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February 2010

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.

UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Game time is 7:05 p.m. Tickets: $9-$25. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Wednesday, Feb. 3  — Houston 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 6  — Tulsa 8 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 13  — East Carolina
Saturday, Feb. 27  — Rice

‘Billy The Kid and Other Dance Icons’ — Feb. 4-7 at UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre. The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance showcases its dance department in a unique concert Performances are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $9-$12. Information: 747-5118 or theatre.utep.edu.

UTEP Women’s Basketball — Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $7 ($3 youth). Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Friday, Feb. 5 — SMU, 7:05 p.m.
• Sunday, Feb. 7 — Tulsa, Noon
• Thursday, Feb. 18 — UAB, 7:05 p.m.
• Saturday, Feb. 20 — Memphis, 7:05 p.m.

Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El Paso Community College’s home games are at the Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field. Admission is free. Information: 831-2275.
• Feb. 5-7 — Scottsdale Community College. Gametime is 2 p.m. Friday, noon Saturday (doubleheader) and 11 a.m. Sunday.
• Feb. 19-20 — Luna Community College. Game time is noon both days (doubleheaders).

‘Shout! The Mod Musical’ – Feb. 5-21 at UTEP Dinner Theatre. ‘Shout!’ travels in time from 1960 to 1970 chronicling the dawning liberation of women.  Just as Dusty Springfield, Petula Clarke, Cilla Black and Lulu were independent women with major careers, English and American women were redefining themselves in the face of changing attitudes about gender. Features such songs as “1, 2, 3,” “Son of a Preacher Man,” “Diamonds are Forever” and “Downtown.” Information: 747-6060.

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. Regular games times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com. Upcoming games:
• Feb. 5-7 — San Antonio Diablos
• Feb. 19-21 — New Mexico Renegades

Texas vs. The Nation — The all-Texas team will take on the best players from the rest of the nation in the 4th annual collegiate all-star game Saturday, Feb. 6, in UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium. Ticket information: (214) 302-8100 or texasvsthenation.com. (Ticketmaster). The annual event is presented in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Gadsden Middle School 5K — Gadsden Middle School’s first ever “For the Love of Books” 5K run and 1-mile fun walk is 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at the school at 1301 Washington Street in Anthony, N.M. Awards offered for overall male and female finishers and top three finishers in each age category. Proceeds benefit the school’s library. Cost: $20 ($10 age 19 and younger). Information/registration: 478-5663 or raceadventuresunlimited.com.

‘Toma Mi Corazon/Have a Heart’ — “Heart Art” by artists and celebrities will be up for bids at the 9th annual auction 1 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, at International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. Proceeds benefit Avance El Paso Chapter. Information: 351-2419.

‘The Singers, The Organ’ — Bruce Nehring Consort presents organist and choral clinician Paul Oakley 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6-7 at The Chapel at Loretto, 1400 Hardaway. Oakley excites the audience with his profound knowledge of choral singing, stunning organ improvisations and organ literature. He was the accompanist for the Robert Shaw Chorale for 15 years. Age 6 and older welcome. Tickets: $15 ($10 senior/military; $5 students). Information: 534-7664.

EPSYOs Spring Concert — The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestras, under the direction of Andres Moran, presents its spring concert Sunday, Feb. 7, The Plaza Theatre. Ticket information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org.

Emmure — The metal band brings its “The Mosh Lives II Tour” to El Paso at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Chic’s Bar & Billards, at 9809 Montana, with guests Terror, After The Burial, Miss May I and Thick as Blood. All ages show. Tickets: $15 in advance; $17 day of show. Available at The Headsand, House of Pain Tattoo, All That Music and online at ticketbully.com. Information: 433-5340.

‘Souvenir’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents Stephen Temperly’s comedy about revered “bad singer” soprano Florence Foster Jenkins Feb. 12-March 6. Directed by Ivan Sandlin. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

‘Riverdance’ – Broadway in El Paso presens the farewell tour of the Emerald Isle showcase Feb. 12-14, at the Plaza Theatre, for a special five-show run. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$65 (Ticketmaster).

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 Saturday, Feb. 13, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. (Ticketmaster)

Mexico en Movimiento – Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas 2010 Matices Culturales Series presents the Mexican dance company at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte in Juarez. Part of the Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas 2010 Matices Culturales Series. The Mexican dance company performs a fusion of traditional and contemporary styles. Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; (011-52-16) 12-3175 or 12-4075 in Juarez.

‘Confessions from La Tuna’ and ‘Escaping Juarez’ — SOL Repertory Theatre Inc. presents two short plays dealing with border issues written and directed by Elvira Carrizal-Dukes at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, at UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre in the Fox Fine Arts Center. Proceeds benefit Connections Kids, Casa Amiga and SOL. Admission: $8 general admission; available at the door. Information: 490-5940 or solreptheatre@yahoo.com.

Young People’s Concerts — The El Paso Symphony Orchestra, led by Maestra Sarah Ioannides, presents the 69th season of free programs for area fifth-graders Wednesday through Friday, Feb. 17-19, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Performances are 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. each day. The public is invited on a space-available basis; call for availability. Information: 532-3776.
  Over 15,000 fifth-grade students from the El Paso area are treated to the free concerts each year.

‘A Night at the Movies’ – El Paso Wind Symphony presents an evening of cinematic-themed performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets: $12.50 ($7.50 students). Information: 760-5599.

Emmanuel — The Latin singer presents his 2010 “Retro Tour” at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, at El Paso County Coliseum with special guest Alexander Acha. Tickets; $59 general admission, $79 preferred, $109 floor and boxes, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).

Coin Show — The International Coin Club of El Paso’s 47th annual Coin Show is Feb. 19-21 at El Maida Shrine Center, 6331 Alabama, featuring coin dealers buy and sell coins, banknotes, tokens, medals and collectibles; plus stamps. This year’s theme is “Saluting Fort Bliss.” 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. Kids auction planned Saturday at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Information: 533-6001 or elpasocoinclub.com. Weekend of show: 526-3180.

Shrink-A-Thon — Youth With A Mission hosts the family fitness contest. Participants can shed pounds, win prizes, get fit and help the kids at Rancho Los Amigos and the Children’s Grief Center. Learn more at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at 1414 Geronimo (SW Career College). Information: 861-6758.

Henry Rollins — The former punk legend and former Black Flag frontman presents his spoken word “Frequent Flyer Tour” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, at El Paso High School, 800 E. Schuster. Rollins has released several spoken word albums and toured relentlessly with a mixture of amusing stories and poignant reflections on life. Tickets: $16. (ticketbully.com)

Love Affair and Bridal Expo - The 13th annual event presented by KISS-FM is Sunday, Feb. 21, 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.

Race for the Cure — The 18th annual Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation’s 5K Race for the Cure is Sunday, Feb. 21, at Cohen Stadium. Registration/information: 566-9745 or elpasokomen.org.

Tao the Martial Art of Drum — The taiko drum spectacular is 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Tickets: $25-$32, plus service charges. (Ticketmaster).

UTEP Invitational — The UTEP Softball team hosts its tournament Feb. 25-28, at UTEP’s Helen of Troy Complex. Games begin at 4 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. and Friday through Sunday. Participating teams are San Jose State, Northern Colorado, New Mexico and Weber State. Ticket information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.

Spring Home Show — The El Paso Association of Builders presents the 2010 show Feb. 26-28 in the El Paso County Coliseum. The show features booths providing exhibits, demonstrations and seminars aimed at the needs of a homeowner, whether building a home or remodeling. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4.95 ($3.95 military, seniors 62 and older; free for ages 12 and younger Information: 1-800-756-4788 or HomeShowElPaso.com.

El Paso Symphony Orchestra – The Symphony, conducted by Maestra Sarah Ioannides, presents “The Planets” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 26-27, in the Plaza Theatre, featuring guests Melissa Colgin-Abeln, flute; Grace Cloutier, harp and the UTEP Women’s Chorale and Glee Club performing Mozart’s “Concerto for flute and Harp, K. 299, C major” and a multi-media presentation of Holst’s “The Planets” with images from NASA’s Hubble Telescope. Ticket information: 532-3776 or epso.org.


Southern New Mexico

ASTC Mardi Gras — American Southwest Theatre Company will host its annual Mardi Gras gala 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, at the NMSU Golf Course Banquet Room, in Las Cruces. The event features live music, food, cash bar and a king and queen contest. All proceeds benefit ASTC programming. Tickets: $30 (or two for $55); available at the NMSU’s Hershel Zohn Theatre main office Information/tickets: (575) 646-4515 or theatre.nmsu.edu/astc.

Round Mountain – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 5, at the Old Elks Lodge in Silver City, N.M. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. The group presents “roots music for the 21^st century; sometimes raucous (trumpet and accordion played simultaneously by one person), sometimes subtle (the sound of a West African kora) and always touching and honest. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: (575) 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.

Las Cruces Symphony – Feb. 6-7 at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall with guest artist Jon Manasse, clarinet. The symphony and conductor Lonnie Klein perform Torke’s “Javelin,”  Libermann’s Concerto for Clarinet, Copland’s Suite from “Billy The Kid” and Gershwin’s “An American in Paris.” Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$45. Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com.

Robin Hood and the Red Hots — 7:30 p.m.  Feb. 12 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. Tickets to be announced. Information: (575) 523-6403, (575) 523-0807 or RioGrandeTheatre.com

Lee Greenwood — 8 p.m. Feb. 13 at the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. Tickets: $56-$59. Appearing with his multi-instrumental band, the award-winning “God Bless the USA” singer/songwriter has also won distinction for country hits like “IOU,” “Ring on Her Finger, Time on Her Hands,” “Hearts Aren’t Made to Break” and “It Turns Me Inside Out.” Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com.

LCSO Chamber Orchestra Concert — 3 p.m. Feb. 14, at the Rio Grande Theatre in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall, featuring guest artist Bracha Malkin, violin. The Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Lonnie Klein, presents a special chamber orchestra concert with Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Mozart’s Symphony Nov. 40. Tickets: $15 ($5 students). Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com.

‘Love Letters’ — The 9th annual Valentine’s Day production is 5 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, at the Black Box Theatre at 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $10 ($9 students and senior over 65). Reservations recommended: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.

‘The Eurydice Project’ – Feb. 19-March 7, at the Hershel Zohn Theatre. American Southwest Theatre Company presents its original production where Orpheus must travel to the Underworld to save his bride, Eurydice. Showtime is 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Preview night is 7 p.m. Feb. 18. Tickets: $15 ($10 preview night). Information: 1-800-525-ASTC (2782).

‘The Murder Room’ – Feb. 19-March 7 at Las Cruces Community Theatre. Jack Sharkey’s zany spoof on murder mysteries has been called a mixture of Agatha Christie, Monty Python and Abbot and Costello. Directed by Ken Eastlack. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Gala opening night is Feb. 19. Tickets: $7-$8. Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org. 

Teresa Walters – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. The pianist has performed in recent years in six continents worldwide and in most of the 50 United States at such venues as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Wigmore Hall in London, Salle Cortot in Paris, and more. Her latest CD was nominated for the Grand Prix du Disque. Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com.

‘Camelot’ — 2 and 8 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. Lerner and Loewe’s Tony winning musical set in a land where honor and chivalry reign. It follows the love triangle of King Arthur, his Queen Guinevere and the young Lancelot with a hauntingly romantic score. Tickets: $46-$49 (matinee) and $56-$59 (evening show). Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com.

Greg Brown – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24 at the Old Elks Lodge in Silver City, N.M. Hosted by Mimbres Region Arts Council. Brown grew up with musical and spiritual roots in the Hacklebarney section of Iowa, where Gospel and music are a way of life. He got his first singing job in New York City, running hootenannies at the legendary Gerdes Folk City. Having been nominated for two Grammy Awards, Brown has recorded more than a dozen records and his music has been performed by Carlos Santana, Willie Nelson, Shawn Colvin, Mary Chapin Carpenter and more. His latest CD, “One Night” is a re-release of a 1983 live performance. Tickets: $5-$25. Information: (575) 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.

Zum – 8 p.m. Feb. 25 at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall, as part of the ASNMSU Cultural Series. From the diasporan melting pot of cosmopolitan London, Zum is a stunning fusion inspired by the hot-blooded passion of Argentinean tango and the fire and brilliance of gypsy fiddle music, lightly spiced with a host of influences from klezmer to bebop.  Tickets: $10-$12.50. Ticket information: (575) 646-1420.

Nube  – 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25, at WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. Presented by Grant County Community Concert Association. Nube (Spanish for “cloud”) features master musicians on guitar, harp, percussion and Andean flutes that blend contemporary Latin American and World music. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 at the door. Information: (575) 538-5862.

‘Rabbit Hole’ — Feb. 26-March 14, in the Black Box Theatre. Presented by No-Strings Theatre Company. A drama by David Lindsey-Abaire directed by Ceil Herman. The Corbetts have everything a family could want until a life-shattering accident turns their world upside down and leaves the couple drifting perilously apart. Winner of the 2007 Pulitzer Prize. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 7 and 14, and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11. Tickets: $7-$10. Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.

El Paso Brass – 3 p.m. Feb. 28, Rio Grande Theatre. Presented by Las Cruces Civic Concert Association. Founded 35 years ago, the brass is composed of key members of El Paso Symphony Orchestra and is one of the longest continually-performing brass quintets in America. They will perform a variety of music from “Bach to the Beatles.” Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 521-4051.

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