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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.
‘Shakespeare on the Rocks’ — The 2009 theater festival is Sept. 3-27, at the Ysleta ISD Fine Arts Amphitheater, 8455 Alameda. Four of William Shakespeare’s best-known plays will be performed in a repertory format, with all four plays offered each week at 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday evenings. Pre-show music and a talk are given at 7:30 p.m. Information: 474-4275 or shakespeareontherocks.com.
Schedule of plays:
• Twelfth Night — Sept. 3, 11, 19, 27.
• Romeo and Juliet — Sept. 4, 12, 20, 24.
• The Tempest — Sept. 5, 13, 17, 25.
• Julius Caesar — Sept. 6, 10, 18, 26. s
Tickets are $6-$10.
A Renaissance Fair is 6-10 p.m. Friday through Saturday, Sept. 25-27. Arts and crafts sold, as well as food and drink.
Minerpalooza — UTEP’s annual back-to-school bash and pep rally is 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, Sept. 4, in the center of UTEP’s campus, corner of University and Hawthorne. Admission is free; food and some activities sold separately. Miner game tickets will be sold. Information: 747-5670.
Fiesta de las Flores — The Hispanic Cultural Center presents the annual festival Sept. 4-6 at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. Call for ticket prices (tickets also sold through Ticketmaster). Information: 533-3730.
Headline acts: Friday, Mariachi Sol de Mexico. Saturday, Conjunto Primavera. Sunday, Banda El Recodo.
St. Anthony’s Bazaar — The 46th annual Labor Day weekend festival is Saturday-Monday, Sept. 5-7, at the seminary, 4501 Hastings. Admission is free. Information: 566-2261.
UTEP Football — The Miners’ home games are at Sun Bowl Stadium. Ticket information: 747-5234, 544-8444 or utepathletics.com.
• 7 p.m. Sept. 5 — Buffalo
• 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12 — Kansas
The Miners take on New Mexico State University 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at NMSU’s Aggie Stadium in Las Cruces.
Miss Princesa and Teen Princesa Pageant — Cha-Bella Productions presents the pageant Sept. 5-7, at the Scottish Rite Auditorium, 301 W. Missouri. Information: (972) 897-6317.
‘Witness for the Prosecution’ – The Playhouse presents the classic Agatha Christie thriller Sept. 5-27 at El Paso Playhouse., directed by Ron Szatkowski. Regular showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Aquaposse Sun City Triathlon — The 3-Mile Run, 12-mile bike and 800 meter swim is Sunday, Sept. 6. Information: Bobby Gonzales, 532-7272 or aquaposse.org.
Civic-Cultural Organization of Puerto Ricans — Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Biggs Park, Biggs Army Airfield. Salsa music, traditional dancing troupes, domino tournament, souvenir sales and jumping balloon for children. Puerto Rican foods will be sold. Admission is free. Information: Sonia Santiago, (575) 589-2389.
Taste of El Paso and KLAQ BBQ — The 23rd annual event is 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Western Playland in Sunland Park, featuring headline entertainment and food from various local restaurants. Information: 544-8864 or (505) 589-3410.
‘Opera for All’ — The El Paso Opera opens its 16th season a special one-night gala performance at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre, featuring special guests from The Metropolitan Opera and New York City Opera, including Heather Johnson, Michael Chioldi and Raul Melo, directed by Raymond Harvey. Tickets: $25 all seats. Information: 581-5534 or epopera.org.
James Taylor — The six-time Grammy winning musician performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Plaza Theatre Performing Arts, Tickets: $67-$87.50, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).
Ricardo Arjona — The Guatemalan singer/songwriter performs in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at El Paso County Coliseum, promoting his latest album “5to Piso.” Tickets: $46.50-$96.50 (Ticketmaster).
Fiesta San Elceario — The annual fiesta is 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, and noon to 11 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 11-13, in the Veterans Memorial Placita in front of San Elceario Catholic Church. Admission is free. Information: 851-3105 or 851-2333.
Starr’s Country Fair — The 3rd annual Country Fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, at Starr Western Wear, 11751 Gateway West, with free pony rides, petting zoo, lasso lessons, cowboy camp and live entertainment. Admission is free. Information: 533-0113, ext. 27.
German-American Night Run — The 16th Annual German-American Oktoberfest Night Run’s 8K run and 5K fun walk is at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, at Kelly Park. Information: 568-0259, 568-4508 or ganightrun.com.
‘Pasion Flamenca’ — Gallegos y Baile will perform a passionate show of traditional flamenco at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Chamizal National Memorial. Cost: $15. Information: 755-1414.
Gun Show — The Paso Del Norte Gun Collectors Spring Gun Show is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12-13, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Alabama. Admission is $5, $3 for under 18. Information: 598-0935.
La Viña’s Music On the Patio — La Viña Winery in La Union, 4201 S. NM Highway 28, one mile north of Vinton Road, hosts live music 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on selected Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 1 featuring folk, country and rock ‘n’ roll from “Live By Request.” Picnics are allowed, but beverages must be purchased from the winery. Admission is free. Information: (575) 882-7632.
Upcoming performances are Sunday, Sept. 13 and Sept. 27.
Mexican Independence Day — The 199th anniversary celebration of Mexican Independance begins at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, San Jacinto Plaza, downtown El Paso. The celebration commemorates the “Grito de Dolores” that Padre Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla gave the night of the Sept. 15 that ignited Mexico’s rebellion against Spain. Admission is free. Information: 533-6311 or sre.gob.mx/elpaso.
80th annual El Paso Ford Dealers Southwestern International PRCA Rodeo — Cowboys and cowgirls from all over the world are scheduled to participate in El Paso’s only Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association sanctioned rodeo performances Sept. 15-20 at Cohen Stadium. The PRCA event includes nightly performances, live entertainment. Rodeo parade date to be announced. Information: 755-2000 or elprodeo.com.
Fernando Arau — One of Mexico’s most diverse comedy talents performs at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $20-$25, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).
‘The Curious Savage’ — The Woman’s Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa, presents the play by John Patrick for its 2nd annual dinner theater event Sept. 18-20. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with a 1 p.m. lunch matinee Sunday. Tickets: $30 ($50 for two). Information/reservations: 532-6131.
Oktoberfest 2009 — The annual fall celebration is Sept. 18-20 in Building 746, Carter and Pleasonton roads on Fort Bliss. Courtesy of the German Air Force Air Defense Center at Fort Bliss, the event includes Bavarian food, beer, music and a souvenir shop. Events begin at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with special family day events at noon Sunday. Information: 568-8923 or bwbausawest.com.
Playhouse Disney Live! On Tour — Disney Channel pals perform Sept. 18-20, at Abraham Chavez Theatre, featuring favorite characters from four shows in Disney Channel’s popular Playhouse Disney program block for preschoolers. Showtime is 6:30 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $18-$40, plus service charges. (Ticketmaster). Information: playhousedisneylive.com.
Psychostick — The heavy metal jesters bring their “Sandwich” CD Release Party Tour to El Paso Friday, Sept. 18, Chic’s Bar & Billards, 9809 Montana. Showtime/ticket information: 433-5340 or psychostick.com.
Ernie Watts — The celebrated Grammy Award-winning jazz musician perform 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at The Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $25-$35, plus service charge. (ticketmaster).
Title IX Community Field Day — The Frontera Women’s Foundation’s Field Day is 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 19, at UTEP’s Sun Bowl Stadium, with special guest two-time Olympic gold medalist and Pan American Games gold medalist in softball Jessica Mendoza. Team reservations/information: 532-1098 or fronterawomensfoundation.org.
Art in the Park — The City Parks & Recreation Department’s fall arts & crafts fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20, at Memorial Park Reserve, 1701 N. Copia, featuring continuous entertainment, food and craft vendors. Free admission. Information: Eliseo, 252-9031, or Sandy, 240-3310.
Polo for AIDS — Rio Grande AIDS Project will host the 4th annual fundraising polo match Saturday, Sept. 19, at Rancho Santa Maria in Vinton. Information: Dr. Patricia Wetzel, 412-1345 or riogap@gmail.com.
Bacanora – Amigos de la Fundacion Mascareñas presents the Guadalajaran Latin jazz group at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 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.
Chihuahuan Desert Fiesta — The Chihuahuan Desert Education Coalition (CDEC) will host its 5th annual fiesta and Franklin Mountains State Park Lone Star Legacy highlighting the animals and plants of the Northern Chihuahuan Desert 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Franklin Mountains State Park’s Tom Mays Section at the western base of Transmountain Road. Park fees will be waived during the event, but donations are welcome. Information: 521-1881 (El Paso Zoo) or elpasozoo.org/cdec.
‘Chalk The Block’ — The 2nd annual public street art festival is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, throughout Downtown El Paso, hosted by City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and El Paso Community Foundation. Information: 541-4257 or chalktheblock.com.
Memory Walk 2009 — The Alzheimer’s Association of El Paso’s annual walk/run is Sunday, Sept. 20, at La Viña Winery, 4201 S. Hwy 28, La Union, N.M. Individuals and teams collect pledges benefiting the association. Information: 544-1799.
‘The Circus’ starring Britney Spears — Spears will host her first El Paso concert Monday, Sept. 21, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $497 for center ring loveseats, $352 for ringside loveseats, $197 for center ring stools, $127 for Zone I and II seats, $97 reserved lower bowl, $47.50 reserved upper bowl, plus service charges. (Ticketmaster).
A Night with Edward James Olmos — Siglo Hispano presents the legendary actor Friday, Sept. 25, at Arts Festival Plaza. Information: 351-0921.
Socorro Mission Bazaar — The annual event is Friday through Sundaym, Sept. 25-27 at La Purisima Catholic Church, 328 S. Nevarez (next to the Socorro Mission). The event is held annually in honor of the feast day of Saint Michael. Information: 859-7718.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra – The Symphony, conducted by Maestra Sarah Ioannides, opens its 2009-2010 “Journey to the Stars” season with “The Great Gates Open” at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 25-26, in the Plaza Theatre. Guest violinist Jennifer Koh joins the orchestra in performing Kabalevsky’s “Colas Breugnon, op. 24 Overture,” Tchaikovsky’s “Violin Concerto, op. 35, D major” and Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition.” Ticket information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
‘Rockin’ The Rock’ — The El Paso Youth Symphony, directed by Maestro Phillip Gabriel Garcia, presents its fall performance at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. Tickets: $20 (ticketmaster). Information: 820-2952, 592- 3535, ext. 10 or epyso.com.
Elephant Festival — Join Juno and Savannah the Asian elephants in the 8th annual festival that honors the zoo’s biggest residents Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26-27, at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano, featuring bio-facts from elephants, elephant-themed games for kids, the opportunity to walk into the elephant exhibit area and hide produce to feed the El Paso Zoo’s Asian elephants, and a special Elephant breakfast. Information: 532-8156 or 521-1850, or elpasozoo.org.
Kermezaar — One of El Paso’s longest-running and best reqarded juried arts and crafts shows is Sept. 26-27 at El Maida Shrine, 6331 Alabama, benefiting International Museum of Art. Artisans of various media will be represented, and a silent auction will be held. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $4 ($3 military, $2 children 6-12; free for children age 5 and younger). Information: 543-6747 or kermezaararts.com.
Chile Pepper Challenge — The El Paso Bicycle Club’s annual Big Ride is Sunday, Sept. 27, with ride distances of 100, 62, 50, 34 and 10 miles, all beginning and ending at Canutillo Middle School, 7311 Bosque Rd. Information: 581-2822 or elpasobicycleclub.com.
Southern New Mexico
Jeff Dunham — The comedian/ventriloquist performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at NMSU’s Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Tickets: $30, $40 and $50, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).
All-American Gun & Western Collectible Show — The 1annual show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Admission: $5 (free for age 12 & under free). Information: Jackie, (575) 257-6171, (575) 653-4072 or trekwest.com/gunshow.
Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts — Holy Cross Retreat Center, 600 Holy Cross Road in Mesilla, will showcase the works of several area artists celebrating sacred and religious art 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6. Information: (575) 524-3688 or holycrossretreat.org.
‘Labors of Love’ Art Fair — The San Vicente Artists group presents its 16th annual juried arts and crafts show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, in the Silco Theater in Silver City. Admission is free. Information: (575) 534-4401 or silvercityartists.org.
Hatch Chile Festival — The “chile capital of the world’s” 37th annual celebration is Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, at the Hatch Airport on N.M. Hwy 26, 1 1/2 miles west of Hatch, featuring vendors, carnival, a pillow raffle, chile food and ristra tying and painting demonstrations, live music, a beer garden and fresh roasted Hatch green chile. Admission: $5 per carload. Information: (575) 267-5050, (575) 267-4322 or hatchchilefest.com.
Cloudcroft Labor Day Fiesta — The annual family party is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7, on Burro Avenue in Cloudcroft. Admission is free. Information: (575) 682-2733 or 1-866-682-8777 or cloudcroft.net.
Cottonwood Festival — The 19th annual Labor Day Weekend arts and craft festival is Sept. 5-7 in Alameda Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday (food vendors open at 10 a.m.) Admission is free. Information: (575) 437-6120 or alamogordo.com.
Harvest Wine Festival — The New Mexico Wine Growers Association presents its 2009 Labor Day Weekend festival noon to 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7, at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Las Cruces. Admission: $13, includes souvenir wine glass; under 21 free accompanied by parent of legal guardian. Monday is Military Day, with $3 discount for active duty military with ID. Information: (575) 522-1232, 1-800-494-6366 or wineharvestfestival.com.
Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Show — The 26th annual Gem & Mineral Show in Silver City, N.M. is Sept. 5-7, at the Silver City Recreation Center, 11th and Gold. The show offers guided field trips, vendors, silent auctions, exhibits and demonstrations. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Admission is free. Information: (575) 388-4054 or show09@stockmanfamily.net.
NMSU Aggies Football — The New Mexico State University Aggies’ 2009-2010 home games are at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces. Games begin at 6 p.m. Saturdays. Information: (575) 646-1420 or nmstatesports.com.
• Sept. 5 — Idaho
• Sept. 12 — Prairie View A&M
• Sept. 19 — UTEP
All American Futurity — The running of the 50th All American Futurity is Labor Day, Sept. 7. Information: (575) 378-4431 or ruidownsracing.com.
Fort Selden Frontier Day — The annual celebration at Fort Selden State Monument, 13 miles north of Las Cruces, is 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. The event includes living history demonstrations, entertainment and more. Admission: $3 (age 16 and under free). Information: (575) 526-8911.
Nosotros – 8 p.m. Sept. 12 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. The award-winning ensemble begin as a guitar trio in Las Cruces in 1994, and has since added members, relocated to Albuquerque and racked up the awards as a Latin music powerhouse. The combine rhythms with the elements of Flamenco, jazz, salsa and rock to create their original sound. Tickets: $15. Information: (575) 523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com.
‘Pickamania!’ — Mimbres Region Arts Council presents 2nd annual the celebration of folk, bluegrass and Americana acoustic musical traditions is Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 12-13, in Gough Park, corner of Pope and 12th Streets in Silver City, N.M. Information: (575) 538-2505.
St. Genevieve’s Fiesta — The church’s annual fiesta celebrating the church community’s 150th year, is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12-13, 1025 E. Las Cruces Ave., Las Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575) 524-9649 or stgen.info.
Gila River Festival — The Gila Conservation Coalition will host its 5th annual river festival Thursday through Sunday, Sept. 17-20, in Silver City, the Gila Cliff Dwellings and Cliff-Gila Valley, N.M. with hikes, workshops, kids’ activities and panel discussions. Information/festival brochures: (575) 538-8078 or info@gilaconservation.org. Web: gilaconservation.org.
Fort Bayard Days — The annual two-day living history festival is Sept. 18-19 at Fort Bayard, N.M., six miles east of Silver City, offering games, reenactments and other activities for the entire family. Visitors may bring their own picnic. Admission is free both days, unless listed otherwise. Information: (575) 388-4477, (575) 956-3294 or fortbayard.org.
Lumberjack Day — The annual day-long event is Saturday, Sept. 19 in Zenith Park, Cloudcroft, with axe throw and standing block chop and “hot saw” competitions, demonstrations and more. Visitors can come test their own lumberjack skills. Admission is free. Information: (575) 682-2733.
Ernie Watts – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Rio Grande Theatre in Las Cruces. The two-time Grammy Award winner is one of the most versatile and prolific saxophone players on the music scene. In a diverse career spanning more than 40 years, he has been featured in more than 500 recordings by artists ranging from Cannonball Adderly to Frank Zappa. Ticket information: (575) 523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com.
White Sands Hot Air Balloon Invitational — The 17th annual ballooning event featuring around 50 hot air balloons is 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 19-20, at White Sands National Monument and locations in Alamogordo. Launches begin at sunrise both days. Park entrance fee: $3 (free for ages 15 and younger). Information: (575) 679-2599 or 1-800-826-0294.
Novalima – 8 p.m. Sept. 24 at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall. The pioneering blend of soulful Afro-Peruvian rhythms and melodies kick off the ASNMSU Cultural Series’s 2009-2010 season. Novalima also combines cutting edge grooves of dub reggae, chilled out electronica and funky Latin beats for an irresistible mash of old school traditions and modern trends. Tickets: $10-$12.50. Ticket information: (575) 646-1420.
Rich Little as Jimmy Stewart — 8 p.m. Sept. 25-26 at the Spencer Theater for Performing Arts in Alto, N.M. The master mimic celebrates the life of the legendary actor and American patriot through hilarious conversations Stewart had with 24 celebrities including stars like Clark Gable, Walter Matthau and Ronald Reagan. Tickets: $76-$79. Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com.
‘The Clean House’ – Sept. 25-Oct. 11, at the Hershel Zohn Theatre. American Southwest Theatre Company opens its 2009-2010 season with Sarah Ruhl’s whimsical romantic comedy. Mathilde is on a mission to find the perfect joke, even if it kills her. Showtime is 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Preview night is 7 p.m. Sept. 24. Tickets: $15 ($10 preview night). Information: 1-800-525-ASTC (2782).
‘The Same Life Over’ — Sept. 25-Oct. 11, in the Black Box Theatre. Presented by No-Strings Theatre Company. Written and directed by Mark Medoff. A child disappears. The detective investigating the disappearance, childless herself, assumes the father of the child is guilty. The father, bereft at having looked away from his child for but a moment, is willing to take the blame, guilty or not. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4 and 11, and 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8. Tickets: $7-$10. Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.
Marina V. — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, at the Rio Grande Theatre, in Las Cruces. The singer/songwriter describes herself as “a young girl who was once a shy kid playing her songs on an out-of-tune upright piano in Soviet Moscow with neighbors knocking on the wall because it was too loud, and whose piano teacher told her not to write anymore, who learned English by translating the Beatles songs and whose soul cried with joy when she heard the beautiful melodies of Russian classical and folk music, who overcame a lot of adversity and moved all the way to America by herself at 15, leaving everything behind to make her music dreams come true.” Tickets: $15. Information: (575) 523-6403 or RioGrandeTheatre.com
Smith and Adams – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 30, at the Rio Grande Theatre. Las Cruces Civic Concert Association begins its 65th season with the American folk music duo of Richard Smith and Julie Adams. Smith, who first played guitar on stage at age 11, has performed with Chet Atkins and Jerry Reed, among other southern performers. Adams, a classically trained cellist, now bedazzles the folk music world with her husband Smith. Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 521-4051.
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