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November 2007
THESE ARE 2007 EVENTS. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR 2008 UPDATES
Dia de los Muertos Festival — The annual event is Nov. 1-2 throughout El Paso and Cd. Juárez. Storytelling, theater, art exhibits, workshops, cemetery tours, altar displays, dances, film festival, arts and crafts, and more. Information: 541-4942.
The binational “Day of the Dead” celebration is 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Union Plaza (by the train station in downtown El Paso). The event features live music and the Mercado de los Huesos Mexican and Mexican-American arts, crafts and food items
The Culture Cruise to Die For is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at several galleries and venues in downtown El Paso, featuring receptions, altar displays and traditional Pan de Muerto, hot chocolate, and live music at selected places. Admission is free. Transportation by Sun Metro is 25 cents a ride, or free to anyone and their guests who park at Union Plaza Transit Terminal, 400 W. San Antonio (parking is $3).
UTEP Men’s Basketball — Home games are in the Don Haskins Center. Season tickets: $175-$1,295. Family pack: $420 (two adults, two youth). Group rates available to all home games. Individual tickets and game times to be announced. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
November games:
• Nov. 1 — Western New Mexico.
• Nov. 5 — Sul Ross State
• Nov. 9 — Arkansas-Pine Bluff
• Nov. 18 — Texas Southern
Pre-season NIT tournaments are Nov. 12-15 and Nov. 21-23, teams to be announced.
‘A Christmas Fair’ — The Junior League of El Paso’s annual holiday shopping fair is Friday through Sunday, Nov. 2-4, at the El Paso Convention Center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. A ladies’ private shopping event is 8 to 10 a.m. Friday. Information: 584-3511 or jlep.org.
UTEP Women’s Basketball — Home games are in the Don Haskins Center. Women’s season tickets: $50. Groups of 15 or more; $2 per person. All seats general admission. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com
Upcoming games:
• Nov. 3 — Houston Jaguars (exhibition)
• Nov. 12 — Chinese Olympic Team (exhibition)
• Nov. 15 — Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
The UTEP Thanksgiving Tourney is Nov. 23-24, teams to be announced.
‘Stomp’ – Nov. 2-3 at the Plaza Theatre. Part of the Broadway in El Paso series. The international percussion sensation for all ages uses everything but conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps, to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $27-$45. Information: 544-8444 or 1-800-714-5331.
Noche Flamenca — Desert Moon Studio presents an evening of traditional Spanish dances at 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2-3, at the Chamizal National Memorial, with the region’s top Flamenco dancers, singers and guitarists. Admission: $10. Information: 845-7015.
UTEP Volleyball — All home games are at Memorial Gym. Tickets: $7 ($3 kids). Information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com.
November home games (times to be announced):
• Nov. 2 — Houston
• Nov. 4 — Rice
• Nov. 10 — Tulane.
‘Diary of Anne Frank’ — UTEP Department of Theatre, Dance and Film presents the play based on the life of a Jewish girl hiding with her family from Nazi occupation, Nov. 2-11, in UTEP’s Wise Family Theatre. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $11 ($9 UTEP faculty/staff, seniors, military, non-UTEP students, groups of 10 or more; $8 UTEP students). Information: 747-5118 or 544-8444.
Cattleman’s Ball — The 7th annual gala event, hosted by the YMCA, is 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino’s Signature Showroom. This year’s event features country music artist Clifton Tansky, voted Best Country Christian Musician for 2005. Proceeds support YMCA’s youth programs. Cash bar opens at 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:45 p.m., a silent auction 6 to 8 p.m., concert and dance at 8 p.m. and a live auction at 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $100 ($1,000 table for 10). Information: 549-1232 or ymca-cattlemansball@hotmail.com.
‘Grape Race’ — The 10K run and 2-mile non-competitive Fun Walk benefiting El Paso Humane Society begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, at Zin Valle Vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28, in Anthony, Texas. Individual “Wine” trophies given to the top three male and female runners in each age group. The overall male and female runner receives a pair of Spira shoes. Race day registration is 4 to 4:45 p.m. Registration: $25 pre-registration; $20 military; $35 day of race. Fee includes dinner, long-sleeved t-shirt and glass of Zin Valle’s “Man’s Best Friend” Wine. Information: 478-5663 or zinvalle.com. Registration forms available on-line at activeusa.com
Fort Bliss Holiday Bazaar — The annual fall event is Nov 3-4 at Stout Physical Fitness Center. About 100 booths sell every variety of arts & crafts, jewelry, clothing, homemade items, and door prizes plus baked goods from and other food. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $1 (free for children.) Proceeds benefit El Paso and Fort Bliss charities. To get there, take Airport Road north past Robert E. Lee to the Cassidy Road Fort Bliss entrance. Information: 568-6056 or 590-7202.
Provost Gun Show — The El Maida Provost Guard gun, small antique and Southwest art show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3-4, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Alabama. Admission: $5 (ages 10 and younger free). Age 18 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Information: 241-1761.
Hall of Honor banquet — El Paso County Historical Society’s annual banquet 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, at El Paso Country Club, 5000 Country Club Place. The cocktail hour begins at 6 p.m. This year’s honorees are author Frank Mangan, with posthumous awards to Professor John McNeely and Dr. B.F. Stevens. Tickets: $40; available from the El Paso County Historical Society, 603 W. Yandell. Information: 533-3603 or info@elpasohistory.com.
University Wind Symphony – 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at Fox Fine Arts Center at UTEP. Presented by the UTEP Department of Music. Tickets: $3-$5, free for UTEP students, faculty and staff. Information: 747-5606.
Eri Lee Lam – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, at Fox Fine Arts Center at UTEP. UTEP Department of Music presents the guest violinist from Southwestern University, joined by violinist/violist Stephanie Schweigart and pianist Dominic Dousa. Selections include Beethoven’s Sonata No. 1 for violin and piano, DeFalla’s Suite Popular Español, Prokofiev’s sonata for two violins, Shostakovich’s duets for two violins and piano and Hadel-Halvorsen’s duo for violin and viola. Tickets: $3-$8. Information: 747-5606.
Conference USA Women’s Soccer Tournament — UTEP will host the 2007 tournament Nov. 7-11, at University Field. Tickets: $15 ($10 youth). Information: 747-6150.
Ian Hominick – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, at Fox Fine Arts Center at UTEP. UTEP Department of Music and Ivories on the Border present the popular pianist, whose performances have been broadcast on CBC Radio, Radio-Canada and National Public Radio. Hominick will also host a master class with UTEP piano majors at 1 p.m. the day of the show in Fox Fine arts Room 402. Tickets: $5-$10. Information: 747-5606.
Veterans Day Gala — The Air Defense Artillery Association’s Veterans Day Gala dinner is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Centennial Club at Biggs Army Airfield. The celebration will honor veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dress is blues or greens for military, and business attire for civilians. Ticket information: Edith Fanning, 568-6056.
Chamber of Commerce ‘Five Star Celebration’ — The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce’s 108th annual gala at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Plaza Theatre. $100-$150 (Ticketmaster). The event features the Laura Tate Goldman Band, Billy Townes and Modern Session, Richard and the Cadillac Kings, the 62nd Army Band Quintet and La Vienta.
Pecan Festival — First Christian Church, 901 Arizona, will host its 5th annual festival featuring a variety of pecan treats Nov. 9-10. Proceeds benefit community outreach projects. Admission is free for Saturday’s events; tickets available for Friday’s dinner and food items. Information: church office, 533-6819.
‘Everyman’ and ‘Canterbury Tales’ — Nov. 9-17 at EPCC Transmountain Forum Theater. El Paso Community College’s Drama Department presents a double feature of the 16th century morality play and Geoffrey Chaucer’s masterpiece. Showtimes to be announced. Tickets: $5-$10. Information: 831-1312.
El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team plays home games at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Game times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5, $10, $15 and $20. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.
• Nov. 9-11 — Cajun Catahoulas
• Nov. 30-Dec. 2 — San Antonio Diablos
‘The Great Russian Nutcracker’ — The Moscow Ballet presents the holiday classic at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $25-$65; available through Ticketmaster, 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
Carly Martinez Race for Awareness — The 9th annual 2-mile walk and 10K run is 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Marwood Park, 4523 Riverbend. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Information: 533-7700 or stars-elpaso.org.
Misty River — 7:30 p.m. Nov. 10, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Presented by Showtime El Paso. Now in their 10th year, Misty River is considered one of the finest and most entertaining bands in the Pacific Northwest, blending folk, bluegrass, country, Celtic and original music into a distinctive Americana sound. The all-female quartet performs vocals and a variety of instruments, and represented the U.S. at the Shanghai Music Festival. Ticket information: 544-2022.
Veterans Day Parade — Saturday, Nov. 10. The downtown parade is sponsored by the United American Veterans Organization, starting at Myrtle and Florence streets and will circle San Jacinto Plaza. Information: 751-5800.
Otep — The heavy metal band performs Saturday, Nov. 10, at Cohen Stadium, with guests Hellyeah and Bloodsimple. Information: 544-8864 or klaq.com.
Keyboard Excursions – Nov. 10-11, at First Baptist Church, 805 Montana. Bruce Nehring Consort presents the duo-artistry of Chicago pianist Joel Raney and organist Jane Hostien. Performing solos and duets, these keyboard masters present their unique arrangements of familiar classics, hymns and other music. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5-$15. Information: 534-7664.
Mexican Revolution Tour — Drive through over 20 historical sites Nov. 11 in Downtown El Paso and see live portrayals of Mexican Revolution characters. $5-$12. 541-4942.
‘Elegant Excerpts’ – UTEP’s Music Theatre Company presents classic scenes from opera, operetta and musical theater 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15-16, Fox Fine Arts Center. Evening attire suggested. Tickets: $5. Information: 747-5606.
Mexican Revolution Camp Reenactment — Nov. 16 at Cleveland Square. The revolutionary camp features Ballet Quetzales and artists interpreting corridos. Presented by El Paso Museum and Cultural Affairs Department. Information: 541-4942.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra — One of the country’s top touring holiday shows returns to El Paso for its 2007 Winter Tour at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $40.50-$47.50. Available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
‘Mexico-1910’ — Camañez-Hernandez Productions presents this celebration of the Mexican 1910 Revolution in song and dance at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16-18, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $10. Information: 532-7273.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16-17, in the Plaza Theatre. Guest artist Anthony DiLorenzo, trumpet, joins the El Paso Symphony led by Maestra Sarah Ioannides in performing Khachaturian’s “Adagio of Spartacus and Phrygia,” Suite No. 2, Arutiunian’s Trumpet Concerto and Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 5, op. 47, D. minor. Tickets: $11-$37. Information: 532-3776.
‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940’ — El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the comedic mystery by John Bishop Nov. 16-Dec. 8. Directed by Jan H. Wolfe. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets are $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military and students). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Dog Lovers Fair — The benefit for the Humane Society of El Paso is10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at El Paso Saddleblanket Co., 6926 Gateway East (across from Cielo Vista Mall). Area animal rescue groups, animal-oriented pet services and businesses, etc. Information: 532-6971.
UTEP Football — The Miners’ final home game of the season is against Southern Miss. at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Individual tickets: $20-$51 ($15 youth for general admission and bronze seating). Group rates available for all home games. Information: 747-5234, 544-8444 or utepathletics.com.
Las Artistas Art Show and Sale — Nov. 17-18, First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. One of El Paso’s premier arts and crafts shows. Admission: $2. Information: 577-9505.
Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic — The annual event is Sunday through Tuesday, Nov. 18-20, at El Paso Country Club sponsored by the Sun Bowl Association. The event features America’s top college golfers, and includes putting, longest drive events, a college/amateur golf outing and more. Admission to spectators is free. Information: 533-4416.
UTEP Percussion Ensemble and Pandemonium – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 19 at Fox Fine Arts Center at UTEP. Presented by the UTEP Department of Music. The ensemble is joined by UTEP’s celebrated Steel Drum Orchestra. Tickets: $3-$5, free for UTEP students, faculty and staff. Information: 747-5606.
Juan Gabriel — One of the world’s best-known Latin singers performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $45, $65, $80 and $110, plus service charges. Available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or Ticketmaster.com.
FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade — The 71st annual Sun Bowl Parade begins at 10 a.m. Nov. 22, (Thanksgiving Day), at Montana and Ochoa and proceeds east three miles to Copia. This year’s theme is “Childhood Memories.” Information: 533-4416.
Alejandro Sanz — The Latin megastar performs Friday, Nov. 23, at El Paso County Coliseum. The most commercially successful Spanish singer of all time, Sanz’s hits include “Corazón Partío,” “Y Sólo Se Me Ocurre Amarte,” “Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No,” duet with Shakira and “La Tortura.” Ticket information: 544-8444 or 533-9899.
Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte — One of El Paso’s leading folklorico companies presents its 29th gala performance, depicting the art and history of Mexico through dance and music, 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23-25, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $5. Information: 588-5743.
Jim Brickman with Richie McDonald — The holiday concert featuring pianist Jim Brickman and former Lonestar singer Richie McDonald for Brickman’s “Homecoming” tour is 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, at The Plaza Theatre. Admission: $47.50 and $37.50. Tickets available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
David Allen Wehr – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27, UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. El Paso Pro-Musica presents the renowned pianist in his second installment of piano favorites. Ticket information: 833-9400.
Blue Man Group — The wildly popular and very blue performance art trio presents their “How to Be A Megastar Tour 2.1” at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $49.50-$75, plus service charge. Available through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
Christmas Concerts — The musical holiday celebration is presented by the El Paso Choral Society (previously El Paso Chorale) Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at the Union Depot Train Station, 700 San Francisco. The city’s landmark train station turns into a holiday wonderland, decked with yuletide trimmings and filled with sounds of the season. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30, 5 p.m. Sunday, featuring El Paso Chamber Choir and El Paso Brass. The El Paso Choral Society Youth Choirs and El Paso Brass perform 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Ticket information: 833-0263.Southern New Mexico
Renaissance Artsfaire — The 36th annual event, sponsored by the Doña Ana Arts Council, is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3-4, at “Ye Olde” Young Park in Las Cruces. Young Park will be transformed into the Realm of Doña Ana and a Renaissance atmosphere will prevail throughout the weekend. Gate admission: $5 donation (free for children 12 and under). Information: (505) 523-6403.
Po’ Girl – The folk group performs at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9 at the Pinos Alto Opera House in Pinos Altos. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. Po’ Girl performs a blend of train-hobo songs, guitar and fiddle. Part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. Tickets: $20 ($15 MRAC members). Information: 1-888-758-7289.
Christmas Jubilee — The 21st annual Ruidoso shopping extravaganza is Friday through Sunday, Nov. 9-11, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Information: (505)257-3122, (505) 257-7776 or christmasjubilee.net.
Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference 2007 — Ana Barbara, Mariachi Sol de Mexico and Mariachi Cobre headlins the Spectacular Concert Nov. 10 at the 14th annual conference Nov. 7-11 in Las Cruces. Information: (505) 525-1735 or lascrucesmariachi.org.
Festival of the Cranes — The 20th annual event is Tuesday-Sunday, Nov. 13-18, at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge near Socorro, N.M. with events also at the Macey Center on the New Mexico Tech Campus and other area locations. To obtain a schedule, call (505) 835-1828 or (505) 835-2077, friendsofthebosque.org/crane.
George Jones — The Country Music Hall of Fame star performs at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M.. Tickets: $25-$80 floor seats; $100 Golden Circle. Standing room only: $25. Available at the inn’s concierge desk or through Ticketmaster: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
La Catrina Quartet — The chamber music ensemble performs Tuesday, Nov. 20, San Albino Catholic Church on the historic Old Mesilla Plaza, Mesilla, N.M. A reception immediately follows. Tickets: $5. Information: (505) 526-9349.
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