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entertainment, recreation & culture

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2018
Counting down to final stages of mammoth, $158 million
Westside freeway project — and the new Border West
Expressway won’t be far behind.
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INDEX
march 2018
ROUNDUP Roundup 3-10
Behind the Scene 4
Scene Spotlight 4
Here’s the Ticket 11-13
Program Notes 14
Music 15
Dance 15
Sports 16-18
Feature:
G0 10 Project 19-21
Nature 22
Viva Juárez 23
Wheel of Fortune’s Wheelmobile — At the Museum 23-24
The “Wheel of Fortune” show’s promotional Gallery Talk 25
vehicle will be in El Paso in search of game Taking a Look Back 26
players 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
Southwest Art Scene 27-28
March 3-4, at Speaking Rock Entertainment
Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Drive. Fans can fill Keep on Bookin' 29
out an application, have their name drawn at Liner Notes 29
random to play a version of the game on stage, El Paso FishNet 29
win prizes and be evaluated as a potential con- On Stage 30
Film Scene 31-32
testant for the broadcast show. Information:
CBS4Local.com or wheeloffortune.com.
Searches will be held at 2, 3:30 and 5 p.m., Stage Talk 32
with each show lasting about an hour. April preview 33
History Lessons 33-34
Home and Garden Expo — The 18th
annual expo is March 9-11 at the El Paso
Convention Center. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. Scene User’s Guide 11
Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Advertiser Index 34
to 5 p.m. Sunday. Area companies display the Subscription Form 34
latest products and services for homeowners.
Admission: $7.50 ($6.50 for age 65 and older;
free for 16 and under and active military). $1 Wire, Pro “O”, Sancho Villa, King Octopus,
off adult admission with canned good donation Rawger North and “One” Metallica Tribute.
to El Pasoans Fighting Hunger. Information:
(361) 882-2071 or elpasohomeandgarden.com. Celebre Segundo Barrio Festival —
Celebrity guest is Matt Blashaw, star of DIY Celebre Segundo Barrio hosts a health fair and
Network’s “Yard Crashers.” family day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March
The show features gardening, landscapes and 17, at the Lydia Patterson Institute, 517 S.
outdoor living as well as aisles of home Florence. The free family-friendly event offers
improvement. live entertainment, games, food booths, health
Also offered is a New Product Zone, Kids’ fair including free screenings, and food give-
Zone, Pet Zone with pet adoptions and away for registered Southside households.
GoTexan art, gift and gourmet center. Admission is free; food costs vary. Information:
533-8268 or lpi-elp.com.
Sun Country Doll Folks — The club’s
44th annual doll show and sale is 9 a.m. to 3 Kidtona Power Kar Race — El Paso Parks
p.m. Saturday, March 10, at the Best Western and Recreation hosts its Power Kar Race for
Plus, 6655 Gateway West. The event showcas- ages 4 to 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday,
es several tables of antique, collectable and March 17, at Marty Robbins Park, 11600 Vista
modern dolls, accessories, clothing, miniatures, del Sol. Helmets mandatory. Registration: $10.
books and other toys. Free doll appraisals Information: 212-1731 or
offered. A “doll hospital” is available on site. elpasotexas.gov/parks-and-recreation.
Admission: $3 ($1 children 12 and younger). Wyler Aerial Tramway Anniversary —
Information: 637-3438. The Tramway’s anniversary celebration is noon
Texas Showdown Festival — The 8th tat- to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 17, in the parking
too and music festival is noon to midnight lot, 1700 McKinley, celebrating 17 years of
Friday through Sunday, March 16-18, at El becoming a State Park. Live entertainment,
Paso County Coliseum, with 300 tattoo artists, family activities, guided hikes, exhibitors and
tattoo competitions, food and other vendors, food trucks. Parking at Bien Vivir Senior Health
beer and tequila tents, car show, live music, (2300 McKinley). The event is free, but cost for
tBorder Bike Run and show, and Showdown tramway rides ($8 for adults and $4 for chil-
Freakshow. Tickets: $25 per day; $60 weekend dren 12 years and under) still applies.
pass; free for children under 12. Information at Information: 562-9899 or 566-6622.
showdownfest.com. Cesar Chavez Day at Lincoln Park —
This year’s headliners: Vince Neil performing Lincoln Park Conservation Committee hosts
all the Mötley Crüe hits Friday; Long Beach the outdoor picnic in celebration of Cesar
Dub All Stars. Saturday; Jack Russell’s Great Chavez Day noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March
White, Sunday. 25, at Lincoln Park, 4001 Durazno, with live
Other live performers include Not My music, picnic in the park, “Wheela, Pedel Car
Master, Cold Kingdom, Sleep Signals, Gold and Vicla” and more. Canned food donations
Frankincense & Myrrh, the Speed Kings,
Andromeda Theory, Dicodec, Afro Pick, Trip Please see Page 5

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Scene Spotlight highlights events
advertised in this issue.
Shen Yun — The celebration of five mil-
lennia of traditional Chinese culture
through music and dance is March 3-4 at
The Plaza Theatre. Pages 2 and 3.
El Paso Live! — El Paso Live events:
Page 2.
• March 2: Dancing With the Stars Live!
at the Abraham Chavez Theatre
• March 11-12: Dirty Dancing the
Musical at the Plaza Theatre
• March 18: Acoustic evening with Pat
Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Plaza Theatre
• March 20: Disney Junior Dance Party
On Tour, Abraham Chavez Theatre
The 2018 Sun City Craft Beer Festival
is April 21-22, Convention Center.
Home and Garden Show — The 18th
annual Homed and Garden Show is
March 9-11 at El Paso Convention
Center with celebrity guest Matt
Blashaw, star of DIY Network’s “Yard
Crashers.” Page 13.
El Paso Artists Studio Tour — Deadline
for artists wishing to participate is March
12 for the 2018 tour of El Paso area
artist studios and galleries are April 14-
15 on the Eastside, Northeast,
Downtown, Central and Mission Valley,
and April 21-22 on the Westside and
Upper Valley. Page 26.
Tramway Celebration — Wyler Aerial
Tramway hosts its 16th anniversary cele-
bration March 18. Page 25.
Sunland Derby — The annual running of
the Sunland Park Derby is March 25 at
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino
events. Page 8.
Crossland Gallery — Showing March 2-
31 at El Paso Art
Association’s gallery is “Declassified”
EPCC Student Art Show. Opening recep-
tion is March 2. Page 267.
Artist entries for the exhibit “On The
Menu” being accepted through March
28.
Spring Art classes are Saturdays start-
ing March 17.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
January events: Page 20.
• March 3: Cooking Class (Boston Brown
Bread)
• March 10 and 24: Yoga with Rebecca
Hendricks
• March 17: Victorian Sci-Fi Book and
Tea Club
• March 31: Fencing, free hands-on
demonstration
UTEP Softball — UTEP Softball home
games are at Helen of Troy Field versus
UAB (March 17-18) and UTSA (March
30-31) Page 16.
El Paso Psychic Fair — Twelve of more
professional psychics and other intuitive
readers will be available March 24-25 at
Hawthorn Inn. Pages 10 and 23.
Page 4
Super Easter Egg Hunt — The 17th
annual egg hunt and spring bash is
March 31 at Francisco Delgado Park,
hosted by Westside Community Church.
Page 11.
Go Fly a Kite — The 17th annual kite-fly-
ing contest is March 31 at Francisco
Delgado Park, hosted by Westside
Community Church. Page 21.
Groovin’ Loretto Throwback Dance —
The fundraising dance for Loretto
Academy Challenge Program is April 7
at the Loretto Gym with music by Fungi
Mungle. Page 5.
Run Together 5K — Rio Grande Cancer
Foundation’s 5K run for “all the colors of
cancer” is April 8 at Cohen Stadium.
Page 9.
Krystyna Robbins workshop — The El
Paso artist’s spring oils and acrylics
workshop is April 10-12 at her Upper
Valley home studio and gardens. Page 7.
Hal Marcus Gallery — The gallery fea-
tures works by El Paso’s Jose Cisneros,
Bill Rakocy, Manuel Acosta and Tom Lea
through April 13. Opening April 26 is “4
Amigos.” Page 2.
The gallery will take place in the El
Paso Artists Studio Tour April 14-15, and
the KCOS Arts Auction April 21-22 and
28-29.
‘Love from a Stranger’ — El Paso
Playhouse present the Agatha Christie
play April 20-May 12. Page 17.
Career Day Fair — El Paso Chapter of
The Links, Inc. hosts the career day fair
April 21 at El Paso Community College’s
Administrative Service Center. Page 25.
Southern New Mexico
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
events. Page 18.
• March 9: BYU Theater Ballet
• March 23: Ventriloquist Kevin Johnson
• April 7: Selena Tribute with Karla
Perez
Las Cruces Arts Fair — The annual arts
fair is March 16-18 at Las Cruces
Convention Center, hosted by Doña Ana
Arts Council. Page 35.
Cowboy Days — The annual celebration
of cowboy culture is March 3-4 at the
Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum in
Las Cruces, with a concert by Josh
Grider on March 3. Page 2.
‘What’s Your Las Cruces?’ — Branigan
Cultural Center in Las Cruces presents
the interactive exhibit through March 17.
Area residents are invited to share their
own stories, photos and more. Page 5.
Branigan Cultural Center submissions —
Branigan Cultural Center in Las Cruces
seeks submissions through April 7 for
solo and group exhibits with themes
relating to the Southwest. Page 21.
Fountain Theatre — Mesilla Valley Film
Society’s theatre on the Plaza in historic
Old Mesilla show independent, art, for-
eign and other non-mainstream films.
Page 31.
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El Paso Scene
L
ike most Westsiders, I have been
moaning and groaning about the I-
10 construction project for the past
three years. We’ve dealt with countless
lane closings, detours, sometimes com-
plete freeway closures, etc. As soon as
one bottleneck opens up, another one is
created. To add to the chaos, the Border
West Expressway project has been going
on at the same time, often shutting down
alternate routes to downtown.
So we wanted to find out what all this
inconvenience was really leading up. Lisa
Tate’s feature story this month focuses on
all the improvements that are known as
the GO 10 project will bring to the West
bridge to cover the expanded freeway
Side, along with the Border West
lanes. That means months of traffic tie-ups.
Expressway.
The good news is the overall GO 10
If the finished product is anything like
project is running ahead of schedule and
what TxDOT officials are telling us, we
most of it will be finished by
won’t be disappointed.
Thanksgiving, according to TxDOT El
By the time everything is completed, the
Paso District engineer Bob Bielek. That
West Side will have more than twice the
will be the best Christmas present ever
freeway capacity than it had before.
for Westsiders.
That’s such a dramatic increase that traf-
By the way, we encourage everyone to
fic jams on the West Side may become a
sign up for the construction updates – see
distant memory. Of course, at the same
the information listed under “Staying in
time the improved highway system also
touch” on Pages 20-21.
may spur further retail and residential
growth, so traffic is bound to increase. I also recommend that everyone go to
Unfortunately, the worst is yet to come go10elpaso.com/en/newsroom/video.html
before this shiny new day dawns on the and watch a very realistic graphic repre-
West Side. sentation of what the new, improved free-
Beginning this spring will be a series of way system will look like and how it will
projects involving the Sunland Park change traffic flow along the West Side.
While you’re at it, you should also watch
Drive interchange on I-10 that will go on
the corresponding “flyover video” at
through the fall. The demolition of the
borderwestexpressway.com, which shows
old “flyover ramp” will require two
how the Border Highway (Loop 375) is
excruciatingly long weekend closures
being expanded from Downtown El Paso
(probably around May) in which not only
will the entire freeway be closed, but so to the West Side, and how it will provide
will be the Sunland Park Drive bridge the equivalent of a parallel freeway.
crossing I-10. The closures are expected ***
to last from Friday night to Monday
Myrna Zanetell in her Gallery Talk on
morning. This will wreak havoc on
Page 25 pays tribute to artist John
Sunland Park Mall and surrounding mer- Houser, who died in January at age 82.
chants. I had the opportunity to meet with John
But it gets worse! From June through many times, particularly when we were
early to mid-fall, traffic going across the putting together a booklet on the creation
Sunland Park Drive bridge over 1-10 will of the Fray Garcia monument. I hope his
be reduced to one lane in each direction son Ethan carries forward the vision for
as they extend the main section of the
the XII Travelers project.
March 2018
Randy Limbird
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taken for Sin Fronteras Organizing Project.
Admission is free. Information: 204-1584 or lin-
colnparkcc@aol.com.
Setup time for car show participants is 8 to 11
a.m.; registrations taken day of event.
La Union Ecospirit Fest — El Paso
Permaculture hosts the family friendly gathering
of healers, artists, musicians, vendors, and
change makers of all kinds coming together to
share their gifts noon to midnight Friday
through Sunday, March 30-April 1, at 3125
NM-28 in Anthony, N.M. Cost: $40 three-day
passes; $15 per day; age 12 and younger free.
Information: 204-9963 or launioneco.com.
Regular updates on twitter
@LaUnionEco_2018.
Franklin Mountain Poppies
Preservation Celebration — The 12th
annual free family fun day is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, March 31, at the El Paso Museum of
Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain in Northeast
El Paso (west of U.S. 54). Admission is free.
Information: 755-4332.
Free parking at EPCC Transmountain Campus
(Diana Exit & US 54), with free shuttle to and
from event; no parking at the Archaeology
Museum or Border Patrol Museum.
The Poppies Fest was created to bring atten-
tion to the need for long-term conservation
and preservation of Castner Range.
One World Water Lantern Festival —
The premier water lantern festival is 4 to 9
p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Ascarate Park
6900 Delta. All lanterns are biodegradable and
will be cleaned up after the event. Tickets: $40
through March 15; $45 day of event; includes
March 2018
entry into festival area, floating water lantern,
LED flashlight keychain, marker and wristband.
Information: waterlanternfestival.com/elpaso.
Food trucks and music and activities from 4 to
7, with lantern designing at 7 and lantern launch
at 7:30 p.m.
Super Kite Contest — The 17th annual
kite flying contest, sponsored by Westside
Community Church, is noon to 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 31, at Francisco Delgado
Park, on Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High
School. Prizes for most unusual and longest-
time in the air and most beautiful kite. The
event includes jumping balloons and face paint-
ing, as well as free kites for the first 50 kids
attending. Admission is free. Information: 877-
8000 or westsidecommunity.org.
Last Thursdays — The Downtown monthly
evening art walk includes pubs, restaurants,
stores and galleries. Information:
facebook.com/EPDAD.
Celebrating Easter
Easter in the Park — The annual egg hunts
and Easter events are Saturday, March 24, at
Alameda Park, 1321 N. White Sands, in
Alamogordo, with hunts for various age groups,
adult egg scramble, Easter parade, vendor,
games and more. Hunt times: 10 a.m. (age 0-
3), 10:30 a.m. (age 4-6), 11 a.m. (age 7-9) and
11:30 a.m. (age 10-12). Admission is free.
Information: (575) 439-4142.
Mount Cristo Rey — The mountain trail
will be open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Good Friday,
March 30. The trail features stops for the tra-
ditional 14 Stations of the Cross, as well as
shrines to Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of
Guadalupe. The trail is 5 miles round trip.
El Paso Scene
Information: 252-9840. and younger at various recreation centers and
People are also invited to walk the trail 8 a.m. parks 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31.
to 2 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 1. Children divided into different age groups. All
The monument is accessible off McNutt Road events are free. Information, schedule: 212-
(Highway 273) in Sunland Park. 0393 or elpasotexas.gov/parks-and-recreation.
Additional hunts are 3:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday,
Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Bash — March 29, at Chihuahuita Recreation Center,
The 17th annual family event, sponsored by
417 Charles, and Friday, March 30, at Rae
Westside Community Church, is noon to 3
Gilmore, 8501 Diana.
p.m. Saturday, March 31, at Francisco Delgado
Park, on Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High
The Golden Easter Egg Hunt and April Pools
Day is 12:15 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31,
School. The event includes thousands of eggs,
at Armijo Aquatic Center, 911 S. Ochoa. El
family activities including jumping balloon and
Paso Fire Department Water Rescue Team will
face painting, appearance by the Easter Bunny
provide water safety presentation beforehand.
and entertainment. Hunt begins at noon.
Information: 212-0397 or
Admission is free. Information: 877-8000, 490-
elpasotexas.gov/parks-and-recreation.
0288 or westsidecommunity.org.
Hunt schedule is 12:15 to 12:25 p.m. (age 4
Eggstravaganza at the Zoo — El Paso and under); 12:30 to 12:40 p.m. (age 5-7);
Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano, hosts Easter weekend 12:45 to 12:55 p.m. (age 8-12). Free swim is 1
activities 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and to 3:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 31-April 1, with candy sta-
Community Easter Sunrise Service —
tions, food, live entertainment and family activi-
ties. Zoo admission is $12 ($9 ages 60 and
The 42nd annual interdenominational service is
7 a.m. Sunday, April 1, at Oz Glaze Center,
older and active duty military,including spouse,
13969 Veny Webb, in Horizon Cit. Presented
$7.50 ages 3 to 12; and free for ages 2 and
by Kiwanis Club of Horizon City. Continental
under). Information: 212-0966, elpasozoo.org.
breakfast follows. Information: 433-7506.
Northeaster Parade — The 40th annual
Transmountain Optimist parade is 10 a.m. Southern New Mexico
Saturday, March 31, along Dyer Street from
Cowboy Days — The 19th annual celebra-
Hercules (by Magoffin Middle School) to the
tion of Southwest pioneer heritage is 9 a.m. to
former Northpark Mall site. This year’s Grand
5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday,
Marshal is El Paso County Sheriff Richard Wiles
March 3-4, at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch
in celebration of the theme “First Responders
Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd.,
‘R’ Super Heroes.” Co-sponsored by Mimbela
Las Cruces, with cowboy demonstrations,
Contractors. Lineup begins at 8 a.m.
Information: northeasterparade.wix.com/
chuckwagon cooking, children’s activities,
mounted shooting, cowboy music, pony rides,
northeasterparade.
gunfight re-enactments, and more. Admission:
Parks and Rec Easter Egg Hunts — The $5; some activities (pony rides, mechanical bull,
mini-trail, stage coach) include additional
City of El Paso Parks and Recreation hosts sev-
eral Easter egg hunts and carnivals for youth 17
Please see Page 6
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charges. Information: (575) 522-4100 or nmfar-
mandranchmuseum.org.
This year’s event features an indoor concert
by country music artist and Las Cruces native
Josh Grider at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3.
Tickets:$19.90; age 10 and under free.
Other featured events:
Sheep to Shawl begins at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Borderland Pistoleros Cowboy Mounted
Shooting group competition is 10:30 a.m. to
noon and 3 to 5 p.m. both days.
Parade of Breeds noon and 2 p.m. both days.
Pat Howard’s working dogs herding demon-
strations presented throughout Sunday.
Enchantment Historical Productions gunfight
reenactment is 11 a.m. both days. The group
also presents the American Fashion Show and
“Daniel F. Beatty: Purveyor of Pump Organs,
Clocks, and Sewing” skits both days in the
museum’s theater.
CASI Chili Cook-Off tastings are 2 to 3 p.m.
Saturday and 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday. Cups: $5.
Musical performers include Eddy Harrison,
Kenny Arroyos, Voz Vaqueros and Tom Foster
Morris.
Rockhound Roundup — The 53rd annual
roundup for rock and gem lovers is 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Thursday through Sunday, March 8-11, at
the Southwest NM Fairgrounds in Deming,
sponsored by the Deming Gem & Mineral
Society. Vendors, jewelry, drawings and raffles,
field trips, silent auctions. Admission is free.
Information: (575) 694-3598 or thedgms.com.
From El Paso, take I-10 west to Exit 85.
Dr. Seuss Day — Inn of the Mountain Gods
Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. hosts a
family day Saturday, March 10 celebrating Dr.
Seuss, with breakfast (including green eggs and
ham) and activities. Sessions are 9 a.m. and
noon. Children must be accompanied by an
adult. Tickets: $10 (Ticketmaster). Information:
1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
Mesilla Valley Stamp Show — The
postage stamp show is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March
10-11, at the Las Cruces Convention Center,
680 E. University Ave. in Las Cruces, with
stamp dealers, door prizes, free stamps for jun-
ior stamp collectors, exhibitions and more.
Admission and parking is free. Information:
(575) 202-1937 or meetinlascruces.com.
Women Veterans monument dedica-
tion — City of Las Cruces and the United
Military Women of the SouthWest (UMWSW)
will dedicate the Women Veterans Monument
at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at Veterans
Memorial Park, 2651 Roadrunner Parkway in
Las Cruces. Among the special guests expected
to attend include Capt. Betty Somppi, a cente-
narian and original member of the first Women
Auxiliary Army Corp (WAAC) from 1942–
1945. Information: (575) 528-4551.
Parking is available at Mission Lutheran
Church, 2752 N. Roadrunner. Free shuttle
service between the church and park beginning
at 8:30 a.m.
Las Cruces Arts Fair — Doña Ana Arts
Council’s 8th annual regional juried fine arts
event is March 16-18, in the Las Cruces
Convention Center, 680 E University.Hours
are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Sunday. Entertainment Friday and
Saturday. Food and beverages available for pur-
chase. Admission: $10 for any 2 days; advance
tickets available at 2 for $15 through March 16
at Hold My Ticket, Cutter Gallery, 2640 El
Paseo, or DAAC office, 1740 Calle de
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Mercado, Suite B-D. Children 12 and under are
admitted free. Information: (575) 523-6403 or
DAArts.org.
Kickoff event if 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 16,
to see and buy work directly from the artists.
Wheels of Dreams — The Las Cruces
Rodrunners hosts its annual show and car swap
meet 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at
Field of Dreams, 2501 Tashiro Road in Las
Cruces. Family event; no alcohol allowed.
Information, registration (575) 382-5463 or
lascrucesrodrunners.org.
This year’s raffle is for a GM 350 rebuilt
engine. Tickets: $3 (four for $10; 10 for $20).
West Texas
Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering —
The 32nd annual gathering is March 2-3 at Sul
Ross State University in Alpine, Texas, with
stage shows and individual performances by
nationally known cowboy poets, musicians and
storytellers. Information: (432) 837-2326, 1-
800-561-3712 or cowboy-poetry.org.
Headline events include Celtic Cowboy at
1:50 p.m. Friday, March 2, and Cowboy
Humor with Yvonne Hollenbeck, Chris Isaacs
and R.P. Smith at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3,
in Marshall Auditorium. Tickets: $10 per event.
Other headliners include Doug Figgs, Ryan
Fritz, Deanna McCall, Jay Snider and Michael
Stevens on Friday, and Gary Allegretto, Ross
Knox, Gary Robertson, Trinity Seely and
Caitlyn Taussig on Saturday. Showcase events
are 7:30 p.m. each night. Cost: $15.
A chuckwagon breakfast is 7:30 a.m. each
morning at Poet’s Grove. Cost: $5.
Something for everyone
EPCC Spring Arts Festival — The 40th
annual spring festival of performing, visual and
literary arts offers workshops, concerts, lec-
tures and exhibits at various venues of El Paso
Community College through May. Most events
are free, some may include nominal admission
fee. Information: 831-6479, 831-2220,
cwoolf@epcc.edu, epcc.edu/events/artsfestival
or on Facebook at EPCCnews.
The Art Discipline Faculty and Staff Art
Exhibition runs March 6-29, at the
Administrative Service Center Foyer, Building
A, 9050 Viscount. Closing day reception is 6 to
8 p.m. Thursday, March 29.
• “Do It with Rhythm” Dr. Seuss reads are 9
to 11 a.m. Friday, March 2 and 9, and
Monday, March 5, in the Northwest Library’s
Multipurpose Room, 6701 S. Desert.
• Yoga by Christina Mitchell is 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Saturday, March 3, at Valle Verde A1215.
• “Willingness,” A Writing Workshop with
Kevin McIlvoy is 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday,
March 5, in Rio Grande Campus Little
Temple, 100 W. Rio Grande.
• Children’s College Spring Arts Dance Recital
is 9 a.m. Saturday, March 10, in the
Administrative Service Center Auditorium.
• A Historical Symposium on Pop Culture in
the U.S., “Does Pop Culture Effect Our
History?” is 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, March 22,
in Rio Grande campus Rooms A119-121.
• The Border in Science Fiction Movies,” a
conversation with border writer Willibaldo
Delgadillo is10 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, in
Valle Verde Room B227.
César Chávez Celebration — UTEP’s
César Chávez Commemoration events are
hosted in March and April. Schedule to be
announced. Information/times: 747-5462 or
academics.utep.edu/chicano.
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‘Feed Your Mind’ seminar series —
Doña Ana Arts Council brings speakers on a
wide range of topics to the community
Thursdays through May at DAAC Arts &
Cultural Center, in Bulletin Plaza, 1740 Avenida
de Mercado, Suites B–D. No session March 15.
Evenings begin with social hour and light
refreshments 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., with seminars
5:30 to 7 p.m. Cost: $95 for series; $20 per
seminar. Information: (575) 523-6403.
daarts.org.
• March 1: Bill Key, “Everything You Want to
Know About the Nile, But Were Afraid to Ask.”
• March 8: NMSU professor Stuart Munson
McGee, “Fine Art of Craft Beer.”
• March 22 and 29, and April 5 and 12:
Kathleen Key, four talks on “Impressionism”.
‘Reimagine I-10’ meetings — Texas
Department of Transportation hosts a series of
open house meetings for its Reimagine I-10
Corridor Study 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday and
Wednesday, March 6-7 and March 13-14.
The public is invited to learn about the study
and provide input. Information:
reimaginei10.com. Locations:
• March 6: EPCC’s Northwest Campus, 6710
Desert Boulevard
• March 7: Mesita Elementary School
Gymnasium, 3307 Stanton
• March 13: El Paso Multipurpose
Recreational Center, 9031 Viscount
• March 14: Fabens High School Gymnasium,
601 NE Avenue G.
CBD oil presentation — Free presenta-
tion on how hemp plant oil), can change health
and well-being are 6 p.m. Wednesdays in
March at Embassy Suites, 6100 Gateway East.
Information, reservations: Linda, 867-2986.
Digital currency presentation — Learn
about coin back rewards at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays in March at Embassy Suites 6100
Gateway East, plus E-learning and E-trading.
Admission is free. Reservations: 867-2986.
‘Dancing Backwards in High Heels’ —
The Women’s Business Border Center of the
El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce pres-
ents the 14th annual Women’s Business
Symposium 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday,
March 8, at Wyndham El Paso Airport, 2027
Airway. Passes: $95 ($85 EPHCC, students and
Military). Information: 566-4066 or womenbor-
dercenter.com.
Speakers include Heather Neary (Aunt Anne’s
President), Patty Arviello (New American
Funding President), Elizabeth Gallagher
(Gallagher Group CEO), Nina Tassler (CBS
Senior Advisor, former Chairwoman), and
Mary Kipp (El Paso Electric President and
CEO).
International Women’s Day dinner —
The Polish-American Society of El Paso hosts
its 2nd annual celebration of women’s achieve-
ments and advocacy of equal rights Thursday,
March 8, at Coronado Country Club, 1044
Broadmoor. Cocktails served at 6 p.m.; dinner
and program at 7 p.m. with speaker,
Inspirational Woman of the Year Award pres-
entation, live music, entertainment and silent
auction. Ticket: $75. Information: 449-1314 or
polishsocietyelpaso@gmail.com.
The 2018 theme is “Press for Progress,” with
guest speaker Dr. Veronica Mallett, Senior Vice
President for Health Affairs and Dean of the
School of Medicine, Meharry Medical College
in Nashville, Tenn.
March 2018
‘You’ve taken the MBTI, now what?’
— The Tristana R. Harvey Career Planning and Krystyna Renata Robbins
Consulting Series LLC hosts a free “Lunch and
Learn” session noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday,
March 14, at El Paso Public Library’s Main
My Spring Workshop: Oils & Acrylics
Branch, 501 N. Oregon. Learn to figure out
what to do with the result of the Myers-Briggs
April 10-12 9am-4pm
Type Indicator personality inventory.
Artist’s Studio & Gardens
Information: elpasolibrary.org
5070 Yucca Pl. (Off Country Club)
Ardovino’s St. Patrick’s Day — “Darken your Darks
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing’s Sunset Hall, One and Lighten your Lights”
Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, hosts its 14th
annual St. Patrick’s Day event Saturday, March
Push and pull your paints to get great
17, with live music food and drink. Doors open
texture and eye-catching composition
Three days of fun in a “no stress”
at 6 p.m. Cover charge. Information: (575)
environment. Lots of spring blooms,
589-0653 ext. 3, ardovinos.com.
daily demos. $65 per day
El Paso Crohns & Autoimmune Bring your camera and lunch.
“Backyard Trailer”
Disease Support Group — The support (915) 584-0953 • krystyna_robbins@sbcglobal.net • www.krystynarobbins.com
group meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the
month (March 20) at Tech University Health
Sciences Center, 4800 Alberta, in the Paul
Foster Education Building, Room 211.
Information: Carrie Wilkie, (214) 708-2989,
ccwilkie@elpasocrohns.com.
Human Trafficking Awareness Forum
— El Paso Chapter, Links, Incorporated hosts
the forum on experiences and solutions
designed for the El Paso border region 6 to 8
p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Wyndham El Paso
Airport’s Theater, 2027 Airway. Admission is
free. Information: ElPasoLinks@gmail.com.
The Wellness Shop open house — The
Wellness Shop, 1809 Trawood, hosts a free
open house 2 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20.
Learn about alternative therapies, supplements
and more. Information: (979) 255-9736.
Women for Business Conference —
Bestselling author Kate White is keynote
speaker for Greater El Paso Chamber of
Commerce’s annual conference 7:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. Friday, March 23, at Marriot El Paso,
1600 Airway. Cost: $150 ($75 members).
Information: 534-0500 or elpaso.org.
White is author of “I Shouldn’t Be Telling You
This: How to Ask for the Money, Snag the
Promotion and Create the Career You
Deserve,” as well as 12 mysteries and thrillers.
Anti-Abduction/Active Shooter
Seminar —Total Defense El Paso, 1060
Doniphan Park Circle, hosts the seminar on
using physical fitness and self-defense training
to educate and equip community members to
respond to the event of an active shooter or
hostage situation 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, March 24-25, led by Mike Mihalkanin,
chief instructor of MMA Academy in San
Diego, California, and a third-degree black belt
in Krav Maga. Cost: $200 ($170 members, law
enforcement officers, and military).
Registration: goo.gl/LTEPdx. Information:
Shelly Hatch, 841-9149 or
realselfdefenseep.com/
Gunshot Wound Response Trainingis 6 to 9
p.m. Friday, March 23, led by Texas
LawShield. Training price included with an
early signup for the seminar.
Children’s Disabilities symposium —
The Children’s Disabilities Information
Coalition’s 29th annual symposium is 8:30 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Region 19
Multipurpose Center, 11670 Chito Samaniego.
Registration (through March 16): $15 parents
of children with disabilities; $10 UTEP and
EPCC students; $10 students/youth with dis-
abilities; $30 professionals. Information, regis-
tration: 217-2747, cdicelpaso.org or on
Facebook at CDICelpaso.
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Keynote speakers are Fernando Miguel
Armendariz, Youth Leadership Forum mentor,
presenting “Unstoppable, Overcoming
Obstacle in Life,” and Luis de Stefano with
“Dream Big Work Hard.”
Heal Yourself with Mind-Body
Medicine — El Paso OASIS, 10600
Montwood, Suite 114 hosts an 8-week group
process to learn self-healing skills 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesdays, through March 27. Presented by
Dr. Jose Baltazar. Cost: $20 per session.
Information: 694-6109 or mind-bodyconfer-
ence.com.
‘Ending Poverty is Within Your Reach’
— Borgen Project, a non-profit organization
fighting to downsize global poverty, hosts the
free event 2 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29,
at UTEP Centennial Plaza (by Liberal Arts
Building). Participants can learn how to advo-
cate for the world’s poor in 45 seconds.
Information: Celeste Gomez, 867-4535.
‘Nuevo Siglo Festival’ volunteers — Los
Paisanos de El Chamizal, a nonprofit organiza-
tion, will host the Hispanic-themed festival on
“Celebrating our Past, Creating our Future”
April 7-14. Anyone interested in being
involved in other ways may visit nuevosiglo-
elpaso.org.
Bazaars and fairs
German Spring Bazaar — The German
Air Force Air Defense Center of Fort Bliss
hosts its 15th annual spring bazaar 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Building 747 on
Carter Road in Fort Bliss. Hobby craftsmen and
women will display various goods, including
items for Easter. German food specialties like
bratwurst, waffles and German cakes and pas-
tries, German beer, coffee and soft drinks.
Admission is free. Information: 201-5939, 201-
5980 or betreuunginelpaso.com.
All proceeds help the center’s “Aid for the
Needy” charity.
Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert
Crossing — The market runs 9 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturdays at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing,
One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M.
Information: (575) 589-0653, ardovinos.com or
on Facebook at FarmersMarketatADC.
A Book Exchange is the first and third
Saturday of the month.
St. Patrick’s Day and “Spring Forward to a
Healthy Lifestyle” is March 17, with a celebra-
tion of spring produce, a Leprechaun Scavenger
Hunt, video on “The Real Story of St. Patrick’s
Day,” and kids’ crafts and snacks.
Easter Egg Hunt is March 31 for kids. Hunt
begins at 10 a.m. with games at 10:30 a.m.
El Paso Psychic Fair — The fair is 11 a.m.
to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25,
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: 345-
6245 or elpasopsychicfair.com.
Harry Potter Meet at Platform 9 3/4
Market — A vendors market celebrating the
world of Harry Potter is 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday,
March 24, at Boardwalk Food and Truck
Market, 1773 Pali Drive, with food and ven-
dors, costume contests and more. Admission is
free. Information: 588-0386.
Downtown Artist and Farmers Market
— The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural
Affairs Department’s market for area artists
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and regionally grown agricultural products is 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday in the Union Plaza
District along Anthony Street. Information:
212-1780 or elpasoartsandculture.org.
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 7-
block area of Main Street, Downtown.
Information: (575) 541-2288 or lascrucesfarm-
ersmarket.org.
Punk Rock Flea Market — 5 to 11 p.m.
the first and third Saturday of the month, at
1710 Joe Battle. Information: elpasopunkrock-
fleamarket@gmail.com or on Facebook.
Second Saturdays Markets are 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. the second Saturday of each month at
Whole Foods Market, 100 Pitt.
Upper Valley Artists and Farmers
Market — The artist and farmers market is 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Sundays, at the Substation on
Doniphan at Sunset. Admission is free.
Information on Facebook at Upper Valley Artist
& Farmers Market.
For a good cause
Kitty Glitter Jewelry Sale — Project Save
A Kitten’s 3rd annual sale is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, Griggs and Reymond
Event House, 504 W. Griggs, Las Cruces, with
gently used pieces of jewelry. Admission is free.
Information: Jackye Meinecke at (575) 680-
7749.
Pre-sale opening is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday,
March 9. Admission is $10.
Team Zane Celebrity Waiter — The 9th
annual and final celebrity waiter event 6 to 10
p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Las Cruces
Convention Center, 680 East University. This
year’s theme is “Rock of Ages: The Farewell
Tour” benefitting Hearts for Autism. Tickets:
$60 at (505) 263-5918. Information: (575) 526-
0100 or meetinlascruces.com.
Sunland Derby Gala — Country music leg-
end Neal McCoy performs at Sunland Park
Racetrack & Casino’s 15th annual gala benefit-
ting the Alzheimer’s Association at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, March 23, in the Turf Club. Events
begin with a silent auction and celebrity meet
and greet; McCoy performance at 8 p.m.
Tickets: $100; tables available. Information,
RSVP: 544-1799 or ehernandez@alz.org.
The running of the Sunland Derby and The
Oaks (for fillies) is Sunday, March 25.
Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk —
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s fundraising 5K
walk is 10 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at
Eastwood (Album) Park, 3110 Parkwood.
Various activities, games and food to benefit
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Admission is
free, but donations are welcome and walkers
are encouraged to form a team online and raise
money for the cause. Information: rockymoun-
tain@cff.org. Register at fightcf.cff.org.
Elks Lodge Toiletries Drive — Elks
Lodge 187, 2278 Trawood, Suite C, will host
the first of its monthly toiletries collection
drives noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24.
They will collect new items all year to benefit
the area’s homeless, veterans, and victims of
violence, among other groups in need. Items
will be accepted during regular lodge hours, 9
a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, plus
Fridays after 6 p.m. Information: 532-4441 or
elpasoelks187.org.
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Items needed include toilet paper, tooth-
brush, toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner and
body wash.
Items can also be send directly to the lodge
by ordering online at amazon.com under the
“Elks Lodge 187 TTP Wishlist.”
Lords and Ladies Pageant — Miracle
League of El Paso’s 2nd annual fundraising pag-
eant is 5 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Bowie
High School, 801 San Marcial. Participants with
disabilities will share their talents. Tickets: $25;
eventbrite.com. Information: 779-4770, mira-
cleleagueofelpaso.org or on Facebook.
Stroll for Epilepsy — The leisurely family
walk to raise awareness of epilepsy is 8 to
10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 31, at Ascarate
Park, 6900 Delta. Walk kicks off with a rally.
Registration begins at 8 a.m.; stroll begins at 9
a.m. Participants asked to raise at least $25 for
the cause. Participation is free. Information:
(888) 548-9716 or tschuler@eftx.org.
March Madness symphony fundraiser
— The 20th annual fundraiser benefiting the El
Paso Symphony Orchestra’s education and out-
reach programs is Monday, April 2, at the El
Paso Country Club, featuring the NCAA Men’s
Basketball Championship finals on several wide-
screen televisions. Games begin about 7 p.m.,
pre-game activities and dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets
to be announced. Information, reservations:
532-3776 or epso.org.
March Madness Golf Tournament is 1 p.m.;
registration at 10:30 a.m. Lunch at 11 a.m.
State Veterans Home donations —
Ambrosio Guillen Texas State Veterans Home,
9650 Kenworthy, welcomes donations to help
make life better for its residents. Local artist
Krystyna Robbins recently presented her mural
“Old Glory,” to the home, which can currently
be seen there. Information: Darrell McGahhey,
587-7300 or artforveterans.elp@gmail.com.
Fort Bliss
Pot O’ Gold Bingo — The Centennial at
Fort Bliss hosts bingo events 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, Feb. 28-March 14, with a
chance to win $1,000 golden dollars. Bingo
bliss is every Wednesday and Saturday. Doors
open at 4:30 p.m. Paper packs start at $15 on
Wednesdays and $20 on Saturdays. Open to all
valid DoD ID card holders 18 and older, and
guests. Information: 744-8427.
The winning name will be drawn during St.
Patty’s night bingo March 17.
Armed Forces Day Parade partici-
pants — Marching bands, community and
school organization floats, entertainment acts,
and more are being sought to participate first
ever Armed Forces Day and Parade
Celebration planned for Saturday, May 19 on
Fort Bliss. Deadline to submit applications is
April 2. Information, 588-8247 or 568-2554.
This would be the first official parade in
decades in the historic district of Fort Bliss.
Resiliency through Art – The Art &
Hobby Shop at Fort Bliss opens its studio doors
for those who want to create their own art,
pottery, photography and more 9 a.m. to 3
p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Cost: $25 for
two hours (includes most supplies in multiple
artistic mediums and instructors to help along
the way). Open to DoD ID card holders and
guest age 15 and older. Ages 15 through 17
must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
Information: 568-5563.
March 2018
Club news
Doña Ana Photography Club (DAPC)
— The club hosts free photography programs,
open to the public, 7 to 9 p.m. the first and
third Tuesday of the month at Southwest
Environmental Center, 275 N. Downtown Mall
in Las Cruces. Information: (575) 522-1691 or
daphotoclub.org.
• March 6: Paul Schranz, photographer,
teacher and director of the Preston Art Center,
will be leaving Las Cruces in June. He will pres-
ent a retrospective on his photography.
• March 20: “DAPC Photo Competition.”
Photos judged and discussed, plus photos from
the theme “Underexposed” will be shown.
A “Creating Better Photographs” camera
camp, third in a 5-part series, designed to teach
the basics of the camera, is 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, March 10. Cost: $5 per class (free
for club members).
Germania Club — The Germania Club of
El Paso’s monthly luncheon is at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 8, at the Underwood Golf
Course, 3200 Coe, Fort Bliss. Newcomers
welcome. Information, reservations: 755-5471.
Westside Welcome Club — Information:
westsidewelcomeclub.com.
The monthly free newcomers coffee is 10
a.m. Friday, March 9, at El Paso Community
Foundation’s Foundation Room,
333 N. Oregon. No RSVP necessary.
The monthly luncheon is 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, March 14, at Billy Crews
Restaurant, 1200 Country Club, in Santa
Teresa. Patty Tiscareno, executive director of
teh Rio Grande Cancer Foundation, will dis-
cussing the foundation and the All Colors of
Cancer 5K Race on April 8. Social hour begins
at 11 a.m. Newcomers welcome; reservations
required. Cost: $22 (by March 9); mail check
to WWC, PO Box 13167, 79913. Information,
reservations: Alicia Sanchez, 449-2121.
L‘Alliance Française d’El Paso —
Information: 246-3810, 585-1789,
afofelpaso.com or on Facebook at
AllianceFrancaiseElPaso.
Spring session II French classes begin Monday
March 19, and Saturday March 24 for chil-
dren and adults. Information: 346-3810.
Alliance Française d’El Paso presents films at 2
p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 24-25, at
the International Museum of Art, 1211
Montana, as part of the 5th annual “Festinema
Junior 2018” French film festival and education-
al outreach program for children and adoles-
cents to celebrate “Le Mois de la
Francophonie”(French-speaking Month).
• March 24: “Polina, danser sa vie” for ages
12-adult
• March 25: “Le Roi et l’oiseau” for ages 5-12.
Event information: 585-1789, josette.shaugh-
nessy@gmail.com, afofelpaso.com.
Club Friendship — The club meets 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 27, at St. Paul’s Methodist
Church, 7000 Edgemere. Program is “Hobo
Codes During the Great Depression” present-
ed by Patricia Kiddney. Cost: $10 includes pro-
gram and luncheon. All history enthusiasts wel-
come but must RSVP by March 23: 591-2326.
Discover El Paso — The monthly luncheon
meeting is 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, March
27, at Coronado Country Club, 1044
Broadmoor. Business meeting at 11 a.m.; lunch
serve at noon with guest speaker to be
announced. Cost: $23 (in advance only.
Reservations deadline is March 22: 598-6376.
Information: discoverep.org.
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PEEP Learning Lab — Photography
Enthusiasts of El Paso hosts a series of five
workshops, 6 to 8 p.m. the fourth Wednesday
every other month, at 500 W Paisano, second
floor meeting room. Cost: $5 per workshop
(free for PEEP members); $20 for all work-
shops in the series. Light refreshments served.
Payment at the door or at
the.elusive.photon.im/PEEP/.
• March 28: Color Theory with Sazhrah
Gutierrez
Singles in the Son - The group develops
friendships among Christian singles ages 30 to
50. Bible study held weekly; call days.
Weekend events subject to change. All denomi-
nations are welcome. Membership is free.
Information: Andy, 471-1997,
SinglesInTheSon@yahoo.com or on Facebook.
El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild —
Monthly meetings are 7 to 9 p.m. the second
Thursday of the month (March 8) at Grace
Presbyterian Church, 8001 Magnetic (at
Titanic). Social time begins at 6:30 p.m.
Information: epnequilters@gmail.com.
El Paso Philatelic Society — The El Paso
stamp club meets 7 to 9 p.m. the second
Tuesday of every month (March 13) at St.
Clement’s Episcopal Church, 810 N. Campbell
(at Montana). Admission is free for first-time
visitors; $12 annual membership fee.
Information: 833-5154.
International Coin Club — El Paso’s only
coin club meets at 7 p.m. the second Monday
of the month at St. Paul’s United Methodist
Church, 7000 Edgemere. Admission free for
first-time visitors. Information: 533-6001, 241-
6977 or on Facebook.
Paso del Norte Quilt Guild — The
guild’s regular meeting is 9:30 a.m. the second
Saturday (March 10) of the month, at
University Presbyterian Church, 631 Resler.
Information: jsw79904@yahoo.com.
Area attractions
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —
1200 Futurity Dr. (at Sunland Park Drive),
Sunland Park, N.M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 1
a.m. Sunday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 2
a.m. Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday
and Saturday. Live racing is Friday, Saturday,
Sunday and Tuesday through April 17. Post
time is 12:30 p.m. Simulcast racing begins at 10
a.m. everyday. General admission and parking
are free. Information: (575) 874-5200 or sun-
land-park.com.
Western Playland — The amusement park
is at 1249 Futurity Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M.
across from the racetrack. Tickets (tax not
included): $21.21 42 inches or taller or $16.60
juniors 34 to 41 inches (pay one price); $5 non-
rider admission. Individual ride tickets are
$2.50; rides are 1 or 2 tickets. Information:
(575) 589-3410, westernplayland.com.
March through May hours are 2 to 9 p.m.
Saturdays, plus Tuesday through Friday, March
13-17 for spring break, and Friday, March 30,
and 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays.
Wyler Aerial Tramway — The state park
tramway, 1700 McKinley, gives passengers a
view of Texas, New Mexico and Mexico from
Ranger Peak, elevation 5,632 feet. Cost is $8
($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 or 566-6622.
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Spring break programs
First Tee Spring Break Camp — First
Tee of Greater El Paso hosts camps Monday
through Thursday, March 12-15, for ages 5-
18. Registration: thefirstteegreaterelpaso.org.
Camps at Ascarate Golf Course, 6900 Delta
include golf skills, 10 a.m. to noon, with on
course play 1 to 4 p.m. Cost: $52.50 for skills;
$77 for on course play; $102.50 for both.
Camp at Fort Bliss Underwood Golf Complex
is 9 a.m. to noon. Cost: $75.
Topgolf Spring Academy — Topgolf, 541
Vin Rambla, hosts half-day golf clinics of for age
6-12 9 a.m. to noon Monday through
Wednesday, March 12-14, for kids. Golf clubs
will be provided, but children are welcome to
bring their own. Cost: $119 (includes lunch).
Registration at eventbrite.com. Information:
845-9028 or topgolf.com/us/el-paso.
El Paso Museum of Art — Classes are
Tuesday through Friday March 13-16.
Advance registration required. Morning classes
are $75 ($60 museum members); ceramic
classes are $86 ($70 members). Information,
registration: 212-3062, epmaeducation@elpa-
sotexas.gov or elpasoartmuseum.org.
Morning classes are 9:30 a.m. to noon (pho-
tography, age 10-13), (ceramics, age 6-9),
(drawing and painting, age 6-9).
Afternoon classes are 1 to 3:30 p.m. (ceram-
ics, age 10-13), (cartoon, age 6-9), (drawing
and painting, age 10-13).
Museum of History — El Paso Museum of
History, 510 N. Santa Fe, hosts Spring Break
Campus 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday,
March 13-16, for ages 8-12. This year’s camp
is “History Theater.” Participants learn about
theater with activities, crafts and acting. Cost:
$70 ($55 members). Information: 212-3163, or
knoedlerjm@elpasotexas.gov. Applications at
elpasotexas.gov/history.
Spring Break workshops also offered 1 to 4
p.m. Cost per workshop: $38 ($30 members).
• Tuesday, March 13: Making Your Own
Stereoscope workshop
• Wednesday, March 14: Learn about the
Camino Real
• Thursday, March 15: Leather Crafting.
Archaeology Camp — El Paso Museum of
Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain in Northeast
El Paso (west of U.S. 54), hosts its camp 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, March 13-
16, for ages 7 to 12, with presentations, activi-
ties, crafts and more. Cost: $70 per child ($55
members). Registration: Jen McCollough, 755-
4332 or mccolloughjr@elpasotexas.gov.
Princess Camp — UTEP Professional and
Public Programs Extended University hosts a
camp for girls age 5 to 8 to “be the Belle of the
Ball” 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 17 on
the UTEP campus. Learn the importance of
kindness, respect and good manners. Princess
costumes welcome. Cost: $75. Registration:
747-5142 or ppp.utep.edu.
Las Cruces Spring Break Camp — City
of Las Cruces Parks & Recreation Department
Spring Camp is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday
through Friday, March 19-23, at Frank
O’Brien Papen Community Center, 304 W.
Bell, for grades K-5. Participants may also par-
ticipate on a daily drop-in basis each camp day.
Lunch not provided. Registration at Parks and
Recreation Department office and centers.
Parents must provide proof of child’s grade.
Cost: $100 per child ($20 per day drop-in).
Cost for field trips will be announced in
advance. Information: Recreation Programs,
(575) 541-2550.
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For event tickets sold through Ticketmaster,
call 1-800-745-3000 or go to
ticketmaster.com. Unless indicated, prices list-
ed do not include service charges.
Dancing with The Stars Live! — The
hottest dance show on television returns with
“Light Up the Night” at 7:30 p.m. Friday,
March 2, at Abraham Chavez Theater, with
many of the show’s professional dancers per-
forming ballroom and contemporary dances
from the ABC hit show. Tickets: $45, $55 and
$75. VIP packages: $199 to $599
(Ticketmaster).
Josh Grider — The country music per-
former and Las Cruces native will perform at 7
p.m. Saturday, March 3, at 7 p.m. at the New
Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100
Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces, as part of
the museum’s Cowboy Days. The indoor con-
cert and dance is part of Grider’s spring tour to
promote his forthcoming album, “Good
People.” Tickets: $19.90; age 10 and under
free (Holdmyticket.com)
Cowboy Days is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday,
and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 3-4.
Admission: $5; age 4 and younger free.
Concert tickets separate. Information: (575)
522-4100 or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
Shen Yun 2018 — The celebration of 5,000
years of Chinese culture through music and
dance returns to the area for three shows
March 3-4, at The Plaza Theatre, with an all-
new program with live orchestra.
Performances are 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 1
p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $80-$120. Information:
1-800-380-8265 or ShenYun.com/El-Paso.
The performance features the world’s fore-
most classically trained dancers, a unique
orchestra blending East and West, and dazzling
animated backdrops together in one perform-
ance “heavenly realms, ancient legends and
modern heroic tales.”
Virlan Garcia — The Mexican singer and
TobyMac — The Christian rocker headlines
the 2018 “Hits Deep Tour” is 7 p.m. Saturday,
March 10, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center,
with Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Ryan Stevenson
and Finding Favour. Presented by Food for the
Hungry. Tickets: $15-$70 (Ticketmaster).
Information: awakeningevents.com.
‘Dirty Dancing’ — Broadway in El Paso
presents the worldwide smash hit at 7 p.m.
Sunday and 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 11-12,
at The Plaza Theatre, with smash hits “Hungry
Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and
the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My
Life.” Tickets: $35-$70 at(Ticketmaster).
Cheech & Chong — The comedy duo per-
forms at 8 p.m. Friday, March 16, at Inn of the
Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in
Mescalero, N.M. Shows start at 8 p.m. Age 21
and older admitted. Tickets: $29-$89 through
Yapsody.com or Ticketmaster. Information: 1-
877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
La Banda MS de Sergio Lizarraga —
The popular Mexican group performs at 8 p.m.
March 17, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center.
Tickets: $39- $129. (Ticketmaster).
‘Tejano Legends’ — Grammy winners
Ruben Ramos and Johnny Hernandez headline
the Tex-Mex music style tour at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 17, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets: $25 to $45(Ticketmaster).
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo – One of
rock’s most successful unions presents and inti-
mate acoustic show at 7:30 p.m. Sunday,
March 18, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets:
$39.50 to $92; (Ticketmaster). VIP tickets
available online only: $192-$392.50
Disney Junior Dance Party — Favorite
Disney Junior characters appear live for their
El Paso Scene
“Dance Party” on tour at 6 p.m. Tuesday,
March 20, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.
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3, at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $30
general admission (Ticketmaster).
Duo Baldo — Showtime! El Paso closes its
season with the duo of violinist Brad Repp, and
pianist and actor Aldo Gentileschi at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 4, at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre. Individual tickets: $30; $10 age 6-25
(Ticketmaster). Information: 544-2022 or
showtimeelpaso.com.
Popovich Comedy Pet Theater —
Gregory Popovich and his cast of rescue pets
perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 4, at Rio
Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main. Tickets: $25
($17 children). Information: (575) 541-2290,
riogradetheatre.org or on Facebook.
Steve Aoki — The two-time Grammy nomi-
nated producer and DJ performs at 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 4, at El Paso County Coliseum
for his “Kolony Tour” with Brooklyn born rap-
per and producer, Desiigner. Tickets: $25-$36;
VIP packages available (Ticketmaster).
Missy Andersen Experience — The R&B
and blues singer performs at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, at the Buckhorn Opera
House in Pinos Altos, N.M. as part of the
Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Indie/Folk
Series. Tickets: $20; $15 MRAC members.
Information: (575) 538-2505 or
mimbresarts.org.
(Ticketmaster).
Bad Bunny — One of biggest rising stars in
Latin trap music presents his ““La Nueva
Religión Tour” at 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 23,
at the El Paso County Coliseum. His Dec. 15
show at the Coliseum sold out. Tickets are
$61-$141 (Ticketmaster).
Romeo Santos — “The King” bachata
singer and former lead vocalist of Aventura
presents his “Golden Tour” at 8 p.m. Saturday,
March 24, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center.
Tickets: $32.75-$103.75; includes some VIP
tickets available (Ticketmaster).
Chicago — The legendary rock band and El
Paso favorite returns at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday,
March 28, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets:
$49.50-$89.50 (Ticketmaster).
Alicia Villarreal — The Grammy-nominated
Mexican singer performs at 7 p.m. Sunday,
April 1, at the Plaza Theatre for her “La
Villarreal Tour.” Tickets: $45-$110
(Ticketmaster).
‘Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story’ —
Broadway in El Paso presents the “World’s
Most Successful Rock ‘n’ Roll Musical,” now in
its 27th year, at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 2, at
The Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $30-$60
(Ticketmaster).
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Gloria Trevi and Alejandra Guzman —
The Latin pop-rock divas bring their “Versus
World Tour” to El Paso at 8 p.m. Wednesday,
April 4, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center.
Tickets start at $43. VIP packages available
(Ticketmaster).
Thomas Rhett — ACM Male Vocalist of the
Year, Thomas Rhett, brings his “Life Changes
Tour” to Las Cruces at 7 p.m. Saturday, April
7, at NMSU’s Pan American Center, with Brett
Young and Jillian Jacqueline. Tickets: Tickets:
$36.25-$80.25 (Ticketmaster). Information:
(575) 646-1420.
Arcángel — The popular reggaeton and trap
singer Arcángel performs at 8 p.m. Friday,
April 13, at El Paso County
Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Hit hits include
“Chica Virtual,” “Pa’ Que La Pases Bien” and
”Por Amar a Ciegas.” “Sentimiento, Elegancia &
Maldad.” Tickets: $40, $50, $80 and $115
(Ticketmaster).
Texas Country Music Fest — Randy
Rogers Band headlines the 2nd annual event at
7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at the El Paso
Country Coliseum, with special gusts Tracy
Byrd and other country artists from Texas.
Tickets: $35, $45, $55 and $70 (Ticketmaster).
Information: 533-9899 or TexasCMF.com.
A Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey Pavilion
Pre-Party is 5 to 7 p.m.
ZZ Top — Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers Billy
F. Gibbons, Frank Beard and Dusty Hill per-
form at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 18, at the
Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $47.25 to
$147.25 (Ticketmaster).
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Maluma — The popular Colombian reggae-
ton singer returns to El Paso at 8 p.m. Friday,
April 20, at El Paso County Coliseum. His per-
formance earlier this year sold out. Tickets:
$50.50, $80.50, $100.50, $120.50 and $150.50
(Ticketmaster).
15th Anniversary Freestyle Explosion
— The “old school” jam is 7:30 p.m. Saturday,
April 21, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, with
Lisa Lisa, Stevie B, Exposé, Taylor Dayne,
Debbie Deb, Trinere, Connie, TKA, K7 and
Timmy T. Tickets: $28-$49.50 (Ticketmaster).
Vance Joy — The multi-platinum Australian
singer performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April
24, at The Plaza Theatre in support of his new
album “Nation of Two.” Tickets: $35-$49.50;
“Platinum” tickets: $80-$100.(Ticketmaster).
Zoé - The Latin Grammy-winning alt rock
band from Mexico performs at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, April 25, at the Plaza Theatre. .
Tickets: $49.50 to $89.50 (Ticketmaster).
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit — The two-
time Grammy Award winner and his band per-
form at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the Plaza
Theatre, in support of their highly acclaimed
album “The Nashville Sound.” Special guest is
Richard Thompson. Tickets: $30-$57.50
(Ticketmaster).
David Sedaris — The best-selling comic
author and humorist appears at 8 p.m. Friday,
April 27, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $24.75
to $52.50 (Ticketmaster).
Gordon Lightfoot — The folk/pop legend
performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, 2014,
at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $46.50-$86.50
(Ticketmaster).
El Paso Scene
Enrique Bunbury — One of Spain’s most
respected rock singers performs at 8 p.m.
Friday, May 4, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets:
$39.50, $59.50 and $79.50. (Ticketmaster).
Juanes — The multiple Latin Grammy Award,
Grammy and Billboard Latin Music Award win-
ner’s “Amarte Tour” is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday,
May 9, at El Paso County Coliseum with Mon
Laferte. Tickets: $36.95-$126.95; VIP packages
start at $375 (Ticketmaster).
Fleet Foxes — The American indie-folk band
performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 10, at
Abraham Chavez Theatre, in support of their
first album in six years, “Crack-up.” Tickets:
start at $29.50 (Ticketmaster).
Ha*Ash — The sister duo, known to by their
fans as the “Sold-Out Queens,” bring their 100
Años Contigo Tour to El Paso 8 p.m. Thursday,
May 10, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $49.50
to $89.50 (Ticketmaster).
‘La Arpias’ — A live performance of the
Spanish language comedy mystery is 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 13, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets:
$48 to $90 (Ticketmaster).
Thunder from Down Under — The
internationally acclaimed male revue from
Australia presents their 2018 “Desert Dreams”
World Tour at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 15, at the
Plaza Theatre, with dance, gymnastics, break
dancing, colorful costumes, humor and hard
bodies. Tickets: $19-$49 (Ticketmaster).
Natalia Lafourcade — The Grammy &
Latin Grammy winner performs at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 17, at the Plaza Theatre, fea-
turing acoustic guitar duo Los Macorinos. Her
October 2017 show at the Plaza sold out.
Tickets: $35-$50 (Ticketmaster)
Neon Desert Music Festival — Martin
Garrix, At the Drive In, Gucci Mane, and Dillon
Francis are among the performers at the 8th
annual music festival 3 p.m. to midnight
Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27, in
Downtown El Paso, presented by Southwest
University. Tickets: $119 two-day general
admission; VIP packages available. Tickets at
online at neondesertmusicfestival.com.
Information: neondesert.com or Facebook.
Timbiriche — The Mexican pop group per-
forms at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 27, at El Paso
County Coliseum. Tickets: $50 to $275
(Ticketmaster).
Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ — Broadway in
El Paso presents the borderland premiere of
the World Number One Musical May 30-June
10, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $35-$80.
(Ticketmaster). VIP packages: $127.
Information: 231-1111,
ElPasoLive.com/Broadway or on Facebook at
Broadway in El Paso.
Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday (June 6),
Wednesdays, and Thursday (May 31); 8 p.m.
Friday shows; 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday; 1 and
6:30 p.m. Sundays, and 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Thursday (June 7).
‘Huevos Revueltos’ Tour — Two of the
most iconic Latin pop-rock groups from the
’80s and ’90s, Enanitos Verdes and Hombres G,
co-headline their 2018 tour at 8 p.m. Saturday,
June 9, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center.
Tickets: $32.75 to $122.75 (Ticketmaster). VIP
packages offered.
Yanni — The legendary performer and com-
poser celebrates the 25th Anniversary of his
iconic “Live at the Acropolis” concert at 7:30
p.m. Thursday, June 14, at the Abraham
Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $60 to $125
(Ticketmaster).
Glenn Miller Orchestra — The band per-
forms many of the original arrangements of hits
by the legendary Glenn Miller at 7 p.m.
Monday, June 18, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets: $46, $55 and $64 (Ticketmaster).
Pepe Aguilar y Familia presentan
Jaripeo Sin Fronteras — The award-win-
ning Latin superstar Pepe Aguilar performs with
special guests at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at
El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano.
Tickets: $71, $91, $126 and $176.50
(Ticketmaster).
Luis Miguel — The famed Mexican crooner
brings North American Tour to El Paso at 8:30
p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2, to UTEP’s Don Haskins
Center. Tickets: $43 to $263.20. VIP packages
start at $688.(Ticketmaster).
Chris Young — The platinum-selling enter-
tainer’s “Losing Sleep 2018 Tour” is Thursday,
Sept. 13, at NMSU’s Pan American Center in
Las Cruces, with special guests Kane Brown
and Morgan Evans. Tickets and VIP packages
on sale April 13 (Ticketmaster).
Fall Out Boy — The multi-platinum selling,
Grammy Award winning rock band Fall Out
Boy performs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at
UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Special guest is
Machine Gun Kelly. Tickets: $43.75 to $63.75;
VIP packages $143-$204 (Ticketmaster).
Venues & series
El Paso Comic Strip — 1201 Airway.
Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7:30 and
9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday. Tickets: $6 Thursday, $12 Friday and
Saturday; $8 Sunday, unless otherwise listed.
Age 17 and older admitted. VIP Booths $10
more for all shows; available at ticketweb.com.
Information, reservations: 779-LAFF (5233),
elpasocomicstrip.com or on Facebook.
March 1-4: Co-headliners Chris Estrada and
Jake Nordwind.
Special events:
Raymond Orta presents a special taping at 8
p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 6-7.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 general
admission; $25 front 50, and $30 VIP booth.
MADtv’s Bobby Lee performs March 15-17.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, and 7:30 and
10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets: $25 gen-
eral admission; $30 front 50 and VIP booth.
Lowbrow Palace — 111 E. Robinson.
Surcharge for ages under 21. Tickets for most
shows are $10 general admission; $12 day of
show, unless otherwise listed. Tickets at low-
browpalace.com.
• Mirrors for Psychic Warfare — The rock
band performs at 10 p.m. Saturday, March 3.
• The Schisms — The Austin gypsy post-punk
band performs at 9 p.m. Sunday, March 4,
with Stangus and Stardust Experiences
Obliteration and Crybaby. Tickets: $4-$10.
• Jerry Folk and SAINT WKND — The elec-
tronic artists’ “Foreign Affair Tour” is 9 p.m.
Tuesday, March 6. Tickets: $12-$15.
• The Frights — The California surf punk band
performs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, as part
of their “Road to SxSW’ show with Kat Suicide
and Medvedi. Tickets: $13-$15.
• Sadgirl — The rock band performs at 9 p.m.
Thursday, March 15, with Cry Baby and Les
Order.
• Shopping — The post-punk band performs
10 p.m. Friday, March 16, with French Vanilla.
Tickets: $8-$10.
• Buttertones — The LA alternative band per-
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forms 10 p.m. Saturday, March 17, with De Lux.
• Kolars — The pop/rock group performs at 9
p.m. Sunday, March 18, with Escondido.
Tickets: $12-$15.
• The Marias — The psychedelic-soul band
performs at 9 p.m. Monday, March 19, with
Chamanas.
• Acid Dad — The punk band performs at 8
p.m. Tuesday, March 20, with Psychotic
Reaction and Guantanamo Baywatch.
• Two Owls: Reborn Tour — The electronic
band performs at 9 p.m. Thursday, March 22,
with Bare and KayOh. Tickets: $5-$10.
• Triathlon — The rock band performs 10
p.m. Saturday, March 24, with Inner Wave and
L. Martin. Tickets: $25-$18.
• Lincoln Durham — The eclectic folk rock
musician performs at 9 p.m. Wednesday, April
4, with the Ghost Wolves.
• Timber Timbre —Canadian psychedelic folk
band, 10 p.m. Friday, April 6. $16-$18.
• DumbFounded — The Yikes! Tour — Hip-
hop artist, 10 p.m. Saturday, April 7. Tickets:
$17; VIP packages $74.
• Thank You Scientist — Progressive rock
band, 9 p.m. Tuesday, April 10. $12-$14.
Rockhouse Bar and Grill — 9828
Montana. Information: 591-7625 or on
Facebook at RockHouserDiveBarKitchen.
• Agent Orange — The surf punk pioneers
perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, with An
Endless Fight, Extremity, Pilots of Venus and
Sinbuelos. Tickets: $10 in advance, $15 at door.
• Act of Defiance — The metal band featuring
former members of Megadeth performs
Wednesday, March 7, with Shattered Son,
Here Arter the Wave and TriArchy. Doors
open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15.
• Triarchy CD release party is 8 p.m. Saturday,
March 31, Satanic BBQ, Magnakin and
Hyperfyre. Free age 21 and older; $5 minors.
• The American Armageddon Tour featuring
Impiety, Divine Evil, Gravehill, Satanik Goat
Ritual and Terrorist is 7 p.m. Friday, April 6.
Admission: $12.
Tricky Falls — 209 S. El Paso. All shows are
all-ages, unless listed otherwise. Information:
351-9909. Tickets at trickyfalls.com, holdmyt-
icket.com or ticketfly.com.
• Claptone — Berlin DJ and producer, 9 p.m.
Friday, March 2. Tickets: $21.
• Bodysnatcher — The hardcore band per-
forms at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 6, at The
Perch, with Monrowe, Cloud 49, Arsenal,
Texas Gigantism and Sabrewulf. $8-$10.
• Red Light Cameras — The Albuquerque
band performs at 9 p.m. Friday, March 9 in
the Perch, with Sleepspent, Gila Monster and
Frenzi. Tickets: $5 at the door.
• Hippie Sabotage — The EDM group’s Path
of Righteousness Tour is 8 p.m. Tuesday,
March 13. Tickets: $15 early bird general
admission; $80 VIP.
• Jenny and the Mexicats — Spanish fusion
band, 8 p.m. Friday, March 16. $15-$18.
• Ookay — San Diego EDM DJ, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 17. Tickets: $19.
• Mobley — The producer, singer and song-
writer performs 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, in
the Perch, with Sha’vonne. Tickets: $5.
• The Sword — The Austin-based doom band
performs at 8 p.m. Friday, March 23, with
King Buffalo. Tickets: $18-$20.
• Nina Diaz — The lead singer for Girl in a
Coma performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 3,
with Wild Moccasins. Tickets: $7-$10.
• Monster Mash: Horror vs. Sci-Fi, official After
Party of El Paso Comic Con is 9 p.m. Friday,
March 2018
April 13, with prizes for best costume.
General admission: $10, ages 18 and older only.
• Calexico — The Tex-Mex indie rock band
performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, with
Ryley Walker. Tickets: $25-$30.
• The Wailers — Legendary reggae band, 8
p.m. Tuesday, April 24. Tickets: $20-$22.
Spencer Theater for Performing Arts
— Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. Information:
(575) 336-4800 or spencertheater.com.
Pre-show buffets begin two hours prior to
show; cost is $20.
• Popovich Comedy Pet Theater — Gregory
Popovich and his cast of rescue pets perform at
7 p.m. Friday, March 2. Tickets: $39-$49.
• Robert Earl Keen — The veteran Texas
singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. Saturday,
March 24. Tickets: $39-$69.
• “Amazing Grace” — The new Broadway
musical based on the true story behind the
world’s most beloved song is 7 p.m. Tuesday,
April 3. Tickets: $39-$79.
• “Bookends: Simon & Garfunkel Through the
Years” — 7 p.m. Saturday, April 14. Tickets:
$39-$59.
• “Cinderella” — State Street Ballet presents
its light-hearted retelling of the fairy tale at 2
p.m. Sunday, April 22. Tickets: $39-$69.
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
— 1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo.
Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickinger-
center.com.
• The COPE Benefit Legends of Song and
Dance II” is 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3. Tickets:
$15 ($10 military, seniors and children).
• BYU Theater Ballet — Brigham Young
University’s top ballet touring company per-
forms favorite scenes from “Cinderella,”
“Sleeping Beauty,” “Snow White” and “Swan
Lake” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 9. Prince and
Princess pre-party precedes the performance.
Tickets: $10, $20 and $30.
• The Flying J Wranglers perform at 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 17.
• Kevin Johnson — The 2017-18 Premier
Series closes with the ventriloquist at 7 p.m.
Friday, March 23. Recognized as one of the
world’s top ten ventriloquists Kevin is mostly
known from his appearance on NBC’s
America’s Got Talent. He started at San
Diego’s Legoland California Theme Park where
he performed 8,824 shows in nine years. He
was twice honored as the “Best Male
Performer” at any amusement park in the
world. Tickets: $10, $20 and $30.
• Selena #1 Tribute featuring Karla Perez is 7
p.m. Saturday, April 7. Tickets are $15, $22,
$29 and $38.
• GCRMC Cancer Center Benefit Concert,
“Play Me: The Music of Neil Diamond,” is 7:30
p.m. Saturday, April 28. Tickets are $30. A
dinner is at 5:30 p.m.; cost is $15.
Saturday, March 17. Tickets to be announced.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and
Casino — Mescalero, N.M. Shows start at 8
p.m. Age 21 and older admitted. Tickets
through Yapsody.com or Ticketmaster.
Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemoun-
taingods.com. Tickets to listed shows: $29-$89.
• Cheech & Chong — The comedy duo per-
forms Friday, March 16.
• Kane Brown — Saturday, March 17. Tickets
sold out at press time.
• Mariachi Vargas de Tecatlán — The “greatest
mariachi group in the world” performs Friday,
April 6.
• Clint Black — The country music star per-
forms Saturday, April 7.
• Eastern Corbin — The country artist per-
forms Friday, April 27.
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Information: utep.edu/liberalarts/music/.
Young Composer Competition call for original
• Symphony Band performs 7:30 p.m.
scores for solo piano is open to ages 9-16

Haircut & Blow-Dry $50

Thursday, March 1.
(Junior Division) and ages 17-25 (Emerging
• UTEP Flute Days are March 2-3. See web-
Division). Cash awards. Application deadline is
site for details.

Expanded Appointment Schedule!

March 15. Call 449-0619 or email
• Percussion Ensemble Concert, “Music of
sjackson@epsmf.org.
Trinidad and Cuba, is 5 p.m. Sunday, March 4.
Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society
Call today for your appointment
• Trombone Choir Concert is 7:30
Wednesday, March 7. — The society presents the Havana Quintet at
• UTEP Wind Symphony is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, its monthly concert series 7 p.m. Sunday,
March 27. March 18, at First Christian Church, 1809 El
Paseo in Las Cruces. The music begins after a
El Paso Wind Symphony — The wind short business meeting. Admission: $10 ($5
Symphony directed by Ron Hufstader, per-
members; $1 students with ID). Coffee and
forms at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, at UTEP’s
dessert reception precedes the concert at 6:30
Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, featuring TMEA
p.m. in the foyer. Information: Larry Brooks,
Region All-State Musicians. Tickets: $10 ($5
(575) 640-8752 or mvjazzblues.net.
students, military, seniors). Information: elpa-
The Latin jazz band consists of musicians
sowindsymphony.com.
trained at the Havana Conservatory.
NMSU Department of Music — Most Two on Tap – Las Cruces Civic Concert
performances are at the Atkinson. Information:
Association closes its season with the tap duo
(575) 646-2304 or music.nmsu.edu.
at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at the Rio
• “A Touch of Blue,” faculty and guest artist
Grande Theater, 211 N. Main in the Las
recital featuring mezzo-soprano Sarah
Cruces Downtown Mall. Tickets: $25 ($5 stu-
Daughtrey, saxophonist David Box and pianist
dents with ID). Information: (575) 405-7429, or
Justin Badgerow is 730 p.m. Sunday, March 4.
lascrucescca.org.
Call for cost.
Melissa Giattino and Ron DeStefano go back
• The NMSU Choirs Spring Concert, “Peace,”
to the days when Fred & Ginger and Mickey &
is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, with Mozart’s
Judy filled the screen with chemistry, effortless
“Coronation Mass,” Schubert’s “Mass in G: by
harmony and precision tap dancing.
University Singers, and featuring La Catrina
The duo also performs at 7 p.m. Thursday,
String Quartet. Admission is free.
March 22, at WNMU Fine Arts Auditorium in
The Organ Symposium — The sympo- Silver City, presented by the Grant County
sium celebrating organ music is at 2:30 p.m. Community Concert Association. Tickets: $20
Sunday, March 4, at All Saints Episcopal ($5 students 17 and younger). Information:
Church, 3500 McRae. Performers include (575) 538-5862 or gcconcerts.org.
David Garcia, Russell Gunstream, Lauren Duke
EPSYO and EPSO ‘Side-by-Side’
(age 10), Bella Leigh Duke (age 13), Vanessa
Concert — Performers from El Paso
Johnson, Mark Baker, Bruce Nehring, Stephen
Symphony Youth Orchestras and El Paso
Helmrich and Sammy Maddox (age 14), pre-
Symphony Orchestra combine forces at the
senting music by Bach, Brahms, Handel,
11th annual Side-by-Side performance, con-
Dietrich Buxtehude, Arthur Foote, and other
ducted by Dr. James O. Welsch, at 3 p.m.
pieces. Refreshments and fellowship follow.
March 25, at the Plaza Theatre, with musicians
Admission is free. Organ players invited to par-
from the El Paso Symphony and El Paso
ticipate. Information: 532-5874.
Symphony Youth Orchestras, and Tocando.
LCSO with Ilya Yakushev — Las Cruces Tickets: $15-$34; free for age 3 and younger.
Symphony Orchestra, directed by Lonnie Klein, Information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org.
presents the guest pianist at 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Zuill Bailey, Kurt Kikkanen and Scott
and 3 p.m. Sunday, March 10-11 at NMSU’s
Rawls – El Paso Pro-Musica presents “The
Atkinson Recital Hall, featuring Giuseppe
Ultimate Trio” in special residency March 26-
Verdi’s “Triumphal March” from “Aida,”
30 with concerts, educational outreach and
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 40
more. Tickets: $25; $20 seniors, military; $5
and Sergei Prokofiev’s Concerto No. 3.
students. Information: 747-8163 or eppm.org.
Tickets: $35, $40 and $45. Information: (575)
Main performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com.
March 29, at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall,
Spotlight Lunch with Lonnie is 11:30 a.m.
and Friday, March 30, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts
Thursday, March 8, at Paisano Café in Mesilla.
Recital Hall.

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Thursday Night Jams — The Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N. Main Street in Las Cruces,
presents live music at 7:30 p.m. every
Thursday, showcasing all varieties of music.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission: $5 (cash
only) Information: (575) 541-2290, riogradethe-
atre.org or on Facebook.
• March 1: Farmer’s Market favorites including
The Two of Us, Sonny and the Fibs, Skivi
Meredith, We Don’t Know Yet, David Culbert
and more.
• March 15: Olio.
Howling Coyote Open Mic — The open
mic event is 7 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Center
for Spiritual Living, 575 N. Main, on Las Cruces
Downtown Main Street, following the monthly
Downtown Arts Ramble. Doors open for jam
session at 6 p.m.; numbers drawn for perform-
ance order at 6:30 p.m. The community event
is on the first Friday of the month. Free admis-
sion to participants and audience. Information:
Melody Burns (575) 525-9333 or boband-
melody@sbcglobal.net.
The “Howling Coyote,” now in its 13th year,
is open to acoustic musicians, poets, story-
tellers, and singer/songwriters for material that
is family friendly.
Mexican food meal served this month 5:30 to
7 p.m. for a $5 suggested donation.
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center
— 122 S. Pueblo Rd. Age 18 and older wel-
come. Mariachi music featured 1 to 5 p.m.
Saturdays and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
Admission is usually free. Information: 860-
7777 or speakingrock.com.
Check website for schedule of tribute bands.
Metal band Fozzy brings their “Judas Rising
Tour” to El Paso at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 4,
with guests Through Fire, Santa Cruz and Dark
Sky Choir.
Rock band Incubus performs an all ages out-
door show at 5 p.m. Friday, March 23.
Rock band Shinedown performs at 5 p.m.
Saturday, April 14, with special guest Empire
City.
USA Dance — USA Dance Las Cruces NM
Chapter #5058, hosts two programs in March:
• 2-6 p.m. Sunday, March 4 at Mesilla
Community Center, 2251 Calle de Santiago in
Mesilla. Two-step waltz, foxtrot, cha cha, salsa
and more. Free dance lesson by Mando is 2:15-
3 p.m. General dancing is 3:15-6 p.m.
Admission: $10 ($5 for members). Information:
(575) 522-1438 or (575) 639-3993.
• “Dance into Spring” event is 2 to 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 11, at Shundo Dance Studio at
120 Paragon Lane, El Paso, with a variety of
dances. No partner needed. Bring a refresh-
ment or treat to share. Admission: $10 ($6
USA Dance members and military; $5 for stu-
dents). Information: Georgena Askew, 328-
0527 or Rachel Allard, 345-6432.
Contra Dance — The Southern New
Mexico Music and Dance Society’s contra
dance is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, March 16,
at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle de
Santiago in Las Cruces. Music by Big Ditch
March 2018
ing rock and pop variety. Mariachi music is 5 Sunset Soundtracks — El Cosmico vintage
p.m. Sundays. trailer lodge, 802 S. Highland in Marfa, Texas,
presents free live music events on selected
Ardovino’s Live Music — Ardovino’s
evenings. Events begin at 9 p.m. Information:
Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Dr. in Sunland
(432) 729-1950 or elcosmico.com.
Park, hosts live music at 7:30 p.m. every Friday
• Friday, March 23: John Jacob Magistry
and Saturday. Information: (575) 589-0653.
• Friday, April 6: Sherry
Zin Valle Free Music Sundays — Zin Open Mic Night — The Pizza Joint, 7000 • Friday, May 4: Lexi Weege.
Valle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4 Westwind, hosts open mic events 8 p.m. to
midnight the last Saturday of the month, with
Folk Fury — KTEP, 88.5 FM, features three
mile north of FM 259), hosts free live music 1 hours of acoustic and folk music — with an
to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays. Guests may also music, comedy and poetry. Participation is free;
emphasis on recordings by local musicians and
enjoy wine tastings. Bring a picnic. Information: pizza and beer available for purchase. All ages
occasional live appearances by them — from 6
877-4544 or zinvalle.com. welcome. Information: 307-7599, the-pizza-
to 9 p.m. Saturdays. Hosts are Dan Alloway
• March 11: James Springer joint.com or on Facebook at ThePizzaJoint.
and Gregg Carthy. Requests: 747-5153.
• March 25: Ricardo Valencia.
‘Sunday in the 40s’ — Paso Del Norte Big
Band, a 17-piece group, hosts 1940s style danc-
ing and music 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, March 16,
at Shundo Ballroom Dance Studio, 120 N.
Paragon, Suite 201.Attendees are encouraged
to “Get Your Green On” in celebration of St.
Patrick’s Day. All ages welcome; BYOB, food
and snacks. Admission: $15. Information: 532-
2043, 203-7292, music@pdnbigband.com or
on Facebook at PDNbigband.
St. Paddy’s Music Fest — Freedom
Crossing at Fort Bliss, 1611 Pleasonton Road,
hosts a two-day music festival Saturday and
Sunday, March 17-18. Information:
FreedomCrossingatFortBliss.com or on
Facebook.
Marfa Myths — Mexican Summer and
Ballroom Marfa hosts the 5th annual music fes-
tival and multidisciplinary cultural program
April 12-15 at various venues with artists and
musicians from within and outside of the label’s
roster working creatively and collaboratively
across music, film, and visual arts contexts.
Early bird all access passes (through April 12)
are $180. Tickets: marfamyths.com.
Information: (432) 729-3600.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —
The racetrack and casino, 1200 Futurity Dr. (at
Sunland Park Drive), Sunland Park, N.M. offers
live entertainment at on select dates. No cover.
Information: (575) 874-5200 or Sunland-
Park.com/entertainment.
Free live music is 9 p.m. Fridays, featuring
Latin and regional music; and Saturdays featur-
Crickets from Silver City. Caller is Lewis Land
from Carlsbad. The dance begins with begin-
ners’ lessons at 7:30 p.m.; no partner or expe-
rience needed. Cost: $6 ($4 youth; $15 family).
Information: (575) 636-5509 or snmmds.org.
Pavo Real St. Patrick’s Day Dance —
Pavo Real Senior Center, 9311 Alameda, hosts
its monthly dance celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
1 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 16, with music by
Triangulo Band performing rock-n-roll, cumbias
and other mixes. Cost: $5. Information: 860-
9131 or on Facebook at Pavoreal.
UTEP Children’s Dance program —
UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance
offers Session II inclusive dance class for ages 6
and older is 10 to 11 a.m. Saturdays, March
31-May 19. Cost per session is $105 ($90
early bird) per student. Early bird registration is
March 1-23. Discounts and financial assistance
available. Information: 747-5146 or
utep.edu/liberalarts/theatre-dance/.
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El Paso Rhinos - El Paso’s Junior League ice
hockey team hosts the Wichita Junior Thunder
for the final home games at 7 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 2-4, at
Hospitals of Providence Events Center, next to
the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Tickets: $30
balcony; $25 glass seats; $15 center line; $10
bluelines; $7 goal lines, $5 general admission.
Free admission to active military with ID.
Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhi-
nos.com.
Monster Jam – The Monster Truck show is
7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3-
4, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Celebrating 25 years of
adrenaline-charged family entertainment,
Monster Jam combines spontaneous entertain-
ment with the ultimate off-road, motorsport
competition. Tickets: $15 ($50 collector’s tick-
et); ages 2 and older must have tickets
(Ticketmaster). Information: monsterjam.com.
New in 2018 is a Pit Party Early Access pass,
which provides early entry to the Pit Party 1:30
to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, and the opportunity to
get up close to the trucks and drivers. Regular
Pit Party pass is 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday
with the general public.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —
1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park. General
admission and parking are free. Information:
(575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com.
Live racing is Friday, Saturday, Sunday and
Tuesday through April 17. Post time for the
season is 12:30 p.m. Nine races each day.
Stakes races:
• Saturday, March 3: Mesilla Valley Speed
Handicap.
• Saturday, March 10: West Texas Maturity
• Saturday, March 17: La Coneja Stakes
• Sunday, March 25: NMSU Stakes, Harry W.
Henson Handicap, Bill Thomas Memorial
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Stakes, NM Breeders’ Oaks, NM Breeders’
Derby
• Saturday, March 31: West Texas Derby,
Sunburst Stakes
Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. daily.
Padres vs. Chihuahuas Exhibition
Game — El Paso Chihuahuas will kick off their
fifth season with an exhibition game against The
San Diego Padres at 6:35 p.m. Monday, March
26, at Southwest University Park on Santa Fe
Street in Downtown El Paso. Ticket informa-
tion: 533-BASE or epchihuahuas.com.
The Chihuahuas 2018 Fifth Season
Celebration kicks off on Thursday, April 5 in
Las Vegas with the home opener slated for
Tuesday, April 10.
Southwest Brawl 7 — The American Fight
League presents professional and amateur
mixed martial arts fighters 7 p.m. Saturday,
March 31, at Las Cruces Convention Center,
680 E. University, featuring Randy McCarty,
Andy Varela, Andre Herrera, Rick Maynez, and
other local fighters. Doors open at 6 p.m.
Tickets: $30; available at holdmyticket.com.
Information: americanfightleaguemma.com.
College sports
UTEP Women’s Basketball - Home
games are in the Don Haskins Center. Tickets:
$8-$28. Information: 747-5234 or utepathlet-
ics.com.
El Paso Scene
• Thursday, March 1: FIU, 7 p.m.
• Saturday, March 3: WKU, 1 p.m.
UTEP Tennis — UTEP’s home tennis
matches are at El Paso Tennis Club, 2510 N.
St. Vrain (in Arroyo Park). Admission is free.
Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
• Friday, March 2: U. of Wyoming, 2 p.m.
• Sunday, March 4: UT Arlington., 10 a.m.
• Friday, March 30: Angelo Stat, noon
• Saturday, March 31: U. of NM, Noon
UTEP Softball — The Miners softball team’s
home games are at UTEP’s Helen of Troy
Complex. Ticket information: 747-6065 or
utepathletics.com.
• March 17-18: UAB. Game times are 2 p.m.
Saturday (doubleheader) and noon Sunday.
• March 30-31: UTSA. Game times are 2 p.m.
Friday (doubleheader) and noon Saturday.
Springtime Track Invitational — The
annual UTEP spring field and track meet is all
day Saturday, March 24, at Kidd Field. The
event features men’s and women’s college
teams as well as the top qualifying high school
athletes from the region. Information: 747-
5812 or utepathletics.com.
Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El Paso
Community College plays home games at the
Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field, off Hunter.
Games begin at noon Fridays and Saturdays.
Admission is free. Information: 831-2275 or
epcc.edu/athletics.
• March 9-10: New Mexico Military Institute
• March 30-31: Clarendon College
Tejanas softball - The EPCC Tejanas’ home
games are at the Valle Verde Softball Field.
Admission is free. Information: 831-2275 or
epcc.edu/Athletics. Softball office: 831-2367.
Regular game time is 1 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, unless otherwise listed. All games are
doubleheaders.
• March 16-17: Western Texas College
• March 30-31: Midland College
NMSU Women’s Basketball — The final
home game is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, vs.
UT Rio Grande Valley at Pan Am Center in Las
Cruces. Ticket information: (575) 646-1447 or
nmstatesports.com.
NMSU Men’s Baseball — The Aggies’
home games are at Presley Askew Complex,
Locust and Stewart, Las Cruces. Tickets: $5-
$10 (Ticketmaster): (575) 646-4126 or
nmstatesports.com.
• March 2-4: Harvard. Game time is 4:05 p.m.
Friday, and 12:05 p.m. Saturday (double head-
er) and Sunday.
• March 16-18: University of Maine at 4:05
p.m. Friday, and 12:05 p.m. Saturday (double
header) and Sunday.
• March 23-25: Seattle University at 6:05 p.m.
Friday, 2:05 p.m. Saturday and 12:05 p.m.
Sunday.
• 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, March 27: Texas Tech
• March 29-31: Sacramento State at 6:05 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, and 12:05 p.m. Saturday.
NMSU Women’s Softball — Home
games at New Mexico State Softball Complex,
Locust and Stewart, Las Cruces. Tickets: $5
(Ticketmaster). Information: (575) 646-4126 or
nmstatesports.com.
• Friday and Saturday, March 16-17:
Minnesota, 6 p.m. Friday and doubleheader at 4
p.m. Saturday.
• Tuesday, March 27, UTEP doubleheader, 4
p.m.
• Tuesday, April 3: New Mexico, 5:30 p.m.
Also
El Paso Motorplex — The drag strip at
16400 Gateway West (east of El Paso at I-10
off Clint exit #42), opens for its season Friday,
March 2. Gates open at 7 p.m. with racing at 8
p.m. every Friday. Spectator admission: $5. Car
entry: $20. Information: 525-9645 or on
Facebook at El Paso Motorplex.
El Paso Senior Games — City of El Paso
Parks and Recreation Department’s 36th annual
games for those age 50 and older run through
May 19 at various locations, Sponsored by
United Healthcare, UTEP and Urgent Care
Home Heath Inc. All participants have a chance
to qualify for the Texas State Senior Games.
Registration: $15 for 2 events and t-shirt, plus
$5 for each additional event; $45 for all events.
Includes t-shirt. Information, registration: 503-
6544 or elpasotexas.gov/parks.
• Pickle Ball is 8 a.m. Saturday, March 3,
Nolan Richardson Recreation Center, 4435
Maxwell.
• Horseshoes are 9 a.m. Wednesday, March
7, Eastside Senior Center, 3200 Fierro.
• Volleyball is 9 a.m. Saturday, March 17, at
Marty Robbins Rec. Center, 11620 Vista Del
Sol ($45 team fee).
• Swimming is 8 a.m. Saturday, March 24, at
Memorial Aquatic Center, 3251 Copper.
• Golf is 8 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, at
Ascarate Park Golf Course, 6900 Delta. Some
additional on-site fees.
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UTEP Cheerleading Competition —
The 10th annual UTEP Cheerleading
Championships are 10 a.m. Sunday, March 4,
at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $8
(Ticketmaster). Information: 241-4676 or on
Facebook at UTEP Cheer.
Tony Hawk skateboarding exhibition
and competition — Skateboarding legend
Tony Hawk hosts an exhibition at noon
Saturday, March 24, at Speaking Rock
Entertainment Center, 122 S. Pueblo Rd. with
other guest pro-skaters. Skating competition at
11 a.m. (registration begins at 10 a.m.) All ages
event. Admission is free. Information: 860-7777
or speakingrock.com.
Senior Softball Championships — The
Texas State Championships for Senior Softball
USA are Wednesdays through Sunday, April 4-
8, at the El Paso County Sports Complex, 1780
Zaragoza. Sponsored by El Paso Sports
Commission. Winner qualify for the
Tournament of Championships in November in
Fort Myers, Fla. Information, schedule: senior-
softball.com.
Golf
Girls Golf — First Tee of Greater El Paso’s
next LPGA/USGA golf event for girls is 4 to
5:30 p.m. Friday, March 2, at Ascarate Golf
Course, 6900 Delta. Participation is free.
Information: thefirstteegreaterelpaso.org.
Registration: girlsgolf.org.
LPGA-USGA Girls Golf is a developmental
junior golf program for ages 7-17.
St. Raphael Golf Tournament — The
tournament benefiting youth sports at St.
Raphael is 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 23, at
Butterfield Trail Golf Course. Four-person
scramble. Registration begins at 11 a.m. Cost:
$125 ($500 team of four). Information: 772-
1038 or butterfieldtrailgolf.com.
Bicycling
Coyote Classic XC Mountain Bike
Race — The annual race, starting the New
Mexico Off Road Series, is 8 a.m. Sunday,
March 25, at Franklin Mountains State Park’s
Round House (Bowen Ranch), off Martin
Luther King Jr. Categories for expert, sport,
beginner and single speed. All racers must have
a USAC License: day license available for $10.
Registration starts at $35 through March 18;
$45 starting March 19; $15 juniors 18 and
younger. No race day registration for adult
race. Gate fee at Round House is $5.
Information: 544-2453 or on Facebook at The
Coyote Classic.
Packet pickup is 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March
24, at the Bicycle Company, 3443 N. Mesa.
El Paso Bicycle Club — All rides are free
and open to the public; helmets required.
Information: elpasobicycleclub.com. Ride
schedule at meetup.com/ElPasobicycleClub.
Repeat riders are encouraged to become a
member of the club; dues are $18 a year or
$25 per family ($30/$40 for two years). Join at
elpasobicycleclub.com.
Wednesday night rides, a tradition for over 20
years, are leaderless rides of 18-22 miles,
beginning March 14. The favorite route is a 20-
mile loop to Gadsden H.S. Most riders begin
about 5:15-5:30 p.m. leaving from Rio Plaza,
6205 Upper Valley Rd (at Artcraft). Park on dirt
shoulder across from shopping center.
Optional dinner afterward at Hello Pizza,
1071 Country Club Rd.
March 2018
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, 861-
2311 or epcyclists.com.
Ride Your Bicycle El Paso — Chuck’s
Bicycle Repair, 2625 Missouri, hosts Tuesday
night rides at 7 p.m. Lights and helmets
required. Information: 791-2006,
zlauser@yahoo.com or Facebook.
Recreational sports
Doña Ana Senior Olympics — The Doña
Ana Senior Olympic Games run March 5-April
28, throughout the Las Cruces area, for ages
50 and older. Athletes will need to pre-register
for their individual sports at least two weeks
before each qualifying tournament.
The games are the preliminaries for the New
Mexico Senior Olympic Games July 18-22 in
Albuquerque. Information: (575) 649-3167 or
dacso@outlook.com. Full registration contact
list at donaanaseniors.com.
• 8-Ball Pool is 10 a.m. Monday, March 5 for
women, and Tuesday, March 6, for men at the
Munson Center.
• Swimming is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10,
at the NMSU Pool.
• Horseshoes are 9 a.m. Monday, March 12,
at Meerscheidt Center.
• Bowling is 1 p.m. Monday, March 12, for
teams, Tuesday, March 13, for singles, and
Thursday, March 15, for doubles at White
Sands Bowling Lanes.
• Table tennis is noon Friday, March 16, at
Frank O’Brien Papen Center.
• Racquetball is 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 28,
at Stay Fit Fitness.
• Golf is 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at
Picacho Hills Golf Course.
• Pickleball is 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 2, at
Meerscheidt Center.
• Field events begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, April
7, at NMSU.
Kids’ Fishing Tournament — Ascarate
Fishing Club hosts the tournament for ages 3-
16 starting at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at
Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Prizes awarded in
three age categories. The first 200 children get
t-shirts. Information: 478-0406 or on Facebook
at officialascaratefishingclub.
Greater El Paso Tennis Association —
Information on upcoming leagues and tourna-
ments at geptatennis@gmail.com or Facebook
at GEPTA. Information:
greatereptennis@gmail.com or 532-5524.
Tournament registration tennislink.usta.com.
Adult tournaments:
• El Paso Tennis Club Spring NTRP is
Wednesday through Sunday, March 14-18, at
the Tennis Club, 2510 N. Saint Vrain. Adult
NTRP tournament with doubles & Singles.
Running events
Brain Injury Support Group 5K — El
Paso Brain Injury Support Group’s 7th annual
5K run and 1-mile walk is 8 a.m. Saturday,
March 3, at Mentis El Paso, 4360 Doniphan,
finishing up at El Paso Botanical Garden at
Keystone Heritage Park. Registration begins at
7 a.m. Cost: $25; $30 day of race; $20 per per-
son for teams of 10 or more. ($2 gate fee for
park) Information:
raceadventuresunlimited.com.
4K Chorus Run to Carnegie Hall — The
run helping to send Hornedo Choir students to
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Carnegie Hall is 8 a.m. Sunday, March 4, at
Hornedo Middle School, 6101 High Ridge.
Cost: $20; $25 on race day. Registration at
raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pick up is noon to 5 p.m. Saturday,
March 3. at Up and Running / 3233 N. Mesa,
and 7 to 7:45 a.m. on race day at the start line.
‘Cactus Clocks’ trail run — Bluebird
Running hosts the 12-mile nighttime trail run-
ning event at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 10, start-
ing at Chuck Heinrich Memorial Park, 11055
Loma Del Norte. Registration: $1 through
ultrasignup.com. Information on Facebook and
runbluebirdrun@gmail.com.
St. Patrick’s Shamrock 5K — St.
Patrick’s A.C.T.S. host the competitive 5K run
and 1-mile walk at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 17,
at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1118 N. Mesa.
Registration: $20 ages 15 and older; $15 ages
10 to 14; free for age 9 and younger. Discount
of teams of 10 or more. Online registration at
raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pickup is noon to 5 p.m. Friday,
March 16, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa,
and 7 to 7:45 a.m. on race day at the start line.
Father Yermo Spartan Run — The 5K
run/walk and 1-mile fun walk is Saturday,
March 24, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta.
Proceeds benefit the Father Yermo Schools
Capital Campaign. Cost: $25 in advance; $30
on race day. $2 park entrance fee per car.
Registration: raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Javier Arana Jr. Memorial — The 5th
annual Fallen Trooper 5K run and 1-mile walk
is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 24, at Ascarate
Park, 6900 Delta. Registration: $20 ($15 kids).
Bag pickup begins at 12:45 p.m. No race day
registration; $2 vehicle fee for Ascarate Park.
Registration: raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Chili Pepper Series — The 4-day series
offers five events each day is Wednesday
through Saturday, March 21-24, at La Llorona
Park, 3440 W. Picacho, Las Cruces. Each day
includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon
and 50K run beginning at 7 a.m. Walkers wel-
come. The courses are multiple laps with one
central food/aid station. Entry fee: 5k: $30 by
March 15 $40 after; 10K: $40/$50; Half
Marathon: $110/$130; Marathon: $130/$150;
50K: $140/$160. Information, registration:
deadrunning.net.
Optional early start at 6 a.m. (bring flashlight).
Race day packet pickup/registration begins at
5:30 a.m.
Bataan Memorial Death March — The
29th annual marathon-length (26.2 miles)
march is 7 a.m. Sunday, March 25, at White
Sands Missile Range to honor U.S. and Filipino
troops captured by the Japanese in WWII.
Marchers should arrive at 5 a.m.; opening cere-
mony begins at 6:35 a.m. A 14.2-mile honorary
march also offered.
Registration closes March 4: $125 ($600
teams). No late or on-site registration accept-
ed. Information: bataanmarch.com.
Hope Brings Change 5K — The 2nd
annual 5K run walk is 9 a.m. Saturday, April 7,
at Hope City Church, 6115 Woodrow Bean.
Registration: $20; $15 military, child 12 and
younger; per person groups 5 or more; $25
everyone after March 30. Information: 600-
6251 ext. 107 or tina@hopecitycc.org. Online
registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
JackRabbit Classic — The 18th annual trail
race is 8 a.m. Sunday, April 8, at Franklin
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Mountains State Park’s Tom Mays Unit. Four
and 8-mile trail options available. Registration:
$25 through April 5; $30 April 6-7; no race day
registration. Information: tpwd.state.tx.us or
Chris Rowley, 478-5663. Registration: racead-
venturesunlimited.com.
Run Together 5K — Rio Grande Cancer
Foundation hosts its 2nd annual ”Colors of
Cancer-Our Colors Run Together” 5K compet-
itive run and non-competitive run/walk Sunday,
April 8, at Cohen Stadium.
Registration at 7 a.m. with events beginning at
8:30 a.m. Cost: $30 non-competitive event
($35 race day); $35/$40 for the competitive;
$15/$20 non-competitive children’s event.
Information: 562-7660 or rgcf.org. Registration
at ourcolorsruntogether.com.
Participants are encouraged to wear a color
associated with the ribbon color supporting the
cancer. All the money raised from the 5K
Run/Walk will stay in El Paso and will be admin-
istered through the Rio Grande Cancer
Foundation, the community’s local resource for
cancer.
‘Mighty Mujer’ Triathlon — The all-
female “sprint” and “super sprint” events bene-
fiting the Center Against Family Violence begin
7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 21, at Memorial Park
Pool, 3251 Copper. Two distances offered this
year: 300-yard swim/18-mile bike/3-mile run;
or 300-yard swim/9.3-mile bike/2-mile run.
Cost for either distance: $100 Feb. 1-March
31; $110 April 1-21. Information: Race El Paso
at 229-5656 or gg@raceelpaso.com. Online
registration at raceelpaso.com/mighty-mujer.
Teams of 2, 3 or 4 women can compete
against others in three separate categories:
mother/daughter; family; girlfriends (must indi-
cate category and team name at time of regis-
tration). Participants must be 12 or older.
USAT rules apply.
Winter sports
Ice Skating — The season’s final public skat-
ing sessions are noon to 3 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, March 3-4, at the Sierra Providence
Event Center next to the Coliseum, 4100
Paisano. All ages welcome. Admission: $10; $8
military (skate rental included). Skate sharpen-
ing, fitting and consultation offered for $5.
Spectator admission is free. Information: 479-
PUCK (7825) or elpasohockey.org.
Ski Apache — Information: (575) 464-3600
or skiapache.com. Lifts are open from 8:45
a.m. to 4 p.m.. All-day lift tickets are $74 ($67
age 60-69; $65 age 13-17; $54 age 6-12; $63
military and $49 for military child; free for ages
70 and older and age 5 and younger. (Prices
slightly higher on peak days).
Gondola Rides are $18 ($12 age 6-12; $6 age
60-69; free for five and younger)
The Ski Apache Wind Rider is an hour-long
zip-line adventure that begins at over 11,000
feet, spanning 8,900 feet in three sections,
reaching speeds of up to 65 mph. Reservations
required; call for cost.
Ski Cloudcroft — Two miles east of
Cloudcroft on U.S. 82. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday through Monday, conditions permitting.
Information: (575) 682-2333, skicloudcroft.net
or on Facebook. Lift tickets: $45 ($35 age 12
and younger for full day; $35 ($25 age 12 and
younger) for half day 1 to 4 p.m. Tubing a $20
per day; $18 half day (weekends only).
Ruidoso Winter Park — 1200 Ski Run
Road in Alto, N.M. Hours are 9 a.m. or 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Tickets: $25 ($20 age 8-17; $10 age 7
and younger). Information: (575) 336-7079 or
ruidosowinterpark.com
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I-10 approaching Mesa, with new CD lanes. All images shown here are render-
ings by TxDOT of what the finished project will look like.
Resler on-ramp was rebuilt to accommodate the CD lanes.
T
he Westside stretch of Interstate 10, El
Paso’s main traffic artery, has been the
focus of one of the biggest infrastruc-
ture projects in city history.
“We’ve never had so much activity like
this taking place at one time, and we’re
very excited about what is happening,”
said Jennifer Wright, public information
officer for the El Paso District of the Texas
Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
The most visible work in the West Side is
the GO 10 Project, which spans almost six
miles of I-10 from North Mesa to
Executive Center Boulevard. It includes
the addition of collector-distributor (CD)
lanes between North Mesa and Sunland
Park Drive, as well as additional west-
bound and eastbound lanes on the freeway
itself.
TxDOT officials warn, however, that the
worst is yet to come — the impending
demolition of the Sunland Park inter-
change “flyover ramp” and other improve-
ments will nearly paralyze the Sunland
Park Drive area around Sunland Park Mall
and I-10.
The project also is improving freeway
interchanges at North Mesa and Resler.
Ramps at each interchange will also con-
nect to the CD lanes as well as I-10. None
of these interchange projects will impact
traffic as much as the Sunland Park sec-
tion.
Also complementing the GO 10 project is
TxDOT’s work on the Mesa Park
Interchange, between Executive Center
and Mesa Park, which will connect Mesa
to the freeway near the Montecillo devel-
opment. The project is also scheduled to be
completed this year.
The GO 10 project also will provide a
direct connection from I-10 to Paisano (US
85). This part of the project is where coor-
dination with the new Border West
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GO 10
Sunland Park interchange will be entirely redone, including the bridge crossing I-10.
headed for
finish line
Story by Lisa Kay Tate
Expressway occurs, establishing Paisano
as a more efficient alternate eastbound and
westbound route.
The Border West Expressway extends
eastward from Racetrack Drive near
Doniphan Road and New Mexico 273 to
US 54, one mile east of Park Street. Not
only will it add more miles of roadway, but
will improve access to UTEP, downtown,
international bridges and medical centers.
Many El Pasoans have expressed con-
cerns about having both projects underway
at the same time, but TxDOT officials
have explained that funding priorities
required that both proceed together.
The good news is most of the detours and
closures should be done by the end of this
year, giving not only Westside commuters
some relief, but also improving access for
everyone to the West Side’s newest devel-
opments, such as Montecillo, TopGolf,
Alamo Drafthouse and the rapidly growing
Northwest El Paso area that features West
Towne Marketplace.
Wright said the $158 million GO 10
highway project, which has been in motion
since 2015, is ahead of schedule.
“It’s going great guns,” she said. “The
project was scheduled to be finished in the
spring of 2019, but it looks like most of it
should be done before the end of this
year.”
TxDOT El Paso District engineer Bob
Bielek expects most of the work on the
project to be completed before the year’s
end.
“I expect all the headaches for drivers
will be done before Christmas,” he said.
“There will still be some work to be fin-
ished, but not the type that will cause traf-
fic issues.”
Bielek noted that the temporary traffic
problems caused by the construction are
worth the trouble compared to the prob-
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The project is being built concurrently with the Border West
Expressway, shown here at Executive Center west of I-10.
lems the West Side would face if nothing
was done.
“With the increase in traffic here, if we
didn’t do this job the traffic in this area
would be horrid,” he said.
Drivers are already seeing the results of
some of the GO 10 efforts, with the con-
struction of the new ramp at Resler Drive.
“Resler is done and we’re tying it into the
CD lanes,” Bielek said. “When the GO 10
project is done and you’re traveling from
most points on the West Side to another
point on the West Side, you should be able
to do this on the CD lanes alone, and never
even have to get on to I-10.”
Other TxDOT projects designed to help
improve traffic conditions on the West
Side include improvements on Artcraft
Road, and the addition of another driver
lane along Doniphan. The Doniphan lane
improvements should be completed in a
month or two.
“This will double the capacity of the traf-
fic flow,” Bielek said.
“Once it’s done, it’s really going to make
a difference in people’s morning com-
mute,” Wright added, noting that once the
CD lane construction is complete, com-
muters will be able to use these new areas
to allow construction on other parts of the
freeway.
The work at the intersection of I-10 and
North Mesa also continues through the
next few months to allow for replacement
of the overpass bridge. While construction
crews work on segments of this bridge,
commuters will see traffic diverged to dif-
ferent lanes during the process. Although
work in this area has mainly included the
closing of specific lanes, replacing old,
worn joints in some bridges and replacing
old bridges with entirely new structures
will require complete closure of all lanes at
some point.
Bielek said he is often asked why con-
struction can’t continue day and night non-
stop on until the project is done. There are
a variety of reasons this isn’t possible, he
said, but added, “We do work very hard to
get contractors who keep as much traffic
capacity open as humanly possible,” he
said.
Bielek said people should definitely
notice a difference in West Side’s traffic
situation in the near future.
“Once these project are done, there’s
going be quite a bit of time before traffic
builds up enough for people to even notice
there is traffic,” he said.
Wright noted that ultimately, all this
inconvenience is really a sign of the area’s
growth and economic health. As one mem-
ber of a local Rotary club told her, “It’s
better to have this happening than to not
have it happening.”
Sunland shutdown coming
Bielek said the most inconvenient part
of the GO 10 project is coming very soon.
“We’re moving into a time where there
will be the largest impact on traffic in the
Sunland Park area,” he said.
He described three stages to the Sunland
Park Drive traffic disruption:
• For several weeks, beginning in April,
there will no direct access to I-10 East for
drivers headed down Sunland Park Drive
from Mesa. That will be due to final prepa-
rations to get the new “flyover ramp”
ready. The alternative will be to turn left
onto I-10 East after crossing the freeway,
or avoid Sunland Park Drive entirely.
• Demolition of the old flyover ramp will
force two major closures of both Sunland
Park Drive and all of I-10 eastbound and
westbound for two weekends in late
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spring, probably lasting from Friday
evening through Monday morning. All
freeway traffic will be diverted to surface
streets, and no one will be able to cross I-
10 on Sunland Park Drive during those
closures.
• Throughout the summer and into early
fall, the Sunland Park Drive bridge over I-
10 will be extended to make room for the
new eastbound CD lanes. That will close
off the old roadway of the bridge, divert-
ing traffic to one of the new “turn-
arounds” added to the existing bridge. That
only gives room for one lane in each direc-
tion, so traffic likely be backed up at all
times — and come to a complete halt in
case of an accident or vehicle breakdown.
So it may be a long, hot summer on
Sunland Park Drive. The good news is that
by mid-fall, Bielek said, all the new road-
ways should be in operation.
Border West Expressway
While the GO 10 Project is underway
along I-10, travelers along the border route
of Paisano are witnessing changes as well.
The Border West Expressway, although
not part of the GO 10 Project, is taking
place simultaneously. When completed,
Paisano will link directly to I-10, along
with a new 7.4-mile four-lane toll road
east of the Sunland Park bridge, which
should be the last part of Loop 375.
Wright said the GO 10 project is not the
only one with which the Border West
Expressway is coordinating. This project is
an undertaking that must work with sever-
al other groups.
“‘Coordination’ is the key word with the
Border West Expressway,” Wright said.
“We’re coordinating with GO 10, the
Border Patrol, the International Boundary
and Water Commission, Union Pacific rail-
way and Burlington Northern Santa Fe
railway.”
She said the biggest challenge is coordi-
nating work time with train schedules.
TxDOT has also tried to schedule work
that may involve closings during weekends
or nights when traffic is anticipated to be
the lowest.
TxDOT is also making sure the section of
the Border West Expressway project on
Paisano that meets up with the GO 10 con-
struction gets completed at the same time.
Wright said this project should be com-
pleted in the first half of 2019.
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Staying in touch
Wright said it is important that people are
not only aware of these closures, and other
construction updates, those who regularly
rely on I-10 on El Paso’s West Side to
have access to updates, closures and other
information on a timely basis.
This includes using sources like social
media to keep updated, including the
Twitter accounts for both the local district
of TxDOT (@TxDOTELP), as well as the
GO 10 (@GO10EP) account.
Wright said they hope to “amp up” the
coverage and announcements on the
TxDOT Twitter in the near future, but she
also strongly recommends checking alerts
at go10elpaso.com and subscribing to her
email list by sending her a request at
Jennifer.Wright3@txdot.gov.
“I have an email I send out to regular
associates with updates and news,” she
said. “We also rely heavily on area traffic
reporters for current information, and are
in constant contact with them.”
Drivers will also get a chance to add their
own input to what is happening along I-10
throughout the city, with a TxDOT-hosted
series of Reimaging I-10 Corridor Study
public outreach meetings set for Tuesday
and Wednesday, March 6-7, and March 13-
14 at various locations.
The study’s goal is to “emphasize the
need to reimagine how the corridor oper-
ates today and develop unique solutions
for the El Paso area.” It spans 55 miles
from the Texas-New Mexico state line to
Tornillo, and includes more than 200
bridge structures. The project is divided
into four sections, to help drivers from
throughout the city get a better look at
their parts of the highway that best impact
their own commutes.
The Northern Gateway segment (from
Anthony to Executive Center) covers the
West Side, with the other three segments
concentrating on Downtown (Executive to
the Patriot Freeway), Airport Patriot
Freeway to Joe Battle) and the Southern
Gateway (Joe Battle to Tornillo). So far,
area residents have been very receptive,
leaving more than 330 comments, con-
cerns, and ideas on the project’s website;
152 involving the Northern Gateway.
More meeting details, as well as a “virtu-
al meeting,” are available online at reimag-
inei10.com.
Texas Department of Transportation has
several ways of staying connected, staying
up to date and staying ahead of the traffic
woes:
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Websites:
Go10elpaso.com (click on “Traffic
Alerts”)
Borderwestexpressway.com (click on
“Construction Updates”)
Drivetexas.org (statewide construction
updates)
Txdot.gov (click on “Traffic Cameras” to
find El Paso area live feeds)
Reimaginei10.com (Information on the
entire route through El Paso, and an oppor-
tunity to subscribe to updates about differ-
ent segments of the route)
Facebook: Go10elpaso
Instagram: Go10ep
Twitter Updates: @TxDOTELP,
@GO10EP
For more information on GO 10: 1-844-
373-GO10 (4610) or
info@go10elpaso.com.
For the weekly TxDOT news blast, con-
tact Jennifer.Wright3@txdot.gov to get on
the mailing list.
Bilingual Traffic Hotline (statewide road
conditions): 1-800-452-9292.
New growth on new highway
The completed I-10 improvements will
not only make traffic easier for day-to-day
commuters, but also improve access for all
El Pasoans to some of the West Side’s
newest developments.
In particular, the new Mesa Park inter-
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FLIX Brewhouse is coming to West Towne Marketplace in late 2018.
change between Executive Center and
Sunland Park Drive will provide easiet
access to the mammoth Montecillo “smart
community.” That area is also home to
two of the city’s most recent high-profile
entertainment venues: Alamo Drafthouse
Cinema and Tap Room and Topgolf.
Alamo Draftfhouse opened in May of
2016, and will be the anchor of the forth-
coming Entertainment District at
Montecillo, across from the “non-tradition-
al” shopping center TI:ME and The Venue
Apartments. The entire Montecillo area is
part of the smart growth community
stretching from Mesa to I-10 that includes
residential, retail and office options.
Topgolf, the West Side’s newest attrac-
tion, opened Feb. 2 and is visible from I-
10 between Sunland Park and Executive
Center. It features more than 100 climate
controlled hitting bays, restaurants, bars,
meeting rooms and a rooftop terrace.
El Paso Scene
Last year, EPT Land Communities
announced the Resort at Montecillo, a
Marriot-brand hotel and resort that should
include three large restaurants, a resort
style pool with waterslides feeding into the
“lazy river” pool, and event and meeting
rooms among its features. The resort was
officially announced in April 2017, but no
fixed opening date has been set.
Further along I-10 is the new West
Towne Marketplace at Paseo del Norte
(Artcraft). The 500,000-square-foot open-
air retail and entertainment venue opened
in September 2017, along with the city’s
first Cabela’s outdoors store and other
retail and food venues. Flix Brewhouse
Cinema Eatery announced it’s coming to
West Towne Marketplace in late 2018.
The Texas-based brewhouse is “the
world’s only combination first-run cinema
and dine-in microbrewery” and will feature
movies, dining and special events.
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Natural History Outings — Southwest
Environmental Center of Las Cruces offers
“Back by Noon” Saturday field trips departing
from the center at 275 Downtown Mall, Las
Cruces. Hikes are free, and open to the public,
but space is limited and advance registration
required; registration opens three weeks
before each hike. Half of slots in each trip
reserved for center members. Some minor fees
may apply. Information, reservations: (575)
522-5552 or wildmesquite.org.
• March 3: Aden Crater, 8 a.m. Moderate to
strenuous.
• March 10: Reptiles of the Chihuahuan
Desert, 8:30 a.m. Easy.
• March 17: Otero Mesa, 8 a.m. Easy; option-
al moderate to strenuous petroglyphs hike.
• March 24: Spring Raptors, 7 a.m. Easy.
• March 31: Anthony Gap Cave, 8 a.m.
Strenuous.
DinoTracks Tour — Insights Science
Center host its monthly 3-mile DinoTracks
hiking tour 1 to 3:30 p.m. the first Sunday of
the month (March 4), at Mt. Cristo Rey in
Sunland Park. Cost: $15; available at eventbrite.
Information: 534-0000, info@insightselpaso.org.
Wyler Aerial Tramway — 1700 McKinley.
Information: 562-9899 or 566-6622. Hikes
begin at the Directisimo trail head. Wear sturdy
shoes, weather appropriate clothing, hats and
sunscreen; bring walking stick. Strenuous hike,
1,000 feet elevation gain.
• Women Only Hike is 8 a.m. Sunday, March 4.
• Last Sunday Hike is 8 a.m. Sunday, March 25.
TecH2O WaterSmart Landscapes
Series — El Paso Water’s TecH2O Center,
10751 Montana, hosts the second part in its
seven-part series on the “Seven Principles of
Water Efficient Landscapes” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, March 10. Information: 621-2000 or
tech2o.org.
El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society
— The society’s general meeting is 7 p.m.
Monday, March 19, at UTEP’s Centennial
Museum, 500 W. University. Wildlife rehabilita-
tors Julie Ito Morales and Jaime Morales will
talk on “Stick House Sanctuary Wildlife
Rehabilitation and Feathered Farm.”
Information: Scott, 581-6071 or trans-pecos-
audubon.com.
Field trips are open to the public. Information:
637-3521 or trans-pecos-audubon.com.
• A trip to Leasburg Dam State Park and
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Mesilla Valley meets at 7 a.m. Saturday, March
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10, southwest corner of the parking lot of
Outlet Shoppes of El Paso, I-10 and
Transmountain. Cost: $5 fee per car (covers
both parks).
• A trip to Sod Farms and Pancho Villa State
Park meets at 7 a.m. Saturday, March 24,
behind Sam’s car wash, 7970 N. Mesa. Bring
lunch. Car fee: $5.
• Archaeology Museum and Hawk Alley trip
meets at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 7, at the muse-
um, 4301 Transmountain. Drive to Hawk Alley
with stop at Painted Dunes Golf Course.
El Paso Zoo — 4001 E. Paisano. Zoo
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: 212-0966, elpaso-
zoo.org, or on Facebook at ElPasoZoo.
An Easter weekend “Eggstravaganza” is 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March
31-April 1.
Municipal Rose Garden — The garden at
3418 Aurora (at Copia) opens for its season 8
a.m. to 6 p.m. daily March through November,
except for official holidays. Admission is free.
Information/rentals: El Paso Parks and
Recreation, 212-0092 or elpasotexas.gov/parks.
Franklin Mountains State Park — Most
hiking and mountain-biking trails begin in the
Tom Mays area, off Transmountain Drive 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. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Information: 566-6441 or on Facebook at
FranklinMountainsSP. Web:
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains.
Guided hikes and bike rides are $8 per person
($3 State Park Pass holder; $1 children 12 and
under); price includes entry. Dogs welcome on
leash on some hikes. RSVP required: 566-6441
(8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday).
• Hike to Ron Coleman Trail is 7 a.m. to 1
p.m. Saturday, March 3, as part of the Peak
Fitness challenge. Very strenuous hike. Meet at
Smugglers Pass parking lot.
Try our new
Heritage
Pancake
Combos or
one of our
Ultimate
Skillet Meals.
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• Hike to Agave Loop Trail is 10 a.m. Sunday,
March 4, meeting in the West Cottonwood
Springs Parking lot.
• A BioBlitz is Friday, March 16. Check the
park website for details.
• Women Only Hike is 8 a.m. Saturday,
March 17, Agave Loop to Cottonwood Spring.
The park will host various events occurring in
the park during the week of Spring Break.
Programs include Dutch Oven Cooking, Yoga
on the Rocks, Art in the Park, Desert Multi-
tools, and Incredible Edibles.
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park — UTEP’s
Center for Environmental Resource
Management offers free guided walking tours
and other activities at Rio Bosque Wetlands
Park, 10176 Socorro Rd. in El Paso’s Mission
Valley. Tours last about two hours.
Information: 747-8663 or riobosque.org.
• Birding tour is 8 a.m. Sunday, March 4.
• Community workday is 9 a.m. Saturday,
March 17.
• Introductory tour, 9 a.m. Saturday, March 24.
Meeting place is a bridge crossing Riverside
Canal. Take Americas Ave. (Loop 375) to Pan
American Drive, turn left and travel 1.5 miles.
Keystone Heritage Park and El Paso
Desert Botanical Garden — 4200
Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday-Friday, and
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed
Tuesdays. Admission: $2 (free for members);
$1 children. Information: 584-0563, keystone-
heritagepark.com.
Bird watching with the Trans Pecos Audubon
Society is 9:30 a.m. to noon the second and last
Saturday of the month.
Keystone’s Chihuahuan Desert Experience
(immediately west of the wetland) is open 9
a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for walking
and bird watching.
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic
Site — Ranch Road 2775 off U.S. 62/180
(Montana Ave.). The site is famed for many
Native American rock paintings and unique
geology. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Thursday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday
through Sunday. Admission: $7 (free for chil-
dren 12 and younger). Admission including
tours or hikes is $9 (13 and over); $2 (ages 5-
12). Information: 857-1135, ext. 0, or texas-
stateparks.gov.
Birding hike is 8 a.m. the third Saturday of the
month.
Reservations are recommended for the self-
guided area and for camping: (512) 389-8911.
North Mountain is available for self-guided day
use, for up to 70 people at a time; reservations
recommended. There is an annual orientation
program for visitors. Call for reservations and
other information: 857-1135.
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 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
through March 10; hours change after. Park
hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through March 10; 7
a.m. to 8 p.m. March 11-April 14. Last entrance
is one hour before park closes. Entrance fee:
$5 age 16 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 one hour
before sunset: 5 p.m. through March 10; 6:15
p.m. March 11-30.
Ranger-guided Lake Lucero Tour is usually
offered on the last weekend of the month, to
learn about the formation of the sands and the
special plants and animals that live in and
around the dunes. Program fee is $8 ($4 age 15
and younger). Check website or call for tour
date; reservations required, available one
month prior to tour.
A “Step Through Time” event is 2 to 3 p.m.
Saturday, March 3, in the Visitor Center.
Visitors will explore the architecture at White
Sands National Monument, followed by a tour
of the historic district.
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. Pine Springs Visitor
Center hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Camping is $8 per site per night. Information:
(915) 828-3251 or nps.gov.
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.
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 $10 (free or ages 15 and younger). The
park’s audio self-guided tour is $3 extra (also
available in Spanish).
Other guided tours are available.
New Mexico State Parks — Day-use fee
is $5 when visiting any state park. All programs
free with park entrance. Information: (575)
744-5998 or nmparks.com.
• Oliver Lee State Park, Highway 54 south of
Alamogordo at Dog Canyon turnoff.
Information: (575) 437-8284. A night sky event
focusing on French astronomer Charles Messier
is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 17.
• Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park. 5000 Calle
del Norte in Mesilla. Information: (575) 523-
4398. Audubon Bird Walks are 7:15 a.m.
Saturdays, led by park volunteers. Ranger-led
Nature Hikes are 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Fitness in
Nature walks with the Second Chance Walker
Program are 8:30 a.m. every Saturday begin-
ning at the Visitor Center.
• Leasburg Dam — 12712 State Park Road in
Radium Springs, two miles off Interstate 25 at
Exit 19. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for day use.
Information: (575) 524–4068.
Talks on “Oñate the Spanish Conquerer-
Neither” debunking common myths about Don
Juan de Oñate are 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 7 and 21.
Magical March skies program is 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 10.
Monthly bird ID walking tour is 8 to 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 24.
• Percha Dam State Park, 60 miles north of Las
Cruces on I-25. Information: (575) 743-3942.
A talk on rattlesnakes is 11 a.m. to noon
Saturday, March 31.
An Easter Egg Hunt is 1- a.m. to noon Sunday,
April 1, for ages 1-12.
• Caballo Lake State Park, 60 miles north of
Las Cruces on Interstate 25. Information: (575)
527-8386.
A talk on rattlesnakes is 11 a.m. to noon
Saturday, March 31.
An Easter Egg Hunt is 1- a.m. to noon Sunday,
April 1, for ages 1-12.
March 2018
All phone numbers listed are in Juaréz.
Centro Cultural Paso del Norte - Av.
Henry Durant. Tickets at donboleton.com.
• Singer Raphael, “Loco por Cantar” tour, 8
p.m. Saturday, March 3. 605-1,485 pesos.
• Bolshoi Ballet de Bielorrusia “Swan Lake” at
8 p.m. Tuesday, March 6. 385-770 pesos.
• “Hijas de su Madre,” a comic play by Patricia
Reyes Spíndola starring six women, is 7 and 9
p.m. Thursday, March 15. 275-495 pesos.
• Diego Dreyfus present his monologue,
“Descubre tu Don,” at 8 p.m. Wednesday,
March 21. Tickets: 466-696 pesos.
Estadio Jaime Canales Lira — Av.
Vicente Guerrero at Americas. Advance tickets
at donboleton.com. Tropicalisimo Apache per-
forms at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 3, with Mi
Barrio Colombian. Admission: 132 pesos.
Lienzo Charro Adolfo Lopez Mateos —
Av. Del Charro at Henry Dunant. Tickets at
donboleton.com. Rodeo de Campeones is at 5
p.m. Saturday, March 3. Admission: 120 pesos
(25 for children).
March 2018
Salon Marsellas — Av. Tecnologico #3087.
Guerra de Fronteras boxing begins at 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 10. Tickets: 150-405 pesos
(donboleton.com).
Tecate Supremo — Chamizal Park. The
festival begin at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 10.
Headline entertainment by Bunbury. Other
entertainment: Molotov, Los Autenticos
Decadentes, Los Ángeles Azules, Enjambre,
Los Cafres, El Gran Silencio, José Madero and
others. Admission: 650-1,145 pesos.
Centro de Convenciones Anita —
Waterfill zone. Information: 6821486 or
6820693. Tickets at donboleton.com. Hombres
G Y Enanitos Verdes “Huevos Revueltos Tour”
is 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 14. Tickets: 550
pesos, premium and VIP 1,320 to 3,300 pesos.
Calacas Jazz Band — Amigos de la
Fundacion Mascareñas’s Matices Culturales
series presents the Mexico City jazz ensemble
at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 17, at Centro
Cultural Paso del Norte. Information: (915)
544-5118, fmascarenas.org.
El Paso Scene
Centennial Museum — University at
Wiggins, UTEP. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 Monday
through Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: 747-6667 or museum.utep.edu.
Showing through May 19: “Aliento a
Tequila,” an art exhibition by El Paso-born and
Austin-based photographer Joel Salcido.
El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study
Center — 715 N. Oregon. Hours are 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. weekdays, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 351-
0048 or elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
El Paso Museum of Archaeology —
4301 Transmountain in Northeast El Paso
(west of U.S. 54). Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. Tours are 10:30 to
2 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sundays, Mondays
and city holidays. Admission is free.
Information: 755-4332 or
elpasotexas.gov/arch_museum/.
A free lecture on “Visions in Clay: The Future
of Mata Ortiz Pottery” by master potter Diego
Valles is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, as part of
the museum’s 2018 lecture series.
Spring Break Camp is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday, March 13-16, for
ages 7-12. Cost: $70 ($55 members).
El Paso Archaeological Society’s monthly
meeting is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17. Mark
Howe presents “Smeltertown Archaeology and
History.” Admission is free; the public is invit-
ed. Seating is limited.
The 12th annual Poppies Fest is 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, March 31, with free shuttle
parking service provided to and from Cohen
Stadium.
El Paso Museum of History — 510 N.
Santa Fe. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday (until 9 p.m. Thursdays), and noon-5
p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information:
212-0320 or elpasotexas.gov/history.
A Wikipedia Edit-A-Thon: Women in the Arts
is 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 16. Learning to
edit articles related to El Paso as well as write
your own while focusing on Woman in El Paso.
Admission is free; participants should bring
their own tablet or laptop.
A “History on the Run” Bike Tour, “Through
the Eyes of Kate Moore Brown” is 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 17. Tickets: $10 ($5 museum
members); available in the History Shop.
A “Lessons from the Past, Looking Towards
the Future” talk with Dr. Josh Fan is 6 to 7
p.m. Thursday, March 22.
UTEP Three-Minute Thesis Competition is 6
p.m. Thursday, March 29, as part of a compe-
tition of universities around the world.
The museum offers “Free the Yoga” classes
noon Thursdays.
Spring Camp on “History Theater” is 1 to 4
p.m. Tuesday through Friday, March 13-16.
Cost; $70 ($55 members). Various spring camp
one-day workshops also offered.
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.
Information: 851-1682.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site —
1120 Magoffin. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m.
Sunday. Visitors can begin their tour at the
Visitor Center across the street (1117
Magoffin, a restored 1901 home); closed
Sunday. Tours on the hour; last tour at 4 p.m.
Spanish language tours offered Thursday
through Saturday; call for availability. Cost: $7
($6 seniors 65 and older; $4 ages 6-18; free
ages 5 and younger).Admission is free to Visitor
Center. Information: 533-5147, visitmagoffin-
home.com or Facebook.
• Boston Brown Bread Cooking Class is 10
a.m. Saturday, March 3.
• Yoga with Rebecca Hendricks is 10 a.m.
Saturday, March 10 and 24.
• Victorian Sci-Fi Book and Tea Club is 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 17.
• Free hands-on fencing demonstration is 10
a.m. Saturday, March 31.
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 borderpatrol-
museum.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.
Tigua Indian Cultural Center — 305
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta
Mission. The center features a museum on the
Tigua tribe, offering a glimpse of five centuries
of Pueblo history and tradition. Hours are 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Free children’s activities daily. Admission is
free. Information: 859-7700, ysletadelsur-
pueblo.org.
War Eagles Air Museum — 8012 Airport
Road, Doña 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-air-
museum.com.
The Wings of Freedom Tour visits the muse-
um April 4-6, with walk-through tours of a B-
17, B24, B-25 and TF-51D from 3 to 5 p.m.
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 9
a.m. to noon Friday. Cost: $15 ($5 ages 12 and
younger); no reservations needed. Flights will
take place before and after tours; call for cost
and reservations: (978) 562-9182.
Las Cruces area
Branigan Cultural Center — Branigan
Building, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) Las
Cruces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday (until 8 p.m.
Thursday); 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
Information: (575) 541-2154, las-
cruces.org/museums or on Facebook.
Showing through March 10: “MakeShift” by
Lxs Dos, consisting of Ramon and Christian
Cardena. The husband-and-wife artists illus-
trate the border region through photographs,
paintings, posters, and an installation.
Showing through March 17: “What’s Your
Las Cruces?” an interactive community engage-
ment exhibit. Visitors may share Las Cruces
photos, stories, and more through questions
posed at different stations. Selected images and
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exhibit and on the museums social media sites
for public viewing and comment.
Showing through March 24: “Mirage,”
works by mixed media artist Ellen Wetmore.
The center seeks proposals for 2019 exhibits
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with themes of cultural and historical signifi-
cance relating to the Southwest. Deadline is
Fine Beers & Wines
April 7. Submit materials at
surveymonkey.com/LCMS2018. Information:
KERN PLACE
(575) 541-2159.
Las Cruces Museum of Nature and
206 Cincinnati • 532-9483 Science — 411 N. Main in the Las Cruces
WEST SIDE
Downtown Mall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Tuesday through Friday (until 8 p.m.
865 N. Resler • 760-6000 Thursday); 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday.
EAST SIDE
Closed Sunday and Monday. Information: (575)
522-3120 or las-cruces.org/museums.
1879 N. Zaragosa • 856-9111 Saturday Family Science is 11:45 a.m. to 12:45
NORTHEAST
p.m. Saturday, March 3. This month’s program
in on “X-Rays.”
11100 Sean Haggerty (at US 54) Las Cruces Railroad Museum — 351 N.
821-7000 Mesilla. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
UPPER VALLEY
Tuesday through Friday (until 8 p.m. Thursday);
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m.
145 W. Sunset (at Doniphan) during the First Friday Ramble. Admission is
free; donations encouraged. Information: (575)
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thur. 647-4480 or museums.las-cruces.org.
11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. Story times for children of all ages begin at 11
11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday a.m. Saturday, March 3 and 17. Mrs. Prickett
www.ardovinospizza.com and her puppets will engage pre-school chil-
“... definitely has the best pizza in town.” dren at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8.
— Texas Monthly Family Game Day is 10 a.m. to noon on
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FINE DINING NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
— 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. Hours
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are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday,
noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 for
adults, $4 seniors 60 and older; $3 children age
4-17; free for museum members, veterans and
children age 3 and under. Information: (575)
522-4100 or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
The 19th annual Cowboy Days which pays
tribute to the state’s ranching traditions
Saturday and Sunday, March 3-4, cowboy
demonstrations, chuck wagon cooking, chil-
dren’s activities, mounted shooting, the CASI
Chili Cook-Off, cowboy music, pony rides,
gunfight re-enactments.
An indoor concert by country music artist and
Las Cruces native Josh Grider is 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 3. Tickets: $19.90; age 10 and
under free.
Showing through April 1 in the museum
corridor: “Connie Garcia: A Lifetime of Art,”
showcasing works by the Las Cruces artist.
NMSU Art Gallery — D.W. Williams Art
Center, 1390 E. University, NMSU. Hours are
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Admission is free. Designated gallery parking
free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on week-
days. Information: (575) 646-2545 or
uag.nmsu.edu.
Showing through March 16: “Wendy Red
Star: The Maniacs (We’re not the Best, but
We’re Better than the Rest).” This site-specific
exhibition will visually materialize and mesh
memories of the past and present in Red Star’s
investigation of her Apsáalooke (Crow) Indian
father’s life in rock music. The exhibit includes
photography, sound, sculpture, interviews, and
a visual timeline.
Events in conjunction with the exhibit include
free visual journaling workshops for all ages 1
to 2 p.m. on selected Saturdays. Materials pro-
vided and no reservations required.
• March 3: “That’s Them! My All-Time
Favorite Band in Pictures.” Bring images of a
favorite band (on paper) to create a collage.
• March 10: “Rock On... Illustrating that
Song.” Choose a favorite song from printed
lyrics available at the gallery and create an illus-
trated response. Materials provided.
A free “Indigenous Rockers, Rappers and
Activists” concert with Nataanli Means and oth-
ers is 7 p.m. Friday, March 9, in the Las
Cruces Downtown Plaza.
A panel discussion on “Considering
Contemporary Art” is 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 8, moderated by gallery
director Marisa Sage, and featuring Julie Sasse
of Tucson Museum of Art; Nadiah Rivera
Fellah, guest curator, Newark Museum; and
Michelle J. Lanteri, guest curator, University Art
Gallery at NMSU.
Also
Hubbard Museum of the American
West — 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next to
Ruidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Hours are
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday.
Admission: $7 ($5 for seniors, military; $2 chil-
dren 6-16; free for children 5 and younger and
museum members). Information: (575) 378-
4142, hubbardmuseum.org or on Facebook.
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. Admission is free. Information: (432)
837-8143 or museumofthebigbend.com.
Showing through March 25: “Echoes of the
Cordillera: Attitudes and Latitudes Along the
Great Divide,” photographs by Jim Bones.
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.
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 is 9 to 11 a.m.
the first Friday of each month. Admission is
free; coffee and donuts provided. The March 2
topic is “We’re Gonna Do What? Bizarre
Rescues in Space” with Museum Executive
Director Christopher Orwoll.
The New Horizons Theater is closed through
March 9 for renovations. New schedule to be
announced.
The New Mexico Museum of Space History
will host a motorcoach tour to the semiannual
tour of the Trinity site at White Sands Missile
Range Saturday, April 7. Cost: $75 ($65 muse-
um members). Reservations: (575) 437-2840
ext. 41132 or online nmspacemuseum.org.
Silver City Museum — 312 W. Broadway,
Silver City. 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 sug-
gested donation. Information: (575) 538-5921,
1-877-777-7947 (out of town), or silvercitymu-
seum.org.
Showing through May 28: “Flamenco: From
Spain to New Mexico.” The exhibit traces fla-
menco to its arrival in the United States and its
rise as an international art form now enjoyed
by millions. It includes costumes (both historic
and contemporary), musical instruments, cos-
tume and set design sketches, playbills, sheet
music, posters, and more.
March 2018
Artist John Houser left
a monumental legacy
The estate of Manuel Acosta also
released six large paintings that have been
sequestered in a vault for years. “These are
Gullen Texas State Veterans Home on
Kenworthy, and now we are also working
with Ben Miranda at the Cohen Military

O
n Jan. 10, 2018, El Paso lost one of
its most visionary artists when
nationally acclaimed sculptor John
Sherrill Houser passed away in Tucson,
Ariz. at age 82. Son of sculptor Ivan
Houser, who worked on Mount Rushmore,
John became best known in El Paso for his
monumental sculptures that celebrated his-
toric figures who contributed to the settle-
ment of this region of the Southwest.
Titled the “XII Travelers Memorial of the
Southwest,” the concept was inspired by
Tom Lea’s “Calendar of Twelve Travelers
through the Pass of the North.”
Houser’s original proposal focused on
placing 12 bronze figures along a sculpture
walk woven throughout downtown El
Paso. The concept was accepted by the city
and Houser received a commission to
begin in 1988. Due to funding difficulties
and other issues, only the missionary Fray
Garcia, Conquistador Don Juan Oñate and
pioneer settler Susan Shelby Magoffin
were actually cast into bronze.
Sited in the heart of Pioneer Plaza and
standing 12 feet in height, the figure of the
Fray Garcia de San Francisco honors the
Franciscan monk who in 1659 founded
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mission at Paso
del Norte, the area known today as the sis-
ter cities of Juárez and El Paso. Dedicated
on September 26, 1996, Fray Garcia was
the only one of the 12 sculptures to actual-
ly find a home in downtown El Paso.
Second in the series, the magnificent 36-
foot-high figure of explorer Don Juan
Oñate atop a rearing horse would follow a
decade later. Controversies as to the appro-
priate placement for the 16-ton bronze
delayed completion and installation. The
figure was finally located at the entrance to
the El Paso International Airport and dedi-
cated in 2007.
Honored on one hand for introducing the
horse and Spanish culture to the region and
as a colonizer who founded the Camino
Real (King’s Highway), which became the
major trade route between Mexico and
Santa Fe, Oñate was later accused of atroc-
ities against the indigenous people that led
to the Acoma Massacre of 1599. In
response to the controversy, the El Paso
City Council changed the statue’s name to
the more generic title “The Equestrian”.
Most recently completed is the image of
Susan Shelby Magoffin that adorns the
grounds of the Keystone Heritage Park on
Doniphan Drive in the Upper Valley,
which was dedicated in June 2012.
Accompanied by her faithful greyhound,
Ring, Magoffin is shown making entries in
her famous diary, “Down the Santa Fe
Trail and into Mexico,” which detailed her
arduous 1840 journey from St. Joseph,
Mo. to El Paso. Its placement was chosen
because her diary indicated that the party
most likely camped along the Rio Grande
near what is now Keystone. Magoffin was
married to Samuel Magoffin, the younger
brother of famed trader and city father
James Wiley Magoffin.
Houser and his son Ethan faithfully con-
tinued work on the fourth image in the
series that depicts Benito Juarez, the
beloved Mexican president who is often
compared to Abraham Lincoln. A maquette
large, 48” x 40”, and are really incredible Clinic, a 6-month-old facility on George
classic portraits,” Hal said. Some recently Dieter. We plan to place approximately 12
purchased works by Jose Cisneros will pieces in each location.
also join a selection of art from estate of “The state home requested artwork with
Bill Rakocy to round out the exhibition. patriotic or other military-type scenes pro-
“These men are the patriarchs of El Paso duced by members of the military. For
art, really the undisputed masters,” Marcus instance, Krystyna Robbins has created a
added. “Their work has been tested and large image of ‘Old Glory’ as her donation
proven and it’s exciting to be able to see to the project. Cohen is looking for art pro-
this work all in one location.” duced by members of families who have a
member with a dedicated service record.
Art for Veterans
“Local artists have already committed to
creating all the art we need. Fundraising is
Darrell MaGahhey is heading up a new the second tier of our effort. We need to
“Art for Veterans” program to brighten the collect sufficient monies to frame and hang
lives of veterans in local institutions using the donated works.”
patriotic and colorful artwork. Anyone wishing to assist with a donation
“We are working with regional care facil- may do so by going to the El Paso Art
ities and other veterans’ organizations that Association web site: www.elpasoartasso-
of the proposed sculpture was unveiled in will benefit from having art hung in that ciation.com or call Darrell MaGahhey at
the summer of 2013. location,” he explained. “Our belief is that 857-7300.
Ethan Houser explained that the sculpture with each picture, we are saying ‘thank
of two figures opposite one another seated you’ to our veterans for their service.
on a benc, is a bit allegorical. “The first “We began the project by working with Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writer
figure is that of a 12-year-old shepherd Susan Culp, administrator of the Ambrosio specializing in the visual arts.
boy with a book in one hand, indicating
that the youth is determined to have the
education which he feels is his right.
Seated on the opposite corner, the second
figure is that of the adult ‘President
Juarez,’ as he may have appeared at his
residence in El Paso del Norte.”
The National Park Service has already
approved installation of the monument for
Chamizal National Park.
Despite the his father’s death, Ethan said,
the Twelve Travelers Board is committed
to completing the Benito Juarez sculpture
as soon as funding becomes available. In
the meantime, Ethan is working on a bas-
relief medallion depicting the heads of
Juarez and Lincoln.
Ethan shared one aspect of John’s life of
which many admirers may not be aware.
In 1988, he was the recipient of a kidney
transplant. Because this saved his life, and
gave him another 30 productive years, he
encouraged others to consider being an
organ donor. John’s body has been donated
to science to further anatomical training.
Two memorials will be held in Houser’s
honor. The first will be on March 17 at the
Tucson Botanical Gardens, beginning at 4
p.m. The second is in El Paso at the El
Paso Museum of Art from noon to 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21, which is also the
birthday of Benito Juarez.
For further information, call Kenna
Ramirez, 282-5102 or Ray Mancera at
532-2444
Hal Marcus Gallery
Between now and April 13, borderland
residents who visit the Hal Marcus Gallery,
1209 Oregon, can view an outstanding col-
lection of about 50 works by four of the
region’s most celebrated artists: Tom Lea,
Jose Cisneros, Manuel Acosta and Bill
Rakocy. Most of the works have not previ-
ously been offered for sale.
Marcus related that the exhibition came
together very quickly when the Tom Lea
Institute agreed to consign a selection of
pieces that belong to Lea’s son, James. “In
addition to the 15 Tom Lea original oils,
we also have a selection of drawings from
the ’30s and even some of large, pastel
abstract work he produced closer to the
end of his life.”

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April 14-15 & 21-22, 2018
El Paso Artists Studio Tour
All El Paso Artists are invited to open their
studios to the public in this 11th annual
event. To learn more and get an entry
form, email cc2ccmayer@aol.com
or go to
www.pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com
Sponsored by the Plein-Air Painters
of El Paso and El Paso Scene
The April 14-15 tour includes Eastside, Northeast, Downtown, Central and Mission Valley.
The April 21-22 tour includes studios in the Westside and Upper Valley.
Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Deadline to enter is March 12, 2018
Information & Entry Forms available at www.pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com
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Martyred priest was Taking a Look Back
ordained in El Paso by John McVey Middagh
lthough St. Pedro de Jesus
A Maldonado Lucero spent nearly all
his life in Mexico, El Paso can
claim him as one of their own and this
anniversary of
when he celebrat-
ed his first Mass.
On May 21,
year celebrates the 100th anniversary of
2000, Father
his ordination.
Maldonado and 24
Born in Chihuahua City, Mexico in
other martyrs of
1892, Maldonado entered seminary at age
the Cristero War
17. He was ordained a priest in 1918 in Fr. Maldonado
were canonized as
St. Patrick Cathedral by El Paso’s first
saints by Pope John
bishop, Anthony Joseph Schuler.
Paul II.
Father Maldonado returned to
***
Chihuahua, serving first in San Nicolás
The ordination of Father Maldonado
de Carretas, then in 1924 became the
came just a couple of months after the
parish priest in San Isabel, Chihuahua.
dedication of St. Patrick Cathedral, which
There he placed his focus on teaching the
is also celebrating its 100th anniversary.
faith to the children. He started Sunday
Although it is the first and only cathedral
school classes, sometimes using song and
dramas to reinforce his message, becom-
ing a popular and respected priest.
(the seat of the diocese’s bishop), it was
not the first Catholic church in El Paso .
That distinction goes to St. Mary Chapel
But throughout Mexico these were diffi-
built in 1882 by the Jesuits, who celebrat-
cult times for the Catholic Church. The
ed their first Mass there on Christmas
1917 Constitution had placed heavy
Day of that year. St. Mary later became
restrictions on the Church. The Church
Holy Family Catholic Church.
could not own property, convents, monas-
In 1914 Pope Pius X announced the
teries, or schools. The government
formation of the Diocese of El Paso,
allowed only a certain number of priests
naming Shuler its first bishop. Two of the
and the Church had few if any legal
main churches back then were Holy
rights. It got so bad that anyone caught
wearing religious items or worshiping
Family and Immaculate Conception.
Neither was large enough to accommo-
could be beaten or even shot.
date the growing population of El Paso,
Mexican Catholics went underground or
so Bishop Schuler informed his parish-
moved to El Paso and other parts of the
ioners that he would build a new church
Southwest for fear of being murdered.
and fundraising began. A $10,000 dona-
But, some 50,000 of the faithful took up
tion was given by Delia Lane to start
arms defending their rights for religious
things off. When it came time to pick a
freedom crying, “Viva Cristo Rey,” and
name for the new cathedral, Lane allowed
what became known as the “Cristero
the Daughters of Erin to choose the
War” that started in 1926 and lasted
name, and they chose St. Patrick, the
about three years.
Apostle of Ireland, where their order was
The U.S. Ambassador helped with nego-
founded. The location chosen for the new
tiations between the government of
cathedral was at the corner of Mesa and
Mexican President Plutarco Elias Calles
Arizona streets, and was purchased for
and the Catholic Church. In 1929 the
$20,000 in February 1914.
government allowed the churches to
Bishop Schuler blessed and dedicated
return to celebrating Mass openly. But,
the new cathedral on Thanksgiving Day,
even with this agreement some violence
1917. The next day he baptized a baby
continued against the Catholic laity and
named Patrick Anthony Enjady. the son
priests. It was not until 1992 that the full
of a Mescalero Apache family. Private
legal stature of the Church was restored.
James O’Brien and Mary Hinton were the
Many of the 1929 agreements were not
first to be married at the Cathedral in
honored and persecution of the Church
December, a hurried wedding because the
continued, with the situation worsening
groom was being shipped off to the war
in Chihuahua in the early 1930s.
in Europe. Shuler served as Bishop of El
In 1934 Father Maldonado was deported
Paso diocese until 1941.
to El Paso, but he quickly returned to his
St. Patrick Cathedral has now served
parish in Mexico, in hiding on a ranch
the community for over some 100 years.
outside of San Isabel. On Ash Wednesday
The area the diocese covers is large: 10
1937, he was captured by a group of
counties, 26,686 square miles, 55 parish-
police and others while conducting his
es, 20 missions, and 17 ministries. The
church duties. He was struck in the head
diocese is home to the first Catholic mis-
with a pistol, falling to the ground severe-
sion in Texas, first Mass celebrated in
ly injured. A communion host that he had
Texas, the first Thanksgiving and the first
in his pyx (pouch) around his neck fell
hospital in El Paso.
out. Seeing this, one of the attackers
picked it up, forcing it into the priest’s
mouth before he lost consciousness. It John McVey Middagh is a former
was his last communion before dying the saddle shop owner. You can reach
next day, Feb. 11, 1937, the 19th him at jmiddagh@yahoo.com.
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Ann James Massey talk and raffle — A
reception for Ann James Massey, who will talk
on “Making of ‘The Blessing of the Animals’” is
5 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 23, at St. Luke’s
Episcopal Church, 7050 McNutt in La Union.
RSVP by March 21 to Linda Larbi-Cherif, 240-
5397 or denty@elp.rr.com. Information:
stlukeslaunion.org.
Massey will talk about her recently completed
award-winning painting, including her use of old
masters’ techniques, the drawing process and
paint application. Reception begins at 5 p.m.
with talk at 6 p.m., followed by raffle at 7 p.m.
for her drawing “Between the Pyramids.” Raffle
tickets are $1 at pushpay.com.pay.stlukeslau-
nion. Winners need not be present. Proceeds
benefit the church.
Bert Saldana Art Gallery — The gallery
featuring Southwestern Art is at 1501 Main
Street in the San Elizario Arts District. Hours
are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through
Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to
4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 479-2926 or bert-
saldana.com.
Crossland Gallery — The El Paso Art
Association’s 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:
534-7377, office@elpasoartassociation.com,
CrosslandArtGallery.com, or on Facebook.
Showing March 2-31: “Declassified’ EPCC
student art show. Opening reception is 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 2.
Artist entries being sought through March
28 for “On the Menu.”
Life Drawing lessons are offered 5:30-8:30
p.m. Thursdays at the Art Junction upstairs; and
6-9 p.m. Tuesdays at the Glasbox, 210 Poplar.
Cost: $10; students bring their own supplies.
Spring classes in watercolor, acrylic and oil are
Saturdays, March 17-May 5. Cost: $140.
El Paso Museum of Art — One Arts
Festival Plaza. 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. Admission is free. Information: 212-
0300 or elpasoartmuseum.org.
Showing through June 17: “Papel Chicano
Dos,” the new touring exhibition of 65 con-
temporary works on paper from the collection
of Cheech Marin, exploring Chicano identity
from the Chicano Revolution to present day.
Two special events noon to 4 p.m. on select-
ed Saturdays:
• March 3: Papel Chicano Celebration with
art-making activities, food trucks, a display of
classic low-rider cars, live music and vinyl ses-
sions by Mother of Pearl Vinyl.
• March 31: Jesus “Cimi” Alvarado hosts
“Baikas!,” a guided bicycle tour of El Segundo
Barrio’s mural. Tour begins and ends at EPMA;
bring a bicycle and water. RSVP: at 212-3068
or EPMArsvp@elpasotexas.gov.
Showing March 2-June 24: “The Empire of
Texas,” black-and-white photographs by El
Paso photographer Richard Baron. Baron has
been roaming Texas in a project that captures
its elevated highways, monumental road signs,
abandoned storefronts, drive-in movie screens,
and other landscape features.
Showing through May 13: “Ethics, Excess
and Extinction,” recent works by an interna-
tional array of artists that explore the theme of
endangered animal species.
Gallery focus talks on pieces from the perma-
March 2018
nent collection are 7 to 8 p.m. Thursdays,
March. 8 and 22, led by UTEP students.
Art Talks: Contemporary Art event is 2 to 4
p.m. Saturday, March 24, with live musical
performances. A floating basketball, a beeswax
sculpture, and a large pink painting constitute
three contemporary artworks now on view at
EPMA. With live musical performances, art his-
torian Samuel Rodriguez guides a conversation
in how to understand these works and explains
their impact on the art world in the late twenti-
eth century. No reservations required.
The string trio of violinist Kurt Nikkanen, vio-
list Scott Rawls and Grammy-winning cellist
Zuill Bailey performs noon to 1 p.m. Thursday,
March 29, as part of the free Bach’s Lunch Jr.
concert series designed for children ages 6 and
up and their families. Presented in partnership
with El Paso Pro-Musica.
Spring Break art camp classes are Tuesday
through Friday March 13-16.
El Paso Studio Tour call for artists —
The 11th annual El Paso Artists Studio Tour
invites artists to participate at its open studio
events April 14-15 and April 22-22. The
April 14-15 tour includes Eastside, Northeast,
Downtown, Central and Mission Valley.
The April 21-22 tour includes studios in the
West Side and Upper Valley.
Hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and
noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Deadline to register is March 12. Information:
cc2ccmayer@aol.com. Online registration at
pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com.
Sponsored by the Plein Air Painters of El Paso
and El Paso Scene.
Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio and
Gift Shop — 1445 Main Street in San
Elizario. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Saturday, and 12:30 to
4:30 p.m. Sunday and by appointment.
Information: 851-0742 or 474-1800, or alber-
toescamilla.com.
Hal Marcus Gallery — 1308 N. Oregon.
The gallery specializes in local and early El Paso
art. Open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday; noon to 7 p.m. Thursday.
Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com.
Showing through April 13 are works of
four of the best-known Early El Paso artists:
Jose Cisneros, Bill Rakocy, Manuel Acosta and
Tom Lea.
International Museum of Art — 1211
Montana. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday Thursday and Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free.
Information: 543-6747, internationalmuseumo-
fart.net or on Facebook.
Krystyna Robbins Studio — Krystyna
Robbins’s Spring Studio Workshop, “Darken
your Darks and Lighten your Lights” for oils
and acrylics is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday
through Thursday, April 10-12, at the Robbins
Studio, 5070 Yucca, off Country Club.
Beginners welcome; bring a camera and lunch.
Cost: $65 per day. Information: 584-
0953,krystyna_robbins@sbcglobal.net or
krystynarobbins.com.
Rio Bravo Watercolorists — The group’s
monthly meeting is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday,
March 21, at Schwartz Branch Library, 1865
Dean Martin. This month’s program is “Fixing
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Watercolor Painting Mistakes.” Artists Judy
Hampton and Julie Caffee Cruz will discuss var-
ious methods for removing errors and adjusting
aspects of watercolor art pieces. The public is
invited. Information: Linda Parsons, 549-2950.
Rubin Center — UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald
Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is off Dawson
Drive next to the Sun Bowl. Hours are 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday (open until 7
p.m. Thursday) and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Information: 747-6151, rubincenter.utep.edu or
on Facebook at RubinCenter.
Showing through April 6:
• The 2018 UTEP Department of Art Biennial
Faculty Exhibition. Gallery Talks with Faculty
Artists and Friends are noon to 1 p.m.
Thursdays through April 5 (no talk March 15):
• March 1: Kim Bauer and Dominic Dousa,
“Composition in Art and Music.”
• March 8: John Dunn and Nick Gialanella,
“Where Does the Photographs Exists — Digital
Versus Analog.”
• March 22: Terri Bauer, Anna Jaquez and
Jessica Tolbert, “Subtle Gestures - Working on
a Small Scale.”
• March 29: Manny Guerra and Karl
Whitaker,“ Prints: Breaking Out of the Time
Zone.”
• April 5: Antonio Castro and Ben Saenz,
“The Poetics of Collaboration.”
Showing through April 6 in the atrium:
“Fiamma Montezelmomo: Passing,” a solo exhi-
bition of the artist installed on the US-Mexico
border hosted by Proyectos Impala of Ciudad
Juarez, and the immersive installation “Neon
Afterward,” featuring words of fluorescent LED
blue lights extracted from the Borges’ short
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story, “The Anthropologist.”
Showing March 1-May 4 in the Project
Space: winning pieces from the “Siqueiros-
Pollock Bi-National Painting Exhibition.”
Opening reception is 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
March 1.
Star City Studio — The music studio and
gallery is at 120 W. Castellano. Information:
starcitystudioproductions.com, or 240-5756.
Showing through March 31: “Sleeping with
Lions,” an exhibit of new works by gallery
owner Pat Olchefski-Winston. The paintings
are inspired by Pat’s trip to Africa in October
2017, which included a five-day safari and
another five days living on preserve for endan-
gered giraffes.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Aa Studio — 2645 Doña Ana Road (Calle de
Oro). Information: (575) 520-8752. Showing
March 8-April 8 are oil/mixed media paintings
on sculpted and texturized canvases by Las
Cruces artist Kathleen Deasy. Opening recep-
tion is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 9.
ArtRageous — Doña Ana Arts Council
offers community art classes 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, at DAAC Arts & Cultural Center,
in Bulletin Plaza, 1740 Calle de Mercado, Suite
D. Classes include materials, light refreshments
and a glass of wine. No experience is neces-
sary; all levels welcome. Wear old or smock.
Cost $30 per class. No class March 14.
Registration: (575) 523-6403 or daarts.org.
• March 7: Laurel Weathersbee, torn paper
landscapes
• March 21: Sherry Doil-Carter, Book Short,
creating a collage of ideas
• March 28: Sally Quillin, painting a purple iris
in acrylic (also at 2 to 4 p.m.)
El Paso Scene
• April 4: Tiffany Figueroa, abstract painting
with fluorescents and black light effects.
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 or the-
cuttergallery.com.
Showing through April 13: More than two
dozen watercolors by Las Cruces artist Robert
Highsmith depicting the desert southwest land-
scape. Highsmith has received over 100 awards
for watercolor, including the New Mexico
Governors Award for Excellence. Opening
reception is 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 3.
DAAC Arts & Cultural Center — The
gallery at the new Arts Council Arts & Culture
Center, 1740 Calle de Mercado. Hours are 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Information: (575) 523-6403 or daarts.org.
Featured in March is “My Abstract World,”
abstract acrylic paintings by Trish Hall. Opening
reception and artist meet and greet is 5 to 7
p.m. Saturday, March 3. Refreshments served.
Downtown Ramble — The City of Las
Cruces hosts an evening of music and art 5 to 7
p.m. the first Friday of the month at art venues
of in a seven-block stretch of Las Cruces
Downtown Mall. Information: (575) 647-0508.
‘Here and Now’ submissions — Las
Cruces Museum of Art invites submissions for
Here and Now, a regional exhibition to be dis-
played at both the Museum of Art and NMSU
University Art Gallery May 11-July 21. Online,
digital submissions will be accepted through
March 30 at uag.nmsu.edu/hereandnow/.
Information: (575) 541-2137 and las-
cruces.org/museums.
Las Cruces Arts Fair — Doña Ana Arts
Council’s 8th annual regional juried fine arts
event is March 16-18, in the Las Cruces
Convention Center, 680 E University. This
year’s featured artist is award-winning local
artist Nancy Frost Begin. Hours are 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Entertainment offered Friday and Saturday, and
food and beverages available for purchase.
Admission: $10 for any 2 days; advance tickets
available at 2 for $15 through March 16 at Hold
My Ticket, at the Cutter Gallery, 2640 El
Paseo, or at the DAAC office, 1740 Calle de
Mercado, Suite B-D. Children 12 and under are
admitted free. Information: (575) 523-6403 or
DAArts.org.
One hundred artists from across the country,
some returning favorites and other first-time
exhibitors, will offer work in numerous cate-
gories, including fiber arts, jewelry, mixed
media, prints and photography, pottery and
glass, painting, drawing and woodwork, metal-
work and sculpture.
Kickoff event if 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 16,
to see and buy work directly from the artists.
Returning this year is a Quick Art contest 11
a.m. to noon Sunday. Artists will create a work
of art on the spot, which then will be sold at a
silent auction. New this year will be the youth
Quick Art contest 1 to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, for
artists aged 18 and under. Space in each cate-
gory is limited to 20 artists.
Las Cruces Museum of Art — 491 N.
Main (Downtown Mall). Hours are 10 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday (until 8 p.m.
Thursday), 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, plus 5
to 7 p.m. during the First Friday Ramble
(March 2). Information: (575) 541-2137 or las-
cruces.org/museums.
Showing through April 7: “Politics on Paper:
Art with an Agenda from the SUArt
Collection,” featuring works from the Syracuse
University Art Galleries. The exhibition high-
lights a selection of works on paper by noted
artists focused on social and political commen-
tary from the 1600s to the present day.
Represented artists include historical figures
such as Jaques Callot, Honore Daumier,
Francisco Goya, Elizabeth Catlett, Kathe
Kollwitz, and Andy Warhol, among others.
Artrageous free art appreciation activities are
10 a.m. to noon every Saturday.
Studio Art Classes Spring 2018 Session Two
runs, March 28-May 12. Registration runs
through March 24. Call museum for details.
‘March Moments’ — Works by the 10am-
ers are featured through March at Southwest
Environmental Center, 275 N. Main, in Las
Cruces. The exhibit relates to 8 moments that
occur in March, such as World Wildlife Day,
National Plant a Flower Day, Ides of March and
National Walk in a Park Day. Opening recep-
tion is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 2, during the
monthly art ramble. Information: (575) 522-
5552.
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. The gallery features more than
30 artists in various media. New works dis-
played every three months. Information: (575)
522-2933 or mesillavalleyfinearts.com.
Receptions are 1 to 4 p.m. the first Saturday
of each month. Featured artists for March are
oil painter Yvonne Postelle and basket weaver
Michael Shalett.
Second Saturday Open Artist Studios
— Several Las Cruces artists host studio open
houses noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 10.
• Kathleen Deasy, 625 Van Patten (oils and
mixed media on canvas and paper).
Information: (828) 467-9060.
• Dunklee’s Art Studio, 1201 2nd. Artist Penny
Duncklee will show her watercolors, prints and
cards. Information: (575) 523-1889.
• Roy Van der AA nonobjective media, 2645
Dona Ana Road.
• Leslie Toombs’ studio at 429 Reeves, featur-
ing her pastels, oils and mixed media.
Information: (575) 523-1060.
• Sonya Fe’s studio at 2055 Cortabella, original
prints and cards in oils. Information: (916) 606-
8213.
Artists wanting to participate in future events
should notify Deasy one month prior.
Information: (828) 467-9060 or
kdarts2u@gmail.com.
Also
Art Hop — MainStreet Truth or
Consequences sponsors the event 6 to 9 p.m.
the second Saturday of each month (March
10) in the downtown gallery district.
Information torcmainstreet.org.
Deming Arts Center — The Deming Arts
Council’s gallery and gift shop is at 100 Gold
Street in Deming, N.M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is
free. Information, details: (575) 546-3663,
demingarts.org or on Facebook
Showing March 2-29: Annual Student Shows.
Works by elementary students featured
March 1 to 14, with an artist reception 1 to 3
p.m. Saturday, March 3.
Intermediate, middle school and high school
students works exhibited March 15-30, with
an artist reception 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March
17.
The annual Quilting Bees Quilt Show is 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, March
9-11, with a trunk show, and a 2 p.m. drawing
for a raffle quilt.
March 2018
 El Paso Showdown doubles
down on two former frontmen
He isn’t part of his former bassist’s new band
Sixx: A.M., and was never asked to join his
drummer’s side project, Methods of
Mayhem. He was also once kicked out of the
very band he headed during their heyday of
selling millions of albums. None of that mat-
ters because Vince Neil of Motley Crüe is on
his own these days, with a hefty catalogue of
hits backing him up. His last official CD
without his original gang was titled “Tattoos
& Tequila,” so who better to serve as open-
ing day entertainment for this year’s
“Showdown Fest” on March 16-18, special-
izing in tattoos, music, and motorcycles. Neil
will bring his solo act along with Motley
Crüe hits, nuggets from his previous albums,
and a good helping of cover versions. The
next day at the El Paso County Coliseum
offers another blast from the past with Great
White’s original singer, Jack Russell. The
band had a string of hits in the late ’80s but
is now splintered into two different groups
under the same name. This gig will feature
the man who brought the hits “Once Bitten,
Twice Shy,” “Rock Me” and “House of
Broken Love,” to name a few. So it won’t be
a Creedence Clearwater Revisited situation:
In both cases we have the original recipes, at
least when it comes to the lead vocalist.
Joe Perry, “Sweetzerland
Manifesto,” Roman Records
Typically the first indication of a band’s
demise are the dreaded words “solo album.”
In this instance the sheep that lost its flock is
a guitarist. Joe Perry of Aerosmith has flown
out of the nest. The boys from Boston have
not been the strongest unit over the past
decade, and this is actually his third release
in such time (sixth overall). The blues are on
his mind this time around on his new album,
“Sweetzerland Manifesto.” His instrument is
front and center on most every track. Who
else starts a CD with an instrumental but a
guitarist? It is a raw collection of solid blues
and rock tracks that have not been over
worked or spent too much time in the polish-
er. There are a few rough edges with some
grit and grime, and a somewhat sinister
thread throughout. The vocals are handled by
the legendary Terry Reid, New York Dolls
frontman David Johansen/Buster Poindexter
and Cheap Trick vocalist Robin Zander. All
are fantastic but Joe tackles the mic brilliant-
ly on cut eight, a remake cover version of
“Eve of Destruction,” which leaves one pon-
dering why he didn’t just take the reins on
them all. There is no better declaration prov-
ing the legendary status of Joe Perry than the
“Sweetzerland Manifesto.”
Lee Dewyze, “Paranoid,”
Shanachie Records
American Idol isn’t really known for discov-
ering genuine talent, but they did manage to
find Queen a new frontman with Adam
Lambert, who has been mesmerizing fans for
quite some time now. The country world got
an undeniable superstar in Carrie
Underwood, and pop got multi-Grammy
winner Kelly Clarkson. In 2010 they intro-
duced the world to the best singer-songwriter
to ever come out of the franchise, Lee
Dewyze (although he did have a few discs
before his global introduction). After the win
he released one major label disc, which had
so much polish and shine that his heart was
no longer discernible. A few years later he
unleashed “Frames,” a set which could have
easily rivaled Avett Brothers, the
Decemberists or Fleet Foxes. The new disc is
“Paranoia” and it absolutely won’t be your
next party starter, or be accused of being
happy-go-lucky fluff, but it is filled with
heart, which he wears on his sleeve. The
March 2018
XXIII Undécimo Congreso de Sunday Salon — The open space event for
Literatura Mexicana Contemporánea poems, acoustic music and short fiction is 2 to
— The 2018 Contemporary Mexican 4 p.m. Sunday, March 18, at the International
Literature Conference begins at 9 a.m. Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. Admission is
Thursday through Saturday, March 1-3 in the free. Information: 861-7294 or 542-6747.
UTEP Student Union Building East. The format will be a circle, wherein each
Information: revlitmex@gmail.com. Full sched- artist will be given five minutes to read, recite,
ule at Facebook at Congreso de Literatura or perform. The Sunday Salon will also feature
Mexicana. Featured presenters include: a different writer or singer each month.
• A presentation on the book “Algunos poetas March’s featured poet is Robin Scofield, read-
sound is ethereal with delicate hypnotic de nuestra lengua” by Sergio Mondragón is 5 ing from her most recent book, “FLOW,” as
vocals wrapped around sparse instrumenta-
p.m. Thursday, March 1, in Eikins Room, pre- well as new work.
tion. Each track cuts deeper than the previ-
ous with intense emotion. His talent is sented by Gustavo Ogarrio, Cecilia V. Richards
and the author.
Murder She Read — The Eastside book
immeasurable, and there is no reason for the discussion group meets 7 to 9 p.m. the first
listener to be paranoid about being blown • Cristina Rivera Garza with “Y los bábaros se
Tuesday of each month at Solstice Senior Living
away by an American Idol alum. quedan a cenar” at 5 p.m. Friday, March 2 in
at Rio Norte, 1940 Saul Kleinfeld. March 6:
the Tomás Rivera Conference Center (third
David Byrne, “American
“Hard Truth” by Mary Stewart. Admission is
floor, Union East).
Utopia,” Nonesuch
free and open to anyone. Information: 629-
Tumblewords Project — The writing 7063 or labodda9@aol.com.
David Byrne has not been a member of the workshops are 12:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Talking Heads since 1992, and in the past Saturdays at the Memorial Park Public Library,
LGBT book group — The next meeting is
decade or so he hasn’t gone it alone (his last 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 19, at the
3200 Copper. Workshops are free. No work-
three discs were collaborations) like he did Borderland Rainbow Center, 2714 Wyoming,
shops March 24 and 31. Information: 328-5484
when they first parted ways. His brand new to discuss “Call Me by Your Name” by Andre
album “American Utopia” finds him definite- (Donna Snyder), 566-1034 (library), tumble-
Aciman. Includes potluck supper. Information:
ly in solo territory. Right out of the gate we wordsproject@yahoo.com or on Facebook.
566-5549, 861-2909 or 471-9396 or on
are back in the peculiar brain of David Byrne • March 3: “Ars Poetica — Poetry about
Facebook at ElPasoGLBTBookGroup.
with “Dance like This.” The track ping- Poetry and a Look at the Writing Life” with
pongs between a sparse piano ballad into an Annette Velasquez, author of four books. Barnes and Noble story times — Stories
upbeat club cut all in the blink of an eye. • March 10: “Making Revisions” with Robin for children art at 11 a.m. Saturdays at stores
Skip a song and we are transported to a Scofield, author of three collections of poems at El Paso’s East Side, Fountains at Farah; West
selection that feels like it has been ripped and poetry editor for BorderSenses. Side, 705 Sunland Park; and Las Cruces Mesilla
directly from his former band’s catalogue, • March 17: “Irish Poets,” with Kit Wren,
Valley Mall. The West Side and Las Cruces
complete with bizarre lyrics as he explains
who has participated in Tumblewords since he locations also offer stories at 10 a.m. Friday.
why “Every Day is a Miracle.” The CD is
was 12 years old and studied English literature Dr. Seuss Birthday celebrations are 6:30 p.m.
filled with world rhythms, a powerful per-
at the University of North Texas. Friday, March 2, with story times, games and
cussion section and dance beats, with his dis-
tinctive vocals always at the forefront. After activities.
a five-year absence and now qualified for
Social Security, he hasn’t lost his magic
touch. We may never achieve a utopian soci-
ety, but the world is a much better place with
Byrne’s “American Utopia” for us all to hear.
Collectibles: Gene Simmons,
“The Vault Experience,” Rhino
Leave it to one band over all others to cash
in on collectibles of all sorts. That band is
Kiss, and with legions of fans to snatch up
every item bearing their logo it’s no wonder
they call their die-hard admirers the “Kiss
Army.” There have been dolls, lunch boxes,
toys, pinball machines, and even a coffin.
Although this is offered as a “Kiss” item, it
all comes from their co-founder Gene
Simmons, the man responsible for all the
previously mentioned craziness. This new
set, “The Vault Experience,” is as much
about the music as the bells and whistles. It
will contain 150 never-before-released tracks
written and performed by Simmons, featur-
ing notable rock ’n’ roll artists, including
members of Kiss past and present, a non-
makeup action figure, an oversized medal-
lion, and a one-of-a-kind, hand-selected orig-
inal piece of memorabilia from his personal
collection. All of this will be packaged in a
massive 12” x 12” x 6” leather-bound com-
memorative book containing dozens of
never-before-seen images. As if that wasn’t
incentive enough for any soldier in any of
their battalions, there is more. The man him-
self will travel around the world to a desig-
nated location to deliver the packages and
take photos and video with the fan and a
guest, and sign autographs. So if you have a
couple grand you simply need to kiss away,
here is a very interesting option.
Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin’
Dice Music. Drop him a line at
tumblindicemusic@netscape.net.
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 ‘On Golden Pond’ — El Paso Playhouse,
2501 Montana, presents the Ernest Thompson
drama through March 4. Directed by
Veronica Flores. The story of an elderly couple
and their relationship with their daughter and
grandson was made famous film. Showtimes
are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m.
Sunday. Tickets: $15 ($12 seniors 62+, stu-
dents, military). Information: 532-1317 or elpa-
soplayhouse.com.
Middletown’ — No Strings Theatre
Company presents the new play by Will Eno
March 2-18 at Black Box Theatre in Las
Cruces. Directed by Autumn Gieb.
Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
at 8 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 11 and 18;
and at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15. Tickets: $15
($12 students and seniors over 65; $10 all seats
Thursday. Reservations: (575) 523-1223.
Mary is settling in nicely to her new home,
but wants to know more than what the tiny
local library can offer. Then John, an inquisitive
jack-of-all-trades, enters her life forming a con-
nection like no other.
Shakespeare for Kids auditions —
Shakespeare on-the-Rocks hosts auditions for
middle and high school age students 4 to 6 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, March 2-3, at EPCC’s
Valle Verde Campus Cafeteria Annex (Building
C), for an all-student production of abridged
versions of “Macbeth” and “A Midsummer
Night’s Dream,” directed by Vanessa Keyser.
Performances planned for 7 p.m. Friday and
Saturday, April 13-14. Information: 540-3813
or shakespeareontherocks.com.
Shakespeare-on-the-Rocks is launching the
new initiative for young people as part of its
30th anniversary celebration.
‘The Heiress’ — El Paso Community
College Theater Ensemble presents the play by
Ruth and Augustus Goetz March 2-11 at
Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, 9570
Gateway North, directed by EPCC Theater
instructor Ted Karber Jr. Performances are 8
p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday. The March 4 matinee will be signed for
the deaf and hard of hearing. Tickets: $15 ($10
non-EPCC students and military; $7 EPCC stu-
dents and staff and senior citizens); available at
the door. Information: 831-5056.
See “Stage Talk” on Page 32 for details.
No Strings Theatre auditions — No
Strings Theatre hosts auditions for “The Rivals”
at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, directed by Ceil
Herman, at Black Box Theatre, 430 N.
Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Information:
mwmail@zianet.com. Script is on reserve at
the “Ask Here” desk at Branigan Library.
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‘An Enemy of the People’ — Las Cruces
Community Theatre, 313 N. Main in the Las
Cruces Downtown Mall presents the Arthur
Miller play, adapted by Henrick Ibsen, March
9-25. Directed by Patrick Payne. Performances
are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m.
Sundays. Tickets: $15 ($12 student, senior, mil-
itary). Information: (575) 523-1200 or
lcctnm.org.
‘Hellman v. McCarthy’ — El Paso
Community Foundation’s Jewel Box Series
presents the new play by Brian Richard Mori at
2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at the
Philanthropy Theatre (next to the Plaza
Theatre), directed by Camilla Carr Tickets: $16
(Ticketmaster). Information: 533-4020 or
epcf.org.
The play is about the legal battle that raged
after writer Mary McCarthy accused fellow
author Lillian Hellman of lying during an
appearance on Dick Cavett’s PBS talk show.
Next month’s event is Josefina Niggli’s 1938
one-act English-language drama “Soldadera,” at
2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15, directed by
Hector Serrano.
‘The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza’
— ACT (A Children’s Theatre) of Mesilla
Valley presents the comic interpretation of
Greek myths for all ages at 1 and 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 11, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211
N. Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall.
Tickets: $6 in advance; $7 at the door; $8
online. Information: (575) 541-2290 or
riograndetheatre.org.
Two battling narrators attempt to cover the
entirety of Greek mythology using audience
participation, cross-dressing, and general the-
atrical insanity.
‘The Wizard of Oz’ — Sun City Musical
Theatre, 3733 Shell Suite C, presents the clas-
sic musical based on L. Frank Baum’s story
through March 11. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday, plus 2:30 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday. Tickets: $12 ($10 children);
Saturday matinees (available at the door on a
first come, first serve basis only): $10 ($5 chil-
dren). Information: 637-1618, suncitymusi-
caltheatre.com or on Facebook.
‘Hand to God’ — The UTEP Department
of Theater & Dance presents the Obie-winning
play by Robert Askins March 21-25, at UTEP’s
Fox Fine Arts Studio Theatre. Show time is
7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 2:30
p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $14; $12 UTEP
faculty/staff, seniors, military, groups of 10 or
more, Alumni with card, non-UTEP Students;
$9 UTEP students and children. Information:
747-5118, theatredance.utep.edu or on
Facebook.
March 2018

An Evening with Mark Medoff — The
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main in Las
Cruces, celebrates Mark Medoff’s return to
Broadway with a screening of the 1986 film
“Children of a Lesser God,” at 7 p.m. Friday,
March 2, followed by a question and answer
session with Medoff. Tickets: $10; free for clas-
sic film series season pass holders. Information:
(575) 541-2290, riograndetheatre.org.
Classic Film Series — The Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N. Main Street in Las Cruces,
presents “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”
starring Jack Nicholson at 7 p.m. Saturday,
March 3. Tickets: $8. Information: (575) 541-
2290, riograndetheatre.org or on Facebook.
Film Salon — The Film Salon meets at the
first Saturday of the month at Alamo
Drafthouse Cinema, 250 E. Montecillo.
Showing at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3 is “All
About Eve” as part of the “Second Acts” series.
Tickets: $3; available at drafthouse.com.
Information: filmsalon.org.
The salon also hosts a “Conspiracy” series at
7 p.m. on the third Wednesday of the month,
with “The Parallax View” March 21.
Jay’s Pix Presents at the International
Museum — Film historian Jay Duncan and the
Sunset Film Society host film presentations at 2
p.m. Saturdays at International Museum of Art,
1211 Montana (enter door on Brown).
Admission is free. Popcorn, beverages, candy
and snacks available for purchase. Information:
543-6747 (museum), internationalmuseumo-
fart.net and sunsetfilmsociety.org.
• March 3: “The Thomas Crown
Affair”(1999). A robbery of paintings fails when
museum employees discover imposters posing
as staff. Starring Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo,
Denis Leary and Faye Dunaway.
• March 10: “The Illusionist.” A romantic mys-
tery written and directed by Neil Burger about
a magician in turn-of-the-century Vienna who
reunites with his childhood love. Starring
Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti.
• March 17: St. Patrick’s Day classic showing
of the Disney family film “Darby O’Gill and the
Little People.” Starring Albert Sharpe, Janet
Munro, Sean Connery and Jimmy O’Dea.
• March 31: “The Score.” Canadian-American
crime thriller starring Robert De Niro, Edward
Norton, Angela Bassett and Marlon Brando in
his final film role. After nearly being caught on a
routine burglary, a master safecracker decides
the time has finally come to retire.
The 3rd annual 2018 Festinema Junior Film
Festival featuring films in French language (with
English subtitles) is at 2 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, March 24-25, presented by the
Alliance Française d’El Paso.
• March 24: “Polina,” Trained from an early
age by a perfectionist instructor, Polina is a
promising classical ballet dancer. She is just
about to join the prestigious Bolshoi Ballet
when she discovers contemporary dance.
• March 25: “Le Roi et L’Oiseau (The King
and the Mockingbird).’ Animated film with
young lovers, an evil king and a magical talking
mockingbird.
Las Cruces International Film Festival
— Film stars Cybill Shepherd and Pam Grier,
stars of the film “Rose,” will appear at a screen-
ing of the film at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 7,
at Allen Theatres Cineport 10, at Mesilla Valley
Mall, 700 S. Telshor, as part of the 2018 Las
March 2018
Cruces International Film Festival (LCIFF)
March 7-11. Both actresses will answer audi-
ence questions following the screening. After
party for VIP pass holders to follow. VIP passes
are $150 for all events. Film and workshop
access passes are $75. Daily screening passes
are $20. Tickets available at
lascrucesfilmfest.com.
Single screening tickets, if available, are $10;
available in advance at the Rio Grande Theatre,
211 N. Downtown Mall.
In “Rose” Shepherd portrays a recently dis-
abled ex-police officer who takes a solo road
trip in her motorized wheelchair to New
Mexico to reconcile with her estranged son. An
opening Night screening of Rose is 7 p.m.
Wednesday at Cineport 10. Tickets: $30.
Other special guests include voice actresses
Monica Rial and Jamie Marchi who will take
part in a “Diversity and Inclusion in
Entertainment” presentation at 2 p.m.
Thursday, March 8, with Shepherd, Grier,
Brian Espinosa and others.
Actor RJ Mitte, known for his role as Walter
Jr. in the series “Breaking Bad,” will be induct-
ed in the NM Film and Television Hall of Fame.
Mitte will also be a celebrity presenter for the
awards ceremony at 6 p.m. Saturday March
10, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main.
An “Inside Breaking Bad” talk is 2 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, at the Rio Grande
Theatre with Mitte, fellow “Breaking Bad” alum
Charles Baker (Skinny Pete), writers, directors
and designers. Admission is free.
A Conversation and Musical interlude with
actor and musician Billy Boyd (Pippin, from the
“Lord of the Rings Trilogy”), is 4 p.m. Saturday,
March 10, at the Rio Grande Theatre.
Admission is free.
Film Festival Awards ceremony is 6 p.m.
Saturday, March 10, at the Rio Grande
Theatre, followed by a VIP after party at Plaza
de Las Cruces. Ceremony is free; passes
required for VIP event.
‘Seven Samurai’ — NMSU, Las Cruces
Museum System and Rio Grande Theatre, 211
N. Main in Las Cruces, present a free showing
of the Akira Kurosawa classic at 7 p.m. Friday,
March 9. Concessions sold. Information: (575)
541-2290, riogradetheatre.org or on Facebook.
Flickinger Films — Flickinger Film League
hosts movie screenings at Flickinger Center for
Performing Arts, 1110 New York, Alamogordo.
Screenings are at 7 p.m. Tickets: $5. informa-
tion: (575) 437-2202 or flickingercenter.com.
• Saturday, March 10: Pure County.
• Monday, March 12: Butch Cassidy and the
Sundance Kid (film league members only).
• Thursday, March 15: Dirty Dancing
• Saturday, March 31: Breakfast Club.
Pax Christi Film Series — A screening of
“Babette’s Feast,” adapted from a novella by
Isak Dineson, is at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at
St. Joseph School auditorium, 1315 Travis
(enter through parking lot across from rectory).
Discussion follows. Admission is free, donations
accepted. Information: 740-3962.
Jay’s Pix Presents — Film historian Jay
Duncan and the Sunset Film Society presents
“Brooklyn” at noon Sunday, March 18, at
Ardovino’s Desert Crossing’s gallery, One
Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park. Admission is
free, but reservations strongly recommended;
RVSP via ardovinos.com.
El Paso Scene
The romantic drama directed by John
Crowley and written by Nick Hornby is based
on Colm Tóibín’s novel. A young Irish woman
immigrates to Brooklyn in the early 1950s and
falls in love. Starring Saoirse Ronan (Academy
Award nominee for this year’s “Lady Bird”) and
features Emory Cohen, Julie Walters and Jim
Broadbent.
Fountain Theatre — 2469 Calle de
Guadalupe in Mesilla. The historic theater,
operated by the Mesilla Valley Film Society, fea-
tures 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) 524-
8287 or mesillavalleyfilm.org.
• Through March 1: “Quest.” Eight years in
the lives of a loving, working-poor black family
in North Philadelphia.
• March 2-8: “I, Tonya.” Dark comedic tale of
figure skater Tonya Harding. With Oscar nomi-
nees Margot Robbie and Allison Janney.
• March 9-15: “Phantom Thread.” A portrait
of both of an artist on a creative journey, and
the women who keep his world running. With
3-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis, who is
also nominated for this role).
• March 16-22: “Call Me By Your Name. ”In
Northern Italy in 1983, 17-year-old Elio begins
a relationship with a 24-year-old graduate stu-
dent. Starring Oscar nominees Timothée
Chalamet and Armie Hammer.
• March 23-29: “Film Stars Don’t Die in
Liverpool. A romance sparks between a young
actor and a Hollywood leading lady. Starring
Annette Benning and Jamie Bell. March 29
show at 1:30 p.m., no evening show.
• March 30-April 5: “In Between.” Three
young women share an apartment in the heart
of Tel Aviv and face struggles between tradition
and modernity. In Hebrew and Arabic with
subtitles. No March 31 matinee.
New Mexico Museum of Space
History — 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. The
newly renovated Tombaugh IMAX Dome
Theater will reopen March 9. Schedule to be
announced. Theater tickets are $7 ($6 seniors
and military; $5 ages 4-12). Planetarium show is
$5 ($4 seniors, military and children). Ages 3
and under free. Museum/IMAX combo tickets
available. Information: (877) 333-6589 or (575)
437-2840, nmspacemuseum.org or on
Facebook.
Jay’s 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 2:
• Dance Academy: The Movie (ZDF
Enterprises) — Alex Acosta, Alicia Banit, Chris
Bartlett. Directed by Jeffrey Walker.
• Death Wish (MGM) — Bruce Willis, Elisabeth
Shue, Vincent D’Onofrio. Directed by Eli Roth.
Remake of the 1974 Charles Bronson film.
• Foxtrot (Sony Classics) — Lior Ashkenazi,
Sarah Adler. Directed by Samuel Maoz.
• Red Sparrow (20th Century-Fox) — Jennifer
Lawrence, Joel Edgerton, Charlotte Rampling.
Directed by Francis Lawrence.
• Souvenir (Strand) — Isabelle Huppert, Kévin
Azaïs, Johan Leysen. Directed by Bavo Defurne.
• Submission (Great Point Media) — Stanley
Tucci, Addison Timlin, Kyra Sedgwick. Directed
by Richard Levine.
• They Remain (Paladin) — William Jackson
Harper. Directed by Philip Gelatt.
March 9:
• Gringo (Amazon) — David Oyelowo,
Charlize Theron. Directed by Nash Edgerton.
• The Hurricane Heist (Entertainment Studios)
— Toby Kebbell, Maggie Grace, Ryan Kwanten.
Directed by Rob Cohen.
• Leaning Into the Wind (Magnolia) —
Documentary. Artist Goldsworthy on his explo-
ration of world.
• The Leisure Seeker (Sony Classics) — Helen
Mirren, Donald Sutherland, Janel Moloney.
Directed by Paolo Virzi.
• The Strangers: Prey at Night (Aviron) —
Christina Hendricks, Bailee Madison, Martin
Henderson. Directed by Johannes Roberts.
• Thoroughbreds (Focus) — Anya Taylor-Joy,
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Film Scene • Final Portrait (Sony Classics) — Armie • Finding Your Feet (Roadside) — Imelda • Ready Player One (Warner Bros.) — Hannah
Hammer, Clémence Poésy, Tony Shalhoub. Staunton, Timothy Spall, Joanna Lumley. John-Kamen, Simon Pegg, Letitia Wright.
Cont’d from Page 31
Directed by Stanley Tucci. Directed by Richard Loncraine. Directed by Steven Spielberg.
• Getting Grace (Hannover House) — Daniel • Gemini (Neon) — Lola Kirke, John Cho, Zoë
Anton Yelchin. Directed by Cory Finley.
Roebuck, Madelyn Dundon, Marsha Dietlein. Kravitz; Directed by Aaron Katz.
DVD/Blu-ray Releases
• A Wrinkle in Time (Disney) — Reese
Directed by Roebuck. • God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (Pure March 6:
Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Gugu Mbatha-Raw.
• I Kill Giants (RLJE) — Zoe Saldana, Noel Flix Entertainment) — Jennifer Taylor, John • The Man who Invited Christmas. PG
Directed by Ava DuVernay. Based on the chil-
Clarke. Directed by Anders Walter. Corbett, Tatum O’Neal; Directed by Michael • Wonder Wheel. PG-13
dren’s novel by Madeleine L’Engle.
• Isle of Dogs (Fox Searchlight) — Animation. Mason. • Thor: Ragnarok. PG-13
March 16:
Voices of Bryan Cranston, Koyu Rankin, • Lean on Pete (A24) — Travis Fimmel, Chloë March 13:
• Flower (Orchard) — Zoey Deutch, Adam
Edward Norton. Directed by Wes Anderson. Sevigny, Steve Buscemi. Directed by Andrew • The Shape of Water. R
Scott, Kathryn Hahn. Directed by Max Winkler.
• Ismael’s Ghosts (Magnolia) — Marion Haigh. • Justice League. PG-13
• I Can Only Imagine (Lionsgate) — J. Michael
Cotillard, Mathieu Amalric, Charlotte • Outside In (The Orchard) — Edie Falco, Jay • I, Tonya. R
Finley, Brody Rose, Dennis Quaid. Directed by
Gainsbourg. Directed by Arnaud Desplechin. Duplass, Kaitlyn Dever. Directed by Lynn • Ferdinand. PG
Andrew and Jon Erwin.
• Izzy Gets the F*** Across Town (Shout! Shelton. March 20:
• Josie (Screen Media) — Dylan McDermott,
Factory) — Mackenzie Davis, Haley Joel • Paul, Apostle of Christ (Columbia) — James • Jumanji: Welcome to The Jungle. PG-13
Sophie Turner. Directed by Eric England.
Osment. Directed by Christian Papierniak. Faulkner, Joanne Whalley, Jim Caviezel. • Pitch Perfect 3. PG-13
• Journey’s End (Good Deed ) — Paul Bettany,
• Midnight Sun (Open Road) — Patrick Directed by Andrew Hyatt. • Downsizing. R
Sam Claflin, Asa Butterfield. Directed by Saul
Schwarzenegger, Bella Thorne, Rob Riggle.

Play asks question:

Dibb. Remake of the 1930 James Whale film
Directed by Scott Speer.
starring Colin Clive and based on the play by

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• Pacific Rim Uprising (Universal) — John

Is it money or love?
R.C. Sherriff.
Boyega, Scott Eastwood, Tian Jing, Adria
• Love, Simon (20th Century-Fox) — Nick
Arjona. Directed by Steven S. DeKnight.
Robinson, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel.
• Sherlock Gnomes (Paramount) — CG
Directed by Greg Berlanti.
Animation. Voices of Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp, laywright Ted Karber puts on
• Ramen Heads (Midship) — Documentary. A
Maggie Smith. Directed by John Stevenson. another hat this month as director
revealing look into creating the perfect soup
• Unsane (Bleecker Street) — Claire Foy, Juno of El Paso Community College’s,
and noodles. Directed by Koki Shigeno.
Temple, Amy Irving. Directed by Steven “The Heiress.”
• 7 Days in Entebbe (Focus) — Daniel Brühl,
Soderbergh. Karber, an adjunct faculty member at
Rosamund Pike. Directed by José Padilha.
March 30: the college, has a long history of writing
• Tomb Raider (Warner Bros.) — Alicia
• Acrimony (Lionsgate) — Taraji P. Henson, and directing, not just in El Paso.
Vikander, Walton Goggins, Kristin Scott
Danielle Nicolet, Ajiona Alexus. “My play ‘Precious Heart: A One
Thomas; Directed by Roar Uthaug. The further
Directed by Tyler Perry. Character Play’ has had an active pro-
adventures of ”Lara Croft.”
• Bad Samaritan (Dutch FilmWorks) — Kerry duction history in the Midwest and even
March 23:
Condon, David Tennant, Jacqueline Byers. in Dallas and also El Paso,” Karber
• Back to Burgundy (Music Box) — Pio Austin Sloper- Catherine’s father, was
Directed by Dean Devlin. said. He founded Aardvark Theatre, Inc.
Marmaï. Directed by Cédric Klapisch. in the EPCC production of ‘Rumours,’
• The China Hustle (Magnolia) — in 1996 in El Paso and was the artistic
• A Bag of Marbles (Gaumont) — Dorian Le as was Jesus Hernandez, who plays
Documentary. Wall Street horror story about director until I closed it in 2005.
Clech. Directed by Christian Duguay. Morris Townsend.”
Chinese companies, the American stock mar- “During that time, I had the opportunity
• The Endless (Well Go USA) — Callie Rounding out the cast are Daniela
ket, and opportunistic greed behind a big heist. to direct many of the plays I dreamed of
Hernandez, Tate Ellington. Directed by Justin Tapia as Maria, Ana Paula Montoya as
Directed by Jed Rothstein. directing. It was a charmed part of my
Benson and Aaron Moorhead. Elizabeth Almond, Victoria Rosales as
life.”
Marian Almond, Francisco Bocanegra
And now he is directing another
as Arthur Townsend and Melody
favorite with “The Heiress.”
Carrillo as Mrs. Montgomery.
“I’ve always loved the story of ‘The
Karber said it’s been a joy “hearing
Heiress,’ and similarly James’
the words of this beloved play come to
‘Washington Square’ (on which ‘The
life ... the joys and the traumas of the
Heiress’ is based). I first read the play
characters realized on the stage. This
in college, and at the time thought I
play makes me think of Dr. R. Milton
would very much like to direct it some-
Leech, one of my favorite UTEP theatre
day,” Karber said. “I like the story; I
professors. I can hear him say, ‘Ted, it’s
think it has great stage impact and is
a good play.’”
representative of a type of playwriting
Not that there haven’t been difficul-
and storytelling which was so popular
ties. Doing a period play requires differ-
in the 1940s and ’50s. It is good for our
ent costuming and props.
EPCC theatre students to tackle this
“The look of the period, with no cos-
piece. It will make them stretch as
tume stock and no real prop stock to
actors and learn a different form of dra-
pull from, has been a very large chal-
matic storytelling.”
lenge,” Karber said. “Thank all the the-
The play takes on a classic theme of
ater gods for Crystal Herman and
love.
Nicole Read in the UT El Paso
“Catherine Sloper, the 20-something
Department of Theatre and Dance cos-
daughter of an affluent New York doc-
tume shop. They have been absolutely
tor in 1850, has met a young man
wonderful and very, very generous.”
named Morris Townsend,” Karber said.
A period set was also a challenge.
“Although Catherine has been lead to
“This show has been reinvented by the
believe she is ‘dull’ and unmarriageable,
amazing scenic designs by David Paz,”
she is pursued romantically by Morris,
Karber said. “His beautiful set has
and she falls in love with him.
helped me see the show in a new light...
Catherine will be a great heiress when
and has helped me breathe new artistic
her father dies, and the play asks us to
life into my concept of the play.”
decide whether Morris is courting
As a bonus, the Sunday, March 4 per-
Catherine because he loves her or
formance will be signed for the Deaf
because of her money.”
and Hard of Hearing community.
Leading the cast is Cristy Zermeno as
Catherine, who has also worked in El Carol Viescas is a veteran of
Paso Playhouse and UTEP productions. community theater and teaches
“Fernanda Antoine, Lavinia Penniman journalism at Bel Air High School.
in ‘The Heiress,’ was in the EPCC pro-
duction of ‘Rumours,’ and ‘Roll Call.’” EPCC Theater Ensemble presents “The
Karber said regarding other lead actors. Heiress” March 2-11 at Transmountain
“Ricardo Hernandez, who plays Dr. Campus Forum Theater.

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Milagro Gala — Angelica Hale, the 10-year-
old singer who finished second in the 12th sea-
son of “America’s Got Talent,”
is the featured entertainer at the 7th annual
benefit 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 6, at El Paso
Convention Center. Tickets: $150. Informatio:
521-7229, ext. 80524, or elpasochildrensfoun-
dation.org.
Trinity Site Tour — White Sands Missile
Range. The semiannual tour to the site of the
first atom bomb explosion is Saturday, April 7.
Admission is free; no reservations required.
Information: (575) 678-1134 or wsmr.army.mil.
Groovin’ Loretto Throwback Dance —
Loretto Academy Challenge Program hosts its
fundraising dance 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday,
April 7, in the Loretto Gym, with music by
Fungi Mungle. Tickets: $15. Information: 566-
8400, ext. 1300 or loretto.org.
El Paso Chihuahuas — Southwest
University Park. Information: 533-BASE or
EPChihuahuas.com.
• April 10-12: Salt Lake Bees.
• April 13-16: Las Vegas 51s.
• April 25-29: Salt Lake Bees.
• April 30-May 3: Reno Aces.
EPSO 2018 Kurt Weill Festival — 7:30
p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, in the
Plaza Theatre. Information: 532-3776 or
epso.org.
El Paso Comic Con — April 13-15, at the
El Paso Convention Center. Hours are 5 to 9
p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: (575) 405-
0461, elpasocomiccon.com.
El Paso Studio Tour — The 11th annual El
Paso Artists Studio Tour is April 14-15 and
April 22-22. Information: pleinairpaintersofel-
paso.com.
‘Icons’ — Burlesque on the Rio burlesque
troupe performs 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday,
April 14, at Touch Bar & Nightclub, 800 E San
Antonio. Musical opening performers are The
Double Clutchers. Information: burlesqueon-
therio.weebly.com.
‘Soldadera’ — El Paso Community
Foundation’s Jewel Box Series presents Josefina
Niggli’s 1938 one-act English-language drama at
2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at the Philanthropy
Theatre. Information: 533-4020 or epcf.org.
‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat’ — UTEP Dinner Theatre pres-
ents the 35th anniversary production of the
musical April 20-May 6. Information: 747-
6060 or utep.edu/udt.
‘Love From a Stranger’ — El Paso
Playhouse, 2501 Montana, closes its season
with the Agatha Christie mystery April 20-
May 12. Information: 532-1317 or elpasoplay-
house.com.
Career Day Fair — El Paso Chapter, The
Links, Inc. hosts its career fair 1 to 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 21, at El Paso Community
College (EPCC), 9050 Viscount, Building A.
Information: 479-1252 or bonita255@aol.com.
Sun City Craft Beer Festival — The
Downtown El Paso celebration of craft beer is
1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m.
Sunday April 21-22, at the El Paso Convention
Center Plaza. Early bird tickets: $20; $35 both
days. Information: suncitycraftbeerfest.com.
El Paso Roller Derby — The season open-
ing bout is a doubleheader 5 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 21 at Nations Tobin Recreation
Center, 8831 Railroad. Cost: $5-$12.
March 2018
APRIL Step Through Time — “Discover the sary of the “Bisbee Deportation”
PREVIEW Historic Treasures of White Sands National
Monument” events are 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday,
March 3, in the Visitor Center at White Sands
• 3 p.m.: President of the 1st Aero Squadron
Foundation, Ric Lambart, will give a presenta-
tion about the use of airplanes in General
National Monument. Admission is free. Pershing’s Punitive Expedition into Mexico.
Information: (575) 479-6124, ext. 236 or (575) The 15th annual Camp Furlong Day is a bina-
679-2599, ext. 232; or go to nps.gov/whsa. tional friendship event, commemorating the
Visitors will explore the architecture at White March 9, 1916 early morning attack on the vil-
Sands National Monument and the construction lage of Columbus and the adjacent military
by New Deal agencies during the 1930’s, fol- camp by Mexican General Francisco “Pancho”
lowed by a tour of the historic district with a Villa and his men. Within days of the raid,
walking tour of the grounds. General John J. “Black Jack” Pershing began the
Punitive Expedition into Mexico.
Camp Furlong Day and Cabalgata The 19th Annual Cabalgata Binacional will be
Binacional — The 102nd anniversary of hosted in the Village of Columbus plaza.
Pancho Villa’s raid in 1916 will be celebrated 10 Cavalcade riders are expected to arrive in
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 10, at Pancho Columbus at about 10:30 a.m. followed by fes-
Villa State Park, off State Roads 11 and 9,
Information: (623) 285 4670, tival and entertainment in the village plaza
eprollerderby.com, or on Facebook. Columbus, N.M., with guest speakers providing throughout the day. Information: (575) 343-
historical presentations and slide shows in the
0147 or
YWCA Women’s Benefit luncheon — park’s exhibit hall. Admission is free to commu- columbuschamberofcommerce@yahoo.com.
Crisis management expert Judy Smith, the real nity center complex; state park fee is $5 a car-
Columbus Historical Society’s annual
life inspiration for the hit television show load. Information: Pancho Villa State Park (575) Memorial Service at the Depot Museum is 10
“Scandal,” is guest speaker for the 25th annual 531-2711 or a.m. Friday, March 9, in remembrance of the
benefit luncheon is Thursday, April 26, at El PanchoVillaStateParkFriendsGroup.org. Americans whose lives were lost during the
Paso Convention Center, One Civic Center Presentations: 1916 raid on Columbus. Information: (575)
Plaza. Details to be announced. Reservations: • 1 p.m.: Author Michael Archie Hays will talk 531-2620.
519-0000 or ywcaelpaso.org. about Maud Hawk Wright’s abduction from her
home in Mexico by Pancho Villa.
San Elizario Genealogy and Historical • 2 p.m.: Retired U.S. Army historian Dr.
Society Conference and Dinner — The Please see Page 3e
Robert Bouilly will reflect on the 100th anniver-
27th annual event is Friday through Sunday,
April 27-29, at the Adobe Horseshoe Theatre,
1500 Main, San Elizario. Conference dinner is 7
p.m. Friday, and luncheon is 1 p.m. Saturday.
Information: 851-0093 or sanelizariohis-
toricdisttric.org.
In conjunction with the conference is the
inaugural Rio Grande Festival of art, culture,
history and heritage, with reenactment of
Oñate’s historical arrival, a three-day history
conference, guided tours, old west shootouts,
heritage booths, arts and crafts, live entertain-
ment, food and more.
“La Feria Noche Española Mestiza,” a night of
flamenco, folklorico and folk faire at 7 p.m.
Friday, April 27, at the Adobe Horsehoe
Dinner Theatre.
‘Rent’ — American Southwest Theatre
Company closes its season with Jonathan
Larson’s Tony-winning Broadway hit April 27-
May 6 at NMSU’s Center for the Arts’ Mark
and Stephanie Medoff Theatre. Tickets: (575)
646-41420 or nmsutheatre.com.
Whole Hog BBQ — Down Syndrome
Coalition for El Paso (DSCEP), hosts its 3rd
annual fundraising barbecue at 3 p.m. Saturday,
April 28, at Keepa’s Park-5199 Grove East,
Sunland Park. Music by Rod Crosby and the
Intruders and Dusty Low. Cost: $100.
Information: 478-0908 or dscep.org.
‘Carmina Burana’ — El Paso Choral
Society and Orchestra presents the Carl Orff
cantata, at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at
Abraham Chavez Theater, accompanied by the
society’s children’s choir. Tickets: $9-$40
(Ticketmaster).
La Viña Spring Wine Festival — The
annual spring celebration of live music, arts and
crafts, food and more than 20 award-winning
New Mexico wines is noon to 7 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday, April 28-29, at La Viña Winery,
4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union, N.M.
Admission: $20; $10 ages 12-20; under 12 free.
Information: (575) 882-7632 or
lavinawinery.com.
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f all the subjects related to
Christian spiritual growth, the
topic I believe is one of the most Alma Calderon 6 Flickinger Center 18 Perkins Jewelry Supply 31
important and most neglected is our
choice of church. Ardovino’s Des. Cross’g 12 Fountain Theatre 31 Perma Floors 14
In fact, many people never think of
church as a choice. In past generations, Ardovino’s Pizza 24 Furrs Family Dining 25 PhiDev Inc 24
people were born into a certain denomi-
nation and stayed there. In some small Around and About Tours 6 Hacienda de Mesilla 9 Precision Prosthetics 25
towns, “intermarriage” was more likely that will actually be a catalyst for
to refer to a Baptist marrying a change in your life? What if you’re ATMAS Healing 6 Hair Design by Araceli 6 PTEP 7
Methodist. Which was the case of my looking for people who will spur us “on
mom and dad. When they got married toward love and good deeds” (Heb. Azar Nut Shop 14 Hal Marcus Gallery 2 Reiki & Crystals 29
they split the difference and become 10:25)? It’s possible that God might
Presbyterian. The only other time they steer you in a different direction than Baskin Robbins 17 Hans Martial Arts 23 Rio Grande Cancer Fndtn 9

made a decision about church was when you’ve been before. Beauty Solutions 9 Home & Garden Show 13 Krystyna Robbins 7
we moved to a large city and there were That was my experience when I moved
about three or four Presbyterian church- to El Paso 32 years ago. I knew I needed Bert Saldana Art Gallery 26 Inni Heart Eatery 33 Shen Yun 3
es in the vicinity to choose from. to be around people who could help
Nowadays it’s not uncommon for peo- rebuild my faith. After trying a variety Books Are Gems 29 KTEP 30 Silver City MainStreet 14
ple to change churches many times dur- of churches that were like ones I had
ing their lives. Among Protestants, attended elsewhere, I felt God pushing Bruce’s Air 28 Las Cruces Art Fair 35 St Ignacious 7
denominational ties don’t mean as much me to a church I really did not want to
for younger churchgoers. Catholics tend go to. But I went there anyway, and met Cattleman's 10 Las Cruces Museums 5,21 Sunland Park Racetrack 8

to stay Catholics, but even that connec- a bunch of people who became my Ceci Burgos Counseling 10 Leo’s Mexican Food 33 Texas Star Beverage 33
tion is probably not as strong today as it friends and helped turn my life around.
was years ago. In some ways, looking for a church is Chuck's Bicycle Repair 16 Loretto Academy 5 The Cleaners 20
Tradition is still a factor in how people like trying to date people when you
choose churches — people might switch come from a culture of arranged mar- Chuco Relic 24 Magoffin Hall 21 UTEP Athletics 16
denominations, for example, but still riages. You’re traveling without a map.
stick with a certain style of worship. I’d like to hear a sermon someday El Paso Art Association 26 Magoffin Home SHS 20 Vanities 36
People who aren’t sure of what kind of about how we should go about choosing
church they’re looking for will often churches — but I probably won’t EP Artist Studio Tour 26 Marie Otero 14 Village Inn 22

pick one where they already know because most pastors don’t want people EPCC 32 The Marketplace 35 Walgreens 30
someone. And a lot of people like to to think about making a choice. Yet it’s
stick with a nearby church, since they’re one of the most spiritually signficant El Paso Links 25 Mesilla Book Center 29 Western Traders 20
likely to meet people from their neigh- choices people can make.
borhood and whose kids go to the same Randy Limbird is editor of El Paso Live 2 Mission Del Rey 15 WCC Egg Hunt 11
school. El Paso Scene. Comments? El Paso Playhouse 17 Moto El Paso 15 WCC Kite Fest 21
But what if you’re looking for a church Send to randy@epscene.com
Enterprise Fun Tours 17 Nayda’s Gems & Stones 10 Wyler Aerial Tramway 25

History Lessons Bighorn - The Richard Fox Theory; Victory for EP Psychic Fair 10,23 NM Farm & Ranch 2
Cont’d from Page 33 the 7th Cavalry,” presented by Albert
Burnham, Ph.D. Cost: $20. Visitors welcome, Escamilla Gallery 27 Paseo Christian Church 11

El Paso Genealogy Society — The society
meets at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at St.
Paul’s Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere.
Program is “Filling in the Blanks in your
Ancestors’ Lives,” presented by Barbara
McCarthy. Visitors welcome. Information: 591-
2326.
Daughters of the Republic of Texas —
The Rio Grande Chapter meets at 11 a.m.
Friday, March 9, at Royal Estates, 435 S. Mesa
Hills. Program is “Susanna Dickinson of the
Alamo,” presented by Dorothy Elder. Anyone
interested in Texas history encouraged to
attend. RSVP: 760-5775.
Harvey Girls of El Paso — The Harvey
Girls of El Paso Texas meet 2 to 4 p.m.
Monday, March 12, at Union Depot Passenger
Station, 700 San Francisco. Program is “Mary
Jane Colter: Architect and Designer for Fred
Harvey “by Pres Dehrkoop. Visitors welcome.
Admission is free. Information: 591-2326 or
harveygirlselpaso.weebly.com.
Southwest Chapter of Railway &
Locomotive Historical Society — The
society meets at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March
14, at Edge of Texas Restaurant, 8690 Edge of
Texas. Program is “James Watt Pullman.” Train
enthusiasts welcome. Information: 591-2326 or
540-9660.
El Paso Corral of the Westerners —
The monthly dinner program is 6 p.m. Friday,
March 16, at Holiday Inn El Paso-West (for-
merly Country Inn & Suites) 900 Sunland Park
Drive at I-10. Program is “Battle of the Little
but RSVP needed by March 12: 759-9538.
El Paso Archaeological Society — The
society’s monthly meeting is 2 p.m. Saturday,
March 17, at El Paso Museum of Archaeology,
4301 Transmountain. Mark Howe presents
“Smeltertown Archaeology and History.”
Howe will discuss the recent work along the
American Canal and the exposure of some of
the structures, artifacts and history of the
Smeltertown area. Admission is free; the public
is invited. Seating is limited. Information: 449-
9075 or epas.com.
Howe is Cultural Resources Specialist for the
U.S. Section of the International Boundary and
Water Commission (USIBWC) in El Paso.
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 of the
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 or on
Facebook at Old Fort Bliss.
El Paso Mission Trail Visitor Center —
El Paso Mission Trail Association’s center sup-
porting the three historic churches in the
Mission Valley — Ysleta Mission, Socorro
Mission and San Elizario Chapel — is at 6095
Alameda (at Zaragoza). Hours are 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission is free.
Information 790-0661, 851-9997 or visitelpa-
somissiontrail.com.

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