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“El Paso Nightscape,” photograph by Nina Eaton (El Paso Scene Cover Award Winner, “20 Cover Girls” exhibit at Hal Marcus Gallery. El Paso’s frontlines Hundreds DECEMBER against hunger of Holiday El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food 2013 Bank is hub of network of 130 Happenings! www.epscene.com food relief programs. See Page 29
Janie Sinclair, Executive Director of EPFH ‘Christmas Carol’ now a tradition at UTEP. See Page 49 Page 2 El Paso Scene December 2013 30 , at the War Eagles Air Museum, at the Doña El Paso Gem and Mineral Show — The Ana County Airport in Santa Teresa, with public annual show is Dec. 6-8 at El Maida chili tasting of more than a dozen top chili Auditorium, 6331 Alabama. Hours are 10 a.m. DECEMBER decmayemb e2000r 2013 cooks. Tasting cups are $2 (includes unlimited to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 samples and discounted museum admission). p.m. Sunday. The show features hundreds of Proceeds benefit the War Eagles Museum gems, minerals, fossils, beads, silver jewelry, INDEX Restoration Fund. Information: (575) 589-2000 tools and equipment, door prizes, and more. or war-eagles-air-museum.com. Admission; $3 ($2 seniors/military; free ages 12 Roundup 3-16 Anyone paying admission to the museum will and younger). Information: Gem Center USA, Behind the Scene 4 receive a free tasting cup as part of the admis - 533-7153, 1-877-533-7153 or Scene Spotlight 4 sion. Museum admission: $5; $4 senior citizens [email protected]. Program Notes 17-18 and military; free for children under 12. Sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society Holiday entertainment — El Paso Parks El Paso FishNet 18 International (CASI). and Recreation hosts holiday entertainment Here’s the Ticket 19-21 Fridays, Dec. 6, 13 and 20 , at Shawver Park’s Music, Comedy 22-23 The Fountains at Farah Holiday events Pavilion area, 8100 Independence, with light — The Fountains at Farah, 8889 Gateway displays dusk to 10 p.m. daily Nov. 29-Dec. Dance 24 West, hosts several events during the holiday 20 . Information: 544-0753. Sports 25-27 season. Free parking accessible to all events Viva Juárez 28 available in the lower level parking garage. Celebration of Lights Christmas Tree Lighting — The City of El Paso Parks and Feature: Information: shopfountainsatfarah.com. Fighting Hunger 29-32 • Light Up the Promenade: A Tree Lighting Recreation Department and evolve Federal Credit Union present the 78th annual Evolve At the Museum 33-36 FirstLight Federal Credit Union Sun Ceremony is 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 , Credit Union “Celebration of Lights” Christmas Nature 37-39 The 77th annual Sun Bowl with stilt walkers, party princesses, face Bowl Parade — tree and displays Saturday, Dec. 7 , at Cleveland Parade begins at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 painters, strolling musicians and carolers from Taking a Look Back 40 Square Plaza, Downtown (between El Paso (Thanksgiving Day), at Montana and Ochoa and local high schools. Santa arrives at 6 p.m. SW Art Scen e 41-46 Museum of History and El Paso Library). The proceeds east three miles to Copia. This year’s • Santa visits and photos on the Christmas tree ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. with live enter - Gallery Talk 42 grand marshal is middleweight boxing champi - lawn are noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sundays tainment. Information: 541-4331 or Keep on Bookin' 47 on Austin Trout. Review stand tickets (near through Dec. 22 . elpasotex.gov/parks. History Lessons 48 First Baptist Church, 805 Montana): $5; avail - • Live music at The Fountains at Farah is noon First Armored Division Band performs at 4:30 able at all Circle K stores, FirstLight Credit to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 and 15 . Stage Talk 49 p.m. with St. Patrick Cathedral School Choir at Union branches and the Sun Bowl Office. • A Fountains Christmas Ball is noon to 9 p.m. On Stage 50 5 p.m. and the lighting ceremony at 5:30 p.m. Information: 533-4416. Saturday, Dec. 14 , with classical orchestra and The 16th annual lighted Christmas parade Film Scene 51 The El Paso Downtown Lions Club organized jazz bands, local school and church choirs, a begins at 5:55 p.m. at N. Ochoa and Texas, Liner Notes 52 the Parade in 1935, and was held on New posada of strolling carolers, stilt walkers, face proceeding to Myrtle, San Antonio and Mesa, January Preview 53 Year’s Day from 1936 until 1978 when the painters and more. and back to the tree site along Main, Kansas event was changed to Thanksgiving Day. The • The Fountains Christmas Story: Living and Texas Ave. Fireworks follow at 7:15 p.m. Sun Bowl Parade is the largest community Nativity is 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 , in the El Paso Scene User’s Guide 18 Festivities film live on El Paso/Las Cruces CW; event in the region. Promenade amphitheater (lower level of the Advertiser Index 54 center), hosted by Desert Eagle Productions cable channel 13. War Eagles Chili Cookoff — The 11th Live music follows 7 to 9 p.m. Subscription Form 54 annual cookoff is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. Please see Page 5
December 2013 El Paso Scene Page 3 Hal Marcus Gallery — The gallery’s annual f all the pets I’ve had over the Happy Hippie Holidaze Arts and Craft Fair is years, perhaps the oddest relation - Dec. 14 . An art talk for “20 Cover Girls,” Oship was with a tortoiseshell cat celebrating the 20th Anniversary of El Paso named Sally. Sally roamed the cul-de-sac Scene is Jan. 23 . Page 42 . where my wife and I lived at the time. Magoffin Holiday Open House — The She gave birth to at least two litters we annual holiday season event at the Magoffin know of. We managed to rescue the kit - Home State Historic Site is 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. tens from the back yard of a neighbor Scene Spotlight highlights events 14 , with decorations, refreshments and who couldn’t take care of them herself. advertised in this issue. music. Page 49 . Sometime after the second litter, I man - aged to trap Sally and get her spayed. ‘A Christmas Carol’ — The UTEP The Bookery — Book signings are Dec. 14 I remember bringing Sally back from Department of Theatre and Dance presents for Larry Phifer’s “World on a String” and the vet, still groggy from the anesthesia. I their annual adaptation of Charles Dickens’s Dec. 21 for Sergio Troncoso’s various reached over to pet her. She responded by Christmas classic is Dec. 15 and Dec. 20- works. Page 47 . biting me in slow motion, too weak to do 21 , in the Fox Fine Arts Wise Family UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald Rubin much damage but still quite clear about Theatre. Page 2 . Center for the Visual Arts — Showing her desire to be left alone. old, so she had managed to live a long life outdoors, even if it did end abruptly. Celebration of Lights Christmas Tree through Dec. 20 is “José Antonio Vega The years went by and Sally kept eating * * * Lighting — El Paso Parks and Recreation Macotela” in the Rubin and L galleries Szu- the food we set out for her and George, During this 20th anniversary year of the Department and evolve Federal Credit Han Ho in the Project Space. Page 35 . one of her offspring from the first litter. Scene, we are calling attention to certain Union present the 78th annual evolve Credit George was only semi-feral and occasion - Sunland Winery — The monthly painting special advertisers. Union “Celebration of Lights” Christmas tree ally would let me pet him. No such luck and tasting class is Dec. 20-21 . Live music The title for longest-running advertiser and displays Dec. 7 , at Cleveland Square with Sally. Thursdays through Saturdays with family in the Scene is shared by two retail busi - Plaza with live entertainment, annual parade I had to trap Sally again when we entertainment Sundays. Page 9 . nesses. Both the Marketplace at Placita and fireworks. Page 12 . moved to a house about a half-mile away. ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet — El Paso Youth I uncaged her in a closed bathroom of the Santa Fe, which we mentioned last Flickinger Center for Performing Arts — Ballet’s 35th annual presentation of new house. Amazingly, after a few min - month, and The Bookery have been a fix - The center celebrates its 25th season this Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet is Dec. 20-22 at utes of cowering in the bathroom corner ture of El Paso Scene every month since year. Page 30 . UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Page 24 . and hissing at me, she let me touch her our third issue (November 1993). • Dec. 17 : Mariachi Christmas and put a harness on her. The Bookery is a labor of love for its • Jan. 17 : New Mexico Philharmonic Crossland Gallery — Showing through My plan was to leash her to a cable teth - owner, Margaret Barber, who has sur - • Feb. 1 : Cirque Montage Dec. 21 at El Paso Art Association’s gallery er in a side yard to make sure she would vived as the El Paso area’s only inde - • Feb. 10 : Clint Black. are works by Julie Caffee-Cruz, K. Keith become adjusted to the new surroundings. pendent bookstore despite a savage inter - Kochenour III, Michael Kirkland, John Naber, When I attached the cable, she went psy - net-driven markey that has crippled many EPCC Fall Music Showcase — El Paso Gary Boggs and Jimmie Bemont. Page 37 . cho and nearly killed herself trying to of the giant chain booksellers. Community College hosts its student show - escape. But the plan worked and after she Margaret is the classic bookstore owner case Dec. 6 at Transmountain Theatre, fea - Mount Cristo Rey Hike Through Time was released, she stayed at the new home. — books are piled from flood to ceiling turing Mariachi Real de El Paso, EPCC Jazz — A guided hike is Dec. 30 at Mount Cristo Sally never became domesticated, but in a historic adobe building just a few Ensembles, Chorus and Orchestra. Page 7 . Rey in Sunland Park, N.M. Page 36 . she gradually grew more tolerant of me. blocks from the Socorro Mision, yet ‘Venite!’ — Coronado Baptist Church hosts Hyundai Sun Bowl — The 80th annual Over the last few years, I could practical - somehow Margaret can put her finger on its annual Christmas music presentation Dec. football classic begins is Tuesday, Dec. 31 ly brush next to her whenever I went to the exact book someone is looking for. 6-8 . The original musical is based on the with teams to be announced from the PAC the side yard to refill the food dish and December is a great time to visit The documentary “The Star of Bethlehem” by 12 and ACC conferences. Page 28 . she wouldn’t move. But if I ever tried to Bookery — Margaret has two major Rick Larson. Page 10 . pet her, she would run away. book-signing events scheduled (see her El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy — In recent months, I noticed that Sally ad on Page 47); the Dec. 21 event coin - El Paso Gem and Mineral Show — The New Year’s Eve Party is Dec. 31 , with danc - was roaming more than usual around the cides with that evening’s “Luminarias annual show is Dec. 6-8 at El Maida ing and champagne toast. Page 19 . neighborhood, maybe due to a new dog along the Mission Trail” (Page 5). Auditorium, with hundreds of gems, miner - Forum New Year’s Eve Dance — River that ran her out of the neighbor’s yard * * * als, fossils and more. Page 17 . City Band is featured at the annual dance where she used to spend most of her Mark your calendar: Monday, Dec. 30 is Fiesta Guadalupana — The celebration of Dec. 31 at The Forum Ballroom, with party time. That roaming ended up badly for El Paso Scene’s annual Sun Bowl Hike Our Lady of Guadalupe is Dec. 7 at the favors, beer and set-ups, prize drawings and her: A few weeks ago she was killed by a Up Cristo Rey (see Pages 5, 36). This is Ysleta Mission. In conjunction with the event menudo at midnight. Page 27 . car about a block away from our house. I the perfect outdoor event for visiting is the Mercado de Artes Dec. 8 . Page 17 . would guess Sally was about 16 years friends, family and Sun Bowl guests! Pantambores — The West African Dance Studio Open House & Christmas group performs Jan. 11 at La Tierra Café . Miniature Show — Krystyna Robbins will Page. 19 . Randy Limbird host her holiday open house Dec. 8 ,. December 2013 El Paso Exploreum — The museum’s Editor and Publisher Robbins will host a winter workshop Jan. 6- El Paso Scene is published by Cristo Rey newest addition is the “NewsChannel 9 (915) 542-1422 9 in Ruidoso, N.M. Page 27 . Communications as a monthly guide to Children’s Studio,” featuring a decommis - entertainment, recreation and culture in the Albert Martinez Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio and sioned live truck, two working cameras and a El Paso area. Copies are provided free Advertising & mini news desk. Page 26 . Gift Shop — An Art for Paws Christmas at selected locations. Subscriptions are Circulation Director and holiday event is Dec. 7-8 , hosted by the $10 a year, sent by 3rd class mail. Dog Adoptions — El Paso Humane Society (915) 920-7244 gallery and Magdalena’s Custom Jewelry. Circulation: 40,000 copies. hosts dog adoptions every Saturday and El Lisa Kay Tate Escamilla’s Christmas Extravaganza is Dec. Paso Saddleblanket. Page 22 . Associate Editor 14-15 . Page 41 . Deadline for news for the (915) 542-1422 ext. 4 El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Southern New Mexico January issue is Dec. 16 Editorial Associates: centers — Page 25 . The January issue comes out Dec. 27 Christmas Market — The 2nd annual mar - Yvonne T. Herrera, Will Summers • Dec. 9 : Green Day’s “American Idiot” ket is Dec. 7-8 at Sombra Antigua Vineyard El Paso Scene • Dec. 18 : Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Adverting Associate: Roman Martinez and Winery in Chamberino, N.M. Page 27 . P. O. Box 13615 Tour El Paso, Texas 79913 Circulation Associates: • Dec. 22 : Moscow’s Great Russian Las Cruces Museum of Art — Showing Randy Friedman, Gil Garza Nutcracker through Jan. 18 is Border Tapestry works PH: 542-1422 FAX: 542-4292 • Dec. 27 : Disney Live! Three Classic Fairy by Juntos Art Association and Border Artists; Office: 316 Arboles, El Paso TX 79932 Contributing Writers: Tales “Green,” works by Marietta Leis, E-mail: [email protected] Carol Viescas, Brian Chozick, Myrna Zanetell, John McVey Middagh • May 28-June 1 : “Jersey Boys. “Metamorphosis,” works by Gail Factor, and Walter Schaefer, Jay Duncan “Extended Passage of Time,” works by El Paso Rhinos — The Junior League ice Gunnar Plake. Page 43 . Subscription Form is on Page 54 hockey team takes on the Tulsa Oilers Dec. Visit El Paso Scene Online at Fountain Theatre — The historic theater 12-14 . Public ice skating all month. Page 54 . features films nightly, plus Saturday and www.epscene.com Sunday matinees. Page. 50 . sponsored by Phidev, Inc. © 2013 Cristo Rey Communications
Page 4 El Paso Scene December 2013 December Roundup Luminarias Festival/Posadas along the Mission Trail — The Mission Trail will glow Cont’d from Page 3 with traditional Christmas luminarias 4:30 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 , for its annual event. Pecan Harvest Festival — The family har - Around 5,000 luminarias will be lit near dusk vest festival is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and and line Socorro Road from the Ysleta Mission noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7-8 , at Ramirez past the Socorro Mission, then to the San Pecan Farm, 13709 North Loop in Clint, with Elizario Plaza. Admission is free. Information: face painting and pony rides for kids, live music, 851-1682. or elpasomissiontrail.com. arts and craft vendors and pecan picking. The 8-mile route includes all three Mission Admission is free. Information: 851-2003 or Trail churches, the oldest continuously active ramirezpecanfarm.weebly.com. churches in the United States. Some shops and North Pole at the Museum — The restaurants along the trail will remain open :(7$.(7+(*<072<28 International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana, after hours for open houses or shopping. Each will host its annual holiday celebration 2 to 4 community will host its own posada and holi - p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 . Children and family pic - day festivities beginning at dusk. Special activi - tures with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, portrayed ties will be held at the Tigua Cultural Center. by Professor and Mrs. Leon Blevins, can be The San Elizario Genealogy & Historical taken in a setting of more than 100 Christmas Society will host free events beginning at 4:30 decorations. Admission is free; photos are $6. p.m. with Las Posadas in front of the San Information: 543-6747 or internationalmuseu - Elceario chapel with Christmas carols and mofart.net. Christmas Fair and luminaria lighting in The annual event showcases the museum’s Veterans Memorial Plaza. Traditional food and collection of antique and rare Santa Claus fig - refreshments available for a small donation. urines. Door prizes, refreshments and coloring Information: 851-1682 or epcounty.com/sanel - activities for kids are offered. izariomuseum. Lights of LUV — Ronald McDonald House, Santa at the Tramway — The Wyler 300 E. California, hosts its annual Christmas Aerial Tramway State Park, 1700 McKinley, will lights celebration 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. host afternoon visits with Santa noon to 7 p.m. 11 , with music, kids’ crafts and refreshments. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Sponsored by Children’s Hospital at Providence 21-22 . Visit Santa Claus and have a photo and Southwest Airline. Admission is free, and taken with him on top of Ranger Peak. the public is invited. Information: 542-1522 or Tramway tickets are: $8. Information: 562-9899 rmdcelp.org. or tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/wyler-aerial- tramway. Christmas in the Village — The Village of The 4th annual guided Santa Christmas Hike Vinton’s 8th annual Christmas celebration is 2 to the top of Ranger Peak is 9 a.m. to noon to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 , at Dr. Applegate Saturday, Dec. 14 . Hike is free; tram down the Park, 346 E. Vinton Road, featuring vendors, mountain is $4 (free for hikers wearing Santa activities and Santa Claus. Information: 886- hat). 5104. Mount Cristo Rey Hike Through Time Magoffin Holiday Open House — The — A guided hike is at noon Monday, Dec. 30 , annual holiday season event at the Magoffin at Mount Cristo Rey, Sunland Park, N.M. Home State Historic Site, 1120 Magoffin, is 6 Length: 5 miles round trip (2-3 hours). Cost: $5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 . Enjoy holiday dec - ($2 for children) donation requested for the orations, refreshments and music amid the Mt. Cristo Restoration Committee. authentic art and furnishings of this historic Information: 541-1422. No reservation is home. Admission: $1. Information: 533-5147. required. ‘Battle of the Bulge’ commemoration A presentation on the history of the monu - — Benavidez-Patterson “All Airborne” Chapter ment will be given at the summit. 82nd Airborne Division Association, hosts a The four-story-tall statue of Christ on the World War II/Battle of the Bulge cross was built in 1938-40 by sculptor Urbici Commemorative Celebration at 11 a.m. Soler. The mountaintop is 4,576 feet above sea Monday, Dec. 16 , at Home of the Airborne, level, in Sunland Park, N.M., near the junction 2608 Fort Boulevard, with recognition of of Mexico, Texas and New Mexico. “Battle of the Bulge” and World War II The hike is sponsored by El Paso Convention Veterans, including a Posthumous Segment. & Visitors Bureau and El Paso Scene. Security is Participants must register by 5 p.m. Monday, provided along the trail and in the parking lot. Dec. 9. Admission is free and the public is invit - The 5-mile hike is easy to moderate, and is ed. Information: John, 240-8104 or suitable for all ages. Free bottled water provid - [email protected]. ed for hikers. Meet at the large parking lot at the trailhead St. Anthony’s Seminary Posada — The to Mt. Cristo Rey off McNutt Road (NM 273). seminary, at Crescent and Hastings in Central Take the Racetrack exit off Paisano and cross El Paso, celebrates the traditional custom of the Rio Grande. the posada at about 6:30 p.m. nightly Dec. 16- 23 , with rosary, songs by Los Franciscanos and Hyundai Sun Bowl — The 80th annual procession, followed by the breaking of piñatas. football classic begins at noon, Tuesday, Dec. The posada is conducted in Spanish. The semi - 31 , with teams to be announced from the PAC nary’s famous Nativity scene will be on display 12 and ACC conferences. Tickets; $17, $22, through Christmas Day. Information: 566-2261. $32, $42, $52 and $62; Captain’s Club tickets are $650. Information: 533-4416, 1-800-915- ‘Navidad on the Border’ - The 19th BOWL or sunbowl.org and ticketmaster.com. annual homage to the community’s traditional Pre-game activities begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Christmas customs is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. stadium with introduction of 2013 Legends of Wednesday, Dec. 18 , at EPCC Administrative the Sun Bowl Game, Introduction of Sun Court Center Auditorium, 9050 Viscount, with music, and performances by university bands. dancers, mariachi and Santa Claus. Presented The halftime show features bands from both by El Paso Community College Senior Adult teams and a national recording artist to be Program. Admission is free, but seating is limit - announced. ed. Complimentary tickets available through Other Sun Bowl events: the Seniors Adult Program: 831-7803. Please see Page 6
December 2013 El Paso Scene Page 5 December Roundup and other activities 6:30 to 7 p.m.. Admission: Virgen de Guadalupe Birthday Party St. Anthony’s Festival for Our Lady of $5 (free for ages 12 and younger and military — Cathedral High School alumni will host its Guadalupe — St. Anthony’s Seminary, Cont’d from Page 5 personnel). party celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe at 5 Crescent and Hastings in Central El Paso, will • The 2nd annual Sky Party is 9 to 11:30 a.m. p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 , at Jose’s party room, 503 host events in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe • The 52nd annual WestStar Bank Don Haskins Tuesday, Dec. 31 , on the top of UTEP’s Sun S. Cotton, with menudo and champurado. Dec. 10-12 , including pilgrimages, masses and Sun Bowl Invitational is Dec. 28-29 at UTEP’s Bowl Drive parking garage, with live music, Admission is “free to the faithful.” Information: a bazaar. The public is welcome. Don Haskins Center. Saturday: Denver vs. games, giveaways and music by both university 309-3855. Information/times: 566-2261. Alcorn State at 5 p.m. and UTEP vs. Western bands. Admission is free and the public is invit - Illinois at 7 p.m. Sunday: Alcorn vs. Western ed. Fiesta Guadalupana — The celebration of Church programs Illinois is 5 p.m. Denver vs. UTEP at 7 p.m. Our Lady of Guadalupe is Saturday, Dec. 7 , at Tickets: $20-$40 four game/two night package; Our Lady of Guadalupe the Ysleta Mission (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Blessing of Nativities — Sacred Earth $12-$22 two-game/one night package. Church), 131 S. Zaragosa (at Alameda). A pro - Ministry of St. Pius X will host its annual bless - Information: 533-4416 or 747-5234 (UTEP Our Lady of Guadalupe exhibition and cession at Ysleta Elementary School is at 8 a.m., ing of nativity displays 2 to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Ticket Center). mini-festival — An opening art reception followed at 10 a.m. by a Mariachi Mass in front 1, at St Pius X Community Center, 1050 N. • Rotary Sun Bowl Football Team Luncheon is and mini-festival is 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. of the mission. Admission is free to all events. Clark. Anyone wishing to have a nativity Monday, Dec. 30 , at the El Paso Convention 5, at La Galeria de la Misíon de Senecú, the Information: 859-9848 or ysletamission.org. blessed may bring it the center anytime Center. Doors open at 11 a.m. The starting Ysleta Independent School District’s gallery at In conjunction with the event is the Mercado between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. A Nativity raffle for line-ups from both teams are introduced at 8455 Alameda. Winners of the art competition de Artes 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 , with participants will be held; must be present to 11:30 a.m. and the head coaches are highlight - will be announced. Entertainment includes paintings, bultos, retablos, weaving, ironwork, win. Information: Mike, 757-9395. ed as well. Tickets: $50; tables for eight $450 Ceiba and Danza Azteca Chichimeca colchas, Native American potter and jewelry. The ministry’s patron saint is Saint Francis of (eight guests, or six guests plus two football Omecoatl, plus food, arts and crafts vendors. Traditional food for sale. Entertainment includes Assisi, who is the originator of the first nativities player from each team). Information: 533-4416, Admission is free. Information: 434-9711 or fin - live music, Tigua social dances, storytelling, as well as patron saint of animals and the envi - ext. 200 or 504-9013. earts.yisd.net. matachines, mariachis and folklorico dancers. ronment. • The 16th annual Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta is 4 to 9 The 16th annual “Our Lady of Guadalupe” p.m. Monday, Dec. 30 , at the El Paso exhibition runs Dec. 5-Jan. 16 , featuring pro - Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe — The ‘Venite!’ — Coronado Baptist Church, 501 Convention Center, with headliners Three Dog fessional and student works that pay homage to 13th annual three-day religious festival in Thunderbird, will host its annual Christmas Night at 7:15 p.m., along with marching bands the popular cultural icon. Tortugas, N.M. is Tuesday through Thursday, music presentation Friday through Sunday, Dec. 10-12 . The festival is the biggest event of Dec. 6-8 . Prelude is at 6:30 p.m.; performance the year in Tortugas, a small village near Mesilla begins at 7 p.m. The original musical is based Park that’s home to the Tortugas Indians. on the documentary “The Star of Bethlehem” Events are centered at Our Lady of Guadalupe by Rick Larson. The story joins the journey of Church. the wise men following the star to the Child, The festival begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday with and features a look at the heavens through the a procession, rosary and vigil. The pilgrimage to scriptures and modern technology. Admission is the Tortugas “A” Mountain begins 7 a.m. free. Information: 584-3912 or coronadobap - Tuesday with a procession at 5 a.m. from Casa tist.org. del Pueblo to the church. Registration begins at A Coffeehouse Christmas — CrossPoint 6 a.m. for pilgrimage at 7 a.m. The bishop’s Church, 11995 Montwood, presents “Discover Mass is at 11 a.m. on the mountain. At 4 p.m. is Hope This Christmas,” its annual holiday gift to a rosary on the mountain. At sundown, pilgrims the community Dec. 13-15 , featuring vignettes will light luminarias along the mountain path. of drama, dance and music, homemade treats A fiesta Mass is at 9 a.m. Wednesday followed and specialty coffee. Performances are at 7 by Danzante Dances at 10:30 a.m. A traditional p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at the 10 a.m. free fiesta dinner at noon is sponsored by La Sunday service. Admission is free. Information: Corporacion de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, 857-7492 or crosspointelpaso.com. the governing body of the tribe (which is relat - ed to the Tiguas). A procession around the vil - Live Nativity — Bethany Christian Church, lage begins at 4 p.m.; a rosary is at 5 p.m., and 10453 Springwood, hosts its Live Nativity 6 p.m. is the reception in honor of the Scene 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 , in Corporacion’s mayordomos. front of the church. Admission is free. To get there: Take Interstate 10 to Las Information: 592-5977. Cruces, exit on University Avenue and go under the freeway; turn left at the stop sign ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ — Cielo Vista and continue on Main, going through two sig - Church’s annual large-scale holiday pageant of nals. Turn left on Tortugas Drive and then turn music and drama celebrating the Christmas sea - right on Parroquia. son programs is Dec. 13-15 and Dec. 20-22 Information: (575) 526-8171 or (575) 522- at the church at 3585 Lee Trevino. The pageant 0288. celebrates 20 years of Christmas’ past along To get there: Take Interstate 10 to Las with some of the greatest stories of the Bible Cruces, exit on University Avenue and go told through a dramatic musical presentation. under the freeway; turn left at the stop sign Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and 4 and 7:30 and continue on Main, going through two sig - p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $5. nals. Turn left on Tortugas Drive and then turn Information: 595-0288 or cielovista.org. right on Parroquia. Information: (575) 526- Tickets available at Cielo Vista ticket office 8171 or (575) 522-0288. and at The Hub (Montana Lobby). Ticket office is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe of Guadalupe Pueblo — Events celebrating ‘Living Christmas Tree’ — The 48th annu - the Virgin of Guadalupe are Dec. 10-12 at St. al Christmas concerts at First Baptist Church, Genevieve’s Church and Parish Hall, 100 South 805 Montana, are 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday Espina and 1025 E. Las Cruces Ave., in Las and Sunday, Dec. 14-15 , 805 Montana. This Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575) show is one of the longest-running events of its 524-9649. kind in the country. Doors open one hour prior A procession of the virgin is Tuesday and to each performance. The event usually sells Wednesday from the hall to the church. out early. Nursery provided free. Tickets may A Mass for the Virgin de Guadalupe will be be reserved via church website at fbcep.com. given Thursday, followed by dancing by the Information: 533-1465. matachines (Los Danzantes) and Piro-Manso- Christmas Celebration — Abundant Living Tiwa Tribe members. Faith Center, 1000 Valley Crest, will host its The Virgin de Guadalupe is kept in the church annual orchestral production and candlelight until New Year’s Day, when she will be taken communion services celebrating the birth of out at 2 p.m. in a procession accompanied by Jesus Dec. 19-24 , in the center’s auditorium. dancing and pageantry. She is then taken home until next December. Please see Page 7
Page 6 El Paso Scene December 2013 December Roundup Center Student Union. Also offered are horse- arts and crafts shows, Clydesdale horse-drawn Main Street will provide seasonal and regional drawn carriage rides, live performances, free carriage rides and a “$49.99” art sale. accompaniment. Cont’d from Page 6 hot apple cider and holiday treats. Information: Admission is free. Information: (575) 895-5797. Holiday celebrations will also be held that day (575) 646-3200 or nmsu.edu. The Percha Bank Museum in Kingston (9 miles in Kingston (nine miles west of Hillsboro) The Christmas Story is told through the eyes west of Hillsboro) will unveil a new historical including vendors at the Spit and Whittle Club. of the Storyteller, from Hooville to the Nativity Ruidoso Festival of Lights — The moun - mural the same day and sell hand-made gifts, A raffle of original framed pastel painting, “A and everything in between, with live animals, tain village of Ruidoso hosts the following home-made pastries and live music. Chile New Mexico Christmas,” created for the full orchestra, flying angels and even the Grinch. events though the Christmas season. To get there: Take Interstate 25 north from event by Hillsboro artist Judy Madden, is 3:45 Performances are 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Information: 1-888-71-LIGHTS (714-4448) or Las Cruces to the NM 152 exit at Caballo, and p.m. at the center. Tickets: $1; limited amount 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday and 5 and 7:30 p.m. ruidosonow.com/festival-of-lights. go west 17 miles. of the painting’s prints available for sale. Sunday through Tuesday. Admission is free. Christmas in the Park is 6 p.m. Thursday, Hillsboro’s Main Street merchants, including Information: 532-8543 or alfc.com. Dec. 5 , at School House Park. Includes lighting restaurants, antique shops, and museums, will of the Yule Log, music and caroling, cookies and all be open, and musicians and singers along Please see Page 8 Let There Be Lights a visit with Santa. Admission is free. The annual “Parade of Lights” is 5:30 p.m. Luminarias by the Lake — More than Saturday, Dec. 7 , in downtown Ruidoso (from 2,500 luminarias will line the walking paths at Sudderth/Mechem to Pizza Hut), featuring Keystone Heritage Park and El Paso Desert floats packed with seasonal decorations and Botanical Gardens, 4200 Doniphan, 6 to 9 p.m. lights. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 6-7 , featuring musi - A Cowboy Christmas Ball at Inn of the cal entertainment and holiday refreshments for Mountain Gods is 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. sale. Proceeds benefit the park. Admission: $4 14 , featuring Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys. ($3 military; $1 ages 12 and younger) Sponsored by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Information: 584-0563 or keystone - Posse. Dinner served at 7 p.m. Tickets: $40 in heritagepark.org. advance. Information: (575) 354-0196. Cumberland Circle — Luminarias and Ski Apache’s Torch Light Parade is tentatively Christmas lights adorn the circle each Saturday, Dec. 21 , at Ski Apache Resort. Christmas Eve in the central El Paso neighbor - Veteran skiers carry lighted torches while hood. From I-10, take Trowbridge northwest to descending the mountain. Indian fry bread, hot Pennsylvania Ave. Pennsylvania leads directly snacks and drinks available for purchase. Indian into the circle. drumming begins at 5 p.m. with parade down the mountain at 6 p.m. Admission is free, but Eastridge Christmas lights — The resi - spectators are encouraged to arrive by 5:45 dents of the Eastside subdivision of Eastridge p.m. participates each year in an elaborate neighbor - hood-wide holiday lights display. Lights are usu - City of Las Cruces Christmas Tree ally lit around the first week of December, and Lighting Ceremony — The annual ceremo - run through the holiday season. ny is 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 , in Las Cruces. The subdivision is off McRae Blvd; turn west The celebration includes live entertainment, on Eastridge. hot chocolate and light snacks. Location to be announced. Information: (575) 541-2000. Southern New Mexico Carlsbad Winter Wine Festival — noon Christmas on the Pecos — One of to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 , at the Pecos River America’s top holiday traditions, the boat tour Village Conference Center, 711 Muscatel, in along the Pecos River runs Nov. 29-Dec. 31 in Carlsbad, N.M. (site of Christmas on the Pecos Carlsbad, N.M. The 22nd annual event show - boat rides). Features wines from eight New cases the winter wonderland of more than 100 Mexico wineries, arts and crafts, holiday enter - festively decorated houses. Twelve to 15 tours tainment. Tickets available from the Carlsbad are offered nightly 5:15 to 9:30 p.m.; ticket Chamber of Commerce. Admission: $10 in office opens at 4:30 p.m. advance; $12 at the door (includes 10 tastings The 40-minute tours depart from Pecos River and souvenir glass). Information: Helping Hands Village Conference Center, 711 Muscatel. The Event Planning, (575) 522-1232 or carlsbadwin - village includes a gallery full of Southwestern terwine.com. gifts and refreshments and holiday lights. Ticket A VIP Party is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 . are $12.50 Sunday through Thursday and Admission; $25. $17.50 Friday and Saturday; $7.50 and $12.50 Christmas in Cloudcroft — The for ages 2-11 (under two free with lap pass). Sacramento Mountain community’s holiday sea - Tickets should be purchased in advance; many son events include: dates are sold out. Information: (575) 628- • The annual Pet Parade is Saturday, Dec. 7 0952; Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce at along Burro Ave. Call for time. (575) 887-6516 or christmasonthepecos.com. • The 4th annual Lighted Christmas Parade is 7 The 3rd annual Carlsbad Winter Wine Festival p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 ; stores on Burro will be is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 . open late for holiday shopping. Information: carlsbadwinterwine.com. • Santa Land Bonfires are 4 p.m. Saturday, Silver City Lighted Christmas Parade Nov. 30 and Dec. 21 , in Zenith Park behind — The 23rd annual Silver City Lighted the Chamber of Commerce. Santa and Mrs. Christmas Parade begins at 7 p.m. Saturday, Claus arrive at 5 p.m. with and cookies, as well Nov. 30 , in the historic Downtown district. as a bonfire, roasted marshmallows, cocoa and Information: (575) 534-1700. more. Information: (575) 682-2733 or 1-886- The parade begins at the Grant County 874-4447. Courthouse, travels east on Broadway Street • Santa will also visit The Lodge Christmas and turns north onto Bullard Street. The morning, and the annual Christmas Day Brunch parade includes motorized floats, wagons or Buffet is 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at Rebecca’s carts, lighted cars and bicycles, walking and Restaurant. Information: 1-800-395-6343 or other entries. thelodgeresort.com. ‘Night of Lights (Noche de ‘Christmas in the Foothills’ — The his - Luminarias)’ — Southern New Mexico’s toric Black Range town of Hillsboro, N.M. largest luminaria display is 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, invites Christmas shoppers for a holiday studio Dec. 1 , on the New Mexico State University walk 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 , at the Campus, a tradition since 1984. Luminarias will Hillsboro Community Center. The celebration light up the International Mall and the path offers open houses at art galleries and historic from the Pan American Center to the Corbett homes as well as holiday activities, food and
December 2013 El Paso Scene Page 7 December Roundup with mole, ensalada de Noche tle corn. Live music by Mariachi Rosas del Elephant Butte’s 18th luminaria beach parade Buena/Christmas Eve salad, pozole, tamales and Desierto and Mariachi Fuego del Sol. begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 . See sepa - Cont’d from Page 7 buñelos with Mexican hot chocolate and Café Information: (575) 538-1337 or findyourselfin - rate listing. de la Olla. silvercity.org. Fort Selden Luminaria Tour — The 15th Christmas Light Parade — The Kiwanis Proceeds support the 20th Anniversary A tardeada is 1 to 3 p.m. with music by Geli annual holiday event at Fort Selden State club in Deming hosts the lighted Christmas Border Book Festival, “Maíz: Honoring the and The Heartbreakers. Monument “Ruins Glow” is 5 to 9 p.m. parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 , in Deming, Corn Mother,” April 25-27, 2014 , as well as Tamal making workshops are 10 a.m. for Saturday, Dec. 14 . The trails and ruins of the N.M. Parade starts at BMX Park on Poplar to yearlong festival programming. adults and 1 p.m. for children at the Silver City 19th-century fort will be lit by more than 1,000 Diamond, Spruce and Silver and ends at Museum. Courthouse Park with a visit from Santa. Luminarias on The Plaza — The City of luminarias, and visitors will be treated to hot Information: (575) 546-9096. Socorro, N.M. will host its 9th annual arts Altrusa Christmas Home Tour — Altrusa chocolate, cookies and living history military re- crawl 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 , on the International of Ruidoso, the non-profit service enactments. Admission is free that evening. Electric Light Parade — The 25th annual historic plaza and several surrounding shops in organization, hosts its 3rd annual home tour 1 Information: (575) 526-8911 or nmmonu - holiday season parade is 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. Socorro. The event features, live music art - to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 in Alto, N.M. with ments.org. 7, along Main Street (from Alameda to College) work, food and beverages. Admission is free. door prizes and refreshments, plus tours or From Las Cruces, take I-25 North to Exit 19. in Roswell, N.M. A Christmas Caroling Contest Information: (575) 835-8927. area homes decorated for Christmas. Tickets: The monument, which preserves the ruins of precedes the event 4 to 6 p.m. Information: The city’s official Christmas Electric Light $20 in advance. Information: (575) 258-4615 or the 19th century fort, is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 (575) 420-5718. Parade is 6 p.m. on the plaza, followed by the altrusaruidoso.com. p.m. daily. Admission is $3 (age 16 and under tree lighting ceremony at 7:15 p.m. free). Fiesta Navideña — The Border Book Victorian Christmas Evening — The Festival hosts its holiday fundraiser at 6 p.m. New Mexico Tamale Fiesta y Mas — 29th annual event is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Turning Back The Sun — The winter sol - Saturday, Dec. 7 , with food, music and authen - The 3rd annual fiesta in Historic Downtown Dec. 12 , at the Silver City Museum, 312 W. stice celebration hosted by Friends of Leasburg tic Mexican holiday traditions including Lotería Silver City is 10 a.m. to 3p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 , Broadway in the historic H.B. Ailman House Dam, Astronomical Society of Las Cruces and and a Piñata. Cost: $25; reservations required hosted by the Southwest New Mexico Green with holiday music, Christmas cookies, hot members of various Native American commu - as space is limited. Las Cruces are location to Chamber of Commerce, with tamale and craft mulled cider, children’s craft activities and a visit nities is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 , be announced. Information: (575) 523-3988 or vendors and other traditional Christmas and by Father Christmas. The house will be deco - at Leasburg Dam State Park, Radium Springs, borderbookfestival.com. Borderland favorites such as capirotada, bizco - rated in Victorian style. Admission is free. two miles off Interstate 25 at Exit 19, with Classic Mexican food dishes include turkey chos, Mexican hot chocolate and red-chile ket - Information: (575) 538-5921 or silvercitymuse - horno bread baking, Native American dancers, um.org. traditional Winter Coyote stories, solar view - ing, arts and crafts, and more. Information: Elephant Butte Beach Walk and (575) 524–4068 or [email protected]. Floating Light Parade — Elephant Butte State Park’s annual luminaria walk is 5 to 8 p.m. Luminarias and Christmas Carols on Saturday, Dec. 14 . The event features about the Plaza — Old Mesilla, N.M., turns into a 4,000 luminarias, a boat and RV parade, 25 host wonderland of music and light beginning at campfires with free refreshments, Santa Claus, dusk Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24 , at San hayrides, caroling and more. Cost: $5 per car. Albino Church and the surrounding historic Information: (575) 740-1777 or elephantbut - plaza. Around 6,000 luminarias will be set up. techamberofcommerce.com. The Mesilla Singers will lead singing of The Floating Lights Parade and RV Lighting Christmas carols from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Contest is 6:30 p.m. at the Marina del Sur. Mesilla is southwest of Las Cruces. Take I-10 Party and awards ceremony follow at 9 p.m. at West to the Avenida de Mesilla exit. The plaza the Elephant Butte Inn. Parade information: is off NM Highway 28 (Avenida de Mesilla) (575) 744-5567 or [email protected]. south of I-10. Admission is free. Information: MainStreet Truth or Consequences’ annual (575) 524-3262, ext. 116. Old-Fashioned Christmas Downtown Tree Downtown Ramble — The City of Las Lighting is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 , in Cruces hosts an evening of music and art 5 to 7 Evelyn Renfro Park with bonfires, wagon rides, p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Las carolers, prize drawings, Santa Claus and Cruces Downtown Mall. Information: (575) refreshments at downtown businesses. Live 523-2950. Nativity presented by First Baptist Church (cor - ner of Broadway and Mims). Admission is free. Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market Information: SierraCountyEvents.com. — More than 230 permanent vendors in arts, Mesilla Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting crafts, produce, baked goods and other food items are offered at the market 8:30 a.m. to 1 — The community tree lighting is Friday, Dec. p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays along a 7-block 13 , in the plaza. Mesilla Mayor Michael Cadena area of Main Street, Downtown. Information: will switch on the tree at 6 p.m. Christmas (575) 541-2288 or lascrucesfarmersmarket.org. music continues until 6:30 p.m. Shops will be A free holiday carols performance by Las open late for holiday shopping that day, refresh - Cruces’ Southwest Bassoons is noon to 1:30 ments and some locations. The tree will be p.m., in the lobby of the Rio Grande Theatre decorated with ornaments created by students on Saturday, Dec. 21 . from an area school. Admission is free. Information: (575) 524-3262, ext. 116 Mesilla is southwest of Las Cruces. Take I-10 New Year’s Eve West to the Avenida de Mesilla exit. The plaza ‘American Pie’ — Inn of the Mountain Gods is off NM Highway 28 (Avenida de Mesilla) Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. will host south of I-10. its New Year’s Eve gourmet dinner and concert Luminarias and Christmas music will be fea - beginning at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 , with tured Christmas Eve on the Plaza 5:30 to 7:30 entertainment by “American Pie,” a tribute to p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 24 . The Mesilla Singers Jerry Lee Lewis, Buddy Holly and Ritchie choir will lead in the singing of Christmas car - Valens. Doors open at 7 p.m., dinner served at ols, and luminarias will be lit around dusk. 8 p.m. Midnight countdown celebration follows entertainment. Tickets: $125 (Ticketmaster). Old-Fashioned Christmas — MainStreet Information: (800) 545-9011 or (575) 464- Truth or Consequences’ annual Old-Fashioned 7090. Christmas Downtown Tree Lighting is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 , in Evelyn Renfro Park New Year’s Eve Dance — Paso del Norte with an art hop, bonfires, wagon rides, carol - Tango Club will host a New Year’s Eve dance 9 ers, prize drawings, Santa Claus and refresh - p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 , at Shundo ments at downtown Truth or Consequences Dance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton, featuring danc - businesses. Live Nativity presented First Baptist ing to Tango, Latin and ballroom music, and a Church (corner of Broadway and Mims). buffet dinner. Cost: $25. Information: 532- Admission is free. Information: (575) 740-3902 or torcmainstreet.org. Please see Page 9
Page 8 El Paso Scene December 2013 December Roundup Market. Admission is free. Information: (575) 100 booths of homemade arts and crafts; raf - 589-0653 or ardovinos.com. fles; holiday treats and a “man cave” for sports viewing. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to Cont’d from Page 8 German Advents-Bazaar — The annual $ (,) %%* .#+" 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. 2043, 490-4956 or pasodelnortetangoclub.com. “Christkindlmarket” arts and crafts festival is 11 Admission is $5 (free for children under 12). a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 , at the German New Year’s at The Lodge — The resort Proceeds benefit La Casa Inc. shelter for vic - Community Center (Soldatenstube), Robert E. in Cloudcroft will host its New Year’s Eve tims of domestic violence. Information: (575) Lee Road, Fort Bliss. Admission is free. events, “An Evening in Paris,” Tuesday, Dec. 526-2819 or lacasainc.org. Information: 568-0259, 568-4824 or betreu - 31 , with a Children’s New Year’s Eve pizza and unginelpaso.com. Brown Craft Fair — Brown Middle School’s slumber party at 7 p.m. the Lodge Trestle, and The traditional German Christmas fair fea - PTO hosts its craft fair noon to 4 p.m. adult party 9 a.m. to 1 a.m. the Lodge Pavilion, tures vendors selling handmade products rang - Saturday, Dec. 7 , at the school at 7820 Helen with champagne toast and midnight breakfast ing from decorations, handmade greeting cards, of Troy. Admission is free. Information: 740- buffet. A special New Year’s Eve buffet and quilts to woodcraft products. German 1878 or [email protected]. )(& New Year’s Day brunch also offered. Call for Bratwurst, beer and Glühwein will be sold, as reservations/cost. Information: 1-800-395-6343 Christmas Market — The 2nd annual well as coffee, cakes, pastries and cookies. or thelodgeresort.com. event is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, All proceeds go towards social projects on Dec. 7-8 , at Sombra Antigua Vineyard and both sides of the border through the German ) "(,* )# * Winery, 430 La Viña Road (off NM 28 between West Texas Air Force’s charity organization “Aid for the markers 8 and 9), in Chamberino, N.M. *#!' ) ,%#+/ Mountain Country Christmas — The Needy.” Tasting room is open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday annual event is 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. Tennis West Holiday Fair — Tennis West, through Monday. Information: (915) 241-4349 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6-7 , at the Alpine (%#/ (( One Tennis West Lane, off Westside Drive, or sombraantigua.com. Civic Center, 801 W. Holland, in Alpine, Texas. hosts its 2nd annual holiday fair 10 a.m. to 3 )#'$* Iindoor/outdoor arts crafts fair, baked goods, ‘It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 , with clothing, jewelry, organizational booths, entertainment. Christmas’ Craft Fair — Pebble Hills arts and crafts, food and more. Information: - )/ $ ' Information: (432) 837-2326. Elementary School, 11145 Edgemere, hosts its 581-5471 or tennis-west.com. The annual Parade of Lights is 5:30 p.m. 17th annual holiday arts and crafts fair 9 a.m. to #' & ) Thursday, Dec. 5 . Nolan Richardson Middle School 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 . Sponsored by the This year’s Christmas Tour of Historic Homes Holiday Fair — Nolan Richardson Middle Pebble Hills PTO. Admission is free. is 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 . A community School’s PTA hosts its 2nd annual fair 5 to 9 Information: 434-5613. concert is 4 p.m. at the First United Methodist p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 , at the school at 11350 Mimbres Hot Springs Ranch Show — Church. Tickets: $10. Information: (432) 294- Loma Franklin, with vendors, raffles, food, con - the 33rdd annual show and sale is 10 a.m. to 5 1140, (432) 837-5563 or historicalpine.org. certs and other family activities. Information: p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8 , at (760) 995-0784. Mimbres Hot Spring Ranch in Mimbres, N.M. Bazaars and fairs Arts and Craft Bazaar - Bethany Christian with stone and terra cotta pottery, fused glass, Church, 10453 Springwood, will host its ornaments, jewelry, painting, wood carvings, UU Holiday Bazaar — Unitarian Christmas bazaar 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and 10 note cards and more. Chair massages, kids’ art, Universalist Community of El Paso, 4425 Byron a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6-7 . The juried gourmet lunch (to purchase), free refresh - St., will host its annual Bazaar and Craft Fair 10 show and sale features original works by sever - ments, door prizes and live entertainment. No a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 . Handmade al area artists. Information: 592-5977. pets. Information: studiosalemimbres.com. arts and crafts, treats, jewelry and more. Deadline for artists to submit work is Dec. 4; To get there: Take Hwy 152 to Mimbres 61. Admission is free. Information: 562-4001 or cash prizes offered. Turn south to Royal John Mine Road (between uuelpaso.org. NM 19 and 20); follow signs 2.5 miles to ranch. Kindred Hospital Craft Fair — Kindred St. Genevieve’s Holiday show — The Hospital,1740 Curie Drive, hosts its inaugural San Elizario ChristKindleMarket call parish’s 27th annual antique and craft show and craft fair 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 , at its for artists — San Elizario Artist Guild’s 3rd sale is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. cafeteria, with more than 20 tables with gift annual ChristKindle is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 , at St. ideas and pictures with Santa Claus. Proceeds Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 7-8 , on the historic Genevieve’s Parish Hall, 1025 E. Las Cruces benefit the Kindred Hospital Hope Fun. plaza, with crafts, gifts, German food and drink. Ave, Las Cruces. Free appraisals. Food sales. Admission is free. Information: 351-9044, ext. Admission is free. Information: 851-0093 or Information: (575) 526-8624. 323 or khelpaso.com. elpasomissiontrail.com. Desert Crossing Holiday Market — Christkindle Market is an old tradition in La Casa Holiday Bazaar - The annual holi - Ardovino’s Desert Crossing will host its 9th Germany going back hundreds of years. Every day bazaar featuring regional vendors is Dec. annual market 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. year during the month of December, this 6-8 at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 1, in the Sunset Hall, with more local artists, German Christmas market takes place in University and El Paseo, Las Cruces, with over craftspersons and vendors from the Farmers Please see Page 10
December 2013 El Paso Scene Page 9 December Roundup Space for about 53 artists available each month. Information: 541-4942. Cont’d from Page 9 The market now includes a Farmers’ Market with regionally grown agricultural products. Germany to celebrate the holiday season by enjoying traditional food, drink and holiday Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert shopping. Crossing — The 12th annual market now Wares range from hand-painted glass and runs year round. Winter hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. wooden ornaments, nutcrackers, cuckoo Saturdays. This “producers only” market fea - clocks, jewelry, toys, clothing and more, along tures quality farmers, backyard gardeners and with food like German sausages, sauerkraut, artisans. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3. potato pancakes, pastries, candies, German Coffee, pastries and juices available at the vin - beers and traditional “Glühwein.” tage Coffeestream trailer and brunch served in the restaurant beginning at 8 a.m. Christmas Fair — Our Lady of the Valley Weekly talks from Master Gardeners are 8:30 School, 8600 Winchester, hosts an arts & crafts a.m.; weekly cooking demonstrations also fair 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 , with planned. wreaths, ornaments, centerpieces, jewelry, From El Paso, take Race Track Drive across NFL collectibles, scarves shawls, quilts and the Rio Grande and across McNutt Road (NM other items. Food items sold including tamales, 273), continue past the post office and turn left buñuelos, baked goods and champurrado, as on Ardovino. well as breakfast items including menudo, pan - cakes and sweet bread. Information: 859-7939. Something for everyone Mercado Guadalupano — The Ysleta HIV testing — Centro de Salud Familiar La Mission, 131 Zaragosa, will host its art market f Fe will conduct free HIV testing in recognition 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 , on the historic of World AIDS Awareness Day 10 a.m. to 6:30 mission’s grounds. Artworks include paintings, p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 , at Bassett Place Mall bultos, retablos, weaving, ironwork, colchas, (near Premiere Cinemas), I-10 and Geronimo. Native American potter and jewelry. Traditional Certified and experienced HIV risk counselors food for sale. Entertainment includes live and testers from the La Fe CARE Center will music, Tigua social dances, storytelling, mat - provide prevention information, free HIV test - achines, mariachis and folklorico dancers. ing and awareness. Information: 772-3366 or Information: 859-9848 or ysletamission.org. lafe-ep.org. The annual Fiesta Guadalupana is Saturday, All HIV testing is free and can be confidential Dec. 7 . or anonymous. HIV testing results are 99.9 per - Riverside Christmas Fair — Riverside cent accurate and available within 20 minutes. High School Band hosts its 4th annual fair 4 to Texas law allows anyone 13 years of age or 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13 , at Riverside High Gym, older the right to access free HIV testing with - 301 Midway, with arts and craft vendors, and out parental consent. performances by Riverside Band, Flag, Cheer, Robotic surgery seminar — Dr. Keith Dance, Rangerettes and other local band and Johnson will host free seminars on treatment dance programs. Information: 434-7268. options for hip pain and the MAKOplasty Robot Elephant Butte Christmas Arts and for total hip replacement procedures, at 6 p.m. Crafts Show — The show of works by area Tuesday, Dec. 3 and 10 , at Sierra Providence artisans is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 , East, 3280 Joe Battle (Classroom 1). The Dec. at Elephant Butte Community Center, 313 Rio 3 seminar focuses on hips and the Dec. 10 on Grande Circle, Elephant Butte, N.M., with fine knees. Participants will get the chance to art, silver jewelry, pecans, gourd art, paintings, “meet” the robot at both seminars. hand painted ceramics, yard art, and food. Refreshments served. Information/RSVP: 577- Admission is free. Information: Steph Ross, 7746. (575) 740-3971 or [email protected]. International Business Summit — Happy Hippie Holidaze Open House EPCC’s Small Business Development Center, — Hal Marcus Gallery, 1308 N. Oregon, hosts 9050 Viscount, Building B, #B520, hosts a free the 43rd annual Happy Holidaze Open House International Marketing seminar 8:30 to 11:45 arts and craft fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 . The center will provide Dec. 14 , with local vendors, appetizers, and the marketing resources needed to grow one’s live entertainment. Visitors are encouraged to business internationally. Information: 831-7742 come in hippie garb. Admission is free. or elpasosbdc.net. Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com. Chamizal workshops — The Chamizal Holiday’s Arts and Crafts Fair — City of National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, hosts El Paso Parks and Recreation Department hosts free Special Park Uses workshops at 2 p.m. the arts and craft fair 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Saturday, Dec. 7 , and 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. Dec. 14 , at San Juan Recreation Center, 701 N. 11 , for those applying for special use permits Glenwood. Vendor booths available for $5. for 2014. Information: 532-7273, ext. 122, or Information: Ana Luisa Benegas, 779-2799. nps.gov/cham. Johnny Lolita’s Thieves Market — Latinitas — The nonprofit dedicated to Johnny Lolita’s Coffee Shop, 3200 S. Highway empowering Latina youth offers workshops, 28 in La Union, N.M. hosts a handmade, vin - exhibits and more. All classes are at 10935 Ben tage/retro, industrial art market 8:30 a.m. to 1 Crenshaw, #207, unless otherwise listed. p.m. the first weekend of each month. Information: 219-8554, latinitaselpaso@ Information: 929-4008 or johnnylolitas.com. yahoo.com or LasLatinitas.org. Farmer’s Market is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. the third • Latinitas’ Aim High Conference for preteen and fourth Sunday of each month. and teen girls is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Johnny Lolita’s red barn building offers hand - Dec. 7 , at El Paso Public Library’s Main crafted coffees, treats and cold drinks. Branch, 501 N. Oregon. The conference offers workshops, activities and guest speakers. Downtown Artist and Farmers Market Hosted by American Association of University — The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Women. Pre-registration required through Affairs Department’s market for area artists are Latinitas. Saturdays in the Union Plaza District along Anthony Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please see Page 11
Page 10 El Paso Scene December 2013 December Roundup limited on a first come, first serve basis. cotton candy, Christmas gift for ages 13 and Information: Blanca Loya at Bienvivir All- Information: Civil Air Patrol at 239-6149 or younger, arts and crafts, jumping balloon, play - Inclusive Senior Health, 562-3444. Cont’d from Page 10 epwreaths.org. room, XBox and more. Information: 845-5437 New support groups meet at 10 a.m. the sec - Wreaths arrive at 7:30 a.m. To volunteer to or booksaregems.org. ond Friday of the month at Sunridge at Cielo • Mujeres Making a Difference Awards are help unload and place wreaths, call Civil Air Vista, 7949 Sunmount (Eastside) and the fourth 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 2014 , at Ultimate Cowboy/Girl Winter Camp Patrol. Friday of the month at Royal Estates, 435 Mesa Woman’s Club of El Paso at 1400 N. Mesa. — San Francisco Stables, 1114 Casad Road in Hills (Westside). Admission: $30. Christmas Tardeada — Golden Bears Anthony, N.M., hosts a camp for ages 6 to 14, Social Club hosts its annual Christmas tardeada 9 a.m. to 3: p.m. Mondays through Friday, Dec Bridge leagues — Duplicate bridge events Santa Pet Pictures — The Humane Society 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15 , at First 23-27, and Dec. 30-Jan. 1 (excluding are hosted at Decker Bridge Center, Unit 159, of El Paso’s “Santa Claws” offers pets a chance Presbyterian Church, 1340 Murchison, with Christmas Day and New Year’s Day), with 2216 East Yandell. Admission: $6. Information: to visit with Santa 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays music by Rhapsody. Door prizes. Refreshments horseback riding, games, archery skills and 544-6565 or elpasobridge.com. Managers: and Sundays, Dec. 8-16 , at Petsmart, 10501 available; BYOB. Doors open at 4 p.m. Cost: more; Participants may bring bikes or favorite Peggy Craig, 581-0371 or Jack Neumann, 204- Gateway West (at Yarbrough). $15. Information: 755-4038 or 772-4643. games, must wear boots or tennis shoes, and 8897. Information/cost: 532-6971 or info@humane - bring sun block and hat. Cost: $100 per week societyelpaso.org. Home Health Marketing class — Computer classes — City of El Paso Parks or $25 per day. Hosted by Paws-n-Hooves EPCC’s Small Business Development Center, and Recreation Department offers free one- Victorian Friendship Tea — The Woman’s Mobile Veterinary Services. Information: 491- 9050 Viscount, Building B, #B520, offers a class hour classes on basic computer skills for ages 6 Club of El Paso hosts its Christmas tea at 2:30 9408 or sfstables.net. on marketing strategy and plan to generate a and older at 4 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 , in their historic club profitable business 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s support groups — at the Rae Gilmore Recreation Center, 8501 house at 1400 N. Mesa. Dress is “Sunday Tuesday, Dec. 17 , to introduce the basic con - Alzheimer’s Association El Paso offers support Diana. Keyboard training, usage of the internet, Best.” Tickets: $20 (through Dec. 1; available at cepts or marketing and how developing and groups for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s computer mouse usage along with an introduc - Collectibles (Mesa and Lomaland locations, as executing a marketing action plan can achieve and other dementias at several locations tion to Microsoft Office. Information: 751- well as at the clubhouse. Free parking across long-term growth in the home health business. throughout town. Caregivers can exchange 4945. the street. Information: 532-6131. Registration fee: $300. Information: 831-7742 practical information, discuss challenges and The Woman’s Club of El Paso is on both the Eat Well! El Paso — City of El Paso or elpasosbdc.net. coping, share feelings, needs and concern and Texas and National Historic Registries. It was Department of Public Health’s Eat Well! El Paso learn about available resources in the communi - built in 1916 and is the oldest clubhouse in Chamizal Saturday Morning Crafts — initiative matches restaurant owners with nutri - ty. Information: Kelli Moorehead, 1-800-272- Texas to be built as a clubhouse. Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San tion professionals to create a healthy children’s 3800. Marcial, invites families to explore various menu that is low in calories and high on nutri - Christmas Village display — Hundreds of • Eastside — 1:30 p.m. second Saturday of the world cultures through arts and crafts for kids tion. This includes offering meals that meet figurines make up one of El Paso’s most elabo - month at SunRidge at Cielo Vista, 7949 age 5 to 11 at 11 a.m. the third Saturday of the established nutrition standards based on calo - rate holiday displays, “Winter Wonderland,” on Sunmount. Refreshments served. month . The 45-minute Junior Ranger program rie, fat, and sodium limits, as well as the elimi - exhibit 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays Dec. 9-31 , • Northeast — 1:30 p.m. second Saturday of offers a different craft concept each month nation of sugar-sweetened beverages. in the auditorium of the MacGuire the month at Richard Burges Branch Library, centered on cultural diversity. Admission is Information: 771-5845 or EPHealth.com. Administration Building of the Lee and Beulah 9600 Dyer. free, but space is limited. Reservations recom - Participating restaurants include: Moor Children’s Home, 1100 Cliff Dr. The • Far Eastside — 6 p.m. third Wednesday of mended. Information/reservations: 532-7273 or • Moe’s Restaurant, 6298 Alameda exhibit, donated by Dorothea Purvis, consists the month at SunRidge at Cambria, 1991 Saul nps.gov/cham. • The Green Ingredient, 201 E. Main of hundreds of festive figurines and continues Kleinfeld. Bilingual group, refreshments served. The Dec. 21 craft is “Animalitos.” • Chubb’s BBQ, 5810 Dyer to grow bigger every year. Admission is free, • Westside — 6 p.m. fourth Wednesday of the • Casa Pizza, 1311 Magruder but donations are accepted. Information: 544- Gifts Are Memories — Books are Gems month at SunRidge at Desert Springs, 5901 • Forti’s Mexican Elder, 321 Chelsea 8777. will host a free community event 10 a.m. to 2 Bandolero. Bilingual group. • Los Aguachiles, 7500 N. Mesa. p.m. Saturday, Dec. 21 , at 11450 James Watt, Early Stage Support Group meets fourth Mustard Seed Community Café — The A6-7, with free books, popcorn, face painting, Friday of each month. Pre-screening required. faith-based, pay-what-you-can café at 1140 St. Please see Page 13 Vrain (at Arizona), will host its grand opening 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 . Regular hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays through Fridays. Information: 440-SEED (7333) or mustardseedcafe.org. The café’s mission is to provide nutritious and delicious meals regardless of people’s ability to pay while using local, organic, and sustainably grown ingredients whenever possible. Wreaths Across America — El Paso Composite Squadron-Civil Air Patrol will host the annual Wreaths Across America dedication ceremony 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 , in the Rostrum at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson, in conjunction with that day’s nationwide observance. The squadron is spearheading this year’s efforts to place a wreath on every soldier’s grave at the ceme - tery. Arrival by 9:45 a.m. encouraged; seating is
December 2013 El Paso Scene Page 11 Page 12 El Paso Scene December 2013 December Roundup benefit the museum. Information: 533-4330 or elpasoexploreum.org. Cont’d from Page 11 Boys and Girls Club wine tasting — • Mambo’s, 6401 Alameda Boys and Girls Club of El Paso hosts its 4th • Sam’s Chinese Restaurant, 1501 E. Yandell annual “Toast to Their Future” holiday gala 6 to • Mi Pueblo Nuevo, 5630 Gateway E. 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 , at El Paso Museum of • Gonzolo’s G&R, 401 E. Nevada Art, One Arts Festival Plaza, with wines, food, • The Pizza Joint, 2900 N. Mesa. music, silent auction and raffle fro two round- trip airfare tickets from Southwest Airlines. All El Paso Night Shift Nights — The weekly proceeds benefit the youth at Boys & Girls car and motorcycle club showcase is 8 p.m. Clubs of El Paso. Tickets: $30 in advance; $40 Wednesdays, at Fox Plaza (back parking lot), at the door. Information/tickets: 532-7410 or 5559 Alameda. The family event cars and bgcelpaso.org. motorcycles of many types, plus food, live music, jumping balloons. No alcohol allowed. ARL Pictures with Santa — Animal Admission: $3 per person or car; free for ages Rescue League of El Paso will take pet pictures 12 and younger. Information: 779-8424. with Santa in their Holiday Village at the shel - ter, 7256 La Junta, in Canutillo noon to 4 p.m. GED Testing — Western Technical College, Saturdays, Dec. 7-21 . A 4” x 6” color photo of 9451 Diana, has recently partnered with GED pet/pets with Santa mounted on a holiday card Testing Service to offer the GED test on com - available for a $10 donation. Holiday treats puter, at available at the college’s 9451 Diana available for owner and pet. Information” 877- location, with plans to testing in 2014 to the 5002. eastside location at 9624 Plaza Circle in 2014. Heart Auction — The Border AIDS The English- and Spanish-language GED tests Partnership commemorates World Aids Day now available on computer are the same tests featuring a silent auction with various artist currently offered on paper and pencil through paintings, entertainment and food 6 to 11 p.m. the end of 2013. Online registration, schedul - Saturday, Dec. 7 , at El Paso Community ing, and testing are now available to test-takers Foundation, 333 N. Oregon. All proceeds from at GEDcomputer.com. the event go to support HIV and AIDS Scenic Sundays — Walkers, runners, Awareness Programs in Las Cruces, El Paso cyclists and skaters are invited to enjoy Scenic and Juarez. Tickets: $20. Information: 533-4020 Drive, from Rim Road to Richmond, free of or borderaids.org. traffic 7 to noon Sundays. Dogs on leash per - Critter Christmas — The 4th annual holi - mitted. Admission is free. Information: 541- day event benefiting Dona Ana County 4416 or [email protected]. Humane Society, Spay Neuter Action Program UTEP Walking Tours — In honor of its and Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley Centennial Celebration, University of Texas at is 6 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12 , at Las El Paso hosts a series of guided walking tours Cruces Convention Center, 680 University, to highlight different aspects of the UTEP cam - with a live and silent auction, dancing, perform - pus and its history. A new series is offered each ances by NMSU Dance Sport Team, Best- month. Reservations required; groups should Dressed Dog and Pet Tricks Contests, Photo consist of at least five individuals. Information: Booth, Dog Treat buffet, no-host bar and food. Maribel Villalva, 747-6669 or Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome (no flexi [email protected]. leashes). Now through mid-December is a behind-the- Tickets: $50; available in Las Cruces at scenes look at UTEP’s Track and Field and American Classifieds, Better Life Pet Foods, Football facilities including Holliday Hall, Kidd Enchanted Gardens and SNAP/DACHS office. Field, Larry K. Durham Center and Sun Bowl Information: (575) 642-2648. Tickets available Stadium. Tours begin at 4 p.m. Mondays. online at donanacountyhumanesocietyinc.org or Featured in January is a look UTEP holdmyticket.com/event/150413. Architecture Stadium. ‘B-Warm’ Blanket Drive — The Braden Upcoming tours in 2014 include Arts on Aboud Memorial Foundation’s blanket drive Campus, “Glory Road”, Basketball Athletics runs through Dec. 14 . New blankets, twin Facilities, UTEP History, Bhutan on Campus, size or larger will be collected during “blanket Arts and Culture on Campus, Haunted UTEP Saturdays” at the B Strong Office in Placita and Research for the Future. Santa Fe, 5024 Doniphan, #2. Information/additional drop-off sites: 833-0393 For a good cause or bradenaboud.com. Christmas Street — The 40 annual fund- Black Tie Hall – Mimbres Region Arts raiser for the El Paso Rehabilitation Center is Council presents its 31st gala fundraiser, “Route Tuesday, Dec. 3 , at El Paso Country Club, 5000 66: A Holiday Road Trip,” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Country Club Place. Several lavish custom- Dec. 14 , at the Lawley Toyota Showroom in designed Christmas trees will be on display. Silver City, N.M. with live music, meal, cash bar Information, ticket prices: 544-8484, ext. 101. and more. Dress is formal attire. Tickets: $50. Web: pdnchildrens.org. Information: mimbresarts.org. El Paso Exploreum fundraiser — The Mitten Tree/Canned Food Drive — “living laboratory” museum for children is at Thomas Branigan Memorial Library, 200 E. 300 W. San Antonio (south of Convention Picacho in Las Cruces, will offer a Mitten Tree Center) will host a fundraiser 4 to 7 p.m. to accept donations of mittens, hats, and Wednesday, Dec. 4 , which will also introduce scarves to decorate the holiday trees, along the museum’s new “NewsChannel 9 Children’s with canned goods donations during regular Studio.” library hours through Dec. 20 , in support of The studio features a decommissioned live National Mitten Tree Day Dec. 6. All items will truck, two working cameras and a mini news be donated to local community organizations desk where young anchors can deliver the such as the Community of Hope, La Casa, news. Gospel Rescue Mission and the Casa de The opening celebration fundraiser includes a Peregrinos Food Pantry. Hours are 9 a.m. to 8 reception, silent auction, and studio unveiling p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 during the NewsChannel 9 newscast at 5 p.m. Cost: $35 ($15 museum members); proceeds Please see Page 14
December 2013 El Paso Scene Page 13 December Roundup Operation Santa Claus — New and gently Bunco at Pershing Pub — The historic Fort Bliss Sun Bowl Brunch — The used toys and bikes for the needy children of Pershing Pub will host Bunco night at 6 p.m. annual Sun Bowl Brunch is 9 a.m. Tuesday, Cont’d from Page 13 the El Paso/Fort Bliss area may be dropped off Thursday, Dec. 12 . Each night will feature a Dec. 31 , in at Fort Bliss’s Centennial Club. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, at new theme, with snacks and beverages to Cost: $15.95, $7.95 age 7-11, free for ages 6 the Fort Bliss Op Santa warehouse, Bldg. 1123 match, and playing for prizes. Cost: $10 and younger). Shuttle to the game follows p.m. Friday and Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. or at any El Paso Fire Station, 24 hours a day, (includes Bunco buy-in with theme snacks brunch. Reservations required Sunday. Information: (575) 528-4000. 365 days a year. For a pickup, call 568-1010. included). Age 21 and older invited; reserva - Information/reservations: 744-8427. Donations to “Operation Santa Claus” can be tions recommended. Information: 781-6809. Christmas Fundraising Party — Puerto Friday at The Fire — Fort Bliss’s Freedom mailed to Op Santa, Inc. P.O. Box 16270, Fort Rican Civic and Cultural Organization of El Paso Army vs. Navy game broadcast — Pre- Crossing hosts free live music featuring local Bliss, TX 79906. All funds are for parts and hosts its annual Christmas party benefiting its game festivities begin at noon Saturday, Dec. performers 6 to 11 p.m. Fridays, at the out - supplies and no funds are paid to any staff. scholarship fund 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday, 14 , at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club’s Samuel door fireplace. Information: 564-5311 or free - Interested volunteers may call 568-1010 or Dec. 21 , at El Maida Shriners, 6331 Alabama, Adams Pub, with complementary food and bev - domcrossingatfortbliss.com. 276-6869. with live music by Latin Soul and DJ LaSanta, erages during the game. Game time is 1 p.m. Old Fort Bliss — Building 5054, corner of traditional food and refreshments. Beverage Admission is free. Information: 744-8427. Fort Bliss Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The set-ups available. Admission: $30. Information: The Army-Navy Game (U.S. Military Old West days of the “Soldiers of the Pass” are 877-2884 or 204-6284. Anyone entering Fort Bliss must have a valid Academy’s Black Knights vs. the Midshipmen of relived through replicas of the original adobe driver’s license, car insurance and registration. the U.S. Naval Academy) is generally played on Giving Hearts Toy Drive — Peace of Art: fort buildings and military artifacts, Check beforehand to see which gates are open the last weekend of the college football regular Design for Change host the toy drive noon to 8 Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Hours are 9 to the public. The Robert E. Lee Gate at season. p.m. weekdays through Dec. 30 , at 3431 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; by Airport and Airway is usually always open. Pershing, Suite A6, for the children of Cd. Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club — 3730 Roy appointment only Saturday. Admission is free. Juarez. New toys of $5 or more welcome; soc - Polar Bear Plunge — The cold-weather Johnson Lane. Rifle and pistol shooting compe - Information: 568-4518 or 588-8482. cer balls and dolls are favorites; no toy guns. swimming event is noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, titions are held almost every weekend at the Cash donations also welcome. The organization Dec. 7 , at the Community Pool on Club Road Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club — visitors can Club news will hand out the toys on the week of Jan. 6. in Fort Bliss. Suit up in swim suit or wetsuit for watch for free, food available at the clubhouse Woodworkers Club of El Paso — The Information: 491-5170, 564-9960 or peaceo - a bracing swim (with “icebergs” included). Free snack bar. To get there: Take Railroad Drive to club’s monthly meeting is 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, fartshow.org. T-shirts for all who take the plunge. Deer; turn right. Information: 568-2983. Dec. 3 , at 3228 Sacramento (back of building). — El Paso Fire Department Underwater photos with Santa also offered. Breakfast with Santa is 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Blanket Drive A video on “Essential Woodworking and Extreme Weather Task Force is collecting Information: 741-5901. Dec. 15 . Cost: $10 ($4 age 3-12; free for age 2 Techniques” will be featured followed by a new blankets to very young, elderly and younger). 1st Armored Division Band Holiday show and tell segment. Admission is free. and/infirmed in need through the winter Concert — The Fort Bliss band’s annual holi - Catholic Women of the Chapel — The Information: 760-6536 or 564-5915. months. The purpose is to helps prevent cold day show, “An American Holiday Festival” is 3 CWOC meets 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesdays and El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild — weather and carbon monoxide emergencies in p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8 , at Stayton Theater, 2495 Fridays (except holiday weekends) at Building Regular monthly meetings are 7 to 9 p.m. the the El Paso area. Recommendations for those in Ricker Road, Fort Bliss Main Post. Doors open #449 on Fort Bliss. Meetings consist of fellow - second Thursday of the month ( Dec. 5, Jan. 9 ) need of blankets are also being taken. at 2:15 p.m. for ticketholders, 2:45 p.m. for ship, saying the rosary, craft making projects or at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 8001 Magnetic Information/donations: 472-4212. non-ticket holders. Tickets are free; available Bible studies Fridays. Tuesdays consist of rosary (at Titanic). Social time and setup begin at 6:30 Those in need of blankets may call 2-1-1 ITR Freedom Crossing, Public Affairs Office, making/preemie caps/hats and prayer shawls. p.m. The non-profit organization promotes Texas for assistance. Bldg. 15, Slater Rd. 1AD Headquarters on East Information: 867-2785 or quilting among interested persons, and brings Bliss. Information/tickets: 568-4505, 568-2263 [email protected]. or 744-8432. Please see Page 15
Page 14 El Paso Scene December 2013 December Roundup Cont’d from Page 14 the beginner, experienced, younger and older Ask quilters together for various events and proj - ects. Information: 494-7977 or [email protected]. Dr.Dan Germania Club — The Germania Club of El Paso’s annual Christmas party is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 , at the Soldatenstube (German Club), Robert E. Lee Road, Building 5095, Fort Bliss. Newcomers always welcome. Information, reservations: 595-1108 or 755- " 5471. Westside Welcome Club — The group is open to both newcomers and long-time resi - dents. Information: westsidewelcomeclub.com. December’s free newcomers’ coffee is 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 6 , at the home of Barbara Pino, 601 Skydale. No RSVP necessary The holiday luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11 , at El Paso Country Club, 500 Country Club Place. Craft bazaar begins at 10 a.m. Christmas toy drive for new toys will #( %" ($ )%, !$#%'"' $#"' be held. Cost: $20. Information/reservation: )%, +$'" /!#'%'#0 845-1896. &#( "#' #" , '%, '# ' ' $%"' )'!"& (' &#( & #(' #'% Norwegian Society of Texas — The (%&