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Miss El Paso USA — The pageants for Miss El Paso USA and the Miss El Paso Teen USA are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre, with 78 contestants vying for the titles. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The pageants are the official preliminaries to the Miss Texas USA, Miss Texas Teen USA, Miss USA Pageants. Tickets: $10-$20 (Ticketmaster). Information: Laura’s Productions, 845-2894 or laurasproductions.com.
Friday night preliminaries include the announcements of best swimsuits, photogenic and congeniality. Saturday night finals announce the top 15, then the top five and the winners for both categories.
El Paso Psychic Fair — The fair is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7, at the Hawthorn Inn, 1700 Airway (at Boeing). Admission: $5 for both days (private readings not included with admission). Free admission with active duty military I.D. Information: 345-6245 or elpasopsychicfair.com.
The fair features aura photos, handmade New Age crystal and gemstone jewelry, New Age items, fantasy paintings, metaphysical healing, spirit writing, aromatherapy and readings by 12 professional psychic readers and mediums from Texas and New Mexico. New readers and vendors featured. Guests include author and radio host Ken Hudnall signing his “El Paso Ghost,” and “UFO’s and Aliens” books. Readings offered in English and Spanish.
Crystal Skulls will be on display including “Kull Ozaliac” from Peru.
Pride Parade and Street Festival — The parade in honor of National Gay Pride Month begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, starting at Houston Park (Montana and St. Vrain), and concluding at Pride Square (E. Missouri and N. Stanton), for the Gay Pride Street Festival. Information: elppride.org.
The Street Festival runs noon to 2 a.m. on the 500 block of N. Stanton.
Other Gay Pride Month events:
• Kickoff Party — Friday, June 5, at the New OP, 301 S. Ochoa.
• Pride Day Glow Party is 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at Wet ‘n’ Wild Waterworld in Anthony, Texas. Afterglow party is 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the New OP.
Miss Border City Queens Pageants — Women from all over El Paso will vie for the titles of Miss Border City Queen and Miss Teen Border City Queen 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at El Paso High School Auditorium, 800 E. Schuster. Contestants compete in evening gown, interview and swimsuit categories. Admission: $10. Information: 309-2576 or myspace.com/elpasopageants.
MUSIC AND DANCE
Alfresco! Fridays — The outdoor concert series’ 7th season is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Fridays through Aug. 28, at Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). The free Downtown concerts highlight some of El Paso’s most talented musicians in a variety of genres. 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. June 5 — La Imperial Sonora (Latin/cumbia)
Zoe Theodorou — The 2008 Gospel Music Association Canada winner for Best Jazz Album and Best Jazz Single (“I Believe It”) headlines “A Night of Jazz” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at El Adobe Studios, 5301 El Paso (off Paisano). The performance also feature musicians Rique Pantoja, Alex Al and Eric Boseman. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Advance tickets available at Capshaw-Olivas Music, The Bagel Shop and El Adobe Studios. Information: 539-0761 or info@gruvu.com.
Barbara Driscoll School of Ballet — The ballet school presents its annual student recital, “The Fairy’s Curse,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Plaza Theatre, featuring students from pre-school to adult, in technique performances and a children’s ballet. Admission is free. Information: 584-9903.
The Shimmy Sisters — The belly dance duo performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at UTEP’s Dinner Theatre, with guests Rakkassat, Aldabab, Divine Desert Dancers, Somaya Ballet, Sazrah, Belly Institute of Juarez, Bella Fusion, Selena Kareena, Sonia & Senee, Dance Alive, Judith Ann and more. Tickets: $15, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5234 or theshimmysisters.com.
The Shimmy Sisters’ CD/DVD “March of the Gypsies” with musical group Danyavaad debuted this year, followed by extensive touring, special performances with world acclaimed Queen Harish from India. They also received an invitation to teach and perform on the Arabian Nights Sea Cruise.
The duo will also host a series of workshops Sunday, June 7. Cost: $25 per workshop.
‘Bug Ballet’ — The Ballet Centre presents its 25th annual recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 7, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Admission is free. Information: 544-4348.
The Ballet Centre School of Classical Dance is under the direction of ballet master David Alejandro Duran, who served as Children’s Ballet Master for Ballet El Paso as well as dance captain for Viva El Paso.
Pachanga 2009 — Conjunto Atardecer of Durango, Mexico headlines the family live music event Sunday, June 7, at Western Playland, also featuring Adolfo Urias, Conjunto Splendor, Imperial Sonora and Proyecto 9. An appearance by Telemundo’s Maritza Rodriguez is also planned. Gates open at 3 p.m. with food concessions available from Delicious Mexican Eatery, Ay Cocula and more. Sponsored by Magia 100, with support from sister stations. Tickets: $15.95 at the gate. Advance tickets available for $12.95 at all area C&R/Howdy’s locations in El Paso and Las Cruces. Information: Western Playland, (575) 589-3410; Universal Radio Network, 313-9669 or RadioOnTheBorder.com.
Conjunto Atardecer’s popular Durangyense-style hits include “Olvidala” and “El Peor de Mis Fracasos” and the nationally-known Adolfo Urias’s Norteño hits include “Lobo Herido” and “Que Chulos Ojos.”
On stage
‘Viva El Paso!’ — The summertime pageant returns to McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre for its 32nd season at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June 5-Aug. 15, offering an array of multicolored costumes, electrifying musical production numbers, and legendary characters. The outdoor musical extravaganza highlights the four major cultures of the region, through drama, song and dance, that have called El Paso home: Native American, Spanish Conquistadors, Mexican and Western American. Information: 588-7054 or vivaep@yahoo.com. Web: viva-ep.org.
Admission: $5, $11 and $16, $20 ($5, $9, $14 and $18 for children 2-12, seniors and military), plus service charge. (Ticketmaster) Dinner tickets sold separately.
Dinner option at 6:30 p.m. Presented by El Paso Association for the Performing Arts and El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau.
‘A Night of One-Acts’ — Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts, 785 Southwestern, presents “Blues” and “Plots” in their first theatre production 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, produced by school’s ninth grade drama students. Admission: $3 in advance; $5 at the door (free for ages 5 and younger). Information: 584-4024 or burnhamwood.org.
‘Our Lady of The Tortilla’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the comedy by Luis Santeiro June 5-27. Directed by Chet Frame. Showtime is 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors; $7 students and military with ID). Reservations encouraged. Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
This Hispanic-American family comedy surrounds the Cruz family, whose fuse is lit when the youngest son comes home with a “gringa” girlfriend and Aunt Dolores sees the face of the Blessed Virgin in a tortilla.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ — Kids-N-Co. presents Shakespeare’s tragic love story June 5-7 at Kids-N-Co. Education and Performance Center, 1301 Texas, in partnership with Outrageous Fortune Theatre Company. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $7 ($5 children, students, seniors and active military); available at door only, no reservations. Advance tickets available for groups of 10 or more. Information: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.
ALSO THIS WEEK
Boys and Girls Club anniversary — The Boys & Girls Club of El Paso will celebrate its 80th anniversary with a steak and burger dinner 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, June 4, at Grace Gardens, 6701 Westside Dr., featuring a silent and live auction, Master of Ceremonies Robert Bettis, music by Fungi Mungle, and keynote speaker Maj. Gen. (retired) Alfred Valenzuela. Tickets: $l25; tables of l0 $l,000. Information/reservations, Art Jaime at 532-7410.
Valenzuela is a 33 year veteran of the U.S. Army. He was named one of the most influential Hispanic Americans in the U.S. by Hispanic Magazine, and is the author of “No Greater Love: The Lives & Times of Hispanic Soldiers.”
Art Junction of El Paso — The art service of El Paso Art Association is at 500 W. Paisano, Suite D upstairs (Downtown, at Durango). Studio spaces are available to rent for artists.
The association is also home to the Crossland Gallery. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission is free. Information: 534-7377 (Art Junction), 351-2811 (Crossland Gallery) or elpasoartassociation.com.
Showing May 30-June 20: Pastel Society of El Paso’s 13th annual members’ show, “Summer Splash.” This year’s judge is Michael Chesley Johnson, nationally known pastel artist from New Brunswick, Canada. Opening reception is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 5. Refreshments served.
Johnson will also teach a workshop 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, June 1-3, in the El Paso Public Library’s Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon, downtown. Cost: $275. Information: 877-4503 or mitzimaq@aol.com.
‘S.O.S.’ Car Show — T2yr car club will host its “Start of Summer” Car Show noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 6, War Eagles Air Museum, 8012 Airport Road, at the Doña Ana County Airport, Santa Teresa, featuring both domestic and import car and truck categories. Spectator admission is free. Museum admission: $5; $4 senior citizens and military; free for children under 12. Information: Cesar, 422-3785, Bobby, 219-2244 or myspace.com/t2yr.
Set-up for participants is 9 a.m. to noon. Awards given for 2-door and 4-door imports, domestic, truck/SUV, Best Female Ride, Best of Show, Best Graphics, Best Club Participation and Best Sound System Setup. Registration (cash only): $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Advance registration available at the museum.
TeenFest Car and Bike show — El Paso Public Library’s annual teen summer reading program kickoff is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Cohen Stadium, featuring informational and carnival booths, games, dance performances, live entertainment, giveaways and more. Admission is free. Information: 543-5479 or 543-5495.
Hudson’s Car Show — The 10th annual car show and swap meet is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at Hudson’s, 1770 Lee Trevino. Sponsored by Southwest Mopar Club. Door prizes, live music, food and beverages. Information: 598-0274.
‘Trashion Show’ — The Fashion Technology Program at El Paso Community College will host a show of fashions made from recycled materials at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the El Paso Main Library, 501 N. Oregon, Downtown. The group calls their creations “Trashion” the articles are made from discarded materials such as newspaper, plastic bags, soda cans and even pop bottles. Admission is free. Information: 543-5468 or elpasolibrary.org.
Sports
El Paso Diablos Baseball — The American Association minor league team plays at Cohen Stadium in Northeast El Paso. Game time is 7:05 p.m. (Sunday games begin at 6:05 p.m.). Tickets: $7 box seats; $6 general admission. Information: 755-2000 or diablos.com. June 1-3 — Wichita Wingnuts.
El Paso Generals — El Paso’s new Indoor Football League team’s home games are 7 p.m. Saturdays, at El Paso County Coliseum. The professional team is part of the Lone Star Division of the Intense Conference. Tickets: $5-$25. (Ticketmaster) Information: 598-PASS (7277) elpasogenerals.com. June 6 — San Angelo Stampede Express.
El Paso Taekwondo Tournament — UTEP and Friends of TKD, present the tournament beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at the El Paso Convention Center. The USA Taekwondo-sanctioned event draws contestants of all ages, competing in various categories under Olympic rules. Tournament Master is Soonmin Jang. Spectator admission: $8. Information: 833-2522 or eptaekwondo.com.
YWCA Race Against Racism – The 10K race and 2K fun walk is 7:30 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at the YWCA Joyce Jaynes Branch, 1600 Brown. All runners receive t-shirt and post-race refreshments; raffle prizes and awards given at the end of the race to those present. Entry fee is $20 in advance, $25 day of race. Information: 478-5663, 472-5879 or ywcaelpaso.org.
Advance registration available at active.com through 6 p.m. June 5 or at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa Ste. 205 (checks payable to “Race Adventures.”) Race day registration is 6:30 to 7:15 a.m. at the start line.
Ride the Ys — A variety of bicycling events for all ages and abilities are offered Saturday, June 6, at four area YMCAs, sponsored by El Paso Scene, the Greater El Paso YMCA, El Paso Bicycle Club and FCA-Team Endurance. The main event will be a 62-mile ride looping around the city stopping at all four YMCAs. Helmets required for all rides.
• One ride begins at 7 a.m. at the Westside Family YMCA 7145 North Mesa (near Resler). The route will head to the new YMCA W.C. Snow Sports Complex in Santa Teresa off Westside Drive, cross Transmountain to the Northeast YMCA, then through Central and East El Paso to the Loya Family YMCA on Trawood and return to the Westside Y. Riders can shower and take a swim at the Westside Y when they finish (bring towel and swim clothes). This a 62-mile ride at a moderate pace (15-18 mph, slower on climbs, of course). Bring lots of water , energy bars, etc. Some refreshments will be available at the Ys. Ride leader: Randy Limbird, 542-1422.
• A reverse version of the route at a faster pace will begin at 7 a.m. at the Loya Family YMCA, 2044 Trawood, heading to the NE Y, across Transmountain, then Santa Teresa, Westside Y and back to the Eastside for a swim (if pool renovations are completed; bring swimsuit and towel). This will be at a fast pace (20+ mph on flat stretches). Ride leader: Ricardo Vega, 581-2453.
For a map and directions of the route, go to www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/tx/el-paso/400124301256035721
• Beginner Intermediate Group Ride will begin at the Snow Center YMCA just off of Westside Drive (between Country Club and Artcraft) leaving at 8 am. The ride will be mostly on the Artcraft Bike/Walk Path and the Rio Grande Riverpark Trail for a total of 15 miles. Pace will be very moderate. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get ready to leave by 8 am as it will get hot. Helmets are required, water recommended. Ride leader Margaret O’Kelley, 588-3825
• The Borderland Mountain Bike Association will sponsor two events:
An Introductory Mountain Bike Ride will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Chuck Heinrich Park, 11055 Loma Del Norte in the Northeast. For riders who want to park at the Northeast Family YMCA, 5509 Will Ruth, the ride will leave at 7 a.m. and go along surface streets to the park to meet up with the other riders. The ride will last until about 9 a.m. Helmets and slimed tires are required. Bring water.
A free Trailside Tire and Chain Repair Clinic will be offered at 10 a.m. at the Northeast YMCA, 5509 Will Ruth.
BMBA information: brentep@yahoo.com or www.bmbaelpaso.com
The Northeast YMCA will provide free pool passes to all participants. Bring swimsuit and towel.
• The Loya YMCA, 2044 Trawood will offer a bike rodeo 10 a.m. to noon for kids and parents.
• The Westside YMCA, 7145 Trawood, will offer free spinning facilities to the public.
Southern New Mexico
WCC&D Spring Fiesta — The 26th annual fiesta at the former New Mexico mining boom towns Winston, Chloride, Chiz and Dusty is 9 a.m. to midnight Saturday, June 6, at the Community Center in Winston, 35 miles northwest of Truth or Consequences on NM 52 Parade begins at 10 a.m. This year’s fiesta features a BBQ dinner, cow chip poker, theme raffle, games for kids, craft fair and flea market. Admission is free. Information: (575) 743-0190, (575) 743-2586 or montecristogallery@windstream.net.
A western dance featuring live music begins at 8 p.m. Admission: $5.
‘Banned Music’ concert — Las Cruces Friends of Chamber Music will present concert of music by Max Brunch and Kurt Julian Weill banned in Nazi Germany at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, at the Branigan Cultural Center, 501 N. Main Street, in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall, in conjunction with the center’s current traveling exhibit “Fighting the Fires of Hate.” Doors open at 2:30 p.m. Admission is free, but space limited to 100 guests. Information: (575) 541-2154 or las-cruces.org/museums.
In 1880 Bruch composed several pieces for the Jewish community in Liverpool. The music became so popular that it was generally assumed that Bruch, a Lutheran, was of Jewish descent. The Nazis lumped Bruch among a host of “racially impure” composers. Eight pieces for clarinet, viola and piano will be performed.
Weill, the son of a cantor, was a German composer known for his collaborations with writer Bertolt Brecht. The Weill-Brecht collaboration produced a new type of opera using wit to address social follies of their time. Their work was labeled as “degenerate” music and banned in Nazi Germany. Selections from the “Three Penny Opera” will be performed.
National Trails Day Race — The Rails-to-Trails 8.1 mile run/walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, June 6, in Cloudcroft, N.M. The race will begin at the Cloudcroft Trestle Picnic area, loop its way down the mountain to the switchback bridge and then back up to the starting point. Some terrain may be difficult. All entrants receive a t-shirt. Packet pick-up is 7 to 7:45 a.m. Registration: $20 by May 29, $25 day of race. Information: nmrailstotrails.org.
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