El Paso Scene Weekly for Feb. 27-March 4, 2012
CONCERTS
‘An Evening of Jazz’ — El Paso Pro-Musica presents an evening of jazz music with two-time Grammy nominee Philippe Quint, violin, and the Matt Herskowitz Trio Feb. 28-29, featuring the works of Claude Bolling. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall and Wednesday at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets: $30 ($25 seniors/military; $5 students). Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.
Quint has emerged in recent years as one of the few soloists to combine a remarkable degree of lyricism, poetry and impeccable virtuosity. He performs on a 1723 “Ex-Kieseweter,” Antonio Stradivari violin on loan to him from Clement and Karen Arrison through the generous efforts of the Stradivari Society.
Pianist, songwriter, composer and arranger Herskowitz has performed classical, contemporary, jazz and his own compositions to critical acclaim. His trio was invited by Barry Manilow to join him on his Christmas release for Hallmark, “The Swing of Christmas.” The release was nominated for a Grammy for Best Traditional Pop Album. His own composition, “Jerusalem Trilogy,” was performed at the El Paso Pro Musica Chamber Music Festival in 2010.
Selections include Herskowitz’s arrangement of Bach’s Prelude in C minor, Well Tempered Clavier Book 2. “Bach à la Jazz” from the soundtrack of the film “The Triplets of Belleville,” as well as his arrangements of Bach’s Preambulum from Partita no. 5 in G major, Robert Shumann’s Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 Allegro affettuoso and Toccata in C major, Op. 7, and Fédéric Chopin’s Sonata no.2 in Bb minor, Op. 35 Grave – Doppio movimento.
The program’s second half features Claude Bolling’s Suite for Violin and Jazz Piano Trio.
Hanks Jazz Festival — The festival runs all day March 1-3, in the Hanks High School auditorium, 2100 Lee Trevino Regional middle and high school students will perform throughout the festival, with a final performance on Saturday. Details to be announced. Information: 434-9700 or hanksband.com.
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center - 122 S. Old Pueblo Road. Ages 18 and older welcome. Admission is free. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.
• Dokken — The heavy metal band performs Friday, March 2.
ALSO THIS WEEK
‘Tablescapes’ — El Paso Pro-Musica Guild’s 15th annual luncheon features designer-decorated tables March 1-2 at the El Paso Country Club, 5000 Country Club Place. Each table is individually decorated by El Paso’s leading floral designers, high-end furniture stores, party planners, specialty shops and more. Attendees vote for their favorite table, with designs ranging from whimsical to sophisticated. Proceeds benefit El Paso Pro-Musica. Ticket information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.
The Ladies’ Nite Out Preview Party is 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
Luncheon and auction is 11:30 a.m. Friday, with browse time prior to the meal.
Milagro Gala — Actress America Ferrera is featured guest speaker at El Paso Children’s Hospital’s 2012 benefit gala 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, March 2, at El Paso Convention Center. Proceeds from the event benefit sick and injured children at El Paso Children’s Hospital Tickets: $150 ($1,500 table for 10). Information/reservations: 521-7229, ext. 3083
Ferrera has appeared in such films as “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants” and “Lords of Dogtown,” and landed the starring role in the hit ABC show “Ugly Betty” in 2006. Her portrayal of Betty Suarez on the dramatic comedy earned Ferrera an Emmy, a Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Award, as well as ALMA and Imagen Awards.
Ferrera’s starring performance in the Patricia Cardoso film “Real Women Have Curves” earned her a Sundance Jury Award for Best Actress, an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Debut Performance, and a Young Artist Award nomination for Best Performance for a Leading Young Actress.
She just finished an eight-week run in London starring as Roxie Hart in the West End production of the hit musical “Chicago.” She also executive-produced and appeared in “The Dry Land,” which premiered at the 2010 Sundance Film Festival and won “Best International Film” at the 2010 Edinburgh Film Festival.
Massing of the Colors — More than 80 veterans, school and civic organizations will participate in the 37th annual event at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at St. Raphael Church, 2301 Zanzibar, sponsored by the El Paso Chapter of the Military Order of the World Wars. Participating units are from Fort Bliss, JROTC, law enforcement and fire department, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and more. Admission is free and the public is welcome. Information: 821-4423 or 755-4038.
Organizations wishing to participate may pre-register at elpasomoww.org.
The Massing of the Colors is a non-sectarian ceremony, dating back to 1922, that recognizes the sacrifices of all Americans, military and civilian, in both war and peace.
‘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.
SPORTS
UTEP Men’s Basketball – The Miners host Rice at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $14-$50 (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam – The U.S. Hot Rod Monster Jam is 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 3-4, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $10 (Ticketmaster). Information: monsterjam.com.
USHRA Monster Trucks include Grave Digger, Tasmanian Devil, El Toro Loco and others.
Walk For Literacy — Dr. Nixon Elementary School’s PTA hosts its inaugural 5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk benefiting the school’s literacy development is 8 a.m. Sunday, March 4, at the school, 11141 Loma Roja. Trophies for top three male and female runners and for the largest team and military team. Metals to top three male and female in age groups 9 and younger. First 200 runners receive t-shirt. Cost: $20 after March 2 (team discount for 10 persons or more is $5 per person. Information: 274-5222 Online registration through Feb. 29 at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Pre-race packet pick up is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 3, at Up and Running, 1475 George Dieter. Race day registration and packet pickup is 7 to 7:45 a.m.
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
New Horizons Symphony — The symphony performs “From Russia With Love” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall in Las Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575) 522-5571 or nhsocruces.com.
McPeake and Cathie Ryan — The Celtic music double bill is 8 p.m. Thursday, March 1, at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall. Part of NMSU Cultural Series. Tickets: $10-$15. Information: (575) 646-4413 or panam.nmsucom.edu.
For generations, the McPeake Family of Belfast has stood for one of the most distinctive sounds in Irish music. Francis McPeake IV has put together a revived band famed for its fusion of original Celtic compositions and contemporary rhythms and styles. Vocalist and bodrán player Ryan, formerly of Cherish the Ladies, was led to Celtic music because of her Irish heritage. She has several CDs out on Shanachie Records.
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.
• Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra — The orchestra, directed by Lonnie Klein, performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 3. The program will include Mozart’s Violin Concerto #5 in A Major K.219 with featured soloist Eva León, violin and Symphony #35 in D Major “Haffner” K.385. Tickets: $56 and $59.
Downtown Ramble — The City of Las Cruces hosts an evening of music and art 5 to 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Information: (575) 523-2950.
‘First Fridays’ in Silver City — Several of historic Downtown Silver City’s restaurants, shops and “Red Dot” galleries will stay open late the first Friday of each month as part of the monthly “First Friday” shopping event. Free live music and other special events also planned each month. Information: 1-800-548-9378 or silvercitymainstreet.com.