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August 2009
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.
August 2009
Bugfest! 2009 — The El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano, hosts its annual “back to school” weekend expo Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 1-2, with close-up bug encounters, games and activities for the whole family. Information: 532-8156 or elpasozoo.org.
El Paso Diablos Baseball — The American Association minor league team plays at Cohen Stadium in Northeast El Paso. Game time is 7:05 p.m. (Sunday games begin at 6:05 p.m.), unless otherwise listed. Ticket information: 755-2000 or diablos.com.
August games:
• Aug. 3-5 — Lincoln Saltdogs
• Aug. 14-16 — Pensacola Pelicans
• Aug.17-19 and Aug. 27-30 — Fort Worth Cats.
Plaza Classic Film Festival — The El Paso Community Foundation will host its 2009 classic and ”semi-classic” movie in The Plaza’s Main Theatre and the Philanthropy Theatre Aug. 6-16. Movies of all genres will be presented from the golden age of cinema to more recent favorites. Schedule to be announced. Ticket information: 533-4020 or plaza-movies.com.
Operation Rising Star — Finales for the worldwide singing competition are Fridays, Aug. 6-Sept. 10, at Fort Bliss Centennial Club. Contestants are active duty, National Guard or reservists from any branch of Service, or a family member. The final six contestants will perform one a cappella song, one patriotic song, and a final song of their choice. The public can attend and vote for their favorite contestant. Information: 569-6774 or 568-6741.
Fiesta de San Lorenzo — The 94th annual celebration is Friday through Sunday, Aug.7-9 at San Lorenzo Catholic Church in Clint with plenty of live music, matachines dancers, food booths, etc. The annual processional and mass is Monday, Aug. 10. Information: 851-2255.
Back to School Expo — The annual tax-free weekend expo is Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 8-9, Cielo Vista Mall, featuring several vendors catering to students of all ages. Admission is free. Information: 544-9550 or klaq.com.
Western Impressions Art Show — El Paso Art Association’s annual juried western-themed art show run Aug. 8-28, El Paso Public Library’s Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon, downtown. Admission is free. Information: 534-7377 or elpasoartassociation.com.
Music Under the Stars — The 26th annual summer concert series continues 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 16, at the Chamizal National Memorial Amphitheatre, featuring local and international performers. No performance July 5. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481.• Aug. 2 — Border Roots (reggae)
• Aug. 9 — Windy City (Chicago tribute band)
• Aug. 16 — Noche Ranchera with the El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra.
La Viña’s Music On the Patio — La Viña Winery in La Union, 4201 S. NM Highway 28, one mile north of Vinton Road, hosts live music 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on selected Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1 featuring folk, country and rock ‘n’ roll from “Live By Request.” Picnics are allowed, but beverages must be purchased from the winery. Admission is free. Information: (575) 882-7632.
Upcoming performances are Sunday, Aug. 16 and Aug. 23.
John Wesley Hardin’s Demise — The Concordia Heritage Association’s John Wesley Hardin “Secret Society” annual commemoration is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Concordia Cemetery. The event marks the infamous gunslinger’s 1895 fatal shooting with a special gravesite ceremony and reenactment by Six Guns and Shady Ladies and numerous other historians. Information: 842-8200 or concordiacemetery.org.
Military Long Drive Competition — Bliss MWR will host the long drive competition is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Fort Bliss’s George V. Underwood Golf Complex. Information: 562-1273 or armymwr.com.
Western Gala — The dinner-dance benefit for the 80th annual El Paso Ford Dealers Southwestern International PRCA Rodeo is Saturday, Aug. 22, at Sunland Park Race Track and Casino’s Signature Ballroom, featuring live entertainment, dinner, dancing, silent auction and more. Tickets: $100 ($800 table for 8). Information: 851-6313, 525-8464 or elprodeo.com.
Variety at the Centennial Club — The Centennial Club, Biggs Army Airfield, continues its live entertainment series with a variety-show style evening of entertainment Friday, Aug. 28, as part of the Centennial Concert Series. Tickets/information: 588-8247 or blissmwr.com.
St. Nicholas Greek Festival — The annual celebration of Greek food, music and culture is Friday through Sunday, Aug. 28-30, at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, 124 S. Festival. Information: 833-0882.
Highwaymen, A Musical Tribute — Showtime! El Paso opens its 2009-2010 season with a tribute to the legendary country music supergroup at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Formed in 1958, the original Highwaymen consisted of Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash. Each of the tribute’s performers deliver an earnest portrayal of these country music legends’ original hits sung as if the original foursome was performing one of their hit live concerts. Tickets are $30. Information: 544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com.
Alfresco! Fridays — The annual outdoor concert series is 6 to 8 p.m. selected Fridays in June through August at Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). The free Downtown concerts highlight some of El Paso’s most talented musicians. Presented by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department. No outside food or beverages allowed. Dates to be announced. Information: 541-4481, 536-0600.
Shakespeare in the Park — The Outrageous Fortune Theatre Company presents its high-spirited adaptations of The Bard’s works at the Chamizal National Memorial Amphitheater, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Show title, times and dates to be announced. Information: 760-8630 or outfortheatre.org.
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