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La Viña Spring Wine Festival — Theannual spring celebration is noon to 7 p.m.Saturday and Sunday, April 30-May 1, at La

Viña Winery, 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in LaUnion, N.M. Continuous live music. Admission;$20 (includes souvenir glass and choice of 9

wines or a glass of wine); $10 ages 12-20;under 12 free. Information: (575) 882-7632 or lavinawinery.com.

Moore’s Greater Shows Carnival —The traveling carnival runs April 28-May 8 atCielo Vista Mall, 8401 Gateway West. Hoursare 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6

to 11 p.m. Friday, 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday. All you can ride wristbands:

$25: individual coupons $1 each or $20 for 24.Most rides cost 3 to 5 coupons. Information:simon.com/cielovistamall or on Facebook.

Mariachi Loco Music Festival — AidaCuevas Sebastien De La Cruz, from,“America’s got Talent” and NBA FinalsNational Anthem singer, and Gerardo Fierraand are featured at the Cinco de Mayo andMother’s Day Festival, Friday through Sunday,May 6-8 , at San Jacinto Plaza, 101 E. Mills, inDowntown El Paso. Mariachis, folkloricdancers, impersonators, ropers and other livemusic from around region. Hours are 4 p.m. tomidnight Friday, noon to midnight Saturday andnoon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15 ($2 age12 and younger with adult. $30 three-day gen-eral admission); available online at holdmytick-

et.com. Information: mariachilocomusicfesti- val.com or Facebook.

Spirit of Amigo Travel Fair —Destination El Paso’s travel fair expo is 6 to 8p.m. Friday, May 6, at El Paso ConventionCenter, with information booths promotinglocal travel and tourism. Information: 534-0642or destinationelpaso.com.

The event is part of National Travel andTourism Week events May 1-7. Destination ElPaso is the new name of the El PasoConvention and Visitors Bureau.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta — Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino, 1200 Futurity in SunlandPark, N.M., host its Cinco de Mayo Fiestabeginning at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 7, with afood truck rally, Margarita and Tequila tastingsand live entertainment including mariachi, folk-

lorico and more. Admission is free.Information: sunland-park.com or on Facebook at sunlandparkhorses.

Headline entertainment at 9 p.m. withRegional Mexican Male Artist of the Year LuisCoronel performing hits such as “Mi NiñaTraviesa,” “Tenerte” and “Escápate.”

Freedom Fest — Freedom Crossing at FortBliss and Sunland Park Dodge host the week-end family event 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, noon to 9p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 13-15, with live bands, carnival games, food

vendors and beer tents, small carnival rides,inflatables, pedal go-kart racing, chalk artists,magic shows, carnival performers, fortune

teller booth, classic car display, kid’s arts andcrafts, face painting, balloon artists more.Fireworks end the events on Friday andSaturday. Admission is free. Information: free-domcrossingatfortbliss.com.

Armed Forces Day — Fort Bliss’s annual

open house is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Biggs Park, 11388 Sergeants Major Blvd.on East Fort Bliss. Military equipment static dis-plays, demonstrations, entertainment, chilicook-off, car show and food and drink conces-sions. Admission is free. Information: 568-4505.

The day includes Military Police Working DogTeams, the 1AD Band’s Rock Band perform-ance and the area high school JROTCPrograms’ Drill Teams Competition.

Kids to Park Day — The City of El PasoParks and Recreation Department and FranklinMountain State Park hosts the 6th annualNational Kids to Parks Day 9 a.m. to noonSaturday, May 21, at Memorial Garden Center,3105 Grant, with workshops, games, hikes,demonstrations and other kid-friendly activities.

Admission is free. Information: 544-0753 or

elpasotexas.gov/parks.

Tequila, Taco & Cerveza Festival — ElPaso Live, in partnership with PartyTendersEvents, presents the wildly infamous festival 2

to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Cohen Stadium,

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Columnist John Middagh pays trib-ute on Page 18 to some of hisancestors who fought in this coun-

try’s wars going back as far as theAmerican Revolution. That made methink about my own family and theirservice in the military.

My great-grandfather, Mark Limbird,emigrated from England to the UnitedStates in the late 1850s and fought forthe Union during the Civil War. He wascaptured and held at Vicksburg, one of the most notorious Confederate prisoner-of-war camps.

Afterward he became a circuit-ridingMethodist minister and lived to be 91.He might have lived longer had he notfallen off his horse at that age.

I only knew one grandparent, my dad’sfather, and he was too old for World WarI — no stories there. My mom was anorphan so I never heard any accountsabout military service on her side of thefamily.

Dad was a sophomore at the Citadel, amilitary college in South Carolina, at thebeginning of World War II. His Class of 1944 never graduated — all of themwent into active duty at the end of their

junior year. In my father’s case, by thetime he was finished with pilot’s trainingwith the Army Air Corps, the war was

winding down and he never went over-seas.He did serve 17 months in the Korean

War, running a supply depot and flyingcargo plane missions. He retired as alieutenant colonel — and just in time bythe way. In early 1965, the Air Forcenotified him he would be returning to thecockpit (due to the escalation of the con-flict in Vietnam); but Dad had alreadyput in his retirement papers and left theservice a few months later.

Growing up in a military family obvi-ously made me appreciate the service of soldiers, sailors, airmen and marines whoput their lives at risk. That’s why whenCindy and I visited France a few yearsago, I insisted we take a day trip toNormandy. We were able to visit Omaha

Beach on the actual anniversary of D-Day.

What I remember most was waamong the rows and rows of gravnearby, seeing the names of thoumen who died during or shortly invasion, which turned the tide owar. Most of them were about thas my parents. It made me very athe enormity of sacrifice that so gave on our behalf.

Living in El Paso, with so mandiers stationed at Fort Bliss, alsome constantly of the sacrifice thamilitary makes. Some have beendeployed five or six times to theEast. I’ve known some who retuinjured, and others whose familiesuffered greatly. Their service haas demanding and costly as any tion of military.

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I always encourage others to gicycling a try, and this year I’ll benating the Beginner Intermediatetraining program for the El Paso Club. This is for people getting sroad cycling or those who want timprove their skills. The programp.m. Tuesdays beginning May 3at River Run Plaza at 1071 CounRoad. We’ll have a brief lesson f

by about an hour ’s ride. For morsee the listing on Page 19.

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Taj Mahal — The blues legend performs

May 29, at the Flickinger Center for Performing Arts in Alamogordo. Page 43.

Upcoming Tailgate concerts:• June 11: Windy City

• June 25: Frank Zona & Urban Edge• July 9: Hard Road Trio

El Paso Society for Musicians of the

Future

• Finalists recital for the Competition for Young Musicians is May 21 at El Paso

Museum of Arts. Page 14.• The live taping of NPR’s “From The Top”

is June 4 at the Plaza Theatre, live with hostChristopher O’Riley. Page 32.

Feast in the Middle East — The annual

festival is June 4-5 at St. George Church with live Arabic music, authentic Middle

Eastern food and more. Page 22.

Magoffin Home State Historic Site —Page 6.• May 1: Historic Sites Day

• May 7: May Day Festival• May 19: 19th Century Trails and Roads at

the Pass of the North• May 38: “Duty, Honor, Country: El Paso

at West Point” exhibit openingThe Blue Star Museum Program runs May

30-Sept. 4.

Alfresco! Fridays — El Paso Live’s freeFriday night outdoor concerts run May 6-Sept. 30, at Convention Center Plaza. Page

25.• May 6: Radio La Chusma• May 13: Windy City • May 21: Exito• May 28: Fixed Idea

El Paso Wind Symphony — The sympho-ny’s 20th season finale concert is May 6 at

UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Page 16.

Wet-N-Wild Waterworld — The water-park in Anthony, Texas is open weekends inMay beginning May 7. Page 35.

Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino May

events — Page 11.• May 7: Cinco de Mayo Festival featuring

Luis Coronel in concert• May 27: Los Tucanes de Tijuana in con-

cert.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ — El Paso Playhousepresents the reimagined LGBTQ play

inspired by Shakespeare’s classic love story May 13-June 4. Page 17.

Sunland Art Gallery — Showing May 14- June 29 at the gallery in Placita Santa Fe is“Out & About in El Paso” by the Plein Air Painters. Opening reception is May 14.

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Crossland Gallery — Showing throughMay 28 at the gallery of El Paso Art

Association (in the Art Junction) is “Various Visions” works eight area artists.

EPAA’s general meeting is May 15, withdemo by sculptor Claudia Dennee.

Artist submissions are sought through May 24 for the “My America” exhibit opening

June 3. Page 39.

Dance Fest Showcase — El Paso Parksand Recreations celebration of regionaldance groups is May 22 in the Plaza Theatre

with Folklorico Dance Groups at 10 a.m. andTeen Dance Groups at 4 p.m. Page 13.

BBB Luncheon — New York TimesColumnist Carl Richards talks on “BusinessLessons from a Sharpie” as part of the Better

Business Bureau’s annual Torch Awardsluncheon May 2, at El Paso ConventionCenter. Page 24.

Hal Marcus Gallery — Showing through June 3 at Hal Marcus Gallery is the “20/20 Vision” group show, featuring 20 artists cele-

brating the gallery’s 20th year. ArtTAlk is June 2. Page 33. A Coloring Book Party with Adelaide is

June 8.

Pridefest — El Paso Sun City Pride’s 9thannual PrideFest Celebration is June 4, inDowntown El Paso, with a parade and liveperformances. Page 26.

Ardovino’s Desert Crossing — The 14thannual Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s DesertCrossing in Sunland Park runs year-round

Saturday, with local produces, artisans, andbrunch on the patio. Page 12.

‘A Diverse Perspective’ — The exhibitfeaturing works by Bert Saldana and RobMack runs through May at InternationalMuseum of Art. Page 20.

Flamenco Dance lessons — LindaGallego’s Casa de Flamenco hosts authenticFlamenco classes for children and beginner and intermediate adults. Page 17.

Southern New Mexico

T or C Fiesta — The 67th annual fiesta,“Fiesta Time,” runs May 6-8, in Truth or Consequences, with main festival events inRalph Edwards Park. Page 15.• May 6-7: Rough Stock Rodeo

• May 7: Parade and Concert & Dance with Johnny Lee and TG Sheppard

Branigan Cultural Center — Showingthrough May 21 at the center in Las Crucesis “Pictograff: The Art of WarPrayer.” Liveart demonstrations are May 7. Page 10.

Hot Springs Festival — The celebration of alternative medicine, healthy lifestyles andsustainable living is May 13-15 in Truth or Consequences, N.M. Page 15.

Blues and Bike Festival — Taj Mahal Trioand New Orleans’ Dirty Dozen Brass Bandheadline the Memorial Day Weekend festivalMay 27-29, in Gough Park in Silver City.Page 3.

Red White and Brew — The Memorial

Day Weekend beer and wine festival is May 28-30 at NMSU in Las Cruces, with livemusic and specialty foods. Page 20.

Southern NM Wine Festival — The festival featuring 16 New Mexico wineries and

live music is May 28-30 at the Southern NMState Fairgrounds outside Las Cruces. Page33.

Grindstone Trail Runs — The half marathon, 4- and 8.5-mile runs are July 30in Ruidoso. Page 9.

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9700 Gateway North in Northeast El Paso.Featured are live music and DJs, water pong,

Cornhole, Tequila Olympics, chihuahua pet dogracing, taco judging, and food trucks. Admission: $30 ($25 for first 500 tickets sold);includes 10 tequila samples, commemorativeshot glass and a beer koozie. Tickets availableon Ticketmaster. Information:TequilaTacoCervezaFest.com.

KLAQ International Balloonfest — The

31st annual festival Saturday through Monday,May 28-30 at Bowen Ranch, 5101 StanRoberts. Morning balloon launches are Sunday and Monday. Admission is free. Information:544-9550 or klaq.com.

Kick off is Saturday evening with a Soldier Salute and Sunset Balloon Glow, with glow

vendors and food trucks, followed by a color guard performance and lantern lift off.

Sunrise Balloon Glows and lift-offs are Sunday and Monday, with breakfast food trucks andspecially shaped balloons both days. Activitiesinclude hay and pony rides, petting zoo, calf-roping and other ranch activities. Saloon openfor 21 and older with champagne tastings, beer and live music.

Concordia Cemetery Memorial Day —Concordia Cemetery Heritage Association will

honor veterans of all wars buried at the historiccemetery at 10 a.m. Monday, May 30, inConcordia Cemetery’s Buffalo Soldier Memorial, 3700 Yandell. The 82nd AirborneDivision will present the Memorial program.

Admission is free; donations welcome.Information: 591-2326 or 479-3779, or concor-diacemetery.org.

Southern New Mexico

Railroad Days — The 9th annual event, cel-ebrating the anniversary of the first train com-ing to Las Cruces, is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 6-7, at the New MexicoRailroad and Transportation Museum in theSanta Fe Train Depot, 351 N. Mesilla. Activitiesinclude educational booths, vendor and family activities. Admission is free. Information, times:(575) 647-4480 or museums.las-cruces.org.

Student Day is Friday with special tours by appointment for groups, and a variety of funand educational activities throughout the day.

Throughout the event, the Doña Ana Modular Railroad Club will have their H-O model trainlayouts running and expert modelers will be onhand to answer questions.

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad will have a static locomotive on display

Saturday. Inside the museum, Harvey Girl andrailroad worker re-enactors from the Railroadand Transportation Museum of El Paso will t alk about working for the railroads. Various muse-ums from the area will have information tables.Musical entertainment by the Las Cruces Ukesand the Country Drifters.

In conjunction with Branigan Cultural Center,

guided mural walks will be led through theneighborhood, and information about hobosigns and symbols will be available.

Smokey Bear Days — The Village of Capitan, N.M. will host two days of family funand fire prevention and conservation exhibits at

the 12th annual festival 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 6-7 atSmokey Bear Historical Park and throughout

the community. Events includes vendors, edu-cational activities, bike safety course and aparade. All events are free. Information: (575)354-2748 or smokeybeardays.com

T or C Fiesta — The 67th annual fiesta isFriday through Sunday, May 6-8, in Truth or Consequences, N.M. Events include a rodeo,music, carnival, vendors, games in the park, livemusic, salsa contest, bike show, barbecue,Sunday duck race and more. The annual paradeis 10 a.m. Saturday through Downtown, fol-lowed by live music and other events in RalphEdwards Park. Admission to most events isfree. Information: (575) 497-9480, annualtorcfi-esta.com or on Facebook at Truth or Consequences Fiesta.

Saturday’s musical performers include IronChiwawa, Knifewing, Constance & The

Tumbleweed band, Syd Masters & the SwingRiders, Sawmill Canyon ramblers, Elvis Tributeby bud Sanders, Pat Dutton and Guitar Slim,On Call, Desert Dogs and Antonio Reyna.

Events include basketball, horseshoes, skate-board tournaments, turtle racing, kids fishingderby, junk boat race, vendors and more. A film festival is all weekend long in El CortezTheater and various galleries.

Rough stock rodeo is Friday and Saturday inSierra County Sheriff’s Posse arena.

Dance concert featuring Johnny Lee and TGSheppard is Saturday in the Ralph Edwards

Auditorium.

Blazin’ Brewfest — The 4th annual beer festival is 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 7, on his-

toric Main Street in Downtown Las Cruces. Admission: $15 in advance; $20 at the gate, age

21 and older welcome. Tickets available onlineat holdmyticket.com. Information: (575) 660-2951 or nmbeer.org.

Cinco de Mayo Fiesta — The Town of Mesilla’s annual celebration is noon to 10 p.m.Saturday, and noon to 7:30 p.m. Saturday andSunday, May 7-8, at the Mesilla Plaza. Livemusic, and arts and crafts, games and foodbooths. Children’s activities include amusementrides, jumping balloon, piñata bash and a

greased pole climb at 5:30 p.m. Saturday and3:30 p.m. Sunday. Visitors are advised to bringfolding chairs. No alcohol, smoking or petsallowed in the plaza. Admission is free.Information: (575) 524-3262, ext. 116, mesil-lanm.gov or on Facebook at Old Mesilla.

Saturday’s entertainment: Ballet Folklorico deLa Tierra del Encanto, Mariachi Azteca, East

Picacho Elementary Ballet Folklorico, MariachiEspuelas de Plata, Las Perlitas del Pueblo withMariachi Aquilas and Tejas Band.

Sunday’s performers are Conjunto La Juventud del Bravo, Ballet Folklorico Herencia

Mexicana, Mariachi Flores Mexicanas and Tudy and the Silver Bullet Band.

Hot Springs Festival — The festival cele-brating alternative medicine, healthy lifestylesand sustainable living is May 13-15 inDowntown Truth or Consequences, N.M. fea-

turing hot spring tours, workshops, live music, vendors, classes, and more. Admission is free to most events. Information: (575) 973-8167

(TorC Main Street) or hotspringsfestival.com.Events begin Friday afternoon and evening

with yoga, clothing swap, and a keynote pres-entation, and a welcome dance,

Saturday features morning hike of Healing Waters Trail, live music, workshops and other

presentations and activities. Vendor area 10a.m. to 8 p.m.;Art hop is 6 to 9 p.m.

Sunday events include a breakfast, keynotespeakers and field trip to Black Range Lodge.

Military Appreciation Day — City of Alamogordo’s 39th annual Military Appreciation

Day is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 14, atGriggs Sports Complex, 3000 N. Florida, in

Alamogordo. Admission is free. Information:


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• Opening Ceremonies and Reception are 2 to4 p.m. Sunday, May 1, at Mission Valley

Visitor’s Center, with a presentation by Nestor Valencia entitled “El Paso, Landmark of

Historic Preservation: A visual presentation of major historical significance in our area.” Onexhibit is the new History of the Mission TrailExhibit created by Nick Houser, and an exhibitof Zarzuela posters by Alberto Escamilla.• San Elizario First Friday ArtWalk is 6 to 9p.m. Friday, May 6, along Main Street in San

Elizario, with more than 50 studios and seven galleries, snacks, a ghost tour at 10 p.m.,

screening of “Young Guns II” and more. Mostactivities are free; ghost tour is $15.Information: 851-0093, 851-1682 or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.org.• “The Ysleta Schools on the AlamedaCorridor” panel discussion is 6 to 8 p.m.Thursday, May 12, at Cadwallader School (aTrost building), 7988 Alameda. Information:212-1567.• An open house is 4 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, at Casa Ortiz, 10167 Socorro Road. HostDiego Vazquez will give a tour discussing thehistory of the property and its future.• Presentation on “Adobe Preservation andConservation” is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday,May 14, at Rio Vista Farms, 800 Rio Vista.

• San Elizario Art Market is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.Sunday, May 15, around the San Elizario Plaza, with Pistoleros de San Elizario, music, dance,

exhibits and more. Information: 851-0093.• Lecture on “The Walls of History: The Homeof Moritz Loewenstein: The Merchant Prince of

Ysleta” is Thursday, May 19, at the MissionTrail Valley Visitor’s Center, 9065 Alameda,

with historian/anthropologist Nick Houser.Information: 790-0661.• Lecture on “Camino Real, Trails, and Roadsat the Pass of the North in the 19th Century”

with Troy Ainsworth, former executive direc- tor of the El Camino Real De Tierra Adentro Association (CARTA), is 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Magoffin Home Visitor Center, 1117Magoffin, and Friday, May 20, at Mission Valley

Visitor Center, 9065 Alameda.• A Tour of La Cueva (old theatre and dance

hall), 10180 Socorro Road, is 4 to 6:30 p.m.Friday, May 20.• Panel Discussion, “Life in Ysleta, at Ascarateand along Alameda 1940 to the present,” is 6

to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at AscarateSchool, 7090 Alameda.

El Paso History Radio Show, hosted by Jackson Polk and Melissa Sargent, will discuss

preservation topics throughout the month, 10a.m. to noon Saturdays on KTSM-AM 690.

Bazaars and fairs

Downtown Artist and Farmers Market— The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural

Affairs Department’s market for area artistsand regionally grown agricultural products is 9a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday in the Union PlazaDistrict along Anthony Street. Information:212-1780 or elpasoartsandculture.org. A free Bike Month Art Crawl Evening Marketis 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 5, along thePedestrian Pathway, next to the SouthwestUniversity Park, with live music, a f ilm screen-ing, workshops, and a pop-up window mini-mural Art Crawl at participating local business-es throughout the Downtown Arts District ledby Velo Paso and EP Bike Month.

Potters’ Guild Spring Sale — Potters’Guild of Las Cruces hosts its Spring Sale 4 to 4p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May

6-7, at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 225Griggs, Las Cruces. Live music 5 to 7 p.m.Friday. Admission is free. Information: (575)524-1146 or pottersguildlc.com.

The Edge Open-Air Craft & Farmer’sMarket — The market is 8 a.m. to noon thefirst Saturday of each month May 7-Oct. 1, atSt. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 7000Edgemere. Information: 772-2734 or stpaulschurchelpaso.org.

Art in the Park — The City Parks &Recreation Department’s semiannual arts andcrafts fair is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and

Sunday, May 14-15, at Memorial Park’sReserve area, 3100 Copper, with continuousentertainment and food vendors. Admission isfree. Information: 212-0092.

Silver City Farmers Market — The mar-ket runs 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays mid-May

through October in the Main Street Plaza (6thand Bullard). This season’s market kicks off Saturday, May 14. Information: (575) 536-9681or silvercityfarmersmarket.info. Artisan’s Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the sec-ond Saturday of the month. Flea Market is 9a.m. to 1 p.m. on the last Saturday of month.

Mission Trail Art Market — Area artisansdisplay their arts and crafts 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.on the third Sunday of the month (May 15) in

the historic Veteran’s Memorial Plaza in SanElizario. Pets welcome. Information: 851-0093

or missiontrailartmarket.com.

Gran Kermes Mexicana Iglesia SanFelipe de Jesus — San Felipe de JesusChurch, 401 Passmore in Socorro, hosts itskermes Friday through Sunday, May 27-29,

with rides, food and live music. Admission isfree. Information: 851-3039.

Blended Nation craft fair – BlendedNation Fellowship, 498 McCombs in Chaparral,N.M. will hosts its 8th annual craft fair 8 a.m. to6 p.m. Saturday, May 28, featuring authenticNative American crafts, rock art, bakery goodsand lunch plates. Information: 637-1503 or blendednationfellowship.com.

Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s DesertCrossing — The 14th annual market runs

Saturdays at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M. Hoursare 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., shifting to 7:30 a.m. tonoon later in May. Well behaved pets on leash

welcome. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3.

La Viña Sunday Market — La Viña Winery, 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union,

N.M. Local food producers noon to 4 p.m.Sundays. Dog friendly. Information: (575) 502-4074 or lavinawinery.com.

Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market— More than 230 permanent vendors in arts,crafts, produce, baked goods and other fooditems are offered 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wednesdays and Saturdays along a 7-block areaof Main Street, Downtown. Information: (575)541-2288 or lascrucesfarmersmarket.org.

Something for everyone

Days of Remembrance ceremony — ElPaso Holocaust Museum and Study Center’sannual Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Days of Remembrance) commemoration is 2 p.m.Sunday, May 1, at Congregation B’Nai Zion,805 Cherry Hill Lane. This year’s theme is“Light from Darkness,” and special guestspeaker, Professor Asher Matathias of New

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SUNLAND ART GALLE‘Out & About in El Paso’ by the Plein Air Pai

Opening Reception: Sat. May 14, 5-7 pm. Show ends Ju

New Artists: Debra De Santis & Mark YerringtonMay Featured Artist: Candy Mayer, showing her plein air pa

5034-D Doniphan, Placita Santa Fe Hours: Tues.-Sat

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as a child in Greece. Admission is free and thepublic is invited. Information: 351-0048 or [email protected].

Fun in the Sun Car Show — The showbenefiting Make-A-Wish is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Sunday, May 1, at Montwood High School,12000 Montwood. Admission is free; $15 for participating cars. Information: 241-5424.

Kyle Petty Charity Ride — The 22ndanniversary cross-country charity ride benefit-

ing Victory Junction and other children’s chari- ties will stop in El Paso at 6:30 p.m. Sunday,May 1, at Barnett Harley-Davidson, 8272Gateway East. Fans can meet NASCAR driver Pett. Other celebrity riders scheduled to partic-ipate include racing legends Donnie Allison,Harry Gant, Richard Petty and Hershel McGriff,commentator and former U.S. Rep. Lt. Col.

Allen West, NASCAR commentator Rick Allen,and former Dallas Cowboy Herschel Walker.Information: kylepettycharityride.com.

‘Beyond Sexting: Helping ParentsParent in the 21st Century’ —Counseling Center of Expressive Arts hasorganized a free public forum for parents, pro-fessionals and organizations 5 to 8 p.m.Monday, May 2, at in the El Paso Community Foundation Room, 33 N. Oregon. Information:

845-3122 or ccoea.com.

Women’s Career Success Conference— The conference is 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4, at 4605 Research Park Circle, Las Cruces, for women considering acareer change, looking for employment or starting / growing their own business. Free of

charge but space is limited space; first come,first serve. Registration at tomudall.senate.gov/

womenssuccess or call {575} 526-5475.Sponsored by U.S. Senator Tom Udall and

Arrowhead Center, the conference will bring together area employers, nonprofit organizations, and federal agency officials to help women in New Mexico enhance their careers.

Fort Hancock ISD Health Fair — FortHancock ISD hosts the community health fair 8:30 to 11 a.m. Friday, May 6, at BenitoMartinez Elementary School,100 E SchoolDrive, in Fort Hancock. The public is invited.Information: 769-1602 ext. 1102,

[email protected].

Free Comic Book Day — The 13th annualnationwide comic book giveaway is Saturday,May 7. Information: freecomicbookday.com.• Asylum Comics and Cards 5360 N. Mesa Ste.L-12, has comic giveaways and family activities10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with appearances by selectcomic book characters 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4

to 6 p.m.; hot dogs and soft drinks after 3. p.m.(while supplies last), door prizes and drawings

throughout the day. Information: 875-8600 or asylumcomicsandcards.com.• Old Major Comics, 10780 Pebble Hills, Suite2B, hosts giveaways 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.Information: 449-0990 or on Facebook atOldMajorComics.

‘Go Purple 2016’ APS Health Fair —

Adult Protective Services hosts its annual healthfair 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7, atBassett Place Mall, 6101 Gateway West.Information: dfps.state.tx.us.

International Female Ride Day — The10th annual ridie celebrating and encouraging

women motorcyclists is 11:30 a.m. Saturday,May 7, at Barnett Harley-Davidson,8272

Gateway East. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m.Riders will travel from Barnett over Transmountain Drive with a lunch stop along

the way. Information: 494-4881 or 549-7432.

Oneness Meditation — The silent groupexperience conducted by Oneness Meditator Catherine Scherwenka is 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.Saturday, May 7, at Unity Church, 420

Alabama. Admission by donation; no one willbe turned away. Information: Nathaniel [email protected].

St. Thomas Aquinas Mother’s Day Dance — St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic

Community Church, 11970 Bywood, will host aMother’s Day dinner and dance 6:30 p.m. to12:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, with dinner andlive music by Inolvidable Band. BYOB, free setups available. Cost: $30 (includes dinner); avail-able at the church office. Reserved tables withpurchase of 10 tickets. Information: 592-1313or stthomas-elpaso.com.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute atUTEP — Summer 2016 classes beginMonday, June 6 for the popular UTEP pro-

gram that offers non-credit classes for peopleage 50 or older. The membership program ispart of UTEP’s College of Liberal Arts and sup-ported in part by the Bernard Osher Foundation. Registration runs May 9-27, and is$35, plus $25 for the one-time OLLI life mem-bership fee ($25 late fee after May 27).

Information: 747-6280, 747-8848 or olliatutep.org.

Women’s Intercultural Center work-shop —The center at 303 Lincoln in Anthony,N.M., offers two free workshops in May, host-ed by Salva Una Familia Project and the center.Both workshops begin at 5 p.m. on Tuesdays.Information, registration: (575) 882-5556 or

womensinterculturalcenter.org• May 10: “The Art of Loving.” Theence will teach people the manner onicating love through the languages o“Affirmation Words,” “Quality TimeMake The Difference,” “Acts of Serv“Physical Touch.”• May 17: “How to Forgive.” This w

will teach participants how to forgivcan embrace peace, hope, gratitude

well as how forgiveness can lead dowof physical, emotional and spiritual w

Memorial Day Mass and CereThe Golden Bear Social Club hosts i

annual Catholic Mass and Memorial Ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday, MayBowie High School, 801 S. San MarcInformation: 755-4038 or theattache

Mission Wellness Health, SafeShow — The 14th annual fair is 9 anoon Saturday, May 14, at Rojas Ele500 Bauman, in Socorro. Informatio8528 or [email protected].

Stay Teen Day — El Paso CountPregnancy Prevention Coalition hostfor ages 13-16 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sat14, at 5300 Paisano, Assembly Roomevent encouragesyouth to stay teenspone parenthood. Admission is free.Information: [email protected].

Just Because Day — The free fa

out full of fun and quirky things to do to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at Old

Replica, with Color Explosions every(color may stain clothes), snake encoshow at 11:15 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and extreme inflatables, 1st Armored Diand DJ all day, face painting, build yo

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kite, sand art (while supplies last), Weeble Wobble Races, games and more. The public is

invited. Wear olf clothes — they may get dirty.Information: 588-8247.

Community Board — The City CapitalImprovement Department and office of City representative Dr. Michael Noe will host aninteractive community meeting at 6 p.m.Thursday, May 19, at Sierra Providence Eastauditorium, 3280 Joe Battle Boulevard.

Members of the public to vote for one of the two design concepts developed for the firstphase of the Regional Park of the East. The firstphase of design for the 92-acre park will focuson the design of buildings and associated infra-structure. Information: 212-1832 (project man-ager) or 212-0005 (District 5 Office).

‘Why Not Home: The Surprising BirthChoices of Doctors and Nurses’ — TheRetreat Birth and Maternity Services Center,1312 E. Rio Grande, hosts screenings of thedocumentary 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday,May 19-20. The film discusses how and why hospital staff members have chosen to birth

their babies in their own homes versus in ahospital to avoid the common interventions

that often lead to unnecessary caesarean sec- tions. Admission is free. Information: 308-5000

or theretreat.care.Better Business Bureau and Torch Awards — Financial planner and personalfinance blogger Carl Richards is keynote speak-er for the BBB’s 62nd Anniversary luncheonmeeting and Torch Awards 11:30 a.m. to 2p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at El PasoConvention Center. Richards is on a one-manmission to help consumers and businessesmake better decisions with their money. BBB

will also present Torch Awards and the Laws of Life Contest Winners. A live auction featureartwork and other items will be held. Tickets:$125 ($100 members). Tables $1,250 ($1,000members). Information: 577-0195 or [email protected].

Richards is the creator of the weekly “SketchGuy” column in the New York Times, and is a

columnist for Morningstar Advisor.

North Hills Neighborhood Association— The association’s monthly meeting is6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Chapel of theNorth Hills, 4501 Jon Cunningham. GuestSpeaker is Ismael B. Segovia, Sun Metro Senior Service Planner, on the Northgate Terminaland BRIO Rapid Transit System on Dyer.

Lifeguard Courses — City of El Paso Parksand Recreation Department offers LifeguardCourses in May and June at Armijo AquaticCenter, 911 S. Ochoa. Courses are 5 to 9 p.m.Friday, May 27, and 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday

through Monday, May 28-30, and Wednesday through Saturday, June 8-11. Fee: $205 per

person; all attendees must be at least 15 years

old. Information: 541-4594; requirements listedat elpasotexas.gov/parks.

For a good cause

‘Power of the Purse’ Party — The Women’s Fund POP fundraiser and shopping

celebration is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 5, atEpic Railyard Center, 2201 E Mills a, featuring alive and silent auction and mercado of new and

vintage handbags. Proceeds support scholar-ships for single mothers and other women.Tickets: $75. Information: 799-6605 or wom-ensfundofep.org.

Pro-Musica Soiree — El Paso Pro-MusicaGuild will host its 35th annual soiree at 6:30p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the home Mr. & Mrs.

Ace Lowery, 4700 Portsmouth. Tickets, infor-mation: 833-9400 (Pro-Musica), 920-0606(Rosemary Rhodes) or eppm.org.

Segundo Barrio Person of the Year —The Sacred Heart community will honor artistGaspar Enriquez with a dinner at 7 p.m.Thursday, May 12, at Epic Railyard EventCenter, 2201 E. Mills. Cocktails served at 6p.m. Tickets: $75 ($750 tables). Information:532-5447 or sacredheartelpaso.org.

Enriquez is a creative force whose work hasinfluenced and captured the heart and spirit of

the Chicano culture and the barrio community.Related events include a bicycle parade is 8:30

a.m. Saturday, May 14, starting at San Ignacio

Church, 408 Park, and ending with a celebration at Sacred Heart Church, 602 Oregon.

Afternoon Mass is 2 p.m. Sunday, May 15, atSacred Heart Church.

‘Las Vegas Night’ — Alpha Phi AlphaFraternity’s Theta Delta Lambda EducationFoundation sponsors its 37th annual scholarshipfundraiser 7 p.m. to midnight Friday, May 13,at Radisson Hotel El Paso Airport,1770 Airway,

with food, drinks, play money for gaming, door prizes, and a grand prize drawing. Tickets: $50.Information: 449-9149, 598-1452 or onFacebook at ElPasoAlphas.

Letter Carriers’ Food Drive - The annual“Stamp Out Hunger” food drive is Saturday,May 14, sponsored by the National Associationof Letter Carriers, the U.S. Postal Service andother organizations to benefit area food banks.To participate, individuals can leave non-perish-able food items in a bag near their mailbox;items also can be donated at local post offices.Information: elpasoansfightinghunger.org.

March for Babies — The annual March of Dimes fundraiser is 8 a.m. Saturday, May 14,at Fountains of Farah, 8889 Gateway West.Proceeds help fund prevention of birth defects.Registration begins at 7 a.m. Information: 590-9499. Team donations made online at march-forbabies.org.

Paint Extravaganza — El Paso Elks Lodge187, 2278 Trawood, Suite C-E, hosts the artevent 3 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15.

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Participants can take home a 8 x 10 canvas or enter it in a contest for a chance to win $50 giftcard. No art experience necessary. Portion of proceeds to benefit Elks children’s activities.Snacks and drinks provided. Cost: $20; suppliesincluded. RSVP by May 12 at 532-4441 or [email protected].

El Paso VA2K Walk for Veterans and VA employees — El Paso VA MedicalCenter hosts the wellness walk and roll 11:30

a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, atBeaumont Army Medical Center’s Track, aspart of the nationwide VA2K event. The annualevent is approximately 1.2 miles and encour-ages people to step up their fitness level and tosupport homeless veterans with donated foodand clothing items. Donation drive for hygieneproducts for homeless veterans at the event.Information: 487-0247.

Polo Real 2016 — The polo event in honor of Ben and Y olanda Arriola benefiting El PasoMuseum of History Foundation is 5:30 p.m.Saturday, May 21, at Rancho Santa Maria PoloClub, 8201 Luciano Road in Anthony, Texas.Gates open at 3 p.m. with presentation of col-ors at 4 p.m.; welcome and recognition of

guests at 4:50 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m.Tickets: $100 (VIP tables for 8 $800-$2,500).

Information: 450-5448.Champagne divot stomp at 6 p.m. Trophy presentation immediately follow match, withdancing until 10 p.m.

‘Voice of Voiceless’ Awards — Annunciation House’s annual Solidarity Dinner

is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at SantaLucia Amistad Hall, 518 Gallagher. Ticketprices to be announced. Information: 533-4675or annunciationhouse.org.

This year’s award will be presented by OlgaSanchez Martinez, founder and president of

Albergue Jesus El Buen Pastor in Chiapas,Mexico, which treats injured migrants passing

through Tapachula. She received Mexico’sNational Award for Human Rights in 2044, and

the Unsung Heroes of Compassion Awardfrom the Dalai Lama in 2009.

Club news

Singles in the Son - The group developsfriendships among Christian singles ages 30 to50. Bible study held Tuesday nights. Weekendevents subject to change. All denominations are

welcome. Membership is free. Information: Andy, 471-1997, [email protected]

or on Facebook.Saturday events:• April 30: Dinner and bowling• May 7: Dinner and a movie• May 14: Hueco Tanks hike• May 21: Dinner and Chihuahuas A White Water Rafting is planned for June.

Germania Club — The GermanEl Paso’s monthly luncheon is 11:30 Thursday, May 5, at the UnderwooCourse, 3200 Coe, Fort Bliss. Newc

welcome. Information, reservations

Westside Welcome Club — Thit group is a social, educational and corganization of more than 200 womboth newcomers and longtime residInformation: westsidewelcomeclub.c

The monthly free newcomers coffea.m. Friday, May 6, at Tulip’s AntiquConsignments, 5411 N. Mesa. Guesbring a small “treasure” to be evalua

RSVP necessary. Information: 585-6The monthly luncheon is 11 a.m. W

May 11, at El Paso Country Club, 5Country Club Place, with the El Pasa one-of-a-kind video “A Musical Co

turing the art of Lyuba and AleksandTitovets. Reservations required: $20Information: 588-6352.

L’Alliance Française d’El Pasononprofit cultural institute promoteculture and language. Information: 5497-5196 (Spanish), [email protected] or on Facebook.

The International Film Festival kickp.m. Saturday, May 7, with French, and Polish movies. A film from each

will be showcased over the next thrSaturdays.

A Mediterranean lunch is Sunday, MZino’s restaurant. Call for details.

Registration open for new classes fand children. See website for inform

Gadsden Association of RetireEducators— The group meets at Tuesday, May 17, at Anthony CounO’Hara Road. The program is “Phot

the Borderland” by Linda Montoya. from all professions welcome. Cost:program and luncheon. RSVP requir5775.

Woman’s Department Bus To Woman’s Department of the Greate

Chamber of Commerce’s annual bu9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, at El PMuseum of History, 510 N Santa Fe

Wall of Giants, Digital and other exhserved at “Fire” Restaurant in the DHotel; cost depends on menu orderlimited. Reservations: Pat Quinn, 75

Club Friendship — The club mea.m. Tuesday, May 24, at St. Paul’s Church, 7000 Edgemere. This mont

gram is a Patriotic Music Singalong. includes program and luncheon. Visicome; RSVP (by May 20) to 772-273

Discover El Paso — The nonprofounded in 1973, is dedicated to pro

things to do and see in and around EInformation: discoverep.org.

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The monthly meeting and luncheon is noonTuesday, May 24, at the Radisson Hotel, 1770

Airway. Reservations: 598-6376.

Summer fun for kids

Mathnasium summer programs —Programs are planned at both the West andEast locations Mathnasium:• Mathnasium of West El Paso, 7250 N Mesa,Suite B, offers Power Math summer math pro-

grams for students entering grades 2-12, begin-noing May 31. Discounts offered on multi-stu-dent families. Information: 587-6284 or math-nasium.com/westelpaso.• Mathnasium of East El Paso, 1355 GeorgeDieter, Suite 106, hosts i2 to 6 p.m. Mondays

through Fridays, May 30-Aug. 27, for gradespre-K through 12. Information: 590-6284 or mathnasium.com/eastelpaso.

EP Center of VPA Summer Camp —The dance studio at 6404 N. Mesa, Suite B4,hosts open enrollment 5 to 8 p.m. Monday

through Thursdays, May through July, for allclasses, including Classical Ballet, ModernDance and Mexican Folklorico. Camps plannedin June and July. Call for pricing, enrollment:309-4636 or epcvpa.com.

Creative Kids’ summer classes —

Creative Kids offers a variety of summer artclasses at the Olo Gallery, 504 San FranciscoStreet in Union Plaza. Advance registrationrequired, space is limited. Information: 533-9575 or creativekidsart.org.

Centennial Museum summer camps —UTEP’s Centennial Museum and ChihuahuanDesert Gardens hosts camps for grades 4

through 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 6-July 29, at the muse-

um’s Education Center. Registration; $45 per camp. Space is limited. Information/registration:Kaye Mullins, 747-8994 or [email protected].• June 6-9: Cruisin’ the Cultures, grades 4-6• June 20-24: CSI Forensics Lab, grades 5-8• July 11-15: Diggin’ Dinosaurs, grades 4-6• July 25-29: Rockin’ the Camp, grades 5-7

Area attractions

Western Playland — The amusement park is at 1249 Futurity Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M.

across from the racetrack. Tickets (tax notincluded): $20.75 42 inches or taller or $15.90juniors 36 to 41 inches (pay one price); $5 non-rider admission. Individual ride tickets are$2.50; rides are 1 or 2 tickets. Information:(575) 589-3410 or westernplayland.com.

May hours are 2 to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 2 to7 p.m. Sundays; also open 2 to 7 p.m. Monday,May 30 (Memorial Day). June hours are 3 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and 3

to 9 p.m. Sundays, plus 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday beginning June 15.

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —1200 Futurity, Sunland Park, N.M. Hours are10 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Wednesday;10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 4a.m. Friday and Saturday. Simulcast racingbegins at 10 a.m. everyday. General admission

and parking are free. Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com.Live racing season extended through May 3.

Post time is 1:30 p.m. Ten races each race day.Cinco de Mayo Festival is 4 p.m. Saturday,

May 7,.Live simulcast of the Kentucky Derby is

Saturday, May 7, and simulcast of thePreakness Stakes is Saturday, May 21. Turf

Club packages for Kentucky Derby available for $30, at (575) 874-5203.

Wet ‘N’ Wild Waterworld — The water park at 8804 S. Desert, Anthony, Texas (I-10 atExit 0) opens for the season Saturday, May 7.Individual tickets: $24.99, plus tax; $19.99 kidsunder 48 inches tall; $4.99 age 1-3; Seniors/pic-nic fee: $14.99. Season passes are $39.99;$14.99 ages 1-3. Information: 886-2222,

wetwild.com or on Facebook.Moms get in free on Mother’s Day, with regu-

lar price child or adult admission.Special events:

• Tierra Sagrada performs Sunday, May 15.

• ChucoFest is May 28-30, with Pop Evil andRed Sun Rising.

Tombaugh Observatory — NMSU’sTombaugh Observatory in Las Cruces hosts anopen house 9 p.m. Friday, May 13. Programbegins with a short presentation, followed by

guided observing through telescopes.Information: (575) 646-4438, or (575) 646-6278 to confirm the observatory will be open

that evening.

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($4 for children 12 years and under). Hours arenoon to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.

to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday through

Thursday. Information: 562-9899. A Geocaching 101 treasure hunt adventure workshop is 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 14. All

materials provided.Last Sunday hike is 7 a.m. May 29, beginning

in the tramway’s parking lot. Learn about the wildlife and geology of the Franklin Mountains. Wear sturdy shoes, bring walking stick, snacks

and water for all hikes.

Indian Cliffs Ranch — The worranch in Fabens offers a children’s zolonghorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, mov

the Fort Apache playground. It’s also the famous Cattleman’s Steakhouse.

Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattlmanssteakhouse.com.

Tigua Indian Cultural Center Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of t

Mission. The center features a museTigua tribe. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p

Wednesday through Sunday. Free chactivities daily. Admission is free. Info

859-7700, ysletadelsurpueblo.org.

Plaza Theatre Tours — The fre tours are noon to 2 p.m. Tuesdays a

125 W. Mills in Downtown El Paso. under the Plaza marquee. Informatio0660.

San Elizario Historic District — trict at 1500 Main Street in San Eliza

Mission Trail features art galleries, g the Historic San Elizario Chapel, the

Museum and the Veteran’s Museum tions open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wedne through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sa

noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information:594-8424 or SanElizarioHistoricDist

McDonald Observatory — Theof Texas at Austin-run observatory i3640 Dark Sky Drive, near Fort Dav

Visitor Center open 10 a.m. to 5:30Information: (432) 426-4138.

Daytime tours and solar viewing, tw grams and evening stargazing event

Reservations, event schedule availabmcdonaldobservatory.org.

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For event tickets sold through Ticketmaster,call 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com.

Jeff Dunham — The comedian/ventriloquistperforms his “Perfectly Unbalanced”International Tour at 7 p.m. Monday, May 2, atNMSU’s Pan American Center. Tickets: $34.50

to $44.50. (Ticketmaster).

Old Dominion — The modern country band

at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, at Tricky Falls, 209 S. El Paso. Doors open at 6 p.m.Tickets: $21; available online at ticketfly.com.

La Ley - The Grammy-winning and two-timeLatin Grammy winning Chilean rockers’

Adaptacion tour is 8 p.m. Thursday, May 5, atEl Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $32, $42,$52 and $62 (Ticketmaster).

Pentatonix — The Grammy Award winningacapella group’s World Tour 2016 is 7:30 p.m.Thursday, May 5, at NMSU’s Pan AmericanCenter, with special guest Us The Duo, launch-ing their groundbreaking #6SecondCovers.Tickets: $35.50, $42.50, and $49.50(Ticketmaster). Information: (575) 646-1420.

Raul Di Blasio — The Argentinean Latin jazzpianist performs his El Piano de America tour 8

p.m. Thursday, May 5, at The Plaza Theatre.Tickets: $59.50, $89.50, $99.50 and $125(Ticketmaster).

Marisela — The pop singer, often known as the Latin Madonna, performs at 8:30 p.m.

Friday, May 6, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets:$44, $59, $79 and $99 (Ticketmaster).

Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular — Thepopular laser rock show is 8 p.m. Saturday,May 7, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre.Tickets: $25, $30 and $35. (Ticketmaster).

Celtic Woman: Destiny Tour — The World Music Artists return to El Paso at 7:30

p.m. Friday, May 13, at The Plaza Theatre, cel-ebrating Ireland and the Celtic heritage through

traditional Irish anthems, pop standards andoriginal music. Tickets: $49 and $75

Ticketmaster). Information: celticwoman.com

The Cure — The legendary gothic new waveband returns to El Paso at 7 p.m. Tuesday,May 17, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, withspecial guest The Twilight Sad. Tickets: $19.25,$49.25, $59.25 and $69.25 (Ticketmaster).

Caifanes — The Spanish Language rock bandfrom Mexico City presents its “Gira USA 2016”

tour at 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 20, at El PasoCounty Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Tickets:$36.50, $56.50, 66.50 and $86.50(Ticketmaster).

Trancazo Bailable — The superstar Norteño group Intocable headlines the springdance at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at El PasoCounty Coliseum, with Pesado, Bryndis X Siempre, Leandro Rios and Mal Portados.Tickets: $50 and $65 (Ticketmaster). VIP tablesavailable: 225-4944.

Scorpions — The heavy metal legends per-form at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, at UTEP’sDon Haskins Center. Tickets: 49.50, $59.50,$69.50 and $84.50.

Neon Desert Music Festival — Ticketsare now on sale for the 6th annual music festi-

val 3 p.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday,May 28-29 on three stages in Downtown ElPaso, from Cleveland Square to San JacintoPlaza. Two-day general admission tickets: $119

two-day pass; VIP tickets a $250; avMattress Firm El Paso and Las Cruc

tions, as well as The Headstand, All Happy House and the Pizza Joint, orneondesertmusicfestival.com or tick

This year’s lineup features Tiësto, DFuture, Daddy Yankee, Carnage, LuTyler The Creator, A$AP Ferg + ToNatalia Lafourcade, Duke Dumont, W

Gartner, Mutemath, STRFKR and CuOther performers include AlunageFarina, Niykee Heaton, Brazilian Gir

the Child, G Hebro, Whilk & Misky, James, River Tiber, Tolidos, New Pa

Nalgadas, Good Field, The Da, ChucProject, Wrestlers, LFDC, Ribo FlavInn, Rare Individuals, Emily Davis, ThHalf, Call of Candr, Great Shapes, ADeathwalk, Dayluta Means KindnessKiss, Trost House, Stan Z, Hope Rio

Animal Sout, Sluur, Miijas, If We WeKilo and the Dew and Mr Crazy.

Ice Kream Man Tour — The R&featuring Ginuwine and Karlos Farra

June 3, at The Garden, 511 WesterPlaza District. Doors open at 8 p.m.$20 general admission, in advance; $

doors, for age 18 and older. Meet an tickets are $75. VIP packages availab

$200-$500, for age 21 and older. Infsicklifestudios.com.

Downtown Street Festival — “StreetFest” encompasses the entireConvention Center area, with stagemusic including the main stage, rockLatin stage, food, games 6 p.m. to 1and Saturday, June 17-18. Informat9550 or klaq.com.

This year’s Main Stage headliners aon Friday and the Goo Goo Dolls on

James Taylor — The multiple Grning musician performs at 7 p.m. Tu

June 21, at the UTEP’s Don HaskinTickets: $65 and $85. (Ticketmaster

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic — Americendary parody master’s “MandatoryTour” comes to El Paso at 8 p.m. T

July 19, at the Plaza Theatre. Ticket$45, $55 and $75. (Ticketmaster)

The Piano Guys — The Piano G their highly original blend of classica

pop to El Paso at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdayat Abraham Chavez Theatre. Ticket$59.50 and $69.50

Maná — The Guadalajara-based roperforms Wednesday, Sept. 28, at Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $44.2$94.25, $144.25 and $169.25(Ticke

Venues & series

Tricky Falls — 209 S. El Paso. All all-ages, unless listed otherwise. Listcover shows in Bowie Feathers. Info351-9909 Online tickets at trickyfalls

ticketfly.com.• Boris — The avant-garde metal baforms at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 1, withMori and Emma Ruth Rundle. Ticket• Chicano Batman — The Los Angeband performs Monday, May 2,withTickets: $12-$15.• Old Dominion — The modern co

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performs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 4.Tickets: $21.• Cambodian Death Quad performs at 8 p.m.Friday, May 13, with Jagged Mouth, the Car Bombs, the Stalk and Takanakuy. Free.• JMSN — Singer-songwriter and producer Christian Berishaj (aka JMSN) performs at 8p.m. Saturday, May 14. Tickets: $12.• Built To Spill — One of America’s leadingindie rock bands performs at 7 p.m. Thursday,

June 2. Tickets: $20-$22.

• The Smokers Club Tour — Rappers Cam’ronheadline the tour at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 19,

with the Underachievers, G Herbro, SmokeDZA, Nyck Caution, Mobsquad Nart, G-Jet andLiam Tracy. Tickets: $27.50.• Explosion in the Sky — The Texas post-rock-ers perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, insupport of their latest album, “The

Wilderness.” Tickets: $25.

Mesa Music Hall — 4151 N. Mesa.Concerts are all ages shows, unless listed oth-erwise, with $3 surcharge for those under age21. Tickets for some performances available oneventful.com or holdmyticket.com.Information: 599-8585 or on Facebook at MesaMusic Hall.• Convictions performs Saturday, April 30,

with Like Moths To Flames, Ice Nine Kills and

Light Up The Sky.• Dawn of Ashes album release show is 9 p.m.Friday, May 13. Age 18 and older admitted.Tickets: $15; VIP packages offered.• Alt metal band Father performs at 8 p.m.Tuesday, May 17. Tickets: $14• Metal band Striker performs Thursday, May 19.

• Guardians of Easycore Tour is 6:30 p.m.Sunday, June 5, with For the Win, Abandonedby Bears, Settle Your Scores, Rumor Has It andlocal bands. Tickets; $6.• Punk bands Jesus Piece and Threshold per-form at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 13. $10.• Kitty In Casket performs Sunday, Sept. 25.

Lowbrow Palace — 111 E. Robinson.Doors open at 9 p.m. (show time at 10 p.m.).Tickets are regularly $3 more for ages 16-20.Online tickets at lowbrowpalace.com.• Mystic Braves — The five-piece rock and

grove band performs 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 4. Tickets: $12-$15.

• Flamel Album Release — The band cele-brates the release of their new album at Friday,May 6. Admission is free.• Robinson Street Block Party — Indie bandLydia headlines the street event at 6 p.m.Saturday, May 7. Tickets: $5-$10.• Miner — The LA folk-rock band performs atThursday, May 12. Tickets: $10-$12.• The Range and Rome Fortune — The elec-

tronica artists perform Saturday, May 14, withFrythm. Tickets; $15-$17.• Polyenso — The indie rock band performs atThursday, May 19. Tickets: $10-$12.• Mrs. Magician — The pop band performs at9 p.m. Monday, May 23. Tickets: $8-$10.• La Dispute — The post-hardcore band per-forms at 9 p.m. Monday, June 6, with Gates.Tickets: $15-$17.

Spencer Theater for Performing Arts— Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12miles north of downtown Ruidoso).Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872or spencertheater.com.

Pre-show buffets are served at 6 p.m. (5 p.m.for April 30); cost is $20.

Fort Bliss 1st Armored Division Band con-

cludes the fall/winter season at 7 p.m. April30. The ensemble of more than 30 soldier musicians and vocalists perform patriotic andpopular music. Tickets are free, but must bereserved in advance.

Season tickets for the Summer 2016 are nowavailable. All shows start at 8 p.m., unless oth-erwise listed:• Sandi Patty: Forever Grateful — TheGrammy & Dove winner, with special guests

Veritas, perform Saturday, May 28. Patty isone of the most celebrated artists in contem-porary Christian music. Tickets: $39-$79.• The DooWop Project – The five-piece vocal

group performs Saturday, June 4, spotlightingfive vocalists who’ve starred in such Broadway smash hits as “Jersey Boys” and “Motown: Themusical.” Tickets: $39-$89.• The Texas Tenors: Let Freedom Sing – The

tenors perform Saturday , June 11. These three tenors, named the No. 10 Classical Artist group in the world, appear with their band for

a night of patriotic tunes, American heritagemusic, pop and Broadway favorites. Tickets:$39-$89.• ‘Almost, Maine’ — Wayland University Theatre presents the highly acclaimed play Friday, June 24. “Almost, Maine” by JohnCariani is about love’s joys and perils sharedfrom a sleepy, wannabe town in vignettes.Tickets: $30.

The annual “Taste of the Spencer” fundraiser is 6 p.m. Saturday, June 18. Cost: $60.

Flickinger Center for Performing Arts— 1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo.Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickinger-center.com.• North Elementary School Show is 6 p.m.

Wednesday, May 4.• Imago dei Academy presents: “Shakespeare”

at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5.• Academy of Ballet Jazz and Tap pp.m. Saturday, May 7.• Academy of Ballet presents “BeauBeast” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday14.• Taj Mahal Trio — The blues legenensemble performs at 8 p.m. SundayCelebrating decades of recording an

that have nearly single-handedly reshdefinition and scope of the blues via sion of exotic sounds from the Carib

Africa and South Pacific, the two-timGrammy-winning singer, songwriterposer, guitarist and multi-instrumentfeted with the Lifetime AchievementPerformance Award at the 13th Ann

Americana Honors and Awards. Tic$42 and $55. VIP tickets: $75.

The 2016 Tailgate Concert Series r11-Sept. 3, in the parking lot of theMexico Museum of Space History.

Inn of the Mountain Gods ResCasino — Mescalero, N.M. Showsp.m. Age 21 and older admitted. Tic

through TicketMaster. Information: 5677 or innofthemountaingods.com.• Gabriel Iglesias — The popular “fldian performs Thursday and Friday,27. Tickets: $35-$80 (Friday sold ou

time).• Oak Ridge Boys — The county m

perform Saturday, June 4. Tickets: $• Bill Engvall — The blue collar comforms Sunday, June 19. Tickets: $35• Theory of a Deadman — The alt rperform Thursday, July 14. Tickets:• Chris Tomlin — The popular Chrperforms Saturday, Oct. 8. Tickets tannounced.

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Centro Cultural Paso del Norte - Av.Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf, across from theRed Cross. Information: 1730300 or ccpn.com.mx (Facebook: ccpnteatro). Advanceshow tickets at donboleton.com.• The musical “We Will Rock You” by Queenand Ben Elton is 6 and 9 p.m. Saturday, April30. Tickets: 275 to 495 pesos.• Franco Escamilla & La Diablo Squad performat 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 7. Opening acts:Paco Maya, Macario Brujo and Christian Meza.Tickets: 385 to 660 pesos.• Los Tres Tristes Tigres “Crea fama y échatea reír” comedy show is at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 15. Special guest Arturo Manz. Tickets: 110 to385 pesos.• Francisco Cespedes “Gira Todavía” is at 8p.m. Tuesday, May 31. The Grammy-nominat-ed[ Latin American singer, musician and song-

writer is best known for his 1998 song “VidaLoca.” Tickets 330-700 pesos.• Rafael’s “Gira México” concert is 8 p.m.Monday, June 6. Tickets: 600-1350 pesos.

JRZ Music Fest — The rock and electronicmusic event is Saturday and Sunday, April 30-

May 1, at Plaza de la Mexicanidad (by the red“X” monument). Doors open at noon.Continuous entertainment; for schedule to go

to jrzmusicfest.com. Tickets are 520 pesos single day, 825 pesos both days. VIP for both days

is 1,950 pesos. Tickets at donboleton.com.Information: 613 44 44.

Erika Suárez — Amigos de la FundacionMascareñas presents the flamenco dancer at 8p.m. Friday, May 6, at Centro Cultural Pasodel Norte, as part of its Matices Culturalesseries. Tickets: $120 pesos. Information: 612-4075, fmascarenas.org or on Facebook atMaticesCulturales. In El Paso: 544-5118.

The final series program features jazz fromSan Juan Project at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 28.

Concierto 321 featuring Jim Ward — Jim Ward, from At the Drive-In, Sparta and

Sleeper Car fame, will host a fundraiser concertat 8 p.m. Saturday, May 7, at the FEMAPSchool of Nursing Roof Garden Juarez, featur-ing food, open bar and a mercado. Co-hostedby Progress321 and the FEMAP Foundation.Tickets: $200; every ticket holder will receive aposter created by renowned local artists LosDos. Information: Anna Alemán or EnriqueGarcia Peralta, 544-4151, [email protected] [email protected]. Tickets available onlineat femap.org

Proceeds from the concert will benefit theFEMAP’s Microfinance program and studentsfrom FEMAP’s School of Nursing.

Expo Artesanal Juárez 2016 — The festival offers Mexican arts and crafts, food and

decor noon to 10 p.m. Thursday throughSunday, May 12-15, at Plaza de la Mexicanidad(by the red “X” monument). Admission is free.

Feria Las Anitas — The fair is May 12-31 at Anita Nueva Aventura, a new amusement park

is at Centro de Convenciones Anitas in the Waterfill zone (from Ysleta bridge, drive about

300 yards and turn right). Admission is 100pesos. Information: 6821486.

Special concerts (admission is 110 pesos gen-eral, 660 pesos VIP except as noted). Tickets atdonboleton.com:• Septima Banda, Thursday, May 12• Los Gfez y Chuy Lizarraga, Friday, May 13

• Luis Coronel y Chuy Zuñiga, Satu14

• J.J. y Perro Guarumo, Sunday, Mapesos)• El Bebeto y Los Rieleros Thursday• Laberinto y La Maquinaria NorteñMay 20

• Alejandra Guzman Saturday, May (220/990 pesos)

• Julion Alvarez y Su Norteño BandaMay 27 (200 pesos)• Gloria Trevi Saturday, May 28 (22pesos)• Los Plebes del Rancho y La Super Rafa Ortega, Sunday, May 29.

Evolution Discoteque — Paseo Victoria 4545. Information: 269 865 tickets at donboleton.com.

• 8 Segundos’ Tour Vaquero Arrepe9 p.m. Friday, May 13. Admission: pesos.• Máximo Grado’s Gira Blanco y Nep.m. Friday, May 20. Admission: 27pesos.

Moroccos - Inside Jardines Carta Reforma at Peru. Plastilina Mosh is a

Friday, May 13. Tickets are 300 pesleton.com).

Estadio Carta Blanca — Av. ReSanders, across from Comision FedeElectricidad).

Maula performs for the first time in8 p.m. Saturday, May 15. Tickets: 3

general admission; 880 reserved, 1,2floor and 1,650 VIP (donboleton.com

Gimnasio Municipal Josue Ne— Av. Mariscal at Maria Martinez, dTickets at donboleton.com.• Lucha Libre Pro Wrestling begins p.m. Sunday, May 15. Admission: 70pesos.• Lucha Libre World Wide begins atSunday, May 22. Admission: 70-600

Anabanta y Transmetal — The7 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Quinto

Av. Abraham Lincoln, Zona Pronaf CLa Plata, 32315. Tickets are 385 pes550 pesos VIP (donboleton.com).

Centro de Convenciones Las Waterfill zone. Information: 682148

6820693. El Norteño y La Lavanderat 5:30 and 9 p.m. Thursday, May 2are 275, 385 and 495 pesos (donbol

Lienzo Charro Adolfo Lopez — Av. Del Charro at Henry DunantRio Real Cowboys Tour rodeo beginSaturday, May 28. Go to donboleto

ticket information.

La Rodadora — The interactive cmuseum is in the city’s Parque Cent

are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays throuand 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays and

Admission: 65 pesos (around $5). In52-656-558-2415 or larodadora.org

3D Theater admission: 30 pesos.Theater/museum combo is 79 pesos

Museo de la Revolucion de la (MUREF) — Old Customs HouseCentro, Av. 16 de Septiembre at AvHours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. TuesdaSunday. Information: muref.org, inahFacebook.


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Las Cruces Country Music Festival —The festival is April 29-30, along Main Streetin historic Downtown Las Cruces. Festival

gates open at 5 p.m. Friday and 4 p.m.Saturday. Festival passes are $45 ($40 inadvance) for Friday and Saturday; day passesare $25 in advance; $30 at the gate; availableonline at lascrucescountrymusic.com.

North Stage headliners:• Friday: Aaron Watson at 6:45 p.m. Lee Ann

Womack at 8 p.m. and Nitty Gritty Dirt Bandat 10 p.m.• Saturday: Rick Trevino at 6 p.m., Cam at7:15 p.m. and David Nail at 9:15 p.m.

South Stage headliner is Josh Grider at 9:10p.m. Friday, and Bri Bagwell at 8:50 p.m.Saturday.

Sunday brunch is 10 a.m. Sunday, May 1, atNM Farm and Ranch Heritage Museum featur-ing a western wear fashion show and perform-ances by festival artists. Cost: $25.

Rodeo performances are 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday and 1:30 p.m. Sunday on the NMSU campus.

Jazz Unlimited Big Band — The jazzband presents its 12th annual concert at 7 p.m.

Sunday, May 1, at St. Mark’s United MethodistChurch, 5005 Love Road, with guest vocalistCheryl Tomczuk. Admission is free; donations

welcome. Information: 637-4569.

Magrudergrind — The grindcor band per-forms at 8 p.m. Monday, May 2, at Sandbox,5352 Doniphan, with Yautja and local bands.Information: 383-8023.

Mesilla Valley Swing Band — The band,directed by Bob Burns, presents its annualspring concert 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 14,First Christian Church, 1809 El Paseo, LasCruces. The first half of the concert will honor NMSU graduate Gene Zika. Admission is free.Information: (575) 525-9333.

Divas de España — Virginia presents a trib-ute to the Divas of Spain with a performanceand dance 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 15, atCascadas ballroom, 1071 Country Club Road,celebrating performers such as Sarita Montiel,Rocio Jurado, Rocio Durcal, and Lola Flores.Snacks and beer available. Admission: $15.

‘5 Years of Song’ — Singing Out LasCruces presents its spring concert at 7 p.m.Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21-22, atGood Samaritan Auditorium, 3011 Buena VidaCircle, Las Cruces. The LBGT and Allies com-munity choir will feature its greatest hits. S ilentauction and refreshments at intermission.

Admission is $10. Information: (575) 640-0816,singingoutlascruces.org.

Tyler Farr — The rising country music star opens the summer’s “Let Freedom Sing” con-cert series at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at Fort

Bliss’s Freedom Crossing’s event lawn.Opening act is the Joe Barron Band

Information: 564-5311 or freedomcrossingat-fortbliss.com.

Music series

State Line Music Series — El PasoansFighting Hunger and State Line Restaurant,1222 Sunland Park Drive presents the RudolphChevrolet-Honda-Mazda-VW outdoor concertseries 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays. Admission isfree; age 21 and older welcome. All customers

asked to bring non-perishable food donation or monetary donation for the West Texas FoodBank. Information: 581-3371,

WTxFoodBank.org or countyline.com. After party held following each concert at

Aceitunas Beer Garden, 5200 Doniphan.• May 4: Maddison Livingston• May 11: Jason Boland

• May 18: Uncle Lucius• May 25: Alice Wallace• June 1: Dusty Low

Live Music at Sombra Antigua —Sombra Antigua Vineyard and Winery, 430 La

Viña Road (off NM 28 between markers 8 and9), in Chamberino, N.M. hosts free live musicSaturdays and Sundays. Food trucks availablemost Saturdays; bring a picnic basket Sunday.Information: (915) 241-4349 or sombraan-

tigua.com.• April 30: Frontera Jazz Guitarz, 2-6 p.m.hosting International Jazz Day with Friends• May 1: Daniel Rodriguez Jazz Duo, 2:30-5 p.m.• May 7: Jerry Pacheco & Ed Camden, 2-5 p.m.• May 8: Tom Kanouse, 2 to 5 p.m.

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino —

1200 Futurity,. Sunland Park, N.M. Information:(575) 874-5200 or Sunland-Park.com.Park After Dark outdoor concert is Friday,

May 27, with Los Tucanes de Tijuana. Doorsopen at 7 p.m. Tickets: $15 general admission;$30 reserved.

Free live music is 9 p.m. Fridays, featuringLatin and regional music and Saturdays featur-ing rock and pop variety. Mariachi music is 5p.m. Sundays.

Free performances by tribute bands featured9 p.m. Saturdays:• April 30: Don’t Look Back (Boston Tribute).• May 14: “Blaze of Glory” Bon Jovi Tribute• May 21: ‘80s Station, 80s music.

Zin Valle Free Music Sundays — Zin Valle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo, hosts

free live music 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays. Guests may

also enjoy wine tastings and bring a picnic.Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com.• May 1: Ricardo Valencia.• May 8: Julio Ortiz• May 22: Gold Hearted Crows• May 29: Dusty Low

Speaking Rock Entertainment Center — 122 S. Pueblo Rd. Age 18 and older wel-come. Admission is free. Information: 860-7777or speakingrockentertainment.com. Free entry.

The modern rock Hard Drive Tour is 10 p.m.Monday, May 23, with Sick Puppies, Red SunRising, Stitched Up Heart, Hudson andSmashing Satellites. Rock band Blue October (Bleed Out, Angels in Everything) performs at 9p.m. Wednesday, June 1.

Tribute bands are 8:30 p.m. Thursdays andSaturdays:

Alfresco! Fridays — The 14th season of free outdoor summer concerts are 6 p.m.Fridays May 6-Sept. 30, at Convention Center Plaza. Presented by ElPasoLive.com and spon-sored by FirstLight Federal Credit Union. Noconcerts June 17 or Sept. 2. No outside foodor beverages, or pets allowed. Information:534-0633 or alfrescofridays.com.• May 6: Radio La Chusma (Latin, Reggae)• May 13: Windy City (Chicago Tribute Band)

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El Paso Symphony Orchestra ‘Ode to Joy’— The Symphony, conducted by Bohuslav Rattay, performs its 85th anniversary seasonfinale at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April29-30, in the Plaza Theatre Beethoven’sSymphony No. 9, “Ode To Joy.” Tickets: $16,$21, $32, $37 and $42 (Ticketmaster).

Information: 532-3776 or epso.org.The orchestra will be joined on stage by the

UTEP Union Chorale, directed by Dr. Elisa Wilson, Kellie Rumba Rattay, Soprano, Cherry

Duke, Mezzo-Soprano, Brian Downen, Tenor,and Ricardo Herrera, Bass-baritone.

Opening notes are presented at 6:30 p.m.each night by resident conductor Andy Moranin the Philanthropy Theatre next to the Plaza.

El Paso Choral Society Workshop — ElPaso Choral Society hosts a free two-day

workshop to prepare for the 2016-2017 season2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 30-May 1, at 801 N. Mesa (at Trinity First-UnitedMethodist Church).

Workshop includes an introduction to Mozart’sRequiem, traditional Christmas music, and jazzarrangements; a review of Handel’s Messiah

and Baroque and Classical articulation of run, as well as classes on vocal technique. Admission is

free. Participants are expected to perform with the EPCS in the 2016-2017 season, subject to

audition. RSVP to [email protected]: 479-0156 or epchoralsociety.org.

‘Unshakable’ – Santa Fe Opera presents alight opera for the whole family at 10 a.m.Saturday, April 30, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Admission is free.Information: (575) 523-6403 or RioGrandeTheatre.com.

“Unshakeable” is about an abandoned theater in New Mexico 25 years from now – three

years after the viral pandemic Erasure. As aresult, everyone has some degree of memory loss and people are less connected to oneanother. Wyatt and Meridian, Shakespeareanactors and former lovers, have not seen eachother since the start of the pandemic.

Music Forum El Paso — Music Forum ElPaso presents a duo f lute recital 2:30 to 4:15p.m. Sundays, May 1, at St. Paul’s LutheranChurch, 1000 Montana, featuring Joy Zalkindand Esther Fredrickson. Admission is free.Information: 544-3081 or musicforumelpaso.org.

UTEP Department of Music —Performances are at 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fine ArtsRecital 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.• A Horn Choir concert is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday,

May 1.• UTEP Symphonic Winds performs Tuesday,May 3.• UTEP Orchestra performs an evening of music “In the Movies” Wednesday, May 4,directed by Dr. Lowell E. Graham. CharlesLeinberger will serve as our host providinginsight into how, where and why music is usedin movies.• Layali Al-Sham Middle Eastern MusicEnsemble presents “Exodus of Song: Gifts of Love from a Refugee” Sunday, May 8.

‘Bridges’: EPMSF Honoree EvIYL Awards — El Paso Summer MFestival will celebrate its 2016 honoSocorro Diamondstein at 7:30 p.m. May 5, at the Magic Bistro, 5034 DoThe event also include the Instrume

Young Lives Awards (IYL), a progra

to support music students who demacademic and musical excellence alounmet financial need. Cost: $65. Info449-0619 or epsmf.org.

Diamondstein’s role as the CulturaDirector for the City of El Paso MusCultural Affairs Department (MCAD

than eight years placed her in a supp tion to many individual artists and ar ture organizations. Her passion for c

service became the resource, guidancoaching in the grant process that uresulted in the development and emment of many organizations (small a

well as individual artists in the El PasRegion.

EPCC Musical Showcase — TCommunity College Music Departm

ents its spring performance 7:30 p.mand Friday, May 5-6, at St. ChristopChurch, 300 Riverside, featuring EPCachi, jazz and guitar ensembles. Admat the door; cash/check only. InformMorgan-Thornton, (575) 650-3200 o

[email protected].

Mesilla Valley Teen Singers — Valley Teen Singers present their sp

cert at 7 p.m. Friday, May 6, at UnivPresbyterian Church, 2010 WisconsCruces. This year’s performance fea

tradition of American spirituals, sucha Key to the Kingdom,” “Down in thPray,” and “Didn’t My Lord Deliver

Admission is free; donations apprecReception to follow. Information: me

teensingers.blogspot.com.The group, directed by Terry Kay

made up of 50 students.

Wind Symphony Concert — E Wind Symphony, directed by Ron H

performs its final concert of the seasp.m. Friday, May 6, at UTEP’s Fox Recital Hall. El Paso Wind Symphony20th season, is a professional concermade primarily of residents of the GPaso Area, most of whom are band public and private schools. Tickets: $dents, military, seniors). Informationsowindsymphony.com.

LCSO with Jon Nakamatsu —Cruces Symphony Orchestra presen

guest pianist May 7-8 at NMSU’s AtRecital Hall, performing Berlioz’s Ro

Carnival Overture, Grieg’s Concertoand Nielsen’s, Suite from “Aladdin.”begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 pSunday. Tickets: $35-$45. Informatio646-3709 or lascrucessymphony.com

‘Love That Music’ — Mesilla VaChorale’s spring concert is 3 p.m. Su8, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 NDowntown Mall in Las Cruces. Doo2:30 p.m. Tickets: $10. Information:2560 or riograndetheatre.com.

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• May 20: Exito (Tejano)• May 27: Fixed Idea (Latin Ska)• June 3: Route 66 (Retro)

Howling Coyote Coffeehouse — Theopen mic event, now in its 11th year, is 7 p.m.Friday, May 6, at Center for Spiritual Living,575 N. Main, on Las Cruces Downtown MainStreet, following the monthly Downtown ArtsRamble. Signup begins at 6:30 p.m. Free admis-sion. Information: Bob Burns, (575) 525-9333

or [email protected].

Sheltered Hearts Music Series — Thefamily friendly music series to benefit theReynolds Home runs during the summer months, at 5 to 10 p.m. 8023 San Jose, withjumping castles, face painting, games and more.The Saturday, May 7, bands include Frenzi, bSeries and The Valley Rats. Dance contest at 7p.m. Information: 929-9055 or 691-0392.

‘Every Other Tuesday’ — Doña Ana ArtsCouncil hosts a variety of free musical perform-ances 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the RioGrande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, LasCruces. Information: (575) 6403. May 10:Frank Lovato. May 24: Al Chance.

Cool Canyon Nights — The summer series of free outdoor summer concerts are 6

to 9 p.m. Thursdays May 12-July 28 atMcKelligon Canyon, Amphitheatre, sponsoredby WestStar Bank. Admission is free; craftbeers and cocktails for sale, with a variety of food trucks.

Opening night entertainers are Brown Betty May 12; other acts to be announced.

Star Lounge Pass is $7 online, $10 at thedoor. Information: 534-0600 or elpasolive.com,kisselpaso.com or on Facebook.

Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society — The society presents El Paso Jazz Collective

will be performing “Jazz with a Led Zeppelinbase” at its monthly concert series at 7 p.m.Sunday, May 15, at First Christian Church,1809 El Paseo in Las Cruces. The music beginsafter a short business meeting. Admission: $8

($5 members; $1 students with ID). Coffee anddessert reception precedes the concert at 6:30p.m. in the foyer. Information: Larry Brooks,(575) 640-8752 or mvjazzblues.net.

The Gathering — Poets, storytellers,singers, and musicians are invited 1 to 3 p.m.

the third Sunday of each month (May 15) atMcCall Neighborhood Center, 3231 Wyoming.

Admission is free. Information: 490-6440.

306 Sessions — Zeven Music Studios, 11394 James Watt, Suite 306, hosts a concert series at

6 p.m. Sundays, featuring different local bandsevery week performing all original music in all

genres. There will also be an open mic portionand art for sale by local artists, as well as inter-

views with local arts organizations. Musicians,poets, comedians, and visual artists welcome.

Admission: $5 suggested donation. Information:

412-3403 or on Facebook at 306 Sessions.

Echoes in the Park — DrummingEnthusiasts of El Paso (DEEP) host the opendrumming circle, now in its tenth year, 7:30 to9:30 p.m. Fridays at Upper Tom Lea Park onRim Road. Bring your own percussion. Other acoustic instruments welcome. Participation isfree. Information: 491-3476 or on Facebook.

Ardovino’s Live Music — Ardovino’sDesert Crossing, One Ardovino Dr. in SunlandPark, hosts live music at 7;30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. Information: (575) 589-0653.

‘La Parada’ — The grassroots event is thefirst Friday of the month at 501 Texas.Information: 351-6023 or Facebook atlaparadaep. The first event of the season isMay 6, with a Lucha Libre theme (everyone isencouraged to wear luchador masks). Headlineperformer is Detroit legend DJ Minx (Womenon Wax).

Comedy

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, and7:30 p.m. Sunday. Ticket prices vary.

Information, reservations: 779-LAFF (5233),laff2nite.com or on Facebook.• April 27-May 1: Raymond Orta.• May 4-7: J.R. Brow, with feature act AaronBrooks.• May 11-15: Robert Hawkins, with featureact Bob Khosravi.• May 18-22: James Davis, with feature act

Ashley Barnhill• May 25-29: Brian Scolaro with feature act

Alli Breen.• June 8-12: Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh.

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EPSYOs Season Finale — El PasoSymphony Youth Orchestras’ season finale con-cert is 7 p.m. May 14 at the Plaza Theatre.Tickets: $13 ($8 students, seniors, active duty military). All seats general admission.Information: 525-8978 or epsyos.org.

In celebration of the orchestra’s 10th anniver-sary, the concert will open with a performanceof Arturo Marquez’s “Danzon No. 2,” featuringalumni and present EPSYO members.

Symphony auditions — The El PasoSymphony Orchestra will hold auditions 10a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 15. Applicationsdue by May 1. Information: 637-8144. Auditionapplication, requirements and music availableonline at epso.org.

‘Arts Beat” concert — EPSO’s outreachinitiative, Tocando, performs 5:30 to 7 p.m.Thursday, May 19, at El Paso Museum of Art,One Arts Festival Plaza. Information: 201-9021or tocandomusicproject.org.

EPSYOs Young Artist PianoCompetition — El Paso Symphony YouthOrchestra’s 4th annual competition for musi-cians ages 7-18 is Saturday, May 21. The tenta-

tive location is University Presbyterian Church,244 N. Resler). Information, times: 525-8978

or epsyos.org. Junior (ages 7-10), intermediate (7-14) andadvanced (7-18) divisions offered; with grandprize college funds ranging from $100-$500.Registration deadline is May 1.

Young Musicians recital — The finalistsfor this year’s Young Musicians Competition

will perform in recital 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at El Paso Museum of Art, One ArtsFestival Plaza. Sponsored by El Paso Society for Musicians of the Future, a nonprofit organiza-

tion. Admission is free. Information: 449-0619or epsmf.org.

The classical music competition was open tostudents ages 8 to 19. Finalists are:• Jia Ling Diau, piano, freshman Silva HealthMagnet High School.• Daniel Edison, piano, freshman at Coronado

High School.• Diego Granados, piano, junior at Silva HealthMagnet High School.• Janice Hinrichs, piano, freshman at CoronadoHigh School.• Nicole Melendez, clarinet, sophomore at J.M.Hanks High School.• Vincent Yang, piano, 6th grader at RadfordSchool.

Piano Recitals — The El Paso MusicTeachers Association Student Affiliate presentspiano and chamber music students in grades K-12 in recitals starting at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S.San Marcial. Various music styles performed.

Admission is free. Information: 231-9581.

Piano Recital — The students of AlfredoPoblano will perform classic and modern piecesat 6 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the ChamizalNational Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial.

Admission is free. Information: 1-877-240-6827.

‘From the Top’ — Popular NPR Show“From the Top” ill return to El Paso for a liverecording at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at ThePlaza Theatre, showcasing local 17-year-oldflute player Madison Fanning from El Paso.More performers to be announced. Tickets:$30 and $40 ($10 students), available throughTicketmaster. Information: 449-0619

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