El Paso Scene Weekly for Jan. 16-22, 2012
Click Here for Other Weekly Digests
El Paso Chamber Music Festival - El Paso Pro-Musica’s 23rd annual festival presents world-class chamber musicians Jan. 12-Feb. 5. Concerts, recitals and other special events will be offered at various venues, in addition to the popular Music Film Series and free Bach’s lunch performances at El Paso Museum of Art.
Alfredo Oyaguez will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 20-21 at Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird, and Sunday, Jan. 22 at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall. Concerts are “Concerto Night” Friday, “From Spain” Saturday and “Miniatures” Sunday. Tickets: $30 ($25 seniors/military; $5 students). Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.
The Music Film series is 7 p.m. Thursdays at the El Paso Museum of Art. Admission is free. Jan. 19 — “Surviving Picasso.”
Free Bach’s Lunch concerts are noon Thursdays at the El Paso Museum of Art. Jan. 19 — Alfredo Oyaguez, piano.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra - The Symphony performs with guest conductor Michael Butterman, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 27-28, in the Plaza Theatre. Butterman, conductor of the Boulder Philharmonic and Shreveport Symphony, is one of six candidates for EPSO’s new conductor. Butterman and guest violinists Soovin Kim and Ik-Hwan Bae, Violin present Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D minor, BWV 1043, Peck’s “The Glory and the Grandeur; Concerto for Percussion Trio” and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, op. 64, E minor. Tickets: $15-$40. ($8-$10 for students). Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
Butterman is entering his sixth season as Music Director for the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra and also for the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra, and is in his 12th season as Principal Conductor for Education and Outreach for the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, the first position of its kind in the United States. Beginning with the 2009-2010 season, he assumed the additional post of Resident Conductor for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra.
The “Opening Notes” discussion with Butterman and Assistant Conductor Andres Moran is 6:30 p.m. both nights in the Philanthropy Theatre. Discussions are free and open to the public.
Symphony subscribers can meet the guest conductor 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, at a pre-dress rehearsal reception in the Plaza Theatre lobby. Subscribers can stay for the dress rehearsal at 7 p.m.
Hulk Hogan’s Micro Championship Midget Wrestling — Thursday, Jan. 19, at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center - 122 S. Old Pueblo Road. Ages 18 and older welcome. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.
Centennial Museum — University at Wiggins, UTEP. Changing exhibits are on the second floor, Lea and Discovery Galleries. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Information: 747-5565 or museum.utep.edu.
Showing Jan. 17-Dec. 6: “Nuestra Casa.” The exhibition is the product of a nearly four-year collaboration between UTEP Assistant Professor of Social Work Eva Moya and South African based photographer and artist Damien Schumann. The multimedia exhibition includes the installation of a life-size shantytown style house. The exhibition will be presented in conjunction with activities and programs by several UTEP departments. Public reception is 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan 19.
J. Phlip — The San Francisco DJ performs Friday, Jan. 20. ,at Low Brow Palace, 111 E. Robinson, with opening acts Mr. B, J-En, Goldsmith and Ed Chalace. Showtime is 9 p.m. Tickets available online at ticketbully.com. Information: 356-0966 or lowbrow.elpaso@gmail.com..
An Evening with the Stars – El Paso Chapter, The Links Inc. hosts its 5th black tie dinner gala with dancing and awards recognizing the commitment of individuals who have made a bright difference in the community Friday, Jan. 20, at the Centennial Club at Building 11199, E. Fort Bliss in Biggs Army Airfield. Masters of Ceremony are Bob Snead and Wilbert Reid. Silent auction and cocktails is 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with dinner, awards and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Entertainment provided by vocalists Sha’Vonne Williams and Brenda Powell Russell and DJ “DJ Hunt.”
Tickets $50 ($25 tax deductible); may be purchased up to one week prior to event. Information: Lisa Lee, 241-6046; Joyce Snead, 598-9499 or Sandra Reid, 877-3647. Web: linksinc.org.
This year’s “Stars” are Elizabeth Kincade, Silvestre Reyes, Mary Beasley, Rev. Dr. John Williams, Steven and Tymeni Purchase, Stephanie Karr, Dr. Patricia Davis, Estela Casas, Wounded Warrior CPL Schmidt, Charles and Doris Taylor and the Links’ Husbands.
Spring Home Show — The El Paso Association of Builders presents the 2012 show Jan. 20-22 at the El Paso Convention Center. The show features booths providing exhibits, demonstrations, a nail-driving competition and more, aimed at the needs of a homeowner, whether building a home or remodeling. Free antique appraisals offered (up to three items per person). Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4.95 ($3.95 military, seniors 62 and older; free for ages 12 and younger). Information: 1-800-756-4788, ext. 47 or HomeShowElPaso.com.
This year’s featured celebrity guest is Landscaper Ahmed Hassan, host of HGTV and DIY Network’s “Yard Crashers.”
Downtown Artist Market — The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department new market for area artists are Saturdays on Anthony Street in the Union Plaza area. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 541-4481.
Edwin McCain — The indie rocker best know for his ballad “I’ll Be” performs Saturday, Jan. 21, at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center - 122 S. Old Pueblo Road. Ages 18 and older welcome. Admission is free. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.
Dinner with The Cruisers — The dinner show featuring the local band and meal by Chef Jon Paul Delamotte is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing in Sunland Park. Tickets: $40. Information: (575) 589-0653.
Provost Gun Show — The El Maida Provost Guard gun, small antique and Southwest art show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 21-22, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Alabama. Includes new, used and antique firearms and accessories, knives, coins, Southwest jewelry, military surplus and collectibles. Food concessions available. Admission: $5 ($4 active military and accompanying dependents). Age 18 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Information: 241-1761.
David Parkes dinner concert — Open Arms Community presents a fundraising dinner for the Holy Spirit Retreat and Renewal Center featuring internationally known singer David Parkes of Dublin, Ireland at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at Cathedral High School’s Multipurpose Center, 1309 N. Stanton, with opening band The Iveys. Parkes has performed in the El Paso area several times. Seating is limited; early reservations encouraged. Information: 595-0589, 820-2692 or openarmscommunity.org.
Tickets: $25; available in advance at
Open Arms/Centro Santa Fe, 8210 North Loop; Madonna Shop, 5933 Gateway West; Holy Spirit Bookstore, 1830 George Dieter and Franciscan Peddler, 1030 N. Zaragosa, Ste. D.
A former professional soccer player and musician, Parkes, a victim of Chrohn’s disease, was told in 1989 that he had just six weeks to live. On a pilgrimage to the former Yugoslavia, an American Catholic priest blessed him during a healing service. The disease disappeared, leaving his doctors in Ireland amazed. In his concerts, he shares both religious and popular songs. The father of a son with cystic fibrosis, he has become a strong voice for the value of life. His recording of the pro-life song “Let Me Live” from the album of the same name has drawn worldwide attention. His best-selling albums include “You Are Always Close To Me,” “Songs of Love and Inspiration” and “In His Time.”
Jay’s Pix — Film historian, educator, writer, archivist, collector Jay Duncan brings back his weekly film series after an 8-year absence at 1:30 p.m. Sundays, at International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. Each screening includes commentary, anecdotes and film facts from Duncan. Admission is free. Information: 532-6747 or jayspixpresents@yahoo.com.
January’s films celebrate 2012 as the 85th anniversary of the Academy Awards with a series of films recognized and bestowed the Academy Award for “Best Film,” including the very first recipient.
Jan. 22 — “The Sting” (1973). Directed by George Roy Hill. Con artists Johnny Hooker (Robert Redford) and Henry Gondorff (Paul Newman) team up to avenge the death of a mutual friend killed by the mob, their mark being the all-powerful Doyle Lonnegan (Robert Shaw). Featuring one of the most memorable screen duos and ensemble cast of colorful characters played by Charles Durning, Harold Gould, Eileen Brennan and Ray Walston. Winner of seven Oscars.
• Jan. 29 — “Wings” (1927).
‘Murder on the Nile’ — El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the Agatha Christie murder mystery Jan. 6-28. Directed by Frieda Voeks. When a new bride is murdered while on her honeymoon, it is up to her guardian to find out who the murderer is, before the boat reaches its destination. 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.
‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ — El Paso Community College Theater Ensemble presents Tony Award-winning musical comedy Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 19-21 and Jan. 26-28, at the EPCC Transmountain Campus Forum Theatre, 9570 Gateway North. Directed by Hector Serrano. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 ($5 students, seniors and military). Information/reservations: 831-3205.
In this hilarious musical, six young people in the throes of puberty, overseen by grownups who barely managed to escape childhood themselves, learn that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make one a loser.
Sports
UTEP Men’s Basketball – UTEP hosts East Carolina at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Don Haskins Center. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
UTEP Women’s Basketball — UTEP hosts Houston at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Don Haskins Center. Ticket information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — The 2011-2012 live horse racing season runs through April 17. Race days are Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. First post is 12:25 p.m. each race day. General admission is free to the track and casino. Turf Club seating is $7. Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com.
Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday. General admission and parking are free. Information: (575) 874-5200.
To get there, take the Sunland Park exit from I-10, go south (left turn coming from Downtown) and follow the signs.
Southern New Mexico
Matthew Smith — The frontman of Indelible Grace will perform live at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, at University Presbyterian Church, 2010 Wisconsin in Las Cruces. Admission is free; all ages show. Information: (575) 522-0828 or upres.com.
Smith is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who writes brand new music to centuries-old hymn texts. He is a founding member of the Indelible Grace community, whose work has drawn acclaim across denominational lines and is used in churches around the world. His latest album, ”Watch The Rising Day” explores the tension of living in a broken world while awaiting Christ’s return and the restoration of all things.
Red Paint Powwow — The 8th annual Powwow and Indian Market is Jan. 20-22, at Western New Mexico University in Silver City. Arena Director Tommy Spotted Bird (Kiowa), Master of Ceremonies is Gabriel Ayala (Yaqui) and Head Judge is Derwin Velarde (Jicarilla Apache). Arena admission: $10 per day ($5 seniors/children under 12 and competitive dancers and drummers). Information: (575) 534-1379 or redpaintpowwow.net.
This competitive event, held in recognition of the Chihene Apache (Red Paint People-Warm Springs Apache), features a traditional intertribal “Gathering of Nations” powwow, with dance, music, drum contests and storytelling. Native American vendors will sell traditional art and food.
The Indian Market and demonstrations begin at 9 a.m. all three days. Market admission: $5 (free for students).
Performances and dancers begin at noon Friday (Apache and social dancers). Gourd dancing begins at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday. Contest powpow grand entries are 1 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Saturday’s closing is 11 p.m., with awards and closing at 6 p.m. Sunday.
A Native American Benefit Concert “Winter Night’s Count ... We remember The Stories” is 6:30 p.m. Friday, with classical guitarist Gabe Ayala (Yaqui), NAMA’s “Native Artist of the year” and other performers. Admission: $15.
Dwight Yoakum — The country star performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan 20, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. Age 21 and older admitted. Having been called everything from a “Renaissance Man” by Time Magazine to Johnny Cash’s favorite country singer, Yoakum’s Number Ones include “Streets of Bakersfield” (duet with Buck Owens) and “I Sang Dixie,” along with hits “Honky Tonk Man,” “Little Sister,” “You’re The One” and more. Tickets: $25-$100. (Ticketmaster) Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
‘The Sisters Rosensweig’ - No Strings Theatre Company presents the comedy by Wendy Wasserstein Jan. 20-Feb. 5 at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Directed by Nikka Zimmer. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Tickets: $7-$10. Information: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
The New York Times called this play “a captivating portrait of three disparate sisters reuniting after a lengthy separation and coming to terms with their differences, respect and love for one another. The laughter is all but continuous.”
El Paso Scene
Weekly digests
01/02/12 - 01/08/12
01/09/12 - 01/15/12
01/16/12 - 01/22/12
01/23/12 - 01/29/12
Click here to Get El Paso Scene Weekly 's
email newsletter
Copyright 2012 Cristo Rey Communications
epscene@epscene.com
P.O. Box 13615, El Paso TX 79913
Phone: (915) 542-1422. FAX: 542-4292.