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February 2012
The following events are just some of the events coming up this month. We generally update this list once a month, and stop updating about a month before so we can focus on the print edition instead.
‘Wicked’ — Broadway in El Paso presents the blockbuster that reveals the untold story of the Oz witches Feb. 1-12 at the Plaza Theatre, based on the bestseller by Gregory McGuire. (Ticketmaster). Ticket information: 231-1111 or theplazatheatre.org.
‘Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing’ — El Paso Wind Symphony continues its 2011-12 “Spicy Season” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets $12.50 ($7.50 military, students and seniors). Information: 760-5599 or elpasowindsymphony.com.
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Dralion’ — The legendary performance troupe returns to El Paso Feb. 15-19, at the Don Haskins Center, UTEP. The show's name is a combination of the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$145. (Ticketmaster) Information: cirquedusoleil.com/dralion.
Miss Black El Paso Southwest — The annual Scholarship Pageant is 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Chamizal National Memorial. 800 S. San Marcial, for young women age 17-20. Tickets: $10. Information: 546-9212.
Conjunto Primavera — The norteño group performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at El Paso County Coliseum, with El Paso’s Los Reileros del Norte. C Tickets: $32; BYOB. (Ticketmaster).
‘A Magnificent Choral Festival’ — Bruce Nehring Consort presents a concert of Massed Choirs featuring guest organist, conductor and composer Dr. Michael Burkhardt at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird. Tickets: $15 ($10 senior/military; $5 students). Information: 534-7664. Ticket information: 532-5874 or brucenehringconsort.org.
UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Game time is 7 p.m. Ticket information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Saturday, Feb. 4 — UAB
• Wednesday, Feb. 8 — Tulsa
• Saturday, Feb. 11 — Tulane
• Wednesday, Feb. 22 — Southern Miss
• Wednesday, Feb. 29 — Rice
El Paso Michelob Ultra Marathon and 1/2 Marathon — The 6th annual multi-state marathon and half-marathon and Jarritos 5K run/walk is Sunday, Feb. 5. Information: 274-5222 or elpasomarathon.org.
EPCC Black History Month — El Paso Community College will host events in February in celebration of Black History Month. All events are 7 to 9 p.m. at Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, Gateway North and Diana. Admission is free. Information: 831-6383.
• Monday, Feb. 6: “Choir Night: A Message in Song,” featuring local church and community choirs.
• Tuesday, Feb. 7: Jazz Night.
• Saturday, Feb. 11: Phil Darius Wallace presents “An Evening with Frederick Douglass.”
• Monday, Feb. 13: “In the Spotlight” with speaker Brig. Gen. Stephen Twitty.
Tejanos baseball - The Tejanos of El Paso Community College take on Eastern Arizona at noon Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field. Admission is free. Information: 831-2275.
‘Toma Mi Corazon/Have a Heart’ — “Heart Art” by artists and celebrities will be up for bids at the 11th annual auction Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Camino Real Hotel. Proceeds benefit Avance El Paso Chapter. Information: 351-2419.
UTEP Women’s Basketball — Home games are in the Don Haskins Center. Ticket information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 — Marshall
• 1:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 — Tulane
• 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 — SMU
• 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 — Rice
UTEP Softball — The women Miners softball team hosts home games at UTEP’s Helen of Troy Complex. Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
• 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 — Santa Clara
• 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 — Indiana (Hotel Encanto Tournament game)
• Noon, Sunday, Feb. 12 — Santa Clara (Hotel Encanto Tournament game)
• 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 — New Mexico State University.
Gabriel Iglesias — The “fluffy” comedian and regional favorite “Stand-Up Revolution” Tour is 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, UTEP’S Don Haskins Center. Iglesias’ second one-hour special and DVD “I’m Not Fat…I’m Fluffy: Live from El Paso” premiered on Comedy Central in 2009 after being filmed in front of two sold-out crowds. Tickets: $40. (Ticketmaster).
‘Pachuco Zoot: A Tale of Identity’ - The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance features spring dance performance is Feb. 10-19 in the Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 747-5118 or theatredance.utep.edu.
‘The Perfect Crime’ — Feb. 10-March 3 at El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Directed by Jan H. Wolfe. Has psychiatrist Margaret Thorne Brent committed “the perfect crime”? 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.
Cupids Chase 5K — The 5K run and 1-mile fun walk benefiting Community Options is Saturday, Feb. 11. Information: 771-7764 or comop.org.
Chinese New Year Celebration — Century Dance presents its first celebration of the Chinese New Year at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Information: 532-7273.
2nd Chance Prom - The El Paso Youth Symphony, directed by Maestro Phillip Gabriel Garcia, hosts a “prom night” event for ages 21 and older at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Camino Real Hotel Ballroom, with live music by the Electric Rock Orchestra and TimeMachine, a Limo Ride, hotel stay, dinner and dance. Tickets are limited to 200 couples. Information: 820-2952, 592-3535, ext. 10 or epyso.com.
Night of Hope Ball — El Paso Diabetes Association will host its 4th annual fundraising gala 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Feb. 11, at the El Paso Museum of Art, featuring a romantic Valentine’s day dinner and dance. This year’s honoree is artist Hal Marcus. Call for admission. Information: 532-6280 or epdiabetes.org.
Tuff Hedeman West Texas Shootout — El Paso native and four-time World Champion Bull Rider Tuff Hedeman presents World Championship bullriding Saturday, Feb. 11, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano (Ticketmaster).
‘Love Letters’ — El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents a romantic Valentine’s Day performance Tuesday, Feb. 14. Ticket information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center - 122 S. Old Pueblo Road. Ages 18 and older welcome. Admission is free. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.
• Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 14-15 — “Let It Be” Beatle Tribute Band and “Surfin’ Safari” Beach Boys Tribute Band
• Thursday, Feb. 16 — Terri Clark
• Friday, Feb. 17 — Cash and Friends; Johnny Cash Tribute
• Saturday, Feb. 18 — Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Dralion’ — The legendary performance troupe returns to El Paso Feb. 15-19, at Don Haskins Center. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$145 (Ticketmaster) Information: cirquedusoleil.com/dralion.
Coin Show — The International Coin Club of El Paso’s 49th annual Coin Show is Feb. 17-19 at El Maida Shrine Center, 6331 Alabama. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. A Kid’s auction is 2 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. Information: 533-6001 or elpasocoinclub.com. Weekend of show: 526-3180.
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. 17-19 – Texas Jr. Brahmas
• Feb. 24-26 – Dallas Ice Jets
Race for the Cure — The 20th annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s 5K Race for the Cure is Sunday, Feb. 19. Registration/information: 566-9745 or elpasokomen.org.
Sean Jones — Showtime El Paso presents the R&B/Soul singer at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Ticket information: 544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com.
Wine and Cheese Auction Gala — 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. Details to be announced. Information: 219-7738.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra - The Symphony performs with guest conductor Peter Rubardt and guest violinist Chee-Yun at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, in the Plaza Theatre. Ticket information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
‘El Sueño de Petra’ — “Viva 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 through Sunday, Feb. 24-26, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Information: 772-3905, 329-7774, 831-7803 or vivamexicoelpaso.com.
Love Affair and Bridal Expo - The 15th annual event presented by KISS-FM is 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.
‘An Evening of Jazz’ - El Paso Pro-Musica presents an evening of jazz music 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. Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.
Young People’s Concerts: ‘The Orchestra Rocks’ — The El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents the 72nd season of free programs for area fifth-graders 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 29-March 2, at the Plaza Theatre. Sponsored by El Paso Electric. The public is invited on a space-available basis; call for availability. Information: 532-3776.
Southern New Mexico
‘Shadowlands’ — The Las Cruces Community Theatre presents the drama by William Nicholson Feb. 3-19. Directed by Patrick Payne. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $7-$10. Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.
The Ragbirds — The contemporary folk/roots band performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre, Silver City. Tickets: $20 ($15 members; $5 students/children). Information: (575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.
Harlem Globetrotters — The famed wizards of basketball bring the 2012 World Tour to the area 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Pan Am Center, Las Cruces. Tickets: $20-$77 stands; $107 courtside. (Ticketmaster).
Rock and Worship Road Show — MercyMe headlines the Christian rock tour 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at NMSU’s Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Tickets: $10 at the door; $50 VIP (itickets.com).
NMSU/Warner Hutchison Contemporary Arts Festival — NMSU Special Events’ 2nd annual artist festival focusing on contemporary music with multi-media interaction from other disciplines is 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 13-15, at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall. Admission is free. Information: (575) 646-2901 or (575) 646-4814
‘Love Letters’ — The 12th annual Valentine’s Day production is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Black Box Theatre at 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $10 ($9 students and seniors over 65). Reservations/information: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
Glenn Miller Orchestra — The band under the direction of trombonist Gary Tole performs many of the original arrangements of hits by the legendary Glenn Miller at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $30. Information: (575) 523-4760 or riograndetheatre.com.
New York Voices - The Grammy Award winning vocal ensemble performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall. Part of NMSU Cultural Series. Tickets: $15 ($10 NMSU students). Information: (575) 646-4413 or panam.nmsucom.edu.
Brad Paisley — The famed country singer/guitarist brings his “Camobunga” 2012 tour to the Pan Am Center in Las Cruces at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, along with guests three-time CMA winners The Band Perry and American Idol winner Scotty McCreery. Tickets (on sale Dec. 3): $35, $55 and $65. (Ticketmaster).
Andrey Ponochevny- Las Cruces Civic Concert Association presents the Russian classical pianist and Bronze Medal winner of the 2002 International Tchaikovsky piano competition in Moscow at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 521-4051.
‘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. Ticket information: (575) 646-1986.
New Horizons Symphony — The symphony performs 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.
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February 2012
The following events are just some of the events coming up this month. We generally update this list once a month, and stop updating about a month before so we can focus on the print edition instead.
‘Wicked’ — Broadway in El Paso presents the blockbuster that reveals the untold story of the Oz witches Feb. 1-12 at the Plaza Theatre, based on the bestseller by Gregory McGuire. (Ticketmaster). Ticket information: 231-1111 or theplazatheatre.org.
‘Wild Thing, You Make My Heart Sing’ — El Paso Wind Symphony continues its 2011-12 “Spicy Season” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets $12.50 ($7.50 military, students and seniors). Information: 760-5599 or elpasowindsymphony.com.
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Dralion’ — The legendary performance troupe returns to El Paso Feb. 15-19, at the Don Haskins Center, UTEP. The show's name is a combination of the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$145. (Ticketmaster) Information: cirquedusoleil.com/dralion.
Miss Black El Paso Southwest — The annual Scholarship Pageant is 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at Chamizal National Memorial. 800 S. San Marcial, for young women age 17-20. Tickets: $10. Information: 546-9212.
Conjunto Primavera — The norteño group performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at El Paso County Coliseum, with El Paso’s Los Reileros del Norte. C Tickets: $32; BYOB. (Ticketmaster).
‘A Magnificent Choral Festival’ — Bruce Nehring Consort presents a concert of Massed Choirs featuring guest organist, conductor and composer Dr. Michael Burkhardt at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5, at Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird. Tickets: $15 ($10 senior/military; $5 students). Information: 534-7664. Ticket information: 532-5874 or brucenehringconsort.org.
UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Game time is 7 p.m. Ticket information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Saturday, Feb. 4 — UAB
• Wednesday, Feb. 8 — Tulsa
• Saturday, Feb. 11 — Tulane
• Wednesday, Feb. 22 — Southern Miss
• Wednesday, Feb. 29 — Rice
El Paso Michelob Ultra Marathon and 1/2 Marathon — The 6th annual multi-state marathon and half-marathon and Jarritos 5K run/walk is Sunday, Feb. 5. Information: 274-5222 or elpasomarathon.org.
EPCC Black History Month — El Paso Community College will host events in February in celebration of Black History Month. All events are 7 to 9 p.m. at Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, Gateway North and Diana. Admission is free. Information: 831-6383.
• Monday, Feb. 6: “Choir Night: A Message in Song,” featuring local church and community choirs.
• Tuesday, Feb. 7: Jazz Night.
• Saturday, Feb. 11: Phil Darius Wallace presents “An Evening with Frederick Douglass.”
• Monday, Feb. 13: “In the Spotlight” with speaker Brig. Gen. Stephen Twitty.
Tejanos baseball - The Tejanos of El Paso Community College take on Eastern Arizona at noon Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field. Admission is free. Information: 831-2275.
‘Toma Mi Corazon/Have a Heart’ — “Heart Art” by artists and celebrities will be up for bids at the 11th annual auction Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the Camino Real Hotel. Proceeds benefit Avance El Paso Chapter. Information: 351-2419.
UTEP Women’s Basketball — Home games are in the Don Haskins Center. Ticket information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 — Marshall
• 1:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 — Tulane
• 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 — SMU
• 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 — Rice
UTEP Softball — The women Miners softball team hosts home games at UTEP’s Helen of Troy Complex. Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
• 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 — Santa Clara
• 10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 12 — Indiana (Hotel Encanto Tournament game)
• Noon, Sunday, Feb. 12 — Santa Clara (Hotel Encanto Tournament game)
• 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21 — New Mexico State University.
Gabriel Iglesias — The “fluffy” comedian and regional favorite “Stand-Up Revolution” Tour is 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, UTEP’S Don Haskins Center. Iglesias’ second one-hour special and DVD “I’m Not Fat…I’m Fluffy: Live from El Paso” premiered on Comedy Central in 2009 after being filmed in front of two sold-out crowds. Tickets: $40. (Ticketmaster).
‘Pachuco Zoot: A Tale of Identity’ - The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance features spring dance performance is Feb. 10-19 in the Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 747-5118 or theatredance.utep.edu.
‘The Perfect Crime’ — Feb. 10-March 3 at El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. Directed by Jan H. Wolfe. Has psychiatrist Margaret Thorne Brent committed “the perfect crime”? 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.
Cupids Chase 5K — The 5K run and 1-mile fun walk benefiting Community Options is Saturday, Feb. 11. Information: 771-7764 or comop.org.
Chinese New Year Celebration — Century Dance presents its first celebration of the Chinese New Year at 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Information: 532-7273.
2nd Chance Prom - The El Paso Youth Symphony, directed by Maestro Phillip Gabriel Garcia, hosts a “prom night” event for ages 21 and older at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Camino Real Hotel Ballroom, with live music by the Electric Rock Orchestra and TimeMachine, a Limo Ride, hotel stay, dinner and dance. Tickets are limited to 200 couples. Information: 820-2952, 592-3535, ext. 10 or epyso.com.
Night of Hope Ball — El Paso Diabetes Association will host its 4th annual fundraising gala 6 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Feb. 11, at the El Paso Museum of Art, featuring a romantic Valentine’s day dinner and dance. This year’s honoree is artist Hal Marcus. Call for admission. Information: 532-6280 or epdiabetes.org.
Tuff Hedeman West Texas Shootout — El Paso native and four-time World Champion Bull Rider Tuff Hedeman presents World Championship bullriding Saturday, Feb. 11, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano (Ticketmaster).
‘Love Letters’ — El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents a romantic Valentine’s Day performance Tuesday, Feb. 14. Ticket information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center - 122 S. Old Pueblo Road. Ages 18 and older welcome. Admission is free. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.
• Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 14-15 — “Let It Be” Beatle Tribute Band and “Surfin’ Safari” Beach Boys Tribute Band
• Thursday, Feb. 16 — Terri Clark
• Friday, Feb. 17 — Cash and Friends; Johnny Cash Tribute
• Saturday, Feb. 18 — Jerry Lee Lewis Tribute
Cirque du Soleil: ‘Dralion’ — The legendary performance troupe returns to El Paso Feb. 15-19, at Don Haskins Center. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$145 (Ticketmaster) Information: cirquedusoleil.com/dralion.
Coin Show — The International Coin Club of El Paso’s 49th annual Coin Show is Feb. 17-19 at El Maida Shrine Center, 6331 Alabama. Hours are 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. A Kid’s auction is 2 p.m. on Saturday. Admission is free. Information: 533-6001 or elpasocoinclub.com. Weekend of show: 526-3180.
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. 17-19 – Texas Jr. Brahmas
• Feb. 24-26 – Dallas Ice Jets
Race for the Cure — The 20th annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s 5K Race for the Cure is Sunday, Feb. 19. Registration/information: 566-9745 or elpasokomen.org.
Sean Jones — Showtime El Paso presents the R&B/Soul singer at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Ticket information: 544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com.
Wine and Cheese Auction Gala — 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. Details to be announced. Information: 219-7738.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra - The Symphony performs with guest conductor Peter Rubardt and guest violinist Chee-Yun at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 24-25, in the Plaza Theatre. Ticket information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
‘El Sueño de Petra’ — “Viva 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 through Sunday, Feb. 24-26, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Information: 772-3905, 329-7774, 831-7803 or vivamexicoelpaso.com.
Love Affair and Bridal Expo - The 15th annual event presented by KISS-FM is 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.
‘An Evening of Jazz’ - El Paso Pro-Musica presents an evening of jazz music 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. Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.
Young People’s Concerts: ‘The Orchestra Rocks’ — The El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents the 72nd season of free programs for area fifth-graders 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 29-March 2, at the Plaza Theatre. Sponsored by El Paso Electric. The public is invited on a space-available basis; call for availability. Information: 532-3776.
Southern New Mexico
‘Shadowlands’ — The Las Cruces Community Theatre presents the drama by William Nicholson Feb. 3-19. Directed by Patrick Payne. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $7-$10. Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.
The Ragbirds — The contemporary folk/roots band performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre, Silver City. Tickets: $20 ($15 members; $5 students/children). Information: (575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.
Harlem Globetrotters — The famed wizards of basketball bring the 2012 World Tour to the area 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Pan Am Center, Las Cruces. Tickets: $20-$77 stands; $107 courtside. (Ticketmaster).
Rock and Worship Road Show — MercyMe headlines the Christian rock tour 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, at NMSU’s Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Tickets: $10 at the door; $50 VIP (itickets.com).
NMSU/Warner Hutchison Contemporary Arts Festival — NMSU Special Events’ 2nd annual artist festival focusing on contemporary music with multi-media interaction from other disciplines is 7:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, Feb. 13-15, at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall. Admission is free. Information: (575) 646-2901 or (575) 646-4814
‘Love Letters’ — The 12th annual Valentine’s Day production is 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, at the Black Box Theatre at 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $10 ($9 students and seniors over 65). Reservations/information: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
Glenn Miller Orchestra — The band under the direction of trombonist Gary Tole performs many of the original arrangements of hits by the legendary Glenn Miller at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $30. Information: (575) 523-4760 or riograndetheatre.com.
New York Voices - The Grammy Award winning vocal ensemble performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall. Part of NMSU Cultural Series. Tickets: $15 ($10 NMSU students). Information: (575) 646-4413 or panam.nmsucom.edu.
Brad Paisley — The famed country singer/guitarist brings his “Camobunga” 2012 tour to the Pan Am Center in Las Cruces at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, along with guests three-time CMA winners The Band Perry and American Idol winner Scotty McCreery. Tickets (on sale Dec. 3): $35, $55 and $65. (Ticketmaster).
Andrey Ponochevny- Las Cruces Civic Concert Association presents the Russian classical pianist and Bronze Medal winner of the 2002 International Tchaikovsky piano competition in Moscow at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 521-4051.
‘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. Ticket information: (575) 646-1986.
New Horizons Symphony — The symphony performs 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.
Copyright El Paso Scene, 2008
If you have any comments about your visit to this site, please write epscene@epscene.com