August 2010
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Menu of this month's listings, stories and columns The Pretty Things Peepshow — The vaudeville burlesque show is 10 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Bombardiers, 109 E. Castellano, featuring singer Bonnie Voyage, burlesque dancers go-go Amy and Bettina May, midget Lil’ Miss Firefly and more. Doors open at 8 p.m. Admission: $10. Information: 532-2292 or prettythingsproductions.com.
Tommy Allsup ‘Stories & Music’ — The Grammy-winner will sing songs and tell stories about his career, the many people he made music with, and the adventures he had along the way 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 30-31, in the Johnny and Marty Cope Learning Center, at the Hubbard Museum of the American West — 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next to Ruidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Cost: $20 ($15 museum members); seating is limited. Information: (575) 378-4142. or hubbardmuseum.org.
‘Broadway in El Paso’ tickets — Season tickets are now on sale for the 2010-2011 Broadway series at the Plaza Theatre. Four-show and five-show packages available. Five show packages: $145, $215 and $270. Four show packages (not including “Beauty and the Beast”): $115, $.170 and $215. Individual tickets to be announced; available through Ticketmaster. Season ticket information: 231-1111 or theplazatheatre.org.
Season includes Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” (Nov. 29), Monty Python’s “Spamalot” (Jan. 25), “All Shook Up” (Feb. 13), “Legally Blonde” (March 14) and Blue Man Group (April 27-28).
Rio Grande Theatre — Pre Entertainment presents former Funk Brothers member Ronnie Rathers in an evening of hit R&B and Soul classics 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Tickets: $25 general admission; $40 VIP (includes hors d’oeuvres and meet and greet with musicians). Portion of proceeds go towards Boys and Girls Club of Las Cruces. Information: (575) 523-6403, (575) 630-2206 or RioGrandeTheatre.com.
The concert presents hits by the Four Tops, Gladys Knight, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Temptations and more. Rathers was a regular performer with such artists as Ray Charles, The Average White Band, Chubby Checker, Tavares, The Drifters and Percy Sledge.
The Flatlanders – The Texas supergroup featuring Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Butch Hancock perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Sul Ross State University’s Pete P. Gallego Center in Alpine, Texas. The performance is part of the Way Out West Book Festival. Concert proceeds Benefit the Alpine Public Library. Tickets: $25-$40; available online at tickets.frontgatetickets.com. Information: 1-800-597-3360.
Game — The rap artist (formerly known at “The Game”) performs at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at El Paso County Coliseum. As a member of G-Unit, Game rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, “The Documentary” and two Grammy nominations. Tickets: $20, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).
Game also has also been nominated for two BET Awards, one MTV Music Award and won the 2005 Billboard Music Award for Top R&B/Hip-Hop Artist. His latest single is “Ain’t No Doubt About It” featuring Justin Timberlake, off his upcoming “The Red Album.”
‘Tejano Legends’ VII — Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution, Jay Perez and Asi Band headline the Tex-Mex music style tour at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the El Paso Convention Center. Tickets: $25 to $55, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).
Hiroshima — The American jazz fusion band performs at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. After more than 30 years and 15 albums, the band’s latest CD “Legacy” was nominated for a 2010 Grammy for “Best Pop Instrumental Album.” Tickets: $35 and $40, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).
Ben Carroll — Musician Ben Carroll presents an all-ages concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Black Box Theatre, 430 N Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $10 at the door. Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223.
Carlos Mencia — The comic behind Comedy Central’s hit show “Mind of Mencia” will give a rare comedy club appearance at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at the Comic Strip, 1201 Airway. Tickets: $30, plus service fees; available from ticketweb.com. Information: 779-5233 or laff2nite.com.
Mencia is undoubtedly one of today’s most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Being the seventh child in his family may contribute to Carlos Mencia’s approval of capital punishment. An equal opportunity offender, Mencia promises to put on a show much like his Comedy Central hit.
Foxstock & Hippiefest — The Fox 92.3 FM musical flashback concert is 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13, at El Paso County Coliseum, featuring retro superstars War, With Rider, Rare Earth and Badfinger. Tickets: $30, $35 and $40, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).
Josh Abbott Band — The Top 10 country music band, known for the hit “She’s Like Texas,” performs at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 13 at Whiskey Dick’s, 580 George Dieter. Tickets: $10; available online through ticketbully.com. Information: 921-9900.
George Lopez — The stand-up comedy star of “Lopez Tonight” returns to El Paso at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $46.75, $56.75 and $66.75 plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).
Star of the ABC “George Lopez” sitcom and TBS’s “Lopez Tonight,” Lopez also is a frequent host of “Que Locos” on Univision. He also has performed in films and was the first Latino to headline a morning English. As a stand-up comedian, he is a sell-out attraction coast to coast.
Coheed and Cambria — The New York “indie-prog-metal-storytellers” present their tour in support of their current CD and novel “Year of the Black Rainbow” Aug. 17, at Club 101, 1148 Airway, with London’s Porcupine Tree. Tickets: $26 in advance; $30 day of show, plus service charge (ticketbully.com).
Coheed and Cambria’s “Year of the Black Rainbow” charted No. 5 in its first week. The band released a deluxe edition of the album with a 352-page hardcover novel of the same name, penned by lead singer/guitarist Claudio Sanchez with best selling author Peter David.
‘Thunder From Down Under’ — Australia’s internationally-acclaimed male revue is 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18, at, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino’s Signature Showroom. Admission: $20; age 21 and older only. Information: (575) 874-5200.
The latest show features charismatic characters including pirates and a Wild West Desperado, as well as a fireman and a knight in shining armor. The traveling troupe has appeared in more than 15 countries worldwide and on television shows including NBC’s “Las Vegas,” “The View” and VHI’s “Strip Search.”
Disney Live! “Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show — The Disney family musical comes to El Paso Sept. 17-19, at Abraham Chavez Theatre, Showtime is 7 p.m. Friday, and noon and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $24.21-$46.92, plus service charges. (Ticketmaster). Information: disneylive.com.
Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy hit the road on a zany trip that runs into several favorite characters including Tigger, Cinderella and Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear, in this high-energy performance by Feld Entertainment.
Dwight Yoakum — The legendary “Honky Tonk Man” performs at 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17, at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Road. Admission is free. Information: 860-7777.
The Grammy-winning artist has more than 15 albums, with more than 45 singles including “Street of Bakersfield” (with Buck Owens), “I Sang Dixie,” “Honky Tonk Man,” “Little Sister,” “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and many more.
Stone Temple Pilots — The Grammy-winning alternative rock band performs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $44.50-$49.50, plus service charges (Ticketmaster).
The band won the 1994 Grammy for Best Hard Rock Performance and the Favorite Rock/Pop New Artist American Music Award that same year. Hits include “Sex Type Thing,” “Plush,” “Creep,” “Vasoline,” “Interstate Love Song,” “Trippin’ on a Hole in a Paper Heart,” “Lady Picture Show” and “Days of the Week.”
Jack Hanna - El Paso Zoo presents an evening with the world famous zookeeper Tuesday, Sept. 28, at The Plaza Theater. Information: Information: 532-8156, 521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.
Benise — The Nuevo Flamenco stars perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at The Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $28-$48, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster)
Bellydance Superstars — The showcase of Middle Eastern dance in their “Art of Bellydance” tour is Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. (Ticketmaster). Information: bellydancesuperstars.com.
Disney on Ice ‘Let’s Celebrate’ — Mickey and Minnie and friends host their colossal party in Disney on Ice’s latest show is Oct. 6-10, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and noon, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Thursday’s performance in Spanish. Tickets: $15 and $21 (reserved seating), $26 balcony and box seats; $30 VIP and $42 front row, plus service charge. available starting Aug. 28. (Ticketmaster). Group ticket information: 1-888-770-1876.
The celebration includes a Very Merry Unbirthday Party with Alice and the Mad Hatter, a royal Valentine’s Ball with the Disney Princesses, a Hawaiian Luau with Lilo and Stitch, a winter wonderland with Woody and Buzz Lightyear, a Halloween Haunt with Disney Villians and a medley of celebrations around the globe.
Shakira — The international superstar performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Shakira has more than 214 global award nominations and more than 50 million albums sold worldwide. Tickets: $152.50, $102.50, $72.50, $42.50 and $9.50, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster)
Shakira has toured the United States just twice in her career, first in 2002 for the “Tour of the Mongoose” and again in 2006 for the “Oral Fixation,” Tour which grossed more than $100 million. The 2010 tour promises to push the limits of the live concert experience, bringing fans a pulsating spectacle crossing all musical boundaries.
She will perform songs from her collection of smash hits and her new album, “She Wolf” with singles “Gypsy,” “She Wolf” and “Give It Up To Me” featuring Lil Wayne.
Evans Blue and Smile Empty Soul — The alternative hard rock bands perform at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, at House of Rock, 8838 Viscount with special guests to be announced. Tickets: $20; available through ticketbully.com.
Machete Music Tour 2010 — The music tour featuring Ivy Queen, Tego Calderon and Cosculluela is 8 p.m. is Thursday, Nov. 4, at El Paso County Coliseum. Also featured are Angel Colderon, Angel y Khriz Flex, Chino y Nacho and Jowell y Randy. Tickets: $45, $55 and $65, plus service charges. (Ticketmaster)
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Alegría’ — The legendary performance troupe will give eight performances of its internationally acclaimed production Dec. 1-5, at Don Haskins Center. “Alegría” is a Cirque du Soleil classic that has entertained more than 10 million people worldwide since its world premiere in Montreal in 1994. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday.
Tickets: $35-$79 ($28-$64 children 12 and younger; $31.50-$67.50 military, seniors and students), plus service charges.
Premium Tickets: $95-99; $76-$80 children 12 and younger; $98.50 military, seniors and students). (Ticketmaster) Information: cirquedusoleil.com/alegria.
“Alegría Spanish for “happiness, joy and jubilation” features a cast of 55 performers showcasing acrobats and musicians from 17 countries. Acts include the synchro trapeze and aerial high bars.
Cirque du Soleil began in 1984 with a group of 20 street performers.
Yo Gabba Gabba Live — DJ Lance Rock and the cast of “Yo Gabba Gabba” bring their “There’s A Party in My City” state-of-the-art production with music, singing, dancing and animation to El Paso at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, at Abraham Chavez Theatre. One dollar from each ticket sold benefits the local Habitat for Humanity Chapter. Tickets on sale beginning June 4: $38.70-$41.26; under age one admitted free if sitting in parent’s lap. (Ticketmaster)
Venues & series
Zen-Meister Bar — 1160 Airway. Information: 778-1089.
• Y&T — 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 15, with guests to be announced. Tickets: $15.
• Sponge — The alternative band performs at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Hits include “Plowed” and “Molly.” Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 day of show.
• The Iron Maidens — The all-female Iron Maiden tribute band performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25. Tickets: $20.
Club 101 — 1148 Airway. Advance tickets for most events available at Club 101, All That Music, Psycha and online at ticketbully.com, unless otherwise listed. Information: 544-2101 or club101.com.
• Pantheon Rococo — The 15th Anniversary USA Summer Tour is 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 4. All ages show. Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door.
• Lil Rob — 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, with special guests Mr. Geo, El Dreamer, Enemy 1, Cuatrero and West Texas G. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 day of show.
• Enthroned — The Belgian metal band performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, with Destroyer 666 of Australia and Shining of Sweden. Tickets: $15.
• OTEP — The Los Angeles metal band performs at Sunday, 7 p.m. Aug. 15, with opening acts The Birthday Massacre, Beneath The Sky, The Agonist and Murder FM. All ages show. Tickets: $12.
• Coheed and Cambria — The indie metal band presents their tour in support of their current CD and novel “Year of the Black Rainbow” Aug. 17 with London’s Porcupine Tree and The Dear Hunter. Tickets: $26 in advance; $30 day of show.
• As Blood Runs Black — The “Over The Limit Tour” is 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, featuring Son of Aurelius, Oceano, As Blood Runs Black, Arsonists Get All The Girls, The Tony Danza Tap Dance Extravaganza, Thick at Blood, Burning the Masses, Circle of Contempt, Blind Witness. All ages show. Tickets: $15.
• The Ataris — The pop punk band performs at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, with Spoiler and Free at Will. All ages show. Tickets: $10 in advance.
• Spoon — Austin-based indie rock band performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, with special guest Dale Watson. Tickets: $26. in advance; $30 day of show.
Speaking Rock metal shows — Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Old Pueblo Road, hosts of series of free concerts featuring some of the 80’s most iconic rock bands. Information: 860-7777.
• Dokken — Thursday, Sept. 2
• Great White — Friday, Sept. 3
• Ratt — Saturday, Sept. 4
• L.A. Guns — Oct. 16.
Spencer Theater for Performing Arts — Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12 miles north of downtown Ruidoso). Free public guided tours are 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (except show dates). Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com.
• Chamber Music Festival in Ruidoso — Friday and Saturday, July 30-31. The annual event features two days of concerts featuring some of the world’s greatest chamber performers. Tickets: $25-$49.
• The Turtles starring Flo & Eddie — 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7. The Turtles soared to fame in 1965 with “Ain’t Me Babe.” Other hits include “Happy Together, “Eve of Destruction,” “House On The Hill” and more. “Flo and Eddie” are the stage names of the group’s founders, Howard Kaylan and Mark Volman, who continue to tour 45 years later. Tickets: $76 and $79.
• Roy Clark — 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. Best known for his decades-long stint as the host of the country-music show “Hee Haw,” Clark is a master of strings and a singer who has entertained millions for more than 40 years. The award winning actor, vocalist and philanthropist is a member of both the Grand Ole Opry and The Country Music Hall of Fame. Matinee tickets: $56 and $59. Evening tickets: $66 and $69.
• Nearly Neil & The Solitary Band — 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28 — Singing Neil Diamond’s hits like “Sweet Caroline,” “Holly Holly,” “Red, Red Wine,” and “Song Sung Blue,” vocalist Bobby Bruce not only looks like Diamond, but also matches note for note. He is joined on stage by fellow musicians Kyle Radomsky, Craig Zurba, Dave Corman) and Marlow Holder. Tickets: $66 and $69.
• Ray Price — 6:30 and 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31. The great western crooner’s hits go back decades, and Price continues to release new recordings of western standards and swinging country. A member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1952, his early songs include “Crazy Arms,” the 1956 country song of the year. In 2007, Price recorded the Grammy-winning hit CD “Last of the Breed” with Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard. Tickets: $66 and $69.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino — Mescalero, N.M. Age 21 and older admitted. (Ticketmaster) Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
• Josh Turner — The country/folk star (“Long Black Train,” “Would You Go With Me”) performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10. Tickets: $25-$75.
• Rodney Carrington — The country comedian and star of the sitcom “Rodney” performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. Tickets to be announced.
• The Black Crowes — The Georgia rock and roll band who has sold more than 20 million albums performs at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6. Tickets: $25-$100.
• Harry Connick Jr. — The New Orleans crooner performs Saturday, Oct. 2 (details to be announced).
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