El Paso Scene March 2015

MAR.
Your monthly guide to community

entertainment, recreation & culture
Take a
Spring Break
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Art Museum
Director
headed for
Tampa
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Mark Medoff
directs new
play
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Dwight
Yoakum in
Mescalero
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Inside:
Over 600
things to do,
places to see
On the cover:
On the Way to
Carlos & Mickeys
by Rami Scully
MARCH
2015
www.epscene.com
The Marketplace
n of the Upper Valley
at PLACITA SANTA FE
In the
5034 Doniphan
10-5 Tues.-Sat.
585-9296
12:30-4:30 Sun.
Antiques
Rustics
Featured artist for March
Tamara Michalina
of Tamajesy Roar
Collectibles
March 28-29
Florals
Art Sale & Demonstrations

Saturday: Bead Crocheting
Sunday: Needle Felting
Jewelry designer Tamara Michalina
works in all varieties of beads and other
materials to make unique creations.
Her work will be for sale March 28-29,
along with kits to make your own! She
also will give demonstrations both days.
Information: www.tamajesyroar.com (915) 274-6517
MAGIC BISTRO
Indoor/Outdoor Dining
Lunch 11 am-2:30 pm Tues.-Sun.

Dinner 5-10 pm Fri.-Sat.
Live Music!
Every Friday 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Every Saturday
11:00 am - 2:00 pm 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
5034 Doniphan Ste B
833-2121
magicbistroelp.com
facebook.com/magicbistro
Fine Art
Pottery
STAINED GLASS
Linens
Jewelry
Folk Art
wearables
Antique
Traders
& More
5034 Doniphan
833-9929
Ten Rooms of
Hidden Treasure
A Browsers Paradise!
Antiques
Collectibles
Vintage Clothing
Painted Furniture
Hats ~ Jewelry
Linens ~ Primitives
Vintage Toys
Nostalgia of
All Kinds
Catering Private Parties

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Home Decor
El Paso Scene
March 2015
Andress Band Car Show Andress High
March 2015
ROUNDUP
Sun Country Doll Folks The clubs 41st
annual doll show and sale is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 14, at the Best Western Plus,
6655 Gateway West. The event showcases several tables of antique, collectable and modern
dolls, accessories, clothing, miniatures, books
and other toys. Free doll appraisals offered. A
doll hospital is available on site. Admission:
$3 ($1 children). Information: 637-3438.
El Paso Psychic Fair The fair is 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15,

at Hawthorn Inn, 1700 Airway, at Boeing.
Admission: $5 for both days (private readings
not included with admission). Free admission
with active duty military I.D. Information: 3456245 or elpasopsychicfair.com.
March 2015
School Marching Bands inaugural car show is

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at the
school at 5400 Sun Valley Drive, with food vendors, DJ and jumping balloon. All proceeds support the kids band trip to San Antonio.
Admission is free. Information: Virgil, 727-3271
or Sandra, 493-4442.
Set up for participants is 8 to 11 a.m. Vehicle
categories include lowriders, imports, hot rods,
tuners, classics, under construction, muscle
cars and more. Registration: $15 in advance;
$20 day of show.
Celebre Segundo Barrio Day Celebre

Segundo Barrio hosts a health fair and family
day 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at
the Lydia Patterson Institute Gym, 571
Florence, with health fair, entertainment and
more. Admission is free. Canned goods donations welcomed. Information: 533-8268.
Living Spirit Expo The expo balancing
mind, body, spirit, natural health and personal

well-being is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, March 21-22, at Camino Real Hotel,
101 S. El Paso, with more than 50 exhibitors,
guest speakers, Spirit Aura photos and more.
Admission: $10 per day; $15 two-day admission (free for ages 12 and younger). Two-day
admission with one aura photo is $25.
Information: 206-2558 or livingspiritexpo.com.
Super Kite Contest The 15th annual
kite flying contest, sponsored by Westside

Community Church, is noon to 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, at Francisco Delgado
Park, on Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High
School. Prizes for most unusual and longesttime in the air and most beautiful kite. The
event includes jumping balloons and face painting, as well as free kites for the first 50 kids
attending. Admission is free. Information: 8778000 or westsidecommunity.org.
The City Weddings The City El Paso
Magazines bridal event is Saturday, March 21,

hosted by Randy Fenoli, star of TLCs Say Yes
to The Dress and Randy Knows Best. Fenoli
is author of Its All about the Dress. Location,
other information: 500-5730, thecitymagazineelp.com.
Viva la Mujer Latinitas El Paso hosts a
family-friendly showcase of local female talent

and celebration of notable women in history in
honor of Womens History Month 5:30 to 8:30
p.m. Friday, March 27, at Cafe Mayapan, 2000
Texas, with an art exhibit, dance performances,
live musical entertainment, arts and crafts and
carnival games. Information: 219-8554 or latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com.
Proceeds support educational scholarships for
young women leaders with a silent auction and
loteria game fundraiser.
Kidspalooza El Paso Symphony
Orchestra hosts the 8th annual family art and

music festival 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
March 28, throughout Downtown. Most activities are free; minimal fee for some events.
Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
This years event includes a special appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog, along with
childrens concerts, circus fun, trains, arts and
crafts, puppets and other activities.
Participating partners include El Paso
Symphony, El Paso Parks & Recreation, El Paso
Museum of Art, El Paso Museum of History, El
Paso Exploreum, El Paso Holocaust Museum,
Kids-N-Co., Insights El Paso Science Museum,
El Paso Chihuahuas and many others.
El Paso Scene
Please see Page 5
MARCH
INDEX
Roundup
Behind the Scene
Scene Spotlight
Viva Jurez
Heres the Ticket
Dance
Program Notes
Music, Comedy
Sports
Taking a Look Back
Feature:
Spring Break
Nature
At the Museum
Southwest Art Scene
Gallery Talk
Keep on Bookin'
On Stage
Stage Talk
History Lessons
El Paso FishNet
Film Scene
Liner Notes
April preview
3-9, 17
4
4
10
11-13
15
14-15
16-17
18-21
28
23-25
26-27
29-30
32-34
35
36
37,39
37
38
39
40,42
39
41
El Paso Scene Users Guide 41

Advertiser Index 42
Subscription Form 42
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Scene Spotlight highlights events

advertised in this issue.
The MarketPlace at Placita Santa Fe

An art sale and demonstrations by featured artists Tamara Michalina and
Tamajesy Roar is March 28-29, with bead
crocheting Saturday and needing felting
Sunday. Page 2.
Kidspalooza The 8th annual family
event featuring childrens concerts, circus
fun, trains, arts and crafts, kids activities
and a special appearance by Clifford the
Big Red Dog is March 28 throughout
Downtown. Page 14 and 22.
Esperanza Rising UTEP Department

of Theatre and Dance presents the play by
Lynn Alvarez is March 20-29, at UTEPs
Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre, directed by Rebecca Rivas. Page 31.
Cowboy Days The annual celebration

of cowboy culture is March 7-8 at New
Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum
in Las Cruces, with music, demonstration,
chuckwagon cooking, re-enactments, vendors and more. Page 44.
El Paso Exploreum El Pasos living

laboratory childrens museum newest
exhibit is Science of Bowling, with virtual
bowling, bowlers ed lanes and more. The
museums Spring Break Camp is March 913. Page 33.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
The sites kids camp, How Does Your
Garden Grow, is March 11-12, with a
chocolate making workshop and Mystery
of the Magoffin Mistress lecture both
scheduled for March 14. Page 25.
The Complete Works of William

ShakespeareAbridged El Paso
Playhouse presents a comic look at The
Bards classics through March 14. Page
7.
El Paso Psychic Fair The fair featuring

12 or more professional readers from
Texas and New Mexico is March 14-15,
at Hawthorn Inn, with aura photography,
new age jewelry and gifts. Page 20.
La Tierra Caf The caf hosts several

dinner shows during its concert season.
Art a la Cart art markets are the last
Saturday of the month. Page 27.
March 14: Flamenco El Paso, encore
presentation
April 11: Bud Sanders, Ultimate Elvis
Tribute.
UTEP P3 UTEPs Professional and

Public Programs early bird online registration for Spring 2015 is April 13. Spring
Break Camps run March 9-13 for ages 6
to 12. Page 6.
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El Paso Live Page 14.

March 19 and 21: El Paso Opera present Tosca at Abraham Chavez Theatre
April 2-5: Sesame Street Live: Lets
Dance! at Abraham Chavez Theatre
May 20-31: Wicked at The Plaza
Theatre.
Crossland Gallery Showing through

March 21 is the Wesern Impressions Art
Show, and showing March 27-April 18 at
El Paso Art Associations gallery is the
Clint ISD Student Scholarship Exhibit.
Page 20.
The EPAA general meeting is March 8,
with a silk painting workshop by Judy
Licht.
Kite Flying Contest Westside
Community Churchs 15th annual contest
is March 21, at Francisco Delgado Park.
with free kites to first 50 children and
prizes in several categories. Page 5.
Sunland Derby The 13th annual running of the derby is March 22, at Sunland
Park Racetrack and Casino in Sunland
Park. Page 3.
Marc-Andre Hamelin El Paso ProMusica presents the celebrated pianist

March 24 at UTEPs Fox Fine Arts Recital
Hall. Page 19.
Hal Marcus Gallery Opening March

26 is All You Can Eat, group exhibit by
the Vegetarian Society of El Paso, with an
ARTalk April 30. Page 13.
Sunland Art Gallery Showing

through March 27 is Miniature Mania,
open show of small works. Marchs featured artist is Miguel Martinez. Page 19.
Dog Adoptions Humane Society of El

Paso host Dog Adoptions every Saturday
at El Paso Saddleblanket. Page 27.
Escamilla Gallery The San Elizario

gallery carries Escamilla Religious Work, as
well as the new series in the Debra De
Santis studio and gallery, Grace and
Glory. Page 15.
Ardovinos Desert Crossing Farmers
Market The marke runs year round
Saturday mornings at Ardovinos Desert
Crossing in Sunland Park, with regional
produce and artisans, as well as brunch.
Page 33
Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Bash

Westside Community Church hosts its
annual Easter egg hunt and family celebration April 4 at Francisco Delgado Park.
Page 25.
Packing & Supplies Expo The expo

featuring area businesses in the packing
and shipping industry is April 23-24 at
Cuatro Siglos Convention Center in
Ciudad Juarez. Page 9.
Fountain Theatre Mesilla Valley Film

Society hosts nightly screenings at the theatre in Historic Mesilla. Page 40.
his months Gallery Talk column

by Myrna Zanetell recounts the
progress achieved by Dr. Michael
Tomor during his nine-year tenure as
director of the El Paso Museum of Art.
That tenure ends this March as he heads
for a new post as director of the Tampa
(Fla.) Museum of Art.
Expectations were high for the new
director when he arrived here in 2006.
He succeeded Becky Duval Reese, who
oversaw the building of the Museums
Downtown home and raised the standards of its exhibitions to a new level. At
the same time, there was a gap between
the Museum and some members of the
local arts community.
Tomor, a native son of El Paso who was
educated and began his museum career in
Pennsylvania, turned out to be the perfect
leader to bridge that gap. You can read
Myrnas column on Page 35 to learn
more about Tomors accomplishments.
We certainly appreciate his efforts here
and wish him continued success in
Florida.
Ive had various contacts with Michael
over his nine years here, and on every
occasion he has been an outgoing,
charming and committed advocate for the
arts. He made himself highly visible at a
variety of arts events beyond the museum
walls, and even joined El Paso Scene on
a couple of our annual hikes up Mount
Cristo Rey.
He and Duval Reese were very different
in personality, but together their leadership at the Museum has made it the most
prominent cultural institution in El Paso.
That makes the selection of the next
director particularly challenging.
At least part of Tomors reason for leaving was the lack of sensitivity to the arts
among El Pasos city leaders, Myrna
writes in her column.
I think its significant that when Tomor
first arrived in El Paso, the city had just
embarked on a new push in the arts sector. The city had brought the author of
The Rise of the Creative Class to town
to explain his research on the impact of
the arts on the overall success of urban
progress, and launched a Creative
March 2015
El Paso Scene is published by Cristo

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Class program for future civic leaders.

You dont hear that much today from
the city regarding the arts. Part of the
problem has been the turnover in the
citys top arts position, the director of the
Museums and Cultural Affairs
Department. That was originally known
as the Arts Resources Department, which
Alejandrina Drew led for 17 years before
leaving in 2004. Since then, the department has had two other directors, plus
one or two interim directors.
The newest director of Museums and
Cultural Affairs, Tracey Jerome, just took
office earlier this year (ironically, she left
a job in Florida). Perhaps the biggest
impact she will make will come from her
first major challenge: finding Michael
Tomors replacement.
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This months cover painting by Rami

Scully was the Cover Award Winner in
the El Paso Scenes exhibition last
November at the Sunland Art Gallery.
Rami is well known in the local art community and is a regular contributor to El
Paso Art Association and Plein Air
Painters of El Paso events, including the
annual El Paso Artists Studio Tour.
The 8th annual El Paso Artists Studio
Tour is coming April 11-12 and April 1819. Participating artists have until March
5 to sign up. Information: Candy, 5814971, cc2ccmayer@aol.com or pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com.
Randy Limbird
Editor and Publisher
(915) 542-1422
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Advertising &
Circulation Director
(915) 920-7244
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News Editor
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Contributing Writers:
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Myrna Zanetell, John McVey Middagh
Walter Schaefer, Jay Duncan
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In conjunction with the event is the annual

EPSYO and EPSO Side-by-Side Concert, at 3
p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets: $10-$32.
Southern Pass Renaissance Faire
Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) hosts

a renaissance faire 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday,
March 28, at Tobin Park Methodist Church,
9410 Roanoke (near Irvin High School).
Admission: $6 ($1 SCA members). Feast available for $8 per person. Activities include
Armored Combat, Fencing and Youth Combat
Competitions, medieval singing and more.
Information: 274-4947 or southernpass.org.
Cesar Chavez Day at Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park Conservation Committee hosts
the outdoor picnic in celebration of Cesar
Chavez Day noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March
29, at Lincoln Park, 4001 Durazno, with live
music, picnic in the park, Viclas, Wheelas and
Pedal Car Show and more. Canned food
donations taken for Border Agricultural
Workers Project. Admission is free.
Information: 204-1584. A new column mural,
Dolores Huerta, will be dedicated.
Franklin Mountain Poppies
Preservation Celebration The 9th
annual free family fun day is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 4, at El Paso Museum of
Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain in Northeast
El Paso (west of U.S. 54).The family fun day
often includes nature walks, educational
exhibits and demonstrations by local environmental organizations and wildlife displays
include Admission is free. Information: 7554332 or franklinmountains.org.
Barbershop. 106 N. Piedras, or Julie Hart at
595-3141.
Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Bash
The 15th annual family event, sponsored by

Westside Community Church, is noon to 3
p.m. Saturday, April 4, at Francisco Delgado
Park, on Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High
School. Admission is free. Information: 8778000, 490-2800 or westsidecommunity.org.
Southern New Mexico
Cowboy Days The 16th annual celebra-
tion of Southwest pioneer heritage is 9 a.m. to

5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, at the
New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum,
4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Las Cruces, with
childrens activities, cowboy food and music,
cowboy mounted shooting, horseback and
stagecoach rides, living history and gunfight reenactments, 19th century fashion show, arts
and crafts vendors, roping, horseshoeing and
other demonstrations. Working dog demonstrations are Sunday. Admission: $5; four and
younger free. Information: (575) 522-4100 or
nmcowboydays.com.
New this year will be rides on a mechanical
bull, cow bingo fundraiser for Jardin de los
Nios, and the Cowboy Dinner and Dance, at
5:30 p.m. Saturday, with music by The
Desperados. Dinner and dance tickets: $30 per
person (cash or check only), benefiting
Museum programs.
A greenhouse plant sale 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both
days. Cost of plants ranges from $1.50 to $10.
Las Cruces Home and Garden Show

The Las Cruces Home Builders
Associations annual show is Saturday and
Sunday, March 7-8, at the Las Cruces
Convention Center, 680 E. University. The
March 2015
regional public marketplace showcases home

improvement and construction businesses.
Exhibitor booths, food concession stands and
how-to demonstrations also will be featured.
Information/times: (575) 526-6126 or
lascruceshomebuildersassociation.com.
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Rockhound Roundup The 50th annual

roundup for rock and gem lovers is 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Thursday through Sunday, March 12-15,
at the Southwest New Mexico Fairgrounds in
Deming. The roundup, sponsored by the
Deming Gem & Mineral Society, includes market vendors, jewelry, drawings and raffles, field
trips, silent auctions. Admission and parking is
free. Information: (575) 546-0056 or
thedgms.com.
From El Paso, take I-10 west to Exit 85.
Daily field trips depart from the fairgrounds
at 8:30 a.m.
A silent auction is 6:30 p.m. Friday, with a live
auction at 7 p.m. Saturday.
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Art & Wine Walk Heart of the Desert
Pistachios & Wines, 7288 U.S. Hwy 54/70 in

Alamogordo, N.M., hosts an afternoon of art,
crafts, food and wine, and music 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, March 14. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 434-0035 or
heartofthedesert.com.
Wheels of Dreams The Las Cruces
Rodrunners will host its annual show and car

swap meet benefiting the youth of Las Cruces
8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Field
of Dreams, 2501 Tashiro Road in Las Cruces.
Alcohol-free event. Information, registration
(575) 649-9919 or rodrunnerscarclub.com.
Registration for participants: $25 in advance;
$35 day of event.
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Mesilla Valley Stamp Show The

postage stamp show is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March
28-29, at the Las Cruces Convention Center,
680 E. University Ave. in Las Cruces, with
stamp dealers from five states, door prizes,
free stamps for junior stamp collectors, competitive one-frame exhibitions, ribbons for winning exhibits. Admission and parking is free.
Information: (575) 202-1937.
Bazaars and fairs
El Paso Punk Rock Flea Market The
market is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. the first and third

Sunday of the month (March 7, 21) on the
corner of Joe Battle and Vista del Sol, featuring
handmade items, local artists and other wares,
along with live performances by local bands.
Information on Facebook at El Paso Punk Rock
Flea Market.
Farmers Market at Ardovinos Desert

Crossing The 12th annual market now
runs Saturdays year-round at Ardovinos

Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in
Sunland Park, N.M. Winter hours are 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Well behaved pets on leash welcome.
Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3.
Pet adoptions and goodies for dogs every last
Saturday of the month.
Weekly yoga classes are 9 to 10 a.m. with
Erin from Casa de Yoga. Cost per class: $10.
Girl Scouts of the Desert Southwest will
recruit new members age 5 to 17 9 a.m. to 2
p.m. March 7 and 14..
Starting from Seed demonstration with
Certified horticulturist Estella Flores is 11 to
11:30 a.m. March 21 on proper seed depth,
the importance of sterile soil and containers,
and watering techniques.
Please see Page 6

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March Roundup
Something for everyone
Provost Gun Show The El Maida
University Health Sciences Center at El Paso

Paul L. Foster School of Medicine Students
United Para Nuestra Salud host a health fair 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Texas
Tech Northeast Family Medicine Center, 9849
Kenworthy. All activities and screenings are
free. Free childrens bicycle helmets will be
given away. Information: sunshealthfair.com.
Contd from Page 5
Provost Guard gun, small antique and

Southwest art show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March
7-8, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331
Alabama. Includes new, used and antique
firearms and accessories, knives, coins,
Southwest jewelry, military surplus and collectibles. Food concessions available.
Admission: $5 ($4 active duty military; under
12 free). Age 18 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Information: 241-1761.
German Spring Bazaar The German
Catholic Church of Fort Bliss hosts its 10th

annual bazaar 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
March 14, at the former Oktoberfest Building,
Building 747 on Carter Road in Fort Bliss.
Hobby craftsmen and women will display their
various goods, including items for Easter. There
will also be German food specialties like
bratwurst, waffles and German cakes and pastries, German beer, coffee and soft drinks.
Admission is free. Information: 568-0259, 5684824,569-5736 or betreuunginelpaso.com.
All proceeds will benefit the following projects on both sides of the border: Centro
Communitario del Esperito Santo A.C, Centro
Santa Catalina and the colonia in Chaparral.
Guatemalan Mercado The annual sale

of Guatemalan crafts is 9:30 a.m. to 3:30
Saturday, March 21, at the Mimbres Region
Arts Council Gallery, 1201 Pope (at 12th) in
Silver City, with handmade Guatemalan crafts.
Proceeds benefit the artisans and the Arts
Council. Information: (575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.
Handcrafted items for sale include woven
scarves and shawls, coats and vests, jewelry,
santos, backpacks and purses, place settings
and tablecloths, pants, skirts, blouses and belts.
Art a la Cart La Tierra Cafe, 1731
Montana, hosts the monthly event 10 a.m. to 3

p.m. the last Saturday of the month, with vendors, entertainment and food. Open Air Yoga
in the backyard is at 9 a.m. Information: 5338890 or latierracafe.com.
Downtown Artist and Farmers Market
The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural

Affairs Departments market for area artists is 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday in the Union Plaza
District along Anthony Street. Space for about
53 artists available each month. Information:
212-1780 or elpasoartsandculture.org.
The market now includes a Farmers Market
with regionally grown agricultural products.
La Semilla Food Center and local chefs and
restaurants will host free healthy cooking
demonstrations at 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m.
each Saturday.
Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
More than 230 permanent vendors in arts,

crafts, produce, baked goods and other food
items are offered at the market 8:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays along a 7block area of Main Street, Downtown.
Information: (575) 541-2288 or lascrucesfarmersmarket.org.
Tabla Pop Up Mercado The weekly
mercado is 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays(during

the Downtown Farmers Market), at 115 S
Durango, Suite D, with art, music, fashion,
baked goods, pet goodies, soaps, skincare,
handmade objects, food and more. Admission
is free. Information on Facebook at tablapopupmercado.
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SUNS Health Fair Texas Tech
Community Health Fair Region 10
Advocates for Social Justice Advisory

Committee hosts a health fair 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Feb. 28, at Sparks Community
Center, 106 Peyton. Information: 842-8229,
ext. 59528 or amerigroup.com.
Lifeguard Job Fair City of El Paso Parks
and Recreation Department will host a job fair

for those interested in being lifeguards 1 to 4
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at ORourke Aquatic
Center, 901 N. Virginia. Information and registration for lifeguarding classes and swimming
skills pre-test available. Information: 544-3556.
EPCC Spring Arts Festival The 38th
annual spring festival of performing, visual and

literary arts offers workshops, concerts, lectures and exhibits at various venues of El Paso
Community College. Most events are free.
Information: 831-2220, cwoolf@epcc.edu or
epcc.edu/events/artsfestival.
Do It With Rhythm reading with Dr. Seuss
is 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, March
2-6, at the Northwest campus library, 6701
Desert Boulevard. Information: 831-8886.
Literary Symposium on The Lincoln
Lawyer is 1 to 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, March 3,
in Rio Grande Campus room A119-121, 100
W. Rio Grande. Information: 831-4247.
A Brief Overview of Mariachi History and Its
Style is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in the
Valle Verde Campus A-1201, 919 Hunter.
Dramatic Monologues are featured 2 to 4
p.m. Friday, March 6, in Valle Verde Campus
B240-241. Information: fcarrasco@epcc.edu.
Guest artist Tom Baugh is featured Thursday
and Friday, March 26-27. Times and location
to be announced. Information:
jmeyer6@epcc.edu.
On the Borderline with John Macker is 3
p.m. Friday, March 27, at the Valle Verde
Campus. Information: 831-2537.
Childrens College Spring Arts Piano Recital
is 10 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Valle Verde
Cafeteria Annex. Information: 831-2089.
Childrens College Spring Dance Recital is 11
a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Administrative
Service Center Auditorium, 9050 Viscount.
Salt and Light Mt. Franklin Christian
Academy, 201 E. Sunset, invites the public to

the art and science event 6:30 p.m. Thursday,
March 5, following the judging of student art
and science projects. Pops Pretzels from Cielo
Vista Mall will serve salty bites and explain
the Science of the Salt, El Paso Electric will give
a demonstration on the Science of Light, and
the academys students will give a Computer
Light Show. Information: 490-1797.
SUN Conference - The 12th annual
International Sun Conference on Teaching and

Learning, Educating the 21st Century
Student, is Thursday and Friday, March 5-6 at
UTEP Student Unions Tomas Rivera
Conference Center. Hosted by UTEPs Center
for Effective Teaching and Learning. Cost is
$45 for professionals and $20 for students.
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Information: 747-8793 or
cetalweb.utep.edu/sun.
Keynote speakers are Dr. Lynn Blanchard and
Dr. Yolanda T. Moses.
Lifeguard Course City of El Paso Parks

and Recreation Department offers a Lifeguard
Course Friday through Sunday, March 6-8, at
ORourke Aquatics Center, 901 N. Virginia.
Attendance is mandatory for each and all dates.
Fee: $237 per person ($297 for non-residents);
all attendees must be at least 15 years old.
Venture El Paso Expo Paso Del Norte
Venture Competition + Expo (PDNVC+E)

expo and competition begins at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, March 6, at El Camino Real Hotel, 101
S. El Paso. The event continues Saturday,
March 7, at UTEPs Business Administration
Building, with venture capitalists from across
the country hearing pitches from around 50
regional start ups. The expo is free and open to
the public. Information: 321-3125, hubofhumaninnovation.org
The PDNVC+E features two competition
tracks, one for university students and one for
entrepreneurs launching start-ups in the region.
Over two days, these teams present their ventures to judges who are successful business
people and entrepreneurs.
Bassett Place Information: 772-7479 or
shopbassettplace.com.
UMC Car Seat Safety Inspections, are 11
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7 and 28, in
the parking lot in front of Kohls. Hosted by
University Medical Center Foundation and
Kohls Cares.
KBNA Que Buena Vidas Quality of Life Fair
is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14,
throughout the mall, with fashions shows, live
entertainment and a meet and greet with
Latino artist El Dasa at the main stage in front
of Bassetts Caf Plaza.
The annual Easter Parade welcoming The
Bunny to the Mall is noon to 2 p.m. Saturday,
March 21, led by Cinderella. Kids come
dressed as a favorite princess or hero.
Digital pictures with the Bunny are offered
March 20-April 4 in Bassetts Easter
Garden.
Childrens Disabilities symposium
The Childrens Disabilities Information

Coalitions 26th annual symposium is 8 a.m. to
4:15 p.m. Saturday, March 7, a Region 19
Multipurpose Center, 11670 Chito Samaniego.
Professionals, experts, parents and family members of children with special needs will share
the latest information about childrens disabilities. Cost: $10 parents; $30 professionals
(lunch included). Information: 217-2747, cdicelpaso.org or on Facebook at CDICelpaso.
International Womens Day A celebration of girl power for girls and moms is 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at St. Pauls
United Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere,
with a film screening of short films about strong
women leaders, a celebration of women in history as well as hands-on art, poetry and musical
activities. Presented by the American
Association of University Women and Latinitas.
Participation is free. Information: 219-8554,
latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or laslatinitas.com.
Community Health Fair Word of Life
Church presents the fair 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 7, at 11675 Pratt. About 35
vendors will attend. Various health tests available. Physician on site. Information: 855-9673.
March 2015
Classic Car & Trade Show Tigua

Village, 7700 North Loop, will hold its firstever car show Sunday, March 8, feature
Formula 101 cars, and cars from the 1930s to
the 1950s.
Gods Playing In The Clouds Chi Gung

Seminar Center for Internal Arts, 5757
Montoya Drive, hosts the introduction the

most complete Chi Gung set, 9 to noon,
Sundays, March 8-22. The movements of God
Playing In The Clouds are designed to amplify
and integrate all the physical, Chi, and spiritual
components of the internal arts (such as Tai
Chi). It also serves as a bridge to Taoist
Meditation. Cost: $150. Information/registration: Steve Barowsky, 584-4730 or centerforinternalarts.com.
Free Meditation Classes The

Meditation Studio, 6130 Montana #211, offers
free classes 7-8 p.m. Monday, March 9 and
16. Wear comfortable clothing and
notepad/pen or pencil. Information: 329-1822.
Theology on Tap Catholic Diocese of El
Paso hosts and opportunity for younger

Catholic adults (age 18-40) to meet and
explore their faith in a comfortable setting 6 to
9 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 and 24, and April
7 and 21, at Amigos Restaurant, 2000
Montana. A different speaker will be featured
at every session. All faiths welcome. Admission
is free. Information on Facebook at
ElpasoYAM.
Water Safety Instructor Course City

of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department
hosts a Water Safety Course 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday, March 10-13, at
Armijo Aquatics Center, 991 S. Ochoa.
Participants must be 16 years of age. Fee: $189
(attendance at all sessions mandatory).
Ardovinos St. Patricks Day
Ardovinos Desert Crossings Sunset Hall, One

Ardovinos Drive in Sunland Park, will host its
annual St. Patricks Day event Tuesday, March
17. Live music by Los San Patricios and Tiffany
Christopher, Irish food and drink. Doors open
at 5 p.m. Cover charge: $5. Information: (575)
589-0653 ext. 3.
Rascals at Rulis Rulis International
Kitchen, 4176 N. Mesa, welcomes wellbehaved and leashed pets 2 to 6 p.m. the third
Saturday of the month (March 21). One dollar
per all drinks sold at this time will be donated
to The Humane Society of El Paso.
Information: 313-4806 or on Facebook.
Womens Conference El Paso Bible

Church, 5730 Saplinas Road, presents the conference, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday,
March 21, with guest speaker Gracia
Burnham. Lunch and coffee provided. Tickets:
$25; available online at eventbrite.com.
For 17 years Gracia and her husband Martin
served with New Tribes Mission in the
Philippines. The Burnhams and others were
kidnapped May 27, 2001, by the Abu Sayyaf
Group, a militant group of Muslims.
On June 7, 2002, in a firefight between
Philippine military and the Abu Sayyaf Group,
Martin was killed. Gracia was wounded, but
was freed.
Gracia has authored two books, In The
Presence Of My Enemies, and To Fly Again.
Rosa Guerrero Tribute DVD Premiere

A screening and sale of the DVD of the celebration of Guerreros 80th birthday is
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Tuesday, March 24, at the Summit View

Ballroom, 1340 Murchison (behind First
Presbyterian). Reception is at 6 p.m., DVD
viewing is at 7 p.m. The DVD features the special event held Dec. 20, 2014 at El Paso High
School to honor the famed artist, educator,
dance historian and humanitarian. Admission is
free; copies of the DVD, created by Capstone
Productions, will be for sale. Information: 5846900 or EPHistory.com.
Arduino Day 2015 The 24 Hour Hack-
A-Thon is 6 p.m. to Friday, March 27, to 9

p.m. Saturday, March 28, at H3 Laboratories,
11060 Dyer, Suite D-11. Arduino is an opensource electronics platform based on easy-touse hardware and software, and is intended for
anyone making interactive projects. There will

be several workshops throughout the day and
night, with a project show and tell at 6 p.m.
Saturday. Admission is free. Information: 3176579 or h3laboratories.com.
MarketPlace at Placita Santa Fe
5034 Doniphan. The gifts, art and collectibles

shop will feature a different artist each month.
Featured artist for March is Tamara Michalina
of Tamajesy Roar.
Michalina will give a bead crocheting demonstration 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 28,
and needle felting technique demonstration
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29. She will
have kits for sale try these techniques.
Information: tamajesyroar.com.
Viva la Mujer The family-friendly showcase of local female talent and celebration of
notable women in history in honor of Womens

History Month is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday,
March 27, at Cafe Mayapan, 2000 Texas, with
an art exhibit, dance performances, live musical
entertainment, arts and crafts and carnival
games, silent auction and loteria game.
Proceeds support educational scholarships for
young women leaders. Information: 219-8554,
latinitaselpaso@yahoo.com or LasLatinitas.org.
Vietnam War Commemoration Dance

American GI Forum-Paso del Nortes
Commemoration of Vietnam War 50th
Anniversary Dance honoring the Legacy of
Valor and contributions of the nations
Vietnam Era Veterans 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday,
March 29, at Crystal Palace Ballroom, 1550
Hawkins. Veterans, families, and friends are
welcome; music provided by Little Mike and
the Blue Kings. Cost: $15 donations (includes
admission, beer, soft drinks and set-ups).
BYOB, except for beer and wine. Ticket information: Carlos Rivera, 255-8877 or
vetrivera@yahoo.com.
LIGHT Center The community benefit
organization is at 810 Gato Road. Information:

231-0066 or lightelpaso.com.
Yoga: 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tatiana, 503-5222.
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is 2 to
4 p.m. the first Saturday of the month. Papo,
238-4696.
NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) is 2 to 4
p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month. Jose,
694-6109.
Pranic Healing Clinic: 3 to 6 p.m. the first
Sunday of the month. Linda, (575) 649-8081.
Full Moon Meditation: 7:30 p.m., night of the
full moon. Lynn, 449-0619.
Laughter Yoga sessions are also planned. Call
for schedule: Teresa, 373-3100.
Free tax preparation AARP Foundation
offers free tax preparation for individuals with

low or moderate income through April 15 at
selected El Paso Parks and Recreation Senior
Centers. Information: Joe Rodriguez, 544-0753.
Locations/days:
Eastside, 3200 Fierro, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wednesdays and Fridays. Information: 5914292.
Father Martinez Senior Center, 9301
Alameda, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Mondays.
Hilos de Plata, 4451 Delta, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tuesdays and Fridays. Information: 533-3207.
Memorial, 1800 Byron, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays. Information: 5624260.
Polly Harris Senior Center, 650 Wallenberg,
9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Womens History Month Conference
Iota, Iota, Iota Presents the 5th annual conference, The Naked Truth: Weaving the
Stories of Womens Lives April 1-2 at the
UTEP student Union. Participation is free; registration required at whm.iss.utep.edu.
Sessions are 9:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m.
Wednesday, and 9 to 11:50 a.m. Thursday.
Lunch and keynote speaker Liz Chavez,
President and CEO of Wise Latinas is noon
Wednesday, in the Toms Rivera Conference
Center, 308 Union East.
The closing event is a screening of the film
Good Hair, and reception 3 to 5 p.m. in the
Little Temple of El Paso Community College,
906 El Paso.
Pre-conference brown bag screening and
discussion of the film Its A Girl is noon
Wednesday, March 4, at UTEP Librarys
Blumberg Auditorium. Desserts provided.
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Spring break programs

Exploreum Spring Break Camp
Kaleidoscope The museum at 300-320
W. San Antonio (south of Convention Center),

hosts spring break camps for Junior Explorers
(age 4-6), and Senior Explorers (age 7 and
older). Camps are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday, March 9-13, Cost: $180; $20
discount for military families. Space is limited.
Daily and half-day rates available; extended
care offered at 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for an additional fee. Information: 533-4330. Register
online at elpasoexploreum.org.
Camp Kaleidoscope is filled with exploration
into science, technology, engineering and math
through the new Science of Bowling exhibit.
Includes field trips to Southwest University
Park and U.S. Bowling Congress bowling alley
inside the convention center. Campers also
enjoy games and crafts, free time in the museum, simulator rides and movies in The Boeing
Company-Hunt Family Foundation Digitarium.
Junior Master Gardener Program

UTEPs Centennial Museum, University and
Wiggins, hosts the Spring Break camp for youth
in grades three through five 8:30 a.m. to 12:30
p.m. Monday through Friday, March 9-13, for
grades 3-5. Participants will learn about local
plants, soil and wildlife through hands-on activities. Many of the activities will take place in the
Chihuahuan Desert Gardens, which contain
more than 800 species of native plants. Cost;
$55 per student; includes materials and daily
snack. Information: Kaye Mullins, 747-8994 or
kmullins@utep.edu.
El Paso Museum of Art Camp The
museums 2015 Spring Break art camp classes

are Tuesday through Friday March 10-13. Preregistration required. Morning classes are $75
($60 museum members). Information/registration: 532-1707 or elpasoartmuseum.org/classes.
Morning classes are 9:30 a.m. to noon and
include Bookmaking (ages 6-8) and Glued to
You Art (ages 9-12). Afternoon classes are 1 to
3:30 p.m. and include Watercolor Painting (age
6-8) and Kreating Kawaii Karacters (ages 9-12).
Spring Break Archaeology Camp El

Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301
Transmountain in Northeast El Paso (west of
U.S. 54), hosts its spring break camp 9 a.m. to
noon Tuesday through Friday, March 10-13,
for ages 9 to 12, and features pottery making
and other activities. Space is limited on a first
come, first serve basis; advance paid registration required. Cost: $70 per child ($55 members). Information, registration forms: 7554332 or Hutchinsonbm@elpasotexas.gov
For a good cause
Tablescapes El Paso Pro-Musica Guilds
18th annual luncheon features about 30 designer-decorated tables March 5-6 at the El Paso
Country Club, 5000 Country Club Place. Each
table is individually decorated by El Pasos leading floral designers, interior decorators, party
planners, specialty shops and other creative
individuals. Attendees vote for their favorite
table, with designs ranging from whimsical to
sophisticated. Information, RSVP: 833-9400 or
elpasopromusica.org .
The Tables and Tapas Preview Party is 6 to 8
p.m. Thursday, March 5, with tapas and wine.
Dress is snappy casual for both women and
men. Tickets: $30.
Luncheon is noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 6,
with browsing time before the meal. Silent auction is 10 a.m. to noon. Tickets: $40.
Combination ticket for both events: $65.
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Art Auction 2015 submission KCOS-
TV public television is seeking artists age 18

years and older from the Paso del Norte region
(El Paso, Las Cruces, Juarez and surrounding
areas) through March 13 for its annual juried
art competition and fundraising auction set for
Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3. The members
of the jury will be announced on
kcostv.org/artauction. Information/rules: 5901313 or events@kcostv.org.
There is no cost to enter up to two submissions through applicants. Cash awards offered
for Best of Show and other categories.
Categories include Local Flavor, Figurative, Still
Life and Landscapes, Contemporary and Mixed
Media and Special Collections.
I Have a Voice Glee star Lauren
Potter is special guest for GiGis Playhouses

International Gala Friday, March 20, at Alamo
Ballroom, 820 N. Raynor. Cocktails served at
6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. and dance with
live music by Fungi Mungle at 9 p.m. Proceeds
benefit local nonprofit, GiGis Playhouse, a
Down Syndrome Achievement Center. Black
tie optional. Cost: $75. Information: 833-4029
or gigisplayhouse.org.
GiGis Playhouse, El Paso provides therapeutic
and educational programs to children and
adults with Down Syndrome. All programs provided at no cost to the families.
Humane Society Yappy Hour The
Humane Society of El Paso hosts a happy hour

for dogs and their owners 4 to 8 p.m. the third
Saturday of each month (March 21, April 18),
at Aceitunas Beer Garden, 5200 Doniphan. All
dogs must be well-behaved and on a leash. One
dollar from every drink sold goes to the society. Information: 532-6971 or hselpaso.org
(Humane Society), or 845-2277 or aceitunaselpaso.com.
Sunland Derby Gala Sunland Park
Racetrack & Casinos 13th annual gala benefiting United Blood Services is 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, in the Signature
Showroom. Guest speaker is Denver Broncos
wide receiver and punt specialist Wes Welker.
Tickets to be announced. Information: 5445422, ext 164, lwieland@bloodsystems.org or
unitedbloodservices.org.
Welker was a Texas Tech standout who
began his NFL career in 2004 as an undrafted
player with the San Diego Chargers. After one
game he joined the Miami Dolphins. He was
then traded to the New England Patriots in
2007, reaching the Super Bowl in 2008 and
2011. He signed a 2-year contract with the
Broncos in 2013, reaching the Super Bowl last
year and the AFC playoffs again this past season.
His honors include five Pro Bowl selections,
three seasons as NFL receptions leader, most
receptions by an undrafted player and the
Patriots all-time reception leader. In 2006 he
started the Wes Welker Foundation to help atrisk youth in his hometown of Oklahoma City.
The running of the 2015 Sunland Derby and
The Oaks (for fillies) is Sunday, March 22.
Womens Hall of Fame The El Paso
Commission for Womens annual Hall of Fame

induction banquet and ceremonies are
Saturday, March 28, at the Wyndham El Paso
Airport Hotel, 2027 Airway. Proceeds benefit
scholarships for young women graduating from
high school in El Paso. Winners and time to be
announced. Information: 253-1616 or elpasowomen.org.
March 2015
Casino Night Fundraiser El Paso Wind
Symphony hosts its fundraiser event 4 to 8 p.m.

Sunday, March 29, at Sunset Event Center,
150 Sunset. Participants receive play money for
blackjack, roulette and craps. Winnings at the
end of the event can be used at an auction
towards the end of the event. Finger foods and
cash bar provided. Cost: $30 (includes $100
in play money for gaming tables). Information:
274-6521 or elpasowindsymphony.com.
YWCA Womens Benefit luncheon

The 22nd annual benefit out of the box
luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at
the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Keynote speaker
is Ms. Veteran American Amanda Wirtz, a Navy
veteran who is also a published scientist,
humanitarian, and nationally renowned speaker
and violinist. Tickets: $100 minimum donation;
corporate tables available. Information, reservations: 533-2311 or ywcaelpaso.org.
Wirtz enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1997 where
she served for six years as a Cryptologic
Analyst, including combat assignments in Iraq
and Yugoslavia. She was one of the first women
to serve aboard the USS Nicholson. She was
medically separated in 2003. She completed
her B.S. and MPH in Health Promotion and was
honored as the top graduating student in both
programs. In addition, she received the 76th
California State Assembly Veteran of the Year
Award in 2011 for domestic and international
service.
Westside Welcome Club The nonprofit

group, founded in 1978 as a social, educational
and civic organization, is open to both newcomers and long-time residents. Information:
westsidewelcomeclub.com.
The monthly free friendship coffee for new and
longtime residents is 10 a.m. Friday, March 6,
at Steinmart, 7410 N. Mesa, for a spring fashion
show. No RSVP necessary. Information: 5878641.
The March informal luncheon is 11 a.m.
Wednesday, March 11, at Ardovinos Desert
Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park,

featuring a prominent El Paso heart specialist
speaking on Heart Attacks and Strokes.
Newcomers and longtime residents are invited
to attend. Cost: $20; reservation required by
March 6. RSVP: 585-8540.
Apple Users Group The El Paso Apple

Users Group is open to anyone interested in
Apple Macintosh computers. EPAUG is a
hands-on club for Apple Computer, iPad, and
iPhone users to share information and ideas.
Please see Page 17
Fort Bliss
Anyone entering Fort Bliss must have a valid

drivers license, car insurance and registration.
Check beforehand to see which gates are open
to the public. Public access is available through
the Sheridan, Chaffee and Buffalo Soldiers gates
to West Bliss, and Biggs and Old Ironsides gates
to East Bliss.
Friday at The Fire Fort Blisss Freedom
Crossing hosts free live music featuring local

performers 6 to 1 p.m. Fridays, at the outdoor
fireplace. Bands perform 7 to 9 p.m., with DJ
music before and after. Information: 564-5311
or freedomcrossingatfortbliss.com.
Feb. 27: Joe Barron Band (country)
March 6: Trailerband (outlaw country)
March 13: St. Patricks Day Festival
March 20: Mark Monroe (rock)
March 27: Abe Mac Band (country).
Late Night Laser Tag Soto Fitness
Facility on Fort Bliss will host the event 8:30 to

11 p.m. Friday, March 13. Cost $15, open to
all ages. Information: 744-1532.
Old Fort Bliss Building 5054, corner of

Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The
Old West days of the Soldiers of the Pass are
relived through replicas of the original adobe
fort buildings and military artifacts,
Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Hours are 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; by
appointment only Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: 568-4518 or 588-8482.
Club news
La Leche League of El Paso Westside
The nonprofit group, dedicated to providing

education and support to women who want to
breast feed, meets 10:30 to noon a.m.
Thursday, March 5, at Las Palmas Lifecare
Center, 3333 N. Mesa. Accredited by La Leche
League International. Pregnant women and
breastfeeding mothers and their babies and
children welcome. Admission is free.
Information on Facebook at La Leche League El
Paso Westside.
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Academia Cervantes Singer Pepe

Cervantes presents Viva Latinoamerica, a night
of songs and music, 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
28, at Martlub Sports Center pool area,
Tecnologico Avenue (two blocks south of
Galeria Tec). Admission: 100 pesos. Bring your
own beverage and food.
Centro Cultural Universitario
Plutarco Elias Calles and Av. Hermanos

Escobar. Orquesta de Jazz de Ciudad Jurez
presents a concert celebrating its first CD
release at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 1.
Telon de Arena Insurgentes Avenue and
Cayetano Lopez, behind Plaza Grande Business

Center. Information: 656 6119545, telondearena.org.
The theater company presents El Principito
at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays, and 4 and 6
p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through March
1. Admission: 70 and 100 pesos.
Cinema Rock film series is at 7 p.m. each
Wednesday in March. March 4: Shine a
Light. March 11: A Hard Days Night.
March 18: Viva Las Vegas. March 25: El
Fantasma del Paraiso.
Yoga and Organic Breakfast The
yoga workshop is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday,

March 1, at Arboleda St 920, Rincones de
Santa Rita. Cost is 100 pesos. Reservations:
zentroyoga@gmail.com or 656 2844 746 (cel).
Centro Cultural Paso del Norte - Av.

Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf, across from the
Red Cross. Information: 1730300 or
ccpn.com.mx (Facebook: ccpnteatro). Tickets
for many events sold at donboleton.com, and
the centers box office.
Spanish singer Jose Luis Perales performs Y
como es el and other hits at 8 p.m. Tuesday,
March 3. Tickets: 550 and 1,200 pesos.
The St. Petersburg (Russia) Orchestra and
Ballet, with 100 musicians and dancers, present
Sleeping Beauty at 8 p.m. Wednesday,
March 4. Tickets 300 to 700 pesos.
Silvia Pasquel Theatre presents No sere feliz
pero tengo marido at 7 and 9:15 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11. Tickets: 250 to 400
pesos.
Childrens theatre production of Peppa Pig
is at 3 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14.
Admission: 250 to 450 pesos.
Museo de la Revolucion de la Frontera
(MUREF) Old Customs House, Zona
41,000 copies
each month
El Pasos Best Advertising Value!
Centro, Av. 16 de Septiembre at Ave. Jurez.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Information: muref.org, inah.org or
Facebook.
Kingo Nonaka gives a presentation on his
book,Andanzas Revolucionarias at 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3.
Interactive museum tours are offered at
noon and 2 p.m. Sundays. The Big Tree. an
ecological puppet show, is 1 p.m. Sunday.
Admission is free.
Permanent exhibitions in nine rooms highlight
the Mexican Revolution. Displays include the
Francisco Madero carriage, Pascual Orozco hat,
Francisco Pancho Villa displays and a scale
model of Jurez-El Paso during the Mexican
Revolution.
Call 920-7244 for information

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Bazar Del Monumento The weekly
bazaar is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays at the

Benito Jurez Monument downtown, Vicente
Guerrero and Constitucion Avenues. Art,
antiques, books and more sold and traded. The
El Paso Scene
event also features live music.

Internation Womans Day celebration is 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8, featuring
Toque Femenino, with music, poetry and
zumba. Zumba coordinator is Sodeyda Lili,
Flor del Desierto.
International Womans Day An exhibition of painting and prints, along with showing of short films, music and other performance
is at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at a private residence, 18 de marzo street 6164 (near Ave dela
Raza and Av del Charro ). Open to the public.
La Rodadora The interactive childrens
museum is in the citys Parque Central. Hours

are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays
and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Admission: 65 pesos (around $5). Information:
52-656-558-2415 or larodadora.org.
The classic play Yo, la peor by Sor Juana Ines
de la Cruz is presented by the CEMA Theatre
Co. at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 12. Director is
Claudia Gutierrez Chaparro, who also stars in
the play.
Showing in the 3D Theater is Penginos:
Emperadores de la Antrtica, shown hourly.
3D Theater admission: 30 pesos ($2.50 US).
Theater/museum combo is 79 pesos ($6.25
US). Family package is 299 pesos.
Centro de Convenciones Las Anitas
Waterfill zone (from Ysleta bridge, drive about

300 yards and turn on narrow road on right
near the yellow Bip Bip store). Information:
6821486 or 6820693. Bohemian Night is 8 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, with poetry and trova
music by Edel Juarez, Saulo Hernandez, Ivan
Alvarez and Alvaro Velazquez.
Estadio Juarez Vive The new baseball
stadium is on Reforma Avenue across from the

Electric Company. Megastar Luis Miguel brings
his Deja Vu Tour to Jurez at 8 p.m.
Saturday, March 21. Admission: 350 to 5,000
pesos (donboleton.com).
Museo del Chamizal Chamizal Park
(next to the Bridge of the Americas). THours

are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Light and sound show is at 7 p.m. Saturday,
and Equinox observation is Sunday, March 2122, in the museum gardens (enter through the
museum). This a tribal event observing the
beginning of spring. Admission is free.
Showing all month: paintings by Guillermo
Torres, La luz en ti ... la luz en mi.
Downtown Jurez Tours Jurez bus

tours are offered Mondays through Saturdays,
leaving by at 11 a.m. from El Paso
Saddleblanket, 6926 Gateway East, in El Paso
and returning at 3 p.m. Cost is $12 round trip.
Guided tour of downtown Jurez available, or
visitors can take a self-guided tour. Attractions
on the tour include Martinos Restaurant, the
Kentucky Bar, various historic buildings, shopping centers, Jurez history museum (old
Customs House) and more. Information: (El
Paso) 307-4210.
Centro de Convenciones Cuatro Siglos

- Cuatro Siglos Boulevard at Arizona. Packing
and Supplies Expos is April 23-24.
Information: packing-expo.com, 656 625-6735.
Jurez correspondent Walter Schaefer

2 022988 (cobracollectionag@hotmail.com or
walteraleisterschaefer@gmail.com)
March 2015
For event tickets sold through Ticketmaster,

call 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com.
Unless indicated, prices listed do not include
service charges.
Johnny Rawls Mississippi Soul Man
Johnny Rawls performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb.

27, at Beverly Hills Hall & Cantina, 150 N.
Hermosa Street, Las Cruces, backed by his 8piece studio group, The Rays. Doors open at 7
p.m. Admission: $20 in advance; $25 at the
door; available in advance at All That Music and
at the cantina. Information: 520-8776
Classical Mystery Tour Paso

Symphony Orchestra presents the critically
acclaimed tribute to The Beatles at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets: $30, $45, $60 and $75 (Ticketmaster).
Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
From early Beatles music on through the solo
years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of The
Beatles totally live with the El Paso Symphony
Orchestra, and guest conductor Lonnie Klein.
Ro Roma El Paso Live presents the popular Mexican pop duo of brothers, Jos Luis and
Ral Ortega Castro at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
28, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets:
$25-$175 (Ticketmaster).
Brad Paisley The famed country super-
star brings his Country Nation World Tour

tour to the Pan Am Center in Las Cruces at
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, with special guests
Parmalee & The Swon Brothers. Tickets: $29,
$49 and $59 (Ticketmaster).
Paisleys talents have earned him three
Grammys, two American Music Awards, 14
Academy of Country Music Awards and 14
Country Music Association Awards (including
Entertainer of the Year).
Katt Williams The comic brings his
Born Again...Again Tour to El Paso at 8 p.m.

Friday, March 6, at El Paso County Coliseum,
hosted by Johnny Cage. Tickets: $45, $55, $75
and $120.
Ry Bradley LA Music Award Country
Artist of the Year performs Sunday, March 8,

at Tumbleweed Saloon, 1610 Sioux, in support
of his latest release Freedom Like This.
Ticket information: 307-6276.
Don Williams The iconic gentle giant of
country music performs at 7:30 p.m. Monday,

March 9, at the Plaza Theatre, in support of
his new album Reflections. Tickets: $45 to
$80 (Ticketmaster).
Williams, a Country Music Hall of Fame member, dominated for decades as a country hit
maker. Williams hundreds of memorable tunes
include more than 50 major hits such as I
Believe in You, My Best Friend, Good Ole
Boys Like Me and Tulsa Time.
Above & Beyond The British electronic
trio performs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at

Buchannans, 11540 Pellicano, in support of the
new album, We Are All We Need. All ages
show. Tickets: $31; online at eventbrite.com.
DJ Above & Beyond 10 p.m. Tuesday,
March 10, at Buchanans Event Center, 11540

Pellicano. Tickets: $26 at eventbrite.com.
Freddie Gibbs The rapper performs
with Uncle Elroy and DJ System A at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 11, at Club 101, 201 N.
March 2015
Stanton. Tickets: $18 in advance, $24 day of

show; available at eventbrite.com. $3 surcharge
for under age 21. Information: 248-7575 or
club101.com.
Ricardo Arjona The Guatemalan

singer/songwriter performs at 8 p.m. Friday,
March 13, at El Paso County Coliseum.
Tickets: $68, $88, $108.50 and $148.50.
(Ticketmaster).
Arjona is best known as a socially conscious
singer, with such songs as Jesus Verbo No
Sustantivo, a controversial song about his
experiences as a Catholic schoolboy. His
awards include both a Grammy and Latin
Grammy Award.
Dan + Shay The country duo performs
at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at Whiskey

Dicks, 580 George Dieter. Tickets: $18.
Information: 921-9900, whiskeydickselpaso.com.
Live From Nashville Grant County

Community Concert Association presents the
country music extravaganza at 7 p.m. Tuesday,
March 17, at WNMU Fine Arts Auditorium in
Silver City. Tickets: $20 ($5 students 17 and
younger); available in advance at Alotta Gelato
or Western Stationers in Silver City, or online
at gcconcerts.org. Information: (575) 538-5862.
Cirque du Soleils Varekai The
Cirque du Soleil brings its show, set in a captivating forest inhabited by whimsical and
enchanted creatures, March 18-22 at UTEPs
Don Haskins Center. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday through Friday, 4 and 7:30 p.m.
Saturday and 1:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets:
$35, $95 and $145 (Ticketmaster).
Foam Wonderland The Ultimate
Foam Party Experience brings its Neon

Beach Tour at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at
El Paso County Coliseum,. All ages show; 21
and only over may purchase drinks. Tickets:
$15-$20; available online at ticketfly.
Foam Wonderland presents a storm-fused
production featuring lasers and lighting, thunderous bass, and the worlds largest foam
machines. The intense, suds-filled dance party
features top electronic DJs.
Peter Yarrow Dona Ana Arts Council

presents Peter Yarrow of the famed folk band
Peter, Paul and Mary, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
March 21, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.
Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $47.50
(main floor), 37.50 (balcony) in advance; $52.75
(main floor), $42.50 (balcony) at the door.
Student rush tickets available 15 minutes
prior to show for $10. Information: (575) 5236403 or RioGrandeTheatre.com.
Yarrows hit songs include Puff, The Magic
Dragon, Day Is Done, The Great Mandala
and Light One Candle.
Nelson Illusions Mimbres Region Arts
Council (MRAC) presents the one-of-a-kind
theater spectacle at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March
28, at WNMUs Fine Arts Auditorium, as part
of its Performance Series. Ticket information:
(575) 538-2505, or
alexandra@mimbresarts.org.
The show combines rare and original illusions
from around the world with magic performed
by four master magicians.
Sesame Street Live Lets Dance
The Sesame Street Live annual Easter week
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shows are April 2-5 at the Abraham Chavez

Theatre. Presented by VEE Corporation.
Showtimes are 6:30 p.m. Thursday, 2 and 6:30
p.m. Friday, 10:30, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday
and 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15, $20
and $30 (Ticketmaster); all children over age 1
must purchase ticket. Information: 1-800-7453000 or sesamestreetlive.com.
Bad Religion The LA punk band performs

at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 9, at Tricky Falls,
209 S. El Paso, with special guest Off! Hits
include 21st Century (Digital Boy), Punk
Rock Song, True North, and more. All ages
show. Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door;
available at Bowie Feathers, Eloise, All That
Music, and online at ticketfly.com.
Nashville Chicks with Hits Doa Ana
Arts Council presents three of Nashvilles top

female songwriters at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April
10, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown
Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $32.25 (main
floor), $22 (balcony) in advance; $37.50 (main
floor), $27.25 (balcony) day of show. Student
rush tickets available 15 minutes prior to each
show for $10; must show valid student ID.
RioGrandeTheatre.com.
Sherrie Austin, Kylie Sackley and Alissa
Moreno will be on stage with their guitars
singing the hits they wrote and recorded and
telling the stories behind the songs.
Slaid Cleaves The Texas singer/ song-
writer performs April 18 at the Buckhorn

Opera House in Pinos Altos, N.M. as part of
the Mimbres Region Arts Councils Folk Series.
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Tickets: $20 ($15 members); available 10 days

before show at Alotta Gelato, Gila Hike & Bike,
and L&I Arts or at the door. Information: (575)
538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.
Scrap Art Music Doa Ana Arts Council
presents the innovative percussion group at 2

p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Rio Grande Theatre,
211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets:
$22 main floor; $27 balcony in advance; $27.25
main floor, $22 balcony day of show. Student
rush tickets available 15 minutes prior to each
show for $10; must show valid student ID.
Kacey Musgraves The Texas-native and
Nashville-based singer/songwriter performs

7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at Tricky Falls,
209 S. El Paso. Tickets: $25. Information: 3519909 Online tickets at trickyfalls.com.
Paramore The alternative rock band
(Anklebiters, Still Into You) presents their

Writing The Future Tour at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, May 20, at Abraham Chavez
Theatre, with special guest Copeland. Tickets:
$42.50 to $72.50 (Ticketmaster).
Wicked Back by popular demand, Jam
Theatricals and El Paso Live present a twoweek run of Broadways biggest blockbuster
May 20-31, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets on
sale Feb. 16: $65-$87.50(Ticketmaster).
Information: 231-1111, or
ElPasoLive.com/Broadway.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday May 20,
Tuesday through Thursday, May 26-28; 2 and
7:30 Thursday, May 21 and Sunday, May 24 and
May 31; 8 p.m. Friday, May 22 and 29; 2 and 8
p.m. Saturday, May 23 and 30.
Neon Desert Music Festival J. Cole,
Kaskade, Passion Pit, Flume and Zo will headline 5th annual music festival May 22-24 on
three stages in Downtown El Paso, from
Cleveland Square to San Jacinto Plaza. Threeday general admission tickets: $119; available
online at ticketfly.com. Three-day VIP tickets
available exclusively on the Neon Desert Music
Festival website for $350. Information: neonde-
sertmusicfestival.com or on Facebook at Neon

Desert.
Romeo Santos The bachata singer (for-
merly of Aventura) performs at 8 p.m. Friday,

May 29, at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E.
Paisano. Tickets: $67, $87,
$132.(Ticketmaster).
Kevin Hart The comic and actor returns

to El Paso for two shows, 7 and 10 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre. Tickets: $57 (Ticketmaster).
Show postponed from Jan. 29; tickets purchased for that date will be honored.
Chayanne The Latin superstar performs at
8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at El Paso County

Coliseum. Tickets: $57, $97, $142
(Ticketmaster).
Ricky Martin The Puerto Rican megas-
tars One World Tour is 7:30 p.m. Sunday,

Sept. 27, at the El Paso County Coliseum. A
former member of the 1980s teen supergroup
Menudo, Martin has recorded pop hits such as
Livin La Vida Loca and She Bangs. Tickets:
$49.50-$150 (Ticketmaster).
Disney on Ice: Frozen Disneys most

successful animated film comes to life Oct. 711, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100
Paisano. Performances are 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday and noon, 3:30 and 7:30
p.m. Sunday. Thursdays performance in
Spanish. Tickets: $15, $25, $30, $60 and $75
(Ticketmaster) Ages 2 and older must have
ticket.
Venues & series
Tricky Falls 209 S. El Paso. Information:
351-9909. Online tickets at trickyfalls.com.

Cursive The emo band performs
Wednesday, Feb. 25, celebrating the reissue of
their debut album, The Ugly Organ. Tickets:
$15 in advance; $18 day of show.
Senses Fail The post-hardcore band performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, with guest
Kublai Khan. Tickets: $14-$17.
El Paso Scene
Twin Shadow The singers Eclipse Tour is

8 p.m. Monday, March 16. Tickets: $18 in
advance; $20 day of show.
Of Montreal The rock band performs at 7
p.m. Friday, March 20, with Yip Deceiver.
Tickets: $20.
Bachaco The cumbia band performs at 8
p.m. Sunday, March 22, with Chuco Soul
Project and Irian Diaz. Tickets: $7 in advance;
$10 day of show.
Suicide Silence The California metal
bands Stronger Than Faith Tour is 6 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24, with guests Emmure,
Within the Ruins and Fit For an Autopsy.
Tickets: $17 in advance; $20 day of show.
The Take Action Tour is Wednesday, March
25, featuring Memphis May Fire with Crown
The Empire, Dance Gavin Dance and Palisades.
Tickets: $19 in advance; $23 day of show.
Peoples Champions The tour featuring
Immortal Technique and Talib Kweli is 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 29, with Niko Is, CF, Hasan
Salaam and other guests. Hosted by PoisonPen.
Tickets: $22.50.
Datsik The DJ and producers Ninja
Nation Tour is Saturday, April 4. Details to be
announced.
The War on Drugs The indie rock band
performs Wednesday, April 8. Tickets: $18 in
advance; $20 day of show.
Bad Religion The LA punk band performs
at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 9, with special guest
Off! Hits include 21st Century (Digital Boy),
Punk Rock Song, True North, and more.
All ages show. Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at
the door.
Kacey Musgraves The Texas native and
Nashville-based singer/songwriter presents her
Same Tour, Different Trailer Park tour at
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. Tickets: $25.
Tigers Jaw Theindie pop punk band performs Saturday, April 25, with Lemuria and
SoMoS. Tickets: $13 in advance; $15 at the
door.
Nightwish The hit Finnish metal bands
2015 North America Tour is 8 p.m. Sunday,
May 3, with Sabaton and Delain. Tickets: $35;
$175 VIP.
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The Rocketz The psychobilly band performs Friday, May 29, with Sorry About Your
Sister and The Lucky Machetes. Tickets: $7.
Lowbrow Palace 111 E. Robinson.
Doors open at 9 p.m. and age 16 and older

welcome, unless listed otherwise. Tickets are
regularly $3 more for ages 16-20. Information:
356-0966.
Tickets for most events available from holdmyticket.com, or from All That Music, The
Headstand and Happy House.
Dirty Rotten Imbeciles (DRI) The Texas
thrash metal band performs at 7 p.m. Friday,
Feb. 27, with Missing Link, Car Bombs and
Terrorists. and Tickets: $12 in advance; $15 at
the door; available at Crooks Skate Shop and
The Headstand.
A Place to Bury Strangers The New York
noise rock band performs Saturday, March 7.
Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door.
The Sloths Sunday, March 8. $10.
Dengue Fever Friday, April 3. $12.
Jarabe De Palo The Spanish Latin rock
group performs 8 p.m. Monday, April 6. $30.
Clark and Nosaj Thing Sunday, April 19.
Tickets: $13.
The Bright Light Social Hour The psychedelic southern rock band performs Tuesday,
April 28. Tickets: $10
Reptor Thursday, April 30. Tickets: $12.
Acid Mothers Temple The Japanese psychedelic band performs Saturday, May 16.
Tickets: $10.
Socorro Entertainment Center
Speaking Rocks indoor concert venue is at

11200 Santos Sanchez (off Socorro Road, 4.5
miles southeast of Loop 375). Doors usually
open at 6 p.m. Under 18 must be accompanied
by an adult. Admission is free ($10 17 and
younger) unless otherwise listed. Tribute bands
play each Thursday at 8 p.m. Information: 8607777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.
Metal band Quiet Riot performs at 6 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 27.
Hip-Hop duo Salt-N-Pepa performs
Saturday, March 7.
Metal legends Slayer perform Saturday, May
23. Tickets: $25.
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo.

Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickingercenter.com.
Dan Franklin Smith The New York Citybased pianist performs at 7 p.m. Feb. 27.
Tickets: $9, $13 and $18.
Sons of the Pioneers The celebrated
country and western group presenting song of
the American West perform at 7 p.m. March
17. The group has performed for 75 years,
with song like Tumbling Tumbleweeds,
Cool Water and Ghost Riders In the Sky.
Tickets: $14-$36. Information: (575) 437-2202
or flickingercenter.com.
Nelson Illusion The magic spectacle feagturing four master magicians is 7 p.m. March
31. Tickets: $14-$36.
Into The Woods Alamogordo Music
Theatre presents the hit Broadway musical by
Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine April 1012 and April 17-18. Showtimes are 7 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets to
be announced.
Scrap Arts The eclectic percussion band
closes the Premier Series at 7:30 p.m. April
21. Tickets: $14-$36.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and

Casino Mescalero, N.M. Shows begin at 8
March 2015
p.m. Age 21 and older admitted. Tickets sold

through Ticketmaster; prices listed do not
include service charge. Information: 1-877-2775677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
Charley Pride The country music legend
performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28. Tickets:
$30-$75.
Dwight Yoakum The hillbilly superstar
performs Saturday, March 14. Tickets: $30$90.
Aaron Lewis The Stained frontman performs Saturday, March 21. Tickets: $30-$75.
Buckcherry The rock band known for hits
like Sorry and Rescue Me performs
Saturday, March 28. Tickets: $35-$75.
The Band Perry The country trio performs Friday, April 24. Tickets: $45-$125.
C.G. Ryche Drum Show The musician
and filmmaker performs at 8 p.m. Saturday,
April 25. Tickets: $40 general admission.
Los Tucanes de Tijuana The Tejano band
performs Friday, May 1. Tickets: $40-$100.
Chris Young The country star (Lonely
Eyes, The Man I Want to Be,) performs
Thursday, May 28. Tickets: $30-$80.
Thomas Rhett The country singer-songwriter performs Friday, June 5. $35-$75.
Spencer Theater for Performing Arts
Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12

miles north of downtown Ruidoso).
Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872
or spencertheater.com.
Pre-show buffets are served at 6 p.m. for
some shows; cost is $20.
The Australian Bee Gees Show The multimedia tribute concert is 7 p.m. March 7. The
night will be packed with hits such as Night
Fever, Jive Talkin, How Deep Is Your
Love, Nights On Broadway and Stayin
Alive. Tickets: $39-$75.
The Buddy Holly Story 7 p.m. March 18.
Buddy tells the story of the three years in
which the young Lubbock man in horn-rimmed
glasses became the worlds top recording artist,
with a show that features over 20 of Hollys
hits, including Peggy Sue, Thatll be the Day
Maybe Baby. Tickets: $39-$72.
Nashville Chicks with Hits The trio of
accomplished singers and songwriters perform
at 7 p.m. April 11. Tickets: $39-$49.
Vivance Canadas biggest pop vocal group
performs at 7 p.m. April 25. $39-$59.
Starship featuring Mickey Thomas The
legendary rock band, featuring the original
frontman, performs at 7 p.m. May 9. Tickets:
$39-$75.
Tickets are available for the Spencers Class
Acts shows designed for school-aged students.
Performances are at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Tickets: $5. Information, reservations: (575)
336-4800 or spencertheater.com.
Toying with Science featuring Garry
Krinsky is Tuesday, March 3.
Backstage at the Circus featuring the Wise
Fool New Mexico troupe is Thursday, April
16.
NM Tech Performing Arts Series

Performances are 7:30 p.m. at New Mexico
Techs Macey Center in Socorro, N.M. All
seats general admission. Information:
Lnasa The internationally known traditional Irish group performs Thursday, March 5.
Tickets: $20 ($18 seniors and $10 Youth).
Clarinet Quintets are featured Monday,
March 23, as part of the Presidential Chamber
Music Series IV. Admission is free.
Nelson Illusions The countrys largest
touring illusion show presents their Smoke &
Mystery show Friday, March 27. Tickets: $20
($18 seniors and $10 Youth).
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UTEP Department of Music

Performances are at 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fine Arts
Recital Hall. Tickets for most performances are
$5 ($3 seniors, military, non-UTEP students)
and free ages 6 and younger, UTEP students,
faculty and staff). Information: 747-5606 or
utep.edu/music.
UTEP Symphony Thursday, Feb. 26.
Faculty Composition Recital Friday, Feb.
27.
Orlando Murillo, violin graduate recital 3
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.
Symphony Band Tuesday, March 3,
under the direction of Ron Hufstader.
UTEP Jazz I performance Wednesday,
March 4.
UTEP Symphony Orchestra Thursday,
April 2.
A Grand Night for Singing! El Paso

Operas Young Artists Program, directed by
Justin Lucero, presents an evening of song from
light opera to musical theatre at 7 p.m. Sunday,
March 1, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.
Main Street in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall.
The show features selections from Naughty
Marietta, The Desert Song, Rose Marie
and more. Tickets: $25 (includes reception),
available at RioGrandeTheatre.com.
Information: (575) 523-6403.
El Paso Operas Young Artist Program provides training and performance opportunities in
comprimario roles and cover roles in local productions to showcase their exceptional talents.
The event will also take place Sunday, April
26, at Summit Ballroom, 120 N. Festival in El
Paso. Tickets: $25 dessert and champagne; $55
dessert and dinner combo. Information: 5815534 or epopera.org.
2Cellos ASNMSU and the NMSU Office of

Special events presents the wildly popular cello
duo of Sulic and Hauser at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 4, at NMSUs Pan
American Center. Tickets: $25.50 and $35.50
(Ticketmaster). Information: (575) 646-1420.
The video for Michael Jacksons Smooth
Criminal video went viral with over 20 million
YouTube views, but it wasnt the King of Pop
performing the song. Two musicians have
taken the world by storm with cover versions
of AC/DC, Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons,
Iron Maiden, Avicii, and more.
El Paso Community College concert
The EPCC band, concert choir, chamber

singers and orchestra perform a free concert at
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at 400 N. Carolina
(former Grace United Methodist Church).
LCSO with Antonio di Cristofano
Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, directed by

Lonnie Klein, presents guest artist Robert
Bonfiglio, harmonica, as part of its Classics
series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday,
March 7-8, at NMSUs Atkinson Music Recital
Hall. Selections includes Villa-Loboss Concerto
for Harmonica and Bartoks Concerto for
Orchestra. Tickets: $35, $40 and $45.
Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com.
NMSU Bel Canto Scholarship Winners

Benefit Concert The 3rd annual benefit
concert is 5 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at Temple
Beth El-Las Cruces, 3980 Sonoma Springs, with
Doa Ana Lyric Opera director, Dr. John Carlo
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Pierce, and the winners of the Bel Canto

Scholarship of New Mexico State University for
an eclectic program of favorites from the world
of opera and musical theater. Refreshments will
be served, and all donations will benefit
DALO s Bel Canto Scholarship fund.
Information: ellenhowerton@comcast.net,
mrkimball2245@gmail.com or
rabbi@tbelc.org.
Featured are songs by Kurt Weill and arias by
George Friederich Handel. The three winners
will join their voices together for the trio from
Mozart s comic masterpiece, Cosi fan tutte.
NMSU Department of Music Recitals
are 7:30 p.m. in the Atkinson Music Recital Hall

at NMSU. Ticket information: (575) 646-2421
or nmsu.edu/~music.
Monday, March 9: Faculty Recital Piano and
Violin, with Laura Spitzer and Roberta Arruda.
NMSU Jazz Festival Performances are
Thursday and Friday, March 19-20.
Trombone and Low Brass Studio concert is 6
p.m. Thursday, April 2.
Music Forum El Paso The forum pres-
ents a Concert for Winds at 2:30 p.m. Sunday,

March 15, at El Paso Museum of Arts
Auditorium, One Arts Festival Plaza, with Leah
Haupt, piano, Carl Fels, oboe. David Ross, clarinet, Celeste Shearer, French horn, and Page
Bartz, bassoon, performing works by Mozart,
George Auric and Pierre Wissmer. Admission is
free. Information: 544-3081 or musicforumelpaso.org.
New Horizons Symphony The sym-
phony, conducted by Dr. Marianna Gabbi, performs at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at NMSUs
Aktinson Recital Hall. The symphony consists of
50 musicians mostly age 50 and above.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 571-4498,
(575) 522-1498 or nhsocruces.com.
The program includes the inspiring Fidelio
Overture, by Beethoven; the magical
Scheherazade Op. 35, by Rimsky-Korsakov;
and Ravels Piano Concerto in G, performed by
Joseph Seth Zamora - winner of the New
Horizons Young Artist Competition.
The New Horizons Symphony rehearses at 7
p.m. Thursdays at NMSUs Band Room.
The Kat Trio Las Cruces Civic Concert
Association presents the classical violin-clarinetpiano ensemble at 7:30 p.m. March 19, at the
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main in the Las
Cruces Downtown Mall. They present unique
Russian melodies, classical works, and
American pop and rag selections. Tickets: $20.
lascrucescca.org.
Tosca El Paso Operas 21st season finale
presentation of Giacomo Puccinis dramatic

masterwork is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19,
and Saturday, March 21, at Abraham Chavez
Theatre, directed by David Grabarkewitz.
Presented in Italian with Spanish and English
Subtitles, the performance stars New York City
Opera star Lauren Flanigan. Tickets: $40, $55,
$70, $85 and $90; ages 7 and older admitted.
information: 581-5534 or epopera.org.
Based on Victorian Sardous 1887 dramatic
play, Tosca is set in Rome in June 1800, with
the Kingdom of Napless control of Rome
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threatened by Napoleons invasion of Italy.

Time magazine called Flanigan the thinking
mans diva, in her international debut as
Tosca.
Esperanza Azteca Symphony

Orchestras The Consulate General of
Mexico hosts the youth symphony at 3 p.m.

Saturday, March 21, at Centennial High School
Auditorium, 950 Sonoma Ranch, in Las Cruces.
Admission is free. Information: 544-6489 or on
Facebook at consulmexepa.
Esperanza Azteca Symphony Orchestras
reflects the effort and work of multiple actors
in MexicoGrupo Salinas and Fundacin
Azteca; 29 state governments; the Ministry of
Public Education; the National Council for
Culture and the Arts; the Culture Commission
of Congressaside from all the music instructors, orchestra directors, parents, and countless volunteers who are participating in the
project. There are now 60 orchestras established in 29 of Mexicos 32 states and two
orchestras are located abroad.
Stone Face/Steel Efface Pasithea

Dance Company and Kids-N-Co. presents the
Full Length Dance Production tribute to the
silence and cacophony of the 1920s at 7 p.m.
Friday through Sunday, Feb. 27-March 1, at
Kids N. Co, 1301 Texas. Tickets: $8 ($5 children, students, military and seniors).
Information: 351-1455 or on Facebook at El
Paso Kids-N-Co.
Contra Dance The Southern New

Mexico Music and Dance Societys monthly
contra dance is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday,
March 20, at Mesilla Community Center, 2251
Calle de Santiago in Las Cruces, with music by
old-time string band Cheap Shots of
Albuquerque and caller Kristin Seiber. The
dance begins with beginners lessons at 7:30
p.m.; no partner needed. Cost: $6 ($4 youth).
Information: (575) 522-1691 or snmmds.org.
The contra dances are old-time dances done
in long lines, accompanied by live, Appalachianstyle music.
Vagabond Caravan II HerStory
Productions and Shana Oh Tribal hosts the 2nd

costuming workshops March 21-22, at
Dancers Studio El Paso, 111 Rio Flor, with
March 2015
A third Esperanza Azteca Symphony

Orchestra for Ciudad Jurez is being contemplated for 2015.
Marc-Andre Hamelin El Paso Pro-
Musica presents the internationally acclaimed

pianist at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, at
UTEPs Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets: $25;
$20 senior/military; $5 students. Information:
833-9400 or eppm.org.
Born in Montreal and a resident of Boston,
the French-Canadian pianist and composer
began his piano studies at the age of 5 and was
9 years old when he won the top prize in a
Canadian music competition. The Grammynominated musician is the recipient of a lifetime
achievement award from the German Record
Critics Association. He has recorded over 50
CDs, mostly on the Hyperion label.
EPSYO and EPSO Side-by-Side

Concert Performers from El Paso
Symphony Youth Orchestras and El Paso

Symphony Orchestra combine forces at the 8th
annual Side-by-Side performance at 3 p.m.
March 29, at the Plaza Theatre, in conjunction
with Downtown KidsPalooza. Tickets: $10$32. information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org.
tribal-fusion group UNMATA founder Amy

Sigil, and Siren Saint Sin, founder of El Pasos
own Lotus Blossom Burlesque Revue. Call for
details. Information: 276-8498, 834-9423 or
vagabondcaravanelpaso.weebly.com.
Paso Del Norte Tango Club The club

hosts weekly Argentine Tango Nights with
dance class 8 to 9 p.m. Saturdays at Dancers
Studio, 111 Rio Flor (off Mesa, across from
Bella Napoli Restaurant), followed by Milonga
dance party until 11 p.m. Beginners welcome,
partners not necessary. Cost: $7. Information:
227-8953, 422-3338,
pasodelnortetangoclub.com or on Facebook at
TangoEP.
Big Band Dance Club The club spon-
sors dances 8 to 10 p.m. selected Thursdays or

Fridays, at the Court Youth Center, 402 W.
Court, in Las Cruces. Age 21 and older welcome. Beginners, singles and couples welcome;
no dance partner necessary. Membership
encouraged but not required; dress code. Cost:
$7 (CD music nights); and $9 ($7 members) on
live music nights. Information: (575) 526-6504
or bigbanddanceclub.org.
Beginners group dance lesson at 7 p.m. led
by John Giusto; free with paid admission.
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The Reynolds Home Hero The
Reynolds Home hosts its first singing competition open to amateur singers of all ages,
2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 1, at Funkmeyers
Rec Room, 1506 Lee Trevino. Drinks, food and
vendor booths available, as well as a photo
booth. Registration fee: $20; payable online at
reynoldshome.org/singing-competition/ or contact the shelter on Facebook. Cover for spectators: $5; all ages welcome.
Judge is Fernando Cuevas from KLAQ;
Channelle Chacon, Miss United Continents
U.S.; and members from local band Chuco Soul
Project. All proceeds will go towards the ongoing costs of operating the newly expanded shelter for women and children. This event kicks
off the beginning of the homes 25th anniversary celebration.
Every Other Tuesday Doa Ana Arts

Council hosts a variety of musical performances
6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the historic
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, Las
Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575)
523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com.
March 3: Bruce Carlson, Americana-style
folk singer/songwriter/guitarist
March 17: Kay Burt, multi-instrumentalist
and singer
March 31: Gold Hearted Crows, Western
Folk-America Blues group.
Hanks Jazz Festival The 23rd annual
festival runs all day Thursday through Saturday,

March 5-7, in the Hanks High School auditorium, 2100 Lee Trevino Regional middle and high
school students will perform throughout the
festival, with guest artists trombonist Bill
Watrous and saxophonist Vincent Herring.
Audience admission is free. Information: 4349700 or hanksband.com.
The final concert is 7 p.m. Saturday.
Howling Coyote Coffeehouse The
open mic event is 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, at

the Center for Spiritual Living, 575 N. Main,
Las Cruces. Signup begins at 6:30 p.m. The
community event is on the First Fridays of the
month. Free admission to participants and audience. Information: Bob Burns, (575) 525-9333
or bobandmelody@sbcglobal.net.
The Howling Coyote is open to acoustic
musicians, poets, storytellers, and singer/songwriters for material that is family-friendly.
Coffee, soft drinks and snacks available.
La Parada The indoor/outdoor monthly

music series is 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, at
the San Carlos Building, 501 Texas. Admission:
$5, ages 18 and older welcome. Information:
facebook/laparadaep.com.
La Parada is an ongoing music, art and social
party held the first Friday of the month.
New Myths Festival Ballroom Marfa,
Marfa, Texas hosts the cultural program curated by New York based music label Mexican
Summer March 13-15, at various venues with
Grouper, Iceage, Dev Hynes, Connan
Mockasin, Tamaryn, Steve Gunn, Weyes Blood,
Jefre Cantu-Ledesma, Suicideyear and more.
Admission is free for Friday and Sunday; $15
for Saturday. Tickets available at the event, at
Ballroom Marfa or online at
mexicansummer.com or ballroommarfa.org.
Information: (432) 729-3600.
Friday, March 13 events at Ballroom Marfa,
108 E. San Antonio Street, and include Sam
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Falls solo exhibition opening night, GABI, Thug

Entrancer and Co La. Liz Harris (Grouper)
painting will be available for viewing at 201 E.
Dallas Street
Saturday, March 14 events include Sound
Bath with Jefre Cantu-Ledesma, Tape Chants
with Gregg Kowalsky @ Building 98, 705 W.
Bonnie Street; Iceage, Grouper, Tamaryn,
Steve Gunn and Weyes Blood at The Capri,
603 W. San Antonio Street, and Bitchin Bajas,
Suicideyear, LBS at Foodsharkland, 1411 W.
San Antonio, at Hwy 90.
Sunday, March 15: CineMarfa & Anthology
Recordings present a specially selected film
program and Holy Cow Swam! at Crowley
Theatre, 98 S. Austin Street.
St. Patricks music festival The Hoppy

Monk, 4141 N. Mesa, hosts its annual all-day
bash 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday,
March 13-14, with area bands performing
throughout both days. Information: 307-3263
or thehoppymonk.com.
La Tierra Caf Dinner Shows The
restaurant, 1731 Montana, offers a threecourse meal followed by show on selected

Saturdays. March 14: Encore performance of
Flamenco El Paso. April 11:Bud Sanders
Ultimate Elvis Tribute. Call for time and ticket information: 533-8890 or on Facebook.
Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society
The society presents El Paso Saxophone

Quartet as part of its monthly concert series at
7 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at First Christian
Church, 1809 El Paseo in Las Cruces.
Admission: $8 ($5 members; $1 students with
ID). Information: Larry Brooks, (575) 640-8752
or mvjazzblues.net.
Claude Bourbon The Medieval and
Spanish blues guitarist performs at 7 p.m.

Monday, March 23, at Black Box Theatre, 430
N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $10.
Information, reservations: (575) 523-1223.
Tumbleweed Saloon The saloon at
1610 Sioux Street hosts live music Fridays. The

saloon is open daily for lunch, dinner and dancing; kids welcome until 9 p.m. Free country
Dance lesson every Wednesday. Information:
307-6276.
March 13: Dusty Low
March 20: Joe Barron Band
March 27: Maddison Livingston
Los Angeless Number 1 Country Music Artist
Ry Bradley performs Sunday, March 8.
Zin Valle Free Music Sundays Zin

Valle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4
mile north of FM 259), hosts free live music 1
to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays. March 15: Irish
Weekend music by Dusty Low.
Guests may also enjoy wine tastings.
Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
Sunland Winery 1769 Victory Lane in
Sunland Park, N.M. Information: (575) 5891214. Live Music is 7:30 p.m. Fridays 2 to 6
p.m. Sundays with David Huerta, 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays with Huerta and Lala Ledezma, plus
8 p.m. Thursdays with Ledezma and Team
Havana, and free Latin dance lessons. Free
wine tastings.
Sunland Park Racetrack live music

Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, 1200
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Futurity Drive, hosts free music at 9.m. on

selected weekends. Age 21 and older admitted.
Information: sunland-park.com.
Ardovinos Live Music Ardovinos
Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Dr. in Sunland

Park, hosts live music at 7;30 p.m. every Friday
and Saturday. Information: (575) 589-0653.
Sunset Soundtracks El Cosmico vintage

trailer lodge, 802 S. Highland in Marfa, Texas,
presents free live music events on selected
evenings. Showtime is 8 p.m. Information:
(432) 729-1950 or elcosmico.com.
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The groups monthly meeting and demonstration is 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of
the month (March 7) at St. Pauls Lutheran
Church basement, 1000 Montana (enter in
alley). Admission is free for visitors.
Information: 239-7846 or epmug.org.
Borderland IONS The Borderlands
IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences) Community

Group meets 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7,
at Doris Van Doren Library Branch, 551 Redd.
Lynn Provenzano will speak on Meditation: a
Journey into Higher Consciousness. Admission
is free and open to the public. Information:
526-6297 or noetic.org.
IONS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to
advancing the science of consciousness and
human experience to serve individual and collective transformation.
Singles in the Son - The group develops
friendships among Christian singles ages 30 to

50. Bible study held Tuesday nights. Weekend
events subject to change. All denominations are
welcome. Membership is free. Information:
Andy, 471-1997, SinglesInTheSon@yahoo.com
or on Facebook.
Saturday, March 7: Dinner and pool
Saturday, March 14: Dinner and a play
Friday, March 20: Dinner and a movie
Saturday, March 28: House party.
Germania Club The Germania Club of El

Pasos monthly luncheon is 11:15 a.m.
Thursday, March 12, at Golden Tee,
Underwood Golf Course, 3200 Coe on Fort
Bliss. Newcomers welcome. Information,
reservations: 755-5471.
American Association of University
Women The El Paso Branch of AAUW
hosts their monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 14, at St. Pauls United
Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere. Dr. Pilar
Herrera will speak on The Three Waves of
Feminism and the position that AAUW has
taken. Cost: $10. Reservations: 564-1852.
The El Paso Branch of AAUW was organized
on Feb. 5, 1915. The Centennial Celebrations
theme is A celebration of El Paso Women
Past to Present. Guests will learn about the
early El Paso in which the association functioned and developed important cultural and
social infrastructure for the town.
Womans Department luncheon The
Womans Department of the Greater El Paso

Chamber of Commerces general meeting is 10
a.m. Thursday, March 19, at Magoffin Home
State Historic Site Visitor Center, 1117
Magoffin, with a presentation by the Harvey
Girls. Information: 755-6193.
March 2015
Seattle surf rockers La Luz perform Tuesday,

March 3, with guests The Shivas.
Marfa native and country/rock musician
Molybden performs Friday, March 6, with
Adam Torres.
Dallas based singer/songwriter Salim
Nourallah, and El Paso native, performs
Thursday, March 12.
French vocalist Cikatri$ performs Tuesday,
March 17.
California indie rockers The Mondegreens
perform Thursday, March 26.
Railroad Blues 504 W. Holland, Alpine,
Texas. Most performances begin at 10 p.m.

Admission varies. Information: (432) 837-3103
or railroadblues.com.
Next months meeting is a night at the UTEP
Dinner Theaters Production of Mary
Poppins, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25. Cost:
$44.50 (reservation deadline is March 4).
The Womans Department, organized in
1923, is the first such organization in the
United States. The organization promotes civic
programs and relations between El Paso and
Juarez, encourages improvement of visitor
attractions and facilities, and features programs
publicizing El Paso industry.
Discover El Paso The nonprofit group,
founded in 1973, is dedicated to promoting

things to do and see in and around El Paso.
Information: discoverep.org.
The annual Installation Luncheon is noon
Tuesday, March 24, at Wyndham HotelAirport, 2027 Airway. Cost: $22. Information,
reservations: 584-3126.
The group will attend an El Paso Playhouse
production on Thursday, April 2, and UTEP
Dinner Theaters Production of Mary
Poppins, Saturday, April 25.
LAlliance Franaise dEl Paso The

nonprofit cultural institute, founded in 1964,
promotes French culture and offers francophiles the opportunity to use the French language in a variety of activities. The institute celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Information: 585-1789, 497-2453 (Spanish),
cgomez@afofelpaso.org, afofelpaso.com or on
Facebook at AllianceFrancaiseElPaso.
French Classes for the 2015 Spring Session for
adults and children are now in session. Visit
afofelpaso.org and Facebook for dates and
locations.
International Coin Club El Pasos only
coin club meets at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first
Monday of the month at St. Pauls United
Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere. Business
meeting starts around 6:30 p.m. Numismatic
presentations start at 7 p.m. with auction to
follow. Visitors always welcome, and admission
free for first-time visitors. Information: 5336001 or elpasocoinclug.com.
Area attractions
Wyler Aerial Tramway Texas only

publicly accessible mountain tramway gives passengers a view of Texas, New Mexico and
Mexico from Ranger Peak. Cost is $8 for adults
and $4 for children 12 years and under. Hours
are noon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday through
Thursday. Information: 562-9899.
The tramway will celebrate its 14th anniversary noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 14, with
entertainment, food vendors, prizes and
exhibits. Event is free; tramway costs still apply.
The monthly Last Sunday guided hike is at 8
a.m. Sunday, March 29. This months hike is
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6: The Statesboro Revue

7: Ry Bradley
13: Daniel Thomas Phipps
20: Blan Scott Band
27: Erick Willis.
Comedy
El Paso Comic Strip 1201 Airway.
Shows are at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday,

8:30 and 10:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and
7:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $6 Thursday, $12
Friday and Saturday, $8 Sunday, unless listed
otherwise; available at ticketweb.com.
Information: 779-LAFF (5233) or laff2nite.com.
Feb. 25-March 1: JR Brow. Brow is a comedy composer who draws from his eclectic 15-
year collection of jokes, impressions, music,

and characters. Feature act is Howard Beecher
March 4-8: Vegas-style singer/comedian Jade
Esteban Estrada. Estrada started his career as
choreographer to Latin diva Charo and as a
scratch vocalist to the Back Street Boys.
Feature act is John Roman.
Pauly Shore will give a special two-night performance, Friday and Saturday, March 13-14.
Details to be announced.
Katt Williams The comic brings his Born

Again...Again Tour to El Paso at 8 p.m. Friday,
March 6, at El Paso County Coliseum, hosted
by Johnny Cage. Tickets: $45, $55, $75 and
$120.
up Directisimo Trail and around the peak on

Ranger Loop Trail. Two miles; strenuous.
To get there: Take Alabama to McKinley and
turn toward the mountain.
Indian Cliffs Ranch The working cattle
ranch in Fabens offers a childrens zoo, buffalo,

longhorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, movie sets and
the Fort Apache playground. Its also home to
the famous Cattlemans Steakhouse.
Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattlemanssteakhouse.com.
Tigua Indian Cultural Center 305
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta

Mission. The center features a museum on the
Tigua tribe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.
Information: 859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.
Native American Dances are performed 11:30
a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Fresh Indian bread is on sale at the center,
which also offers family-operated gift shops,
featuring jewelry, pottery and other crafts.
Ski Apache ZipTour The hour-long zipline adventure at the Alto, N.M. ski resort
begins at over 11,000 feet, spanning 8,900 feet
in three sections, reaching speeds of up to 65
mph. Cost is $65 for adults, $58 children and
senior, $52 military. Minimum age is 10; height
and weight limits also apply. Reservations
required.
The Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero,
N.M. also offers the Apache Eagle ZipRider,
which spans 2,668 feet, lasting about three
minutes. Tickets: $35 ($32 ages 10-13 and 60plus); $81 for all-day pass.
Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery
430 La Via Road (off NM 28 between

markers 8 and 9), in Chamberino, N.M. Tasting
room open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through
Monday. Information: (915) 241-4349 or sombraantigua.com.
Free live music on the patio offered
Saturdays; bring a picnic basket.
A Painting Party to go with Deana Hicks is
noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 28, featuring
the theme Wine Cellar. Live jazz music
begins at 2:30 p.m. Reservations: 241-8808 or
deanahicks2@elp.rr.com.
La Via Winery New Mexicos oldest
winery is just across the state line from El Paso,

at 4201 S. NM Highway 28, one mile north of
Vinton Road. Information: (575) 882-7632 or
lavinawinery.com.
The tasting room and patio are open for sales
and tasting of wines from noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday through Tuesday (closed
Wednesdays). Tasting fee is $5. A daily tour is
offered at 11:30 a.m. by appointment only; the
$10 fee includes tasting.
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Marie Otero Salon

& Florence Street Gallery
1015 N. Florence
588-4247
at Arizona
2 blocks north of Montana
El Paso Rhinos - El Pasos Junior League ice
Spring Forward with a New Look!
hockey teams final home game is Feb. 27March 1, Sierra Providence Events Center,
next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular
game time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and
4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets; $20 glass seats; $15
center line; $10 bluelines; $5 general admission.
information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.
By Apppointment
March Special:
Fashion Cut & Blow-Dry $48
Hair & Makeup by Marie Otero
Marie Otero has over 30 years of salon experience and is a

frequent fashion consultant for local film and television productions
Where hair, makeup & art come together
El Paso semi-pro football El Pasos
semi-pro football teams play all games on

Saturdays.
El Paso Armor home games are at Socorro
Athletic Complex (SAC). Game time is 6 p.m.
Admission: $5; parking is free. Information:
497-6266 or elpasoarmor.com.
Opening game is against the NM Wolfpack,
Feb. 28. Pre-game car show is at 4 p.m.
The team hosts Permian Skyforce March 14
at Sun Bowl Stadium.
Sun City Reapers home games are 6:30 p.m.
at Bowie High School, 801 S. San Marcial.
Admission: $5 ($3 students). Information: 3834966 or suncityreapers.com.
Opening home game is against the Las
Cruces Kings Feb. 28.
The team hosts El Paso Armor March 28.
El Paso Seminoles home games are at Burges
High School stadium. Tickets are $10 ($7 military/students; free for age 10 and under).
Information: El Paso Seminoles on Facebook.
Opening home game is 7 p.m. Saturday Feb.
28 against the West Texas Drillers. Gates open
at 3:30 p.m. to meet the players.
4 p.m. Saturday, March 7: West Texas
Outlaws.
6 p.m. Saturday, March 28: Central Texas
Warriors.
El Paso Sun Devils are part of the Rio Grande
Football League. Check Facebook for schedule
and location. The team hosts the Alamogordo
Desert Dawgs at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28.
Southern New Mexico teams include:
YWCA Bowling Fundraiser YWCA
Paso del Norte Region hosts its inaugural bowling fundraiser at 6 p.m. Monday, March 2, at
El Paso Convention Center, 1 Civic Center
Plaza. The unique opportunity of bowling will
preview the venue of the USBC Open
Championships before the tournament begins.
Doors open at 5 p.m. Event open to the general public, competitive bowlers, companies and
teams. Cost: $100 ($500 team of five). Shoe
rentals: $5. Deadline to enter is Feb. 27.
Sponsorships available. Information/registration:
ywcaelpaso.org/bowl.
2015 USBC Open Championships El
Paso will host the national sports event March

7-July 12, at El Paso Convention Center, One
Civic Center Plaza, hosted by the U.S. Bowling
Congress. Participation open to all USBC members. Last day of team competition is July 11.
Schedule to be announced. Information:
bowl.com/openchamp/
The USBC Open Championships is recognized as the largest participatory sporting event
in the world, and features two divisions based
on skill level, The Regular Division, for those
who average higher than 180, and the
Classified Division, for bowlers who average
180 or below.
This tournament boasts more than 110 years
of tradition and attracts bowlers from across
the country each year. The 2015 event will
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mark the tournaments first visit to El Paso and

first trip to Texas since 2006.
Monster Jam The Monster Truck Show is
7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 78, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $12
(Ticketmaster). Information: monsterjam.com.
Pit passes available for $10.
Most Wanted fight night The box-
ing event is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at

UTEPs Don Haskins Center. Details and ticket
information to be announced (Ticketmaster).
Bout has been rescheduled from Nov. 21. All
purchased tickets for that date will be refunded. Tickets purchased online and via telephone
will be automatically refunded. Tickets purchased from outlets/venue box office must be
returned to that location for refund.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park. Simulcast

racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday. General
admission and parking are free. Information:
(575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com.
Live racing season runs through April. Post
time is 12:15 p.m. Fridays through Mondays.
The running of the 2015 Sunland Derby and
The Oaks (for fillies) is Sunday, March 22.
To get there, take the Sunland Park exit from
I-10, go south (left turn coming from
Downtown) and follow the signs.
College sports
UTEP Mens Basketball - The Miners
home games are at the Don Haskins Center.

Game time is 7 p.m., unless otherwise listed.
Tickets: $8-$50 (Ticketmaster). Information:
747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
Thursday, March 5: North Texas
2 p.m. Saturday, March 7: Rice
UTEP Womens Basketball - Home
games are in the Don Haskins Center. Tickets:

$5 (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5234 or
utepathletics.com.
Thursday, Feb. 26: Louisiana Tech, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28: Southern Miss, 2 p.m.
UTEP Tennis UTEPs home tennis
matches are at El Paso Tennis Club, 2510 N.

St. Vrain (in Arroyo Park). Matches begin at
noon, unless otherwise listed. Admission is
free. Information: 747-5347 or
utepathletics.com.
Feb. 27: Wisconsin
Feb. 28: Texas-Permian Basin
March 1: UTSA
March 19: Western New Mexico, 4 p.m.
March 22: Texas-Pan American
March 23: Seattle University, 10 a.m.
UTEP Softball The Miners softball teams

home games are at UTEPs Helen of Troy
Complex. Regular home games. Information:
747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
March 7-8: Middle Tennessee State. Game
time is 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m.
Sunday.
1 and 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11: Texas
Tech
March 28-29: Southern Miss. Game time is
2 and 4 p.m. Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday.
Springtime Track Invitational The
annual UTEP spring field and track meet is all

day Saturday, March 21, at Kidd Field. The
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Sports
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event features mens and womens college

teams as well as the top qualifying high school
athletes from the region. Information: 7475812 or utepathletics.com.
Tejanos baseball The Tejanos of El Paso
Community College play home games at noon

Fridays and Saturdays at the Valle Verde
Campus Baseball Field, off Hunter. Admission is
free. Information: 831-2275. All games are doubleheaders.
Feb. 28: Odessa College
March 13-14: New Mexico Junior College
April 3-4: Frank Phillips College
Tejanas softball - The EPCC Tejanas home
games are at the Valle Verde Softball Field.

Game time is 1 p.m., unless otherwise listed.
Admission is free. Information: 831-2275 or
epcc.edu/Athletics. Softball office: 831-2367.
Feb. 28-March 1: Tournament games beginning 8 a.m. with Pima Community College,
Pratt Community College and Dodge City
Community College.
March 6-7: Midland College
March 20-21: Western Texas College
March 27-28: Luna Community College
NMSU Mens Basketball The seasons
home game is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 7, in the

Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Game
time is 7 p.m. Ticket information: (575) 6461447 or nmstatesports.com.
Bicycling
El Paso Bicycle Club - All rides are free and

open to the public; helmets required.
Information: elpasobicycleclub.com or meetup.com/elpasobicycleclub. Rides listed below
may be subject to change; check website first.
Wednesday night rides, a tradition for over 20
years, will begin March 11. The leaderless rides
of 18-22 miles begin from River Run Plaza,
1071 Country Club; and Rio Plaza, 6205 Upper
Valley Rd (at Artcraft). The favorite route is a
loop to Gadsden H.S. Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza, 1071 Country Club Rd.
Thursday night leaderless Ninja Rides begin
March 12 at 5:30 p.m. leaving from Crazy Cat
at I-10 and Redd, riding the I-10 rollers to
OHara Road and back, 22 miles, 20+ mph.
8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 28: Meet at River
Run Plaza and ride to The Bean in Mesilla. 68
miles, 15-17 mph. Rick Rivas, 915-867-7199.
8 a.m. Sunday, March 1: Meet at River Run,
ride to McNutt, Airport, Strauss roads in Santa
Teresa then return via La Union. 48 miles, 1820 mph. Sue OConnor, 915-588-5620.
9 a.m. Sunday, March 1: Meet across from
Rio Plaza on Upper Valley Rd. 25-30 miles, 15
mph average. Rick Rivas, 915-867-7199.
8 a.m. Saturday, March 7: Meet in Mesilla.
Intermediate riders (16-18 mph) will leave at 8
a.m. in La Union (NM 28 at S. Vinton Rd.
park at Gallery 28) for 50-mile ride to The
Bean in Mesilla and back. Beginner/
Intermediate riders (14-16 mph) will leave at
8:45 a.m. from La Mesa (park across from
Eagle Grocery); 25-mile round trip. Faster riders (20+ mph) can leave from Crazy Cat at I10 at 8 a.m.; 62-mile round trip. Randy
Limbird, 328-4110.
7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 8: Meet at Bagel
Shop, 985 N. Resler. Ride over Transmountain
then climb McKelligon and return. 40 miles, 1820 mph pace. Olac Fuentes, 915-777-7958.
8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 8: Explore Aden
Crater. Mountain bike ride. Meet at River Run
Plaza and caravan to starting point. Desert ridMarch 2015
ing; slimed tires are a must. Chuck Turner,

915-204-4831.
7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 14: Senior Games
Preview Ride. Meet at triangular parking lot at
2900 block of Stanton. Ride to Ascarate Park,
do some laps, and return. 25 miles, 16-18 mph.
Bob Wiggs, (915) 584-9729
7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 15: Meet at Crazy
Cat at I-10 and Redd. Ride to Mesilla via rollers,
return on NM 28. 60 miles, 18-20 mph. Tania
Beltran, 915-777-5964.
9 a.m. Sunday, March 15: Meet across from
Rio Plaza on Upper Valley Rd. 26-32 miles, 15
mph. Danny Cavazos (915) 422-0172.
7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 21: Meet at River
Run and ride to Santa Teresa border crossing,
plus other area roads. 35 miles, 18-20 mph
pace. Fernando Astiazaran, 915-841-9565.
8 a.m. Saturday, March 21: Wednesday
Night Route. Meet at River Run. 15 mph, 22-25
miles. Leonard Gutierrez (214) 763-7508.
7:30 a.m. Sunday, March 22: Meet at
Madeline Park in Kern Place. Climb
Transmountain and Anthony Gap, return over
Transmountain. 70 miles, 5,100 feet of climbing, 18-20 mph. Primo Julio, 915-526-2824.
8 a.m. Sunday, March 22: Mighty Mujer
Practice Ride. Meet at Memorial Park
Swimming Pool, 3251 Copper. Practice the 9mile bike portion of the Mighty Mujer race.
Leonard Gutierrez (214) 763-7508.
8 a.m. Saturday, March 28: Meet at River
Run and ride to Vado. 40 miles, 18-20 mph.
Beto Oronoz, 915-491-6640.
8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28: Meet at
Valley Creek Park (take Gomez Road west of
Upper Valley Road). Ride river path to the end
and return through the valley. 14-16 mph, 25
miles. Bob Clark (915) 204-2531
Sunday, March 29: Cloudcroft ride, details
TBA. Xavier Estala, 915-526-3995.
Group Bike Riding Program
Registration for City of Las Cruces Parks &

Recreation Departments Group Riding
Program in March begins Monday, March 2, at
Frank OBrien Papen Recreation Center, 304
W. Bell, for residents who want to start bicycling for exercise or return to riding. The program is for the 50-plus community, but anyone
18 and older is welcome to participate. Cost
per outing: $3 ($1.50 seniors 60 and older).
Information: (575) 541-2455.
Rides are 9 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
As temperatures cool, the start time will be
later. Monday rides range from 12-20 miles;
Wednesday rides will range from 10-2 miles.
um and $35 for road race ($60 for all three);

late fee after March 4. Information, registration
newmexicosportsonline.com or
ziavelocycling.com. USAC license required; no
race day registration.
Time Trial course is out and back on a
frontage road for 20K, and the criterium course
is a flat, square 1-mile circuit located close to
the time trial course.
The race course starts in Hillsboro toward
Lake Valley and returns to Hillsboro, then finishes with 9 miles uphill to Kingston. Distance is
35 or 53 miles depending on category.
Ride Your Bicycle El Paso Chucks
Bicycle Repair, 700 E. Yandell, hosts rides free

of charge. Information: 791-2006,
zlauser@yahoo.com or
chucksbicyclerepair.com. Helmets required for
all rides.
Tuesday night rides begin at 7 p.m. at 700 E.
Yandell. Explore downtown streets and parks.
8-10 miles, 45 minutes. Easy pace for beginners
and intermediates. Couple-friendly.
Check website for other road and mountain
bike rides.
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Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, with a time
trial and criterium Saturday and road race
Sunday. Fees: $15 for time trial, $20 for criteri-
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EP Cyclists The bicycle group offers rides
for all levels. Weekend rides offer options of

various paces and distances. Starting times and
locations are posted at facebook.com/epcyclist.
For more information: Manny Valadez, 8612311 or epcyclists.com.
Coyote Classic XC Mountain Bike

Race The annual race, starting the New
Mexico Off Road Series, is 9 a.m. Sunday,

March 29, at Franklin Mountains State Parks
Round House (Bowen Ranch), off Martin
Luther King Jr. Categories for expert, sport,
beginner and single speed. Must have a USAC
License: day license available. Registration: $35
through March 22; $45 March 23-28. Junior
registration for age 18 and younger is $15. No
race day registration. Gate fee at Round House
is $5. Information: 544-2453 or the-bicyclecompany.net. Packet pickup is noon to 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, at The Bicycle Company,
3434 N. Mesa, Suite A.
Golf
First Tee Spring sessions First Tee of
Greater El Paso hosts session for spring at

Ascarate Golf Course, 6900 Delta. Space is limited on most classes. Fee: $60, unless otherwise listed. Information/registration: thefirstteegreaterelpaso.org.
Home school sessions are 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, March 17-May 12.
All other classes are Saturdays, March 21May 9:
Wee Ones Class is 10 to 11 a.m. for ages 46.
Special Kids is 11 a.m. to noon. Fee $30.
Par/Birdie/Eagle is 10:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. for
students that have certified for the class.
Beginner & Player is 12:30 to 2 p.m. for
those new to the program.
Spring Break Camps are 9 to 11 a.m. Monday
through Friday, March 9-13, at Ascarate Golf
Course, and 1 to 3 p.m. at Fort Bliss
Underwood Golf Complex. Fee: $60.
Recreational Sports
50 Plus Walking Program City of Las
Cruces Parks and Recreation offers its 0-60 in

12 weeks program designed to improve cardiovascular health and stamina with self-paced
walks for ages 50 and older, 8 to 9 a.m.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, March 2May 29, Frank OBrien Papen Community
Center, 304 W. Bell. Every fourth week is a
field trip walk at another location. Fee: $36.
Information: (575) 541-2455.
El Paso Senior Games City of El Paso
Parks and Recreation Departments annual

games for those age 50 and older run through
May 13 at various locations, Sponsored by
United Healthcare, Urgent Care Home Heath
Inc. and Universal Vein Center. All participants
have a chance to qualify for the Texas State
Senior Games. Applications available at any
Recreation or Senior Center with the Parks and
Recreation Department. Registration: $15 for
two events, plus $5 for each additional event;
$45 for all events. Information, registration:
544-0753 elpasotexas.gov/parks.
Games conclude with an awards banquet at 6
p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Hilos de Plata
Senior Center, 4451 Delta. Cost: $6.
Swimming is 8 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at
Memorial Aquatic Center, 3251 Copper.
Table Tennis is 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 10,
at Table Tennis Club, 2727 Wyoming.
Pickle Ball is 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at
Gary del Palacio Recreation Center, 3001
Parkwood
Basketball Skills are 11 a.m. Saturday, March
14, at Gary del Palacio Recreation Center.
Huachas (Washers) is 9 a.m. Wednesday,
March 18, at Memorial Senior Center, 1800
Byron.
Race Walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at
Eastwood Park, 3001 Parkwood.
Bowling is 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 24, at
Bowl El Paso, 11144 Pellicano.
Basketball is 9 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at
Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High
Ridge.
Volleyball is 9 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at
Don Haskins Recreation Center
Golf is 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 1, at
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta.
Road Race (running) is 8 a.m. Saturday, April
18, Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North
Cycling is 7 a.m. Sunday, April 19, Ascarate
Park. Entrance fee is $2.
Tennis is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at
Memorial Park Tennis Courts, 3251 Copper.
Horseshoes is 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 28,
Eastside Senior Center, 3200 Fierro
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Track and Field is 8 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at

Montwood High School, 12000 Montwood.
Franklin Mountain Gun Club NRA

High Power Rifle matches are 9 a.m. the second Sunday of the month (March 8), at Fort
Bliss Bow and Gun Club, Range 9. Several
matches at varying distances planned. Entry
office opens for registration at 8:30 a.m. Fee:
$15. Information: Dale Berry, 503-7244.
Garand matches held on fifth Sundays of the
month (March 29).
To get there: Take Railroad Drive to Deer;
turn right.
Kids Fishing Tournament Ascarate
Fishing Club hosts the tournament for ages 316, 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14, at
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Prizes awarded in
different age categories. Registration is 7:30 to
10:30 a.m. Free food and t-shirts for all registered kids. Information: 751-3891 or ascaratefishingclub.org.
Kidtona Power Kar Race El Paso Parks

and Recreation hosts its inaugural Power
Wheels Car Race for ages 4 to 9 from 9 a.m. to
2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Nations Tobin
Park, 8831 Railroad (parking lot). Race track
will be open to the public after the event.
Helmets are mandatory for racing and recreational fun. Racing begins at 10 a.m.
Registration is free, but space is limited for each
age category. Application must be submitted
for the competitive race. Information: Julian,
252-9031 or elpasotexas.gov/parks.
A/C demonstrations will be provided by Hal
Hobby Shop and Airplane A/C demonstrations
will be held indoors.
Motor sports
El Paso Speedway Park 14851 Marina
(off Montana 7 miles east of Loop 375).

Information: 791-8749 or epspeedwaypark.com
2nd Annual USMTS Ice Breaker presented by
El Luchador is Wednesday through Saturday,
Feb. 25-28.
Southern New Mexico Speedway 11

miles west of Las Cruces exit 132, off I-10.
Take south frontage road to Southern New
Mexico Fairgrounds. Information: 575-5247913 or snmspeedway.com.
21st annual USMTS Winter Meltdown presented by Barnett Harley-Davidson is
Wednesday through Saturday, March 4-7.
305 Shootout is Thursday through Saturday,
March 26-28.
El Paso Motorplex The drag strip is at
13101 Gateway West, (east of El Paso at I-10

off Clint exit #42). Information: 887-3318 or
elpasomotorplex.com. Sand Drags are
Saturday, March 28.
X Motoball The motocross and paintball

center is at 14372 Loving Lane, with a new
track and other features. Information: 3550271, or xmotoball.com.
MX Quad Racing Series is Saturday and
Sunday, March 28-29.
Runs and walks
Race for the Cure The 23rd annual

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundations
5K Race for the Cure is 8 a.m. Sunday, March
1, at its new location at Southwest University
Park in Downtown El Paso. The fundraiser has
become one of the regions biggest races, with
8,000 participants in 2014. Walk-up registration
begins at 6 a.m. Registration/information: 5334433 or komenelpaso.org.
The event includes a 5K competitive run, and
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5K and 1-mile non-competitive coed run/walk.

Opening ceremonies begin at 7:30 a.m.
Registration: $35 competitive 5K; $30 noncompetitive 5K run/walk; $25 ages 5-12 Kids
for the Cure 5K and 1 mile run/walk.
Sleep In for the Cure donations: $35 (includes
t-shirt and pillow case).
Insane Inflatable 5K The inflatable
obstacle challenge run is Saturday, March 7, at

Maldonado Maze, 2800 Hwy 28 in La Union,
N.M. Waves are every half hour 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Adult and kids obstacle courses will be set
up. Cost: $64 through March 6; $75 on race
day. Spectator admission is free. Information:
insaneinflatable5k.com/west-texas.
St. Patricks Day 10K Pub Run The

run is set for 3 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at
Freedom Crossing, at Fort Bliss. All racers
receive performance t-shirt; first racer to cross
the finish line in a kilt gets a special prize.
Registration: $10 active duty; $20 all others
through March 10. Information 744-5794.
Packet pick up and late registration is 2:30
p.m. at the race site; $10 late fee applies.
Brain Injury Support Group 5K El

Paso Brain Injury Support Groups inaugural
fundraising 5K run/walk is 8 a.m. Saturday,
March 21, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Cost;
$20; $2 entry fee for all vehicles. Information:
reaceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pick up is 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. on
race day at the start line.
El Paso Heart Walk The American
Heart Associations annual 5K Heart Walk

starts at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at
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Southwest University Park, 1 Ballpark Plaza,

Downtown. The pet-friendly event often
includes free health screenings, entertainment,
Kids Zone and more. Grounds open at 8 a.m.
Free registration at heart.org.
St. Patricks A.C.T.S. 5K St. Patricks
A.C.T.S. host the 8K run and 1 mile walk at 8

a.m. Saturday, March 21, at St. Patrick
Cathedral, 1118 N. Mesa. Registration: $20
ages 15 and older; $15 ages 10 to 14; free age
9 and younger (raceadventuresunlimited.com).
Discount for teams of 10 or more.
Packet pickup is noon to 6 p.m. Friday,
March 20, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa.
Race day packet pick up is 7 to 7:45 a.m. at the
start line.
Bataan Memorial Death March The
26th annual marathon-length (26.2 miles)

march is 7 a.m. Sunday, March 22 at White
Sands Missile Range to honor U.S. and Filipino
troops captured by the Japanese in WWII. A
14.2-mile route also offered.
Registration is $110 individuals; $500 teams
through March 10 (online). Mail-in registration
closes March 2. No late or on-site registration
accepted. Information: (575) 678-4654, (575)
678-1256, army.bataanrules@mail.mil or
bataanquestions@mail.mil. Online registration
at bataanmarch.com.
Sgt. Ruben Orozco Torch Run - El Paso
County Sheriffs Officers Associations 10th

annual 8K Run/2 Mile Walk benefiting Special
Olympics Texas Area-19 programs is Sunday,
March 22, at Stanton and Cincinnati, Kern
Place. The 8K begins at 8 a.m. with the 2-mile
walk at 8:15 a.m. Entry: $30 (through March
13); $5 discount for military, senior (55 and
older), teams of 10 or more, and SOTX athletes. Information: 533-8229 or sotx.org/ro8k.
Father Rick Matty Race for Education
St. Patrick Cathedrals 5K run and 1 mile

run/walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at St.
Patricks, 1111 N. Stanton. Cost: $20 ($15 students) through March 26; $25 March 27-28.
Information: Chris Rowley, 478-5663. Online
registration at raceadventures unlimited.com.
Packet pickup is noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 26-27, at the
high school, and 7 to 7:45 a.m. on race day at
the start line.
Jackrabbit Classic and Javier Arana Jr.

Memorial The 15th annual trail and road
runs are 8 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at Franklin

Mountain State Park, Tom Mays Unit, off
Transmountain Road. Events include a 7-mile
trail run and a 5K paved road run. Cost: $20
for 5K and $25 for trail run by March 25; $25
for 5K and $30 for trail run March 26-27. No
race day registration. Spectators pay regular $4
park entrance fee. Information: Chris, 4785663 or tpwd.state.tx.us. Online registration at
raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pickup is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday
and Friday, March 26-27, at Up and Running,
3233 N. Mesa. All runners must pick up packets and park entrance permit prior to race day.
Super Hero 5K The 5K Run/walk and 1

mile walk benefiting the Pride Center is 8 a.m.
Sunday, March 29, at Ascarate Park, 6900
Delta Drive. Cost: $25 through March 27; $30
March 28-29; $2 per car entrance fee. Team
discounts for teams of 10 or more. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pick up is noon to 5 p.m. Saturday,
March 28, or 7 to 7:45 a.m. on race day at the
start line.
Walk/Run For Literacy EPISD

Education Foundation hosts its 4th annual 5K
El Paso Scene
race and 1 mile fun run/walk benefiting the

schools literacy development at 8 a.m. Sunday,
March 29, at the Dr. Nixon Elementary
School, 11141 Loma Roja. All proceeds go
towards new books and reading materials for
students. Packet pickup begins at 7 a.m. Cost:
$20 ($15 per person for 10 teams of ten or
more) by March 25; $25 March 26-29.
Information: 274-5222, upandrunning.com or
raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Winter sports
Public Ice Skating Skating offered 7 to
10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 3 p.m. and 7 to 10

p.m. Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays at
the Sierra Providence Event Center next to the
Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. All ages welcome.
Admission (includes skate rental): $8 ($6 military). Spectator admission is free. Information:
479-PUCK (7825) or elpasohockey.org.
Ski Apache Ruidosos 750-acre ski and
snowboarding area, now in its 51st season, has

11 lifts and 55 trails on the slopes of Sierra
Blanca, with a base elevation of 9,600.
The ski area, if weather permits, remains
open through March. The 24-hour Ski Apache
Snow Report number is (575) 257-9001.
Information: (575) 464-3600 or skiapache.com.
The Ski Apache ZipTour is an hour-long zipline adventure that begins at over 11,000 feet,
spanning 8,900 feet in three sections, reaching
speeds of up to 65 mph. Cost is $65 for adults,
$58 children and senior, $52 military. Minimum
age is 10; height and weight limits also apply.
Reservations required..
Ski Cloudcroft The southernmost ski
area in the United States is two miles east of

Cloudcroft on U.S. 82. Information/snow conditions: (575) 682-2333, skicloudcroft.net or on
Facebook.
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Looking for something

new to do this spring
break? Options include
checking DIGIE at the
El Paso Museum of
History (far left); La
Rodadora interactive
childrens museum in
Jurez (top) or the
Wyler Aerial Tramway.
Breaking loose on Spring Break

Story by Lisa Kay Tate
pring break is much more than a week
away from school for students (and
teachers). Its also a time to catch the
spring fever of exploring old and new
places around El Paso, and taking advantage of the many special events aimed at
spring break adventurers.
For most El Paso schools and colleges,
spring break lasts from March 7 to March
15, so nows the time to plan what to take
advantage of during those nine days. El
Paso Scene readers will find plenty of
options by scanning the various listings in
this months issues, but here are a few
highlights of spring break along the borderland.
Museum and Arts District
The citys growing museum and arts district offers ideal opportunities during
spring break, with the El Paso Museum of
Art, El Paso Museum of History, El Paso
Librarys Main Branch, El Paso Holocaust
Museum and Study Center and El Paso
Exploreum all within walking distance
from each other.
The newest feature welcoming families is
the History Museums Digital Wall, DIGIE
(Digital Information Gateway In El Paso).
Having just opened last month, the DIGIE
was created with Quality of Life bonds and
is the first-in-the-nation interactive digital
wall that examines El Pasos people and
cultures on giant 3-D, touch-sensitive TV
screens.
One of the features is the constantly
changing and interactive aspect of the
wall, as guests can upload photos at
digie.org and share their culture, history,
heritage, family and other stories.
People will be able to upload photos to
the system in different ways and we will
show you how to do it, said the museums
marketing director Maril Valenzuela
Alemn. You will be able to share your
culture, history, heritage, family, etc. on
DIGIE. It is going to be lots of fun!
One of the biggest events in March is the
return of professional bowling to the city.
The U.S. Bowling Congress Open
March 2015
Championships will take over the El Paso

Convention Center March 7-July 11. The
tournament boasts more than 110 years of
tradition and attracts bowlers from across
the country.
To celebrate this return, El Paso
Exploreum opens its Science of Bowling
exhibit March 4, showing off the equipment, physics and science of the sport.
The exhibit appeals to all ages. It gives
students the opportunity to learn bowling
technique while focusing on complex science concepts such as Newtons Laws of
Physics, Exploreum Executive Director
Aldo Leyva said. Adults will see how the
USBC regulates bowling equipment and
learn about local pros. Younger children
will experience the fun of bowling through
lightweight Bowlers Ed kits or the new
virtual bowling.
Much of the exhibit is free in the lobby
area, with the regular entrance fee to view
the items featured in the permanent exhibit
area.
Another event the city is highlighting
during the second half of March is the
opera Tosca, presented by El Paso Opera
March 19 and 21 at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre.
Kimberly McCarden Foster, Advertising
and Communications Manager for
Destination El Paso (the new name of the
El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau),
said this is a good opportunity for parents
of tweens and teens to enjoy something
different.
Children under age seven are not permitted, so this event would be best for a
family with older children, she said.
Museums arent the only place for families to enjoy some of the artistic talent
Downtown. Downtown Artist & Farmers
Market Coordinator Valerie Venecia said
spring break is a perfect chance for families to visit the weekly market, if they
havent yet.
The market runs year round in the Union
Plaza area, and includes shopping from
local food, produce, and artist vendors, as
well as brunch and lunch options from the
Food Truck Garden.
Families staying in town for spring

break should head to the Market each
Saturday where they can count on free
weekly spring arts and crafts activities, and
free workshops all month provided by the
El Paso Academy of Dietetics and
Nutrition as part of National Nutrition
Month, Venecia said. In addition, they
can enjoy live entertainment and a Cesar
Chavez Day Farmworkers Celebration on
Saturday, March 21.
Ardovinos Desert Crossing also offers a
Saturday Farmers Market that makes for a
great family outing. Girl Scouts of the
Desert Southwest will recruit new members age 5 to 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
March 7 and 14 at the market.
Theres an app for that
Foster of Destination El Paso said the

city has now made it easier to find El
Pasos happenings, with their new
Official Visit El Paso App, available in
both the App Store and Google Play. They
also offer an app for the citys Visitor
Guide, distributed by Piata Publishing.
Foster said the innovative app is designed
to help visitors to the city, but also will
assist locals to plan their weekends or time
with the kids during spring break.
The app is an excellent planning tool
and offers several itineraries and activities
based on what the user is looking for,
Foster said. For example, you can select a
sample itinerary based on the amount of
time you have available to commit to an
activity, (such as) I Have an Hour, Only
Have 1/2 a Day or Day Trips.
The app also includes a regularly updated
current events calendar, weather tab,
access to the Official Visit El Paso
Podcast, direct access to Visit El Pasos
Social Media Outlets and access to the current Visitors Guide.
(Theres a) Tours tab, which features
walking, bike, and driving tours of El
Paso, most of which have an accompanying audio track with information on specific sites along the tours, Foster said, and
the opportunity to Facetime one of our
El Paso Scene
Visitor Information Specialists. If people

have questions about the city, they can
contact a VIC specialist during our regular
hours of operation.
Explore culture, history, nature
Spring break is an ideal time for families

to become familiar with or reacquaint
themselves with the diversity of the border
regions cultural, historic and natural
attractions.
One of the free resources for border history is the Chamizal National Memorial,
which tells the story of the peaceful settlement of a 100-year border dispute between
nations. This element is only a small part
of the memorials offerings, as it also
includes free galleries featuring regional
and border-related art exhibits, theatre and
amphitheatre, and well-used walkways and
trails.
One of the memorials signature events
takes place during the month of March, the
Siglo de Oro Drama Festival.
This years festival takes place March 1822, and celebrates its 40th year of bringing
Spanish language masterpieces to the area.
Tickets to these performances are free,
but the theater fills (up), so its best to be
here early, Park Ranger Gina Hernandez
said.
Hernandez said families with younger
kids age 5 to 11 can enjoy the parks regularly scheduled Junior Ranger storytime
March 21.
We always have some kind of game,
experiment, craft or activity for kids to
learn about what park rangers do or what
they take care of, Hernandez said. The
focus of the activities (in March) will be
around the Siglo de Oro Drama Festival.
The Consul General of Mexico will offer
a different opportunity to experience some
of Mexicos best young musical talent with
a free concert by Esperanza Azteca
Symphony Orchestras March 21 at
Centennial High School in Las Cruces.
The orchestras, formed in 2009, reflect the
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effort and work of multiple actors in

Mexico, 29 state governments, the
Ministry of Public Education, the National
Council for Culture and the Arts and other
participants. There are currently 60
orchestras established in 29 of Mexicos
32 states and two orchestras are located
abroad. All orchestras are composed of at
least 201 members age 5 to 17, most without any prior musical education. Jurez is
the first city in the state of Chihuahua to
take part in this effort, with their orchestra
founded in 2010.
El Pasos sister city, rebounding from the
ravages of violence in recent years, is
again becoming a destination for more
tourists, including area residents who may
not have visited Jurez in recent years.
One of the most prominent signs of
Juarezs push for a safe, family-oriented
community is La Rodadora interactive
childrens museum in Juarezs Parque
Central. The museum features 120 permanent interactive exhibits such as opportunities to explore the origins of life, the formation of the planets, how the deserts
were formed, paleontology, history and
heritage and traditions, with a focus on art
and expression.
Museums are no longer just a place of
entertainment, but are now considered a
conduit for social change, Museum
Director Karen lamo said of the La
Rodadora, which opened August 2014.
Our community is determined to demonstrate our strength, our diversity, our welcoming atmosphere, and the pride we have
to live in this great place.
To make it even easier for families, guided Downtown Jurez bus tours are now
offered Mondays though Saturdays departing from El Paso Saddleblanket, visiting
well-known attractions such as Martinos
Restaurant and Kentucky Bar as well as
historic buildings, shopping centers, the
city history museum (old Customs House)
and other sites.
Another of El Pasos unique features is it
vast mountain landscape in the middle of
the city. Opportunities to explore the
mountain during spring break include visiting the hiking and biking trails of
Franklin Mountain State Park, as well as
heading to the top of the mountain on the
Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park.
Diana Moy, who serves as Park Ranger
and Interpreter for the tramway, said rides
up the mountain, offered Friday through
Sunday, are always a fast and fun activity
with the family and visitors.
The ride is about 4.5 minutes each way.
Atop Ranger Peak they can enjoy a 360
degree view and can see two countries and
thee states, Moy said.
Moy said there are also free hiking trails
in the park, at no cost, or they can hike
and ride with the purchase of a one-way
ticket.
Families are encouraged to bring a picnic basket and enjoy lunch either atop
Ranger Peak or down at the base, she
said.
The tramway will celebrate its 14th
anniversary March 14. The celebration is
free, although tramway ride prices still
apply for those heading up the mountain.
As part of the celebration we will have
different exhibitors, live entertainment and
food vendors, Moy said.
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When is spring break?
The spring break period in the El Paso

falls throughout much of the month of
March and first part of April.
For most schools in the Region 19
area of West Texas, spring break runs
March 7-15, including El Paso, Clint,
Fabens, San Elizario, Ysleta, Anthony,
Canutillo, Tornillo and Fort Hancock
districts, as well as University of TexasEl Paso and El Paso Community
College, with Dell Citys break running
March 14-22 and Sierra Blanca spanning Easter weekend, April 2-8.
Socorro Independent School District,
which operates on a year-round school
schedule, has its Spring Intercession
March 7-22. Area districts in New
Mexico vary with Las Cruces
Independent School District sharing a
spring break with New Mexico State
University, March 21-29.
Gadsdens break is March 27-April 5,
and Grants-Cibola County School
District has the latest spring break,
April 3-12.
Learn something new
Just because classes arent in session during spring break, that doesnt mean youth
and adults cant learn something new.
Spring break camps, workshops, classes
and other events keep the learning process
alive and fun during the break.
There is no better place to keep learning
than in a university setting. Even during
spring break families can explore the campus of UTEP and NMSU, including their
on-campus galleries.
Ana Gaby Bacerra, spokesperson for
UTEPs Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Gallery,
said the gallerys current exhibits both run
through April. These exhibits, Citizen
Culture: Artists and Architects Shape
Policy, and CUADRO, take on topics
ranging from independent thinking and
how arts can help engage others into discussing and learning about other important
current-day topics. They also complement
a special free March 21 Hip Hop workshop for ages 12-18 planned at the gallery,
Close to the Edge: Using Your Words to
Change the World.
The workshop is hosted by Brooklynbased artist and Executive Director of
The Hip Hop Re: Education Project,
Fabian Farbeon Saucedo, covering both
the creative writing and performancebased elements of Hop Hop.
Magoffin Home State Historic Sites
recently completed Visitor Center now
hosts Second Saturday Family workshops,
geared towards age 8 to adult. The March
workshop, Chocolate Making Made
Simple, will take place March 14, with
demonstrations and history of chocolate
making with Chocolt owner Leigh Kersh.
Other spring break camps for youth are
offered at El Paso Museum of
Archaeology and El Paso Exploreum, as
well as the Junior Master Gardener
Program hosted by UTEPs Centennial
Museum.
Kids arent the only ones liable to learn a
new skill in March, as Sunland Winery &
Art Gallerys monthly painting and tasting
classes, held every third Friday of the
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month, takes place the first day of Spring,

March 20.
Artist and gallery representative Deana
Hicks said the focus for this months class
will celebrate the occasion by focusing on
Lisa Williams Cactus and Poppy.
Spring break is also a great time for older
residents to try something new by signing
up for the City of El Pasos Senior Games,
which will be in full swing from March 7
onward.
El Paso Zoo, always a popular spring
break getaway, will give families a chance
to learn something extra with the introduction of a new program, Meet The
Keeper.
When families visit this spring/summer,
they will get to meet our zoo keepers and
watch as they train some of our animals,
El Paso Zoo Marketing and Public
Relations representative Karla Martinez
said.
The program will kick off during spring
break to allow for as many visitors as possible to enjoy this new aspect of the zoo.
Our visitors really love getting to talk to
keepers since they are the ones that work
with the animals every day, Martinez
said, and because the keepers share information with visitors about the animals that
they might not otherwise get to hear.
Give something back
United Way of El Paso County has been

giving college-age students an opportunity
to help others via the Alternative Spring
Break (ASB), now in its fifth year.
Rebecca Curry, Community Engagement
Coordinator for United Way of El Paso,
said the March 8-14 program allows El
Paso students to join thousands of other
students throughout the country in services
projects in this region.
Alternative Spring Break provides students with the opportunity to grow as individuals, have a life-changing experience,
and make a difference in the world, Curry
said.
During Alternative Spring Break, 24
college students from across the country
volunteer in our community and learn
about the unique qualities of a bi-cultural
border community, Curry said. As part of
this week-long service learning program,
students will volunteer daily with the
Lower Valley Housing Corporation building homes in Fabens for low-income families.
Curry said the students would help build
homes, visit El Paso landmarks and nonprofit agencies and be lodged at Ysleta
Lutheran Mission. El Paso students currently enrolled in college can also be a part
of volunteer efforts by serving as Team
Leaders.
The role of Team Leaders is integral in
enhancing the ASB experience for participants, Curry said. Team Leaders are
responsible for supporting a group of participants throughout the week by providing
motivation, encouragement, a safe environment and guidance.
There is a fee to participate, which
includes transportation, lodging, food, and
activities. Online applications for the program are available on the organizations
website at unitedwayelpaso.org.
March 2015
Take a road trip
Overnight or day trips to the many West

Texas and Southern New Mexico attractions surrounding El Paso are attractive
ways to get away during spring break
while remaining close to home.
Families can spend a day enjoying the
cowboy culture by taking an easy trip east
to spend the day at Indian Cliffs Ranch in
Fabens. For a more in-depth Wild West
experience, head to the New Mexico Farm
and Ranch Museum in Las Cruces for the
annual Cowboy Days March 7-8, with
demonstrations, reenactments, food, entertainment and art depicting the areas heritage. The event will also give families a
chance to get a jump on some spring gardening with its greenhouse plant sale of
regional herbs, vegetables, succulents and
desert.
Those who have visited the New Mexico
Space Hall of Fame in Alamogordo, N.M.,
can enjoy an entirely new experience with
the newly renovated IMAX Theatre.
Not only will there be anew movie starting in March, Sea Monster, but the
IMAX Theatre now offers Earth from
Space, featuring 40 detailed satellite
images of the planet, and The Magic
Planet and the ViewSpace Theater interactive exhibits.
The Magic Planet is a 3-foot-in-diameter digital video globe that helps to explain
the world around us through dynamic digital media, New Mexico Museum of Space
History Public Relations Director Cathy
Harper said of the new exhibit. The
sphere-shaped screen is operated through a
touch screen computer that lets viewers
zoom in and out of different places on
earth and throughout the solar system.
Harper said the ViewSpace Theater
features continuously updated presentations about the universe and earth as seen
through the lenses of the Space Telescope
Science Institutes Hubble and James
Webb Space Telescopes.
The stunning high-resolution images,
interpretive captions and ethereal space
music make the programs thought-provoking, inspiring and educational, she said.
The museums main exhibit area will also
host its First Friday lecture March 6 on
Tripping the Light Fantastic: The First
Space Walk with Museum Executive
Director Chris Orwoll, as well as a special
presentation, DAWN spacecraft reaches
the asteroid Ceres.
Also near Alamogordo, White Sands
National Monuments free Step Into the
Past program is Saturday, March 7, with
the theme Giants from the Past: Untold
Secrets of the White Sands, where guests
are invited to learn about the Ice Age
giants and the traces they left behind.
Did you know that mammoth, dire
wolves, and ancient camels once roamed
the muddy shores of Lake Otero where
White Sands is now located? White Sands
Chief of Interpretation Becky Wiles
Burghart said of the event.
Also offered during spring break, she
added, is the monuments popular Sunrise
Photography program Saturday, March 14.
Reservations are required for the photography program.
Spring break is also a time for winter
sports lovers to get in some end-of-the-season fun with March often being the final
month of seasonal operation for ski areas
in both Cloudcroft and Ruidoso.
The Silver City area also has special
events coinciding with spring break,

including Fort Bayard Historical
Preservation Societys historic fashion
show March 6 at the fort.
West Texas road trips are also easy spring
break choices, with Alpine, Fort Davis and
Marfa a four-hour drive from El Paso.
Nicki Ittner, director of music for the
non-profit Ballroom Marfa, said families
can experience a weekend of performing
and visual arts with the Marfa Myths
Festival March 13-15.
Curated by New York-based music label
Mexican Summer and co-presented with
Ballroom Marfa, the event features artists
working creatively and collaboratively
across music, cinema and visual arts contexts.
This includes a free night of music Friday
by Software Co., Mexican Summers electronic arm, with GABI, Co La, and Thug
Entrancer. This performance coincides
with the opening of a solo exhibition from
the Los Angeles-based artist Sam Falls at
Ballroom Marfa.
Saturday afternoon, were hosting a
sound bath created by Jefre CantuLedesma and a presentation of Gregg
Kowalskys sound installation Tape
Chants, Ittner said. Saturday night
weve got a concert by Iceage, Grouper,
Tamaryn, Steve Gunn, and Weyes Blood,
followed by an after-party with Bitchin
Bajas, LBS and Suicideyear.
The event will end Sunday with a screening of short documentaries and the film
Holy Cow Swami at the Crowley
Theater with Cinemarfa. The entire festival
is free except for the Saturday evening
concert.
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El Paso Zoo 4001 E. Paisano. Zoo sum-
mer entrance hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

daily. Zoo admission is $12 for ages 13 to 59;
$9 for ages 60 and older and active duty military (including spouse) with ID; $7.50 ages 3 to
12; and free for ages 2 and under. Zoo members admitted free. Information: 532-8156,
521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.
African Star Train ride tickets are $2 plus
tax ($1.50 for children and society members).
Asian Elephant Training Encounters scheduled
at noon daily.
Composting in the Desert Jackye

Meinecke (former owner of Enchanted
Gardens) will conduct the gardening class at 3
p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at Casa de Mi Alma
Wellness Center, 920 N. Alameda, in Las
Cruces. Learn the details of building and maintaining a compost pile and get the basics of
composting, such as where to place it, what
can be put in it, and how to use it. Cost: $7.50
cash. Reservations preferred at
gardens@zianet.com.
Municipal Rose Garden The garden at
3418 Aurora (at Copia) is open to the public 8

a.m. to 6 p.m. daily March 1- Oct. 30, except
for official holidays. The garden has many types
of roses at the sprawling park area with a
waterfall, shade canopy and many other amenities. Admission is free. Information/rentals: El
Paso Parks and Recreation, 541-4331.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, El Paso
County Master Gardeners and El Paso Parks
and Recreation Department will host free rose
pruning demonstrations noon to 3 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, Feb. 27-28.
Step Into the Past White Sands
National Monument presents its series of cultural history programs at 1 p.m. selected
Saturdays. Cost varies, depending on program.
Information: (575) 479-6124 or nps.gov/whsa.
The March 7 program is a talk and hike on
the Ice Age giants on of the Tularosa Basin,
Giants from the Past: Untold Secrets of the
White Sands, beginning at the Visitor Center.
Admission is free.
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park UTEPs
Center for Environmental Resource

Management offers free guided walking tours
and other activities at Rio Bosque Wetlands
Park in El Pasos Mission Valley. Tours last
about two hours. Information: 747-8663 or riobosque.org.
Bird tour is 3 p.m. Sunday, March 8.
Introductory tour is 9 a.m. Saturday, March
14.
Meeting place is a bridge crossing Riverside
Canal. Take Americas Ave. (Loop 375) to Pan
American Drive, turn left and travel 1.5 miles.
Other events:
Community Workday is 9 a.m. Saturday,
March 21 (meet at bridge).
Faunal Monitoring, 8 a.m. Saturday, March 28.
Friends of the Rio Bosque monthly meeting is
6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 26, at 209-A
Burges Hall, UTEP.
Wrenched Southwest Environmental
Center, 275 North Downtown Mall in Las

Cruces, presents a screening of the film about
Edward Abbeys legacy within the conservation
movement at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10.
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chistic spirit and riotous novels influenced and

helped guide the nascent environmental movement of the 1970s and 80s. Admission is free.
wildmesquite.com.
Franklin Mountains State Park Most
hiking and mountain-biking trails begin in the

Tom Mays area, off Transmountain Road on
the west side of the park (east of I-10).
Entry fee is $5 per person, free for age 12 and
under (with family). Correct cash or check
only. Group rates available. Hours are 8 a.m. to
5 p.m. daily. Information: 566-6441 or on
Facebook at FranklinMountainsSP.
The park will host a presentation on Yukon
National Outdoor Leadership Course, at 6
p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Reliance Outdoor
Supply, 1060 Doniphan Park Circle.
Guided hikes and bike rides are $3 additional
fee ($1 ages 5-12; under 5 free). Bring water,
snacks, sturdy shoes/boots, hiking stick, maps
and binoculars. Dogs welcome on leash on
some hikes. Reservations required: 566-6441
ext. 221, 224 or
adrianna.weickhardt@tpwd.state.tx.us.
Nature Walk Trail hike is 9 a.m. Friday,
March 13.
Bark in the Park dog-friendly hike is 9 a.m.
Friday, March 20, 5.5 miles.
Mountain Bike rides:
Beginners Ride, 9 a.m. Saturday, March 14
(guided ride).
Race events (see separate listings for details):
The 15th Annual Jackrabbit Classic and Javier
Arana Jr. Memorial 5K and 7 mile foot races
are 8 a.m. Saturday, March 28.
The annual Coyote Classic Mountain Bike
Race is Sunday, March 29.
El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society
The Societys meeting and program is at 7

p.m. Monday, March 16, at UTEPs Centennial
Museum. Scott Cutler presents Exploring and
Birding the West Coast of America, featuring a
look at Cutlers October trip from Washington
to Southern California. Open to the public.
Information: Cutler, 581-6071.
Field trips are open to the public. Information:
Mark Perkins, 637-3521.
Elephant Butte birding trip departs at 6:30
a.m. Saturday, March 14, from southwest corner of Outlet Shoppes of El Pasos parking lot.
Bring a sack lunch.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park trip
departs 6:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, from
Evergreen Cemetery, 12400 Montana,
SunScape Landscape Seminar
UTEPs Chihuahuan Desert Gardens at the

Centennial Museum will host Gardening the
Sensible Way, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday,
March 28, at the museum, University and
Wiggins on the UTEP campus. Registration:
$35 (class size limited to 25 participants). Bring
lunch; drinks provided. Information: Kaye
Mullins, 747-8994 or museum.utep.edu.
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic

Site The site is famed for many Native
American rock paintings and unique geology.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission: $7
(free for children 12 and younger). Additional
activity cost for tours (including morning hike):
$2 (free for age 4 and younger). Information:
857-1135 or texasstateparks.gov. Reservations
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are recommended for the self-guided area and

for camping: (512) 389-8900.
Tours offered Wednesday through Sunday, by
prior arrangement at 849-6684 or 857-1135.
To get there: Take Montana Avenue (U.S.
Highway 62-180) all the way into the Hueco
Mountains then turn left on Ranch Road 2775.
Keystone Heritage Park and El Paso

Desert Botanical Garden 4200
Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Admission: $3 (free for members). Information:
584-0563, keystoneheritagepark.org or elpasobotanicalgardens.org.
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park

The park, part of Asombro Institute for Science
Education, is northeast of Las Cruces, off
Jornada Road. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. Information: (575)
524-3334 or asombro.org.
Desert Superpowers event is 10 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturday, March 7, to learn about superpowers of desert plants and animals. Families
can visit hands-on stations to learn about
arthropods, toads, kangaroo rats, barrel cactus
and humans. Collect superpowers at each station and claim a prize.
Dripping Springs Natural Area The
recreational area is at the base of the Organ

Mountains 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 Management
in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy,
includes the A.B. Cox Visitors Center, several
hiking trails, and La Cueva Picnic Area.
The visitor center and main trail is open 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. for the winter months.
Admission is $3 per vehicle. No pets allowed
(except for assistance animals). Information:
(575) 522-1219.
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla. All events free
with park admission, unless listed otherwise.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through
Sunday; call for seasonal variations. Day use
fee: $5 per vehicle ($40 annual pass).
Information: (575) 523-4398.
White Sands National Monument
The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15

miles southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S.
70. Visitor Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
through March 7, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 8May 17. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
through March 7; 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. March 8April 17. Entrance fee: $3 age 17 and older.
Free for children. Information: (575) 479-6124,
ext. 236 or (575) 679-2599, ext. 232; or go to
nps.gov/whsa.
Sunset strolls are offered daily year round one
hour before sunset (5 p.m. through March 7,
6:15 p.m. March 8-27, 6:30 p.m. March 28-
March 2015
April 17).
Lake Lucero Tours are 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb.
28, and 9 a.m. Sunday, March 29; Program
fee: $8 ($4 ages 15 and younger).
A talk and hike on the Ice Age giants on of the
Tularosa Basin, Giants from the Past: Untold
Secrets of the White Sands, is 1 p.m. Saturday,
March 7, beginning at the Visitor Center, as
part of the 2015 Step Into The Past series.
Program is free.
A Sunrise Photography morning photography
workshop is 6:15 p.m. Saturday, March 14.
Reservations accepted two weeks in advance
via the monuments website. Program fees
apply.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park The
park is about 160 miles east of El Paso, off the
Carlsbad Highway (U.S. 62-180). Information:
(575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave.
Winter hours run through May 21: Visitor
Center open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; tours available 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last entry into cave
via natural entrance is 2 p.m. with last entry
into cave via elevator 3:30 p.m. (be in line to
exit cave by 4:30 p.m.).
Plan 3-1/2 hours for a walk-in tour and 1-1/2
hours for Big Room tour of the Caverns. Cost
is $6 ($3 for ages 6-15 or seniors with discount
card). The parks audio self-guided tour is $3
extra (also available in Spanish).
Other guided tours are available; call or check
website for details.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
110 miles east of El Paso on the way to

Carlsbad, the 86,416-acre park includes the
highest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak, 8,749
feet. Entry fee: $5 for ages 16 and older, good
for one week and all trails. Hours are 8 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Camping is $8 per site per night.
Information: (915) 828-3251.
The new Salt Basin Dunes Day Use Area is
now open daily 8 a.m. to 30 minutes after sunset. Located at the east end of Williams Road,
east of Dell City.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National

Monument 44 miles north of Silver City
on NM Highway 15. Entrance fee: $3 per person; $10 per family. Information: (575) 5369461 or nps.gov/gicl.
The trail to the cliff dwellings is open from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. year round. Everyone must be
off the trail by 5 p.m. Visitor center is open 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State

Park 1504 Miehls Drive N., Carlsbad,
N.M. Admission: $5 ($3 ages 7-12; free for 6
and under). Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (last
entry at 3:30 p.m.). Information: (575) 8875516.
Alameda Park Zoo Alameda Park, 1321

North White Sands Blvd. (U.S. 54/70),
Alamogordo. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission: $2.50 ($1.50 ages 3-11 and 60 and
older; free for ages 2 and younger).
Information: (575) 439-4290.
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Hauling horses
can get risky
he phone rang and Ralph was on
the other end.
John, I need seven head of horses

moved from the Upper Valley to my
place down off of North Loop. Can you
do it?
Ralph was a horseman of some notoriety. His notoriety extended beyond horses something to do with silver and
mining down Mexico way that got him
into some trouble. But hed called me
about hauling horses and would pay
cash.
He told me the horses were penned at
his daughters ex-husbands house off
McNutt Road in the Upper Valley.
No problem, I said, but I want my
cash up front, my hauling papers and an
understanding that you will meet me
there.
Fine, this afternoon I will bring you a
letter giving you permission to move the
horses and I will meet you there tomorrow morning, Ralph said.
And the money, I reminded him.
Id had dealings with Ralph in the
past, so I had to be insistent. I knew I
would save a lot of heartache by handling things all up front.
Next morning I showed up at the
appointed time with two helpers, my
truck and gooseneck trailer. Ralph had
called and said to go ahead and start. He
was on his way.
My helpers were bringing me the horses when down the hill came a man I presumed to be the daughters ex-husband.
What the hell you all think youre
doing? he hollered repeatedly.
I explained that I was paid to pick up
seven head of horses from the pasture
and take them down the valley.
Youre not taking any horses anywhere, he told me, and tried to take
away from me the last horse we had
brought from the pasture.
Just then Ralph drove up. The ex-husband met Ralph halfway to his car and
they started arguing. The ex swung and
hit Ralph with his fist hard on the side of
the head. Ralph fell to the ground, and
yelled at me to load those horses and get
out of there.
As we loaded the last horse I saw
Ralph going for his car, and he brought
out a pistol. I slammed the trailer gate;
my help was already in the truck and we
sped away.
Heading to the highway I turned left
toward town thinking, Do I go straight,
Taking a Look Back

by John McVey Middagh
staying in New Mexico or do I turn left

again to get into Texas were the New
Mexico cops wont come?
I took the left going down Country
Club Road toward El Paso. Soon I saw
an El Paso police car coming our way
with lights flashing. He passed us, slowd
down and turned around coming after
me.
I told my two helpers, We have done
nothing wrong, we have nothing to
hide. I pulled over, well before the
patrol car got to where we were.
The lawman whipped his car around
and pulled in front of me as if to block
any getaway. Id been stopped well
before he even got there. The young
patrolman jumped out of his car with his
gun drawn and pointed right at me.
WHOA there! I give up, I said.
The patrolman told me to get out of the
truck with my hands up. All the time I
was trying to explain I was paid to haul
horses and had the papers to prove it.
Mr. Young Lawman ordered me to put
my hands on the hood of the truck and
proceeded to handcuff me to the deer
guard bumper, me still trying to explain.
I could tell he was scared or confused
or both. He called his sergeant. The sergeant arrived along with two other patrol
cars.
Imagine the entire scene : Big white
dual-wheel Ford flatbed truck, 20-foot
white gooseneck trailer pulled over to
the side of a road that everyone I knew
used daily; me handcuffed to the
bumper, with five patrol cars and all
their lights flashing. No less than seven
people I knew drove by seeing this.
They must have thought, Im sure,
Middaghs finally been arrested for
stealing horses.
The sergeant listened to my story and
looked over my papers as Ralph pulled
up to confirm my story. I guess Ralph
didnt shoot his ex-son-in-law. The sergeant told the rookie to uncuff me.
Ralph and the sergeant did a lot of talking and were on the radio to headquarters. After all was said and done it was
determined that possession is 9/10 of the
law and I was allowed to continue on
with my horse-hauling.
As I got back into my truck I told the
young rookie, I told you I was only
being paid to haul horses.
John McVey Middagh is a former

saddle shop owner and amateur
local historian. You can reach him
at jmiddagh@yahoo.com.
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Centennial Museum University at

Wiggins, UTEP. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30
Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: 747-8994, 747-6669 or
museum.utep.edu.
Showing through May 16: Authentic Texas:
People of the Big Bend, photography of Bill
Wright and stories by Wright and Marcia
Hatfield Daudistel based on the book of the
same name.
The Spring Break Junior Master Gardener
Program is 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday, March 9-13,for grades 3-5.
Cost: $55 per student.
The SunScape Landscape Seminar Gardening
the Sensible Way, is 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 28 . Participants will learn
useful tips for gardening and will take a tour of
the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens. Registration:
$35 (class size limited to 25 participants).
El Paso Exploreum The living labora-
tory museum for children is at 300 W. San

Antonio. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Last admission is one hour before closing time.
Information: 533-4330, elpasoexploreum.org or
on Facebook. Admission: $8 ($6 over 60, and
military and educators with ID; free for infants).
The Exploreum includes multiple interactive
exhibits in four theme areas: construction, aviation, role-play and high tech.
Opening March 4 is Science of Bowling, in
celebration the USBC Bowling Championships
in El Paso. The exhibit gives students the
opportunity to learn bowling techniques while
focusing on complex science concepts such as
Newtons laws of physics.
Adults will see how the USBC regulates bowling equipment and learn about local pros.
Younger children experience the fun of bowling
through lightweight Bowlers Ed kits or the
new virtual bowling exhibit. The majority of the
exhibit is free, located inside the museum
lobby. Additional elements are inside the museum complementing the existing permanent collection and require the regular entrance fee.
The Exploreum Spring Break Camp
Kaleidoscope for kids is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Monday through Friday, March 9-13, for
Junior Explorers (age 4-6), and Senior
Explorers (age 7 and older). Cost: $180; $20
discount for military families. Daily and half-day
rates available; extended care offered at 8:30
a.m. to 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study

Center 715 N. Oregon. Hours are 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday.
Admission is free unless listed otherwise.
Information: 351-0048 or elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
New docent training begins in March; call for
details.
The spring book club discussion is 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 1, to discuss The Perfect
Nazi: Uncovering My Grandfathers Secret
Past by Martin Davidson. Light refreshments
served; book available for sale in museum
bookstore. Admission: $5 (free for museum
members). Space is limited, please RSVP.
The Beyond The Basics monthly Lecture
Series continues at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March
26, with Collaborators: Complicity in the
Holocaust. Admission is free to the public.
RSVP to Jamie Williams, 351-0048.
March 2015
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
4301 Transmountain in Northeast El Paso

(west of U.S. 54). New hours are 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed
Sundays, Mondays and city holidays. Admission
is free. Information: 755-4332 or
elpasotexas.gov/arch_museum/.
Spring Break Archaeology Camp is 9 a.m. to
noon Tuesday through Friday, March 10-13,
for ages 9 to 12. Cost: $70 per child ($55
members).
El Paso Museum of History 510 N.

Santa Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday (open until 9 p.m.
Thursdays), and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed
Mondays. Museum admission is free, except for
selected exhibits. Information: 351-3588 or
elpasotexas.gov/history.
The museums new DIGIE (Digital
Information Gateway in El Paso) is a first-inthe-nation interactive digital wall that examines
El Pasos people and cultures on giant 3-D
touch-sensitive TV screens. Guests can upload
photos at digie.org and share their culture, history, heritage, family and more.
Namaste El Paso: Celebrating Indian
Culture, is 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 21,
with traditional dancing, food, crafts and workshops, as well as a special exhibition on Indian
culture. Admission is free.
Los Portales Museum and Visitor
Center 1521 San Elizario Road. Hours are
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday,
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
1120 Magoffin. Visitors can now begin their

tour at the new Visitor Center across the
street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Sunday. Tours on the hour; last tour at
4 p.m. Spanish language tours offered Thursday
through Saturda. Cost: $4 ($3 ages 6-18).
Information: 533-5147, visitmagoffinhome.com.
A How Does Your Garden Grow Kids Camp
is 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday and
Thursday, March 11-12, for ages 8-12. Camp
size limited; reservations required. Cost: $30.
Casa Magoffin Compaeros host Second
Saturday workshops 1 to 4 p.m. in the visitor
center, for ages 8 and older. For March 14,
Chocolt owner Leigh Kersh will explain the
history of chocolate making and show how to
make a special treat to take home. Registration
required. Cost: $10; cash or checks only.
Dr. Cameron Saffell presents the free lecture
Mystery of the Magoffin Mistress, at 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 14.
National Border Patrol Museum

4315 Transmountain Drive. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is
free. Information: 759-6060 or borderpatrolmuseum.com.
San Elizario Veterans Museum and
Memorial Walk 1501-B Main Street in
San Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission
is free. Information: Ann Lara, 345-3741 or Ray
Borrego, 383-8529.
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Tigua Indian Cultural Center 305
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta

Mission. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free.
Information: 859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.
War Eagles Air Museum 8012 Airport
Road, Doa Ana County Airport, Santa Teresa.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Admission: $5; $4 senior citizens and
military; free for children under 12.
Information: (575) 589-2000 or war-eagles-airmuseum.com.
Las Cruces area
Branigan Cultural Center Branigan

Building, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) Las
Cruces. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 541-2154, lascruces.org/museums or on Facebook.
Showing through March 21: Number,
please... the 2015 quilt challenge exhibit by
Las Colcheras Quilt Guild. A Yoyo Quilt workshop with Las Colcheras is noon Saturday,
March 21.
Also showing in March: Enchanted Gourds, an
exhibition featuring the work of 11 gourd
artists from the region.
A demonstration of gourd art is 11 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturday, March 7.
The Cultural Connections Book Club meets 2
to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 and April
15,to discuss Charles Manns 1491: New
Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus.
Las Cruces Museum of Nature and

Science 411 N. Main in the Las Cruces
Downtown Mall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m.
during the First Friday Ramble. Information:
(575) 522-3120 or las-cruces.org/museums.
Pi Day celebrations are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 14.
Las Cruces Railroad Museum The
museum is in the Santa Fe train depot, 351 N.

Mesilla, (at Las Cruces avenue west of the
Downtown Mall). Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Admission is
free. Information: (575) 647-4480 or museums.las-cruces.org.
The March 10 Brown Bag lecture is The
Short Lived Short Lines, with Joe Gill. .
NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. Hours

are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday,
noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 for
adults, $3 seniors 60 and older; $2 age 5-17;
free for museum members, veterans and children age 4 and under. Information: (575) 5224100 or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
The 16th Annual Cowboy Days weekend is
Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8, with cowboy
demonstrations, music, chuck wagon cooking,
cowboy mounted shooting, living history, gunfight reenactments, stagecoach and horseback
rides, many childrens activities and more. New
this year will be rides on a mechanical bull, cow
bingo, and the Cowboy Dinner and Dance, at
5:30 p.m. Saturday, with music by The
Desperados. Cowboy Days admission: $5; dinner and dance tickets are $30 per person (cash
or check only), benefiting Museum programs.
A greenhouse plant sale is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, March 7-8.
Beth Laura OLeary and Brittany Porter presents My Land is the Southwest at 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 12, as part the museums
Cultural Series. OLeary and Porter will talk
about the National Register of Historic Places
and the Nomination of the Peter and Henriette
Wyeth Hurd House and Studios in San Patricio.
Admission: $2 suggested donation.
Showing through April 5: Heavy Metal:
Vintage Farm Equipment, photographs by
Richard Ondrovi.
Beginners Blacksmith Workshops are
Wednesdays and Thursdays, March 4-18.
Class size is limited to three at a time. Cost:
$150, plus $15 materials fee; $50 non-refundable reservation required.
Also
Hubbard Museum of the American

West 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next to
Ruidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. New hours

(beginning March 1): are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday through Monday (closed Tuesday and
Wednesday). Docent-led tours of permanent
exhibits are 10 a.m. Fridays. Admission: $7 ($5
for seniors, military; $2 children 6-16; free for
children 5 and younger and museum members). Information: (575) 378-4142 or hubbardmuseum.org.
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Now showing is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Jar,

an exhibition of Hohokam Potter from the
Anne Stradling Collection. More than 70 intact
pots dating as far back as 350 AD are featured.
Museum of the Big Bend Sul Ross

State University (Entrance 3), Hwy 90 in
Alpine, Texas. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.
Sunday. Guided tours available. Admission is
free, donations accepted. Information: (432)
837-8734 or museum@sulross.edu.
Showing through March 29: Russell Lee
Photographs.
New Mexico Museum of Space

History 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. The
museum features the International Space Hall

of Fame and the Tombaugh IMAX Dome
Theater and Planetarium.
Exhibits include the John P. Stapp Air and
Space Park and Astronaut Memorial Garden.
Space center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission: $6 ($5 for seniors and military, $4
ages 4-12, children 3 and younger free). Call
for school tours and group ticket arrangements.
Information: (877) 333-6589, (575) 437-2840
or nmspacemuseum.org.
The Launch Pad Lecture Series runs the 9 to
11 a.m. the first Friday of each month. The
March 6 lecture is Tripping the Light
Fantastic: The First Space Walk, with Museum
Executive Director Chris Orwoll. Admission is
free; coffee and donuts provided.
The April 3 lecture is The Eye in the Sky:
Hubbles 25th Anniversary by Museum
Education Director Dave Dooling.
A special presentation, DAWN spacecraft
reaches the asteroid Ceres is also planned for
Friday, March 6. Details to be announced.
Now on display in the Tombaugh Theater:
Earth from Space, featuring 40 beautifully
detailed satellite images of the planet.
The Magic Planet and the ViewSpace Theater
interactive exhibits.
For IMAX schedule, see Film Scene.
Combo tickets available (included museum
entrance and one IMAX ticket): $10 ($9 seniors
and military, $7 children.
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 through
Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday. Open until 7 p.m. the first Friday of the
month. Admission: $3 suggested donation.
Information: (575) 538-5921, 1-877-777-7947
(out of town), or silvercitymuseum.org.
Showing through April 19: Storytelling
through the Mail: Tall Tale Postcards. The
Storytelling through the Mail is a traveling exhibition that features over 80 examples of tall
tale postcards from around the United States,
which demonstrate a unique form of popular
humor dating back to the early 20th century.
Toy Train Depot Alameda Park, 1991
N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. An actual

train depot built in 1898, the building now
houses a gift shop and model shop, with more
than 1,200 feet of model railroad track and
hundreds of model and toy trains on display.
Hours are noon to 4:40 p.m. Wednesday
through Sunday. Admission: $4. Information:
(575) 437-2855 or
toytraindepot.homestead.com.
The 1/5 scale train track offers rides around
Alameda Park 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
through Sunday. Cost: $4.
WNMU Museum 1000 West College,
Silver City, N.M. (575) 538-6386. Hours: 9

a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
and Friday; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday; and 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
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Ballroom Marfa 108 E. San Antonio

Street in Marfa. Hours are noon to 6 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday. Information: (432)
729-3700, ballroommarfa.org or on Facebook.
Showing March 13-Aug. 16: new works by
Los Angeles artist Sam Falls . Opening reception is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, as part of
the New Myths weekend.
Chamizal galleries Chamizal National
Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Franklin G. Smith

Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Friday; weekends by request. Abrazos
hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is
free. Information: 532-7273 or nps.gov/cham/.
Showing through March 24: in the Franklin
G. Smith Gallery are works by local artists
Francisco Romero and Daniel Padilla.
Chinati Foundation Marfa, Texas.
Created by artist Donald Judd, the Chinati

Foundation houses one of the worlds largest
collections of permanently installed contemporary art. The collection is open for guided tours
throughout the year at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $10 ($5
for students, seniors). Full tour is $25 ($10 students). Information: (432) 729-4362 or chinati.org.
A public reception of students work is 2 to 4
p.m. Sunday, March 22.
Crossland Gallery The El Paso Art
Associations gallery is at 500 W. Paisano (in the

Art Junction of El Paso). Hours are 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturdays. Admission is free. Information: 5347377, office@elpasoartassociation.com or
CrosslandArtGallery.com.
Showing through March 21: the annual
Western Impressions Art Show and Sale, How
the West was ONE/WON. The show features
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works with a western theme, including paintings, drawings, mixed media, sculpture, collage
and photography from area artists. This years
judge is El Paso art legend Bill Rakocy.
Showing March 28-April 18: The Clint ISD
Texas Scholarship Exhibit.
The Gallery is taking submissions through
April 12 for its Spring Exhibit running April
24-May 23.
El Paso Art Association EPAAs quar-
terly meeting is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 8,

at the Crossland Gallery, 500 W. Paisano (at
Durango) in the Art Junction, with a silk painting demonstration by Judy Licht. Information:
534-7377 or elpasoartassociation.com.
Life drawing classes are 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Thursdays, at the Art Junction.
Fiber Art Classes with artist Lin Bentley
Keeling are 2 to 4 p.m. Fridays, at the Art
Junction.
El Paso Landmarks El Paso artist
Candy Mayer will be featured through March as

part of the Community Exhibits Program at
City Hall, 300 N. Campbell. The exhibit space
is in the lobby of the new City Hall (the former
El Paso Times building). Hours are 7 a.m. to 5
p.m. Monday through Thursday. Information:
candymayer.com.
El Paso Museum of Art One Arts
Festival Plaza, downtown El Paso. Hours are 9

a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to

9 p.m. Thursday. Closed Mondays and holidays.
Admission is free for most exhibits. Admission
for The Migrant Series and PULPO is $5
(free for museum members, ages 11 and
younger, and active duty military and their families with ID). Admission covers both exhibits.
elpasoartmuseum.org.
The Museums Spring Break Camps for ages
6-12 are Tuesday through Friday, March 1013. Pre-registration required; cost $75 ($60
members). Call for schedule.
Kidspalooza activities are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, with a scavenger hunt of
the El Paso Museum of Art galleries, and free
admission to Don Coen: The Migrant Series
and Yoshua Okon: Pulpo/Octopus.
A free performance of the Kandinsky-Alfred
Schnittke work titled The Yellow Sound (Der
Gelbe Klang) is planned by the El Paso Opera.
Date and details to be announced.
The second in the Modern Masters Series:
Highlights from the Solomon R. Guggenheim
Museum is Vasily Kandinsky and Franz Marc:
Expressionism and Der Blaue Reiter showing
through May 31.
Dr. Rose-Carl Washton will give a lecture on
The Blaue Reiter, Visionary Pioneers at 6
p.m. Thursday, March 26, in the auditorium.
Showing through May 17: Modern Stone
Totems.
Showing through June 14:
Don Coen: The Migrant Series, organized
by Phoenix Art Museum. Colorado-based artist
Coen grew up working on his familys farm. For
more than three decades, he has focused on
making realistic paintings and finding interest in
rural, everyday life. Executed with a nontraditional airbrush technique, the exhibit features
15 large-scale images created between 2001
and 2010. In 1992, Coen began taking photographs of migrant farmers during his travels
around the country, an interest that developed
out of his early experience of working on his
family farm.
PULPO/OCTOPUS, a recent creation by
one of Mexicos leading video/performance
artists, Yoshua Okn. The exhibit takes its title
from the name journalists gave to the United
Fruit Company, which has been blamed for a
1954 overthrow of Guatemalas progressive
socialist President Jacobo rbenz in 1954,
which led to nearly 40 years of civil war.
Octopus re-stages the war in the parking lot of
a Northeast Los Angeles Home Depot.
A panel discussion with Okn is 7 p.m.
Thursday, March 19, in the auditorium. Okon
joins a panel of El Paso artists including
Margarita Cabrera and Angel Cabrales to discuss the role of art in addressing social and
political issues.
Showing through April 26: Body Art:
Contemporary El Paso Jewelry.
Showing through May 3: Mexican Devotion
on Tin and Copper: Selections from the
McKnight Collection.
An Artists on Art lecture with Paco Irigoyen is
5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12.
Monthly Spark Saturday activities are 11:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 14. Activities
are free, unless otherwise listed.
Art-Making Workshop for children 6 and
older and adults is 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Egg
tempera painting. Cost: $10 ($5 members);
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pre-registration required. Free for non-participating adults.

Gallery Discussions are 1 and 2 p.m.
Creation Lab hands on activities are 1 to 4
p.m.
The Museums Spring Break Camps for ages
6-12 are Tuesday through Friday, March 10-13.
Pre-registration required; cost $75 ($60 members). Call for schedule.
The EPMA World Cinema Series is 2 p.m.
Saturdays in the auditorium, presented by the
museums Art Algur H. Meadows Library.
Admission: $3 free for ages 12 and younger and
museum members. Age restrictions apply on
some showings.
Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio and

Gift Shop Award-winning Impressionist
and El Paso Hall of Fame artist Alberto

Escamillas studio is at 1445 Main Street in San
Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. Thursday; and 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday
and by appointment. Information: 851-0742 or
474-1800, or albertoescamilla.com.
The gallery is also the home of the studio and
gallery of Debra DeSantis.
Escamilla will celebrate the 5th year of his
gallery in historic San Elizario 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 1112, in conjunction with the east side weekend
of El Paso Artist Studio Tour. Appetizers and
refreshments will be served; 10 percent discount on all purchases.
Evolution Art Show call for entries
evolve Federal Credit Union is accepting submissions from local artists for its annual art
show. Opening reception is Friday, March 27
at Loft Light Studio, 315 S. El Paso. Those
interested in participating may bring their
pieces to 8820 Gazelle Drive 9:30 a.m. to 5:30
p.m. Monday through Friday. No cost for submission. Information/submission details: evolvefcu.org/blog. This years show includes a silent
auction to benefit the Lee & Beulah Moor
Childrens Home
Fiber Art Fridays LBK Fiber Arts artist
Lin Bentley Keeling will host weekly fiber arts

techniques 2 to 5 p.m. Fridays at the Art
Junction, 500 W. Paisano, with contemporary
fiber arts techniques, including loom weaving,
woven sculpture and more to engage your creativity and expand your artistic skills. No prior
experience necessary. Cost: $60 for first two
sessions (includes materials for first two projects); $20 each session following the first two
Discounts for UTEP and EPCC students with
current ID. Registration: Lin Bentley Keeling,
539-1110 or LBKFiberArts@gmail.com.
Hal Marcus Gallery 1308 N. Oregon.
The gallery specializes in local and early El Paso

art. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday or by appointment. Information: 5339090 or halmarcus.com.
The gallery, established in 1996, is owned and
operated by local artist Hal Marcus and his
wife, Patricia Medici, and managed by Ruben
Vasquez.
Marcuss home and studio, located across the
street, are available for personal tours.
Showing March 26-May 22: All You Can
Eat, group exhibit with the Vegetarian Society
of El Paso. The exhibit features artwork depicting fruit, vegetables or food from nature.
Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday,
March 26.
International Museum of Art 1211
Montana. The museum is operated by the

International Association for the Visual Arts in
the historic Turney Home. Hours are 1 to 5
March 2015
p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Free guided

tours available on a walk-in basis. Admission is
free. Information: 543-6747 or internationalmuseumofart.net.
The Consulate General of Mexico presents
the traveling exhibit Cuerpos Vibrantes, featuring works by Marcela Lobo through March
31. The 22-piece exhibit is courtesy of the
Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs. In her
work, Lobo uses materials such as boxes, dolls,
twine and mannequins to create an intimate
relationship with the viewers, aimed to awaken
their collector soul.
Jewelry for a Voice call for artists

En Voz Alta seeks jewelry artist submissions
through March 21 to participate in the 4th
annual Jewelry for a Voice event.
Information: Patricia Garcia, 694-6178, Mary
Ceglio, 240-2368.
Jewelry artists wishing to create and donate a
unique piece of jewelry utilizing a signature
lampwork bead (made by Richard Inman) may
arrange to pick up their bead and competition
instructions from De Franco Designs, Placita
Santa Fe, 5024 Doniphan, Suite 6.
La Galeria de la Mison de Senec
The Ysleta Independent School Districts gallery

is at 8455 Alameda. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Admission is free.
Showing March 3-April 23: Splash of
Color, Womens Month Exhibit featuring
works by Rio Bravo Watercolorists.
Opening reception is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 3.
Marfa Contemporary 100 E. San
Antonio in Marfa, Texas. Hours are 10 a.m. to

6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 4
p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information:
(432) 729-3500 or marfacontemporary.org.
Showing through March 16: Rodeo, photographs by Rima Canaan Maguire.
Pastel Society of El Paso The societys
next meeting is 1 p.m. Thursday, March 12, at

the International Museum of Art, 1211
Montana. The program will be the popular
Paint Around. Each pastelist starts with his or
her own painting and setup. Then, they move
and work on each others work until they
return to their own easel. Event postponed
from Februarys meeting. The program is free
and open to the public. Information: 581-4971.
Rio Bravo Watercolorists The groups

monthly meeting is 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 18, at Gabriels
Restaurant, 1270 Giles. This months demonstration artist is Connie Weaver. Cost (by
March 15): $15 includes meal. Information:
(940) 631-7337 or bevart2@aol.com.
The public is welcome to all meetings. Dues
for membership are $35 (check only).
The groups Womens Month exhibit, Splash
of Color, is March 3-April 23, at Ysleta
ISDs La Galeria de la Mison de Senec, 8455
Alameda. Opening reception is 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. Tuesday, March 3.
Rubin Center UTEPs Stanlee and Gerald
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is next to Sun

Bowl Stadium (off Dawson Drive). Hours are
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday;
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and noon to 5 p.m.
Saturday. Information: 747-6151,
rubincenter.utep.edu or on Facebook at
RubinCenter.
Showing through April 25:
Citizen Culture: Artists and Architects
Shape Policy in the Rubin and L galleries, featuring works by Ala Plastica, Tania Bruguera,
Suzanne Lacy, Michael Maltzan, The Medellin
Diagram, Antanas Mockus with Futuro
March 2015
Moncada, Laurie Jo Reynolds and Tamms Year

Ten.
CUADRO Project Archives in the Project
Space. CUADRO was a temporary artistic laboratory in downtown El Paso that served as a
short-term catalyst for developing independent
artist-led projects and engaging new and
diverse publics. The exhibition showcases photos, videos, documents and ephemera from the
three-month-long project.
A free Hip Hop Workshop with Fabion
Farbeon Saucedo is 10 a.m. to noon
Saturday, March 21, for ages 12 to 18.
Participants will explore the development of
Hip Hop, the youth culture developed in
response to the many societal problems affecting New York City in the 1970s and 1980s.
San Elizario Art District Several galleries and artist studios are located 1445 to
1501 Main Street near the San Elizario Plaza on
the Mission Trail. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday
through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 474-1800
or 851-0093.
The First Friday ArtWalk is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday,
March 6, with artist galleries open late, live
demonstrations and music. A Ghost Tour
begins at 10 p.m.
Serendipity The photographic exhibition

by Miguel Seaez runs March 5-April 17, at
Consulate General de Mexico, 910 E. San
Antonio. Opening reception is 6 p.m.
Thursday, March 5. Admission is free and the
public is welcome. Information: 544-6489.
Soldier Art Workshop Program El
Paso Art Associations new collaborative project designed to address soldier and family anxiety and stress issues resulting from deployment. Sponsors, volunteers, and other interested artists to support this important program
for our soldiers and their families are welcome.
Call for schedule. Information: John Robbins,
309-1891, Gary Crossland, 534-7377,
ElPasoArtAssociation.com or
CrosslandArtGallery.com.
The March workshop is Drawing, with Arts
International 2014 winner Julie Caffee-Cruz.
Sunland Art Gallery 5034-D Doniphan,

in Placita Santa Fe. The co-op gallery features
original paintings and photographs, jewelry,
prints and gift items by more than 20 local
artists. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. Information: Cil Abeyta, 5843117 or 474-0053.
Showing through March is Miniature Mania,
featuring miniatures or small works of art by
various artists. Judge is artist and educator Lupe
Casillas Lowenberg.
New to the gallery is photographer Miguel
Martinez, who specializes in El Paso landmarks
and landscapes.
Sunland Winery 1769 Victory Lane in
Sunland Park, N.M. Information: (575) 5891214. Painting and wine tasting classes are
offered the third Friday and Saturday of the
month; call for details.
Western Impressions Art Show - The El

Paso Art Associations annual juried show and
sale, How the West was ONE/WON, will be
on display through March 21 at the Crossland
Gallery, 500 W. Paisano. Gallery hours are 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free.
elpasoartassociation.com.
The show features works with a western
theme by area artists. This years judge is El
Paso western art legend Bill Rakocy.
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Las Cruces/Mesilla
Cutter Gallery 2640 El Paseo (at
University), Las Cruces. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5

p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday. Information: (575) 541-0658.
Showing through March 28: Great
Moments in Art, 20 new works by Stephen
Hansen.
Las Cruces Arts Fair Doa Ana Arts
Councils 5th annual regional juried fine arts

event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 14-15, in the Las
Cruces Convention Center, 680 University.
More than 100 artists from around the county
will participate, with artists demonstrations.
Childrens activities offered for age 6 to 12. A
silent auction benefits Doa Ana Arts Council.
Admission: $6 per day; tickets available online
at riograndetheatre.com. Information: (575)
523-6403 or DAArts.org.
A VIP Preview Night Gala with music and
entertainment by Euterpe Flamenco
Instrumental of Chihuahua, Mexico is 5 to 8

p.m. Friday, March 13. Admission: $6 (includes
re-admission on Saturday or Sunday).
Las Cruces Museum of Art 491 N.
Main (Downtown Mall). Hours are 9 a.m. to

4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed
Sunday and Monday. Information: (575) 5412137 or las-cruces.org/museums.
Showing through March 29: Las Cruces
Collects, works from the collections of Billy
and Cynthia Garrett, Lynn Wiley and John
Purcell, and the NMSU Art Gallery. The
Garrett portion of the exhibit closes March 24.
A guided gallery walk through Las Cruces
Collects is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, hosted
by collectors, Lynn Wiley and Billy and Cynthia
Garrett during the monthly ramble.
The Reading Art Book Club meets at 2:30
p.m. Wednesday, March 11, to discuss A
Face on the World: On Self Portraits by aura
Cumming.
Main Street Gallery 311 N. Downtown

Mall, Las Cruces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. Saturday. Information: (575) 647-0508.
Showing through June is Evolution of
Photographic Printing Mediums, works by fine

art photographer Don Boyd.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across

from the Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily. New works displayed every
three months. Information: (575) 522-2933 or
mesillavalleyfinearts.com.
Rio Grande Theatre 211 Downtown
Mall in Las Cruces. Gallery in theatre lobby.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Information: (575) 523-6403 or
riograndetheatre.com.
Showing in March are colorful acrylic works
by Rhoda Winters, who will feature her landscapes, florals, portraits and more. Opening
reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, as
part of the Downtown Ramble.
Tombaugh Gallery First Unitarian
Universalist Church of Las Cruces, 2000 S.

Solano. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, or by
appointment. Information: (575) 522-7281 or
uuchurchlc.org.
Showing through March 27: Scale, nonobjective geometric work from 2014-2015 by
Roy Van De Aa. The work will vary in size in
both squares and rectangles from 5 inches to 5
feet. Many smaller works are details of larger
works. They consist of a base of hand-pulled
monotype prints that are saturated with color
or other substrate. A second group of patterns
is derived from digital drawings at various
angles of a large sheet metal sculpture made by
Chris Patterson and shown in the NMSU
Williams Hall lobby in 2014.
A demonstration and reception 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 1.
West End Art Depot 401 N. Mesilla in
Las Cruce. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and

Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, noon to 3
p.m. Sunday. Information: Chris, (575) 3129892 or we-ad.org.
For classes and workshops, go to we-ad.org.
Tile Decorating/Glazing classes are noon to 3
p.m. Saturday, March 14, April 18 and May
16. Cost: $40 per class; includes materials.
Also
An Evening with the Artist Mimbres
Region Arts Council presents painter Victoria

Chick at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at the
Western New Mexico Universitys Parotti Hall
in Silver City as part of its monthly art lecture
series. Admission is free; light refreshments
served. Information: (575) 538-2505.
Art Hop MainStreet Truth or
Consequences sponsors the event 6 to 9 p.m.

the second Saturday of each month (March
14) in the downtown gallery district.
Information torcmainstreet.org.
Deming Arts Center 100 Gold Street in
Deming, N.M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 546-3663 or demingarts.org.
The spring Guatemalan Mercado is noon to 5
p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,
March 13-14. Admission is free.
Rio Bravo Fine Art 110 Broadway in
Truth or Consequences, N.M. HHours are

noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Information: (575) 894-0572 or riobravofineartgallery.com. Showing through April 19:
Ornamental Abstraction, new works, including patterns on paper, collage, ink and paint by
Nol Hudson.
Gallery Talk
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Reflections of Generosity
In my February column, I shared information about the Soldiers Workshop
Program, a joint effort between military
and family services organizations at Fort
Bliss, the El Paso Art Association and
other members of the El Paso art community, designed to assist returning veterans
and their families in transitioning back
into the community.
In conjunction with the ongoing Soldiers
Workshops, the Chamizal National
Memorial will host nationally known veterans activist Ron Kelsey and his
Reflections of Generosity exhibition and
workshops, beginning with a reception
Saturday May 2.
Still on active duty, Sgt. Kelsey is an
artist himself, and arts liaison for the militarys International Arts Movement. In
May 2009 he organized the first military
arts exhibition, which he entitled
Reflections of Generosity.
The Chamizal exhibition, composed of
roughly 100 pieces of art, also will showcase original paintings by El Paso artists.
Works will hang through July 31.
El Paso artists are encouraged to submit
work for inclusion in the upcoming exhibition. A prospectus and additional information can be found at reflectionsofgenerosity.com.
Deadline for entries is April 1.
Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writer
specializing in the visual arts.
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March 2015
Tomor will leave art museum post

with long legacy of achievement
xactly nine years after he became

director of the El Paso Museum of
Art, Michael Tomor will leave for
his new job as executive director of the
Tampa (Fla.) Museum of Art. Tomors last
day at the El Paso Museum will be March
20, and he starts his new post April 15.
Although he is sad to leave his hometown
of El Paso, Tomor says he is excited about
the opportunities and challenges in once
again working in a private museum setting.
Tomor was chosen from among a field of
more than 60 applicants, according to an
article in the Tampa Tribune. Debra
Williams McDaniel, chair of the Tampa
museum board, said in the article that the
decision was based on his exceptional
record of accomplishments at the EPMA as
well as his prowess at fund raising and in
boosting museum attendance.
These qualities are among many which
made Tomor such a welcome asset to our
own museum. Under his leadership museum membership has doubled, exhibition
sponsorship has tripled, and reaccreditation
with the American Association of
Museums has made it possible for the
EPMA to interact with prestigious institutions across the US, both in attaining much
sought-after traveling exhibitions as well
as facilitating collaborations such as the
current Solomon R. Guggenheim
Masterpiece Series.
A native El Pasoan who earned his B.A.,
M.A. and Ph.D at Penn State, Tomor
returned to El Paso in March 2006 after
March 2015
serving in various roles with art museums

in Pennsylvania. Although he was familiar
with local culture and customs, from his
first days on the job in El Paso, Tomor
made it a priority to get acquainted with
museum patrons and leaders in the art
community.
One quality which really stood out was
Michaels charismatic personality, said El
Paso gallery owner and artist Hal Marcus,
who was on the Museum Advisory Board
when Tomor was chosen as director. His
ability to interact with leaders of other arts
venues enabled him to make connections
to arrange for amazing traveling exhibitions such as Bedazzled (2010), Monet
to Matisse (2011), Rembrandt, Rubens
and the Golden Age of Painting (2012)
and most recently Renoir to Remington
Impressionism to the American West.
Marcus emphasizes, From the first, he
was also very supportive of our regional
artists. Texas 100 (2006), the final exhibition curated by his predecessor Becky
Duval Reese, which showcased 100 works
by Texas artists held in the EPMA permanent collection including numerous El
Pasoans, became especially significant as a
transition exhibition setting the stage for
future events such as Into the Desert
Light and Inquistive Eyes, which showcased the work of artists living and working in El Paso for the past 150 years, and
the first solo exhibition of works by
Manuel Acosta.
Shortly after stepping into his role as
director, Tomor also began working on his

vision to build bridges to the Mexican art
community by launching a biennial art
exhibition with the INBA Museo de Arte
in Jurez. The fourth exhibition, Bienneal
IV, is scheduled for summer 2015.
Landmark exhibitions such as Mexican
Modern and Magnificent Mexico: 20th
Century Modern Masterwork also indicated Tomors binational vision.
In addition to fulfilling the museums
mission to exhibit European, American and
Mexican masterworks, Tomor has always
insisted on education as the museums top
service priority. Tomor and his staff have
made prodigious efforts to bring in lecturers and out-of-town speakers in order to
enhance the information presented during
special exhibitions.
During Tomors tenure, the museum has
also commissioned an outstanding series of
coffee-table-style books including:
European Treasurers from the El Paso
Museum of Art, which documents the
museums European Collection; Into the
Desert Light 1800 -1960, which honors
El Paso Scene
artists living and working in El Paso,

Desert Modern and Beyond, featuring
artists who lived and worked in El Paso
from 1960 to 2014 (and the first book documenting the life and work of local icon
Manuel Acosta).
Adair Margo, former gallery owner and
president of the Tom Lea Institute, shared,
Michaels leadership has been extraordinary. We have beautiful books as calling
cards for El Paso, exhibitions have been
world class, collaboration has increased
100-fold, and strong relationships (have
been) forged with Mexico, and that is only
a fraction of Michaels story. I am very,
very sad our city structure discourages
rather than encourages great leaders like
him.
Gallery owner Marcus added, Michaels
leaving is really a sad occasion. The city
seems to take one step forward and two
back (when it comes to dealing with art).
City bureaucracy has made his job very
difficult. It seems like someone who has
done so much for culture in such a short
period of time deserved a great deal more
respect and support.
With Tomors departure, it becomes clear
that dedicated supporters will play a major
role in determining the future of the
EPMA. If we want to honor Michael and
preserve and even enhance the high quality
of the museum, we must be willing to contact city leaders to help them understand
what a critical role a dynamic art museum
plays in contributing to the citys quality of
life. We also need to encourage them to
support a diligent and timely search for a
new director.
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Journalism on the Border Las Cruces

Press Women host a free panel discussion on
border journalism 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturday,
Feb. 28, at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library,
Road Runner Room, 200 E. Picacho, in Las
Cruces. Speakers are Mnica Ortiz Uribe of
the Frontera Desk, Diana Washington-Valdez
of the El Paso Times, Molly Molloy of the
Frontera List, and Angela Kocherga of KHOU.
Information: (575)312-3242 or lcpresswomen@gmail.com.
Southwest Book Awards The annual
Border Regional Library Association Awards

Banquet is Saturday, Feb. 28, at Ardovinos
Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in
Sunland Park. The event honors the latest
works of area authors, and also awards scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students
pursuing degrees in library/media. The BRLA
librarian and library staff member of the year
also will be honored. Cocktail hour begins at 6
p.m., buffet dinner at 7 p.m. Cost: $35.
Reservations by Feb. 20. Information: brla.info.
Holocaust Museum book club The El
Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Centers

spring book club discussion is 11 a.m. Sunday,
March 1, at the museum, 715 N. Oregon, on
The Perfect Nazi: Uncovering My
Grandfathers Secret Past by Martin Davidson.
The discussion will be moderated by a panel of
community and Museum members. Admission:
$5; free for museum members. Light refreshments served; book available for sale in museum bookstore. Space is limited, please RSVP.
Information: Jamie Williams, 351.0048 or
jamie@elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
What if someone learned his grandfather had
been a Nazi SS officer? This is the confession
that Davidson received from his mother upon
the death of his grandfather Bruno Langbehn.
The Perfect Nazi is Davidsons exploration of
his familys darkest secret. The discussion will
kick off the museums EPHMs 2015 programming theme, The Others: Collaborators,
Perpetrators, Bystanders and Rescuers of the
Holocaust.
Tumblewords Project The writing
workshops are 12:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Saturdays at the Memorial Park Public Library
meeting room, 3200 Copper, unless listed otherwise. Workshops are free; donations for the
presenter are encouraged. The group is open
to all writers in a non-critique, non-caustic
forum. Information: 328-5484 (Donna Snyder),

566-1034 (library),
tumblewordsproject@yahoo.com or on
Facebook at Tumblewords.
XX Undcimo Congreso de Literatura

Mexicana Contempornea The 2015
Contemporary Mexican Literature Conference,

organized by the UTEP Department of
Languages and Linguistics, begins at 9 a.m.
Thursday through Saturday, March 5-7 in the
UTEP Student Union Building. Keynote speaker
is journalist Margo Glantz. Information: revlitmex@gmail.com.
This year, a special interest will be placed on
critiques of the Generation 68 authors.
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Friends of the Cielo Vista Librarys annual used

book sale is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March
14. at Jose Cisneros Cielo Vista Library, 1300
Hawkins. Books for both children and adults
available. All proceeds go to the JCCV Library
and bookmobile. Information: 778-7503.
Sharing Memories Thomas Branigan
Library will host a series of activities on Using

Reminiscence Activities at 10 a.m. third
Tuesday of each month through May 19, at
Munson Center, 975 S. Mesquite, in Las
Cruces. Information: (575) 528-4005 or
library.reference@las-cruces.org.
March 17: Remembering Work Life
April 21: Remembering Spring
May 19: Remembering Pets.
PBS Kids Writers Contest KCOSs
annual PBS KIDS Writers Contest for children

in grades K-3 from El Paso and the surrounding
communities runs through March 27,
designed to promote the advancement of childrens literacy skills through hands-on, active
learning. Children celebrate creativity and build
literacy skills by writing and illustrating their
very own stories. Information: 590-1313 or
pbskids.org/winterscontest. Entry forms available online.
KCOS will select 16 local winners (four from
each grade level) and award prizes. The local
winners will then be entered into the national
contest.
Cultural Connections Book Club - The
club meets 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 18,

and April 15, at the Branigan Cultural Center,
501 N. Main, Las Cruces, to discuss Charles
Manns 1491: New Revelations of the
Americas Before Columbus. Information;
(575) 541-2154 or las-cruces.org/museums.
The book made a stir in 2005 with a new perspective on the cultural diversity of the
Americas in the 15th century.
Barnes & Noble (East Side) The
Fountains at Farah, 8889 Gateway West, Suite

120. Information: 590-1932.
Celebrate Dr. Seusss Birthday with stories
and activities at 7 p.m. Monday, March 2.
Author Valentin Sandoval will sign copies of
his latest book South Run Rises 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 7.
Childrens storytimes are 11 a.m. Saturdays:
March 7: Once Upon a Cloud
March 14: Mustache Baby Meets His Match
March 21: Edmund Unravels
March 28: Duck & Goose Colors.
Barnes & Noble (West Side) 705
Sunland Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday. Information: 581-5353.
Celebrate Dr. Seusss Birthday with stories
and activities at 4 p.m. Monday, March 2.
Childrens storytimes are 11 a.m. Saturdays:
March 7: Once Upon a Cloud
March 14: Mustache Baby Meets His Match
March 21: Edmund Unravels
March 28: Duck & Goose Colors
A Pajama Party Friday storytime is Friday,
March 20, with The Littlest Bunny in Texas.
Sisters in Crime The Eastside chapter of
the book discussion group supporting women

mystery writers meets 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday,
March 3, at St. Paul Methodist Church, 7000
Edgemere, to discuss Every Last Secret by
Linda Rodriguez. The meeting the first Tuesday
of each month, and is free to anyone to attend
although a $1 donation may be asked to cover
utilities/maid service. Information: 629-7063 or
labodda9@aol.com.
Reading Art Book Club The book club
of the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main,
will meet at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11,

to discuss A Face on the World: On Self
Portraits by aura Cumming. The museum is
at 491 N. Main, next to the Branigan Cultural
Center. Information: (575) 541-2137 or lascruces.org/museums.
Focusing on the art of self-portraiture, this
exploration of the lives of artists sheds light on
some of the most extraordinary portraits in art
history.
LGBT book group The bimonthly book
group meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of

each odd-numbered month at the new
OUTright GLBT Center, 211 W. Yandell. Open
to all GLBT and GLBT-friendly people interested in book discussions. Includes potluck supper.
The March 16 selection is Fun Home: A
Family Tragicomic by Alison Bechdel.
Information: 566-5549, 861-2909 or 471-9396
or on Facebook at ElPasoGLBTBookGroup.
Meeting dates in 2015 are May 18, July 20,
Sept. 21 and Nov. 16.
Books Are Gems 7744 North Loop Ste
B (behind Compass Bank). The nonprofit

organization sells and gives away new and used
books. Books are sold for $1-$2, and children
who come to the store may receive five free
used books. Teachers can also receive free
books for their classroom. Hours are 11 a.m.
to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday;
and 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Information:
845-5437 or booksaregems.org.
Dr. Seuss book readings and giveaways, face
painting, jumping balloons, the tumble bus, fire
department display, arts and crafts, and
refreshments are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
Feb 28, in celebration of Dr. Seuss Day.
City of Night Book Club Rio Grande

Adelante hosts the book club and social gathering for LGBT community and friends at 7 p.m.
the first Saturday of the month at different
locations. The meetings include a social, usually
a dinner, as well as book discussion.
Information/location: 525-9006 or cityofnightbookclub@gmail.com.
Rail Readers Book Club The club
meets at 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of

the month at the Las Cruces Railroad Museum,
351 N. Mesilla in Las Cruces Participation is
free. Information: 575-647-4480.
The new Young Rail Readers Club meets 3 to
4 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, for
grades 3-5. Participation is free.
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Rent El Paso Community Colleges

Theater Ensemble presents the hit Broadway
musical through March 1 at the EPCC
Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, 9570
Gateway North. Directed by Keith Townsend.
Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2:30
p.m. Sunday. Children 7 and older welcome.
Tickets: $15 ($7 EPCC
student/faculty/staff/seniors; $10 non-EPCC
students/military). Information: 831-3205 or
epcc.edu/theater.
Other Desert Cities American
Southwest Theatre Company presents the

comedy by Jon Robin Baitz, through March 8,
at NMSUs Center for the Arts. Showtime is
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $5-$17. Information: (575) 646-4515.
The conservative Wyeth households family
Christmas erupts when their liberal daughter
Brooke arrives bearing a soon-to-be published
memoir full of family secrets.
The Complete Works of William

Shakespeare...Abridged El Paso
Playhouse presents the comedic treatment of

the bards plays by Adam Long, Daniel Singer
and Jess Winfield through March 14.
Directed by Vanessa Keyser. Showtimes are 8
p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors 62 and older; $7 students and military, as well as per person for
groups of 10 or more. Information: 532-1317
or elpasoplayhouse.com.
This much-produced, fast-paced, gag-a-second delight deconstructs all 37 of the Bards
plays-plus the sonnets-into a single two-hour
whirlwind.
Recreational Living Las Cruces
Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall,

Las Cruces, presents Mark Medoffs directorial
debut of the new work by David Spence
March 6-22. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays
and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $12
($11 students, seniors, military; $10 per person
for groups of ten or more; $9 age 6 and
younger. Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org. See Stage Talk this page for details.
The Canterbury Tales A Childrens

Theatre of the Mesilla Valley presents
Chaucers rollicking travelogue about pilgrims
in the Middle Ages at 7 p.m. Friday and 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 6-7, at the Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, in Las
Cruces. Tickets: $7. Information: (575) 5711413.
Far Appomattox Frontera Repertory
Theatre Company presents the readers theatre production of the Frank Levering play at
2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, in the
Philanthropy Theatre of the Plaza Annex, as
part of El Paso Community Foundations Jewel
Box series. Tickets: $16 (Ticketmaster).
Information: 533-4020 or epcf.org.
An aging Robert E. Lee, portrayed by
Broadway veteran Ray Baker, and his faithful
lieutenant, James Old Pete Longstreet, lead
the Confederacy in a desperate retreat from
the deadly embrace of a younger and far more
vigorous man, Union General Ulysses S. Grant.
NMSU Theater afterschool program

New Mexico State University Department
of Theater Arts afterschool program for grades

1-3 and 4-6, as part of American Southwest
March 2015
Childrens Theatre Company. Instructor is

Larissa Lurie. Cost: $25 per student.
Information: (575) 646-4515. Registration
forms available at nmsutheatre.com/asctc.php
The workshop for grades 1-3, Fantasy
Forest, runs 3:30 to p.m. Mondays March 16April 20.
The grade 4-6 workshop Shapeshifters,
runs 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 11April 22.
The Hothouse No Strings Theatre

Company presents the spooky comedy by
Harold Pinter March 13-29, at the Black Box
Theatre in Las Cruces. Directed by Algernon
DAmmassa. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, as well as
7 p.m. Thursday, March 26. Tickets: $12 ($10
students and seniors over 65; $8 all seats
Thursday). Reservations: (575) 523-1223.
The play is set in an unnamed government
institution of dubious purpose, which is run by
an assemblage of bumbling, sometimes sinister,
and often hilarious bureaucrats.
Siglo de Oro Drama Festival The
40th anniversary celebration of the Spanish language dramatic arts from Spains Golden Age
runs Wednesday through Sunday, March 1822 at the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre,
800 S. San Marcial. Performances begin at 7
p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; Sunday
show time to be announced. Early arrival
encouraged, as seating is limited. Admission is
free on a first come, first served basis (no
reservations). Information: 532-7273 or lospaisanos-chamizal.org.
March 18: Fiesta Barroca!, Morfeo Teatro
from Cuevas de San Clemente, Spain
March 19: El Buscn by Quevedo performed by Morfeo Teatro
March 20: Coloquio de los perros by
Cervantes performed by Laboratorio Escnico
Univalle from Cali, Colombia
March 21: El amor enamorado by Lope
de Vega performed by Escuela Nacional de
Arte Teatral INBA from Mexico City, Mexico.
Sponsored by the Mexican Consulate.
March 22: Madrid 1780: Villa y Corte by
Tonadillas y entremeses performed by
Orchestra of New Spain from Dallas, Texas.
Esperanza Rising UTEP Department of

Theatre and Dance presents the play by Lynn
Alvarez, based on the childrens novel by Pam
Muoz Ryan and directed by Rebecca Rivas,
March 20-29, in the Fox Fine Arts Wise
Family Theatre. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday. Tickets: $13 ($11 seniors, military,
group, UTEP alumni and non-UTEP students;
$9 UTEP students; ages 4-12): 747-5118 or
theatredance.utep.edu.
In the Great Depression era, Esperanza lives a
privileged life on her fathers rancho near the
U.S./Mexican border. When tragedy strikes,
she is forced to cross the border into the
United States and become a farm worker. The
play will be accompanied by live mariachi
music.
orld premieres dont happen

in this area of the world very
often, whether film or theater.
But it isnt surprising that the world
premiere of Recreational Living by
David Spence is associated with the
master of theater premieres, Mark
Medoff. Medoff playwright, screenwriter, film and theatre director, actor
and NMSU professor has won a
Tony Award and Olivier award (for
Children of a Lesser God), an Obie
for When You Comin Back, Red
Ryder? and was nominated for an
Oscar for Lesser God.
Medoff is directing the play, which
won the Las Cruces Community
Theater and Mark Medoff Premiere
Contest.
For the contest, Medoff solicited
scripts for this slot in the LCCT season
from current and former students.
Twenty-nine plays were submitted.
I was gratified to see that these writers, ranging in age from their mid-20s
to their 50s, were still fully engaged in
their work in the theater, Medoff said.
Winner Spence took a creative writing
class from Medoff in 2007, the first he
taught for the newly minted Creative
Media Institute for Film and Digital
Arts, which Medoff helped found.
I encouraged David to pursue writing
seriously and to delve into all areas and
genres, Medoff said. He took a playwriting class with me. Hmm. He had a
voice that I began to refer to as
Spencerian whimsical and compassionate, bold yet subtle; you had to listen carefully, but he would make me
laugh and care about his characters.
As a result of his win, the Spence
Asset Management Foundation controlled by Spences family lent its support to the premiere.
The two main characters in
Recreational Living are two young
men who deal with the difficulties of
growing up. Family, women, sex, anxiety, competition, suicide, money, birthday lunches all of these can be goals
or obstacles in the show. Nothing is
safe and nothing is sacred as growing
people attempt to define themselves and
watch out for the ones they love.
As LCCT president Janet BeattyPayne said, This show is at times an
hilarious comedy and at other times
touching, moving, and even shocking.
Like any premiere, LCCT is planning
a big gala, complete with red carpet,
which will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday,

March 6, at LCCT. The event features
dinner and snacks sold by food trucks, a
Chalk Walk of Fame and salsa dancing
lessons.
After the opening performance of
Recreational Living, patrons can
attend a gala reception to mingle with
Mark Medoff, David Spence and the
entire cast until 11p.m. This Red Carpet
Premiere is also presented by Project
Mainstreet and the Green Chamber of
Commerce. During the Red Carpet
Premiere event, the Green Chamber of
Commerce will present an award to
Medoff for his commitment to Las
Cruces.
Medoffs cast includes Jacob Darmata,
Brad Martinez, Britney Stout, Aaron
Hernandez, Samantha Vessel, Xodia
Choate, Marissa Bond and Rapheal
Medina.
As for the writer, Spence said he was
thrilled when his piece was chosen.
I was living in Los Angeles at the
time with tentative plans to return to my
home town, Las Cruces. The opportunity to work on staging this play proved
to be quite a worthy final impetus to
return, he said.
This opportunity with Mark and the
LCCT quite literally brought me home.
Mark has touched so many people in
this community. He has helped lift so
many of us up higher than we thought
we could go. Of course I am honored
that Mark chose my play for production,
but the greater honor is just knowing
him and being his friend.
Carol Viescas is a veteran of

community theater and teaches
journalism at Bel Air High School.
Recreational Living runs March 6-22

at Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313
N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces.
Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.
UTEP Technical Theatre Workshops
UTEPs Department of Theatre Dance host

the workshops for high school and college students Monday through Wednesday, March 23-
Please see Page 39
Recreational Living cast includes, from left, Xodia Choate, Marissa Bond,
Samantha Vessel and Raphael Medina.
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Rethinking the Argentine Dirty War,

1976-83, and the Holocaust UTEP
Department of History hosts a presentation by

Professor Federico Finchelstein of the New
School for Social Research at 6 p.m. Tuesday,
March 3, in the UTEP Library Blumberg
Auditorium. Finchelstein is the author of many
works on twentieth-century Argentina and
Europe, including Transatlantic Fascism and the
Ideological Origins of the Dirty War. The public
is invited. Information: sdeutsch@utep.edu.
Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society

and Haunted History Age 13 and older
welcome, unless otherwise listed. Information,

reservations: 274-9531 or ghosts915.com.
Offices are at the Paranormal Research Center,
108 E. San Antonio.
A Ghost Story Slam is 7 p.m. Friday, March
13, at the Paranormal Research Center, to listen to and share stories. Admission is free.
San Elizario Ghost Tours is 10 p.m. to midnight, Friday, March 6 and April 3. Meet at
the Golden Eagle Gallery 1501 Main in San
Elizario. Tour will include going into the old jail.
Tickets: $15.
Concordia Cemetery Ghost Tour is 9 to 11
p.m. Saturday, March 7 and 14, at the cemetery. Bring a camera. Meet at 8:30 p.m. at the
Yandell entrance. Tickets; $10.
Downtown History Tours are noon
Saturdays, March 7-April 4, starting at the
Paranormal Research Center. Tickets: $15.
Haunted Brothel Tours are 9 to 11 p.m.
Saturdays, March 14, 21 and 28, and April
4. Meet at the Paranormal Research Center at
8:30 p.m. Cost: $15, adults only (contains adult
situations, offensive history and adult language).
Downtown Ghost Tours are 9 to 11 p.m.
every Monday and Wednesday, and Saturdays,
March 21 and 28. Meet at 108 E. San
Antonio. Not recommended for small children;
contains adult themes. Tickets: $15.
Camp Furlong Day and Cabalgata

Binacional The 12th annual event is 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Pancho

Villa State Park, Columbus, N.M. The event
features folklorico dancers, music, food and
parade led by more than 100 Mexican cabalgata
horseback riders and more in the village.
Admission is free to community center complex; state park fee is $5 a carload. Information:
(575) 531-2711, (575) 531-2663 or
PanchoVillaStateParkFriendsGroup.org.
The event commemorates the March 9, 1916
attack on Columbus and adjacent military camp
by Pancho Villa and his men.
The 16th Annual Cabalgata Binacional will be
hosted in the village plaza, beginning about 10
a.m. followed by food, vendors and entertainment in the village plaza.
The Columbus Historical Society Memorial
Ceremony is 11 a.m. at the Depot Museum.
Historians will give presentations and
slideshows at Parks Rec Hall:
U.S. Army historian Dr. Robert Bouilly will
speak about The 24th Infantry Regiment at
Columbus and Boxing at 1 p.m.
NMSU professor Dr. Jon Hunner will present
on World War I and the Raid on Columbus at
2 p.m.
Historian John Deuble will show vintage 1916
photos of the 1st Aero Squadrons Aerodrome
and aircraft shops at 3 p.m.
Harvey Girls of El Paso The Harvey
Girls of El Paso Texas 1906-1948 hosts monthly meetings 2 to 4 p.m. the second Monday of
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the month at the Union Depot Passenger

Station, 700 San Francisco. Admission is free.
harveygirlselpaso.weebly.com.
The March 9 program is Mary Jane Coulter,
Architect for Fred Harvey Companies for 40
years, presented by Pres Dehrkoop.
Southwest Chapter of Railway &

Locomotive Historical Society The
society meets 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March

11, at Avilas Mexican Restaurant, 6232 N.
Mesa. Program is Music of the Railroads with
local musician Cliff Seaman. Meetings are open
to the public. Information: 591-2326.
El Paso Genealogical Society The
society meets 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March

12, 2015 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3500
McRae. Program is African History in Mexico.
Meetings are open to the public. Information:
Barbara McCarthy, 584-2339.
History Notes Lecture Series The
monthly program is p.m. the second Thursday

of each month at the Branigan Cultural Center,
501 N. Main, north end of the Downtown Mall
in Las Cruces. The 2015 series focuses on
American Indian Cultures of the Southwest.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2154
or las-cruces.org/museums.
March 12: Trader, Prisoner and Governor:
David Meriwethers Roads to New Mexico
with George R. Matthews
April 9: History of Ute Beadwork, with
Rebecca Hammond, Ute.
El Paso Corral of the Westerners
The monthly dinner program is 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Friday, March 20, at Sunland Park Holiday Inn,
900 Sunland Park Drive. Program is First
Thanksgiving 1598, in San Elizario, presented
by Mission Trails Association and Jackie Reed,
granddaughter of founder Sheldon Hall. Cost:
$20; includes dinner and presentation.
Information/RSVP: 759-9538.
Beyond the Basics: Lecture Series
The El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study

Center, 715 N. Oregon, presents two more
lectures in its spring series 5:30 to 7 p.m.
March 26 and April 28, with the theme The
Others: Collaborators, Perpetrators,
Bystanders and Rescuers of the Holocaust,
exploring the social and psychological complexities of those who committed the atrocities,
those who stood-by in silence, and those who
protected the persecuted. Presenters to be
announced. Admission is free; RSVP requested.
Continuing Education Credits available for educators. Information: Education Director Jamie
Williams at 351-0048, ext. 28 or jamie@elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
Thursday, March 26: Collaborators:
Complicity in the Holocaust.
Tuesday, April 28: Bystanders.
Trinity Site Tour The spring tour to the
site of the first atom bomb explosion is

Saturday, April 4, at White Sands Missile
Range. Admission is free. Information: White
Sands Public Affairs (575) 678-1134 or
wsmr.army.mil.
Enter off U.S. 380 on the north end of the
range (Stallion Gate) from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Site
closes promptly at 3:30 p.m. Must show a
photo ID at the gate.
The NM Museum of Space History will host a
motor coach tour, led by museum curator Sue
Taylor. Cost: $70. Information: nmspacemuseum.org.
March 2015
On Stage
Dwight Yoakam at Inn of

Mountain Gods March 14
There have always been rock fans who

despise the genre of country music with as
much rage as the main character in the
Taken movies, but those same people lovingly embrace Hank Williams, Johnny Cash
and Dwight Yoakam. It is the last on that list
that this is all about. His career now eclipses
three decades, and next month he will release
his 15th album, the first in three years.
Dwights honky-tonk drawl is instantly recognizable, and his guitar playing usually
shares the country seesaw with some rockabilly sounds. If somehow all this is foreign to
you, look no further than your favorite cover
version of Queens Crazy Little Thing
Called Love, Elvis Presleys Suspicious
Minds or countless others he has four
complete collections full of his favorites. So
dust off your favorite cowboy hat, make sure
those boots are comfortable for some serious
two-steppin and shine up those spurs,
because its time for Dwight Yoakam at the
Inn of the Mountain Gods March 14.
National: Butch Walker, Afraid

of Ghosts, Dangerbird
Records
Some music producers hands can be felt all

over an artists work and some, despite their
best effort to make themselves heard, are
simply spirits in the room and the resulting
work is no different than the bands other
efforts. The latter is far from the case here,
because on the newest Butch Walker release,
songwriter Ryan Adams wore the producers
cap. His web covers this better than
Spiderman, and thats a good thing. Afraid
of Ghosts is somewhat of a departure: Gone
are tongue-in-cheek lyrics backed with a guitar-driven pop, and the hooks arent flying
out of the tackle box. This is a much more
stripped-down affair for Butch, with his
voice and acoustic guitar front and center on
most tracks. There is another good reason for
this, besides the addition of his alt. country
friend. This was recorded in only four days,
a year after the passing of this father. So an
upbeat affair this is not, but well worth a listen especially if you have long followed his
career. Maybe now he will find the mass
love and admiration he so richly deserves
speaking of which he can count fellow musicians Johnny Depp, Mike Viola, and Bob
Mould in the category, as they lend a hand
on this one.
Damnwells, Damnwells,
Rock Ridge Music
It seemed as if alt. country was finally going

to get its due, even if cloaked in a folkier
frock with the likes of the Lumineers, Avett
Brothers and Mumford & Sons (which has
started to subside). The good news is this
doesnt deter those who never gained the
affections of the general population to stop
doing what theyve always done, which is
making great music. One of those bands is
the Damnwells. The band has been going at
it for over a decade and half. In the process
they lost most of their members, but this
time around the gangs all back. It appears
that absence does make the heart grow
fonder, with the latest being their best record
to date. The alt. country sound is flavored
with a sharp resonance of Paul Westerberg, a
dollop of Soul Asylum and a slick shine of
pop. The majority of the CD is filled with a
catching infection of sing-along staples. The
absolute highlight of the disc has to be their
marathon of disgust with reality television
done in a Jim Carroll-esque People That
Died tone on Kill Me. Their newest CD is
The Damnwells and after 15 years that is
damnwell what it should be called.
March 2015
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Jellyfish, Spilt Milk &

Bellybutton, Omnivore
It has been a year since Omnivore records

last raided one of their favorite catalogues,
and this time they take on Jellyfishs complete studio output. In all honesty that is only
two albums. The first up is the bands debut
Bellybutton, which celebrates their quartercentury anniversary. It has doubled in size as
a 2-CD set, and now includes 10 live cuts
tacked on the end and a full disc of demos,
as well as a handful of cover versions. They
take on Paul McCartney, The Archies and
Donovan. Then there is their sophomore
Spilt Milk, which is nothing to cry about
even though it was their final release. This
features two dozen bonus cuts with the bulk
being rare demo tracks. Both sets have been
brilliantly remastered and are packed full of
photos, new liner notes, and track-by-track
interviews with the band. Dont be afraid to
dip your toes in with these Jellyfish lurking
about because their sting will have you feeling great.
Collectibles: The Who, 7 Inch

Series, UME
There are usually two names that come to

most peoples minds when they hear British
rock invasion; its either the Beatles or
Rolling Stones, while bands like the Kinks
and The Who often fall by the wayside. The
Who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary and it should come as no surprise that
they will soon start their latest tour. As that
didnt catch anyone off guard, neither will
the arrival of another best-of collection.
What should catch your attention is the special 7-inch box set series they have created to
commemorate this milestone. The collections
will come out in four parts throughout 2015,
and their time spent on several labels is represented, from Brunswick to Reaction to
Track and Polydor. Each will contain seven
45s on heavyweight vinyl with paper
sleeves, which will include the period graphics on the front and back, all housed in a
rigid lid-and-tray outer box with oversized
color booklet and liner notes created specifically for this release. As a special treat, an
ultra-limited platter is being pressed on blue
wax and will take you from the very beginning, their debut single I Cant Explain, all
the way up to their most current cut, Be
Lucky, their first original song in eight
years. Its been 50 years dont you think
its time to let these boys be part of the
Beatles/ Stones conversation?
25, in the Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre.

Admission is free; advance RSVP needed: htsutsui2@utep.edu.
Presenters are Xchitl Gonzlez Quintanilla,
author of Practical Handbook of Scene
Design and winner of Antonio Lopez
Mancera for Best Scene Design of the Year in
2005 and the Lighting Award in the World
Stage Design 2013, Cardiff, U.K., and Clint
Allen, who recent projects include The
Widow Lincoln at Fords Theatre.
High school sessions are Tuesday:
9:30-10:45 a.m.: Life as a Projection
Designer, with Clint Allen
11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.: Design Ideas and
n Christian circles, anger is generally

considered a bad thing, unless its
righteous anger. Righteous anger
is the Christians get-out-of-jail-free card
for being upset if youre mad about
something sinful, then its OK.
The Bible passage always used to
describe righteous anger is the story of
Jesus overturning the tables and chasing
the money-lenders out of the temple.
For Brant Hansen, however, righteous
anger is an oxymoron. Hansen, a former Christian radio talk show host who
now works for a Christian medical nonprofit organization, is coming out next
month with his book Unoffendable.
The premise of the book is simple:
We have no right to be angry.
Hansen was a guest speaker recently in
El Paso and gave an outline of the book,
which is subtitled, How Just One
Change Can Make All of Life Better.
At first, his statement that we have no
right to be angry flies in the face of
common sense: Of course we have a
right to be angry when people hurt us or
the ones we love, when people do wrong
and when bad things happen through no
fault of our own, etc.
And Hansen would be the first to agree
that it is perfectly understandable why
people get angry. But his radical position is that following Jesus means that
we are no longer entitled to our anger.
Here are the main points of Hansens
upcoming book:
The Bible never justifies anger, but
constantly warns against giving into it.
The only exception is when referring
to Gods wrath. But were not God, so
we cannot claim a right to it.
Being angry at others is basically a
lack of forgiveness. If we think we have
a right to be angry, how much more does
God have a right to be angry with us?
Its not only possible to live a life
without anger, its one of the most free-
Approach, with Clint Allen

2 to 3:15 p.m.: Life as a Designer: Work in
the Scenarios with Xchitl Gonzlez Quintanilla
3:30 to 4:45: Light & Color with Xchitl
Gonzlez Quintanilla (wear colorful clothing)
UTEP student sessions include a meet and
greet lunch 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday
2:30 to 3:4 p.m. Monday : Life as a Lighting
Designer with Xchitl Gonzlez Quintanilla
4 to 5:15 p.m. Monday: A Method for Design
with Xchitl Gonzlez Quintanilla
1:30 to 2:45 Tuesday: Life as a Projection
Designer with Clint Allen
3 to 4:45 Tuesday: Design Ideas and
Approach with Clint Allen
9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Contents with
Clint Allen
1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday: Implements with Q
lab and projections,
ing, healthy, simplifying, relaxing,

refreshing, stress-relieving, encouraging
things we can do, according to the
advance publicity for Unoffendable.
For many of the people attending
Hansens talk in El Paso, including
myself, we found ourselves deep in discussion afterward as we wrestled with
this idea of giving up any entitlement to
anger. What most of us admitted was
that the anger we often called righteous had little to do with obeying God
and more to do with our own frailties.
The Bible verse often used to justify
anger Ephesians 4:26 has traditionally been translated as Be angry
and do not sin. Newer translations read
In your anger do not sin. It doesnt
command us to be angry, but counsels
us how to deal with anger.
If you research further, you find that
the Ephesians passage echoes Psalms
4:4, which is translated as Tremble (or
stand in awe) and do not sin.
The Ephesians passage goes on to say
do not let the sun go down on your
anger. Some people read that as telling
us to hash out our anger while its still
hot, but when you go back to Psalm 4,
its clear that the opposite is intended:
when you are on your beds, search
your hearts and be silent.
We all experience anger, but the Bible
teaches us that our anger comes from
brokenness, not righteousness. It should
trigger reflection and repentance, not
attacks and accusations.
Randy Limbird is editor of
El Paso Scene. Comments?
Send to randy@epscene.com
Look for these new and upcoming releases:
Built To Spill Untethered Moon

Calexico Edge Of The Sun
Death Cab for Cutie Kintsugi
Hayden Hey Love
Paul Weller Saturns Pattern
Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin

Dice Music. Drop him a line at
tumblindicemusic@netscape.net.
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premiere of a feature film produced in southern New Mexico by Las Cruces-based PRC
Productions is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb.
27-28, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main
in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Written and
directed by Michael J. Cramer and starring
William McNamara. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $8.50. Information: (575) 523-6403 or
Truth follows a diverse group of college
students who stumble into a top-secret facility
somewhere deep in the Gila Wilderness and
become infected with a deadly virus that could
become a worldwide threat.
A question and answer session with the filmmakers follows the screening.
Additional screenings are 7 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, March 6-7, WNMUs Light Hall
Auditorium, in Silver City. Tickets: $5 (free for
WNMU students with valid ID).
Film Salon The Film Salon at Trinity First
United Methodist Churchs Resler Hall Chapel,

801 N. Mesa (at Yandell), continues its series
exploring one of the cinemas most dynamic
leading men, Steve McQueen, with the action
cop classic Bullitt, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
March 7, in Resler Hall. Admission is free.
Information: 533-2674 or filmsalon.org.
The final film in the series is The Getaway
April 4.
Pax Christi Film Series The series
presents They Killed Sister Dorothy, the

story of Sister Dorothy Stang at 3 p.m. Sunday,
March 8, at the Mother Teresa Center, 2400
E. Yandell. Discussion follows. Admission is free,
donations accepted. Information: 740-3962.
Jays Pix Presents Film historian, educa-
tor, writer, archivist, collector Jay Duncan and

the Sunset Film Society host the monthly film
series at noon Sunday, March 15, at
Ardovinos Desert Crossing, One Ardovino
Drive in Sunland Park. Admission is free; but
reservations strongly recommended; RVSP via
sunsetfilmsociety.org.
This month is a special St. Patricks Day family
matinee with the 1959 Disney film Darby
OGill and the Little People, a tale about a
wily Irish caretaker and his battle of wits with
the King of the Leprechauns. Starring Sean
Connery, Albert Sharpe, Janet Munro and
Jimmy ODea.
Everything Comes From The Streets
El Paso Community College presents the El

Paso premiere of the one-hour documentary
tracing the origins and history of lowriding in
San Diego, Calif., and the borderlands at 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 28, at EPCCs Administrative
Service Center Board Room (Building A), 9050
Viscount. Low rider car show in the parking
lot. Information: 831-6615.
Fountain Theatre 2469 Calle de
Guadalupe, Mesilla. The historic theater, operated by the Mesilla Valley Film Society, features
films at 7:30 p.m. nightly, plus 1:30 p.m.
Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7
($6 seniors, military and students with ID; $5
children and society members); $5 on
Wednesday. Information, schedule: (575) 5248287 or mesillavalleyfilm.org.
Feb. 27-March 5: Goodbye to All That.
When his wife unexpectedly informs him that
she wants a divorce, well-meaning but oblivious
El Paso Scene
husband Otto Wall finds himself thrust back

into bachelorhood,.
March 6-12: Foxcatcher. John DuPont
played by Steve Carell decides to bankroll
Americas national wrestling team at the 1988
Seoul Olympics.
Tuesday, March 10: The Last Unicorn.
Peter S. Beagle, author of the novel on which
this animated film is based, is currently on tour
with a new digital cinema print. Fans can
engage with him for questions and answers,
signings and personal conversation.
March 13-19: Song of the Sea. This handdrawn, animated story is centered on a lost
mother who disappears into the waves leaving
her husband and two children.
March 20-26: Mr. Turner. A look at the
last quarter century of the life of eccentric,
British painter J.M.W. Turner (Timothy Spall).
March 27-April 2: Leviathan. Oscar
nomination for Best Foreign Language Film of
the Year. A man living in a Russian coastal town
is forced to fight the corrupt mayor when he is
told that his house will be demolished.
New Mexico Museum of Space

History 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. The
museums Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater will

host its Farewell showings of classic IMAX
films in their original format as the theater prepares for its new high-resolution, giant screen
digital projection system. Tickets: $6 ($5.50 for
seniors and military; $4.50 ages 4-12). Ages 3
and under free for all shows. Museum/IMAX
combo tickets available. Information: (877)
333-6589 or (575) 437-2840 or nmspacemuseum.org. Starting March 1:
National Geographics Sea Monsters: A
Prehistoric Adventure. The film brings to life
the extraordinary marine reptiles of the
dinosaur age, from the giraffe-necked
Styxosaurus and 20-foot bulldog fish
Xiphactinus to the T-Rex of the ocean: the 40foot super-predator Tylosaurus. Narrated by
Liev Shreiber. Showtimes are 11 a.m., 1 and 3
p.m.
Journey Into Amazing Caves. Expert cavers
Nancy Aulenbach and Dr. Hazel Barton
explore unusual caveslike ice caves in
Greenland and underwater caves in the jungles
of Mexico as they search for important clues
about the Earths past and the microorganisms
that inhabit its most extreme environments.
Narrated by Liam Neeson. Show times are 10
a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m.
Exhibits on display in the Tombaugh Theater:
Earth from Space, featuring 40 beautifully
detailed satellite images of the planet.
The Magic Planet and the ViewSpace Theater
interactive exhibits.
Jays Film Forecast Film historian Jay
Duncan prepared this list of top monthly

Coming Attractions for movie fans, listed by
studio and release date (subject to change).
March 6:
Chappie (Columbia) Motion capture and
Live-action. Hugh Jackman, Sigourney Weaver,
Dev Patel. Directed by Neill Blomkamp.
Merchants of Doubt (Sony Classics)
Documentary. Matthew Crawford, Patricia
Callahan, Stanton A. Glantz. Directed by
Robert Kenner.
No Escape (Weinstein Co.) Pierce
Brosnan, Owen Wilson, Lake Bell; Directed by
Please see Page 42

March 2015
See Heres the Ticket and other listings for

for additional April events.
The Dixie Swim Club El Paso

Playhouse, 2511 Montana, presents the comedy/drama by Nicholas Hope, Jamie Wooten and
Jessie Jones April 3-25. Showtimes are 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $7-$10. Information: 532-1317 or
elpasoplayhouse.com.
april
PREVIEW
Northeaster Parade The annual parade

starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at Hercules
and Diana and continues 1 1/2 miles along
Diana to Railroad Drive.
Run for the Fallen Memorial 5K The
5K memorial race and 1 mile walk is 9 a.m.
Sunday, April 4, at Fort Bliss. Cost: $10
through April 3; additional $5 fee on race day.
El Paso Chihuahuas Opening game
week is April 9-16 against the Tacoma
Raiders. Information: 533-BASE or
EPChihuahuas.com.
April 21-24: Sacramento River Cats
April 25-28: Salt Lake Bees.
Into The Woods Alamogordo Music
Theatres presents Stephen Sondheims fractured fairy tale April 10-12, and April 16-17,
at Flickinger Center, 1110 N. New York in
Alamogordo, N.M. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $10. Information: (575)430-9162 or
alamogordomusictheatre.org.
Twelfth Night El Paso Community

Colleges Theater Ensemble closes its spring
season with the Shakespeare comedy April
10-19 at the EPCC Transmountain Campus
Forum. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and
Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Information: 8313205 or epcc.edu/theater.
El Paso Artists Studio Tour The 8th
annual tour is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and

noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 11-12, for
Eastside, Northeast and Mission Valley studios,
and April 18-19, for Westside, Upper Valley
and Downtown studios. Admission is free;. Full
studio list and directions available at pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com.
United We Run 5K Ross Middle and
Hughey Elementary PTAs host the 5K run and

1 mile run/walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 11, at
Hughey Elementary, 6201 Hughey Circle.
Information: raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Mary Poppins UTEP Dinner Theatre,
2nd floor Union Building on the UTEP campus,

presents Disneys hit family musical based on
the beloved storybook character April 17-May
17. Show time is 7 p.m. Wednesday through
Saturday, Sunday dinner shows are 2:30 p.m.;
non-dinner show Sunday 1:30 p.m. Tickets:
$31.50-$46.50 dinner shows; $17.50-$27.50
non-dinner matinees. Information: 747-6060 or
utep.edu/udt.
Empty Bowls Soup Dinner The 11th
annual soup dinner and silent auction to raise

funds and awareness of world hunger is 11 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at EPCC
Administrative Service Center, 9050 Viscount,
Building Admission: $25 donation ($15 students/military/seniors; free for children under
five; $60 family pack). Information: 298-0353 or
elpasoansfightinghunger.org.
UTEP Track Invitational Top-ranked

university track teams and other athletes will
compete in the annual all-day track meet
Saturday, April 18, at Kidd Field, UTEP.
Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
March 2015
Cavern City Classic Carlsbad Velo
Cycling Club hosts the Ominum April 18-19,

in Carlsbad, N.M. Register at usacycling.org.
Information: carlsbadvelocyclingclub.org.
Mighty Mujer Triathlon The allfemale super sprint benefiting the Center
Against Family Violence is 7 a.m. Saturday,
April 18, starting at Memorial Park Pool.
Registration at raceelpaso.com/mighty-mujer.
Vision Unlimited 5K The 5K run/walk

and 1-mile run/walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, April
18, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Registration
at raceadventures unlimited.com.
Run from your Taxes Texas Society of

Certified Public Accountants hosts the 5K run
and 1-mile walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 19,
at Geo Geskes G2, 2701 N. Stanton.
Registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Trailblazer 5K The 5K run and 1 mile

walk is 8 a.m. Sunday, April 19, at Americas
High School, 12101 Pellicano. Registration:
racedaventuresunlimited.com.
YWCA Womens Benefit luncheon
The 22nd annual benefit out of the box

luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 23, at
the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Keynote speaker is Ms. Veteran American Amanda Wirtz, a
Navy veteran who is also a published scientist,
humanitarian, and nationally renowned speaker
and violinist. Tickets: $100 minimum donation;
corporate tables available. Information, reservations: 533-2311 or ywcaelpaso.org.
Shoulders Las Cruces Community
Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall, presents the

dramatic comedy by Jeffrey Kinghorn April 24May 10. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $9-$12.
Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.
Trestle at Pope Lick Creek UTEP
Department of Theatre and Dance presents

the work by Naomi Wallace April 24-May 3 in
the Fox Fine Arts Studio Theatre. Showtime is
7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30
p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $13. Information: 7475118 or theatredance.utep.edu.
Binational Independent Film Festival
The annual binational festival featuring films

from around the globe is April 25-May 2, in El
Paso and Juarez. Information/film schedule:
binationalfilmfestival.org.
Old Ironsides Mud Challenge The 4-
mile, 16-obstacle challenge is Saturday, April

25, at the Air Assault Obstacle Course and
Rappel Tower at Abernathy Park., Fort Bliss.
Registration at raceroster.com.
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John Erick Dowdle.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (Fox
Searchlight) Maggie Smith, Richard Gere,
Judi Dench. Directed by John Madden. Sequel
to the 2012 film.
Unfinished Business (20th Century-Fox)
Vince Vaughn, Tom Wilkinson, Dave Franco.
Directed by Ken Scott.
March 13:
Cinderella (Disney) Lily James, Helena
Bonham Carter, Kate Blanchett Directed by
Kenneth Branagh. Live-Action retelling of the
classic fairy tale, first presented as an animated
Disney feature in 1950.
Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension
(Paramount) Billy Shepperd. Directed by
Gregory Plotkin. 5th film in the franchise begun
in 2007.
Run All Night (Warner Bros.) Liam
Neeson, Genesis Rodriguez, Vincent
DOnofrio. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.
March 20:
The Gunman (Open Road) Idris Elba,
Sean Penn, Javier Bardem. Directed by Pierre
Morel.
Insurgent (Summit) Shailene Woodley,
Ansel Elgort, Theo James. Directed by Robert

Schwentke. Sequel to Divergent (2014).
March 27:
Get Hard (Warner Bros.) Will Ferrell,
Alison Brie, Kevin Hart. Directed by Ethan
Cohen.
Home (20th Century-Fox) CG Animation.
Voices of Jim Parsons, Rihanna, Steve Martin;
Directed by Tim Johnson.
Serena (Magnolia) Bradley Cooper,
Jennifer Lawrence, Rhys Ifans. Directed by
Susanne Bier.
DVD Releases
March 3:
Foxcatcher / R
The Captive / R
March 17:
Annie / PG
Exodus: Gods and Kings / PG-13
March 31:
Interstellar / PG-13
Alma Calderon
16
Ardovinos Des. Crossg 33

Ardovinos Pizza
ATMAS Healing
42
Around and About Tours

Baskin Robbins
Bingo Plus
11
Books Are Gems
18
Cattleman's
18
Cecila Burgos LPC

Cicalas Pizza
Collectibles
DAN Expo
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29
10
24
El Paso Art Association 20

El Paso Ballroom
42
El Paso Exploreum
33
EPCC
El Paso Live
El Paso Playhouse
El Paso Pro-Musica
EP Saddleblanket
Elegant Consignments
Enterprise Fun Tours
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19
8,27
19
EP Psychic Fair
20
Fit Pole
12
Escamilla Gallery
Fit30
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Antique Mall - El Paso
Bruces Air
March 6:
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 1 / PG13
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb /
PG
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FM Remodeling
Fountain Theatre
Furrs Family Dining
Gastric Band Hypnosis
Geico
Hal Marcus Gallery
Hans Martial Arts
Health Matters
Heavens Best Carpet
NM Farm & Ranch
27
Perkins Jewelry Supply 27
29
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24
12
Johnson Jewelers
21
Kaplan College
Katz Beads
Kidspaloooza
KTEP
La Tierra Caf
Leos Mexican Food
Lucy Aquirre-Barrios
Magoffin Hall
Magoffin Home
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42
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25
Marie Otero
18
Mckinney Wrecking
35
The Marketplace
MegaMates
41
Mesilla Book Center
36
Mesa Street Antique
Mind/Body Studio
Mustard Seed Caf
19
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30
In Vogue Healthcare
Inside Out Designs Inc.
Naydas Gems
10
30
Paseo Christian Church
PhiDev Inc
Precision Prosthetics
PTEP
Quatro Siglos
Real Estate El Paso
44
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26
39
11
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24
RomanArtDesign
34
Smartz Printing
11
Silver City MainStreet
Sombra Antigua
Sunland Art Gallery
Sunland Park Racetrack
The Cleaners
Therapy Solutions
Tigua Indian Cultural
Unity Bookstore
UTEP Athletics
UTEP P3 Pers. Enrich.
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34
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UTEP Theatre & Dance 31
Vanities
43
Village Inn
36
Walgreens
34
Western Traders
20
Wyler Aerial Tramway
18
Westside Com. Church 5,25
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Your monthly guide to community

Art Sale & Demonstrations

Information: www.tamajesyroar.com (915) 274-6517

Lunch 11 am-2:30 pm Tues.-Sun.

5034 Doniphan Ste B

Catering Private Parties

Andress Band Car Show Andress High

Sun Country Doll Folks The clubs 41st

annual doll show and sale is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

El Paso Psychic Fair The fair is 11 a.m.

to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 14-15,

School Marching Bands inaugural car show is

Celebre Segundo Barrio Day Celebre

mind, body, spirit, natural health and personal

Super Kite Contest The 15th annual

kite flying contest, sponsored by Westside

attending. Admission is free. Information: 8778000 or westsidecommunity.org.

The City Weddings The City El Paso

Magazines bridal event is Saturday, March 21,

Viva la Mujer Latinitas El Paso hosts a

family-friendly showcase of local female talent

Kidspalooza El Paso Symphony

Orchestra hosts the 8th annual family art and

Please see Page 5

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Scene Spotlight highlights events

The MarketPlace at Placita Santa Fe

Esperanza Rising UTEP Department

Cowboy Days The annual celebration

El Paso Exploreum El Pasos living

The Complete Works of William

El Paso Psychic Fair The fair featuring

La Tierra Caf The caf hosts several

UTEP P3 UTEPs Professional and

El Paso Live Page 14.

Crossland Gallery Showing through

Marc-Andre Hamelin El Paso ProMusica presents the celebrated pianist

Hal Marcus Gallery Opening March

Sunland Art Gallery Showing

Dog Adoptions Humane Society of El

Escamilla Gallery The San Elizario

Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Bash

Packing & Supplies Expo The expo

Fountain Theatre Mesilla Valley Film

his months Gallery Talk column

El Paso Scene is published by Cristo

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The April issue comes out March 25

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This months cover painting by Rami

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Roman Martinez, Maureen Freeman

Randy Friedman, Gil Garza

Carol Viescas, Brian Chozick,

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In conjunction with the event is the annual

Southern Pass Renaissance Faire

Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) hosts

Cesar Chavez Day at Lincoln Park

annual free family fun day is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.