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January 2008

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 Jan. 2 movie is “Casablanca.” 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.
• Jan. 2 — New Mexico
• Jan. 9 — Southern Methodist University
• Jan. 12 — Rice
• Jan. 26 — Tulsa
• Jan. 30 — Southern Miss.

18th El Paso Chamber Music Festival –El Paso Pro-Musica presents great chamber music by world-class musicians Jan. 3-31 at various venues: First Baptist Church, UTEP Fox Fine Arts, NMSU Recital Hall, Fort Bliss Chapel and in Ciudad Juarez. Artists in residence include Leon Fleisher, Daniel Hope, Giora and Orion, and the Rossetti String Quartet. Performances are 7:30 p.m. selected weeknights and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: 833-9400.Information: 833-9400.
  In conjunction with the festival, free Bach’s Lunch concerts will be presented at noon Thursdays, Jan. 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, at El Paso Museum of Art.

Downtown Ghost Tours — Author Ken Hudnall will host a walking tour of El Paso’s ghosts at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, and 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, beginning at the Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Paso. Information: 880-4376 or kenhudnall.com.

Binational Independent Film Festival — The Chamizal Film Festival and UTEP Film Festival have merged to present the binational festival Jan. 5-12, in El Paso and Juarez. Tickets/information: chamizalfilmfestival.org.

Music film series – El Paso Pro-Musica’s 18th annual Chamber Music Festival will host a series free music-related films at 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Trinity First United Methodist Church,801 N. Mesa (at Yandell). Information: 833-9400.Information: 833-9400.
• Jan. 9 — Hilary & Jackie
• Jan. 16 — Impromptu
• Jan. 23 — Immortal Beloved
• Jan. 30 — Amadeus
  A special presentation of the Leon Fleisher documentary, “Two Hands,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, a the Plaza Theatre Annex. Fleisher is one of the festival’s guest artists. Admission price to be announced.

‘¡Fiesta de Mariachi!’ — El Paso Wind Symphony presents the sounds of the border at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Jan. 10-11, in Magoffin Auditorium at UTEP. Tickets: $12.50 ($7.50 students, military and seniors). Information: 760-5599.
  The El Paso Wind Symphony, directed by Dr. Ron Hufstader, includes woodwind, brass and percussion.

Terry Hendrix — The San Marcos singer/songwriter performs a dinner concert at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan 10, at La Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Hendrix will be accompanied by Lloyd Maines of the famous Maines Brothers Band of Lubbock. Dinner served at 7 p.m. Cost: $25, reservations required: Marjorie Foster, 592-5122 or Charlie McDonald, (575) 541-1992.

‘Black Coffee’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the Agatha Christie thriller Jan. 11-Feb. 2. Directed by Ivan Sandlin. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. selected Sundays. Tickets are $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military and students). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.

Belly Dance Extravaganza 2008 — Dance Alive and Dancers of the Southwest present an evening of swirling veils and exotic music at 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Chamizal National Memorial. This year’s performance also features special guest Mesmera and music by Doug Adamz and Light Rain, with Hal Marcus on drums. Admission: $15. Information: 566-1742 or 544-0364.
  Dance Alive is led by Lorraine Alvarez Portilla, local performer and dance instructor. Mesmera will offer workshops Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 12-13.

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.
• Jan. 11-13 — Dallas Hawks
• Jan. 25-27 — Colorado Outlaws.

‘Pippin’ — Jan. 17-26, at EPCC Transmountain Forum Theater. El Paso Community College’s Drama Department presents the musical by Stephen Schwartz and Roger O. Hirson about the life of Pippin the Hunchback, son of Charlemagne. Showtimes to be announced. Tickets: $5-$10. Information: 831-1312.

Playhouse Disney Live! On Tour — Disney Channel pals perform Jan. 18-20, at Abraham Chavez Theatre. Showtime is 7 p.m. Friday, noon and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $18, $22, $25 and $40, plus service charges. Children age 1 and older need ticket to enter. Available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.

Dog Obedience Trials — The Rio Grande Obedience Dog Club will hold its annual obedience trials Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 18-20, at El Paso County Coliseum. Dogs participate in varying levels of difficulty for prizes and titles. Admission is free to spectators. Information: rgodc.org.

Desert Fire 2008 — Tasha Banat & Zakia Hamwee present a belly-dance competitions, show & workshops Jan. 18-20. Information: 474-2739, 474-2739 or freewebs.com/desertfire.
  A dinner show is 8 p.m. Friday at JB’s Cafe, 5801 N. Mesa. Tickets (advance only): $30. Seating is limited.
  Belly Dance Competitions are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at El Paso Scottish Rite Theatre, 301 W. Missouri. Spectator tickets: $5 at the door. A Desert Fire Bazaar with Isis Imports and Magical Fashions 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
  The Gala Show is 8 p.m. Saturday at the Scottish Rite Theatre. Tickets: $10 advance, $15 door.

Days of Remembrance Bridal & Quinceañera Faire — The 18th annual event is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at the El Paso Convention Center, presented by Elegant Penguin Productions. The annual event gathers more than 130 experts in the field of weddings and quinceañeras. Admission fees benefit the El Paso Child Crisis Center. Admission: $5 (free for children under age 10). Information: 592-8897, 252-4411 or eptuxs.com.

A Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — The musical evening is presented by the McCall Neighborhood Center is 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, at the Chamizal National Memorial Theater. Admission is $10. Information: 821-6747.

Monster Trucks — The “Amp Live” monster truck show is Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25-26, at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Ticket information 544-8444.

El Paso Symphony Orchestra – 7:30 p.m. Jan. 25-26, in the Plaza Theatre. Maestra Sarah Ioannides and the symphony are joined by guests Rossetti String Quartet in performing Rossini’s “The Thieving Magpie” Overture, Danielpour’s “Voices of Remembrance” concerto for String Quartet and Orchestra and Beethoven’s “Pastorale,” Symphony No. 6, op. 68. Co-sponsored by El Paso Pro-Musica in celebration of the 18th Annual Chamber Music Festival. Ticket Tickets: $11-$37. Information: 532-3776.

‘Mi Amiga la Gorda’ — Malena Cano and Carlos Ayub star in the Spanish language comedy about the “fat” lady and her search for love and understanding is at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25-27, at the Chamizal National Memorial. Admission is free. Information: 779-6983 or vivamexicoelpaso.com.

Empty Bowls Soup Dinner — The Art Student Society at El Paso Community College will sponsor a event to raise funds and awareness of world hunger 4 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at El Paso Community College Transmountain Campus, 9570 Gateway Blvd. North, Room 1309. Admission: $10. Information: 831-2460 or epcc.edu.

Magos Herrera – 8 p.m. Jan. 26 at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte in Juarez. Presented by Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas. The jazz vocalist is considered one of Mexico’s best contemporary singers. Tickets: 200 pesos. Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; (011-52-16)12-3175 or 12-4075 in Juarez.

‘Rumplestiltskin’ – Jan. 26-Feb. 17 at the Kids-N-Co. Performance Center, 1301 Texas. Kids-N-Co. presents the fairy tale of the mischievous dwarf with the unforgettable name. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $5-$7 (available at door only, no reservations). Information: 351-1455.

‘Gypsy’ – 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30 at the Plaza Theatre. Part of the Broadway in El Paso series. This favorite musical traces the glitzy showbiz rise of two daughters, fueled by an overbearing, ambitious stage mother, as her dream turns them into stars. Ticket information: 544-8444 or 1-800-714-5331.

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. Information: (575) 874-5200.

Southern New Mexico

One-Act Showcase – Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall, presents its annual one-act play festival Jan. 11-27. Performances are at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Gala opening night is Friday, Jan. 11. Tickets: $5 (free for season ticket holders). Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.

Terri Hendrix – The popular folk artist performs her own high energy rhythm and talking blues-rap-folk style at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, at the Pinos Alto Opera House in Pinos Altos. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. Tickets: $15-$20. Information: (575) 538-2505.

Billy Townes – 7:30 p.m. Jan. 12 at the Flickinger Center, Alamogordo. The Flickinger presents the popular El Paso contemporary jazz musician. Tickets: $16. Information: (505) 437-2202.

‘Motown Magic’ – The Las Cruces Symphony presents its 3rd annual Pops performance with guests The Contours featuring Syvester Potts, at 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13-14, at the NMSU Recital Hall. The performance features music by Motown masters The Temptations, Four Tops, The Miracles, Stevie Wonder, Jackie Wilson and Marvin Gaye. Tickets: $35-$45. Information: (575) 646-3709.

Harlem Globetrotters — The famed wizards of basketball bring their “Magic As Ever” 2008 World Tour to the area 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Pan Am Center, Las Cruces. Tickets: $13-$70; available throu Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com. Information: (505) 646-1420 or harlemglobetrotters.com.

‘Always, Patsy Cline’ — Jan. 18-Feb. 10, at the Black Box Theatre at 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. No Strings Theatre Co. presents the Ted Swindley play based on the life of the legendary singer. Directed by Dale Pawley and starring Janet Mazdra as Patsy Cline and Rachel Space as her friend Louise Seger. Performances are 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.

The Guess Who — The Canadian rock band (“American Woman”) performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan 18, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M.. Tickets: $25-$75. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.

Red Paint Powwow — The 5th annual Powwow and Indian Market is Jan. 18-20, at the Western New Mexico University Intramural Gym in Silver City. The Powwow features a traditional intertribal “Gathering of Nations” powwow experience, with dance, music, drum contests and storytelling. Indian market also offered. Admission: $7 per day ($5 seniors/children under 12). Information: (575) 534-1379 or redpaintpowwow.net.

Kenny Loggins — The popular singer-songwriter performs Friday, Jan 25, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M.. Tickets available at the inn’s concierge desk or through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.

Davide Cabassi – The 2005 Van Cliburn Competition finalist performs at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 29, at Oñate High School Performing Arts Center, Las Cruces. Presented by Las Cruces Civic Concert Association. Tickets: $10-$25. Information: (575) 521-4051.

‘Gypsy’ – 8 p.m. Jan 31 at the Spencer Theater, Alto, N.M. The big, brassy, funny and unforgettable musical about the striptease artist Gypsy Rose Lee. Tickets: $46-$49. Information: 1-888-818-7872.

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.


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