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August 2010
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.
Music Under the Stars — The 27th summer concert series, Music Under the Stars World Festival, presented by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, features local and international performers 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 15, at the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481 (MCAD), 532-7273 (Chamizal) or elpasoartsandculture.org.
Music Under the Stars fans often come early for picnics and cookouts. Lawn chairs and blankets are the norm, and grills are available — as are food and drink booths. Grills permitted in park, but not within the amphitheater itself. No glass containers or pets permitted at park.
Free park-and-ride shuttles available from El Paso Zoo to Chamizal and depart regularly 6:30 to 10 p.m.
• Aug. 1 — Hot Club of Cowtown (Western Swing)
• Aug. 8 — Azucar (Salsa and Merengue)
• Aug. 15 — Mariachi Los Toritos.
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. August performances are Sunday, Aug. 1 and 29, and Saturday, Aug. 14. Admission is free. Information: (575) 882-7632.
El Paso Diablos Baseball — The American Association minor league team’s regular home game time is 7:05 p.m. (Sundays at 6:05 p.m.). Tickets: $7 box seats; $6 general admission (free for age 4 and younger). Information: 755-2000 or diablos.com.
• Aug. 2-5 — Fort Worth Cats
• Aug. 10-12 – Grand Prairie Air Hogs
• Aug. 13-15 — Pensacola Pelicans
• Aug. 20-22 — Wichita Wingnuts
• Aug. 24-26 — Shreveport-Bossier Captains
Plaza Classic Film Festival — The El Paso Community Foundation will host its 3rd annual classic and ”semi-classic” movie in The Plaza’s Main Theatre, Philanthropy Theatre and outdoor Festival Plaza Aug. 5-15. Movies of all genres will be presented from the golden age of cinema to more recent favorites. Information: 533-4020 or plaza-movies.com.
American Cancer Society Golf Classic — The society’s 2010 tournament is Friday, Aug. 6, at Painted Dunes Golf Course, 12000 McCombs. Information: 544-4425 or Mary Hernandez, 526-5670.
‘Viva El Paso!’ — The summertime pageant returns to McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre for its 33rd season at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 7. Tickets: $18.20 general admission. Dinner show: $24.35 ($14.05 age 12 and younger). (Ticketmaster) Information: 231-1165 or viva-ep.org..
Bugfest! 2010 — The El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano, hosts its annual “back to school” weekend expo Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-8, with close-up bug encounters, games and activities for the whole family. Information: 532-8156 or elpasozoo.org.
Zin Valle Free Music Sundays — Zin Valle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259), hosts free live music 1 to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays. Guests may bring a picnic, and enjoy wine tastings. Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
• Aug. 8 — Dusty Low
• Aug. 22 — James Springer
Alfresco! Fridays — The annual outdoor concert series is 5:30 p.m. Fridays at Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). Admission is free. Information: 541-4481, 536-0600.
• Aug. 6 — Aztec Zodiac (jazz/funk/Latin)• Aug. 13 — PT and the Cruisers (easy listening)
• Aug. 20 — Mike Hamilton (jazz)
• Aug. 27 — Radio La Chusma (Latin reggae/world)
‘Aging to Perfection’ expo — The Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging’s 11th annual senior expo is Wednesday, Aug. 11, at the El Paso Convention Center. Admission is free. Information: 533-0998 or riocog.org.
Jazz on the Rocks — The monthly live jazz music series is 8 p.m. the second Thursday of the month through September, at McKelligon Canyon. The Aug. 12 concert features Allan Vache and Friends. Tickets: $9 in advance; $10 day of show, plus service charge (Ticketmaster). Information: jazzelpaso.org.
The Expressions Dance Academy — The company presents an evening of various dance styles at 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13-14, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 872-0989.
2010 Soldier Show — The variety show performed by soldiers to soldiers and the El Paso and Fort Bliss communities is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 13-14. The live musical revue showcases the talents of active duty soldiers who are selected by audition from throughout the Army. Times and location to be announced. Admission is free. Information: 568-7506 or blissmwr.com.
Music Under the Stars — The 26th annual summer concert series runs 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays through Aug. 15 at the Chamizal National Memorial Amphitheatre, featuring local and international performers. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481.
John Wesley Hardin’s Demise — The Concordia Heritage Association’s John Wesley Hardin “Secret Society” annual commemoration is 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at Concordia Cemetery. The event marks the infamous gunslinger’s 1895 fatal shooting with a special gravesite ceremony and reenactment. Information: 842-8200 or concordiacemetery.org.
‘Shakespeare-on-the-Rocks’ Theater Festival — The 2010 theater festival is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday Aug. 20-22 and Aug. 27-29 at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, and Sept. 17-19 and Sept. 24-26 at the Ysleta ISD Fine Arts Amphitheater, 8455 Alameda. Ysleta performance times to be announced. Three of William Shakespeare’s best-known plays will be performed: “Othello,” “Twelfth Night” and “Romeo and Juliet.” Tickets: $6-$10. Information: 474-4275 or shakespeareontherocks.com.
‘Soldadera’ — Eden Enterprises presents a staged reading of the play by Josefina Niggli at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at the Philanthropy Theatre in the Plaza Theatre Annex. The play views the Mexican revolution from the perspective of women soldiers. Admission: $25 to $50. Information: 474-4275.
Back to School Expo — The annual tax-free weekend expo is Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 21-22, Cielo Vista Mall, featuring several vendors catering to students of all ages. Admission is free. Information: 544-9550 or klaq.com.
Sun Bowl Volleyball Invitational — The 6th annual collegiate volleyball tournament featuring UTEP and teams from top women’s programs across the nation is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Teams to be announced. Tickets: $5 per day. Information: 533-4416, ext. 15.
St. Nicholas Greek Festival — The annual celebration of Greek food, music and culture is Friday through Sunday, Aug. 27-29, at the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas, 124 S. Festival. Information: 833-0882.
Rodeo Gala — The dinner-dance benefit for the 81st annual El Paso Ford Dealers Southwestern International PRCA Rodeo is Saturday, Aug. 28, at Sunland Park Race Track and Casino’s Signature Ballroom. Ticket information: 851-6313, 525-8464 or elprodeo.com.
Alfresco! Fridays — The annual outdoor concert series is 5:30 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 10 at Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). Admission is free. No outside food or beverages allowed. Information: 541-4481, 536-0600.
Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing — The market opens for its 8th season 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays through mid-October. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 6.
Movies in the Canyon — Free movies will be shown selected nights August and September at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater. Concessions available (no food or beverages may be brought in). Schedule to be announced: moviesinthecanyon.com.
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