El Paso and Southern New Mexico Events for Jan 5th – Feb 11th
Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by admin in Calendar of Events
NorthEast/Central
‘Little Women’ – Kids-N-Co. presents the classic Alcott tale Jan. 23-Feb. 14 at Kids-N-Co. Performance Space. 1301 Texas. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $5-$7 at the door. Information: 351-1455.
The story by Louisa May Alcott, inspired by her own childhood with three sisters, is set in post-Civil War Massachusetts. Each of the four March girls struggle to overcome character flaws: Meg, vanity; Jo, a hot temper; Beth, shyness; and Amy, selfishness.
El Paso Museum of Archaeology — 4301 Transmountain in Northeast El Paso (west of U.S. 54). Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 755-4332.
Showing through Feb. 14: “Rarámuri: The Foot Runners of the Sierra Madre,” photography by Diana Molina. The exhibit includes 25 ilfochrome color prints, as well as 25 Rarámuri hand-crafted artifacts. Molina captures the contemporary life of the Rarámuri of the Sierra Madre. A zip tour of the exhibit is 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Molina will provide a personal tour of her exhibit, speak of her experiences with the Rarámuri for over a decade, and discuss the interrelationship between the Rarámuri and the challenging environment in which they live.
Valentine’s Pet Adoptions — The Humane Society of El Paso,4991 Fred Wilson, has 150 “single” dogs and cats looking for love during a special Valentine’s Adoption singles match-up Feb. 10-14. All adult singles are $60; each comes spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and licensed. New family pictures with pets to be part of the No More Lonely Hearts Lovers Club are $2. The Humane Society is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Information: 532-6971.
EPCC Black History Month — El Paso Community College will host events in February in celebration of Black History Month. All events begin at 7 p.m. at Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, Gateway North and Diana. Admission is free. Information: 831-6359.
• Monday, Feb. 1: Jazz Night with Dr. Jazz and The Vibe. Dr. Jazz is Dr. William Hall, host of the KTEP jazz show 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday nights, will give a history of Jazz. The Vibe is headed by Ms. Sha’Vonne and has played throughout the Southwest, opening for many national touring acts.
Applejack Band — The El Paso folk band performs a dinner show Saturday, Feb. 6, at La Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Dinner served at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Cost: $32, reservations required. Information: 592-5122 or (575) 541-1992.
James Sperry organ recital — Music Forum El Paso presents organist James Sperry at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1000 Montana. Sperry will perform an eclectic program of works by J.S. Bach, Cesar Franck, Pablo Bruna, Jehan Alain and Alamogordo composer Frank Ashdown. Admission is free. Information: 755-0724 or elpasoclassical.com.
lower valley
El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team home games are at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular games times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com. Feb. 5-7 — San Antonio Diablos.
‘El Sueño de Petra’ — “Viva Mexico” Theater Ensemble presents the original comedy by Rubert Reyes at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5-7, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, translated and directed by Malena Cano. Admission: $6; advance tickets available at Gerardo’s Restaurant, 6099 Montana, Andale on Gateway West, Casa Blanca Flowers and Gifts, 350 N. Mesa and All My Children Daycare, 1610 Zaragosa. Information: 772-3105, 329-7774 or 831-2703.
Gran Bailazo — The dance featuring top Latin acts is 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $35; all seats general admission. (Ticketmaster).
Eastside
Bob Marley’s Birthday Tribute Parties — Birthday tributes to the reggae legend are planned at East Side and West Side locations, featuring live music, and a special donation jar for Haitians. Guests are invited to bring posters, banners, photos and more of Marley to be part of a “Live Shrine.”
• Eastside event is 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Zen Meister, 1160 Airway, with Radio La Chusma, Border Roots, Fixed Idea, Ras Scandal, Valley Rats, Liquid Cheese and more. Fans are invited to come on stage and read a poem about Marley. Admission by donation to Haiti assistance. Information: 778-1089
• Westside event is 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Bombardier’s, 109 Castellano, with Radio La Chusma, Border Roots and Mane Street Group. Admission: $8. Information: 532-2292.
Westside/Downtown
Golden Age Fitness run — Golden Age Fitness Association (Gafa), in association with UTEP’s Department of Kinesiology, will host a Walk/Run event at 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at UTEP’s Kidd Field. The 3-mile walk, 5-mile run is comprised of routes entirely on campus. Awards for first three finishers in each age category. T-Shirts to first 300 individuals who register. Registration: $15 (late registration is $20). Registration forms available at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa, Ste 205. Online registration (through Feb. 5): raceadventuresunlimited.com. Information: 755-4038.
Texas vs. The Nation — The all-Texas will take on the best players from the rest of the nation in the 4th annual collegiate all-star game at noon Saturday, Feb. 6, in UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium. Texas head coach is Bill Bates and Nation head coach is Howard Schnellenberger. Tickets: $16-$40 west side of stadium; $11-$40 east side; $8 north side. Information: (214) 302-8100 or texasvsthenation.com. (Ticketmaster).
The annual event is presented in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
A free All American Experience Tailgate area 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot in front of the Durham Center.
Game vouchers available for Fort Bliss soldiers. Information: 568-4505.
More than 120 players are listed. Standout players include quarterback Tim Hiller of Western Michigan, quarterback Thaddeus Lewis of Duke, quarterback Jonathan Crompton of Tennessee and wide receivers Jared Perry of Missouri and Chastin West of Baylor.
Carl Hertzog Day — The 14th biennial Carl Hertzog Lecture and Award is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at UTEP’s El Paso Natural Gas Center. Edward Nawotka, a Houston-based journalist, will speak on “Our Digital Future: The Challenge to Books.”
Following the lecture is the presentation of the Carl Hertzog Award and reception. Admission is free. Information: 747-5683.
The winner of the Carl Hertzog Award is “Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad, designed by Chad Pastotnik and James Dissette.
The award and lecture is named for J. Carl Hertzog (1902-1984), legendary book designer and printer who made Texas Western Press one of the most respected names in academic publishing.
UTEP Men’s Basketball – Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $9-$25. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Wednesday, Feb. 3 — Houston, 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 6 — Tulsa, 8 p.m.
UTEP Women’s Basketball — All home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $7 ($3 youth). Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Friday, Feb. 5 — SMU, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 7 — Tulsa, noon
Adair Margo Fine Art — Margo’s new gallery is at 215 Stanton, Suite 602 (in The Martin Building). Hours are 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or by appointment. Information: 533-0048 or adairmargo.com.
Showing Jan. 29-Feb. 19: Exhibition of Classic Photographs by Bruce Berman. An opening reception is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 29. Following the reception, Berman will give a talk on Three Decades of Photographing the Border , 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. at the Percolator, 217 N. Stanton.
LYNX Exhibits — The exhibit space is at 300 W. San Antonio (just south of Convention Center). Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. Last admission is one hour before closing time.
Admission is $10 for adults; $8 seniors, military and students with ID; and $6 ages 4 to 11. Children 3 and younger are free. Information: 533-4330 or lynxexhibits.com.
El Paso Museum of Archaeology — 4301 Transmountain in Northeast El Paso (west of U.S. 54). Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 755-4332.
Showing through Feb. 14: “Rarámuri: The Foot Runners of the Sierra Madre,” photography by Diana Molina. The exhibit includes 25 ilfochrome color prints, as well as 25 Rarámuri hand-crafted artifacts. Molina captures the contemporary life of the Rarámuri of the Sierra Madre. A zip tour of the exhibit is 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 30. Molina will provide a personal tour of her exhibit, speak of her experiences with the Rarámuri for over a decade, and discuss the interrelationship between the Rarámuri and the challenging environment in which they live.
El Paso Museum of History — 510 N. Santa Fe. Hours (including gift shop) are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays and city holidays. Admission is free for all exhibits, unless otherwise listed. Information: 351-3588 or elpasotexas.gov/history.
Showing Jan. 16-July 10: “The Da Vinci Experience Exhibition.” El Paso will be the exhibit’s West Texas stop. It consists of more than 60 precise and working machines described and designed by Leonardo Da Vinci along with replicas of his greatest paintings; most notably the Mona Lisa. One piece is a precursor to the Gatling gun, weighing 2 tons. Tickets: $14 ($12 seniors 65 and older; $10 ages 5-11; $9 each for groups of 10). Family packages (sold in groups of five): $7 per ticket. (Ticketmaster).
Rubin Center — UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is next to Sun Bowl Stadium (off Dawson Drive). Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Closed on Saturdays of home football games. Information: 747-6151, Rubincenter@utep.edu or utep.edu/artsandculture.
Showing Jan. 21-Feb. 27: 2010 UTEP Department of Art Biennial Faculty Exhibition, featuring the most recent work from 28 members of UTEP’s accomplished art faculty. Artwork is in a variety of disciplines including sculpture, painting, drawing and graphic design. Dana Friis-Hansen, executive director at the Austin Museum of Art, met with each artist individually and recommended artwork to be exhibited.
Centennial Museum — University at Wiggins, UTEP. Changing exhibits are on the second floor, Lea and Discovery Galleries. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Information: 747-5565 or utep.edu/museum.
Showing Jan. 14-March 13: “Border Stories: Photographs and Commentary by Bruce Berman.” Berman has been documenting the US-Mexico border for three of his four decades as a professional photographer. He concentrates on the narrow stretch of land that encompasses El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. Berman lives and works deep in the borderlands, three blocks from the international bridge connecting the two cities. Border Stories is the latest of his efforts to portray the border, beginning with the Border Project: 1985-2007 and the continuing Border Blog. These photographs, from what Berman calls the “City State of No Man’s Land” are part of his planned book.
‘Billy The Kid and Other Dance Icons’ — Feb. 4-7 at UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre. The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance showcases its dance department in a unique concert Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $9-$12. Information: 747-5118 or theatre.utep.edu.
Shout! The Mod Musical’ – Travel in time from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawning liberation of women in the musical Feb. 5-21 at UTEP Dinner Theatre. Just as Dusty Springfield, Petula Clarke, Cilla Black and Lulu were independent women with major careers, English and American women were redefining themselves in the face of changing attitudes about gender. Features such songs as “1, 2, 3,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Diamonds are Forever” and “Downtown.”
Dinner shows begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; dinner matinee performance is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7; non-dinner matinees are 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 and 21. Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-22 non-dinner matinee. Information: 747-6060.
Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-22 non-dinner matinee. Information: 747-6060.
EPSYOs Winter Concert — The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras, under the direction of Andres Moran, presents its winter concert “Dance, Dance, Dance” 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. The concert features all four EPSYOs large ensembles in pieces including Dvorak’s “Slavonic Dance No. 8,” the El Paso premiere of EPSYOs member Amalia Zeitlin’s “A Walk Through the Meadows,” and Smetana’s “Three Dances from the Bartered Bride.” Tickets: $12 ($7 military, seniors and students) Information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org.
Southern New Mexico
Amazing Magical Musical Adventures’ — Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music and No Strings Theatre Company present a monthly series of children’s programs at 2 p.m. selected Saturdays at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Material is aimed at audiences age 4-10, but all ages welcome. Admission: $5. Reservations recommended: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
The Feb. 6 performance is “Strings and Stories”, a Piatigorsky Foundation tour for young audiences, featuring violinist Linda Rosenthal and actor Bill Blush. The Piatigorsky Foundation, based in New York City, sends classical artists to cities and towns across the country to present classical music to school students, nursing home residents and audiences in community centers and museums. Their goal is to introduce classical music to people who do not ordinarily have a chance to enjoy it.
‘Godspell’ — No-Strings Theatre Company presents one of the world’s most successful musicals runs through Feb. 7, in the Black Box Theatre. Godspell is based on the Gospel of Matthew and boasts songs such as “Day by Day” and “Prepare Ye The Way of the Lord.” Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. Tickets: $7-$10. Information: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
Las Cruces Symphony – The symphony, under the direction of Lonnie Klein, performs Feb. 6-7 at the NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall with guest artist Jon Manasse, clarinet. Selections include Torke’s “Javelin,” Libermann’s Concerto for Clarinet, Copland’s Suite from “Billy The Kid” and Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Release tickets available on a limited basis; $35, $40 and $45. Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com.
A luncheon with Maestro Klein is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Ramada Palms Hotel Conference Center, featuring a preview of the performance’s music. Cost: $16.
A Friday at the Symphony dress rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Tickets are $15 ($5 students with ID).
Las Colcheras Quilt Show — The 2010 biennial show, “Mountain Mysteries” is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6-7 at NMSU’s Corbett Center, corner of Jordan and University avenues, featuring more than 200 quilts on display and a special journal quilt exhibit by local quilt artists. The show also includes free demonstrations, a merchant mall, a quilt boutique, silent auction and hourly door prizes. Admission: $5. Information: Mary McKinney at (575) 522-4902 or lcqg.org. Appraisal appointments: Debbie, (575) 527-2779.
Quilt artist, author and lecturer Carol Doak will teach workshops at the show. Quilt appraisals also offered by certified appraiser Bobbie Aug.
Raffle for the 2010 Raffle quilt, “Quilter’s Journey” is 3 p.m. Sunday.
Awards ceremony is 9 a.m. Saturday.
A military color guard and quilt presentation to military personnel is 2 p.m. Saturday in the third floor lobby of Corbett Center.
The Reality Magic Show — Professional illusionist Garry Carson and wife Kelsey Kara present their Las Vegas-style show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, as a fundraiser for Jornada Elementary School. Voted Las Vegas’ No. 1 family attraction, two years running, the audience participation evening of grand illusion is first time that wild animals — a black panther and a tiger — will appear on the Rio Grande Theatre stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. Information/reservations: (575) 621-3205.
Round Mountain – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the Silco Theatre, 311 Bullard in Silver City. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. The group presents “roots music for the 21st century; sometimes raucous (trumpet and accordion played simultaneously by one person), sometimes subtle (the sound of a West African kora) and always touching and honest. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: (575) 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.
Round Mountain consists of brothers Char and Robby Rothschild, who have been playing music together for most of their lives. Based in Santa Fe, their background ranges from Balkan and West African styles to traditional Appalachian music, from classical to funk.
Rio Grande Theatre — The renovated historic theater is at 211 Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Information: (575) 523-6403, (575) 523-0807 or RioGrandeTheatre.com.
• The Reality Magic Show — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. See listing above. Tickets are $12. Information, reservation: (575) 621-3205.
• Yolanda Martinez — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Martinez will introduce her new CD “Amor Deveras,” featuring such classics as Besame Mucho, Los Laureles, Llorona and more, with guest Denny Guerrero. Martinez also will unveil her new production “Honoring of Lozen, an Apache Warrior and All Women Warriors,” in which she portrays Lozen at various stages throughout her life through costume and song. As part of her tradition, Martinez will end the show by inviting all drummers in the audience to come up for a drumming session. Tickets are $15.
Round Mountain – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the Silco Theatre, 311 Bullard in Silver City. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. The group presents “roots music for the 21st century; sometimes raucous (trumpet and accordion played simultaneously by one person), sometimes subtle (the sound of a West African kora) and always touching and honest. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: (575) 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.
Round Mountain consists of brothers Char and Robby Rothschild, who have been playing music together for most of their lives. Based in Santa Fe, their background ranges from Balkan and West African styles to traditional Appalachian music, from classical to funk.
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