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March 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.
El Paso Marathon — The 3rd annual multi-state marathon and half-marathon begins at Lynx Exhibits, 300W. San Antonio, at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 1. Early registration: $60 full marathon; $40 half-marathon; $25 for 5K. Late fee of $10 for marathon and half-marathon, and $5 for 5K after Feb. 17. No race-day registration offered. Information: elpasomarathon.org.
Packet pick-up and Health and Fitness Expo is 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 28, at the new DoubleTree Hotel, 600 N. El Paso Street, Downtown.
UTEP Softball — UTEP women softball team’s home games are at Helen of Troy Complex at UTEP. Thursday games are doubleheaders. Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
• 11 a.m. Sunday, March 1 — Texas.
• 3 p.m. Thursday, and noon, Friday, March 7-8 — Memphis.
• 3 p.m. Thursday, and noon, Friday, March 21-22 — Houston.
The Cardinals — The alternative rock/country band headed by Ryan Adams and featuring Neal Casal, Chris Feinstein, Jon Graboff, Brad Pemberton perform at 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 2, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $18.50, $23 and $25 (Ticketmaster).
UTEP Men’s Basketball - The Miners’ final home game of the regular season is 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, against UAB, at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $9-$25. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
Siglo de Oro Drama Festival — The 34th annual celebration of the Spanish language dramatic arts from Spain’s Golden Age runs March 4-8 at the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre, 800 S. San Marcial. Professional and collegiate theater groups come from Mexico, Spain,
Dominican Republic and New York City in performances of classic works by
Fernando Rojas, Tirso de Molina and Pedro Calderón de la Barca. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5 ($2 students, seniors and military). Information: 532-7273, ext. 102.
‘Tablescapes’ — El Paso Pro-Musica Guild’s 12th annual luncheon features several designer-decorated tables March 5-6, at the El Paso Country Club. Each table is individually decorated by El Paso’s leading interior decorators, floral designers, department and specialty stores, non-profit organizations and others. Attendees vote for their favorite table and designers receive the Chairman’s Award for Best Theme Interpretation and the president’s Award for Most Creative Table. Information: Jana Tippin, 581-3701 or the El Paso Pro-Musica office, 833-9400.
‘World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions’ — The Dancing White Stallions perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, and Friday, March 6, at NMSU’s Pan American Center. The horses have performed for more than 26 million people throughout the world. Tickets (for either show): $19.50 ($17.50 seniors/children at UTEP), $22.50 ($20.50 seniors/children at UTEP) and $27.50 (no age discounts). (Ticketmaster).
‘Susannah’ — UTEP’s Music Theatre Company presents the one of the most beloved and performed American operas by Carlisle Floyd 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 8, in UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Directed by Ken Forestal, and conducted by Elisa Fraser Wilson. Tickets: $12 ($8 seniors, military and non-UTEP students; $5 UTEP students, faculty and staff and children). Information: 747-7815 or utep.edu/music.
Sun Country Doll Folks — The club’s 35th annual doll show and sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 7. Information/location: 637-3438 or (505) 874-9182.
Hot Rod Monster Jam – The U.S. Hot Rod Monster Jam is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $10 (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5481.
Sgt. Ruben Orozco Torch Run — El Paso County Sheriff’s Officers Association’s 8K Run/2 Mile Walk benefiting Special Olympics Texas Area-19 programs is 8 to 11 a.m. Sunday, March 8, at Stanton and Cincinnati, Kern Place. Registration: $25 by March 6, $30 after. Information: 532-1795 or sotx.org.
Miss Border City Queen Pageants — Women from all over El Paso will vie for the titles of Miss Border City Queen and Miss Teen Border City Queen 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, March 8, at El Paso High School Auditorium, 800 E. Schuster. Contestants compete in evening gown, interview and swimsuit categories. Admission: $10. Information: 309-2576 or myspace.com/elpasopageants.
‘The Magic Flute’— The El Paso Opera presents the opera by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, March 12 and 14, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre, featuring El Paso native Barbara Divis. Youth Night at the Opera is 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10. Tickets: $15-$90. Information: 581-5534 or epopera.org.
Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El Paso Community College will play South Mountain Community College at 1 p.m. Thursday, noon Friday (doubleheader) and 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12-14, at the Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field. Information: 831-2275.
Hanks High School Jazz Festival — The 2009 festival runs all day March 12-14, in the Hanks High School auditorium, 2100 Lee Trevino. Information: 434-5182 or hanksband.com.
‘A Shot in the Dark’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents Harry Kurnitz’s adaptation of the French story “L’Idiote,” March 13-April 4. Directed by Fred Keyser. Ticket information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Franklin Mountain Poppies Celebration — The free family fun day is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at El Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain Road in Northeast El Paso. The event features nature walks and talks, educational exhibits, children’s events, plein air painting demonstrations and a photography workshop. Educational speakers featured 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., followed by live music and entertainment 2 to 6 p.m. Admission is free. Information: 755-4332, chihuahuandesert.org.
Antatres – Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas presents the celebrated contemporary dance group 8 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte in Juarez. Part of the 2009 Matices Culturales Series. Tickets: 200 pesos. Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; (011-52-16) 12-3175 or 12-4075 in Juarez.
‘Bye Bye Birdie’ — One of the most memorable musicals of all time and winner of eight Tony Awards is presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Plaza Theatre, as part of the Broadway in El Paso series. The comic musical includes hits “Put On A Happy Face,” “A Lot of Livin To Do,” “One Last Kiss,” “One Boy,” the riotous lament of parents with teenagers “What’s The Matter With Kids Today?,” as well as the uproarious salute to the greater glory of Ed Sullivan entitled “Hymn For A Sunday Evening.” (Ticketmaster)
Borderland Tradeshow 2009 — The 22nd annual show is Tuesday and Wednesday, March 17-18, at the El Paso Convention Center. Admission is free for industry professionals. Information: 771-7061 or borderlandtradeshow.net.
‘Breaking Down Barriers/Building Bridges’ — The Texas Association of Museums will host it annual meeting March 17-20, in El Paso, featuring informative sessions, speakers and networking opportunities. Schedule to be announced. Information: (512) 328-6812. Register online at texasmuseums.org.
New York Theatre Ballet — Showtime El Paso presents the most widely seen chamber ballet company in the United States performing its famed version of “Cinderella” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. The ballet has earned acclaim for its restoration and revival of small masterworks by great choreographers and for its innovative ballets based on children’s literature. Individual tickets: $30 (available at the door ). Information: 544-2022 or showtimeElPaso.com.
‘The Hobbit’ — Kids-N-Co., 1301 Texas, presents the epic adventure by J.R.R. Tolkien March 21-April 12. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $7 ($5 children, students, seniors and active military); available at door only, no reservations. Advance tickets available for groups of 10 or more. Information: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org.
German Spring Bazaar 2009 — The German Catholic Church of Fort Bliss hosts its 4th annual bazaar 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 22, at the German Community Center (Soldatenstube) at Fort Bliss. Hobby craftspeople will display and sell their various goods, and German food and drink specialities will be offered. All proceeds are donated to the charity organizations “Aid for the Needy” and “Helping Hands” to benefit the poor on both sides of the border. Admission is free. Information: 568-0259 or betreuunginelpaso.com.
‘One Flea Spare’ — The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents the world of plague-ravaged 17th century London in the play by Naomi Wallace March 25-29. Directed by Carlos Saldana. Showtime is 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday in UTEP’s Studio Theatre, Fox Fine Arts Center. Tickets: $8 ($7 UTEP faculty/staff, seniors, military, non-UTEP students, groups of 10 or more; $6 UTEP students, available from Ticketmaster. Information: 747-5118 or theatre.utep.edu.
Lady Antebellum — The Nashville-based country trio performs at 10 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Whiskey Dick’s, 1580 George Dieter. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20. Information: 921-9900.
Tejanas softball — The EPCC Tejanas’ will take on Howard College at 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 27-28, at the Valle Verde Softball Field. Both games are doubleheaders. Information: 831-2275. Softball office: 831-2367.
Sunland Derby Gala — Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino’s gala benefiting United Blood Services Saturday, March 28. Guest speaker is Former Boston Celtic Bill Russell. Ticket information: 544-5422, ext. 194. The running of the Sunland Derby and The Oaks (for fillies) runs Sunday, March 29.
‘Celebrating Great Music’ – The Bruce Nehring Consort welcomes back guest conductor Charles Gray of St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minn. to conclude its 17th season at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 28-29, at The Chapel at Loretto, 1400 Hardaway. Gray will lead a performance with the Chamber Players and the Consort Singers, under the direction of Bruce Nehring. Tickets: $15 ($10 senior/military; $5 students). Information: 534-7664.
Guests Artists’ — El Paso Wind Symphony performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 27, in Magoffin Auditorium at UTEP, with special guests Mariachi Los Arrieros. This year’s season celebrates the various parts of the symphony. Tickets: $12.50 ($7.50 students, military and seniors). Information: 760-5599.
Super Kite Contest — The 8th annual kite flying contest, sponsored by Westside Community Church, is noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Francisco Delgado Park, on Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High School. The event includes jumping balloons and face painting. Admission is free. Information: 877-8000 or westsidecommunity.org.
Pedro Kominik – Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas presents the jazz and europop musician at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte in Juarez. Part of the 2009 Matices Culturales Series. Tickets: 200 pesos. Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; (011-52-16) 12-3175 or 12-4075 in Juarez.
El Paso Choral Society Chamber Choir — The annual spring Concert is at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28, at Trinity-First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Mesa. Ticket information: 833-0263.
‘Kidspalooza’ — El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents will host its 2nd annual the downtown family festival Saturday, March 28, featuring arts and music workshops, live entertainment, games and activities, locomotive bells and whistles, food and drinks and more at and various downtown venues, including exhibits, games and more. Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
Springtime Track Invitational — The annual UTEP spring field and track meet is Saturday, March 28, at Kidd Field. The events feature men’s and women’s college teams as well as the top qualifying high school athletes from the region. Events begin around 10 a.m. Information: 747-5812 or utepathletics.com.
EPSYO and EPSO “Side-by-Side” Concert — More than 150 performers from El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra and El Paso Symphony Orchestra will combine forces at Sunday, March 29, at the Plaza Theatre. Ticket information: 532-3776.
Sunland Park Derby — Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino’s 7th annual running of the Sunland Park Derby and Sunland Park Oaks (for fillies) with a potential $1,000,000 is Sunday, March 29. The 2008-2009 live horse racing season runs through April 21. Races begin at 12:15 p.m. Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Admission and valet parking is free. Turf Club admission: $7. Information: (575) 874-5200.
Transmountain Challenge — The 32nd annual race starts at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 29. The race across Texas’ highest highway is a 20K and 5K competitive and non-competitive run or walk, for individuals or relay teams. Information: 274-5222 or runelpaso.com.
Southern New Mexico
Red and Black Ball — NMSU Dance program presents it annual benefit gala event featuring dinner, entertainment and dancing at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 15, at New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum, 2100 Dripping Springs, in Las Cruces. Tickets available at the Pan Am Center Ticket Office through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com. Information: Debra Knapp, (575) 646-2070.
‘Pippin’ — Alamogordo Music Theatre presents the musical loosely based on Charlemagne’s live of Pippin the Hunchback, March 20-28 at Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 N. New York, Alamogordo. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, plus 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Tickets: $10; available at the door or in advance at Flickinger Box Office and TLC Portraits in White Sands Mall. Information: (575) 437-2202 or zianet.com/amt.
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