NOV. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your monthly guide to community entertainment, recreation & culture

“Cityscape #4” by Teri Spicer “El Paso Sparkles at Night” by Mark Schrier

“Spring Blooms in El Paso” by Barbara McLain

“El Paso” by Francisco Romero

“Downtown Streets” by Enrique Villar

Hal Marcus Gallery presents 48 images showcasing the Sun City at its best, Nov. 18-Feb. 11

¡Viva la Revolución! N O V E M B E R 2 0 1 0 A guide to the dates, people and places that make up the border’s centennial celebration. w w w . e p s c e n e . c o m Page 33 Page 2 El Paso Scene November 2010 November 2010 El Paso Scene Page 3 n a recent out of town trip, I was staying by myself at a house when Othe electricity went off along the entire street. At first it was a minor annoyance because I wanted to watch a football game and I also was unable to use the telephones at the house, which were all cordless and dependent on electrical power. At least I had my cell phone and my laptop, both of which had been fully charged earlier that day. This began in the late afternoon, and within a couple of hours my annoyance grew as the light waned from the sky. I didn’t dare open the refrigerator for fear The experience showed me how of hastening the loss of any of the perish- dependent I had become on technology. I able items, so I walked over to a nearby had taken for granted the conveniences of supermarket to pick up something for electronic devices. I had become addicted dinner. I spoke briefly to a utility worker to the luxuries of cable television and already at work on the underground wireless internet. Losing them for just power lines, and he indicated the repairs one day made me grumpy. might take several hours at least. That made me reflect back to 1979 After darkness fell, I went out to pick up when I was assigned to a temporary job some fresh batteries for a flashlight and in Baltimore, Maryland for four months. I stop at a coffee shop to take advantage of rented an apartment and furniture, but free wi-fi. I returned home, lit some can- decided to forgo any radio or TV (and dles and used up most of my laptop’s bat- there were no personal computers then). I tery watching a DVD. didn’t have a car, either. So I bicycled to I had some paperwork to look through, a bookstore each week to stock up on so I worked a couple of hours by flash- nighttime reading material and used the light before going to bed, hopeful that the bike or public transportation on weekends dawn would bring more than just a natu- to find various ways to amuse myself. ral source of light. To be honest, it was a bit boring to No such luck. Instead, the street was spend hours alone without radio or TV. I filled with work trucks and even a would get tired of reading and had noth- drilling device. It looked like the electric ing to fall back on to kill the time. But it company was trying to rescue Chilean also made me more ambitious to go miners. One of the workers told me it exploring on weekends. Besides exhaust- might take all day. ing the attractions in Baltimore, I visited Back to the supermarket for a cup of Washington, D.C. almost every other coffee. I made a few more phone calls on weekend and took other trips to my cell, noting that its battery only had Philadelphia, New York and even Boston. about a third of a charge left. Maybe we all need to go an “electronic I went by a bank to take care of some fast” every so often. Turn off the TV, family business, and asked an assistant unplug the computers and hide the iPod. manager if I could plug in my cell phone We probably will get bored at first, but and charger, and retrieve them later that who knows how that little bit of boredom morning. might inspire us. And as the pages of El The power never did come back on Paso Scene reveal, there are hundreds of before I had to return to El Paso that interesting things to do waiting outside afternoon. your door.

November 2010 Randy Limbird El Paso Scene is published by Cristo Rey Editor and Publisher Communications as a monthly guide to (915) 542-1422 entertainment, recreation and culture in the Albert Martinez El Paso area. Copies are provided free Advertising & at selected locations. Subscriptions are Circulation Director $10 a year, sent by 3rd class mail. Circulation: 40,000 copies. (915) 920-7244 Lisa Kay Tate Deadline for news for the Associate Editor December issue is Nov. 15 (915) 542-1422 ext. 4 The December issue comes out Nov. 23 Advertising Assistant: Alma Salinas El Paso Scene Editorial Associates: P. O. Box 13615 Noelle Lantka, Mónica Garza El Paso, 79913 Circulation Associates: PH: 542-1422 FAX: 542-4292 Randy Friedman, Gil Garza Stephanie Friedman Office: 316 Arboles, El Paso TX 79932 E-mail: [email protected] Contributing Writers: Richard Campbell, Brian Chozick, Myrna Zanetell, Carol Viescas, Walter Schaefer, Bill Rakocy Subscription Form is on Page 62 Visit El Paso Scene Online at www.epscene.com © 2010 Cristo Rey Communications sponsored by Phidev, Inc.

Page 4 El Paso Scene November 2010 sands of celebrants, many of whom begin their shopping the streets of “New York” before the trek before dawn. Information: (575) 523-7577. rest of the crowd. Tickets: $40. The four-story-tall statue of Christ on the “Breakfast with Santa” children’s party is 8 to NOVEMBER Novembermay 2000 2010 cross tops the mountain, 4,576 feet above sea 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, with coffee, juice, level, in Sunland Park, N.M., near the junction breakfast goodies, holiday crafts, and entertain- INDEX of , Texas and New Mexico. Built in ment. Tickets: $20 children ($15 adults). 1938-40 by sculptor Urbici Soler, the monu- Adult’s ticket includes breakfast and that day’s November Roundup 5-18 ment is accessible off McNutt Road (Highway fair admission (after 10 a.m.). Children’s ticket 273) in Sunland Park — take the Racetrack exit includes breakfast, fair admission and photo. Behind the Scene 4 off Paisano and cross the Rio Grande. The Signature Event, ‘Gangsters, Glitter, & Scene Spotlight 6 Gambling’ is 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, Nov. Program Notes 19 Fuerza Bruta — The New York-based 6, at the , with drinks, heavy hors Argentinean aerialists perform Nov. 4-20, at Music, Comedy 20-21 d’oeuvres, live music, silent and live auction the as part of Paso del Norte Here’s the Ticket 22-25 items, gambling and more in a 1920s Group’s Amor Por Juarez project. Information: Viva Juárez 26 “speakeasy” setting. Tickets: $60. amorporjuarez.com. Dance 27 Mack Massey Mopar Car Show — Mack ‘A Christmas Fair’ — The Junior League of Sports 28-31 Massey Chrysler Jeep Dodge and the El Paso’s 37th annual holiday shopping fair, Becoming Bicultural 32 Southwest Mopar Club will host the 7th annual “Christmas in New York” is Friday through Feature: show is 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the 33-37 Sunday, Nov. 5-7, at the El Paso Convention Mack Massey Dealership, 950 Crockett (across ¡Viva la Revolución! Center. The fair brings together around 200 from Sunland Park Mall), featuring classic and El Paso Fishnet 38 shops and specialty stores from across the new Mopars. Eleven classes of cars include a Nature 38-40 Red & Green Chile War Fiesta — The country as well as arts, crafts, live entertain- new class this year for Hudson vehicles and a Mission Valley fiesta is 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. ment, music, photos with Santa and more. At the Museum 41-44 “builder” class. Other categories include “Best Saturday, Oct. 30, at Cougar Park, 10664 Hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 SW Art Scene 45-51 of Show” and “Longest Distance Traveled.” Socorro Road in Socorro, featuring arts and a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission: Gallery Talk 50-51 Proceeds go toward the club’s scholarship fund. crafts, food and drink booths, ballet folklorico, $8 ($7 children 6-12, military and seniors 60 On-site registration is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open History Lessons 52 mariachis, charros and music. Contests include and older; free for children 5 and younger). to all “Mopar” owners. Registration: $20. Racking Up History 53 “Best Salsa,” Chile Eating, Largest Pumpkin, Advance tickets are $1 less, available at the Spectator admission is free. Information: 584- Keep on Bookin' 54-55 and Best Children’s Halloween Costume. Junior League of El Paso, 520 Thunderbird. 9393 or mackmassey.com. Admission is free; vendor spaces available for Information: 584-3511 or [email protected]. Web: Stage Talk 56 $50.Information: Suky Ramos, 422-1700. jlep.org. ‘Campamentos Revolucionarios’ — The On Stage 56-57 Sponsored by Community of Socorro, Mission Photos with Santa begin at 10 a.m. to daily. Mexican Consulate will host an all-day festival Film Scene 58-59 Trail Association Inc., the City of Socorro and Cost to be determined. and commemoration of the 100th anniversary Liner Notes 60 the AgriLife Extension Texas A & M System. Storytime with Santa is 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 of the Mexican Revolution 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. December Preview 61 Mount Cristo Rey pilgrimage — The p.m., with milk and cookies. Free with fair Saturday, Nov. 20, at the Chamizal National largest pilgrimage each year is on the last admission. Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. The event El Paso Scene User’s Guide 60 Sunday in October, the Feast Day of Christ the Special events (reservations required): includes various outdoor activities, demonstra- Advertiser Index 62 King. The 70th annual procession begins at 10 “Girls Night Out” private preview shopping is tions and fireworks. Admission is free. a.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, with Mass celebrated at 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, featuring appe- Subscription Form 62 noon. The pilgrimage annually attracts thou- tizers, cocktails, live music, fashion show and Please see Page 5

November 2010 El Paso Scene Page 5 November Roundup 31. ‘Empowering Lives’ Conference — Special birthday, corporate events, and field The annual ECCM conference is Nov. Cont’d from Page 5 trips offered by appointment. Church/Youth Group nights, by appointment, are 18-21, at Christian Joy Center. Page The day of Nov. 20 is celebrated as the day Wednesdays, Oct. 13 and 20. 35. when the Mexican Revolution exploded in 1910, led by Francisco Madero against the Trick-or-Treat Off the Street — Hal Marcus Studio and Gallery — forces of the entrenched dictator, Porfirio Diaz. Bassett Place mall, 6101 Gateway West, Showing Nov. 18-Feb. 11: “El Paso Madero had his base of operations in Juárez hosts its annual safe trick or treat event 4 to 6 Scene Spotlight highlights events “Postcards” group exhibit. Opening during the revolution, and assumed the presi- p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at participating mer- advertised in this issue. reception is Nov. 18. Page 52. dency in May 1911 after Diaz resigned. chants throughout the mall. All children wel- come to participate, admission is free. Las Artistas Art Show and Sale — The Bissell Art Show — Artist Bill Bissell Information: 772-7479 or 52 Pickup — El Paso Community 40th annual juried event and one of El Paso’s hosts his art show and sale Nov. 19-21 bassettplacemall.com. Foundation’s meet-the-artist VIP event premier arts and crafts shows is 10 a.m. to 5 at Bissell Art Studio. Page 15. El Paso Sheriff’s Office’s Halloween Haunted and bus tour to the Border Art p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, House is open daily Oct. 13-31 at the mall’s Residency is Nov. 13 at Hope and Nov. 20-21, at First Presbyterian Church, 1340 ‘A Night to Remember’ — El Paso Southeast end, featuring movie-quality sets, Murchison. The show features more than 60 Anchor. Page 2. Community College’s Fine Arts special effects and interactive performers. fine artists and craftspersons. Information: Department’s fundraiser for the New Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Monday through Cirque du Soleil: ‘Alegría’ — The leg- lasartistas.org. Admission: $3 (free for ages 18 Fine Arts Complex is Saturday, Nov. 20, Thursday; 3 to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday and endary performance troupe’s interna- and younger). Proceeds benefit Las Artistas’ art noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Special carnival activi- at the EPCC Administrative Services scholarship fund. tionally acclaimed production is Dec. 1- ties and live entertainment 3 to 9 p.m. Center Auditorium. Page 5. Las Artistas began in 1970 when a group of 11 5 at Center. Page 9. Saturday, Oct. 30. women artists entered a local art show. Las Artistas Art Show and Sale — El Paso Convention and Performing Notable artists featured include Aleksander Mesilla Valley Maze & Pumpkin Patch The 40th annual juried event is Nov. Arts Center — A Christmas Fair (Nov. Titovets (commissioned to paint the portrait of — The 11th annual Las Cruces labyrinth, at 20-21 at First Presbyterian Church. 5-7) at El Paso Convention Center; Former First Lady Laura Bush), Linda Moore 3855 W. Picacho, is open through Oct. 31. Page 20. Vikki Carr (Nov. 20) and Yo Gabba (fine silver jeweler), Jo Blacksher (ceramics), Admission information: (575) 526-1919 or Jimmy Spier (woodturner), Candy Mayer (pas- mesillavalleymaze.com. Gabba (Dec. 7) at Abraham Chavez El Paso Gem and Mineral Show — tels and acrylics) and Daryl Howard (wood To get there: Take exit 139 off I-10 West Theatre; Disney’s “Beauty and the The annual show and sale is Dec. 3-5 at block prints and collages). (Motel Blvd.), go north one mile and turn left at Beast” (Nov. 29) and Great Russian El Maida Auditorium. Page 35. Pichacho (U.S. 70). Go past the Rio Grande FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Nutcracker (Dec. 23) at the Plaza one mile to the Maze on the Lyles’ family farm. Magoffin Home Open House — The Bowl Parade — The 74th annual Theatre; Page 4. Information: (575) 526-1919 or mesillavalley- Parade begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 25 annual holiday open house is Dec. 4, at maze.com. (Thanksgiving Day), at Montana and Ochoa and Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino the Magoffin Home State Historic Site. This year’s theme celebrates the discovery of proceeds east three miles to Copia. This year’s — A simulcast of the Breeders Cup is Page 23. the dwarf planet Pluto, with an image designed theme is “Building A Dream.” Review stand Nov. 5-6 at Sunland Park Racetrack by Anna Lyles. tickets (near First Baptist Church, 805 ‘Nutcracker’ — El Paso Youth Ballet’s The inaugural New Mexico Pecan Festival is with live racing beginning Dec. 10. Montana): $5. Information: 533-4416. 2nd annual presentation of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Oct. Page 11. Live coverage of parade KTSM, Channel 9. Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet is Dec. 17- 30-31, with live music, pecan ice cream, cook- El Paso Art Association — “Viva 19, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Harvest & Halloween ing, pecan art, carriage and pony rides, chil- Mexico” exhibit runs Nov. 5-29 at Page 50. dren’s activities and more. Halloween Bash and Spirits Tasting — Sunland Art Gallery in Sunland Park Mall; Maldonado Maze — The 19-acre family- LYNX Exhibits — The exhibit Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino “Images From Our Journey” run owned maze is open through Nov. 7, on Hwy “Cracking the Code: Human DNA” runs Drive in Sunland Park, will host it Halloween through Nov. 13 and Holiday 28 in La Union, N.M. Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. event at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, featuring through Jan. 2 at the downtown exhib- Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and 11:30 Exhibition and Sale is Nov. 20-Dec. 11 live music by The Vibe, DJ Rick and a fine it space. Page 36. a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Open for field trips 9 at the Crossland Gallery. Page 44. liquor tasting. Costume contest with prizes also a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Monday through Friday, by Zoo Adventure Programs — planned. Admission is free. Information: (575) La Tierra Café — The 2011 Café appointment only. Food includes roasted corn, Sleepovers, night prowls, behind-the- 589-0653, ext. 3 or ardovinos.com. Dinner Show season opens with a jazz hot dogs, hamburgers, gorditas, turkey legs, scenes tours offered at El Paso Zoo. night Nov. 6 featuring Ruben Gutierrez KLAQ Halloween Parade — The 24th chilandrinas, soft drinks and a beer garden. A Page 49. petting zoo, hayrides, slides, pedal car maze, and Billy Townes. Page 8. annual parade starts around 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 31, at Album Park, 3001 Parkwood, and mini mazes, jumping balloons and other attrac- Tango Buenos Aires - The tango ‘Magic of the Guitar, with a Flair’ — returns there. The parade is 1.9 miles and lasts tions also featured. Admission: $9 ($7 ages 6- dance troupe performs Jan. 9 at the The Bruce Nehring Consort hosts inter- about one hour. Prizes will be given for “Rock 13; free for age 5 and younger). Bring an old UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Page 14. pair of eyeglasses to donate to the Anthony national guitarist Peter Fletcher Nov. 6- ‘n’ Drive” (combination vehicle/human cos- tume), Best Dressed Pedestrian, Business Lions Club and get $1 off admission. 7, at auditorium. 2011 Young Musicians Competitions Costume, and High School Band. No entry fee, Information and group rate/field trip reserva- Page 39. — El Paso Summer Music Festival audi- but entries must display “KLAQ.” Early arrival tions: 203-0515. The consort’s annual Navidad de tions run through Jan. 10. Page 5. strongly encouraged. Preregister at the KLAQ This year’s theme is a “Tribute To The Luminarias is Dec. 3-5 at the Chapel at offices. Information: 544-8864. American” Soldier; and features four mazes Loretto. Ladysmith Black Mambazo - The cel- geared to toddlers through adults. Military ebrated African vocal group performs The Maize at La Union — The 30-acre receive $2 off admission prices; with valid ID. Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center — Sunday, Feb. 6, at the UTEP’s Magoffin cornfield maze is open for its 11th season New this year is Outdoor Laser Tag: $6 per through Nov. 7, on at 1101 Highway 28 in La Showing Nov. 12-Feb. 12, 2011 in the Auditorium. Page 30. person. Union, N.M., next to Zin Valle Winery. Project Space: “Fernando Llanos: Each weekend highlights various charity Southern New Mexico Hours are 5 to 10 p.m. Fridays, 11 a.m. to 10 organizations. Special activities include: Revolutionary Imaginary.” Opening p.m. Saturdays, and noon to 6 p.m. Sundays. reception is Nov. 20. Page 27. • Sunday, Oct. 31 — Halloween Dress Up Silver City Mainstreet events — Cost: $9; free for age 5 and under with paid (LULAC) adult ticket. Military discount of $2 with ID. Compassionate Thanksgiving — “First Fridays” with a Downtown • Saturday, Nov. 6 — Del Arroyo Art Festival, Group rates: $7 per person (15 persons or Vegetarian Society of El Paso hosts its Scavenger Hunt (Nov. 5); The Art live bands and fire dancers, benefiting Multiple Market hookiday sale (Nov. 20) at Silco more). Field trips and private party tent avail- Sclerosis. annual vegetarian Thanksgiving feast able. Information: 1-888-383-6393 or launion- Theatre; Lighted Christmas Parade Nov. 13 at Lancer’s Club East with maze.com. Dia de los Muertos guest speaker Lauren Ornelas. Page 21. (Nov. 27) on Broadway. Page 21. This year’s double maze, “A Salute to The Dia de los Muertos — The Calavera Christmas Jubilee — The 24th annual Troops,” is the largest double maze yet. Also ‘Soldadera’ — Eden Enterprises pres- featured during daylight hours are trolley rides, Coalition hosts its celebration of Day of the Ruidoso shopping extravaganza is Nov. ents a staged reading of the play by pillow pedal cars, cow train, target practice, a Dead at Old Mesilla Plaza Saturday and Sunday, Josefina Niggli Nov. 13 at the 12-14, at the Ruidoso Convention “duck race,” playground with barnyard, hay Oct. 30-31, with food, music, stories, dancing Philanthropy Theatre in the Plaza Center, in conjunction with Ruidoso bale “mini maze,” tube slides, U-pick vegetable and piñatas. Traditional day of the dead altars Theatre Annex. Page 24. Valley’s Festival of Lights. Page 24. garden, pumpkin patch and concession and pic- will be on display. Vendors will feature hand- nic area. A Halloween costume contest is Sunday, Oct. Please see Page 7

Page 6 El Paso Scene November 2010 November Roundup Veterans Day free. Information: Frank Soto, 851-1682. ext. 116. Following the parade at 10:30 a.m. is the light- Chapter 38 of Disabled American Veterans Cont’d from Page 6 Veterans Day Gala — The Air Defense ing of the Candles and the POW-MIA table cer- will distribute information about the Disabled Artillery Association’s Veterans Day Gala dinner emony. Five Korea War Era Veterans will be American Veterans Program and offer “Forget made Day of the Dead-themed gifts. Admission is 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at the Centennial Club honored for their service, with patriotic music Me Not” poppies. is free. Information: (575) 647-2639 or calaver- at . The celebration will played by local high school bands. Food and [email protected]. honor veterans from World War II, Korea, beverages offered. Southern New Mexico Altar building is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, Vietnam, Desert Storm and the on the Mesilla Plaza; overnight security provid- Iraq/Afghanistan conflicts. This year’s guest Veterans Day Parades — The downtown Renaissance Artsfaire — The 39th annual ed. Donation of three canned goods requested speaker is Lt. Gen. Robert Lennox, former Fort El Paso parade begins at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, event, sponsored by the Doña Ana Arts to set up altar display. Bliss commanding general. A Chinese auction Nov. 6. The 1.3-mile parade, sponsored by the Council, is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 United American Veterans Organization, starts a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6-7, at “Ye Olde” ‘Dia de Muertos, Chiapas’ — Mercado also held. Ticket information: 751-4699. at Myrtle and Florence streets and circles San Young Park, intersections of Walnut and Mayapan, 2101 Myrtle, will celebrate the Day Veterans selected to represent the different Jacinto Plaza. Information: 751-5800. Lohman, in Las Cruces. Admission: $5 donation of the Dead 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 7 war eras are: The annual Las Cruces Veterans Day parade is (free for children 12 and under). No pets p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30-31. This year’s celebra- • World War II — Air Force Senior Master Sgt. 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, beginning and end- except service animal allowed. Information: tion highlights the state of Chiapas with tradi- Thomas A. Stinnett and Pfc. Jacinto Romo. ing at Loretto Towne Center. Route follows (575) 523-6403 or las-cruces-arts.org. tional music, dance, food for sale, a display of • Korea — Marine Cpl. Daniel Lopez. Church Street past City Hall and back on This year’s event features more than 150 Mexican altars, artisan booths and more. Food, • Vietnam — Maj. Gen. William J. Riley, Air Hadley Avenue. Information: 541-2000 or las- artists, as well as food such as turkey legs and decorations, products, informational displays on Force Col. Robert W. Pitt, Lt. Col. Leon L. cruces.org. information booths. The faire also features on- Chiapas featured throughout the month of Anderson and Lt. Col. John A. Szilvasy. Veterans Day originated at the 11th hour on going entertainment at three different enter- November. Admission is free. Information: La • Desert Storm — Col. Michael A. Bills, and the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 when tainment areas, royal processions, and the Mujer Obrera, 532-6206 or Command Sgt. Maj. Antonio Murguia. the Allied powers signed a ceasefire agreement Children’s Realm, a large designated area full of mercadomayapan.org. • OIF/OEF — Capt. William C. Swaims;, and with Germany, which brought closure to World family activities and entertainment. Groups or individuals interested in creating an Sgt. Maj. Scott L. Denson. War I. Known as Armistice Day, Congress Continual lake canoe rides around the faire’s altar may call La Mujer Obrera. Airbourne Open House — The Veteran voted the day a federal holiday in 1938. mascot “Magellan” the dragon are offered both Dia De Los Muertos Festival — Paratroopers, Benavidez-Patterson “All days. The Society for Creative Anachronism Free meals for Veterans — Applebee’s Concordia Heritage Association will host a spe- Airborne” Chapter, 82nd Airborne Division (SCA) will have a large encampment featuring Neighborhood Grill and Bar, will serve free cial Day of the Dead festival 4 to 8 p.m. Assn., Inc. will host a Veterans Day open house horse games, battles, and demonstrations, and meals to all veterans and active duty military Monday, Nov. 1, at Concordia Cemetery, 3700 for its “Partida Hall” starting at noon Saturday, The Ratcatcher and his catapult will entertain with ID Thursday, Nov. 11, in honor of E. Yandell (between Stevens and Boone). Nov. 6, at 2608 Fort Blvd. immediately follow- both days. Veteran’s Day. Meals must be purchased from Concordia Cemetery will feature select graves ing the annual Veteran’s Day Parade. Other areas include the Merry Court of the “Veterans Day Menu” list. Information/loca- decorated for the occasion with lit candles and Information: 494-9698 or [email protected]. Sherwood Oak with the Queen’s “Bawdy tions: applebees.com. other decorations, and booths will be set up San Elizario Veterans Day Celebration Balladeer” and medieval fashion show, Middle with Dia de Los Muertos, paranormal and — San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Mesilla Veterans Day — A ceremony hon- Eastern Village and Imperial Wine Garden. Halloween items. Fortune tellers also available. Society hosts its 14th annual patriotic celebra- oring the town’s veterans is 11 a.m. Thursday, Continuous live entertainment featured on the Attendees encouraged to dress up in costume. tion beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, with Nov. 11, at Parque de los Veteranos, Avenida Main Stage including award-winning musician Live music, guest speakers, and more. a parade from San Elizario Cemetery on de Mesilla and Calle del Norte in Mesilla. The Randy Granger, crowd favorites La Cella Bella Admission is $5 ($2 seniors, military and chil- Thompson Road to Veterans Memorial Plaza in ceremony features master of ceremonies Capt. and The Whistling Diva. Also featured are dren under 12). Information: 581-7920, 591- front of historic San Elceario Church for a patri- Raymond J. Valencia, US Navy (ret.), guest Hawkquest majestic birds of prey, magician 2326 or concordiacemetery.org. otic service to honor all nation’s veterans. speakers, patriotic music, a color guard and the Chris Mitchell, comedic juggler “Catch” Jeffrey playing of Taps. Information: (575) 524-3262, Grand Marshall is Carmen Cruz. Admission is Please see Page 8  !#  at Arizona, 2 blocks north of Montana # &"#% ' """! %  %  !#  &%& '!  !# #%#% &$ !'!' %%

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November 2010 El Paso Scene Page 7 November Roundup along the Pecos River runs Nov. 26-Dec. 31 in Carlsbad, N.M. The 19th annual event show- Cont’d from Page 7 cases the winter wonderland of more than 100 festively decorated houses. Twelve to 15 tours Daymont and the Outrageous Theatre are offered nightly 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Company. The tours depart from Pecos River Village, Free shuttles to and from the Mesilla Valley which includes a gallery full of Southwestern Mall to the park run every 10 to 15 minutes gifts and refreshments and holiday lights. The beginning at 10 a.m. both days. Look for signs George Washington runs Friday and Saturday and yellow school buses. only. No tours offered Christmas Eve. Tickets: Christmas Jubilee — The 24th annual $12.50 ($7.50 age 2-11) Sunday through Ruidoso shopping extravaganza is Friday Thursday, $17.50 ($12.50 age 2-11) Friday and through Sunday, Nov. 12-14, at the Ruidoso Saturday. Children under 3 years of age are Convention Center, with more than 80 mer- free if sitting on lap. Half length tours are $7. chants, a food court, holiday music and decor. Tickets should be purchased in advance; many Storytelling and visits from Santa Saturday and dates are sold out. Information: Carlsbad Sunday. Items include fashions, home acces- Chamber of Commerce (575) 887-6516 or sories, crafts and seasonal merchandise. Hours christmasonthepecos.com. are noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A Calico Christmas arts and crafts show is Saturday and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday. Hosted Friday and Saturday, Nov. 26-27, with a by the Ruidoso Valley Greeters. Admission: $1 Holiday Stroll and Electric Light Parade is (free for ages 12 and younger). Information: Saturday, Nov. 27. (575) 336-8206, (575) 336-7632, or christ- Silver City Lighted Christmas Parade masjubilee.net. — The 20th annual Silver City Lighted Las Cruces International Mariachi Christmas Parade begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Conference 2010 — The 17th annual con- Nov. 27, on Main Street. The parade is spon- ference is Nov. 12-14 in Las Cruces. The con- sored by Silver City MainStreet Project. ference hosts about 750 students each year Information: (575) 534-1700. through workshops, concerts and more. The parade begins at the Grant County Conference tickets start at $18. Information: Courthouse in historic downtown Silver City, (575) 525-1735 or lascrucesmariachi.org. travels east on Broadway Street and turns Events for the public: north onto Bullard Street. The parade includes • Student Showcase Concert, 7:45 p.m. Friday, motorized floats, wagons or carts, lighted cars Nov. 12, at featuring and bicycles, walking and other entries. more than 750 student mariachi groups, vocal- Downtown Ramble — The City of Las ists, folkloric dancers. Showcase gala precedes Cruces hosts an evening of music and art 5 to 7 the performance at 5:45 p.m. Tickets: $10.50, p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Las includes service fee. (Ticketmaster). Cruces Downtown Mall. Information: (575) • “Spectacular Concert,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, 523-2950. Nov. 13, at NMSU’s Pan American Center, fea- turing Grammy-nominated international ‘First Fridays’ in Silver City — Several of recording artist Shaila Durcal, in tribute to her historic Downtown Silver City’s restaurants, mother, Rocio Durcal. Also appearing will be shops and “Red Dot” galleries will stay open Las Cruces favorites, Mariachi Cobre from Walt late the first Friday of each month as part of Disney World in Orlando and the popular the monthly “First Friday” shopping event. Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez Information: 1-800-548-9378 or silvercitymain- from Los Angeles. Tickets: $24.50 and $54.50, street.com. includes service fee. (Ticketmaster). • The annual non-denominational Mariachi West Texas Mass is 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Pan Dueling Chili Cookoffs — Two rival chili American Center, led by Bishop Ricardo cookoffs compete simultaneously on the first Ramirez with music by Mariachi Cobre. weekend of November for the talents and Admission is free. taste buds of chili lovers from around the coun- • The Mariachi y Mas Festival is noon to 6 p.m. try in the remote beauty of the Big Bend. Sunday, Nov. 14, in Old Mesilla Plaza, with • The 44th annual Original Terlingua mariachi music, folkloric dancing, arts and International (Frank X. Tolbert-Wick Fowler crafts, New Mexican foods and children’s activi- Memorial) Chili Cookoff is Nov. 4-6 at Arturo ties. Special appearance by Susie Garcia and White’s Terlingua Store on Highway 170. Mariachi Tapatio. Admission is free. Registration begins at 3 p.m. Thursday followed Sweet and Savory Tea — Enchanted by an Ugly Hat Contest at 4 p.m. and “last Gardens, 270 Avenida de Mesilla, will host a chance” registration at 5 p.m. holiday tea and open house 2 to 6 p.m. Competitions begin at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20, with teas and holiday treats. noon Saturday. A golf shoot-out is 10 a.m. Admission is free. Information: (575) 524-1886 Friday. The World Championship Margarita or [email protected]. Mix-Off is 7 p.m. Saturday is the chili cook-off, with judging and tasting beginning at noon. ‘Toys For Kids’ Parade — The Las Cruces Awards and raffle drawing at 4 p.m. Motorcyclists’ 30th annual toy drive parade Live entertainment and dances offered at 5 begins at noon Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Mesilla p.m. Thursday with Sam Brown and John David Valley Mall goes south on Telshor Blvd. to Kent; 6:30 p.m. Friday with Mark David University, west to Valley Drive and concludes Manders and The King Bucks; and 5:30 p.m. at Dickerson Event Center on Picacho. Saturday with Mike Blakely, Thomas Michael Barbecue dinner and party follows at Riley and Pinche Gringos. Other events include Dickerson’s. Toys will be given to children in a golf shoot-out at 10 a.m. Friday at Terlingua, the Tresco Tots Program. Registration begins at and a raffle drawing at 3 p.m. Saturday. noon. Fee: $10, plus $5 or more new toy dona- Admission: $25 for weekend. Information: tion. Information/registration: (575) 523-1061, (817) 251-1287 or abowlofred.com. (575) 646-7603 or toysforkids-lc.org. • Terlingua International Chili Championship — Toys for children under age 3, educational The CASI-sanctioned championship cookoff is toys an corporate donations always welcome. on Saturday, Nov. 6, at Rancho CASI de los Christmas on the Pecos — One of America’s top holiday traditions, the boat tour Please see Page 10

Page 8 El Paso Scene November 2010 November 2010 El Paso Scene Page 9 November Roundup sale 7 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at 4501 Skyhawk, near Gateway North, Rutherford and Cont’d from Page 8 Croton. All proceeds benefit the chapter’s scholarships. Information: 276-5479. Chisos in Terlingua. Also featured is a National Scholarship Day competition Friday, Nov. 5, for St. Mathews Fall Fiesta — St. Mathews beans, salsa and World Championship Hot Catholic School, 400 W Sunset, will host its fall Buffalo Wings. Admission: $10 for Saturday; fiesta and bazaar 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, $30 for the week. Information: (325) 947-8753 Nov. 7. Information: 584-3461. Vendor space or chili.org. information: 355-4868. Alpine Artwalk 2010 — Alpine, Texas’s Christmas Bazaar 2010 — Good 17th annual Gallery Night honoring dozens of Samaritan Society of White Acres Retirement Big Bend artists is Friday and Saturday, Nov. Community, 7304 Good Samaritan Court, will 19-20, at several locations. Most locations host its arts and crafts bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. open at 10 a.m. both days as well as a silent Saturday, Nov. 13, in the apartments’ dining auction and an open-air food and art market in room, featuring jewelry, baked goods, paint- Arbolitos Park. Admission is free. Information: ings, books, white elephant items and more. (432) 837-3067 or artwalkalpine.com. Information: 549-5464 or good-sam.com. Musical entertainment and belly dancing with Provost Gun Show — The El Maida the Mystic Gitanas begins at 6 p.m. both nights Provost Guard gun, small antique and at Kiowa Plaza. Friday’s headline is Band of Southwest art show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Heathens at 9 p.m. and Saturday’s headline is Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. Ray Wylie Hubbard at 10 p.m. Saturday. 13-14, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Other events include a Day Glow Artz Kar Alabama. Includes new, used and antique Parade at noon Saturday, and cars on display at firearms and accessories, knives, coins, 6 p.m. each night, plus 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday. Southwest jewelry, military surplus and col- Bazaars and fairs lectibles. Food concessions available. Admission: $5 ($4 active military and accompa- Animal Rescue ‘Pawzaar’ — Animal nying dependents; ages 12 and younger free). Rescue League of El Paso, 7256 La Junta in Parking is free. Age 18 and younger must be Canutillo, will host a fundraising arts and crafts accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. bazaar 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Information: 241-1761. 6, featuring local artists, dog and cat related Queen of Peace Bazaar — Queen of items, jewelry, salsa, jellies, soaps, lotions, Peace Catholic Church’s annual bazaar is 9 a.m. wood pens, quilts, photography, stained glass to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, and more. Information: 877-5002 . Nov. 13-14, at the church, 1551 Belvidere, Also featured is a “Blessing of the Animals,” featuring arts and crafts, a country store, food pet adoptions and raffles. All well-behaved pets concessions and raffle drawings. Admission is welcome on leash. free. Information: 584-5817. Blended Nation craft fair – Blended Rio Norte Holiday Craft Fair — Rio Nation Fellowship, 498 McCombs (at Luna Norte Retirement Community, 1941 Saul Azul) in Chaparral, will hosts its 2nd annual Kleinfeld, hosts the fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. craft fair 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, fea- Saturday, Nov. 13, with jewelry, glass-making, turing handmade jewelry, crocheted items, hand made holiday cards and decor, clothes, foods, aromatherapies and other crafts. Free fashion decor, candles, crochet items and more. coffee served. Admission is free. Information: Admission is free. Information: 856-6655. (915) 637-1503 or blendednationfellowship.com. St. Luke Craft Bazaar — St. Luke’s Elegant Consignments YWCA United Methodist Church, 9915 Montwood, hosts its fall bazaar 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Fundraiser — The 4th annual fundraiser sale Nov. 13, featuring arts and craft vendors. of antiques, furniture, jewelry and other items Information: 591-8126 or stlukemethodist.org. is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6-7, at the Joyce Whitfield St. Timothy Craft Fair — St. Timothy Jaynes YWCA, 1600 Brown. All items donated Lutheran Church, 11050 Montwood (at Bobby for the sale by Elegant Consignments and its Jones), will have its annual Craft Fair and Bake customers, and all proceeds benefit the YWCA. Sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Information: 584-4440. church. Information: 852-3858. Holiday Bazaar — The NCO All Saints Christmas Festival — All Wives’ Club’s annual Bazaar will host the annu- Saints Episcopal Church, 3500 McRae Blvd., will al bazaar Nov. 6-7 at the National Guard host its Christmas festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Armory on Hondo Pass. The bazaar features Saturday, Nov. 20, with craft booths, basket vendors from throughout the Southwest offer- chances, a country store, car show, food, and ing arts, crafts and food. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 children’s games including a cake walk. p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: 598-2936 allsaintsepiscopalep.org. Admission: $1; includes free door prize ticket. Holiday Open House — 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Guatemalan Holiday Market — 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 20, at Inside Out Designs, to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at the Mimbres 4717 Osborne # 200. Drinks,food and prizes, Region Arts Council Gallery, 1201 Pope (at including a chance to win 10 yards of fabric. 12th) in Silver City. Information: (575) 538- The warehouse / showroom features fabrics, 2505 or mimbresarts.org. Handmade original Artwork, silk plants, trees and acces- Guatemalan crafts will be sold, with proceeds sories. Information: 497-2586. benefiting the makers and the Arts Council. Arts and Craft Bazaar - Bethany Christian KPA Rummage Sale — Church, 10453 Springwood Drive, will host a Association will host a fundraising rummage fall arts and craft bazaar 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sale at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, at Madeline Saturday, Nov. 20. Artist/craftpersons spaces Park, 900 Baltimore. Information: 544-0402 or available. Admission is free. Information: 592- [email protected]. 5977. Zeta Phi Beta Yard Sale — Eta Iota Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority hosts a yard Please see Page 11

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