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Movie Night in the Philanthropy Theatre — The theater in The Plaza Theatre Annex hosts a classic movie at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. The April 2 movie is “E.T.” Drinks and light fare offered at 5 p.m. in the Oasis Lounge in the annex. Admission: $5. Information: 231-1176.
Jimmy Eat World and Paramore — The alternative rock bands co-headline at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 3, at El Paso County Coliseum, with special guest Dear in the Headlights. Tickets: $32.50 general admission, plus service charges. Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
Tokyo String Quartet – 7:30 p.m. April 4 at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. El Paso Pro-Musica closes its season with one of the supreme chamber ensembles of the world. Over its 30 years, the quartet has collaborated with an array of artists and composers, built a comprehensive catalogue of critically acclaimed recordings and established a distinguished teaching record. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: 833-9400.
‘Folklore and Fantasy’ — El Paso Wind Symphony performs with guests from the Region 22 All State Players at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, in Magoffin Auditorium at UTEP. Tickets: $12.50 ($7.50 students, military and seniors). Information: 760-5599.
Pop Go The Wiggles Live! — The Wiggles will make their way from Down Under to the Sun City El Paso Friday, April 4, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Floor tickets: $35 (stands $18-$35, plus service charge). Available through Ticketmaster.
Bowl-A-Thon — The annual Junior Achievement fundraising event is April 4-7 at both Fiesta and Oasis Lanes. Information: 772-5566.
Tejanos baseball —El Paso Community College home games are at the Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field. All dates are doubleheaders and begin at noon. Admission: $3. Information: 831-2275.
• April 4-5 — Howard College
• April 11-12 — Midland College
• April 18 — New Mexico Junior College
Southwest Trauma Tour — The bike ride benefiting the Far West Texas and Southern New Mexico Regional Advisory Council on Trauma is 8 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at West Valley Fire Station, 510 Vinton Rd. in Vinton. Rides of 5 to 60 miles will go through the valley as far as Mesilla, N.M. and back. There will also be a bike rodeo for the kids, and post-ride meal for all participants. Early registration: $30. Bike rodeo is free. Information: 838-3201 or borderrac.org.
Pop Goes The Classics — Award-winning pianist Mac Frampton concludes Showtime El Paso’s 2007-2008 season at 7:30 p.m. April 5, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Frampton holds many records for return engagements nationwide for his unique style based on classical technique that draws from rock and jazz as well. He is joined by Cecil Welch, Henry Mancini’s solo trumpet player for nearly two decades, and the ThreePenny Symphony. The program includes selections such as “William Tell Overture,” “Air On a G String” and “The Nutcracker Suite,” all arranged with a contemporary flair. Tickets: $20, general admission ($5 for students). Ticket information: 544-2022.
Anima Inc. – 8 p.m. April 5, at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte in Juarez. Presented by Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas. The aerial dance theatre mixes movement, dance and gymnastics with beauty and passion. Tickets: 200 pesos. Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; (011-52-16)12-3175 or 12-4075 in Juarez.
Woman’s Club benefit — The Woman’s Club of El Paso annual civic benefit luncheon is noon Saturday, April 5, at the Airport Wyndham Hotel, 2027 Airway. Doors open at 11 a.m. The event will feature a silent auction and spring style show. Information: 532-6131.
Super Kite Contest — The 7th annual kite flying contest sponsored by Westside Community Church, is noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, at Francisco Delgado Park, on Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High School. Admission is free. Information: 877-8000 or westsidecommunity.org.
Fall Gun Show — The Paso Del Norte Gun Collectors Fall Gun Show is April 5-6, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Alabama. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5, $3 for under 18. Minors must be accompanied by a parent. Parking is free. Information: 598-0935.
El Paso Sports and Health Expo — The annual show 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Several sports card and collectors tables, and sports-related retailers, UTEP athletics and professional sports teams are featured along with celebrity guests, including former world champion boxer Roberto Duran, and other activities. Admission is free. Information: 351-4592 or krod.com.
‘Cuando las Américas Brillan’ — The annual “Celebration of the Americas” afternoon of music is 3 p.m. Sunday, April 6, at the Chamizal National Memorial, featuring the costumes and music of 23 countries of the Americas. Admission: $5. Information: 831-2703.
March Madness symphony fundraiser — The annual fundraiser benefiting the El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s education and outreach programs is 6 p.m. Monday, April 7, at the El Paso Country Club, featuring the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship finals on wide-screen televisions. Reservations: 532-3776. The 3rd annual March Madness Golf Tournament is earlier Monday.
Focus on Perspectives Lecture Series — The El Paso Museum of History sponsors a presentation by Dr. Quintard Taylor on “Race and Cultural Borders: African Americans in the 19th Century Southwest,” 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, in the El Paso Public Library Auditorium, Oregon at Franklin. A reception at the El Paso Museum of History follows from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. The lecture is free. Seating is limited. RSVP by calling 351-3588.
Merle Haggard — The country music legend performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at the Abraham Chavez Theater. Haggard was the voice of the blue-collar worker with anthems such as “Fightin’ Side of Me” and “Okie From Muskogee.” Tickets: $40 and $45, plus service charges. Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
‘The Glass Menagerie’ — April 11-19, at EPCC Transmountain Forum Theater. El Paso Community College’s Drama Department concludes its 3rd season with the Tennessee Williams classic drama. Tickets: $5-$10. Call for showtimes: 831-1312.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra – 7:30 p.m. April 11-12, Plaza Theatre. Guest artist Emmanuel Ceysson, harp, joins Maestra Sarah Ioannides for the orchestra’s season finale featuring Debussy’s Prelude a l’apres-midi d’un faun (“Afternoon of a Faun”), Ginastera’s harp concerto, Victoria Borisova-Ollas’s “Open Ground” and Ravel’s “Daphnes et Chloe Suite No. 2 (with El Paso Chorale Women). Tickets: $11-$37. Information: 532-3776.
UTEP Track Invitational — Top-ranked university track teams and other athletes will compete in the annual track meet Saturday, April 12, at Kidd Field, UTEP. Information: 747-5347, 747-6841 or utepathletics.com.
UTEP Dinner Theatre 25th Anniversary Concert – 7:30 p.m. April 12, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. UTEP Dinner Theatre celebrates its 25th Anniversary Season with a special one-night-only concert celebrating lyricist Sir Tim Rice. Rice, who has been a great supporter of UTEP Dinner Theatre, will attend. The concert features numbers from “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Evita,” “Chess,” “Aladdin,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aida” and “The Lion King,” performed by the UTEP Dinner Theatre Band, UTEP Symphony Orchestra, a 200-voice choir and several special guests from Broadway and London stages. Ticket information: 747-6060.
Tour del Paso — El Paso Sports Commission’s 3rd annual Great Southwest Tour del Paso Bicycle Race is Saturday and Sunday, April 12-13, at various locations around the city. Events include time trial, criterium and road races. Information: Bill Lee, 534-4229 or tourdelpaso.com.
UTEP Softball — UTEP women softball team home games are at Helen of Troy Complex at UTEP. Game time is 3 p.m. Saturday (doubleheaders) and noon Sunday. Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
• April 12-13 — UCF
• April 26-27 — Southern Miss.
Dressage Society Horse Show — Paso del Norte Dressage Society will a dressage schooling horse show at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 13, at Three Neener Farm, 8251 Bosque in Canutillo. Spectator admission is free. Information: Jennifer Moore, 740-5104.
Malena Cano — The El Paso vocalist Malena “La Perla” Cano performs in concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the Chamizal National Memorial Theater. The El Paso singer performs with guest vocalists, folklorico dancers, flamenco dancers and mariachis. Tickets: $10. Information: 772-3905 or vivamexicoelpaso.com.
Julio Iglesias — The international superstar performs at 8 p.m. Monday, April 14, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $49.50, $66.50 and $79.50. (Ticketmaster).
El Paso Patriots Soccer — The professional soccer team opens its 2008 season Friday, April 18, with an exhibition game vs. UNM Lobos at Patriot Stadium, 6941 Industrial. Time to be announced. Tickets: $7 ($5 children). Informati: 771-6620 or elpaso-patriots.com.
‘MacBeth’ — UTEP Department of Theatre, Dance and Film presents William Shakespheare’s classic, April 18-17 in UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $11 ($9 UTEP faculty/staff, seniors, military, non-UTEP students, groups of 10 or more; $8 UTEP students). Information: 747-5118 or 544-8444.
Miss El Paso USA — The pageants for Miss El Paso USA and the Miss El Paso Teen USA are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 18-19, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. The pageants are the official preliminaries to the Miss Texas USA, Miss Texas Teen USA, Miss USA and the Miss Universe Pageants. Tickets: $20 orchestra; $10 Grand Tier. Information: Laura’s Productions, 845-2894 or misselpasousa@aol.com.
‘The Elegance of Dance’ — The Expressions Dance Academy presents an evening of tap, jazz and folkloric dance at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 18-20, in the Chamizal National Memorial. Admission is free. Information: 872-0989.
‘Party for the Planet’ — El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano, will host special Earth Day exhibits and activities 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19, co-sponsored by El Paso Solar Energy Association. Information: 532-8156 or 521-1850, or elpasozoo.org.
Bowie Fiesta Day — The Lady Bear Volleyball and track teams will host the 2008 fiesta celebrating the school’s spirit and students 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at Bowie High School, 801 S. San Marcial, featuring an all-day carnival, entertainment by Bowie High talent and a special appearance by Little Mike and the Blues Kings 3 to 6 p.m. The public is invited. Tickets: $5 in advance; $7 at the door. Information: 496-8200, ext. 6067.
EPSYO and EPSO “Side-by-Side” Concert — El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Symphony Orchestra will combine forces at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 20, at the Plaza Theatre, directed by Ben Loeb. The orchestras will perform Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture and the winner of the annual concerto competition will be featured. Ticket information: 532-3776.The EPSYO’s Spring Concert is Saturday, April 19, at the Plaza Theatre highlighting the three youngest ensembles. A performance of Beethoven’s 5th Symphony by EPYO is also featured.
Crime Victims’ Rights Memorial Walk — The 7th annual 2-mile walk is Sunday, April 20, at Ascarate Park, sponsored by the Crime Victims Rights Council of El Paso. The event seeks to bring together those affected by crime. Activities include the non-competitive walk, food, entertainment and more. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. Admission is free. Information: 546-2059 or cafv.org.
Sunland Park Racetrack — The 2007-2008 $18 million live horse racing season runs through April 22. Race days are Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Races begin at 12:55 p.m. with 12 races each race day. General admission is free to the racetrack and casino. Turf Club seating is $7. Information: (575) 874-5200.
Juanes — The Colombian rock singer and guitarist presents his “La Vida es un Ratico” Tour at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 23 at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $55, $75 and $95. Available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
Administrative Professionals conference — Positive Directions presents the 7th annual Conference for Administrative Professionals Wednesday and Thursday, April 23-24, at the Centennial Conference Center, Fort Bliss, in observance of Administrative Professionals Week. Information, registration: 838-1000 or apcsouthwest.com.
‘Romeo and Bernadette’ — UTEP’s Music Theatre Company presents the comic opera April 24-27, in the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8 ($5 seniors, military, non-UTEP students; $3 UTEP students, faculty and staff). Information: 747-8708, 747-5606 or utep.edu/music.
The 1st Big Golf Tournament— The tournament benefiting Child Crisis Center is Friday, April 25, at the Painted Dunes. Information: 562-7958.
‘The Lin Guini Code’ — The Mystery Troupe will host its western-themed children’s show 8 p.m. Friday, April 25, at Fort Bliss Officer’s Club. A spoof of the bestseller, The DaVinci Code. In addition to solving the murder, the audience is also challenged to decipher a few word games and riddles. Information: 568-7013 or 472-4932 or mysterytroupe.com.
‘First Thanksgiving’ — The arrival of the first Spanish settlers in this area in April 1598 is reenacted at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 26, in the San Elizario Plaza. Presented by Eden Enterprises and El Paso Mission Trail Association. Admission is free. Information: 474-4275
The event is offered in conjunction with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society Conference.
‘Chicago’ – 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 26-27 at the Plaza Theatre. Part of the Broadway in El Paso series. Brodway’s most popular musical is a razzle-dazzle tale of sin and celebrity. Tickets: $34-$54, plus service charge. Available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
Trio Zur – 8 p.m. April 26, at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte in Juarez. Presented by Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas. The accordion, marimba and percussion trio perform world music sounds ranging from Ireland to Argentina. Tickets: 200 pesos. Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; (011-52-16)12-3175 or 12-4075 in Juarez.
FloraFest 2008 — The UTEP Centennial Museum’s annual native plant sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, at the museum Wiggins Road and University Ave. The annual Florafest lecture is 7 p.m. Friday, April 25, in the UTEP Undergraduate Learning Center, Room 116. Popular gardening author Jill Nokes presents “Yard Art and Homemade Places: Extraordinary Expressions of Home.” Information: 747-8994, 747-5565 or museum.utep.edu.
‘The Spirit of Adventure’ expo — Boy Scouts of America, Yucca Council will host its 2008 Scout Expo 2008 9:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Cohen Stadium. This event is for anyone wanting to learn what scouting is about for boys 6–20 and girls 14–20. Cost: $2. Information: 772-2292 or yuccabsa.org.
‘Dia de los Niños, Dia de los Libros' — El Paso-born children’s author Pat Mora will be special guest at the 12th annual children’s day/book day 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26, at Washington Park, next the El Paso Zoo. Admission is free. Information: 543-5468 or elpasolibrary.org.
La Viña Blues & Jazz Festival — The annual spring celebration of music, arts and crafts, food and award-winning New Mexico wines is noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27, at La Viña Winery, 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union, N.M. one mile north of Vinton Road on Highway 28. Information: (575) 882-7632.
El Paso Artists Studio Tour — Saturday and Sunday, April 26-27 throughout El Paso. Visit the actual working spaces of local artists 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Sponsored by El Paso Scene and Plein Air Painters of El Paso. Information: Corinne Abeyta-Spinnler, 833-0636 or email Bob Adams at bobada@elp.rr.com.
El Paso Chorale Youth Choir — The annual Spring Concert is at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Chapel at Loretto, 1400 Hardaway at Trowbridge. Information: 833-0263.
‘Twilight Crit 2008’ — The bicycle race benefiting the American Lung Association of Texas, is 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, beginning and ending in San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. Registration/information: 532-6776 or texaslung.org.
Border Chorders — The barbershop quartet’s 61st annual show featuring a cappella singing by choral groups is 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Chamizal National Memorial. Admission: $10. Information: 751-9617.
K-9 Classic — The Humane Society of El Paso’s 19th annual one-mile pet walk “Save a Life, Walk a Pet” is Sunday, April 27, at Eastwood (Album) Park, 3001 Parkwood. Information: 532-6971, Ext. 12 or hselpaso.org.
Better Business Bureau luncheon — General Tom Hill is guest speaker at the BBB’s annual meeting 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, at the Camino Real Hotel. Tickets: $75 ($50 members). Information: 577-0191.
Southern New Mexico 2008
Slaid Cleaves – 7:30 p.m. April 4, at the Pinos Alto Opera House in Pinos Altos. The folk artist offers keenly observed lyrics in a voice packed with Texas trail dust. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. Tickets: $15-$20. Information: (575) 538-2505.
‘The Complete History of Las Cruces (Abridged)’ — April 4-20, at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. No Strings Theatre Co. presents the original play written and directed by Tom Smith. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. selected Sundays and on a selected Thursday. Tickets: $7-$10. Information: (505) 523-1223.
Las Cruces Symphony – April 5-6, at the NMSU Recital Hall. Guest artist is Fabio Bidini, piano. Selections are Concerto of Piano and Orchestra by Grieg and “New Morning for the World” by Schwanter, narrated by Delano Lewis. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: (505) 646-3709.
Charley Pride — The county legend performs Friday, April 11, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. Tickets start at $25. Available through Ticketmaster. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
‘Barefoot in the Park’ – April 11-27 at Las Cruces Community Theatre. By Neil Simon, directed by Erin Williams. A buttoned-down lawyer and his free-spirited bride adjust to their new life and each other. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $5-$8. Information: (505) 523-1200.
Songs from the Salon – 3 p.m., April 12, at Oñate High School Performing Arts Center, Las Cruces. Presented by Las Cruces Civic Concert Association. Pianist Aaron Rosenthal and vocalist Emma Rosenthal showcase art song in four languages featuring major works from the classical, romantic and contemporary periods. Tickets: $10-$25. Information: (505) 521-4051.
Spencers Theatre of Illusion – 7:30 p.m. April 12 at the Flickinger Center, Alamogordo. The duo is one of the largest touring illusion show on the road today, combining high-tech illusion with drama, comedy, romance, suspense and music. Tickets: $10-$25. Information: (505) 437-2202.
‘HMS Pinafore’ – 8 p.m. April 15 at the Spencer Theater, Alto, N.M. United Kingdom’s internationally acclaimed Carl Rosa Opera Company presents Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera. Tickets: $56-$59. Information: 1-888-818-7872.
Shidara – 8 p.m. April 17 at the Rio Grande Theater, Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Part of the ASNMSU Cultural Series. The troupe of brilliant young drummers present the art of Taiko. Their signature piece, Niebuchi, brings to mind the immense drama of a roaring river whirlwind. Tickets: $10-$12.50. Information: 544-8444.
Border Book Festival — The 14th annual Border Book Festival is Friday through Sunday, April 18-20, at Cultural Center of Mesilla, 2231 A Calle de Parian, and other area venues. The event features a trade show, readings, panels, workshops, literary and storytelling events from authors from all over the United States and other nations. Information: (505) 524-1499 or borderbookfestival.org. This year’s theme is “Return.”
‘POPS 4 Kids’ — The Las Cruces Symphony’s annual family concert is 3 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at NMSU Music Recital Hall in Las Cruces. An instrument “petting zoo” is offered at 2 p.m. in the music center lobby. Tickets: $5. Information: (575) 646-3709.
Shidara Taiko – 7:30 p.m. April 19, WNMU Fine Arts Theater, Silver City, N.M. The 19-member Taiko drumming champions from the mountains of Japan perform thundering percussion rhythms. Presented by Mimbres Region Arts Council. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: (505) 538-2505.
Sugarland — The chart-topping singer-songwriter duo of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush perform with special guest Pat Green at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, at at NMSU’s Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Tickets: $30, $35 and $40, plus service charges. Ticketmaster: (915) 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
Celebration of Spring Festival — The 11th annual event of art and music is 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19, in historic downtown Silver City, N.M. The celebration includes arts, crafts, live music, food, performances, organization booths, a puppet parade and more. Admission is free. Information: 1-800-548-9378 or (575) 534-1700.
Seether and Flyleaf — The popular alternative rock bands perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, at the NMSU Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Opening acts to be announced. Tickets: $25 in advance; $28 day of show, plus service charge. Available through Ticketmaster: (915) 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com. Information: (575) 646-1420.
‘The Taming of the Shrew’ – American Southwest Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare’s classic comedy April 25-May 4, at the Hershel Zohn Theatre at NMSU. Performances are 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15 ($13 NMSU faculty, seniors 60 and older; $10 NMSU students and ages 18 and younger). Information: 1-800-525-ASTC (2782).
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