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“East of Eden” by Steve Hastings, part of “20/20 Visionary” exhibit showing Feb. 25-June 2 at the Hal Marcus Gallery Inside: Over 700 things to do, places to go! MARCH Pancho Villa: Legacy & Legend Columbus, N.M. commemorates Satriani returns to El Paso 2016 100th anniversary of Villa raid. Guitar hero performs March 8 at — Page 25 the . — Page 44 www.epscene.com Page 2 El Paso Scene March 2016 Pet-A-Fair — El Paso Parks and Recreation Home and Garden Expo — The 16th hosts its 4th annual event for pet owners and annual expo is March 11-13 at the El Paso MARCH 2016 pets 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, at Convention Center. Hours are 2 to 6 p.m. MARCH Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. Ridge, with exhibitions, vets, groomers, adop- to 5 p.m. Sunday. Area companies display the INDEX Roundup tions, immunizations, discounts, pictures and latest products and services for homeowners. more. Admission is free. Information: 212-1731 Admission: $7.50 ($5.50 for age 65 and older; or elpasotexas.gov/parks. free for 16 and under and active military). $1 Roundup 3-111 off adult admission with donation of canned Behind the Scene 4 Import Dub Autoshow and Concert — goods. Onsite parking is $7. Information: (361) Scene Spotlight 4 The car show and concert is noon to 6 p.m. 882-2071 or elpasohomeandgarden.com. Sunday, Feb. 28, at Zero to 60 Motor El Paso FishNet 12 Celebrity guest is Matt Muenster, TV host, SpeedWay, 8600 Gateway East. Program Notes 13 designer and licensed contractor. He has host- R&B artist Angie B. Marie with guest artist Viva Juárez 14 ed shows on HGTV and DIY Network. Classic Muzie perform at 4 p.m. indoors. Here’s the Ticket 15-18 Admission to car show and concert is $8; 12 Celebre Segundo Barrio Festival — The Music, Comedy 19-20 and under free with parent. Information: 449- health fair and family day is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dance 20 1032 or importdubautoshow.com. Saturday, March 12, at the Lydia Patterson Saturday, Feb. 27 events: Institute, 500 Florence. Free health screenings Sports 21-24 • Team Kart Racing Challenge, 11 a.m. to 10 provided and food bags distributed; those Feature: p.m. $100 per 8-member team or $12.50 a receiving food bags are encouraged to preregis- Villa rides again 25-28 person. ter. Vendors, entertainment including flamenco Nature 29-30 Leap Year Festival — The 2016 • Limbo Challenge, beginning about 5 p.m. and live music, face painting and other child- At the Museum 31-33 Worldwide Leap Year Festival in Anthony, • Meet & Greet with Angie B. Marie is 7 to centered activities. Admission is free. Canned Taking a Look Back 33 8:30 p.m. goods donations welcomed. Information: 533- N.M./ is Thursday through Monday, Feb. Southwest Art Scene 34-36 8268 or lydiapattersoninstitute.org. 25-29, with parades, birthday dinners and spe- ‘Red Sands Patrol for El Paso cial events throughout the weekend. A birthday Gallery Talk 37-36 Children’s Hospital’ — The West Texas Sun Country Doll Folks — The club’s celebration is planned for Monday, Feb. 29, at Keep on Bookin' 39 Squad of the 501st Legions Star Garrison will 42nd annual doll show and sale is 9 a.m. to 3 a local winery. Information: (915) 999-1781, History Lessons 40 host a family-friendly fundraising day of Star p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Best Western [email protected] or on Facebook at Leap Wars themed gaming and events 10 a.m. to 10 Plus, 6655 Gateway West. Antique, collectable On Stage 41-42 Year Capital of the World. Event registration: p.m. Saturday, March 5, at El Paso County and modern dolls, accessories, clothing, minia- Stage Talk 42 (915) 543-0554. Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. More than 20 video tures, books and other toys. Free doll Film Scene 43-42 gaming stations will feature Star Wars games. appraisals offered. A “doll hospital” is available Liner Notes 44 Black History Month Parade and Rally Admission is free; donations accepted for El on site. Admission: $3 ($1 children). — The annual Inter-Club Council Black History April preview 45 Paso Children’s Hospital. Information: red- Information: 637-3438. Month Parade begins at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. [email protected]. Scene Distribution Points 40 27, at Montana and Pershing and ends at Mary Super Kite Contest — The 16th annual There will also be Star Wars themed board Webb Park, 3401 E. Missouri. The rally imme- kite flying contest, sponsored by Westside El Paso Scene User’s Guide 46 games, card games, and other tabletop top diately follows the parade 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Community Church, is noon to 3 p.m. games, a movie marathon, photo ops with Star Advertiser Index 46 Mary Webb Park, with vendor booths, family Saturday, March 12, at Francisco Delgado Wars costumers, costume contests for children Subscription Form 46 activities and entertainment. Admission is free. and adults, silent auction and door prizes. Information: 241-6046. Please see Page 5

March 2016 El Paso Scene Page 3 Eastside, Northeast and Mission Valley stu- ice guys may not finish last, but dios. Artist deadline is March 12. Page 34. they rarely become folk heroes. Two of the most glorified names Kite Flying Contest — Westside N in Southwest lore are Billy the Kid and Community Church hosts its annual Kite Pancho Villa. Both were criminals and Flying Contest March 12 at Francisco murderers, and yet stores and restaurants Delgado Park with free kites, prizes and are named after them and statues have other family activities. Page 19. been erected in their memory. Scene Spotlight highlights events Spring French Classes — L’ecole de Billy the Kid even has a National Scenic advertised in this issue. l’Alliance Française d’El Paso’s 2016 Spring Byway named after him, which takes French classes begin March 14 for adults motorists from town to town in Southern Kidspalooza — El Paso Symphony and March 19 for children. Page 39. New Mexico where Billy once roamed. Orchestra’s 9th annual day of family fun is San Elizario gets plenty of tourists visit- St Patrick’s Day Party — Ardovino’s March 19 throughout Downtown El Paso ing the old county jail where Billy report- Desert Crossing hosts its annual party with kiddie rides, scavenger hunts, storytime, edly broke into, so he could rescue a March 17 with music by San Patricios and acrobats and an “Animated Orchestra” per- friend. And then there’s the courthouse in formance by EPSO. Page 48. Workhorse, Irish food and drink. Page 16. Lincoln, N.M. where Billy most famously A more familiar face among the show’s Cowboy Days — New Mexico Farm and Crossland Gallery — Showing March 18- broke out of, killing two deputies in order artists is Adelaide Marcus, Hal’s daughter Ranch Museum in Las Cruces’s annual cele- April 23 at the gallery of El Paso Art to escape the gallows. who now lives in San Diego. Selected out bration of the cowboy culture is March 5-6, Association is “Colors of Song” music Villa was a renowned bandit before he of 100 applications, her work was chosen with music, living history demonstrations and inspired art. Submissions accepted through earned even greater fame as a leader in for a Visionary Art billboard in San re-enactments, chuck wagon cooking, ven- March 8. Page 9. the Mexican Revolution. It’s understand- Francisco. Adelaide also was one of three dors and more. Page 2. able that El Pasoans grew to like Villa: El Paso Live — Page 36. to make it to the final competition on He came here often, loved to buy ice TV’s art reality series “Skin Wars.” You El Paso Senior Games — El Paso Parks • March 23: Yanni at the Plaza Theatre cream downtown and ride his motorcycle might also remember Adelaide as one and Recreation Department hosts the 34th • March 25-27: Sesame Street Live at — and spent lots of money on guns and annual games for age 55 and older through half of the Shimmy Sisters, the belly- ammunition as well. May 7, at various senior and recreation cen- • March 30: Stomp at the Plaza Theatre dancing duo that includes her sister It’s not so clear why Villa remained a ters throughout the city. Page. 11. • April 15-17: El Paso Comic Con at El Leilainia that appeared on “America’s folk hero after his infamous raid on Paso Convention Center. Got Talent.” ‘Spring Awakening’ — El Paso Community Columbus, N.M. March 9, 1916, which * * * College Theater Ensemble presents the El Paso Wind Symphony — The sympho- left eight U.S. soldiers and ten civilians You, too, can be on the cover of El Paso Tony-winning musical Feb. 25-March 6 at ny performs April 1 at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts dead, and much of Columbus in flames. Scene! I often get calls asking how some- Transmountain Forum Theater. Page 19. Recital Hall. Page 7. Despite losing nearly 100 of his own men one can get their artwork or photography in the raid, Villa escaped back to Mexico Hal Marcus Gallery — Showing Feb. 25- ‘Charley’s Aunt’ — El Paso Playhouse pres- on the cover of the Scene. The basic and even managed to avoid capture by June 3 at Hal Marcus Gallery is the “20/20 ents the classic comedy April 1-23, directed requirements are 1) the images should be the Punitive Expedition led by Gen. John Vision” group show, featuring 20 artists cele- by Hector Serrano. Page 20. representative of El Paso; 2) they should “Black Jack” Pershing out of . brating the gallery’s 20th year. Opening be colorful and reproduce well on ‘Opening Night Gala’ — El Paso Youth To understand Villa’s lasting legend, see reception is Feb. 25. Page 34. newsprint; and 3) the artist or photogra- Ballet presents its spring performance April Lisa Tate’s feature stories on Page 25. pher needs to submit them for considera- UTEP Athletics — Page 46. 2-3 at Magoffin Auditorium. Page 41. * * * tion. Women’s Softball at Helen of Troy Complex: This month’s cover is by Steve Hastings, Bruce Nehring Consort — The consort Seems like that third criterion is the • March 2: Mount St. Mary’s one of over 20 artists on exhibit at the completes its 25th season April 3, at First hardest. People call me all the time ask- • March 15: New Mexico Hal Marcus Gallery’s “20/20 Visionary” Baptist Church with guest violinist Charles ing about putting their work on the cover, • March 19-20: Tech show, which opens Feb. 25 and continues Gray, Consort Singers and Players. Page 26. but they often fail to follow up by actual- • March 21: Missouri through June 3. ly sending me something to look at. In Men’s Basketball takes on UTSA March 5. Art a la Cart — Inni Heart Eatery hosts its Many of the artists, including Hastings, this day and age of digital images and The 2015 UTEP Springtime Track & Field arts market the last the last Saturday of the are making their first ever appearance at email, how hard is it to send a copy of Invitational is March 26 at Kidd Field. month. Page 29. the gallery. Hastings, however, is no one’s work? Just email me at Tribute Bands — Sunland Park Racetrack & stranger to El Paso, having graduated [email protected] — low resolution Southern New Mexico Casino hosts free live tribute bands on select from UTEP, where he also taught for images are good enough; if I’m interest- many years in the communications Thursdays. Page 3. Flickinger Center for Performing Arts — ed, I’ll request a high resolution image department. He currently lives in Austin. • March 5: U2 Tribute Flickinger Center in Alamogordo continues for the cover. • March 12: Foreigner Tribute its Performing Arts Series in the spring. • March 26: Journey Tribute. Pages 21 and 28. • March 11: Sons of the Pioneers with Randy Limbird Magoffin Home State Historic Site — March 2016 Special Guest “Dusty” Roy Rogers Jr. Editor and Publisher Showing through April 30 in the Visitors El Paso Scene is published by Cristo • March 15: State Street Ballet’s “Carmen” (915) 542-1422 Center is “New Images, Old Memories.” Rey Communications as a monthly guide Other upcoming shows include Barrage 8 Page 17. to entertainment, recreation and culture in Albert Martinez (April 2), Richter-Uzer Duo (April 11) and • March 9-11: Mad as a Hatter Kids Camp the El Paso area. Copies are provided Advertising & Cirque Zuma Zuma (April 19). Circulation Director • March 26: Easter Bonnet workshop and free at selected locations. Subscriptions are $10 a year, sent by 3rd class mail. (915) 920-7244 parade. Las Cruces Arts Fair — More than 100 Circulation: 41,000 copies. artists from the and Mexico Lisa Kay Tate Escamilla Solo Show — Escamilla Fine Art are featured March 18-20 at the Las Cruces News Editor Studio owner Albert Escamilla hosts a Solo Convention Center, with art demonstrations Deadline for news for the (915) 542-1422 ext. 4 Exhibit through March at El Paso’s Woman and live entertainment. Page 15. April issue is March 21 Club with reception March 10, featuring Editorial Associates: The April issue comes out March 30 music by Juan Romero. Page 29. Spring Fling — The second annual street Yvonne T. Herrera, Will Summers event is March 19 in Alamogordo with enter- Home and Garden Show — The 16th Advertising Associate: tainment, food, shopping, and a car and El Paso Scene annual show is March 11-13 at El Paso Roman Martinez motorcycle show. Page 12. P. O. Box 13615 Convention Center, featuring vendors, a El Paso, Texas 79913 Circulation Associate: kitchen and bath showcase, demonstrations, Randy Friedman ‘Reflections’ — The exhibit on African PH: 542-1422 a kids’ area, celebrity guest Matt Muenster of American Life from the Myrna Colley-Lee E-mail: [email protected] Contributing Writers: DIY’s Bath Crashers and BATHtastic and Collection runs through April 2 at Branigan Carol Viescas, Brian Chozick, more. Page 5. Cultural Center in Las Cruces. Page 35. Myrna Zanetell, John McVey Middagh Walter Schaefer, Jay Duncan El Paso Artists Studio Tour — Plein-Air Painters of El Paso and El Paso Scene hosts ‘Graphicanos’ — The exhibit of Subscription Form is on Page 46 the 9th annual tour of artists’ studios April Contemporary Latino Prints from the Serie Visit El Paso Scene Online at 23-24, at Westside, Upper Valley and Project runs through April 2 at Las Cruces www.epscene.com Downtown studios, and April 3-May 1, at Museum of Art. 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Page 4 El Paso Scene March 2016 March Roundup Celebrating Easter Cont’d from Page 3 Northeaster Parade — Thousands of peo- ple are expected to watch the 38th annual Park, on Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High Transmountain Optimist parade, starting at 10 School. Prizes for most unusual and longest- a.m. Saturday, March 26, along Dyer Street time in the air and most beautiful kite. The from Hercules to Northpark Mall. Co-spon- event includes jumping balloons and face paint- sored by Mimbela Contractors. Lineup for par- ing, as well as free kites for the first 50 kids ticipants begins at 8 a.m. attending. Admission is free. Information: 877- Application information: 751-2761, northeast- 8000 or westsidecommunity.org. erparade.wix.com/northeasterparade. Andress Band Car and Bike Show — Parks and Rec Easter Egg Hunts — The Marching Band’s fundrais- City of El Paso Parks and Recreation hosts sev- ing car and bike show is noon to 5 p.m. eral Easter egg hunts and carnivals for youth at Saturday, March 19, at 5400 Sun Valley Drive most recreation centers at 4 p.m. Saturday, with pedal cars and lowrider Viclas, food March 26. All events are free. Information, trucks, music and jumping balloons. Specator schedule: 544-0753 or elpasotexas.gov/parks. admission is free. Information: Lily, 256-2182 Additional hunts: or Norma, 920-3585. All cars and bikes wel- • 4 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Chihuahuita come. Set up is 10 a.m. to noon. Registration: Recreation Center, 417 Charles; Rae Gilmore, $15 in advance; $20 day of show. 8501 Diana and Seville, 6700 Sambrano. Cesar Chavez Celebration — Centro de • 10 a.m. Saturday, March 26, at Nolan Salud Familiar La Fe hosts its annual celebration Richardson Center. of the accomplishments of the late United Other Easter weekend events: Farm Workers of America founder 3 to 9 p.m. • A Connect & Senior Center Egg Hunt is 1 Saturday, March 19, at the La Fe South El p.m. Friday, March 25, at Nolan Richardson Paso Campus, 700 S. Ochoa. Admission is free. Center. Information: 545-7190 or lafe-ep.org. • The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation The street festival features food and refresh- Department will host a Golden Easter Egg ment booths, family entertainment, a children’s Hunt 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at area and stage, and live musical performances Armijo Aquatic Center, 911 S. Ochoa. El Paso by Borderland favorites Los Silver. Proceeds Fire Department Water Rescue Team will pro- from food and beverage sales benefit La Fe’s vide before the egg hunt a water safety presen- arts, culture and education programming. tation. Admission is free. Information: 544- 3556. ‘Kidspalooza’ — El Paso Symphony Orchestra hosts the 9th annual family art and Cristo Rey pilgrimages — Pilgrimages and music festival 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, hikes are planned throughout Easter weekend, March 19, throughout Downtown. The all-day Good Friday to Easter Sunday, March 25-27, family event features children’s rides, games, by various groups of all denominations. Security storytimes, scavenger hunts, acrobats and and concessions offered throughout most of more. EPSO will perform an Animated the weekend. Main pilgrimage is Friday. Orchestra, with favorite cartoon music, plus Easter Egg Hunt and Spring Bash — music from “Frozen.” Most activities are free; The 16th annual family event, sponsored by minimal fee for some events. Information: 532- Westside Community Church, is noon to 3 3776 or epso.org. p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Francisco Delgado In conjunction with the event is the annual Park, on Imperial Ridge behind Franklin High EPSYO and EPSO ‘Side-by-Side’ Concert, at 3 School. The event includes thousands of eggs, p.m. Sunday, March 20, at the Plaza Theatre. family activities including jumping balloon and Tickets: $15-$34. face painting, appearance by the Easter Bunny Cesar Chavez Day at Lincoln Park — and entertainment. Hunt begins at noon. Lincoln Park Conservation Committee hosts Admission is free. Information: 877-8000, 490- the outdoor picnic in celebration of Cesar 2800 or westsidecommunity.org. Chavez Day noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, March Easter in the Park — The annual egg hunt 20, at Lincoln Park, 4001 Durazno, with live is 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at music, picnic in the park, “Viclas, Wheelas and Alameda Park, 1321 N. White Sands, in Pedal Car Show” and more. Canned food Alamogordo. A Easter parade begins at 10 a.m. donations taken for Border Agricultural from City Hall to Park followed by Workers Project. Admission is free. festivities in the park including free games and Information: 204-1584 or prizes for age 10 and younger. Hunt partici- [email protected]. pants are encouraged to arrive at 9 a.m. Franklin Mountain Poppies Admission is free. Information: (575) 439-4142 Preservation Celebration — The 10th or [email protected]. annual free family fun day is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore Easter — The Easter event geared Saturday, April 2, at El Paso Museum of towards children age 2 to 10 and their families Archaeology, 4301 Transmountain in Northeast is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 26, at First El Paso (west of U.S. 54). The family fun day Christian Church, 901 Arizona (St. Vrain often includes nature walks, educational entrance), with Easter crafts, an Easter story exhibits and demonstrations by local environ- moment and egg hunt. Admission is free. mental organizations and wildlife displays. Information: 533-6819 or Admission is free. Information: 755-4332 or elpasofirstchristian.org. franklinmountains.org. New Life Festival — Ascension Lutheran El Paso Sports and Get Fit Expo — The Church, 6520 Loma de Cristo, hosts a family 15th annual family show is Sunday, April 3. Easter celebration 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, The expo features free health screenings, con- March 26, with an egg hunt, butterfly craft, sultations, sports card and collectors’ tables, egg roll game, seed planting, egg coloring, bal- and sports-related retailers will exhibit and sell loon release, music, food and more for chil- sporting goods, apparel and more. Admission is dren. Admission is free; Information: 833-1009 free. Information: 351-4592 or .com. or ascension.church-builder.com. Please see Page 6

March 2016 El Paso Scene Page 5 March Roundup age 6 to 12. A silent auction benefits Doña Ana Arts Council. Cont’d from Page 5 Area artists showcasing their work at the Fair are Anthony Lazorko, Ben Hoffacker, Sally Children should bring an Easter basket to be Quillin, Michael Stephens, John Harris, Michael filled. Preregistration encouraged to ensure Nail, Kathe Stark and Penny Simpson. there are plenty of supplies. Participating El Paso artists are Krystyna Community Easter Sunrise Service — Robbins, Candy Mayer, Pam Schuster, and The 41st annual inter-denominational service is Tamara St. Jean. Silver City area artists partici- 7 a.m. Sunday, March 27, at Oz Glaze Center, pating are Jeff & Debbie Kuhns, Mary Giardina, 13969 Veny Webb, in Horizon City, with area Ginny Wolf and Donna Foley. churches participating. The event includes a A VIP Preview Night Gala with music and presentation of colors, Pledge to the American entertainment by Euterpe Flamenco and Christian flags and a children’s choir. Instrumental of Chihuahua, Mexico is 5 to 8 Presented by the Kiwanis Club of Horizon City. p.m. Friday, March 18. Admission: $6. Continental breakfast follows service. Wheels of Dreams — The Las Cruces Information: 433-7506. Rodrunners will host its annual show and car swap meet benefiting the youth of Las Cruces Southern New Mexico 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Field of Dreams, 2501 Tashiro Road in Las Cruces, Cowboy Days — The 17th annual celebra- with door prizes, raffle and engine drawing. tion of Southwest pioneer heritage is 9 a.m. to Alcohol-free event. Gates open at 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Information, registration (575) 524-0150 or March 5-6, at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch rodrunnerslascruces.com. Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Rd., Open to vehicles of all classes. Pre-registra- Las Cruces. Admission: $5; free for age four tion is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 1-11 at 1840 and younger. The first 100 cars each day get in Lohman: $30. Day of show registration: $35. for $10 per carload. Information: (575) 522- 4100 or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org. Mesilla Valley Stamp Show — The The event offers children’s activities, cowboy postage stamp show is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. food and music, cowboy mounted shooting, Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March horseback and stagecoach rides. The event also 12-13, at the Las Cruces Convention Center, features living history and gunfight reenact- 680 E. University Ave. in Las Cruces, with ments with Borderland Pistoleros cowboy stamp dealers, door prizes, free stamps for jun- mounted shooting club, a 19th century fashion ior stamp collectors, exhibitions and more. show, arts and crafts vendors, roping, horse- Admission and parking is free. Information: shoeing and other demonstrations. Working (575) 202-1937 or meetinlascruces.com. dog demonstrations are Sunday. Dr. Seuss Day — Inn of the Mountain Gods Bazaars and fairs Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. hosts a German Spring Bazaar — The German family day celebrating Dr. Seuss 9 a.m. to 1 Air Force Air Defense Center of Fort Bliss p.m. Saturday, March 5, with breakfast hosts its 13th annual bazaar 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. (including green eggs and ham), jumping bal- Saturday, March 5, at the former Oktoberfest loons, and obstacle course and reading circles. Building, Building 747 on Carter Road in Fort Children must be accompanied by an adult at Bliss. Hobby craftsmen and women will display all times. Tickets: $7 (Ticketmaster). their various goods, including items for Easter. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemoun- There will also be German food specialties like taingods.com. bratwurst, waffles and German cakes and pas- Las Cruces Home and Garden Show tries, German beer, coffee and soft drinks. — The Las Cruces Home Builders Admission is free. Information: 568-0259, 568- Association’s annual show is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. 1924, 569-5736 or betreuunginelpaso.com. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March All proceeds help the center’s “Aid for the 5-6, at the Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 Needy” charity. E. University. Information: (575) 526-6126 or Provost Gun Show — The El Maida lascruceshomebuildersassociation.com. Provost Guard gun, small antique and Rockhound Roundup — The 51st annual Southwest art show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. roundup for rock and gem lovers is 9 a.m. to 5 Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March p.m. Thursday through Sunday, March 10-13, 5-6, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 at the Southwest New Mexico Fairgrounds in . Admission: $5 (under 10 free). Age Deming. The roundup, sponsored by the 18 and younger must be accompanied by a par- Deming Gem & Mineral Society, includes mar- ent or legal guardian. Information: 241-1761. ket vendors, jewelry, drawings and raffles, field trips, silent auctions. Admission and parking is Western Hills Garage Sale — Western free. Information: (575) 544-9019, (575) 494- Hills United Methodist Church hosts a fundrais- 1651 or thedgms.com. ing garage sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and From El Paso, take I-10 west to Exit 85. Saturday, March 11-12, at Stewart Family Life Daily field trips depart from the fairgrounds at Center 524 Thunderbird, next to the church,. 8 a.m. A silent auction is 6:30 p.m. Friday, with All proceeds raised go to church Missions. a live auction at 7 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free. Information: church office, 584-2133 or Pat Phillips, 833-0024. Las Cruces Arts Fair — Doña Ana Arts Council’s 6th annual regional juried fine arts Guatemalan Mercado — The annual sale event is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. of Guatemalan crafts is 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 19-20, in the Las Saturday, March 19, at the Mimbres Region Cruces Convention Center, 680 University. Arts Council Gallery, 1201 Pope (at 12th) in Admission: $6 per day. Information: (575) 523- Silver City, with handmade Guatemalan crafts. 6403 or DAArts.org. Proceeds benefit the artisans and the Arts More than 100 artists from around the county Council. Information: (575) 538-2505 or mim- will participate, with artists’ demonstrations, bresarts.org. silent auction, Sports Den, and live music by Trio Romantico. Children’s activities offered for Please see Page 7

Page 6 El Paso Scene March 2016 March Roundup vivor. Proceeds from the event benefit sick and injured children at El Paso Children’s Hospital Cont’d from Page 6 Tickets: $150 ($1,500 table for 10). Information/reservations: 521-7229, ext. 2989 Mission Trail Art Market — Area artisans or umcfoundationelpaso.org. and craftspeople display their fine arts and Still and his daughter Leah had their world crafts for its 8th season 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on turned upside down in June 2014, when Leah the third Sunday of the month (March 20) in was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma and Veteran’s Memorial Plaza in San Elizario. Pets given a 50-50 prognosis. Leah’s cancer is in welcome. Admission is free. Information: 851- remission following surgery and months of 0093 or missiontrailartmarket.com. treatment. Devon and Leah have become pub- Gun Show — The Paso Del Norte Gun lic faces in the fight against pediatric cancer, Collectors Spring Gun Show is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and were recently honored with the Jimmy V Saturday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 2- Perseverance Award at the 2015 ESPY Awards. 3, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Still was playing for the Cincinnati Bengals Alabama. The show includes guns and antiques when Leah became sick; he was signed by the for buy, sell or trade. Admission is $5, $3 for Texans in January 2016. under 18. Minors must be accompanied by a Jeffrey Owen Hanson and his parents will parent. Information: 564-0904 or pasodelnorte- present a piece of his art as the Live Auction guncollectors.com. Kick-off. Hanson had an ocular tumor at age 12 that left him legally blind, but today is a world Downtown Artist and Farmers Market renowned painter. Each year, he hosts a com- — The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural petition for charities to be awarded one of his Affairs Department’s market for area artists paintings worth thousands of dollars. and regionally grown agricultural products is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday in the Union Plaza Women’s Hall of Fame — The El Paso District along Anthony Street. Information: Commission for Women’s annual Hall of Fame 212-1780 or elpasoartsandculture.org. induction banquet and ceremonies are Saturday, March 19, at the Wyndham El Paso Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s Desert Airport Hotel, 2027 Airway. Proceeds benefit Crossing — The 14th annual market runs scholarships for young women graduating from Saturdays year-round at Ardovino’s Desert high school in El Paso. Winners and time to be Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, announced. Time and ticket information: 253- N.M. Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Well 1616 or epcfw.org. behaved pets on leash welcome; brunch avail- able for purchase on patio 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ‘I Have a Voice’ — GiGi’s Playhouse’s Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3. International Gala is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26, at Alamo Ballroom, 820 N. Raynor. La Viña Sunday Market — La Viña Proceeds benefit local nonprofit, GiGi’s Winery, 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union, Playhouse, a Down Syndrome Achievement N.M., hosts a farmer’s market featuring local Center. Black tie optional. Information: 833- food producers noon to 4 p.m. Sundays. Dog 4029 or gigisplayhouse.org. friendly. Admission is free. Information: (575) GiGi’s Playhouse, El Paso provides therapeutic 502-4074 or lavinawinery.com. and educational programs to children and Art a la Cart — Inni Heart Eatery, 1731 adults with Down Syndrome. All programs pro- Montana, hosts the monthly event noon to 4 vided at no cost to the families. p.m. the last Saturday of the month, with ven- First Pitch Luncheon — Fans can dine dors, entertainment, food, and a Kid’s Activity with players and coaches of the Chihuahuas Corner. Information: 533-8890 or Facebook at and San Diego Padres at the First Pitch Inni Heart Herminia Escajeda. Luncheon to benefit YMCA of El Paso and the Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market Chihuahuas Foundation 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. — More than 230 permanent vendors in arts, Thursday, March 31, at the El Paso crafts, produce, baked goods and other items Convention Center. Doors open at 11 a.m. are offered at the market 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets: $125; nine-person tables are $1,000 to Wednesdays and Saturdays along a 7-block area $1,250. A limited number of tables will feature of Main Street, Downtown. Information: (575) a Chihuahuas or Padres player or coach on a 541-2288 or lascrucesfarmersmarket.org. first come first serve basis. Reservations: Nick Seckerson, 242-2008 or EPChihuahuas.com. Punk Rock Flea Market — El Paso’s fami- Special guests are San Diego Padres field man- ly friendly punk rock market is 5 to 11 p.m. the ager Andy Green and legendary Padres closer first and third Saturday of the month, at 1710 Trevor Hoffman. The luncheon will include Joe Battle. Information: elpasopunkrockflea- question and answer segments featuring the El [email protected] or on Facebook at The El Paso Chihuahuas broadcaster, Tim Hagerty, Paso Punk Rock Flea Market. and an auction. The market hosts additional events on select- ed dates; see Facebook page for updates. Black and White Ball — Enterprising and Professional Women Paso del Norte hosts its 3rd annual scholarship fundraising event For a good cause Saturday, April 2, at Coronado Country Club Rough Riders Veteran Run — Rough 1044 Broadmoor, with music by Azucar. Riders Motorcycle Club Hueco Chapter’s 12th Information, time: 533-8904. annual event benefitting veteran causes is Casino Night Fundraiser — El Paso Wind Sunday, March 13, starting at Barnett’s Harley Symphony hosts its 2nd annual fundraiser event Davidson, 8272 Gateway East, with a biker 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, April 3, at Double Tree by rodeo, live and silent auctions. Registration is Hilton, 600 El Paso St. Participants receive play 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $10. Information: (910) money for blackjack, roulette, poker and craps. 257-4909 or [email protected]. Winnings can be used at an auction towards Milagro Gala — Devon Still, a defensive end the end of the event. Finger foods and cash bar for the Houston Texans of the NFL, will be the provided. Cost: $30 (includes play money for featured speaker for the annual benefit gala 6 gaming tables). Information: Annah, (940) 206- to 10 p.m. Friday, March 18, at El Paso 5667 or elpasowindsymphony.com. Convention Center. Still will be accompanied by his 5-year-old- daughter, Leah, a cancer sur- Please see Page 8

March 2016 El Paso Scene Page 7 March Roundup epcc.edu/events/artsfestival. 100 W. Rio Grande. through the multimedia arts and self-expres- The annual Faculty and Staff Art Exhibit runs • A Brief Overview of Mariachi Styles and sion. Information, registration: 219-8554, latini- Cont’d from Page 7 through March 17, with closing reception at 6 Programs is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, [email protected] or p.m. that day at Administrative Service Center at Valle Verde A1201. LatinitasMagazine.org. Building A Foyer. • Visiting Artist Gatis Cirulis Lecture and • Teen leadership training is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Something for everyone • “Do It With Rhythm, Read with Dr. Seuss” Workshop is 1 p.m. Thursday, March 17, in Saturday, March 5, at 1600 Brown. events are 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, the Northwest Campus Library, Multipurpose Participants will analyze the issue of teen preg- EPCC Spring Arts Festival — The 39th Feb. 29-March 4, and Tuesday, March 15, at Room. nancy and develop their public service annual spring festival of performing, visual and Northwest Branch Library Multipurpose Room, • Children’s College Spring Arts Dance Recital announcements. Admission is free. literary arts offers workshops, concerts, lec- 6701 S. Desert. is 10 a.m., Saturday, March 19, at the • International Women’s Day Celebration is tures and exhibits at El Paso Community • History Symposium, “ Critical Analysis of Administration Service Center Auditorium. 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at El College campuses. Most events are free, some History Curriculum and the Armenian • Senior Adult Program, Malena Cano “Toda Paso Garden Center, 3105 Grant, open to girls may included nominal admission fee. Genocide,” is 10 to 11:20 a.m. Thursday, Una Vida” Music Concert, is 6 to 9 p.m. ages 9-14 along with their moms, with a film Information: 831-2220, [email protected] or March 3, at Rio Grande Campus A119/121, Saturday, March 19, at the Administration screening of short films about strong women Service Center Auditorium. leaders, a celebration of women in history as • Children’s College Spring Arts Piano Recital is well as hands-on art, poetry and musical activi- noon Sunday, March 20, at Valle Verde ties. Cafeteria Annex. Wonder Women Wellness Day celebration of • A talk with Immigration Attorney Antonio women and showcase of female talent follows Williams is 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. with interactive sessions on 23, at Northwest Campus Library’s Open yoga, meditation, healing, healthy cooking, Room. zumba, dance, self expression and more. • “Literacy Matters: Have Fun Finding Out El Paso Natural Hair Expo — Bebe Why” talks with author Teffanie Thompson are Michelle of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., hosts the natu- Thursday, March 24. Times are 10 to 11:20 ral hair expo noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, March 6, a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m., and 1 to 2:20 at Cascadas Ballroom, 1071 Country Club, with p.m. at Valle Verde B240, and 5:30 to 6:30 vendors, educational classes, and on stage p.m. at Jose Cisneros-Cielo Vista Library, 1300 demonstrations. Also offered is a RE-Lounge Hawkins. (Relax, Rejuvenate, and Reconnect) from 2 to 6 • El Paso Jazz Collective performs 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $5; lounge entry ticket extra; p.m. Thursday, March 24, at Valle Verde available with purchase of regular ticket. Cafeteria Annex. Information: 209-2819 or • Music Department Open House is 6:30 p.m. naturalhairexpoep.com. Wednesday, March 30, at Valle Verde A1201. A “Mommy and Me Event: Beautifully and Conference on Racial Justice — The Wonderfully Made” precedes the expo at 11:30 conference, featuring on-demand videos from a.m., to learn about girl’s hair care. Includes the Trinity Institute of New York City, will be activities for children, light refreshments and offered March 1-3 at First Christian Church, door prizes. Tickets: $10 in advance; $20 at the 1809 El Paseo, Las Cruces. door. First 100 attendees to purchase a ticket Conference hours are 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, get a free expo swag bag. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 4 Holy Spirit Conference — Opens Arm p.m. Thursday. Cost is $35 ($15 students); Community hosts its annual Catholic includes lunch Wednesday and Thursday. Charismatic Conference, Friday and Saturday, Registration available at the door. Information: March 11-12, at La Alas Center, 501 E. ti2016fcclc.weebly.com. Paisano, with speakers Rev. Bob Hogan and Trinity Institute is an annual conference in its Sister Linda Koonz, and music by Zion. 45th year, sponsored by Trinity Church Wall Information, registration: 595-0589 or open- Street, an Episcopal parish in New York City. armscommunity.org. “TI2016: Listen for a Change” was held Jan. 21- 23, focusing on racial justice. For details and MED Week luncheon — El Paso Hispanic speaker information, see Chamber of Commerce MBDA Business trinitywallstreet.org/trinity-institute/2016/home Center-El Paso will celebrate the many contri- An added special program offering is 6:30 to 8 butions made by minority businesses in the p.m. Wednesday, March 30, on Listening for borderland community during the annual the Future” with Anna Deavere Smith. Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week Hispanic Women’s Network of Texas luncheon and awards ceremony 1:30 a.m. Friday, March 11, at Wyndham Airport Hotel, — The network hosts a general membership 2027 Airway. Tickets: $60; corporate tables for meeting 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, chamber members. Information: Terri Reed, at Tien Shan Tzi Temple, 1629 Montana. Guest director, MBDA Business Center, 351-6232, or speaker is Beto Briseno. Participants will also [email protected]. enjoy a class on meditation as well internal and external wellbeing. The public is invited. Patient and Family IBD Education Information: [email protected] or hwn- Symposium — The Crohn’s & Colitis telpaso.blogspot.com. Foundation of America North Texas Chapter, El Paso Crohn’s Support Group and Texas Venture El Paso Expo — Paso Del Norte Tech University Health Sciences host the sym- Venture Competition + Expo (PDNVC+E) posium 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, expo and competition begins at 8:30 a.m. at Texas Tech University Health Sciences, 4800 Friday, March 4, at UTEP, with venture capi- Alberta, Auditorium A. The symposium seeks talists from across the country hearing pitches to educate patients and family members affect- from regional startups. The expo is free and ed by the inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) open to the public. Information: 321-3121, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). [email protected] or Registration deadline is March 11: (972) 386- hubofhumaninnovation.org 0607 x 4 or [email protected]. The PDNVC+E features two competition El Paso Crohns & Autoimmune Disease tracks, one for university students and one for Support Group meets at 6 p.m. the third entrepreneurs launching startups in the region. Tuesday of the month (March 15) at TTUH- Over two days, these teams present their ven- SC, 4800 Alberta, in the Academic Services tures to judges who are successful business Building, Room 211. Information: Carrie Wilkie, people and entrepreneurs. (214) 708-2989, [email protected]. Latinitas — The nonprofit organization empowers Latina youth to build confidence Please see Page 9

Page 8 El Paso Scene March 2016 March Roundup Vietnam Veterans Memorial hosts an unveiling ceremony for its 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March Cont’d from Page 8 26, at El Paso Flags Across America, 9550 Gateway North, as a special salute to El Paso Adoptive/Foster Parent Informational County area Veterans who made the ultimate Meetings — Texas Department of Family & sacrifice or are still Missing In Action as a result Protective Services, Child Protective Services of the Vietnam War. It will also honor and (CPS) hosts informational meetings 6 to 8 p.m. thank all U.S. Armed Forces Veterans who the third Wednesday of the month, (March served during the Vietnam War. Admission is 16), at 501 Hawkins, for those interested in free. Information: 255- 8877, legacyofval- becoming a foster or adoptive parent. [email protected] or on Facebook at Legacy Admission is free. Information: 521-3961 or of Valor. dfps.state.tx.us Ardovino’s St. Patrick’s Day — Spring break programs Ardovino’s Desert Crossing’s Sunset Hall, One Alternative Spring Break — United Way Ardovino’s Drive in Sunland Park, will host its of El Paso County sponsors the program, now annual St. Patrick’s Day event Thursday, in its 6th year, for college-age students March March 17. Live music by the San Patricios and 6-12. Students will volunteer daily with the Workhorse Christopher, Irish food and drink. Lower Valley Housing Corporation building Doors open at 5 p.m. Cover charge: $10 ($5 homes for low-income families. Participants will children). information: (575) 589-0653 ext. 3, build homes, visit El Paso landmarks and non- ardovinos.com. profit agencies and be lodged at Ysleta SUN Conference — The 13th annual Lutheran Mission. El Paso students currently International Sun Conference on Teaching and enrolled in college can also be a part of volun- Learning, “Teaching and Learning teer efforts by serving as Team Leaders. Experientially,” is Thursday and Friday, March Participation fee is $275. Online applications 17-18 at UTEP Student Union’s Tomás Rivera for the program are available on the organiza- Conference Center. Hosted by UTEP’s Center tion’s website at unitedwayelpaso.org. for Effective Teaching and Learning. Cost is First Tee Spring Break Camps — First $45 ($90 on-site) for professionals and $20 Tee of Greater El Paso will host Spring Break ($25 on-site) for students. Information: 747- camps Monday through Thursday, March 7- 8793. Online registration through March 11 at 10, 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Ascarate Golf Course, cetalweb.utep.edu/sun. and 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Fort Bliss Underwood Children’s Disabilities symposium — Complex. Early registration encouraged. Online The Children’s Disabilities Information registration, information at allplayers.com, Coalition’s 27th annual symposium is 8:30 a.m. under “First tee of Greater El Paso 2016 ses- to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at Region 19 sions.” Multipurpose Center, 11670 Chito Samaniego. Insights Spring Break Camps — Insights Registration: 544-8484, ext. 192. Information: Science Center, 521 Tays (former Alamo 217-2747, cdicelpaso.org or on Facebook at Elementary), hosts interactive Spring Break CDICelpaso. camps for students in grades 2-6 are 9 a.m. to Holistic Fest Spring — Life Integrated noon Tuesday and Thursday, March 8 and 10. hosts a celebration of health and healing 9 a.m. Cost: $15 per camp. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 19, at LIGHT Tuesday’s camps are “Kitchen Science: Food Center, 810 Gato Road, with alternative possi- Fun!” and “Chemical Reactions: Oooh & bilities for wellness, balance, and joy. Guest Aaah!.” speaker is Holistic & Ayurvedic Health Thursday’s camps are “Gas & Goo” and Practitioner, Tizia O’Connor of Taos. Cost: “Short Circuit: An Electrifying Time!” $29 ($49 for two) online. Information: Sobha, “Geo Rocks with Dino Dan” camp is Tuesday, 231-0066 or HolisticFest.com. and the center with a dino tracks tour Thursday, at Mount Cristo Rey, for grades 4-8. International Women’s Day — A cele- Call for cost. bration of girl power for girls and moms is 9:30 The center will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 19, at El Paso Tuesday and Thursday, March 8 and 10, on Garden Center, 3105 Grant, open to girls ages these days. Admission: $5.50 ($3.50 ages 4-12), 9-14 along with their moms, with a screening with $1 discount for military and family. of short films about strong women leaders, a Information: insightselpaso.org, 534-0000 or on celebration of women in history as well as Facebook at InsightsElPasoScience Center. hands-on art, poetry and musical activities. Participation is free. Information: 219-8554, Museum of History Spring Break [email protected] or laslatinitas.com. Camps — El Paso Museum of History,510 N. Wonder Women Wellness Day celebration of Santa Fe, hosts Spring Break Camps 9 to 11 women and showcase of female talent follows a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. with interactive sessions on March 8-11, for ages 5-12. Cost: $70 ($55 yoga, meditation, healing, healthy cooking, members). Information: 212-3163 or elpaso- zumba, dance, self expression and more. texas.gov/history. • The Wild Wild West!: 9 a.m. to noon for age Dr. Frank Turek — The Christian apologist 5-8. and noted author will speak at 10 a.m. Sunday, • Back in Time: 9 a.m. to noon for ages 9-12. March 20, at Jesus Chapel Church 111. West • Lights, Camera, Action!: 1 to 4 p.m. for ages Sunset, during Palm Sunday service. The public 5-8. is invited. Information: 599-7638 or • Walking in El Paso’s Footsteps. 1 to 4 p.m. jesuschapelep.com/ for ages 9-12. In 2004, Turek co-authored “I Don’t Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist” with Norman Magoffin Home State Historic Site — Geisler. He is an advocate of intelligent design, 1120 Magoffin. Information: 533-5147 or visit- and a critic of evolution. He is notable for his magoffinhome.com. debates with the late atheist Christopher A Mad as a Hatter Kids Camp is 9 a.m. to Hitchens in 2008. noon for age 8-12 and 1 to 4 p.m. for ages 13- 18, Wednesday through Friday, March 9-11. Vietnam Veterans Memorial Unveiling — Legacy of Valor, American GI Forum and Please see Page 10

March 2016 El Paso Scene Page 9 March Roundup include Tree of Life (age 6-8) and Slip Casting to East Bliss. (ages 9-12). New Mexico driver licenses may not be valid L’Alliance Française d’El Paso — The Cont’d from Page 9 for base entry; other photo ID may be nonprofit cultural institute, founded in 1964, Kidtona Power Kar Race — El Paso Parks required. promotes French culture and offers fran- Cost: $35. and Recreation hosts its Power Wheels Car cophiles the opportunity to use the French lan- An Easter Bonnets workshop is 11 a.m. to 2 Race for ages 4 to 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soccer Golf — The combination of two guage in a variety of activities. Information: 585- p.m. Saturday, March 26. Cost: $. A free Saturday, March 12, at Eastwood Park, 3110 sports is 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, March 24, at 1789, 497-5196 (Spanish), cgomez@afofelpa- Easter parade is 1 p.m. Parkwood. Race track will be open to the pub- Fort Bliss’s Underwood Golf Complex, 3200 so.com, afofelpaso.com or on Facebook at lic after the event. Helmets are mandatory for Coe. The event is open to DoD ID card hold- Camp — The AllianceFrancaiseElPaso. racing and recreational fun. Registration: $5 per ers and their family members and authorized museum’s 2016 Spring Break art camp classes Spring language classes begin March 14 for car; deadline is March 9. Information: 212-1731 user of all ages. Cost: $15 to play plus $6 for are Tuesday through Friday March 8-11. adults and March 19 for children and adults. or elpasotexas.gov/parks. cart rental. Information: 568-1059 or Advance registration required. Morning classes See website for full schedule. bliss.armymwr.com. are $75 ($60 museum members); slip casting March is Month of the Francophone celebrat- Players use soccer balls in place of a golf ball. class is $86 ($70 members). Information/regis- Fort Bliss ing the French language and culture, as March The object is to get a soccer ball with the low- tration: 212-0300, epmaeducation@elpaso- 20 marks the birth of the Intergovernmental Anyone entering Fort Bliss must have a valid est number of kicks from the tee area into the texas.gov or elpasoartmuseum.org. Organization of French-speaking nations driver’s license, car insurance and registration. designated area around the hole. There will be Morning classes are 9:30 a.m. to noon and (Organisation internationale de la francopho- Check beforehand to see which gates are open nine holes available that day for Soccer Golf include Kaleidoscope Canvases (ages 9-12) and nie). to the public. Public access is available through play. Recycled Art (ages 6-8). • Dr. Jean-Marie Gustave Le Clezio, 2008 the Sheridan, Chaffee and Buffalo Soldiers gates Afternoon classes are 1 to 3:30 p.m. and Easter Eggstravaganza — The annual fam- Nobel Laureate in Literature will, present a to West Bliss, and Biggs and Old Ironsides gates ily concert and parade is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. UTEP Centennial lecture at 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday, March 26, at Biggs Park, 11388 Sgt. March 4, at the Undergraduate Learning Major Blvd. This year is all things that bounce Center, Room 106. Admission is free. and spring, with bouncy houses and plenty of Information: 747-5767. other fun springy activities, as well as free pic- • Festinema Junior 2016, “L’Alliance fait son tures with the Easter Bunny. Lawn chairs, cool- Cinoche!” Film Festival is 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, ers and blankets welcome. Pets, glass contain- March 26, at International Museum of Art, ers and alcoholic beverages prohibited. 1211 Montana, with local high schools partici- Admission is free. Information: 588-8247. pating. Parade pre-registration is encouraged at Westside Welcome Club — The nonprofit blissmwr.com/easter/. group is a social, educational and charitable Friday at The Fire — Fort Bliss’s Freedom organization of more than 200 women open to Crossing hosts free live music featuring local both newcomers and longtime residents. performers 6 to 1 p.m. Fridays, at the outdoor Information: westsidewelcomeclub.com. fireplace. Bands perform 7 to 9 p.m., with DJ The monthly free “get acquainted” coffee is music before and after. Information: 564-5311 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 4, at the Hal Marcus or freedomcrossingatfortbliss.com. Gallery, 1308 N. . Includes tour of the home gallery. No RSVP necessary. Information: Old Fort Bliss — Building 5054, corner of 585-6545. Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The The March luncheon is 11 a.m. Wednesday, Old West days of the “Soldiers of the Pass” are March 9, at El Paso Country Club. Director of relived through replicas of the original adobe the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, Maestro fort buildings and military artifacts, Bohuslav Rattay, will speak on his history in Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Hours are 9 music and coming to America and El Paso, as a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; by well on the symphony and El Paso Opera’s appointment only Saturday. Admission is free. “Carmen.” Reservations required: $20. Information: 568-4518 or 588-8482 or on Information: 588-6352. Facebook at Old Fort Bliss. Germania Club — The Germania Club of El Paso’s monthly luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Club news Thursday, March 10, at the Underwood Golf Course, 3200 Coe, Fort Bliss. Newcomers Dona Ana Photography Club (DAPC) always welcome. Information, reservations: — The club hosts free photography programs 7 755-5471. to 9 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at Southwest Environmental Center, Paso del Norte Quilt Guild — The 275 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. guild’s regular meeting is 9 a.m. the second Information: (575) 522-1691 or Saturday of the month (March 12), at daphotoclub.org. University Presbyterian Church, 631 Resler. • March 1: “Ireland, A Travelogue,” by Paul Information: Carmen Guzman, 203-0515. Bosselait; and “Current Portfolios” Jim Rodgers’ Beta Sigma Phi First Lady — The image. women’s sorority’s luncheon is Saturday, • March 15: “19th Century Post-Mortem March 12, at El Paso Woman’s Club, 1400 N. Photography.” Karen Conley will share a little Mesa. Beta Sigma Phi is an International known history of Victorian era photography, Women’s Friendship Network open to women where professional photos were taken of those of all ages interested in making new friends and who passed away, making them appear still liv- developing outside interests. Reservations, ing and integrated into a family group, or information: Nona Limones, 593-5317. maybe a young child in a heavenly sleep. A quarterly member print competition and pho- El Paso Quilter’s Association — The tos from monthly theme “Simplicity.” is also association will meet 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, planned. March 17, at St. Andrew Presbyterian Church, The club hosts a monthly Photography Boot 2155 Wedgewood. Anyone interested in quilt- Camp 9 a.m. to noon selected Saturdays ing may attend. Admission is free. Membership through May at the center. Cost: $5 per work- is $25 per year; $12.50 for junior members. shops; $15 DAPC membership (workshops Information: 526-2917 or on Facebook. free with membership purchase). Space is limit- American Association of University ed. Registration: Rob Women— The El Paso Branch of AAUW will Peinert,[email protected]. host its monthly meeting 1 is a.m. Saturday, • March 19: Getting your camera off automat- March 19, at Luby’s Cafeteria, 1010 Chelsea. ic mode Prospective new members invited to attend. • April 16: Editing • May 21: Image critique. Please see Page 11

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