Mar. 2, 2016-March 6, 2016
Monster Jam – The world’s largest and most famous monster truck tour featuring the biggest names in monster truck makes its way to El Paso March 5 at 7 p.m. and March 6 at 2 p.m. at the UTEP Sun Bowl. Names include Grave Digger®, Maximum Destruction®, Monster Mutt®, El Toro Loco®, Captain’s Curse® and Blue Thunder®. Tickets starting at $12 available through Ticketmaster. More information at www.monsterjam.com.
Shattered Sun — The group performs at 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, with Darkness Divided, Andromeda Theory and Antimatter, at Mesa Music Hall, 4151 N. Mesa. Tickets: $8 in advance; $10 at the door. Information: 599-8585 or on Facebook at Mesa Music Hall.
UTEP Department of Music — Performances are at 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Tickets: $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.
• UTEP Symphony Band Concert is Thursday, March 3.
• UTEP Choirs and Bella Voce Singers perform Friday, March 4. The UTEP Choirs and guest ensemble Bella Voce Singers of New York City in a concert of hope in a time of conflict. Works featured include choral cycles Arbor Mundi by Kentaro Sato for men’s chorus and “Anne Frank: A Living Voice” by Linda Tutas Haugen for women’s chorus.
Speaking Rock Entertainment Center — 122 S. Pueblo Rd. Live music nightly. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com. Free entry.
• The Who Generation, (The Who tribute band) performs at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3.
• Let It Rawk, celebrating the hair metal era, is 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5, featuring former Warrant frontman Jaime St. James on vocals, Dokken’s Sean McNabb on bass, Stryper’s Oz Fox on lead guitar, Jeff Duncan from Armored Saint on lead guitar.
Hanks Jazz Festival — The annual festival runs all day Thursday through Saturday, March 3-5, in the Hanks High School auditorium, 2100 Lee Trevino Regional middle and high school students will perform throughout the festival, with guest artists Carl Saunders, trumpet; and Doug Webb, saxophone. Audience admission is free. Information: 434-9700 or hanksband.com.
The final concert and awards ceremony begin at 7 p.m. Saturday.
‘Riverdance: The 20th Anniversary World Tour — Jam Theatricals and El Paso Live present the international Irish dance phenomenon March 4-6, at the Plaza Theatre, composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday, 2 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $45 and $70 Information: 231-1111, ElPasoLive.com/Broadway or on Facebook at Broadway in El Paso.
Riverdance began its journey as the interval act in the 1994 EurovisionSong Contest, produced for television by Moya Doherty. This seven-minute dance piece was then developed into a full-length stage show. With its fusion of Irish and International music and dance, the show broke all box office records during its world premire run in Dublin in early 1995.
Yellow Claw — The Ampsterdam DJ crew’s “Blood for Mercy Tour” is Saturday, March 5, at El Buchanan’s Event Center, 11540 Pellicano. Doors open at 9 p.m. Ticket information: on Facebook SMGeventsofficial.com.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —1200 Futurity Dr. (at Sunland Park Drive), Sunland Park, N.M. Free live music is 9 p.m. Fridays, featuring Latin and regional music and Saturdays featuring rock and pop variety. March 5: U2 Tribute Band “With or Without U2.” Mariachi music is 5 p.m. Sundays. No cover. Information: (575) 874-5200 or Sunland-Park.com.
‘African-American History: A Journey Through the Music’ — Young El Paso Singers, conducted by Cindy Jay, will host a concert in honor of African American heritage 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 3400 Wyoming. Admission is free. Information: 227-6002 or on Facebook at Young El Paso Singers.
This story begins in Africa, travels across the ocean on slave ships, traces auctions, slavery, minstrelsy and Jim Crow Laws, and continues through the early days of the civil rights movement culminating with Martin Luther King, Jr. The music is presented with brief narrations. The singers will be accompanied on piano by Ruben Gutierrez.
ALSO THIS WEEK
Venture El Paso Expo — Paso Del Norte Venture Competition + Expo (PDNVC+E) expo and competition begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, at UTEP, with venture capitalists from across the country hearing pitches from regional start ups. The expo is free and open to the public. Information: 321-3121, nancy@hubep.org or hubofhumaninnovation.org
The PDNVC+E features two competition tracks, one for university students and one for entrepreneurs launching startups in the region. Over two days, these teams, competing in either the professional or student track, present their ventures to judges who are successful business people and entrepreneurs.
German Spring Bazaar — The German Air Force Air Defense Center of Fort Bliss hosts its 13th annual bazaar 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the former Oktoberfest Building, Building 747 on Carter Road in Fort Bliss. Hobby craftsmen and women will display their various goods, including items for Easter. There will also be German food specialties like bratwurst, waffles and German cakes and pastries, German beer, coffee and soft drinks. Admission is free. Information: 568-0259, 568-1924, 569-5736 or betreuunginelpaso.com.
All proceeds help the center’s “Aid for the Needy” charity benefit the following projects on both sides of the border: Centro Communitario del Esperito Santo A.C, Centro Santa Catalina and the colonia in Chaparral.
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, March 5-6, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Alabama. Includes new, used and antique firearms and accessories, knives, coins, Southwest jewelry, military surplus and collectibles. Food concessions available. Admission: $5 (under 10 free). Age 18 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Information: 241-1761.
‘Red Sands Patrol for El Paso Children’s Hospital’ — The West Texas Squad of the 501st Legions Star Garrison will host a family-friendly fundraising day of Star Wars themed gaming and events 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. More than 20 video gaming stations will feature Star Wars games spanning the last 20 years of video game history including Star Wars PS4 Bundle and Star Wars Battlefront. Admission is free; donations accepted for El Paso Children’s Hospital. Online donations also accepted at Extra-life.org. Information: redsandspatrol@gmail.com.
There will also be Star Wars themed board games, card games, and other tabletop top games, such as the Vhe’rang clan of the Mandalorian Mercenaries (the 501st’s local sister Star Wars Costuming group), a movie marathon, photo ops with Star Wars costumers (in movie quality costumes), costume contests for children and adults, silent auction and door prizes.
El Paso Natural Hair Expo — Bebe Michelle of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., hosts the natural hair expo noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 6, at Cascadas Ballroom, 1071 Country Club, with vendors, educational classes, and on stage demonstrations. Also offered is a RE-Lounge (Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reconnect) from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets: $5; lounge entry ticket extra; available with purchase of regular ticket. Information: 209-2819 or naturalhairexpoep.com.
A “Mommy and Me Event: Beautifully and Wonderfully Made” precedes the expo at 11:30 a.m., to learn about girl’s hair care. Includes activities for children, light refreshments and door prizes. Tickets: $10 in advance; $20 at the door. First 100 attendees to purchase a ticket get a free expo swag bag.
Downtown Artist and Farmers Market — The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department’s market for area artists and regionally grown agricultural products is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday in the Union Plaza District along Anthony Street. Information: 212-1780 or elpasoartsandculture.org.
Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing — The 14th annual market runs Saturdays year-round at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M. Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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.
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 farmer’s market featuring local food producers noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, with art, crafts, jams and jellies, food trucks, wine and more. No outside alcohol allowed. Dog friendly. Admission is free. Information: (575) 502-4074 or lavinawinery.com.
ART EVENTS
Agave Rosa Gallery — 905 Noble. Information: 533-8011 or agaverosagallery.com. Showing in March is “The Stark Contrasts,” solo show by Santa Fe artist Celia Cortez. Reception if 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 5.
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 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Information: Cil Abeyta, 584-3117 or 474-0053.
Showing in March and April is “Miniature Mania,” miniatures or small works of art by Cil Abeyta, Sally Backey-Avant, Barbara Brown, Carolyn Bunch, Dorian Clouser, Judy Crumley, Robert Dozal, Melinda Etzold, Deana Hicks, Candy Mayer, Rachel Murphree, Krystyna Robbins, Donna Vesely, Connie Weaver and others. opening is 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, March 5. The show will be judged by Bob Adams, well known El Paso artist and Plein Air painter.
ON STAGE
‘Spring Awakening’ — El Paso Community College Theater closes its season with the Tony Award winning musical about the coming of age of a group of youth in the early 1900s by Steven Satar and Duncan Sheik based on the book by Frank Wedekind Feb. 25-March 6, at Transmountain Forum Theater, 9570 Gateway North, directed by Keith Townsend.
Showtime is 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Ages 7 and older admitted. Tickets: $15 ($10 non-EPCC student/military with ID, $7 EPCC students, faculty, staff, seniors with ID). Available at the door, cash or check only. Information: 831-5056 or epcc.edu/theater.
‘A Doll’s House’ — El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the Henrik Ibsen classic through March 12. Directed by Veronica Frescas. Showtime is 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $11 ($9 seniors 62 and older, $8 military/students and per person for groups of ten or more). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com.
Set in the present day, Nora, a delightful spirit, is much less free than she first appears. She valiantly tries to please her husband but gets caught in the web of social expectations and domestic condemnation, and now her self-respect demands further action.
SPORTS
UTEP Men’s Basketball – The Miners’ home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Final home game of the regular season is 2 p.m. Saturday, March 5, vs. UTSA. Tickets: $8-$50 (Ticketmaster).Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com.
El Paso Rhinos – El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team home games are at Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. March 4-6: Springfield Express. Tickets; $20 glass seats; $15 center line; $10 bluelines; $5 general admission. information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com.
Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — 1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park. Live racing season runs through April 19. Post time is 1:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday. Nine races held each race day. General admission and parking are free. Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday. Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com.
El Paso Senior Games — City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department’s annual games for those age 50 and older run through May 18 at various locations, Sponsored by United Healthcare and Urgent Care Home Heath Inc. All participants have a chance to qualify for the Texas State Senior Games. Registration: $15 for two events, plus $5 for each additional event; $45 for all events; includes game t-shirt. Information, registration: 544-0753 elpasotexas.gov/parks.
• Table Tennis is 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, at Table Tennis Club, 2727 Wyoming.
• Swimming is 8 a.m. Saturday, March 5, Memorial Aquatic Center, 3251 Copper.
Monster Jam – The Monster Truck Show is 7 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5-6, at Sun Bowl Stadium. Tickets: $12 (Ticketmaster). Information: monsterjam.com.
Brain Injury Support Group 5K — El Paso Brain Injury Support Group’s 5th annual 5K run 1 mile walk is 9 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Mentis El Paso, 4360 Doniphan, finishing up at El Paso Botanical Garden at Keystone Heritage Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Cost: $25; $30 day of race. Information: reaceadventuresunlimited.com.
Thunderbird Summit Challenge — The 8-mile and 5K run/hike and 1-mile run/walk benefiting participating Coronado High School athletic clubs is 7:30 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at Sabino Segura River Levee Park, near 1000 McNutt Drive in Sunland Park. Cost: $20-$40 depending on course. Online registration at runsignup.com. Information: 241-1051 or on Facebook at ThunderbirdSummitChallenge.
The 8-mile trail run/hike (moderate/advanced) starts from the Rio Grande levee and goes to the summit of Mt. Cristo Rey.
Packet pickup is noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, March 3-4, at the Coronado Administrative Office Building.
Southern New Mexico
Yevgeny Kutik — Temple Beth El of Las Cruces, 3980 Sonoma Springs, presents a “meet the artist” evening with renowned classical violinist, Yevgeny Kutik, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2. Kutik, who will also be playing with the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra March 5-6, is a Russian-American concert violinist. Refreshments will be served; donations accepted. Information: (575) 524-3380 or tbelc.org.
Kutik will play a few unaccompanied short pieces and speak about his family’s emigration from Belarus. His career debuted in 2003 with an appearance with the Boston Pops after being the 1st prize recipient of the Boston Symphony Orchestra Young Artists’ Competition.
Nervosa — The Brazilian female thrash band performs Thursday, March 3, at The Warehouse Bar, 1490 Missouri, Suite B, in Las Cruces, as part of their first U.S. Tour. Information at nervosaofficial.com or on Facebook at Nervosa Thrash.
Rock and Worship Road Show — Newsboys, Jeremy Camp and Mandisa are among the headliners for the 2016 Christian rock tour 7 p.m. Friday, March 4, at NMSU’s Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Also performing are Phil Wickham, Family Force 5 and Audio Adrenaline. Admission: $10 at the door. VIP Tickets: $100, available online at theroadshowtour.com. Information: (575) 646-1420 or Facebook at PanAmCenter.
A Pre-show Party is 6:15 p.m. with host Danny Gokey and Citizen Way. Shaun Groves returns as guest speaker.
‘Mark Medoff Directoral Project’ — Las Cruces Community Theatre, 313 N. Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall, presents a presentation of “I, Custer,” March 4-20, directed by Mark Medoff and written by Neil Adelman. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $9-$12. Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org.
‘The Birthday Party’ — No Strings Theatre Company presents the Harold Pinter play March 4-20, at Black Box Theatre in Las Cruces. Directed by Karen Caroe. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., 2:30 p.m. Sunday; 7 p.m. Thursday March 17. Tickets: $12 ($10 students, seniors over 65; all seats $8 Thursday). Reservations: (575) 523-1223.
This “comedy of menace” transcends traditional theater by taking a familiar setting — in this case an English home — and turning it into an unsettling place of lies, deceit and chaos.
‘In The Time of Butterflies’ — American Southwest Theatre Company presents Caridad Svich’s adaptation of Julia Alvarez’ novel Feb. 25-March 13, at NMSU’s Center for the Arts. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $5-$17. Information: (575) 646-4515 or nmsutheatre.com.
The Mirabal sisters discover what it means to cause change in the world they live in. The performance features unique and poetic visuals, powerful storytelling and humor.
Cowboy Days — The 17th annual celebration of Southwest pioneer heritage is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5-6, at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Las Cruces. Admission: $5; free for age four and younger. The first 100 cars each day get in for $10 per carload. Information: (575) 522-4100 or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.
The event offers children’s activities, cowboy food and music, cowboy mounted shooting, horseback and stagecoach rides. The event also features living history and gunfight reenactments with Borderland Pistoleros cowboy mounted shooting club, a 19th century fashion show, arts and crafts vendors, roping, horseshoeing and other demonstrations. Working dog demonstrations are Sunday.
Dr. Seuss Day — Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. hosts a family day celebrating Dr. Seuss 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, with breakfast (including green eggs and ham), jumping balloons, and obstacle course and reading circles. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Tickets: $7 (Ticketmaster). Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
The TriFecta Omnium — The Las Cruces/Hillsboro, N.M. cycling event is Saturday and Sunday, March 5-6, with a time trial and criterium Saturday and road race Sunday. Fees: $15 for time trial, $20 for criterium and $35 for road race ($60 for all three); late fee after March 2. Information, registration newmexicosportsonline.com or ziavelocycling.com. USAC license required; no race day registration.
Saturday’s events begin on REA Road in Las Cruces. Time Trial course is out and back on a frontage road for 20K, and the criterium course is a flat, square 1-mile circuit located close to the time trial course.
Sunday’s race course starts in Hillsboro toward Lake Valley and returns to Hillsboro, then finishes with 9 miles uphill to Kingston. Distance is 35 or 53 miles depending on category.
Las Cruces Home and Garden Show — The Las Cruces Home Builders Association’s annual show is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 5-6, at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 E. University. The regional public marketplace showcases home improvement and construction businesses. Exhibitor booths, food concession stands and how-to demonstrations also will be featured. Information: (575) 526-6126 or lascruceshomebuildersassociation.com.
‘LCSO with Yevgeny Kutik — Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra presents the guest violinist, March 5-6, at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall, performing Mozart’s Overture to “Cosi Fan Tutte,” Wieniawski’s violin Concerto No. 2 and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$45. Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucesymphony.com.
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