El Paso Scene Weekly for Feb. 20-26, 2012
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concerts
Flint Blade — The innovative solo musician from South Florida performs at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Main in Las Cruces. The multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with a penchant for improvisation is most recognized for playing the Chapman Stick. This guitar-like two-handed tapping instrument combines bass and melody into a powerfully versatile sound. Focusing primarily on original music as well as creative renditions of jazz standards and choice covers, he draws on varied musical influences. Tickets: $10 at the door. Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223.
Goatwhore and Hate Eternal — The metal bands perform at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20, at House of Rock East, 8838 Viscount, with guests Fallujah and Cerebral Bore. Tickets: $10 ($20 age 18-20). Advance tickets available at ticketbully.com.
Tricky Falls — 209 S. El Paso. Doors open at 7 p.m.; showtime at 8 p.m. for most shows. All shows are all-ages, unless listed otherwise. Information: 351-9909. Tickets for most shows available at All That Music, Bowie Feathers and Maria’s Closet, and online at holdmyticket.com.
• Dance Gavin Dance — 8 p.m. Feb. 22, with A Lot of Birds, Decoder and Avindale. Tickets: $15
Whiskey Dick’s — 580 George Dieter. Early arrival recommended. Shows begin at 10 p.m. Tickets available at (ticketbully.com). Information: 921-9900.
• Reckless Kelly — Wednesday, Feb. 22. Tickets: $10 ($20 ages 18-20).
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center - 122 S. Old Pueblo Road. Ages 18 and older welcome. Admission is free. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.
• Kenny Rogers — The country legend performs Thursday, Feb. 23.
• P.O.D. — The hard rock band performs Saturday, Feb. 25.
Milton Bullock — The singer known as the “Golden Platter” performs at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Scottish Rite Theater, 301 West Missouri, benefiting Sun City Lions Club. Bullock performed with The Platters in late 60s early 70s. Opening acts are Mary Tate and Ladi Kandhi. Theater Parking available next door at City Hall and behind Insights Museum after 5 p.m. Tickets: $20. Information/reservations: All That Music & Video, 594-9900.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra - The Symphony performs with guest conductor Peter Rubardt, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, in the Plaza Theatre. Rubardt, conductor of Pensacola Symphony Orchestra, is one of six candidates for EPSO’s new conductor. Peter Rubardt and guest violinists Chee-Yun present a program with Adams’s “The Chairman Dances” Foxtrot for Orchestra, Sibelius’s Violin Concerto, op. 47, D minor and Dvorák Symphony No. 9, op. 95, E minor. Tickets: $15-$40. ($8-$10 for students). Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
A native of Berkeley, Rubardt holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Orchestral Conducting from the Juilliard School, where he was the recipient of the Bruno Walter fellowship. He is in his 15th season as Music Director of the Pensacola Symphony Orchestra.
Chee-Yun performed in the El Paso Pro-Musica Chamber Music Festival in January. Her first public performance was at age 8 in her native Seoul, Korea. In addition to her performance and recording schedule, Chee-Yun is an Artist-in-Residence and Professor of Violin at Southern Methodist University in Dallas.
The “Opening Notes” discussion with Rubardt 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, Feb. 23, at a pre-dress rehearsal reception in the Plaza Theatre lobby. Subscribers can stay for the dress rehearsal at 7 p.m.
Guests of the 2011-2012 performances can cast their vote via Facebook or Twitter. Those who miss a performance can still be a part of the show through EPSO’s YouTube channel.
‘Gospel Explosion’ — The annual Black History Month music event is 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at UTEP’s Magoffin. The program will feature El Paso Choirs and Praise Dance Ministries. Admission: $3. Information: 747-8650.
Low Brow Palace — 111 E. Robinson. Age 18 and older welcome ($3 ticket surcharge for age 18-21), unless listed otherwise. Doors open at 9 p.m. Tickets available online at ticketbully.com. Information: 356-0966 or lowbrow.elpaso@gmail.com.
• Cloud Nothings — The Cleveland-based band performs Sunday, Feb. 26. Tickets: $12 in advance; $15 at the door ($3 extra for ages 18-20).
ALSO THIS WEEK
Wine and Cheese Auction Gala — The Assistance League of El Paso’s 2nd annual fundraising gala is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at El Maida Center, 6331 Alabama, with wine tasting, assorted cheeses, a chocolate fountain and silent auction. Tickets: $35. Information: 562-8016.
Alpha’s Laugh Jam — Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Theta Delta Lambda Chapter, hosts the comedy night Saturday, Feb. 25, at the El Paso Comic Strip, 1201 Airway. Featured comics are Dwayne Perkins and Eljaye. Doors open for first show at 7:06 p.m. ($20 admission); second show at 9:20 p.m. ($35) and the After Party is at 11:30 p.m. ($25). Information on Facebook or call 276-9189, 803-354-6983 or 301-412-6447.
Kiwanis Uncorked — The benefit wine tasting gala is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at the El Paso Community Foundation Room, 333 N. Oregon. The event includes wine tasting, food, live music and a children’s art show to benefit children’s charities and scholarships. Advance tickets are $30, which includes six wine tastes and a commemorative glass. Information on Facebook at Kiwanis Clubs of El Paso. Tickets available from any Kiwanian or call Ceci Medina at 855-6864.
Woman’s Auxiliary Benefit — The UTEP Woman’s Auxiliary will host its 2012 Scholarship Benefit at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Wyndham El Paso Airport, 2027 Airway, with special raffles, silent auction and entertainment by Pandemonium, UTEP’s Steel Drums. Lunch served at noon. Participants can meet scholarship recipients and Miner athletes. Cost: $35 ($350 table for 10). Reservation deadline is Feb. 15. Information/reservations: 373-5110
All money raised from the benefit goes to scholarships for UTEP students and programs. Checks payable to “UTEP Women’s Auxiliary” care of Norma Karam, 4025 Roadside, 79922.
Encounter Movement Coffee House — Encounter Movement at Del Sol Church, 11501 Vista Del Sol, hosts a coffee house fundraiser benefiting the community’s needy 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, with coffee, pastries, and live music, comedy, drama and other talent. All ages welcome. Admission: $5 (includes coffee and pastry). Information: 867-9563 or theencountermovement@gmail.com.
Insights Night at the Oscars — A special viewing of 85th annual Academy Awards benefiting Insights Museum is 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Plaza Theatre The Plaza, with food, drinks and a silent auction. Master of Ceremonies to be announced. Tickets: $75 ($125 for two). Information: 534-0000 or insightselpaso.org.
Founded in February 1980 and originally located in the basement of the old El Paso Natural Gas Building, Insights has become the most highly attended museum in El Paso. The museum receives no taxpayer funding.
Love Affair and Bridal Expo - The 15th annual event presented by KISS-FM begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at the Camino Real Hotel. The expo, features three bridal fashion shows, and several vendor booths in the hotel’s grand ballroom, mezzanine, and lobby. Admission is free. Information: 544-9550 or 534-3000.
Black History Month
‘African-American History: A Journey Through the Music’ — Young El Paso Singers, conducted by Cindy Jay, will host a concert in honor of African American History month 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24, at Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird. The story, featuring music and brief narrations, begins in Africa, travels across the ocean to America, traces auctions and slavery of the African, and continues through the early days of the civil rights movement, culminating with Martin Luther King, Jr. The singers will be accompanied on piano by Ruben Gutierrez. Admission is free. Information: 227-6002 or
youngelpasosingers.org.
The singers will also present the free performance “African-Americans: The Songs that Made them Strong” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, El Paso Museum of History, 510 N. Santa Fe.
‘Ancestral Voices’ — A Black History Month celebration to honor of ancestors through music, dance, visual arts and spoken word is 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at El Paso Public Library Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon. Sponsored by Imani with support from the library and local artists. Admission is free; free parking at El Paso City Hall parking lot. Information: 543-5433 or 564-9218.
Black History Month Parade and Rally — The annual Inter-Club Council Black History Month Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at Montana and Pershing and travels east on Montana to Copia then south to Missouri ending at Mary Webb Park. The rally immediately follows the parade noon to 3 p.m. in Mary Webb Park, with vendor booths, family activities and entertainment. Admission is free. Information: 740-7826 or interclubcouncil.org.
ON STAGE
‘The Perfect Crime’ — El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the Warren Manzi thriller Feb. 10-March 3 at El Paso Playhouse. Directed by Jan H. Wolfe. 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.
Has psychiatrist Margaret Thorne Brent committed “the perfect crime”? When her husband turns up dead, she gets caught in a game of cat of mouse with a deranged patient, and the inspector that is assigned to the case.
‘El Pecado de Petra’ — “Vive Mexico” Theater Ensemble and El Paso Community College’s Senior Adult Program present the original bilingual comedy by Rubert Reyes at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24-26, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. This hilarious comedy deals with the timeless themes of pain, love, anger, and the eternal struggle of good vs. evil. Admission: $7. Information: 772-3905, 329-7774, 831-7803 or vivamexicoelpaso.com.
‘The Vagina Monologues’ — UTEP’s annual production of the award-winning Eve Ensler play will be presented at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, at Magoffin Auditorium. The production is part of V-Day at UTEP, hosted by Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance. The play explores women’s sexuality and experiences. Proceeds from the production benefit survivors of violence and relief efforts in Haiti and the local nonprofit, La Mujer Obrera that seeks to empower women. Tickets: $10 (Ticketmaster).
V-Day (V for Victory, Valentine and Vagina) is a global movement to stop violence against women and girls. Information: vday.org.
SPORTS
UTEP Men’s Basketball – The Miners host Southern Miss. at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22, at the Don Haskins Center. Game time is 7 p.m. Tickets: $14-$50 (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
UTEP Women’s Basketball - Home games are in the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $5 (Ticketmaster).Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com
• 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 — SMU
• 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 — Rice.
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. February game times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5 general admission; $10, $15 and $20 reserved. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com. Feb. 24-26 - Dallas Ice Jets.
Jack Rabbit Classic — The 12th annual trail and road runs are 8:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at Franklin Mountain State Park, Tom Mays Unit, off Transmountain Road. Events include 7.5 mile and 3.5-mile trail runs and a 5K paved road run. Trophies to top 3 overall male and female in each event; all runners receive a technical t-shirt. Cost: $20 for 5K and $25 for trail runs by Feb. 23; $25 for 5K and $30 for trail runs Feb. 24-25. No race day registration. Spectator fee is $4 for park entrance. Information: Chris, 478-5663 or tpwd.state.tx.us. Online registration through 6 p.m. Feb. 23 at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pick up is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25 at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa. All runners must pick up packets and park entrance permit prior to race day.
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.
Southern New Mexico
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.
• “Damn Yankees” — The home-run Broadway musical is at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23. Winner of 8 Tony Awards including Best Musical. A 1950s baseball zealot leaves his wife and becomes the young baseball sensation Joe Hardy, transforming the hapless Washington Senators into a winning team - only to realize there’s more to life than home runs. With the help of a handy escape clause and the guilt-ridden temptress Lola, Joe outsmarts the Devil, returns to his former self and shepherds the Senators to the World Series. Tickets: $76 and $79.
A pre-show Stadium Dog Buffet is 5 p.m. Cost: $20.
‘Die Fledermaus’ — Doña Ana Lyric Opera presents Johann Strauss’s operetta Feb. 24-26, at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15 and $20 (Ticketmaster). Information: (575) 646-1986.
This lively farce is Strauss’s most popular operetta. The story begins when Gabriel von Eisenstein is sentenced to eight days in prison for insulting an official, so his good friend Falke tells him to forget his troubles for an evening and accompany him to a ball. The fun and confusion begin when he tells his wife he is going straight to prison, but instead sneaks off to the ball.
Gathering of Quilts — The Winter Quilters Guild’s show is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, at the Ralph Edwards Civic Center, 400 4th Street, Truth or Consequences, N.M. featuring vendors and more than 100 quilts on display by local quilters; and appraisals offered with advance reservation. Admission is free, but donations accepted. Information: Ginger Van Gundy, (575) 744-5472; Dotty, (575) 744-4669 or winterquilters@yahoo.com.
Anita Chen — Grant County Community Concert Association presents the classical musician at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater in Silver City. Chen plays both the violin and piano with precision and style, warmth and imagination. Admission: $20. Information: (575) 538-5862 or gcconcerts.org.
WEST TEXAS
Texas Cowboy Poetry Gathering — The 26th annual gathering is Feb. 24-26 at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas. The second oldest of its kind in the country, the event offers stage shows and individual performances by nationally known cowboy poets, musicians and storytellers. Information: (432) 837-2326, (432) 294-1576 or cowboy-poetry.org.
This year’s headliners include Jerry Brooks, Craig Carter, Doris Daley, Gillette Brothers, Don Hedgpeth, Randy and Hannah Huston, Chris Isaacs, Ross Knox, Jack Sammon and Jim Wilson.
Recitations of poetry and music are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday throughout the Sul Ross campus, starting with an open session at 9 a.m. each day. Sessions are free.
A fundraising session for a “Poet’s Memorial” is 1 p.m. Friday in Marshall Auditorium. This year’s program is “100 Percent Original-Cowboy Songwriters” hosted by Joel Nelson and featuring Bob Campbell, Allan Chapman, Jeff Gore and Andy Wilkinson. Admission: $5 minimum donation.
Showcase performances are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, in Marshall Auditorium, Tickets: $12.50.
A chuckwagon breakfast is 7:30 a.m. each morning at Poet’s Grove (East side of Kokernot Field). Cost: $5 per plate.