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November 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.
‘The Wedding Singer’ – Broadway in El Paso presents the comic retro musical at 2 p.m. Nov. 1, at the Plaza Theatre. Based on the hit 1998 Adam Sandler movie, an ’80s-era wedding singer deals with his own romantic troubles. Featuring several hit songs and pop culture references from the 1980s. Ticket prices to be announced. Information: 544-8444 or ticketmaster.com.
Dia De Los Muertos Festival — Concordia Heritage Association and Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society will host a special Day of the Dead festival 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Concordia Cemetery 3700 E. Yandell. Admission is $5 ($2 seniors, military and children under 12). Information: 373-1513 or ghosts915.com.
Widespread Panic — The American rock band performs at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $35 (Ticketmaster).
‘La Vie de La Bohéme!’ — The El Paso Opera hosts a special subscribers-only intimate performances of dining and music Nov. 4-14, at several dinner venues throughout town, featuring an interactive theatrical performance of Puccini’s magical Bohemian love story of Mimi and and Rodolfo, under the artistic direction of new EP Opera Company director David Grabarkewitz. Tickets available to season subscribers who purchase both La Boheme and spring’s “Porgy and Bess” tickets. Information/subscriptions: 581-5534 or epopera.org.
• Lancer’s Club West, 6006 N Mesa — 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 and 11, and 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11. Tickets: $74.
• Lancer’s Club East, 3125 Trawood — 7 p.m. Friday and 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6-7. Tickets: $74 ($58 Saturday matinee).
• Medallions, 501 Texas — Nov. 10-14. Showtimes are 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $68 ($58 Saturday matinee).
Additional downtown dinner performances planned at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday Nov. 13-14, venue to be announced. Tickets: $68 Friday: $74 Saturday.
‘The Curious Savage’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the comedy by John Patrick through Nov. 7. Directed by Jean Ames. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military/students). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Special Olympics Fall Games — The 2009 fall games are Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 5-7. Spectator admission is free. Information: 532-1795.
‘A Christmas Fair’ — The Junior League of El Paso’s annual holiday shopping fair is Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8, at the El Paso Convention Center. This year’s theme is “Nöel á Paris.” Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: $8 ($6 children, seniors, military) Information: 584-3511 or jlep.org.
A ladies’ private shopping event is 5 to 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, with a “Breakfast with Papa Noel” 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday and Grand “Soiree” Gala events 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8.
UTEP Volleyball — All home games are at Memorial Gym. Games begin at 7 p.m. Sunday games begin at noon. Tickets $7 ($3 kids): 747-6150 or utepathletics.com.
• Friday, Nov. 6 — Houston
• Sunday, Nov. 8 — Rice.
‘Oh What A Night’ — The musical tribute to Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons is 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Franklin’s Lounge. The musical revue is written and directed by independent Motown producer George Solomon and producer/director Michael Chapman. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $16. Information: (575) 874-5200.
Sun Bowl Art Exhibit 2009 — The annual show is on display Nov. 6-Dec. 31 at the International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. Museum hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 543-6747.
The Sun Bowl Art Exhibit is the Southwest’s longest running art exhibit and brings artists from throughout the U.S. and beyond to El Paso every year.
‘Walk With a Warrior’ 5K Run — Veterans Resource Center will host the benefit Veterans Day 5K run, Wheel Chair Race and Fun Run/Walk at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Race day registration is 7:30 to 8:15 a.m. Cost: $20 (by Nov. 6); $25 Race Day; $15 for vets, military, wheel chair racers and students by Nov. 6. Information: 629-2052 or veteransbusinessassociation.com
‘Grape Race’ — The 10K run and 2-mile non-competitive Fun Walk benefiting El Paso Humane Society at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Zin Valle Vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28, in Canutillo, Texas. Information: 478-5663 or zinvalle.com. Register on-line at active.com.
UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Game times is 7:05 p.m. Tickets: $9-$25. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
• Saturday, Nov. 7: New Mexico Highlands
• Friday, Nov. 13: Texas Southern
• Wednesday, Nov. 18: Arkansas-Pine Bluff
• Saturday, Nov. 21: Arkansas State
• Wednesday, Nov. 25: North Carolina A&T.
PinHed — The Houston heavy metal band, known for their elaborate masked appearance, performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Chic’s Bar & Billards, 9809 Montana. Tickets: $5 (Ticketmaster). Information: 433-5340.
Tiesto — The Dutch DJ and record producer brings his North American tour to El Paso’s Cohen Stadium Saturday, Nov. 7.
Doug Riva and Geoffrey Hamlyn — Nov. 7-8 at Temple Mt. Sinai, 4408 N. Stanton. Douglas Riva and Geoffrey Hamlyn are both
graduates of El Paso’s Coronado High School. Riva became first flautist of the El Paso Symphony at age 16, and is now an international pianist specializing in the works of Enrique Granados. Riva’s performance concludes with Granados’ Cant de les estrelles (Song of the Stars) for piano, choir and organ. Maureen Keton, Coronado High Choir Director, conducts The Consort Singers, with Bruce Nehring as organist. Hamlyn, viola, is a graduate of The Juilliard School in New York City and will perform works accompanied by Riva. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Age 6 and older welcome. Tickets: $5-$15. Information: 534-7664.
EPSYO Fall Concert — El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra, featuring its new director Andres Moran, presents its opening performance of the 2009-2010 season Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Plaza Theatre. Ticket information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org.
‘Music of the Classical and Romantic Periods’ — Music Forum El Paso presents the Southwest Chamber Consortium, conducted by Stephen Pugh, performing works by Beethoven, Dvorak and Strauss at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza. This newly formed ensemble has, collectively, more than 250 years of chamber music experience. Admission is free. Information: 755-0724 or elpasoclassical.com.
UTEP Department of Music — Performances are 7:30 p.m. in the Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Information: 747-5606 or utep.edu/music.
• UTEP Drumline and Pan8 Steel Band – Monday, Nov. 9.
• University Wind Symphony – Tuesday Nov. 10. Tickets: $3-$5..
• UTEP Percussion Ensemble and Pandemonium – Monday, Nov. 16. Tickets: $3-$5.
• UTEP Jazz Ensembles – Sunday, Nov. 22. Tickets: $3-$5.
• Brahms’ ‘Requiem’ – Tuesday, Nov. 24, featuring the University Choir and Orchestra. Tickets: $3-$5.
John Tesh — The popular musician performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Tesh has sold out concerts worldwide, and is also the host of the successful syndicated radio show “Intelligence For Your Life Radio.” Tickets: $12 and $29, plus service fees. (Ticketmaster).
Steven Curtis Chapman — The 2009 Dove Awards “Artist of the Year” performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at The Plaza Theatre. Tickets on sale Oct. 10; prices to be announced. (Ticketmaster).
Chapman has recorded more than 20 albums selling more than 10 million copies, received 5 Grammy Awards and 56 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards.
Cor Ignis — Cor Ignis Contemporary Dance Company presents a fall performance at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Tickets: $5. Information: 584-9903. Information: 355-1026 or corignis.org.
‘The Balcony’ — Nov. 13-22, at UTEP’s Studio Theatre. The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents French dramatist Jean Genet’s play exploring societal roles. Directed by Chuck Gorden. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $6-$8. Information: 747-5118 or theatre.utep.edu.
‘Honk!’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the family musical Nov. 13-Dec. 12. Based on The Ugly Duckling by Anthony Drewe and George Stiles, and directed by Kate Keyser. Regular showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Pianafiddle — Showtime! El Paso presents pianist Lynn Wright and violinist/fiddler Adam DeGraff in an eclectic mix of musical styles at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre, featuring such genres as bluegrass, jazz, classical, ragtime, blues, Celtic, klezmer and more. Improvising as they go, the pair, blend traditional music with unwritten tunes and spontaneous and compelling performances. Ticket information: 544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com.
El Paso Rhinos — El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team takes on New Mexico Renegades Nov. 14-15, at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular games times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 5:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.
Celtic Women’s ‘Isle of Hope’ – Broadway in El Paso presents the celebration of Irish music at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Plaza Theatre. The Irish singers and their fiddler star in a new show featuring traditional favorites like “Danny Boy,” as well new versions of contempoary popular songs. Tickets: $35, $55 and $65. (Ticketmaster).
Ballet Coppelia — The Juarez group performs at 4 and 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 726-1023.
AC/DC – The heavy metal legends will perform in El Paso for the first time in nearly 25 years at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $89.50 (all seats), plus service charge (Ticketmaster).
Amarcord — El Paso Pro-Musica presents the vocal ensemble at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Ticket information: 833-9400 or eppm.org.
Ozomatli — The Latin rock band performs at 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at Peoria Beer Garden, 3233 N. Mesa, with special guest Nathen Maxwell of Flogging Molly. Cost: $18 (ticketbully.com). Information: 408-7325 or peoriabeergarden.com.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra – The Symphony, conducted by Maestra Sarah Ioannides, presents “Dance of the Waves” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20-21, in the Plaza Theatre, featuring guest guitarist Robert Belinic performing Blas Galindo Dimas’s “Sones de Mariachi,” Juventino Rosas’s “Sobre las Olas,” Piazzolla’s “Milonga del Angel,” Rodrigo’s “Fantasia para un Gentilhombre” and Dubussy’s “La Mer.” Rosas’s and Piazzolla’s piece will be accompanied by with dance performances. Ticket information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
Jay-Z — The rap/Hip-Hop artist performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $31.75, $56.75 and $71.75. (Ticketmaster)
Ballet Folklorico Paso del Norte — One of El Paso’s leading folklorico companies presents its annual gala performance, depicting the sights and sounds of Mexico through dance and music, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 20-22, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $10. Information: 588-5743.
German Advents-Bazaar — The annual “Christkindlmarket” arts and crafts festival is 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the German Community Center (Soldatenstube), Robert E. Lee Road, Fort Bliss. Admission is free. Information: 568-0259 or 568-4824.
Las Artistas Art Show and Sale — The 38th annual juried event and one of El Paso’s premier arts and crafts shows is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21-22, at First Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison. The show features fine artists and craftspersons showing works in various media. Information: lasartistas.org.
Western Refining College All-America Golf Classic — The annual event is Sunday through Tuesday, Nov. 22-24 at El Paso Country Club, sponsored by the Sun Bowl Association. The event features America’s top college golfers. Titleist Long Drive Contest is 9 a.m. and the Ping Putting Contest is 10 a.m. Sunday. The tournament rounds begins at 8 a.m. Monday (first and second rounds) and Tuesday (finals). Admission for spectators is free. Information: 533-4416, ext. 15.
UTEP Women’s Basketball — All home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $7 ($3 youth). Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
The first home game of the season is against Toledo at 7:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24.
The UTEP Thanksgiving Classic Nov. 27-28; teams to be announced.
FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Bowl Parade — The 73rd annual Sun Bowl Parade begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, (Thanksgiving Day), at Montana and Ochoa and proceeds east three miles to Copia. Information: 533-4416.
YMCA Turkey Trot — The 33rd annual Thanksgiving Day 5K run, 3K fun walk and 1500-yard swim benefiting the YMCA’s youth and teen programs is Thursday, Nov. 26, at 808 Montana. Information: 755-5685 or 533-3941.
Ballet Folklórico Churuhui — The group performs dances from the different regions of Mexico at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday Nov. 27-29, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $5. Information: 588-5743.
UTEP Football — The Miners’ final home game of the 2009 season is against Marshall at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Ticket information: 747-5234, 544-8444 or utepathletics.com.
‘Legend of the Poinsettia’ – Kids-N-Co. presents the original regional holiday play by Carol Viescas Nov. 28-Dec. 20 at Kids-N-Co. Performance Space. 1301 Texas. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $5-$7 at the door. Information: 351-1455. Additional performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12-13, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial.
Based on a traditional Mexican folk tale, the play shows how the tenacity and strength of one young girl can build bridges of understanding. Lupita faces the challenges of her life and, with the help of her friend, Espy, turns what seem to be hopeless situations into moments of hope and tolerance that result in more than one Christmas miracle.
Southern New Mexico
Newsboys — NMSU special events present the Grammy Award-nominated Christian pop rock band “The Way We Roll Tour” at 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at NMSU’s Pan American Center. Tickets: $17 and $22, plus service charge (Ticketmaster).
‘The Wedding Singer’ — 8 p.m. Nov. 5 at the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. This musical comedy set in the 1980s is about New Jersey’s favorite wedding singer who’s good at his job, because he’s in love with love…until he’s jilted at the altar by his own fiancé. Tickets: $66-$69. Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com.
Tom Russell – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 6 at the Old Elks Lodge in Silver City, N.M. Hosted by Mimbres Region Arts Council. Russell has recorded 25 records, and his songs have been used by Johhny Cash, Dough Sahm, Nancy Griffith, Jerry Jeff Walker, Joe Ely, k.d. lang and many others. He and cohort Dave Alvin have been credited with inventing the Americana radio format with their 1994 Merle Haggard tribute “Tulare Dust.” He has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman four times in recent years and his songs have appeared in a dozen movies and television shows from “Tremors” to “Northern Exposure.” Tickets: $5-$25. Information: (575) 538-2505 or 1-888-758-7289.
Tom Russell – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. The singer/songwriter, published author and sometimes occasional painter performs his special brand of good ol’ boy humor and enthusiasm, in support of his latest release “Blood and Candle Smoke.” Having had his music recorded by Johnny Cash, Doug Sahm, Nancy Griffith, Joe Ely, kd lang, Jerry Jeff Walker and more, he has become a legend in the American roots music genre. Tickets: $25. Information: (575) 523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com.
Renaissance Artsfaire — The 38th 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. 7-8, at “Ye Olde” Young Park, intersections of Walnut and Lohman, in Las Cruces. Admission: $5 donation (free for children 12 and under). No pets except service animal allowed. Information: (575) 523-6403 or daarts.org.
Las Cruces International Mariachi Conference 2009 — The 16th annual conference is Nov. 11-15 in Las Cruces. The conference hosts about 750 students each year through workshops, concerts and more. Information: (575) 525-1735 or lascrucesmariachi.org.
• Student Showcase Concert, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Pan American Center featuring student mariachi groups, vocalists, folkloric dancers. The Showcase gala precedes the performance at 5:45 p.m. Tickets: $6 (Ticketmaster).
• “Spectacular Concert,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at NMSU’s Pan American Center, featuring Pepe Aguilar, Mariachi Cobre and Mariachi Mujer 2000. Tickets: $37-$97 (Ticketmaster).
• The annual non-denominational Mariachi Mass is 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at the Pan American Center, led by Bishop Ricardo Ramirez with music by Mariachi Cobre. Admission is free.
• The Parque Festival, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in Old Mesilla Plaza features mariachi music, folkloric dancing, arts and crafts, New Mexican foods and children’s activities. Admission is free.
Butch Thompson Trio – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12, at WNMU Fine Arts Center Theater. Presented by Grant County Community Concert Association. Well-known for their long run on NPR’s Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, the trio has earned critical and popular recognition worldwide for their blend of classical, jazz and ragtime. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20 at the door. Information: (575) 538-5862.
Butch Thompson Trio – 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13, at the Rio Grande Theatre. Las Cruces Civic Concert Association presents the trio best known from a long run on NPR’s Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor. Led by pianist Butch Thompson, the group has earned critical and popular recognition around the world for its brand of classical, jazz and ragtime. Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 521-4051.
Christmas Jubilee — The 23rd annual Ruidoso shopping extravaganza is Friday through Sunday, Nov. 13-15, at the Ruidoso Convention Center, with more than 80 merchants, a food court, holiday music and decor, storytelling and visits from Santa. Items include fashions, home accessories, crafts and seasonal merchandise. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hosted by the Ruidoso Valley Greeters. Admission: $1 (free for ages 12 and younger). Information: christmasjubilee.net.
Dethklok and Mastodon — The two metal bands perform Monday, Nov. 16, at NMSU’s Pan American Center, with opening acts High On Fire and Converge. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets sold through Ticketmaster.
‘Björn Again’ — 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. The most popular ABBA tribute in the world celebrates the ABBA phenomenon both visually and musically with the remarkably accurate reflection of their stage look, catchy sound, dance steps and humor, as well as their hits like “Mamma Mia,” “Waterloo,” “Take a Chance on Me” and “Fernando.” Tickets: $56-$59. Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com.
‘Festival of the Soul’ — The art and music festival is Nov. 14-15 at Penny Park, 1305 N. Grant in Silver City, featuring a variety blues, bluegrass, folk, jazz and other genres promoting world peace and harmony. Information: Katie Nolasco, (575) 388-2051 or festivalofthesoul.org.
Juan Carmona – 8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the NMSU’s Atkinson Music Center Recital Hall, as part of the ASNMSU Cultural Series. Carmona is one of the most creative guitarists of the new flamenco generation. His dramatic performance will share the essentials of Flamenco music and culture complete with orchestra and dancers. Tickets: $10-$12.50. Ticket information: (575) 646-1420.
‘Seussical’ – Nov. 20-Dec. 6, at the Hershel Zohn Theatre. American Southwest Theatre presents the musical hit by Lynn Ahrens and Steve Flaherty based on the works of Dr. Seuss. Dr. Seuss’s characters come to life in these adventures with Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Cat in The Hat and more. Showtime is 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Preview night is 7 p.m. Nov. 19. Tickets: $15 ($10 preview night). Information: 1-800-525-ASTC (2782).
‘Life X 3’ — Nov. 20-Dec. 6, in the Black Box Theatre. Presented by No-Strings Theatre Company. Directed by Ceil Herman. This witty and thought-provoking play by Yasmina Reza contrasts’ man’s ability to analyze and map the outermost reaches of the universe with his total inability to respond rationally to the most trivial domestic mishap and shows three tries at getting the same scene right. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 6, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3. Tickets: $7-$10. Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
‘Lord of the Dance’ — 8 p.m. Nov. 23 at the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. Michael Flatley’s world-famous Celtic dance sensation with a cast of 40 dancers and musicians whose passions ignite in a love story of dramatic leaps, turns and Celtic rhythms. Tickets: $76-$79. Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com.
King of the Cage — 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino, Mescalero, N.M. (near Ruidoso). One of the largest mixed martial arts event series in the world, King of the Cage features intense, no-holds-barred fighting competitions. Tickets: $65-$100. Age 21 and older welcome. (Ticketmaster). Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
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