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February 2008

‘Americana’ — El Paso Wind Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in Magoffin Auditorium at UTEP. Tickets: $12.50 ($7.50 students, military and seniors). Information: 760-5599.

Dallas Black Dance Theatre — The nationally recognized dance company performs at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Socorro High School, 10150 Alameda. Admission: $20 donation ($10 students). Information: elpalumnae@yahoo.com.
 
Robert MacDonald – The Bruce Nehring Consort presents the popular organist Feb. 1, at First Baptist Church, 106 Miranda, in Las Cruces, and Feb. 2-3, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3500 McRae. In this family-friendly concert featuring Broadway tunes and live accompaniment to classic Charlie Chaplin films Friday and Saturday, and selections from the Great American Songbook on Sunday. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5-$15. Information: 534-7664.

Texas vs. The Nation — UTEP football coach Mike Price will coach players from across the state in an all-Texas team in the 2nd annual collegiate all-star game at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in the Sun Bowl. Arizona Cardinals head coach Buddy Ryan will coach the Nation team, consisting of seniors from colleges across the United States with no Texas ties. Information: 544-9000 or texasvsthenation.com.

‘Toma Mi Corazon/Have a Heart’ — “Heart Art” by artists and celebrities will be up for bids at the Saturday, Feb. 2, silent and live auction at the Hal Marcus Gallery, 800 N. Mesa to benefit Avance El Paso Chapter.

Los Tigres del Norte — The popular norteño band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Information: 534-4229.

‘Gospel Explosion’ — The 5th annual Black History Month music event is 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, featuring music, inspirational dance and more. Admission is free. Information: 747-5670.

Downtown Ghost Tours — Author Ken Hudnall will host a walking tour of El Paso’s ghosts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, and 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, beginning at the Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Paso. Information: 880-4376 or kenhudnall.com.

Piano Recital — Local piano teacher Mariko Reider presents her students in recital at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre. Admission is free. Information: 833-0239.

Bourbon Street on Cincinnati Street ‘08 — The 5th annual Mardi Gras celebration in Kern Place is Fat Tuesday, Feb. 5. Cincinnati Street will be closed to vehicle traffic. Food live outdoor music drink specials and, of course, beads.

Movie Night in the Philanthropy Theatre — The theatre in The Plaza Theatre Annex will host a classic movie at 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month. Drinks and light fare offered at 5 p.m. in the Oasis Lounge in the annex. The Feb. 6 movie is “Breakfast at Tiffany’s.” Admission: $5. Information: 231-1176.

UTEP Men’s Basketball — The Miners’ home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $9, $15, $19, $21 and $25. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com. Game time is 7:05 p.m.
• Feb. 6 — Tulane
• Feb. 23 — East Carolina
• Feb. 27 — UAB.

Bayer Classic bowling — The Professional Bowlers Association will host the pro-bowling event Feb. 6-10, at Oasis Lanes, 1660 N. Zaragosa, as part of its 2006-2007 Denny’s PBA Tour. Information: 855-1183 or pba.com.

Tejanas softball — The EPCC Tejanas play doubleheader home games at the Valle Verde Softball Field. Admission: $3. Information: 831-2275. Softball office: 831-2367. Upcoming games:
• Feb. 6 — Central Arizona College, 2 p.m.
• Feb. 15     — Frank Phillips College, 1 p.m.
• Feb. 16 — Clarendon College, 11 a.m.
• Feb. 29     — Howard College, 1 p.m.
• March 1 — Western Texas College, 11 a.m.

‘Let’s Get Connected’ — The El Paso Conference for Women is Feb. 8-9 at the Centennial Club at Fort Bliss, hosted by El Paso First Lady Tram Cook and Mayor John Cook. The event features seminars, trainings and forums for area women. Cost: $50 (includes VIP reception and dinner, conference, continental breakfast and lunch). Student tickets: $25. Information: 566-4066.

Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El Paso Community College home games are at the Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field. All dates are doubleheaders and begin at noon. Admission: $3. Information: 831-2275. Upcoming games:
• Feb. 8-9 — South Mountain Community College
• Feb. 23 — Eastern Arizona.

‘Hair’ – Feb. 8-24, at the UTEP Dinner Theatre. The theatre presents the shocking and groudbreaking 1968 phenomenon that ushered in the era of the “rock musical” on Broadway. Written by Gerome Ragni, James Rado and Galt MacDermot, “Hair” mirrors the thoughts and feelings of a generation in turmoil over the Vietnam war and asks the audiences to take a “trip” back to the days of beads-flowers-freedom and happiness, while encouraging them to “drop out” and “be in.” The musical’s hits include “Aquarius,” “Let The Sunshine In,” “Hair,” “Good Starshine,” “Easy to Be Hard” and “Frank Mills.” Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; dinner matinee performance is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10; non-dinner matinees are Sunday, Feb. 17 and 24. Ticket information: 747-6060.

El Paso Museum of History — The museum, Santa Fe at Franklin,  celebrates Black History Month 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, with a Victory Warriors Drill and Dance team performance and a presentation by Maceo Crenshaw Dailey, Jr., Director of African American Studies, UTEP, on “El Paso’s Enduring African American Community and Its Place In African American History.” Information: 351-3588.

George Winston — Artbeat presents Grammy Award-winning pianist George Winston in a solo concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Scottish Rite Temple, 301 W. Missouri.  Tickets are $19.50 and $29.50 available at Dance Designs 929 Raynolds, Scottish Rite Temple, artbeatshows.org or call 888-849-4255.

Cosy Sheridan — The singer/songwriter hailing from Moab, Utah performs a dinner concert at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb 9, at La Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Dinner served at 7 p.m. Cost: $25, reservations required: Marjorie Foster, 592-5122 or Charlie McDonald, (505) 541-1992.

Flashdance 2008 — The 24th annual dance spectacular showcasing the city’s best high school performers is 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9-10, at the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre. Presented by El Paso Parks and Recreation Department. The performance will feature high school dance groups from throughout the city, from jazz to modern, hip-hop to solo. Admission: $5. Information: 533-3311.

Side Street Strutters — 7:30 p.m. Feb. 9, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Presented by Showtime El Paso. Since 1983, the group has captured the excitement, vitality and spontaneity of jazz, America’s musical heritage. With a repertoire of traditional New Orleans-style jazz made famous by Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong and Fats Waller to the big band sounds of Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington and Count Basie, the band has been a fixture at Disneyland Park in Anaheim since 1985. Admission: $20. Ticket information: 544-2022.

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 bull riding event 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Ticket information: 544-8444, or ticketmaster.com.
  The Tailgate-down pre-show party is 5 to 8 p.m. in the Coliseum parking lot with barbeque, beer and live music. Admission is free for shootout ticket-holders.

‘El Cucuy’ — The mixed media presentation is Feb. 11-14 at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Performances are 7 p.m. Monday, 2 p.m. Tuesday and 10 a.m. Thursdays. Admission: $2-$5. Information: 478-5888 or larias@elp.rr.com.

Tom Jones — The iconic singer performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $35-$75. Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or Ticketmaster.com.

‘How Do I Love Thee: The Romance of Dance’— The UTEP Department of Theatre, Dance and Film presents an evening of romantic dance performances Feb. 14-17, in Fox Fine Arts Center’s Wise Family Theatre. Showtime is 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $11 ($9 UTEP faculty/staff, seniors, military, non-UTEP students, groups of 10 or more; $8 UTEP students).
Information: 747-6509.

Border AIDS Partnership Gala — The Spotlight 2008 gala, “1 Stage/1 Night/1 Reason to Celebrate Life” is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at the Plaza Theatre. The performing arts showcase features dancers, actors, musicians and singers. Tickets: $25 and $100. Information: 533-4020.

‘Steel Magnolias’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the warm-hearted comedy Feb. 15-March 8. By Robert Harling, directed by Jean Ames. 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. selected Sundays. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military and students, $6 EPCC students). Information: 532-1317 or elpasoplayhouse.com.

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. Tickets: $5, $10, $15 and $20. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.
• Feb. 15-17 — Colorado Outlaws
• Feb. 22-24 — San Antonio Diablos.

Compañia Nacional de Danza – 8 p.m. Feb. 16, at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte in Juarez. Presented by Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas. Mexico’s national ballet company presents the classic “Romeo and Juliet.” Tickets: 200 pesos. Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; (011-52-16)12-3175 or 12-4075 in Juarez.

Little Joe y La Familia — The legendary Tex-Mex band will headline the “Tejano Legends 2” concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at the Plaza Theatre, with special guests. Proceeds benefit the Sin Fronteras Project. Tickets: $20-$50. Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
  Two-time Grammy winner Little Joe and his band helped foster the groundbreaking “Tejano” mix of Mexican norteño with country, blues and rock influences.

Race for the Cure — The 16th annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s 5K Race for the Cure is Sunday, Feb. 17, at Noel Field at Fort Bliss. The fund-raiser has become one of the biggest races of the year in the region. The 5K competitive run/walk begins at 9 a.m.; non-competitive events begin at 9:15 a.m. Registration: $21 per event. Information: 566-9745 or elpasokomen.org.

Love Affair and Bridal Expo - The annual event presented by KISS-FM is Sunday, Feb. 17, 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.

El Paso Symphony Orchestra – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22-23, in the Plaza Theatre. Guest pianist Arnaldo Cohen joins Maestra Sarah Ioannides in performing all Greig “Peer Gynt” selections. Tickets: $11-$37. Information: 532-3776.

Circus Gatti — The circus returns Friday through Sunday, Feb. 21-25 to the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. The big top circus offers everything from high-wire acts to elephants and clowns. Tickets available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.

Coin Show — The International Coin Club of El Paso’s 45th annual Coin Show is Feb. 22-24 at El Maida Shrine Center, 6331 Alabama. 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.

Miss Black El Paso Southwest Scholarship Pageant — The annual pageant is 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at the Chamizal National Memorial. The Miss pageant features young African American ladies exhibiting poise, grace and erudition. Admission: $10. Information: 546-9212.

UTEP Softball — UTEP women softball team takes on Texas-San Antonio in a doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, at Helen of Troy Complex at UTEP. Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
Upcoming games:
  UTEP Invitational games are Feb. 28-March 2:
• Feb. 28 — Northern Colorado, 6 p.m.
• Feb. 29 — Loyola Marymount, 11 a.m.
• Feb. 29 — Binghamton, 6 p.m.
• March 1 — UC Riverside 6 p.m.
• March 2 — Prairie View A&M 1 p.m.
• March 2 — Georgetown 3 p.m.

Piano Recital — The El Paso Music Teacher’s Association-Student Affiliate presents its students in recital at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 581-3534.

EPSO Young People’s Concerts – Feb. 25-27 in the Abraham Chavez Theatre. The El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents its 68^th annual free concerts for more than 15,000 area fifth graders. Performances are 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. all three days. The public is invited on a space-available basis; call for availability. Information: 532-3776.

NOFX — The punk band brings its Fat Tour ‘08 to El Paso at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Club 101, 3233 N. Mesa, Suite. 300, with special guest The Flatliners. All ages show. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Available from ticketbully.com. Information: 544-2101 or club101.com.

‘Dancing with the Stars’— El Paso Wind Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 29, in Magoffin Auditorium at UTEP, featuring guest performer Felipa Solis. Tickets: $12.50 ($7.50 students, military and seniors). Information: 760-5599.

Leap Year Festival — The 2008 Worldwide Leap Year Festival in Anthony, N.M./Texas, the “Leap Year Capital of the World,” is Feb. 28-March 1. The state line community of Anthony, between El Paso and Las Cruces, has invited anyone born on Feb. 29 as its special guest for the 6th quadrennial festival. Events include a concert Thursday, parade Friday and live entertainment, food and craft booths, a car show and carnival activities Saturday. Information: 886-2222.

Sunland Park Racetrack — The 2007-2008 live horse racing season runs through April 22. Races are Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, beginning at 12:15 p.m. through Feb. 15 and 12:55 p.m. afterward. Information: (575) 874-5200.

Southern New Mexico

Ailey II – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at the Flickinger Center, Alamogordo. The universally renowned company merges the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding choreographers. Tickets: $10-$25. Information: (505) 437-2202.

Willie Nelson — The legend performs at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. Tickets: $40-$125. Ticketmaster 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.

ASTC Mardi Gras — American Southwest Theatre Company will host its annual Mardi Gras gala event 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, at the Hotel Encanto de Las Cruces, 705 S. Telshor, in Las Cruces. Includes music, Cajun-themed food, masks, beads, dancing and a King and Queen contest. Tickets: $50. Information/tickets: (575) 646-4517 or (575) 202-6945.

Greg Brown – America’s favorite funky, gritty singer/songwriter performs at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31-Feb. 1, at the Pinos Alto Opera House in Pinos Altos. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. Tickets: $20-$25. Information: (575) 538-2505.

Orchid Ensemble – 8 p.m. Feb. 7 at the NMSU Music Recital Hall. Part of the ASNMSU Cultural Series. The ensemble blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond, creating a beautiful new sound that is both creative and distinct, ranging from traditional and contemporary Chinese music, world music, jazz and creative improvisation. Tickets: $10-$12.50. Ticketmaster: (915) 544-8444.

The Wonderful Wizard of Song – 8 p.m. Feb. 9 at the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. The Three Crooners and son Sam Arlen celebrate the music of composer Harold Arlen. Tickets: $46-$49. Information: 1-888-818-7872.

‘Love Letters’ — The 8th annual Valentine’s Day production is 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Black Box Theatre at 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. No Strings Theatre Co. continues its tradition of A.R. Gurney’s evocative, touching and frequently funny lifetime exchange of letters between Andrew Makepiece Ladd III and Melissa Gardner. Tickets: $10 ($7 students and seniors). Reservations: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.

Chocolate Buffet and Cabaret — The annual Flickinger Center fundraiser is Thursday, Feb. 14, at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 New York Ave. in Alamogordo. This year’s cabaret features entertainer Kari Simmons, along with the always popular chocolate buffet.

BYU Dancers Group – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 16 at the Flickinger Center, Alamogordo. The popular troupe presents a variety of dance styles. Tickets: $16. Information: (505) 437-2202.

Las Cruces Symphony – Feb. 16-17, at the NMSU Recital Hall. Guest artist Verdehr Duo, clarinet and violin, and the Symphony perform the world premiere of Concerto for Clarinet, Violin and Orchestra by Chatman. Other selections are Symphony No. 2 “Mysterious Mountain” by Hovhaness and Porgy and Bess: Symphonic Picture by Gershwin. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: (505) 646-3709.

Black Mountain Chorus of Wales – 7:30 p.m., Feb. 19, at Oñate High School Performing Arts Center, Las Cruces. Presented by Las Cruces Civic Concert Association. Tickets: $10-$25. Information: (505) 521-4051.

‘The Tempest’ – 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Spencer Theater, Alto, N.M. William Shakespeare’s classic of love, revenge, tragedy and comedy presented by the Tony-winning Acting Company. Tickets: $36-$39. Information: 1-888-818-7872.

‘Reckless’ – American Southwest Theatre Company presents Craig Lucas’s surreal tragicomedy Feb. 22-March 2, at the Hershel Zohn Theatre at NMSU. . Rachel, a housewife, the surprise of her life when she learns her husband has hired a hitman to kill her…and that’s just the beginning. Performances are 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15 ($13 NMSU faculty, seniors 60 and older; $10 NMSU students and ages 18 and younger). Information: 1-800-525-ASTC (2782).

‘Baby With the Bathwater’ — Feb. 29-March 16, at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. No Strings Theatre Co. presents the Christopher Durang play directed by Ceil Herman. The bitingly satiric black comedy is presented at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. selected Sundays and 7 p.m. on a selected Thursday. Tickets: $7-$10. Information: (505) 523-1223.

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