APR. Your monthly guide to community entertainment, recreation & culture • • • • • • • • • • • • • CANCELED? POSTPONED? RESCHEDULED? STILL HAPPENING? This issue of El Paso Scene recaps the status of events impacted by the corona-virus crisis.

Our “Here’s the Ticket” listings includes events scheduled for the next six months and beyond. — Pages 8-10

‘Stage Talk’ columnist Carol Viescas shares how community theatres responded to the shut- down of local stages. — Page 22 • • • • • • • • • • • • • Curl up with a good book Independent bookstores are alive and well in El Paso. — Page 15

on the cover “All At Once”

by Susan Ryde For more information, see “Behind the Scene” on Page 4 APRIL 2020 www.epscene.com Page 2 El Paso Scene April 2020 March Madness fundraiser (April 6), El

Note to all readers Paso Zoo’s Brew at the Zoo (April 18) APRIL april 2020 Many Easter weekend (April 10-12) As of press time all events through mid- events also have been canceled, includ- April had been canceled or postponed. ing hikes up Mt. Cristo Rey. No official INDEX ROUNDUP See separate listings for rescheduled word was available regarding the annual concerts and other touring shows, sport- Northeaster Parade. Roundup 3-7 ing events, community theater and other Following are events that remain Behind the Scene 4 categories. Updates will be provided at scheduled for late April and early May; epscene.com and on the El Paso Scene Here’s the Ticket 8-10 we’ve included events that have been Facebook page. Dance 10 rescheduled from April to later dates. El Paso events canceled or postponed Program Notes 11 Keep in mind that any event listed for with no new dates scheduled include Music 12 April and early May is subject to cancel- Kermezaar (April 4-5), the EPCC Spring lation or postponement Sports 13-15 Arts Festival, the El Paso Symphony’s Feature: Independent Bookstores 15-17 Ladybug Release — Ramirez Pecan time, there was no official word on its sta- Keep on Bookin' 17 Farm, 13709 North Loop in Clint, invited tus. Admission is free; immunizations are At the Museum 18 RESCHEDULED: El Paso Comic the public to take part in the interactive $10, Information: 937-2018. Nature 19 Con — The convention has been release of about 50,000 ladybugs through- Southern New Earth Gallery Corner 20 rescheduled for Oct. 2-4 at the El Paso out the weekend, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Day Celebration — The City of Las Southwest Art Scene 21 Convention Center. Special guests to be Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19 and Cruces was scheduled to celebrate the Stage Talk 22 announced. Information: (575) 405-0461, April 25-26. As of press time, no final 50th anniversary of Earth Day in April with [email protected], elpasocomic- decision had been made on the status of On Stage 23 a month-long “Earth Day, Every Day” cel- con.com and on Facebook and Twitter. teh event. Call to confirm. Information: Film Scene 24 ebration of environmentally friendly activi- The convention was originally scheduled 851-2003, ramirezpecanfarm.weebly.com. Liner Notes 25 for April 17-19. ties and events. Check on status of events. El Paso FishNet 25 Lower Valley Health Fair — The The main event is scheduled for 5 to 8 RESCHEDULED: La Viña Spring 38th annual health fair was scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the History Lessons 26 Wine Festival — La Viña Winery, Downtown Plaza de Las Cruces, 100 N. Taking a Look Back 26 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 18, at 4201 S. NM Highway 28 in La Union, , 12000 Main, with plant-based food vendors, fami- Scene User’s Guide 22 N.M. The annual spring celebration of live Montwood, with about 100 agencies pro- ly activities, and entertainment featuring music, arts and crafts, food and wine has viding free health screenings, information music by A. Billi Free and Radio La Advertiser Index 34 been postponed until June. Originally booths and Family Fun walk. As of press Subscription Form 34 scheduled for April 18-19. Please see Page 4

April 2020 El Paso Scene Page 3 April Roundup admission per day (through March 20); or El Paso Scene, the impact of the $35 for both days. Designated driver Cont’d from Page 3 coronavirus crisis came slowly and admission; $10 per day. Limited amount of Fthen surged dramatically, parallel- Chusma. Admission is free. Information: one-day VIP tickets available for $80; avail- ing the path it’s taken everywhere else. (575) 541-2177 or on Facebook at able at suncitycraftbeerfest.com. The first cancellations came March 12. snmearthday. We lost a full-page for an April UTEP The main event also features a “Circle of CANCELED: The Lights at event. Meanwhile, events scheduled for — El Paso Community College mid-March started cancelling. By March Solutions,” interactive space divided into EPCC was scheduled to present the annual event 16 we sent our usual Monday email eight areas highlighting various issues. highlighting light creations from EPCC and newsletter, but most of the events listed Full schedule of activities for the month were marked “Canceled” or “Postponed.” area students, April 25, on the Valle at available at VisitLasCruces.com or at the By March 23, there were simply no Verde Campus, 911 Hunter, with live per- Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau, events at all to report so we simply sent formances, food, family activities and 336 S. Main. information on closings that we had also more. The event was canceled just as El posted on our Facebook page. POSTPONED: ‘First Paso Scene was going to press. The tough decision was whether to pub- lish the April edition of El Paso Scene. of upcoming events, re-openings and Thanksgiving’ — The 29th annual Information: 831-2402 epcc.edu. As a monthly newspaper dedicated to other changes. reenactment of the First Thanksgiving of Special thanks to our news editor, Lisa History Preservation Month — upcoming local events, what do you do the Southwest of Juan de Oñate and his when nearly all events that month have Tate, who had the duty of contacting so The National Trust for Historical expedition of the first Spanish settlers in been cancelled or postponed? many of our sources to get what was Preservation has designated the month of this area in April 1598 is presented by El In the end we decided to publish. After almost always news of another cancella- May as Preservation Month. Full list of El tion or closing. We hope for much more Paso Mission Trail Association at the all, newspapers have been described as Paso area events on Facebook at “the first draft of history,” and there is a positive content in the May issue! Socorro Mission, 328 S. Nevarez (at Preservation Month EPTX. value to documenting the impact of this Also on a positive note, Lisa chose a Socorro Road). The April 22 event has perfect time to write about El Paso’s and Events subject to change of cancelation: crisis on local entertainment and culture. been postponed and is now planned to be Maybe you won’t find much to do in this Las Cruces’ independent bookstores. • Guided Tour of the San Elizario Historic rescheduled in May as part of History issue, but you will at least realize part of Most of them remain open during this District 1 p.m. Sunday, May 3, starting at Preservation Month. Information: 851- the scope of this crisis. Every event that’s crisis. Now more than ever we need some Los Portales Museum, 1521 San Elizario. good books to curl up with. Her feature 9997, visitelpasomissiontrail.com. or on been cancelled, every concert that’s post- • Historic Cemeteries: A Cultural poned, every museum or gallery that’s story begins on Page 15. Facebook at Preservation Month EPTX. Tour 10 a.m. Friday, May 8, at Magoffin closed, represents a loss of time, energy * * * POSTPONED: Rio Grande Home State Historic Site Visitor Center. and money that people invested to pro- vide us with things to do and see. At least no one canceled the annual crop Festival — San Elizario Genealogy and Tacos and Rides Fundraiser Car Furthermore, we don’t know at this time of poppies on the Franklin Mountains this Historical Society’s 4th annual festival of how long the crisis will continue. There spring. In fact, thanks to our mild winter Show — Alumni art, culture, history and heritage, originally are a number of events scheduled in later with plenty of rain, we’ve had one of our Association hosts the car show 11 a.m. to scheduled for April 24-26, in the San April that have not been canceled. We’ve best crops ever of Mexican poppies along 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Ysleta VFW the slopes of the Franklins. Thankfully Elizario Historic District, has been also tried to provide you with as compre- Post 10354, 9170 Cananoa, benefiting its hensive list as possible on the new dates our hiking and mountain bike trails also rescheduled for Sept. 4-6. Information: scholarship fund. Food and music available; scheduled for various events and con- remain accessible, so we can still enjoy 851-1682, theriograndefestival.com, or them as long as we keep a proper “social food plates available for $7. Registration at certs. In addition, we’ve listed other sanelizariohistoricdistric.org. events scheduled for May and beyond — distance” from fellow hikers and bikers. 9 a.m.; $20 early bird; $25 day of event. just so you can look forward to the day Thanks go to Susan Ryde for this Las Cruces Showcase of Homes Information: 637-0318 or on Facebook. month’s cover, which celebrates the annu- when we can all leave our homes and — The Las Cruces Homebuilders start enjoying time together again. al outburst of the golden flowers. Susan — The Association presents the Spring Showcase Cinco de Mayo Fiesta We also had to cut down our press run. has a fascinating background; she was Town of Mesilla’s annual celebration is of Homes April 24-26 and May 1-3 for Many of our usual distribution points are born in Puerto Rico and raised in noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 10 England. To find out more about her art, anyone in the market for a new home as closed or experiencing greatly reduced p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday, traffic. contact her at 915-781-9011 or email tan- well as looking at design and decorating May 2-3, at the Mesilla Plaza. The event We will update our website [email protected]. You can also find ideas. This year’s tour is presented by her art on display at the Magic Bistro and includes live, music, and around 30 ven- (epscene.com) and Facebook page as Metro Verde. Hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Friday often as possible with news on the status the Art & Framing Gallery. dors of arts and crafts, games and food (4 to 9 p.m. for May 3,) 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. booths. No alcohol, smoking or pets Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. allowed in the plaza. Admission is free. Admission is free. Information: (575) 526- Randy Limbird Information: (575) 524-3262, ext. 116, April 2020 6126 or on Facebook at Showcase of Editor and Publisher El Paso Scene is published by Cristo (915) 542-1422 or (915) 328-4110 mesillanm.gov or on Facebook at Old Homes Las Cruces. Rey Communications as a monthly guide Mesilla. Albert Martinez to entertainment, recreation and culture ‘Dia de los Niños, Dia de los in the El Paso area. Copies are provided Circulation Director Fallen Officer Memorial Car Libros’ — The 24th annual children’s free at selected locations. Subscriptions & Ad Director Emeritus — El Paso Fallen Officers (915) 920-7244 day/book day is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Show are $10 a year, sent by 3rd class mail.

Memorial Foundation tentatively hosts its Average monthly circulation: 40,000 copies. Saturday, April 25, in San Jacinto Plaza, Lisa Kay Tate 4th annual fundraising car show 10 a.m. to Downtown. Various activities, food trucks, News Editor 4 p.m. Saturday, May 9, (postponed from Deadline for news for the [email protected] free books, crafts and more. This year’s April 4) at Southwest University Diesel May issue is April 20 event is sponsored by the Khalid Editorial Associates: Shop, 6500 Montana, with live music by The May issue comes out April 29 Yvonne T. Herrera, Will Summers Foundation. Admission is free. Red Ruby. Proceeds help in the remodel- Advertising Executive: Information: 543-5468 or El Paso Scene ing of the police memorial at Chuck Roman Martinez elpasolibrary.org. P. O. Box 13615 Heinrich Park. Registration: $20 outdoor El Paso, Texas 79913 Circulation Associates:

POSTPONED: Sun City Craft spots, $30 indoor in advance; $25 out- Randy Friedman, Leo Marquez PH: 542-1422 Beer Festival — The celebration of door, $40 indoor day of show. E-mail: [email protected] Contributing Writers: craft beer was scheduled for 1 to 8 p.m. Information: [email protected] or on Carol Viescas, Brian Chozick, Saturday, and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday April Facebook. John McVey Middagh Jay Duncan 25-26, at the El Paso Convention Center. May 9 is the Saturday before National At press time it was announced that the Police Week, May 10-16. Subscription Form is on Page 26 event was postponed; no new date yet Visit El Paso Scene Online at available. Age 21 and older only; no pets www.epscene.com permitted. Early bird tickets: $25 general Please see Page 5 © 2020 Cristo Rey Communications sponsored by Phidev, Inc. El Paso Scene Page 4 April 2020 April Roundup El Paso Crohns & Autoimmune Kendra Scott. Twenty percent of all sales mustardseedcafe.org or on Facebook. Cont’d from Page 4 Disease Support Group — The at Kendra Scott go towards Insights during Regular lunch services canceled, but the support group meets at 6 p.m. the third the event. Information: 534-0000 or cafe is piloting a limited program to distrib- Tuesday of the month (April 21) at Texas insightselpaso.org. ute free meals to those facing food insecu-

Escape Race 915 – Operation Tech University Health Sciences Center, rity in our community. Up to 50 free, BBB Awards for Excellence — Outbreak, Escape Room host the citywide 4800 Alberta, Paul Foster Education prepackaged “to go” meals will be served The Better Business Bureau’s 65th annual “race to find Agent 22” scavenger hunt Building, Room 211. Information: Carrie curbside to those in need on a first come, luncheon meeting and Excellence Awards that blends the concept of the hit show Wilkie, (214) 708-2989, first served basis. Curbside meals will be for business ethics is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. “The Amazing Race” with elements of the [email protected]. offered at the noon to 1:30 p.m. Cafe Wednesday, May 13. Location to be popular escape room craze, 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, or announced. Information: 577-0195 or Saturday, May 9, Teams will have three Homeschooling Conference — until food runs out. [email protected]. hours to solve puzzles, search the city, fol- The El Paso Homeschool Association Applications for nominations of business- low the clues, and locate all missing agents. Conference, “Every Child, Every Style,” is Aging in Texas Conference es, organizations and employees in the — El Paso hosts the annual gather- After party location will be announced 2 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 2020 Paso del Norte region that are positive ing of individuals who work within the after 5 p.m. for all participants; location to Saturday, April 24-25, at Horizon examples in areas that mirror the core val- aging community Wednesday though be announced. Registration: $35 per per- Christian Fellowship, 1401 Hawkins, for ues of the BBB and demonstrate the high- Friday, May 20-22, at El Paso Convention son. VIP registration available. Register at both current and prospective homeschool est standards of business ethics and prac- Center. Registration begins at 8 a.m. each escaperace915.com. Information: families. Registration $35. Information: tices, are being accepted through March day, with exhibitors, educational sessions, Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. at 373-7941 or elpasohomeschool.org. 31. Information at bbb.org/elpaso. luncheons and guest speakers. Operation Outbreak, 4530 Montana. All ‘Going Beyond’ — Sun City Christian Registration: $300 at tarc.regfox.com. team members must be present at time of Center, 4000 Hercules, hosts the Mustard Seed Community Café registration; race officially begins at 2 p.m. Simulcast with Priscilla Shirer, and worship — Westside Community Church, 201 All ages welcome, including family teams. Sunset. Information: 440-SEED (7333), with Anthony Evans 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please see Page 6 Silver City Blues Festival — The Saturday, April 25. Doors open at 8:30 25th annual event is tentatively planned for a.m. Registration; $30 (includes box lunch); May 22-24 at Gough Park, corner of Pope SunCityChristianCenter.com or on and 12th Streets in Silver City, with per- Facebook at Sun City Christian Center AG. formances by Sarah Grace and the Soul, Hector Anchondo Band, Tas Cru, Laurie Doña Ana Arts Council Arts Morvan Band, Sofie Reed, Roman Barten- Awards Gala — The 33rd annual Sherman, Connie Brannock Band, Pat Community Arts Awards reception is 4 to ‘Guitar Slim” Chase, and Brandon Perrault 7 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at The Hood, Band. Admission is free at all Gough Park 200 West Bell, (corner of Harrelson). The events; other event prices as listed. No event is free and open to the public; RSVP dogs or alcohol allowed in park area. appreciated. Information: (575) 523-6403, Sponsored by the Mimbres Region Art [email protected], or daarts.org. Council. Information: (575) 538-2505 or The Arts Council annually honors individ- silvercitybluesfestival.org. uals and organizations for leadership, sup- port and advocacy of the arts. Something for everyone Good2Know Classroom Series Tech Tuesday sessions — Medical — Rio Grande Cancer Foundation, 616 N Center of the Americas Foundation hosts , Suite D, hosts classes selected its monthly session, 5:30 to 7 p.m. Saturdays 10 a.m. to noon. Classes are Tuesday, April 14, at Cardwell free but space is limited; call for reserva- Collaborative Building, 5130 Gateway East. tions. Information: 562-7660 or rgcf.org. Topic is “Home Health Care in 2020 and Classes postponed through the end of Beyond: Paradigm shifts and a sea of April. change” with Zach Zuniga, director of International Female Ride Day Grandview Health at Home. Admission is — The 12th annual riding celebrating and free and open to the public. Snacks and encouraging women motorcyclists is 9 refreshments will be provided. RSVP: 613- a.m. Saturday, May 2, starting at Barnett 2478 or mcamericas.org. Harley-Davidson, 8272 Gateway East. Area Agency on Aging volun- Route will be announced at opening of teers — Volunteer training for those meetup at Barnett. Riders depart at 11:30 who wish to serve as long-term a.m. and return at 12:30 p.m. for lunch Ombudsmen to residents in nursing homes party and group picture, then depart again and assisted living facilities, 9 to 11 a.m. at 1:30 to Aceitunas Beer Garden, 5200 April 17, at 8037 Lockheed, Suite 100. Doniphan for last stop party and food Ombudsman services are free and confi- truck. Information on Facebook. dential. Volunteers must be at least 18 Mother’s Day Circuit Card years old and complete a free, 36-hour Workshop — Insights El Paso Science training course that includes classroom, Center hosts a free circuit card workshop self-study, and in-facility training. No prior and fundraiser noon to 3 p.m. Sunday, experience is required. Hours are flexible May 10, at Kendra Scott, 6801 N. Mesa and determined by each volunteer. Street #A7. Participants get a chance to Registration required for the training: Jorge learn about circuitry while designing and Soto, 533-0998 or [email protected]. building their own light-up Mother’s Day Information: riocog.org. card; followed by free snacks and sips at El Paso Scene April 2020 Page 5 April Roundup ket will operate on a limited scale provid- Tickets: $75; $750 table for ten. Cont’d from Page 5 ing locally grown food, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Information: 877-5002 or [email protected]. (or until sold out) each Saturday, at Plaza Web: arlep.org.

de Las Cruces in Downtown in El Paso. Bazaars and markets Information: (575) 541-2288 or lascruces- Lucy Acosta Humanitarian farmersmarket.org. Awards — The annual awards gala, Mission Trail Art Market — Area “RHISE to The Occasion,” hosted by artisans and craftspeople display their fine Project Amistad is Friday, May 1, at arts and crafts 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, For a good cause Wyndham Airport Hotel, 2027 Airway. April 19, on the historic Veteran’s Dinner served at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit Memorial Plaza on Main Street in San El Pasoans Fighting Hunger vol- the agency’s Client Health and Welfare The food bank is focusing Elizario. Includes music, reenactments, unteers — Fund. Reservations and ticket information: its initial response to the coronavirus crisis food and more. Pets welcome. Admission Sonia Morales, 532-3406 or on seniors who impacted by the closing of is free. Information: 851-0093 or [email protected]. city and county senior centers, and is dis- SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.org or on RHISE stands for “Respect, Honesty, tributing 600 boxes per week to these Facebook. Integrity, Service and Excellence.” This seniors. The organization needs 80 volun- Native American social dances begin at 2 year’s winners are Dan Olivas, Ed teers (40 per shift, morning and afternoon) p.m.; car show is 3 to 7 p.m. Escudero, Cecilia Ochoa Levine and the per day as quickly as possible. Volunteers Soldier Art Workshops. Farmer’s Market at Ardovino’s need to be in good health and at least 12 Desert Crossing — The 19th annual years old. Cash donations also encouraged Bowl-A-Thon — market is open Saturdays at Ardovino’s ($1 pays for 7 meals). Information: sponsors the Pajama Party Bowl-A-Thon Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Miranda Chapman, 247-0257 or volun- benefiting Junior Achievement of El Paso is Sunland Park, N.M. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 [email protected]. Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, at Bowl-A- p.m. Local farmers, meat producers, EPFH also plans to begin distributing Thon, 11144 Pellicano. Prizes offered for One of USA’s Top 100 honey, salsa, jams and jellies, and local arti- drive-through emergency box distribution bowling champs and Best Dressed sans. Well-behaved pets on leash wel- at EPFHFB (9541 Plaza Circle) at Kelly Hawaiian Team. Two-hour bowling spots Independent Pizzerias come; brunch available for purchase. Center for Hunger Relief, 915 N Florence begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday (Sunday’s — Pizza Today Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3, farm- as well as other major distribution sites to times to be announced). Registration: $100 [email protected], be announced. ($20 per bowler five person team); each

ardovinos.com or on Facebook at team member commits to raising $100 in — FarmersMarket. SWEC’s Annual Prius Raffle donations. Information: 772-5566, jaelpa- The Southwest Environmental Center is Game Garden offers bocce ball, horse- so.org or on Facebook at JA El Paso. raffling off a 2020 Toyota Prius Prime plug- shoes, cornhole and washer toss. in hybrid to benefit wildlife conservation in — The El Paso Market will be open on limited scale; all TXCPA Fiesta the Southwest at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Chapter of Texas Society of CPAs hosts its PIZZA vendor booths will be six feet apart. Fine Beers & Wines April 18, in the Downtown Las Cruces 80th Anniversary Fiesta 6:30 to 11:59 p.m. Downtown Artist and Farmers Plaza, 100 N Main. Only 500 tickets will Saturday, May 2, at El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Market — The City of El Paso Museums be sold at $110 each; ticket holders need Paisano, with a taco fest, mariachi enter- 206 Cincinnati • 532-9483 and Cultural Affairs Department’s market not be present to win. Tickets: (575) 522- tainment, member recognition, silent auc- for area artists and regionally grown agri- 5552, wildmesquite.org, or Southwest tion, and more. All current, former, and WEST SIDE cultural products is 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Environmental Center, 350 El Molino. prospective TXCPA members, and friends

865 N. Resler • 760-6000 Saturday in the Union Plaza District along and family are invited to attend. Proceeds — Hospitals of Anthony Street. Information: 212-1780 or Wed Walk 2020 benefit the TXCPA El Paso Scholarship Providence Hospitals of Providence EAST SIDE elpasoartsandculture.org. Fund and the Sid Glandon Endowed 1879 N. Zaragosa • 856-9111 Children’s Hospital and Southwest Scholarship in Accounting. Cost: $50 Upper Valley Artists and University’s Walk For Wishes on April 18 through April 1;$65 after; $20 student. NORTHEAST Farmers Market — Physical market has canceled its physical walk, and is now Information: 833-3616 or tscpa.org/elpaso. 11100 Sean Haggerty (at US 54) is postponed until April 19; Virtual farmers hosting a “Web Walk 2020, benefiting 821-7000 market available for phone orders 11 a.m. Make-A-Wish Foundation. Families and YLM Gala — Ysleta Lutheran Mission to 6 p.m. Sunday on Facebook. The artist friends encouraged to sign up. Information: Human Care hosts its gala dinner Friday, UPPER VALLEY and farmers market regularly is 9 a.m. to 1 855-8701 or May 8, at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, 1 145 W. Sunset (at Doniphan) p.m. Sundays at the Hobby Lobby parking [email protected]. Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park. Tickets: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Mon.-Thur. lot, 7930 N. Mesa. Last Sunday of the Registration: walkforwisheselpaso.org. $75. Information: 858-2588 or ylm.org.

11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri.-Sat. month is at The Substation, Sunset & — El Paso Hardcore 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday Doniphan. Information on Facebook at Postponed: YWCA Women’s Fur the Core www.ardovinospizza.com — The annual ben- hosts a concert benefiting Muttlove Dog Upper Valley Artist & Farmers Market. Benefit luncheon “... definitely has the best pizza in town.” efit luncheon at El Paso Convention Rescue at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at — Texas Monthly Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Center, featuring actress Laura Linney, Rockhouse Bar and Grill, 9828 Montana, FINE PIZZA & Market — Until further notice, the mar- was scheduled for April 23. No new date Suite D, with Face Facts of Coachella, FINE DINING yet announced. Information: 519-0000, Calif, Sabrewulf, Stay at Home, Signs of [email protected] or Abnormality, Linter, Akira, Curse, and ywcaelpaso.org. Video Nasty. Admission is free; donations of cash or Purina brand dog food accepted Animal Rescue League’s ‘Dinner at the door. Information: 591-7625 or on with Friends’ — Animal Rescue Facebook at RockHouserDiveBarKitchen. League of El Paso celebrates its 25th anniversary with their annual fundraising Pro-Musica Spring Soiree — El gala 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Paso Pro-Musica Guild will host its 39th Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One annual soiree at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, with din- at the home of Randy and Janet Wechter. ner, silent auction, live music and dancing All proceeds benefit El Paso Pro-Musica. and some special anniversary events. Please see Page 7

Page 6 El Paso Scene April 2020 April Roundup Sunland Park Racetrack & Highway 28, one mile north of Vinton Chamberino, N.M. Tasting room open Cont’d from Page 6 Casino — 1200 Futurity Dr., Sunland Road. Information: (575) 882-7632 or lav- noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Park, N.M. The racetrack and Casino are inawinery.com. Information: (915) 241-4349 or sombraan-

Individual tickets: $150. Information: 747- closed at least through April 9. Check for tigua.com. Mesa Vista Wine Tasting Room 8163, eppm.org or on Facebook at EPPM updates. Information: (575) 874-5200 or — The tasting room, which includes wine Zin Valle Vineyards — 7315 Hwy El Paso Pro Musica. sunland-park.com. and craft beer, is at 3200 Hwy 28 (La 28 in Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Club news El Paso Streetcars — At press time, Union area at NM 28 and S. Vinton Road). Free tastings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday it was just announced that streetcar serv- Open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through through Monday. Information: 877-4544 L‘Alliance Française d’El Paso — ice will be suspended pending the current Sunday. The room also features the or zinvalle.com.

The nonprofit cultural institute, founded in crisis. Meanwhile, Sun Metro will be offer- region’s only yarn shop and local alpaca McDonald Observatory — The 1964, promotes French culture and lan- ing free service. Information: 212-3333, products, as well as “Craft Cellar” with University of Texas at Austin-run observa- guage. Information: Josette Shaughnessy, epstreetcar.com or on Facebook. works by local artisans. Information: (915) tory is near Fort Davis, Texas. Visitor 585-1789, afofelpaso.com or on Facebook 494-7248. Tigua Indian Cultural Center — Center open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily at AllianceFrancaiseElPaso. 305 Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of Sombra Antigua Vineyard and (Central Time). Information: (432) 426- For information on spring French classes the Ysleta Mission. The center features a Winery — 430 La Viña Road (off NM 28 4138. Closed through April 19, or unless for both children and adults, held based on museum on the Tigua tribe. Hours are 10 between markers 8 and 9), in further notice. enrollment; call 833-8705 or 346-3810. a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through • April 25: International Day at Sunday. Free children’s activities daily. Sombra Antigua Winery. Admission is free. Information: 859-7700, • June 21: Fête de la Musique (location ysletadelsurpueblo.org. pending) Licon Dairy — The dairy’s gift shop Germania Club — The Germania popular for its homemade asadero cheese Club of El Paso’s monthly luncheon is products is at 11951 Glorieta Road in San 11:30 Thursday, April 9, Underwood Golf Elizario, open 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday Course 3200 Coe, on . through Friday and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Newcomers welcome. Information, reser- Saturday and Sunday. Petting zoo and vation: 755-5471. stocked fishing hole. Admission is free, with a nominal charge for fishing hole use. Woman’s Department Lunch — Information: 851-2705 or licondairy.com. The Woman’s Department of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce hosts a San Elizario Historic District — general meeting 10 a.m. Thursday, April The district at 1500 Main Street in San 16, with lunch served following meeting by Elizario on the Mission Trail features four EPCC’s Culinary Arts Department at their art galleries, seven artists studio/galleries, “Club 1309, Building B at the three gift shops, the Historic San Elizario Chapel, the Portales Museum and the Administrative Service Center, 9050 Veteran’s Museum. Most locations open Viscount. The Academic Achievement 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Award will be given to a student. Cost: Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and $25; check payable to WDGEPCC. RSVP noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 851- to Betty McDonald, 9601 Edgemere, 0041, 594-8424 or 79925 or 591-0635. SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.com. El Paso Christian Women’s Self-guided walking tours and guided tour Connection — The group hosts its of 17 historical sites also offered. Free monthly luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, guides available at all galleries and muse- um. April 21, at El Paso Radisson Hotel, 1770 Airway (use south entrance). This month’s La Viña Winery — 4201 S. NM theme is “He Is Risen” featuring Grace Rendall, manager of KSCE Channel 38. Featured outreach is Mission El Paso. Special feature is Barbara’s Bread. Reservations by Friday, April 16. Cost is $16 (cash only). Reservations 598-0811.

Republican Women — The West El Paso Republican Women’s Group general meeting is 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at 120 Paragon Lane Ste 220. Continental breakfast: $8. Men and women invited. RSVP: 581-0244 or 373-9220.

Area attractions

Western Playland — 1249 Futurity Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M. Posted hours subject to change; check ahead at (575) 589-3410, westernplayland.com or on Facebook. April hours are 2 to 9 p.m. Saturdays, 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays, and, plus 2 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 10. May hours are 2 to 7 p.m. Sundays, plus Monday, May 25, and 2 to 9 p.m. Saturdays.

April 2020 El Paso Scene Page 7 For event tickets sold through sold-out stadiums on five continents.

Ticketmaster, call 1-800-745-3000 or go Celtic Woman: Celebration — The to ticketmaster.com. Unless indicated, 15th anniversary tour of the Grammy-nomi- prices listed do not include service nated, multi-platinum international music charges. Information: 231-1111 or County Coliseum Nov. 30. group is 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the Plaza

POSTPONED: Nick Cannon visitelpaso.com/broadway. Theatre, celebrating Ireland and the Celtic Presents: MTV Wild ‘N Out Live — Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Paw Patrol Live! Race to the heritage through traditional Irish anthems, — The hit Nickelodeon show’s live Cannon’s improv/competition tour, bringing Schönberg’s musical, set in 19th Century Rescue pop standards and original music. Tickets: stage is scheduled for April 10-12 at El Paso together comedy, variety and game shows, France, features one of the greatest scores $29.25-$150.00 (Ticketmaster). Originally County Coliseum. Showtime is 6 p.m. Friday, has been postponed from April 2 at UTEP’s of all time, with thrilling and beloved songs scheduled for April 29. 2 and 6 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Center. Check Ticketmaster including “I Dreamed A Dream,” “On My The tour highlights their favorite songs that Tickets: $23-$56. VIP first three row tickets: for updates. Own,” “Stars,” “Bring Him Home,” “One have made them the most successful all- $102. (Ticketmaster). Check to confirm Day More,” “Do You Hear the People Sing” female group in Irish history, with one billion POSTPONED: Ana Gabriel — The show status. online streams, over four million tickets sold, and many more. Latin pop star was scheduled to perform 12 consecutive Billboard No. 1’s, and 10 mil- Carlos Ballarta — One of Mexico’s most April 4, at El Paso County Coliseum. At POSTPONED: ‘Baby Shark Live!’ lion albums sold. popular comedians performs at 8 p.m. press time there was no information regard- — Pinkfong and Round Room Live’s new The four members are Tara McNeill on fid- Thursday, April 16, at UTEP’s Magoffin ing its cancellation or rescheduling, although concert experience, scheduled for April 9 at dle and Irish harp, with vocalists Mairéad Auditorium. Ballarta’s Netflix specials are the Coliseum had announced March 13 that the , has been Carlin, Éabha McMahon and Megan Walsh. being seen by millions of viewers worldwide all events would be postponed until further postponed; no new date announced and many other presentations with “Comedy notice. Information: (Ticketmaster). Postponed: Joey Diaz — Actor-come- facebook.com/ElPasoColiseum. Central Presents.” Tickets: $35-$75 dian Joey “Coco” Diaz was scheduled to per- POSTPONED: Gilberto Santa Rosa (Ticketmaster). form at 7 p.m. Friday, May 1, at the

POSTPONED: ‘Tejano Legends’ — — The concert scheduled for May 9 at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. (Ticketmaster). — The ACM, CMA and Postponed; no new date provided. Ruben Abraham Chavez Theatre has been post- Luke Combs CMT Award-winning artist brings his “What Ramos was scheduled to headline the Tex- poned. Information: Ticketmaster.com or Shen Yun 2020 — The celebration of You See Is What You Get Tour” Tuesday, Mex music style tour with the Mexican elpasolive.com. 5,000 years of Chinese culture through Revolution and mariachis April 4 at the Plaza April 21, to the NMSU Pan American music and dance returns to the area at 2 and Theatre (Ticketmaster). Ozuna Nibiru World Tour — The Center in Las Cruces, with special guests 7 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Plaza reggaeton and trap singer performs at 8 p.m. Ashley McBryde and Drew Parker. Combs Theatre. Tickets: $80-$150 (Ticketmaster). ‘Les Misérables’ — Broadway in El Paso Thursday, April 9, at UTEP’s Don Haskins was nominated for three awards at the 2019 Information: 1-800-380-8265 or presents Cameron Mackintosh’s new pro- Center. Tickets: $33-$293; VIP packages are CMA Awards: Male Vocalist of the Year, ShenYun.com/El-Paso. duction of the Tony-winning musical based $299-$549 (Ticketmaster). Information: 533- Song of the Year (”Beautiful Crazy”), and The performance features the world’s fore- on the book by Victor Hugo April 7-12, at 9899. Musical Event of the Year (”Brand New most classically trained dancers, a unique the . To date, “Les Misérables” Ozuna was named Top Latin Artist of the Man” with Brooks & Dunn). Tickets begin at orchestra blending East and West, and daz- remains the 6th longest-running Broadway Year at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards and $29.50 (Ticketmaster). zling animated backdrops together in one production of all time. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Artist of the Year at the 2018 Billboard Latin The Prequel EP to Combs’s new album, performance “heavenly realms, ancient leg- Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday, 2 Music Awards. Ozuna’s 2017 Odisea Tour debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country ends and modern heroic tales.” and 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. included a sold-out stop at the El Paso Albums chart with all five tracks charting on Tickets: $47.50-$87.50 (Ticketmaster). Billboard’s Hot Country Songs Top 25. The The 1975 — The UK art-pop quartet lead single, “Beer Never Broke My Heart,” brings their North American tour to El Paso reached No. 1. His new single is “Even at 7 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at UTEP’s Don Though I’m Leaving.” Haskins Center, with supporting acts. Tickets: $44.95 to $59.95 (Ticketmaster). ZZ Top — Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers’ The band’s “Me & You Together Song” “Celebration with ZZ Top” tour is 8 p.m. debuted as the Hottest Record in the World Wednesday, April 22, at the Abraham when The 1975 performed it live on BBC Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $49.75 to $149.75 Radio 1’s “Future Sounds with Annie Mac.” (Ticketmaster). ZZ Top still maintains the most consistently REO Speedwagon — The rock band stable lineup in the history of rock music: returns to El Paso at 8 p.m. Monday, May 4, Billy F Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard. at Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: Fifteen studio albums, 30 million record sales $47.25-$127.25; VIP packages are $165- and five decades later, “That Little Ol’ Band $225 (Ticketmaster). From Texas” is still going strong, playing hits Formed in 1967, and fronted by iconic like “La Grange,” “Legs,” “Sharp Dressed vocalist Kevin Cronin since 1972, REO Man” and “Tush.” Speedwagon rode the top of the charts in the 1980s with 22 million albums sold in the ‘Jersey Boys’ — The Tony and Grammy U.S. and 40 million around the globe, with Award winning story of Frankie Valli & The hit singles such as “Keep on Loving You” and Four Seasons is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April “Take It on the Run.” 23, at NMSU’s in Las Cruces. Tickets: $35-$69 (Ticketmaster). Paranormal Cirque — The European- The true story of how four blue-collar kids style combination of theater, circus and became one of the greatest successes in pop cabaret runs May 6-17 at Sunland Park Mall music history. They wrote their own songs, parking lot. Age 17 and older only (the show invented their own sounds and sold 175 mil- is rated R). Tickets are $10 to $50, plus fees, lion records worldwide, all before they were available at eventbrite.com. Information: 30. paranormalcirque.com.

Show times are 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Nitro Circus — The stunt group’s “You through Friday; 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Got This” tour is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday; 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday; also Saturday, April 25, at Southwest University 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 11. Park. Nitro’s daredevils brave the world’s Originally scheduled for March 18-22. largest jumps - including one of the largest action sports ramps in the world, the Giganta Matute: Planeta Retro Tour — The ramp. Gates open at 6 p.m.; 5 p.m. for VIP Mexican pop group performs at 8:30 p.m. passholders. Tickets start at $49; southwest- Friday, May 8, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: universitypark.com. Mic’d Up VIP packages $55-$150. available. Information: 242-2000. Created in 2010, Nitro Circus has played to Please see Page 9

Page 8 El Paso Scene April 2020 Ticket Billboard’s chart has reached the Top 5, and UTEP’s . Son of the leg- ‘Waitress’ — Broadway in El Paso pres- they hold the record for most Rock Airplay endary Vicente Fernández, Alejandro has Cont’d from Page 8 ents the musical “baked from the heart,” Top 10s ever. Their latest album, “Attention sold 30 million albums. Tickets: $48.20- showcasing the songs of 60-time Grammy Attention,” simultaneously hit No. 1 on $198.20; VIP packages $373-$449 Hard Road Trio — Mimbres Region nominee Sara Bareilles, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Billboard’s Alternative, Top Rock and Hard (Ticketmaster). Arts Council’s Indie/Folk Series 10th anniver- and Wednesday, June 9-10, at the Plaza Rock Albums Charts, and debuted Top 5 on sary season presents the original southwest- — The internation- Theatre. Some of Bareilles’ songs featured the Billboard 200. Los Angeles Azules ern acoustic music at the crossroads of Roots ally popular cumbia sinfoncia group, on its include “Love Song” and “Brave,” with book TobyMac — The Christian Grammy-win- and Bluegrass at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Todos Somos Cumbia Tour, performs at 8 by Jessie Nelson (”I Am Sam”). Tickets: ning rocker headlines the 2020 “Hits Deep at the Buckhorn Opera House, 32 Main in p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at El Paso County $32.50-$72.50 (Ticketmaster). Information: Tour” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, at Pinos Altos, near Silver City, N.M. Tickets: Coliseum. Tickets: $36-$196 (Ticketmaster). 231-1111 or visitelpaso.com/broadway. UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, with Tauren $25 ($20 MRAC members) Information: Los Ángeles Azules was formed in Mexico Jenna, a waitress and expert pie-maker, Wells, Jordan Feliz, We Are Messengers, (575) 538-2505 or mimbresarts.org. City by the Mejía Avante family in 1976. The dreams of a way out of her small town and Ryan Stevenson and Aaron Cole. Presented The Eliza Gilkyson concert slated for April group, which specializes in grupera music, rocky marriage. Pouring her heart into her by Food for the Hungry. Tickets: $19.75- 4 will be rescheduled. released the album “Inolvidables” in 1996 pies, she crafts desserts that mirror her $89.75 (Ticketmaster). Information: awak- and have since produced more than 30 hit Brian Culbertson — The jazz multi- topsy-turvy life such as “The Key (Lime) to eningevents.com. Postponed from March 27. albums. Instrumentalist brings hi “XX Tour” to El Happiness Pie” and “Betrayed By My Eggs Alejandro Fernandez — The Latin Paso at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, at Pie.” A baking contest in a nearby county — superstar presents his Hecho en Mexico Abraham Chavez Theatre. Culbertson has and a satisfying run-in with someone new — Tour at 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at crafted a 20-album catalogue and more than show Jenna a chance at a fresh start. Please see Page 10

30 Billboard No. 1 singles as a multi-instru- NB Ridaz — The hip-hop artist performs mentalist, songwriter and producer. Tickets: at 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 12, at the Plaza $25-$32.50; VIP packages $117-$193 Theatre, with Lil’ Rob, MC Magic and (Ticketmaster). Karlaaa. Postponed from April 17. Tickets: Thunder from Down Under — The $30-$125 (Ticketmaster) male revue from Australia presents their Mike Salazar — The standup comedian 2020 World Tour at 8 p.m. Monday, May performs Friday, June 19, at Abraham 18, at the Plaza Theatre, with dance, gym- Chavez Theatre. Postponed from March. nastics, break dancing, colorful costumes, Tickets to be announced. (Ticketmaster) humor and hard bodies. Must be 18 or older to attend. (Ticketmaster). December ‘63 — A tribute to the origi-

nal Jersey Boys, Franki Valli & The Four ‘STOMP’ — The international sensation Seasons, is 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 20, at returns to El Paso for two performances at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $35-$45 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 26- (Ticketmaster). 27, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. From its beginnings as a street performance in the Cristian Castro ‘Hits Tour’ — The UK, STOMP has grown into an international Latin hit vocalist presents a celebration of the sensation over the past 20 years, having per- music of Juan Gabriel and José José at 8 p.m. formed in more than 50 countries and in Thursday, June 25, at the Plaza Theatre. front of more than 24 million people. Tickets: $49.50-$69.50(Ticketmaster). Tickets; $32.50 to $72.50 (Ticketmaster). Information: ElPasoLive.com/Broadway. Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular — The STOMP uses unconventional percussion popular laser rock show returns at 8 p.m. instruments - dustbins, tea chests, radiator Friday, June 26, at the Plaza Theatre. hoses, boots, hub caps - to fill the stage. Paramount’s Laser Spectacular has become a cult classic. Tickets: $23-$35 (Ticketmaster). ‘Scooby-Doo! and The Lost City of Postponed from April 3. Gold’ — The live show based on the hit cartoon series is 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May Intocable — One of the most influential 27, at the Plaza Theatre. Scooby-Doo and Tejano/Norteño groups on the music scene his meddling, mystery-solving friends try to today performs at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 27, solve a brand new mystery, brought to life at the Plaza Theatre. Their road to success with cutting-edge technology, original music, began 20 years ago in Zapata, Texas, when puppetry, magic, singing, dance, interactive friends Ricky Muñoz and René Martínez video, aerial arts, acrobatics, and video map- crafted an extraordinary style of music that ping. Tickets: $29.50-$49.50. VIP tickets: fused Tejano conjunto music, Norteño folk $192 (Ticketmaster). rhythms, pop ballads and rock. Tickets: $39.99-$109.99 (Ticketmaster). Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Daphne, Fred, and Velma travel to a South American town ‘The Office! A Musical Parody’ — where ghostly sightings of La Dama de Oro The unauthorized parody of the hit TV show (The Lady In Gold) threaten to scare atten- is 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 3, at the Abraham dees away from the annual music festival and Chavez Theatre. It’s a typical morning at Incan sun god celebration. Scranton’s third largest paper company, until, Cancelled: Darci Lynne and for no logical reason, a documentary crew Friends — The singer-ventriloquist, who begins filming the lives of the employees at won “America’s Got Talent” at age 12, pres- Dunder Mifflin. Tickets: $17.50-$65 (Ticketmaster). Postponed from March 26. ents her “Fresh Out of the Box” Tour at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Abraham Chavez Shinedown — The multi-platinum rock Theatre. Tickets: $27.25-$47.25. VIP pack- band rock band brings their “Deep Dive” ages: $97.25. (Ticketmaster) tour to El Paso Tuesday, Aug. 18, at the Plaza Theatre. Originally scheduled for May JoJo Siwa D.R.E.A.M. The Tour — 12. Their recent hits include “Get Up,” The Nickelodeon singer, dancer, actress and “Monsters,” and “Devil,” bringing them a YouTube personality performs Tuesday, total of 14 No. 1’s on Billboard’s Mainstream June 9. at NMSU’s Pan American Center. Rock Songs Chart, the second most in chart Tickets: $34-$64; VIP packages $175-$349 history Tickets: $39.50-$69.50 (Ticketmaster). Originally scheduled for (Ticketmaster). March 14. Each of Shinedown’s 25 charting singles on

April 2020 El Paso Scene Page 9 Ticket Megadeth, fueled by Dave Mustaine’s 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 2. The concert is a return to the stage following throat cancer, is GCRMC Benefit for the building of the new Cont’d from Page 9 Venues & series on their first North American tour since Cancer Center, and features Las Cruces trib- 2017. Lamb of God released their first new Lowbrow Palace — 111 E. Robinson. Juanes — The Latin rock icon and multiple ute artist Chris Waggoner, backed by his 10- music in five years recently with the single Doors usually open one hour prior to show Grammy award-winning artist’s “Mas Futuro piece “Play Me” Band. Concert tickets: $45. “Checkmate,” to be released from the time. All concerts listed are all ages. Que Pasado” Tour is 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, A private reception with hors d’oeuvres, band’s self-titled eighth studio album. Surcharge for ages under 21. Available in at the Plaza Theatre. The performance is a cash bar, and live auction begins at 5:30 p.m. advance at The Headstand or journey through all the greatest hits of his — The Mexican come- Combo reception/concert tickets are $65. Franco Escamilla past, combined with the guitar interpreta- eventbrite.com. Information: lowbrow- dian, musician and radio announcer returns Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort tions of Latin America’s most beloved to El Paso for his brand new “Payaso” Tour palace.com. See separate listing for outdoor and Casino — Mescalero, N.M. Most rhythms found on his new album. Tickets: at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Plaza venue at 1101 Texas. shows begin at 8 p.m. and are limited to age $39-$99; VIP packages are $201-$485 Theatre. Tickets: $39 to $125 Call for any upcoming shows, postpone- (Ticketmaster). ments and cancelations in April and beyond. 21 and older, unless listed otherwise. Tickets (Ticketmaster). Postponed from March 22. Juanes has sold millions of albums around After studying at Monterrey College of through Yapsody.com or Ticketmaster. Rockhouse Bar and Grill — 9828 world, while notching 12 No. 1 singles. He is Music and Dance, Escamilla lauiched a career Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthe- Montana, specializing in metal and hard rock. the only artist holding two of Billboard’s all- in comedy, building audiences on YouTube. mountaingods.com. Most shows 18 and older admitted; sur- time Top 5 Latin Pop Songs. His dark, acerbic sense of humor earned him • Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano per- charge for under 21. Some tickets available the nickname “El Amo del Sarcasmo” (The form Saturday, April 11. Tickets: $25-$55. Kane Brown — The contemporary coun- Master of Sarcasm). By 2016, he was hosting under holdmyticket.com. Information: 591- • Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives try singer and 2018’s CMT’s Artist of the his comedic talk show, “El Show de Franco 7625 or on Facebook. — The country star performs at 8 p.m. Year performs at Friday, Oct. 2, at UTEP’s Escamilla,” on Estrella TV. Check for updates, postponements and Friday, May 1. Tickets: $25-$65. Don Haskins Center, with guests Chris Lane April cancelations on Facebook. • La Maquinaria Norteña — The norteño and Russell Dickerson. Tickets: $52-$170 The Texas Tenors — The Woman’s • Damian Isacc — The country rock artist band performs Saturday, May 2. Tickets: (Ticketmaster). VIP experiences available. Club of El Paso presents the group’s “10th performs Friday, May 22, with Jake Devine. Rescheduled from April 30, $25-$55. Anniversary Tour” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, Admission: $5 Brown won three American Music Awards at the Plaza Theatre. Texas Tenors have per- • Robert Irvine — The celebrity chef • Piñata Protest — The Tex-Mex punk band in 2018 including Favorite Male Country formed more than 1,300 concerts, released appears at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 9. Tickets: performs at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 24. Artist, Country Album and Country Song. four studio albums, 2 PBS specials, 4 DVDs, $70. Admission: $10; $18 day of show. Hits include “Good As You,” “Homesick” multiple singles, and a children’s book, along • George Lopez — The comic performs “Ain’t No Stopping Us Now,” “Thunder in with three Emmy awards. Tickets: $45-$117 • Polyphia — 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 27. Saturday, July 18. Postponed from March. the Rain” and is popular stand-alone single (Ticketmaster). Postponed from March 23. Tickets: $16.50 in advance; $20 day of show. Tickets: $55-$65.

“Used to Love You Sober.” All ages show. • Chris Janson — The country singer per- Camila — The Mexican pop-rock band • Hawthorne Heights — Thursday, June 18, forms, Friday, Sept. 4. Rescheduled. Megadeth and Lamb of God — The show is at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, at the with Can’t Swim. Tickets: $20 in advance; Tickets: $39-$79. heavy metal bands’ 2020 tour presented by Plaza Theatre. Since 2005, Camila, consisting $25 day of show. SiriusXM is at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at of Mario Domm and Pablo Hurtado, has • The JA/CK Ultimate AC/DC tour is Spencer Theater for Performing UTEP’s Don Haskins Center, with special been performing their characteristically Saturday, July 11. Tickets: $10; age 18 and Arts — 108 Spencer Road (off Airport Hwy guests Trivium and In Flames. Tickets: romantic ballads. Their latest album is “Hacia older. 220) in Alto, N.M. Information: (575) 336- $32.75-$112.75; VIP packages are $169- Adentro.” Tickets: $49.50-$250 • Dawn of Ashes and Midnight Nightmare— 4800 or spencertheater.com. $299 (Ticketmaster). (Ticketmaster). 8 p.m. Monday, June 29, with Dementhia, Public buffets ($20) are available before Dolorem Obscurum and DJ Astra. most shows. Admission: $10 in advance; $12 day of show. • The Haggard Brothers: Tribute To Merle Haggard — Sons Ben and Noel Haggard pay Flickinger Center for Performing homage to their father’s musical legacy Arts — 1110 , in Alamogordo. together with members of Merle’s longtime Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickinger- band, The Strangers, at 7 p.m. Saturday, center.com. April 11. Expect renditions of “Mama • ‘Jungle Book’— The internationally touring Tried,” Silver Wings,” “Sing Me Back Home,” State Street Ballet of Santa Barbara, per- “Working Man Blues” and more to fill the forms the classic tale Saturday, April 11, night with remembrances of the iconic king with performances by local ballet students. of outlaw country. Tickets: $39-$69. Tickets: $19, $32, $40. • The Brothers Four — The pioneers in the • Alamogordo Music Theatre presents “The folk music revival, dubbed “America’s Wedding Singer” (based on the Adam Musical Ambassadors to the World,” per- Sandler film) at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, form at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 25, with clas- April 17-18 and 24-25, plus a 2 p.m. show sics such as “Greenfields,” “Try To Sunday, April 19. Tickets: $12. Information: Remember,” “Yellow Bird,” “Where Have alamogordomusictheatre.org. All The Flowers Gone,” and “Shenandoah.” • ‘Play Me: The Music of Neil Diamond’ is at Tickets: $39-$59.

EPCC Spring Dance Concert — El Paso Lonnie Ludeman. The dance begins with begin- Community College Dance presents its annual ners’ lessons at 7:30 p.m.; no partner or expe- spring concert 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May rience needed. Cost: $6 ($4 youth); $15 for 1-2, at EPCC’s Transmountain Forum Theater, families. Information: (575) 522-1691 or snm- 9570 Gateway North. Admission information: mds.org.

831-3237. Dance Extravaganza — The Las Cruces Contra Dance — The Southern New Chamber Ballet’s annual performance is 6 p.m. Mexico Music and Dance Society’s monthly Thursday and Friday, May 21-22, at NMSU’s contra dance is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, May Atkinson Music Recital Hall in Las Cruces. 15, at Mesilla Community Center, 2251 Calle Information: (575) 527-1893 or micheles- de Santiago in Las Cruces. Live music by Little danceacademy.biz.

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Page 10 El Paso Scene April 2020 Theatre. Tickets: $15 ($10 active military, stu- Recital Hall. Applications due by May 1. dents, seniors). Information: 525-8978 or Audition application, requirements and music epsyos.org. available at epso.org. Positions auditioned for are concertmaster, section violin, section viola, Symphony auditions — El Paso Symphony assistant principal cello, section cello, principal Orchestra will hold auditions 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. oboe, 2nd oboe/EH, principal clarinet, 3rd bas- Sunday, May 17, at the UTEP Fox Fine Arts soon/contra bassoon, and principal harp. EPSMF OM/NI applications — El Paso Handel, Hess, Mendelssohn and Bach. The Society for Musicians of the Future will take Consort Singers will sing spirituals and hymns. applications online for its 2020 OM/NI (Original The Consort Singers and Chamber players Music/New Ideas) project call for composers will perform “Love, The Greatest” written by open to original scores for solo piano. Junior Dominci Dousa of the UTEP music faculty, and division open to age 9-16; Emerging division conducted by Nehring. Dousa also will perform open to age 17-25. Cash awards in each divi- on piano with the Chamber Players playing the sion, plus an “Audience Choice Award.” theme from “Schindler’s List” by John Williams Application deadline is March 31. Information and a concerto by Bloch. or OM/NI applicants: [email protected]. EPSYOs Season Finale — El Paso Information: 449-0619 or epsmf.org. Symphony Youth Orchestras, directed by James EPSO’s ‘Gershwin at the Piano’ — El O. Welsch, perform their spring finale concert Paso Symphony Orchestra, conducted by at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at the Plaza Bohuslav Rattay, was scheduled to close its sea- son with guest pianist Kevin Cole 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, in the Plaza Theatre. Cancellation or postponement was likely at press time; for information: 532-3776 or epso.org. Program: Gershwin’s ”Rhapsody in Blue” and “Second Rhapsody for Piano & Orchestra,” and Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 in C-sharp minor. Tickets: $16-$45; $9 and $11 for students (Ticketmaster). Opening notes with Dr. James Welsch are presented at 6:30 p.m. each night in the Philanthropy Theatre next to the Plaza.

Music Beyond Borders — Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso presents the con- cert featuring more than 100 young musicians ranging from age 12 to their mid-20s, at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall in Las Cruces, conducted by NMSU Philharmonia director, Simon Gollo and Esperanza Azteca Juarez director, Jove Garcia, with the special participation of renowned vio- linist Alexander Kerr. Admission is free. Information: 747-3227. “Music Beyond Borders” started as an initia- tive led by the Consulate General of Mexico; the director of the State University Philharmonic Orchestra, Simón Gollo; the director of the Esperanza Azteca Symphony Orchestra Cd. Juarez, Jové García; and the association Amigos de la Orquesta Sinfónica Esperanza Azteca Cd. Juárez. The event will also be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in Juarez.

LCSO with Alessio Bax — Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Lonnie Klein, presents a performance with guest pianist Alessio Bax at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, May 2-3, at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall. The program features Gioachino Rossini’s “Italian in Algiers,” Edvard Grieg’s Piano Concerto, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5. Tickets: $41-$51. Information: (575) 646-3709, lascrucessympho- ny.com or on Facebook. “Lonnie’s Spotlight Luncheon” is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 30, at Paisano Café in Mesilla. Cost: $20 (cash or check only).

Bruce Nehring Consort — The consort concludes its 29th season with a rescheduled concert set for 2:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, at First Baptist Church, 801 Montana. The original program was scheduled for March 22, featuring Charles Gray of St. Olaf College, as violinist and conductor of the Consort Chamber Players. Bruce Nehring will conduct the Consort Chamber singers. Ticket: $15 (free for students with ID). Information: 532-5874 or brucenehringconsort.org. The Chamber Players will perform music by

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Border Beats ‘Cello Concerto/Don Quixote, live recordings by Zuill Bailey’ (Steinway & Sons). Grammy-winning cellist Zuill Bailey’s Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — Saturday, April 18, in Grapevine Plaza, at newest CD features live recordings of 1200 Futurity Dr. (at Sunland Park Drive), Picacho Peak Brewing Company, 3900 W Richard Strauss’s “Don Quixote,” and the Sunland Park, N.M. No cover; age 21 and older Picacho, in Las Cruces. Proceeds benefit schol- William Walton Cello Concerto. Bailey, the admitted. Information: (575) 874-5200, arships for NMSU jazz students. Performers artistic director of El Paso Pro-Musica, is Sunland-Park.com/entertainment or on include Austin Jimmy Murphy, Pat “Guitar Slim” joined by North Carolina Symphony, under Facebook. Chase, and Surround Sound Parrots (of the direction of Grant Llewellyn, along with The Racetrack and Casino will be close Phoenix). Bring a lawn chair or blankets and violist Roberto Diaz. through April 5; call or check website for sunscreen; no outside food or drink, or pets The CD has a special El Paso touch: The updates on reopening. allowed; food and drink available for purchase. cover portrait of Bailey, “Music Man,” was Park After Dark live music is 8:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance online with credit created local artist Hal Marcus. Release date Fridays and Saturdays. Mariachi bands perform card or at Picacho Peak Brewing Company is April 3. Available through Amazon. at 5 p.m. Sundays. For full band lineup, see (cash or check); $20 at the door. Information: website. mvjazzblues.net. ‘Artificial Happiness’ by Emily Davis “Si Una Vez,” Selena Tribute band performs Mariachis for Mom — The Mother’s Day and the Murder Police. The El Paso folk Friday, April 17, with three different singers concert is 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at El Paso punk band’s newest single is being premiered showcasing Selena throughout her career. County Coliseum. Tickets: $15-$100 this month, described as by “an intense jour- “DSB” Journey Tribute band performs (Ticketmaster). ney—an amalgamation of classic driving punk Saturday, April 18, capturing the band led by drum and bass, locking in with ripping surf- Steve Perry in their prime. Folk Fury — KTEP, 88.5 FM, features inspired lead guitar lines, acoustic guitar

acoustic and folk music — emphasizing local strums and Emily’s gorgeously emotive Red, White and Blues Festival — Mesilla musicians and occasional live appearances — 6 vocals, singing of escapism through substance Valley Jazz and Blues Society hosts its 7th annu- to 9 p.m. Saturdays. Hosts are Dan Alloway abuse.” Davis has performed on tour with al fundraising blues festival at 3 to 9 p.m. and Gregg Carthy. Requests: 747-5153. punk legends Bag Religion, and the band will go on tour with fellow El Paso punk legends Sparta later this spring. The band’s debut full-length album, “Same Old World,” was released in October 2018.

‘Please Don’t Say You Love Me If You Don’t’ by Forester. The El Paso electronic/indie artist released his debut record last week, along with the first single, “Harps.” Forester’s music brings a unique approach to melding genres, primarily com- posed of elements of indie rock, electronica, R&B and trip-hop with vocoder effects. Tour dates and upcoming shows can be found on Instagram and Facebook.

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Running events

Hearts for Autism — The 5K run and 1- mile fun/run walk benefiting Hearts for Autism Gadsden Fund camp New Amigos for children with autism spectrum disorders is 8 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at Sunland Park Sports El Paso Senior Games — City of El Paso For more information: Manny Valadez, 861- Complex, 4700 McNutt. Proceeds help send Parks and Recreation Department’s 38th annual 2311 or epcyclists.com. children with autism spectrum disorder to games for those age 50 and older were sched- Tour of the Gila Bike Races — The 34th camp New Amigos. Registration: $20 through uled to run through mid-May. Check with your annual stage bicycle races, scheduled for April March 31; $24 April 1-15; $30 on race day. local senior center once it reopens to find out 29-May 3 in Silver City, N.M. have been can- Register at raceroster.com revised schedule. Information, registration: celed. Information: (575) 388-3222 or 503-6544, 212-0092 or elpasotexas.gov/parks. JackRabbit Classic — The 20th annual trail [email protected]. race is 8 a.m. Sunday, April 19, at Franklin El Paso Locomotive FC — El Paso’s pro- Golf Mountains State Park’s Tom Mays Unit. Four- fessional soccer team’s games suspended and 8-mile trail options available. Registration: through mid-May. Home games are at US Kids Golf Tour — The local tour $25 through April 16; $30 April 17-18; no race Southwest University Park. Information: 235- events, held every other Sunday, are open to day registration or at packet pick up. Park GOAL, eplocomotivefc.com, tickets@eploco- all junior golfers 5 to 14 years old. Membership entrance fee: $5. Information: tpwd.state.tx.us motivefc.com or on Facebook. fee per season is around $40; individual tourna- or Chris Rowley, 478-5663. Registration: ment fees vary. Information, registration: foun- El Paso Chihuahuas — All Minor League raceadventuresunlimited.com. dation.uskidsgolf.com/tournaments/local/find- Baseball has delayed its opening, originally Packet pick up is noon to 6 p.m. Friday and local-tour/496853/el-paso. Tournaments: scheduled for the second week of April (the Saturday, April 17-18, at Up and Running, • April 19: Ascarate Golf Course. Registration Chihuahuas’ first home game was set for April 3233 N. Mesa. ends April 14. 14). Check for rescheduled hoe games. • May 3: Red Hawk Golf Club, Registration Information: 533-BASE or EPChihuahuas.com. ends April 28. Please see Page 14 El Paso Roller Derby — The opening • May 17: Underwood Golf Complex, on Fort home bout of the season are Saturday, April Bliss, Registration ends May 12. 18, at Nations Tobin Recreation Center, 8831 • May 31: Red Hawk Golf Club, Registration Marie Otero Hair & Art Railroad, featuring Tex Pistols vs. Mexico City, ends May 26. and Beast Mode vs. Crash Test Dollies. First & Florence Street Gallery Spring Trifecta — The spring golf tourna- bout begins at 6 p.m., second at 7:30 p.m. ment is 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at Cost: $10 in advance; $12 at the door; $5 for Fort Bliss’s Underwood Golf Complex, 3200 Wash & Wear Hair! military (active and vet only); free for age 10 Coe. The 18-hole tournament includes 6 holes and younger with paying adult. Information: for the Hip, Natural Look of alternate shot, 6 holes scramble, and 6 holes (623) 285-4670, eprollerderby.com, or on best ball. Cost: $40 (includes green fee, cart fee Facebook at eprollerderby. 1015 N. Florence at 2 blocks north of Montana and lunch); $35 members. Prizes offered. Open Teams are part of the Women’s Flat Track By Apppointment to the public, age 18 and older; registration 588-4247 Roller Derby Association. required by April 10. Information: 568-1059. Call today for your appointment Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — Due to health concerns, open to first 50 partic- 1200 Futurity Drive, Sunland Park. The race- ipants only. track and Casino will close at least through Junior Woman’s Club Golf April 9. The live racing season was scheduled Tournament — The 18th annual “Spring to run Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Swing” tournament benefiting local charities is Tuesdays through April 21, with post time at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Butterfield Trail 1 p.m. Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunland- Golf Club, 1858 Cottonwoods. Four-person park.com. scramble format. Registration begins at noon. Tejanas softball — All remaining season Lunch follows tournament. Registration: $125 games for the EPCC Tejanas are canceled. (includes greens fees, golf cart, goody bag, Information: 831-2275 or epcc.edu/Athletics. drinks, and dinner); $500 four person scramble. Softball office: 831-2367. registration at Butterfieldtrailgolf.com. Information: Maria, 260-2381 or Tejanos baseball — All remaining games for [email protected]. the Tejanos of El Paso Community College have been canceled for the season. First Tee Benefit Tournament — First Information: 831-2275 or Tee of Greater El Paso hosts its 7th annual epcc.edu/services/athletics. fundraising golf tournament at 1 p.m. Monday, April 27, at El Paso Country Club, 5000 Country Club Place. Proceeds from this tour- Bicycling nament go to the First Tee of Greater El Paso. El Paso Bicycle Club — All rides are free Cost: $150 per player; $600 per team. and open to the public; helmets required. Information: 252-6511 or firstteegreaterelpa- so.org. Information: elpasobicycleclub.com. Ride schedule on Meetup.com (El Paso Bicycle Spring Swing Golf Tournament — Las Club). Repeat riders are encouraged to Cruces Home Builders Association is Friday, become a member of the club; dues are $18 a May 8, at Sonoma Ranch Golf Course, 1274 year or $25 per family ($30/$40 for two years). Golf Club Road in Las Cruces. Information: Join at elpasobicycleclub.com. lascruceshomebuildersassociation.com. Wednesday night rides, a tradition for over 25 years, begin March 11, with leaderless rides of Motor sports 18-22 miles. The favorite route is a 20-mile loop to Gadsden H.S. Most riders begin about Vado Speedway Park — 15900 Stern in 5:30-5:45 p.m. leaving from Rio Plaza, 6205 Vado, N.M. Tickets: $15-$18 ($5-$8 age 6-12). Upper Valley Rd (at Artcraft). Park on dirt Information: (575) 524-7913, vadopeedway- shoulder across from shopping center. park.com or on Facebook. EP Cyclists — The bicycle group offers rides Take 1-10 Exit 155, then 1/5 mile north on for all levels. Weekend rides offer options of Stern (track is on the left). various paces and distances. Starting times and The World of Outlaws NOS Sprint Cars races locations are posted at facebook.com/epcyclist. are Friday and Saturday, April 24-25.

April 2020 El Paso Scene Page 13 Sports Carrera por un Corazon de Niño — The 3rd annual 5K competitive run and 1-mile Cont’d from Page 13 run walk is 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 17, at Union Plaza Park, 117 Anthony in Downtown Las Cruces Run/Walk for Autism — El Paso. Registration begins at 7 a.m. Cost: $20 Hearts for Autism Fund will host its fundraising by May 15; $25 after. Registration: raceadven- 5K and half-marathon runs and 1 mile fun walk turesunlimited.com. at Sunday, April 19, at Mayfield High School Proceeds go towards cardiovascular opera- parking lot, 1955 N Valley in Las Cruces, with a tions and procedures for congenital heart dis- orders of children in Juárez. half marathon at 7:30 a.m. 10 K at 8 a.m., 5K at 8:10 a.m. and 1 mile fun walk at 8:20 a.m. Lee and Beulah Moor Walk/Run for Registration at heartsforautismlc.com. Families in Crisis — The Lee and Beulah Run/Walk for Autism — The Autism Moor Children’s Home hosts the 18th annual Society of Texas-El Paso will host its 12th 5K competitive race and 1-mile fun walk at 8 annual awareness and fundraising 5K run and a.m. Saturday, May 30, at Sunland Park walk and one-mile family fun walk at 8 a.m. Racetrack and Casino, 1200 Futurity Drive in Saturday, April 25, at EPCC’s Valle Verde Sunland Park. Race-day registration begins at Campus, 919 Hunter. Registration: $20 before 6:45 a.m. Cost: $20 (through May 17); $15 mil- April 12; $15 students, military, first respon- itary/student teams of 10 or more ($25 on race ders; $10 12 and younger and those affected by day). Online registration at raceadventuresun- autism; $25 after April 12. Information: 525- limited.com. Information: 544-8777 or leemoor.org. 1133 or [email protected]. 4928 Peter John Herrera Memorial ‘Step Out’ EDPA Diabetes Walk — El Run — The inaugural 8K Run/Walk is 8:30 Paso Diabetes Association’s annual fun walk, is a.m. Saturday, June 13 (postponed from April 8 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at The Fountains at 11) at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Check in 7 Farah, 8889 Gateway West. Registration begins a.m.; opening ceremony at 8 a.m. Registration at 7 a.m. Cost: $25 per person. Registration (through April 8): $25 $25 on race day. starts at 7 a.m., Registration fee: $25. at epdia- Competitive team group fee (five or more): betes.org. Information: 532-6280. $150 ($200 on race day). Registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com. Information: #TeamSISD Run for Reading — The 5K Deputy Adrian Gonzales, 342-2409, or Deputy Run and 1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk are 8 a.m. Julian Ochoa, 247-1279. Saturday, April 25, at SISD Student Activities Complex, 1300 Joe Battle. For El Paso 5K — The 5K race and 1-mile Registration: $25; students age 18 and younger; walk are 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6, at Hope City $10. Team of 10 or more registration: $20 per Church, 6115 Woodrow Bean. Early registra- team member. Race day registration: $30. tion: $25; $20 military, age 12 and younger, and Registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com. per person for teams for 5 or more. Late regis- Packet pick up is 3:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, tration: $30. Registration: raceadventuresunlim- ited.com. April 23, at District Socorro Center; and 3:30 to 7 p.m., Friday, April 24, at Up and Running, ‘Mighty Mujer’ Triathlon — The all- 1475 George Dieter, at 7 to 7:45 a.m. on race female sprint and supersprint events begin 6:30 day at the start line. a.m. Saturday, July 25 (rescheduled from April Spartyka Wounded Warrior 5K — 25). Both distances start with a 300-yard swim Spartyka Nation Apparel hosts the 8th annual in an indoor pool. The course then takes ath- USATF-sanctioned 5K run and 1-mile fun walk letes on a challenging and rewarding bike route at 8 a.m. Sunday, April 26, at El Paso (1 loop for Super Sprint, 2 loops for Sprint). Community College Transmountain Campus, The race finishes off with a run through the 9570 Gateway North. Registration: $25 per Memorial Park area of (2 loops event through April 24; $30 April 25 and on for Super Sprint, 3 loops for Sprint). race day. Discount for teams of 10 or more. Registration: $60-$120. Proceeds benefit the Information: Chris Rowley, 478-5663. Center Against Sexual and Family Violence. Registration at raceadventuresunlimited.com. Information: mightymujertriathlon.com. Packet pickup is noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Registration at raceelpaso.com/mighty-mujer. April 25, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa, Teams of 2, 3 or 4 women can compete and race day packet pick up and registration is against others in three separate categories: 7 to 7:45 a.m. at the race site. mother/daughter; family; or girlfriends. Participants must be 12 or older. USAT rules POSTPONED: Braden Aboud apply. Memorial Run — The 14th annual 5K run

and 5K/1-mile fun run/walk benefit for the Running clubs: Braden Aboud Memorial Foundation was scheduled for May 3; check for updates. • Run El Paso has training runs every day of the Information: 833-0393 or bstrongelpaso.org, or week from Kern Place to the Upper Valley. on Facebook at bradenaboud. Information: runelpaso.com. • Coffee Posse Run Club is based on the East Tristan’s Run of 02 — The memorial run Side. Information: coffeeposse.org for asthma awareness is 8 a.m. Sunday, May 3, • Race El Paso offers coaching programs and El Paso Community College, 9750 Gateway training groups. Information: raceelpaso.com North. Registration through May 1: $25; Registration May 2-3; $30. Team discounts Hash clubs combine trail running with social offered. Information: 478-5663 or upandrun- (i.e. beer-drinking) activities. Runs are marked [email protected]. with chalk, and are open to runners of all lev- els. Clubs have modest dues, and first run is Cloudcroft Ultra 53K and 9.5-miler — free to newcomers. The long-distance trail run is Saturday, May 16, • The Border Jumper Hash House Harriers at Zenith Park Pavilion in Cloudcroft, N.M. The meet at various locations. Information: 53K begins at 7 a.m. and 9.5 miler at 7:30 a.m. bjhash.com. Both races are an out-and-back on the Rim • The El Paso Hash House Harriers have one Trail (T105). Proceeds benefit the Cloudcroft or more runs a week. Information: 252-5646. Runners and Cloudcroft High School Cross Meet-up spots listed at elpasohash.com. Country Team. Registration: ultrasignup.com.

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Literarity Book Shop

Cactus Flower Bookery Time

to Read Brave Books

Independent bookstores cater to niche markets & loyal customers to stay alive in an online marketplace Story by Lisa Kay Tate

he coronavirus crisis has had very Literarity Book Shop Clark said a small, local bookstore can’t books, and trust their recommendations few silver linings, but maybe at match the prices of large booksellers or and suggestions. Clark said people often T Literarity Book Shop, 5411 N. Mesa in online resources like Amazon. Literarity ask them to locate special, hard-to-find least one is that there’s more time Peppertree Square, creates its niche by to read. And it’s also a time to show sup- instead focuses on new books that tend to books. “Most importantly, our regulars – carrying new, used and collectible books be overlooked on Amazon. some of whom have become friends – port for local independent bookstores, including signed first editions. He added that there’s more to supporting know and appreciate that we are working which despite the dominance of online “There are places in El Paso that offer local bookstores and other businesses than hard to make a difference in our communi- book sellers, still manage to carve out a used books, but no other place has our bal- just getting the best deal. “People often ty and improve the quality of life in El niche for area booklovers. ance of both used and new books and talk about ‘buying local,’ but too few peo- Paso,” he added. In fact, just this past year has seen the rare/collectible books,” Literarity owner ple actually do it. What people fail to con- Information: Facebook: emergence of two new independent book- Bill Clark said. “In the case of new books, sider is that probably 90 percent or more @LiterarityBooks. Twitter: @literarity, or we focus on books by prominent stores in El Paso, with another now in its of the money they spend with us stays in call 307-4760 local/regional writers as well as a curated the El Paso community.” third year. Each one offers unique selec- selection of books by small, indie publish- As a locally owned bookstore, Clark said Cactus Flower Bookery tions of new and used books, but also seek ers and university presses –– books not representing local authors is extremely to serve as community centers with events readily found at large chains or easily dis- important. “One of the things we love Cactus Flower Bookery is owned and operated by the mother and daughter team ranging from book signings to a wine and covered online.” most is being advocates for the literary of Shirleen Roberts and Stephanie Rose book club, political discussions, children’s The store also hosts many author events works of local writers like Rosa Alcala, Roberts, who opened the bookstore nearly storytimes and more. including readings and book signings, Sylvia Zeleny, Daniel Chacon, Tim Z. along with maintaining a good stock of a year and a half ago in Placita Santa Fe, These newcomers to the local book scene Hernandez, Mimi Gladstein, Alfredo signed editions. 5024 Doniphan. have helped offset the loss in recent years Corchado, Philip Connors, Benjamin Clark said being part of and giving back Saenz, Andre Cote, and Andrea Beltran as Stephanie Roberts said the store has around 4,000 carefully selected books on of other independent booksellers such as to the El Paso area is an important aspect well as the many great books published by Martin’s Book Store on Montana, The of the of the store’s mission. El Paso’s own Cinco Puntos Press. El Paso their shelves. “We hand-select all of our Bookery on the Mission Trail in Socorro, “We have worked to make Literarity a has not only a great literary legacy, but books,” she said. “We also have a great The Book Gallery in Five Points, and platform for doing good and giving back also a wealth of great current writers. Too antique and vintage collection that we to our community,” he said. “It has few people know about the wonderfully came about unexpectedly.” Copperfield’s on the East Side. The new Roberts said they also offer gifts, acces- generation of independent booksellers rely become a gathering place for people; we talented El Paso writers and UTEP’s have contributed a significant portion of sories and artwork, many book- or liter- their individualized approaches and com- world-class creative writing program; so our revenue to worthy organizations and we love sharing the story of El Paso’s lit- ary-related, to be a more well-rounded munity followings to become more than causes; we have donated books to teachers erary community with our guests.” shop. Some people who have been drawn in by non-book items have often rediscov- just bookstores. for their classrooms, and we’ve been a Of the many author events they’ve host- For the immediate present, these inde- part of special initiatives like helping to ed, from readings to discussions, some ered their own love for reading and books. pendent bookstores may have to adjust gather Spanish-language books for have been held in conjunction with other “We’ve had people who have come in to purchase a gift card, and leave with a hours and programs in light of the crisis. migrants and asylum seekers.” organizations such as the UTEP Creative book,” Roberts said. “Some have become For example, Jud Burgess, co-owner of Clark said today’s fast-paced world is Writing Program, PBS/KCOS Great “plagued by busyness and distractions,” American Read and the Tom Lea Institute. readers again after running across a book Brave Books, said he is looking at how to or seeing a book cover that interested them.” and even booklovers often find they are They also sponsor programming on KTEP continue to make books available in the too busy to visit a bookstore and just 88.5, El Paso’s local NPR station and They offer special reader events on a reg- community even if his business needs to browse. He said buying a book has maintain a strong presence on various ular basis, including their most popular “Read Between the Wines” book and wine limit public browsing at the store itself. become “transactional,” as opposed being social media platforms. Meanwhile, the City of El Paso just an “experimental” venture. He said people who have gotten to know group, as well as hosting author panels, book signings, writers’ workshops and announced March 19 that all libraries “As a result, people miss out on the joy the shop understand the devotion and other events. would be shutting down indefinitely. of browsing – perusing bookshelves and “love and care” they put into curating their discovering authors, books or subjects that “People follow authors they like, and we For more information about area inde- collection, especially that of local authors. they would not have otherwise discov- are always working to create more of these pendent bookstores, be sure to check their Regulars know they care about the quality ered,” he said. of the content and the condition of their websites and/or social media for updates. Please see Page 16 April 2020 El Paso Scene Page 15 environmentally.” Events have ranged from introducing resi- Roberts added that there is still some- dents to a mayoral candidate to sharing thing about an actual book that can’t be videotaped personal responses and original match by an electronic reader. Favorite poetry by students to El Paso’s mass books can be passed on to friends, and that shooting on social media. Burgess said same volume can be read by several peo- they have endeavored to make a change in ple. their community, and the community in “When you have a book in your hand, it response has been “hungry” for it. is almost like getting a trophy,” Roberts “This expansive approach allows us to said. reach a wide cross-section of El Pasoans Information: #cactusflowerbookery, 203- whose interests go beyond books and read- Cactus Flower Bookery opened a year ago. 8338 or [email protected] ing.” Information: 204-7074 or Facebook at Bookstores Brave Books BraveBooksEPTX. Instagram: @brave- Cont’d from Page 15 books.tx Brave Books, located near Downtown at 1307 Arizona, is owned by Jud and Laurie events,” Roberts said. Burgess, and offers large collections of She said they are planning to add a poet- Latino, classic, vintage and Southwest ry group to their activities, and eventually interest books. hope to host at least one special event each Jud Burgess said they don’t cater to any week. specific niche, as they “strive to serve all Brave Books also opened last year. “I think we have a good sense of commu- of El Paso from birth to 99,” and the nity,” Roberts said. “We talk to the cus- unique environment in a house built in tomers when they come in and find out Being in a low-income mixed-use neigh- 1915 is part of what creates an inviting borhood surrounded by residential homes, what they want to see, and try to gear our environment for readers of all kinds. events towards them.” Burgess said they get a lot of neighbors “Laurie and I have devoted an entire who are “pleasantly shocked” that there is She said she has been happy to see peo- room for children and their parents com- ple from both the community and other a quality bookstore within walking dis- plete with a large collection of affordable tance of their homes. Neighborhood kids areas find the shops, and has one out-of- books, framed art, learning games and puz- town couple that makes sure they come by often come by for a visit. zles designed to challenge and encourage “We want to be that business that makes every time they are in town. children’s imaginations,” he said. “We also “Nothing is better than someone coming book buying and browsing personal and Books are Gems sells and gives away stock a quality selection of half-price exciting again,” he said. books. (Courtesy photo) in the store and telling us how much they young adult fiction books that cater to love it,” she said. The Burgesses work to keep this experi- tweeners, teenagers and adults as well.” ence special is by offering extra welcom- It is especially rewarding, she explained, The store maintains a collection of all when people who have come into her store ing elements such as fresh coffee daily and Books are GEMS genres in “new, like new, and gently used offering Gussie’s Cookies on most week- and rekindle their love of books. Some, condition,” sold at half price or even less. Books are GEMS, 7744 North Loop she said, hadn’t been book readers for ends. They also display and sell collectible art, “Laurie and I never take our customers Suite B (behind BBVA Compass bank), is years until they came in and started brows- design objects, ceramics, vintage prints both a used bookstore and a community ing. It is also a great joy when kids come for granted and we provide regular events and music CDs. and days where we treat visitors to free nonprofit organization that gives away in get excited about books. Burgess said they don’t worry about com- thousands of books. “There’s no better sight than to see a kid frozen margaritas, Booker wine, cheese, peting with large sellers like Amazon and crackers coupled with live music per- The organization started as “GEM’s curled up with a book,” she said. because the goals of Brave Books go far Gems” celebrating the life of 16-year-old One of the ways they work to be compet- formances by very talented local musi- beyond selling books. cians, book signings by select local writers book-lover Gracie Elizabeth Madriles itive with larger booksellers is by heeding “Amazon has nothing to offer but cheap (GEM), who died in a car accident in a trend among many readers who want to and art exhibits by local talent as well.” pricing with the inconvenience of ship- Burgess said the bookstore portion is 2002. Her mother, a teacher in South El both save money and be more environmen- ping, whereas Brave Books provides a Paso, honored her memory and spirit by tally conscious. only the foundation of a much larger goal total walk-in experience that unites El he and Laurie have for El Pasoans. starting an organization to donate books “Most of our books are used and we can Pasoans through a variety of events and and educational supplies to families and be really competitive with the prices that “Our main focus has always been to be a activities designed to lift our quality of life homegrown bookstore impacting local cul- teachers lacking resources. This evolved way,” she said. “So many people nowa- here in El Paso,” he said. “Our biggest into what is now Books Are GEMS. days don’t want to purchase a new book ture and encouraging personal growth by rewards are a result of developing personal inspiring the courageous acts of reading, The organization’s mission is to “inspire that they feel may be more wasteful, but relationships with regular and new cus- and empower families through literacy,” by they can feel better about buying a used literacy, art, design, music and civic tomers along with meeting and exceeding engagement,” he said. making books easily accessible to all fami- one. It’s not only better economically, but their reading, art and social needs.” lies. Every child who visits gets up to five gently used and one new book a month, all of which have been donated. In addition, teachers who come to the store can receive free books for their classrooms. Bookstore manager Rosalie Marez said the bookstore “supports literacy with sales and additional income enabling us to pur- chase new books for the children.” Those purchasing books or other items from the store not only keep their money in the community but also help spread the gift of books and literacy to their fellow community members. “All purchases and/or donations from the community and generous donors contribute to the success of accomplishing and exe- cuting our mission statement,” Marez said. “We are ‘changing children’s lives, one book at a time.’” Due to the coronavirus crisis, Books are GEMS is temporarily closed, but check their Facebook page for reopening infor- mation. Information: 845-5437, booksaregems.org or Facebook

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Page 16 El Paso Scene April 2020 Bookstores elers who are juar coming through. Literarity in El Paso have been doing a “If you’re traveling from L.A. to southern good job with that. Beckett said for him, Cont’d from Page 16 Texas, Mesilla is such a great place to just the best part of running the store is the dif- stop and relax,” she said. ferent people he meets, from out-of-town Library bookstores “I like seeing all the different people who visitors to regulars who feel like family. come in from all over the world, who have “People who come into a bookstore are Another longtime used bookstore in El so many different interests,” Blevins said. generally in a good mood,” he said. “They Paso is The Bookmark, 7348 Remcon “After all, people who come into a book- aren’t usually anxious or ‘hangry.’ They Circle on the West Side, operated by the store to look around always have to be are happy to be here and to look around.” Friends of the Westside Branches of the El interested in something.” Information: (575) 524-8471, coas- Paso Public Library. Information: 833- Information: (575) 526-6220 or books.com or Facebook 2342 or Facebook. Facebook. The Friends of the José Cisneros Cielo Casa Camino Real Mural at Casa Camino Real in Las Cruces Vista Branch Library operate a bookstore Coas Books (Courtesy photo) Casa Camino Real Bookstore and at 3025 McRae, as well as at the library at readers on both sides of the border, and 1300 Hawkins. Information: 779-6916. Coas Bookstore has been a part Las Gallery, 314 S. Tornillo in Las Cruces, also Cruces since 1983 when archaeologist Pat serves as a community resource center and exposing the many talented border writers The Friends of the Irving Schwartz and artists to readers of all backgrounds. branch run a bookstore at 1757 George Beckett began his archaeological company showcases literature and arts of the border with a focus on anthropological books. The region. Owner Denise Chavez, a longtime “We need to change what a bookstore is,” Dieter, Suite 113. Information: 593-0015 . Chavez said. “The status quo bookstore is Other branches also offer bookstores name Coas itself originally stood for area author and activist, uses her store as a “Center of Anthropological Studies.” It way of bringing literature and education to a thing of the past. We need to create the operated by similar volunteer organizations activist bookstore.” at the individual branches. For more infor- grew into a paperback exchange, and is people who might otherwise not have now New Mexico’s largest secondhand access to them. The store also sells books through mation go to elpasolibrary.org. AbeBooks.com, including several items bookstore, with more than 500,000 new The store works with Libros para El Viaje Mesilla Book Center and used books in stock as well as music, (Books for the Journey), a book drive for not found in their physical store. games and gaming supplies, and movies. refugee and migrant families in the area, Chavez said they also are working Las Cruces and Mesilla are both home to The store is currently run by Mike and and they have received donations from all towards the creation of an archive and successful independent bookstores, includ- Veronica Beckett, and has its flagship over to distribute books along the border. community center, “Museo de la Gente,” ing one of the oldest, Mesilla Book Center storefront at 317 Main and a branch loca- Chavez said the donated books, including to the focus on local history and culture. on the historic Plaza. Owner Cheryll tion at 1101 S. Solano, both in Las Cruces. a bilingual assortment, have come from a “We have a great legacy of literature that Blevins said the store, located in a historic Mike Beckett said ebooks and online diverse group of people and in many gen- has emerged from this area,” Chavez said. structure built in the mid-1800s, has been a book sales have eaten into business, but res. One recent donation was the entire “We just have this incredible culture of lit- part of Mesilla for decades. there are plenty of people who still want to collection of Albuquerque poet, photogra- erary heritage that more people need to “My parents purchased the store in 1966, come in and shop a brick-and-mortar store. pher and social activist Margaret Randall. learn about.” and before that it belonged to a lady who “Kids still love come in and get books at The mural in their children’s area, Chavez said she works to make her book- owned it since the 1950s, but of course it our children’s section, and it’s amazing depicdting “Flying Books” emerging from store as welcoming to visitors as possible, was much smaller,” she said. “Back then, how many people still prefer to have actual the bookstore in search of eager readers, including offering Mexican coffee for Mesilla was just La Posta and a couple of books over eBooks,” Beckett said. represents the center’s mission, she said. guests, and has given free books to some other stores. The streets were still dirt.” The store’s flagship location on historic Even though she feels there isn’t a lot of children who visit. As Mesilla grew, so did the bookstore. Main Street is now more visible than ever, local support of independent and local She said all local bookstores and book Blevins said today they carry books, both thanks to a revitalized Downtown. Beckett bookstores, she knows the books will find lovers need to support each other, to help fiction and nonfiction of all genres, as well said Coas was part of the Downtown Mall a home. “This has not stopped us,” Chavez bring the valuable resources of education as maintain a large children’s collection. when it was still practically a “ghost town” said. “It’s part of our idea of the ‘flying and literacy to people from both sides of Their most prominent offering is their before the restoration and renovations. books.’ We’re going to get the books out the border. This is one way to be able to local interest section, with local history, “People love to be proud of their historic there, to teachers or whoever loves books open hearts and minds to the needs and current events, books in issues affecting Downtown, and we’re happy to be able to and reading.” experiences of others. “Books are con- the border region, and more. be a part of that,” he said. In the eight years of Casa Camino Real’s duits to compassion,” she said. “They edu- “We have books if you just want a little One way Coas keeps its inventory fluid is existence, Chavez said the bookstore has cate us. They empower us.” recreational light reading or want to read a from books brought in by loyal customers, in a way reinvented itself to help fulfill a Information: (575) 523-3988 or heavy-digging history,” she said. either as donations or for trade-in credit. particular need for sharing books with Facebook. Blevins said although it is easy for some- Beckett said getting books is never a prob- one who knows exactly what they are lem. The challenge is selling them once looking for to purchase something online, they arrive. However, he realizes the inde- for many readers, they want to browse and pendent book trade isn’t for people who interact with someone who could point want to become rich. them in the right direction. “People who go into the bookstore busi- “Often, when you’re looking for a certain ness do it because they love books,” he type of book, you don’t know exactly what said. “It isn’t a typical business you go into you want until you see it,” she said. wanting to make a lot of money. It’s a She said they do maintain some good labor of love.” local customers, visitors from other areas, He noted that many independent book- including El Paso, have been a driving stores need to find a niche market, be it force in bringing business to them and the rare books or regional authors, to bring in rest of Mesilla. There are also a lot of trav- customers, and he mentioned stores like

Virtual Public Library — While El Paso The event will also include music and an exhibit library branches closed until further notice, by artists featured in this year’s issue. 24/7 online services for library cardholders are Admission is free. Information: Minerva still offered. The library is also offering free Laveaga, 831-2724 or [email protected]. story-time, crafts and tutorials on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Information: elpasopub- Amigos and Flamingos Book Club — liclibrary.org. The monthly book club for young readers meets at a different ‘Chrysalis’ Release Party — EPCC’s liter- Branch covering a different reading list each ary and arts journal, “Chrysalis,” will celebrate month. Check for future meets and cancela- the release of its 2020 issue 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, tions. Information: 201-3040. Updates at April 24, at Cafe Mayapan, 2000 Texas, with a Facebook at AmigosAndFlamingosBookClub. reading by writers, followed by a reception. El Paso Scene April 2020 Page 17 NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum — 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. Museum is closed until further notice. Check their web- site for updates. Information: (575) 522-4100 or nmfarmandranchmuseum.org.

NMSU Museum — Kent Hall, University at Nearly all museums are closed until National Border Patrol Museum and Solano, Las Cruces. Museum closed until fur- ther notice. Information: (575) 646-5161. further notice. Events and exhibits Memorial Library — 4315 Transmountain continuing past mid-April are listed. Drive. Closed through March 28; check University Art Museum — The NMSU Facebook at U.S. Border Patrol Museum for Centennial Museum — University at museum is in Devasthali Hall, corner of Solano any changes or extensions. Information: 759- Wiggins, UTEP. The museum is closed until fur- and University. Museum closed through March 6060 or borderpatrolmuseum.com. ther notice. Normal hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 30; check at uam.nmsu.edu for any changes. Monday through Saturday. Admission is free. Rafael García’s Boxing Museum — The Information: (575) 646-2545. Information: 747-6667 or museum.utep.edu. boxing museum named for “The Legend” Showing through May 28: “Labor: The Lhakhang it temporarily closed, but the Rafael García is at 1335 Geronimo. The muse- Motherhood & Art in 2020,” expanding conver- Gardens remains open as um shows his achievements, as well as those of sations regarding motherhood through video, long as people maintain a physical distance from boxing and Lucha Libre’s greats, along with art painting, installation, sculpture, film and photo- graphic works by a diverse group of artists. other visitors. The museum will post updates and other exhibits. Information: 591-2704 or via Facebook. on Facebook at Boxing Museum Rafael Garcia. Zuhl Museum — NMSU Alumni Visitors’ The 26th annual FloraFest 2020 native plant San Elizario Veterans Museum and Center, 775 College Dr. Museum is temporari- sale and fundraiser, the largest of its kind in the Memorial Walk — 1501-B Main Street in ly closed; call for reopening date. Information: region, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. San Elizario. Call for information: Ann Lara, (575) 646-3616 (visitor center), Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26. Event is 345-3741 or Ray Borrego, 383-8529. [email protected] or zuhlmuseum.nmsu.edu. pending resolution of the current coronavirus crisis. Tigua Indian Cultural Center — 305

Yaya Lane, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta Also El Paso Funeral Museum — 6111 S. Mission. Check for information: 859-7700, ysle- Desert (at Perches Funeral Home). Hours are Deming Luna Mimbres Museum — 301 tadelsurpueblo.org. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday; S. Silver, Deming, N.M. Information: (575) 546- open Sundays on special exhibit weekends. War Eagles Air Museum — 8012 Airport 2382, 1-800-848-4955 or lunacountyhistorical- society.com. Admission is free. Information: 581-0102 or Road, Doña Ana County Airport, Santa Teresa. elpasofuneralmuseum.com. Museum closed through the end of March; call Geronimo Springs Museum — 211 Main A free celebration of Victorian Era and the museum after April 1 to check on reopen- in Truth or Consequences, N.M. Information: Educational Month event is noon to 5 p.m. ing date. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday (575) 894-6600, geronimospringsmuseum.com Saturday, April 25, with Memento Mori, through Sunday. Admission: $11; $9 seniors and or on Facebook. Mourning jewelry craft with hair, taught by military; free for children and students. Michelle Denise Bocanegra from Tooth and Information: (575) 589-2000 or war-eagles-air- Hubbard Museum of the American Veil, a Victorian Mourning Tea Party, Hidden museum.com. West — 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next to Mother Photography, Saved By The Bell Ruidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Museum Exhibit, “I Paint That” Social Art Studio, local will remain open during regular hours; all Las Cruces area artists, food trucks and museum tours. planned events canceled through April 6. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Monday El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Branigan Cultural Center — 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) Las Cruces. The center (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Admission: Center — 715 N. Oregon. Hours are 9 a.m. $7 ($5 for seniors, military; $2 children 6-16; to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. will be closed at least through April 9; call or check website for reopening information. $1 Ruidoso Downs residents; free for children Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free. 5 and younger and museum members). Information: 351-0048 or elpasoholocaustmu- Information: (575) 541-2154, las-cruces.org or Facebook. Information: (575) 378-4142, hubbardmuse- seum.org. um.org or on Facebook. Museum closed through May 31; check Showing through June 13: “Lucha Libre: Stories From The Ring,” highlighting lucha Facebook and their website for re-opening Museum of the Big Bend — Sul Ross dates. libre’s cultural, historical, and social political importance while showing the fun, unique, cul- State University (Entrance 3), Hwy 90 in El Paso Museum of Archaeology — tural aspect of it. Lucha libre has a rich history Alpine, Texas. Museum closed until further 4301 Transmountain in that dates back over a century in both Mexico notice. Information: (432) 837-8143, muse- (west of U.S. 54). The museum is closed until and the . It combines athleticism, [email protected], museumofthebigbend.com or on Facebook. further notice; and will post pictures, lectures, theater, dance, story, and the visual arts. and discussions on its Facebook page. Las Cruces Museum of Nature and New Mexico Museum of Space Information: 212-0421, archaeology.elpaso- History — 3198 SR 2001, Alamogordo. texas.gov, or on Facebook at EPMArch. Science — 411 N. Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. The museum will be closed at Museum and theatre are closed until further The museum’s 15 acres of nature trails, with notice. Check website and Facebook for more than 250 varieties of Chihuahuan Desert least through April 9; call or check website for reopening information. Information: (575) 522- reopening updates. Museum/IMAX combo tick- native plants, outdoor exhibits and an Indian ets available. Information: (877) 333-6589 or Garden. 3120, las-cruces.org or on Facebook at LCMuseums. (575) 437-2840, nmspacemuseum.org or on

Exhibits include “Sun, Earth, Universe,” which Facebook. El Paso Museum of History — 510 N. explores the big questions NASA is trying to Santa Fe. Museum is closed until further notice, Sacramento Mountains Historical answer about the earth, sun, and other planets. but encourages guests to visit the online DIGIE Museum — 1000 U.S. 82, across from the The 600-square-foot exhibition will connect at digie.org. Information: 212-0320, elpaso- Chamber of Commerce in Cloudcroft, N.M. visitors with current NASA science research texas.gov/history or on Facebook. Closed until further notice. Information: (575) and launch them on a journey to explore the 682-2932 or cloudcroftmuseum.com. universe. Los Portales Museum and Visitor Silver City Museum — 312 W. Broadway, Center — 1521 San Elizario Road. Las Cruces Railroad Museum — The Silver City, in the historic H.B. Ailman House. Information: 851-1682. museum is in the Santa Fe train depot, 351 N. Museum closed through April 6; programs sus- Mesilla. The museum will be closed at least pended through April. Information: (575) 538- Magoffin Home State Historic Site — through April 9; call or check website for 5921, silvercitymuseum.org, or on Facebook. 1120 Magoffin. Public programs, group tours, reopening information. Information: (575) 528- Current exhibit is “Ranching in Grant field trips and theater shows will be suspended 3444, las-cruces.org or on Facebook at County,” featuring ranch artifacts, historical through April 30. Information: 533-5147, ext. LCMuseums. photos, family stories, facts and infographics. 1002, visitmagoffinhome.com or Facebook.

Page 18 El Paso Scene April 2020 Wyler Tramway Hikes — 1700 McKinley 70 about 15 miles east of Las Cruces. Fifty-five (west of Alabama). Monthly hikes canceled for family camping and picnic sites, plus two group April. Information: 562-9899. areas. Day-use fee is $5 per vehicle; camping fee is $7. Information, group reservations: (575) DinoTracks Tour — Insights Science 525-4300. Center hosts its monthly 3-mile DinoTracks The Baylor Pass (hiking and horseback riding) tour 9 a.m. to noon on the first Sunday of the and Pine Tree (hiking) trails begin at the camp- month at Mt. Cristo Rey in Sunland Park. round educational and recreational field trips to April 18. ground. Check on status of hike at 534-0000 or insight- places throughout the Chihuahuan Desert, as • Birding tour is 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26. selpaso.org. Cost: $15 (age 5 and younger well as visits to places of historic, scientific and • Bird Survey begins at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dripping Springs Natural Area — The free). technological interest. Information: April 28 (meet at the visitor center) recreational area, part of the Organ Mountain-

celebmtns.org. Meeting place is a bridge crossing Riverside Desert Peaks National Monument, is at the El Paso Zoo — 4001 E. Paisano. Zoo will be Canal. Take Americas Ave. (Loop 375) to Pan base of the Organ Mountains at the end of closed until further notice, but during that time Municipal Rose Garden — The garden at American Drive, turn left and travel 1.5 miles. Dripping Springs Road (the eastern extension of will host a “Sofa Safari” 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. 3418 Aurora (at Copia) is open 8 a.m. to 6 University Avenue), about 10 miles east of Las every weekdays, on its Facebook page. Guests p.m. daily March through November, except Keystone Heritage Park and El Paso Cruces. Gates open 7 a.m. to sunset April can virtually meet a zoo animal and ask ques- for official holidays. The 4-acre garden has Desert Botanical Garden — 4200 through October and 8 a.m. to sunset tions to the zookeeper. Information: 212-0966, many types of roses at the sprawling park area Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 9 November through March. Admission: $5 per elpasozoo.org, or on Facebook at ElPasoZoo. with a waterfall, shade canopy and many other a.m. to sunset Tuesday through Sunday (closed vehicle. Leashed pets allowed on some trails. Still scheduled is Earth Day 10 a.m. to 4 p .m. amenities. Admission is free. Mondays). Dogs must be on leash. Admission: Information: (575) 522-1219. Saturday, April 25, with live entertainment, Information/rentals: El Paso Parks and $2 (free for members); $1 children. education resources and fun activities. Recreation, 212-0092 or elpasotexas.gov/parks. Information: 584-0563, Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park —

keystoneheritagepark.com or on Facebook. 56501 N Jornada Rd, Las Cruces. The park, Silver City Trail Days — Continental Franklin Mountains State Park — Most Restrooms and the drinking fountain are closed part of Asombro Institute for Science Divide Trail (CDT) Coalition hosts a weekend hiking and mountain bike trails begin in the temporarily. Education, is northeast of Las Cruces. Park of festivity that brings together hikers and out- Tom Mays area, off Transmountain Drive on hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through door enthusiasts in southwest New Mexico the west side of the park (east of I-10). Entry White Sands National Park — The park, Saturday. Information: (575) 524-3334 or during the 6th annual festival Friday through fee is $5 per person, free for age 12 and under 16 miles southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on asombro.org. Sunday, April 24-26, in Silver City. (with family). Texas State Parks will no longer U.S. 70. is temporarily closed until further Scientist Saturday Morning events are 8 a.m. Information: (303) 996-2759. Full schedule at accept check or cash payments until further notice. Information: (575) 479-6124, to noon the first Saturday of each month to continentaldividetrail.org. notice. Card payments accepted, but visitors nps.gov/whsa or on Facebook. learn about the desert through activities for all are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase and FloraFest 2020 — The 26th annual native Carlsbad Caverns National Park — ages. Check on status during current closings. print camping and day-use permits through the plant sale and fundraiser, the largest of its kind Temporarily closed; park roads, desert trails, To get there: Take I-25 in Las Cruces and TexasStateParks.reserveamerica.com before in the region, is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and picnic areas will remain open. The park is head east on U.S. 70. Take the Mesa Grande traveling to the park. For more information, Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, at the about 160 miles east of El Paso, off the Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U- visit TexasStateParks.org UGLC Plaza Centennial Museum, Wiggins and Carlsbad Highway (U.S. 62-180). Information: turn under the highway to head west, and stay Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information: University, at UTEP. Event is pending resolu- (575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave. in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada 566-6441 or on Facebook at tion of the current coronavirus crisis. Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and FranklinMountainsSP. Web: Shoppers can purchase native plants, and visit New Mexico State Parks — Day-use fee turn left at the park sign. Follow the entrance tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains. with local Master Gardeners and other plant is $5 when visiting any state park. All NM state road to the parking area and trailhead. Check website for guided hikes and bike experts for advice on how to care for their parks closed until April 9; check website or call Asombro Institute for Science Education is a rides. Cost of guided events are $8 per person plants at home. Most of the plants sold at this to find out updates or extensions Information: nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing ($3 State Park Pass holder; $1 children 12 and event are not available at other local nurseries. (575) 744-5998 or nmparks.com. scientific literacy by fostering an understanding under); price includes entry. Dogs welcome on Admission is free. Information: (Museum) 747- of the Chihuahuan Desert. leash on some hikes. Reservations required: Gila Cliff Dwellings National 5565; or Claudia Lye, 747-8994, or 566-6441 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Monument — 44 miles north of Silver City Area hiking websites — A variety of [email protected]. Plant list available at Friday). on NM Highway 15 in the middle of the majes- organizations in the El Paso/Las Cruces area utep.edu/centennial-museum. Guided events fee applies for the following tic Gila Wilderness, the first and one of the offers hiking opportunities. Hikes typically are The Chihuahuan Desert Gardens display events. Call ahead to check for cancellations or largest wilderness areas. Free admission. rated as easy, moderate, or strenuous. Solo or about 700 different plant species and horticul- postponements due to the coronavirus crisis. Information: (575) 536-9461 or nps.gov/gicl. new hikers are welcome. tural varieties of the region. Proceeds from the • Saturday, April 4: Peak Challenge Hike to N. The Visitor Center and Gila Cliff Dwellings • Meetup.com offers groups for all activities, sale benefit the maintenance and operation of Franklin, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet at the West Trailhead Museum will be closed until further including the El Paso hiking meetup club (meet- the gardens. Cottonwood Springs trailhead in the Tom Mays notice. Rangers and staff up.com/El-Paso-Hiking) and the Las Cruces hik- Audubon Society/Sierra Club — The El Unit. Challenging, 8 mile hike. will be available in the Visitor Center parking ing meetup club (meetup.com/jornada-hikers) Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society will host a • Sunday, April 5: Women’s Hike to Nature lot and at the trailhead to answer visitor ques- • Celebrations of Our Mountains now offers an joint meeting with the El Paso Group of the Walk Trail, 9 a.m. Meet at Tom Mays Unit. tions and give directions for things to see and ongoing calendar of hiking and related events at Sierra Club at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, at Easy hike, .75 miles. do in the area. There will also be small stations celebrationofourmountains.org/ UTEP’s Centennial Museum, 500 W. • Saturday, April 18: Upper Sunset Hike, 9 with park information, brochures, the park • Elpasonaturally is a blog by Jim Tolbert on University, with a program on the recent a.m. Meet at Tom Mays Unit. Easy to moderate stamp and a model of the dwellings for those various environmental topics and includes infor- unable to visit the dwellings. decline in North American birds and how to trail, about 2 miles. mation about Sunrise Hikers morning events. recover those populations, presented by Kevin Tentatively planned at new Visitor Center Aguirre Spring Campground — The Information: elpasonaturally.blogspot.com or Floyd, El Paso Audubon conservation. building in the Tom Mays Unit (Call for times, Organ Mountain recreational area, run by the [email protected]. Information: Scott, 581-6071, trans-pecos- updates): federal Bureau of Land Management, is off U.S. • The El Paso chapter of the Sierra Club posts audubon.com or on Facebook. • Friday, April 24: Animal Identification its hikes at sierraclub.org/elpaso.

Workshop Guadalupe Mountains National Park • Saturday, April 25: Plant Identification — 110 miles east of El Paso on the way to Workshop. Carlsbad, the 86,416-acre park includes the City Nature Challenge is April 24-27. Cities highest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak, 8,749 around the world compete to see who can feet. Entry fee: $5 for ages 16 and older, good make the most observations of nature, find the for one week and all trails. Camping is $8 per most species, and engage the most people in site per night. Information: (915) 828-3251 or the 2020 City Nature Challenge. Information: nps.gov. citynaturechallenge.org Visitor Center and all contact stations are temporarily closed. Park remains open, and Rio Bosque Wetlands Park — UTEP’s trails are accessible to public day use only. Center for Environmental Resource

Management offers free guided walking tours State Park and Historic and other activities at Rio Bosque Wetlands Site — Ranch Road 2775 off U.S. 62/180 Park, 10176 Socorro Rd. in El Paso’s Mission (Montana Ave.). The site is closed until further Valley. Tours last about two hours. notice. Information: 857-1135, ext. 0, or texas- Information: 747-8663 or riobosque.org. stateparks.gov. • Introductory tour is 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Celebration of Our Mountains — April 11. Celebration of Our Mountains provides year- • Community workday is 8 a.m. Saturday,

April 2020 El Paso Scene Page 19 Two new galleries buck trend of disappearing art venues n recent years we’ve written about the declining number of art galleries in El IPaso, so it’s exciting to see new ones opening up. Two new art venues in El Paso are Flor de Barro at 6721 Westwind and Galeria Lincoln at 3915 Rosa. One recent after- noon I decided to scout them out. Both are located in one-time residences, and both take a little effort to find. And coinciden- tally, they happen to be alphabetical neigh- bors in our monthly “Southwest Art Scene” listings. Yet they represent very different genres. I missed Flor de Barro as I was driving on Westwind and had to double back to find it, since there’s only a small sign on end of a dirt road near Casas Grandes, what looks like just another home on one Chihuahua. MacCallum helped create a of the West Side’s older upscale neighbor- market for Quezada’s work among art col- Andrea Calleros is director of Flor de Barro, which featuring pottery from Mata hoods. But when I stepped inside I was lectors, which in turn led to the entire vil- Ortiz (left) and art by Jesus Guerrero Santos (right). blown away by the museum-quality pres- lage of Mata Ortiz becoming a center of entation of some of the finest Mexican pot- fine art pottery, with dozens and dozens of central El Paso. You’ll probably want to tery to be found in the Southwest. artists following in Quezada’s footsteps. use your GPS to find Galeria Lincoln on The one-time home has been totally Flor de Barro gallery director Andrea Rosa Avenue, a section of town near the redone with scintillating white walls and Calleros explained that her parents, who Spaghetti Bowl where various industrial tiled floors that allow the exquisitely craft- had been art collectors for years, only businesses abut old homes. The gallery is ed pottery to grab your full attention. Most recently discovered for themselves the owned by operated by local contemporary of the work is from the northern marvels of Mata Ortiz pottery. They began artists Tino Ortega and Diego “Robot” Chihuahuan artisan community of Mata collecting and then one year ago decided Martinez. Ortiz, home of potter Juan Quezada, famed to open the gallery on Westwind. The The gallery was closed when I stopped for his reinterpretation of Casa Grandes gallery showcases works by Juan Quezada by, but you can get a good feel for their art ceramic design. himself, as well as several other leading by going to their Facebook page (look for Back in the 1970s, anthropologist Spence Mata Ortiz artists. There’s also a room “915GaleriaLincoln”). You can also check MacCallum discovered Quezada’s work in dedicated to the fascinating, intricate art of out another new venture, Old Sheepdog a store in Deming, N.M., and was so Jesus Guerrero Santos. Brewery, just across the street. intrigued by the pottery that he tracked My other stop that afternoon was in an Galeria Lincoln was scheduled to be one of the dozen venues participating April 25- down the artist in his poor village at the entirely different neighborhood in south- ‘Portait of Mago’ by Manuel Acosta is 26 during the first weekend of the annual part of the ‘Dead Artists Society’ exhib- El Paso Artists Studio Tour, which has been postponed. Among the others sched- it at the Hal Marcus Gallery. uled to participate is what is now El Paso senior gallery, the Hal Marcus Gallery, 1308 N. Oregon, which this month is showcasing its “Dead Artists Society Exhibit.” The exhibit features over 100 works by premier El Paso artists now deceased, including Tom Lea, Jose Cisneros, Manuel Acosta, Eugene Thurston and Bill Rakocy, among many others. Another casualty of the coronavirus crisis was the 4th annual show by El Paso Sketchers Exhibit, which was to be on dis- play through April 30 at the El Paso Public Library Westside Branch, 125 Belvidere. As of this writing, all public libraries were closed until further notice. Hopefully the libraries will reopen in time to enjoy this exhibit. The El Paso Sketchers exhibit — Randy Limbird includes ‘Cowgirl’ by Kathy Brunk.

Galeria Lincoln at 3915 Rosa in south-cenntral El Paso is owned and operated by Tino Ortega and Diego “Robot” Martinez.

Page 20 El Paso Scene April 2020 Works by the 10 O’Clock Artists. Information: (575) 526-2808 or frameandart.com. Stage Talk

Las Cruces Museum of Art — 491 N. Cont’d from Page 22 Main. The museum will be closed at least through April 9; call or check website for go for the Las Cruces Community reopening information: (575) 541-2137, las- Theatre, due to the Covid-19 situation cruces.org or Facebook at LCMuseums. and the CDC’s guidance to not gather in groups of more than 50 until at least CANCELED: El Paso Artists Studio U.S. 54 is owned and operated by Tino Ortega Showing through Sept. 12: “Dinosaur May 10, we have rescheduled our pro- Tour — The 13th annual tour has been sus- and Diego Martinez. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas” travel- duction of ‘Harvey’ by Mary Chase that pended (scheduled dates were April 25-26 Tuesday through Friday. Information: @gale- ing exhibition by the American Museum of and May 2-3. Information: 533-9090. ria_lincoln on Instagram, Natural History. It showcases the world of was supposed to open on March 20, [email protected] or call 730-0139. modern paleontology by introducing a dynamic back to June 5-21. We have had to can- Art Windows of El Paso — The City of El vision of dinosaurs and the scientists who study cel our One Act Play Festival and our Paso’s art space in El Paso at El Paso Golden Eagle Gallery — 1501 Main Street, them. Through using realistic models and casts, production of ‘Nunsense’ because of International Airport’s main lobby. Information: in the San Elizario Historic District. Gallery visitors can experience Cretaceous period this health emergency. 780-4781 or flyelpaso.com. Showing through hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday dinosaurs in new and intimate ways. Originally ‘Nunsense’ was supposed April 30: Works by artists Christin Apodaca through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery — to run June 5-21, but since Harvey was and Steve Hastings. This marks the 57th exhibit noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 851-0093 pretty much ready to open and so much for Art Windows of El Paso, which showcases or on Facebook. 2470-A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across hard work has been put into Harvey local and regional artists. from the Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m. Hal Marcus Gallery — 1308 N. Oregon. to 5 p.m. daily. Information: (575) 522-2933 or already, we decided to push Harvey Bert Saldana Art Gallery — The gallery The gallery specializes in local and early El Paso mesillavalleyfinearts.com. into the last show position of the season featuring Southwestern Art is at 1501 Main art. Hours are noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through and cancel ‘Nunsense’ all together, Street in the San Elizario Arts District. Hours Friday, or by appointment. Information: 533- Mesquite Art Gallery — 340 N. Mesquite, since ‘Nunsense’ hasn’t even been cast are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through 9090 or halmarcus.com. Las Cruces. April’s exhibit is “Art Journey,” yet. We really want to honor the hard Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Showing through June 26: “Early El Paso celebrating 74 years of art making by Lois work of our ‘Harvey’ cast, crew, and Information: 479-2926 or bertsaldana.com. Masters: Dead Artists Society” featuring works Smith. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday designers by giving them the opportu- and Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: by Tom Lea, Ada Miller, Bill Rakocy, Jose nity to perform. Chinati Foundation — Marfa, Texas. (575) 640-3502 or mesquiteartgallery.com. Cisneros, Dorothy Geyer, Manuel Acosta, Anna “From a financial point of view, this Created by artist Donald Judd, the Chinati Stanback, Eugene Thurston, Kate Ball, Lois Foundation houses one of the world’s largest Red Dot Studio Tour — Silver Art will certainly be a loss to LCCT, but Denton, Hazel Malone, Lucille Leggett, Fern Association hosts its 2020 studio tour 9 a.m. to we will get through this all right due to collections of permanently installed contempo- Thurston, Noel Espinoza, Rudy Montoya and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26, fea- some very successful shows earlier in rary art. The museum is open to the public 9 Mago Gandara Orona. a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. turing its Red Dot Studios through the area. our season, such as ‘A Christmas Story Marcus’s home and studio, located across the Information: SilverCityArt.com. Admission is $10 ($5 for students, seniors). street, are available for personal tours. the Musical’ and ‘Arsenic and Old Information: (432) 729-4362 or chinati.org. Oil, acrylic and water media painters, encaus- Lace.’

Ho Baron Sculpture Garden and tic artists, metal and clay sculptors, found- “All we can do at this time is focus on Crossland Gallery — The El Paso Art Studio – Baron’s surreal outdoor sculpture object artists, jewelers, photographers, keeping our community and volunteers Association’s gallery 500 W. Paisano is closed garden is at 2830 Aurora (at Piedras). Indoor weavers, potters, watercolorists, and wood- until further notice. Information: 534-7377, safe and healthy by closing our doors studio hours are noon to 5 p.m. Saturdays, or workers will open their private studios in and through May and hoping that Covid-19 CrosslandArtGallery.com, or on Facebook. around Silver City. Brochures with maps to all by appointment. Information: 915-562-7820 or has run its course by then so that we the studios are available at Light Art Space, 209 Dozal Art Gallery — The gallery of award- hobaron.com. can open ‘Harvey’ on June 5. We are W Broadway in downtown Silver City, and winning artist Robert Dozal is at 1445 Main International Museum of Art — 1211 just looking toward the future and Street in the San Elizario Art District. Hours from the Silver City Visitor Center on Hudson Montana. Closed through April 7; check to Street. Tour-goers will be guided by Red Dot keeping our proverbial chins up.” are noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through confirm reopening. Information: 543-6747, Sunday, or by appointment. Information: 777- directional signs to the studios. The Studio internationalmuseumofart.net or on Facebook. Tour Gala is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Carol Viescas is a veteran of 5237 or robertdozalartwork.weebly.com. Showing May 1-31: “Amanda’s Art with community theater and teaches Dozal’s portraits and landscapes range from Light Art Space. (Heart),” works by artist Amanda Rose Cordell. Admission to the tour and gala is free. journalism at Bel Air High School. very realistic to expressionistic in style. He spe- Opening reception is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May cializes in oil, watercolor and acrylics. 1, with music by Billy Townes Duo. — One Arts Artists are sought to create original floral- Festival Plaza, . Museum themed pieces for the ‘Art of Flowers’ exhibit closed until further notice, but its more than May 3-29. Opening reception is 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 3. Check website for prospectus. 7,000 works of American, European, Latin American, and Modern and Contemporary art Rio Bravo Watercolorists — The group’s can be viewed online at epma.art. Information: monthly meeting is at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 212-0300 or epma.art. April 15, at the International Museum of Art, Escamilla Fine Art Gallery, Studio and 1211 Montana (subject to reopening). Mary O. Gift Shop — The gallery of impressionist Barnart will talk on Illustration Art. Information: 490-3978. painter Alberto Escamilla is at 1445 Main Street in San Elizario. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Romy Hawkins Studio Gallery — The Wednesday through Saturday, and 12:30 to gallery at 1445 Main in San Elizario features 4:30 p.m. Sunday and by appointment. Metal Art, Crosses, Retablos and more. Hours Information: 851-0742, or are 11 a.m. to 4:40 p.m. Wednesday through albertoescamilla.com. Sunday. Information: 929-8074. The gallery will celebrate its 10th Anniversary 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Rubin Center — The gallery has suspended Sunday, April 25-26, with live music, appetiz- all extra scheduled programs and events ers, art specials and the unveiling of Escamilla’s through May 11. Information: 747-6151, newest painting at 1 p.m. Saturday. rubin.utep.edu or on Facebook at RubinCenter.

Flor De Barro Gallery — 6721 Westwind. Southern New Mexico The gallery specializes in fine art pottery from Mata Ortiz, with galleries showcasing works by DAAC Arts & Cultural Center — The Don Juan Quezada, and Jesus Guerrero Santos. Doña Ana Arts Council Center is at 1740 Calle Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, de Mercado, Suite D, Las Cruces. Information: noon to 8 p.m. Thursday-Friday, noon to 6 (575) 523-6403 or daarts.org. Call or check p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. website to see if events are still scheduled. Information: 259-8059 or flordebarrogallery.com. Frame and Art Center — 1100 S. Main, Suite 108, Las Cruces. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 Galeria Lincoln — The new gallery at 3915 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4:30 Rosa Avenue, close to Lincoln Park at I-10 and p.m. Saturday. Showing through April 30:

April 2020 El Paso Scene Page 21 Local stages scramble to redo schedules due to coronavirus crisis

Coronavirus has put a stop to theater in the area, so I asked each local commu- nity group how this would affect their group. Here are the replies I got.

Greg Taylor, UTEP Dinner Theatre: We have postponed “Titanic” until July 10-26, 2020. It will replace our planned summer production of “Annie Get Your Gun,” which has been canceled. theater. To be ready for that, the cast of “We are still doing ‘Titanic’ since we our next scheduled production, Mark had already spent a lot of money on Medoff‘s ‘The Majestic Kid,’ will be scenery, props and costumes. We had rehearsing once a week to be able to not spent any money on ‘Annie Get perform as soon as we get the go ahead Your Gun’ as of now, so it was an obvi- to reopen the theatre.” ous choice to cancel that show and move Titanic (plus everyone seems to Stella Gutierrez, Kids-N-Co.: “The be looking forward to Titanic). We are biggest struggle during this pandemic is very lucky that the entire cast is able to getting theater kids to stop hugging one still be involved over the summer. another. It’s like telling wolves to stop “The Dinner Theatre will most likely howling at the moon. They’re a demon- lose a chunk of money (how much strative bunch, and they can’t help but depends on how well Titanic sells), enjoy each other’s company. The direct- which we will probably have to make ing team stressed distance between up over the next few years. actors, hand washing, and hygiene “We were lucky in that the University because the KNC Board decided to con- decided to cancel events last Friday, as tinue with the productions for the final we were scheduled to go on sale yester- weekend of our “Marvel Spotlight” day and today (March 16-17). By can- plays, March 14-16. celing before that we do not have to “The KNC Board struggled with the deal with refunds since we had not yet decision of cancelling the final weekend sold any tickets. because we had a couple of kids who “Our reduced staff will continue to were understudies for lead roles, and it build the ‘Titanic’ sets, costumes and was their turn to perform. If we can- props over this time without a show as celled the weekend, they would not get to perform the part they had been work- long as the University remains open but El Paso Scene we will exercise all precautions put out ing hard to put on stage. Since there still by the CDC and the University. wasn’t a confirmed case of COVID19, “Until we hear anything different in we decided to go on. the case of UTEP’s official policies, “Then on Friday night, March 14, the USER’S GUIDE ‘Titanic’ is planned to set sail at The first case was confirmed, and we knew UTEP Dinner Theatre July 10th!” we had to cancel the last two shows. At Publication Schedule Advertising information least our understudies got to perform

& Monthly Deadlines A full media kit on El Paso Scene advertising Ceil Herman, No Strings Theatre one show with their new part, and the rates, sizes and specifications is at Company: “Like the rest of the econo- kids had the opportunity to perform El Paso Scene comes out on the Wednesday www.epscene.com/adrates.html. You may my, the Black Box Theatre and No together for a final show. While we lost following the fourth Monday of the month. also request a media kit by calling us at 542- revenue that weekend, we did what was The deadline for news announcements is the Strings Theatre Company are taking a 1422, or call Publisher Randy Limbird on his best to keep the kids and the community third Monday of the month. The deadline is cell at 328-4110. major hit. The financial impact is enor- April 20 for the May 2020 issue, which will mous. Without being able to hold per- safe. be distributed beginning April 29. The dead- Subscriptions formances, the theater’s income stream “At this point, we are planning to con- line for camera-ready advertising is April 22. has gone to essentially zero. We antici- tinue auditions for ‘Hunchback of Notre For ads that require design work, please sub- Mail subscriptions to El Paso Scene are $10 a Dame’ (La Jolla Playhouse version), mit requests by April 15. year, $18 for two years and $25 for three pate that we will continue to receive donations, but expect these to be signifi- under the direction of Rachel Robins, years. A subscription form is provided on on April 5 and 6. We are rescheduling Page 27. Subscriptions are sent via 3rd class cantly reduced because many patrons Submitting News our acting classes to April 18-May 16 mail. Copies sent outside El Paso and neigh- have lost their incomes. El Paso Scene accepts news items by mail boring counties may be delayed. (they were scheduled to start March 28). “The artistic impact is significant as (P.O. Box 13615, El Paso TX 79913) and well. We were forced to cancel the final We canceled the Kinder Class for ages email ([email protected]). There is no El Paso Scene Online performances of our current show, 5-8. Our outreach group, the KNC charge for news announcements. All items which was a great disappointment to the Show Choir, has suspended rehearsals will be edited for brevity and style. News The entire content of each issue is posted on until further notice. our website, www.epscene.com. Besides cast who had worked so hard and to our items should include an event name, descrip- “KNC has had many challenges and tion, time, date, place, sponsoring organiza- monthly listings and columns, the entire issue patrons who had not yet seen it. We are tion, information phone number and admis- may be downloaded in PDF format. The web- postponing our remaining season rather setbacks during the theater’s 32 years in sion prices, if any. Please include a contact site contains a digest of events listed by week than cancelling it, however this means El Paso. The company meets those chal- name and phone number. A “fill in the and annual calendar listings for each month’s that we cannot know when we will be lenges, overcomes them, and moves for- scheduled events. The website also provides a blanks” online press release form is at able to present these productions, or ward. The show must go on, especially www.epscene.com/pressrelease.html press release form and a media kit on El Paso for these kids, who have come to see Scene advertising. when we will be able to begin our new season. This uncertainty is causing anxi- theater (wherever it may be) as a second Circulation & distribution home.” El Paso Scene Weekly ety for everyone involved in our cre- El Paso Scene publishes about 40,000 copies A weekly digest of El Paso Scene events is ative community. each month, distributed throughout El Paso Janet Beatty-Payne, Las Cruces available for free by email, and is also posted “On a more positive note, we are all and also Las Cruces, including area Village Community Theatre: “As far as things on our website. To request our free weekly looking forward to when we will be Inns, Walgreens, Wing Stop, Leo’s, The email newsletter, go to able to have audiences and an active Cleaners and many more locations. www.epscene.com/newsletter.php Please see Page 21

Page 22 El Paso Scene April 2020 ‘Titanic The Musical’ — UTEP Dinner $18 (all tickets $10 April 24). Information: 747- Theatre, in the UTEP Student Union West 5118, theatredance.utep.edu or on Facebook. building presents the Tony Award Winner for Postponed from April 24-May 3. Best Musical July 10-26. Music and lyrics by Inspired by the movie “The Magnificent Maury Yeston, and story and book by Peter Seven,” Nayeli leaves Sinaloa, Mexico with her Stone. Show time is 7 p.m. Wednesday through best friends to sneak into the United States to Saturday; non-dinner matinees are Sunday 2:30 bring seven “magnificent men” to fight off the narcos. Kids-N-Co. classes — Kids-N-Co. offers EPCC students/miliary; $7 EPCC students, fac- p.m. April 26 and May 3; dinner matinee is 1:30 acting classes geared for ages 9 and older. ulty and staff. Information: 831-5147 or on p.m. Sunday, April 19. Tickets: $33.50 to Postponed Classes are Saturdays, April 18-May 16. Facebook. $43.50 Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday dis- count dinner performances; $36.50 to $48.50 Information, location: 274-8797 or on Pre-audition workshop is 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, El Paso Nuevo Siglo Drama Festival — (Friday and Saturday dinner performances), and Facebook at El Paso Kids-n-Co. May 10, with auditions at 7 p.m. Monday, May The festival was scheduled for April 15-20 at $19.50 to $29.50 no-dinner matinee perform- 11, and call backs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12. the Chamizal National Memorial Theatre, 800 ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ — El ances (Ticketmaster). Information: 747-6060 or S. San Marcial. Information: 532-7273, Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents one of utep.edu/udt. nps.gov/cham or nuevosiglo-elpaso.org. Agatha Christie’s most famous stories May 8- Rescheduled events Performances postponed from April 19-May 24. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday 3. ‘Classic Campesino’ — El Paso Community ‘Harvey’ — Las Cruces Community Theatre, and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15 ($12 seniors, The Titanic sank in the early hours of April 15, Foundation’s Jewel Box Series was scheduled 313 N. Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall students, military and teachers; $9 children). 1912. This epic, sweeping musical drama (not to present two Luis Valdez one-act plays, pro- presents the comedy tentatively June 5-21 Information: 532-1317 or elpasoplayhouse.com. based on the James Cameron film) examines duced by Eden Enterprises April 19 at the (rescheduled from March 20-April 5). This intricate mystery follows a group of pas- the causes, the conditions, and the characters Philanthropy Theatre. Information: 533-4020 or Performances are 7:30 p.m. Friday and sengers trapped on a luxurious train in a snow involved in the ever-fascinating drama of the epcf.org. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sundays. Cake and non- storm. After a murder is committed, famous RSS Titanic. This is the factual story of that alcoholic beverages with the cast and crew fol- One-Act Play Festival — Las Cruces detective Hercule Poirot must summon all his ship, of her officers, crew and passengers,but low opening night performance. Tickets: $17 Community Theatre, 313 N. Downtown Mall, skills to find the murderer and uncover the true the central character of this adaptation is ($14 senior, student and military; $10 groups Las Cruces, postponed its one-act showcase identity of the victim. ”Titanic” is the Titanic herself. Mature subject and children). Information: (575) 523-1200 or scheduled for April 24-26. Information: (575) matter. ‘Fun Home’ — Forum Theatre at El Paso lcctnm.org. 523-1200 or lcctnm.org. Community College presents the musical Elwood P. Dowd is an affable man who claims ‘Into the Beautiful North’ — The to have an unseen (and presumably imaginary) adapted by Lusa Kron and Jeanine Tesoro from UTEP Department of Theater & Dance pres- Canceled Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memoir, directed friend Harvey — whom Elwood describes as a ents the Karen Zacarias play based on the novel by Greg Thompson are 8 p.m. Thursdays six-foot, three-and-one-half-inch tall pooka by Luís Alberto Urrea Oct. 22-Nov. 1, at ‘The Tempest’ — American Southwest through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June resembling an anthropomorphic rabbit. UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre, as Theatre Company canceled the production set 18-28, at EPCC’s Forum Theatre on the Check website for LCCT’s 2020-21 season part of the NEA: Big Read El Paso. Showtime is for April 30-May 10 at NMSU’s Center for Transmountain Campus, 9570 Gateway North. schedule. 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, as well the Arts in Las Cruces. Information: nmsuthe- Tickets available at the door: $15; $10 non- as 2:30 p.m. matinees Sundays. Tickets: $12- atre.com.

April 2020 El Paso Scene Page 23 Jay’s Pix Presents at the International improvisational style with a cast of non-actors.

Museum — Film historian Jay Duncan and the Fountain Theatre — 2469 Calle de Sunset Film Society host presentations at 2 Guadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza in p.m. Saturdays at International Museum of Art, Mesilla. Theatre closed at least through April 3; 1211 Montana (door on Brown opens at 1:30 check website for updates and reopening p.m.). Admission is free. Snacks available for schedule. purchase; guests encouraged to come early for directed and co-written by Billy Wilder. Two Miami — which also happens to be the destina- The historic theater, operated by the Mesilla special attractions. Information: 543-6747 musicians in 1929 Chicago (Jack Lemmon and tion for the mobsters attending a convention. Valley Film Society, features films at 7:30 p.m. (museum), internationalmuseumofart.net and Tony Curtis) accidentally witness the St. • April 18: “Chicago.” The 2002 musical crime nightly, plus 1:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. sunsetfilmsociety.org. Valentine’s Day massacre and go on the lam, comedy-drama film, based on the stage musi- Sunday. Some 7:30 p.m. Sunday night screen- This month’s films Celebrate the Roarin’ 20s. hiding from the mobsters who saw them. Since cal, explores the themes of celebrity, scandal ings have an open caption option. Admission: • April 11 : “Some Like It Hot.” Voted the jobs are scarce during the Great Depression, and corruption in Chicago during the Jazz Age. $8 ($7 matinees, seniors, military and students No. 1 American Comedy Film of All Time in and for added cover, they assume female iden- The film centers on Roxie Hart (Rene with ID; $6 MVFS members, and $6 on 2000 by the American Film Institute. Produced, tities with an all-girl jazz band traveling to Zellweger) and Velma Kelly (Catharine Zeta- Wednesdays). Information, schedule: (575) Jones), two murderesses who find themselves 524-8287 or mesillavalleyfilm.org. in jail together awaiting trial in 1920s Chicago. Richard Gere stars as flamboyant lawyer Billy Jay’s Film Forecast — Film historian Jay Flynn. Duncan prepared this list of top monthly • April 25: “Midnight in Paris.” Vacationing in “Coming Attractions” for movie fans, listed by contemporary Paris with his fiancée (Rachel studio and release date (subject to change):

McAdams), an insecure writer (Owen Wilson) April 10: is whisked back in time and meets and receives • Charm City Kings (Sony) — Teyonah Parris, advice and inspiration from notable people of Milan Ray, Jahi Di’Allo Winston. Directed by 1920s Paris, such as Cole Porter, Zelda and Angel Manuel Soto. Scott Fitzgerald, Josephine Baker, Ernest • Saint Maude (A24) — Morfydd Clark, Hemingway, Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dali. Jennifer Ehle, Lily Knight. Directed by Rose Pax Christi Film Series — Pax Christi El Glass. Paso and the Peace and Justice Ministry of the • Trolls World Tour (Universal) — CG Catholic Diocese of El Paso host a screening of Animation. Voices of Justin Timberlake, Kelly “Capernaum,” 2018 winner of the Grand Jury Clarkson, Ozzy Osbourne; Directed by Walt Prize at the Cannes Film Festival, at 3 p.m. Dohrn & David P. Smith. Sequel to 2016 ani- Sunday, April 19, at St. Joseph School auditori- mated film. um, 1315 Travis (enter through parking lot across from rectory). Discussion follows. April 17: Admission is free, donations accepted. • Green Rush (Lionsgate) — Mike Foy, Kriss Information: 740-3962 Dozal, Paul Telfer. Directed by Gerard Nadine Labaki’s film tells the story of a street- Roxburgh. wise Lebanese boy. The film was made in an • Promising Young Woman (Focus) — Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham, Laverne Cox. Directed by Emerald Fennell. • The Secret: Dare to Dream (Gravitas) — Katie Holmes, Josh Lucas, Jerry O’Connell. Directed by Andy Tennant. • Y cómo es él? (Pantelion)— Mauricio Ochmann, Omar Chaparro, Zuria Vega. Directed by Ariel Winograd.

April 24: • Antebellum (Lionsgate) — Janelle Monáe, Eric Lange, Jena Malone. Directed by Gerard Bush & Christopher Renz. • Bad Trip (Orion) — Lil Rel Howery, Eric André, Tiffany Haddish. Directed by Kitao Sakurai. • Fatima (Picturehouse) — Harvey Keitel, Sônia Braga, Goran Visnjic. Directed by Marco ® Pontecorvo. Good Food ... Good Feelings • Shirley (Neon) — Elisabeth Moss, Logan Lerman, Michael Stuhlbarg. Directed by This Easter don’t go hunting for eggs… Josephine Decker.

Your delicious eggs are waiting for you DVD/Blu-ray Releases

At your favorite restaurant, Village Inn, of course, April 7: • Doolittle. PG Leave the egg hunting for the little girls and boys • Cats. PG • Little Women. PG And give them a nice treat afterwards! April 14: • Just Mercy. PG-13 Have an Eggstra special Easter! • Underwater. PG-13

April 21: El Paso: 1500 Airway • 7144 Gateway East • 4757 Hondo Pass • 2929 N. Mesa • The Turning. PG-13 6440 N. Mesa • 7801 N. Mesa • 2275 Trawood • 1331 N. Zaragoza • 3464 Joe Battle • The Gentlemen. R Las Cruces: 1435 S. Valley • 445 S. Telshor • IP Man 4: The Finale. NR

Page 24 El Paso Scene April 2020 Local: Three guys over 50 he first question that comes out of years and no sign of stopping us when faced with tragedy and catastrophe is the last question The Lone Star State has always had a lot of T that ever gets answered: “Why?” love for that little ol’ band from Texas and El Not since World War II have we expe- Paso is welcoming them again (assuming rienced such a widespread calamity as that concerts are back in business). They’re scheduled for April 22 at the Abraham the coronavirus pandemic. Not since the Chavez Theatre. The last time we saw ZZ Great Depression have we suffered such a profound crash in our economic sys- Top was just four days shy of two years ago, The traditional stages of grief, which tem, with the stock market crashing and and that came less than eight months after apply to any tragedy, are denial, anger, their appearance at the as an open- unemployment soaring. Not since the bargaining, depression and acceptance. er for Guns N’ Roses. They will be the well- Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918 have we That strikes me as incomplete. The oiled machine they are known for. All three been overwhelmed by skyrocketing response of faith should go the extra guys are all original members and have been cases of severe, life-threatening illness mile, to ask how we should respond at it for over half a century. Their last official for which we have no vaccine or cure. when bad things happen, how we can disc of new music was “La Futura” close to a Pop stretches things out to three platters on And never in the history of the world decade ago, but they still have plenty of hits make a difference. “Kiss My Blood (Live in Paris 1991),” all on have so many people been forced to iso- to keep us happy. They have been known to The Biblical image that keeps coming opaque red and white splatter vinyl, plus a late themselves, with no social outlet go deep into their catalogue to fish out some to my mind during this crisis is the story DVD and copy of the original tour poster. beyond their own homes. Restaurants tasty blues and who knows we might hear a of the Babylonian exile. In the 6th cen- are shuttered, sports arenas remain few cuts off lead vocalist and guitarist Billy tury B.C., Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Gibbons’ dual solo discs that popped up dur- 7-, 10- & 12-inch singles empty and churches sit vacant. Babylon, invaded Israel, destroyed ing the group’s current recording hiatus. Get While it’s natural to ask “Why?”, we The single — either in its 7-, 10-, or 12-inch Jerusalem. Most of the Jews were your hands on some Miracle Gro and get that are unlikely to find an explanation that size, and even the 3-inch, sees a return, all deported to Babylon. They were finally beard working! taking up a large part of real estate on this satisfies. The world is filled with germs returned about 50 or 60 years later when special day. Picture discs make their presence and viruses that can take up residence in Record Store Day April 18 Cyrus of Persia conquered Babylon. known on all size configurations, including our bodies with little or no major harm. Destiny’s Child, Sam Smith, The Cure and, The exile was a pivotal period in Maybe I am just getting much older, but it One mutation and the world changes of course, the wax icon, Ronnie James Dio. Jewish history. By some accounts, it rad- feels like we come full circle much quicker nearly overnight. The Soft Boys double up with a pair of 7- ically altered the ways Jews practiced nowadays. April 18 is time once again for It’s tempting to say the Bible has such inchers celebrating their 40th year with “I their religion, the way they identified Record Store Day. This year’s ambassador is answers, but it doesn’t. Even Jesus Wanna Destroy You / Near The Soft Boys,” themselves (losing much of their previ- an interesting choice. It isn’t a stadium-sell- preached that God sent the rain to fall on featuring the rare, unreleased cover remake ous tribal identity) and upon their return, ing band like Metallica or Pearl Jam, nor a the just and the unjust, and the sun to of “Vegetable Man’ by Pink Floyd’s Syd they enjoyed a spiritual rebirth that legend like Ozzy Osbourne or Iggy Pop shine on both the evil and the good. (although a couple of these are represented Barrett. Then there are those who are choos- included the rebuilding of the temple. When Job persisted on asking God with releases this year); it is singer-song- ing to debut material on these singles: What we are experiencing right now is Collective Soul takes on R.E.M., Greg Dulli why he suffered the loss of nearly all his writer Brandi Carlile. She has a half-dozen a form of exile. We have been cut off of the Afghan Whigs goes after a Bob Dylan family, his possessions and even his discs under her belt, a few Grammy awards, from our usual way of life, we are sepa- cut, The Drive By Truckers give us a glimpse health, he never got a direct answer in and her entry this year is her tribute to her rated physically from people who matter hometown heroes, Soundgarden. Now on into rare session tracks, and Eminem takes it the end. God revealed Himself as the to us, we no longer enjoy much of what with a list of highlights from the 2020 lot. back to where it all began with “My Name Creator whose ways and purposes could spiced up our lives. No dining out or Is,” to barely scratch the surface. Country never be fully comprehended by mortal gets into the scene with the incredible vault parties, no sports events to participate in, Box sets, multi-disc collections: man. Job does not pursue his case find of “March of Dimes” by the legendary attend or even watch (except reruns), no against God, but instead repents of his Wearing the crown in the “overdoing it” Hank Williams. This is the complete 1951 weekend getaways or vacations. Our quest for an explanation. In the face of a department is Clutch with “The Obelisk,” a performance on 10-inch red, with a new rich diet of activity is now a gruel of rel- God who is both fully good and fully 16-LP collection with a turntable slipmat and restoration and mastering of the 16-inch ative solitude, whether social distancing powerful, Job realized he didn’t need signed artist lithograph. The runner-up falls radio transcription disc at least or sheltering in place at worst. on the complete opposite spectrum: rap pio- God to justify Himself. Exile is a scary word, but the lesson neer The Notorious B.I.G and “It Was All A I’m not saying that people should not The wacky, bizarre, questionable we learn from the Israelites is that it can Dream: The Notorious B.I.G. 1994-1999.” seek understanding. But life has taught This is the music industry we are talking precede a new beginning. I hope that is This 9-record set features his four proper me that real understanding never comes about, where bizarre is an everyday occur- true for all us. albums as double discs bundled together for in the midst of tragedy. That may take rence. Paw Patrol should crack open some the first time, pressed on clear vinyl and years, if at all. Faith does not guarantee housed in a box. Other runners-up are no piggy banks with their official theme song on Randy Limbird is editor and immediate answers, but gives us hope slouches either, with Widespread Panic, the bone-colored vinyl. Not to be left out is publisher of El Paso Scene. that there are answers. And that hope late Jerry Garcia, and of course his band the Pinkfong with a “Baby Shark’ picture disc — Send comments to him at with four versions of the track, no less. allows us to continue forward. Grateful Dead, all offering 5-LP compendi- [email protected] ums. Rhine Records is ramping up the Soundtracks are back with Austin Powers Replacements’ “Live Inconcerated,” previ- flooding the field with all three incarnations. ously available only as a 5-song promo CD, Dune gets re-pressed on “Spice,” colored into a very expanded 140-gram 3-platter with 24 x 24 full color poster. Cult favorite compilation. Hackers finally get the wax treatment. Judd Apatow raises his game with “Warren Rare live-in-concert vinyl debuts Zevon’s Greatest Hits (According To Judd Apatow).” What Record Store Day would be David Bowie once again will have a very complete without a cassette sneaking out? heavy presence with four separate releases. This time the honor goes to the Strokes mak- One of the most intriguing is a newly ing their new album available on tape. unearthed show from 1974 titled “I’m Only Dancing (The Soul Tour 74).” The set list It is hard to believe that this really doesn’t was overhauled and included as-yet-to-be- even put a ding in the shiny Record Store released tracks from the Young Americans Day surface. This is an incredibly small sam- sessions and also featured a revamped band. pling of what is being offered this year. All Alice Cooper also digs deep with a live show of these items are being released in extreme- Feb. 19, 1982 at The Apollo Theatre in ly limited pressing numbers — from a high Glasgow, Scotland, on his Special Forces of 17,000 (the most ever for a RSD release) Tour. Out of the concert’s 18 tracks, only to as little as 100, with most hovering at the three have ever been available before. 3,000 mark. Many are numbered and most Newcomer Billie Eilish gets into the live will disappear very quickly. So forget about game with “Live at Third Man Records.” using that tax refund or stimulus check for This rare acoustic collection from Nashville something sensible. With all those unreleased is pressed on opaque blue vinyl and includes tracks, demos, and live cuts, this is vinyl you an exclusive poster. Waylon’s son Shooter may never see again. Jennings comes back to Record Store Day with a performance from “Bonnaroo 2006,” Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin’ with a medley of the hits as well as some Dice Music. Drop him a line at special versions never before released. Iggy [email protected]

April 2020 El Paso Scene Page 25 Family trips turn Taking a Look Back by John McVey Middagh into an adventure Trinity Site Tour — White Sands Missile Alameda on the Tigua Reservation. Information: Range. The semiannual tour to the site of the 851-9997 (El Paso Mission Trail Association). eing partly, and of course perkily, a first atom bomb explosion scheduled for April • Mission Socorro — The first adobe structure man of the saddle, some might that summed it all up for the new officers 4 has been canceled. Fall Tour scheduled for in Socorro was built in 1692, and like nearby think I would be untutored by telling them what they had to look for- Oct. 3. Information: (575) 678-1134 or Mission Ysleta, was destroyed by floods in later B ward to, both rewarding and cautionary. books but I’d hope not counted as igno- wsmr.army.mil. centuries. The current structure dates back to

rant. Sodden some others might think, Then we went to lunch, and afterward 1843, with additions completed in 1873. It’s off Chamizal National Memorial — 800 S. dull and expressionless — oh, I say not. I Kourtine took off to celebrate with her Socorro Road two miles southeast of Ysleta. San Marcial. The National Park Service oper- have experienced much. classmates. I found a museum in Abilene, • San Elizario Chapel — Established in 1789 as ates the memorial on land once claimed by This past winter, we traveled to return Frontier Texas, that was wonderfully set a Spanish presidio, or fort, to protect the Mexico as part of a decades-long dispute over my great-grandchildren to their mother in up from the first step through the front Camino Real, San Elizario was the first county the international boundary. Cultural Center Peacock, Texas, population 16. I experi- door to the exit. A path that took you seat of El Paso. The church was built in 1877, including Visitor Center Information Desk, Park enced a multitude of characters and living through the building following the devel- replacing a church built about 25 years earlier. Store, Museum, and Theater closed until fur- conditions on this round trip of 85 miles. opment of Texas from the beginning of Technically, San Elizario Chapel is a presidio ther notice. Memorial grounds and comfort sta- I know you’re probably getting tired of time. Nine movie screens along the way church, not a mission. It’s on the San Elizario tion remain open to the public from 7 a.m. to Middagh’s family stories, but they just depicted different people that lived dur- plaza, off Socorro Road, 5.5 miles southeast of 10 p.m. daily. Admission is free. Information: keep coming. Like this three-day trip to ing the times, telling their story. Very life- Socorro Mission. Nearby is the famous jail that 532-7273 or on Facebook at Peacock. Maybe not a trip through hell like and moving. I must go back alone; it Billy the Kid reportedly broke into to rescue a ChamizalNationalMemorial. but purgatory for sure. I don’t like to go may not had been the wisest thing to take friend. Group tours are available. For San two young ones, too. Elizario tour information, call 851-1682. the same way twice so I’m always look- El Paso History Radio Show — The ing for different routes. This time we We got back to the motel that night, show runs 10:05 a.m. to noon Saturdays on only to suffer through a meltdown with San Elizario Veterans Museum and should’ve taken the quickest route. With KTSM AM 690 (and streamed at Memorial Walk — 1501-B Main in San two youngsters aboard, confined in their the two grandsons — too big of a day, I KTSMRadio.com). Documentary filmmaker guess. Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. car seats, having to make emergency Jackson Polk hosts the show with reenactor Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. potty stops alongside the road, plus We got up the next morning to a slither- and historian Melissa Sargent. Details of each ing of snow, making me think that maybe Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission unscheduled eating stops, turned the six- upcoming show, plus podcasts of previous pro- is free. Information: 345-3741 or 383-8529. hour drive into a long eight hours. I was playing out my current writing grams, are at EPHistory.com. We reached Peacock after dark. Their class assignment: “A story about what San Elizario walking tours — The San home is a former restaurant and church, takes place in a winter cabin.” Mission Trail — Three historic churches lie Elizario Historic District hosts free, guided and their nearest neighbor is three blocks Breakfast came around, so we went to within eight miles of each other in El Paso walking tours at noon and 3 p.m. the fourth away. Rustic comes nowhere near the only café in town. Luckily it was on County’s Mission Valley. Sunday of the month starting at Main Street describing it. the motel property. As we walked, every- • Mission Ysleta — Spanish and Tigua Indian Mercantile, 1501 Main Street. Information: We wound up only dropping off the car- one turned to see who had entered. I felt refugees from northern New Mexico founded 851-0093 or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.org. load of Christmas toys. We decided it immediately like we’d walked in on a the community in the 1680s. The first mission To get there: Take Loop 375 to Socorro Road would be easier if we took the boy down scene of the movie “Deliverance.” Of was built in 1692 and rebuilt completely in both then go east seven miles to San Elizario. the road 23 more miles to “the” motel in about eight tables there, three of them the 18th and 19th centuries. The current struc- District is on the right. Look for the brown Aspermont, population 539. Grand- were full of men wearing camouflage ture was built in 1851. It’s near Zaragoza and signs. daughter Kourtine had to wake up early pants and jackets. to get to work, which included her gradu- That surprised me since I didn’t think ation ceremony. She and 15 others were hunting season was still going on. I asked getting their badges, after completing my granddaughter; who looked down four weeks of intensive training to shielding her mouth with her hand, become correctional officers for the telling me in a low voice they were pig Texas Department of Criminal Justice. hunters. Then I remembered we were in This took place in Abilene, another 60 Shackelford County, which is overrun miles south. But it was worth it. My with feral hogs. I’d heard that people are granddaughter was chosen to deliver the shooting or trapping these hogs, and sell- class presentation speech, and she did a ing them for 70 cents a pound on the supreme job. Two or three times now I hoof. Almost made me want to move have witnessed her deliver a great talk, there. seeing firsthand how all the time she After breakfast we said our good-byes. spent in school in 4-H and FFA paid off. Checked out of the $45-per-night room. She is now a correctional officer assigned Cecilia and I got in her car, put the home to a maximum-security prison I do think address on the GPS, pressed “quickest and hope she has found her calling, being route” and started back. The GPS took us 29 years old with two young ones. a different way, heading out on Farm-to- After the ceremony I was lucky enough Market Road 610, which passed through to be able to talk with the prison chap- magnificent ranch country. Then to I-20 lain, Mr. Baldwin, a very nice and smart and I-10, getting home before 5 p.m. man who is dedicated to the men and John McVey Middagh is a former women who work a dangerous job. He saddle shop owner. You can reach delivered an opening and closing prayer him at [email protected].

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