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May 2012
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.
UTEP Softball — The women Miners softball team’s final home games of the season are 4 p.m. Tuesday and 11 and 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 1-2, against New Mexico at UTEP’s Helen of Troy Complex. Information: 747-5347 or utepathletics.com.
Santa Fe Opera — The celebrated opera’s apprentice program performs May 1-4, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Information: 532-7273.
‘Power of the Purse’ Party — The Women’s Fund POP 2012 fundraiser and shopping celebration is Thursday, May 3. Information: 532-4673 or womensfundofelpaso.org.
Don Haskins Youth Basketball Tournament — YMCA El Paso hosts its 2nd annual tournament for boy and girl players age 8-18, May 4-6, at various venues. Information: 845-BALL (2255) or donhaskinsmemorial.com.
‘Mariachis for Mom’ — Maestro Phillip G Garcia and EPYSO presents a festival with its 5th annual celebration of Mother’s Day noon Sunday, May 5, at the El Paso County Coliseum. Performance begins at 4 p.m. Ticket information: 820-2952 or myspace.com/epyso.
Wet-N-Wild Waterworld — The water park in Anthony, Texas will open for its 34th season weekends beginning Saturday, May 5. Information: 886-2222
or wetwild.com.
Race Against Diabetes — The 4th annual run/walk benefiting El Paso Diabetes Association is Saturday, May 5. Information: 478-5663.
‘The Rat Pack is Back’ — Broadway in El Paso presents a look back in time at the Las Vegas Sands Hotel show with Frankie, Dean, Sammy and Joey at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at the Plaza Theatre. Five performers join composer Neil Berg in hits by Cole Porter, Andrew Lloyd Weber and many more. (Ticketmaster). Ticket information: 231-1111 or theplazatheatre.org.
May Festival Show & Sale — The antique, collectible, art and Western memorabilia show Saturday and Sunday May 5-6, at El Maida Shrine Auditorium, 6331 Alabama. Information: 443-0824 or 780-9023.
Coronado Spring Dance — Coronado High School dance company presents their annual spring production at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 6, in the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 834-2460.
Veterinary Community Awards Banquet — The 27th annual banquet hosted by the El Paso Veterinary Medical Association is 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, at Camino Real Hotel, Downtown. This year’s Master of Ceremonies is KDBC meteorolgist Robert Bettes. The banquet is held in conjunction with National Pet Week with the 2011 Veterinary Community Award and Pet Hall of Fame inductee to be announced. Tickets: $40 Information: 593-1245.
‘K.E.E.P. Fit’ — Kids Excel’s annual dance performance is Thursday, May 9, at the Plaza Theatre, featuring 260 fourth-grade students from area elementary schools, the Tiny Tots and more. Ticket information: 351-6999 or kids-excel.org.
Burges Spring Dance Recital — The Burges High School Dance Company presents its annual recital at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 11-12, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, featuring several dance styles. Admission: $5. Information: 532-7273.
Art in the Park — The City Parks & Recreation Department’s semi-annual arts & crafts fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 12-13, at Memorial Park, 1701 N. Copia (off Copper). Continuous entertainment. Admission is free. Information: 252-9031 or 240-3310.
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.
• May 17-20 — Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks
• May 28-30 — Kansas City T-Bones.
Miss El Paso USA — The pageants for Miss El Paso USA and the Miss El Paso Teen USA are Friday and Saturday, May 18-19. The pageants are the official preliminaries to the Miss Texas USA, Miss Texas Teen USA, Miss USA Pageants. Information: Laura’s Productions, 845-2894 or laurasproductions.com.
Endangered Species Day — Friday and Saturday, May 18-19, at El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. Information: 521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.
Armed Forces Day — The Fort Bliss observation is planned for Saturday, May 19 featuring military equipment and emergency services static displays, demonstrations, music and more. Admission is free. Information: 568-4505.
Feast in the Middle East — The annual May dinner and festival is Saturday and Sunday, May 19-20, at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church and the Summit Ballroom & Conference Center, 120 N. Festival. Admission is free, but tickets are available for food coupons in advance or at the door. Information: 584-9100 or 544-2570.
Braden Aboud Memorial Run — The 5K and 10 K runs and 5K/1-mile fun run/walk benefiting the Braden Aboud Memorial Foundation begin at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 20. Information: 533-7529 or bradenaboud.com.
Dolly Dingle’s Tea Party — El Paso County Historical Society’s annual tea party for girls is planned for Sunday, May 20 at Burges House and Gardens, 603 W. Yandell. Information/reservations: 533-3603.
Ballroom Dance show — Students of all ages and teachers from M&M Productions will perform ballroom dancing at 2 and 6 p.m. Sunday, May 20, at the Chamizal National Monument, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $15 ($12 military/students). Information: 532-7273.
Ballet Folkorico Tonatiuh — The folklorico group performs at 4:30 p.m. Thursdays, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 24-27, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $10. Information: 478-0141 or dancing_at_heart@yahoo.com.
‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Abridged’ — El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents to parody of The Bard's works May 25-June 16. Directed by Vanessa Keyser. The plays by William Shakespeare are shortened and played by only three actors. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military/students with ID). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Neon Desert Music Festival — The 2nd music festival is Saturday, May 26, in Downtown El Paso. Information: info@neondesertmusicfestival.com.
KLAQ International Balloonfest — The annual festival is Saturday through Monday, May 26-28, at Santa Teresa Country Club. Several hot-air balloons are expected for the festival with live music each day. Information: 544-9550 or klaq.com.
Chivas El Paso Patriots Soccer — The professional soccer team’s season begins in May. Home games are at Gary Del Palacio Field of Dreams, 6941 Industrial. The Patriots are an affiliate team of Chivas de Guadalajara. Schedule to be announced. Information/tickets: 771-6620 or chivaselpaso.com.
Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing — The market opens for the season 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays beginning Memorial Day weekend through mid-October. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 6.
Sunset Heights Tour of Homes — The El Paso County Historical Society will host its neighborhood festival Park in Sunset Heights with the Tour of Homes in May. Details to be announced. Information: 443-2196 or sunset_heights_assoc@yahoo.com.
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