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The following events are just some of the events coming up this month. We generally update this list once a month, and stop updating about a month before so we can focus on the print edition instead.
El Paso Sports and Health Expo — KROD’s annual family show is Sunday, April 1, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Several sports card and collectibles tables, and sports-related retailers, UTEP athletics and professional sports teams are featured along with celebrity guests and other activities. Admission is free. Information: 351-4592 or krod.com.
UTEP Softball — The women Miners softball team hosts home games at UTEP’s Helen of Troy Complex. Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
• Noon, Sunday, April 1 — Marshall
• 2 p.m. Friday, and noon Saturday, April 6-7 — UCF (doubleheader Friday)
• 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12 — Nevada (doubleheader)
• 2 p.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, April 21-22 — UAB (doublehader Saturday).
April Running of the Fools - The 2nd Annual April Running of the Fools is 8 a.m. Sunday, April 1, at Blackie Chesher Park, 1100 N. Zaragoza (at Escobar). The 5K run benefits the Clint High School Cross Country Team. Information: Mike Coulter, 274-5222 or raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Coyote Classic XC Mountain Bike Race — The annual race starting the New Mexico off Road Series is 10 a.m. Sunday, April 1, at Franklin Mountains State Park. Race lengths are 16-30 miles, with categories for expert, sport, beginner and single speed. Registration information: the-bicycle-company.net.
March Madness symphony fundraiser — The 15th annual fundraiser benefiting the El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s education and outreach 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 usually begin about 7 p.m., pre-game activities and dinner at 6 p.m. Live and silent auctions and raffles will be held before the game and during halftime. Information/reservations: 532-3776 or epso.org.
‘Straight No Chaser’ — Broadway in El Paso presents the 10-man a capella group at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 5, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $37.50 and $47.50 (Ticketmaster). Information: 231-1111 or theplazatheatre.org.
esame Street Live ‘Elmo Makes Music’ — The Sesame Street Live annual Easter week shows are April 5-8 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Presented by VEE Corporation. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $11, $15 and $20; limited number of VIP Gold Circle seats for $28 and Sunny Seats (include pre-show meet and greet with two characters) for $50. All seats (except Gold Circle and Sunny Seats) are $11 on opening night (Ticketmaster). Information: 1-800-745-3000 or sesamestreetlive.com.
Cristo Rey pilgrimages — Pilgrimages and hikes are planned thoughout Easter weekend, Good Friday to Easter Sunday, April 6-8, by various groups of all denominations. Security and concessions are often on-hand throughout the weekend.
Tejanos baseball - The Tejanos of El Paso Community College play home games at the Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field. (doubleheaders). Admission is free. Information: 831-2275.
• Noon, Friday and Saturday, April 6-7, vs. Frank Phillips College
• Noon, Friday and Saturday, April 13-14, vs. Howard College
• Noon Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, vs. Luna Community College
• Noon Friday and Saturuday, April 27-28, vs. Midland College.
‘Huapango‘ — Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte, one of El Paso’s leading folklorico companies performs a gala dance presentation at 2:30 and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Information: 588-5743.
‘Mamma Mia’ — Broadway in El Paso presents the hit musical based on the music of ABBA Tuesday and Wednesday, April 10-11, at the Plaza Theatre Tickets: $40-$70. Information: 231-1111 or theplazatheatre.org.
Binational Independent Film Festival — The 12th annual binational festival is April 13-21 at venues in both El Paso and Juarez. Information: binationalfilmfestival.org.
‘Guys and Dolls’ — UTEP Dinner Theatre presents the audience favorite April 13-May 16, directed by Jamie Barba. Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Dinner and non-dinner matinee performances on selected Sundays to be announced. Ticket information: 747-6060.
UTEP Track Invitational — Top-ranked university track teams and other athletes will compete in the annual all-day track meet Saturday, April 14, at Kidd Field, UTEP. Information: 747-5347, 747-6841 or utepathletics.com.
‘Titanic’s Last Meal’ event — Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, Commemorates the 100th Anniversary of The Titanic’s Last Meal at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14. The evening features a visual and culinary recreation of the 10-course meal (with wine and spirits pairings) served to first class passengers aboard the R.M.S. Titanic on April 14, 1912. Period costume or evening attire; reservations required. Cost: $150 in advance. Information/reservations: (575) 589-0653 ext. 3.
Fort Bliss Spring Bazaar — The Officer, Civilian, Spouse Association will host the annual spring bazaar, “Bliss in Bloom,” April 14-15 at the Centennial Club. The bazaar features hundreds of craftpeople and vendors. Information: 568-4623 or fbocsa.com.
‘The Making of Great Music’ — Bruce Nehring Consort concludes its season with guest Dr. Charles Grey, the Consort Singers and musicians April 14-15, at The Chapel at Loretto. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 532-5874 or brucenehringconsort.org.
El Paso Artists Studio Tour — The 5th annual tour featuring more than 30 local studtios and galleries is Saturday and Sunday April 14-15 Westside, Upper Valley and Downtown and April 21-22 on the Eastside, Northeast and Mission Valley. Information: 833-0636, casgallery@elp.rr.com. Full studio list and directions available online at pleinairpaintersofelpaso.com.
Sgt. Ruben Orozco Torch Run — El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association’s 8K Run/2 Mile Walk benefiting Special Olympics Texas Area-19 programs is Sunday, April 15, at Stanton and Cincinnati, Kern Place. 8K begins at 8 a.m.; 2-mile at 8:15 a.m. Registration/information: 533-8229.
Zuill Bailey Birthday Celebration - El Paso Pro-Musica presents its season finale celebrating the 10th Anniversary year of cellist Zuill Bailey as its Artistic Director at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17 at El Paso Museum of Art. Tickets: $30 per show ($25 seniors and military; $10 students with ID; $5 ages 12 and younger). Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.
Eddie Vedder — The Pearl Jam frontman performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 17, at The Plaza Theatre, as part of his solo tour, with opening act is Academy Award winning Irish vocalist/guitarist Glen Hansard of the movie “Once.” Vedder’s latest album is “Ukelele Songs.” Tickets: $75. (Ticketmaster).
Better Business Bureau and Torch Awards — The BBB’s annual luncheon meeting and Torch Awards is tentatively planned for Wednesday, April 18. Details to be announced. Information: 490-0762 or communications@bbbelpaso.org.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra - The Symphony performs with guest conductor Mariusz Smolij at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 20-21, in the Plaza Theatre. Smolij, conductor of the Acadania Symphony of Lafayette and Riverside Symphony in New Jersey, is one of six candidates for EPSO’s new conductor. Mariusz Smolij and guest cellist Zuill Bailey host a program with Glinka’s “Overture to Russlan and Ludmila” Elgar Cello Concerto, op. 85, E minor, Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet” (movements from Suites 1 and 2) and Wojciech Kilar Krzesany’s symphonic poem for orchestra. Ticket information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
‘Noises Off’ - The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents hilarious British “back stage” comedy April 20-29, in the Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre, presented by UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 747-5118 or theatredance.utep.edu.
‘The Tempermentals’ - April 20-May 12 at El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Directed by Ivan Sandlin. The story of two gay men who fall in love while building the first gay rights organization in the pre-Stonewall United States. “Temperamental” was code for “homosexual” in the early 1950's, part of a created language of secret words that gay men used to communicate. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military/students with ID). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Tom Russell — The internationally renowned folksinger/songwriter performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 21, The Scottish Rite Temple Theatre, 301 W. Missouri. Tickets: $22 in advance; $25 at the door. Advance tickets available at All That Music and Video or at the theatre. Information: All That Music & Video, 594-9900.
‘Party for the Planet’ — El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano, will host special Earth Day exhibits and Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22. Information: 521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.
‘Hansel and Gretel: The Musical’ - Kids-N-Co., 1301 Texas, rounds out their season with Vanessa Colon’s original adaptation of the Grimm’s Fairy Tale April 21-May 13. Directed by Francesca Moore with musical direction by Colon. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Ticket information: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.
Tip-Tap-Toe Dance — The local dance company presents its annual children’s student recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 833-8277.
‘Surfin’ Safari’ — Showtime El Paso presents the Beach Boys tribute at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Abraham Chavez Theatre. “Surfin’ Safari” is a faithful recreation of what it would have been like to see The Beach Boys live, in concert, including the choreography, the Fender guitar line up, the famous custom striped shirts, right down to the black suede Beach Boys boots. Ticket information (all seats general admission): 544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com.
YWCA Women’s Benefit luncheon — Abduction survivor and new ABC correspondent Elizabeth Smart will speak at the 19th annual benefit luncheon at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 26, El Paso Convention Center. Minimum donation per person: $100. Information/reservations: 533-2311, ext. 250 or ywcaelpaso.org.
Taste of Frontera — Frontera Land Alliance will host its annual meeting and fundraiser thursday, April 26, at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park. Information: 526-7725, 490-8601 or fronteralandalliance.org.
Mariachi Madness’ — El Paso Wind Symphony closes its 2011-12 “Spicy Season” season at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 27, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Tickets $12.50 ($7.50 military, students and seniors). Information: 760-5599 or elpasowindsymphony.com.
‘Mighty Mujer’ Triathlon — The all-female “super sprint” (300-yard swim/15k bike /2-mile run) benefitting Center Against Family Violence is 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 28, starting at Memorial Park Pool, 3251 Copper. Information: 433-3439 or raceelpaso.com.
Run/Walk for Autism — Southwest Chapter of the Autism Society of America will host its 4th annual awareness and fundraising 5K run and one-mile family fun walk 8 a.m. Saturday, April 28, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Information: 772-9100.
‘First Thanksgiving’ — The annual reenactment is 5 p.m. Saturday, April 28, in the San Elizario Plaza, presenting the arrival of the first Spanish settlers in this area in April 1598. Eden Enterprises and El Paso Mission Trail Association presents the 45-minute historical reenactment of the arrival of the first Spanish settlers in the area in April 1598. Costumed actors and dancers portray the Native Americans and Spaniards, who give thanks and celebrate after the perilous crossing of the Chihuahuan Desert and the arrival at the banks of the Rio Grande. Admission is free. Information: 851-9997.
The event is offered in conjunction with the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society Conference.
‘Voice of Voiceless’ Awards — Mexican journalist, poet and activist Javier Sicilia will receive the 2012 Voice of the Voiceless Award by Annunciation House at a special dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 28, at Santa Lucia Parish’s Amistad Hall, 518 Gallagher. Tickets available through Annunciation House. Information: 533-4675 or annunciationhouse.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 28-29, 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.
Special Olympics Spring Games — The Area 19 2012 Spring Games run April 28-May 5 with golf, aquatics, basketball and more. Admission is free. Information: 533-8229 or sotx.org.
FloraFest 2012 — The UTEP Centennial Museum’s annual native plant sale is Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, Wiggins Road and University Ave. Information: 747-8994, 747-5565 or museum.utep.edu.
Mary Robbins Ballet — The dance company presents contemporary and classic ballet at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 29, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 833-8277.
Southern New Mexico
Mesilla Valley Triathlon — The USAT-sacntioned 5K run, 25K bike ride, 500M swim begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, April 1, at the NMSU Nautitorium, 1492 Stewart, in Las Cruces. Awards for first, second and thrid prize in each age division; plus best overall male and female. All races receive t-shirt. No race day registration. Cost: $48 ($28 juniors) for individuals; $112 teams by March 16; cost increases by $10 after. Non-USAT members must pay additional $12 for one-day license. Information: (575) 524-7824 or info@trisportcoaching.com. Online registration at active.com.
March Madness symphony fundraiser — The 15th annual fundraiser benefiting the El Paso Symphony Orchestra’s education and outreach programs is Monday, April 2, at the El Paso Country Club, featuring the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship finals on several wide-screen televisions. Information/reservations: 532-3776 or epso.org.
‘Belles’ — The Las Cruces Community Theatre presents the “play in two acts … and 45 phone calls” by Dan Thornton April 13-29. Directed by Gail Wheeler. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $7-$10. Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.
Alan Jackson — The country superstar performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 14, at NMSU’s Pan American Center. Jackson’s new single is “So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore” from his forthcoming alblum. Tickets: $34 and $61.50 (Ticketmaster). Information: (575) 646-1420 or panamcenter.com.
Centennial Century Ride — Las Cruces Optimist Club hosts its inaugural fundraising century bicycle ride beginning at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 15, at the NMSU Tennis Courts, 1760 Wells Street, in Las Cruces. 100K and 50K rides offered; free t-shirt for first 50 registrants. Cost: $30 by April 1; $35 April 2-13; $40 day of event. Information/registration: lascrucesoptimistclub.org.
Border Book Festival — The 18th annual Border Book Festival is Thursday through Sunday, April 19-22, at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle de Santiago, and other area venues. This year’s theme is “The Shamanic Journey/La Jornada Chamanica” and features healers from different world traditions and cultures. Information/schedule: (575) 523-3988 or bff@zianet.com, or borderbookfestival.org.
Squirm Burpee — The Handsome Little Devils present the Vaudeville Circus at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 21, at WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre. Presented by Mimbres Region Arts Council. Squirm Burpee features classic Vaudeville comedy, high-skill circus acts and a plot rooted in American Melodrama. Tickets: $20 ($15 members; $5 students/children). Information: (575) 538-2505, 1-888-758-7289 or mimbresarts.org.
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