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July 2011
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.
Downtown Street Festival — The entire El Paso Convention Center area, including the Abraham Chavez Theatre and the Union Plaza District, stages of live music including the main stage, rock stage and Latin stage, food, games Friday and Saturday, July 1-2. This year’s concert headliners include Hinder on Friday and Bachman-Turner Overdrive Saturday. Ticket information: 544-9550 or klaq.com.
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center — 122 S. Old Pueblo Road, hosts a series of free concerts from nationally known touring acts. Ages 18 and older welcome; 16 and older for outdoor shows. July’s headliners begin at 9 p.m. with opening acts at 7 p.m. Fireworks follow at 10 p.m. all four days. Information: 860-7777 or speaking-rock.com.
• Friday, July 1 — Tesla with opening act Cowboys from Hell.
• Saturday, July 2 — Cinderella with opening act Cowboys from Hell.
• Sunday, July 3 — Jackyl with opening act Adema.
• Monday, July 4 — Buckcherry with opening act Adema.
‘Viva El Paso!’ — The summertime pageant returns to McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre for its 34th season Fridays and Saturdays through Aug. 13, offering an array of multicolored costumes, electrifying musical production numbers, and legendary characters. The outdoor musical extravaganza highlights the four major cultures of the region, through drama, song and dance, that have called El Paso home: Native American, Spanish Conquistadors, Mexican and Western American. Information: 231-1165 or viva-ep.org.
‘Topdog/Underdog’ — Green Apple Theatre Collective presents the comic drama and winner of the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for drama by Suzan-Lori Parks at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, July 1-30, at the 2nd Floor Gallery, 290 Texas. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with a game of three-card monte (as featured in the show) and bucket drum performance. Seating is limited on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets: $10 at the door (cash only). Information: 226-9708 or 740-3087.
Sacred Heart Kermes — Sacred Heart Church, 602 S. Oregon, hosts its festival and kermes is Friday and Saturday July 1-2. Everyone is invited; admission is free. Information: 532-5447 or sacredheartelpaso.org.
Procession is 6 p.m. Friday followed by Mass at 7:30 p.m. and Matachines 8:30 to 10:30 p.m.
The kermes with games, food booths, raffles, loteria, music, family acitivities and more is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday.
El Paso Diablos Baseball — The American Association minor league team regular home game time is 7:05 p.m. (Sundays at 6:05 p.m.) at Cohen Stadium in Northeast El Paso. Ticket information: 755-2000 or diablos.com.
Recurring promotions include Firework Fridays, Thirsty Thursdays and Quartermania Sunday, as well as Military Nights throughout the season.
• July 2-5 — Lincoln Saltdogs
• July 14-17 — Fort Worth Cats
• July 19-21 — Grand Prairie AirHogs
Music Under the Stars — The 28th summer concert series, Music Under the Stars World Festival, presented by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, features local and international performers 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 14 at the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481 (MCAD), 532-7273 (Chamizal) or elpasoartsandculture.org.
• July 3 — El Paso Wind Symphony (Independence Day Show and Fireworks Spectacular)• July 10 — Subrosa Union
• July 17 — Delta Nove
• July 24 — Rupa & the April Fishes
• July 31 — Brass Monkey Brass Band
Fourth of July Run — The 5th annual 5K run/walk begins at 7:04 a.m. Monday, July 4, beginning at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa. Information: Chris Rowley, 478-5663. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
East Side Fourth of July Parade — 9 a.m. Monday, July 4, beginning at Hanks High School, sponsored by the Del Norte Lions Club: 731-1549.
La Viña Country Picnic — The winery in La Union, N.M. will host its 11th annual picnic noon to 6 p.m. Monday, July 4, featuring music by Live by Request and family activities. Admission is free. Information: (575) 882-7632.
West Side Independence Day Parade — 9 a.m. Monday, July 4, at Thunderbird and Shadow Mountain. The 2.6-mile parade route will go from Western Hills United Methodist Church down Shadow Mountain, then up Mesa to Coronado High School. Information: rotarywestelpaso.org.
July 4th Celebration — El Paso Wind Symphony will perform patriotic music Monday, July 4, at the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater, hosted by the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department. A fireworks show follows the concert. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481 or 532-7273.
National Parks and Recreation Month — City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department hosts an open house 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 7, at the Multipurpose Center, 9031 Viscount. Other events planned throughout the month. Information: 541-4331 or elpasotexas.gov/parks.
Ysleta Mission Festival — The annual fiesta is July 8-10 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 131 S. Zaragosa (at Alameda). Admission is free. Information: 859-9848 or ysletamission.org.
‘Urinetown’ - UTEP Dinner Theatre hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love and revolution, July 8-24, written by Greg Kotis and Mark Hollmann. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom. Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; dinner matinee performance is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 10; non-dinner matinees are 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 17 and 24. Tickets $26-$38 dinner shows; $12-$22 non-dinner matinee. Information: 747-6060.
Alfresco! Fridays — The annual outdoor concert series is 5:30 p.m. Fridays throughout the summer months at Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). Admission is free. Information: 534-0675.
• July 8 — King Octopus (English and Spanish rock)
• July 15 – Locomotion (pop, jazz, R&B, Latin flavor)
• July 22 — Border City Band (Motown, Latin)
• July 29 — Dusty Low (border country)
Stonewall Gala — Rio Grande Adelante Inc.’s 12th annual gala is 6 p.m. Saturday, July 9, at the El Paso Club (top floor Chase Bank), 201 E. Main. Information: 920-4412 or rgadelante.org.
Freekfest — The Beetz Fight for Cancer benefit music event begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 9, at Cohen Stadium, 9700 Gateway North. All ages event. Tickets: $15 general admission. Information: 755-2000 or diablos.com.
Chivas El Paso Patriots Soccer — The professional soccer team’s home games are 8 p.m. at Gary Del Palacio Field of Dreams, 6941 Industrial. The Patriots are an affiliate team of Chivas de Guadalajara. Information/tickets: 771-6620 or chivaselpaso.com.
• Saturday, July 9 — Rio Grande Valley FC
• Thursday, July 23 — Laredo Heat.
Arabesque 2011 – Snake Charmer and the Belly Dancer present the gala show featuring Karen Barbee at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 10, at the Scottish Rite Theater, 301 Missouri. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door; available at Bedazzled, lower level of Sunland Park Mall or via Pay Pal. Information: 740-4919 or snakecharmerandthebellydancer.com.
The Temptations — The legendary Motown group performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, July 14-15, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium, with original band member Otis Williams. Tickets: $37 and $42, plus service fees. (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5234.
Run for a Margarita — El Paso Symphony Orchestra hosts its 2nd annual 5K Run and 1 Mile walk Saturday, July 16. Information: Chris Rowley, 478-5663.
Rock The Fort — Fort Bliss MWR hosts the summertime concert extravaganza is Saturday, July 16, at Biggs Park, featuring live bands, family activities and more. Information: 569-6774, 568-2074 or blissmwr.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 Sept. 25, 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 17 and 24.
‘My Big Gay Italian Wedding’ — El Paso Community College’s Performers Studio presents El Paso premiere of the Off-Broadway hit at 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, July 21-22, at the EPCC Transmountain Forum Theater, 9570 Gateway North (Diana exit off Hwy. 54). Admission: $10 ($5 students, faculty, staff, military and seniors). Explicit content; may not be suitable for all audiences. No children under 6 allowed. Information: 831-5004, 637-4029 or epcc.edu/theater.
Bowl for Kids’ Sake — Big Brothers and Big Sisters of El Paso will hold its 12th annual Bowl for Kids Sake noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at Bowl El Paso, 11144 Pellicano, featuring bowling, entertainment, prizes and more. All funds raised stay in El Paso and go toward making matches of mentors to at-risk children. Information: 544-4203, ext. 104.
El Maida Shrine Circus — The 60th anniversary presentation of the high-spirited circus featuring three rings of wild animal acts, clowns, aerial artistry and other amazing acts is July 29-31 at the El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Showtimes are noon and 8 p.m. Friday; noon, 4 and 8 p.m. Saturday and noon, 4 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit El Maida Temple operations. Tickets: $13 in advance ( $10 children); $15 at the gate ($12 children) for general admission. Box seats: $20. Information: 562-1444 or elmaida.com.
Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing — The market runs 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays through mid-October. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 6.
Zin Valle Free Music Sundays — Zin Valle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259), hosts free live music 1 to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays. Guests may bring a picnic, and enjoy wine tastings. Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
State Line Music — West Texas Food Bank and State Lane BBQ, 1222 Sunland Park Drive presents the Rudolph Chevrolet-Honda outdoor concert series 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays through August, featuring artists of a variety of musical genres. Admission is free; all customers asked to bring non-perishable food donation or monetary donation for the West Texas Food Bank. July performers to be announced. Information: WTxFoodBank.org.
Battle of the Champions Karate Tournament — The annual tournament is set for July at the El Paso Convention Center, sponsored by the National Blackbelt League and the Southwest Karate Group. Information: 329-3008 or 1-800-331-8809, ext. 3274.Southern New Mexico
Smokey Bear Stampede — The 56th annual celebration is July 1-4 in Capitan, about 20 miles north of Ruidoso. Nightly dances are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the fairgrounds, with a youth rodeo 1 p.m. Friday and adult ranch rodeo 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Information: (575) 354-2202.
Cloudcroft Idependence Day — The Village of Cloudcroft, N.M. celebrates Independence Day with a weekend of events, with the family picnic noon Saturday, July 2, in Zenith Park with kids games at 2 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (575) 682-2733, 1-866-874-4447 or cloudcroft.net.
Elephant Butte Independence Day — Elephant Butte Lake State Park’s Independence Day fireworks are 9:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, July 2. The display is launched from Rattlesnake Island in the lake, and can be viewed from the beach or on a boat. Admission fees waived for the event only. Information: (575) 744-5923.
Silver City Independence Day — The town’s traditional fireworks display is dusk (around 9 p.m.) Monday, July 4 in Gough Park, weather permitting. The annual parade is 10 a.m. along Bullard Street. Information: (575) 538-3785 or silvercity.org.
The annual ice cream social is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Silver City Museum courtyard, 312 W. Broadway.
Steve Smith and Chris Sanders with Hard Road — The bluegrass musicians will perform a benefit concert for KRWG radio at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Ticket information: (575) 646-5794 or krwg.org.
Gabriel Iglesias — The “fluffy” comedian and regional favorite performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero, N.M. Tickets: $25-$100, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster) Information: 1-877-277-56767 or innofthemountaingods.com.
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