturn through the Upper Valley. Moderatepace, 35 miles. Fred Carpenter, 309-1607.• 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. From the BagelShop on Resler, take rollers to Anthony Gapand return via Transmountain. Moderate to fastpace, 40 miles. Randy Limbird, 542-1422 [email protected].• 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 — Ride to Las Mesafor short stop, and option to continue toMesilla for a sweets stop at The Bean andreturn. Moderate pace, choice of distance. TinaSobin, 667-3054.• 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.Beginner/Intermediate Group Hill ClimbingRide. Meet in the parking lot across from TheBagel Shop on Resler. Both beginner and inter-mediate riders will climb Northern Pass, Helenof Troy and High Ridge. Intermediate riders willcontinue on to Hempstead, Belvidere, andCerritos Altos to Thunderbird. Breakfast atDelicias to follow. Easy pace. MargaretO’Kelley, 588-3825.• 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 — Leave from the


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Artcraft and Upper Valley mall for flat ride toLa Mesa. Easy pace, 40 miles. Linda Price, 433-4188.• 9 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 — Meet at OutdoorAdventures on 10th Street in Alamogordo,N.M. and ride north to Tularosa with a stop atthe Nut House for coffee and pie. Ride willcontinue up La Burcita Canyon and return toAlamogordo via La Luz. Come and meet thesmall group of cyclists who ride in Alamogordoand see new places. Lunch option after ride.Moderate pace, 45 miles. Becky Wiles, (915)929-2352.• 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 — Beginner Ride.Families and kids welcome. Easy pace for 15miles or less along the Rio Grande. RichardRheder, [email protected].• 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 — Leave fromGallegos Park in Canutillo, go north in the val-ley and return via the rollers. Breakfast/lunchafterwards at The Little Diner. Moderate pace,30-25 miles. Bob Clark, 204-2531 [email protected]. • 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 28 — Help Georgeand Henry celebrate their 64th birthdays byriding 64 miles with them. Moderate pace.Cake and ice cream at Hello Pizza after ride.George Luttrell, 433-2019 or Henry Payan,355-6506.

Roughrider Freeride Fest — RoughriderCanyon Freeride Park, east of Horizon City inthe Hueco Mountains, will host its downhillbicycle racing event Friday through Sunday,Feb. 5-7. This year’s event includes trails for allskill levels, two downhill runs, on-site camping,shuttle able trails, prizes, food and beer, and asuper D mass on Sunday. Information: 637-5698 or roughriderfreeride.com.

The park is located near Lake El Paso wherethe paved road ends. Take the dirt road 2 milesto the park.

Atom Cyclist Bike Club — The club hostsweekly rides leaving promptly at 8 a.m. everySunday from the Atom Cyclist Bike Shop, 1886Joe Battle, Suite 205 (next to Super Target), forall riding levels. Intermediate/advanced groupwill ride 40-60 miles at a moderate to fast pace,and beginner/intermediate group will ride 20-30 miles at a slow to moderate pace.Information: Atom Cyclist, 225-0011.

FCA Team Endurance El Paso - Long-dis-tance runners, cyclists and triathletes are invit-ed to join the new Fellowship of ChristianAthletes group. Both a ride and run are offeredeach weekend. Information: Christy, 307-8180,Chaplain Ruben Crespo (at Fort Bliss), 309-6840 orhttp://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/elpa-soteamendurance. Check website for schedulechanges and additions.• Training rides are 5:30 a.m. Tuesdays andThursdays beginning at the gas station at ReddRoad and Westwind. Tuesday morning rides are30-minute “warm up” with 30-minute hill work

and 30 minutes of moderate pace riding.Thursdays’ rides go to Outlet Shoppes of ElPaso for interval training 6 to 6:45 a.m. and amoderate ride back.• Saturday Huddles are 7 a.m. to first and thirdSaturday of the month at Sunrise BaptistChurch, 4225 Volcanic, beginning with a meet-ing on FCA studies and character. Group ridesand runs begin at 8 a.m.

Recreational Sports

Special Olympics training — SpecialOlympics Texas Area-19 hosts free training inpreparation of the 2010 Spring games in Apriland May. Athletes must have a current medicalform on file at the Special Olympics office,4100 Rio Bravo, Suite 311. All area entries forthe games are due by 5 p.m. Friday, March 26.Information: 533-8229 or sotx.org/calendar.• General session training is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday,Jan. 29, and Sports-specific Training is 8 a.m. to2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30, at Socorro HighSchool Gym, 10150 Alameda.• MATP Training session for new coaches is 11a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at Bowl El Paso, 11144Pellicano.

Mini-Sports Basketball League —Registration for ages 4-7 has been extended toSaturday, Jan. 30, at all El Paso city recreationcenters for the league, which begins play Feb.6. Games are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.Information: 544-0753 .

Las Cruces Ciclovia — The free monthlypublic fitness event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the lastSunday of each month through October atYoung Park, intersections of Walnut andLohman. Activities include Hula Hoops, gunnysack races, jump roping, dancing, volleyball,parachute games and more for all ages. Bikesand skates welcome. Information: (575) 522-0289. Upcoming dates: Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March28.

Free Medical Day — The Special OlympicsTexas Greater El Paso Area-19 will offer a freemedical for area Special Olympics athletes 8a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, atProvidence Hospital, Hilton Tower, 2001 N.Oregon. Open to all Special Olympics athleteswho want to participate in training and compe-tition in the Spring or Fall Games. These physi-cals will be good for 3 years. UIL forms notaccepted. Information: 533-8229 orsotx.org/calendar.

Kickball Clash Tournament — El PasoKickball will host its 2nd annual adult coedtournament benefiting the Texas Parent ChildInitiative and United Way 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 27. Location to be determined.Open to ages 18 and older. Cash prizesoffered; each team guaranteed three games.Early Registration: $300 per team; $100 dis-count for teams who register for the Spring2010 season. Information: Eric Garcia, 274-7903. Register online at elpasokickball.com.


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Greater El Paso Tennis Association —Information: 532-5524, [email protected] orgepta.usta.com. Advance registration at tourna-ments.usta.com. Call or visit website for othertennis programs.• Rudolph Honda Mixed Doubles Shootout isFeb. 10-14, at Tennis West Sports and RacquetClub, 1 Tennis Lane. Entry deadline is Feb. 7.Cost is $35 per player (ID 759406210).Information: 581-5471 or [email protected].

Juniors events: • America’s High School Invitational TennisTournament is Feb. 12-13 at Americas HighSchool, 12101 Pellicano. Play starts at 8 p.m.Friday. Entry deadline is Feb. 6 (ID 759404810).Entry fee: $150 per team (2 boys and girls sin-gles, 2 boys and girls doubles 2 mixed doubles).Information: Robert Tapia, 820-6227 [email protected]. • The Sun City Junior Championship is Feb.

27-March 1 at various sites throughout ElPaso. Finals for the level 4 tournament are atthe El Paso Youth Tennis Center. Entry deadlineis Feb. 14 (ID 759402710). Cost: $43.50 perplayer for 1 event; $46 for 2 events.Information: 532-5524 or [email protected].

Runs and walks

Gadsden Middle School 5K — GadsdenMiddle School’s first ever “For the Love ofBooks” 5K run and 1-mile fun walk is 9 a.m.Saturday, Feb. 6, at the school at 1301Washington Street in Anthony, N.M. Awardsoffered for overall male and female finishersand top three finishers in each age category.Proceeds benefit the school’s library. Cost: $20

($10 age 19 and younger). Information and reg-istration: 478-5663 or raceadventuresunlimit-ed.com.

Golden Age Fitness run — Golden AgeFitness Association (Gafa), in association withUTEP’s Department of Kinesiology, will host aWalk/Run event at 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, atUTEP’s Kidd Field. The 3-mile walk, 5-mile runis comprised of routes entirely on campus.Awards for first three finishers in each age cate-gory. T-Shirts to first 300 individuals who regis-ter. Registration: $15 (late registration is $20).Registration forms available at Up and Running,3233 N. Mesa, Ste 205. Online registration(through Feb. 5): raceadventuresunlimited.com.Information: 755-4038.

Race for the Cure — The 18th annualSusan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s5K Race for the Cure is Sunday, Feb. 21, atCohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. Thefund-raiser has become one of the biggest racesof the year in the region. Races include a 5Ktimed competitive run at 8:30 a.m. and a 5Knon-competitive run/walk at 9 a.m. Groundsopen at 7 a.m. Registration: $30 competitive;$25 non-competitive (by Feb. 12). Late regis-tration available 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Feb. 19-20 atCielo Vista Mall Feb. 20-21: $35 competitive;$30 competitive. Race day entry: $35 non-com-petitive; $40 competitive. Registration/informa-tion: 533-4433 or komenelpaso.org.

“In the Pink” VIP registration: $50 (includestent and parking pass and t-shirt), and “Sleep Infor the Cure” for non-participants is $35(includes t-shirt and pillowcase).

El Paso Michelob Ultra Marathon andSpira 1/2 Marathon — The 4th annualmulti-state marathon, half-marathon andJarritos 5K run/walk begins at Lynx Exhibits,300 W. San Antonio, at 7 a.m. Sunday, March

7. Early registration: $65 full marathon; $45half-marathon; $30 for 5K (by Feb. 16). Latefee of $5 for marathon and half-marathon, and$5 for 5K after Feb. 17. No race-day registra-tion offered. Information: elpasomarathon.org.

In addition, Troops from 4/1 Armored Divisionof Fort Bliss will run the a Satellite Marathon inIraq during the event.

Lynx Mini-Marathon — Lynx Exhibits isregistering children 12 and under for its 3rdannual non-competitive mini-marathon along aportion of the actual El Paso Marathon Coursein Downtown El Paso at 7:05 a.m. Sunday,March 7, behind Lynx, 301 Overland.Information: 533-4330. Register on-line(through Feb. 20) at LynxExhibits.com.

Bataan Memorial Death March — The2009 marathon-length (26.2 miles) march is 7a.m. Sunday, March 21 at White Sands MissileRange to honor U.S. and Filipino troops cap-tured by the Japanese in WWII. Information:(575) 678-1256, (575) 678-2887 or bataan-march.com.

All registered participants will receive a t-shirt, dog tag, timing chip, certificate, pre-eventcontinental breakfast and post-event meal.

Participants entering the march may choosebetween two routes, clearly marked with col-ors/signs directing marchers.

The “green” route is the full 26.2-mile BataanMemorial Death March. The “blue” route isabout 15 miles long.

Inprocessing and packet pick-up is 9 a.m. to 9p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday,March 19-20, at White Sands Missile Range.

On April 9, 1942, tens of thousands ofAmerican and Filipino soldiers were surren-dered to Japanese forces. Among those seizedwere members of the 200th Coast Artillery,New Mexico National Guard.

Winter sports

Public Ice Skating — Public skating isoffered 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays; noon to 4 and 7to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 4 p.m.Sundays at the Sierra Providence Event Centernext to the Coliseum, 4100 Paisano, exceptdays of Rhino home games. All ages welcome.Admission: $8 (skate rental included). Skatesharpening, fitting and consultation offered for$5. Spectator admission is free. Information:479-PUCK (7825) or elpasoicemonitor.com.

Ski Apache — Ruidoso’s 750-acre ski andsnowboarding area has 11 lifts and 55 trails onthe slopes of Sierra Blanca, with a base eleva-tion of 9,600. The ski area remains openthrough March, depending on conditions. The24-hour Ski Apache Snow Report number is(575) 257-9001. Information: (575) 336-4356or skiapache.com.

Lifts are open from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. All-day lift tickets are $51 ($43 age 13-17; $32 12and younger; free ages 70 and older. (Pricesslightly higher on peak days).

The full rental package starts at $20 a day;$13 for children 12 and under; and $30 forsnowboard and boots ($21 for children).

Ski Apache offers first-time skiers a free liftticket with beginner lessons. Information: (575)336-4356 or (575) 336-8215.

Ski Cloudcroft — The southernmost skiarea in the U.S is two miles east of Cloudcrofton U.S. 82, with 26 trails, at elevations of 8,350to 9,050 feet. Information/snow conditions:(575) 682-2333 or skicloudcroft.net.

Lift tickets: $35 full day; $28 half day. Ski, andsnowboard rentals available, and beginner skischool packages offered. Tubing available for$20 per day; $14 half day.

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Combine a huge influx of young mil-itary and the virtual shutdown ofJuárez as an entertainment mecca,

and the result is a boom in El Paso’snightlife.Although in the past El Paso suffered in

comparison to other major Southwestcities, such as Albuquerque, local musicpromoters say that the Sun City’s reputa-tion is shining more brightly — both interms of quantity and diversity of touringacts.

The surge of troops stationed at Fort Blissnot only adds thousands of prime clubgo-ers to the city’s population, but also hasshifted clubs to locations nearer the post.And not only are El Pasoans staying onthis side of the river to hop from club toclub, but more of their neighbors fromJuárez are coming over here, promotersnoted.

But even in the best of times, the night-club business is no sure thing. Clubs areconstantly reinventing themselves to keepup with the times and changing tastes ofthe market. Owner and promoters whomaster communicating to the Facebookand Twitter generation are most likely tostay ahead of the rest.

Following the music

Promoter Bobbie Welch said that moreand more clubs are adding live music andentertainment to their offerings, and localaudiences are very receptive. This is par-ticularly true with the number of new andnewly renovated or renamed clubs bring-ing a greater choice of entertainment stylesto El Paso.

One of the newer live-music venues,Welch said, is the recently reinvented WestTexas Stampede. The Upper Valley dancehall that holds around 1,500 (formerly TheStampede) is under new ownership and,according to Welch, has big plans for live-music events in the near future. So far, theclub at 5500 Doniphan has brought inwell-known acts like outlaw country cultfavorite David Allan Coe.

“They haven’t done many shows yet, buthe’s got a whole roster of acts coming in,”

she said. Welch said that other clubs of note are

Take II on Mesa, who “pretty much do livemusic all the time”; The Vault dance club;Percolator coffee house Downtown; andthe long-lived Chic’s on Montana. Chic’s,she said, is often a stop for touring metaland hard-rock bands from around theworld.

“They’ve been around for years, and doshows all the time,” Welch said. “If youlook at the national (tour) rosters, theyalways pop up.”

Two of the most visible clubs are Club101 on Airway, whose recent shows haveranged from American Idol winner DavidCook to alternative rockers Third EyeBlind, and Whiskey Dick’s country-musicvenue, which regularly brings in everyonefrom emerging Texas music acts to nation-ally known names, such as contemporarycountry artists Lady Antebellum and rock-ers Everclear.

One of the most noticeable areas withseveral clubs emerging in close proximityis the El Paso downtown area. The remain-ing clubs seem to be scattered fromDoniphan to Mesa and out to Airway.

“In downtown El Paso, you’ve got a greatentertainment district,” Welch said. “Andyou can’t discount the presence of ThePlaza (Theatre) or Abraham Chavez(Theatre). Some of the larger clubs likeClub 101 don’t hold much less than ThePlaza.”

She said that The Plaza Theatre is theideal proof that audiences are ready andeager for more entertainment in El Paso.When the venue first reopened in 2006,some had doubts that El Paso would havethe numbers to support more (and morediverse) live shows. The audiences werethere, and now more independently ownedvenues are taking chances on bringing innew acts as well.

Billy Biddle, who runs sound for severalarea nightclub shows, said that the livemusic in the Sun City is definitely pickingup the pace.

“There are a lot more venues and a lotmore variety of shows coming to El Pasonow,” he said. “There are shows that five

or six years ago never would have evencome to El Paso.”

He said that this increase in venues hashelped to catch the eye of performers look-ing for more dates to add to their travelschedules, and with El Paso already conve-niently situated along I-10, adding an ElPaso show is an easy decision.

To help accommodate more of these acts,Biddle has recently co-founded the MalibuDiscotheque in Canutillo. He said that thelocation, able to accommodate an audienceof 1,300, helps fill a far West Side live-music void for a larger venue than just adance club.

“I think this area needed something thatwas kind of between El Paso and LasCruces,” he said, adding that the club’sfirst traveling shows have already drawnnear-capacity crowds.

Biddle said that the live-music trend willonly get better; once word of mouth frombands spreads that El Paso is a good placeto find a gig, others will follow.

“I think there’s enough variety of clubshere now that any genre can find a place toplay,” Biddle said. “There’s plenty of pub-licity from these clubs as well (so) that anyperformer doing a little bit of research orlooking will find a suitable place to pickup a performance date.”

Keeping it fresh

Opening an exciting, cutting-edge enter-tainment hotspot is one thing, but keepingit going strong is something else entirely.All That Music owner George Reynoso’s

popular music and video store serves as aticket outlet for several smaller shows thatcome through El Paso. As a local musicauthority and pop-music historian,Reynoso has not only witnessed changes inlocal music trends, but also in the placesEl Pasoans go to enjoy their favorite genre.

He feels that the key to success for somenightclubs is being able to successfullyreinvent themselves with the changingmusic scenes, particularly those who caterto trendsetting or follow the crowd. This,he said, can be a very “hit or miss” effortfor the less-experienced club owner.

“The nightclub business is like hitting amoving target,” Reynoso said.

Successful nightclubs not only have tofind the right location for their audience,but make sure they know what audiencethey want, how to market to that audience,and how to adapt and change (includingthe club’s name and audience in somecases) with the times. Many club ownersalso need to have some disposable income,as club popularity may come and go.

“It’s a very competitive business,”Reynoso said. “You have to get it all rightto succeed.”

Even with music venues changing handsand changing names as quickly as popularmusic changes, Bart Reed’s Comic Stripcomedy club has been one of the mostconsistent nighttime destinations. Reed hastaken the risks of changing everythingfrom locations to menus to remain one ofthe city’s most successful club owners formore than two decades. Like Reynoso, hefeels that successful clubs need to beadaptable.

“I think the main thing is the willingnessto change with the times,” Reed said.“This year, we’re going with more of an‘edgy urban’ lineup. With the expansion ofFort Bliss and the younger fans we’ve seenlately, it seems to be what draws the mostinterest.”

He said that he also now relies heavily onWeb site–based marketing, includingFacebook and Twitter, to announce hisshows, but also credits knowing when tochange locations to keep audiences comingto shows.

“I really like where we are on Airway;it’s central to everywhere in the city andwe have other fun venues all around us,”Reed explained. “I know it seems likewe’ve moved a lot, but we were basicallyin one spot on the West Side for 20 yearsbefore that section of Mesa died out.”

When the club first moved to the EastSide in 2006, the location wasn’t ideal, butReed took the chance at reopening at anew spot with positive results.

“I love where we are now,” he said.

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Nightlife shines brighter in Sun CityEl Pasoans have more options in touring acts and venues

Story by Lisa Kay Tate

From left: Emmure plays Feb. 9, at Chic’s; G. Reilly headlines Feb. 24-28 at the Comic Strip; Radio La Chusma is a regular on the local club scene; Henry Rollinsbring his spoken word show to El Paso High Feb. 20; West Side Bohemians plays Feb. 18 at the Travel Mug.


Ready to go clubbing? Here’s a quicklook at only a few of the places to findupcoming live shows:

Central and Downtown

New Old Plantation301 S. Ochoa, 533-6055theoldplantation.comLive comedy with Sun City Comedy featuredevery Sunday. Live music and touring DJsalso regularly scheduled.

The Percolator217 N. Stanton, 351-4377Acoustic, jazz, belly dancing, spoken-wordand open-mic events.

The Vault209 E. El Paso, 529-4377Rock, hip-hop, contemporary Latin and more.Upcoming show: Grammy–winning techno DJDubfire (Feb. 19).

Several other Downtown venues with period-ic live entertainment include Vanilla Bar,Brick and Mortar and 1914 Lounge (115Durango), San Antonio Mining Company (800E. San Antonio), Club Peoria (3233 N. Mesa),Dome Bar at the Camino Real (101 S. ElPaso) and La Tierra Café (1731 Montana).

East Side

Bulldog Pub1201 Bob Hope, 859-9099Rock, rockabilly, live comedy and other enter-tainment scheduled regularly.

Chic’s Bar and Billiards9809 Montana, 433-5340Primarily heavy metal, hard rock and thrash.Upcoming: Mosh Lives II Tour with Emmure,Terror, After the Burial, Miss May I and Thickas Blood (Feb. 9); ABACABB with Upon aBurning Baby, Molotov Solution, Dr. Acolaand Triumph over Shipwreck (Feb. 16).

Club 1011148 Airway, 544-2101 club101.comContinuous live touring acts, including rock,alternative, electronic, metal, nationallyknown DJs and more.

House of Rock Live Bar8838 Viscount, 595-2530Live rock several nights a week.

El Paso Comic Strip1201 Airway, 779-LAFFlaff2nite.comLive comedy Wednesday through Sunday.Upcoming headliners include AJ Jamal (Feb.3–7), Bret Ernst (Feb. 10–14), Alex Ortiz(Feb. 17–21) and G. Reilly (Feb. 24–28).

Nova Luna Ultra Bar2270 Joe Battle, Suite J, 855-5066Recent live performances include contempo-rary Mexican singer Aleks Syntek.

Tork Bar & Grill3000 Lee Trevino, 599-9680Live rock, Latin sounds and more are sched-uled regularly.

Whiskey Dick’s 580 George Dieter, 921-9900Country, rock, blues and more. Upcomingshows: Cory Morrow (Feb. 2), Valentine’sEvening with Johnny Lee (Feb. 14), RandyRogers Band (Feb. 17) and Jason Boland andthe Stragglers (Feb. 24).

Zen Meister Bar1160 Airway, Suite D-A, 778-1089Rock, reggae and more. Upcoming showsinclude Veil of Maya (Feb. 4), A BeautifulMourning (Feb. 5), and multiple-band showson Feb. 6 and Feb. 14.

Other live-entertainment spots on the EastSide include The Bayou (9100 Viscount),Julio’s Café Corona (8050 Gateway East),Maverick’s (6999 Montana), Mulligan’s North(10710 Gateway North), Texas StagecoachSaloon (10416 Dyer) and Three-LeggedMonkey (1550 Hawkins).

West Side

Bombardiers109 Castellano, 532-2292Rock and more. Upcoming shows includeBob Marley’s Birthday Bash with RadioLa Chusma (Feb. 6).

Diggs Tavern4108 N. Mesa, 531-1135 The club has hosted touring bands and regularopen-mic nights.

Mecca Lounge & Desert CrossingLive at Ardovino’s Desert CrossingOne Ardovino Drive, Sunland Park575-589-0653ardovinos.comOriginal jazz, contemporary, folk and Latinromantic. Fridays feature Hot House Jazz,

Urban Edge, The Manny Flores Jazz Quartetand The Borrego Jazz Quartet. Saturdays offercontemporary acoustic guitar by Julio Ortiz.

Sunland Park Racetrack andCasino Franklin Lounge1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park)575-874-5200sunland-park.comLive jazz and other music 9 p.m. Fridays andSaturdays, with live mariachi music at 5:30p.m. Sundays.

Take II6315 Mesa, 832-0997Live music of most genres, from Texas musicacts to rock. Recent shows are AgnosticFront’s Anniversary Tour (Jan. 27).

Uncle Paulie’s Pub126 Shadow Mountain, 832-9570Live touring bands are scheduled periodically

in a variety of music genres.

West Texas Stampede5500 Doniphan, 584-1600westtexasstampede.webs.comCountry.

Zeppelin’s Underground111 E. Robinson, 543-3286myspace.com/zeppelinsepLive music of several genres, both local andtouring acts, scheduled regularly, ranging fromrock and alternative to contemporary Latinsounds.

Other Westside spots with periodic liveentertainment are Aceitunas (5200 Doniphan),Billy Crews Restaurant and Lounge (1200Country Club), Cincinnati Bar (201Cincinnati) and Kinley’s House Coffee andTeas (2231 N. Mesa).

Headed out? Here’s a quicksampling of night spots

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All ages (and tastes) shows

The performances are not just Saturday-night events anymore, as venues such asArdovino’s Desert Crossing and SunlandPark Racetrack and Casino’s FranklinLounge host live music several nights aweek. Even with the close proximity ofthese venues, the music and audiences arediverse, with Ardovino’s taking on con-temporary jazz, folk and Latin sounds, andSunland Park hosting its popular Mariachiand jazz nights.

In addition to its local acts regularlyscheduled two or three nights a week,Desert Crossing Live brings in touring actsnearly monthly, including outdoor concertsin the warmer months such as a summer“under the stars” event planned withAustin-based alternative-country band TheGourds.

“We feature original music, both localand touring, in an intimate, ‘up close andpersonal’ setting by some of the best musi-cians in the Southwest,” Denise Heard-Bashur of Ardovino’s Desert Crossingsaid.

There are several unconventional sites forlive music as well. In addition to long-established live-music series, such asMusic Under the Stars at the ChamizalNational Memorial and Al Fresco! Fridaysin Arts Festival Plaza Downtown, livemusic performances range from free after-noon performances by local entertainers atUpper Valley vineyads Zin Valle and LaViña), as well as weekly during the schoolyear through UTEP’s Wednesday MusicCafé at the Student Union. Seasonal seriesalso include State Line restaurant’s outdoorconcert series during the summer.

Local jazz music groups El Paso Friendsof Jazz and JazzElPaso Connection bothhost jazz performances at various venuesaround town from Dominic’s Restaurant tothe Lancer’s Club. JazzElPaso has alsorecently established its summer and falljazz concert series Jazz on the Rocks atMcKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Thereare also classical music performances,folksy house concerts and city-sponsored“music in the park” shows to be found

nearly every month. El Paso Pro-Musica,for example, offers free Bach’s Lunch per-formances in January at the El PasoMuseum of Art.

The choice can afford some performers tobe more selective in their venues. Localperformers — like the emerging music trioWest Side Bohemians, whose players con-sist of “The Skipper,” “The Professor” and“MaryAnne” — are still in search of justthe right club, but welcome invitationsfrom anyplace interested in giving theirnew sound a chance.

“We have a luscious and vibrant soundcomprised of poignant cello ringing with12-string and crystal vocals,” the trio’svocalist “MaryAnne” said. “We’re dying tohave all of El Paso come out and hear usonce we settle on a ‘home’ venue.”

Music fans aren’t the only ones takingnotice of this trend. In addition to theComic Strip continuing to sell out nation-ally known live comedy acts each week,the outlook has been good for local comicsas well.

Sun City Comedy Media RelationsDirector Brianne Saad said that she is see-ing more places for local comics to per-form as well. She said that Sun CityComedy is able to bring its shows andevents to different areas of town with ven-ues so spread out.

“El Paso has so many different entertain-ment districts to choose from,” she said.“In our opinion, the Downtown District isthe place with the biggest growth in bothmusic and comedy. Our shows at the OP(on Ochoa) on Sunday nights have grownin the last several months.”

Comedy and other events, includingopen-mic nights, poetry slams and evenbelly dancing, are also getting a boost andfinding unique places to perform. Evenformer Black Flag frontman, punk legendand author Henry Rollins is coming to ElPaso, to the inspired location of El PasoHigh School’s auditorium, with hisFrequent Flyer spoken-word tour Feb. 20.

Saad said that Sun City Comedy has seenan increase in audiences from both Juárezand Las Cruces at recent shows.

“With Juárez nightlife moving to El Paso,there has been an uprise of new entertain-ment establishments and a growing interestin a safe and fun environment,” she said.

An upward trend

Club owners and promoters each havetheir own opinions regarding this wave ofemerging or rediscovered nighttime enter-tainment destinations, but all agree thisdidn’t happen just by chance.

Reynoso said that he has also noticed ahuge rise in the amount of local promotersworking for clubs or bands, making thecompetition for an audience more intense.

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to get the word out of their show,”Reynoso said.

As a result, many promoters and clubowners have had to become very creativein their means of announcing an event.Today’s methods of promoting a show orvenue greatly differ from just a few yearsago, especially with the presence of fasterways of getting the word out. Methodssuch as hard-copy flyers or ads have beenjoined or even replaced in some cases byInternet communities such as MySpaceand Twitter, or phone texting and otherpeer-to-peer means of communication,methods that can spread “the buzz”quickly and efficiently to a specificaudience.

However, Reynoso said, the same fast-paced information processes that canmake a DJ in Germany a hit with El Pasoaudiences can also push him out of pop-ularity by the next big act just as fast.

“Know the market and know the mar-ketplace,” he said. “What makes thishappen is the power of the Internet. It’sjust a smaller world today, period.”

Finally, Reynoso said that the unfortu-nate turn of events in El Paso’s sister cityhas not only kept local clubgoers in ElPaso on weekend nights, but has alsodrawn a large crowd from Juárez comingto El Paso in search of good shows. Whathas been Juárez’s loss due to fears ofviolence has become El Paso’s gain.

“I attribute the violence in Juárez andthe influence of the Internet with theacceleration of El Paso’s music scene,” hesaid.

Presently, entertainment fans aren’teasing down on their pursuit of the newand the popular in the entertainmentworld, and individuals like Welch feelthat the El Paso area is now on par withother cities of its size in giving the com-munity a choice of local and touringperformers nearly every night.

Welch said that even with the nation’seconomic troubles in the past couple ofyears, the live-music scene seems to haveimproved, including in El Paso.

“Even if it was a bad year for theeconomy, it was a pretty good year forlive music,” she said.

Not only is the number increasing, butthe diversity of music fans is as well.Welch speculated that not only are morepeople coming from surrounding areaslike Juárez to enjoy El Paso’s shows, butmore Fort Bliss troops coming from allover the country are bringing theirmusical tastes with them. This has helpedestablishments that cater to a certainmusical genre gain bigger followings.

“It used to be you couldn’t find venuesfor a certain genre, for example, reggae;but now there are places opening up likeZen Meister next to the Comic Strip (onAirway) that fill that niche,” she said.“Pretty much anyone can find what theyare looking for now.”

The venues themselves aren’t the onlyones appreciative of loyal patronage.When an audience is supportive, per-formers also take notice.

Welch said that more and more acts arestopping through because they are learn-ing that people will come to the shows.The El Paso area has always had an


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Friends of the Mesilla Valley BosquePark — The nonprofit group meets at 6:30p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, at Mesilla Valley BosqueState Park, 5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla,N.M. Jay Sharp will deliver a program entitled“Indians of the Bosque.” Anyone interested inbecoming a member are invited to learn aboutthe group. Park fee waived for those attendingmeeting. Information: (575) 523-8009.

Rio Bosque Wetlands Park — UTEP’sCenter for Environmental ResourceManagement offers free guided walking toursand other activities at Rio Bosque WetlandsPark in El Paso’s Mission Valley. Tours last abouttwo hours. Information: 747-8663 or rio-bosque.org. Upcoming events:• Bird Tour, 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6.• Introductory Tour, 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14.• Community Workday, 9 a.m. to noonSaturday, Feb. 20.

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

El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society— The society’s annual awards banquet is 6p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at Jaxon’s Restaurant,1135 Airway. “A Birder’s Guide to the RioGrande Valley” co-author Jim Paton will pres-ent a program on “Going Solar.” The 2010Conservation Award and the MeritoriousService Award will also be presented.

A trip to “Hawk Alley” leaves at 11:30 a.m.Sunday, Feb. 7, from the Lowe’s Parking lot,4531 Transmountain Road (behind Taco Bell),to look for northern harriers, red-tailed hawks,American kestrels, possible hawk and eaglespecies and more.

Non-members and guests welcome on allfield trips. Bring binoculars, and dress appropri-ately for weather and terrain.Information/reservations: Ursula Sherrill 526-7725 or [email protected].

Texas Master Naturalist program -Texas Master Naturalist Trans-Pecos Chapterwill host a 13-week course 6 to 9 p.m.Wednesdays, plus six Saturday field trips, Feb.

10-May 15, at El Paso Garden Center, 3105Grant. Experts from universities, museums,special interest organizations and governmentagencies will jointly teach the course. Cost:$125. Application forms/information: MatthewSantillan, 851-2515 ormasternaturalist.tamu.edu.

The programs seeks to develop and certifywell-informed volunteers to provide education,outreach and service benefiting the communi-ty’s natural resources. Topics range from geolo-gy to botany, archaeology to desert ecology.

Applications may be mailed to Texas AgriLifeExtension Service, 9521 Socorro, Suite A2, Box#2, 79927.

National Parks and Nature Series –Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. SanMarcial, will host a free showing of the docu-mentary “White Sands, White Wilderness” at10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17.The film discusses the geology and biodiversityof southernNew Mexico’s White Sands NationalMonument. The public is invited; special invita-tion extended to school and after-schoolgroups. Information: 532-7273 ext. 127 [email protected].

Rails-to-Trails — The New Mexico Rails-to-Trails Association will host its annual meeting at7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, in the atrium of theFirst National Bank, 414 E. Tenth, inAlamogordo, N.M. Featured speaker is NewMexico State Parks Division State TrailsCoordinator David Certain. There will be alsobe displays, door prizes and refreshments. Ashort business meeting will be held, and awardspresented. Parking is available on the 9th Streetside of the building. Admission is free, and thepublic is welcome. Information: (575) 682-3040.

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 dutymilitary (including spouse) with ID; $6 ages 3 to12; and free for ages 2 and under. Zoo mem-bers admitted free. Closed Christmas and NewYear’s Day. Information: 532-8156, 521-1850or elpasozoo.org.

Saturday and Sunday shows include AnimalEncounter presentations at 11:15 a.m.; SunBear Enrichment talk at 12:30 p.m. and TakeAction! events in the Paraje Learning Center at1:30 and 3:30 p.m.

Daily Animal Encounter Programs offered;presentations and exhibits subject to cancella-tion or change without notice.

California Sea Lion Training and Meet theKeeper presentations are 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.featuring a training session with Sunny the sealion and a Seafood Watch conservation pro-gram.

Asian Elephant Training Encounter withSavannah and Juno at the Elephant Exhibit isnoon daily. Learn how the zoo uses the “pro-tective contact” training method. Information:elpasozoo.org/takeaction.

Keystone Heritage Park and El PasoDesert Botanical Garden — 4200Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 10a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays yearround. Admission: $2 ($1 children, seniors andmilitary). Information: 584-0563, key-stonepark.org or elpasobotanicalgardens.org.

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

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

The site is open for bird watching 7 to 10a.m. Saturday and 2:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan.

30-31 and Feb. 27-28. Thousands of birdsflock to the area to roost overnight. Bringbinoculars. Admission is free.

El Paso Astronomy Club — The clubmeets 7 to 9 p.m. the third Friday of everymonth at EPISD’s Gene RoddenberryPlanetarium, 6531 Boeing. Meetings includeguest speakers and workshops to aid beginnersin the use of telescopes and identifying objectsin the night sky. Everyone is welcome.Admission is free. Information: 779-4317 orelpasoastronomy.org.

El Paso Ridge Walkers — The hiking cluboffers hikes every weekend, choosing from twodozen hikes around the region, including hikes

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in the Franklin and Organ Mountains,Guadalupe Mountains, as well as flatter hikesalong the Rio Grande and Stahmann’s PecanOrchard. Day trips range from White Sands toAlbuquerque. Hikes range from 6 to 10 miles.Information: Charlie Topp, 755-7789 or elpa-soridgewalkers.com.

Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park —5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla. Guided Birdtours are 7:15 to 8:45 a.m. the first Saturday ofevery month, hosted by Mesilla Valley AudubonSociety’s Nancy Stotz. Day use fee: $5 pervehicle. Information: (575) 523-4398 ornmparks.com.

Bird Migration Tours are 7:15 to 8:45 a.m.Saturdays. Nancy Stotz of Mesilla ValleyAudubon Society and Park Ranger Goin willhost the tours for beginning, intermediate andadvanced birders. Bring appropriate clothing,water and binoculars.

Parks and Rec Memorial TreeProgram — The City Parks and RecreationDepartment offers its Memorial Tree Programto honor a loved one as well as celebrate aspecial occasion, group or event. Trees will beplanted in a public park or other public area.Donation levels range from $75 for seedlings to$600 for a grove. Information: 541-4331.Forms available at the Parks and RecreationOffice, 6th floor El Paso City Hall, 2 CivicCenter Plaza or elpasotexas.gov/parks.

An acknowledgement letter is sent to thosethat purchase a tree, and a certificate is sent tothe honoree and family and is posted on theParks and Recreation web site.

Senior hiking trips — City of Las CrucesSenior Programs Recreation hosts monthly hik-ing trips (weather permitting) departing at 8:30a.m. from the Munson Senior Center, 975 S.Mesquite, in Las Cruces. Participants shouldbring their own water, snacks or lunch, sun-screen, walking shoes and appropriate clothing.Future destinations include Dripping Springs,Soledad Canyon, Achenbach Canyon and otherOrgan Mountain and surrounding areas. Costvaries; includes transportation. Advance sign-uprequired through the city’s Recreation Office.Information/sign-up: Shaunna, (575) 528-3000.

Sierra Club hikes — The El Paso RegionalGroup of the Sierra Club offers field tripsalmost every weekend; open to non-members.Most outings have a limit of 12 persons. Theclub encourages donations of at least $2 or $3per person per event to help with publicity andadministrative expenses. Web: texas.sierra-club.org/elpaso/.

The general meeting is at 7:30 p.m. on thelast Wednesday of every month at theCentennial Museum, University and Wiggins,UTEP. For program or schedule changes, call594-7342.

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

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

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

Park rangers will be available to answer ques-tions and give short talks on different featuresof the park 10 a.m. to noon Sundays in theWildlife Viewing Area.

Guided hikes to Mundy’s Gap, SchaefferShuffle and West Cottonwood Spring, AztecCaves, Smuggler’s Pass and West CottonwoodSprings begin at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday,Feb. 6-7, and Feb. 20-21. Reservationsrequired: 566-6441, ext. 24.

Park rangers give interpretive tours on thefirst and third weekends of the month, begin-ning at the Tom Mays entrance. Rubber-soledshoes, water, hat, sunscreen and a light snackare recommended. Park entry fee required plus$3 activity fee. Reservations required: 566-6441, ext. 24 or [email protected].• Camping in the Tom Mays Area of the park,with both traditional tent sites and RV areas(no hookups). Site fee is $8 (limit of fourcampers), plus the park entrance fee.• Picnicking in the Tom Mays Area, with picnictables and restrooms that are accessible to thehandicapped.

No ground fires are permitted.

Hueco Tanks State Park and HistoricSite — The site is famed for many NativeAmerican rock paintings and unique geology.Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission: $5(free for children 12 and younger). Additionalcost for tours (including birding tour): $1 forages 5 and older. Special evening programs are$2 for ages 5 and older with no additionalentrance fee. Information: 857-1135.

Pictograph tours are available at 10:30 a.m.and 2 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, byprior arrangement. Call 849-6684.

Bouldering and hiking tours are available at9:30, 10 and 11 a.m. Wednesday throughSunday, by prior arrangement. Call 849-6684.

A birding tour is 8 to 10 a.m. on the thirdSaturday of the month (Feb. 20). Sign-up inadvance encouraged as space is limited.

To get there: Take Montana Avenue (U.S.Highway 62-180) all the way into the HuecoMountains then turn left on Ranch Road 2775.It’s about 32 miles from downtown El Paso.

North Mountain is available for self-guidedday use, for up to 70 people at a time. There isan annual orientation program for visitors.Guided access is offered to the rest of the site.Call for reservations and other information:857-1135.

Feather Lake Wildlife Sanctuary —9500 North Loop, near Loop 375. The 43.5-acre site is managed by El Paso’s AudubonSociety. A variety of migratory birds, as well assome year-round species, can be seen there.The sanctuary is open to the public 8 a.m. tonoon Saturdays and 2 p.m. to dusk Sundays.Admission is free. Information: 545-5157 or747-8663.

White Sands National Monument —The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15miles southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S.70. Hours are 7 a.m. to sunset for the DunesDrive. Visitor Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5p.m. through Feb. 28; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March1-April 11. All visitors must exit the park byone hour after sunset.

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

Ranger-guided Sunset Stroll Nature Walksbegin one hour before sunset daily. Experiencea sunset over the white sands and observe theplants, animals and geology of the dune field.Walks last about one hour.

Patio talks are 1:30 p.m. Saturdays andSundays at the Visitor Center.

Lake Lucero tours are offered monthly. Thismonth’s tour is 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30 and

Feb. 28. Participants drive their own vehicles

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17 miles beginning at the Small Missile Rangegate on U.S. 70, 25 miles west of the VisitorCenter, then hike 3/4 mile to the source of thewhite sands. Reservations are required. Cost is$3 per adult; $1.50 age 16 and under.

A popular Full Moon family Bicycle Ride is 9p.m. Saturday, April 30, along Dunes Drive.Ride 16 miles through the monument under afull moon after cars have left. Helmet and lightrequired. Reservations required and can onlybe made at nps.gov/whsa, up to one month inadvance of event. Cost: $5 ($2.50 for childrenand Golden Age passport holders).

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.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; tours avail-able 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last entry into cavevia natural entrance is 2 p.m. with last entryinto cave via elevator 3:30 p.m.

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

For an extra fee ($8 adults, $4 youth and sen-iors with card), visitors can go on a ranger-guided tour of other nearby sites; reservationsare required.

Guided tours also are available for SlaughterCanyon Cave, an undeveloped cave 23 milesfrom the main cavern. Call for reservations.Cost is $15 ($7.50 ages 6-15, seniors withcard). The 1-1/4-mile tour lasts about 2-1/2hours. Flashlight with fresh batteries required.Wear good walking shoes and bring water.

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

Gila Cliff Dwellings NationalMonument — 44 miles north of Silver Cityon NM Highway 15, the dwellings are in themiddle of the majestic Gila Wilderness, the firstand one of the largest wilderness areas. Theslow, winding mountain road between SilverCity and the dwellings takes about 1-1/2 hoursto drive. Long trailers are advised to come upthe back way via NM 152 and 35 through theMimbres Valley. Entrance fee: $3 per person;$10 per family. Information: (575) 536-9461 ornps.gov/gicl.

Winter hours: The trail to the cliff dwellings isopen from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everyone must beoff the trail by 5 p.m. Visitor center is open 8a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tours offered at noon. Early arrival requested(allow 20 to 30 minutes to hike to dwellingswhere tour begins). Self-guided tours can betaken by obtaining a free copy of the CanyonCompanion trail guide available at the trailhead.

“Trail to the Past” guided tours are 1:30 p.m.Saturdays at the Lower Scorpion Campground.This 1/4 mile walk visits a small Mogollonalcove dwelling and a large pictograph panel.

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. Camping is $8 persite per night. Information: (915) 828-3251.

New Mexico State Parks — Day-use feeis $5 when visiting any state park. Campingfees: $8 for primitive site; $10 for developedsite (electrical hookup $4 extra). All programsare free with park entrance, unless otherwiselisted. Information: (575) 744-5998 or

nmparks.com.• Mesilla Valley Bosque Park — 5000 Calle delNorte, Mesilla. Guided bird tours are firstSaturday of every month, hosted by MesillaValley Audubon Society’s Nancy Stotz. • City of Rocks State Park, north of Deming offU.S. 180. Information: (575) 536-2800. A“Rattlesnake Myths” presentation is 3 to 4p.m. every Saturday.• Oliver Lee State Park, Highway 54 south ofAlamogordo at the Dog Canyon turnoff.Information: (575) 437-8284.• Rockhound State Park, five miles south ofDeming on State Road 11 and then east onState Road 141 for nine miles. Day use hours:7:30 a.m. to sunset. Information: (575) 546-6182 or (575) 744-5998.

A star party to view Orion the Hunter is 6:30to 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, hosted by TheAmateur Astronomers Group.

A ranch house hike is 10 a.m. to noonSaturday, Feb. 20, departing from the VisitorCenter. This 4-mile walk is not rigorous, butplan on at least 4 hours for the walk.

A viewing of the Snow Moon at sundown is 6to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at the GroupShelter.

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

Dripping Springs Natural Area — Therecreational area is at the base of the OrganMountains at the end of Dripping Springs Road(the eastern extension of University Avenue),about 10 miles east of Las Cruces. The area,run by the federal Bureau of Land Managementin cooperation with the Nature Conservancy,includes the A.B. Cox Visitors’ Center, severalhiking trails, and La Cueva Picnic Area. The visi-tor center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Accessto the main trail to Dripping Springs is 8 a.m. to3 p.m. and the park is closed promptly at 5p.m. Admission is $3 per vehicle. No petsallowed (except for assistance animals).Information: (575) 522-1219.

Aguirre Spring Campground — TheOrgan Mountain recreational area, run by thefederal Bureau of Land Management, is off U.S.70 about 15 miles east of Las Cruces. Fifty-fivefamily camping and picnic sites, plus two groupareas. Day-use fee is $3 per vehicle.

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

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

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

A “Sweetheart Serenade” is 2 to 3 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 6, with sentimental favoritesperformed by the Cavernaires BarbershopChorus. Free with zoo admission.

Living Desert offers visitors an up-close lookat the mammals, reptiles and birds that inhabitthe Chihuahuan Desert. A large greenhousedevoted to succulents and cactus.

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). Annualmemberships available. Information: (575) 439-4290.

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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 p.m. Tuesday throughSaturday. Admission is free. Information: 747-5565 or utep.edu/museum.

Showing Feb. 11-April 17: “High and Dry,”annual exhibit of photographic images of desertlands by the International Center for Arid andSemiarid Land Studies (ICASALS) at Texas TechUniversity. The center has hosted the annualshow for more than a decade. This exhibit fea-tures images from the current and past shows,including 60 images of North American deserts– their landscapes, people, animals and plants.

Showing through March 13: “BorderStories: Photographs and Commentary byBruce Berman.” Berman has been documentingthe US-Mexico border for three of his fourdecades as a professional photographer. Heconcentrates on the narrow stretch of land thatencompasses El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez,Chihuahua. Berman lives and works deep in theborderlands, three blocks from the internation-al bridge connecting the two cities. BorderStories is the latest of his efforts to portray theborder, beginning with the Border Project:1985-2007 and the continuing Border Blog.These photographs, from what Berman callsthe “City State of No Man’s Land” are part ofhis planned book.

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

The museum’s book club meets at 5:30 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 4, to discuss “The Holocaust byBullets: A Priest’s Journey to Uncover the TruthBehind the Murder of 1.5 Million Jews” byFather Patrick DeBois. The public is welcome,but RSVP by Feb. 2 required as seating is limit-ed: 351-0048 ext. 24.

The museum’s free monthly “CinemaSundays” series is 2 p.m. the last Sunday of themonth. The Feb. 28 film is “The Reader.”

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.Admission is free. Information: 755-4332.

Showing through Feb. 14: “Rarámuri: TheFoot Runners of the Sierra Madre,” photogra-phy by Diana Molina. The exhibit includes 25ilfochrome color prints, as well as 25 Rarámurihand-crafted artifacts. Molina will provide apersonal zip tour of her exhibit at 2 p.m.Saturday, Jan. 30.

Local archaeologist Lora Jackson-Legare willgive the illustrated presentation “Evidence ofPueblo Ceremonialism in the El Paso Region” at2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. The highlight of thisevidence is a specific prehistoric El PasoPolychrome crenellated bowl in the collectionof the El Paso Museum of Archaeology.Jackson-Legare is currently the archaeology lab-oratory director for Geo-Marine, Inc. From2002 to 2007 she was Curator of Education atthe El Paso Museum of Archaeology.

Local archaeologist Tabitha (Beth) Griffith willpresent an El Paso Archaeological SocietyLecture, ‘Seeing Beneath the Soil” at 3 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 21. Griffith will use photographsand illustrations to show some of the equip-

ment and technology archaeologists use to“see” what’s below ground. Admission is free.

Applications for faculty are being acceptedthrough Feb. 15 for the museum’s 2010Spring Camp.

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

El Paso Museum of History — 510 N.Santa Fe. Hours (including gift shop) are 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Fridayand Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, noonto 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays and city hol-idays. Special admission fee for Da Vinci exhibit;admission to other exhibits is free. Information:351-3588 or elpasotexas.gov/history.

Showing through July 10: “The Da VinciExperience Exhibition.” El Paso will be theexhibit’s West Texas stop. More than 60 preciseand working machines described and designedby Leonardo Da Vinci along with replicas of hisgreatest paintings; most notably the Mona Lisa,are on display. One piece is a precursor to theGatling gun, weighing 2 tons. Tickets: $14 ($12seniors 65 and older; $10 ages 5-11; $9 eachfor groups of 10). Family packages (sold ingroups of five): $7 per ticket. (Ticketmaster).

A “Da Vinci: His life and Times” illustratedlecture by Dr. Max Grossman, Professor ofItalian Art History at UTEP, is 2 to 4 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 20.

A special teacher Da Vinci workshop is 1 to 3p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Call for details.

Also showing is “Casas Grandes, CasasChicas: Cottage Industries of Paquimé and MataOrtíz.”

Showing through May: “Awakening OurGiants-Celebrating Our Firsts” honoring theNCAA 1966 Basketball Champions.“Celebrating Our Firsts.”

Free zip tours are 12:15 to 1 p.m. on selectedWednesdays.

Ron Leinman will lecture on “The ATSFRailroad and El Paso” 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday,Feb. 11.

A Black History Month celebration is 2 to 4p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, featuring “The BuffaloSoldiers” presented by Victory Warriors.

UTEP Professor, Dr. Maceo Dailey will discuss“Booker T. Washington in El Paso during theMexican Revolution” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

18, as part of the Mexican Revolution 100thanniversary lecture series. Admission is free,but seating is limited. RSVP requested. R.S.V.Prequested.The museum hosts Tai Chi I classes 9 to 10a.m. for beginners and Tai Chi II classes 10:15to 11:15 a.m. for intermediate students (Tai ChiI prerequisite) Saturdays through March 13.Cost: $30 ($10 museum members).

Volunteer training for the Da Vinci exhibit is10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, and 6to 9 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11.

Fort Bliss Museums and Study Center— Building 1735, Marshall Road (old PX build-ing), Fort Bliss. Exhibits range from Civil Warartifacts to the Patriot Missile System.Admission is free. Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.daily. Information: 568-3390 or 568-5412.

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


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

Currently on exhibit: “Giant Worlds.” TheNational Science Foundation and NASA hasprovided major funding to the Space ScienceInstitute for the traveling exhibition aboutJupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

Also showing is “To the Ends of the Earth,UTEP at The Poles.” UTEP biology faculty andstudents, joined by high school teachers fromEl Paso and students from across the U.S.,headed for Antarctica and the Arctic to carryout research projects. This exhibit highlightstheir work, what they learned about theimpact of climate change, and explains the dif-ferences and similarities between the north andsouth poles. Guests can measure themselvesagainst different types of penguins, create anorigami penguin and learn how actions in ElPaso effect climate change at the poles.

LYNX Exhibits — The exhibit space is at300 W. San Antonio (just south of ConventionCenter). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday,Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to9 p.m. Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.Closed Monday. Last admission is one hourbefore closing time.

Admission is $10 for adults; $8 seniors, mili-tary and students with ID; and $6 ages 4 to 11.Children 3 and younger are free. Information:533-4330 or lynxexhibits.com.

Showing Jan. 30-May 30: “Extreme Deep:Mission to the Abyss,” featuring hands-onexhibits on the technology necessary for deep-sea exploration. The exhibit also depicts themysteries of the ocean’s greatest depths includ-ing newly discovered life forms, thermal vents,close-up views of deep-sea research sub-mersibles and shipwrecks, including the Titanic.Included is a dramatically recreated ocean-floorenvironment, a simulator ride with dolphins,multiple hands-on activity tables and an aquari-um exhibit featuring unusual and rare sea life. Asmall touching pool for Atlantic Stingrays willalso be built.

From the Command Center, visitors may sim-ulate the launching of “Alvin,” the robotic sub-mersible that explored the Titanic. Visitors alsomay fly a remotely operated vehicle over amodel of the Titanic’s deck and test their skillat manipulating Alvin’s robotic arm.

A Grand Opening party for “Extreme Deep”is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30.

Magoffin Home State Historic Site —1120 Magoffin. The adobe home, built around1875 by Joseph Magoffin, is a prime example ofterritorial style architecture. The site exploresthe stories of the prominent El Paso pioneerfamily, with authentic art and furnishings thatreflect the daily lives of that era.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday throughSunday. Tours on the hour; last tour at 4 p.m.Cost: $4 ($3 ages 6-18). Group tours availablewith advance registration. Information: 533-5147 or visitmagoffinhome.com.

“Spirit Tours” are offered by the CasaMagoffin Compañeros at 10 a.m. the secondSaturday of every month. Cost: $5.Reservations required.

National Border Patrol Museum andMemorial Library — 4315 TransmountainDrive. The museum, in Northeast El Paso justwest of U.S. 54, features the history of theBorder Patrol with uniforms, equipment, pho-

tographs, guns, motor vehicles, airplanes, boatsand other items, including hands-on exhibits forkids. The Border Patrol was founded in 1924 inEl Paso. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday andmajor holidays. Admission is free. Information:759-6060 or borderpatrolmuseum.com.

Railroad and Transportation Museumof El Paso — More than 100 years of El Pasorailroad history are on display at Union DepotTransit Terminal, 400 W. San Antonio, atDurango. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdaythrough Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.Information: 422-3420 or elpasorails.com.

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

The warbirds of World War II and Korea, andother historic military aircraft, are displayed ina 54,000-square-foot building and surroundingarea. The collection of more than 30 aircraftand 40 automobiles includes the P-51 Mustang,P-38 Lightning, A-26 Invader and the GermanFieseler-Storch. Among later aircraft are the F-86 Sabre and MiG-15s.

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Casasola Museum/Museo Casasola —2251 Calle de Santiago in Old Mesilla, N.M.Open sunrise to sunset daily. Admission is free,but donations accepted. Information: [email protected] or casasolamuseum.com.

The museum is devoted to Mexico-U.S. his-tory, and archives special collections with morethan 120,000 images.

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

Through May 9: “A View from Space.”The monthly hands-on Saturday Science Class

for elementary children is 11 a.m. Saturday,Feb. 6. The topic is Electricity.

Sky Safari is 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at LaLlorona Park, W. Picacho at River Levee Road.

Las Cruces Railroad Museum — Themuseum is in the Santa Fe train depot, 351 N.Mesilla. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdaythrough Saturday. Admission is free; donationsencouraged. Information: (575) 647-4480 ormuseums.las-cruces.org//rrmuseum.shtm.

A screening of the video “Locomotion: TheAmazing World of Trains,” Volume I is 10:30a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, with Volume II 10:30a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20.

The museum’s brown bag lecture series isnoon the second Tuesday of each month in2010 to honor the 100th year of the Santa FeRailroad Depot. The lecture series is a desig-nated We the People project by the NewMexico Humanities Council. Light refresh-ments served; RSVP encouraged. The Feb. 9

lecture is “Traditional Garden Herbs of NewMexico” with From the Ground Up ownerDeborah Brandt.

The Rail Readers Book Club meets at 11 tonoon the second Wednesday of the month todiscuss a train mystery book. The Feb. 10

book is “Deadman’s Switch” by BarbaraSeranella. Call the museum for registration.

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

New Mexico Music Commission ExecutiveDirector Nancy Laflin will speak about thecommission’s work and screen the 2009 docu-mentary “New Mexico Music Legends:Norman Petty Studios,” at 7 p.m. Thursday,Feb. 11, as part of the museum’s lecture andfilm series. The documentary profiles thefamous Clovis music studio where artists BuddyHolly, Roy Orbison, Leann Rimes, and theFireballs all recorded some of their early musichits. Admission: $2 donation.

Opening Thursday, Feb. 11, is “What in theWorld?”, a fun and informative journey throughan array of unusual objects from the museum’scollections.

Showing through July 18: “Building for theFuture: Rural Schoolhouses of New Mexico:1880-1965.”

Showing through April 4 in the ArtsCorridor: “Animal Impressions: The Art ofNarrie Toole.”

Showing through Sept. 10: “Colcha:Embroidered Connections,”

Classes and workshops (pre-registrationrequired):• Harvest Cooking Class is 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday,Feb. 2, with chef Carol Koenig. This month’sclass features a variety of recipes. Cost: $35.• Old-Fashioned Valentine’s Day class for ages7 to 12, is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 6.Bring a photo to use in crafts. Cost: $10(includes museum admission for one child andone adult).• A Greenhouse Gardening class is 10 to 11:30a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6 and Feb. 27, hosted bythe museum’s Landscaping Department. Cost isregular museum admission, but space is limitedto first 25 people who pre-register.• A Colcha Embroidery Workshop is 1 to 4p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27. Bring a six-inchembroidery hoop and scissors. Cost: $25 ($20volunteers and museum members).

NMSU Art Gallery — D.W. Williams ArtCenter (Williams Hall) on the NMSU campus,Las Cruces (east of Solano). Hours are 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays,10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays, and 1 to 5 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays. Closed Mondays andUniversity holidays. Information: (575) 646-2545 or nmsu.edu/artgal.

Showing through Feb. 26: Mixed mediainstallation by Colombian artist Luis Roldan.

NMSU Museum — Kent Hall, University atSolano, Las Cruces. Hours are noon to 4 p.m.Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.Information: (575) 646-5161 ornmsu.edu/museum/.

Spring 2010 Exhibits are “Hopi Katrina Dolls”and “Exploring Yaqui and Mayo CeremonialDisguise.” Learn about the vibrant cultural tra-ditions of the Hopi of northeastern Arizona aswell as the Yaqui of southern Arizona andSonora and the Mayo of Sinaloa.

Opening reception for both exhibits is 6 to 8p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Refreshments served.

White Sands Missile Range Museumand Missile Park — Exhibits feature the his-tory of the Trinity Site (site of the first atomicbomb test), the V-2 rocket, ranchers on therange and missile optics. An outdoor Missile

Park 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. Closed on federal holidays. Free admis-sion. Information: (575) 678-8824 (local call) orwsmr-history.org.

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Hubbard Museum of the AmericanWest — 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next toRuidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Hours: 9a.m. to 5 p.m. every day. Admission: $6 ($5 forseniors, military; $2 children 6-16; free for chil-dren 5 and younger). Information: (575) 378-4142 or hubbardmuseum.org.

Showing Jan. 30-April 11: “BiennaleGrande,” juried exhibition of New Mexicoartists. Open house reception for both exhibitsis 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29.

Showing through Oct. 3, 2010: “Ancient NewMexico,” an in-depth exhibit of the peopleswho inhabited the southwest from pre-histori-cal periods up to Spanish exploration.

Program Manager Mike Bilbo presents “NewDevelopments and New Discoveries at FortStanton Cave” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.

New Mexico Museum of SpaceHistory — The museum features theInternational Space Hall of Fame and theTombaugh IMAX Dome Theater andPlanetarium, and is located on the northeastside of Alamogordo off Indian Wells Blvd.

Currently showing: “Space Frontiers,” a lookat the heritage and future of space explorationin New Mexico.

The Hall of Fame attractions include a simu-lated Mars room, the rocket sled used in earlyspace program research, and various otherspace exhibits. Space center hours are 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Admission: $6 ($5 for seniors andmilitary, $4 ages 4-12, children 3 and youngerfree). Information: (877) 333-6589, (575) 437-2840 or nmspacemuseum.org.

Showing at the IMAX Dome Theater are thefilms “Sharks” and “Molecules to the Max.”Showtimes are on the hour, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.daily. Tickets: $6 general admission; $5.50 forseniors and military; $4.50 ages 4-12. Ages 3and under free for all shows.

Sacramento Mountains HistoricalMuseum — U.S. 82 across from theChamber of Commerce in Cloudcroft, N.M.Operated by the Sacramento MountainsHistorical Society, the museum features histori-cal buildings from the turn of the century,antique farming and ranching tools, other busi-ness and home antiques, historical exhibits andother artifacts. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Monday through Tuesday and Friday andSaturday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. ClosedWednesday and Thursday. Admission: $3 ($1children). Information: (575) 682-2932 [email protected].

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. The museum covers the settlement ofsouthwest New Mexico, the two centuries ofmining in the region and early commerce inSilver City. Group tours offered with advancenotice. Admission: $3 suggested donation.Information: (575) 538-5921, 1-877-777-7947(out of town), or silvercitymuseum.org.

Showing through March: “Taking Care of OurOwn: Grant County’s Hospital Heritage, 1883-2009.”

Showing through spring is “Free Flow: TheGila River in New Mexico.” A free lecture byM.H. “Dutch” Salmon is 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan.

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Adair Margo Fine Art — Margo’s newgallery is at 215 Stanton, Suite 602 (in TheMartin Building). Hours are 10 a.m. to noonand 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or byappointment. Information: 533-0048 or adair-margo.com.

Showing Jan. 29-Feb. 19: Exhibition ofClassic Photographs by Bruce Berman. Anopening reception is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Friday, Jan. 29. Following the reception,Berman will give a talk on Three Decades ofPhotographing the Border, 12:45 to 1:30 p.m.at the Percolator, 217 N. Stanton.

The exhibit is in conjunction with Berman’s“Border Stories” exhibit at the CentennialMuseum (see At the Museum listing), whichopens Jan. 14.

Berman moved to El Paso in 1975 as aProfessor of Photography at UTEP. For overthree decades he has lived in the old BrewHouse south of I-10 in Central El Paso, takingphotographs of the environment and people ofEl Paso/Juarez. He currently teaches photogra-phy at NMSU.

Berman has worked for top publicationsacross the country, but often found himself atodds with the assignment editors who requestimages to prove a point. One example, recalledAdair Margo, is when the New York Timesasked for images depicting the “dire poverty ofJuarez” as contrasted with the “gleaming tow-ers of El Paso.”

Adair Studio and Gallery — 5750 N.Mesa (at the Summit). Gallery hours are 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. Classes available.Information: 471-2271. Showing Feb. 1-28: “A Spectrum ofColor.”

Art Junction of El Paso — The art serviceof El Paso Art Association is at 500 W. Paisano,Suite D upstairs (Downtown, at Durango).

Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday throughFriday. Studio spaces are available to rent forartists, as well as a photo lab. Also featured isthe Presidents Gallery for classes and theupstairs Lobby Gallery featuring artwork by thestudio artists. Information: 534-7377 elpasoar-tassociation.com.

Chamizal galleries - Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Hours are 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday forAbrazos Gallery, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday for Paisanos Gallery. Admissionis free. Information: 532-7273 or nps.gov/cham.

Showing through Feb. 13 in the PaisanoGallery: “Why I Like The West,” nature pho-tography by Scott Einberger.

Showing Feb. 20-March 27 in the PaisanosGallery: “35 Years of Siglo de Oro,” exhibitionof festival posters.

Showing through Feb. 20 in the AbrazosGallery: “Bred to Death,” photographs byIsabel F. Taylor.

Showing Feb. 27-April 3 in the AbrazosGallery: watercolor paintings by Rodolfo Razo.

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). Information: (915) 729-

4362. Call ahead for group tours. The collection includes Dan Flavin’s untitled

Marfa project, a monumental work in coloredfluorescent light that occupies six buildings.

Cutter Aviation Terminal Gallery —Located at El Paso International Airport, 1771Shuttle Columbia. Gallery open 24 hours a day.Admission is free. Information: 779-0270, 594-8424 or ElPasoArtCalendar.com.

Showing through March 15: Works byWarren Smart and Chris L. Grohusko.

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, except for certain specialexhibits. Information: 532-1707 or elpasoart-museum.org.

Showing through March 2: “Recycle/Reuse:WWII Propaganda Prints.” The exhibit exam-ines the vintage concept of recycling as depict-ed in World War II posters.

Showing through March 7: “La Virgen DeGuadalupe,” featuring 14 retablos from EPMA’spermanent collection that explore the Virgin ofGuadalupe as a major religious and cultural iconin Mexican and Mexican American culture.

Showing through March 14: “Into theDesert Light: Early El Paso Art (1850-1960), inhonor of the El Paso Museum of Art’s 50thanniversary. Primarily consisting of landscape

paintings of the desert, this exhibition demon-strates the inspiration of the Chihuahua desert’suniqueness. Also included are other worksinfluenced by European modernism, portraits,still-life paintings and images of the city as itgrew. Well-known artists such as Tom Lea,Fremont Ellis, Jose Cisneros, Peter Hurd andManuel Acosta are included as well as under-recognized artists such as Lewis Teel, HariKidd, Jose Aceves, Eugene Thurston and BerlaEmeree. An associated exhibition catalog/bookwill be available in the Museum Store.

Showing through March 28: “Impressionismin Print,” an exhibition of 14 prints from themuseum’s permanent collection including artistssuch as Edgar Degas and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

The museum will host free focus talks toexplore a particular work or artist featured inthe” Impressionism in Print” exhibition at 12:15p.m. selected Wednesdays through February inthe Peter and Margaret de Wetter Gallery.February talks: • Feb. 3 — Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec withAssistant Curator Katherine Smith• Feb. 10 — ZIP tour of “Impressionism inPrint” with Curator Christian Gerstheimer.

The associated documentary film“Impressionists on the Seine” will be showncontinually in the Ginger Francis Seminar Roomduring Feb. 2-7.

Rosamond Bernier – Live at the Met LectureSeries on film runs through March 7 during reg-ular museum hours: • Feb. 9-14 — French Impressionism: TheCast of Characters (60 minutes)• Feb. 16-21 — French Impressionism:Modern Art and Modern Manners (60 minutes)• Feb. 23-26 — French Impressionism: Parisby Day and by Night (60 minutes)


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• March 3-7 — French Impressionism: AnAccessible Paradise (60 minutes).

An Artists’ on Art discussion with MiguelBonilla is 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10.

Curator Christian Gerstheimer will lecture on“Francesco Zuccarelli — A King of 18thCentury Landscape Painters” at 6 p.m.Thursday, Feb. 11, as part of the NewPerspectives: Hidden Masterpieces LectureSeries 2010. Admission is free, but seating islimited.

Encaustic International Gallery — 7100Westwind, Suite 120. The gallery is the studioof El Paso encaustic artist Brigitte von Ahn.Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday andThursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.Information/appointment: 833-0454, 581-4737or brigittevonahn.com.

Group sessions for encaustic painting are 2 to5 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays.

EPAA art classes — El Paso Art Associationoffers classes in the Art Junction Gallery class-room, 500 W. Paisano. Cost: $15 per class ses-sion. Call for times. Registration/information:534-7377 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday throughFriday).

Tuesdays, Feb. 9 and 16: Digital Photographyby Carol Eastman.

March classes:• Watercolor by Atalo Mendez, 11 a.m. to 1

p.m. Tuesdays, March 2-April 20.• Pastel by Manny Guerra, 11 a.m. to 12:45p.m. Wednesdays, March 3-April 21.• Figure Painting with Acrylics by Rick Parra, 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays, March 3-April 21.• Repujado-Artistic Metal Embossing, noon to2 p.m. Fridays, March 5-April 9.

Franklin St. Gallery — The gallery is insidethe Marie Otero Salon, 500 N. Oregon, Ste. C(downtown El Paso, facing Franklin).

A Grand Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m.Friday, Feb. 12, featuring artist June Smith.Smith is a military spouse who volunteersteaching art for 3rd graders. Information: 525-9560 or 588-4247.

Galleria 300 — 300 E. Main, Suite 810 inDowntown El Paso. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Information:525-9560. Currently featured: “Vos—ARetrospect,” works by UTEP art departmentmembers Alfonso Valenzuela, Mauricio Olagueand Steve Salazar.

Golden Eagle Gallery — 1501 Main Streetin San Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.Information. 851-0041.

Hal Marcus Studio and Gallery — 800N. Mesa, second floor (at Yandell). Hours are11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com.

Showing Feb. 25-April 30: “50 (Un)known -Early El Paso Women Artists,” featuring works

by El Paso’s art community’s 50 female pio-neers and their undiscovered talent. Artistsinclude Tommy Alford, Kate Ball, EarlineBarnes, Mary Booth, Dinny Breese, NanCollins, Holly Cox, Johnell Crimen, LoisDenton, Mago Orona Gandara, Dorothy Geyer,Helen Haley, Floy Jean Hall, Dorothy Hay, JanHerring, Catherine Kistenmacher, Win Korf,Ysela O’Malley, Gloria Canterbury Rakocy,Ferne Schrier, Fern Thurston, Wanda HermanTurcznowicz, Lelaroy Williams and more.

Opening reception is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday,Feb. 25; public encouraged to dress in “oldenstyles.” Refreshments served.

An ARTalk is 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 25.The gallery exhibits works by owner Hal

Marcus, a native born El Pasoan who has beenpainting for over 40 years and is famed for suchlocally inspired works as “El Mercado,” “El PasoNavidad” and “Avenida Juárez.”

Other featured artists include TeresaFernandez, Bill Sullivan, Manuel Acosta, BillRakocy, Candy Mayer, Vincent Peterson, EvelynAinsa, Mark Paulda, Francisco Romero andMauricio Mora.

A gift shop offers art-related gifts.

Horseshoe Gallery — 1500 Main Street inSan Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.Information: 345-5594.

International Museum of Art — 1211Montana. The museum is operated by theInternational Association for the Visual Arts in

the historic Turney Home. Hours are 1 to 5p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission isfree. Information: 543-6747 or internationalmu-seumofart.net.

Showing through Feb. 7 in the SouthGallery: AVANCE Art Display, featuring morethan 160 one-of-a-kind decorated woodenhearts by regional artists. The hearts will beauctioned during AVANCE’s annual “Toma MiCorazón Heart Auction” 1 to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 6.

‘La Buena Vida’ submissions — Artistsubmissions accepted through Feb.15. for the6th annual art auction benefiting La Buena VidaAdult Day Centers. The event is planned forMarch 25 at Camino Real Hotel. Houses maypicked up Sunland Art Gallery inside SunlandPark Mall; Art Junction, 500 W. Paisano; TheArt Center, 3101 E. Yandell and Lutheran SocialServices, 9640 Montwood. Information: CandyMayer, 581-4971.

La Galeria de la Misíon de Senecú —The Ysleta Independent School District’s galleryis at 8455 Alameda. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday. Admission is free.Information: 434-9705 or finearts.yisd.net.

Showing Feb. 4-25: Black History MonthExhibition “Out of Darkness.” All students ingrades 4-12 are invited to participate in theannual show sponsored by, YISD and Eta PiOmega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Closing reception and Awards ceremony is5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19.

Main Street Gallery — 1456 Main in SanElizario, on the Mission Trail. Hours are 10 a.m.to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to4 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.Information: 851-0041 or msgallery.net.Showing through Feb. 28: “New Beginnings”collective exhibit.

Maven Studio — 9828 Montana, Suite N.Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday throughFriday. New artists are featured each month.Information: 633-8350 or [email protected]. Web: myspace.com/mavenstudio.February’s artists are R.J. Williams, ChrisMelero, Jesus Monsivais and Shedrick Allen.“Friday Night Gallery” reception and openhouse is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5.


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Pastel Society of El Paso — The society’smonthly meeting is 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11,at the International Museum of Art, 1211Montana. The program will be a Paint Around,in which artists begin painting on their ownpastel, then move around to work on eachother’s work. Information: 581-4971.

Rio Bravo Watercolorists – The groupmeets at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, atThyme Matters, 5857 N. Mesa, #24. Beginningand advanced watercolorists and art lovers areinvited. This month’s demo artist is CarmenNavar. Reservations required: Jeannie Sigmon,842-9365.

Rubin Center — UTEP’s Stanlee andGerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is nextto Sun Bowl Stadium. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. Thursday and noon to 5 p.m.Saturday. Information: 747-6151, orutep.edu/artsandculture.

Showing through Feb. 27: 2010 UTEPDepartment of Art Biennial Faculty Exhibition,featuring the most recent work from 28 mem-bers of UTEP’s accomplished art faculty.Artwork is in a variety of disciplines includingsculpture, painting, drawing and graphic design.

Distinguished professor and author RobertoTejada will give a free presentation, “SplitSystems: Borderland Method and Photo-BasedPractice” about his most recent publication“Celica Alvarez Muñoz” at 6 p.m. Wednesday,Feb. 17. Tejada is an associate professor in theDepartment of Art and Art History at theUniversity of Texas at Austin. He has curatednumerous exhibitions in the U.S and abroad,and is author of many books. The subject of hisbook and lecture is a graduate of UTEP’sDepartment of Art.

Sunland Art Gallery — The El Paso ArtAssociation co-op gallery is in Sunland ParkMall, with 30 El Paso artists represented.Information: 584-3117, sunlandartgallery.com.

Showing Feb. 1-27: “El Paso and Beyond,”photographic images by Mark Schrier. This isSchrier’s first solo gallery show after doingKermezaar, Art in the Park, La Viña, and otherlocal shows. He has been taking photos sincehe was a child, then converting to the digitalprocess and selling professionally. Openingreception is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5.

Submissions are being taken for the gallery’s2010 El Paso Art Association show at thegallery March 2-30. Each artist will be able toexhibit one piece for judging. Opening recep-tion is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, March. 5. Entryfee for artist is $20.

The Crossland Gallery — 500 W. Paisano(in the Art Junction of El Paso). Hours are noonto 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admissionis free. Information: 351-2811.

Continuing through Saturday, Feb. 13: PleinAir Painters of El Paso. The group follows thetradition of painting on-site.

Showing March 6-26: UVA’s UVAs (Union deViejas Artistas) “From the Vine” Exhibit, featur-ing 16 female art teachers from four school dis-tricts (YISD, EPISD, SISD, CISD). Their firstexhibit in January of 2009, had the largestturnout in the history of the Crossland.Opening reception is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday,March 6.

Las Cruces/Mesilla

‘For the Love of Art month’ — Februaryis For the Love of Arts Month in Las Cruces,

celebrating the city’s various performing andvisual arts. See gallery listings for event details.

ArtForms Studio Tour — The LasCruces-based ArtForms Artist Association ofNew Mexico presents its 2010 Studio Tour 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-

14 and Feb. 20-21. The tour features severalarea artists at 28 galleries and studios. Mapsavailable at several Las Cruces locations, includ-ing some of the participating studios.Information: (575) 541-4353 orartformsnm.org.

Featured both weekends:• Roy van der Aa — 2645 Dona Ana Road.• Mesquite Street Studios — 922 NorthMesquite• Penny and John Duncklee — 1201 Second. .• New Mexico Art — 121 Wyatt, Suite 1. • Deb’s Place — 1320 Kilmer. • Quillin Studio & Gallery — 317 North Main. • Peggy & Genevieve Sanders Studio — 31West Willoughby. .• Studio 309 — 309 E. Oregon. • Unsettled Gallery and Studio — 905 NorthMesquite.

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February 2010

• Nancy Frost Begin Studio — 1982 Avenidade Antigua. • Regalos y Art Gift Shop & Gallery in theRamada Palms — 201 East University. • Studio 1115 — 1115 Branson. • The Potteries — 2260 Calle de Santiago. • Kaleidoscope — 710 Farney Lane.

Featured Feb. 13-14:• Rockworks Studio — 4443 Nambe Arc. • Artistry in Wood — 913 Stefanie Court. • Brian Fallstead Sculptures — 2794 Coventry. • Kurt Van Wagner — 2759 Coventry. • Sanity Silversmithing — 2986 SundanceCircle. • Gabriella Denton — 620 East Organ. • Gallery 704 1/2 — 704 El Prado. • Joyce T. Macrorie Studio Gallery — 639South San Pedro. • Santos — 2050 Cortabella. • Lynn Unangst — 4020 Red Yucca Court. • Cally Williams Studio — 331 Capri Arc.

Featured Feb. 20-21:• Jan Addy & Friends — 484 Calle de Oro. • The Village at Northrise Artists — 2880 and2882 North Roadrunner Parkway. • New Dimension Art Works — 615 E. Pinon. • Estudio Azul — 1429 Walnut.

‘Artists of Picacho Hills’ — Picacho HillsCountry Club, 6861 Via Campestre, in LasCruces, will host a show featuring works byclub members through the month of Februaryas part of “For the Love of Art Month” events.Works in a variety of media featured. Openingreception is noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7.Information: (575) 523-0910.

Blue Gate Fine Art — 311 N. Main, in theLas Cruces Downtown Mall. Hours are 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. tonoon Saturday or by appointment. Information:(575) 523-2950 or [email protected].

Showing in February as part of “For the Loveof Art Month”: Wildlife portraits of endangeredanimals by Linda Miller. Opening reception is 5to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5.

Branigan Cultural Center — BraniganBuilding, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) LasCruces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2154or las-cruces.org/museums.

Showing Feb. 5-27: • “Barberia,” photo essay of border barber-shops by Roy Jacobson. The exhibit includesphotographs of surviving shops fromBrownsville to Tucson on both sides of the bor-der, including a shop in Mesilla Park.• ArtForms 12th annual “For the Love of ArtMonth.” More than 50 artists will participate,with paintings, watercolors, prints, photogra-phy, sculpture, jewelry, digital media and more.

Opening reception for both shows is 5 to 7p.m. Friday, Feb. 5.

Dr. Wayne Crawford will host “For the Loveof Lit” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27,with readings by area poets and writers.

The center hosts monthly History Notesinformal discussions 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb.

11, focusing on the Doña Ana Bend ColonyLand Grant.

Cottonwood Gallery — The gallery is partof the Southwest Environmental Center, 275 N.Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Hours are 9 a.m.to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission isfree. Information: 522-5552 orwildmesquite.org.

Showing Feb. 1-26 as part of “For the Loveof Art Month” is the City of Artists PromotionalExhibit. A wrap party is 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.Friday, Feb. 26.

Funky Karma Incense and Tea Shop —3702 Main Street in Las Cruces. Information:(575) 635-2275. Showing in February as part of“For the Love of Art Month”: Mesilla ValleyFractal Artists, featuring framed and unframedfractal art and cards. Opening reception is 10a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.

Galeria Tepin — The Border Book Festival’snew gallery is at 2220 Calle de Parian in Mesilla,N.M. Information: (575) 523-3988 [email protected]. Web: border-bookfestival.org. Currently showing is “EntreMundos/Between Worlds,” works by SantaBarraza (retablos and acrylics), Daniel Zolinsky(photography), Jean Buchanan (watercolors)and César Ívan (various mediums). Opening is 3to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at 2231 Calle deParian in Mesilla. A reception will follow acrossthe street at the Mesilla Cultural Center.

Handmade Books exhibit call forartists — The Branigan Cultural Center is tak-ing submissions of handmade books through

Feb. 26 from artists living in Doña Ana and theEl Paso area. Books may be constructed ofhandmade or found papers, dealing with sub-jects of interest to the artist. No nudity, profan-ity, political or social messages accepted. Entryfee: $15 for 1 to 3 images. Information and sub-mission details: [email protected].

The exhibit will run in April with openingreception 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, April 2.

Las Cruces Museum of Art — 491 N.Main (Downtown Mall). Hours are 10 to 4 p.m.Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Saturday. Information: (575) 541-2221, (575)

541-2137 or museums.las-cruces.org.Showing Feb. 5-April 3: “Andy Warhol & Pop

Art: Media and Fame”, works from the collec-tions of Rene De La Vega family and NMSU.Recognized as one of the most important artistsof the last century, Warhol created a body ofwork that transformed and revolutionized ourunderstanding of art. The exhibition featuresmore than 20 pieces by Warhol and severalfrom his well-known Pop Art contemporaries,including Robert Rauschenberg, Jim Dine, andRoy Lichtenstein. Some of the featured workshas never been publicly displayed. Also includedare photos of Warhol’s New York studio, TheFactory, taken by in-house photographer BillyName, a member of Warhol’s entourage andfrequent collaborator.

Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb.

5, with music by Cella Bella and a screening ofan expert of Warhol’s 1964 silent film“Empire.”

Several special events are planned in conjunc-tion with the exhibit:• A lecture by art historian and owner of MirariFine Art Consulting in Las Cruces DeboraRindge, “The Transformative Power of Pop Art:Celebrating the Mundane and TamingCelebrity” is 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 6,at the museum. Rindge will discuss how theeight artists featured in the exhibit treated thesubjects of Pop Art with irony and humor, fromordinary objects to famous people. • A poetry reading, “Warholed: Poetry and PopArt” is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

20, at the museum.• Warhol Factory Weekends are 11:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m.: Saturdays, Feb. 13, Feb. 20,

March 13 and March 20. Young artists ages 9-12 will create silk-screen prints, using the same

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Marcus exhibit shines lighton early EP women artists

The celebration of El Paso artists con-tinues as Hal Marcus presents hisshow “50 (un)Known El Paso

Women Artists,” a many-faceted exhibitioncomplementing “Into the Desert Light:Early El Paso Artists 1853–1960” at the ElPaso Museum of Art.

This exhibition will spotlight early ElPaso women artists who produced equallymagnificent works during the same timeperiod. However, due to cultural and socialconstraints, many remained in the shadowof their more famous counterparts. Forexample, the paintings of Fern Thurstonoften received less exposure than those byher son Eugene.

Other examples include Enid Alden, agraphic artist and painter very active in theEl Paso arts community. She served on thecommittee that organized the first SunCarnival Art Exhibition and was also afounding member of the El Paso ArtAssociation, yet few people have heard ofher. Kate Ball, the daughter of OttoKrause, who designed Hotel Dieu, taughtart at the El Paso Technical Institute andher work was exhibited at the Library ofCongress in Washington, D.C.

Marcus emphasizes that women such asthese were really the cultural backbone ofEl Paso. They supported the annualWoman’s Club exhibitions and the El PasoArt Guild, and many taught art in their stu-dios and homes.

When planning this exhibition, Marcusextended the time frame to include artistswhose work was being exhibited by 1970.Adding a decade to the criteria for theexhibition at the Museum of Art openedthe door to artists such as Tommy Alfordand Earline Barnes, whose delightful workis still fresh in the memories of many localcollectors. It also allows us to become con-versant with current painters, includingHolly Cox and Gloria Canterbury Rakocy,who continue to add to an already impres-sive oeuvre of works.

Marcus jests, “I wanted to make the pointthat you don’t have to be that old to be cel-ebrated as an ‘early El Paso painter.’ Theseare women whose works are critical tomaintaining our rich artistic legacy.”

Since women were not encouraged tobecome professional artists, (indeed, manyof them signed their paintings with initialsto avoid being recognized as female), it israther amazing that the exhibition willinclude work by more than 50 artists.Some 75 percent of the paintings in thisexhibition belong to Marcus, with the bal-ance coming from other local collectors,such as Darrell Haitt, Holly Cox, MarioParra and Kevin West.

Berman at Adair Margo

The Adair Margo Gallery will launch anexhibition titled “Classic Photography byBruce Berman,” with an opening receptionbeginning at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 29. At12:30 p.m., Berman will move downstairsto The Percolator, 212 N. Stanton, wherehe will discuss his work in a talk on“Three Decades of Photography on theBorder.”

Berman, a Chicago native whose photoshave appeared in numerous national publi-

cations, including The New York Timesand Time magazine, came to El Paso in1975 as a professor of photography atUTEP. For the past three decades, Bermanhas documented the U.S.-Mexico border,concentrating on the narrow strip that tiestogether El Paso and Ciudad Juárez. Therecent photos, “City State of No Man’sLand,” will be included in a book he isworking on.

The Adair Margo exhibition will comple-ment another exhibit, “Border Stories:Photography and Commentary by BruceBerman,” which opened Jan. 14 at theCentennial Museum on the UTEP campusand will run through March 13.

5,000 Years of Jewelry

The El Paso Museum of Art is one of thefew museums worldwide that will exhibit“Bedazzled,” an exhibition of stunningjewelry from 3000 B.C.E. through theearly 20th century. On view March28–July 25, the exhibition will featuresome of the Walters Art Museum’s greatestmasterpieces as well as many hidden treas-ures on view for the first time. This selec-tion of more than 150 pieces will not onlypresent the evolution of techniques andmaterials, but also demonstrate the impor-tance of jewelry as an expression of cre-ativity and often wealth and position.

In addition, a special exhibition sectionwill be devoted to rings, the only type ofjewelry worn continuously through theages.

Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writerspecializing in the visual arts.

This Greek bracelet from the 1st cen-tury B.C.E. is part of the “Bedazzled”exhibit coming to El Paso.

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methods as Andy Warhol. Printing materials,paper, and instructions provided. Participantsmay also bring their own t-shirts or other can-vas accessories to print on. Registration beginsat 9 a.m. on the day of each workshop. Cost:$5, class size limited.• A special Magic Carpet Story Time readingand book signing of “Uncle Andy’s Cats” byJames Warhola is 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March

6, at Rio Grande Theatre.• A film screening of “Eat” is noon to 12:30p.m. Saturday, March 6, at the Rio GrandeTheatre, followed by a lecture by JamesWarhola, “Warhola to Warhol,” at 12:30 p.m.• Cella Bella will perform “Pop With a Twist”11 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 27, at themuseum.

Los Artesanos Galeria — The gallery at1910 Calle de Parian (the Old Tortilla Factory)in Mesilla, N.M. features works by glass artistGreta Burger, gourd artist Latana Bernier, pot-ter Rudy Lucero, painter/sculptor RamonEscalante and Horacio Cordova, who createsclay masks and sculpture. Hours are 11 a.m. to5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Information:(575) 526-1144 or [email protected].

Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery —2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, acrossfrom the Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noonto 5 p.m. Sunday. New works displayed everythree months. Information: (575) 522-2933 orftp.zianet.com/mvartgallery/home.shtml.

February’s featured artists are Helga DeLisleand Ruth Ann Sugarman. DeLisle experimentswith various media to achieve images ofgrandeur. Sugarman works primarily in acrylic.

The gallery will take part in the 12th Annual“Love of Art” Celebration through Feb. 28 inconjunction with the ArtForms ArtistsStudio/Gallery Tour, with its annual “MyMasterpiece” contest featuring artists workingin the style of various famous artists. Prizesawarded for identifying the famous artist withthe painting. Opening reception is 2 to 4 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 13.

New Mexico Watercolor Society,Southern Chapter — The Society meets at2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in the Arts and CraftsRoom at Good Sam’s Retirement Home, 3011Buena Vida Circle. After a brief business meet-ing, members will conduct an artist trading cardexchange followed by a program by memberCarolyn Bunch. The public is welcome; admis-sion is free. Information: (575) 647-1193.

The society will exhibit works by 12 localwatercolorists as part of this year’s For theLove of Art Month event Feb. 5-27, atBranigan Cultural Center in the Las CrucesDowntown Mall. The show, entitled “AroundThe Year in Las Cruces,” consists of 12 smallpaintings, with each artist offering their inter-pretation of a month in Las Cruces. Artists’reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5.

Preston Contemporary Art Center —1755 Avenida de Mercado (end of Calle deMercado). Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, 1 to5 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment. Information:(575) 523-8713, prestoncontemporaryart.com.

Showing through March 28: 2010 WinterExhibit, showcasing five artists of various medi-ums: Malaika Zbesheski Charbonneau (abstractmixed media on canvas), Dan Davidson (paint-ing and drawing), Amy M. Lam Wai Man (mixedmedia), Alan Weinstein (painting) and PeterZelle (glass sculpture)

Rio Grande Theatre Galleries — 211Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Hours are 9a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.Information: (575) 523-6403.

Showing through February in both galleries aspart of “For the Love of Art” Month: Works byrenowned visually-impaired artist GeorgeMendoza. Artist reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,Feb. 5, as part of the Downtown Art Ramble.

Terrace Gallery — Branigan MemorialLibrary’s Terrace Gallery, 200 E. Picacho in LasCruces, will host two exhibits during February,as part of For the Love of Art Month. Openingreception for both is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5,during the Downtown Ramble. Information:(575) 496-8834.• The General Federation of Women’s ClubsProgress Club of Las Cruces 3rd annual mem-bers art show, “A Vision of Possibilities.”•Las Cruces Art Association’s two-dimensionalart show “Under The Big Top.”

thetheatregallery — Black Box Theatrelobby, 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces.Open one hour prior to Black Box all perform-ances, or by appointment. Information: (575)523-1223. Showing through Feb. 14: “FreeRange Art.” fabric art by Meredith Loring. Wineand cheese reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday,Feb. 5, during the Downtown Ramble.

Tombaugh Gallery — First UnitarianUniversalist Church of Las Cruces, 2000 S.Solano. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Information:(575) 522-7281, (575) 521-3917 oruuchurchlc.org. Showing in February: The RedPaint Women, collage, photography and jewelryby Margaret Berrier, Peggy Brown and SherryGara. Opening reception is noon to 2 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 7.

Unsettled Gallery and Studio — 905 N.Mesquite, in Las Cruces. Information: (575)524-0538 or (575) 647-8053. Showing duringFebruary: ‘Black & White & Red All Over’works by The Society of Layerists in Multi-Media (SLMM). Reception is 4 to 6 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 6.

Also

An Evening With the Artist — MimbresRegion Arts Council presents printmaker HuiChu Ying at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18, atthe Western New Mexico University’s ParottiHall in Silver City as part of its monthly art lec-ture series. Admission is free. Information:(575) 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.

Art Hop — The Truth or ConsequencesDowntown Gallery District Association hoststhe event 6 to 9 p.m. the second Saturday ofeach month (Feb. 13), featuring art galleriesand other venues. Information: (575) 894-0528,TorCart.com.

Community Arts Party — The City ofSocorro, N.M. will host its 14th annual artsevent featuring hands-on workshops hosted bylocal artists and organizations for all ages 10a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in Finley Gym,202 McCutcheon. Activities often include tie-dye, finger painting, clay modeling and more.Wear old clothes. Admission is free.Information: (575) 835-5688 or nmtpas.org.

MRAC Gallery — The Mimbres Region ArtsCouncil Gallery is in Wells Fargo Bank Building,1201 Pope (at 12th) in Silver City. Open duringregular bank hours. Information: (575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.

Showing Feb. 26-March 26: Works by print-maker Hui Chu Ying. Closing reception is 5 to6:30 p.m. Friday, March 26.

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Let’s begin with a riddle. In aHispanic/Latino/Mexicanrestaurant or home, what consti-

tutes a food, a package and a spoon?The answer, of course, is a tortilla.Tortillas are eaten like bread, filled withrefritos (refried beans), they become apackage, and often they serve as aspoon to scoop up other food in themeal. That’s three for one.

Background. Author Karen HarshGraber states that anthropologists havefound evidence of tortilla-makingequipment in Mexico and CentralAmerica as far back as 1500–1200 B.C.She also finds that such discoveries par-allel the rise of native pre-Spanish civi-lizations. Those ancients somehowdeveloped a process called nixtamaliza-tion, which involved soaking corn ker-nels in a type of lime to soften the outersurface and then grinding the softenedcorn. This increases the protein by“releasing bound niacin” in the corn.The same process also means easypreservation to prevent sourness. If any-one is interested, the ancient name inNáhuatl for tortilla is tlasxcalli. If youused that word to order them in arestaurant, however, you might confusethe waiter/waitress.

Versatility. Tortillas are simply indis-pensable for enchiladas, tacos, que-sadillas, flautas and more recently, faji-tas. When filled with beans, meat orpotatoes, tortillas become burritos, andif then fried, they becomechimichangas. A more recent trend hasbeen to use tortillas as antojitos, orbotanas, appetizers or snacks. One foodexpert, Diana Kennedy, calls tortillas“perhaps the most versatile piece offoodstuff the world has ever known.”

Variety. Tortillas appear in sizes fromsmall to large and in colors from yellowand blue to white. In Mexico, differentregions offer different flavors, “depend-ing on local chilies, cheeses, herbs andspices,” according to Graber. AuthorReed Henron thinks the flour tortillasdeveloped in the U.S. are most inferiorto those made from corn. He states that“their popularity [is] driven by the lowcost of inferior grades of flour … andtheir ability to keep and ship well.” Hesees the flour variety as delicious but“nutritionally suspect” and inferior forflavor in Mexican food — or as hesays, more like “commercial pre-slicedwhite bread — convenient but notmuch else.”

Selection. The same author advises howto choose tortillas. If homemade tor-tillas are not available, Henron suggestscommercial packages with corn tortillasthat look as white as possible; thisdetail indicates less lime and thus aricher flavor. The selection should besoft and flexible. He also recommendsselecting those made by a company“that sells lots of them.”

Popularity. In Mexico, despite a longtradition, the traditional tortilla pictureis changing. An article in TheAlbuquerque Journal, which includeddata from the Associated Press, reportedthat in Mexico, sales of tortillas are sig-nificantly lower than 20 years ago. The

big chains have moved into traditionalterritory. McDonald’s, Pizza Hut,Burger King, Kentucky Fried Chicken,Subway and Domino’s, as well as com-panies from France and elsewhere, have“invaded” Mexico and have significant-ly changed Mexican eating habits. Theyears 1998 to 2004 saw tortilla salesplummet by 25 percent. Average indi-vidual tortilla consumption droppedfrom 308 pounds per year to 228pounds. Mexicans who like to grab ataco or burrito on the run increasinglyturn to a hamburger or a hot dog or aslice of pizza. Why this change? Onereason is clever marketing by U.S.companies and their huge advertisingbudgets. It’s hard to compete withmultinationals.

On the other hand, tortilla sales in theU.S. have soared. Sageworks Inc. cal-culated that tortilla makers stand in thelist of the top ten successful companies.Even the American recession has notslowed sales, as people forsake luxurypurchases, such as flowers, and look forless-costly items in these hard times.Tortillas also fit well in noon lunchbags.Another factor is the simple arithmetic

of the increasing Hispano/Latino popu-lation. Another boost comes from theU.S. Department of Agriculture’s inclu-sion of tortillas in the WIC program forwomen and children who live in pover-ty. A further reason might just be thattortillas impress taste buds.

¡Viva las tortillas¡ The cry of “viva lastortillas” echoes across America, andmay that continue — they’re a Mexicangift. On the other hand, it would beregrettable if this Mexican staple getsshoved aside by hamburgers, hot dogsand pizza. First of all, the change indiet will pile up cholesterol in Mexicanarteries, and we know what that means.The country faces enough threat fromviolent drug cartels! In the secondplace, many would regret the furtherAmericanization of Mexico and itsbeautiful culture, as hard as that is tounderstand for some. So, once more,let’s hear a loud “¡Viva las tortillas!”

Richard Campbell lives in Albuquerque. His “Two Eagles in the Sun” is available

at The Bookery, Barnes & Noble andtwoeaglespress.com.

What’s a Food,a Package,

and a Spoon?


‘Little Women’ – Kids-N-Co. presents theclassic Alcott tale through Feb. 14 at Kids-N-Co. Performance Space. 1301 Texas. Directedby Lynne DuMond. Performances are 7:30 p.m.Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays.Tickets: $7 ($5 children) at the door.Information: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.

The story by Louisa May Alcott, inspired byher own childhood with three sisters, is set inpost-Civil War Massachusetts. Each of thefourMarch girls struggle to overcome characterflaws: Meg, vanity; Jo, a hot temper; Beth, shy-ness; and Amy, selfishness.

‘Godspell’ — No-Strings Theatre Companypresents one of the world’s most successfulmusicals runs through Feb. 7, in the BlackBox Theatre. Godspell is based on the Gospelof Matthew and boasts songs such as “Day byDay” and “Prepare Ye The Way of the Lord.”Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday,2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, and 7p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. Tickets: $7-$10.Information: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.

‘El Sueño de Petra’ — “Viva Mexico”Theater Ensemble presents the original come-dy by Rubert Reyes at 7 p.m. Friday andSaturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5-7, at theChamizal National Memorial, 800 S. SanMarcial, translated and directed by MalenaCano. Admission: $6; advance tickets availableat Gerardo’s Restaurant, 6099 Montana, Andaleon Gateway West, Casa Blanca Flowers andGifts, 350 N. Mesa and All My ChildrenDaycare, 1610 Zaragosa. Information: 772-3105, 329-7774 or 831-2703.

‘Shout! The Mod Musical’ – Travel intime from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawn-ing liberation of women in the musical Feb. 5-

21 at UTEP Dinner Theatre. Just as DustySpringfield, Petula Clarke, Cilla Black and Luluwere independent women with major careers,English and American women were redefiningthemselves in the face of changing attitudesabout gender. Features such songs as “1, 2, 3,”“Son of a Preacher Man,” “Diamonds areForever” and “Downtown.”

Dinner shows begin at 7 p.m. Wednesdaythrough Saturday; dinner matinee performanceis 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7; non-dinner mati-nees are 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 and 21.Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-22 non-din-ner matinee. Information: 747-6060.Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-22 non-din-ner matinee. Information: 747-6060.

‘Souvenir’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501Montana, presents Stephen Temperly’s comedyabout the notoriously bad soprano FlorenceFoster Jenkins Feb. 12-March 6. Directed byIvan Sandlin. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday andSaturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8seniors, $7 military/students). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

The two-character play is set in a GreenwichVillage supper club in 1964, where CosmeMcMoon, a mediocre pianist who teamed upwith Jenkins in 1932, sentimentally recollectsher life. Jenkins was a wealthy socialite whodespite her utter lack of musical talent, becamethe talk of New York and a cult favorite withher hilariously off-key recitals with McMoon.Her bizarre career culminated in a sold-outperformance at Carnegie Hall in 1944, and shedied a month later.

‘Love Letters’ — Well-known El PasoansMary Jane Windle and Pat Haggerty will star ina special dinner show presentation of A.R.Gurney’s sentimental play at 8 p.m. Saturday,Feb. 13, at the Adobe Horseshoe DinnerTheatre, 1500 Main Street in San Elizario.Directed by Jan H. Wolfe. Dinner served at 7p.m. Tickets: $25, $35 and $45 with catereddinner; $10 for show only. Tickets/information:594-8424 or AdobeHorseshoe.com.

‘Love Letters’ — The 10th annualValentine’s Day production is 5 and 8 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Black Box Theatre at430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. NoStrings Theatre Co. continues its tradition ofA.R. Gurney’s evocative, touching and fre-quently funny lifetime exchange of lettersbetween Andrew Makepiece Ladd III andMelissa Gardner. Refreshments served after theshow. Tickets: $10 ($9 students and seniorover 65). Reservations (available after Jan. 9)recommended. The production often sells out.Reservations/information: (575) 523-1223 orno-strings.org.

The annual production stars No Strings regu-lar Toni Marie and Resident Designer PeterHerman.

‘Confessions from La Tuna’ and‘Escaping Juarez’ — SOL RepertoryTheatre Inc. presents two short plays dealingwith border issues written and directed byElvira Carrizal-Dukes at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb.

15, at UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre in the FoxFine Arts Center. Proceeds benefitConnections Kids, Casa Amiga and SOL.Admission: $8 general admission; available atthe door. Information: 490-5940 or [email protected].

“Escaping Juarez” is a drama about a teenagefactory worker who gets kidnapped by hersupervisor and a corrupt cop who kidnaps andsells women to buyers in a human traffickingconspiracy.

“Confessions from La Tuna” is a dramaticmonologe from a man in prison for his involve-ment in transporting marijuana that asks theaudience “How has your life changed now thatI’m locked up?”

‘The Eurydice Project’ – AmericanSouthwest Theatre Company presents its origi-nal production Feb. 19-March 7 at NMSU’sHershel Zohn Theatre. Showtime is 7 p.m.Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2p.m. Sunday. Preview night is 7 p.m. Feb. 18.Tickets: $15 ($10 preview night). Information:1-800-525-ASTC (2782).

The play retells the classic story: Orpheusmust travel to the Underworld to save hisbride, Eurydice. Can he save her soul andreunite with his love or is he doomed to loseher forever?

‘The Murder Room’ — Las CrucesCommunity Theater, 313 Downtown Mall,presents Jack Sharkey’s zany spoof on murdermysteries Feb. 19-March 7. The play has beencalled a mixture of Agatha Christie, MontyPython and Abbot and Costello. Directed byKen Eastlack. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridaysand Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Gala open-ing night is Feb. 19. Tickets: $8 ($7 seniors,students and military, $5 children). Information:(575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.

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‘The Vagina Monologues’ — UTEP’sannual production of the award-winning EveEnsler play is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb.

19-20, at Magoffin Auditorium as part of V-Dayat UTEP. Reception is at 7 p.m. Proceeds gotowards El Paso Child Crisis Center. Tickets:$10. (Ticketmaster).

V-Day (V for Victory, Valentine and Vagina) isa global movement to stop violence againstwomen and girls. Information: vday.org.

This year’s production is sponsored byFeminist Majority Leadership Alliance, QSA,Sun City Pride, CAB, United Women’s Veteransof Southern New Mexico.

Other V-Day events:• Congo Teach-In at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11,at the UTEP Union Cinema. Hosted by theBlack Student Union. Admission is free.• A production of “A Memory, A Monologue, ARant and A Prayer” is 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, atYsleta High School, 8600 Alameda. Ticketsavailable at the door; cost to be determined.

‘Dracula’ — Las Cruces High School presentsthe play based on Bram Stoker’s classic horrorstory at 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, Feb.

23-25, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Tickets: $10 ($5students). Available at the door. Information:(575) 523-6403, (575) 523-0807 orRioGrandeTheatre.com.

‘Rabbit Hole’ — No Strings TheatreCompany will presents David Lindsay-Abaires’2007 Pulitzer Prize-winning play Feb. 26-

March 14 at Black Box Theatre, 420 N.Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Directed byCeil Herman. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridaysand Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 7 and14, and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11. Tickets:$10 ($9 students and seniors over 65, $7 allseats on Thursday). Information: (575) 523-1223 or [email protected].

The play is a tender and sensitive explorationof family coming to terms with the accidentaldeath of their 4-year-old son.

Stage


Florence Foster Jenkins couldn’tsing. But she thought she could.That’s the basis of El Paso

Playhouse’s newest production,“Souvenir,” directed by Ivan Sandlin.Jenkins spent the first half of the 20thcentury, and a lot of her late husband’smoney, trying to prove to the world shewas an operatic diva.

“The story is about the relationship ofFlorence Foster Jenkins and her accom-panist, Cosme McMoon,” said Sandlin,who directed “Black Coffee” last at thePlayhouse. “The story opens withCosme at the piano in the bar at the RitzCarlton in New York City. The day hap-pens to be the 20th anniversary ofJenkin’s death. The story starts thereand flashes back to their meeting, andultimately establishing this musicalpartnership.”

Jenkins was quite a character on theNew York scene.

“Jenkins was in her late 50s at thetime and determined that she was anopera singer,” Sandlin explained. “NewYork grew to know her as ‘The crazylady who couldn’t sing.’ Astonishingly,she developed a following, which led toher recording records and a sold-outSRO performance at Carnegie Hall. Thetickets for the Carnegie Hall perform-ance sold for $2.40 and the show wassold out in two hours’ time (pre-com-puter and Ticketmaster). Scalpers wereselling the tickets for $20,” Sandlinadded.

Just as intriguing was Sandlin’s reasonfor choosing the show in the first place.He was looking through play catalogsfor ideas. In the end, the blurb on theplay in the Dramatists Play Service cat-alog captured him.

“I have researched the rest of the storyand it is quite intriguing — her child-hood, marriage, later relationships andher position as NYC’s social elite in thearts,” Sandlin said. “Part of the intrigueis that she was preparing to enter acareer as a concert pianist when aninjury to her arm brought that dream toa halt. Unable to play, she taught music.

“I am perplexed that she could be sotone-deaf with the musical training she

had,” Sandlin added. “Through theaudience’s laughter and the hysteria ather performances, she never knew thatthose sounds were not rapturous soundsof adulation. She said, ‘In days to come,when my voice is not perhaps quite sostrong as it is now, to be able to hear itas it once was! In all its glory! A lovelysouvenir. ...’ In Cosme’s last lines abouther, he says, ‘What the audience heardwas one thing. What she heard wassomething else.’”

Jenkins is played by Playhouse regularDarcie Georges and McMoon by thePlayhouse’s esteemed accompanist,Ballard Coldwell.

“There is singing a la Foster,” saidSandlin, who many remember as thePope in the Playhouse production of“The Day They Kidnapped the Pope.”“But only snippets to give the audiencea taste.”

Of the two-member cast, he thoughtthe shoes of Jenkins would be hardest tofill.

“I thought casting the female rolewould be the most difficult — a singerwho has to violate training or abilitiesto sing off key. As it turns out, there arenot many male actors that play piano,sing and act — quite the challenge.”

But, Sandlin said, directing the twohas been a delight.

“Working with Darcie and Ballard issuch a pleasure,” Sandlin said. “Bothare creative and willing to give a mem-orable life to this story.”

Carol Viescas is a veteran of

community theater and teaches

journalism at Bel Air High School.


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Listening to talk radio is always anexercise in frustration. I usuallytune in just long enough to get

angry, then switch to an all-sports chan-nel, where at least the radio hosts have arespect for facts. Discussions over whowill win the Superbowl tend to be morecivilized than debates over healthcare orimmigration.

For example, I was listening to oneconservative talk show host expound onhis skepticism about global warmingafter parts of Florida suffered a hardfreeze this winter. He threw in a fewmore anecdotal arguments to explainwhy he felt perfectly justified to drive anSUV, keep the thermostat high and useold-fashioned incandescent light bulbs.As long as we aren’t destroying theplanet, why worry about how muchenergy we use?

The problem with the “global warmingbe damned” viewpoint is that even ifglobal warming isn’t a problem, energyoverconsumption is. As long as we arerelying on non-renewable resources suchas oil, a day of reckoning has to come.And as long as a small minority of the

world — the U.S. and other highlydeveloped countries — are using 10 or20 times the energy per capita than lessdeveloped countries, the economic strifethis creates will lead to rising geopoliti-cal temperatures. World oil reservesalready have been a major considerationin the U.S. wars of the past 20 years.

Most Americans really don’t want todeal with this. Our standard of living ispetroleum-based and we don’t like todownsize our lifestyle.

Baby-boomers like me grew up in anAmerica that believed in unlimited pros-perity. Cars got bigger, houses got big-ger, technology made life easier and allour needs were instantly gratified.Younger generations don’t necessarilyshare that viewpoint. They can’t afforda house like their parents, their jobs areless secure and the future seems less cer-tain. Overall, we still are one of the mostaffluent nations on earth, but it doesn’tfeel like it. Because the direction seemsbe going away from affluence instead oftoward it.

What does all this have to do with afaith-based column like FishNet?Actually, everything. How do followersof Jesus respond to these threats to ourmaterial well-being? Do we hold ontight to keep what we have? Or do welearn to let go?

There are rights worth fighting for, butI’m not sure the right to consume vastlymore than the rest of the world is one ofthem. Yet this is very likely to be thebattleground of future wars. What sidedo we want to be on?

Randy Limbird is editor and publisher of El Paso Scene. Comments?

Send them to [email protected]

February 2010

Friends of the El Paso Public LibraryMembership Drive — Benjamin Alire Saenzis guest speaker for the annual membershipdrive is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, at the ElPaso Public Library’s Main Branch auditorium,501 N. Oregon. Saenz will discuss his adultnovels, poetry and young adult novels. His lat-est book is “Last Night I Sang to the Monster”from Cinco Puntos Press. Autograph books willbe for sale. Refreshments provided by CafeNopal. Admission is free; annual membershipdues are $5. Information: 629-7063, 543-5498(Friends Bookstore) orelpasotexas.gov/library/friends/.

City of Night Book Club — Rio GrandeAdelante hosts the book club and social gather-ing for LGBT community and friends at 7 p.m.the first Monday of the month. The Feb. 1

selection is “Stranger at the Gate: To Be Gayand Christian in America” by Mel White.Information/location: 929-9282 orrgadelante.com.

Barnes & Noble (East Side) — 9521Viscount. Information: 590-1932.

Recurring events:• Eastside Sisters in Crime reading club meetsat 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month. TheFeb. 2 book is “Murder on a Girl’s Night Out”by Anne George. Information/schedule: 629-7063

Children’s Story Hour, including activities withMiss Heather and Pajama-rama storytime, is 7p.m. every Friday.

Holocaust Museum book club — The ElPaso Holocaust Museum and Study Center’snew book club meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday,Feb. 4, to discuss “The Holocaust by Bullets: APriest’s Journey to Uncover the Truth Behind

the Murder of 1.5 Million Jews” by FatherPatrick DeBois. The public is welcome, butRSVP (by Feb. 2) required, as seating is limited:351-0048 ext. 24 or [email protected]

The book is a true account of how a Catholicpriest spent more than seven years interview-ing more than 800 eyewitnesses in the formerSoviet Union and, with their help, pinpointedhundreds of mass graves strewn around fieldsthroughout the country. Discussion of the bookis moderated by El Paso Monsignor Francis J.Smith of St. Raphael’s Parish.

Barnes & Noble (West Side) — 705Sunland Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10p.m. Sunday. Information: 581-5353.Book signings and special events:• Sondra Dailey will host a reading from “Boyof the Border” by Arna Bontemps andLangston Hughes at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27.• Former POW Shoshana Johnson will signcopies of her book “I’m Still Standing” at 2 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 13. The Bake Wish Foundationwill give out cupcakes with purchase of herbook.• UTEP professor Kathleen Staudt and TonyPayan to sign copies of “Human Rights Alongthe US-Mexico Border” at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb.

14.Recurring events:

• Sisters in Crime mystery reading groupmeets at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8.• Third Monday Book Group will meet at 10

a.m. Monday, Feb. 15, to discuss “The WhiteTiger” by Aravind Adiga.• En la Sombra de Sor Juana Inez de la Cruzbilingual reading group meets at 5 p.m. Tuesday,Feb. 16.

Children’s storytimes are 11 a.m. Saturdays. • Feb. 6 – Valentine’s Day stories with LanaMcCool.• Feb. 13 — Animal Rescue League.• Feb. 20 — Sock puppet storytime. Bring asock to decorate.• Feb. 27 — Kids & Co Story Troupe.

BPEP School for Authors — BookPublishers of El Paso hosts “How to Write andPublish” workshops 2:15 to 5:15 p.m.Saturdays at 912 Texas, Ste C. Registrationdeadline is one week prior to class.Information/registration: 472-7480.• Feb. 6 — Fiction• Feb. 13 — Children’s books• Feb. 20 — Family Memories• Feb. 27 — Poetry

English classes are offered weekday eveningsand Saturday mornings.

Carl Hertzog Day — The 14th biennialCarl Hertzog Lecture and Award is at 2 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 6, at UTEP’s El Paso NaturalGas Center. Edward Nawotka, a Houston-based journalist, will speak on “Our Digital

Future: The Challenge to Books.”Following the lecture is the presentation of

the Carl Hertzog Award and reception.Admission is free. Information: 747-5683.

The winner of the Carl Hertzog Award is“Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad,designed by Chad Pastotnik and James Dissette.

The award and lecture is named for J. CarlHertzog (1902-1984), legendary book designerand printer who made Texas Western Pressone of the most respected names in academicpublishing.

Tumblewords Project — The writingworkshops are 12:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.Saturdays at Memorial Park Public Library, 3200Copper. Workshops are free; donations for thepresenter are encouraged. Now in its 13thyear, the group is open to all writers in a non-critique, non-caustic forum. Newcomers of allages welcome. Information: 328-5484 or [email protected]. Web: tumble-wordsproject.com. • Feb. 6 — “(Re)covering forms and contents:the found and the stolen” with Leon de la Rosa.De la Rosa is a videomaker and spoken wordperformer, as well as a faculty member andresearcher at the art department inUniversidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez.Attendees should bring a poem, a song, orshort story not written by them.• Feb. 13 — “Code switching as wordplay:espanglish without ethnic concerns” with Leonde la Rosa.

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• Feb 20 and 27 — “African AmericanWomen Writers” with Nancy Green. Green is alocal Afro-Chicana artist who uses creativewriting, percussion and flute music as mediumsof communication and cultural expression. Herpoetry/photography has been published in sev-eral journals, and she has released three CDs.

Rail Readers Book Club — The clubmeets at 11 a.m. the second Wednesday of themonth at the Las Cruces Railroad Museum, 351N. Mesilla in Las Cruces, to discuss a differentrailroad themed mystery. RSVP appreciated:(575) 647-4480. The Feb. 10 book is“Deadman’s Switch” by Barbara Seranella.

Saturday Scribes — West Texas WritingProject offers youth in grades 3-6 an opportu-nity to explore genres of reading and writing 9a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 13, at UTEP’sHudspeth Hall, Room 200. This month’s themeis nature writing. Snacks provided. Admission:$20 per student. Information/registration: 855-3925 or [email protected]. The bi-monthlySaturday Scribes workshop program is taughtby master teachers.

For the Love of Lit — ArtForms will host areading event in celebration of “For the Love ofArt Month” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

27, at Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main inthe Las Cruces Downtown Mall, featuringreadings by local authors of prose or poetry.Hosted by Dr. Wayne Crawford. Admission isfree. Information: (575) 541-2154.

Southwest Book Awards — The annualBorder Regional Library Association AwardsBanquet is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, atArdovino’s Desert Crossing in Sunland Park.The event honors the latest works of outstand-ing area authors, and also awards scholarshipsto graduate and undergraduate students pursu-ing degrees in library/media. The BRLA librari-an and library staff member of the year will alsobe honored. Cost: $30. Reservations: SebastianDiaz, [email protected]. Information: 857-0594,[email protected] or brla.info.

Literary Open Mic - Area poet and editorWayne Crawford will host literary open-micnights during the monthly Downtown Ramble5:30 to 7 p.m. the first Friday of each month atThe Rio Grande Theatre in the Las CrucesDowntown Mall. Information: (575) 541-8073or [email protected].

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All the stories, books and datareproduced about the Mexicanrevolution and Pancho Villa must

number in the thousands … perhaps weshall soon learn the truth.

The year 2000 produced a most amaz-ing 216-page book on the revolution andVilla, “The Secret Family of PanchoVilla” by Rubén Osorio, translated byJohn Klingemann and published by theSul Ross State University Center for BigBend Studies in Alpine, Texas.

In an interview with Dr. CamachoFermán, Osorio was told that in the mid-dle 19th century, Dr. Fermán’s great-grandfather Luis Fermán, a Jew, lived inSchaan, a small industrial city north ofVaduz, the capital of Liechtenstein. Heimmigrated to Mexico, and after stayingfor some time in Tamaulipas, LuisFermán bought land near San Juan delRio, Durango. There, he and his wife,Rosario Gracia, had two sons. Luis, thefirstborn, died in childhood. The second,Miguel Fermán Gracia (Dr. Fermán’sgrandfather), was born in 1870 in thehacienda of Ciénega de Basoco. Afterthe death of his wife, Luis Fermán had apersonal relationship with MicaelaArámbula, a maid in the main house. Asa result of this relationship, Dr. Fermánstated, “an illegitimate son was born toDon Luis Fermán, my great-grandfa-ther.”

In January 1997, Osorio began anextended odyssey researching the uncer-tain origin of José Doroteo Arango, aliasPancho Villa. He traveled repeatedly tovarious cities and towns in the states ofDurango, Mexico, Coahuila, Jalisco andChihuahua. The historic points thatOsorio had to explore included:• Verifying if Agustin Arango and familylived in San Juan del Rio in the 1870s.• Investigating whether the legal father-son relationship between Agustin andJosé Doroteo Arango was a unanimouslyaccepted fact.• Verifying if an hacendado of Jewish-Austrian origin named Luis Fermánlived in La Ciénega de Basoco or else-where in the region of San Juan del Rio,

Durango, during the 1870s. If so, did heand Micaela Arámbula know each other,and did they have the opportunity toform a personal relationship? • Locating the descendants of Luis andMiguel Fermán and obtaining their oraltestimonies about the origin and life ofthe Fermán family, and determining ifthey were aware of any kinship betweenLuis Fermán and José Doroteo Arango.

Osorio has spent years searching forfacts on the Villa story. He has inter-viewed 20 or 30 relatives — all of whomtell slightly different stories of Villa’sbirth, parents, and the prospect of hisbeing part Jewish or not or whether ornot he was of legitimate birth. No histo-ry is ever courtroom perfect in everydetail — yet we feel here that Osorio hasconducted a long search into the life ofPancho Villa.

Villa saw the validity for justice and agoal personified by the young, wealthylandowner Francisco Madero, who in1903 had written a book saying thereshould be no new reelection of Díaz andthat Mexicans must fight to gain consti-tutional government for Mexico. Thisalso appeared to be the goal of Villa;therefore, the two formed a strong frontfor the new fight for Mexico. GeneralDíaz had been president automaticallyfrom 1870 to the time the revolutionbegan in 1911.A descendant of the Fermáns, Socorro

Fermán de Muniz, said: “I see PanchoVilla as a hero, a fighter and an idol ofthe every day Mexican. If he is my rela-tive, as I believe, then he is more of ahero, fighter and idol to me. I am veryproud. Now that I live in the UnitedStates, far away from Mexico, I don’twant to lose that pride, but rather trans-mit it to my own family. Viva Villa!”

Note: For information on the family ofPancho Villa by Rubén Osorio, write tothe Center for Big Bend Studies, SulRoss University, Alpine, Texas 79832.

Bill Rakocy is an El Paso artist and historian. Information: 584-9716.

Racking Up Historyby Bill Rakocy

Villa’s secretfamily tree

“Villa at Canutillo, Durango — 1921,” painting by Bill Rakocy



UTEP Cinema Novo Art and ForeignFilm Series — Union Cinema, Union BuildingEast, First Floor. Showings are at 7 p.m. Fridayand Saturday. Admission is $2 ($1 with UTEPor military ID). Free popcorn. Ticket sales atthe door begin 30 minutes before showtime.Information: Marina, 747-5481 or [email protected].• Jan. 29-30 — “A Single Man.” In 1962 LosAngeles, a British college professor (Colin Firth)struggles to find meaning after the death of hislongtime partner.• Feb. 5-6 — “The September Issue.” TheSeptember 2007 issue of Vogue magazineweighed nearly five pounds and was the singlelargest issue of a magazine ever published. Thisfilm tells the story of legendary Vogue editor inchief Anna Wintour and her larger-than-lifeteam of editors creating the issue.• Feb. 12-13 — “Up in the Air.” Falsely com-passionate outplacement expert Ryan Bingham(George Clooney) lives out of a suitcase andloves every second of it. • Feb. 19-20 — “The Hurt Locker.” Anintense portrayal of elite soldiers who have oneof the most dangerous jobs in the world: dis-arming bombs in the heat of combat. • Feb. 26-27 — “Precious.” Abused by hermother, raped by her father, Claireece PreciousJones grows up poor, angry, illiterate, fat,unloved and generally unnoticed.

African-American Month ‘Film Night’—Films featuring African-American themes are6:30 p.m. Mondays at UTEP Language ArtsBuilding, Room 319. All screenings are free.Information: 747-8650. • Feb. 1 — “The Pursuit of Happyness”• Feb. 8 — ”Tupac Resurrection” • Feb. 15 — “Stax Records”• Feb. 22 — “Good Hair”

‘Fast Food Nation’ — The documentarydiscussing the social and environmental conse-quences the nation’s fast food habit is 6 p.m.Wednesday, Feb. 3, as part of the “Hoy TopicWednesday” film series at Chamizal NationalMemorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Dr. ElizabethWalsh, Professor of Biological Sciences at UTEP,will introduce the film. Admission is free.Information: 532-7273.

Film Salon — The Film Salon at Trinity FirstUnited Methodist Church, 801 N. Mesa (atYandell), continues its series highlighting thecareer of Carol Lombard with her 1936 film“My Man Godfrey” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb.

6, in Resler Hall. Admission is free. Nurseryavailable with two-day advance reservation.Information: 533-2674 or filmsalon.org.

Upcoming films in the series include “NothingSacred (March 6) and her final film, ErnstLubitsch’s 1942 classic, “To Be or Not To Be,”(April 3).

Arthouse Jewish Film Series — El PasoJewish Federation and UTEP’s Jewish AmericanStudies program hosts the film series 10:30a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at UTEP’sRubin Center for Fine Arts. Three award-win-ning films are featured with discussion by Dr.Ezra Cappell at 3:15 with Dr. Ezra Cappell.Admission: $12 per feature ($8 UTEP studentswith ID); $20 entire series ($14 UTEP stu-dents). Advance purchase recommended; seat-ing is limited. Information: 584-4437 or jew-ishelpaso.org.

Films are “Blessed is the Match, The Life andDeath of Hannah Senesh” at 10:30 a.m.; “39Pounds of Love” at 12:15 p.m.; and “A Matterof Size” at 1:45 p.m.

‘Nightmare in Las Cruces’ — The docu-mentary about New Mexico’s worst crime,directed by Charles Minn, opens Wednesday,Feb. 10, at Cineport 10, 700 South Telshor inLas Cruces, for a nine-day or more run. Thefilm is about the 1990 incident when two killerswalked into the Las Cruces Bowl and shotseven victims several times at close range,including children, before stealing several thou-sand dollars from the safe. The crime remainsunsolved. Information: (575) 521-9360.

Pax Christi Film Series — The seriespresents three short films “Invisible Children,”“The Rescue” and “Together We Are Free” at 3p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21 at Diocesan Migrant andRefugee Services’ Mother Teresa Center, 2400E. Yandell (between Piedras and Cotton).Hosted by Pax Christi El Paso and the Peace &Justice Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of ElPaso. Admission is free, donations welcome.Information: 532-0527 or 497-0384.

These films document aspects of abductedchildren forced to fight in a rebel army againstthe Ugandan government.

Holocaust Museum Cinema Sundays— El Paso Holocaust Museum and StudyCenter, 715 Oregon, hosts free showings at 2p.m. the last Sunday of the month. Age 18 and

younger not permitted without parent orguardian. Admission is free, but seating is limit-ed. Information: 351-0048, ext. 24 or elpaso-holocaustmuseum.org.

The Feb. 28 screening is “The Reader”(2008). Kate Winslet received the AcademyAward for Best Actress for her portrayal of awoman who goes to work as a guard at theAuschwitz death camp in Poland.

Fountain Theatre — 2469 Calle deGuadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza inMesilla. The historic theater, operated by theMesilla Valley Film Society, features films at 7:30p.m. nightly, plus 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission:$7 ($6 seniors and students with ID; all seatsfor matinees; $5 society members and chil-dren); $5 on Wednesday. Information, schedule:(575) 524-8287 or mesillavalleyfilm.org. • Jan 29-Feb 4 — “Red Cliff.” John Woo’s filmis based on the war in 208 A.D. marking theend of the Chinese Han dynasty. Rated R.• Feb 5-11 — “An Education.” A teenage girlin 1960s suburban London encounters a play-boy nearly twice her age. Rated PG-13.• Feb 12-18 — “The Drummer.” Sid, therebellious son of a controlling and savage triadboss in Hong Kong has to flee to Taiwan uponenraging his father’s adversary. Hiding out inthe mountains, he encounters a group of Zendrummers.• Feb 19-25 — “Song of Sparrows.” Iranianfilmmaker Majid Majidi’s spiritual fable about animpoverished farmer who lives in a rural villagewith his wife and three children. He loses hissoul, only to regain it after a season in hell dur-ing which he succumbs to the temptations ofthe material world. Rated PG.• Feb 26-March 4 — “In Search ofBeethoven.” Director Phil Grabsky traces the

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CinéMatinee Film Series — Films withwestern, rural or New Mexico themes (as wellas other special selections) are shown at 1:30p.m. Saturdays at the Fountain Theatre, 2469Calle de Guadalupe, 1/2 block south of theplaza in Mesilla. Admission: $4 ($1 for MesillaValley Film Society members), unless otherwiselisted. Information: (575) 524-8287 (leave mes-sage) or mesillavalleyfilm.org.• Feb. 6 - “Whale Rider.” One of the mostcritically acclaimed films of 2003. Pai, age 12, isconvinced that she is a tribal leader, and setsabout to prove it despite the male tradition ofleadership in her New Zealand Maori tribe.Rated PG-13• Feb. 13 — “Once” (2006). A street musicianin Dublin plays his own songs at night and theones people like to hear during the day. A pret-ty Czech immigrant hears him on the streetand strikes up a conversation that leads to big-ger things for the musician. Rated R.• Feb. 20 — “Young Guns II” (1990). Made inNew Mexico. The sequel opens circa 1950with an old man telling his story to a lawyer atthe edge of White Sands National Monument.The old man wants to get a full pardon forkilling 21 men. Why? He says that he’s the realBilly the Kid. The remainder of the movie istold in flashback with Billy The Kid (EmilioEstevez) and his gang of outlaws. Rated PG-13.• Feb. 27 — “The Well” (1951). Nominatedfor two Academy Awards. Based on a truestory that took place in April 1949. An AfricanAmerican kindergarten child goes missing.Witnesses recall seeing a stranger buying thechild a flower. The man turns out to be thebrother of the town’s leading employer.

New Mexico Museum of SpaceHistory — Alamogordo, N.M. The museum’sTombaugh IMAX Dome Theater presents:• “Molecules to the Max” (11 a.m., 1, 3 and 5p.m. daily). The animated film takes the audi-ence into the innermost workings of the cos-mos through the adventures of an oxygen atomnamed Oxy and friends Hydro and Hydra. • “Fighter Pilot: Operation Red Flag” (noon, 2and 4 p.m. daily). Following a young F-15 fight-er pilot through Red Flag, the final trainingphase before pilots are sent into actual combat,this giant screen film is the closest audienceswill ever get to a ride in the world’s greatestfighter jet.

Tickets: $6 ($5.50 for seniors and military;$4.50 ages 4-12). Ages 3 and under free for allshows. Information: (877) 333-6589 or (575)437-2840 or 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.

Feb. 5:• Dear John (Screen Gems) — ChanningTatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins.Directed by Lasse Hallstrom.• Frozen (Anchor Bay) — Shawn Ashmore,Kevin Zegers, Emma Bell. Directed by AdamGreen.

Feb. 12:• Beauty and the Beast (Buena Vista) — Re-release of Disney’s 1991 animated feature. Firsttime in 3D. Featuring the voices of RobbyBenson, Paige O’Hara, Angela Lansbury.Directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise.• My Name Is Khan (Fox Searchlight) —Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Sheetal Menou. Directedby Karan Johar.• Percy Jackson & The Olympians: TheLightning Thief (Fox 2000) — Logan Lerman,Kevin McKidd, Steve Coogan. Directed byChris Columbus.• A Prophet (Sony Classics) — Tahar Rahim,Niels Arestrup, Adel Bencherif. Directed byJacques Audiard.• Valentine’s Day (New Line) — Julia Roberts,Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway. Directed by GarryMarshall.• The Wolfman (Universal) — Benicio DelToro, Emily Blunt, Anthony Hopkins. Directedby Joe Johnston. Postponed from Spring 2009.

Feb. 19:• From Paris With Love (Lionsgate) — JohnTravolta, Amber Rose Revah, Jonathon RhysMeyers. Directed by Pierre Morel.• Shutter Island (Paramount) — LeonardoDiCaprio, Emily Mortimer, Mark Ruffalo.Directed by Marin Scorsese.

Feb. 26:• Cop Out (Warner Bros.)—Bruce Willis, TracyMorgan, Jason Lee. Directed by Kevin Smith.• The Crazies (Overture Films) — RadhaMitchell, Timothy Olyphant, DaniellePanabaker. Directed by Breck Eisner.• The Yellow Handkerchief (Samuel GoldwynCo.) — Maria Bello, William Hurt, KristenStewart. Directed by Udayan Prasad.

DVD Releases

Feb. 2

• Amelia / PG• Adam / PG-13• Love Happens / PG-13• Zombieland / R

Feb. 9

• A Serious Man / R• Couples Retreat / PG-13• The Time Traveler’s Wife / PG-13

Feb. 16

• Coco Before Chanel / PG-13• Law Abiding Citizen / R

Feb. 23

• Motherhood / PG-13• The Informant / R


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Local: Punk legend goes backto high school in El Paso

It is a career path he probably didn’t expect,but punk-rock icon Henry Rollins hasbecome quite successful on the spoken-wordstage as well. It all started in 1981, when hereplaced the original vocalist for the LosAngeles hardcore punk band Black Flag. Theband hung on together for another five years,and after that, a few solo albums appearedwith the blink of an eye. Then he went on tohelm his new group, Rollins Band. Thismodern-day Renaissance man didn’t stopthere. In the ’90s, he began his journey intothe world of Hollywood, and has donned hisacting cap in more than 30 movies and tele-vision shows. This was also the time whenwe first heard spoken word through countlessreleases. This forum allows Rollins to sharehis worldviews and life lessons with a com-bination of a biting sense of humor and anability to spin an extremely entertaining tale.Witness it firsthand when he brings his“Frequent Flyer Tour” to town at El PasoHigh School Fine Arts Auditorium Feb. 20.

National: Reckless Kelly,“Somewhere in Time,” Yep Roc

They have six proper albums, a lavish 2-CDand DVD live set, and a greatest-hits release.So it wouldn’t be right when someone hearsthe words “Reckless Kelly” to conjure upimages of an individual who has a defiantdisregard for danger. They should insteadthink of the band that comes to us fromAustin via Oregon. The group was corralledby brothers Willy and Cody Braun, who hadpreviously toured with their father in aWestern swing outfit. They soon struck outon their own, added a few members andrecently surpassed the decade milestonetogether. Their country side is defined bytheir vocal drawl and the inclusion of a man-dolin and a fiddle. The rock faction gets itskick with smoking guitar licks, thick basslines and pounding percussion. They top itall off with a splash of boogie-woogie piano.Their latest, “Somewhere in Time,” not onlyshares its title with an Iron Maiden album,but also rocks just as hard — not really, butthis is a disc that features a touch more heaton the alternative side of their alt. countrysound. Now is the time to discover RecklessKelly, before another ten years slips by.

Various Artists, “EndlessBummer Soundtrack,”Blackheart Records

The ’80s music scene was dictated by ateenage cliché movie formula. It seems thatthe plot of the movie “Endless Bummer” isonly slightly better with the addition of a surftheme, but thankfully, the decade’s soundwas revisited in a very different way on thisone. The soundtrack takes a look back at thetime with a large helping of sunscreen andrage, with a few pairs of acid-washed jeansthrown in. The CD focuses primarily on themany variations of ’80s punk. There aresome original artists taking on some personalfavorites while having their own tunes cov-ered by others. Legends like Joan Jett,Pennywise and Rancid’s Branden Steineckerttake on Missing Persons, Iggy Pop andExploited, respectively. Fear takes anotherroute by updating their classic “Let’s Have aWar.” Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker ofBlink 182 fame grind their way into a bril-liant rendition of the skatepunk gem“Amoeba,” previously recorded by theAdolescents. Katy Perry, Aggrolites andDollyrots handle the big hair, skinny ties andRay-Bans. The lineup is magnificent andeveryone featured here could easily take aWarped Tour stage today and thrill a raven-ous crowd.

R.E.M, “Live at the Olympia,”Warner Brothers Records

In 1994, firing on all cylinders, R.E.M.released “Monster,” an album fueled withhigh-octane energy. It took almost 15 yearsto reignite what was now only fadingembers, but with 2008’s “Accelerate,” theyhad an uncontrollable inferno on their hands.The road to recapturing the brass ring wasdocumented over five nights in 2007 inDublin, Ireland. “Live at the Olympia” is thenew double live disc with more than 39tracks, although dubbed as “not a show.”This is live R.E.M. at their very best. Fan-club members, friends and family in a veryintimate setting witnessed history in the mak-ing. This was their working rehearsal, as theyran through songs that would later appear on“Accelerate,” but were concocted here withslightly different arrangements, and with onetune even taking on a different name. The setalso included two songs, “On the Fly” and“Staring Down the Barrel of the MiddleDistance,” that never found their way to the2008 CD. In addition, the package featuresmany early R.E.M. favorites from the band’sfamed IRS college-radio years. So even ifyou’re one who hasn’t embraced the lateryears, there is plenty of brilliance in thatdepartment as well.

Collectibles: Tom Petty, “TheLive Anthology,” Reprise

In 1989, Tom Petty dropped theHeartbreakers and went solo, although manyof them played on this first outing. The nextalbum was a proper reunion with theHeartbreakers, and since then, the musicianson his records have been old band mates,superstar colleagues and a few newcomers.The truth is, Tom Petty is at his very bestonly when accompanied by his tried and trueHeartbreakers. “The Live Anthology” is atestament to this very fact. This new boxpicks through the vaults with great precisionand excavates some gems, spanning threedecades of concert material. These perform-ances have not been overdubbed in any way;they are here just as they happened on stageat that particular show. The classic tracks areplayed to perfection, some rattled up withdifferent interpretations, and many demon-strate why the band has achieved legendarystatus. The set’s finest treats are cover ver-sions. From the unusual in theme, such as“Goldfinger” and James Brown’s “Good,Good Lovin,’” to the very fitting “I WantYou Back Again” by the Zombies, theGrateful Dead’s “Friend of the Devil” andmany more, there is sure to be a favorite inthe bunch. It comes in five different configu-rations, from exclusive retail bonus CD andDVDs, to seven LPs, to all digital, to a stan-dard four CDs, or the icing on the cake, “TheSuperhighway Tour” pack. It’s 30 years ofTom Petty and the Heartbreakers, live and inyour living room, and there is no need tofight any concert crowds.

Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin’ Dice Music. Drop him a line at

[email protected].

El Paso Scene


Daniel Rodriguez — Showtime! El Pasopresents the “singing policeman” at 7:30 p.m.Tuesday, March 2, at the Abraham ChavezTheatre. Information: 544-2022.

UTEP Women’s Basketball — The finalhome game of the regular season is againstTulane at 7:05 p.m. March 3, Don HaskinsCenter. Tickets: $3-$7. Information: 747-5234or utepathletics.com.

Siglo de Oro Drama Festival — The35th annual celebration of the Spanish languagedramatic arts from Spain’s Golden Age runsMarch 3-7 at the Chamizal National MemorialTheatr. Information: 532-7273, ext. 102.

‘Tablescapes’ — El Paso Pro-Musica Guild’s13th annual luncheon features several designer-decorated tables March 4-5, at the El PasoCountry Club. Ladies’ Nite out is Thursday,with browsing, auction and luncheon Friday.Information: 833-9400.

David Parkes dinner concert — OpenArms Community presents the fundraiser con-cert featuring the Irish singer 6:30 to 9 p.m.March 5, at St. Thomas Aquinas, 10970Bywood. Tickets: $20 (includes buffet). 820-2692 or openarmscommunity.org.

‘Some Girls’ — The UTEP Department ofTheatre and Dance presents Neil LaBute’s sourcomedy March 5-14, Studio Theatre in theFox Fine Arts Center. 8 p.m. Friday andSaturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $6-$8.Information: 747-5118 or theatre.utep.edu.

UTEP Men’s Basketball — The Miners’final home game of the regular season is 7:05p.m. March 6, against UAB. Tickets: $9-$25.Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.

Hot Rod Monster Jam – 7 p.m. March 6,at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $10(Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5481.

El Paso Michelob Ultra Marathon andSpira 1/2 Marathon — The marathon, half-marathon and 5K run/walk begin at LynxExhibits, 300 W. San Antonio, at 7 a.m. Sunday,March 7. Information: elpasomarathon.org.

Insights Night at The Oscars — A spe-cial viewing of the Academy Awards benefitingInsights Museum in celebration of its 30thanniversary is 5:45 to 10 p.m. Sunday, March

7, at The Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $75.Information: 534-0689 or 534-0000.

‘March On-A Salute to the Military’ –7:30 p.m. March 12, at UTEP’s Fox Fine ArtsRecital Hall. El Paso Wind Symphony presentsan evening of patriotic music. Tickets: $12.50($7.50 students). Information: 760-5599.

‘Porgy & Bess’ — The El Paso Opera pres-ents a concert setting performance of Georgeand Ira Gershwin’s classic at 7:30 p.m. March

12-13, Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $15-

$90. Information: 581-5534 or epopera.org.

Sun Country Doll Folks — The annual dollshow and sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 13,Holiday Inn Airport. Information: 637-3438.

‘Cabaret’ – Broadway in El Paso presents the Tony-Award-winning musical at 7:30 p.m.March 15, Plaza Theatre. (Ticketmaster).

‘Be My Baby’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501Montana, presents Ken Ludwig’s contemporarycomedy March 19-April 10. Tickets: $7-$10.Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

Franklin Mountain PoppiesCelebration — The free family fun day isSaturday, March 20, at El Paso Museum ofArchaeology, 4301 Transmountain. Information:755-4332, chihuahuandesert.org.

‘Willie Wonka’ – Kids-N-Co., 1301 Texas,presents a musical of “pure imagination” March

20-April 11. $5-$7 at the door. Information:351-1455.

German Spring Bazaar — 11 a.m. to 5p.m.March 20, at the German CommunityCenter at Fort Bliss. Information: 568-0259.

Springtime Track Invitational — March

27, at Kidd Field.Men’s and women’s collegeteams as well as the top qualifying high schoolathletes from the region. Information: 747-5812 or utepathletics.com.

EPSYO and EPSO “Side-by-Side”Concert — 4 p.m. March 28, at the PlazaTheatre. Ticket information: 532-3776.

‘Kidspalooza’ — El Paso Symphony will hostits 3rd annual family festival 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.March 28. Information: 532-3776.

Sunland Derby Gala — Sunland ParkRacetrack & Casino’s gala benefiting UnitedBlood Services is Saturday, March 27. Guestspeaker is NFL great Jerry Rice. Information:544-5422, ext. 194.

‘Defy the Ban’ World’s fastest 10K —Spira shoes’ 10K run and 2-mile fun-run/walk 8a.m. Sunday, March 28. Information: 478-5663or race360.com.

Sunland Park Derby — Sunland ParkRacetrack & Casino’s 8th annual running of theSunland Park Derby and Sunland Park Oaks (forfillies) with a potential $1,000,000 is Sunday,March 28. Information: (575) 874-5200.

USBC Women’s Championships — ElPaso will host the national sports event March

29-July 9, at El Paso Convention Center, host-ed by United States Bowling Congress. Thetournament will be held for 100 consecutivedays in the first arena-style women’s champi-onship in USBC history. Information: 544-9000.

Southern New Mexico

Janis Ian – ASNMSU Cultural Series presentsthe legendary musician (“At 17”) at 8 p.m.Thursday, March 4, at Rio Grande Theatre in

the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Tickets: $15($10 students). Information: (575) 646-1420.

‘Outers and Unders’ — Fort BayardHistorical Preservation Society will host the his-torical fashion show at 2 p.m. March 6, at theFort Bayard Theatre. Tickets: $12: (575)956.3294 or (307) 640-3012.

Mountain Living Home & GardenShow — The 8th annual show is March 19-

21 at the Ruidoso Convention Center.Information: (575) 653-4882.

Bataan Memorial Death March —March 21 at White Sands Missile Range.Information: (575) 678-1256, (575) 678-2887or bataanmarch.com.

‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ — Alamogordo MusicTheatre presents its spring musical March 26-

28 and April 1-3, at Flickinger Center, 1110 N.New York, Alamogordo. Showtimes are 7:30p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.Tickets: $10. Information: (575)442-8661 oralamogordomusictheatre.org.

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Affordable Chiropractic 13

Alma Calderon 40

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing 47

Ardovino’s Pizza 37

Around and About Tours 22

ATMAS Healing 49

Baskin Robbins 48

BeadCounter 24

Beauty Solutions 6

Book Publishers of EP 51

The Book Rack 51

The Bookery 51

Boy Scouts 38

Brian Bethune & Assoc. 15

Bruce Nehring Consort 26

Bruce’s Air 54

Cattleman's 25

Cecila Burgos LPC 26

Certi. Training with Danny 52

Cloudcroft Mardi Gras 7

COAS 51

Collectibles 57

The Crystal Store 10

Domino’s 58

Edible Arrangements 15

El Paso Art Association 41

El Paso Community College 40

EP Conservatory of Dance 48

El Paso Conv & Perf Arts Ctr 5

EP Museum of Art Store 49

EP Museum of History 41

El Paso Playhouse 35

El Paso Saddleblanket 8

EP Summer Music Festival 19

El Paso Symphony 22

El Paso Zoo 28

Etcetera 33

Executive Singles 37

Expertise Salon 10

Facial Spa by Susana 52

Fed. Cths Bar & Grill 37

Feng Shui Inst of EP 12

Fountain Theatre 55

Frontera Land Alliance 16

Furrs Family Dining 42

Martha Garcia 53

Geico 39

Glass Goodies 24

Glenn Miller Orchestra 9

Hal Marcus Gallery 46

Hardin Chiropractic 10

HC Kiwanis Bingo 19

Health Matters 20

Hotel Ruidoso/Comfort Inn 30

Inn of the Mountain Gods 59

Inside Out Designs Inc. 25

Insights Night at the Oscars 35

International Coin Club 45

Jazz El Paso Connection 49

Kaffee Klatsch 8

Keeble Services 36

KTEP 52

La Posta de Mesilla 12

La Tierra Café 37

Lancers Club 48

Las Cruces Museum of Art 18

Legends Alive Productions 4

Lola Productions 11

Lynx Exhibits 44

Magoffin Home St. Hist Site 50

Maria Lasher 36

The Marketplace 24

Dr. Gus Martinez 22

Mercado Mayapan 34

Mesa Street Antique 27

Mesilla Book Center 51

Metta Massage 10

Mind/Body Studio 45

Nayda’s Gems & Stones 24

New Image Laser Cosm’s 43

New York Life 22

Oasis Lounge 46

Pat Olchefski-Winston 33

Osher Lifelong Learning 21

Marie Otero 8

Parking Lot Striping 32

Paseo Christian Church 50

Perkins Jewelry Supply 40

PhiDev Inc 54

Phoenix Dawn 42

Physician’s Vein Care 60

Pizazz 3

Plaza Theatre 2

Precision Prosthetics 27

Prestige Women’s Health 28

Jeanie Proctor 35

PTEP 16

Pure Romance 39

Bill Rakocy 43

Real Estate El Paso 43

Reidsan Dog Training 42

Rincon Magico 53

Riverdance 53

Krystyna Robbins 33

Ronda Brown 20

Rubin Gallery 42

Ruidoso River Resort 27

San Francisco's Cosmetics 47

Sexy Jeans 57

Shrink-a-Thon 23

Shundo Dance Studio 23

Shutter Island 55

Signature Uniforms 49

Silver City MainStreet 7,38

Antonio Soegaard-Torres 26

Sonic 4

Sun. Pk Racetrack 56

Susan Eisen 25

SW Liposculpture 33

Telemates 55

Texas Satsang 36

Texas Tech Health Sciences 19

Toni Marie Studio 28

Touch of Class 43

Travel Mug 29

Tulip’s Antiques 39

UTEP 58

UTEP Theatre & Dance 11

Vanities 14

Village Inn 15

Walgreens 13

Western Traders 53

Wholesome Body 16

Wyler Aerial Tramway 36

Xicali 20

Yoga for Life 50


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