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July 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.
July 2009
El Paso Diablos Baseball — The American Association minor league team plays at Cohen Stadium in Northeast El Paso. Game time is 7:05 p.m. (Sunday games begin at 6:05 p.m.), unless otherwise listed. Ticket information: 755-2000 or diablos.com.
July games:
• July 1-2 — Grand Prairie Airhogs
• July 3-5 — Shreveport Sports (July 4 gametime is 6:30 p.m.)
• July 14-16 and July 23-25 — Grand Prairie Airhogs
• July 26-29 — Shreveport Sports
Reverend Horton Heat — The Texas punk-a-billy band performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, at Club 101, 1148 Airway. Tickets: $15. Information: 544-2101, club101.com or ticketbully.com.
Sun City ‘All Airborne’ Fiesta V — The Benavidez-Patterson All Airbourne Chapter of the 82nd Airborne Division Association, Inc. will host its fiesta and convention Thursday through Monday, July 2-6, at the El Paso Marriott, 1600 Airway, with special activities at various sites. The event, held every three years, is a reunion for both veteran and active duty paratroopers of the division, as well as their friends and family. Registration: $75 (includes all activities). Information: John, 494-9698 or Rick, 588-7498.
Downtown Street Festival — The entire El Paso Convention Center area, including the Abraham Chavez Theatre and the Union Plaza District, offers three stages of live music, food, games and Friday and Saturday, July 3-4. Information: 544-9550 or klaq.com. Friday’s headliners include Candlebox, The Cult, Lacuna Coil, Over The Rainbow and Evan’s Blu. Fireworks follow headline concerts each night.
East Side Fourth of July Parade — Anyone can join the annual Independence Day parade sponsored by the Del Norte Lions Club, beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at Hanks High School, 2001 Lee Trevino. The “People’s Parade” will march two miles to Album Park. Information: 731-1549.
La Viña Country Picnic — The winery in La Union, N.M. will host its 9th annual picnic 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, July 4, featuring music by “Live By Request.” Admission is free, food and beverages available for purchase. Information: (575) 882-7632.
Anthony Fourth of July — The town’s annual Independence Day Parade is Saturday, July 4, on Main Street and Franklin Street. Information: 886-3944.
EPSO July 4th Celebration — The El Paso Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestra Sarah Ioannides, will perform patriotic music at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater. A fireworks show follows the concert. Presented by the Museum and Cultural Affairs Department of the City of El Paso. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481 or 532-7273.
El Paso Generals — El Paso’s new Indoor Football League team’s final regular home game of the season 7 p.m. Saturday, July 4, at El Paso County Coliseum, against the Rochester Raiders. The professional team is part of the Lone Star Division of the Intense Conference. Tickets: $20. Information: 598-PASS (7277) or elpasogenerals.com.
El Paso Zoo — 4001 E. Paisano. Zoo entrance hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $5 ($3 for ages 3-12 and $4 for ages 62 and older and active duty military with ID; free for zoological society members and ages 2 and younger). Information: 532-8156, 521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.
July events include “Stars and Sea Creatures” themed feeding at the Sea Lion Encounter (July 4) and Military, Fire & Law Half Price Day (July 5).
Buckfast Superbee and The Steps — The California rock band performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 7, at Zeppelin’s Underground, 111 E. Robinson. Tickets: $8. Information: 532-2003 or myspace.com/zeppelinsep. The Steps performance follows at 9 p.m. Admission: $10.
Boney James — The jazz saxaphonist performs 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 9, at The Plaza Theatre. James is one of the most respected and best-selling instrumental artists in the genres of Contemporary Jazz and R&B His latest album “Send One Your Love” reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts. All seats: $39 (Ticketmaster).
Akon — The R&B star performs at 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $20.50-$50.50, plus service charges. (Ticketmaster).
El Paso Anime Convention 2009 — UTEP’s Anime Society will host its 5th annual convention promoting Japanese Animation in the area Friday through Sunday, July 10-12, at UTEP Student Union East, featuring an Artists’ Alley, Cosplay (Costumed Display), panels and workshops, gaming, video screenings, karaoke, prizes and more. Information: 613-4459 or elpasoanimecon.org.
Alfresco! Fridays — The free outdoor concert series is 6 to 8 p.m. selected Fridays at Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). Information: 541-4481, 536-0600.
• July 10 — Raw Deal (rockabilly)
• July 17 — Marcelo y Friends (Latin/salsa)
• July 24 — Captain Radio (classic rock)
• July 31 — Brown Betty (rock).
Ysleta Mission Festival — The annual fiesta is July 10-12, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 131 S. Zaragosa (at Alameda). Ysleta Mission which is the second oldest practicing church in the United States and the oldest mission in Texas. Proceeds from the annual festival go towards maintaining the mission and surrounding grounds. Admission is free. Information: 859-9848 or ysletamission.org.
‘Altar Boyz’ – UTEP Dinner Theatre presents the hilarious account of a Christian boy-band July 10-26. The struggling band (with one nice Jewish boy) is looking for their big break in the Big Apple. Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; dinner matinee performance is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 12; non-dinner matinees are 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19 and 26. Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-22 non-dinner matinee. Information: 747-6060.
Vicente Fernandez and Shaila Durcal — “El Rey” of ranchera music Vicente Fernandez performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano, with Spanish singer and daughter of the legendary Rocio Durcal. Tickets: $57, $87 and $122, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster)
El Paso Patriots Soccer — The professional soccer team’s final regular home game of the 2009 season is 8 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at Patriot Stadium, 6941 Industrial, against West Texas United Sockers. Tickets: $7 ($5 children). All seats general admission. Youth and VIP tickets available. Information/tickets: 771-6620 or elpaso-patriots.com.
La Viña’s Music On the Patio — La Viña Winery in La Union, 4201 S. NM Highway 28, one mile north of Vinton Road, hosts live music 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on selected Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1 featuring folk, country and rock ‘n’ roll from “Live By Request.” Picnics are allowed, but beverages must be purchased from the winery. Admission is free. Information: (575) 882-7632.
Upcoming performances are Sunday, July 12, Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 26.
Music Under the Stars — The 25th annual summer concert Music Under the Stars World Festival, presented by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, continues 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays July 12-Aug. 16, at the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481 or elpasotexas.gov/mcad.
• July 12 — Del Castillo (Latin rock)
• July 19 — KISS Mania (KISS tribute band)
• July 26 — Lascivious Biddies (cocktail pop)
‘Dora the Explorer Live!’ — The family theatrical show based on the Nickelodeon show 7 p.m. Tuesday, and 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 14-15, at the Plaza Theatre. Dora and her cast of supporting characters, Diego, Boots, Backpack, Map, Swiper the Fox, Tico and Benny, star in her new new family-friendly musical adventure. Tickets: $15-$37, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).
“Tejano Legends IV” — Little Joe y la Familia headline the Tex-Mex music style tour at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Plaza Theatre. Also performing is Jimmy Edward. Tickets: $35, $45 and $55, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).
PRCA Rodeo Trap Shoot — The 3rd annual fundraiser for the El Paso Ford Dealers Southwest International PRCA Rodeo is Saturday, July 18, at El Paso Skeet and Trap Club, 9817 Alameda. Information: 851-6313, 525-8464 or elprodeo.com.
‘Pirates of Penzance’ — The Gilbert and Sullivan Company of El Paso celebrates its 40th anniversary with the classic comic opera July 17-19 and July 24-26 at Scottish Rite Theatre, 301 W. Missouri. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 students, seniors and military). Group rates available. Tickets available at the door or in advance from any cast member. Information: 479-2485, 532-7703, or gandselpaso.com. An additional performance is planned Aug. 1 in Las Cruces.
Zoological Society ‘Members Only’ Summer Party — El Paso Zoological Society will host its “members only” summer party Friday, July 24, at El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Admission free for society members. Anyone can join the society the night of the event. Call for details: 532-8156 or elpasozoo.org.
‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ — The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents William Shakespeare’s comic fantasy July 24-Aug. 2, at in UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre, 2nd floor of Fox Fine Arts Center. Directed by Chuck Gorden. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 students, seniors, military and children). All seats general admission. Information: 747-5118 or theatre.utep.edu.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake 2009 — Big Brothers and Big Sisters of El Paso will hold its 10th annual Bowl for Kids Sake noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Bowl El Paso, 11144 Pellicano, featuring bowling, entertainment, prizes and more. Four two-hour bowling sessions scheduled. Cost: $60 ($300 for five-person team); includes bowling, t-shirt and meal. All funds raised stay in El Paso and go toward making matches of mentors to at-risk children. Information: 544-4203 or BowlBig.Kintera.org.
Freedom to Rock — Fort Bliss will host its summer music concert and community event Saturday, July 25, at Biggs Field. Hosted by Fort Bliss MWR. Information: 568-6741, 568-2784 or blissmwr.com.
Dave Koz — The Grammy-nominated saxophonist and El Paso favorite performs Sunday, July 26, at the Plaza Theatre, with guests Brian Culbertson and Peabo Bryson. Tickets: $40-$100 (Ticketmaster).
2009 Soldier Show — The variety show performed by soldiers to soldiers and the El Paso and Fort Bliss communities 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31-Aug. 1, at the Plaza Theatre. The live musical review showcases the talents of active duty soldiers selected by audition from throughout the Army. All are amateur artists with a passion for music, dance and performing. Admission is free. Advance tickets available at the ITR Building 1743 on Fort Bliss. Information: 568-7506.
‘Viva El Paso!’ — The summertime pageant at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre performs its 32nd season at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, June 5-Aug. 15. Information: 588-7054 or viva-ep.org. Admission: $5-$20 (Ticketmaster). Dinner tickets sold separately.
‘Viva los Ninos!’ — The original pageant for and about the children of El Paso is presented at 8:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 31-Aug. 2, at Ysleta ISD Fine Arts Complex Amphitheater, 8455 Alameda. Tickets for performance are free: 434-9700 or 434-9715.The performance is part of the annual ”Festival of Lights,” a family-oriented event featuring a variety of food, drink, games and rides. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. each night. Festival admission is free.
‘We Will Rock You’ Music Film Series — UTEP Cinema Novo presents its 2nd annual music film series in July at the UTEP Union Cinema. Details and dates to be announced. Information: 747-5481.
Southern New Mexico
Vans Warped Tour 2009 — The 15th annual music and extreme sports event begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 1, at the NMSU Intramural Field (next to Aggie Memorial Stadium). This year’s event features one main stage with featuring Underoath, Bad Religion, Black Tide, Breathe Carolina, Gallows, Saosin and more. Several extreme sports and lifestyle events and displays also featured. Tickets: $33, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster) Information: (575) 646-1420. Web: warpedtour2009.com.
July Jamboree — The 32nd annual celebration is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 11-12, at Zenith Park in Cloudcroft, with more than 60 area artisans selling original art, pottery, jewelry and more, food and entertainment. Admission is free. Information: (575) 682-8777 or cloudcroft.net.
Open-air melodramas are 7:30 p.m. Friday in Saturday, July 10-11, in the Zenith Park Pavilion. Admission is free.
Bat Flight Breakfast — Carlsbad Caverns National Park will hosts its annual breakfast 5 to 7 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at the caverns’ Bat Flight Amphitheater. Bats dive into the cave entrance after a night outside feeding on insects. Park rangers will present programs about the return flight in the dim light of dawn, a sight that is very different from the out-flight in the evening. Breakfast available on site. Admission is free to watch bats and attend ranger programs; cost of breakfast to be determined. Information: (575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave.
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