El Paso Scene Weekly for Aug. 16-22, 2010

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CONCERTS

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.

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.
  As Blood Runs Black brings its “Over The Limit Tour” 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.

Alfresco! Fridays — The free outdoor concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 10 at Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). Presented by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department. No outside food or beverages, or pets allowed. Information: 534-0689, 541-4481, or alfrescofridays.com.
• Aug. 20 — Mike Hamilton (jazz)

Zen-Meister Bar — 1160 Airway. Information: 778-1089. The alternative band Sponge performs at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Hits include “Plowed” and “Molly.” Tickets: $15 in advance; $18 day of show.

ALSO THIS WEEK

‘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.”

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 by Six Guns and Shady Ladies and historians. There will also be the annual “Toast to John Wesley,” at the hour of his demise 104 years ago. Raffle prizes and entertainment also offered. Bring folding chair, flashlight and closed-toe shoes. Admission: $5; $2 military, students and seniors; free for children under 12.
  The historic Central El Paso cemetery is between Yandell and Gateway West east of Copia. Proceeds from the event benefit the preservation and restoration of the cemetery. Information: 581-7920 or concordiacemetery.org.
  Hardin moved to El Paso in 1895 after his release from prison. He was shot to death in Aug. 19, 1895, by Constable John Selman. Hardin was 42, and claimed to have killed 30 men.

El Paso Museum of History — 510 N. Santa Fe. Information: 351-3588 or elpasotexas.gov/history. A 66th anniversary celebration of the end of World War II is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, with the Friends of Fort Selden, 79th US Infantry Division and Pittsenbargar’s Own SS Living History/Reenactment Groups. After the dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki Aug. 6 and 9, the Japanese surrendered, bringing an end to the world conflict. The celebration includes skirmish reenactment with American troops, WWII display, and vintage vehicles.

‘Let’s Cook, El Paso’ — KTSM, KDBC and Western Wholesale Supply will host the learning event 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at El Paso County Coliseum, featuring classes, demonstrations and wine and food tastings from local and regional chefs. Class sizes limited; age 16 and older admitted. Class packages range from $20-$105, depending on number of classes taken. Admission (no classes): $19; advance tickets at ktsm2.ticketfill.com. Information: 342-5465.
  Classes:
• Weekday and Weekend Breakfast with Chef Rudy Valdes of Crave Kitchen & Bar, 10 to 11 a.m.
• Appetizer Class with Jane Steele, 11 a.m. to noon.
• Grilling & Tailgating with Frank Mello , Darrell Plemons, and Colby Griffith of Bull Grills, noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• Italian Cuisine with Chef Diego Amigo of Coronado Country Club, noon to 1 p.m. and 3 to 4 p.m.
• Asian: Thai Fusion, with Chef/Owner Sai Pituk of Tara Thai Restaurant, 1 to 2 p.m.
• Pastry Class with Chef Charlie Chidiac of International Bakery & Deli, 4 to 5 p.m.
• Healthy & Fast (instructor to be announced), 5 to 6 p.m.
• Wine & Cheese Pairing with Mark Heins, Owner of the Greenery and 2900 Restaurants, top of every hour 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Beer-ology 101 with Adrian Perez, High End Brands Manager of L&F Distributors, top of every hour 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Table Decoration with Amy Leanse of Take Aim Special Events and Decor,10 and 11 a.m. and noon.
• Centerpiece Decoration with Amy Leanse, 2 and 3 p.m.
• Personalization with Amy Leanse, 4 and 5 p.m.
• Cupcake Decoration with Tona Ligorio, of Cakes and Cookies by T. Top of the hour every hour 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Encores and Overtures Gala — The El Paso Opera Guild’s 11th annual kickoff event “An Opera Masquerade” for El Paso Opera’s 17th season is 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, at Camino Real Hotel Grand Ballroom, 101 S. El Paso, featuring voices from UTEP and a surprise guest artist. Dinner, cocktails and silent auction also featured. Tickets: $125 ($1,250 per table); masks provided. Information/reservations: 581-5534 or epopera.org.

ON STAGE

‘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. Information: 474-4275.

‘The Clown Who Ran Away’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents Conrad Seiler’s family comedy about a clown who must save six other dolls Aug. 6-21. Directed by Moises Hinojos. Showtime is 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $7 ($5 under age 12). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
  Dodo is a clown whose rescue effort changes him from runaway to hero.

Shakespeare in the Park — Shakespeare on the Rocks presents three of The Bard’s classic at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 20-22 and Aug. 27-29, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $10 ($8 military, students and seniors). Group rate for 10 or more; $6 with advance notice. Information: 532-7273, 474-4275 or shakespeareontherocks.com.
• “Othello” — Aug. 20 and 28.
• “Twelfth Night” — Aug. 21 and 29
• “Romeo and Juliet” — Aug. 22 and 27.

SPORTS

El Paso Diablos Baseball — The American Association minor league team regular home game time is 7:05 p.m. (Sundays at 6:05 p.m.) at Cohen Stadium in Northeast El Paso. Tickets: $8 box seats; $7 general admission (free for age 4 and younger). Information: 755-2000 or diablos.com.
• Aug. 20-22 — Wichita Wingnuts

UTEP Women’s Soccer — The 2010 season’s first home game is 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, against Northern Arizona. Home games are at UTEP’s University Field. Tickets: $7 ($3 children). Information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com.
  The Miners take on the Aggies at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at NMSU.

Southern New Mexico

Run to the Copper Country Car Show – The 19th annual car show is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, at Gough Park in Silver City, N.M. (weather permitting), with vendors, refreshments, raffles, oldies music and a trophy winner parade. Sponsored by The Copper Country Cruizers. Admission is free; registration is $35 per car. Information/registration: (575) 388-3468, (575) 536-2898, dandk@signalpeak.net, jpyoung@wildblue.net or coppercountrycruizers.com.
  Registration is 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 20, at Holiday Inn Express, 1103 Superior, with a hot dog burn at 5:30 p.m. and Oldies dance 6 to 8 p.m.
  The Cruizers are a family-oriented auto club, and booths and other activities will be available during the show, which is limited to vehicles from 1973 and earlier.

‘Nunsense’– The Las Cruces Community Theatre, in the city’s Downtown Mall, kicks off its 2010-2011 season with the its season with the “habit-forming” musical by Dan Goggin Aug. 6-22. Directed by Art Haggerton. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Gala opening night is Aug. 6. Tickets: $10 ($9 seniors/students/military; $8 per person for groups of 10 or more; $7 children 5 and younger). Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.
  When the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, “Sister Julia, Child of God,” has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, they are in dire need of funds for the burials. They decide the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show and take over the school auditorium currently set up for the eighth grade production of “Grease.” Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon translated into 21 languages.

‘Iolanthe or the Peer and the Peri’ — The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso presents its 41st anniversary performance with the comic opera at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 21-22, at The Black Box Theatre, 430 Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Tickets: $10 ($9 students and seniors). Group rates available. Reservations: (575) 523-1223.
  This fanciful comedy is considered by many to combine Sullivan’s finest opera compositions with another of Gilbert’s comic plots and his witty and waggish dialogue. Iolanthe presents a topsy-turvy love story involving fairies and members of the House of Lords in a political fairy tale.

Butterfly Flutterby – The Asombro Institute for Science Education at Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park, 56501 N. Jornada in Las Cruces, hosts its 8th annual celebration of butterflies 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 21. There will be new stations and activities this year, including kids’ arts and crafts, butterfly sponge toss and face painting. Guests can make a butterfly watering plate, stroll along the Desert Discovery Trail or browses the bucket auction. Proceeds auction benefit Institute’s education programs and site development. Admission: $2. Information: (575) 524-3334 or asombro.org.

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