Events taking place this month: September 2015

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. Information on Facebook.
• Sen Dog: The Cypress Hill member performs at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1. Tickets: $15-$20.
• That 1 Guy: Sunday, Sept. 13. Tickets: $10-$12.
• Teen Daze: Saturday, Sept. 26, with Heavenly Beat. Tickets: $10-$12.

Chayanne — The Latin pop superstar performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $57, $97, $142 (Ticketmaster).
The Puerto Rican singer got his start as a youth with Los Chicos, and began a solo career at age 16. He also starred as an actor in four soap operas, TV mini series and movies. In 1998 he played a Latin dancer with Vanessa Williams in “Dance With Me.”
Chayanne, who has sold more than 50 million albums, is making his first solo, national tour in four years. He will perform titles from his latest album, “En Todo Estar.” The album features his hit single “Humanos a Marte,”

EPCC Summer Repertory Season — El Paso Community College Performer’s Studio presents its summer repertory season in June, July and September. Showtime is 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. All performances are at the EPCC Transmountain Campus Forum Theatre. 9570 Gateway North. All revenues of the Summer Repertory go toward funding scholarships for Performance Studies students at EPCC. Admission: $15 general admission: $10 EPCC staff, non-EPCC students, seniors; $7 EPCC students. Information: 831-5056, 637-4029 or forumtheater.wix.com/epcc.
• “American Idiot” runs Sept. 3-4. The Tony Award winning Green Day electric rock musical is staged by Artistic Director Keith Townsend. The story of youthful disillusion is based on Green Day’s Grammy-winning, multi-platinum album of the same name. This show includes every song from Green Day’s album, as well as several songs from the follow-up release, “21st Century Breakdown.” Three disgruntled men, Johnny, Tunny and Will, flee the constraints of their hometown for the thrills of city life where their paths are quickly estranged, with Tunny enlisting in the army, Michael being called back home to attend familial responsibilities and Johnny’s attention becoming divided by a seductive love interest and a hazardous new friendship.
• “Unnecessary Farce” runs Sept. 5-6. An award winning over-the-top stage comedy by Paul Slade Smith, directed by Matthew Robert Smith. In an economy motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant. In the room next door, two undercover cops are supposed to catch the meeting on videotape. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s watching the video, who’s taking the money, who’s hired a hit man, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes.

UTEP Women’s Soccer — Home games are at UTEP’s University Field. Tickets: $5 general admission. Information: 747-6150 or utepathletics.com.
• The Sixth Annual Border Bash games are 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 vs. Lamar, and 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6 vs. Weber State.
• 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11: Grand Canyon
• 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18: Utah Valley

Alfresco! Fridays — The 2015 season of free outdoor summer concerts are 6 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 18, at Convention Center Plaza. Presented by ElPasoLive.com and sponsored by FirstLight Federal Credit Union. No outside food or beverages, or pets allowed. Information: 534-0633 or alfrescofridays.com.
• Sept. 4: B Series (rock-steady)
• Sept. 11: Prime 80’s Xperience (retro)
• Sept. 18: Fungi Mungle (70s).

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.
• Purity Ring — The band’s Another Eternity Tour is 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3. Tickets: $22-$25.
• Bayside — The Queens rock band performs 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, with The Early November and Better Off. Tickets; $15-$18.
• The Donkeys — The California band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, with The Other Half. Tickets: $8-$10.
• My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult — Electric Messiah Tour is 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21. Tickets: $20.
• Chelsea Wolfe — The singer-songwriter known for her “drone-metal-art-folk” sound performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, with guest Wovenhead. Tickets: $12 in advance; $15 day of show.
• Run the Jewels — The hip hop duo performs Wednesday, Sept. 30. Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door.

Cottonwood Festival — The 25th annual Labor Day Weekend arts and craft festival is Sept. 4-6, in Alameda Park, alongside White Sands Blvd. (U.S. 54/70) in Alamogordo. The event offers more than 80 booths of arts and crafts, entertainment, dancers, food, carnival rides, beer garden and more. Admission is free. Information: Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce, (575) 437-6120, 1-800-826-0294 or alamogordo.com.
The annual pancake breakfast is 7 to 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Cost per plate: $7.

Marfa Lights Festival — The annual festival that pays tribute to Marfa’s mysterious lights is Friday through Sunday, Sept. 4-6, in Marfa, Texas. Activities over the Labor Day Weekend include food and crafts booths, a main street parade, contests, concerts and street dances in the Presidio Courthouse area. Information: marfacc.com.
Events begin at 5 p.m. Friday, and 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday with street dances Friday and Saturday nights; performers to be announced.
The annual Parade on Highland is 10 a.m. Saturday.

Movies in the Canyon — El Paso Live and Rudolph Dealerships host the 7th annual free movie season at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheater Friday and Saturdays, Aug. 14-Oct. 3. Moviegoers are encouraged to bring a blanket or light jacket in case it cools off in the canyon. Showtimes are at dusk (about 8:30 p.m.). Concessions available (no food or beverages may be brought in). Information: 534-0665 or ElPasoLive.com.
• Sept. 4: The Lego Movie (PG)
• Sept. 5: Frozen (PG)
• Sept. 11: Jurassic Park (PG-13)
• Sept. 12: RV (PG)
• Sept. 18: Jumanji (PG)
• Sept. 19: Despicable Me (PG)
• Sept. 25: Dumb and Dumber To (PG-13)
• Sept. 26: Finding Nemo (G)

24-hour Paintball Scenario Game — WinkeyDoodles Inc. hosts the 24-hour scenario game, “Star Wars vs. Star Trek,” Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, at Mountain Park Trout Farm in High Rolls, N.M. Paintball teams and individuals from all over El Paso and New Mexico will participate in this annual event with camping and game over 40 acres of woods, creeks and grassy meadows. Registration information: (915) 877-2110 or winkeydoodles.com/highrolls.

Franciscan Festival of Fine Arts — Holy Cross Retreat Center, 600 Holy Cross Road in Mesilla Park, will showcase the works of area artists 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6. The event includes an enchilada dinner, food vendors, a silent auction, a raffle, live music, and a beer garden. Admission is free; donations taken at the door. Information: (575) 524-3688 or franciscanfestival.org.

Spencer Theater for Performing Arts — Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12 miles north of downtown Ruidoso). Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com.
• Evolution: A Tribute to Journey — The “spot-on” Journey tribute band performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, sharing Journey’s awesome hits like “Wheel In The Sky,” “Any Way You Want It,” “Open Arms” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” Tickets: $39-$60.

Native American Artist Craft Show and Demonstration — Native American artists from New Mexico will give demonstrations and sell their works 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, in the visitor center patio at White Sands National Monument near Alamogordo. Admission to the show and sale is free. Information: (575) 479-6124 or nps.gov/whsa.
Guest artists will teach how they create their handcrafts and explain the history and meaning of their artwork. Several artists create handcrafts that will also be available for purchase during the event. This presentation is co-sponsored by the National Park Service and White Sands Trading.

St. Anthony’s Bazaar — The 51st annual Labor Day weekend festival is noon to 11 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7, at the St. Anthony’s Seminary, 4501 Hastings (at Crescent). The event offers food, games and live entertainment hosted on the grounds of a Franciscan seminary. An evening mass is planned for Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 566-2261.
Proceeds from the event go directly to the education, housing and living expenses for the seminarians.

Sun City Music Festival — The 5th annual electronic music festival is 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Details to be announced. Information: suncitymusicfestival.com or discodonniepresents.com.

Bottomless Bubblefest — Bottomless Lake State Park, 13 miles east of Roswell, (via U.S. Hwy 380 and NM Hwy 409), will host its annual Labor Day weekend event 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, featuring underwater “dive poker,” underwater games, snorkeling, beach volleyball, nature hikes, ranger talks and more. Day-use fee is $5. Camping fees: $8 for primitive site; $10 for developed site (electrical hookup $4 extra). Reservations for camping recommended. Information: (575) 624-6058 or nmparks.com.

Fiesta de las Flores — The Hispanic Cultural Center presents the annual festival is Labor Day weekend, with food, vendors, music, dances and more. Information: 533-3730 or fiestadelasflores.org.

All-American Gun & Western Collectible Show — The annual show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, at the Ruidoso Convention Center. Hundreds of guns, gun-related items, Indian artifacts, knives, cowboy gear and more will be on display. Proceeds benefit Lincoln County charities. Admission: $5 (free for age 12 & under free). Age 18 and younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Information: (575) 257-6171 or trekwest.com/gunshow.

Cloudcroft Labor Day Hoopla — The annual family party is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Sept. 5-7, on Burro Avenue in Cloudcroft. The event includes live music, games, a sidewalk sale, food, street dance, wild west show and more. Admission is free. Information: (575) 682-2733 or 1-866-682-8777 or cloudcroft.net.
Outhouse Races are 2 p.m. Sunday on Burro Street.
Cloudcroft Light Opera Company presents the melodrama “Ballad of Gopher Gap” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, in the Pavilion near Zenith Park.

Harvest Wine Fest — The New Mexico Wine Growers Association presents its Labor Day Weekend festival noon to 6 p.m. Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7, at the Southern New Mexico State Fairgrounds, Las Cruces. Admission: $15 in advance (go the website); $20 at the gate, includes souvenir wine glass; under 21 free accompanied by parent of legal guardian. Monday is Military Day, with $3 discount for active duty military with ID. All adults must have valid ID, regardless of age; designated drivers encouraged. No pets, coolers or open containers allowed. Information: (575) 522-1232 or wineharvestfestival.com.
The festival features wines produced by New Mexico’s leading wineries, available for tasting and for sale by the glass, bottle or case, plus live entertainment each day, specialty foods, arts and crafts, grape stomp contests at the top of every hour and more.
Live entertainment:
Saturday — Derrick Haris (noon) and Radio La Chusma (3 p.m.)
Sunday — Vince Alten (noon) and Border Avenue (3 p.m.)
Monday — Overcome Las Cruces (noon) and The Ghetto Brothers (3 p.m.).
To get to the fairgrounds, take I-10 West toward Deming, then take the fairgrounds exit and follow the signs.

Hatch Chile Festival — The “chile capital of the world’s” 44th annual celebration is Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 5-6, at the Hatch Airport on N.M. Hwy 26, 1 1/2 miles west of Hatch, featuring vendors, carnival rides, arts and crafts, chile food and ristra tying and painting demonstrations, live music, beer garden, mud volleyball, mariachi competition, and fresh roasted Hatch green chile and contests. Admission: $10 car load. Information: (575) 267-5483, hatchchilefest.com or on Facebook.
Parade begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, festival events open at 11 a.m. both days.

‘Rolling Stones’ Gem and Mineral Show — Grant County Rolling Stones Gem and Mineral Society’s 32nd annual show in Silver City, N.M. is Sept. 5-7 at the Western New Mexico University’s Intramural Gym on College Avenue in Silver City. The show offers guided field trips, vendors, silent auctions, exhibits and demonstrations. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday. Admission is free. Information: rollingstonesgms.blogspot.com.
The show features dealers from around the Southwest with mineral specimens, jewelry, and arts crafted from rock and gems. Quantities of “rough” stones are available for cutting and polishing work, as well as equipment and supplies.
Rockhounding and educational field trips offered each day.

Taste of Downtown Silver City — The annual event featuring a “walk-about tour” of more than 15 area restaurants, cafes and coffeehouses is noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, in downtown Silver City. The event features food samples from various menu items from different restaurants and shops, vendors and more. Tickets $18; available in advance on eventbrite. Information: (575) 534-9005 or silvercitymainstreet.com.

Big Bend Balloon Bash — The hot air balloon festival in Alpine, Texas, will feature nearly 30 colorful balloons Saturday through Monday, Sept. 5-7, at the Alpine-Casparis Airport in Alpine, Texas, off Highway 118 Gates normally open at 7 a.m.; mass ascension at 7:30 to 10 a.m. each day, weather permitting. Admission to the launch site is free; no pets or smoking allowed. Information: (432) 837-2326 or bigbendballoonbash.com.
A Fire Concert is Saturday the Alpine High’s Buck Stadium.

Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial Run — The 5th annual 5K run and 1-mile fun walk benefiting the Danny Ray Sanchez Memorial Fund is 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at Montwood High School, 12000 Montwood. Registration: $20; $15 per person for teams of 10 or more. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
Packet pick up is 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Up and Running, 1475 George Dieter, and 7 to 7:45 a.m. at the start line on race day.

End of Summer Beach Party and Car Show — Anthony (Texas) Police Foundation and Food Pantry Inc. presents the annual benefit car show 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at Wet N Wild Waterworld, 804 S. Desert, Anthony, Texas (I-10 at Exit 0). Proceeds benefit the food pantry. The event features around 150 cars, a concert, trophies and a beer booth. Admission is free with regular water park admission; no outside alcohol allowed. Information: 886-3838, 490-0733 or endofsummermercs.com. Spectator admission free with regular water park entry. Separate fee for car show registration. Information: 886-3838, 490-0733 or endofsummermercs.com.

Eagle in the Sun Triathlon — El Paso’s only USA Triathlon-sanctioned multi-sport race, with a 400m swim, 12 mile bike ride, and 5K run, is 7 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 6, starting at the SISD Aquatic Center and ending at the SAC (Socorro Activities Center), 1257 Southview. Participants may race as an individual or as part of a relay team. Entry fee includes race shirt, athlete bag, water bottle, swim cap, post-race snacks and drinks, an interactive race day Expo and chip timing. Information: 229-5656. Online registration at raceelpaso.com/eagle-in-the-sun.
Registration through June 30: $65 individual; $90 two-person relay; $120 three-person relay.
Registration July 1-31: $70 individual; $100 two-person relay; $135 three-person relay
Registration Aug. 1-Sept. 2: $75 individual; $110 two-person relay; $150 three-person relay.

All American Futurity — The running of the 55th All American Futurity is Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7, which marks the end of the racing season at Ruidoso Downs. From 160 to 180 quarterhorses compete in the trials, with the 10 fastest advancing to race for a $2 million purse. Information: (575) 378-4431 or (575) 378-4140 or raceruidoso.com.

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.
• As Blood Runs Black — 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8. Call for ticket information.
• The Bad Chapter and Consider Me Dead perform at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18. Tickets: $10 in advance.

Sir Ken Robinson — Impact|Programs of Excellence hosts the internationally recognized authority in creativity and innovation in education and business at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets are $30, available through Ticketmaster or the Plaza Box Office.
Sir Ken Robinson is also one of the world’s leading speakers; his TED Talk video is one of the most viewed ever, with over 45 million views.
His best-selling 2009 book, “The Element: How Finding Our Passion Changes Everything,” has been translated into 21 languages. A tenth anniversary edition of his classic work on creativity and innovation, “Out of Our Minds: Learning to be Creative,” was published in 2011. “Finding Your Element: How to Discover Your Talents and Passions and Transform Your Life,” was published in 2013 and also became a New York Times best seller. His newest book, “Creative Schools: The Grassroots Revolution That’s Transforming Education,” was published in April 2015.
In his new book, Robinson argues for an end to the outmoded industrial educational system and proposes a highly personalized, organic approach that draws on today’s technological and professional resources to engage all students.

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; prices listed do not include service charge. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.
• Wynonna Judd — The country singer performs Friday, Sept. 11. Tickets start at $30.
• Gary Allan — The country singer performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12. Tickets: $30-$125.

Healthy Living Expo — EPCC Senior Adult Program and United Healthcare host the expo for Grandparents Day 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at EPCC’s Administrative Service Center A-Building, Auditorium/Boardroom, 9050 Viscount, with special guests, chef cooking demos, and more. Admission is free, call for Senior Adult Program attendance pass. Information: 831-7801.

NMSU Aggies football — The New Mexico State University Aggies’ home games are 6 p.m. selected Saturdays at Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces. Ticket information: (575) 646-1420 or nmstatesports.com.
• Sept. 12: Georgia State
• Sept. 19: UTEP
• Oct. 24: Troy
• Oct. 31: Idaho
• Nov. 28: Arkansas State.

German-American Night Run — The 21st Annual German-American Oktoberfest Night Run’s 8K run and 5K fun walk is at 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, Freedom Crossing, 1611 Haan Road, Fort Bliss. A corporate/military team division 8K Run will also be held. Registration: $20 in advance; $25 day of race. Cost per team is $150. Information: 568-0259, 744-5794 or ganightrun.com. Online registration at active.com.
Early registration (through Sept. 4) may be sent to: IMWRF-Sports, P.O. Box 61090, Fort Bliss, TX, 79906. In person registration at Stout or Soto Physical Fitness Centers at Fort Bliss. Online registration at active.com.
Packet pickup is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, Sept. 7-11, at Freedom Crossing. Late registration and packet pick up is 3 t 5:30 p.m. on race day.
The event, sponsored by German Air Force, MWR Fort Bliss and FirstLight Federal Credit Union, will benefit the “Helping Hands” and “Aid for the Needy,” charity organizations, which have been reaching out to the needy on both sides of the Texas/Mexico border for more than 20 years.
Food, music and games offered 4 to 8 p.m. including German coffee and pastries, as well as soft drinks. Live music by 1st AD – Band / Fort Bliss.
Post-race events and food served at 6 p.m. including bratwurst, German beer and coffee, pastries, soft drinks and snow cones. Prize drawing for a $1,000 travel voucher.

Run/Walk For Respect — Arc del Paso will host its 5K run and 5K and 1 mile walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Registration: $20 in advance; $25 on race day; $15 Arc members. Car fee for Ascarate park entrance: $2. Information: 307-5394 or thearcofelpaso.org. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com.
This event promotes awareness in the El Paso community while raising money to open “Jacob’s Arc Learning Center,” a day program for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

‘Aging to Perfection’ expo — The Rio Grande Area Agency on Aging’s 16th annual senior expo is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the El Paso Convention Center. The focus of the expois to increase community awareness of available resources for older adults and family caregivers, that will enhance quality of life, promote independence and encourage people to age well. Admission is free. Information: 533-0998 or riocog.org.

Presidio Brass — Grant County Community Concert Association opens its 17th season with one of the country’s premier brass ensembles at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at WNMU Fine Arts Auditorium in Silver City. The ensemble will perform its popular “Sounds of the Cinema” show. Tickets: $20 ($5 students 17 and younger). Information: (575) 538-5862 or gcconcerts.org.

Fort Bayard Days — The annual living history festival begins runs Sept. 18-20 at Fort Bayard, N.M., six miles east of Silver City, with more than 25 living history centers around the parade grounds, with living history, guest speakers, military ball, museum tours and a non-denominational military worship service. Information: (575) 388-4477 or fortbayard.org.

El Paso Symphony Orchestra: ‘Rite of Spring’ — The Symphony opens its season Friday and Saturday, Sept. 18-19, with the masterpiece by Igor Stravinsky. Tickets: $15-$40. Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.

Oktoberfest — Bliss MWR brings a taste of Bavaria back to El Paso Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18-20 in at Biggs Park, 11388 Sergeant Major Blvd on East Fort Bliss, with German food, beer, music and dancers. Hours are 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets for Friday or Saturday; $35 per person; on sale Aug. 14. Tickets include German meal and official Oktoberfest beer stein; must be 21 to purchase alcohol, not included with ticket price. Information: 568-6741 or blissmwr.com. Advance tickets on sale at both ITR locations.
Sunday’s event will be a free family day for all ages; no tickets required.

Fort Davis Cyclefest — The 39th annual bike tour series is Friday through Sunday, Sept. 18-20, in Fort Davis. The main event begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, with rides of 10, 27, 55 and 76 miles, leaving from Prude Ranch, 5 miles west of Fort Davis Texas on Highway 118. A finish line party follows with music, drink, hamburgers, door prizes and a helmet raffle. Proceeds benefit Fort Davis EMT, Firefighters, and Boy Scout Troop 30. Information: (432) 426-3237. Entry fees vary. Online registration at active.com.
The “infamous” Mt. Locke Hill Climb to the McDonald Observatory begins at 9 a.m. Sunday, with 1.5 and 7-mile options.
An unsupported pre-ride of 100K or 200K for experienced riders is 7:30 a.m. Friday at Stone Village.

‘Scramble for Ethics’ Golf Tournament — The 18th annual Better Business Bureau scramble begins with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Painted Dunes, 12000 McCombs. Lunch and registration begin at noon. Dinner and awards at 6 p.m. Entry deadline is Sept. 11. Call for cost. Proceeds will go to the BBB’s Center for Character Ethics. Information: 577-0195 or communications@bbbelpaso.org.

‘Running of the Chihuahuas’ — The 3rd annual event hosted by Animal Rescue League of El Paso is 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Animal Rescue League, 7256 La Junta in Canutillo, with races for Chihuahua/Chihuahua mixes, under 25 lb. category and a costume contest for all dogs. All dogs welcome. Races begin at 5 p.m. Entry fee (by Sept. 14): $20 per dog (limit two per family); includes t-shirt and goodie bag. Entry fee day of race is $25, if any slots are open. Information: 821-7283, arlep.org, or on Facebook.
Entrants receive “goody bags,” t-shirt included. Dogs entered in the race will be assigned a heat to participate in. There will be five dogs per heat. There must be two family members for each dog racing, one to hold to start and the other to encourage on to the finish. All dogs must up-to-date on vaccinations, leashed or in proper carrier, except during race. Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place in each category and best costumes.
The event offers a raffle for a year’s supply of Price’s ice cream and milk and other prizes. Food trucks, vendors and music also featured.

First Tee Desert Classic — Rotary Club of West El Paso’s annual golf tournament in memory of Jonathan Rogers begins with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Fort Bliss’ Underwood Golf Course (Sunrise Course). Co-ed scramble format. Cost: $175 per player; $700 team of four (includes one round of play, one fourcaddie, free range balls, prize drawings, breakfast, lunch and more). Sponsorships available. Information: 252-6511, 544-5205 or firstteedesertclassic.com.

El Paso Roller Derby — El Paso Roller Derby’s Tex Pistols play home games at the Field House at Market, 6827 Market. Tickets are $8 in advance, $10 at the door ($5 military; free for age 10 and under). Information: elpasorollerderby.com or on Facebook. Saturday, Sept. 19: TCRB Bombshell Betties from Midland/Odessa.

Oryx Challenge Bike Tour — The 5th annual 30K and 100K bike events benefiting the USO are Sunday, Sept. 20, starting and finishing at Fort Bliss’s Freedom Crossing. Information: us.uso.org/ElPaso/ORYX-Challenge-Bike-Tour-2015/. Registration: $25 through Aug. 14; $30 after. Active duty military: $15; free for Warrior Transition Battalion members. Online registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com or uso.org/elpaso.

Chelsea Wolfe — The singer-songwriter known for her “drone-metal-art-folk” sound performs in support of her new album “Abyss” at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Tricky Falls, 209 S. El Paso, with guest Wovenhead. Tickets: $12 in advance; $15 day of show. Information: 351-9909. Tickets online at trickyfalls.com.
Across the span of Wolfe’s first four albums, there is an underlying tension, a distorted and nebulous territory where dark shadows hover along the edges of the sublime and the graceful. With her fifth album, “Abyss,” she deliberately confronts those boundaries and crafts a score to that realm she describes as the “hazy afterlife …an inverted thunderstorm.”

Zedd — The multi-platinum, Grammy-winning artist’s True Colors Tour, comes to El Paso Tuesday, Sept. 22, at El Paso Convention Center. Tickets: $37.50(Ticketmaster); VIP packages available.
“True Colors” is the follow-up to Zedd’s 2012 debut album Clarity, which spawned five singles, including the Grammy-winning title track, and cemented Zedd as a global star. True Colors; first single, “I Want You To Know” featuring Selena Gomez, spent four weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. The video for “I Want You To Know” has racked up more than 32 million views on Vevo.

Las Artistas Sneak Preview Party — A sneak peek for the Las Artistas show and sale in November is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, at its new show location at Epic Railyard Center, 2201 E. Mills, with appetizers from Ardovino’s Pizza of El Paso, a cash bar, and demonstrations by Las Artistas members, including Jeannie Hosch (doll making), Tamara Michalina (beading), Jorge Calleja (piata), and Jack Bristol and Dave Wieters (woodturning). Information: lasartistas.org.
The 46th annual Las Artistas is Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 21-22.

Rio Grande Theatre Tenth Anniversary — Doa historic Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, celebrates the 10th anniversary of its reopening Thursday through Saturday, Sept. 24-26, with entertainment for all ages. Information: riograndetheatre.com.

Lila Downs — The singer’s Balas y Chocolate Tour is 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, at The Plaza Theatre. Downs’s innovative approach to music has earned her a Grammy among other awards. Tickets: $45, $55, $65 and $75 (Ticketmaster).
Born in Oaxaca Mxico, Downs is the daughter of a Mixtec Indian woman who ran away from her village at 15 to sing in Mexico City cantinas and a University of Minnesota professor, who saw her singing and fell in love. She grew up both in Minnesota and Oaxaca, and studied classical voice and cultural anthropology at the University of Minnesota. Her music and vocal artistry are as varied as the ancient cultures that serve as her inspiration.

Mexican Winter League Games — El Paso Chihuahuas, in conjunction with Leg Up Entertainment and GECU, present the first-ever Mexican Baseball Fiesta games at 7:05 p.m. Friday, and 1:05 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25-26, at Southwest University Park, featuring two teams from Mexico, Los Naranjeros de Hermosillo and Los guilas de Mexicali, members of the Pacific League of Mexico. Ticket prices start at $5; available via the Chihuahuas box offices or online at EPChihuahuas.com.
The Pacific League of Mexico was founded in 1945 and plays from October through February. The champion of the league, also referred to as the Winter League of Mexico, plays in the Caribbean World Series, a title taken home by the Naranjeros in February of this year.

Full Moon Bike Ride — White Sands National Monument, 5 miles southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S. 70, hosts a Full Moon bike ride at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Dress warmly. Reservations begin one month in advance; space limited. Reservations online only via nps.gov/whsa. Fee is $8 per person/$4 ages 15 and younger, plus park entrance fee. Information: (575) 479-6124, ext. 236 or (575) 679-2599, ext. 232.

Santa Teresa Charity Golf Tournament — The 16th annual tournament is 1 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25, at Vista Hills Country Club, 2210 Trawood. Cost: $100 ($400 foursome). Hole sponsorships are $100. All proceeds of our charity tournament support the Honors Program in the Sunland Park, Desert View and Riverside Elementary Schools. Information: (575) 589-2200 or priscila@gpiinc.biz. Online registration at events.r20.constantcontact.com.

Brandi Carlile — The indie singer and songwriter brings her diverse voice to El Paso at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at The Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $29.50 and $49.50 (Ticketmaster).
Carlile, who has partnered twin brothers Tim and Phil Hanseroth since the beginning of her career, has released six albums. Her biggest hits has been her 2007 single “The Story,” from the album of the same name.

Jason Aldean — The three-time ACM Male Vocalist of the Year returns to the region for his “Burn It Down Tour,” Friday, Sept. 25, at NMSU’s Pan American Center in Las Cruces, with special guests Cole Swindell, Tyler Farr and Dee Jay Silver. Tickets: $34.25 and $64.25(Ticketmaster).
Aldean’s No. 1 hits include “Take A Little Ride,” “1994” and “The Only Way I Know” featuring Luke Bryan and Eric Church. Other hits include “Just Gettin’ Started,” and “Burnin’ It Down.”

UTEP Football — The Miners’ home games are 6 p.m. at Sun Bowl Stadium. Regular home game time is 6 p.m. Ticket information: 747-5234, 544-8444 or utepathletics.com.
• Sept. 26: Incarnate Word
• Oct. 3: UTSA
• Oct. 24: Florida Atlantic; game time 5 p.m.
• Nov. 6: Rice
• Nov. 21: Louisiana Tech.
The UTEP vs. NMSU game is 6 p.m. Sept. 19, at NMSU’s Aggie Stadium in Las Cruces.

Gary del Palacio Golf Tournament — The El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Educational Foundation’s 11th annual scholarship tournament begins with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Underwood Golf Course, 3200 Coe on Fort Bliss, with team and door prizes, silent auction, breakfast, lunch and dinner reception, DJ and other events. Registration begins at 10 a.m. The tournament, named in honor of the late El Paso civic leader, is the primary fundraising event for the chamber’s Education Foundation. Information: Alejandra Lopez, 566-4066 or ephcc.org.

Iron Side Sprint Triathlon — Fort Bliss Sports present the Iron Soldier Sprint Triathlon with a 400 meter swim/15 mile bike ride/5K run, at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Fort Bliss Aquatics Training Center. Part of the Southwest Challenge Series. Early registration will be held at Soto and Stout PFCs, Aquatics Training Center. Cost: $10 Active-duty, $45 for all others. Team cost: $20-$30 Active-duty, $65 for all others. Civilians welcome to participate. Information, visit 568-0259, 744-5794 or bliss.armymwr.com.
Late registration/Packet Pick Up is 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 at the Aquatic Training Center, and 6 to 7 a.m. on race day at the race site; additional $10 late fee applies.

Joyce Jones — Bruce Nehring Consort presents the international concert organist at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at The Chapel at Loretto. Tickets: $20 at the door. Advance mail order tickets may be purchased by check, plus $2 postage and handling costs through Sept. 19 to the Organ Symposium, PO Box 3708, 79923. Information: Bruce Nehring, 532-5874.
Jones, long-time professor and organist in residence at Baylor University, is the only woman organist chosen to play with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra. She has made appearances in 48 states and 12 foreign countries, including concerts at the Riverside Church, the Meyerson Center in Dallas, The Mormon Tabernacle, Notre Dame and Chartes Cathedrals. She was the first woman to perform organ at the Crystal Cathedral and the Grand Teton Music Festival. She has recorded seven CD’s and published 21 books of organ music and arrangements.

Chile Pepper Challenge — The El Paso Bicycle Club’s annual Big Ride is Sunday, Sept. 27, with ride distances of 100, 64, 40, 27 and 10 miles, all beginning and ending at Grace Gardens, 6701 Westside Drive. Start times are 7 a.m. (100 mile), 7:30 a.m. (64 mile), 8 a.m. (40 mile), 8:30 a.m. (27 mile) and 9 a.m. (10 mile). Information: elpasobicycleclub.com.
The post-ride Chile Pepper Fiesta is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ?Riders receive complimentary food and refreshments at the finish. Other food and beverage, including wine and beer, will be for sale. DJ music provided.
Entry fees: $30 by Aug. 31; $40 Sept. 1-21 or at packet pickup; and $45 on race day at Grace Gardens. Entry is free for riders age 17 and younger if accompanied by paying parent. Approved helmets are required for all rides.
This year’s proceeds benefit El Paso Diabetes Association. Presenting sponsor is The Foot Institute.
Package pick-up is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, at Academy Sports (Eastside), 201 S. Americans, and noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, at Academy Sports (Westside), 801 S. Mesa Hills.
Online registration (through Sept. 24) at active.com. Route maps and more information at chilepepperchallenge.com.
Flat tire repair tools (tube/pump) and water bottles are recommended. All rides are fully supported with rest stops, route markings and SAG vehicles. Rest stops offer snacks, water and port-a-potties.

Sun City Roller Girls — The Roller Girls’ bouts are held at 6 p.m. the last Sunday of the month at El Paso County Coliseum’s Judging Arena, 4100 E. Paisano. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets: $10 ($7 with valid military ID; free for ages 12 and younger). Information: suncityrollergirls.com. Sept. 27: Las Catrinas vs. Sexecutioners

Kevin Johnson — The ventriloquist opens Showtime! El Paso’s 82nd season 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at Abraham Chavez Theatre. Information: 544-2022 or showtimeelpaso.com.

Ricky Martin — The Puerto Rican megastar’s “One World Tour” is 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the El Paso County Coliseum.” A former member of the 1980s teen supergroup Menudo, Martin has recorded pop hits such as “Livin’ La Vida Loca” and “She Bangs.” Tickets: $49.50-$150 (Ticketmaster).

‘The Price is Right, LIVE!’ — The hit interactive stage show comes to El Paso for one night at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27, at the Plaza Theatre, hosted by Jerry Spring. “The Price is Right, Live!” gives contestants from the audience the chance to “come on down” to win appliances, vacations, and even a new car by playing classic games from television’s longest running and most popular game show. Tickets: $30.50, $34 and $64.(Ticketmaster).
Classic games include Plinko, to Cliffhangers, to The Big Wheel, and even the fabulous Showcase. In nearly nine years, the stage show has given away more than %10 million in cash and prizes and sold more than 1.2 million tickets.

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