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March 2008 The Big Read — The El Paso Public Library will host a city-wide reading campaign featuring Ray Bradbury’s classic science fiction novel, “Fahrenheit 451” throughout month of March. Residents of El Paso and surrounding communities to read the book during that month and take part in the many community events, such as book discussions, movie nights, concerts and other activities, happening throughout the city. Information: 543-5468.
Sun Country Doll Folks — The club’s 34th annual doll show and sale is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at the Holiday Inn Airport, Airway Blvd. at I-10. The event showcases antique and modern dolls, accessories, clothing, animals and miniatures, collectibles and free doll identification and appraisals. Admission: $3 ($1 for children). Information: 637-3438 or (505) 874-9182.
Fort Bliss Spring Bazaar — The Officer, Civilian, Spouse Association will host the annual spring bazaar March 1-2 at Stout Physical Fitness Center, Fort Bliss. The bazaar features such items as jewelry, arts and crafts, antiques, quilts and food. Profits go to community programs and scholarships. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $2 ($1 ages 10-16). Information: 630-9309.
Applejack Band — The El Paso folk band presents a Texas Independence Day concert at 7 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Mi Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana. Cost: $25, reservations required. Information: 592-5122.
Hot Rod Monster Jam – The U.S. Hot Rod Monster Jam is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $10; available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com. Information: 747-5481.
Generation 2000 — Clear Channel Communications and Adventure Zone presents its 2008 children’s fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, at the El Paso Convention Center, consisting of several specialty booths, games and interactive displays aimed at entertaining and educating children of all ages. Information: 880-5777.
Southwest Shootout Cheer Competition — March 1-2 at the El Paso County Coliseum. Information: 534-4229.
UTEP Softball — UTEP women softball team home games are at Helen of Troy Complex at UTEP. Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
Upcoming games:
• March 1 — UC Riverside 6 p.m. (UTEP Invitational)
• March 2 — Prairie View A&M 1 p.m. (UTEP Invitational)
• March 2 — Georgetown 3 p.m. (UTEP Invitational)
• March 8-9 — UAB. Game time is 3 p.m. Saturday (doubleheader) and noon Sunday.
• March 12 — New Mexico State 3 (doubleheader)
• March 18 — Arizona (doubleheader) 3 p.m.
• March 21-22 — Marshall. Game time is 3 p.m. Friday (doubleheader) and noon Saturday.
• March 27 — Nevada (doubleheader) 3 p.m.
• March 29-30 — Arkansas-Pine Bluff (doubleheaders) Game time is 2 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Sunday.
Tejanas softball — The EPCC Tejanas play doubleheader home games at the Valle Verde Softball Field. Admission: $3. Information: 831-2275. Softball office: 831-2367. Upcoming games:
• March 1 — Western Texas College, 11 a.m.
• March 19-20 — Midland College, 2 p.m.
• March 28-29 — Odessa College, 1 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. Saturday.
El Paso Marathon — The 2nd annual multi-state marathon and half-marathon begins at Lynx Exhibits, 300W. San Antonio, at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 2. Pre-registration: $55 full marathon; $35 half-marathon. No race-day registration offered. Information: elpasomarathon.org.
Linkin Park — The nu metal band brings its Projekt Revolution Tour to El Paso 7 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, with guests Coheed and Cambria. Tickets: $39.50-$49.50. Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
‘Peter Pan’ – 7:30 p.m. March 5, at the Plaza Theatre. Part of the Broadway in El Paso series. The timeless high-flying musical adventure for the whole family is complete with evil Captain Hook, a crafty crocodile, lost boys and pirate rogues. Tickets: $20-$45, plus service charge. Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
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. The March 5 movie is “Fantasia.” Drinks and light fare offered at 5 p.m. in the Oasis Lounge in the annex. Admission: $5. Information: 231-1176.
Siglo de Oro Drama Festival — The 33rd annual celebration of the Spanish language dramatic arts from Spain’s Golden Age runs March 5-8 at the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre, 800 S. San Marcial. Professional and collegiate theater groups come from around the world perform classic works by Spanish masters. Calderón de la Barca. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5 ($2 student, seniors, military). Information: 532-7273, ext. 102.
• Wednesday, March 5 — “Cuentos del Siglo de Oro” by Lope de Vega, Calderón de la Barca and others. Performed by Teatro Gayumba of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
• Thursday, March 6 — “La celosa de si misma” by Tirso de Molina. Performed by Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes of Mexico City, Mexico.
• Friday, March 7 — “El alcalde de Zalamea” by Pedro Calderón de la Barca. Performed by Producción 2Rc Teatro of the Canary Islands, Spain.
• Saturday, March 8 — “La Celestina” by Fernando Rojas. Performed by Teatro Círculo of New York, N.Y.
‘Tablescapes’ — El Paso Pro-Musica Guild’s 11th annual luncheon features more than 20 designer-decorated tables March 6-7, at the El Paso Country Club. Information: 581-3701.
Hanks High School Jazz Festival — The 2008 festival runs all day March 6-8, in the Hanks High School auditorium, 2100 Lee Trevino. Admission is free. Information: 434-9700 or hanksband.com.
Mount Cristo Rey: Hike Through Time — A hike with presentations on Mount Cristo Rey, local history and environment begins is offered Saturday, March 8, at Mount Cristo Rey, Sunland Park, N.M. Length: 5 miles round trip (2-3 hours). Cost: $5 ($2 for children) donation requested for the Mt. Cristo Restoration Committee. Information: 542-1422. No reservation is required.
Bowl to Save Faces — Soroptimist International of El Paso will host its 5th annual bowling fundraiser at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Bowl El Paso, 11144 Pellicano. Deadline is March 5. Information: Carol Kelley, 491-2604.
‘Kidspalooza’ — El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents will host the downtown family festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 8, in Cleveland Square, 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. Festival admission is free. Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
‘The Classical Clown’ — El Paso Symphony Orchestra presents the family concert featuring Dan Kamin’s “Classical Clown,” conducted by Benjamin Loeb, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $11-$20 ($6-$20 ages 3-12). Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
UTEP Men’s Basketball — The Miners’ final home game is against Houston at 7:05 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 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.
Pacific Coast Horns — The five-piece California-based band performs at 7:30 p.m. March 8, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Presented by Showtime El Paso. Admission: $20. Information: 544-2022.
Aires de Mexico – 8 p.m. March 8, at Centro Cultural Paso del Norte in Juarez. The chamber music quartet is presented by Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas. Tickets: 200 pesos. Information: 533-4020 in El Paso; (011-52-16) 12-3175 or 12-4075 in Juarez.
‘The Vagina Monologues’ — The UTEP Women’s Study Department’s production of the Eve Ensler play is 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8-9, at Magoffin Auditorium as part of V-Day at UTEP. Proceeds go toward community organizations involved in preventing or raising awareness of violence against women. Tickets: $10; available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com. Information: 747-5200.
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 9, at Stanton and Cincinnati, Kern Place. Information: 532-1795 or sotx.org.
German Spring Bazaar 2008 — The German Catholic Church of Fort Bliss hosts its 4th annual bazaar 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the German Community Center (Soldatenstube) at Fort Bliss. Admission is free. Information: 568-0259 or betreuunginelpaso.com.
Kids Kows and More — March 10-14 at the ElPaso County Coliseum fairgrounds barns. Information: 534-4229.
Kinky — The popular Mexican band performs Tuesday, March 11, at Club 101, 3233 N. Mesa, with special guests The Sunstreak. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 day of show. Advance tickets available at All That Music and ticketbully.com. Information: 544-2101 or club101.com.
Borderland Tradeshow 2008 — The 21st annual show is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 11-12, at the El Paso Convention Center. Admission is free for industry professionals. Information: 771-7061 or borderlandtradeshow.net.
El Paso Times Spelling Bee — The annual semi-finals for the El Paso area school districts is noon Thursday, March 13 at the Chamizal National Memorial. Finals are 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 14. About 150 students from West Texas and Southern New Mexico will compete in the bee. The champion will represent the area at the National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. in June. Admission is free. Information: 546-6255.
‘Il Trittico’ — The El Paso Opera presents the Giacomo Puccino operas “Il Tabarro,” “Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi” 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Saturday, March 13 and 15, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $15-$35; available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444. Information: 581-5534 or epopera.org.
‘La Canterina’ — The Music Theatre Company of the UTEP department of Music presents Joseph Haydn’s romantic opera 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13 and 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15, in the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Admission is free. Information: 747-8708, 747-5606 or utep.edu/music.
‘Lorca-un Homenaje’ — Los Actores Spanish Language Theater Company presents an homage to Spain’s greatest 20th century playwright March 13-15, at El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana. The event includes readings of selected poems, dances inspired by his poems and the one act play “Los amores de don Perlimplin y Belisa en el jardin.” Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $5-$8. Information: 227-2397.
Franklin Mountain Poppies Celebration — The free family fun day is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at El Paso Museum of Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain Road in Northeast El Paso (west of U.S. 54). The event features nature walks and talks, educational exhibits, children’s events, plein air painting demonstrations and a photography workshop. Live music and refreshments featured 3 to 6 p.m. Hosted by the Franklin Mountains Wilderness Coalition. Free parking at the National Border Patrol Museum. Information: 755-4332, chihuahuandesert.org or iloveparks.com/fmwc/.
WinStar Derby Gala — Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino’s gala benefiting United Blood Services Saturday, March 15. Guest speaker is Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee Michael Irvin. Ticket information: 544-5422, ext. 194. The 6th annual running of the WinStar Derby and The Oaks (for fillies) runs Sunday, March 16.
Transmountain Challenge — The 31st annual race starts at 7 a.m. Sunday, March 16. 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.
Caitlin Tully – 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, at the El paso Museum of Art. El Paso Pro-Musica presents the chamber musician for its Gala Benefit Concert. At age 19, Tully has emerged as one of the most compelling artists of her generation. Ticket information: 833-9400.
Tejanos baseball — The Tejanos of El Paso Community College play a doubleheader against Frank Phillips College at noon Thursday and Friday, March 20-21, at the Valle Verde Campus Baseball Field. Admission: $3. Information: 831-2275.
Sesame Street Live ‘When Elmo Grows Up’ — The Sesame Street Live friends return to El Paso for their annual Easter week shows March 20-23 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Presented by VEE Corporation. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Thursday, 2 and 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30, 2 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday and and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10.50, $14.50, $19.50 and $25.50, plus service charge. Available through Ticketmaster.
‘Celebration of Life’ — LifeGate Church, 10555 Edgemere, will host its 5th annual Easter Weekend exhibition of worship through the arts March 21-22. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Information: 593-1122 or LifeGateElPaso.us.
Poison Jungle Safari — The 14th annual bilingual event is 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, at the El Paso Zoo. Hosted by the West Texas Regional Poison Center and the El Paso Zoo. Information: 534-3802.
‘The Reluctant Dragon’ – March 22-April 13 at the Kids-N-Co. Education and Performance Center, 1301 Texas. Kids-N-Co. presents the story of a dragon who would rather enjoy a nice cup of tea than battle a knight. 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.
‘Celebrating Great Music’ – March 28 at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 225 W. Griggs in Las Cruces, and March 29-30 at The Chapel at Loretto. The Bruce Nehring Consort, with guest conductor Charles Gray and guest violinist Joseph Sylvan, performs works by Bach, Mendelssohn and Gounod. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5-$15. Information: 534-7664.
‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the sultry Tennessee Williams classic March 28-April 19. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military and students). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
‘El Paso’s Dance History’ — Local teacher Elena Baker presents the dance performance showcasing the different dances that highlighted particular moments in El Paso history and how they determine its character and ethnic composition at 5 p.m. Saturday, March 29, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Information: 740-1392.
Together for Children march — The Association for the Benefit of Children’s 11th annual mini march is Saturday, March 29, at El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano in celebration of April as the “Month of the Child.” Activities run 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; march begins at 10:30 a.m. Zoo admission is half price all day. Information: 592-7056 or together4children.org.
RBD — The Mexican pop-rock music megastars perform 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 30, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $38-$98, plus service charge; available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
Sunland Park Racetrack — The 2007-2008 $18 million live horse racing season runs through April 22. Race days are Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Races begin at 12:55 p.m. with 12 races each race day. General admission is free to the racetrack and casino. Turf Club seating is $7. Information: (575) 874-5200.
Southern New Mexico 2008
The Ten Tenors – 8 p.m. March 4 at the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. Australia’s dynamic musical import presents everything from classical to pop in an encore performance. Tickets: $46-$49. Information: 1-888-818-7872.
Cava – 8 p.m. March 6 at the Rio Grande Theater, Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Part of the ASNMSU Cultural Series. Vocalist Claudia Gonzalez reemerges with her new project, Cava, that continues the evolution of Latin music in Los Angeles. Tickets: $10-$12.50. Information: 544-8444.
‘Peter Pan’ – 8 p.m. March 6 at the Spencer Theater, Alto, N.M. The high-flying Broadway show is a musical version of J.M. Barrie’s classic story. Tickets: $46-$49. Information: 1-888-818-7872.
Sons of the Pioneers – The legendary Western band performs at 7:30 p.m. March 7 at the Flickinger Center, Alamogordo. Tickets: $10-$25. Information: (505) 437-2202.
Cava – 7:30 p.m. March 7, WNMU Fine Arts Theater, Silver City, N.M. Latin-powered jazz with a tinge of Peruvian soul from East Los Angeles. Presented by Mimbres Region Arts Council. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: (505) 538-2505.
Jack Ward Invitational Choral Festival — The popular concert that highlights the festival is 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, at the NMSU Music Center Recital Hall. Information: (505) 646-1240.
Cowboy Days — The annual celebration of the Southwest pioneer heritage is Saturday and Sunday, March 8-9, at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Las Cruces.The festival includes the Dutch Oven Lovn’ Cook-off, music, demonstrations, book-signings, gunfight re-enactments, children’s activities, arts and crafts and plenty of food. Admission: $1. Information: (575) 522-4100 or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
‘Little Women’ – 7:30 p.m. March 11 at the Flickinger Center, Alamogordo. The new Broadway musical is based on the classic story by Louisa May Alcott, focusing on the experiences of the March sisters during the Civil War. Tickets: $10-$25. Information: (505) 437-2202.
Ravi Coltrane – 8 p.m. March 12 at the Rio Grande Theater, Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Part of the ASNMSU Cultural Series. Son of the legendary John and Alice Coltrane, this tenor and soprano saxophonist, bandleader and composer has fronted a variety of jazz lineups and recorded critically hailed albums. Tickets: $10-$12.50. Information: 544-8444.
Eileen Ivers – 8 p.m. March 14 at the Spencer Theater , Alto, N.M. Ivers and her band cross Celtic with Afro-Cuban rhythms, as well as rock, classical and a little bluegrass. Tickets: $36-$39. Information: 1-888-818-7872.
Smash Mouth — The ultimate party band performs Saturday, March 15, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. Hits include “Walkin’ on the Sun,” “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” ““All Star,” “Holiday in My Head,” “Then the Morning Comes” and more. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
Rag Rug Festival — The festival celebrating the rag rug craft is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 15-16, at the New Mexico Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum, Las Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575) 522-4100.
White Sands International Film Festival — The 4th annual festival is March 16-22, at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 New York, and other venues in Alamogordo. The event includes screenings, workshops, lectures, receptions, live performances and VIP parties in Alamogordo, Tularosa and Ruidoso. Information: 1-877-345-6973 or wsiff.com.
‘Little Women: The Broadway Musical’ – 8 p.m. March 20-21 at the Spencer Theater, Alto, N.M. The classic story is brought to life with glorious music, dancing and heard. Tickets: $36-$39 Thursday; $43-$46 Friday. Information: 1-888-818-7872.
Diana Jones – 7:30 p.m. March 21, at the Pinos Alto Opera House in Pinos Altos. Appalachian music in the “O Brother” tradition. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. Tickets: $15-$20. Information: (575) 538-2505.
‘In The Mood’ – 7:30 p.m. March 25 at the Flickinger Center, Alamogordo. The retro 1940s musical features a big band orchestra, singers and dancers performing the music that help our nation win a war. Tickets: $10-$25. Information: (505) 437-2202.
Parsons Dance – 8 p.m. March 29 at the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. The cutting-edge leader in contemporary American dance features theatrical abstracts of social and universal themes. Tickets: $36-$39. Information: 1-888-818-7872.
Bataan Memorial Death March — The 2008 marathon-length (26.2 miles) march is 7 a.m. Sunday, March 30, at White Sands Missile Range to honor U.S. and Filipino troops captured by the Japanese in WWII. Information: (505) 678-1256 or bataanmarch.com.
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