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February 2009
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.
El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team plays home games at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Game times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Feb. 6-8: Colorado Outlaws. Feb. 20-22: Dallas Hawks. Feb. 27-March 1: Tulsa Rampage. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.
Cristian Castro — The Grammy Award-nominated Mexican vocalist performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $30-$65 (Ticketmaster).
Beth Moore — The Christian speaker and author will be featured Friday and Saturday, Feb. 6-7, at El Paso Convention Center, with guest Travis Cottrell and his praise team from Nashvillen. Moore, a teacher at Houston’s First Baptist Church, presents her “Living Proof” women’s conferences nationwide. Admission: $60. Registration by phone at 1-800-254-2022 (wristbands will be sent to be used for admission into event).
Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El Paso Community College’s home games are at the Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field. Information: 831-2275.
February games:
• Feb. 6-8 — Scottsdale Community College. Game time is 1 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday (doubleheader) and 11 a.m. Sunday.
• Noon, Tuesday, Feb. 10 — Eastern Arizona College (doubleheader)
• Feb. 13-15 — Luna Community College. Game time is noon Frida and Saturday (doubleheader) and 11 a.m. Sunday.
• Feb. 27-28 — Clarendon College. Game time is noon both days (doubleheaders).
‘8-Track: The Sound of the 70s’ – Feb. 6-22 at UTEP Dinner Theatre. Re-discover the heart-and-soul of the ’70s in this diverse review of more than 50 hits such as “American Pie,” “Best of My Love,” “Close to You,” “I Am Woman,” “What’s Going On,” “Brick House,” “Afternoon Delight,” “The Hustle,” “Staying Alive” and “I Will Survive.” Includes some drug references and visual depictions of the Vietnam War. Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; dinner matinee performance is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8; non-dinner matinees are 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15-22. Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-22 non-dinner matinee. Information: 747-6060.
‘Toma Mi Corazon/Have a Heart’ — “Heart Art” by artists and celebrities will be up for bids at the 8th annual auction Saturday, Feb. 7, silent and live auction at Creative Kids Olo Gallery. Proceeds benefit Avance El Paso Chapter. Information: 351-2419.
El Paso Puzzler Mountain Bike Race — El Paso’s only endurance mountain bike race is 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Franklin Mountain State Park (Tom Mays entrance). Information: 471-9332 or elpasopuzzler.wordpress.com.
Heather Waters — The Los Angeles singer/songwriter performs Saturday, Feb. 7, at Sunset Grocery, 700 Munday. Reservations required: Marjorie Foster, 592-5122 or Charlie McDonald, (575) 541-1992.
Tuff Hedeman West Texas Shootout — Four Time World Champion Bull Rider and El Paso native and four-time World Champion Bull Rider Tuff Hedeman presents the World Championship bullriding event at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. (Ticketmaster)
Ballet Folklórico Aires Internacionales — The group features dances from Mexico and around the world at 7 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7-8, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $5. Information: 731-0951.
‘Annie’ — 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8, at The Plaza Theatre. Broadway in El Paso presents the timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie, with such memorable songs as “It’s the Hard-Knock Life,” ”Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.” and the ever-optimistic “Tomorrow.” Tickets: $35.50 and $56.50. (Ticketmaster) Information: 231-1111.
UTEP Women’s Basketball — All home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $7 ($3 youth). Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Marshall, 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 8
• UCF, 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19
• Southern Miss, 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.
UTEP Men’s Basketball - The Miners’ home games are in the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $9-$25. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com. Home games start at 7:05 p.m., unless otherwise listed.
• UCF, Wednesday, Feb. 11.
• Marshall, Saturday, Feb. 14.
• Memphis, 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21.
• Southern Methodist University, Wednesday, Feb. 25.
Apras de America – 8 p.m. Feb. 14, at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte in Juarez. The Latin American ensemble presents traditional sounds from the Americas. Part of Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas 2009 Matices Culturales Series. Tickets: 200 pesos. Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; (011-52-16) 12-3175 or 12-4075 in Juarez.
UTEP Softball — UTEP women softball team’s February home games are doubleheaders at 3 p.m. at Helen of Troy Complex at UTEP Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
• Wednesday, Feb. 18 — Northern Colorado
• Friday-Sunday, Feb. 20-22 — UTEP Softball Invitational
• Saturday, Feb. 28 — Texas
‘Carmen: The Ballet’ — Feb. 19-22, in UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre. The classic story of love and betrayal will be presented through dance, as well as the new contemporary ballet “Rhapsody in Blue” choreographed by UTEP Dance Faculty. Presented by UTEP’s Department of Theatre, Dance and Film. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $8-$12. Information: 747-5118 or 747-5146.
The Tweaksters — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Showtime El Paso presents the quirky, lively twosome of Regan Patno and Julia Snyder who blend balletic feats, precision juggling, acrobatics and creative choreography with odd objects. Individual tickets: $20 (available at the door). Information: 542-2022 or showtimeElPaso.com.
The Conductor’ — El Paso Wind Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in Magoffin Auditorium at UTEP. This year’s season celebrates the various parts of the symphony. Tickets: $12.50 ($7.50 students, military and seniors). Information: 760-5599.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20-21, in the Plaza Theatre. Guest conductor Andrew Grams and guest artist Eric Ruske, horn, join the symphony in performing Borodin’s Prince Igor Overture, Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 1 and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 8. Tickets: $11-$37. Information: 532-3776.
Coin Show — The International Coin Club of El Paso’s 46th annual Coin Show is Feb. 20-22 at El Maida Shrine Center, 6331 Alabama. More than 50 coin dealers buy and sell coins, banknotes, tokens, medals and collectibles; plus stamps. Dealers are expected from Texas and seven other states. Show 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. Admission is free. Information: 533-6001.
Bellydance Superstars — The showcase of Middle Eastern dance is 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. (Ticketmaster). Ticket information: 747-7468.
Miss Black El Paso Southwest Scholarship Pageant — The annual pageant is 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Chamizal National Memorial theater. Admission: $10. Information: 546-9212.
David Copperfield – The celebrated illusionist performs at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $30-$50 (Ticketmaster).
Race for the Cure — The 17th annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s 5K Race for the Cure is Sunday, Feb. 22, at Cohen Stadium. Registration/information: 566-9745 or elpasokomen.org.
Love Affair and Bridal Expo - The 12th annual event presented by KISS-FM is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Camino Real Hotel. The expo, features bridal fashion shows, and several vendor booths in the hotel’s grand ballroom, mezzanine, and lobby. Admission is free. Information: 544-9550.
Piano Recital — The El Paso Music Teacher’s Association-Student Affiliate presents its students in recital at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 581-3534.
Piano and organ concert — Organist Jane Holstein and pianst Joel Raney return to El Paso by popular demand at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Zion Lutheran Church, 2800 Pershing. Admission is free. Information: Bruce Nehring Consort, 534-7664 or Zion Church, 566-4667.
American Boys Choir — The celebrated Princeton, N.J. choir performs with El Paso Choral Society’s Young Ladies Choir at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Trinity-First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Mesa. Ticket information: 833-0263.
Tejanas softball — The EPCC Tejanas will host its EPCC Tournament Feb. 27-March 1, at the Valle Verde Softball Field. Information: 831-2275. Softball office: 831-2367.
Slipknot — The heavy metal band’s returns to the Sun City at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the El Paso County Coliseum with special guests Coheed and Cambria, and Trivium. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets: $38.50 (Ticketmaster).
Sunland Park Racetrack — The 2008-2009 live horse racing season runs through April 21. Races begin at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission and valet parking is free. Turf Club admission: $7. Information: (575) 874-5200.
Southern New Mexico
Matt Dusk – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, Alamogordo, N.M. The center presents the musical entertainer’s performance filled with sophistication and style. Tickets: $10-$25. Information: (575) 437-2202.
Sourdough Slim – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, Alamogordo, N.M. The cowboy comic, singer and yodeler offers swingin’ tunes, award-winning yodeling and plenty of laughs. Tickets: $12. Information: (575) 437-2202.
‘Annie’ — 8 p.m. Feb 7 at the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. Tickets: $76-$79. Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com.
Las Cruces Symphony – Feb. 7-8 at the NMSU Recital Hall. Guest artist Ludmil Angelov, piano. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com.
Eliza Gilkyson – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Pinos Alto Opera House in Pinos Altos, N.M. The singer/songwriter with her road band perform as part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. Tickets: $20-$25. Information: (505) 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.
‘DanceSport Club’ — The NMSU Department of Dance presents the benefit concert at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13-15, at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces. Ticket information: (575) 646-2070 or deknapp@nmsu.edu.
‘Love Letters’ — Feb. 14 in the Black Box Theatre. No Strings Theatre Company presents its 9th annual Valentine’s Day production of A.R. Gurney’s story of friendship and love between two very different people. Showtime/ticket information: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
Al Hurricane and Al Hurricane, Jr. Band –. Feb. 14 at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, Alamogordo, N.M., as part of the annual Valentine’s Day cabaret and dance. Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 437-2202.
Claremont Trio — Grant County Community Concert Association presents the piano trio at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the WNMU Fine Arts Theater, Silver City, N.M. Admission: $17. Information: (575) 538-5862 or gcconcerts.org.
High Desert New Play – Feb. 20-March 8, at the Hershel Zohn Theatre. American Southwest Theatre Company presents the regional premiere of a new work to be announced. Showtime is 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Preview night is 7 p.m. Feb. 19. Tickets: $15 ($10 preview night). Information: 1-800-525-ASTC (2782).
‘Phaedra’ – Feb. 20-March 8 at Las Cruces Community Theatre Jean Racine’s tragedy of love, lust and intrigue in ancient Greece translated to English by Richard Wilbur is directed by Josh Telles. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $7-$8. Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.
BYU’s Young Ambassadors – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, Alamogordo, N.M. The dance troupe from Brigham Young University presents a variety of dance styles and cultures. Tickets: $10-$25. Information: (575) 437-2202.
Woods Tea Company – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, at Oñate High School Performing Arts Center. Las Cruces Civic Concert Association presents the acoustic group performing fiery Celtic tunes, bluegrass, sea shanties and American folk songs. Ticket information: (575) 521-4051.
Jack Ward Invitational Choral Festival — Feb. 27-28, at the NMSU Music Center Recital Hall. The annual festival includes guest performers and choirs from around the area. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $10-$15. Children ages 7 and older welcome. Information: (575) 646-1240.
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