El Paso Scene November 2015

NOV.
Your monthly guide to community

entertainment, recreation & culture
UTEPCentennial
St. Ignatius Catholic Church
H&HCar Wash
Auf Wiedersehen
The German Air Force may be phasing out

its presence at Fort Bliss, but the German
influence in El Paso will live on. Page 25
El Paso Landmarks
Artist Pat Olchefski-Winston
has captured El Pasos most
notable sights in a series of
calendars that began in 2009.
Her newest calendar for 2016
includes new paintings such
as St. Ignatius and the
Womans Club.
For details, see Behind the
Scene, Page 4.
Rubin celebrates 10 years
UTEPs Rubin Center marks its 10th

anniversary with series of events
Nov. 5-8. Page 38
Womans Club of El Paso
Juarez
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Roundup
Oct. 31, with, games, candy for kids and free

groceries for needy families. Information: 5840882 or westsidecommunity.org.
Families must register in advance to receive
groceries.
International Food Fair UTEP Office of
Student Life hosts its 2015 fair 11 a.m. to 2

p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, on UTEPs Centennial
Plaza, as part of its week-long International
Cultural Festival events. Registered student
organizations will prepare and sell foods from a
variety of cultures and regions, bringing the
spirit of internationalism to UTEP through cuisine. Information: 747-5648 or sa.utep.edu/osl.
A Christmas Fair The Junior League of
Average Joe Dog Show Miracle
League of El Paso hosts its inaugural benefit

dog show at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at The
Miracle League Field, 7500 W.H. Burges. All
breeds (and mixed breeds) welcome, especially
lovable mutts, service dogs, therapy dogs, and
dogs with disabilities. Check in time is 10 a.m.
No outside food or beverages allowed, except
dog water. Cost: $20 per dog. Information:
Bob Garcia, 309-5766 or
bbgar_79924@yahoo.com or the Miracle
League office, 779-4770 or sandieelp@aol.com.
Entry forms available at the Miracle League
fields office 2 to 7 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Online forms available at
miracleleagueofelpaso.org.
Fall Bash The community cookout and
concert, sponsored by Westside Community

Church, 201 E Sunset, is 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday,
El Pasos 42nd annual holiday shopping fair is

Friday through Sunday, Nov. 6-8, at the El
Paso Convention Center. This years theme is
Sparkle and Shine. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday. The fair brings together about 200
merchants from across the country as well as
arts, crafts, live entertainment, music, photos
with Santa and more. Tickets: $10 ($9 seniors,
military, children 6-12; free for children under
six) information: 584-3511 or jlep.org.
Preview Party with the Spazmatics is 6 to 9
p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5. Tickets are $40 in
advance, $50 at the door.
Sweets with Santa is 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 7. Cost is $30 in advance for one children
and one adult; $20 each addition child.
Admission at door is $40. Includes sweets,
crafts, story with Santa and photo opportunity.
Story time with Santa is noon and 3 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. Complimentary milk and
cookies while Santa reads Twas the Night
Before Christmas.
Photos with Santa available each day; $25 per
child or $40 per family.
Fur-Festival Humane Society of El Paso in
partnership with El Paso Animal Services, will

host the 2nd annual Fur-Festival 11 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4991 Fred Wilson,
with music, vendors, pet contests and food.
Friendly pets welcome on leash. Admission is
free; parking available next door at Sun Metro.
Information: 532-6971 or hselpaso.org.
More than 300 pets of all shapes and sizes will
be available for adoption at a special FurFestival fee of $40. This adoption fee will
include all age appropriate vaccinations,
spay/neuter surgery and microchip with registration.
El Maida Circus The famous Shrine
Circus returns Nov. 11-15, at El Paso County

Coliseum. Performances are 2 and 7 p.m.
Wednesday, 7 p.m. Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 11
a.m., 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 6:30
p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $7-$32 (Ticketmaster).
Taste of El Paso The areas ultimate
culinary experience is 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday,

Nov. 12, at El Paso Convention Center, with
samples from 12 premier restaurants, each
paired with either a craft beer or wine tasting,
and desserts cash bar available 5 to 9:30 p.m.
Tickets: $65 general admission (Ticketmaster).
Participating restaurants: Around the World
Catering, Basico Bistro + Caf, Garufa
Argentinean Restaurant, Hoppy Monk, L & J
Caf, Makato Sushi, Mesa Street Grill, Nolitas
Corner Bistro, Papa Pita, Pelicans Steak and
Seafood, Tabla and Tutus Burgers.
Desserts provided by Belle Sucre Bakery, the
Pastry Chef and the Masters Place.
Brew at the Zoo II The El Paso

Zoological Society benefit is 6 to 10 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14, at the El Paso Zoo, 4001 E.
Please see Page 5
NOVEMBER
INDEX
Roundup
Behind the Scene
Scene Spotlight
El Paso FishNet
Heres the Ticket
Program Notes
Music, Comedy
Dance
Taking a Look Back
Sports
Feature:
Germans leave their mark
Viva Jurez
Nature
At the Museum
Southwest Art Scene
Gallery Talk
Keep on Bookin'
Film Scene
On Stage
Stage Talk
History Lessons
Liner Notes
December preview
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31-33
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El Paso Scene Users Guide 45

Scene Distribution Points 43
Advertiser Index 46
Subscription Form 46
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Scene Spotlight highlights events

advertised in this issue.
Da de los Muertos Cosecha, Maiz y

Mitote La Mujer Obrera and Caf
Mayapan celebrate Day of the Dead Oct.
31, with traditional foods and performers,
a display of altars and artisan goods for
sale. Page 13.
A Christmas Fair Junior League of El
Pasos annual fair, Sparkle and Shine, is
Nov. 6-8, at El Paso Convention Center,
with preview party Nov. 5, featuring the
Spazmatics. Pages 2 and 33.
Crossland Gallery The exhibit Fall

Fusion runs Nov. 6-28, at the gallery of El
Paso Art Association. Page 7.
Artist submissions for the Winter Art
Exhibit taken through Nov. 25.
EPCC Literary Fiesta The 7th annual
Literary Fiesta is Nov. 7, at ASC Building
A, with readers, writers and book sales.
Page. 41.
La Union Maze The 2015 maze, Bee

Amazed, and family fall events run
through Nov. 8 in La Union. Page 27.
El Paso Live Page 2.
Taste of El Paso Nov. 12 at El Paso
Convention Center
La Feria de La Familia Nov. 22 at El
Paso Convention Center.
Fall Wine & Craft Beer Art Market

Sunland Winery in Sunland Park hosts its
fall art market Nov. 13-15, with live music,
arts and crafts and wood-fired pizza. Page
13.
Fort Bliss Holiday Bazaar The NCO

Wives Club host the annual bazaar Nov.
14-15 at the Trading Post on Fort Bliss,
with more than 100 vendors. Page 29.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra The

Symphony, under the direction of maestro
Bohuslav Rattay, performs Nov. 20-21 in
the Plaza Theatre, featuring Richard
Biaggini, violin. Pages 2 and 5.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile El Paso

Playhouse presents the play by Steve
Martin Nov. 20-Dec. 12. Page 17.
Las Artistas The Art and Fine Craft

show is Nov. 21-22, at its new location at
Epic Railyard Center, with more than 90
juried artists. Page 34.
Art a la Cart Inni Heart Eatery (formerly La Tierra Cafe) hosts the event the
last Saturday of the month. A special
Holiday Gift fair is Nov. 28. Page 29.
Farmers Market at Ardovinos Desert

Crossing The 14th annual market runs
Saturdays year-round at Ardovinos Desert
Crossing in Sunland Park. Page 22.
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Navidad de las Luminarias Bruce

Nehring Consort presents the annual
Christmas concerts Dec. 4-6, at the
Chapel at Loretto, with Consort Singers,
Five for Brass and organist Lester
Ackerman. Page 3.
El Paso Mineral & Gem Club Show

The annual mineral, gem, jewelry and
bead show is Dec. 4-6 at El Maida
Auditorium. Page 24.
Magoffin Home Open House

Magoffin Home State Historic Site hosts its
annual Holiday Open House Dec. 12.
Page 31.
Spiritual Experience workshop
Eckankar hosts a workshop on interpreting the meaning of inner experiences Dec.
12 at Holiday Inn El Paso Airport. Page 5.
Hal Marcus/Lyric Modern The Hal
Marcus exhibit featuring his new piece for
El Paso Symphony Orchestra, Green
Cellist, now runs through Jan. 24 at El
Paso Museum of Art. Page 24.
Hal Marcus Gallerys 45th annual Happy
Hippie Holidaze Open House is Dec. 12.
New Year Dance Garibaldi Ballroom

hosts a New Years Dance Dec. 31 featuring live music by Sabor. Page 5.
Southern New Mexico
Las Cruces Museum of Art Showing

Nov. 6-Jan 16: Paul Outerbridge: New
Photographs from Mexico and California,
1948-1955. Opening reception is Nov. 6.
Page 34.
Renaissance Artsfaire The 44th annual event, sponsored by the Doa Ana Arts
Council is Nov. 7-8, at Ye Olde Young
Park, Walnut and Lohman in Las Cruces.
New this year is live jousting, the Dragons
Eye Tavern and Artistas del Camino. Page
10.
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts

Premier Series Page 23.
Musician Grace Kelly Nov. 17
Mariachi Christmas Dec. 15
Home Grown The New Mexico Food

Show and Gift Market is Nov. 21-22, at
New Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum in
Las Cruces. Page. 14.
Silver City Lighted Christmas Parade

Silver City MainStreets 25th annual
parade, The Light of Christmas is Nov.
28 in Downtown Silver City. Page 28.
Branigan Cultural Center in Las
Cruces Showing through Nov. 28 is
Coyote Tales: Wildlife Photography by
Ann McMahon. Opening reception is
Nov. 6. Page 15.
ack in 1988, I was cycling from

the Guadalupe Mountains back to
El Paso on the last day of an 800mile bicycle trip. Sometime that morning,
having pedaled past the salt flats and
barely halfway to Cornudas, I pulled into
the Desert Inn for a cold drink.
Imagine my surprise to find a film crew
interviewing the waitress at that isolated
caf and gas station along the desolate
Carlsbad Highway. The filmmaker was a
63-year-old West German who was making a documentary on the vast desert
expanse of the El Paso Southwest.
Europeans cant believe the open space
here, he told me.
Our open space is what has attracted
thousands of other Germans to El Paso
in particular, about 10,000 members of
the German Air Force who have trained
at Fort Bliss over the past 60 years. They
came here because Fort Bliss had the perfect setting for air defense training.
Nowhere in Germany offered hundreds of
thousands of acres of unencumbered
space where advanced weapon systems
could be tested safely.
Just to the north of Fort Bliss, German
Air Force pilots and flight crews have
been training since 1992 at Holloman Air
Force Base.
Unfortunately for El Paso, the days are
numbered for the German contingent at
Fort Bliss. The Air Defense School will
move back to its home country as soon as
new facilities are built in Germany.
Lisa Tates feature story this month highlights the contribution the German military community has made to El Paso, and
the legacy that their presence over the
past six decades will leave here. That
includes many retired German Air Force
members who have decided to make El
Paso their new permanent home.
I hope that many others will return here
to visit and encourage their friends to do
so as well. Its been my experience that
Germans make the best tourists. Every
time the Scene has sponsored some kind
of sightseeing tour or other special event,
one or two German visitors would show
up and they were always the most enthusiastic about whatever they were seeing.
November 2015
El Paso Scene is published by Cristo

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to entertainment, recreation and culture in
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December issue is Nov. 16
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Fountain Theatre Mesilla Valley Film

Society presents, nightly film screenings at
its theatre on the historic Mesilla Plaza,
with weekend matinees. Page 43.
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***
Regular readers of the Scene will recognize Pat Olchefski-Winstons work on
this months cover. Shes been one of the
most frequent contributors to the Scene,
including several covers using images
from her annual calendars.
Most of the calendars have focused on El
Paso landmarks from historic buildings to long-time popular restaurants.
Pat unveiled 12 all-new colorful landmark paintings for her 2016 calendar.
They include St. Ignatius Catholic
Church in the Segundo Barrio and the
Womans Club of El Paso in Sunset
Heights featured on the cover along with
images from past years calendars.
The 2016 calendars are available at
Collectibles, Charlottes, So El Paso, Art
Masters and the Art Center. To find more
about Pats work and fine art prints, go to
olchefski.com.
***
Congratulations, by the way, to Oween
Rath and Kenge Kobayashi, who won El
Paso Scene Cover Awards at the Sunland
Art Gallerys annual El Paso Scenes
exhibit. The show is on display through
November.
If youre an artist or photographer who
wants your work considered for the cover
of El Paso Scene, just email me some
images of your work (send to randy@
epscene.com). Keep in mind that were
looking for paintings or photos that are
representative of El Paso and that will
reproduce well on the cover.
Randy Limbird
Editor and Publisher
(915) 542-1422
Albert Martinez
Advertising &
Circulation Director
(915) 920-7244
Lisa Kay Tate

News Editor
(915) 542-1422 ext. 4
Editorial Associates:
Yvonne T. Herrera, Will Summers
Advertising Associates:
Roman Martinez
Circulation Associates:
Randy Friedman, Gil Garza
Contributing Writers:
Carol Viescas, Brian Chozick,

Myrna Zanetell, John McVey Middagh
Walter Schaefer, Jay Duncan
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Paisano, with 12 beer samples, special interactive animal presentations, food trucks, games,
and music by FM Junkies, Kilo and The Dew
and Jaimielynn Amato. Ages 21 and older only.
Last call at 9:30 p.m. Tickets: $25-$85 (ticketfly.com). Information: epbrewatthezoo.com.
Mesita Fall Carnival Mesita Elementary
School, 3307 N. Mesa, will host its annual carnival noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The
event includes booths and games, carnival rides
and food. Admission is free; food and ride tickets sold at the door. Information: mesitamustagexpress@gmail.com.
Turkish Food and Craft Fair Raindrop

Foundation will host its food and craft fair 11
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Raindrop
Turkish House in El Paso, 10767 Gateway
West, Suite 610, featuring authentic Turkish
food and hand crafts, kids activities and live
performances. Admission is free. Information:
328-0098, elpaso@turkishhouse.org or raindropturkishhouse.org.
FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun
Bowl Parade The 79th 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. Review
stand tickets (near First Baptist Church, 805
Montana): $5; available at all Circle K stores,
FirstLight Credit Union branches and the Sun
Bowl Office. Information: 533-4416.
El Paso Mineral & Gem Club Show
The annual mineral, gem, jewelry and bead

show is Dec. 4-6 at El Maida Auditorium, 6331
Alabama. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The show features hundreds of gems, minerals,
fossils, beads, silver jewelry, tools and equipment, door prizes, and more. Admission is
free. Information: Gem Center USA, 533-7153
or epmgs.com.
Harvest & Halloween

Bloody Shakespeare The UTEP
Department of Theatre and Dance student

organization, The Playmakers, present a 30minute journey, part haunted house, part classic theatre, to the darkest corners of
Shakespeares mind in their Halloween
fundraiser at 7 and 8 p.m. Wednesday through
Saturday, Oct. 28-31, at the Fox Fine Arts
Studio Theatre. Admission is minimum donation of $7. Information: 747-5118.
Spooky, Slimy and Slithering Science
Insights Science Center, 521 Tays (former

Alamo Elementary), will host special activities
4:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, Oct.
28-Nov. 1, with a haunted house to scare all
the senses, homemade slimy substances and
creepy, crawly and slithering creatures.
Admission is $5.50 ($3.50 ages 4-12), with $1
discount for military and family. Regular hours
are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through
Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Information: insightselpaso.org, 534-0000 or on
Facebook at InsightsElPasoScience Center.
Massacre on Marshall Road Haunted

House The haunted house is 6 p.m. 9 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, Oct. 29-30, and 6 p.m.

to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 31, at Fort Bliss.
This house has been voted scariest in the area
in past years. Admission: $5. Information: 5888247. See BlissMWR on Facebook for more
events.
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Haunted Halloween Park Town of
Anthony and Southwest Horrorfest present the

inaugural Halloween event 6 to 10 p.m. Friday
and noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at
Anthony Municipal Park, 100 Richard White in
Anthony, Texas, with Halloween decorations,
jumping balloons, and different local organization handing out candies to the kids. Costume
contests, car shows, haunted house, skate
competition, food trucks, art and craft vendors
and other concessions. Admission is free.
Information: (915) 497-1769.
Movie Night at Rushfair The Food
Truck Circus, 10060 Rushing (Rushfair

Shopping Center), presents a family movie
night featuring Ghostbusters in the big screen
beginning at sundown, Friday, Oct. 30. Food
trucks, El Paso Ghostbusters and a costume
contest also offered. Admission is free.
Information on Facebook at foodtruckcircusep.
City Halloween carnivals The City of
El Paso Parks and Recreation Department

sponsors its annual Halloween Happiness
throughout the city at area recreation centers 4
to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. TCostume contests, jumping balloons and other family fun.
Admission is free. Information: 544-0753
EPCC Fall Festival El Paso Community
College hosts the family fall festival 6 to 11

p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at EPCCs Valle Verde
campuss Americana Language Village, 919
Hunter, with jumping balloons, costume contest, carnival rides, food and games, and a
magician. Activity bracelets: $15 for all rides
(individual ride tickets may be purchased).
Information: 831-2096.
EPHS Tunnel Tours EPHS Alumni

Association hosts public tours to the basement
of the citys most haunted high school 3 to 8
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at El Paso High School,
800 E. Schuster (enter at Room 110). Proceeds
go to scholarship fund. Cost: $10 ($5 students);
checks and cash only. Bring walking shoes. No
handicap access. Information: ephsalum.com.
Hallelujah Harvest Festival 6 to 8
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Word of Life
Church, 11675 Pratt. Information: 855-9673.
HalloweenFest Asylum Comics and
Cards, 5360 N. Mesa, Suite L-12, will host its

Halloween party 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 31, free Halloween comics (while supplies last), drawings, costume contest at 3:30
p.m. with cash prize up to $150. Information:
875-8600 or asylumcomicsandcards.com. Hot
dogs and colas (while supplies last), and carnival
games for kids begin at 1 p.m.
Kern Place Halloween The Kern Place
Associations annual Halloween events are

Saturday, Oct. 31, at Madeline Park. Facebook
at Kern Place Association.
Kings Kastle Party Childrens Ministries
at Coronado Baptist Church, 501 Thunderbird,

host a Halloween alternative party 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31, featuring a non-scary carnival atmosphere with games, candy, cake walk,
live entertainment, food and prizes. Non-scary
costumes welcome. Admission is free; game
tickets offered for a nominal fee. Information:
584-3912, ext. 27 or cbcelp.org.
KLAQ Halloween Parade The annual
parade usually starts at 3:30 p.m. Saturday,

Oct. 31, at Album Park, 3001 Parkwood, and
returns there. The parade is 1.9 miles and lasts
about one hour. Prizes will be given for Rock
n Drive (combination vehicle/human costume), Best Dressed Pedestrian, Business
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Costume, and High School Band. No entry fee,

but entries must display KLAQ. Early arrival
strongly encouraged; pre-registration is 10 to 3
p.m. Information: 544-8864 or klaq.com.
Witches Ball 7:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 31, at El Maida Shrine, 6221 Alabama,

with music by El Paso Band and horror rock
band Epitaph Romance. Costume contest at 11
p.m. Tickets are $15, include photo, beer and
wine, and costume contest entry. Information:
562-1444, elmaida.com or Facebook.
El Pasos Corn Maze The 10-acre maze
and pumpkin patch finishes its 2nd season 11

a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 31-Nov. 1, at 1100 Old Hueco
Tanks Road (south of I-10 at Exit 35).
Admission: $11.09, free for ages 2 and
younger). Information: 915-213-4FUN (4386)
or elpasocornmaze.com.
Terror Trail and Zombie Adventure
WinkeyDoodles Paintball Adventures, 401

Anthony, in Canutillo, hosts its two-acre Terror
Trail Haunted House opens at 7:30 to 11:30
p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 to 9:45 p.m.
Sundays, through Nov. 7. Ages 10 and older
welcome; no costumes may be worn to the

trail. Tickets: $15 ($28 combo for trail and
Zombie Adventure. Information: 877-FEAR
(3327) or texasterrortrail.com.
Also part of the trail is the Task Force ZERO
zombie adventure, allowing participants to help
control the zombie population. Tickets for
zombie adventure only: $12 (trail/zombie
adventure combo tickets available).
La Union Maze The 12-acre cornfield
maze is open through Nov. 8 for its 15th season at 1101 Highway 28 in La Union, N.M.,
next to Zin Valle Winery. Information: 1-888383-6293 or launionmaze.com. This years
maze is Bee Themed.
Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10
p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays.
Cost: $11 ($9 military; $7 seniors 65-75); $5
for ages 2-5 ($4 military) Free for age one and
younger, and seniors 76 and older Group rates
available for groups of 20 or more. Open
weekdays for scheduled field trips and private
parties.
Haunted Maze offered Friday and Saturday
nights Oct. 30-31; admission is $7 plus regular
paid entry.
Celebrate the last day of the Maze Sunday,
Nov. 8, with Bring Your Dog to the Maze
and Pumpkin Blast.
Da de los Muertos
Da de los Muertos The Calavera
Coalition hosts its celebration of Day of the

Dead at Old Mesilla Plaza with food, music,
stories, dancing and piatas Oct. 30-Nov 1.
Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday,
and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Vendors will feature handmade Day of the Dead-themed gifts.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 647-2639
or calaveracoalition@gmail.com.
A candlelight procession to the San Albino
Cemetery and back to the plaza for pan de
muerto and coffee is 6:15 p.m. Monday, Nov.
2. Meet at the plaza at 6 p.m.
Da de los Muertos Cosecha, Maiz y

Mitote La Mujer Obrera and Caf
Mayapan, 2000 Texas, celebrate Day of the

Dead 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, with traditional foods, a display of altars, artisan goods
for sale and a program filled with local artists
performing their music, through theater and
traditional danzas. Admission is free.
Information: 217-1126, mujerobrera.org or on
Facebook at mujerobrera.
Performances include The Chamanas,
Danza Azteca Omecoatl, Yo Soy Teatro,
Lucia Carmona, Ceiba, Danza Azteca
Tlaneztica, Christina Gurrola, and Los
Chamukos.
Concordia Da de Los Muertos
Concordia Heritage Association and Paso Del

Norte Paranormal Society celebrate Day of the
Dead 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Concordia
Cemetery, 3700 E. Yandell (between Boone
and Stevens) with a ghost tour, decorated
altars, Da de Los Muertos vendors and entertainment. Tickets: $5 ($1 kids and students 16
and younger; $2 seniors 60 and older and military). Information: 591-2326, 581-7920 or concordiacemetery.org.
Guests may come dressed as Calacas or
Catrinas (skeletons).
Da De Los Muertos Catrina Festival &

Parade San Elizario Historic Districts 2nd
annual Da de los Muertos Celebration is 1 to 8
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, on the historic plaza and
district. Activities include Catrina ballet folklorico, poetry and storytelling, Calavera Pistolero
and horse show, Catrina Parade and Contest,
Catrina Museum Adventure, car show, strolling
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Catrina musicians, Charro Calavera, vendors,

alters, face painting, ghost tour, live music and
more. Admission is free. Information: 851-0093
or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.org.
Da de los Muertos Altar displays and
other Day of the Dead activities are planned

Sunday and Monday, Nov. 1-2, throughout
Downtown Silver City. with ofrendas, tributes
to those gone before, a parade and music, student clothesline exhibit, chalk drawings in the
street, mask-making and a community ofrenda.
Are galleries, restaurants and other businesses
and organizations will join in the event with
individual ofrendas, memorial pieces and additional activities. There will be happenings for all
ages. Information: (575) 388-5725.
Events begin at 12:30 p.m. Sunday with concessions and other vendors, ofrendas, open galleries and special activities from other participating businesses.
Story tellers weave tales 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday,
followed by parade at 3:30 p.m. beginning at
Life Quest with floats, monsoon puppets and
music. Mariachi music is 4 to 6 p.m.
On Monday, a procession begins at 4 p.m. led
by Azima Forest and will follow a path from
ofrenda to ofrenda.
Veterans Day
Veterans Day Dance Legacy of Valor
and American GI Forum-Paso del Nortes 5th

annual dance Honoring All Who Served is 5
to 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Crystal Palace
Ballroom, 1550 Hawkins, with music by Chuy
Flores and Rhapsody Band. Admission: $15;
includes beer, set-ups and soft drinks. BYOB
and snacks welcome. Information: 255-8877 or
legacyofvalor.2015@gmail.com.
Veterans Day Parades The Downtown
El Paso parade, 2013: Year of the Veteran,

begins at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. The 1.3mile parade, sponsored by the United
American Veterans Organization, starts at
Myrtle and Florence streets and circles San
Jacinto Plaza. Information: 541-4050.
The annual Las Cruces Veterans Day parade is
11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, beginning and ending
at Loretto Towne Center. Route follows
Church Street past City Hall and back on
Hadley Avenue. Information: 621-7002 or
lascrucesvetday.org.
San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration

San Elizario Genealogy and Historical
Society hosts its 19th annual patriotic celebration beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, with
a parade from San Elizario Cemetery on
Thompson Road to Veterans Memorial Plaza in
front of San Elceario Church. A patriotic service
follows. Grand Marshal is Melanie Martinez.
Admission is free. Information: 383-8529 or
sanelizariogenealogy.com.
A Veterans Celebration begins at 10:30 a.m.
This years honorees are veterans, Isabel SotoAlvidrez, Mike N. Borrego, Jose A. Maese,
Abraham J. Grijalva, and Armando F. Parra.
Veterans Day Car Show The 19th
annual car show is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday,

Nov. 7, at the Veterans Center, 992 S.
Broadway, Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Antique and classic vehicles will be on display
along with a swap meet and concessions. Entry
fee for participants is $25 by Oct. 23; $30 on
site. Spectator admission is free. Information:
(575) 894-4222, shannon@state.nm.us or
sam.shannon@state.nm.us.
Judging starts at 11a:30 a.m.; door prizes start
at 1 p.m. and awards at 2 p.m. Trophy Plaques
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and Dash Plaques will be awarded for Peoples

Choice and Judges Picks.
Scoop the Loop event is 6 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 6, at 201 Main.
Mesilla Veterans Day A ceremony
honoring the towns veterans is 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Parque de los
Veteranos, Avenida de Mesilla and Calle del
Norte in Mesilla. Information: (575) 524-3262,
ext. 116.
Veterans Day Gala El Paso Area

Veterans Organizations annual Veterans Day
Gala dinner is 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, at the
Centennial Club, 1119 Sgt. E. Churchill, at East
Fort Bliss. The Veterans Honoring Veterans
celebration will honor veterans from various
wars and conflicts. Dress code is coat and tie
for civilians and Army Service Uniform for the
military. The public is encouraged to attend.
Tickets: $30 ($300 table for 10). Information:
566-2880 or 568-2497.
Southern New Mexico
Renaissance Artsfaire The 44th annual
event, sponsored by the Doa 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, Walnut and Lohman in Las Cruces.
Admission: $6; free for age 12 and younger. No
pets except service animals. Information: (575)
523-6403 or las-cruces-arts.org.
The event features more than 85 artist and
artisan booths. The new Artistas del Camino
Real introduces artisans who create and sell
works that would have been found in New
Mexico during the Renaissance era, such as
weaving, drum-making, pottery, retablos, silver
work and more.
Also new is jousting on horseback twice a day
by the Order of Epona from Albuquerque. The
new Dragons Eye Tavern will offer drafts from
local breweries High Desert, Bosque and Pecan
Grill, along with St. Clair wines at the pavilion.
Original, handcrafted items include jewelry,
pottery and ceramics, photographs, leather
goods, paintings and drawings, sculpture, toys,
musical instruments, textiles and wood.
Ongoing entertainment offered on various
stages. Magellan, the Faires dragon and most
famous icon, will reside in Young Park lake.
Heart of the Desert Pistachios &

Wines 7288 U.S. Hwy 54/70 in
Alamogordo, N.M., hosts singer/songwriter

Julia Cozby (Americana classic blues/rock) at its
monthly Wine Down 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, with wine, and hors
doeuvres. Admission: $10; age 21 and older
welcome. Information: (575) 434-0035,
heartofthedesert.com or on Facebook at New
Mexico Pistachios.
Christmas Jubilee The 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.
Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Hosted by the Ruidoso Valley Greeters.
Admission: $1 (free for active duty military and
children under 12). Information: (575) 3362542 or ruidosochristmasjubilee.net.
Storytelling and visits with Santa are 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday.
HomeGrown The 2nd annual New
Mexico Food Show and Gift Market is 9 a.m. to

5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday,
November 2015
Nov. 21-22, at the NM Farm & Ranch

Heritage Museum. Information: (575) 522-4100
or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
Food items offered for sampling and purchasing include salsas, pies, cookies, sauces, honey,
fresh produce, jerky, candy, cheese, tortillas,
wine and more. There will also be crafts, cooking demonstrations, and book signings. Cost: $5
per vehicle for first 100 vehicles each day;
includes free burlap shopping bag.
Toys For Kids Parade The Las Cruces

Motorcyclists 35th annual toy drive parade
begins at noon Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Mesilla
Valley Mall and ending at the Las Cruces
Convention Center. Toys will be given to children in the Tresco Tots Program. Registration
is 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Mesilla Valley Mall.
Bike show, live music, door prizes, grand
prize drawing, raffles, a silent auction, vendors
and more follow at Convention Center. Fee:
$10, plus $7 or more new toy donation (fee
includes meal and two beverages). Information,
registration: (575) 527-7552, (575) 523-1061,
(575) 527-4930 or toysforkids-lc.org.
Non-participants may donate toys at Tresco
Tots, 2325 E. Nevada through Nov. 22.
Silver City Lighted Christmas Parade
The 25th annual Silver City Lighted

Christmas Parade, The Light of Christmas,
begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28, in the historic Downtown district. Information: (575)
534-1700.
The parade begins at the Grant County
Courthouse, travels east on Broadway Street
and turns north onto Bullard Street. The
parade includes motorized floats, wagons or
carts, lighted cars and bicycles, walking and
other entries.
Christmas on the Pecos One of

Americas top holiday traditions, the boat tour
along the Pecos River runs Nov. 27-Dec. 31 in
Carlsbad, N.M. The 22nd annual event showcases the winter wonderland of more than 100
festively decorated houses. Twelve to 15 tours
are offered nightly 5:15 to 9:30 p.m.; ticket
office opens at 4:30 p.m.
The 40-minute tours depart from Pecos River
Village Conference Center, 711 Muscatel. The
village includes a gallery full of Southwestern
gifts and refreshments and holiday lights. Ticket
are $15 Sunday through Thursday and $20
Friday and Saturday; $10 and $15 for ages 2-11
(under 4 free with lap pass). Tickets should be
purchased in advance; many dates are sold out.
Information: (575) 628-0952; Carlsbad
Chamber of Commerce at (575) 887-6516 or
christmasonthepecos.com.
West Texas
Dueling Chili Cookoffs Two rival chili

cookoffs compete simultaneously on the first
weekend of November for the talents and
taste buds of chili lovers from around the country in the remote beauty of the Big Bend.
The 49th annual Original Terlingua
International (Frank X. Tolbert-Wick Fowler
Memorial) Chili Cookoff is Nov. 4-7, at Arturo
Whites Terlingua Store on Highway 170.
Competitions begin at 10 a.m. Friday and
noon Saturday including black-eyed peas,
beans, ribs, chicken, brisket barbecue, margarita mix-off and more.
Ticket information: (817) 251-1287,
abowlofred.com or on Facebook at OTICCC.
Terlingua International Chili Championship
The 49th annual CASI-sanctioned championship cookoff is on Saturday, Nov. 7, at
Rancho CASI de los Chisos in Terlingua. Call
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for cost: (432) 371-2595, casichili.net or on

Facebook at CASI Chili Appreciation Society
International.
Alpine Artwalk Alpine, Texass 22nd
annual Gallery Night events honoring dozens of

Big Bend artists Friday and Saturday, Nov. 2021, at more than 25 Alpine studio and gallery
locations. Most locations open 10 a.m. to 10
p.m. both days as well as a silent auction and an
Hecho a Mano open-air food and art market
in Arbolitos Park. Admission is free.
Information: Kiowa Gallery, (432) 837-3067 or
artwalkalpine.com.
Free live music featured both days on the 5th
Street Stage with headliners Ray Wylie
Hubbard Friday and The Derailers Saturday.
The Artwalk Parade of Flags is noon Saturday.
Bazaars and fairs
Alamogordo Antique and Collectible

Show The 28th annual event is 10 a.m. to

Oct. 31-Nov. 1, at the Alamogordo (N.M.)
Civic Center, 800 First Street. Information:
(575) 437-6304.
Da De Los Muertos Celebration El
Paso Punk Rock Flea Market hosts the

Celebration of Life, Death and Tradition, 5 to
10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1710 Joe Battle,
with a festival of altars, artists, Tarot card readings, henna, a beer garden, Revolution Urban
Eatery food trucks, movie screening of The
Book of Life, at sundown and more. Pet and
family friendly; admission is free. Information:
478-9971 or on Facebook at El Paso Punk
Rock Flea Market.
An All Souls Procession with handmade skeleton puppets (marionetas), decorated hearses
and catrinas will also be held.
All Saints Fall Festival All Saints

Episcopal Church, 3500 McRae Blvd., will host
its festival 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7,
with activities for all ages including karaoke,
music, entertainment, food trucks, face painting, door prizes, gift baskets, a country store
and more. Information: 261-7761 or allsaintsepiscopalep.org.
Fall Bazaar Mount Hope Lutheran
Church, 9640 Montwood, hosts its bazaar 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. A childrens
fun and craft corner will be offered.
Information: 598-2141 or mthopeelpaso.com
Northgate Arts and Craft Northgate
Christian Church, 5430 Yvette, hosts an artist

and crafts fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
7, in Specht Hall. Information: 755-0831 or
Mindy, (682) 206-9200.
Piedmont Hills Club Rummage Sale

The sale benefiting the neighborhood pool is 8
a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at 4171
Berkshire Place. Information: Ophra LeyserWhalen, (785) 550-0313.
St. Francis Xavier Christmas Fair

The Catholic churchs fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8, at the parish
hall, 519 S. Latta. Information: 532-2761.
Ysleta del Sur Indian Market Ysleta
del Sur Pueblo hosts the 4th annual outdoor

market 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
Nov. 7-8, at Tigua Indian Cultural Center, 305
Yaya Lane, with Native American artists, YDSP
social dances, Indian bread, Pueblo tacos, arts
and crafts, free childrens activities, and storytelling. Information: 859-7700.
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Fall Arts and Craft Fair Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel School, 131 S. Zaragoza, will host

its Christmas fair 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday,
Nov. 8, with food, music, and a variety of arts
and crafts vendors. Admission is free.
NMSU jewelry sale The students of
New Mexico State Universitys jewelry and

metalsmithing program will hold their annual
jewelry sale 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9,
in the lobby of Williams Hall 1390 E.
University. Information: (575) 646-1238.
Wine & Craft Beer Art Market
Sunland Winery, 1769 Victory Lane in Sunland

Park, N.M., hosts the fall art market 5 to 9
p.m. Friday and 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, and 2 to
6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 13-15. Live music with a
local arts and crafts vendors. The winery now
offers wood-fired pizza from its new outside
pizza oven. Information: (575) 589-1214 or
(575) 589-3461.
Blended Nation craft fair Blended

Nation Fellowship, 498 McCombs (at Luna
Azul) in Chaparral, N.M. will hosts its 6th annual craft fair 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14,
featuring handmade crafts such as authentic
Navajo jewelry. Information: 637-1503 or
blendednationfellowship.com.
Craft Fair 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

14, at Tobin Park Methodist Church, 9410
Roanoke. Information: 755-7146.
Fort Bliss Holiday Bazaar The NCO
Wives Club host the annual bazaar Nov. 1415 at the Trading Post on Fort Bliss, Bldg. 1717
Marshall (at Hahn). The bazaar features more
than 100 vendors. Various military units will sell
food. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday;
and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $1.
Information: 309-0970 or 590-7202.
German Advents-Bazaar The annual

Christkindlmarket arts and crafts festival is 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Building
757 on Carter Road in Fort Bliss. Admission is
free. Information: 568-0259, 568-1924 or
betreuunginelpaso.com.
The traditional German Christmas fair features vendors selling handmade products ranging from decorations, handmade greeting cards
and quilts to woodcraft products. German
bratwurst, smoked fish, German beer and
Gluehwein, German coffee, cakes, pastries and
cookies will also be sold.
Proceeds go to social projects on both sides
of the border through the German Air Forces
charity organization Aid for the Needy.
Native American Market The 3rd
annual event is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, Nov. 14-15, at Mesilla Valley Bosque
State Park, 5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla,
with Native American dancers, fry bread and
Indian tacos, Native American crafts and silent
auction. Park entry fee: $5 per vehicle; market
admission is free with park entrance.
Information: (575) 523-4398.
Queen of Peace Bazaar Queen of

Peace Ladies Guild hosts its annual bazaar 9
a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 14-16, at Queen of Peace
Catholic Church, 1551 Belvidere, with arts and
crafts vendors, bake sale and rummage sale.
Vendor space available. Information: 584-5817.
St. Pauls Arts & Crafts Bazaar The

St. Pauls Methodist Womens annual fall bazaar
is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at St.
Pauls United Methodist Church, 7000
Edgemere. Information: 772-2734.
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Mission Trail Art Market 11 a.m. to 6

p.m. on the third Sunday of the month (Nov.
15) in the historic Veterans Memorial Plaza in
San Elizario. Food and drink concessions and
entertainment. Pets welcome. Information:
851-0093 or missiontrailartmarket.com.
Las Cruces Potters Guild show The

groups 35th annual holiday art show and sale is
2 to 6 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 20-21, at the Homebuilders
Association Event Hall, 2825 N. Main (behind
Citizens Bank). in Las Cruces. Information:
(575) 639-6786 or pottersguildlc.com.
Calvary Chapel Craft Fair Calvary

Chapel of El Paso, 1771 Zaragoza, hosts a craft
fair 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21.
Vendor spaces are $20. Information: 855-4565.
Holiday Open House Bazaar Patou
Velvets annual bazaar and gift sale is 10 a.m. to

6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at 518 Randolph in
Sunset Heights. Information: 329-5421 or
Shopuniquemarket.com
HomeGrown The 2nd annual New

Mexico Food Show and Gift Market is 9 a.m. to
Nov. 21-22, at the NM Farm & Ranch
Heritage Museum. Information: (575) 522-4100
or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
Food items offered for sampling and purchasing include salsas, pies, cookies, sauces, honey,
fresh produce, jerky, candy, cheese, tortillas,
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.
21-22, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331
Alabama. Admission: $5 ($4 active duty military; under 12 free). Information: 241-1761.
Vinton Farmers Market The fall market with fresh produce and handcrafted items
runs is Saturday, Nov. 21 in Vinton. Vendor
space available. Information: 886-5104.
Art a la Cart Inni Heart Eatery (formerly

La Tierra Cafe), 1731 Montana, hosts the event
noon to 4 p.m. the last Saturday of the month,.
Information: 533-8890 or Facebook at Inni
Heart Herminia Escajeda. A special Holiday Gift
fair is Saturday, Nov. 28.
Downtown Artist and Farmers Market

The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural
Affairs Departments market for area artists
and farmers market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each
Saturday in the Union Plaza District along
Anthony Street. Information: 212-1780 or elpasoartsandculture.org.
Tabla Pop Up Mercado The mercado
is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday

of each month at 115 S Durango, Suite D, with
art, music, fashion, baked goods, pet goodies,
soaps, skincare, handmade objects, food and
more. Information on Facebook at tablapopupmercado.
Farmers Market at Ardovinos Desert

Crossing The 14th annual market runs
Saturdays year-round at Ardovinos Desert
Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park,
N.M. Hours are 7:30 a.m. to noon. Well
behaved pets on leash welcome; brunch available for purchase on patio 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3.
November 2015
La Via Sunday Market La Via
Winery, 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union,

N.M., one mile north of Vinton Road, hosts a
farmers market featuring local food producers
noon to 4 p.m. every Sunday in November,
with art, crafts, food trucks, wine and live
music on the patio by David Valenzuela. Dog
friendly. Admission is free. Information: (575)
502-4074 or lavinawinery.com.
Military Appreciation Day is Sunday, Nov. 8.
Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market
More than 230 permanent vendors in arts,

crafts, produce, baked goods and other food
items are offered at the market 8:30 a.m. to 1
p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays along a 7block area of Main Street, Downtown.
Information: (575) 541-2288 or lascrucesfarmersmarket.org.
Something for everyone

UTEP Hispanic Heritage Celebration
This years celebration is in memoriam of

Jose M. Acosta, Juan A. Contreras, Enrique
Henry Irigoyen and Dr. Albert Rosenberg.
Most events are free. Information: 747-5462 or
academics.utep.edu/chicano.
Most presentations in UTEP Librarys
Blumberg Auditorium, unless otherwise listed.
Da de los Muertos Altar displays are Oct.
29-Nov. 5, at University Library, Third Floor
Atrium, during regular library hours.
Da de los Muertos Film presentations are 2
p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, featuring
Macario a Roberto Gavaldn film; and 5 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 2, featuring the John Huston
film Under the Volcano.
A lecture La crnica como herramienta de
construccin de memoria by acclaimed
Colombian writer Alberto Salcedo Ramos is
6:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 2-3, at
Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center Gallery
Auditorium.
Yo Soy Teatro: Womyn of Las Americas
performance and teatro workshop is 6 to 8
p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Quinn Hall, Room 212.
The Spanish for Heritage Speakers in the
U.S. lecture by Dr. Marta Fairclough,
Associate Professor, Department of Hispanic
Studies, University of Houston is 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12, at Stanlee and Gerald
Rubin Center Gallery Auditorium.
Model railroad open house The
Railroad Model and Historical Association of El

Paso will sponsor its 66th annual open house 1
to 4 p.m. each Sunday in November at 6335
Vaughn Court (between Delta and Alameda,
just west of Ascarate), with 1,700 square feet
of tracks in three permanent layouts.
Admission is free. Information: 500-9347 or on
Facebook at ModelRailroadersofElPaso.
The associations display is open 7 p.m. until
closing every Thursday.
Love or Lust Jason Evert, author of
Pure Love, will speak at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Don Haskins
Center, presented by House of Hope. Jason
and Crystalina Evert are founders of chastityproject.com and have spoken on six continents to over one million teens and young
adults. The pro-chastity event, geared for high
school and college students, includes a DJ, live
music, dance and more. Admission is free.
Information: eventbrite.com.
Jason Evert also will give a presentation to
parents at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at
UTEPs Memorial Gym.
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No Kill documentary A showing of
the documentary Redemption about the NoKill Movement to save dogs and cats from
being put to death at animal shelter is at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 4, at the Education Service
Center-Region 19, 6611 Boeing. The screening
is followed by a presentation and Q&A session
with the documentary maker, no-kill activist
Nathan Winograd. Admission is free, but
advance ticket recommended, available at
eventbrite.com under Redemption El Paso.
Presented by El Pasoans for Shelter Reform.
Race, Authority and Violence in 21st

Century America UTEP presents a
series of lectures, panel discussions, and conferences featuring experts from around the
country who will focus on issues regarding
race, authority and violence in 21st Century
America. All events are free.
Nancy Rodrguez, director of the National
Institute of Justice, will speak 10:30 to 11:50
a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Union Cinema.
The Voices of Those Victimized by the Use
of Force in Policing, is 10:30 to 11:50 a.m.,
Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Union Cinema
Student Conference on Gender, Race and
Violence, is 8:30 to 11:50 a.m. Saturday, Dec.
5, in the Liberal Arts Building.
Mini Maker Faire Barnes & Noble
Fall Prevention Training EPCCs

Senior Adult Program hosts the free 16-hour
course, The Matter of Balance for seniors 55
years and older taught by Davie L. Johnson.
Space limited 15 students. Classes are 5:30 to
7:30 p.m. Fridays and 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays, Nov. 13-Dec. 12 (no classes weekend of Thanksgiving). Those interested should
call for a CRN Course number and location;
registration available at all EPCC campuses.
Stem-U-Lation: Left and Right Brain

Program The El Paso Chapter, The Links,
Inc., invites students in grades 6 to 9 to an

introduction to studies and careers in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) December 2015 to September 2016.
Twenty scholarships are available for the program, which includes monthly interactive workshops and trips. Deadline for applications is
Nov. 13. Participation is free. Information:
Mrs. Wingo, 479-8362 or Mrs. Samuel, 2766650. Web: linksinc.org.
Sunland Park, 705 Sunland Park, offers demonstrations and hands-on activities is Nov. 6-8,
featuring brand new tech-educational products
including 3D printers, drones, robots, coding,
and programming. Local innovators will be
present including programmers, coders,
crafters, builders and more. Hours are 3 to 8
p.m. Friday, 11 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.
to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: 581-5353 or
bn.com/makerfaire. Similar events planned at all
area Barnes & Noble locations; call separate
stores for information.
Aim High Conference Latinitas host the
KCOS and Texas Trost Society offer a free

architectural photography workshop 8:30 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 7-8.
Registration required: 590-1313 or kcostv.org.
Saturday meets at El Paso Public Librarys
Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon, and includes a
brief introduction to basic photographic skills;
tips and tricks of taking outdoor shots; and a
tour of various architectural monuments in
Downtown El Paso.
Sundays workshop meets at El Paso County
Historical Society, 603 W. Yandell. After a brief
review of lessons learned the day before, students will be free to roam the neighborhood to
take photographs or will have the option to
take interior shots at a historic home in the
neighborhood. At 10:30 a.m. students will
move to UTEP to photograph the interior of
the Geological Study Room and Student Union.
Vegetarian Society of El Paso hosts its annual

vegetarian Thanksgiving feast at 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14, at Sunland Park Holiday
Inn, 900 Sunland Park Dr. A vegan dinner, open
to the public, will be followed by a talk on
Veganism as a Spiritual Path by Lisa Levinson
of the national organization In Defense of
Animals. Cost (by Nov. 10): $25; $22 VSEP
members and full-time students with valid ID;
$10 age 12 and younger children). Cost after
deadline and at the door (if space available) is
$25. Information: 877-3030 or vsep.org.
Architectural Photography Workshop
Siemens Connects El Paso Community
College will co-sponsor the event presented by

B&M Machinery Co. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Alamo Ballroom and
Convention Center, 820 N. Raynor focusing on
the most powerful global manufacturing tool
available, the New Industrial Internet.
Product announcements, refreshments and
prizes will be offered to pre-registered attendees. All interested parties are encouraged to
attend. Admission is free, but registration
strongly encouraged. Online registration at
tinyurl.com/p2pdsft. Information: 497-5218.
Aviation Hall of Fame The 33rd El Paso

Aviation Associations Hall of Fame banquet is
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6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Sunland Park

Racetrack and Casino, honoring Waldo E.
Cavender (posthumously) and George R. (Bob)
Snead. Keynote Speaker is Dr. Bill Gutman,
director of Aerospace Operations at Spaceport
America. Cost: $30. Information: 581-3866
No host bar at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7, vegetarian option available. Checks payable to EPAA;
RSVP to 316 Rio Bravo, 79912 by Nov. 6.
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conference encouraging pre-teen and teen girls

to dream big by setting high goals for themselves, achieving in academic realms and
exploring professional opportunities for their
future success, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 14, at St. Pauls United Methodist
Church, 7000 Edgemere. Aim High features
hands-on workshops, activities and guest
speakers. Advance registration is required.
RSVP at laslatinitas.com/programs/registration.
Information: 219-8554
Compassionate Thanksgiving
Empowerment Workshop The

Community Service for Community Health
workshop is 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 14, Jefferson High School Cafeteria, 4700
Alameda. The free workshop is open to high
school students, their families, educators and
community. Hosted by Jefferson-Silva HOSA,
Task Force for Social Justice in Public Education
and others. Information: 539-8851 or
sojuedu.org
Legal Clinic El Paso Lawyers for Patriots
and El Paso Bar Association host a free legal

clinic for all veterans, active duty military and
their family members 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14, at El Paso Community
Colleges Transmountain Campus, 9570
Gateway North, with legal consultations, referrals and informational presentations on a variety of resources available to area veterans and
military. Information: eplp.txltxv.org or on
Facebook at El Paso Lawyers for Patriots.
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Sitting Meditations From the Taoist

Tradition Center for Internal Arts, 5757
Montoya Drive, hosts three morning meditation sessions 9 to 11 a.m., Sundays, Nov. 1529, introducing the Taoist Water Methods system of contacting the heart-mind, developing
relaxed whole body awareness in the present
moment, and reducing stress. Cost: $80.
Information/registration: Steve Barowsky, 5844730, sborowsky1@operamail.com or centerforinternalarts.com.
El Paso Crohns & Autoimmune

Disease Support Group The support
group meets at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of the

month (Nov. 17) on the campus of Tech
University Health Sciences Center, 4800
Alberta, in the Academic Services Building,
Room 211. Parking available next to the clinic.
Information: Carrie Wilkie, (214) 708-2989,
ccwilkie@elpasocrohns.com.
ECCM Conference The annual ECCM
conference, Declaring Your Breakthrough, is

Friday through Sunday, Nov. 20-22, at
Christian Joy Center, 1208 Sumac. Guest
speakers include Pastor Patrick Kiteley at 6:30
p.m. Saturday. Registration: 595-1307 or joycenter.org.
Flu and Pneumonia Vaccinations The
Immunize El Paso clinics for eligible persons

ages 6 months and older are at various schools
and other locations for those on Medicaid,
Childrens Medicaid and Chip through Nov.
21. Call for cost, eligibility, clinic locations, and
schedule: 857-2472 or immunizeelpaso.org.
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For a good cause
The Monsters Ball The 8th annual cos-
tume event benefiting El Paso Diabetes

Association is 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, Oct.
30, at Ardovinos Desert Crossings Sunset
Hall, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park,
N.M. featuring a live auction, dancing and costume contest. This years theme is
Superheroes and Villains. Tickets: $75.
Information: 589-0653, ext. 3, ardovinos.com
or on Facebook a The MonstersBallEP.
El Paso Toy Run El Paso Motorcycle
Coalitions 33rd annual toy run parade is 9 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 1, beginning at International
Truck Driving School, 141 Quinella in Sunland
Park and ending at Cohen Stadium for toy
drop-off. Registration is at 11 a.m.; parade
leaves at 11:15 a.m. to Cohen Stadium. All proceeds benefit the underprivileged children of El
Paso County and its surrounding area. Entry:
$10 plus a new toy donation ($5 or more
value). Children under 10 admitted free with a
new toy donation of $5 value or more.
Information: 494-4881, 740-9991 or elpasomotorcyclecoalition@gmail.com.
The ride departs the school and proceeds on
Doniphan to Talbot and up and over
Transmountain to Cohen Stadium where they
will drop off their toys and enjoy food, door
prizes, music by local bands and more. Nonriders welcome at drop-off event.
oLotera Creative Kids at hosts a night of
Bingo benefiting the Creative Kids program

6:30 to 9 p.m. p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at its
Olo Gallery, 504 San Francisco, with food by
Juanitos Taquitos. Tickets: $35; includes original
Creative Kids Lotera card, plus food and drink.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., games begin at 7
p.m. VIP tables available for purchase. Event
sells out every year; all proceeds benefit the

program. Information: andrea@creativekidsart.org. Tickets available online at creativekidsolostore.com.
Black & White Ball Silhouette Civic &
Social Clubs 43rd annual ball benefiting its

scholarship fund is 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday,
Nov. 7, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.
Social hour is 7 p.m. with dinner at 8 p.m. and
dance 9 p.m. to midnight. Formal Black and
White or military dress attire required. Cost:
$40. Information: Kate Hill, 252-0557 or
Sharon Jordan, 253-4547.
El Paso Muscle Walk The walk benefit-
ing Muscular Dystrophy Association is 7:45 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7, at Bassett Place Mall. Teams
and individuals walk to raise money to help
MDA local services and research. Information:
584-6355 or 856.office@mdausa.org. Online
registration at www.mda.org/musclewalk.
Hispanic Chamber Fiesta and Piata

Bash El Paso Hispanic Chamber of
Commerces 25th annual Fiesta Celebration is

6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Cutter Aviation,
17721 Shuttle Columbia. Events include the
presentation of chamber awards, dinner at 8:15
p.m. and tequila toast, mariachi, music and gifts.
Tables: $1,500 ($1,250 members); call for individual ticket prices. The Piata Bash features
thousands of dollars in prizes Information/RSVP:
566-4066 or ephcc.org.
This years guest speaker is former NASA
aerospace engineer, actor, comedian and motivational speaker Shayla Rivera.
After her work as an aerospace engineer for
McDonnell-Douglas at NASAs Johnson Space
Center, she became a corporate trainer holding
seminars on stress management for executives.
She later became an actor and comedian star-
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ring movie and television roles on Girls

Behaving Badly, The Roseanne Show and
The Martin Short Show. She is a 2014 recipient of the Mario Moreno Cantinflas Award for
her involvement in charitable and educational
programs, and the 2008 Presidents Volunteer
Award for her work on behalf of disabled in
Los Angeles.
This years Moving Forward Award will recognize Dr. Blanca Enriquez, director of the federal Head Start Program. Vision of Excellence
Award will go to the Hospitals of Providence.
Guardianship Thanksgiving volunteers
Project Amistad is looking for volunteers to

serve meals to clients at their annual
Thanksgiving event 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 9, at EPCCs Administrative
Services Center, 9050 Viscount #A. Volunteers
should wear an orange shirt and jeans.
Information: 298-1104 or projectamistad.org.
Human Rights Award Dinner Las
Americas Immigrant Advocacy Center will host

its awards event 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at
St. Pius X Catholic Church, 11050 N. Clark.
Tickets: $50 ($400 table four 8).
Information/RSVP: 544-5126 or lasamericas.org.
Honorees include U.S. Rep. Beto ORourke
and U.S. Rep. Steve Pearce for the Visionary
Award, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso for the
Faith and Community Award, Rev. Monsignor
Arturo Bauelas and EPISD trustee Susie Byrd
for the Human Rights Advocacy Award, Doa
Ana County Commissioners Billy G. Garrett
and Wayne D. Hancock for the Safe
Community Award, and El Paso County
Commissioner David Stout for the Leadership
and Commitment Award.
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Singing for Shelter The benefit concert
Critter Christmas The 5th annual holi-
for homeless youth is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

14, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rio Grande Theatre,
211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, featuring Austin artists Sarah McSweeney, Ryan
DeSiato and a cappella group, Carpe Sono,
alongside Las Cruces own La Cella Bella.
TFood truck round up begins at 6 p.m.; doors
to theatre open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $28 orchestra; $22 balcony; online at holdmyticket.com or
call (575) 642-4334. Information: (575) 5236403 or RioGrandeTheatre.com; or casaq.org.
Proceeds benefit Casa Q, a not-for-profit
organization providing safe living options and
services for homeless LGBTQ youth throughout the state of New Mexico.
day event, A Jazzy Critter Christmas, benefitting Spay Neuter Action Program is 7 to 10
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, with a live and silent
auctions, raffles, music, food, bars and a great
place to party with friends, family and well
behaved leashed dogs (no flexi-leashes).
Tickets: $50; sponsorships available.
Information: Linda Hall (575)
621-4942.
Refining and local philanthropist, will be honored at the El Paso Child Guidance Centers
14th Annual fundraising dinner and roast at
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17,at the El Paso
Country Club, 5000 Country Club Place. All
proceeds will go directly to the Center.
Tickets: $125 ($1,250 table for ten). Ticket
reservation and information: 562-1999, ext. 8.
Fort Bliss
Child Guidance Centers Dinner and

Roast Paul L. Foster, founder of Western
Chamber of Commerce Gala The
116th annual Greater El Paso Chamber of

Commerce gala featuring the Spazmatics at
6:30 p.m. to midnight Friday, Nov. 20, at El
Paso Convention Center. Tickets: $100. Dress
is cocktail attire. Table sponsorships available.
Information/RSVP by Nov. 13: 534-0530.
Online registration at elpaso.org.
Homeless for a Night Franklin High

School Student Council hosts the event benefiting a local homeless shelter 6 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 20, at the Franklin High football
field. Sleep out on the field, with guest speaker,
dinner, live entertainment, giveaways, a movie
and more. Everyone is welcome, including families, teams, and organizations. First 100 people
will receive a t-shirt, and awards for largest
teams, biggest donation and more. Admission:
$15 or three donation items. Preregister online
at goo.gl/WU3hjP or in person at Franklin High
School. Information: 236-2200.
Las Artistas Las Artistas 45th annual Art
and Craft Show is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21-22,
Epic Railyard Event Center, 2201 E Mills, with
ceramics, fiber art, jewelry, mixed media,
paintings, wood pieces, and other art of over
90 juried artists from El Paso and throughout
the country. Admission: $6; free for age 18 an
younger. Free valet parking. Information: 3194541 or lasartistas.org.
The show also features emerging artists,
UTEP metals and ceramics students and a
juried exhibition of childrens artwork, craft
demonstrations, a childrens activities tent, and
gourmet food from Food Truck Circus.
Blanket Drive El Paso Fire Department
and Extreme Weather Task Force is collecting

new blankets to very young, elderly and/or ill in
need through the winter months. The purpose
is to helps prevent cold weather and carbon
monoxide emergencies in the El Paso area.
Recommendations for those in need of blankets
are also being taken. New blanket donations
can be dropped off any time at local fire stations or El Paso County Sheriff substations.
Information: 834-5772 or
graciela.ortiz@dfps.state.tx.us.
Those in need of blankets may call 2-1-1
Texas for assistance. Persons who qualify
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include infants under one year of age, the ill

and disabled and those who qualify for
Medicare, Medicaid, SSI and RSDI.
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Boys and Girls Club wine tasting
Boys and Girls Club of El Paso hosts its 5th

annual Toast to Their Future holiday gala
Thursday, Nov. 12, at Epic Railyard, 2201
Mills, with wines, food, music, silent auction
and more. Tickets: $40. Information, time:
532-7410 or on Facebook.
Anyone entering Fort Bliss must have a valid

drivers license, car insurance and registration.
Check beforehand to see which gates are open
to the public.
Old Fort Bliss Building 5054, corner of
Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The

Old West days of the Soldiers of the Pass are
relived through replicas of the original adobe
fort buildings and military artifacts,
Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Hours are 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; by
appointment only Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: 568-4518 or 588-8482 or on
Facebook at Old Fort Bliss.
Old Fort Bliss Days celebrating the replicas
67th anniversary is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 7. Learn about proper flag etiquette, and
bring flags that need to be disposed of in the
proper manner. Volunteers are needed to help
make the event a success; contact Old Fort
Bliss for more information.
Friday at The Fire Fort Blisss Freedom
Crossing hosts free live music featuring local

performers 6 to 1 p.m. Fridays, at the outdoor
fireplace. Bands perform 7 to 9 p.m., with DJ
music before and after. Information: 564-5311
or freedomcrossingatfortbliss.com.
Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club 3730 Roy
Johnson Lane. Rifle and pistol shooting competitions are held almost every weekend. Visitors
can watch for free. Food available at the clubhouse snack bar. To get there: Take Railroad
Drive to Deer; turn right. Information: 5682983 or blissmwr.com/rodandgun.
Club news
Military Order of the World Wars

The El Paso Chapter will hold its annual
Deceased Perpetual Members Memorial at 11
a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at Great American
Land & Cattle Company, 9800 Gateway North
in Northeast El Paso. Information: 755-4038.
Singles in the Son - The group develops
friendships among Christian singles ages 30 to

50. Bible study held Tuesday nights. Weekend
events subject to change. All denominations are
welcome. Membership is free. Information:
Andy, 471-1997, SinglesInTheSon@yahoo.com
or on Facebook.
Sunday, Nov. 1: Mexican dance
Friday, Nov. 6: Dinner and a movie
Saturday, Nov. 14: Dinner and pool
Friday, Nov. 20: Dinner and a play
Saturday, Nov. 28: House party.
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Westside Welcome Club The nonprof-
it group is open to both newcomers and longtime residents. Information: westsidewelcomeclub.com.

The monthly free get acquainted coffee is
10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at 4 Cielo Lindo Dr. in
Anthony, N.M. Includes a show of fall fashions.
No RSVP necessary. Information: 494-8272.
The annual November luncheon is 11 a.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, at Hilton Garden Inn at
UTEP. Wendy White Polk, editor of El Paso
Inc., will speak on Women in the Media. A
guided tour of the Lhakhang Bhutanese Temple
on Centennial Plaza will follow. Reservations by
Nov. 6. Cost: $20. Information: 588-6352.
El Paso Philatelic Society The El Paso
stamp club meets 7 to 9 p.m. the second

Tuesday of every month (Nov. 10) at St.
Clements Episcopal Church, 810 N. Campbell
(at Montana). Meetings include educational presentations and an auction of materials submitted by club members. Visitors always welcome;
admission is free for first-time visitors; $12
annual membership fee. Information: 345-7771
or epps.stamps@gmail.com.
EPMBA Thanksgiving lunch El Paso
Mortgage Bankers Association hosts its annual

Thanksgiving celebration luncheon noon to 1
p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Hilton Garden Inn,
6650 Gateway East. Guest speaker is Dan
Jones, Professor of Legal Psychology at UTEP.
Registration and meeting begin at 11:30 a.m.
The public is invited. To RSVP pr for cost: aduran@lonestartitle.com.
Germania Club The Germania Club of

El Pasos monthly luncheon is 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12, at Golden Tee,
Underwood Golf Course, 3200 Coe on Fort
Bliss. Newcomers welcome. Information,
reservations: 755-5471.
Borderland IONS The Borderlands
IONS (Institute of Noetic Sciences) Community

Group meets 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at
Doris Van Doren Library Branch, 551 Redd.
Paula Herrington, a Vipassana meditation
instructor, will discuss Mindfulness in Everyday
Life. Information: 526-6297 or noetic.org.
LAlliance Franaise dEl Paso The
nonprofit cultural institute, founded in 1964,

promotes French culture and offers francophiles the opportunity to use the French language in a variety of activities. Information:
585-1789, 497-5196 (Spanish), cgomez@afofelpaso.com, afofelpaso.com or on Facebook at
AllianceFrancaiseElPaso.
El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild
Regular monthly meetings and quilting bees are

7 to 9 p.m. the second Thursday of the month
at Grace Presbyterian Church, 8001 Magnetic
(at Titanic). Social time and setup begin at 6:30
p.m. The non-profit organization promotes
quilting among interested persons, and brings
the beginner, experienced, younger and older
quilters together for various events and projects. Information: 503-7485 or
epnequilters@gmail.com.
International Coin Club El Pasos only
coin club meets at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first

Monday of the month at St. Pauls United
Methodist Church, 7000 Edgemere. Business
meeting starts around 6:30 p.m. Numismatic
presentations start at 7 p.m. with auction to
follow. Visitors always welcome, and admission
free for first-time visitors. Information: 5336001 or elpasocoinclug.com.
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Area attractions
Wyler Aerial Tramway The state park
tramway, 1700 McKinley, gives passengers a

view of Texas, New Mexico and Mexico from
Ranger Peak, elevation 5,632 feet. Cost is $8
for adults and $4 for children 12 years and
under. Hours are noon to 7 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
A Halloween Fest and Pumpkin Carving
Contest is noon Saturday, Oct. 31. All visitors
are encouraged to come dressed in costume.
Arts in the Parks activities offered for the kids.
Contestants should bring their pumpkins ready
to display by 12:30 p.m. Voting is 1 to 4 p.m.
A free Leave No Trace Awareness workshop
is noon Saturday, Nov. 7. Learn how to enjoy
the outdoors in ethical and environmentally
responsible ways.
Recycling Day at the Tramway is noon to 3
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Learn about recycling
and how to start a garden at home with recyclable materials. Bring unwanted electronic
items for recycling.
A Thanksgiving Day, Turkey Hike is 8 a.m.
Thursday, Nov. 26, on Ranger Peak.
Last Sunday hike is 8 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 29,
beginning in the tramways parking lot. Wear
sturdy shoes, bring walking stick, snacks and
water for all hikes.
Tigua Indian Cultural Center 305
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta

Mission. The center features a museum on the
Tigua tribe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday through Sunday. Free childrens
activities daily. Admission is free. Information:
859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.
Ysleta del Sur Pueblo s 4th annual outdoor
market 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday,
Nov. 7-8, with Native American artists, YDSP
social dances, Indian bread, Pueblo tacos, arts
and crafts, free childrens activities, and storytelling.
Indian Cliffs Ranch The working cattle
ranch in Fabens offers a childrens zoo, buffalo,

longhorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, movie sets and
the Fort Apache playground. Its also home to
the famous Cattlemans Steakhouse.
Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattlemanssteakhouse.com.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino

1200 Futurity Dr. Sunland Park, N.M. Hours
are 10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through
Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday; and
10 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday.
Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunlandpark.com.
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Dec. 4 - 5 - 6, 2015
7:30 p.m. Friday 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday 2:30 and 5 p.m. Sunday
The Consort Singers Five for Brass Lester Ackerman, Organ
Plaza Theatre Tours The free weekly
tours are noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Plaza,

125 W. Mills in Downtown El Paso. Meet
under the Plaza marquee. Information: 5340660.
San Elizario Historic District The district at 1500 Main Street in San Elizario on the
Mission Trail features four art galleries, seven
artists studio/galleries, three gift shops, the
Historic San Elizario Chapel, the Portales
Museum and the Veterans Museum. Most
locations open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday
through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 851-0041,
594-8424 or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.com.
Self-guided walking tours and guided tour of
17 historical sites also offered. Free guides
available at all galleries and museum.
Tickets paid in advance

by Nov. 25 are $20 each.
All tickets at the door
are $25 (cash or check only)
Ages 6-15: $10
The Bruce Nehring Consort
P.O. Box 3708
El Paso, TX 79923
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Spaceport America Visitor Center
Spaceport America, the worlds first purposebuilt, commercial spaceports new Spaceport
America Experience tour is open for visitors at
301 S. Foch, in the historic hot springs district
of Truth or Consequences, N.M., with educational and interactive space exhibits, tour tickets and official Spaceport America merchandise.
Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Tours to Spaceport America depart promptly
at 9 a.m. Thursday through Monday, returning
at 1 p.m. No tours Tuesday or Wednesday.
Tour cost: $49.99 ($29.99 age 18 and younger).
Information/group reservations: 1-844-72SPACE. Discounted admission rates online at
spaceportamerica.com/experience.
Zin Valle Vineyards 7315 Hwy 28 in
Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Free tastings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday.
Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.
Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery
430 La Via Road (off NM 28 between

markers 8 and 9), in Chamberino, N.M. Tasting
room open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through
Monday. Information: (915) 241-4349 or sombraantigua.com.
Sunland Winery 1769 Victory Lane in
Sunland Park, N.M. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Thursday through Saturday and 3 to 9 p.m.
Sunday; live music and free wine tastings.
Information: (575) 589-1214.
The winery now offers week classes on wine,
beer and cheese making; call for details.
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owadays if you call the U.S. a

Christian nation you might get
into trouble with the PC police,
but 60 years ago no one would think
twice about it. In 1954 we added under
God to the Pledge of Allegiance. Two
years later we made In God we Trust
the official U.S. motto.
The first cracks in our national-but-notquite-official religion came in the early
1960s, when the Supreme Court ruled
against state-sponsored prayer in schools.
Some people consider that decision as the
beginning of a new age of persecution
against Christianity. They believe antiChristian forces are trying to eradicate
the Christian faith, from public nativity
scenes to prayers at city council meetings. The most recent battleground has
been over gay marriage, and the claims
that religious liberty is being trampled on
by forcing bakers, photographers and
even county clerks to go along with it.
Some people have labeled this the
Christian Persecution Complex. They
suggest that Christians are not so much
worried about their faith being under
attack, but their status as the ruling class.
After all, Christians have been in the
majority since this country began. In the
western world, Christians have been vir-
Ski Apache Wind Rider The hour-long

zip-line adventure at the Alto, N.M. ski resort
begins at over 11,000 feet, spanning 8,900 feet
in three sections, reaching speeds of up to 65
mph. Cost is $75 for adults, $68 children and
tually free of persecution since the

Roman Emperor Constantine established
Christianity as the official state religion.
in the early 4th century.
The problem with privilege is that practically nobody admits to having it.
Whatever we have, weve earned it.
Were entitled to it. And were not going
to give it up without a fight.
Heres one example from El Paso history. In 1924 an African-American doctor
named Lawrence Nixon went to vote in
the Democratic party primary in El Paso.
He was turned away because he was
black. Dr. Nixon took his case to the
Supreme Court and won. But the Texas
Democratic Party kept changing the rules
to prevent blacks from voting, which led
to further appeals and Supreme Court rulings that overturned those restrictions.
But Dr. Nixon did not get to vote in the
Democratic primary until 1944 20
years after he was first turned away. And
74 years after the 15th amendment guarsenior, $62 military. Minimum age is 10; height
and weight limits also apply. Reservations
required. Information: (575) 464-3633 or skiapache.com.
The Inn of the Mountain Gods in Mescalero,
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anteed the right to vote regardless of race

or color.
How do you explain something like this
happening except by understanding the
notion of privilege that the white
majority did not want to let go of their
complete control of who got elected?
What do you think was in the minds of
those Texans who fought for 20 years to
keep that black El Paso doctor from voting? Somehow they were convinced that
they earned the right to make their own
rules, they deserved to be in charge, they
were entitled to keep things they way
they were. And they saw themselves as
under attack by black Americans and
their liberal sympathizers who wanted to
take their privilege away.
We need to be honest with ourselves
what makes more sense? The narrative of persecution, that somehow after
we Christians have been in power for 17
centuries that we are now in a life-anddeath battle over our faith? Or the narrative of privilege that precisely because
we have been in control for so long we
will fight tooth-and-nail not to give it up?
Randy Limbird is editor of

El Paso Scene. Comments?
Send to randy@epscene.com
N.M. also offers the Apache Eagle ZipRider,

which spans 2,668 feet, lasting about three
minutes. Tickets: $40 ($37 ages 10-13 and 60plus; $41 military); $91 for all-day pass.
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For event tickets sold through Ticketmaster,

call 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com.
The UTEP Ticket Center number is 747-5234.
Many clubs sell tickets through other ticket
websites listed. Unless indicated, prices listed
do not include service charges.
Intocable The superstar Norteo group
performs Friday, Oct. 30, at Sunland Park

Racetrack & Casino. Doors open at 6 p.m. with
food trucks and a beer garden. Tickets: $10
general admission; $20 reserved seating
(eventbrite.com). Information: (575) 874-5200
or sunland-park.com.
Mark Anthony & Carlos Vives The

Latin superstars UNIDO2 tour is 9 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30, at UTEPs Don Haskins
Center. Tickets: $54.75, $84.75, $104.75,
$134.75 and $190.25 (Ticketmaster).
Dillon Francis The American DJ and producer known for his hit Get Low, performs 9
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, at El Paso County
Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Tickets: $26 and
$39. (Ticketmaster).
Coheed and Cambria The progressive
rock band performs 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1,

at Tricky Falls, 209 S. El Paso, with special
guests Thank You Scientist and Silver Snakes.
All ages show. Tickets: $29 (ticketfly.com).
Jim Malcolm The ultimate Scots troubadour performs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, at
VFW Post 812, 2400 Davis Seamon (off
McKelligon Canyon Road), with special guests
Empyre Pipes and Drums. Tickets: $20;
advance tickets from Empyre music at
525.0955 or mahrlamanning@elp.rr.com.
The former lead singer of Old Blind Dogs,
Malcolm travels the world with his guitar, harmonicas, and engaging wit, singing the traditional songs of Scotland and his own songs.
Kylesa The Southern rockers performs

Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Sandbox, 5352
Doniphan, in support of their latest release
Exhausting Fire, featuring the song Night
Drive. Tickets available at the door.
Earth Wind and Fire Hospice El Paso

presents the legendary soul and R&B group at 7
p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at UTEPs Don
Haskins Center. Tickets are $45 to $200, and
go on sale Oct. 10 (Ticketmaster).
The band, which begin in the 1970s, has won
six Grammys and has sold over 100 million
albums with hits such as Shining Star, Thats
the Way of the World and After the Love
Has Gone.
Jon Lovitz The Saturday Night Live veteran performs Nov. 5-7, at El Paso Comic Strip,
1201 Airway. Showtime is 8 p.m. Thursday and
Friday, 8 and 10:45 p.m. Saturday. Tickets:
$32.50-$42.50. Information, reservations: 779LAFF (5233), laff2nite.com or on Facebook at
El Paso Comic Strip.
Gloria Trevi The Mexican pop diva per-
forms returns to El Paso at 8:30 p.m. p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 7, at El Paso County Coliseum.
Often called the Mexican Madonna, Trevi
was one of the most daring and cutting-edge
Latin stars of the 80s and 90s, and has sold
over 20 million records with hits such as
Todos Me Miran, El Recuento de los
Daos and Pelo Suelto. Tickets: $59 to $110
(Ticketmaster).
November 2015
Heather Maloney Duo Heather
Maloney and multi-instrumentalist Brennan

Leeds perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7,
at the Buckhorn Opera House in Pinos Altos,
N.M. kicking off the Mimbres Region Arts
Councils Folk Series. Tickets: $20 ($15 members). Information: (575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org.
The Book of Mormon Jam Theatricals
and El Paso Live present nine-time Tony Award

winning Best Musical from the creators of
South Park Nov. 10-15. At The Plaza
Theatre. The play is considered by many modern critics to be the funniest Broadway musical
ever written. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tuesday
through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m.
Saturday, and 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Contains
explicit language. Tickets: $67.50-$90.
Information: 231-1111,
ElPasoLive.com/Broadway or on Facebook at
Broadway in El Paso.
The religious satire with book, lyrics, and
music by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez and Matt
Stone, tells the story of two young and naive
Mormon missionaries sent to a remote village
in northern Uganda, where a brutal warlord is
threatening the local population.
The Young Irelanders Showtime! El
Paso presents the 21st Century Irish Ensemble

at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, at Abraham
Chavez Theatre, featuring former members of
Riverdance and Lord of the Dance. Ticket
information: 544-2022 or showtimeelpaso.com.
From the producer of Women of Ireland is
this eight-member team group performing Irish
music, song and dance with authentic Celtic
instruments.
Singing for Shelter The benefit concert
for homeless youth is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov.

14, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N.
Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, featuring the
talents of Austin artists Sarah McSweeney, Ryan
DeSiato and a cappella group, Carpe Sono,
alongside Las Cruces own La Cella Bella. Food
truck round up begins at 6 p.m.; doors to theatre open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $28 orchestra; $22
balcony; available online at holdmyticket.com
or by calling Teresa at (575) 642-4334.
Information: Rio Grande Theatre (575) 5236403 or RioGrandeTheatre.com; or Casa Q at
casaq.org.
The Young Irelanders Grant County

Community Concert Association presents the
Irish song and dance group at 7 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 14, at WNMU Fine Arts Auditorium.
Tickets: $20 ($5 students 17 and younger).
Information: (575) 538-5862 or gcconcerts.org.
Plain White Ts The alt rockers behind
hits like 1234, and The Giving Tree and

more, perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at
Tricky Falls, 209 S. El Paso, with Matt
McAndrew and Beta Play. All ages show.
Tickets: $21. Information: 351-9909. Online
tickets at trickyfalls.com.
The band was nominated for two Grammys in
2008 for their No. 1 hit Hey There Delilah.
Rodney Carrington Multi-talented

comedian, actor, singer, and Texas native
Rodney Carrington brings his Here Comes the
Truth tour to El Paso at 7 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 21, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. The
country singer-songwriter has recorded eight
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major label comedy albums, which have sold

more than two million copies. Tickets: $31 to
$176. For mature audiences only.
Alejandro Fernandez The Grammy-
nominated singer performs at 9 p.m. Saturday,

Nov. 28, at the El Paso County Coliseum,
4100 E. Paisano. Tickets: $61, $81 and $151
(Ticketmaster). Son of the legendary Vicente
Fernndez, Alejandros most successful album,
Me Estoy Enamorando, included the hit singles Si Tu Supieras, Yo Nac para Amarte
and En El Jardn, a duet with Gloria Estefan.
Flying J Wrangler Christmas Show
Showtime! El Paso presents groups famous

White Mountain Christmas Show at 7:30
p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, at Abraham Chavez
Theatre, featuring champion yodeler Cindy
Hobbs and singer/songwriter James Hobbs.
Ticket information: 544-2022 or showtimeelpaso.com.
Juan Gabriel One of the worlds best-
known Latin singers performs at 8 p.m. Sunday,

Dec. 6, at UTEPs Don Haskins Center.
Tickets are $69.75 to $195.25 (Ticketmaster).
Gabriel has performed for nearly 40 years,
with many top-of-the-chart hits to his credit.
As a Jurez singer, Gabriel used to record at El
Pasos El Adobe Studio. He has been nominated for six Grammy awards.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer:

The Musical The beloved TV classic
soars onto the stage this holiday season 7 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 8-9, at the
Plaza Theatre, presented by Jam Theatricals
and El Paso Live present. Tickets: $37.50 to
$52.50. Information: 231-1111,
Dave Koz A Smooth Jazz Christmas

The Grammy-nominated saxophonist and El
Paso favorite presents his 18th annual

Christmas show at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15,
with this years guests Candy Dulfer, Jonathan
Butler and Bill Medley (Righteous Brothers).
Koz Christmas shows have sold out for the
past five years. Tickets on sale Nov. 14
(Ticketmaster).
Ragtime the Musical Jam Theatricals

and El Paso Live present the stories of an
upper-class wife, a determined Jewish immigrant and a daring young Harlem musician
unfold in turn-of-the-century New York at 7
p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets: $35-$65. Information: 231-1111,
The Great Russian Nutcracker The

Moscow Ballet presents the 22nd annual performances of the holiday classic at 3 and 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 23, and 1 p.m. Christmas
Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, at the Plaza Theatre.
Tickets start at $3. (Ticketmaster). Group discounts and VIP packages available. Information:
nutcracker.com.
Colleen and Joshua Evans The
YouTube comedy sensations perform at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 12, at The Plaza Theatre. The
newlyweds have over a billion views online and
millions of dedicated fans around the world.
Tickets: $35 (Ticketmaster).
Killing Joke The punk band performs at 8

p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, at Tricky Falls, 209 S. El
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check meet & greet, t-shirt and signed poster).

Information: 351-9909 Online tickets at trickyfalls.com and ticketfly.com.
Gary Clark Jr. Tuesday, March 8, at

Tricky Fall. Tickets: $30. Information: 3519909. Online tickets at trickyfalls.com.
Joe Satriani Tuesday, March 8, at the

Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $29.75 $45,
$55 and $90.(Ticketmaster).
Yanni Wednesday, March 23, at the Plaza
Theatre. Tickets: $69.50 and $99.50
(Ticketmaster).
TobyMac Sunday, April 3, at UTEPs Don
Haskins Center, with Britt Nicole, Building 429,

Colton Dixon, Capital Kings, Finding Flavor and
Hollyn. Tickets: $8.25-$62.75 (Ticketmaster).
Venues & series
Lowbrow Palace 111 E. Robinson.
Doors open at 9 p.m. (show time at 10 p.m.)

and age 16 and older welcome, unless listed
otherwise. Tickets are regularly $3 more for
ages 16-20. Tickets: $10-$12, unless otherwise
listed. Information on Facebook.
Young Rising Sons: The indie rock band
known for their hit High, perform Saturday,
Oct. 31, with Night Riots and The Mosers.
Tickets: $13-$15.
Together Pangea: The LA rock band performs Tuesday, Nov. 3.
FuzZ: The hard rock band performs
Thursday, Nov. 5. Their new album II was
released in October. Tickets: $15-$17.
Ben Caplan & The Casual Smokers: The
Canadian folk artist performs at 7 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 6.
Shopping: The London three-piece band performs 9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. Tickets: $8-$10.
Keep Shelly in Athens: Saturday, Nov. 14,
with Different Sleep.
The World Is A Beautiful Place and I Am No
Longer Afraid to Die perform Saturday, Nov.
21, with Foxing, TTNG and Brightside. Tickets:
$13-$16.
WAND: The psych-pop group performs
Sunday, Nov. 22.
El Ten Eleven: The rock duo performs
Sunday, Dec. 6, with Rose Quartz. Tickets:
$12-$15.
Tricky Falls 209 S. El Paso. All shows are
all-ages (16 and older), unless listed otherwise.

Listings also cover shows in Bowie Feathers.
Information: 351-9909 Online tickets at trickyfalls.com and ticketfly.com.
Local H The two-man rock band performs a Halloween Night show at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 31, with Ralpheene and Sunset
Dread. Costume contest planned. Tickets: $10
in advance, $12 at the door.
Coheed and Cambria The progressive
rock band performs 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1,
with special guests Thank You Scientist and
Silver Snakes. Tickets: $29.
Canadian Industrial band, Skinny Puppy and
Youth Code from California bring the Down
The Sociopath Tour at 7 p .m. Tuesday, Nov.
3. Tickets: $20-$25.
Zomboy The popular music producer
performs Friday, Nov. 6, with Barely Alive, AB
The Thief, Dack Janiels, and Swan Beats.
Limited number of advance tickets: $15.
of Montreal The American rock band performs at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, with Diane
Coffee. Tickets: $20.
Desaparecidos The post-hardcore rockers
perform at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, with So So
Glos. After party follows at Bowie Feathers
with Wild Honey. Tickets: $16-$18.
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Mayhem The Norwegian black metal

band performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
11, with Watain and Rotting Christ. Tickets:
$20 in advance; $25 at the door.
Plain White Ts The alt rockers behind
hits like 1234, Hey There Delilah, The
Giving Tree and more perform Friday, Nov.
20, with Matt McAndrew and Beta Play.
Tickets: $21.
Gaby Moreno The Guatemalan singersongwriter and guitarist performs at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22, with Irene Diaz, Christina
Gurrola and Julio Ortiz. Tickets: $15.
Ryan Bingham The singer-songwriter performs Monday, Nov. 23, with special guest
Jamestown Revival. Tickets: $21
The Acacia Stain The bands Tune Low
Die Slow is Wednesday, Nov. 25, with
Counterparts, Glasscloud, Fit For An Autopsy
and Kublai Khan.
Between the Buried and Me The prog
rock band performs at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec.
3, with Enslaved, Intronaut and Native
Construct. Tickets: $20.
My Life with the Thrill Kill Kult The industrial goth rock legends Elektrik Messiah Tour is
8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. Tickets: $20.
An evening with Machine Head 8 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 11. Tickets: $24.
Killing Joke The punk band performs at 8
p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, with the Soft Moon.
Tickets: $20 general admission; $100 VIP.
Mesa Music Hall 4151 N. Mesa.
Concerts are all ages shows, unless listed otherwise, with $3 surcharge from under 21
Tickets for many performances available on
eventfull.com or holdmyticket.com.
Information: 599-8585 or on Facebook.
I See Stars The Phases Tour is 6 p.m.
Monday, Nov. 2. Tickets: $12.
Doyle The former Misfits member performs at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Tickets:
$15 in advance, $18 day of show. VIP meet and
greet packages available.
Escape The Fate, A Skylit Drive, Sworn In,
Sirens & Sailors, Myka Relocate are 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 10. Tickets: $20.
Flickinger Center for Performing Arts
1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo. Shows

begin at 7 p.m., unless otherwise listed.
Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickingercenter.com.
Premier series shows:
Zoo Zoo Imago Theatres latest family
hit is Saturday, Oct. 31. Imago Theatre,
acclaimed for its special brand of vaudeville,
comedy, acrobatics and illusions, combines
mime, dance, music and special effects. Tickets:
$10-$30.
Grace Kelly The musician, entertainer,
songwriter and arranger performs Tuesday,
Nov. 17. Kelly became the youngest ever
musician voted to the DownBeat Magazines
Critics Poll at age 16. Kelly has collaborated
and recorded with many acclaimed musicians in
various genres of music, produced and released
recordings of her own. Among her many honors, Kelly was named one of Glamour
Magazines Top 10 College Woman in 2011.
Tickets: $10-$30.
Mariachi Christmas 2015 The regional
holiday show is Dec. 15. Dancers in dresses
adorned with vibrant color swirl across the
stage, while violin and the guitarron complement each other as the vocalist belts out un
grito. Tickets: $20-$40.
Other programs (call for ticket information):
Imago Dei Academy performs at 6:30 p.m.
November 2015
Tuesday, Dec. 1.
North Elementary Christmas program is 6
p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3.
Academy of Ballet Jazz and Tap performs at
7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
Nutcracker, presented by Academy of
Ballet, is 7 p.m. Friday, 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday
and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11-13.
House Band concert is 7 p.m. Thursday,
Dec. 17.
AHS benefit show featuring Flying J
Wranglers is 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. Tickets:
$25.
Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and

Casino Mescalero, N.M. Shows begin at 8
p.m. Age 21 and older admitted. Tickets sold

through Ticketmaster. Information: 1-877-2775677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
Tracy Lawrence The country star performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. Tickets;
$25-$60.
Chef Robert Irvine The English celebrity
chef will demonstrate and serve the ultimate
Christmas dinner at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Tickets: $50 general admission.
Los Tigres del Norte Billboards most
influential regional Mexican Group is Saturday,
Nov. 28.
Lynard Skynard The southern rock legends perform Saturday, Dec. 5. Tickets: $40$140.
Clay Walker The country star performs
Saturday, Jan. 16. Tickets start at $25.
The annual New Years Eve Party is 8 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 31; with music by Art Deco
and his Society Orchestra; 1920s dress encouraged. Tickets: $125.
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$20.
Broadway: The Big Band Years
Broadways Curtain Up Orchestra under the
baton of Conductor Keith Levenson, performs
Thursday, Nov. 12. The program of Big Band
Era hits features Lady Is A Tramp, My Funny
Valentine, Got Rhythm and more. Tickets:
$39-$75.
Blame It On Valentine, Texas Co-creator and co-star of Greater Tuna and its
sequels, Jaston Williams stars in an autobiographical monologue Saturday, Nov. 28.
Williams brings more colorful, character-filled
stories as huge as West Texas in a zany oneman show that takes audiences from Valentine
to the dusty Panhandle of yore. Tickets: $39$65.
The Ten Tenors: Home for the Holidays
The Australian group brings their first holiday
program to the U.S. at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec.
13. Tickets: $39-$79.
The Nutcracker Ruidosos Dali Ballet
Company presents its original adaptation of
Tchaikovskys Christmas classic Saturday and
Sunday, Dec. 19-20. Showtime is 2 and 7 p.m.
Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $30.
NM Tech Performing Arts Series

Performances are 7:30 p.m. at New Mexico
Techs Macey Center in Socorro, N.M. All
seats general admission. Information:
nmtpas.org.
The free Presidential Chamber Music Series
hosted by violinist Willy Sucre presents Piano
Quartets Monday, Nov. 16.
Grace Kelly The 23-year-old saxophonist,
jazz, pop and blues singer/songwriter performs
Friday, Nov. 20. Tickets: $16 ($14 seniors, $8
youth).
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7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at Branigan

Cultural Center in Las Cruces.
Parade of Choirs El Paso Independent
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Ana Lyric Opera and the Doa Ana Arts
Council team up to present an evening of oneact operas with ghostly and macabre themes at
7:30 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3031, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main Street
in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Tickets:
$17; $5 students current student ID.
Information: (575) 523-6403 or
RioGrandeTheaftre.com.
Included are Edgar Allen Poes gothic classic
The Cask Of Amontillado, set to music by
Daniel Pinkham, and the world premiere of a
one-act chamber opera composed by NMSU
Music Department Head, Lon W. Chaffin titled
The Verloren Opera: A Tale Of Lost Love.
New Horizons Symphony The sym-
phony, conducted by Dr. Marianna Gabbi, performs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at NMSUs
Aktinson Recital Hall, featuring NMSU
Professor Emeritus of Music Dr. William Leland
playing Beethovens Piano Concerto #4,
Schuberts Unfinished Symphony and
Beethovens Egmont Overture. Admission is
free. Information: (575) 520-1555,
crisfern@me.com or nhsocruces.com.
UTEP Department of Music
Performances are at 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fine Arts

Recital Hall. Tickets (unless listed otherwise):
$5 ($3 seniors, military, non-UTEP students)
and free ages 6 and younger, UTEP students,
faculty and staff). Information: 747-7795 or
utep.edu/music.
Jazz Ensembles I and II perform Wednesday,
Nov. 4, with Big Band music from the Swing
Era, including Duke Ellington, Count Basie and
Woody Herman, along with new compositions
from contemporary jazz ensemble literature.
UTEP Opera presents Pasin! with scenes
from operas inspired by Spanish Pasin, Nov.
6-8. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday
and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $3-$8.
UTEP Percussion Ensemble, directed by
Larry White, performs their fall concerts
Monday, Nov. 9. Compositions by Steven
Reich, John Cage, and Smetanas Dance of the
Comedians will be featured by the UTEP
Percussion and Marimba Ensembles in the first
half, followed by the internationally renowned
UTEP Pandemonium steel drum ensembles
traditional calypso music in the second half
Faculty Recital, with faculty composer
Dominic Dousa and faculty violist Stephen
Nordstrom in a presentation of original works
for viola and piano, is Tuesday, Nov. 10. As
part of a project funded by a UTEP Career
Enhancement Grant for the Arts and
Humanities, this recital will feature the premiere of a new composition in a program of
Dousas music that takes its inspiration from
the American Southwest. Tickets: $3-$8.

UTEP Symphonic Winds present a concert of
the music of Robert W. Smith Wednesday,
Nov. 11. The composer will be at the concert
and will talk about his compositions.
UTEP Horn Choir Concert, under the direction of Richard Lambrecht perform at 1:20 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22.
Holiday Revels 3rd holiday concert event is
2:30 Sunday, Nov. 22, at Magoffin Auditorium.
Entertainment begins at 1 p.m. in the lobby.
Tickets: $10; free ages 12 and younger.
Pasin! Opera UTEP presents scenes
from operas inspired by Spanish Pasin 7:30

p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday
Nov. 6-8, at UTEPs Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall.
Tickets: $8 ($5 seniors, military, non-UTEP students; $3 ages 6 and younger, UTEP students,
faculty and staff). Information: 747-5606 or
utep.edu/music.
The performance includes scenes from Don
Giovanni, The Elixir of Love, Carmen,
Bohemios, The Barber of Seville and The
Marriage of Figaro. Scenes will be sung in
Italian, French and Spanish, with pianist accompanist Elvira Spector.
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The 3rd Grand Concert with Esperanza

Azteca Symphony Orchestra of Jurez is 6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7, at Abraham Chavez Theatre.
Admission: $10; $2 discount per ticket for
groups of 10 or more. Information: 595-2337,
or in Juarez at (656) 418-9393.
LCSO with Natasha Korsakova Las

Cruces Symphony Orchestra presents the
guest violinist, Nov. 7-8, at NMSUs Atkinson
Recital Hall, performing the mountain premiere
of Theofanidiss Commissioned Work
Dreamtime Ancestors. Brahmss Violin
Concerto and Dvoraks Symphony No. 7.
Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m.
Sunday. Tickets: $35-$45. Information: (575)
646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com.
LCSO hosted by Grant County Community
Concert Association, Mimbres Region Arts
Council and WNMU, will present the same
program at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at
WNMU Fine Arts Auditorium in Silver City.
Admission: $20 ($5 students 17 and younger).
mimbresarts.org, or (575) 538-5862 or
gcconcerts.org.
Tomas Cotik and Tao Lin Las Cruces
Civic Concert Association presents the violinist

and pianist duo at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov.
11, at the Rio Grande Theater, 211 N. Main in
the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Tickets: $26.
Information: (575) 405-7429, or
lascrucescca.org.
Young Artist Development Series El
Paso Pro-Musica has partnered with the

Peabody Conservatory in hosting performances
by young artists in the internship program Nov.
14-16 at various locations. Information: 8339400 or eppm.org.
A free performance is 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
14, at El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts
Festival Plaza.
Two evening performances also feature cellist
Zuill Bailey. Tickets: $25; $20 seniors, military;
$5 students.
7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at UTEPs Fox
Fine Arts Recital Hall
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El Paso Scene
School District presents the 56th annual choir

concerts at 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday,
Nov. 17-19 at Bowie High School Fine Arts
Theatre, 801 S. San Marcial. The concerts offer
a variety of music performed by EPISD elementary, middle and high school students. Different
school choirs perform each night. Admission is
free; seating is limited as each choir remains to
listen and observe while others perform.
El Paso Symphony Orchestra The
Symphony, under the direction of maestro

Bohuslav Rattay, performs Friday and Saturday,
Nov. 20-21, in the Plaza Theatre, featuring
Richard Biaggini, violin. Tickets: $16-$42.
Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.
The program includes Osvaldo Mendoza
Overture to Victory (world premiere); SaintSans Symphony No. 3 in C minor, op. 78; and
Tchaikovskys Violin Concerto.
Opening notes are presented at 6:30 p.m.
each night by resident conductor Andy Moran
in the Philanthropy Theatre next to the Plaza.
Manger to Cross Concert Young El

Paso Singers Elite Ensemble, directed by Dr.
Cindy Jay, with Ruben Gutierrez on piano,
present a program of choral pieces and meditations tracing the birth, death, and resurrection
of Jesus 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at
Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524
Thunderbird, with music of advent and
Christmas. Music and prayer will then focus on
his crucifixion and resurrection. Sponsored by
the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural
Affairs Department and the Texas Commission
on the Arts. Admission is free; donations
accepted to benefit Sobremesa Food Truck
that serves the Segundo Barrio, the
Opportunity Center, UTEP students, stranded
travelers and more. Information: 227-6002 or
youngelpasosingers.org.
Cuarteto Sime in concert Unity El
Paso, 1420 Alabama, presents a night of classical guitar music 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21,
featuring performers Alvaro Najera, Hiram
Acosta, Edgar Camargo and Angel Trujillo.
Admission: $10. Information: 566-5544.
EPSYOs Fall Concert The El Paso
Symphony Youth Orchestras, directed by

Andres Moran, opens its season with hits fall
concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Plaza
Theatre. Tickets: $13 ($8 seniors, military and
students). Information 525-8978 or epsyos.org.
Holiday Revels UTEP departments
annual gala holiday show is 2:30 p.m. Sunday,

Nov. 22, in UTEPs Magoffin Auditorium. Preconcert entertainment begins at 1 p.m. Tickets:
$10 (age 11 and younger free). Information:
747-5606 or utep.edu/music.
Navidad de Las Luminarias- The Chapel

at Loretto Academy, 1400 Hardaway at
Trowbridge, provides the elegant setting for
the Bruce Nehring Consorts annual concerts
Dec. 4-6, featuring the Consort Singers, Five
for Brass, Consort Players and organist Lester
Ackerman. The program of sacred Christmas
music ranges from Renaissance to contemporary, including international carols and
melodies. The Chapel will be decorated with
luminarias, poinsettias and white lights.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday, 5 and 8
p.m. Saturday and 2:30 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday.
Ages 7 and older welcome. Tickets: $20
through Nov. 25; $25 at the door. Ages 6-15:
$10. Available online at
brucenehringconsort.org.
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La Parada The monthly grassroots event
celebrating local culture and lifestyles celebrates its 5th anniversary 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 6, at 501 Bar and Bistro in the San
Carlos Building, 501 Texas. Information: 3516023 or on Facebook at laparadaep.
Featured performers DJ Rich, Jupiters
Junkies, Dirty Bird, Space Captains Collective
and 915 Cypher, Soul Bomber and
Dromedarios Magicos.
Art by Mitsu Overstreet and Erik Angel.
Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts

The multi-platinum singer songwriter brings
this Mater Blaster Tour with the Icarus Line to
El Paso at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Speaking
Rock Entertainment Center, 122 S. Pueblo Rd.
Weiland has cumulatively sold more 44 million
records worldwide with Stone Temple Pilots
and Velvet Revolver. Admission is free. Age 18
and older welcome. Information: 860-7777 or
speakingrockentertainment.com.
Tournament Of Bands The annual

showcase of area high school marching bands
begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at NMSUs
Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces. Tickets
available on (Ticketmaster).
Once Upon A Steampunk Night InCOG-Nito Steampunk group hosts a

Steampunk Masquerade Ball 8 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, Nov. 14, at Tricky Falls, 209 S. El
Paso, with DJ Susie Q playing Steampunk
music, Classic Waltz and other dancing music.
All ages welcome; bar open for 21 and older.
Admission is free; donations welcome.
Information: 241-4359 or on Facebook at
incognitoep.
Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society
The society presents Fernie Lechuga Latin

Jazz Band as part of its monthly concert series
at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, at First Christian
Church, 1809 El Paseo in Las Cruces. The
music begins after a short business meeting.
Admission: $8 ($5 members; $1 students with
ID). Coffee and dessert reception precedes the
concert at 6:30 p.m. in the foyer. Information:
Larry Brooks, (575) 640-8752 or
mvjazzblues.net.
Lechuga started working as a professional
musician at the age of 17 with various wellknown El Paso groups. He started the group
Azucar in 1975.
Alice Wallace The Los Angeles country
and Americana singer, songwriter performs at

8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, at 5 Points Bistro,
3019 Montana. Admission is free. Information:
269-8968.
Music series
Every Other Tuesday Doa Ana Arts
Council hosts a variety of musical performances

6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the historic
Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, Las
Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575)
6403. The Nov. 10 program features New
World Drummers. Other performances to be
announced.
Mariachi Sundays in Mesilla The
Town of Mesilla, its business community and

the Las Cruces International Mariachi
Conference host the fall afternoon series 3 to 5
p.m. Sundays through November in the Plaza
at historic Old Mesilla. Admission is free. Bring
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folding chairs or blankets. Pets and alcohol not

allowed in plaza. Dates to be announced.
Information: (575) 525-1735 or lascrucesmariachi.org.
Sunland Park Racetrack live music
Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, 1200

Futurity Drive, hosts free music at 9.m. on
selected weekends. Age 21 and older admitted.
Information: sunland-park.com.
Live Music at Sombra Antigua

Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery, 430 La
Via Road (off NM 28 between markers 8 and
9), in Chamberino, N.M. hosts free live music
2:30 to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Food
trucks available most Saturdays; bring a picnic
basket Sunday. Information: (915) 241-4349 or
sombraantigua.com.
Ardovinos Live Music Ardovinos

Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Dr. in Sunland
Park, hosts live music at 7;30 p.m. every Friday
and Saturday. Information: (575) 589-0653.
Sunland Winery 1769 Victory Lane in
Sunland Park, N.M. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Thursday through Saturday and 3 to 9 p.m.
Sunday. Live music each night; call for lineup.
Information: (575) 589-1214.
Railroad Blues 504 W. Holland, Alpine,

Texas. Most performances begin at 10 p.m.
Admission varies. Information: (432) 837-3103
or railroadblues.com.
Folk Fury KTEP, 88.5 FM, features three
hours of acoustic and folk music with an

emphasis on recordings by local musicians and
occasional live appearances by them from 7
to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Hosts are Dan Alloway
and Gregg Carthy. Requests: 747-5153.
El Paso Comic Strip 1201 Airway.

Shows are at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday,
8:30 and 10:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and
7:30 p.m. Sunday. Closed Nov. 25-26 for
Thanksgiving. Tickets: $6-$12. Information,
reservations: 779-LAFF (5233), laff2nite.com or
on Facebook at El Paso Comic Strip.
Saturday Night Live veteran Jon Lovitz performs Nov. 5-7. Showtime is 8 p.m. Thursday
and Friday, 8 and 10:45 p.m. Saturday. Tickets:
$32.50-$42.50.
Chingo Blings No Mames Tours is Dec. 46, and Carlos Mencia performs Dec. 10-12.
Oct. 28-Nov. 1: Cory Robinson with coheadliner to be announced. Hosted by Gibbs
Saad.
Nov. 4 and 8: Elliott Threatt.
Nov. 11-15: Greg Morton, with feature act
Tim Mathis.
Nov. 18-22: Samuel J. Comroe and Drew
Lynch, with host Matty Chymbor.
Nov. 27-29: Adam Hunter, with feature act
Aaron Bowden.
Colleen and Joshua Evans The

YouTube comedy sensations perform at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 12, at The Plaza Theatre. The
newlyweds have over a billion views online.
Tickets: $35 (Ticketmaster).
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Da de los Muertos Dance The 2nd
annual Da de Los Muertos Studio Showcase

and Afternoon Tea Dance is 4 to 7 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 1, at Sunland Dance Studio, 1769
Victory Lane, Sunland Park. Instructors on hand
to dance swing, cumbia, salsa, foxtrot and
more. Door prizes offered, and light refreshments served. Da de Los Muertos costumes
encouraged. Cost: $15. Information: 422-3338,
sunlandballroom.com or pasodelnortetangoclub.com.
Student performances feature the work of El
Paso instructors, including Samantha Walker
and GianCarlo Greco.
Paso Del Norte Tango Club One of

the longest running milonga in the Southwest
hosts its 11th anniversary, 8 p.m. to midnight
Saturday, Nov. 21, at Sunland Dance Studio,
1769 Victory Lane, Sunland Park. Argentine
Tango special lesson by Daniela Arcuri, Master
Teacher and Choreographer starts at 8:30 p.m.
Tango Performances at 9 p.m. Tapas Bar followed by milonga, also offered. Admission:
$15. Information 422-3338,
sunlandballroom.com or pasodelnortetangoclub.com.
Veterans Day Dance The 5th annual
dance by Legacy of Valor is 5 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 1, at Crystal Palace Ballroom,
1550 Hawkins, honoring All Who Served
during World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Desert
Storm, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other military
operations. The event will also recognize Gold
Star Families. Admission: $15 (includes beer,
soft drinks, and setups. BYOB (but no beer or
wine) and bring your own chips, salsa and
snacks. Information: 255-8877 or
legacyofvalor.2015@gmail.com.
Denim and Pearls Line Dance Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Eta Iota Zeta Chapter

will host group line dance instruction and practice 8 p.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 6, at
Centennial Conference and Convention
Center, Bldg 11199 on Fort Bliss, with two
hours of group line dance instructions, followed
by two hours of dancing based on what was
learned. Dress is denims casual or western
wear. Proceeds benefit the Storks Nest and
the local March of Dimes. Tickets: $20;
advance tickets available at 8500 Dyer, Suite 32
or from any chapter member. Information:
751-0808 or on Facebook at zeta.elpaso.
Malagueo Variet by Rafael

Gonzlez Aerial dance show based on the
Mexican tradition of the Day of the Dead is 7

to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Rio Grande
Theatre, 211 N. Main in Las Cruces, hosted by
the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso,
City of Las Cruces and Centro Cultural
Mexicano Paso del Norte. Admission is free.
consulmex.sre.gob.mx/elpaso.
Malagueo Variet tells the story of a
widow who takes the audience on a journey
through her memories that include paintings,
music, costumes, games, artists and the golden
age of Mexican cinema. Includes music by
Chavela Vargas, Lila Downs, and Ximena
Sariana, among others.
Look Whos Dancing The 8th annual
dance event is 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at

NMSUs Pan American Center. Las Cruces
community leaders and local personalities and
their DanceSport partners compete against
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each other in a friendly contest. NMSU

DanceSport Company (DSC) students choreograph the dances, instruct, and perform with
the local celebrities. Audience members cast
votes for the Peoples Choice award. Tickets:
$14 ($9 student/seniors; $4 age 12 and younger
(Ticketmaster). Information: (575) 646-4067 or
lookwhosdancing.com.
Proceeds help DSC students represent
NMSU at national competitions, produce
shows regionally and share dance locally.
Contra Dance The Southern New
Mexico Music and Dance Societys monthly

contra dance is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Nov.
20, at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle
de Santiago in Las Cruces, with music by Las
Cruces Little Table Contraband and caller
Lonnie Ludeman. The dance begins with beginners lessons at 7:30 p.m.; no partner needed.
Cost: $6 ($4 youth; $15 family). Information:
snmmds.org.
The Nutcracker Ballet El Paso Youth
Ballets 6th annual presentation of Pyotr Ilyich

Tchaikovskys classic ballet is 7:30 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4-6,
at UTEPs Magoffin Auditorium, featuring original choreography. Tickets: $15, $20, $25
(Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5481 (UTEP
Ticket Center), 760-6062 (Marta Katz) or epyouthballet.com.
Saturday Night Milonga Paso Del
Norte Tango Club hosts milongas 8 to 11 p.m.

Saturdays, at Sunland Dance Studio, 1769
Victory Lane, Sunland Park. Dancers Studio,
111 Rio Flor. Lesson at 8, party starts at 9 p.m.
No partner needed. Cost: $8 (includes lesson,
beverages). Information: pasodelnortetangoclub.com or facebook.com/TangoEP.
Argentine Tango Workshop Paso del

Norte Tango Club hosts workshop with international tango instructor Daniela Arcuri Nov.
20-22 at Sunland Dance Studio, 1769 Victory
Lane. Information: 422-3338 or sunlandballroom.com.
Capoeira Beginners Series The four-
week workshop for adult (age 15 and older)

beginner students is 6 to 7 p.m. every Tuesday
in November, at Sol Studio, 4106 Montana.
Cost: $45 for the month. Information: 2528258 or capoeiraquintosol.com.
Stilt Walking Workshop Sol Studio,
4106 Montana, hosts workshops for all aspiring

stilt-walkers and balancers age 8 years and
older 6 to 7 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 18.
Cost: $100 for ten weeks. Information: 2528258 or solstudioep.com.
Eloisas Ballroom 8825 North Loop,
Suites 116-118. Information: 999-4136 or 5001586.

Dances 4-11 p.m. Sundays. Cumbia, tropical,
Tex-Mex and other Latin music by Essencia and
Klandestino. Admission: $8.
Dances 7-11 p.m. Fridays with Little Mike &
the Blue Kings (oldies and rock). Admission: $8.
Essencia and Klandestino also perform Latin
and other music 8 p.m. to midnight Saturdays.
Admission: $8.
EP Center of Visual & Performing Arts

6404 N Mesa, Suite B4. The new dance studio offers a variety of dance classes.
Information: epcvpa.com or 309 4636.
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El Pasos cemeteries
Taking a Look Back
remind us of history
by John McVey Middagh
any of us pass by cemeteries

often and have to wonder who
is buried there. Theres no better time to give thought to these folks
than November, which begins with the
Di de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
celebrations so common in the
Southwest.
One of El Pasos oldest cemeteries, and
certainly most famous, is named after
Concordia, Missouri. Hugh Stephenson,
considered to be one of the earliest
Anglo-Americans to settle in El Paso,
named it for his hometown. Hed started
a ranch here in 1853 where the cemetery
is today.
Ironically, he is not buried in
Concordia Cemetery. He died Oct. 11,
1870, while visiting his mining operation
outside of Las Cruces and is today under
the parking lot of that citys Western
Bank. His wife, Juana Maria Ascarate de
Stephenson was buried at Concordia
after being gored by her pet deer Feb.
5, 1857.
Mrs. Stephenson has a lot of company
at Concordia over 60,000 are said to
be interred there. I know that part of my
family is counted in that number.
My great-grandparents Andres Real
y Vasquez, who died in 1918, and Maria
de Refugio (Carrasco) Real y Vasquez,
who died in 1923 are buried there
with their two sons, Manuel and Andres
Jr. Ive known about their graves for
years and often visit. I recently learned
that another of my great-grandparents
children, Lucy, is also there, although I
have yet to locate her gravesite.
One of the more recent burials I attended at Concordia was that of a friend,
Father Rick Thomas, a Jesuit priest who
passed away in 2006. He started the
Lords Ranch in Vado, New Mexico,
west of El Paso.
Concordias 53 acres are divided into a
number of sections including El Paso
County, City of El Paso, Oddfellows and
Masons. The biggest section is the
Catholic area. Theres also a Buffalo
Soldier section, a section dedicated to
the Chinese (its thought that there are
10,000 buried there), a paupers area, the
Jewish section, and the Veterans area,
with veterans ranging from the early
19th century and from every war through
Vietnam.
In Concordia there are former mayor,
county judges, gunfighters, the tallest
man at one time in the world (Jake
Ehrlich), Texas Rangers, war heroes,
newspaper editors, physicians, saloon
owners, Mexican Revolution participants, cowboys and all sorts of others,
all sharing the same resting place in the
end. The list could go on.
Some of the residents include many of
the legends from El Pasos Wild West
days: Bass Outlaw, a drunk who was
shot at Tillie Howards brothel on April
5, 1894; Tillie Howard herself; John
Selman a constable who shot John
Wesley Hardin in the back of the head
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at the Acme Saloon Aug. 8, 1895.

Hardin may be the most famous resident,
at least the biggest tourist draw to the
cemetery.
They may not all be famous, but every
gravesite has its own story.
Many families purchased plots at
Concordia. A Mr. Schreffler bought eight
gravesites in 1913 when his 8-year- old
son Frank was killed while riding down
Brown Street and a scooter he made
from a 2x4 and roller skates.
In those days there were alleys behind
the houses that enabled deliveries of ice,
along with the pickup of the household
garbage. Ice was delivered by a wagon
pulled by a team of two horses. Young
Schreffler and his cousin were coming
down the street unable to stop as the
wagon emerged from the alley. Frank hit
the tongue, the long pole attached to the
wagon between the two horses, and was
killed instantly. His cousin John Roberts
was unhurt except for some cuts and
bruises.
Mr. Schreffler chose Concordia
because back then it was a quiet place
and close to their home. Today seven of
the plots are used. Mr. Schreffler died in
1913. Mrs. Schreffler passed away in
1971 at the age of 93. I wonder what Mr.
Schreffler would think of the location
today with our busy I-10 freeway interchange right there.
There are a number of old cemeteries
in our area. One that is closer by my
home is the Smelter Cemetery located
near Executive Center and I-10. Many
former Asarco workers and their children
were buried in that cemetery, which was
opened in 1882. It belongs to the El Paso
Catholic Diocese, but there are no
records of who is buried there and there
are many unmarked graves.
Cemeteries are more than just an interment place for the dead. They are a way
of remembering and recalling history. So
it makes sense to take care of old cemeteries like Concordia.
Concordia Cemetery had fallen on hard
times many years back until some ladies
of the city took it upon themselves to
start the cleanup and restoration of the
old place. Today that work is still being
carried on by the Concordia Heritage
Association. A good number of people
make up the membership and stay busy;
there is a newsletter, a research department and a group that gives tours. A big
help has been the county probation
department. A while back a judge started
handing out community service hours to
probationers and they are still a very
important part of the cleanup and repair
at the cemetery.
And it shows. Thanks to all of them.
John McVey Middagh is a former

saddle shop owner and amateur
local historian. You can reach him
at jmiddagh@yahoo.com.
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El Paso Rhinos - El Pasos Junior League ice
hockey teams opening home games are Oct.

30-Nov. 1, vs. Wichita Thunder at Sierra
Providence Events Center, next to the
Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Regular game time
is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4:30 p.m.
Sunday. Tickets; $20 glass seats; $15 center
line; $10 bluelines; $5 general admission. information: 479-PUCK (7825) or
elpasorhinos.com.
Other home games:
Nov. 13-15: Superior Roughriders
Dec. 4-6: Dallas Snipers
King of the Cage: Thunder The
mixed martial arts event is 7 p.m. Saturday,

Oct. 31, at Socorro Entertainment Center,
11200 Santos Sanchez. Tickets: $30 general
admission, $50 reserved (holdmyticket.com).
Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com.
El Paso Roller Derby El Paso Roller

Derbys Tex Pistols host the Home Game
Mesh Up Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Field
House at Market, 6827 Market. Time to be
announced. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at
the door ($5 military; free for age 10 and
under). Information: elpasorollerderby.com or
on Facebook.
El Paso Golf Hall of Fame Dinner
The annual gala dinner is 6:30 p.m. Tuesday,

Nov. 17, at Coronado Country Club, 1044
Broadmoor. Ticket information and purchases:
Rita Aguilar Lacey, 781-2739.
This years inductees are PGA Championship
winner Rich Beem, PGA professional Manny
Martinez, Jr. and veteran golf coach Kim Smith.
Beem, who grew up in El Paso and played
college golf at NMSU, became a pro golfer in
1999, winning the Kemper Open that year then
winning the PGA in 2002 (finishing one stroke
ahead of Tiger Woods). He joined the Sky
Sports Golf Team as a television commentator
and golf analyst in 2015.
Martinez is a retired, lifetime member of the
PGA who began his golf career at Burges High
School and Pan American University in
McAllen, Texas. He served for 15 years as the
head golf professional at El Pasos Ascarate
Park Municipal Golf Course. He will receive the
Sun Country Section Lifetime Achievement
Award Nov. 2.
Smith was a hurdler on UTEPs track and field
team who went on to coach high school golf
for 35 years, including Riverside, Hanks and
Eastwood High Schools.
El Paso Motorplex The drag strip is at
13101 Gateway West, (east of El Paso at I-10

off Clint exit #42). Information: 887-3318 or
elpasomotorplex.com.
Test and Tune begins at 7 p.m. Fridays.
Entry fee is $20; spectator admission is $5.
Sand Drag races are Nov. 21.
Western Refining College All-America

Golf Classic The 41st annual event is
Nov. 6-8 at El Paso Country Club, sponsored

by the Sun Bowl Association. The event features Americas top college golfers. Play begins
at 9 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday and
Sunday. Admission for spectators is free.
Information: 533-4416, ext. 15, or
sunbowl.org.
The field of 21 collegiate golfers includes 11
ranked in the top 100 amateur players in the
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world. Past players of the tournament have

gone on to win 617 PGA tour events.
Harlem Globetrotters The famed wiz-
ards of basketball celebrate their 90th

Anniversary World Tour at 2 p.m. Sunday,
Feb. 14, at NMSUs Pan Am Center, Las
Cruces. Tickets start at $27 to $247 VIP
(Ticketmaster). Information: (575) 646-1420 or
PanAmCenter.com.
College sports
UTEP Football The Miners home games
are at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $12-$35.

Information: 747-5234, 544-8444 or utepathletics.com.
6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6: Rice
6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21: Louisiana Tech.
UTEP Mens Basketball - The Miners
home games are at the Don Haskins Center.

Tickets: $8-$50 (Ticketmaster).Information:
747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
Saturday, Oct. 31: Cameron (exhibition
game), 2 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7: East Central Oklahoma
(exhibition game), 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14: Loyola, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21: Texas State, 7:30 p.m.
(Corpus Christi Coastal Classic)
Sunday, Nov. 22: Alcorn State, 7:05 p.m.
(Corpus Christi Coastal Classic)
Tuesday, Nov. 24: Florida A&M, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 5: UT Arlington, 6 p.m.
UTEP takes on NMSU at 7 p.m. Wednesday,
Dec. 2, at NMSUs Pan American Center in
Las Cruces.
UTEP Womens Basketball - Home
games are in the Don Haskins Center. Tickets:

$5 (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5234 or
utepathletics.com.
Saturday, Nov. 7: St. Marys (exhibition
game), 4:35 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 15: Houston Baptist, 2:05 p.m.
Tuesday, Nov. 17: Northern Arizona, 7:05
p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22: Hampton, 2:05 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 2: New Mexico, 4:15 p.m.
The 5th annual Thanksgiving Classic is Friday
and Saturday, Nov. 27-28, with UC Riverside,
Idaho State and Southeast Missouri.
UTEP Volleyball Home games are at
Memorial Gym, unless listed otherwise.

Tickets: $5. Information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com.
Sunday, Nov. 1: Western Kentucky, 2 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6: UAB, 3 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 8: Louisiana Tech, 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 25: NMSU, 6 p.m.
NMSU Aggies football The New

Mexico State University Aggies home games
are 6 p.m. selected Saturdays at Aggie
Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces. Tickets: $12$30; general admission $10, unless listed otherwise. Season tickets: $50-$150. Ticket information: (575) 646-1420 or nmstatesports.com.
Oct. 31: Idaho
Nov. 28: Arkansas State.
NMSU Mens Basketball Home games
are in the Pan American Center in Las Cruces.
Game time is 7 p.m. except as notes. Ticket
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Sports
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information: (575) 646-1447 or

nmstatesports.com.
Monday, Nov. 2: Western New Mexico
Friday, Nov. 13: Houston Baptist
Sunday, Nov. 15: New Mexico
Wednesday, Nov. 18: Tennessee Tech
Saturday, Nov. 21: Mississippi Valley State
Tuesday, Nov. 24: Robert Morris, 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 2: UTEP
NMSU Womens Basketball Home

games are at Pan Am Center in Las Cruces.
Game time is 7 p.m.; 2 p.m. on Sundays. Ticket
information: (575) 646-1447 or
nmstatesports.com.
Tuesday, Nov. 17: New Mexico
Thursday, Nov. 19: Sacramento State
Tuesday, Nov. 24: Southern Utah
Saturday, Dec. 5: UTEP
The Aggie Thanksgiving Classic is Nov. 2728, with teams Northwestern State, Long
Beach State and Northern Arizona.
NMSU Volleyball The Aggies home
games are at the NMSU Pan Am Center.

Individual game tickets: $5. (Ticketmaster)
nmstatesports.com.
Thursday, Nov. 5: CSU-Bakersfield, 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7: Grand Canyon, 1 p.m.
Bicycling
El Paso Bicycle Club - All rides are free and

open to the public; helmets required.
Information: elpasobicycleclub.com or meetup.com/elpasobicycleclub. Repeat riders are
encouraged to become a member of the club;
dues are $18 a year or $25 per family ($30/$40
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for two years). Join at elpasobicycleclub.com.

See website calendar for weekend rides
schedule.
Southwest Trauma Tour The annual
bike ride through the Historic Lower Valley to

San Elizario, Tornillo and Ft. Hancock benefiting the Border Regional Advisory Council
(RAC) is Saturday, Nov. 7, at Socorro
Entertainment Center, 11200 Sancho Sanchez.
There are three available routes; 70-mile route
starts at 8:30 a.m.; 36-mile route at 9 a.m., 24mile route at 9:30 a.m. On-site registration
begins at 7 a.m.; on-line registration offered
through Nov. 5. Online registration (through
Nov. 5), $40; on-site registration, $50.
Registration information: 838-3200 or borderrac.org.
BorderRAC items will be for sale the day of
the ride, including baseball caps, socks, bicycle
jerseys and t-shirts.
EP Cyclists The bicycle group offers rides
for all levels. Weekend rides offer options of

various paces and distances. Starting times and
locations are posted at facebook.com/epcyclist.
For more information: Manny Valadez, 8612311 or epcyclists.com.
Golf
Bens Pet Pantry Golf Tournament
The tournament benefiting the local pet pantry

is 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at Painted Dunes Golf
Course. Awards for longest drive and closest to
the pin. Registration starts ate 7 a.m. Cost:
$100 per player (includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, lunch and chance to win various prizes.
Information: 401-6515 or benspetpantry.weebly.com/golf.
Night Golf Scramble The night golf
scramble begins with a shotgun start at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7, at Underwood Golf Club,

3200 Coe, on Fort Bliss. Festivities begin at 5
p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m. in the Golden
Tee. Entry cost: $40 (green fees, cart fees,
glow gear, prizes, dinner and dessert). Open to
players age 18 and older. Register through
Nov. 5 in the pro shop. Information: 568-1059
or blissmwr.
Recreational sports
Special Olympics Fall Games The
2015 fall games run through Nov. 17, with

Opening Ceremonies and Victory Dance 7 to 9
p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, at YISD Central Office,
9600 Sims. Spectator admission is free.
Tuesday, Nov. 10: Powerlifting Tournament,
6 p.m. at Fred Loya Family YMCA, 2044
Trawood
Saturday, Nov. 14: Bowling Tournament, 9
a.m. at Oasis and Fiesta Lanes, 1660 N.
Zaragosa.
Tuesday, Nov. 17: Volleyball Tournament, 6
p.m. at Chalio Acosta Sports Center, 4321
Delta.
The BASE 6801 Commerce. Information:
781-2299 or baseballsoftballelpaso.com.
College Softball Camp 8 to 11 a.m. and noon
to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, led by Boston
Universitys Head Coach Ashley Waters and
Assistant Coach Becca Carden, both former
coaches at Harvard University. They will lead
two sessions focusing on fielding and hitting
skills/drills. Cost: $40 per player. Session 1
(morning) intended for girls in grades 2-7.
Session 2 (afternoon) intended for girls grades
8-12. Space limited to 30 players per session.
A clinic for youth and teen players is Saturday
and Sunday, Nov. 14-15, led by LA Dodgers
Coordinator and Captain of Development John
El Paso Scene
Shoemaker and Atlanta Braves AAA Pitching

Coach Marty Reed. Sessions are 8 to 11 a.m.
for ages 8-13, noon to 3 p.m. for ages 14-18.
Cost: $60 for two sessions.
Franklin Mountain Gun Club NRA

High Power Rifle matches are 9 a.m. the second Sunday of the month (Nov. 8), at Fort
Bliss Bow and Gun Club, Range 9. Entry office
opens for registration at 8:30 a.m. Fee: $15.
Information: Dale Berry, 503-7244.
To get there: Take Railroad Drive to Deer;
turn right.
The final Garand match of the year is 9 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 29.
Greater El Paso Tennis Association
GEPTA announces its fall leagues Information

on GEPTA events, contact
gepta@sbcglobal.net or visit them on Facebook
at Greater El Paso Community Tennis
Association. League information, Jerry Pippins,
241-8689 or jerry.pippins@att.net.
Tri-Level League runs through November.
See GEPTA website for regulations and details.
Adult Fall League for age 18 and older runs
through Dec. 15. Most teams start midSeptember.
Archery Classes for beginners The
Archers of El Paso Club hosts two-hour supervised shooting classes 9 to 11 a.m. every
Saturday at the Archers of El Paso Range, in
Northeast El Paso off Martin Luther King at
Stan Roberts. Bows and arrows provided for
the seminar. Youth and adults age 7 and older
welcome; parents must be present for kids age
16 and younger. Reservations required. Cost:
$20. Information, reservations: Ricardo Urias,
487-8199 or r.uri2000@yahoo.com.mx (specify
name, phone , age, right or left handed).
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Runs and walks
All Souls Urban Trail Races The 15K,
5K trail races and 1-mile fun run begin at 9 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 31, in Historic Downtown
Silver City, N.M. Entry fee is $25 (through Oct.
28) for the 5K and 15K ($5 for high school and
younger); fun run is free. Proceeds benefit the
restoration of the Silco. Information, registration: (520) 403-7766 or (575) 574-2902. Online
at raceroster.com (All Souls Trail Race).
Desert Dash Asombro Institute hosts the
5K, 10K, half-marathon and Childrens 1K Trail

Race Saturday, Nov. 14, at Chihuahuan Desert
Nature Park, 56501 N. Jornada, in Las Cruces.
The half-marathon begins at 8:15 a.m.; 10K
begins at 9 a.m. with 5K at 9:15 a.m. and
Childrens 1K at 8:30 a.m. Registration through
Nov. 6 is $35 half-marathon; $25 5K and 10-K
events; $20 childrens mile. Registration Nov.
7-12 is $40 half-marathon; $30 5K and 10-K
events; $20 childrens mile. Race day registration is $40 half-marathon; $25 5K and 10-K
events; $25 childrens mile. Registration
includes one-year membership to Asombro
Institute, race-day t-shirt and post-race refreshments. Information:(575) 524-3334 or asombro.org.
Packet pickup is noon to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov.
13, at Asombro Institute for Science Education,
401 E. College in Las Cruces; race day registration and packet pick up is 7:30 to 9 a.m.
All proceeds go towards the nonprofit
Asombro Institute for Science Educations educational programs.
MWR Turkey Trot 5k The annual event
is 8:30 Saturday, Nov. 14, at Soto Physical

Fitness Center, Bldg. 20751 Constitution on
East Fort Bliss. Runners who place first in their
age group receive a frozen turkey. Registration
(through Nov. 11): $20 ($10 active duty military and children 12 and younger. Participation
open to the public. Information: 744-5785.
Late registration (additional $10) and packet
pickup is 7 to 8:15 a.m. the day of the event.
Las Cruces Turkey Trot The

Soroptimist of Las Cruces 10K and 5K run is 8
a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, along Calle de
Guadalupe, benefiting Child Crisis Center of
Southern New Mexico. Start and finish line is at
the Mesilla Plaza. Cost: $25; $35 late registration after Nov. 14. Information: silcnm.org.
Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pick up is 2 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20,
at Mesilla Town Hall, and 7 to 7:45 a.m. on
race day.
New this year is a 1-mile Tot Trot at 8 a.m.;
guardian must accompany child during race.
Cost: $10.
Iron Turkey 5K and Turkey Olympics
UTEPs Phi Delta Thetas 6th annual 5k Run,

1-mile Walk and Turkey Olympics is
Thanksgiving Day, 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov.
26, at The Greenery, Sunland Park Mall.
Proceeds benefit ALS Association of New
Mexico. Information: Chris Rowley, 478-5663.
YMCA Turkey Trot The 39th annual
Thanksgiving Day 5K run, 5K team challenge

and 3K fun walk benefiting the YMCAs Strong
Teens Campaign begin at 7:15 a.m. Thursday,
Nov. 26, at YMCA offices, 808 Montana (at
Virginia). The Turkey Trot is the oldest road
race in El Paso, and follows the Sun Bowl
Parade route. Cost: $25 per event through
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Nov. 0; $30 Nov. 21-25; $35 on race day (6 to

6:45 a.m.). Information: 584-9622. Entry forms
available at all YMCA branches; online registration at elpasoymca.org.
Team competition is four runners (any gender
combination). Deadline is Nov. 20. Register in
person or email randy.wastradowski@elpasoymca.org.
Packet pick and late registration is 11 a.m. to
7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Academy
Sports, 801 Mesa Hills.
Pearl Harbor Triathlon 5K Run/39K

Bike/40M Swim is 7 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 5., at
White Sands Missile Ranges Bell Gymnasium.
Registration: $60 individuals; $70 teams.
Information: (575) 678-3374 (local call) or
wsmrmwr.com (click on Bell Gym). Online
registration at active.com.
Running clubs:
Run El Paso maintains information on local

races at runelpaso.com.
El Paso Triathlon Club is open to everyone
interested in triathlons and similar events,
including the Southwest Challenge Series.
Information on training programs, get-togethers: elpasotriclub.org. Challenge series: southwestchallengeseries.com.
Hash clubs combine trail running with social
(i.e. beer-drinking) activities. Runs are marked
with chalk, and are open to runners of all levels. Clubs have modest dues, and first run is
free to new-comers.
The Border Jumper Hash House Harriers
meet at various locations. Information:
bjhash.com.
The El Paso Hash House Harriers have one
or more runs a week. Information: 252-5646.
Meet-up spots listed at elpasohash.com.
Winter sports
Public Ice Skating Skating offered 7 to
10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 3 p.m. and 7 to 10

p.m. Saturdays and Sundays at the Sierra
Providence Event Center next to the Coliseum,
4100 Paisano. All ages welcome. Admission
(includes skate rental): $8 ($6 military).
Spectator admission is free. Information: 479PUCK (7825) or elpasohockey.org.
Holiday on Ice hours begin in December, 11
a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (two hour time slots).
Dates to be announced.
Ski Apache Ruidosos 750-acre ski and
snowboarding area, now in its 51st season, has

11 lifts and 55 trails on the slopes of Sierra
Blanca, with a base elevation of 9,600.
The ski area, weather permitting, is open
Thanksgiving weekend through March.
Information: (575) 464-3600 or skiapache.com.
Lifts are open from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Allday lift tickets are $67 ($60 age 60-69; $58 age
13-17; $47 12 and younger; $56 military and
$42 for military child; free for ages 70 and
older. (Prices slightly higher on peak days).
Season passes: $305-$700. Call or check website or multiple-day or half-day skiing prices.
Gondola Rides are $17 ($11 age 6-12; free for
five and younger)
Rental packages available.
The Ski Apache Wind Rider is an hour-long
zip-line adventure that begins at over 11,000
feet, spanning 8,900 feet in three sections,
reaching speeds of up to 65 mph. Cost is $75
for adults, $68 children and senior, $62 military. Minimum age is 10; height and weight limits also apply. Reservations required.
Ski Apache is 130 miles from El Paso, and the
drive takes about 3 hours. From Alamogordo,
take U.S. 70/54 north to Tularosa, then follow
U.S. 70 east to Ruidoso. Turn left on NM 48
and go six miles north. Take NM 532 to the ski
area its a slow, winding 12-mile climb.
November 2015
Germans
leave
their
mark
on
El Paso
F
By Lisa Kay Tate
Above:Oktoberfest celebration at For Bliss

(photo courtesy of German Air Force)
Right:Peter Schimkus, owner of Peters

German Grill and Bakery (photo by Rick Tate)
or many El Pasoans, their introduction to the city

tomers dessert favorites, the black forest cake and apple
started out with a military assignment at Fort Bliss strudel.
and thats true for many of the Germans who now call
Schimkus said people are often surprised to find he is
the Sun City their home.
actually from Germany, especially because he speaks
For nearly 60 years Fort Bliss has served as home of the
Spanish as well as English, in addition to German. He
German Air Defense School, and later became home to the explained his tendency to celebrate different cultures is one
German Air Force Command for North America. Over
of his favorite things about living in the border region.
10,000 German airmen have trained here, but that era will
I like a lot of the multi-cultural feeling about El Paso,
come to a close by the end of this decade when the Air
he said. I love how we have so many festivals for differDefense School moves back to Germany.
ent food and music from different cultures.
Despite the impending loss of the German military presEl Pasos multiculturalism, along with its sunny weather,
ence, the impact of the German community is likely to
has made it a popular new home for many other Germans,
remain a permanent part of El Pasos cultural landscape,
such as Franz Huber, who serves as Chief of Community
thanks to the many Germans who have settled here.
Recreation for the German Air Forces Air Defense Center
German-themed events like Oktoberfest and seasonal
at Fort Bliss.
bazaars are now part of El Pasos annual calendar, not only
Since moving to the El Paso region years ago, Huber and
at Fort Bliss but increasingly found citywide, including at
his family have felt at home.
German restaurants, pubs and bakeries.
The diverse population helps to integrate very fast and
Many of those businesses have been started by Germans
friends are made easily, he said. Most Germans like the
brought here by the military.
weather, the heritage, the distinctive food and the opportuniPeter Schimkus, for example, served in the German Air
ty to visit many of the diverse places in the USA. It has been
Force for 12 years, and decided to make El Paso his home
a wonderful experience and it would be difficult leaving the
a few years after leaving the service. Trained as a baker in
area after all those years.
Germany and a cook while in the military, he moved to El
Although the German contingent at Fort Bliss was schedPaso in 2000 and has owned a series of businesses: Peters
uled to withdraw by 2017, delays in building facilities in
German Caf and Bakery, then Peters Brats & Breads and
in 2013 opened Peters German Grill and
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Bakery on Shadow Mountain.
Everything here is made by me, he
Proving Grounds (now White
moves to Fort Bliss.
Germans in
said. Ive been a trained baker since
Sands
Missile
Range)
to
1992:
German pilots receive
1980, and learned cooking from my mothdevelop
U.S.
missile
program.
training
for weapons systems
El
Paso
timeline
er. These recipes have come here with me
on
F-4F
Phantom jets at
from Germany.
1956: The German Air Force
Holloman AFB near
1942: Camp Bliss established
New customers who come in are usually
establishes the Air Defense
Alamogordo.
as a prisoner of war camp for
looking to try something different, and are
Center at Fort Bliss. Training
captured
Italian
and
German
curious about the offerings. He said they
began with anti-air cannons
1996: German Air Force
soldiers. The last soldiers
are usually very pleased with what they
and over the years advanced
Tactical Training Center
were sent home in 1946.
discover.
to various missile systems,
established at Holloman to
Other German POWS were
They are always happy when they come
including the Patriot Missile.
train on Tornado fighters.
sent
to
camps
throughout
here, he said. The bratwurst and the
More than 10,000 German
southern
New
Mexico.
schnitzel are favorites.
soldiers have trained here.
Schimkus said one of the main draws to
Command closes at Fort Bliss
1946: German scientists are
his business is that everything is homeSept.
30. Some of its duties
brought to White Sands
Command, U.S. and Canada
made and authentic, including the cusNovember 2015
El Paso Scene
are transferred to the German

Air Force Flying Training
Center at Holloman.
2015: The German Air

Defense School at Fort Bliss
is now home to about 110
German soldiers and 20 civilians. About 430 students are
trained here each year. The
closing, originally scheduled
for 2017, has been moved
back to 2020 because of
delays of building facilities in
Germany.
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Germany will probably extend the German

military presence here until 2020.
That means the German Air Defense
Center will continue to be an active part of
the El Paso community, including continuing its charitable work and fundraising
events, such as Oktoberfest and the
Christmas market.
They have been an enormous success and
the Fort Bliss/El Paso community always
supported the various projects brought
along, Huber said. We feel obligated to
help the needy on both sides of the Rio
Grande since all of us found a very positive
environment to live in while being 7,000
miles away from home in Europe.
The Oktoberfest, a three-day event each
September filled with authentic German
food, beer and music, has long been the
most popular event shared by both the
German military community here and El
Pasoans in general.
Of course, the German Oktoberfest,
which was held for more than 40 years

was a major draw for the El Paso community to visit Fort Bliss. To set up an event
like that, a lot of helping hands (manpower) was needed, which is no longer available due to the small number of German
forces assigned here, Huber explained.
This was the main reason to hand the
Oktoberfest over to Fort Bliss MWR
(Morale, Welfare & Recreation), which has
staged the event very successfully in 2014
and 2015, he said. We all hope they will
continue to do that in the upcoming years,
since the El Paso population demands festivities such as these.
Huber said as long as there is enough
support and demand from the community,
the remaining contingent of the German
Air Force will continue to host their other
events, such as the annual 8K GermanAmerican Night Run, and the spring and
Christmas bazaars.
The Christmas Christkindlmarket,
scheduled for Nov. 14 this year, is still
especially popular, offering home made
German treats for the holidays, including
the traditional glhwein, a mulled holiday

wine.
All those events have drawn anywhere
between 1,000 and 2,500 visitors and participants per date, Huber said. The El
Paso community was always very supportive, and we were able to raise funds for the
German charity organization Aid for the
Needy and in previous years also for
Helping Hands.
He said MWR Fort Blisss involvement
hosting Oktoberfest, has shown many of
the events that began with the presence of
the German Air Force will continue even
after the air force has left.
(MWR has) a lot of experience setting
up great community events, and they will
continue the Oktoberfest tradition like no
other organization here in town, Huber
said. We hope to entertain and support the
area as long as the El Paso and Fort Bliss
community continues to attend the various
events put on.
Huber noted that the German influence in
El Paso began even before the German Air
Force moved here.
As many Germans have settled in the El

Paso since World War II, many aspects of
the German culture have become familiar to
Americans, including those in the border
region.
After the US helped ending the war,
Germans moved here as spouses, friends or
just migrants to live a different life away
from Europe, he said. They brought part
of their culture and it was integrated in the
American society. There were always
German restaurants in El Paso, as well as
German bakeries and even German butchers. Germans celebrate Easter and
Christmas in a different way and these traditions are now part of the U.S. culture.
German clubs and pubs
Whether military or civilian, German

community members are able to connect
with each other through organizations like
the Germania Club, by organizing social
events with a German flair, or finding
other ways to share their culture with area
residents.
Club representative Dagmar Becker said
the club currently has 59 members.
Newcomers and visitors are always welcome to attend their monthly luncheons at
Underwood Golf Course held the second
Tuesday of the month. The club also hosts
periodic dinners and other special events.
We have a Christmas party, a Mardi
Gras party, Oktoberfest celebrations and at
least one day trip a year, Becker said.
These events are printed in our newsletter
and whoever wants to take part in these
events is welcome.
Becker said many of the clubs newcomers who learned about the club are either
of German heritage, or have a German
spouse or friend. There are also those who
wish to learn more about the culture.
Most of the newcomers join us because
of the camaraderie, to learn some German
phrases, and absorb a bit of German culture and enjoy the German food, she said.
Becker said the Oktoberfest is one of the
most familiar aspects of the culture area
residents enjoy, and feels the German Air
Force has been a driving force in helping
bring the German culture to the area.
For example, the old Oktoberfest site saw
some new life, last year, as the site for
German fans to gather and enjoy the 2014
World Cup final between Germany and
Argentina, in which Germany won the
championship title that year.
Another recent addition to the German
food and drink offerings, including several
German beers, is the German Pub, 9530
Viscount, which opened at the end of 2014
and held its first Oktoberfest event this
year. The pub has been a welcome addition
for many area residents, since Fort Blisss
German Club (Soldatenstube) closed its
doors in late 2013.
Unfortunately, many have left, but the
ones who are still here spread a lot of
German culture, Becker explained.
German artist in El Paso
El Paso artist Brigitte von Ahn, a native

of Germany and owner of Encaustic
International Art Studio and Gallery, 7100
Westwind, often offers German libations
and hospitality at her events, including her
annual Gift of Art Christmas celebration,
scheduled for Dec. 13 this year.
Von Ahn first came to the United States
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in 1990 (shes married to former television

news anchor Gary Warner, who has family
in Germany), and many of her encaustic
works (a method of painting with
beeswax) are influenced by the colors and
scenery of the areas desert landscape.
She said she loves sharing her knowledge
of the encaustic painting form with fellow
artists, but also loves sharing her German
traditions, especially during the holiday
season.
On the social level, (I love) celebrating
Christmas the German way, which has
many friends gathering at our house to
enjoy special libations, special foods
which are only baked/cooked during the
Advent season, von Ahn said. Christmas
Eve is our real Christmas, when we sit by
a live Christmas tree (cut in Cloudcroft a
few days earlier), beeswax candles and all
the ornaments which have been either
handed down by family or collected over
the years. The Christmas story is read,
songs sung. The Christmas tree is decorated on Dec. 23, never earlier.
As much as she loves keeping in touch
with these traditions, von Ahn said she
loves the border region and its traditions.
Border aspects I find especially appealing (are) the great variety of art activities,
visual and reproductive, von Ahn said. I
fell in love with food items I had never
tasted and combine Southwestern,
Mexican, and contemporary ways of
preparing meals.
Many German residents of El Paso have
said they love El Pasos warm climate, but
von Ahn also loves the sunny demeanor of
the people, as well. She also said an
important factor in making her feel at
home are the laid back, friendliness of the
people of the El Paso area. It is the people,
she said, that make all the difference in
enjoying daily routines.
People I have met and made friends
with come from many different countries
and places within the United States, she
said. They all have something to add and
enlarge our mental and educational horizons.
Germans at Holloman
Fort Bliss isnt the only area base to host

German forces.
The Tactical Training Center at Holloman
Air Force Base outside of Alamogordo,
N.M. has been training German flight
crews for some time.
German Air Force air crews, which
began training in the United States in
1958, moved their flight training to
Holloman in 1992.
The U.S. Air Forces 20th Fighter
Squadron, which was deactivated in 2004,
trained German pilots and Weapons
System Offices to fly the F-4F Phantom,
among other training duties. Four years
later, German Air Force Tactical Training
Center was established at Holloman to
train on Tornado fighter aircraft.
Since 2007, there have been 600 German
military personal and 21 Tornado aircraft
assigned to the base, a number which can
increase to 900 personal and 42 aircraft,
should training needs arise.
Like Fort Bliss, Holloman Air Force
Bases German Air Force also hosts a popular Oktoberfest, with traditional German
music, food and beer.
November 2015
German tastes on the border
One way for area residents, no matter

their background, to enjoy some of the
German culture is at the areas Germanowned eateries.
One German landmark for German tastes
is Marinas German Bakery, which has
been part of El Paso since 1982. The bakery, which serves German breads and pastries along with breakfast and lunch items,
continues to cater to the areas German
community, including deliveries to restaurants and commissaries in Fort Bliss and
on Holloman Air Force Base. The bakery
is currently owned by Michael Groemling,
who learned to bake in his native
Germany, and came to El Paso in an
administrative position in the German military.
Schimkus, who opened and closed a couple of German eateries before launching
his current grill and bakery on the West
Side, admitted that it is sometimes hard for
German-owned eateries to remain in business, if people are afraid to break away
from their routines of trying only what is
most familiar to them.
One long-time German establishment,
Gunthers Edelweiss, eventually closed its
doors after being one of the oldest and
largest German restaurants in the city.
There are still other German style eateries
in El Paso. These include Little Bavarian,
and also a Turkish-German establishment,
Doner Kebab, which offers German and
other European foods.
Its always worth it to try something
new, Schimkus said, and encouraged people to not be hesitant to try something
from another country. He explained sometimes people have a tendency to stick with
only the prominent food types that are
prevalent in the area, but he said supporting small and local businesses representing
all cultures is a vital part of helping the
areas offerings remain numerous and
diverse.
Always come out and support these
businesses, and keep trying new things,
again and again, Schimkus said. Dont
ever knock it until you try it.
Baked goods at Peters German Grill and Bakery
Hoppy Monk Oktoberfest Festival at

Hoppy Monk, 4141 N. Mesa. Information:
307-3263 or thehoppymonk.com.
Oktoberfest at Mesilla Valley Corn Maze
at Lyles Family Farms. Information: (575)
526-1919 or mesillavalleymaze.com.
Ruidoso Oktoberfest at the Ruidoso
Convention Center. Information: (575)
257-6171 or OktoberfestRuidoso.com.
Elephant Butte Oktoberfest Sierra del Rio
Golf Course Patio in Elephant Butte, N.M.
ElephantButteAdventures.com.
The German Pub Oktoberfest.
Information: 595-8888
December is the second most popular

month for German-themed events, mostly
tied to the tradition of Christkindlmarkt.
This Christmas street market take place
during the weeks of the Advent, and have
been part of Germanys culture since the
late Middle Ages. The word
Christkindlmarkt translates to Christ child
market.
(photo by Rick Tate)
German Air Forces German AdventsBazaar is Saturday, Nov. 14, at Building

757 on Carter Road in Fort Bliss.
Information: 568-0259, 568-1924 or
betreuunginelpaso.com.
San Elizario artists also host a
ChristKindleMarket in early December
on the historic plaza. Information: 8510093 or sanelizariohistoricdistrict.org.
Other Events:
German-American Night Run 8K run
and 5K fun walk every September at
Freedom Crossing on Fort Bliss.
Information: 568-0259, 744-5794 or
ganightrun.com.
German Spring Bazaar hosted by the
German Catholic Church of Fort Bliss held
each March. Information: 568-0259, 5684824,569-5736 or betreuunginelpaso.com.
Germania Club hosts monthly luncheons
the first Thursday of the month at Golden
Tee on Fort Blisss Underwood Golf
Course. Information: 755-5471.
German celebrations
Although there are other events throughout the year, the most popular and wellattended events celebrating German culture
center on Oktoberfest. The first
Oktoberfest was held in 1810 in Munich to
celebrate the marriage of the Crown Prince
Ludwig to Princess Therese of SaxeHildburghausen in October. Over the years
the event grew to a public celebration of
Bavarian culture, agriculture, food and
drink. It was eventually re-organized to
begin in September, when the weather was
still warmer. Today, Munichs Oktoberfest
draws more than 6 million people for the
16-day festival, and similar Oktoberfest
celebrations are held worldwide.
El Paso area Oktoberfest festivities
include:
Fort Bliss MWRs Oktoberfest.
Information: 568-6741 or blissmwr.com.
Oktoberfest at Holloman Air Force Base,
near Alamogordo. Information: (575) 5722612.
Authentic El Paso Oktoberfest at El
Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano.
Information on Facebook at The Authentic
Oktoberfest at the El Paso County
Coliseum.
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All phone numbers listed are in Juarz.
Salon Angalu Lopez Mateos at Casas
Grandes Highway. Noche de Catrinas y

Zombies with 60s-80s music is at 8 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30. Costumes optional. Food and
drinks for sale. Admission: 100 pesos.
Alianza Francesa de Cd. Jurez - Calle

Tlaxcala #2644 Col. Margaritas (at Ignacio
Ramirez). Admission is free. Information: 656
639 11 00.
Fte des Morts (Day of the Dead) social is 1
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Bring beverages or
cold dish to share.
Centro de Convenciones Cuatro Siglos

- Cuatro Siglos Boulevard 8989 (at Florida). A
Halloween Party begins at 9 p.m. Saturday,
Oct. 31. Costume contest with 10,000 peso
top prize. Music by DJ Euro. Cover is $10.
Information: .trick-or-drink.com
Figueta-Liszt Estudio de Msica Av.
del Charro #924 Col. Angel Fuentes. Classical

guitarist Carlos Benitez hosts an evening of
music and tribute remembering the late
Adriana Pea at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Pea
was an artist, historian and former director of
Museo del Chamizal. Bring cold dish or beverage to share.
Galeria Virtudes Americas Av 678, two
blocks south of Hermanos Escobar. The rock

band Nexus performs at a Halloween Night
beginning at 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Bring
your own wine or beer. Appetizers and beverages sold.
Admission: 80 pesos.
Parque Central Poniente The park is

on Av. Technolgico at Pedro Meneses.
Sporting events, music and theater are offered
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, followed

by Bohemian Night at 8 p.m. Information: 656
625 6735.
Cibeles Convention Center Av.

Toms Fernndez 8450, between Calle
Portales and Antonio J. Bermudez, Zona
Campestre.
The highly popular annual Festival de la Paella
is 2 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1. Various booths,
refreshments, live music, wine. Admission: 350
pesos (150 pesos children). Reservations
required: 656 6112390. The event always sells
out.
La Rodadora The interactive childrens
museum is in the citys Parque Central. Hours

are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays
and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Admission: 65 pesos (around $5). Information:
52-656-558-2415 or larodadora.org.
3D Theater admission: 30 pesos ($2.50 US).
Theater/museum combo is 79 pesos ($6.25
US). Family package is 299 pesos.
The museum features 120 permanent interactive exhibits. Exhibits include opportunities to
explore the origins of life, the formation of the
planets, how the deserts were formed, paleontology, history and heritage and traditions, with
a focus on art and expression.
Museo de la Revolucion de la Frontera

Old Customs House, Zona Centro, Av. 16
de Septiembre at Ave. Jurez. Hours are 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Information: muref.org, inah.org or Facebook.
Opening Sunday, Nov. 1: Altares in memoriam, photographs by Aurelio Escobar from

the era of the Mexican Revolution.
Showing at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, is the
documentary, Los Reyes del Pueblo que no
Existe. Admission 20 pesos (10 pesos children,
teachers, students and seniors).
Permanent exhibitions in nine rooms highlight
the Mexican Revolution. Displays include the
Francisco Madero carriage, Pascual Orozco hat,
Francisco Pancho Villa displays and a scale
model of Jurez-El Paso during the Mexican
Revolution.
Telon de Arena Insurgentes Avenue and
Cayetano Lopez, behind Plaza Grande Business

Center. Information, ticket prices: 656
6119545, telondearena.org.
The play Los Muertos is presented by 6
p.m. Sunday through Friday, Nov. 1-6. Tickets:
120 pesos.
Jazz Trick concert is at 7 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 7, with beer wine and paninis for sale.
Proceeds benefit Veronica Morales because of
her illness.
Auditorio Benito Jurez Ignacio

Ramirez and Vicente Guerrero, one block from
Parque Borunda. Tickets at donboleton.com.
Comic Mario Aguilar performs all his favorite
characters at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. Tickets are
200, 250 and 300 pesos.
Luis Gerardo Mendez (who played Shilinsky
in the movi Catinflas) presents the farcical
monologue, Hotel Good Luck at 7 and 9:15
p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Tickets: 280 to 400
pesos.
Gimnasio del Tec. de Monterrey
Ave. de las Industrias, Bermudas Industrial Park

(next to Carls Jr.).
Journalist Carlos Loret de Mola speaks on the
economy and government at 7 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 6. Presented by Televisa. Free and open
to the public, entry ticket required; available at
Televisa Building, Bermudez Industrial Park.
Centro Cultural Paso del Norte - Av.
Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf, across from the

Red Cross. Information: 1730300 or
ccpn.com.mx (Facebook: ccpnteatro). Advance

show tickets at donboleton.com.
Artistas Unidos presents Metamorfosis, a
collective art exhibit, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov.
7.
Comics Teo Gonzalez and Jo Jo Jorge Falcon
perform at 5:30 and 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.
Tickets: 250 to 500 pesos
Russian State Ballet present The
Nutcracker at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29.
Tickets: 300, 400 and 500 pesos.
Centro de Convenciones Las Anitas

Waterfill zone. Information: 6821486 or
6820693.
Franco Escamilla presents his raw, original
style comic show presented at 10 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12. Tickets: 170, 280 and 450
pesos (donboleton.com).
ExpoArte 2015 Amigos de la Fundacion
Mascareas annual gala is 7 p.m. Wednesday,

Nov. 12, at Cibeles Convention Center in
Jurez. Tickets: $150. Information: 544-5118 in
El Paso; 612-3175 or 612-4075 in Jurez, or
fmascarenas.org.
Estadio Carta Blanca Av. Reforma (at
Sanders, across from Comision Federal de

Electricidad).
Rap concert -Kan, Angeles y Demonios and
GK begins at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Admission: 225 to 545 pesos
(donboleton.com).
Lienzo Charro Adolfo Lopez Mateos

Av. Del Charro at Henry Dunant.
Champions Rodeo begins at 4 p.m. Saturday,

Nov. 14.
Gimnasio Municipal Josue Neri Santos
Av. Mariscal at Maria Martinez, downtown.

Wrestling starring Rey Misterio and the AAA
wrestlers begins at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.
Admission: 200 to 900 pesos (100 pesos children), donboleton.com..
Museo del Chamizal Chamizal Park
(next to the Bridge of the Americas). The

museum features archaeological and historic
exhibits. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. Information: 611-1048.
Showing through November: Tiempos del
Sol, photography on loan from Instituto
Nacional de Arqueologia e Historia.
Opening Friday, Nov. 20: Revolution and
Revolutionaries, a photographic exhibition on
loan fron INAH (National Institute of
Anthropology and History).
Independent Music Hall Hermanos
Escobar Avenue 6665 (inside Petes Bowling).

Electro acustic music by Jose Manuel Aguilera,
Deep Limbic System and Blue Vein is at 9 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21. Admission: 160 and 250
pesos. Information: 656 3 120114.
Hotel Plaza Jurez Av. Lincoln 722
Pronaf. Transexual mezzosoprano Morganna

Love, two-time winner of the national Bellas
Artes prize, performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov.
27, Salon Candilejas. Admission is 250 pesos,
includes appetizers. Information: 9624581 or
alimas@uacj,mx.
Art exhibition by Meztizo Group opens at 6
p.m. before the concert.
Bazar Del Monumento The weekly
bazaar is noon to 4 p.m. Sundays at the Benito

Jurez Monument downtown, Vicente
Guerrero and Constitucion Avenues. Art,
antiques, books and more sold and traded. The
event also features live music.
Jurez correspondent Walter Schaefer

2 022988 (cobracollectionag@hotmail.com or
walteraleisterschaefer@gmail.com)
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Franklin Mountains State Park Most
hiking and mountain-biking trails begin in the

Tom Mays area, off Transmountain Road on
the west side of the park (east of I-10).
Entry fee is $5 per person, free for age 12 and
under (with family). Correct cash or check
only. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Information: 566-6441 or on Facebook at
FranklinMountainsSP.
Guided hikes and bike rides are $3 additional
fee ($1 ages 5-12; under 5 free). Dogs welcome on leash on some hikes. Reservations
required: 566-6441 ext. 221, 224 or
adrianna.weickhardt@
tpwd.state.tx.us.
Fido Fright Hike Costumed dog hike is 8 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 30.
A Halloween Mine Tours hike is 4 to 5:30
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Trick or Treat for facts
and sweets.
Copper Prospect Mine Tour is 10 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 8.
Womens Hike at Aztec Caves Trail is 9 a.m.
Friday Nov. 13.
Guided Beginners Mountain Bike Ride is 9
a.m. Sunday, Nov. 15.
Turkey Trot Hike to West Cottonwood
Springs is 9 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26.
Nature Walk Trail Hike is 9 a.m. Saturday,
Nov. 28.
Journey Through Time at Lake Lucero

Accompany rangers and living history actors
from the New Mexico Farm and Ranch

Heritage Museum on a journey Saturday, Nov.
7, through the 10,000 years of human habitation in the Tularosa Basin.
The four-hour program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Along the hike to Lake Lucero, colorful characters such as celebrated author Eugene Manlove
Rhodes and renowned photographer Ansel
Adams will share the rich history of the basin.
Program fee: $8 for 16 years and older, $4 for
children. Reservations are required and will be
accepted starting Oct. 7th at nps.gov/ whsa. All
tour reservations must be made through the
website.
Natural History Outing The
Southwest Environmental Center of Las Cruces

offers a Back by Noon field trip, Discovering
Providence Cone, at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7,
departing from the center at 275 Downtown
Mall, Las Cruces. Led by conservation advocate
David Soules. High clearance vehicles with
four-wheel drive may be necessary depending
on conditions. Moderate to strenuous hiking.
Free and open to the public, but advance registration required: (575) 522-5552. Hike details
available online at wildmesquite.org.
El Paso Zoo 4001 E. Paisano. Entrance
hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Closed

Thanksgiving Day. Admission is $12 for ages 13
to 59; $9 for ages 60 and older and active duty
military (including spouse) with ID; $7.50 ages
3 to 12; and free for ages 2 and under. Zoo
members admitted free. Information: 5328156, 521-1850 or elpasozoo.org.
El Paso Zoological Societys Brew at the Zoo
II is 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, with 12
beer samples, special interactive animal presentations, food trucks, games, and music by FM
Junkies, Kilo and The Dew and Jaimielynn
Amato. Ages 21 and older only. Last call at 9:30
p.m. Tickets: $25-$85 (ticketfly.com).
November 2015
El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society
The Societys monthly meeting and program

is at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the
Centennial Museum on the UTEP campus.
Scott Cutler will present a program on two
trips he and his wife made during September to
two very diverse areas: Alaska and Tennessee.
Open to the public. Information: Scott, 5816071 or trans-pecos-audubon.com.
A trip to Dripping Springs Natural Area is
Saturday, Nov. 14. Bring picnic lunch. Meet at
7 a.m., southwest corner of Outlet Shoppes off
Talbot Road entrance. Information: Mark
Perkins, 637-3521.
Rio Bosque Wetlands Park UTEPs

Center for Environmental Resource
Management offers free guided walking tours
and other activities at Rio Bosque Wetlands
Park in El Pasos Mission Valley. Tours last
about two hours. Information: 747-8663 or riobosque.org.
Introductory tour is 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Community Workday is 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov.
21. Bird tour is 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22. Bird
Survey is 6:40 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24.
Meeting place is a bridge crossing Riverside
Canal. Take Americas Ave. (Loop 375) to Pan
American Drive, turn left and travel 1.5 miles.
Festival of the Cranes The 28th annual
event is Tuesday through Sunday, Nov. 17-22,

at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge
near Socorro, N.M. Events also are at the
Macey Center on the New Mexico Tech
Campus and other area locations.
Information/schedule: (575) 835-2077 or
friendsofthebosque.org/crane.
The Festival of the Cranes celebrates the
yearly return of thousands of sandhill cranes,
snow geese, ducks and whooping cranes
among the 325 species found at the Bosque.
The festival schedule includes about 100
events, most requiring advance registration,
plus the annual expo and wildlife art show and
silent auction.
A variety of birding tours of Bosque del
Apache will be offered from dawn to dusk.
The annual friends dinner is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday at Bodega Burger Co. Restaurant,
606 N. California, Socorro. Keynote presentation follows dinner, featuring International
Crane Foundations CEO and President Richard
Beilfuss. Speakers during dinner include Paul
White, President of the Friends of of the
refuge, and Kevin Cobble, refuge manager.
Master of Ceremonies is Festival Coordinator
Michael Hanauer. Cost: $34.
Cut down your own Christmas tree
Permits are available for people to cut down

their own Christmas tree in designated areas of
the Lincoln and Gila National Forests in New
Mexico through Dec. 24. Limit is one tree
up to 10 feet in height per household, and
the permit includes a map of areas where cutting is allowed.
Permits available to purchase for $5 per tree;
special permits available for trees over 10 feet.
Applications must be received by Dec. 14.
Applications available online at fs.usda.gov.
Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic

Site The site is famed for many Native
American rock paintings and unique geology.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission: $7
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(free for children 12 and younger). Additional

activity cost for tours (including morning hike):
$2 (free for age 4 and younger). Information:
857-1135 or texasstateparks.gov. Reservations
are recommended for the self-guided area and
for camping: (512) 389-8900.
To get there: Take Montana Avenue (U.S.
Highway 62-180) all the way into the Hueco
Mountains then turn left on Ranch Road 2775.
Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park

5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla. All events free
with park admission, unless listed otherwise.
Hours are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through
Sunday; call for seasonal variations. Day use fee:
$5 per vehicle ($40 annual pass). Information:
(575) 523-4398.
The 3rd annual Native American Market is 8
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 1415, with Native American dancers, authentic
fry bread and Indian tacos, Native American
artisan crafts and a silent auction.
Carlsbad Caverns National Park The
park is about 160 miles east of El Paso, off the

Carlsbad Highway (U.S. 62-180). Information:
(575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave.
Winter hours: Visitor Center open 8 a.m. to 5
p.m. daily; tours available 8:30 a.m. to 3:30
p.m. Last entry into cave via natural entrance is
2 p.m. with last entry into cave via elevator
3:30 p.m. (be in line to exit cave by 4:30 p.m.).
Plan 3-1/2 hours for a walk-in tour and 1-1/2
hours for Big Room tour of the Caverns. Cost
is $10 (free or ages 15 and younger). The
parks audio self-guided tour is $3 extra (also
available in Spanish).
Free admission on Nov. 1 for Veterans Day.
Other guided tours are available; call or check
website for details.
White Sands National Monument
The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15 miles

southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S. 70.
Visitor Center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov.
1-Dec. 11. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 1-Dec. 31.. Entrance fee: $5 age 16 and
older. Free for children. Information: (575)
479-6124, ext. 236 or (575) 679-2599, ext.
232; or go to nps.gov/whsa.
Sunset strolls are offered daily one hour

before sunset (4 p.m. Nov.1-Jan. 3, 2016).
A Journey Through Time at Lake Lucero
Tour is 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, led by
rangers and living history actors from New
Mexico Farm and Ranch Museum. Program fee:
$8 ($ age 15 and younger)Reservations
required; accepted one month in advance on
the park website.
A Holiday Open House is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 4, with live music, ranger programs childrens activities and luminarias.
Crafty Kids 30-minute craft and interactive
programs about the animals and geology of the
area, targeted for ages 6-10, are 2 p.m. Nov.
22-28. Parents welcome to participate.
Program is free.
Skins and Skulls mammal identification talks
are 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in the Visitor
Center.
Tent talks are 11 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays
to learn some of monuments lesser-known
stories such as where the gypsum came from
and how animals survive in the harsh environment.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park
110 miles east of El Paso on the way to

Carlsbad, the 86,416-acre park includes the
highest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak, 8,749
feet. Entry fee: $5 for ages 16 and older, good
for one week and all trails. Pine Springs Visitor
Center hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily.
Camping is $8 per site per night. Information:
(915) 828-3251 or nps.gov.
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State

Park 1504 Miehls Drive N., Carlsbad, N.M.
Admission: $5 ($3 ages 7-12; free for 6 and

under). Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (last entry
at 3:30 p.m.). Information: (575) 887-5516.
A Holiday Bells handbell concert is 11 a.m. to
12:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5.
The annual Holiday with the Animals event
with childrens crafts, cardmaking for the animals and other activities is 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday,
Dec. 12.
Gila Cliff Dwellings National

Monument 44 miles north of Silver City
on NM Highway 15 in the middle of the majestic Gila Wilderness, the first and one of the
largest wilderness areas. Entrance fee: $5 per
person; $10 per family. Information: (575) 5369461 or nps.gov/gicl.
The trail to the cliff dwellings is open from 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. year round. Everyone must be
off the trail by 5 p.m. Visitor center is open 8
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Alameda Park Zoo Alameda Park, 1321

North White Sands Blvd. (U.S. 54/70),
Alamogordo. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission: $2.50 ($1.50 ages 3-11 and 60 and
older; free for ages 2 and younger).
Information: (575) 439-4290.
The oldest zoo in the Southwest (established
in 1898) is part of the park that lines
Alamogordos main highway. The zoo covers
about 12 acres, with about 250 exotic and
indigenous animals.
Aguirre Spring Campground The

Organ Mountain recreational area, run by the
federal Bureau of Land Management, is off U.S.
70 about 15 miles east of Las Cruces. Day-use
fee is $3 per vehicle. Information, group
reservations: (575) 525-4300.
Dripping Springs Natural Area The
recreational area is at the base of the Organ

Mountains at the end of Dripping Springs Road
(the eastern extension of University Avenue),
about 10 miles east of Las Cruces. The area,
run by the federal Bureau of Land Management
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in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy,

includes the A.B. Cox Visitors Center, several
hiking trails, and La Cueva Picnic Area.
The visitor center and main trail is open 8
a.m. to 5 p.m. for the winter months.
Admission is $3 per vehicle. No pets allowed
(except for assistance animals). Information:
(575) 522-1219.
Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park
The park, part of Asombro Institute for Science

Education, is northeast of Las Cruces, off
Jornada Road. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. Information: (575)
524-3334 or asombro.org.
To get there: Take I-25 in Las Cruces and
head east on U.S. 70. Take the Mesa Grande
Road exit (at Oate High School). Make a Uturn under the highway to head west, and stay
in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada
Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and
turn left at the park sign. Follow the entrance
road to the parking area and trailhead.
Asombro Institute for Science Education is a
nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing
scientific literacy by fostering an understanding
of the Chihuahuan Desert.
Municipal Rose Garden The garden at
3418 Aurora (at Copia) is now open to the

public 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Nov. 30,
except for official holidays. The garden has
many types of roses at the sprawling park area
with a waterfall, shade canopy and many other
amenities. Admission is free.
Information/rentals: El Paso Parks and
Recreation, 541-4331.
Area hiking websites A variety of
organizations in the El Paso/Las Cruces area

offers hiking opportunities. Hikes typically are
rated as easy, moderate, or strenuous. Solo or
new hikers are welcome.
Meetup.com offers a variety of groups for all
activities, including the El Paso hiking meetup
club (meetup.com/El-Paso-Hiking) and the Las
Cruces hiking meetup club (meetup.com/jornada-hikers)
Celebrations of Our Mountains now offers an
ongoing calendar of hiking and related events at
celebrationofourmountains.org/
Elpasonaturally is a blog by Jim Tolbert on
various environmental topics and includes information about Sunrise Hikers morning events.
Information: elpasonaturally.blogspot.com or
diegotolbert@gmail.com.
The El Paso chapter of the Sierra Club posts
its hikes at sierraclub.org/elpaso.
Outdoorelpaso.com offers an interactive
map, of El Paso County hiking and running
trails, calendar of events and more.
Information: 546-2098 or epcounty.com.
Keystone Heritage Park and El Paso

Desert Botanical Garden 4200
Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 10

a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Admission: $3 (free for members). Information:
584-0563, keystoneheritagepark.org or elpasobotanicalgardens.org.
The parks 2-acre Botanical Garden, funded
by the Rotary Club of El Paso and the Junior
League, features native plants, amphitheater,
butterfly garden, wedding garden, childrens
maze, and a Butterfly House.
Keystone Heritage Park has 189 species of
migratory and local birds, and a 4,500-year-old
archaeological site.
The site is open for bird watching 9:30 a.m. to
noon the second and last Saturday of the
month. Keystones Chihuahuan Desert
Experience (immediately west of the wetland)
is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for
walking and bird watching.
November 2015
Insights hosts the Slimed for Science crowdsourcing campaign where supporters make a
donation to Insights El Paso Science Center and
take photos or videos of themselves being
slimed. Visit igg.me/at/Slimed4Science for
more information.
Centennial Museum University at
Wiggins, UTEP. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30

Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.
Information: 747-8994, 747-6669 or
museum.utep.edu.
Showing through Jan. 16: Juntos Art
Association exhibit, Icons and Symbols of the
Borderland, featuring familiar icons that
include Pancho Villa, La Virgen de Guadalupe,
and Cabeza de Vaca; and symbols such as
jaguars and monarch butterflies that synthesize
and collide in an exhibition rooted in the personal and collective consciousness of border
life. The collection combines tradition, culture,
history and nature in a variety of subjects and
themes ranging from the religious and mythological to the commercial and socio-political
uniquely depicted in paintings, photography,
sculpture and collage.
JUNTOS Art Association is a non-profit
organization founded in 1985 to promote cultural awareness through the arts.
The exhibit includes a lecture series:
6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12: Chihuahuan
Desert
6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19: Art and
Agriculture
Noon Saturday, Dec. 12: Vrgen de
Guadalupe.
Permanent exhibits on the Third Floor focus
on the history of the Chihuahuan Desert. The
Chihuahuan Desert Gardens on the museum
grounds have more than 800 species of plants
native to the region.
The Lhakhang Cultural Exhibit is open to the
public for viewing 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every
Wednesday, and 1 to 4:30 p.m. the first Sunday
of the month. A museum representative will be
on hand to answer questions.
El Paso Exploreum The citys first liv-
ing laboratory museum for children is at 300

W. San Antonio (south of Convention Center).
Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday; except major
holidays. Last admission is 5 p.m. Information:
533-4330, elpasoexploreum.org or on the
museums Facebook page. Admission: $8 ($6
seniors over 60, active military and educators
with ID; free for infants).
A Go Blue Exploreum Celebration in observance of World Diabetes Day is 9 a.m. to noon
Saturday, Nov. 14. This year the event will
focus on kids, and provide interactive health
messages. Wear something blue in support of
persons living with diabetes. First 300 kids
admitted free; $5 for every person after that.
The Exploreum has announced that it will
close Dec. 30.
El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study

Center 715 N. Oregon. Hours are 9 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday.
Admission is free unless listed otherwise.
Information: 351-0048 or elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
Dr. Boris Kaim will host a lecture The Jews
in Spain at the Inquisition, at 6 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 12.
The quarterly book club discussion is 11 a.m.
Sunday, Nov. 22, to discuss The Great
Escape by Kati Marton. Light refreshments
served; book available for sale in museum
bookstore. Admission: $5; free for museum
members. Space is limited, please RSVP.
November 2015
El Paso Museum of Archaeology
4301 Transmountain in Northeast El Paso

(west of U.S. 54). Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sundays,
Mondays and city holidays. Admission is free.
elpasotexas.gov/arch_museum/.
El Paso Museum of Art One Arts
Festival Plaza, downtown El Paso. For exhibit

information, see Southwest Art Scene.
El Paso Museum of History 510 N.

Santa Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday (open until 9 p.m. Thursdays),
and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays
and city holidays. Museum admission is free,
except for selected exhibits. Information: 3513588 or elpasotexas.gov/history.
Alex Mares will give a lecture on Power and
Purpose of Storytelling at 3 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 21, featuring traditional Winter Navajo,
Pueblo and Apache Stories.
A free Kids Drop-In event is 2 to 4 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 27, to make leather-stamping
ornaments.
Showing through Jan. 3: The Traditions,
Influence and Legacy of El Pasos Cowboy
Boots, an exhibit on how El Pasos best known
products are made, and the men and women
that make them. The exhibit will display current boot makers oral histories from the
craftsmen of the trade, histories of current and
past businesses, photographs, and examples of
historic and contemporary work. The exhibit
will also showcase the winning boots from a
design contest for EPCC and UTEP students.
The free family program The Making of a
Cowboy Boot is 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov.
5. Learn about the process of boot making
through different activities and crafts.
Wine & Cheese at the Museum is 6 to 8 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 19. A 20-minute lecture will be
given by Lucchese staff about the process of
making a Cowboy Boot and its history.
Showing through May 29, 2016: Drawing on
the Past: El Paso during Artist Tom Leas
Childhood, 1907-1924.
Pre-K History hour for ages 3 to 5 is 2 to 3
p.m. Thursdays, with storytelling, activities and
crafts. Admission is free. Topics:
The museums DIGIE (Digital Information
Gateway in El Paso) is a first-in-the-nation
interactive digital wall that examines El Pasos
people and cultures on giant 3-D touch-sensitive TV screens. The wall is open 9 a.m. to 8
p.m. Monday to Sunday. Admission is free.
Los Portales Museum and Visitor

Center 1521 San Elizario Road. The museum is operated by the San Elizario Genealogy
and Historical Society, and is housed in an
1850s Territorial-style building across from the
San Elizario church. It offers gifts, family trees,
historical artifacts as well as information on the
First Thanksgiving and the Salt War of 1877.
Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is
free. Information: 851-1682.
Magoffin Home State Historic Site
1120 Magoffin. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday. Visitors can begin
their tour at the Visitor Center across the
street (1117 Magoffin, a recently restored 1901
home). Tours on the hour; last tour at 4 p.m.
Spanish language tours offered Thursday
through Saturday; call for availability. Cost: $4
($3 ages 6-18). Admission is free to Visitor
Center. Group tours available with advance

registration. Information: 533-5147 or visitmagoffinhome.com.
The Plein Air Painters of El Paso exhibit,
Painting the Magoffin Historic District, runs
through Nov. 7 in the Visitors Center. Various
locations in the district were painted on site by
the groups members. Admission is free.
The adobe homestead, built in 1875 by Joseph
Magoffin, tells the story of a multicultural family
that influenced the development of the
Southwest borderlands. It includes authentic art
and furnishings reflecting the daily lives of the
Magoffin family.
A Repujado (metal embossing) workshop is 1
to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Visitor
Center, for ages 8 to adult. Cost: $35; reservations required by Nov. 3.
National Border Patrol Museum and

Memorial Library 4315 Transmountain
Drive. The museum, in Northeast El Paso just

west of U.S. 54, features the history of the
Border Patrol with uniforms, equipment, photographs, guns, motor vehicles, airplanes, boats
and other items, including hands-on exhibits for
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Insights Science Center Insights new
permanent home 521 Tays Street (former

Alamo Elementary). Hours are 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and noon to 5
p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5.50 ($3.50 ages 412), with $1 discount for military and family.
Information: insightselpaso.org, 534-0000 or on
Facebook at InsightsElPasoScience Center.
The center will host Spooky, Slimy and
Slithering Science activities 4:30 to 8 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 28-Nov. 1,
with a haunted house to scare all the senses,
homemade slimy substances and creepy, crawly
and slithering creatures.
Exhibits include Electrifying Energy, Tales
Told by Trees, Science of Natural Disasters,
Earth: Pole to Pole, Space and Space
Exploration, Fun with Physics and Young
Scientists at Work.
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kids. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through

Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday and major
holidays. Admission is free. Information: 7596060 or borderpatrolmuseum.com.
Rafael Garcas Boxing Museum The

boxing museum named for The Legend
Rafael Garca is now open at 6519 N. Mesa.
The museum shows his achievements, as well
as those of boxing and Lucha Libres greats,
along with art and other exhibits. Information,
hours: 346-5085.
San Elizario Veterans Museum and
Memorial Walk 1501-B Main Street in
San Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission
is free. Information: Ann Lara, 345-3741 or Ray
Borrego, 383-8529.
Tigua Indian Cultural Center 305
Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta

Mission. The center features a museum on the
Tigua tribe, offering a glimpse of five centuries
of Pueblo history and tradition. Hours are 10
a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
Free childrens activities daily. Admission is
free. Information: 859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.
War Eagles Air Museum 8012 Airport
Road, Doa Ana County Airport, Santa Teresa.

Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through
Sunday. Admission: $5; $4 senior citizens and
military; free for children under 12.
Information: (575) 589-2000 or war-eagles-airmuseum.com.
Branigan Cultural Center Branigan

Building, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) Las
Cruces. hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday. Information: (575) 541-2154, lascruces.org/museums or on Facebook.
The monthly History Notes lecture is 1 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12, with Carlos Melendrezs
presentation, America Dont You Know Me?
Im Your Native Son, Geronimo.
Showing through Nov. 28:
Coyote Tales: Wildlife Photography by Ann
McMahon. Utilizing fiber rag paper and canvas
as her medium, McMahon has built a portfolio
of the wildlife of New Mexico. Images of native
birds, elk, deer, sheep, rabbits, horses, and, of
course, coyotes throughout New Mexico are
accompanied by excerpts of Apache, Navajo
and Zui stories.
Borderland Fridas More than Sugar Skulls:
Celebrating Da de los Muertos in the
Borderlands. The Borderland Fridas are
artists from the Southwest who interpret Da
de los Muertos with paintings, drawings, sculptures, paper, fiber arts, and wood artwork.
Reception for both exhibits is 5 to 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 6.
Las Cruces Museum of Nature and
Science 411 N. Main in the Las Cruces
Downtown Mall. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30

p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m. during the First
Friday Ramble. Information: (575) 522-3120 or
las-cruces.org/museums.
The Prehistoric World Around You exhibit
runs through Jan. 2 in collaboration with
NMSUs Zuhl Collection. Explore the remains
of ancient forests with a variety of specimens.
The new family Science, Nature, and Art
Program (SNAP!) program, is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
every Saturday in the atrium
Animal Encounters are 11:30 a.m. Saturdays.
Family Science Saturday at the Museum hosts
the BLM Groundwork Crew at 10 a.m.
Saturdays. All ages are welcome; no registration required. Novembers theme is Following
in their Footsteps. Learn about the lives of
famous scientists and attempt to recreate one
of their experiments.
Nov. 7: Leon Foucault (1819-1868),
Foucaults Pendulum
Nov. 14: Eratosthenes (d. 194 BC),
Circumference of the Earth
Nov. 21: Robert Boyle (1627-1691), Boyles
Law
Nov. 28: Otto von Guericke (1602-1686,
Vacuums.
Las Cruces Railroad Museum The
museum is in the Santa Fe train depot, 351 N.

Mesilla, (at Las Cruces avenue west of the
Downtown Mall). Hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m. during the First
Friday Ramble. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Admission is free; donations encouraged.
Information: (575) 647-4480 or museums.lascruces.org.
Family Game Day is 10 a.m. to noon the second Saturday of each month. Families can try
out early 20th century games and puzzles.
Brown Bag lectures are noon to 1 p.m. the
second Tuesday of the month.
Mrs. Pricketts Story Time is 11 a.m. the second Thursday of each month for children of all
ages. Related activity for preschool age children
follows.
Rail Readers Book Club meets at 11 a.m. the
third Wednesday of each month.
The new Young Rail Readers Club meets 3 to
4 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, for
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third through fifth grade students. Participation

is free.
The Ladies Coloring Clubs for adults is 10
a.m. to noon the fourth Friday of the month.
Bring your own book and colored pencils; color
pages and other supplies available.
Learn to play Train Dominoes 1 to 4 p.m. the
fourth Saturday of each month.
NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. The 47acre museum chronicles the 3,000-year history
of agriculture and rural life in New Mexico.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission:
$5 for adults, $4 seniors 60 and older; $3 children ate 4-17; free for museum members, veterans and children age 3 and under.
Information: (575) 522-4100 or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
Opening Friday, Nov. 13: In a Nutshell:
Growing Nuts in New Mexico, in the North
Corridor. The exhibit covers each of the states
top nuts pions, peanuts, pecans, and pistachios and how and why it is grown and harvested. On exhibit through Sept. 26, 2016.
Dr. Michael Farmer will present a lecture on
Mescalero Apache history through his latest
novel, Killer of Witches, The Life and Times of
Yellow Boy at 1 p.m. Nov. 3. Farmers talk
will focus mainly on the years 1860-1880 and
the end of the Victorio War. Admission to lecture is free.
Fall crafts for kids are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7.
New Mexico poet Gayle Lauradunn will share
storytelling poems from her book, Reaching
for Air at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, as part of
the monthly culture series. Lauradunns poems
are about drought, dirt and groaning windmills
in West Texas during the 1940s. Suggested
donation: $2.
The 2nd annual HomeGrown, a New
Mexico Food Show and Gift Market, is 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 21-22. Foods for sampling and
purchasing include salsas, pies, cookies, sauces,
honey, produce, jerky, candy, cheese, tortillas,
Showing through Nov. 29: Native New
Mexico: The Art of Collette Marie. For the
native Las Cruces artist the animals and plants
of New Mexico not only provide inspiration
but they carry a spiritual meaning as well.
The museum also features domestic animals
on site, including cattle, burros and occasionally
horses. Milking demonstrations are at 10 a.m.
Monday through Saturday. Blacksmith shop
open Tuesday through Sunday. Sewing and
weaving demonstrations are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wednesdays.
Pony rides for children offered 10 a.m. to
noon Saturdays, near the Horse and Cattle
Barn. Tickets: $5 per ride (available in the
lobby or near the barn).
Blacksmith workshops for adults are
Wednesdays and Thursdays, Nov. 4-19. Learn
the basic techniques of traditional iron and steel
smithing in the Museums blacksmith shop.
time. Call for times. Cost is $150 (for nine sessions), plus a $15 materials fee; $50 nonrefundable reservation fee required.
NMSU Art Gallery D.W. Williams Art

Center, 1390 E. University Ave, (Williams Hall)
on the NMSU campus, Las Cruces (east of
Solano). Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday
through Saturday. Admission is free. Parking
free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on week-
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days. Information: (575) 646-2545 or

uag.nmsu.edu.
Showing through Nov. 7: Your General
Store, a trade-based Interactive Installation
created outside the gallery by artist Jason
Middlebrook. Middlebrooks general store features handmade and salvaged objects available
through barter in an alternative economy chosen by both the clerk and the visitor.
The public is encouraged to bring an object
that is either handmade or salvaged to trade at
the store. Visitors cannot buy pieces, but
instead must make something or trade something of equal value.
NMSU Museum Kent Hall, University at

Solano, Las Cruces. Hours are noon to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday. Admission is free.
nmsu.edu/museum/.
The museums permanent exhibit is Pottery
from the Americas, featuring nearly 600 pottery vessels representing Southwestern and
Mesoamerican ceramics.
White Sands Missile Range Museum

and Missile Park Exhibits feature the history of the Trinity Site (site of the first atomic
bomb test), the V-2 rocket, ranchers on the
range and missile optics. An outdoor Missile
Park displays rockets and missiles tested on the
range. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday. Closed on federal holidays. Free
admission.
To get there: take U.S. 54, and after the freeway ends, keep going north on Martin Luther
King, which leads directly to the range. Or
enter from the north off U.S. 70 east of Las
Cruces. Visitors must provide a current license,
car registration and proof of insurance.
Information: (575) 678-8824 (local call) or
wsmr-history.org.
Also
Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday. Guided tours available. Admission is
free, donations accepted. Information: (432)
837-8143, museum@sulross.edu or museumofthebigbend.com.
New Mexico Museum of Space

History 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. The
museum features the International Space Hall

of Fame and the Tombaugh IMAX Dome
Theater and Planetarium.
Space center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Admission: $6 ($5 for seniors and military, $4
ages 4-12, children 3 and younger free). Call
for school tours and group ticket arrangements. Information: (877) 333-6589, (575) 4372840 or nmspacemuseum.org.
Free museum admission is offered to veterans, active military and National Guard members on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11
(veterans need a Form DD-214 or a veterans
identification card; others need to show military ID card).
The Launch Pad Lecture Series runs the 9 to
11 a.m. the first Friday of each month.
Admission is free; coffee and donuts provided.
Combo tickets available (included museum
entrance and one IMAX ticket): $10 ($9
seniors and military, $7 children.
A masquerade and mystery dinner, with
Cloudcroft Light Opera Companys presentation of Murder at Comet-Con, is 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 30. Costumes encouraged.
Tickets; $55 ($100 couples); discounts for
museum Reservations, tickets: (575) 437-2840
ext. 41132, or msh.info@state.nm.us.
Sacramento Mountains Historical

Museum U.S. 82 across from the
Chamber of Commerce in Cloudcroft, N.M.

Operated by the Sacramento Mountains
Historical Society, the museum features historical buildings from the turn of the century,
antique farming and ranching tools, other business and home antiques, historical exhibits and
other artifacts.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and
Saturday. Admission: $5 ($3 ages 6 to 12).
Information: (575) 682-2932.
Deming Luna Mimbres Museum 301
Silver City Museum 312 W. Broadway,
Geronimo Springs Museum 211 Main
Toy Train Depot Alameda Park, 1991
S. Silver, Deming, N.M. An actual chuckwagon,

gems and minerals, turn-of-the-century fashions, military mementos and Mimbres Indian
art are among the exhibits at the museum.
Other attractions in the former National Guard
Armory include a doll room, transportation
annex and quilt room. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4
p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is
free. Information: (575) 546-2382, 1-800-8484955 or lunacountyhistoricalsociety.com.
in Truth or Consequences, N.M. Hours are 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon
to 4 p.m. Sunday. Features prehistoric, historic
and military exhibits about the area. Admission:
$5 ($2.50 students 6 to 18; free for ages 5 and
younger). Family rates: $15. Information: (575)
894-6600 or geronimospringsmuseum.com.
Hubbard Museum of the American

West 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next to
Ruidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Hours are

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday
(closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Docent-led
tours of permanent exhibits are 10 a.m.
Fridays. Admission: $7 ($5 for seniors, military;
$2 children 6-16; free for children 5 and
younger and museum members). Information:
(575) 378-4142 or hubbardmuseum.org.
Museum of the Big Bend Sul Ross

State University (Entrance 3), Hwy 90 in
Alpine, Texas. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
November 2015
Silver City, in the historic H.B. Ailman House.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday. Open until 7 p.m. the first Friday of
the month. The museum covers the settlement
of southwest New Mexico, the two centuries
of mining in the region and early commerce in
Silver City. Admission: $3 suggested donation.
Information: (575) 538-5921, 1-877-777-7947
(out of town), or silvercitymuseum.org.
N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. An actual

train depot built in 1898, the building now
houses a gift shop and model shop, with more
than 1,200 feet of model railroad track and
hundreds of model and toy trains on display.
Hours are noon to 4:40 p.m. Wednesday
through Sunday. Admission: $4. Information:
(575) 437-2855 or
toytraindepot.homestead.com.
The 1/5 scale train track offers rides around
Alameda Park 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday
through Sunday. Cost: $4.
Tularosa Basin Historical Society

Museum The museum, featuring collec-
tions, photos and archives relating to the history of Otero County and the Tularosa Basin, is
next door to the Alamogordo Chamber of
Commerce, 1301 White Sands Blvd. (U.S.
54/70). Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 436-4438.
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Agave Rosa Gallery 905 Noble (next to
the International Museum of Art). Hours are 10

a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The
gallery features paintings, sculpture, jewelry and
photography by area emerging artists.
Information: 533-8011 or agaverosagallery.com.
Showing in November is Mundos Internos,
Mundos Externos solo exhibition by Veronica
Leiton. Guest artist is Araceli Sanchez. Opening
reception is 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14.
Art Avenue Gallery The gallery space is

at 1618 Texas. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday through Friday; by appointment only
Monday and Saturday. Information: 213-4318
or theartave.com.
Artistic Celebration of Our Mountains

Exhibit The 15th annual juried art show at
Ardovinos Desert Crossings Sunset Hall, One

Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, runs through
December, with works inspired by the regions
mountains. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3.
Avant Studio & Gallery The studio of

Ben Avant and Sally Backey-Avant is at, 7113
Latigo Drive in Canutillo. Information: 4229992, avantstudioart.com or on Facebook at
Avant Studio & Gallery.
Ballroom Marfa 108 E. San Antonio
Street in Marfa. Hours are noon to 6 p.m.

Thursday through Sunday. Information: (432)
729-3700, ballroommarfa.org or on Facebook.
Showing through Feb. 14: pprt. Taking
its title from a fictional device at the centre of
Gary Schteyngarts near-future novel Super
Sad True Love Story, pprt is concerned
with labor, play and the uncertain zone
between the two.
Ballroom Marfa and Whitechapel Gallery in
London present the 2015 season of Artists Film
International, featuring the work of Los
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Angeles-based filmmaker Brigid McCaffrey:

A free screening of a selection of McCaffreys
work, including her 2013 film Paradise
Springs, which follows Ren Lallatin, a geologist
who studies the Mojave Desert 10 a.m. to 8
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Crowley
Theatre. The full selection of AFI 2015 films
will be on view in an all-day series of looped
screenings. McCaffreys films will begin in the
evening, followed by a conversation with
McCaffrey and Lallatin. Organized in conjunction with Whitechapel Gallery, London.
Activities also include a conversation and outdoor geology walk lead by Lallatin and a local
geology lecturer, Jesse Kelsch from Sul Ross
State University, 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15,
at Chihuahuan Desert Research Institutes land
reserve and geology viewing area in Fort Davis.
Call for times.
Bert Saldana Art Gallery The new
gallery featuring Southwestern Art is at 1501

Main Street in the San Elizario Arts District.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 479-2926
or bertsaldana.com.
Candy Mayer Studio Open House El
Paso artist Candy Mayer will host her 4th annual open house at her home studio at 1317
Tierra Roja 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and
Sunday, Dec. 5-6. New gift items include 2016
Images of El Paso calendars, ornaments,
mouse pads and coasters. Also on display will

be her husband Charlies photographs.
Information: 581-4971 or candymayer.com.
Chinati Foundation Marfa, Texas.
Created by artist Donald Judd, the Chinati

Foundation houses one of the worlds largest
collections of permanently installed contemporary art. The collection is open for guided tours
throughout the year at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $10 ($5
for students, seniors). Full tour is $25 ($10 students). Information: (432) 729-4362 or chinati.org.
Christmas Under the Palms The

Christmas open house featuring local artist Lisa
Matta Brown is 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 14, at 6515 N. Mesa. Art demonstration
is 2 to 4 p.m. Refreshments, food and door
prizes offered. Information: 590-7373.
Creative Kids at Fountains at Farah

Artwork created by local children will be on
display 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. through Dec. 19, at
Suites 2825 and 2830, at the Fountains at
Farah, 8889 Gateway West. Information: fountainsatfarah.com or creativekidsart.org.
The Fountains will host free art classes every
Saturday for ages 12-18 and Sunday for ages 711. Reservations required; space is limited.
Reservations: christin@creativekidsart.org.
Crossland Gallery The El Paso Art
Associations gallery is at 500 W. Paisano (in the
El Paso Scene
Art Junction of El Paso). Hours are 11 a.m. to 4

p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturdays. Admission is free. Information: 5347377, office@elpasoartassociation.com or
CrosslandArtGallery.com.
The annual Arts International runs through
Oct. 31.
Showing Nov. 6-28: Fall Fusion, group
show featuring works in various media by
Jacques Barriac, Ginny Fischer, Erin Galvez,
Jean Holzenthaler, Lin Bentley Keeling, Robert
W. Lomnicki, Patricia Siegelman and Brigitte
von Ahn.
Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov.
6. Artist FreChelle will open her studio during
the reception.
Deadline is Nov. 25 for artists to enter the
EPAA Winter Art Exhibit & Fund Raiser. Call
for details.
Dreadful Things Art Gallery 2226
Montana. Information: 799-6422 or on

Facebook at dreadfulthings. Full Steam
Ahead, a day of Steampunk, is 1 to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14. Vendors and artists inquire
at dreadfulthings915@yahoo.com.
El Paso Museum of Art One Arts

Festival Plaza, downtown El Paso. Hours are 9
a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to
9 p.m. Thursday. Closed Mondays and holidays.
Admission is free unless noted otherwise.
elpasoartmuseum.org.
IV Biennial Ciudad Jurez/El Paso Biennial by
S-Mart runs Nov. 1-Feb. 7, 2016 at the museum and the Museo de Arte de Cd. Juarez.
Featured artists from both Mexico and the
United States will have one piece featured at
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each museum.
Showing Nov. 22-May 1,Cristos, Vrgenes y
Santos: Highlights from the Hamilton
Collection, with 158 retablos and other items
from the collection of retablo collector and historian Nancy Hamilton.
Showing through Jan. 29: Marc Chagall,
The Green Violinist, as part of the Modern
Masters Series. The exhibit is the first in the
series to focus on a single masterpiece, The
Green Violinist. Painted in 1923-24 after
Chagalls first return to Paris, the painting is
one of many pictures in which he created a
dream world of personal imagery founded in
his nostalgic reflections of his Russian homeland.
Showing through Nov. 8 in the Retablo
Niche is The Immaculate Conception, 19th
century oil on tin.
Showing through December: Drink Up! The
Art and Culture of Beverages.
Showing through Jan. 3: Hal Marcus: Lyric
Modern. Marcus specializes in colorful and
lyrical acrylics and mixed media on canvas,
which are variously populated with a panoply of
people he loves and his hometown.
Monthly Spark Saturday activities are 10:30
a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. Most activities are free.
Reading the Easel Book Club meets 4 p.m. on
the third Thursday, Nov. 19, to discuss
Caveat Emptor: The Secret Life of an
American Art Forger by Ken Perenyi in the
museums boardroom to discuss art-related
books. Cost: $10 per session (free for museum
members), includes admission to all exhibits.
Encaustic International Art Studio and

Gallery 7100 Westwind, Suites 120 and
135. The gallery is the studio of El Paso encaustic artist Brigitte von Ahn. Hours are 2 to 5
p.m. Thursdays and noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
Information: 833-0454 or brigittevonahn.com.
Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio and

Gift Shop Award-winning Impressionist
and El Paso Hall of Fame artist Alberto

Escamillas studio is at 1445 Main Street in San
Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 11:30 a.m. to
4 p.m. Thursday; and 12:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday
and by appointment. Information: 851-0742 or
474-1800, or albertoescamilla.com.
The gallery is also the home of the studio and
gallery of Debra DeSantis.
The gallery will be closed Nov. 4-8 in order
to participate in the Junior League Christmas
Fair (booth 1124).
The gallery will host its annual holiday open
house 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to
5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5-6, with live music,
appetizers and special discounts.
Hal Marcus Gallery 1308 N. Oregon.
The gallery specializes in local and early El Paso

art. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday; noon to 7 p.m.
Thursday or by appointment. Information: 5339090 or halmarcus.com.
The gallery, established in 1996, is owned and
operated by local artist Hal Marcus and his
wife, Patricia Medici, and managed by Ruben
Vasquez.
Showing through Dec. 31: Remembering
Rak, Tribute exhibit to Bill Rakocy (19242015), with works spanning 70 years.
Marcuss home and studio, located across the
street, are available for personal tours.
The Hal Marcus/Lyric Modern exhibit runs
through Jan. 24, at El Paso Museum of Art,
One Arts Festival Plaza.
November 2015
Holidays on the Rise The art show
and sale of recent work and life painting studies

by impressionist Nina Cobb Walker is 10 a.m.
to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Womans
Club of El Paso, 1400 N. Mesa. Admission is
free. Information: 755-7554 or ninacobbwalker.com.
International Museum of Art 1211

Montana. The museum is operated by the
International Association for the Visual Arts in
the historic Turney Home. Hours are 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 1 to 5 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday. Free guided tours available on a walk-in basis. Admission is free.
Information: 543-6747 or internationalmuseumofart.net.
Showing through Nov. 4: Bill Rakocy Tribute
Exhibit.
The 16th annual Sun Bowl Art Exhibition runs
Nov. 12-Jan. 3. Opening reception is
Thursday, Nov. 12.
Jays Pix presents the weekly Facts Behind
the Films at 2 p.m. Saturdays. See Film
Scene for details.
La Galeria de la Mison de Senec
The Ysleta Independent School Districts gallery

is at 8455 Alameda. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday through Friday. Admission is free.
Showing through Nov. 5: The faculty art
show, Breaking All the Rules.
Artist submissions for the 18th annual Lady of
Guadalupe Exhibit/Competition are being taken
through Nov. 10. entry fee: $25. Information:
434-9711.
Layered Patience New abstract and
contemporary works from the artist Beverly

Widener are featured at Ageless MedSpa, Salon
& Gallery, 5700 N. Mesa Suite D, Nov. 13Feb. 1. Opening reception is 5 to 8 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 13; refreshments offered. Regular
gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Thursday and Friday. Information: 585-1300 or
471-9464.
All paintings on display are for sale along with
handmade jewelry pieces, which will also be for
sale on opening night.
Painting the Magoffin Historic

District Magoffin Home State Historic
Site Visitor Center, 1117 Magoffin, will feature

works by the Plein Air Artists of El Paso
through Nov. 7. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday. View the Magoffin
Historic District through the eyes of artists
who painted various locations on site.
Admission is free. Information: 533-5147 or visitmagoffinhome.com.
Pastel Society of El Paso The societys
next meeting is 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov 12, at

the International Museum of Art, 1211
Montana. The group will view an instructional
video by a nationally known pastelist. The program is free and open to the public.
Rio Bravo Watercolorists The groups

monthly meeting is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 18, at Radisson El Paso Airport, 1770
Airway. Meeting followed by a glass dcor
presentation by Ofelia Castaneda and Isela
Garcia. RSVP by Nov. 15 to Connie Weaver,
jaxgirl998@aol.com.
Rubin Center UTEPs Stanlee and Gerald

Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is next to Sun
Bowl Stadium (off Dawson Drive). Hours are
10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday;
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10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and noon to 5 p.m.

Saturday. Information: 747-6151,
rubincenter.utep.edu or on Facebook at
RubinCenter.
The center will celebrate its 10th Anniversary
Nov. 5-8 with a series of events at various
locations throughout the area, including exhibitions, performances, conference, conversations
and more. Conference registration now open.
See separate listing.
Showing Nov. 7-Feb. 27: Territory of the
Imagination: At the Border of Art and Space, a
collaborative project that looks at the work of
artists who engage in disruptive, alternative,
and collective interactions with space and space
technology or who appropriate and reinterpret
existing data sets. It reflects a growing global
movement of artist-scientist-activists who are
working in such a way that the imaginary of
space becomes an expansion of the social imaginary, providing alternatives to traditional statebased and emerging commercial interests.
Projects include:
Art In Orbit, a collection from the
Ecuadorian exhibit Arte En Orbita, featuring
seven contemporary postcolonial space agencies that have appropriated technologies and
imagination, from geostationary satellites to
homemade space suit, for their own use and
deployment.
Matters of Gravity, Artists reflecting on
Gravity by its Absence, featuring works by
artists Ale de la Puente Arcngelo Constantini,
Fabiola Torres-Alzaga, Gilberto Esparza, Ivn
Puig, Juan Jos Daz Infante, Marcela Armas,
Miguel Alcubierre, Nahum and Tania Candiani.
Inverse Imaginary, part of a cross-border
installation. The purpose is to reinterpret different communication and fabrication technologies that will serve as the starting point for discussions, workshops and collective action
around different communities in the El Paso/
Jurez region.
Astrovandalistas: The Making of Aerosolar,
by Tomas Saraceno. Renowned international
contemporary artist Saraceno believes people
can float into space with balloons, from space
stations hovering in the upper atmosphere.
Opening reception is 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday,
Nov. 5.
Space Without Rockets Conference is
Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5-6. See separate
listing below.
Public launch and 0-Emission flight of
Saracenos lighter-than-air sculpture is Sunday,
Nov. 8, White Sands National Monument.
A discussion on Building Museum Engagement
and Inclusion: DAMs Latino Cultural Programs
and Beyond with Denver-based independent
museum consultant, Madalena Salazar, is noon
Friday, Nov. 20, in the auditorium.
The 10th Anniversary Gala is 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Friday, Nov. 6, at Epic Rail Yard, 2201 E. Mills,,
cocktail reception at 7 p.m., dinner by Malolam
at 8 p.m. and live entertainment at 9 p.m. Live
screening printing with local artists, video project, artist performances and more throughout
the evening. Cost: $50 per person.
Artists Los Dos, Zeke Pea and Jason Lucero
will be present at the event for a live printing of
a special edition print created for attendees.
San Elizario Art District Several gal-
leries and artist studios are located 1445 to

1501 Main Street near the San Elizario Plaza on
the Mission Trail. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday
noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 474-1800
or 851-0093.
The First Friday ArtWalk is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday,
Nov. 6, with artist galleries open late, live
demonstrations and music. A Ghost Tour
begins at 10 p.m.
To get there, take Loop 375 South from I-10,
exit Socorro Rd., then drive 7 miles east to
Main Street.
Featured gallery artists include Albert
Escamilla, Rob Mack, Palmira Lopez, Manuel
Alvarado, Maria Branch, Bert Saldaa, Joanna
Franco, Melissa Himes, M. Concepcion, Robert
Lichlyter, Amado Pena Jr. and Arturo Avalos.
Sol Goddess Designs Open House
The open house for Deana Hicks gallery and

studio at 6421 Cloudview (off Resler) is 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 5-6, with
wine tasting and refreshments. The gallery features functional pottery art, crosses, junk jewelry, glass painting and original acrylic paintings
ranging from $5 to $100. Information: 2418808, deanahicks2@elp.rr.com or elpasorealtyplus.com.
Space Without Rockets Conference
the Alternatives in Space Travel conference is

Thursday and Friday, Nov. 5-6, at the Rubin
Center for the Visual Arts at UTEP, as part of
the Centers Tenth Anniversary celebration.
The conference will focus on artist Toms
Saraceno. Informed by Saracenos ideas, the
conference will look at alternative visions of
space travel through the lens of art and artistic
activity, and include artists who question the
meaning of space exploration, the human factors surrounding it and the landscape of West
Texas and New Mexico, home to the history of
rocketry and future of space tourism. Call for
schedule. Information, registration: rubincenter.utep.edu.
Speakers:
Toms Saraceno, artist and initiator of
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numerous aerosolar, lighter-than-air projects,

collectives, and ideas (Museo Aero Solar,
Becoming Aerosolar, Aerocene).
Rob La Frenais, conference chair and curator
of the Aerosolar/Space Without Rockets project.
John Powell, founder of JP Aerospacel.
Ewen Chardronnet of the Association of
Autonomous Astronauts.
Kathelin Gray, co-founder and Director of
the former Biosphere 2 in Arizona, from
Synergia Ranch in New Mexico.
Nicola Triscott, director of the science-art
organization The Arts Catalyst, London.
Nahum Mantra and Ale de la Puente, cocurators of the Matters of Gravity zero gravity
exhibition.
Cristobal Martinez of Post Commodity.
Astrovandalistas (Leslie Garcia, Rodrigo
Frenk, Thiago Hersen and Andres Padilla
Domene).
Sun Bowl Art Exhibition The 16th
annual show and art competition, featuring

works by regional artists, runs Nov. 12-Jan. 3
at the International Museum of Art, 1211
Montana. Opening reception is Thursday, Nov.
12. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday and Friday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday. Admission is free. Information:
543-6747 and internationalmuseumofart.net.
Sunland Art Gallery 5034-D Doniphan,
in Placita Santa Fe. The co-op gallery features

original paintings and photographs, jewelry,
prints and gift items by 15 local artists. Hours
are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through
Saturday. Information: Cil Abeyta, 584-3117 or
474-0053.
Showing through Nov. 28: El Paso Scenes,
group show celebrating El Paso. Featured
artists are Ben Avant, Sally Backey Avant,
Candy Mayer, Nina Walker, Nina Eaton, Rami
Scully, Oween Rath, Deanna Hicks, Ivette
Reyes, Ralph Rodriguez, Allen Sheffield, Ginny
Fisher, Chris Huber, Sherry Blake, Pat
Olchefski-Winston, Perry Danner and others.
Sponsored by El Paso Scene.
The Art of Leroy Roper Showcase of
Fashion presents the works artist, body artist,

writer and photography Leroy Roper Jr. 2 to 5
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Northgate Optimist
Club, 4201 Skyline. Roper, a native of El Paso
and resident of Dallas, will show his latest
series of works, including his African American
Heritage Series. The artist will be present.
Ropers body of work includes newspaper
printings, large scale murals, hand-painted backgrounds for films, fashion show and more.
The Ho Show Local sculptor Ho Barons
surreal sculpture garden at 2830 Aurora (at

Piedras), is visible from the street, featuring
several of his large-scale works. Barons works
are also on display at the El Paso Public Library
and El Paso Museum of Art. Information: 5627820 or hobaron.com.
Las Cruces/Mesilla
Adobe Patio Gallery and Studio
1765 Avenida de Mercado in Mesilla. The

gallery features works by Carolyn Bunch,
Anthony Pennock, Kelley S. Hestir, Cheryl
Derrick and other local and regional artists.
Saturday. Information: (575) 532-9310 or
adobepatiogallery.com.
Cutter Gallery 2640 El Paseo (at
University), Las Cruces. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5

p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Saturday. Information: (575) 541-0658.

Showing through Nov. 28 are watercolors
and acrylics on canvas by Robert Highsmith.
The 20 new works include a variety of nature,
livestock and landscape scenes.
Firebird Rising Fine Art 330 W.
Mountain in Las Cruces. The new gallery,

founded by visual artist Michael C. Gutierrez,
hosts a grand opening 5 to 10 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 7, with the group exhibition Union of
Flames, featuring works by local, national and
international artists Paul Neff, Lilith Love, Wes
Naman, Chris Bardey, Jodie Herrera, Jef
Bourgeau, Deret Roberts, Cody Jimenez,
Michael Ponce, Praxis, David D. Sorensen,
Stephanie Sweet, Maureen Bachaus and
Gutierrez. Exhibit runs through Jan. 2.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday
through Sunday. Information: (575) 303-2434
or info@firebirdrising.com.
Holly Day House - The Artists of Picacho
Hills hosts a holiday shopping event 10 a.m. to

4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22, at
West End Art Depot, 401 N. Mesilla in Las
Cruces, with more than 25 artists present.
Admission is free. A raffle of members donated
artwork will benefit Mesilla Valley Hospice.
Information: (575) 523-1740 or artistsofpicachohills.com.
Las Cruces Museum of Art 491 N.
Main (Downtown Mall). New hours are 10 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m. during the
First Friday Ramble. Closed Sunday and
Monday. Information: (575) 541-2137 or lascruces.org/museums.
Showing Nov. 6-Jan 16: Paul Outerbridge:
New Photographs from Mexico and California,
1948-1955. Outerbridge (1896-1958) is
regarded as one of Americas earliest masters
of color photography. The exhibition is comprised of 35 images that were never printed
during the artists lifetime. Opening reception is
5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, as part of the
Downtown Ramble.
The family Science, Nature, and Art Program
(SNAP!) program is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every
Saturday, in the atrium between the Museum
of Art and Museum of Nature and Science.
Las Cruces Museum of Art classes
Registration is open for Las Cruces Museum of

Arts 2015 fall art classes for children and adults
with second session Oct. 28-Dec. 16 (includes
break the week of Thanksgiving). Tuition: $60$110. Class schedules and registration forms
available at the museum, 491 N. Main, Las
Cruces or online at tinyurl.com/lcmuseumofart.
Information: (575) 541-2137.
Childrens courses include a Homeschoolers
Art class with gallery emphasis, after school
Mixed Media, and childrens Ceramics. Adult
programs include Ceramics (beginner, intermediate/advanced), Landscape Painting, Oil
Painting, Art Critique and Technique, and
Classical Drawing.
Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery
2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across

from the Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. daily. The gallery features more than
30 artists in various media. New works displayed every three months. Information: (575)
522-2933 or mesillavalleyfinearts.com.
Novembers featured artists are Naida Zucker
and Yvonne Postelle. Zucker is a mixed media
artist who combines gelatin monoprinting with
digital photography. Postelle works primarily in
oils as a landscape painter.
November 2015
The gallerys Rush to the Holidays event and

reception is 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, on
the patio with refreshments, demonstrations
and music.
Mesquite Art Gallery 340 N. Mesquite,
Las Cruces. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Thursday and Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Information: (575) 640-3502 or mesquiteartgallery.com.
Showing through November are the works of
Mel Stone, including watercolors, monotypes,
pastels, photography, oils, etchings and other
mediums.
Picacho Corridor Fall Studio Tour
Picacho Avenue galleries and studios in Las

Cruces will host their annual fall open house
self-guided tour Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 2829, with art talks, refreshments and more.
Admission is free. Information/maps: (575) 6357899 or on Facebook at fallstudiotour. Request
a map from fallstudiotour@gmail.com.
Rio Grande Theatre 211 Downtown
Mall in Las Cruces. Gallery in theatre lobby.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through
Friday. Information: (575) 523-6403 or
riograndetheatre.com.
Showing in November is mixed media and
photographic works by NMSU Fine Arts graduates Sue Ann Bonar and Alia Pinedo. Bonars
work explores the connection of time and
place. Pinedos work is a reflection on the vestiges of human occupation in the environment.
Artists reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov.
6, as part of the monthly Downtown Art
Ramble.
Also
An Evening with the Artist Mimbres
Region Arts Council presents Somewhere In

Between: The Work Of Ella Sala Myers
Jennifer Douglass and Brian Myers at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Nov. 12, at the Western New
Mexico Universitys Light Hall Patio in Silver
City as part of its monthly art lecture series.
Admission is free. Information: (575) 538-2505.
Art Hop MainStreet Truth or

Consequences sponsors the event 6 to 9 p.m.
the second Saturday of each month (Nov. 14)
in the downtown gallery district. Information
torcmainstreet.org.
Art in the Barn Grant County Art
Guilds 3rd annual event will feature a holiday

flair 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at
Red Barn Steakhouse, 708 Silver Heights in
Silver City, N.M. with paintings, photography,
fabric art, jewelry, ceramics and more, as well
as demonstrations and a silent auction table to
benefit school art supplies. Live music by
Mountain Aires noon to 2 p.m. Information:
(575) 590-1587.
The Guild is a nonprofit organization of local
artists.
Children can write a letter to Santa Claus and
make a free handcrafted ornament to take

home. The work of students from Montessori
School will be featured in this years Young
Artists Exhibit.
Cloudcroft Art Society Gallery The
gallery located in the Red Brick Schoolhouse

is at Burro Avenue and Swallow Place in
Cloudcroft, N.M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The artwork includes paintings (all media), photographs, prints, cards, pottery, jewelry, baskets and more by area artists. Information on
Facebook at Cloudcroft Art Society.
Deming Arts Center The Deming Arts
Councils gallery and gift shop is at 100 Gold

Street in Deming, N.M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is
free. Information: (575) 546-3663 or
demingarts.org.
Showing Nov. 4-27: Recycle Materials
Show, sponsored by Luna County. Items must
be made of at least 90 percent recycled materials. Reception is 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.
Rio Bravo Fine Art 110 Broadway in
Truth or Consequences, N.M. Gallery hours

are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through
Sunday, or by appointment. Information: (575)
894-0572 or riobravofineartgallery.com.
Tombaugh Gallery First Unitarian

Universalist Church of Las Cruces, 2000 S.
Solano. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, or by
appointment. Information: (575) 522-7281 or
uuchurchlc.org.
Showing Nov. 1-29: Worlds Within Worlds:
Encounters with Spirits of the Land, an exhibit
of photographic works by Lyndia Radice. While
playing with a reflection filter on her camera,
Radice focused on old gnarled fence posts. The
resulting mirror images revealed that each post
had a unique personality and spirit. Artist
reception is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday,
Nov. 1.
Unsettled Gallery and Studio 905 N.

Mesquite, in Las Cruces. Hours are 10 a.m. to
5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4
p.m. Saturday, and by appointment.
Information: (575) 635-2285 or unsettledgallery@aol.com.
Jeri Desrochers will host a fundraising solo art
show, Now Youre Home, for Doa Ana
County Humane Society Oct. 30-Nov. 28.
Opening is 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30.
Information: jerisstudio.com.
West End Art Depot The We.AD, at

401 N. Mesilla in Las Cruces, is an arts cooperative and incubator in a 7,000-square-foot
Quonset hut warehouse in the Alameda
Historic Depot neighborhood. Studio members
and community support welcome. Hours are 4
to 8 p.m. Friday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday,
noon to 3 p.m. Sunday or by appointment.
Information: Chris, (575) 312-9892 or wead.org.
Showing Nov. 6-15: Friends of We.AD
Affordable Art Show.
Ongoing classes and workshops offered. All
sessions $30 with preregistration. Online registration, schedule at we-ad.org.
Portraits in oils, pastels and watercolor is
noon to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Nov. 7-Dec. 12,
with Greg Decker. Registration: g.deckerstudio@gmail.com.
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Rubin marks 10th anniversary with future focus
ooking toward the future as begin its

official 10th anniversary celebration,
UTEPs Stanlee and Gerald Rubin
Center for the Visual Arts will host exhibitions, performances and conversations
Nov. 5-8 that explore relationships
between the arts and space on the border.
Anniversary events kick off Thursday,
Nov. 5, with the opening reception for
Territory of the Imagination, a collaborative project that presents insights into the
growing global movement of artistscientist-activists who are working in such
a way that the imaginary concepts of space
become an expansion of the social imaginary, providing alternatives to traditional
and emerging commercial interests.
On Friday, Nov. 6, the Becoming
Aerosolar: Space without Rockets conference hosts keynote speakers Tomas
Saraceno, John Powell and Dr. Rob La
Frenais, who will address the question of
why we are still blasting hydrocarbonfueled rockets into space, given the reality
of accelerating climate change. The conference provides a platform for Saraceno, an
internationally renowned contemporary
artist, to introduce his audience to
Becoming Aerosolar, a campaign for
sustainable space travel that advocates the
concept of using balloons launched from
hovering space stations. He will be joined
by Powell, an engineer whose company is
pioneering the balloon/space idea. The
conference will conclude with an anniversary gala at the Rail Yard Event Center
beginning at 7 p.m.
On Sunday, Nov. 8, the public is invited
to travel to White Sands National
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Monument to witness Becoming

Aerosolar: O-emission Flight, the launch
of a lighter-than-air-sculpture created by
Saraceno. This unique event will showcase
a sculpture fashioned from plastic bags.
Although the Centers inaugural exhibition actually took place in September
2004, Director Kerry Doyle explained that
the Rubin chose to delay its own anniversary celebration until UTEPs Centennial
commemoration had been completed.
From its inception, the Rubin Center has
been committed to bringing thought-provoking, exhibitions such as Becoming
Aerosolar to UTEP and the surrounding
area. The Center itself came about thanks
to a $2.1 million renovation that transformed the historic former geology building, Seamon Hall, into a 14,700-squarefoot state-of-the-art fine arts facility named
for benefactors Stanlee and Gerald Rubin.
The Centers exhibition space, which
totals some 3,500 square feet, is divided
into three galleries: the Stanlee and Gerald
Rubin Gallery designed for larger scale
artworks and sculpture; the L-gallery, a
more intimate space for framed art and
smaller pieces; and the project space
reserved primarily for the work of artists
who live in this region.
Focused on its mission over the past
decade to exhibit contemporary art and to
educate visitors about its importance
through lectures, artists residencies, films
and symposia, the Rubin has hosted more
than 100 original exhibitions created by
risk-taking artists from the United States,
Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and
the Middle East. Funded by grants from
the Texas Commission on the Arts, the

National Endowment for the Arts and the
El Paso Community Foundation, these
exhibitions have included performances,
commissions and a wide variety of traditional and experimental practices.
Kate Bonansinga, the Rubins founding
director, was hired by UTEP in 2000 as
director for the universitys Main and
Glass galleries in the Fox Fine Arts Center.
During the 2004 renovation, she worked
closely with architect Fred Dalbin on plans
for the new Rubin Gallery.
When Bonansinga resigned as director in
July 2012, Doyle, who had served as associate director and associate curator for the
previous five years, became the perfect
successor. Her diverse credentials
including a B.A. in Political Science from
DePaul University in Chicago, a B.A. in
Drawing and Printmaking, and a M.A. in
Latin American Border studies from
UTEP, plus 12 years working in Juarez and
El Paso with undocumented migrant workers and refugees provided Doyle with
rare insights into the art needs and culture
of the region.
Commenting on her position, Doyle
shares, We are a small professional- and
student-run staff, so all of us wear a variety of hats. I am the chief curator of the
annual exhibitions, which number between
12 and 14 each year, and I also oversee
fundraising that supports programming
which includes both grant writing and
local events.
We have up to eight students who can
spend up to five semesters with us, Doyle
added. They come from a variety of backgrounds including graphic design, art and
museum administration, and education.
Because we set the bar high as to their
contributions, they have a good success
rate for acceptance into graduate programs
when they complete their internship.
During the last year of Bonnasingas
tenure, the Center underwent a study by
the American Alliance of Museums in
preparation for an accreditation process.
The Rubin Center is now a fully accredited
member of the AAM.
One of Doyles most important goals has
been expanding and diversifying the
Ruben Centers audience, partnering with a
variety of campus departments and local
cultural organizations.
Using the concept of cross fertilization, we offered them the use of the center, the auditorium or other public spaces
for their own programs, which included a
variety of disciplines such as film, music,
and political studies. This was a win/win
effort, which allowed them and us to
broaden the diversity of our audiences.
In our own programming we are looking
for art that will engage our viewers and
evoke conversations. We are not looking
for exhibitions which answer questions but
rather those which stimulate dialogue
amongst viewers. Additionally, we try to
coordinate our programming with what is
being taught in the art department.
Doyle shares that her goal in moving forward is to establish the Rubin Center as a
place where contemporary art meets contemporary life.
We need to see some changes made in
terms of expansions to the physical size of
the facility, adding more spaces where
patrons can gather in order to experience
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the center on a variety of levels. Rather

than simply operating as a gallery and a
teaching facility, we want to provide
spaces which stimulate conversations and
spark deeper connections to the Rubin
Center.
For information, call the Rubin Center at
747-6151 or go to rubincenter.utep.edu.
Krystyna Robbins
Those who are acquainted with Krystyna

Robbins know that she is a consistent
award winner so her second place ribbon
at this years Arts International was unusual only in that it was not for her trademark
oils, but rather for a bronze bust of a
Native American figure, Slow Bull.
She confided that she has been interested
in bronze work for years, at one point
studying with renowned local sculptor
Lincoln Fox. I have a number of pieces
in clay, but have not cast any of these until
now, she said.
Another Art Association member, Jimmie
Bemont, helped her with making the mold
and with the casting of the bronze, which
was done at a foundry in Juarez.
Slow Bull was done in an edition of
three so that she could give the works to
her sons. Admitting that it was an enjoyable experience, she indicated we might
see more Robbins bronzes in the future.
Krystyna also reported that the first year
of the Soldiers Workshop has been very
successful. Fort Bliss graciously provided
a trailer for the classes and purchased 20
French easels for students who wanted to
paint plein air. She also thanked the Dick
Blick Art Materials company for donating
$600 in supplies to the program.
The local artists have been very generous in donating time to teach classes so it
looks like the program will continue for at
least another year.
She also noted that response from the soldiers has been very gratifying. Her favorite
story is about one soldier who confided to
her after finishing the classes, Now I can
paint the Garden of Eden. He elaborated
that while on his tour of duty in Iraq he
had been at the junction of the Tigris and
Euphrates, which is said to be the location
of the biblical Garden of Eden. I had photos of the area, but now I can actually paint
what I saw, the soldier explained.
Other winners of the major awards in the
2015 Arts International Exhibition: Third
Place to Leticia Luevanos for Meadows
1, 1st Place to Ricardo Quinonez Aleman
for Oppressed and Silenced Voice, and
Best of Show to Paul DuMond for his
evocative Burnoff, Winter. The El Paso
Scene Cover Award went to Robert Dozal
for Morning Giants.
Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writer

specializing in the visual arts.
November 2015
EPCC Literary Fiesta El Paso
Community Colleges 7th annual celebration of

readers, writers and books is 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 7, at the EPCC Administrative
Center, Building A, 9050 Viscount, with free
workshops open to the public, a fair with
books and food available for purchase, and a
Childrens Corner with free books and activities. Admission is free. Information: 831-4039
or literaryfiesta.wordpress.com.
A writing workshop with writer and poet
Mnica Gmez, author of Expressercize, is
10 to 11:20 a.m.
Author Sylvia Aguilar Zeleny will discuss
Young Adult literature 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
An awards luncheon is 1 p.m. Journalist
Alfredo Corchado will receive the Literary
Legacy Award.
Sponsored by Salute to the Arts and PaPaGa
Literacy Center.
Library Association Banquet and

Conference The Border Regional Library
Association, District 6 and REFORMA El Paso

Chapters annual fall banquet is 8 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Lydia Patterson
Institute, 517 S. Florence. Cost: $30 ($25 members; $15 library school students). Information:
241-7934 or txla.org/groups/D6.
Event features breakfast, breakout sessions,
and lunch with speaker, Todd H. Bol, founder
and executive Director of Little Free Library.
Tumblewords Project The writing
workshops are 12:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

Saturdays at the Memorial Park Public Library
meeting room, 3200 Copper. Workshops are
free; donations for the presenter are encouraged. Information: 328-5484 or on Facebook at
Tumblewords.
Nov. 7: Falling with Julia Quintanar.
Quintanar is bilingual writer of poetry and short
stories from El Paso.
Nov. 14: For the Birds 6 with John
Williamson, Williamson, a retired art teacher, is
a singer, songwriter, potter and sculptor. He
performs with the Cuckoo John Revue band
and other musical groups. This workshop is
another in his series relating to birds, naturalist
poetry, genetics, myth and song.
Nov. 21: Every Picture Tells a Story Part 3
with Victor Hernndez. Hernndezs work
includes sculpture, portraits, video, collage, textile, multi-media, and other art forms.
Hernndez will paint portraits of volunteers
from the participating writers.
Holiday Book Sale Friends of the

Esperanza A. Moreno Branch Library, 12480
Pebble Hills, will host a book sale 11 a.m. to
4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, inside the library.
Fill-a-bag and fill-a-tote specials, childrens
wrapped books, and hardcover books will be
on sale. Friends will have a rummage table set
up. Information: 921-7001.
Nidia Michelle Dacosta book signing

Dominican-born author Dacosta will sign copies
of her new photography book Sunset Winks
2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Barnes &
Noble (East Side), Fountains at Farah, 8889
Gateway West, Suite 120. The book is inspired
by our daily blessings of our magnificent sunset, and includes photographs, quotes, and
inspirational description of the unique end of
the day. Information: 590-1932.
African-American open mic Poets,
storytellers, singers and songwriters who

respect the history, contributions and presence
November 2015
of African-Americans are welcome to share

their art through written, spoken and musical
expressions in an open mic experience 1 to 3
p.m. every third Sunday of them month (Nov.
15) at the El Paso Public Library Maud Sullivan
gallery, 501 N. Oregon. Information: 599-9891.
Stephen L. Boughton book signing
The local author will sign his books Joshuas

Destiny and Leonids Light 2 to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 15, at the International Museum
of Art, 1211 Montana. Copies available for purchase. Information: 543-6747 or internationalmuseumofart.
Holocaust Museum book club The El
Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Centers

spring book club discussion is 11 a.m. Sunday,
Nov. 22, at the museum, 715 N. Oregon, on
The Great Escape by Kati Marton. The book
is the true story of nine men and their journey
from Hungary. Admission: $5; free for museum
members. Light refreshments served; book
available for sale in museum bookstore. Space
is limited, please RSVP. Information: Jamie
Williams, 351-0048 or jamie@elpasoholocaustmuseum.org.
Space is limited; call to hold a seat; light

refreshments provided. Information: 212-0300
ext. 65.
The Nov. 19 book is Caveat Emptor: The
Secret Life of an American Art Forger by Ken
Perenyi.
Books Are Gems 7744 North Loop Ste
B (behind Compass Bank). The nonprofit

organization sells and gives away new and used
books. Books are sold for $1-$2, and children
who come to the store may receive five free
used books. Teachers can also receive free
books for their classroom. Hours are 11 a.m.
to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; and
9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday. Information: 8455437 or booksaregems.org.
Rail Readers Book Club The club

meets at 11 a.m. on the third Wednesday of
the month at the Las Cruces Railroad Museum,
351 N. Mesilla in Las Cruces Participation is
free. Information: 575-647-4480.

The new Young Rail Readers Club meets 3 to
4 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, for
third through fifth grade students. Participation
is free.
Barnes & Noble (Las Cruces) 700 S.
Telshor in Mesilla Valley Mall. Information:

(575) 522-4499.
Award-winning authors Michael Farmer will
discuss and sign copies of his latest fiction book,
Killer of Witches, at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct.
31. The book is the first in a planned trilogy.
Dr. Ruth Baskerville will sign copies of her
book Finding Humor in Grief, at noon Friday,
Nov. 13.
A nationwide Mini Maker Faire is Nov. 6-8,
with tentative demonstrations, ands-on activities and more. Information: bn.com/makerfaire.
Childrens storytimes are 10 a.m. Fridays and
11 a.m. Saturdays.
Barnes & Noble (East Side) The

Fountains at Farah, 8889 Gateway West, Suite
120. Information: 590-1932.
A Mini Maker Faire is Nov. 6-8, with demonstrations, ands-on activities and more.
Information: bn.com/makerfaire.
Nidia Michelle Dacosta will sign copies of her
photography book Sunset Winks, 2 to 4 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14.
Childrens storytimes are 11 a.m. Saturday.
Sisters in Crime The Eastside chapter of
the book discussion group supporting women

mystery writers meets 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday,
Nov. 3, to discuss Sister by Rosamund
Lupton at St. Paul Methodist Church, 7000
Edgemere. Call for book title. The group meets
the first Tuesday of each month, and is open to
anyone. A $1 donation may be asked to cover
utilities/maid service. Information: 629-7063 or
labodda9@aol.com.
Barnes & Noble (West Side) 705
Sunland Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday. Information: 581-5353.
A Mini Maker Faire is Nov. 6-8, with demonstrations and hands-on activities featuring brand
new tech-educational products including The
DaVinci Jr. 3D printer, drones, robots, coding,
and programming. Hours are 3 to 8 p.m.
Friday, 11 to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6
p.m. Sunday. Admission is free for all ages.
Childrens storytimes are 11 a.m. Saturdays.
LGBT book group The bimonthly book
group meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of

each odd-numbered month at the new
OUTright GLBT Center, 211 W. Yandell. Open
to all GLBT and GLBT-friendly people interested in book discussions. Includes potluck supper.
Information: 566-5549, 861-2909 or 471-9396
or on Facebook at ElPasoGLBTBookGroup.
The Nov. 16 book is The Line of Beauty,
by Alan Hollinghurst.
Reading the Easel Book Club The El

Paso Museum of Arts book group meets 4
p.m. on the third Thursday of each month in
the museums boardroom to discuss art-related
books. Cost: $10 per session (free for museum
members), includes admission to all exhibits.
Participants must provide their own books.
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Film Salon The Film Salon at Trinity First

United Methodist Churchs Resler Hall Chapel,
801 N. Mesa (at Yandell), continues its fall
series, Making Movies, a survey of a few
choice films that probe the filmmaking process,
with Franoise Truffaut juggling the demands of
directing a feature film in Day for Night at
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Admission is free.
Information: 533-2674 or filmsalon.org.
The series concludes Dec. 5 with a special
program to be announced.
Jays Pix Presents at the International

Museum Film historian Jay Duncan and the
Sunset Film Society hosts film presentations at

2 p.m. Saturdays at International Museum of
Art, 1211 Montana. Admission is free.
Information: 543-6747 or sunsetfilmsociety.org.
Novembers films are devoted to Classic
Comedies. Drama or documentary of an artist
featured on the last Saturday of the month.
Nov. 7: Laurel & Hardy double feature with
The Music Box (1932), Laurel & Hardys only
Academy Award-winner for best Short Subject,
and Way Out West (1937).
Nov. 14: The Egg and I, (1947) starring
Claudette Colbert and Fred MacMurray.
Nov. 21: Abbott & Costello Meet
Frankenstein (1948).
Nov. 28: Pollock (2000). Ed Harris portrays abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock.
This months serial is the original Superman
serial (1948).
Pax Christi Film Series The series

presents the documentary The Power of
Nightmares: The Rise of the Politics of Fear at
3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at the Mother Teresa
Center, 2400 E. Yandell. Discussion will follow.
The film explores parallels between Islamic fundamentalism in the Middle East and Neo-conservatism in the U.S. Admission is free.
Information: 740-3962 or paxchristiusa.org.
Jays Pix Presents Film historian, educa-
tor, writer, archivist, collector Jay Duncan and

the Sunset Film Society hosts events at two
locations in November:
The monthly film series is noon Sunday, Nov.
15, at Ardovinos Desert Crossing Gallery, One
Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park. This months
film is the comedy Planes, Trains and
Automobiles by writer/director John Hughes,
starring Steve Martin and John Candy.
Admission is free but reservations strongly recommended; RVSP via sunsetfilmsociety.org.
A screening of the 1922 horror classic
Nosferatu (A Symphony of Terror) is 7 p.m.
Friday, Nov. 20, at Faith United Methodist
Church, 3500 Pershing, with live organ accompaniment by Johnny Johnson. Admission is free,
but donations accepted. Information: Prince
McKenzie, 240-8384 or sunsetfilmsociety.org.
Made in New Mexico Film writer Jeff
Berg returns to give insight and wry asides to

over 100 years of film-making in the state of
New Mexico, via clips, historical references and
tidbits about the making of each film in his critically acclaimed Made In New Mexico film
series, at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the
Rio Grande Theatre, 211, N. Downtown Mall
in Las Cruces. Tickets: $5. Information: (575)
523-6403 RioGrandeTheatre.com.
Berg will also sign copies of his new book
New Mexico Filmmaking, covering the history of film in the Land of Enchantment, 10 a.m.
to noon at COAS Books, 317 N. Main (down
the street from the theatre).
Fountain Theatre 2469 Calle de
Guadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza in

Mesilla. The historic theater, operated by the
Mesilla Valley Film Society, features films at
7:30 p.m. nightly, plus 1:30 p.m. Saturday and
2:30 p.m. Sunday. No matinees Oct. 31 and
Nov. 28; closed Nov. 26 for Thanksgiving.
Admission: $7 ($6 seniors, military and students
with ID; $5 children and society members); $5
on Wednesday. Information, schedule: (575)
312-2840 or mesillavalleyfilm.org.
A special late show of the 1922 classic
Nosferatu directed by F.W. Murnau, is 10:45
p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31.
Oct. 30-Nov. 5: A Walk in the Woods.
Travel writer Bill Bryson (Robert Redford)
takes a long-lost old friend (Nick Nolte) for a
hike along the 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail.
Nov. 6-12: Learning to Drive. As her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer (Patricia
Clarkson) takes driving lessons from a Sikh
instructor (Ben Kingsley) with marriage troubles of his own.
Nov. 13-19: Paulette. A French comedy
about a retired pastry chef who begins an
unlikely but successful career as a drug dealer.
In French with English subtitles.
Nov. 20-25: Grandma. A teenager facing
an unplanned pregnancy seeks help from her
acerbic grandmother (Lily Tomlin).
Nov. 27-Dec. 3: The Assassin. A female
assassin during the Tang Dynasty begins to
question her loyalties when she falls in love
with one of her targets.
Jays Film Forecast Film historian Jay
Duncan prepared this list of top monthly

Coming Attractions for movie fans, listed by
studio and release date (subject to change):
Oct. 30:
Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
(Paramount). Patrick Schwarzenegger, Cloris
Leachman, Tye Sheridan. Directed by
Christopher Landon.
Nov. 6:
Brooklyn (Fox Searchlight) Saoirse Ronan,
Domhnall Gleeson, Michael Zegen. Directed by
John Crowley.
Miss You Already (Lionsgate) Toni
Collette, Dominic Cooper, Drew Barrymore.
Directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
My Nazi Legacy (Oscilloscope)
Documentary. Niklas Frank, Philippe Sands,
Horst von Wchter. Directed by David Evens.
The Outskirts (Clarius) Eden Sher,
Victoria Justice. Directed by Peter Hutchings.
The Peanuts Movie (20th Century-Fox)
CG Animation & 3D. Directed by Steve
Martino. Based on the characters created by
Charles Schulz.
Spectre (Columbia) Daniel Craig, Monica
Bellucci, Christoph Waltz; Directed by Sam
Mendes.
Spotlight (Open Road Films) Mark Ruffalo,
Rachel McAdams, Michael Keaton. Directed by
Tom McCarthy.
Theeb (Film Movement) Directed by Naji
Abu Nowar.
Trumbo (Bleecker Street) Bryan
Cranston, Diane Lane, Elle Fanning. Directed
by Jay Roach.
Nov. 13:
By the Sea (Universal) Angelina Jolie, Brad
Pitt, Mlanie Laurent. Directed by Jolie.
Ingrid Bergman in Her Own Words (Rialto)
Directed by Stig Bjrkman. Documentary.
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James White (Film Arcade) Christopher

Abbott, Cynthia Nixon, Scott Mescudi.
Directed by Josh Mond.
Kilo Two Bravo (Honora) David Elliot,
Mark Stanley, Scott Kyle; Directed by Paul Katis
Love the Coopers (CBS Films) Olivia
Wilde, John Goodman, Marisa Tomei. Directed
by Jessie Nelson.
My All American (Clarius) Finn Wittrock,
Robin Tunney, Aaron Eckhart. Directed by
Angelo Pizzo.
The 33 (Alcon) Naomi Scott, Antonio
Banderas, Cote de Pablo. Directed by Patricia
Riggen.
Nov. 20:
Carol (Weinstein Co.) Rooney Mara, Cate
Blanchett, Sarah Paulson. Directed by Todd
Haynes.
#Horror (IFC Midnight Chlo Sevigny,
Taryn Manning, Balthazar Getty. Directed by
Tara Subkoff.
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2
(Lionsgate) Jennifer Lawrence, Josh
Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and Philip
Seymour Hoffman (his final film). Directed by
Francis Lawrence. 4th film in the franchise.
Legend (Universal) Tom Hardy, Emily
Browning, Taron Egerton. Directed by Brian
Helgeland.
The Night Before (Columbia) Joseph
Gordon-Levitt, Lizzy Caplan, Seth Rogen.
Directed by Jonathan Levine.
Secret in Their Eyes (STX) Nicole
Kidman, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Julia Roberts.
Directed by Billy Ray.
Nov. 27:
Creed (Warner Bros.) Sylvester Stallone,
Tessa Thompson, Michael B. Jordon. Directed
by Ryan Coogler. The 7th film in Rocky series
and the first not to be written by Stallone.
The Danish Girl (Focus) Alicia Vikander,
Matthias Schoenaerts, Amber Heard. Directed
by Tom Hooper.
The Good Dinosaur (Disney) CG
Animation. Featuring voices of Raymond
Ochoa, Frances McDormand, Sam Elliot.
Directed by Peter Sohn.
Janis: Little Girl Blue (FilmRise)
Documentary on 60s rock star Janis Joplin.
Narrated by Cat Power and directed by Amy
Berg.
Killing Them Safely (IFC) Documentary.
Directed by Nick Berardini. Two brothers in
the early 2000s find tremendous success in selling a device called the biggest revolution in
law enforcement since the radio.
Victor Frankenstein (20th Century-Fox)
Daniel Radcliffe, Jessica Brown, James McAvoy.
Directed by Paul McGuigan. Postponed from
Oct. 2.
DVD Releases
Nov. 3:
Inside Out. PG
Vacation. R
The End of the Tour R
Best of Enemies. R
Nov. 10:
Terminator Genisys. PG-13
Mr. Holmes. PG
Trainwreck. R
Self/Less. PG-13
Nov. 17:
The Man from UNCLE. PG-13
Jimmys Hall. PG-13
We Are Your Friends. R
Nov. 24:
American Ultra. R
Ricki and the Flash. PG-13
Shaun the Sheep Movie. PG
November 2015
Blithe Spirit El Paso High Schools Tiger
Theatre Troupe presents comic play by Nol

Coward at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct.
29-30, and Friday and Saturday, Nov. 6-7, at
El Paso High School Theatre, 800 E. Schuster.
Admission: $6 ($4 students). Information: 2362500 or msmossephs.weebly.com.
The play concerns the socialite and novelist
Charles Condomine, who invites the eccentric
medium and clairvoyant Madame Arcati to his
house to conduct a sance.
A Wrinkle in Time American

Southwest Theatre Company presents the
adaptation of the novel by Madeline LEngle at
7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 30-31, at
NMSUs Center for the Arts, 1000 E.
University, Las Cruces. Tickets: $5-$17.
nmsutheatre.com.
Meg Murry, an awkward pre-teen, and her little brother Charles Wallace take off on a harrowing journey to rescue their father, a gifted
scientist, from the dangerous forces that hold
him prisoner on another planet.
Rocky Horror Picture Show El Paso
Community Colleges Theater Ensemble presents a special audience participation version of

the hit musical about that Sweet Transvestite
from Transylvania by Richard OBrien at midnight, Friday, Oct. 30, at the EPCC
Transmountain Campus Forum Theater, 9570
Gateway North. Directed by Keith Townsend.
Children 7 and older welcome; parental guidance suggested; mature content. Tickets: $7$15. Reservations: 831-5056 or epcc.edu/
theater.
Yellow Brick Road The 16th annual
presentation of the musical drama for the

whole family is 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Friday; 7
p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30Nov. 1, at Abundant Living Faith Center, 1000
Valley Crest. Admission is free. Information:
532-8543 or alfc.com.
Yellow Brick Road is a heartwarming musical parody of The Wizard of Oz. The Friday
morning show is open to school groups and
senior living centers.
Sweeney Todd No Strings Theatre

Company presents the dark and witty tale of
love, London, murder and revenge through
Nov. 1 at Black Box Theatre, 430 N.
Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Book by Hugh
Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen
Sondheim. Directed by Nora Thomas.
Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at
8 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $8-$12
Reservations: (575) 523-1223.
West Side Story UTEP Dinner Theatre
opens its 33rd season with the musical by
Arthur Laurents, Leonard Bernstein and
Stephen Sondheim extended through Nov. 8,
based on a concept by Jerome Robbins. Dinner
served 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday,
and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. A non-dinner
show begins at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1.
Information: 747-6060 or utep.edu/udt.
Tickets: $31.50-$44.50 dinner shows; $17.50$27.50 non-dinner matinee. Information: 7476060 or utep.edu/udt.
West Side Story takes Shakespeares story
of Romeo and Juliet and places the star-crossed
lovers in the vibrant battleground of 1950s
New York Citys West Side. In the midst of the
November 2015
deep-seated rivalry between the Puerto Rican

gang, the Sharks, and the white gang, the Jets,
Maria and Tony discover that ancient grudges
are no match for true love.
Witness! The Curiosity House

Featuring the Tales of Terror El
Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the

original play written and directed by John
Estrada, Joseph Martinez III & Nathaniel Long
through Nov. 1. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday
and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10
($8 seniors; $7 students and military).
elpasoplayhouse.com.
Witness is an ensemble Halloween production of one-act plays consisting of both adapted
and original horror-themed works, including
adaptations from Edgar Allen Poe and the
Brothers Grimm. The Playhouse will also be
home to a Curiosity House with various natural
oddities and supernatural-themed exhibits.
The Lovely Rain The Border Theatre
presents a new play about three kind souls

who learn to connect in a disconnected world
at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 13-15, at the Philanthropy
Theatre in the Plaza Annex, as part of El Paso
Community Foundations Jewel Box series.
Tickets: $16 (Ticketmaster). Information: 5334020 or epcf.org.
The story centers on a man named Ciarn
who is sparking a relationship with the exciting
and dynamic Lola while helping to take care of
his younger sister, Lorraine.
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Burlesque on the Rio burlesque troupe performs 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at
Mesa Music Hall, 4151 N. Mesa, with headliners Bunny Bee from Peaks and Pasties of
Colorado, as well as The Brotherhood of
Burlesque with Mustang Monroe, Mr. Valdez,
and Damian Wunderluv, also of Colorado.
Preview entertainment will be the Double
Clutchers, and intermission entertainment is be
the Pasithea Dance Co. Admission: $10 in
advance; $15 at the door; ages 18 and older
admitted. Information: burlesqueontherio.weebly.com.
Frankenstein American Southwest
Theatre Company presents the R.N Sandbergs
adaptation of the classic horror Nov. 20-Dec.
6, at NMSUs Center for the Arts.
Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $5-$17.
nmsutheatre.com.
Set in the icy polar regions where scientist
Victor Frankenstein has chased the creature he
brought to life, this highly theatrical and emotional version traces Frankensteins path to the
final confrontation with his intelligent, articulate, sensitive, and powerful creature.
Picasso at the Lapin Agile El Paso
Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the Steve

Martin about an imaginary meeting of Albert
Einstein and Pablo Picasso Nov. 20- Dec. 12.
Directed by Mario Rodriguez-Alvarado.
Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and
2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors; $7 students and military). Information: 532-1317 or
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The play put Einstein and Picasso in a Paris in
1904, when both men were on the verge of
unveiling their greatest works. This was the
first full-length play by Martin, best known as a

stand-up comedian and actor.
On Golden Pond No Strings Theatre
Company presents the Ernest Thompson play,

directed by Larry Chandler, Nov. 20-Dec. 6,
at Black Box Theatre in Las Cruces.
Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays
SUNLAND ART GALLERY
"El Paso Scenes Show"
O n d i s p l a y t h r o u g h N o v. 2 8 S p o n s o r e d b y E l Pa s o S c e n e
T h e g al l e r y we l c o m e s n e w a r t i s t s :
Theresa H op ki ns, R ose A nn G ua d i ano & Donna Vesely
5034-D Doniphan, Placita Santa Fe
Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10-6
at 8 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m.

Thursday Dec. 3. Tickets: $12 ($10 students
and seniors 65 and older; $8 all seats
Thursday). Reservations: (575) 523-1223.
Presented to great critical and popular acclaim
first off then on Broadway, this touching, funny
and warmly perceptive study of a spirited and
lovable elderly couple facing their twilight years
introduced a significant playwright to theatre.
Annie: The Musical Kids-N-Co. presents the beloved musical based on Little
Orphan Annie by Charles Strouse, Martin
Charnin and Thomas Meehan Nov. 27-Dec.
20 at Kids-N-Co., 1301 Texas. Directed by Mia
Carreon, with musical direction by Selina
Nevarez. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays. No performances Dec. 11-13; possible holdover Jan. 1-3.
Tickets: $5-$7. Information: 351-1455 or on
Facebook at El Paso Kids-n-co.
With equal measures of pluck and positivity,
little orphan Annie charms everyones hearts
Mature play led

by veteran director
When I finally got back into performing

a few years back, I was asked to do a
role because it required someone with
life experience also known as
mature. At least thats the word I use
for old.
No Strings Theatre in Las Cruces has a
show opening this month that requires
just such maturity: On Golden Pond.
Most remember the absolutely wonderful movie that starred Kathryn
Hepburn and Henry Fonda as the intrepid Ethel and Norman Thayer. The two
won Oscars for their portrayal, as did
the plays writer, Ernest Thompson, for
the script. Fondas daughter, Jane,
played their daughter, Chelsea. Chelsea,
just as Jane Fonda was in real life at the
time, was estranged from her curmudgeon of a father. Indeed, Jane Fonda purchased the rights for the play as a vehicle for her father.
Its also wonderful that a mature
person, Larry Chandler, is directing the
show.
Chandler has been involved in theater
for more than 70 years. He started acting at age four, did school productions,
started producing at 22 and got his
degrees in theater from Weber State
University and University of Utah. He
was a civilian theater/entertainment
director for the U.S. Army for 36 years
before retirement.
On Golden Pond has always been
one of his favorite plays and movies.
The story is timeless, Chandler said,
and is of a nature that commands the
attention by all, young and old, who see
it or know it.
The story, he said, is a love story
love of each other, love of family, love
of life, love of the land specifically
Golden Pond, and connection of family
through angst, conflict and compromise. It tells the story of the elderly
Thayers, who come to their cottage on
Golden Pond in northern New England
every summer. Norman is beginning to
show signs of senility when their
daughter, her fianc and her fiancs son
visit them.
Because he is so fond of the story,
Chandler said he intends to stay true
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despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New

York City. She is determined to find her parents who abandoned her years ago on the
doorstep of a New York City orphanage run by
the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the
help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie
escapes to the wondrous world outside. She
finds a new home and family in billionaire
Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary Grace
Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
Shrek The Musical Las Cruces

Community Theatre, 313 N. Main in the Las
Cruces Downtown Mall, presents the hit family
musical by David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine
Tesori, Dec. 4-20. Directed by Janet Beatty
Payne. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and
Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays.
Tickets: $14 ($13 students, seniors, military,
$11 per person for groups of 10 or more; $10
age 6 and younger. Information: (575) 5231200 or lcctnm.org.
not only to the authors story and what

he has written, but also to the emotions
and relationships of the characters. And
at the same time entertain.
Two seasoned veterans take on the
lead roles: Nikka Ziemer as Ethel, and
Jack Ulrich as Norman. Rounding out
the cast are Karen Buerdsell (last seen
in The Odd Couple female version
and My Big Gay Italian Wedding) as
Chelsea; veteran Mike Cook as Bill
Ray, Chelseas fianc; Bobby Senecal
(The Life of Bob) as Charlie the postman; and veteran Marilyn Artuso as the
telephone operator. The only new face
is 13-year-old Owen Glidewell, playing
Rays son, Billy.
Helping out behind the scenes are
Larry Fisher as assistant director,
Gorton Smith as stage manager, Doug
Roby co-set designer/engineer, and
Peter Herman, light designer.
Chandler says he has been blessed to
have this group. The show has presented no significant challenges so far.
Not with a cast and crew like this,
and with the Hermans (Ceil and Peter
Herman, co-founders of No Strings
Theatre Co. and the Black Box Theatre)
as producers.
Thats saying something considering
Chandler has directed or produced (both
professional and amateur) more than
300 stage productions in his lifetime.
And it aint over yet, he assured me.
Carol Viescas is a veteran of

community theater and teaches
journalism at Bel Air High School.
No Strings Theatre Company presents

On Golden Pond Nov. 20-Dec. 6 at
Black Box Theatre in Las Cruces.
Reservations: (575) 523-1223.
November 2015
Hall of Honor banquet El Paso County

Historical Societys annual banquet honoring
those who have made lasting contributions to
El Paso is 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at El Paso
Club, Chase Bank Building Downtown. Dinner
begins at 7 p.m. Tickets: $100; available from
the El Paso County Historical Society.
Information: 533-3603 or elpasohistory.com.
This years honorees are Nester Valencia,
Dee Margo, the late Bill Rakocy, and Ernest
and Mary Ponce.
Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society
and Haunted History The nonprofit
organization offers a variety of ghost tours.

Age 13 and older welcome, unless otherwise
listed. All children must be accompanied by an
adult age 21 or older. Information/reservations:
274-9531 or help@ghosts915.com.
The Societys offices are at the Ghosts915
Paranormal Research Center, 108 E. San
Antonio.
Concordia Heritage Association and Paso
Del Norte Paranormal Society celebrate Day of
the Dead 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at
Concordia Cemetery, 3700 E. Yandell
(between Boone and Stevens) with a ghost
tour, decorated altars, Dia de Los Muertos
vendors, entertainment and Mojigangas.
Proceeds go toward the restoration and
preservation of Concordia Cemetery, a Texas
State Historical Cemetery. Tickets: $5 ($1 kids
and students 16 and younger; $2 seniors 60
and older and military). Information: 591-2326,
581-7920 or concordiacemetery.org.
Guests may come dressed as Calacas or
Catrinas (skeletons).
The society and Art After Dark present
Buried Treasure, featuring the art and artists
of Ghosts 915 as part of the monthly Last
Thursdays Downtown event. Featured activities can include art exhibits, the haunted item
collection, oddities and treasures for sale,
open-mic ghost stories and more. Downtown
Ghost Tour after the event.
Downtown Ghost Tours are 9 to 11 p.m.
Saturdays, Nov. 7, 21 and 28. Meet at 8:30
p.m. at 108 E. San Antonio. Walk the streets of
haunted downtown El Paso, and hear stories of
betrayal, unique symbolism of buildings, and
see the deadliest intersection of the Old West.
Family friendly tour includes going inside the
Palace Saloon, and the basement of the former
museum. Tickets: $15.
Journey Through Time at Lake Lucero

Accompany rangers and living history
actors from the New Mexico Farm and Ranch

Heritage Museum on a journey Saturday, Nov.
7, through the 10,000 years of human habitation in the Tularosa Basin.
The four-hour program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Along the hike to Lake Lucero, colorful characters such as celebrated author Eugene Manlove
Rhodes and renowned photographer Ansel
Adams will share the rich history of the basin.
Program fee: $8 for 16 years and older, $4 for
children. Reservations are required and must
be made at nps.gov/ whsa. The trail is uneven,
rocky, and has a grade of two to three percent.
See website for details.
Old Fort Bliss Building 5054, corner of
Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The

Old West days of the Soldiers of the Pass are
relived through replicas of the original adobe
fort buildings and military artifacts of the
Magoffinsville Post, 1854 to 1868. Hours are 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; by
November 2015
appointment only Saturday. Admission is free.

Information: 568-4518 or 588-8482 or on
Facebook at Old Fort Bliss.
Old Fort Bliss Days celebrating the replicas
67th anniversary is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday,
Nov. 7. Learn about proper flag etiquette, and
bring flags that need to be disposed of in the
proper manner. Volunteers are needed; call for
more information.
Harvey Girls of El Paso The Harvey

Girls of El Paso Texas 1906-1948 hosts monthly meetings 2 to 4 p.m. the second Monday of
the month at the Union Depot Passenger
Station, 700 San Francisco. The Nov. 9 program is Harvey Houses of Texas, presented
by Patricia Kiddney. Admission is free.
founder Fred Harvey. Visitors welcome.
Southwest Chapter of Railway &
Locomotive Historical Society The
society meets 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at

Tosca Stone Oven Pizzaria, 4017 N. Mesa.
Program is Indian Detour Tour Guides and
the Fred Harvey Company presented by Pres
Dehrkoop and Patricia Kiddney. Open to the
public. Information: 591-2326.
History Notes Lecture Series The
monthly program is 1 p.m. the second

Thursday of each month at the Branigan
Cultural Center, 501 N. Main, north end of the
Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. The 2015 series
focuses on American Indian Cultures of the
Southwest. Admission is free. Information:
(575) 541-2154 or las-cruces.org/museums.
Nov. 12: America Dont You Know Me? Im
Your Native Son, Geronimo, with Carlos
Melendrez.
Dec. 10: Insurrection: A Brief History and
Archaeology of the Pueblo Revolt, with Maria
Hroncich-Connor.
Daughters of the Republic of Texas
The Rio Grande Chapter meets at 11 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 13, at Avilas Restaurant, 6232 N.
Mesa. This months program is Texas
Rangers presented by Juan Torres. Luncheon
fee: $10. Information: 760-5775.
El Paso Corral of the Westerners
The monthly dinner program is 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 20, at Country Inn and Suites, 900
Sunland Park Dr. The program is Mexican
Vaqueros Influence on American Cowboys
presented by Rudy Avila. Cost: $20; includes
dinner and presentation. Visitors welcome, but
RSVP needed by Nov. 16: 759-9538.
El Paso Corral of Westerners, established in
1965, is a Chapter of Westerners International,
an organization of history buffs.
Scottish Rite Temple tour The
Downtown El Paso historic landmark, 301 W.

Missouri, is open to the public for a free walking tour at 9 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Learn about El Pasos Masonic history, the
design and architecture of the theater.
El Paso Mission Trail Visitor Center
El Paso Mission Trail Associations center supporting the three historic churches in the
Mission Valley Ysleta Mission, Socorro
Mission and San Elizario Chapel is at 6095
Alameda (at Zaragoza). Hours are 10 a.m. to 3
p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission is free.
Information 790-0661, 851-9997 or visitelpasomissiontrail.com.
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The Nutcracker Ballet El Paso Youth
Ballets 6th annual presentation of Pyotr Ilyich

Tchaikovskys classic ballet is 7:30 p.m. Friday
and Saturday, and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 4-6,
at UTEPs Magoffin Auditorium, featuring original choreography. Tickets: $15, $20, $25
(Ticketmaster). Information: 747-5481 (UTEP
Ticket Center), 760-6062 (Marta Katz) or epyouthballet.com.
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New Mexico Tamale Fiesta y Mas
The 4th annual fiesta in Historic Downtown

Silver City is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec.
5, hosted by the Southwest New Mexico
Green Chamber of Commerce, with tamale
and craft vendors and other traditional
Christmas and Borderland favorites such as
capirotada, bizcochos, Mexican hot chocolate
and red-chile kettle corn. Information: (575)
538-1337 or tamalfiestaymas.org.
Escamilla Christmas Extravaganza

Impressionist artist Alberto Escamilla hosts his
annual holiday show and sale 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5-6,
in his gallery, 1445 Main Street, Suite B1-2 in
Placita Madrid in historic San Elizario, with live
holiday music, appetizers with refreshments
and special discounts. Information: 851-0742 or
albertoescamilla.com.
A Holiday Afternoon with EPSYO
The El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra performs its annual holiday concert for El Paso
Hispanic Chamber of Commerces Education
Foundation at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at the
Plaza Theatre, The orchestra, directed by
Andres Moran, features musicians age 14-21
and will play a variety of seasonal music.
Tickets: $$12.50 (Ticketmaster). Information:
566-4066, or epsyos.org.
Winter Ball on the Border El Paso
Choral Society hosts the Songs and Arias

fundraising event at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at
Camino Real Hotels Ballroom. Information:
epchoralsociety.org.
Happy Hippie Holidaze Open House
The Hal Marcus Gallery, 1308 N. Oregon,

hosts the 45th annual Happy Holidaze Open
House arts and craft fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, with local vendors, appetizers, and live entertainment. Visitors are
encouraged to come in hippie garb. Admission
is free. Information: 533-9090 or
halmarcus.com.
Magoffin Holiday Open House The
annual holiday season event at the Magoffin

Home State Historic Site, 1120 Magoffin, is 4
to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, with and art
show, music, dancing, food and a visit from
Santa. Dress warm for outside activities.
Admission is $2. Information: 533-5147.
Handels Messiah El Paso Choral
Society will present Handels Messiah with

orchestra and professional soloists at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 12, at the Abraham Chavez
Theatre. The performance will also feature
Finzis Magnificat and Vivaldis Winter
Concerto. Tickets: $10-$40 (Ticketmaster).
Elephant Butte Beach Walk and

Floating Light Parade Elephant Butte
State Parks annual luminaria walk is 5 to 8 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 12. The event features about
4,000 luminarias, a boat and RV parade,host
campfires with free refreshments, Santa Claus,
hayrides, caroling and more. Cost: $5 per car.
The Floating Lights Parade and RV Lighting
Contest is 6:30 p.m. at the Marina del Sur.
Information: (575) 740-1777 or elephantbuttechamberofcommerce.com.
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El Paso Scene
A Kids-N-Co. Christmas Spectacular

Kids-N-Co. presents a holiday performance
sponsored by El Paso Community Foundation

as part of its Jewel Box Series Dec. 12-13, at
the Philanthropy Theatre in the Plaza Theatres
Annex. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Saturday and
2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $16; available on
Ticketmaster. Information: 351-1455 epcf.org.
A Christmas Carol The UTEP
Department of Theater & Dance continues its

holiday tradition with Chuck Gordens adaptation of the Charles Dickens classic Dec. 13-20,
at UTEPs Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre,
directed by Austin Savage. Show time is 7:30
p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2:30 p.m. Saturday.
Tickets: $9-$14. Information: Information: 7475118, theatredance.utep.edu or on Facebook.
Senior All-Star Football Classic The

24th annual greater El Paso football showcase
game is at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at
UTEPs Sun Bowl stadium. Information: 4786904 or gepfs.com.
Its A Wonderful Life El Paso
Playhouse presents the Christmas classic by Joe

Landry Dec. 17-20, based on the film by Frank
Capra. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and
Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8
seniors; $7 students and military). Information:
532-1317 or elpasoplayhouse.com.
WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl

Invitational The 53rd annual WestStar
Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational is Dec.

21-22 at UTEPs Don Haskins Center. UTEP
hosts Kent State, North Dakota and Alcorn
State. Tickets information: 533-4416 or 7475234 (UTEP Ticket Center).
The tournament is the nations oldest collegiate holiday basketball tournament.
Games begin at 7 p.m. Monday, with UTEP vs.
Norfolk State.
Hyundai Sun Bowl The 82nd annual
football classic begins at noon, Saturday, Dec.

26. Teams come from ACC and Pac-12 conferences. Information: 533-4416 or sunbowl.org.
The 19th annual Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta is 4-9
p.m. Friday, Dec. 25 (Christmas) with various
live bands, a battle of the university bands, childrens entertainment and more. Admission is
$5.
Mount Cristo Rey Hike Through Time
A guided hike is at noon Sunday, Dec. 27,

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.
November 2015
Local: Weiland & Wildabouts

roam Speaking Rock
It has been several years since we last saw

this guy with his then band, Stone Temple
Pilots. Although Scott Weiland will once
again perform under the Speaking Rock
Entertainment umbrella, very little else will
be the same. For one, he will be in the indoor
venue where the sound system is far superior. He also has parted ways once again with
the DeLeo brothers and has a brand new cast
of characters backing him up. The new band
is officially Scott Weiland and the
Wildabouts, and their latest is the brilliant
Blaster, which came out in March. He
explores some new avenues like a bit of jangle pop, some garage guitar and a touch of
glam tendencies, especially in their cover of
the 1973 T. Rex hit 20th Century Boy.
Blaster also echoes his past works, from
the hard alternative edge of his first band to
the down-and-dirty rock of his short-lived
supergroup Velvet Revolver, to the softer
side of his solo releases. The date is
Saturday, Nov. 7, and the set list is sure to
include some well-known classics and hopefully some future hits.
National: Stereophonics,
Keep the Village Alive, Stylus
Get ready for my tirade about one of the

biggest bands in Europe never getting their
due in America. This is their ninth proper
release, and I still hold out hope for the light
at the end of the U.S. tunnel. For way too
many years I have clamored on about how
these guys need their break here, but unfortunately that glow in the distance seems to be
getting dimmer. Their last disc went platinum
overseas and unbelievably we are still not on
board. The Stereophonics newest is Keep
the Village Alive. It might be a touch mellower in spots than some of their past
endeavors, but its tank is still three-quartersfull of guitar-driven rock. They start off with
a bang with Cest la Vie, an anthem that
should be blaring from every sound device in
existence, and from there the overflowing
brilliance is almost too much to handle. For
those who have shared in Europes enthusiasm for this band throughout the years, this
quickly rises to the top as one of their best in
their entire catalogue. If you are still in the
dark and have no idea what or who I am
talking about, come over and join the village
they are keeping it alive and well.
Keith Richards, Crosseyed

Heart, Republic Records
As one half of the Glimmer Twins and permanent status as a guitar god, Keith Richards
is rock n roll. Many people believe there
are two sides of the coin when it comes to
the lifeblood of the Rolling Stones, and that
simply isnt true. The heart, soul and I
assume somewhat rancid blood of the band is
Keith Richards. Keith has kept that group
together all this time, but it hasnt always
been easy. The mid-80s strangely enough
were among the most trying times. Mick
Jagger began a full-fledged solo career. After
two attempts, and the Stones in disarray,
Keith fired back the only way he knew how,
with a disc of his own, Talk is Cheap.
Then few years later came Main Offender.
Almost 15 years later there is harmony in the
Stones camp, but Keith has decided to take
things into his own hands once again with
Crosseyed Heart. While he isnt breaking
new ground on his solo front, it is wonderful
to be reminded what he can do without the
help of his usual crew. The disc is filled with
classic Keith-branded rockers, a hint of reggae, a backbone of blues and a few smoky
ballads. Now that Keith has our heart crosseyed, lets cross our fingers that this sparks a
new Rolling Stones album in 2016.
November 2015
Collective Soul, See What You

Started by Continuing,
Vanguard Records
It has become a true treasure hunt to discover straightforward rock n roll that does
not get overseasoned with layers of punk, alt
country, Goth, hardcore and every other flavor, losing a bands essence. There seems to
be only a handful of artists you can count on
time and time again for fantastic music. Even
then you cannot completely rely on them for
timely output. Its been about six years since
we last heard from Collective Soul. This
band has always delivered a high standard of
quality albums. Their new disc, See What
You Started by Continuing, finds them on
Vanguard Records, a label that has been
expanding their scope for just over a decade
now. Singer Ed Roland and company have
once again created a completely solid disc of
anthem rock to keep your air guitar strumming for days. The slick production and
extraordinarily hook-laden arena rockers are
churned with proper quantities of soloing,
pop and glam, while still managing not to be
overcome by them. The result proves that
their special formula is sure to procure a few
more hits. It is good to see them continuing
because what they started nearly a quartercentury ago is still incredible.
Collectibles: Son Volt, Trace,

Rhino Records
Alt. country returns to the scene of the

crime with a seminal album that helped to
define the genre. The pioneers of the movement were far and away Uncle Tupelo, but
that isnt to dismiss the likes of Gram
Parsons, the Byrds or Steve Earle. They were
all highly influential, but the category was
established by the band from Illinois. Uncle
Tupelo lasted a few albums and split off into
two factions: Jeff Tweedy and his gang
Wilco, and Jay Farrar and his group Son
Volt. The latter are the ones that solidified
everything with their debut, Trace. The
disc came out 20 years ago this year and it is
with this anniversary that Rhino records has
taken that single disc and created the brandnew deluxe double-CD set. This superb new
version has been remastered, with the first
platter containing all the originals along with
a bevy of demo versions and an acoustic cut.
The next up at bat is an unreleased live performance from 1996, which covers nearly
every song from Trace and a few tunes by
his band that started it all. Now is the time to
trace back the roots of Alt. country and discover an essential steppingstone to its existence.
Keep an eye out for these new
and upcoming releases:
Bloc Party Hymns

Blue Jean Committee Catalina Breeze
Billy Gibbons & BFGs Perfectomundo
Suede Night Thoughts
Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin

Dice Music. Drop him a line at
tumblindicemusic@netscape.net.
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El Paso Rhinos
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Magoffin Home St. Hist Site 31
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MegaMates
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Mesilla Book Center
41
Mesa Street Antique
Mind/Body Studio
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NM Farm & Ranch Museum 14

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NOV.

Your monthly guide to community

St. Ignatius Catholic Church

The German Air Force may be phasing out

Rubin celebrates 10 years

UTEPs Rubin Center marks its 10th

Womans Club of El Paso

Oct. 31, with, games, candy for kids and free

International Food Fair UTEP Office of

Student Life hosts its 2015 fair 11 a.m. to 2

A Christmas Fair The Junior League of

Average Joe Dog Show Miracle

League of El Paso hosts its inaugural benefit

Fall Bash The community cookout and

concert, sponsored by Westside Community

El Pasos 42nd annual holiday shopping fair is

Fur-Festival Humane Society of El Paso in

partnership with El Paso Animal Services, will

El Maida Circus The famous Shrine

Circus returns Nov. 11-15, at El Paso County

Taste of El Paso The areas ultimate

culinary experience is 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday,

Brew at the Zoo II The El Paso

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Scene Spotlight highlights events

Da de los Muertos Cosecha, Maiz y

Crossland Gallery The exhibit Fall

La Union Maze The 2015 maze, Bee

Fall Wine & Craft Beer Art Market

Fort Bliss Holiday Bazaar The NCO

El Paso Symphony Orchestra The

Picasso at the Lapin Agile El Paso

Las Artistas The Art and Fine Craft

Farmers Market at Ardovinos Desert

Navidad de las Luminarias Bruce

El Paso Mineral & Gem Club Show

Magoffin Home Open House

New Year Dance Garibaldi Ballroom

Las Cruces Museum of Art Showing

Flickinger Center for Performing Arts

Home Grown The New Mexico Food

Silver City Lighted Christmas Parade

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El Paso Scene is published by Cristo

Deadline for news for the

The December issue comes out Nov. 25

Fountain Theatre Mesilla Valley Film

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(915) 542-1422 ext. 4

Yvonne T. Herrera, Will Summers

Randy Friedman, Gil Garza

Carol Viescas, Brian Chozick,

Subscription Form is on Page 46

Mesita Fall Carnival Mesita Elementary

Turkish Food and Craft Fair Raindrop

Parade begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26

El Paso Mineral & Gem Club Show

The annual mineral, gem, jewelry and bead

Harvest & Halloween

Department of Theatre and Dance student