El Paso Scene Weekly for Feb. 1-7, 2010
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SPORTS
Texas vs. The Nation — The all-Texas will take on the best players from the rest of the nation in the 4th annual collegiate all-star game at noon Saturday, Feb. 6, in UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium. Texas head coach is Bill Bates and Nation head coach is Howard Schnellenberger. Tickets: $16-$40 west side of stadium; $11-$40 east side; $8 north side. Information: (214) 302-8100 or texasvsthenation.com. (Ticketmaster).
The annual event is presented in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
A free All American Experience Tailgate area 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot in front of the Durham Center.
Game vouchers available for Fort Bliss soldiers. Information: 568-4505.
More than 120 players are listed. Standout players include quarterback Tim Hiller of Western Michigan, quarterback Thaddeus Lewis of Duke, quarterback Jonathan Crompton of Tennessee and wide receivers Jared Perry of Missouri and Chastin West of Baylor.
UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $9-$25. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Wednesday, Feb. 3 — Houston, 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 6 — Tulsa, 8 p.m.
UTEP Women’s Basketball — All home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $7 ($3 youth). Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Friday, Feb. 5 — SMU, 7 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 7 — Tulsa, noon
El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team home games are at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular games times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com. Feb. 5-7 — San Antonio Diablos.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — The 2009-2010 live horse racing season runs through April 20. Race days are Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (and Wednesday, Feb. 17). First post is 12:25 p.m. each race day. General admission is free to the track and casino. First post time is 12:25 p.m. Turf Club seating is $7.
Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday. General admission and parking are free. Information: (575) 874-5200.
• Saturday, Feb. 6 — Budweiser Handicap. 3-year-olds and up.
Gadsden Middle School 5K — Gadsden Middle School’s first ever “For the Love of Books” 5K run and 1-mile fun walk is 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the school at 1301 Washington Street in Anthony, N.M. Awards offered for overall male and female finishers and top three finishers in each age category. Proceeds benefit the school’s library. Cost: $20 ($10 age 19 and younger). Information and registration: 478-5663 or raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Golden Age Fitness run — Golden Age Fitness Association (Gafa), in association with UTEP’s Department of Kinesiology, will host a Walk/Run event at 8 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at UTEP’s Kidd Field. The 3-mile walk, 5-mile run is comprised of routes entirely on campus. Awards for first three finishers in each age category. T-Shirts to first 300 individuals who register. Registration: $15 (late registration is $20). Registration forms available at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa, Ste 205. Online registration (through Feb. 5): raceadventuresunlimited.com. Information: 755-4038.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Bob Marley’s Birthday Tribute Parties — Birthday tributes to the reggae legend are planned at East Side and West Side locations, featuring live music, and a special donation jar for Haitians. Guests are invited to bring posters, banners, photos and more of Marley to be part of a “Live Shrine.”
• Eastside event is 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Zen Meister, 1160 Airway, with Radio La Chusma, Border Roots, Fixed Idea, Ras Scandal, Valley Rats, Liquid Cheese and more. Fans are invited to come on stage and read a poem about Marley. Admission by donation to Haiti assistance. Information: 778-1089
• Westside event is 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at Bombardier’s, 109 Castellano, with Radio La Chusma, Border Roots and Mane Street Group. Admission: $8. Information: 532-2292.
Gran Bailazo — The dance featuring top Latin acts is 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $35; all seats general admission. (Ticketmaster).
EPSYOs Winter Concert — The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras, under the direction of Andres Moran, presents its winter concert “Dance, Dance, Dance” 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. The concert features all four EPSYOs large ensembles in pieces including Dvorak’s “Slavonic Dance No. 8,” the El Paso premiere of EPSYOs member Amalia Zeitlin’s “A Walk Through the Meadows,” and Smetana’s “Three Dances from the Bartered Bride.” Tickets: $12 ($7 military, seniors and students) Information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org.
Also featured is violinist and UTEP Visiting Professor, Mark Schuppener, performing John Williams’ “Three Pieces from Schindler’s List.”
Applejack Band — The El Paso folk band performs a dinner show Saturday, Feb. 6, at La Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Dinner served at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Cost: $32, reservations required. Information: 592-5122 or (575) 541-1992.
James Sperry organ recital — Music Forum El Paso presents organist James Sperry at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 1000 Montana. Sperry will perform an eclectic program of works by J.S. Bach, Cesar Franck, Pablo Bruna, Jehan Alain and Alamogordo composer Frank Ashdown. Admission is free. Information: 755-0724 or elpasoclassical.com.
ALSO THIS WEEK
‘Chicano Power! Legacy of the Chicano Movement in El Paso’ — La Mujer Obrera and Mercado Mayapán will host an exhibit and celebration of Chicano heritage 1 to 7 p.m. Feb. 6-28, at the Festival Marketplace, 2101 Myrtle.
Events include forums of the Guadalupe Treaty and Chicano Movement of El Paso, music by Mariachi Flores Mexicanas, Alacranes Mojados, cultural group Ceiba, and Radio la Chusma, Danza Azteca, Folklorico Tonatiuh, round table discussions, Words of Wisdom Chicano/a Poetry Slam, and a low rider show. Admission is free. Information: 532-6206 or mercadomayapan.org.
EPCC Black History Month — El Paso Community College will host events in February in celebration of Black History Month. All events begin at 7 p.m. at Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, Gateway North and Diana. Admission is free. Information: 831-6359.
• Monday, Feb. 1: Jazz Night with Dr. Jazz and The Vibe. Dr. Jazz is Dr. William Hall, host of the KTEP jazz show 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. Monday nights, will give a history of Jazz. The Vibe is headed by Ms. Sha’Vonne and has played throughout the Southwest, opening for many national touring acts.
Off Road Trail Ride — Scouting for Food Program and 4 Wheel Parts will host a 20-mile four-wheeler trail ride Saturday, Feb. 6, 4 Wheel Parts parking lot, 11751 Gateway West. Line up at 1 p.m. with group photo at 2 p.m. Participants must bring two or more dry food items to be donated to more than 30 local food banks.
Information: Yucca Council, Boy Scouts of America, 667-1621.
‘Toma Mi Corazon/Have a Heart’ — “Heart Art” by more than 170 hearts by around 140 artists and celebrities will be up for bids at the 9th annual auction 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. Proceeds benefit Avance El Paso Chapter. Information: 351-2419 or avance-elpaso.org.
The contributing artists have created uniquely designed and decorated hearts in various styles and materials. Proceeds benefit Avance’s family support and education program.
Hearts available for viewing at the museum’ south gallery or online at avance-elpaso.org/events/toma-mi-corazon-heart-auction/. Arrangements for early bidding may be made.
Carl Hertzog Day — The 14th biennial Carl Hertzog Lecture and Award is at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at UTEP’s El Paso Natural Gas Center. Edward Nawotka, a Houston-based journalist, will speak on “Our Digital Future: The Challenge to Books.”
Following the lecture is the presentation of the Carl Hertzog Award and reception. Admission is free. Information: 747-5683.
The winner of the Carl Hertzog Award is “Heart of Darkness” by Joseph Conrad, designed by Chad Pastotnik and James Dissette.
The award and lecture is named for J. Carl Hertzog (1902-1984), legendary book designer and printer who made Texas Western Press one of the most respected names in academic publishing.
ON STAGE
Billy The Kid and Other Dance Icons’ — The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance showcases its dance department in a unique concert Feb. 4-7, at UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre, 2nd floor of Fox Fine Arts Center. The drama of the West’s best known bad guy, Billy the Kid, lights up the stage in a new ballet set to a score of classical and popular music. Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12 ($10 non-UTEP students, UTEP faculty, staff and alumni, seniors, military, alumni and groups of 10 or more; $9 UTEP students). All seats general admission. Information: 747-5118 or theatre.utep.edu.
Also featured is the Snow Scene from “The Nutcracker” with a contemporary twist, Ravel’s “Bolero,” and new choreography by Emily Morgan.
El Paso historian Leon Metz will give a brief talk on Billy the Kid at the Feb. 5 performance.
‘Shout! The Mod Musical’ – Travel in time from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawning liberation of women in the musical Feb. 5-21 at UTEP Dinner Theatre. Just as Dusty Springfield, Petula Clarke, Cilla Black and Lulu were independent women with major careers, English and American women were redefining themselves in the face of changing attitudes about gender. Features such songs as “1, 2, 3,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Diamonds are Forever” and “Downtown.”
Dinner shows begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; dinner matinee performance is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7; non-dinner matinees are 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14 and 21. Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-22 non-dinner matinee. Information: 747-6060.
Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-22 non-dinner matinee. Information: 747-6060.
‘Little Women’ – Kids-N-Co. presents the classic Alcott tale through Feb. 14 at Kids-N-Co. Performance Space. 1301 Texas. Directed by Lynne DuMond. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $7 ($5 children) at the door. Information: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.
The story by Louisa May Alcott, inspired by her own childhood with three sisters, is set in post-Civil War Massachusetts. Each of thefour March girls struggle to overcome character flaws: Meg, vanity; Jo, a hot temper; Beth, shyness; and Amy, selfishness.
‘El Sueño de Petra’ — “Viva Mexico” Theater Ensemble presents the original comedy by Rubert Reyes at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5-7, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, translated and directed by Malena Cano. Admission: $6; advance tickets available at Gerardo’s Restaurant, 6099 Montana, Andale on Gateway West, Casa Blanca Flowers and Gifts, 350 N. Mesa and All My Children Daycare, 1610 Zaragosa. Information: 772-3105, 329-7774 or 831-2703.
Southern New Mexico
Amazing Magical Musical Adventures’ — Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music and No Strings Theatre Company present a monthly series of children’s programs at 2 p.m. selected Saturdays at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Material is aimed at audiences age 4-10, but all ages welcome. Admission: $5. Reservations recommended: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
The Feb. 6 performance is “Strings and Stories”, a Piatigorsky Foundation tour for young audiences, featuring violinist Linda Rosenthal and actor Bill Blush. The Piatigorsky Foundation, based in New York City, sends classical artists to cities and towns across the country to present classical music to school students, nursing home residents and audiences in community centers and museums. Their goal is to introduce classical music to people who do not ordinarily have a chance to enjoy it.
‘Godspell’ — No-Strings Theatre Company presents one of the world’s most successful musicals runs through Feb. 7, in the Black Box Theatre. Godspell is based on the Gospel of Matthew and boasts songs such as “Day by Day” and “Prepare Ye The Way of the Lord.” Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. Tickets: $7-$10. Information: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
Las Cruces Symphony – The symphony, under the direction of Lonnie Klein, performs Feb. 6-7 at the NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall with guest artist Jon Manasse, clarinet. Selections include Torke’s “Javelin,” Libermann’s Concerto for Clarinet, Copland’s Suite from “Billy The Kid” and Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Release tickets available on a limited basis; $35, $40 and $45. Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com.
A luncheon with Maestro Klein is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, at Ramada Palms Hotel Conference Center, featuring a preview of the performance’s music. Cost: $16.
A Friday at the Symphony dress rehearsal is at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. Tickets are $15 ($5 students with ID).
Las Colcheras Quilt Show — The 2010 biennial show, “Mountain Mysteries” is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6-7 at NMSU’s Corbett Center, corner of Jordan and University avenues, featuring more than 200 quilts on display and a special journal quilt exhibit by local quilt artists. The show also includes free demonstrations, a merchant mall, a quilt boutique, silent auction and hourly door prizes. Admission: $5. Information: Mary McKinney at (575) 522-4902 or lcqg.org. Appraisal appointments: Debbie, (575) 527-2779.
Quilt artist, author and lecturer Carol Doak will teach workshops at the show. Quilt appraisals also offered by certified appraiser Bobbie Aug.
Raffle for the 2010 Raffle quilt, “Quilter’s Journey” is 3 p.m. Sunday.
Awards ceremony is 9 a.m. Saturday.
A military color guard and quilt presentation to military personnel is 2 p.m. Saturday in the third floor lobby of Corbett Center.
The Reality Magic Show — Professional illusionist Garry Carson and wife Kelsey Kara present their Las Vegas-style show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, as a fundraiser for Jornada Elementary School. Voted Las Vegas’ No. 1 family attraction, two years running, the audience participation evening of grand illusion is first time that wild animals — a black panther and a tiger — will appear on the Rio Grande Theatre stage. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $12. Information/reservations: (575) 621-3205.
Round Mountain – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the Silco Theatre, 311 Bullard in Silver City. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. The group presents “roots music for the 21st century; sometimes raucous (trumpet and accordion played simultaneously by one person), sometimes subtle (the sound of a West African kora) and always touching and honest. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: (575) 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.
Round Mountain consists of brothers Char and Robby Rothschild, who have been playing music together for most of their lives. Based in Santa Fe, their background ranges from Balkan and West African styles to traditional Appalachian music, from classical to funk.
Rio Grande Theatre — The renovated historic theater is at 211 Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Information: (575) 523-6403, (575) 523-0807 or RioGrandeTheatre.com.
• The Reality Magic Show — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2. See listing above. Tickets are $12. Information, reservation: (575) 621-3205.
• Yolanda Martinez — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6. Martinez will introduce her new CD “Amor Deveras,” featuring such classics as Besame Mucho, Los Laureles, Llorona and more, with guest Denny Guerrero. Martinez also will unveil her new production “Honoring of Lozen, an Apache Warrior and All Women Warriors,” in which she portrays Lozen at various stages throughout her life through costume and song. As part of her tradition, Martinez will end the show by inviting all drummers in the audience to come up for a drumming session. Tickets are $15.
Round Mountain – 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the Silco Theatre, 311 Bullard in Silver City. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. The group presents “roots music for the 21st century; sometimes raucous (trumpet and accordion played simultaneously by one person), sometimes subtle (the sound of a West African kora) and always touching and honest. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: (575) 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.
Round Mountain consists of brothers Char and Robby Rothschild, who have been playing music together for most of their lives. Based in Santa Fe, their background ranges from Balkan and West African styles to traditional Appalachian music, from classical to funk.
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