El Paso Scene December 2012

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www.epscene.com DEC. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Your monthl y gui de to communi ty entertai nment, recreati on & cul ture • • • • • • • • • • D E C E M B E R 2 0 1 2 “Moonrise,” photograph by Enrique Villar (featured in the International Eye of the Camera Exhibition Nov. 30-Dec. 15 at Crossland Gallery) El Paso’s new face in Washington Beto O’Rourke is only the 4th congressman from El Paso since 1965. — Page 31 ‘Seussical, the Musical’ Kids-N-Co. stages song-and-dance adaption of Dr. Seuss — Page 52 ‘Wyeths Across Texas’ Exhibit of Wyeth family art arrives in El Paso in January — Page 48 ‘Advent Conspiracy’ Movement seeks to turn Christmas ‘upside down’ — Page 30 Hundreds of Holiday Happenings! Page 2 El Paso Scene December 2012 El Paso Scene Page 3 December 2012 San Elizario Art District — Galleries and artist studios are located along Main Street near the San Elizario Plaza. Pages 28-29. • Dec. 7: First Friday ArtWalk and evening Ghost Tour • Dec. 8-9: Christkindel Market and Christmas with The Iveys. • Dec. 15: Christmas Fair and Luminaria Lighting. ‘A Christmas Carol’ — UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents Dickens’ hol- iday classic Dec. 16 and Dec. 21-22, Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre. Page 59. El Paso Gem and Mineral Show —Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at El Maida Auditorium. Page 12. International Eye of the Camera Exhibition and Sale — Nov. 30-Dec. 15 at El Paso Art Association’s Crossland Gallery. Gala opening Nov. 30. Page 10. Magoffin Holiday Open House — The annual holiday event at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site is Dec. 1. Page 20. ‘The Nutcracker’ on ice — Sun City Blades Figure Skating Club presents the Christmas classic Dec. 7-8. Page 12. ‘Venite!’ — Coronado Baptist Church’s annual Christmas music presentation is Dec. 7-9. Page 9. ‘Navidad de Las Luminarias’- Bruce Nehring Consort’s holiday concerts are Dec. 7-9 at the Chapel at Loretto. Page 5. Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — Live racing returns for the season Dec. 7 and runs through April. Page 9. The annual New Year’s Celebration in the Signature Showroom is Dec. 31. Sasahara Gallery — The gallery’s “Goodbye Sale” is Dec. 8. Christmas Market (with Encaustic International Gallery) benefit- ing Helping Hands is Dec. 16. Page 44. Fiesta Guadalupana — Dec. 8 at the Ysleta Mission. Mercado de Artes is Dec. 9. Page 18. Etiquette Classes — Joann Wardy’s School of Etiquette and Enrichment hosts various classes Dec. 10-15. Page 39. Titovets Schoool of Art Show & Sale — Dec. 12 at 3446 N. Mesa Suite F. Page 19. Winter Wine Art Market — Sunland Winery’s market is Dec. 14-15, with paint- ing/tasting classes andarts market. Page 57. Downtown Artist Market — The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department’s market for area artists are Saturdays in the Union Plaza District, with a holiday shopping event Dec. 15. Page 30. Happy Hippie Holidaze — Hal Marcus Gallery’s 42nd annual Happy Holidaze Open House arts and craft fair Dec. 15 with local vendors, appetizers and live entertainment including December’s featured artist Adelaide. Page 46. Studio Open House & Christmas Miniature Show — Krystyna Robbins will host her holiday open house Dec. 16 at the Robbins Studio. Page 42. El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Centers — Page 4. • Deadmau5 is Dec. 19 at Judson Williams Convention Center. • “Hair” is Jan. 15, is “Midtown Men” is Feb. 6, Bill Maher is Feb. 10 and “Menopause The Musical” is March 19-20 at the Plaza Theatre. UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts — Showing through Dec. 21 is “Shifting Sands: Recent Videos from the Middle East,” and “SEFT-1” works by Ivan Puig and Andres Padilla Domene. Opening Jan. 24 is “Avenue Patrice Lumumba” by Guy Tillim “Magnificent Warning” by Máximo Gonzalez and “Stardust: Memories of the Calle Mariscal” by Julian Cardona. Page 41. ‘Creole Christmas’ —Lola Productions, Inc. presents the world famous band from New Orlean’s Preservation Hall Dec. 22 at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Page 42. ‘Winter Down at the Pass’ — La Guitarra School of Music celebrates its 15th anniver- sary with a holiday concert Dec. 22, at Scottish Rite Theater. Page 3. New Year’s Eve Gala — Hilton Garden Inn’s gala celebration is Dec. 31, with dinner, dancing, champagne toast and live entertain- ment. Page 17. Forum Ballroom New Year’s Eve Dance — River City featured at the Dec. 31 dance at The Forum with party favors, beer and set-ups, door prizes and menudo. Page 35. ‘From The Top’ auditions — El Paso Summer Music Festival hosts auditions for young classical musicians interested in being part of a live recording of “From The Top” radio show are Jan. 5-6, at UTEP’s Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall. Page. 5. LYNX Exhibits —El Paso’s only traveling exhibit museum features “In the Dark,” a look at nocturnal life through Jan. 6, a look at nocturnal life. Page 15. The museum is also home to El Paso Artisan Gallery with works by local artists and regional gifts. Page 44. Vegetarian Society of El Paso — The soci- ety’s January dinner features Michael Greger, Humane Society Director of Public Health and Animal Agriculture, Jan. 12 at the Airport Holiday Inn. Page 21. La Tierra Cafe dinner shows — La Tierra Café Café Dinner Shows for 2013 include Patambores African Dance and Drum (Jan. 12) and Al Borde Flamenco and guests (Feb. 9). Page 6. Motorcycle Madness — The exhibit cele- brating the area’s history of its love for motorcycles runs through Jan. 20. Page 7. Southern New Mexico Old-Fashioned Christmas —MainStreet Truth or Consequences’ annual Tree Lighting is Dec. 7 in Evelyn Renfro Park. Page 17. Elephant Butte’s 18th luminaria beach parade is Dec. 8. Silver City MainStreet — First Friday events are Dec. 7 (Holiday Luminarias) and Jan. 5 (Twelfth Night). Page 51. Scene Spotlight highlights events advertised in this issue. Page 4 December 2012 © 2012 Cristo Rey Communications Randy Limbird Editor and Publisher (915) 542-1422 Albert Martinez Advertising & Circulation Director (915) 920-7244 Lisa Kay Tate Associate Editor (915) 542-1422 ext. 4 Editorial Associates: Yvonne T. Herrera, Will Summers Circulation Associates: Randy Friedman, Gil Garza Contributing Writers: Carol Viescas, Brian Chozick, Myrna Zanetell, Walter Schaefer, Jay Duncan Subscription Form is on Page 58 Visit El Paso Scene Online at www.epscene.com sponsored by Phidev, Inc. December 2012 El Paso Scene is published by Cristo Rey Communications as a monthly guide to entertainment, recreation and culture in the El Paso area. Copies are provided free at selected locations. Subscriptions are $10 a year, sent by 3rd class mail. Circulation: 41,000 copies. El Paso Scene P. O. Box 13615 El Paso, Texas 79913 PH: 542-1422 FAX: 542-4292 Office: 316 Arboles, El Paso TX 79932 E-mail: [email protected] Deadline for news for the January issue is Dec. 17 The January issue comes out Dec. 27 El Paso Scene E l Paso Scene rarely ventures into the political arena, but we thought the “changing of the guard” in our congressional representation was worth an exception. Since 1965, when Texas’s 16th congressional district was redrawn so that its population centered in El Paso, only three people (Richard C. White, Ronald Coleman and Silvestre Reyes) have served in that office —coincidental- ly, all served for 16 years. Beto O’Rourke will become the fourth person to represent the district when he’s sworn into office in January. (Other El Paso congressmen included Claude Hudspeth and R.E. Thomason, who served 12 years and 16 years, respectively, in the first half of the 20th century — when the district spread throughout West Texas, including Midland and Odessa.) As a freshman member of the minority party, O’Rourke is unlikely to have a major impact on legislation in his first term. Yet he automatically becomes the highest-ranking politician from El Paso and as such, he becomes our leading ambassador to the rest of the nation. That’s why we chose O’Rourke as the subject of this month’s feature story. He’s the new face of El Paso. It’s a youthful face — he just turned 40 —which combined with his lankly build and often tussled hair can’t help but remind an old-timer like me of the Jimmy Stewart character in “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (see photos at right). In that 1939 film Stewart played a naive idealist appointed to fill an unex- pired U.S. Senate term. O’Rourke has a bit more combat expe- rience, having served three terms on the El Paso City Council and having defeat- ed an entrenched incumbent in this year’s congressional primary. It will be interest- ing to see how that has prepared him for the country’s biggest political arena. * * * The Hyundai Sun Bowl is just around the corner — at press time, the teams had not been officially announced, although it’s predicted Georgia Tech from the ACC will take on USC from the Pac-12. Once again, El Paso Scene will sponsor a Sun Bowl Week Hike Up Cristo Rey at noon, Sunday, Dec. 30 (see Page 6 for details). This is a great outing for friends and family visiting for the holidays, as well as Sun Bowl visitors. The event is sponsored by the El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau. * * * The El Paso Art Association decided this year to split photography off from the fall Arts International, and organized a separate juried show for photographers. The International Eye of the Camera Exhibition and Sale opens Nov. 30 at the Crossland Gallery. The association invit- ed the Scene to choose one of the entries for this month’s cover. Our Cover Award went to Enrique Villar for his “Moonrise” photograph of Downtown El Paso. Beto O’Rourke, left, and Jimmy Stewart in “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” The s¡iril of an LngIish CalhedraI Chrislmas comes lo Iife in lhe magnificenl Cha¡eI al Lorello, decoraled in hoIiday s¡Iendor vilh Iuminarias, candIes, ¡oinsel- lias and vhile Iighls. Thc Cnnsnrt 5Ingcrs, direcled by Brucc NchrIng, viII be |oined by a Brass QuIntct, organisl Lcstcr Ackcrman of CharIolle, N.C., and Thc Cnnsnrt P!aycrs. 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Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The show features gems, miner- als, fossils, beads, silver jewelry, tools and equipment, geode cutting, silent auction, demonstrations and door prizes, Ticket infor- mation: Gem Center USA, 533-7153, 1-877- 533-7153 or [email protected]. EPCC Winter Fest — El Paso Community College will host its Charity Winter Fest noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Valle Verde Campus, 919 Hunter, with a car show, food, games and entertainment. Fee to enter car show or to vote in the Best of Show category is one toy for Toys for Tots. Information: 831- 3722 or epcc.edu. Magoffin Holiday Open House — The annual holiday season event at the Magoffin Home State Historic Site, 1120 Magoffin, is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Enjoy the holiday dec- orations, refreshments and music by school choirs amid the authentic art and furnishings of this historic home. Admission: $1. Information: 533-5147. San Jacinto Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting — The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department and evolve Federal Credit Union present the 77th annual Evolve Credit Union “Celebration of Lights” holiday tradition of the plaza’s spectacular Christmas tree and displays Saturday, Dec. 1, at San Jacinto Plaza downtown. The ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. with live entertainment. The light- ing of the Christmas tree at 5:55 p.m. followed by the 15th annual lighted Christmas parade and fireworks. Information: 541-4331 or elpa- sotex.gov/parks. The event draws around 78,000 spectators and will be simulcast on the El Paso-Las Cruces CW Network, affiliated with KVIA-TV. Health and Fitness Fair — The health fair is 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at El Paso County Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano, focusing on healthy eating and fitness, and will include exer- cise routines, diabetes prevention, education and nutritional. Admission: $5. Information: 790-3821. Lights of LUV —Ronald McDonald House, 300 E. California, hosts its annual Christmas lights celebration 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, appearance by Ronald McDonald, Santa Claus and his wife, music, kids’ crafts and refreshments. Sponsored by Children’s Hospital at Providence and Southwest Airline. Admission is free, and the public is invited. Information: 542-1522 or rmdcelp.org. Horizon City Christmas Parade — The Eastlake Lions Club’s Christmas Parade, “Building Bridges-Each One, Reach One,” is 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, starting at Darrington and Ryderwood and heading down Horizon Boulevard to Kenazo and ending at Carrol T. Welch School on McMahon. Information: [email protected]. ‘Navidad on the Border’ - The annual homage to the community’s traditional Christmas customs is 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at EPCC Administrative Center Auditorium, 9050 Viscount. Presented by Que Bonita Familia and the El Paso Community College Senior Adult Program. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Complimentary tick- ets available through the Seniors Adult Program: 831-7803. Picture Paws Santa — LULAC Council 4964 will host Santa photo opportunities for pets and kids at 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at El Paso Saddleblanket, 6926 Gateway East. People can bring a favorite dog, cat or child or a picture with Santa and his elves. Proceeds go to LULAC Council 4964 Scholarship Fund. Cost: $5 requested donation. Information: 474-1081 or [email protected]. War Eagles Chili Cookoff — The 10th annual cookoff is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the War Eagles Air Museum, at the Doña Ana County Airport in Santa Teresa, with public chili tasting of more than a dozen top chili cooks. Tasting cups are $2 (includes unlimited samples and discounted museum admission). Proceeds benefit the War Eagles Museum Restoration Fund. Anyone interested in judging D e c e mb e r R O U N D u p Please see Page 5 DECEMBER INDEX Scene Spotlight 3 Behind the Scene 4 Roundup 5-18 Here’s the Ticket 19-22 Dance 23 Music 24 Program Notes 25-26 Comedy 26 Viva Juárez 27 El Paso FishNet 30 Feature: New Face in Washington 31-32 Sports 33-35 Nature 36-39 At the Museum 40-43, 50 SW Art Scene 44-47 Gallery Talk 48-49 On Stage 51-52 Stage Talk 52 Keep on Bookin' 53 History Lessons 54 Liner Notes 56 Film Scene 55-56 January Preview 57 El Paso Scene User’s Guide 58 Advertiser Index 58 Subscription Form 58 may come early to sign up. Information: (575) 589-2000 or war-eagles-air-museum.com. Sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI). North Pole at the Museum— International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana, will host its annual afternoon of holiday enter- tainment 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. Children and family pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus, portrayed by Professor and Mrs. Blevins, can be taken in a setting more than 100 Christmas decorations. Information: 543-6747 or internationalmuseumofart.net. Christmas at the Museum is designed to spark young people’s interest in the arts and bring young people and their families to the Museum for a day of holiday programming rooted in the arts. Winners of the annual coloring and drawing contests for elementary students will be on dis- play. Mr. and Mrs. Santa will also be at the museum 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, to hear museum members’ “wish lists” for Christmas. Cameras encouraged. Museum membership is $25 per year (for couples). Winter Wine Art Market — Art and Framing Mfg. and Sunland Winery, 1769 Victory in Sunland Park, host a winter market 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14- 15, with painting and tasting classes and a local arts market. Food offered by Ana’ Kitchen. The Sweetwater Band performs 7 to 11 p.m. both days. Information: (575) 589-1214. To get there: Turn West on Sunland Park Drive, right on Futurity at 4-way stop (across from casino entrance), left on Trifecta then right on Victory Lane. Luminarias Festival/Posadas along the Mission Trail — The Mission Trail will glow with traditional Christmas luminarias Saturday, Dec. 15, for its annual event. Around 6,000 luminarias will be lit near dusk and line Socorro Road from the Ysleta Mission past the Socorro Mission, then to the San Elizario Plaza. Admission is free. Information: 851-1682. or elpasomissiontrail.com. The 8-mile route includes all three Mission Trail churches, the oldest continuously active churches in the United States. Some shops and restaurants along the trail will remain open after hours for open houses or shopping. Each community will host its own posada and holiday festivities beginning at dusk. Special activities will be held at the Tigua Cultural Center. The San Elizario Genealogy & Historical Society will host free events beginning at 4:30 p.m. with Las Posadas in front of the San Elceario chapel with Christmas carols and Christmas Fair and luminaria lighting 5 to 7 p.m. in Veterans Memorial Plaza. Traditional food and refreshments available for a small donation. Information: 851-1682 or epcounty.com/sanelizariomuseum. WinterCon 4 — The 4th annual Pop Culture and Anime Convention is 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Paso Street. The event focuses on the Japanese artistic culture, as well as live music, panels, games, animation, science fiction and more in a family-friendly atmosphere. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door (Ticketmaster). Information: epwintercon.com. This year’s guests include voice actor Greg Ayres, costumer Familiar Nori and spinning at the dance is DJ Howie Rivet. There will be con- tests, giveaways and a charity auction to benefit Toys for Tots. Regional artists and vendors will be selling at the event. Cosplay encouraged. St. Anthony’s Seminary Posada — The seminary, at Crescent and Hastings in Central El Paso, celebrates the traditional custom of the posada at about 6:30 p.m. nightly Dec. 16-23, with rosary, songs by Los Franciscanos and pro- cession, followed by the breaking of piñatas. The posada is conducted in Spanish. The semi- nary’s famous Nativity scene will be on display through Christmas Day. Information: 566-2261. Mount Cristo Rey Hike Through Time — A guided hike is at noon Sunday, Dec. 30, at Mount Cristo Rey, Sunland Park, N.M. Length: 5 miles round trip (2-3 hours). Cost: $5 ($2 for children) donation requested for the Mt. Cristo Restoration Committee. Information: 252- 9840. No reservation is required. A presentation on the history of the monu- ment will be given at the summit. The four-story-tall statue of Christ on the cross was built in 1938-40 by sculptor Urbici Soler. The mountaintop is 4,576 feet above sea level, in Sunland Park, N.M., near the junction of Mexico, Texas and New Mexico. The hike is sponsored by El Paso Convention & Visitors Bureau and El Paso Scene. Security is provided along the trail and in the parking lot. The 5-mile hike is easy to moderate, and is suitable for all ages. Free bottled water provid- ed for hikers. Meet at the large parking lot at the trailhead to Mt. Cristo Rey off McNutt Road (NM 273). Take the Racetrack exit off Paisano and cross the Rio Grande. Hyundai Sun Bowl — The 79th annual football classic begins at noon, Monday, Dec. 31, with teams to be announced from the PAC 12 and ACC conferences. Tickets; $15, $20, $30, $40, $50, $60 and $150. Information: 533- 4416, 1-800-915-BOWL or sunbowl.org, or Ticketmaster.com. Pre-game activities begin at 11:30 a.m. in the stadium with introduction of 2012 Legends of the Sun Bowl Game, Introduction of Sun Court, performances by university bands and the Golden Knights Army Parachute Team. The halftime show features bands from both teams and performance by country western star Lee Brice. Other Sun Bowl events: • The 51st annual WestStar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational is Dec. 22-23 at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Saturday: Central Michigan vs. University of Nebraska at 5 p.m. and UTEP vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 7 p.m. Sunday: Consolation game is 5 p.m. with cham- pionship game at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20-$40 four game/two night package; $12-$22 two- game/one night package. Information: 533-4416 or 747-5234 (UTEP Ticket Center). • Rotary Sun Bowl Football Team Luncheon is Friday, Dec. 28, at the El Paso Convention Center. Doors open at 11 a.m. The starting line-ups from both teams are introduced at 11:30 a.m. and the head coaches are highlight- ed as well. Tickets: $50; tables for eight $450 (eight guests, or six guests plus two football player from each team). Information: 533-4416, ext. 200 or 504-9013. • The 15th annual Sun Bowl Fan Fiesta is 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, at the El Paso Convention Center, with live music by local bands, food and drinks, a pep rally, fireworks display and more. Admission is free, and the public is invited. Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of Guadalupe exhibition and mini-festival — An opening art reception and mini-festival is 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at La Galeria de la Misíon de Senecú, the Ysleta Independent School District’s gallery at 8455 Alameda. Winners of the art competition will be announced. Entertainment includes Ceiba and Danza Azteca Chichimeca Omecoatl, plus food, arts and crafts vendors. Admission is free. Information: 434-9711 or fin- earts.yisd.net. The 15th annual “Our Lady of Guadalupe” exhibition runs Dec. 6-Jan. 17, featuring pro- December Roundup Cont’d from Page 3 Please see Page 7 El Paso Scene Page 6 December 2012 fessional and student works that pay homage to the popular cultural icon. Fiesta Guadalupana — The celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe is Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Ysleta Mission (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church), 131 S. Zaragosa (at Alameda). A pro- cession at Ysleta Elementary School is at 8 a.m., followed at 10 a.m. by a Mariachi Mass in front of the mission. Admission is free to all events. Information: 859-9848 or ysletamis- sion.org. In conjunction with the event is the Mercado de Artes 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, with paintings, bultos, retablos, weaving, ironwork, colchas, Native American potter and jewelry. Traditional food for sale. Entertainment includes live music, Tigua social dances, story- telling, matachines, mariachis and folklorico dancers. Fiesta of Our Lady of Guadalupe — The 13th annual three-day religious festival in Tortugas, N.M. is Monday through Wednesday, Dec. 10-12. The festival is the biggest event of the year in Tortugas, a small village near Mesilla Park that’s home to the Tortugas Indians. Events are centered at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. The festival begins at 6:30 p.m. Monday with a procession, rosary and vigil. The pilgrimage to the Tortugas “A” Mountain begins 7 a.m. Tuesday with a procession at 5 a.m. from Casa del Pueblo to the church. Registration begins at 6 a.m. for pilgrimage at 7 a.m. The bishop’s Mass is at 11 a.m. on the mountain. At 4 p.m. is a rosary on the mountain. At sundown, pilgrims will light luminarias along the mountain path. A fiesta Mass is at 9 a.m. Wednesday followed by Danzante Dances at 10:30 a.m. A traditional free fiesta dinner at noon is sponsored by La Corporacion de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, the governing body of the tribe (which is relat- ed to the Tiguas). A procession around the vil- lage begins at 4 p.m.; a rosary is at 5 p.m., and 6 p.m. is the reception in honor of the Corporacion’s mayordomos. To get there: Take Interstate 10 to Las Cruces, exit on University Avenue and go under the freeway; turn left at the stop sign and continue on Main, going through two sig- nals. Turn left on Tortugas Drive and then turn right on Parroquia. Information: (575) 526-8171 or (575) 522- 0288. To get there: Take Interstate 10 to Las Cruces, exit on University Avenue and go under the freeway; turn left at the stop sign and continue on Main, going through two sig- nals. Turn left on Tortugas Drive and then turn right on Parroquia. Information: (575) 526- 8171 or (575) 522-0288. Piro-Manso-Tiwa Indian Tribe of Guadalupe Pueblo —Events celebrating the Virgin of Guadalupe are Dec. 10-12 at St. Genevieve’s Church and Parish Hall, 100 South Espina and 1025 E. Las Cruces Ave., in Las Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575) 524-9649. A procession of the virgin is Monday and Tuesday from the hall to the church. A Mass for the Virgin de Guadalupe will be given Wednesday, followed by dancing by the matachines (Los Danzantes) and Piro-Manso- Tiwa Tribe members. The Virgin de Guadalupe is kept in the church until New Year’s Day, when she will be taken out at 2 p.m. in a procession accompanied by dancing and pageantry. She is then taken home until next December. St. Anthony’s Festival for Our Lady of Guadalupe — St. Anthony’s Seminary, Crescent and Hastings in Central El Paso, will host events in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Dec. 10-12, including pilgrimages, masses and a bazaar. The public is welcome. Information/times: 566-2261. Church programs ‘Venite!’ — Coronado Baptist Church, 501 Thunderbird, will host its annual Christmas music presentation Friday through Sunday, Dec. 7-9. Prelude is at 6:30 p.m.; performance begins at 7 p.m. The original musical is based on the documentary “The Star of Bethlehem” by Rick Larson. The story joins the journey of the wise men following the star to the Child, and features a look at the heavens through the scriptures and modern technology. Admission is free. Information: 584-3912 or coronadobap- tist.org. Blessing of Nativities — Sacred Earth Ministry of St. Pius X will host its annual bless- ing of nativity displays at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at St Pius X Community Center, 1050 N. Clark. Anyone wishing to have a nativity blessed may bring it the center anytime between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Snacks and rinds available on a donation basis. Information: Mike, 757-9395. The ministry’s patron saint is Saint Francis of Assisi, who is the originator of the first nativi- ties as well as patron saint of animals and the environment. ‘The Spirit of Christmas’ — Cielo Vista Church’s annual large-scale holiday pageant of music and drama celebrating the Christmas season programs is Dec. 7-9 and Dec. 14-16 at the church at 3585 Lee Trevino. The pageant celebrates 20 years of Christmas’ past along with some of the greatest stories of the Bible told through a dramatic musical presentation. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday and 4 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $5. Information: 595-0288 or cielovista.org. Tickets available at Cielo Vista ticket office and at The Hub (Montana Lobby). Ticket office is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ‘Living Christmas Tree’ — The 48th annu- al Christmas concerts at First Baptist Church, 805 Montana, are 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9, 805 Montana. This show is one of the longest-running events of its kind in the country. Doors open one hour prior to each performance. The event usually sells out early. Nursery provided free. Tickets (on sale Nov. 6): $5; reserved via church website at fbcep.com. Information: 533-1465. This year, the program features Quintessential Brass, LCT Orchestra, Saul and Cory, a drum- line, children’s ensemble and many soloists. A Coffeehouse Christmas — CrossPoint Church, 11995 Montwood, presents “Discover Christmas,” its annual holiday gift to the com- munity Dec. 14-16, featuring vignettes of drama, dance and music, homemade treats and specialty coffee. Performances are at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and at the 10 a.m. Sunday service. Admission is free. Information: 857- 7492 or crosspointelpaso.com. Live Nativity — Bethany Christian Church, 10453 Springwood, hosts its Live Nativity Scene 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, in front of the church, with participants from the “past and present” to show the relevance of the Christmas Spirit in the present time. Admission is free. Information: 592-5977. December Roundup Cont’d from Page 5 El Paso Scene Page 7 December 2012 Please see Page 8 ‘Home for Christmas’ — Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird, presents the choral and instrumental benefit concert at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, featuring the first movement of Rutter’s “Gloria,” along with spirituals, jazz, and contemporary Advent and Christmas music. The backdrop of the con- cert is Jesus being born homeless, and how that can inspire others to build homes for the less fortunate. Admission is free; free-will offering taken to go towards building homes for the homeless in Nicaragua in the Spring of 2013. Information: 584-2133, ext. 109 or western- hillsep.org. Christmas Celebration — Abundant Living Faith Center, 1000 Valley Crest, will host its annual orchestral production and candlelight communion services celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ Dec. 19-24, in the center’s audi- torium. The Christmas Story is told through the eyes of the Storyteller, from Hooville to the Nativity and everything in between, with live animals, full orchestra, flying angels and even the Grinch. Performances are 7 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday through Monday. Admission is free. Information: 532-8543 or alfc.com. Let There Be Lights Loya Light Show — The brilliant display of holiday lights choreographed to music is fea- tured at 6, 7 and 8 p.m. Fridays through Sundays, Dec. 1-31, at 12001 Paseo de Oro (one block north of Montwood, off Bob Mitchell). Parking available at Montwood High School and Crosspoint Church. Admission is free. Luminarias by the Lake — Thousands of luminarias will line the walking paths at Keystone Heritage Park and El Paso Desert Botanical Gardens, 4200 Doniphan, 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8, featuring musi- cal entertainment and holiday refreshments for sale. Proceeds benefit the park. Admission: $4 ($3 military; $1 ages 12 and younger) Information: 584-0563, [email protected] or keystone- heritagepark.org. Memorial Candle Garden luminarias available for $5 each. Navidad de La Fe Luminarias — La Fe Clinic will light up Scenic Drive with more than 4,000 luminarias for its 21st annual event 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. Admission is free, but sightseers are invited to donate canned and dry goods or cash or checks (made to “Centro de Salud Familiar La Fe” to benefit families served by La Fe. Scenic Drive will be open only to one-way traffic during the event, accessible from Richmond/Alabama streets in Central El Paso. Cars proceed slowly westward with lights off to view the luminarias and the city lights of El Paso and Juárez. Drivers will also get to view Santa and his elves and a live Nativity scene. Volunteers and sponsors are always needed. Information: 534-7190. Cumberland Circle — Luminarias and Christmas lights adorn the circle each Christmas Eve in the central El Paso neighbor- hood. From I-10, take Trowbridge northwest to Pennsylvania Ave. Pennsylvania leads directly into the circle. Eastridge Christmas lights — The resi- dents of the Eastside subdivision of Eastridge participates each year in an elaborate neighbor- hood-wide holiday lights display. Lights are usu- ally lit around the first week of December, and run through the holiday season. The subdivision is off McRae Blvd; turn west on Eastridge. Southern New Mexico Ruidoso Festival of Lights — The moun- tain village of Ruidoso hosts the following events though the Christmas season. Information: 1-888-71-LIGHTS (714-4448) or RuidosoFOL.org. Christmas in the Park is 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov 29, at School House Park. Includes lighting of the Yule Log, music and caroling, cookies and a visit with Santa. Admission is free. The annual “Parade of Lights” is 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in downtown Ruidoso (from Sudderth/Mechem to Pizza Hut), featuring floats packed with seasonal decorations and lights. A Cowboy Christmas Ball at Inn of the Mountain Gods is 8 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, featuring Jody Nix and The Texas Cowboys. Sponsored by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Posse. Dinner served at 6 p.m. Ticket informa- tion: (575) 257-7982. Ski Apache’s Torch Light Parade is tentatively Saturday, Dec. 22, at Ski Apache Resort. Veteran skiers carry lighted torches while descending the mountain. Indian fry bread, hot snacks and drinks available for purchase. Indian drumming begins at 5 p.m. with parade down the mountain at 6 p.m. Admission is free, but spectators are encouraged to arrive by 5:45 p.m. Walk through Bethlehem — Angus Church of the Nazarene in Ruidoso will host 45-minute interactive walks through a recreat- ed village of Bethlehem 6 to 8 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Nov. 30 and Dec. 2 and Dec. 7-9, at the Lincoln County Fairgrounds in Capitan. Matinee 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, during the Festival of Lights. The guided event features a cast of more than 60 actors and live animals. Visitors can interact with tax collectors, Roman soldiers, innkeepers, mer- chants, dancers, strolling minstrels and more. Refreshments offered. Wheelchair friendly path. Reservations encouraged. Admission is free. Information: (575) 336-8032 or wtbnm.org. Altrusa Tour of Homes — Altrusa International of Ruidoso, the non-profit service organization, hosts its 2nd annual holiday home tour at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, featuring five homes in the Alto Lakes area. Information: (575) 258-5689. Carlsbad Winter Wine Festival — noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Pecos River Village Conference Center, 711 Muscatel, in Carlsbad, N.M. (site of Christmas on the Pecos boat rides). Features wines from eight New Mexico wineries, arts and crafts, holiday enter- tainment. Tickets available from the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Admission: $10 in advance; $12 at the door (includes 10 tastings and souvenir glass). Information: Helping Hands Event Planning, (575) 522-1232 or carlsbadwin- terwine.com. VIP party is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Admission: $25. 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A, Suite 106 · 532-3335 Licensed by the State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors Licensed Marriage &Family Counselor Please see Page 9 • The annual Pet Parade is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, on Burro Avenue, • The 3rd annual Lighted Christmas Parade is Saturday, Dec. 8; stores on Burro will be open late for holiday shopping. • Santa Land Bonfire is 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in Zenith Park behind the Chamber of Commerce. Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at 5 p.m. with and cookies, as well as a bonfire, roasted marshmallows, cocoa and more. Information: (575) 682-2733 or 1-886-874- 4447. • Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive at The Lodge at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24, for a reading of the “Twas The night Before Christmas,” hot cider and cookies. Santa will also visit The Lodge Christmas morning, and the annual Christmas Brunch Buffet is planned at Rebecca’s Restaurant. Information: 1-800-395-6343 or thelodgere- sort.com. ‘Christmas in the Foothills’ — The his- toric Black Range town of Hillsboro, N.M. invites Christmas shoppers for a holiday studio walk 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The celebration offers open houses at art galleries and historic homes as well as holiday activities, food and arts and crafts shows, Clydesdale horse-drawn carriage rides and a “$49.99” art sale. Admission is free. Information: (575) 895- 5797. The Percha Bank Museum in Kingston (9 miles west of Hillsboro) will unveil a new his- torical mural the same day and sell hand-made gifts, home-made pastries and live music. This year’s event has been recognized as part of the New Mexico Centennial, complete with a proclamation from the NM State Senate rec- ognizing Dec. 3 as the 100th anniversary of the death of Nicholas Galles, an early resident of Hillsboro who was the first Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court. To get there: Take Interstate 25 north from Las Cruces to the NM 152 exit at Caballo, and go west 17 miles. Christmas Light Hayride — Hayrides through more than 60,000 Christmas lights are 6 to 9 p.m. nightly Dec. 1-22, begging at Sunset Run Restaurant, 54 McDonald Road in Alamogordo. Santa Claus will be on site for photos, along with holiday craft and food ven- dors on site. Admission: $5 ($2 age 12 and younger). Information: (575) 921-3332 or desertdjsnm.com. Christmas Light Parade — The Kiwanis club in Deming hosts the lighted Christmas parade at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in Deming, N.M. Information: (575) 546-9096. Christmas on the Pecos —One of America’s top holiday traditions, the boat tour along the Pecos River runs through Dec. 31 in Carlsbad, N.M. The 21st annual event show- cases the winter wonderland of more than 100 festively decorated houses. Twelve to 15 tours are offered nightly 5:15 to 9:30 p.m.; ticket office opens at 4:30 p.m. The 40-minute tours depart from Pecos River Village Conference Center, 711 Muscatel. The village includes a gift gallery, refreshments and holiday lights. Ticket are $12.50 Sunday through Thursday and $17.50 Friday and Saturday; $7.50 and $12.50 for ages 2-11 (under two free with lap pass). Tickets should be purchased in advance. Information: (575) 628-0952; Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce at (575) 887-6516 or christmasonthepecos.com. The 2nd annual Carlsbad Winter Wine Festival is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Electric Light Parade — The 24th annual holiday season parade is 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, along Main Street (from Alameda to College) in Roswell, N.M. Information: (575) 420-5718. Luminarias on The Plaza — The City of Socorro, N.M. will host its 8th annual arts crawl 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, on the historic plaza and several surrounding shops in Socorro. The event features, live music art- work, food and beverages. Admission is free. Information: (575) 838-2724 or (575) 835- 8927. The city’s official Christmas Tree Lighting is 6 p.m. on the plaza, followed by the Candy Cane Light Parade. Mimbres Hot Springs Ranch show — the 32nd annual show and sale is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1-2, at Mimbres Hot Spring Ranch in Mimbres, N.M. with stone and terra cotta pottery, fused glass, ornaments, jewelry, painting, wood carvings, note cards and more. Chair massages, kids’ art, gourmet lunch (to purchase), free refresh- ments, door prizes and live entertainment also available. No pets allowed. To get there: Take Hwy 152 to Mimbres 61. Turn south to Royal John Mine Road (between NM 19 and 20); follow signs 2.5 miles to ranch. ‘Remembrance and Hope’ vigil — Mesilla Valley DWI Resource Center hosts a candlelight vigil for victims of drunk driving at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Old Mesilla Plaza in Mesilla, N.M. Information: (575) 382- 6245. ‘Night of Lights (Noche de Luminarias)’ — Southern New Mexico’s largest luminaria display is 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, on the New Mexico State University Campus, a tradition since 1984. Luminarias will light up the International Mall and the path from the Pan American Center to the Corbett Center Student Union. Also offered are horse- drawn carriage rides, live performances, free hot apple cider and holiday treats. Information: (575) 646-3200 or nmsu.edu. Healthy Life Initiative — The Lincoln and Otero County Healthy Life event is Wednesday Dec. 5, at the Hot Shot Building, 901 Mechem in Ruidoso, N.M. to strengthen community bonds, provide healthy, locally grown produce for families, create educational and recreational opportunities and promote environmental awareness. Information: (575) 336-1933. Tree Memorial ceremony — Gila Regional Medical Center, 2814 180 East in Silver City, N.M. hosts a memorial tree lighting ceremony 5:30 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, on the center’s front canopy. Participants may bring a photo of loved ones prior to the event to be laminated and included on the tree of lights. Recommended donation (to GRMC): $5. Information: (575) 574-4934 or grmc.org. Photos may be dropped off 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday the center. City of Las Cruces Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony — The annual ceremo- ny is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at Albert Johnson Park, 200 E. Picacho (between City Hall and Branigan Library) in Las Cruces. The celebra- tion includes live entertainment, hot chocolate and light snacks. Information: (575) 541-2000. Old-Fashioned Christmas —MainStreet Truth or Consequences’ annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Downtown Tree Lighting is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in Evelyn Renfro Park with December Roundup Cont’d from Page 8 Page 9 December 2012 El Paso Scene Please see Page 10 El Paso Scene Page 10 December 2012 an art hop, bonfires, wagon rides, carolers, prize drawings, Santa Claus and refreshments at downtown Truth or Consequences business- es. Live Nativity presented First Baptist Church (corner of Broadway and Mims). Admission is free. Information: (575) 740-3902 or torcmain- street.org. Elephant Butte’s 18th luminaria beach parade begins at 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. See separate listing. Alamogordo Christmas Parade of Lights — The annual lighted parade, “Centennial Christmas” begins at 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, down 10th Street. Hosted by the Alamogordo Chamber of Commerce, the parade includes floats, banners, marching bands and a visit from Santa Claus. Information: (575) 437-6120 or alamogordo.com. Elephant Butte Beach Walk and Floating Light Parade — Elephant Butte State Park’s annual luminaria walk is dusk Saturday, Dec. 8. The event features about 4,000 luminarias, a boat and RV parade, 25 host campfires with free refreshments, Santa Claus, hayrides, caroling and more. Elephant Butte Rotary Club will take donations for the Make- A-Wish Foundation of New Mexico. Enter via the park’s main entrance. Cost: $5 per car. Information: (575) 740-1777 or elephantbut- techamberofcommerce.com. The Floating Lights Parade and RV Lighting Contest is 6:30 p.m. at the Marina del Sur. Party and awards ceremony follow at 9 p.m. at the Elephant Butte Inn. Parade information: (575) 744-5567 or [email protected]. MainStreet Truth or Consequences’ annual Old-Fashioned Christmas Downtown Tree Lighting is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, in Evelyn Renfro Park with bonfires, wagon rides, carol- ers, prize drawings, Santa Claus and refresh- ments at downtown businesses. Live Nativity presented by First Baptist Church (corner of Broadway and Mims). Admission is free. Information: SierraCountyEvents.com. New Mexico Tamale Fiesta y Mas — The 2nd annual fiesta in Historic Downtown Silver City is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, hosted by the Southwest New Mexico Green Chamber of Commerce, with tamale and craft vendors and other traditional Christmas and Borderland favorites such as capirotada, bizcochos, Mexican hot chocolate and red-chile kettle corn. Information: (575) 538-1337 or findyourselfinsilvercity.org. Opening ceremony and mariachi music begins at 10 a.m. with tamal judging at noon and a tardeada at 2 p.m. Other activities include bilingual storytelling and Flores Mexicana and Nopales workshops. Finals Pancake Supper — The NMSU Dining students host their semi-annual supper 9 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at NMSU’s Taos Restaurant, with food, games, prizes and live music. This semester’s menu includes pan- cakes, omelets, breakfast pizza, egg muffins, fruit and Danish. Admission: $2 (one Meal Plan swipe for NMSU students) or donation of a canned food item for the NMSU Food Pantry. Information: (575) 646-7696 or nmsudining.com. The Taos restaurant will close from 7 to 9 p.m. that evening to prepare for the event. Victorian Christmas Evening — The annual event is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Silver City Museum, 312 W. Broadway in the historic H.B. Ailman House with holiday music, Christmas cookies, hot mulled cider, children’s craft activities and a visit by Father Christmas. The house will be deco- rated in Victorian style. Children’s craft activi- ties are 4 to 6 p.m. with music and holiday treats 5:30 to 8 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (575) 538-5921 or silvercitymuse- um.org. New this year is a Cookie Baking and Decorating Contest. The theme is “Holiday Traditions,” with competitions in three cate- gories: commercial, home and junior (12 and younger). Bring cookies to the museum kitchen 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8-9. Judging is 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. Cookies will be enjoyed by guests at the open house event. Entry fee (per batch of 24-30 cookies): $5 commercial; $3 home and $1 junior. Mesilla Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting — The community tree lighting is Friday, Dec. 14, in the plaza. Mesilla Mayor Michael Cadena will switch on the tree at 6 p.m. Christmas music continues until 6:30 p.m. Shops will be open late for holiday shopping that day, refreshments and some locations. The tree will be decorated with ornaments created by stu- dents from an area school. Admission is free. Information: (575) 524-3262, ext. 116 Mesilla is southwest of Las Cruces. Take I-10 West to the Avenida de Mesilla exit. The plaza is off NM Highway 28 (Avenida de Mesilla) south of I-10. Luminarias and Christmas music will be fea- tured Christmas Eve on the Plaza 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 24. The Mesilla Singers choir will lead in the singing of Christmas car- ols, and luminarias will be lit around dusk. Fort Selden Luminaria Tour — The 14th annual holiday event at Fort Selden State Monument “Ruins Glow” is 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. The trails and ruins of the 19th-century fort will be lit by more than 1,000 luminarias, and visitors will be treated to hot chocolate, cookies and living history military re- enactments. Admission is free that evening. Information: (575) 526-8911 or nmmonu- ments.org. From Las Cruces, take I-25 North to Exit 19. The monument, which preserves the ruins of the 19th century fort, is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $3 (age 16 and under free). Luminarias and Christmas Carols on the Plaza — Old Mesilla, N.M., turns into a wonderland of music and light beginning at dusk Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24, at San Albino Church and the surrounding historic plaza. Around 6,000 luminarias will be set up. The Mesilla Singers will lead singing of Christmas carols from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Mesilla is southwest of Las Cruces. Take I-10 West to the Avenida de Mesilla exit. The plaza is off NM Highway 28 (Avenida de Mesilla) south of I-10. Admission is free. Information: (575) 524-3262, ext. 116. Downtown Ramble — The City of Las Cruces hosts an evening of music and art 5 to 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month at the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Information: (575) 523-2950. ‘First Fridays’ in Silver City — Several of historic Downtown Silver City’s restaurants, shops and “Red Dot” galleries stay open late the first Friday of each mont. Free live music and other special events also planned each month. Information: 1-800-548-9378 or sil- vercitymainstreet.com. December Roundup Cont’d from Page 9 Please see Page 11 Page 11 December 2012 New Year’s Eve Ardovino’s New Year’s Eve Bash — Ardovino’s Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, will ring in 2012 Monday, Dec. 31. Reservations recommended; details to be announced. Information/reserva- tions: (575) 589-0653 or ardovinos.com. ‘Ballroom With A Twist’ — Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. will host its New Year’s Eve gourmet dinner and concert beginning at 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, with entertainment by ballroom dance group as well as party favors, dancing and a balloon drop. Tickets: $125 (Ticketmaster). Information: (800) 545-9011 or (575) 464-7090. A matinee New Year’s Eve performance is 1 p.m. Tickets: $75. Sunland Park New Year’s Eve —The New Year’s Eve celebration in the Signature Showroom at Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino is Monday, Dec. 31. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served 7 to 8:30 p.m. and enter- tainment with Sha’Vone and The Vibe 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets: $35 (includes dinner buffet, entertainment, favors and champagne toasting); $250 table for eight. Ages 21 and older wel- come. Information/reservations: (575) 874- 5200 ext 4269. December Roundup Cont’d from Page 9 Please see Page 12 El Paso Scene Navidad en la Frontera From the smell of sweet tamales and pinon firewood and the soft glow of luminar- ias, the festive posada processions, the border area does the holiday season like nowhere else. Here are some of the things help define El Paso del Norte’s traditional Christmas celebrations: • Luminarias — Luminaria is the most commonly used name for a homemade lantern made of a brown paper bag and candle. The simple glowing lights, also referred to as “farolitos” (little lanterns), are a common site on walkways, rooftops and curbsides throughout the Christmas season. • Posada — Spanish for “inn,” a posada is a processional reenacting Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter in Bethlehem. During a posada, groups usually travel to three sites (often private homes) and singing carols “villancicos” and praying. After being “turned away” at the first two locations, they find shelter at the third, where a celebration with food, music and often a piñata awaits. These are done by some churches nightly for nine evenings (novena) through Christmas Eve. • Pastorela — The Shepherd’s Play or “Los Pastores” is a religious folk drama cele- brating the time the shepherds find their way to the stable where the Christ Child is born. These type of dramatic presentations were used by Spanish settlers to intro- duce early Native American cultures to Christian Themes. These plays are per- formed by different churches and cultural groups every year, and often combine drama, music and dance. • Our Lady of Guadalupe — The reported appearance of a mestizo Virgin Mary near Mexico City in 1531 is not actually associated with Christmas, but her Feast Day of Dec. 12 often starts Christmas celebrations for many with parades, festivals, special masses and candlelit processionals. • La Noche Buena — “The Holy Night,” is what Christmas Eve is referred to in Mexico. Noche Buena is a time for family get-togethers, and the celebration of the birth of Christ. Often a small gift or treat is given to the children, and traditional hol- iday foods such as tamales, empanadas, bizcochitos and capirotada (Mexican bread pudding) is served. The evening ends with the attending of a peaceful midnight mass, known as “La Misa Del Gallo” (Rooster’s Mass). The Poinsettia, a native plant of Mexico, if often called “Flor de la Noche Buena” or Flower of the Holy Night. • El Dia de Los Reyes Magos — Epiphany is the traditional end of the Christmas season (Jan. 6), and a time of gift giving time. This day celebrates when the Wise Men “Los Reyos Magos” came bearing gifts for the Christ child. In some Latin cul- tures, the children leave their shoes on the doorstep the night of Jan. 5 for the gift- bearing wise men to leave presents in the next day. The day is also a time to remem- ber gift giving, and making charitable contributions. Also part of this day are King’s cakes, a ring-shaped coffee cake type of dessert with a small toy baby baked into it. The person finding the baby in the piece is the one who will host the next party, either next year’s celebration or the upcoming Candlemass celebration Feb. 2. • Traditional foods — Most people are familiar with tamales, bizochitos (sugar cookies with anise seasoning) and empanadas (small fruit or meat-filled pies). Here are a few more regional treats. • Posole — a hominy or corn-based stew in a pork or chicken broth base spiced with green or red chile. Popular in northern New Mexico. • Capirotada — Mexican bread pudding. The name means “a little bit of every- thing,” and it can include anything from brown sugar, raisins, chopped nuts and vanilla to shredded cheese. A traditional Lenten dessert also popular at Christmas. • Menudo – A stew made of tripe (stomach lining or cow), posole and other ingredi- ents. Popular Christmas morning breakfast treat as well as weekends year round. • Champurrado — Mexican hot chocolate. A rich, chocolate drink seasoned with cinnamon and beaten with a rotary beater (molinillo) until frothy. West Texas Mountain Country Christmas —The annual event is 2 to 8 p.m. Friday and 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, at the Alpine Civic Center, 801 W. Holland, in Alpine, Texas. The event includes an indoor/outdoor arts crafts fair, baked goods, organizational booths, holiday product vendors, entertain- ment. Admission is free. Information: Alpine Visitor’s Center (432) 837-2326. This year’s Christmas Tour of Historic Homes is 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, beginning at First Baptist Church in Alpine. Tickets: $10. Information: (432) 294-1140, (432) 837-5563 or historicalpine.org. Bazaars and fairs Downtown Artist Market — The City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department’s market for area artists are Saturdays on Anthony Street in the Union Plaza area along Anthony Street. Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space for about 53 artists available each month. Information: 541-4481. Booth space costs $2, and artists will be required to prove they produce their own work. Artists must obtain a sales permit and attend one of the monthly orientation sessions offered 6 to 8 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month in the City Hall third floor training room. Information/guidelines online at elpaso- texas.gov/mcad at “Cultural/Heritage Tourism & Initiatives.” ‘It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas’ Craft Fair — Pebble Hills Elementary School, 11145 Edgemere, hosts its 16th annual holiday arts and crafts fair 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Sponsored by the Pebble Hills PTO. Admission is free. Information: 434-5613. Desert Crossing Holiday Market — Ardovino’s Desert Crossing Restaurant and Banquet Facility will host its 8th annual market 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in the Sunset Hall. This year’s market is their largest ever, with more than 70 local artists, craftspersons and vendors from the Farmers Market. Admission is free; brunch/dinner cost varies. Information: (575) 589-0653 or ardovinos.com. Brunch served 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner service begins at 5 p.m. Reservations recom- mended. German Advents-Bazaar — The annual “Christkindlmarket” arts and crafts festival is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the German Community Center (Soldatenstube), Robert E. Lee Road, Fort Bliss. Admission is free. Information: 568-0259, 568-4824 or betreu- unginelpaso.com. The traditional German Christmas fair fea- tures numerous vendors selling handmade products ranging from decorations, handmade greeting cards, quilts to woodcraft products. German Bratwurst, smoked fish, German beer and Glühwein will be sold, as well as German coffee, cakes, pastries and cookies. All proceeds go towards social projects on both sides of the border through the German Air Force’s charity organization “Aid for the Needy.” Tennis West Holiday Fair — Tennis West Sports and Racquet Club, 1 Tennis West Lane (off Westside Drive) hosts the holiday bazaar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, with cloth- ing, jewelry, arts, crafts, food and more. Beer and wine available for purchase. Admission is free. Information: 581-5471. UU Christmas Bazaar — Unitarian Universalist Community of El Paso, 4425 Byron St., will host its annual Christmas Bazaar 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 and 9. The bazaar features handmade arts and crafts, chocolate truffles, jewelry and a white elephant table. Admission is free. Information: 584-7823 or uuelpaso.org. Holiday Open House Bazaar — Patou Velvet’s 10th annual bazaar and gift sale is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at 518 Randolph in Sunset Heights, with unique gifts for the holidays: handmade greeting cards, new and vintage costume jewelry and accessories, arts and crafts, vintage collectibles, homemade cookies and more. Admission is free. Information: 412-7632 or patouvelvetvintage.webs.com. Inside/Outside Designs Open House — The discount fabrics store, 4798 Doniphan Suite B (new location) will host its annual open house 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Artist Ann Mitchell will present her latest works. Food, drinks offered. Information: 497- 2586. Kohlberg Winter Bazaar — The Olga Kohlberg PTA will host its winter arts and craft family event 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Kohlberg Elementary, 1445 Nardo Goodman, with food vendors, games, jumping balloon and pictures and Santa. Admission is free. Information: Carrie, 236-2850. Oz Glaze Farmers & Craft Market — Oz Glaze Senior Center hosts its farmers and craft market 9 a.m. top 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the City of Horizon’s parking lot, 14999 Darrington, with arts, crafts, and produce all handmade or handgrown. Admission is free. Information 852-0062. San Elizario ChristKindleMarket call for artists — San Elizario Artist Guild’s 2nd annual ChristKindle is 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8- 9, on the historic plaza, with crafts, gifts, German food and drink. Admission is free. Information: Connie Lichlyter, 328-1937. Christkindle Market is an old tradition in Germany going back hundreds of years. Every year during the month of December, this German Christmas market takes place in Germany to celebrate the holiday season by enjoying traditional food, drink and holiday shopping. Wares range from hand-painted glass and wooden ornaments, nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks, jewelry, toys, clothing and more, along with food like German sausages, sauerkraut, potato pancakes, pastries, candies, German beers and traditional “Glühwein.” The Iveys presents their “Christmas With The Iveys” concert at 3 p.m. Saturday. Mercado Guadalupano — The Ysleta Mission, 131 Zaragosa, will host its mercado de artes featuring traditional art works 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, on the historic mission’s grounds, with paintings, bultos, retablos, weav- ing, ironwork, colchas, Native American potter and jewelry. Traditional food for sale. Entertainment includes live music, Tigua social dances, storytelling, matachines, mariachis and folklorico dancers. Information: 859-9848 or ysletamission.org. The mercado is part of the annual Fiesta Guadalupana in celebration of Our Lady of December Roundup Cont’d from Page 11 Please see Page 13 El Paso Scene Page 12 December 2012 Guadalupe Saturday, Dec. 8. Craft Fair 150 Sunset — The event cen- ter/nursery at 150 Sunset (former Nash Nursery location), host a seasonal craft fair 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 15 with handcrafted gift items such as jewelry, pottery, photography, stained and blown glass, handknits, soaps, candles and more. Admission is free. Information: 585-0801 or 150sunset. Happy Hippie Holidaze Open House — The Hal Marcus Gallery, 1308 N. Oregon, hosts the 42nd annual Happy Holidaze Open House arts and craft fair 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, with local vendors, appetiz- ers, and live entertainment including hula-hoop dancing by Adelaide. Visitors or encouraged to come in Hippie garb. Admission is free. Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com. Vendors include Cactus Mary Organic Soaps, crocheted Bickie’s Bears, 1 SOL tie-dyes, hand- crafted jewelry by SooZen & Cecil Lee, Oscar Moya and Kathy Anderson, Art by Adelaide, Ruben Valenzuela and Mo Malone, Lollyline hats and muffs, books by author Gene Keller, El Paso’s Knitting Guild shawls and handmade gifts, Mrs. Anderson’s Homemade Candles, Tie One On party aprons, vegan food items from One Inspired Chef, . The gallery’s gift shop has chanchitos, minia- ture art, and a large selection of local cards, prints and $5 calendars. Performers include singer/songwriter Gene Keller, electro pop due Manifique, El Paso Cowboy Gospel Band, Ernie Tinajero of Radio La Chusma and internationally known belly- dancer Adelaide. Recycled Arts boutique — A recycled arts and crafts holiday boutique is 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at Saint Paul’s Lutheran, 1000 Montana, with decor, baked goods, a cafe and a children’s “make and take” craft table. Admission is free. Vendor tables still available. Information: 422-8793. Christmas Fair on The Track — Elegant Penguin Formalwear presents the Christmas fair 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. Information: 592-8897 or eptuxs.com. El Paso Mineral and Gem Society Rummage Sale — The society’s fundraising sales are 9 a.m. to noon the first Monday of the month at Memorial Park Senior Citizen’s Center, 1800 Byron, behind the rose garden. Information: 740-9937 or 592-8820. Vinton Farmer’s Market — The seasonal market with fresh produce and handcrafted items runs 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday year round at 7810 Doniphan (former Pat’s Country Store location), in Vinton. Information: 613-8039. Provost Gun Show — The El Maida Provost Guard gun, small antique and Southwest art show is 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26-27, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Alabama. Includes new, used and antique firearms and accessories, knives, coins, Southwest jewelry, military surplus and col- lectibles. Food concessions available. Admission: $5 ($4 active military and accompa- nying dependents). Age 18 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Information: 241-1761. La Casa Holiday Bazaar - The annual holi- day bazaar featuring regional vendors is Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at the Las Cruces Convention Center, University and El Paseo, Las Cruces, with over 100 booths of homemade arts and crafts; raffles; holiday treats and a “man cave” for sports viewing. Hours are 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5 (free for chil- dren under 12). Proceeds benefit La Casa Inc. shelter for victims of domestic violence. Information: (575) 526-2819 or lacasainc.org. Potters Guild Holiday art show — Las Cruces Potter’s Guild’s 30th annual art sale is 2 to 7 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, at Las Cruces Association of Realtors, 150 E. Idaho. Pottery, sculpture jewel- ry and ceramics sold. Admission is free. Information: (575) 524-1146, (575) 639-6786 or lcpottersguild Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market — Arts, crafts, produce, baked goods and other food items are offered at the market 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays on Griggs Avenue from Water Street to Church Street. The market was recently voted America’s Favorite Farmers Market of all large markets in the nation in annual online contest hosted by American Farmland Trust. Information: (575) 541-2288 or lascrucesfarm- ersmarket.org. Something for everyone ‘Holidazzle’ — Abundant Living Faith Center’s popular women’s Christmas event is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Paso, with a luncheon, fashion show by Ella Blu and shopping opportu- nities. Event often sells out well in advance; reservations encouraged. Tickets: $50 in advance. Information: 532-8543 or alfc.com. This year’s guest speaker is Lisa Osteen, asso- ciate pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston and sister of pastor Joel Osteen. Kids Night Out — Elite Youth Sports, 6910 N. Mesa Suite H (Westside) and 12115 Rojas Suite 900 (Eastside) host nights for kids age 3 and older with gymnastics, games, crafts and pizza in a safe environment 6 to 11 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 1 and 8. Each night is a differ- ent dress up theme (call for schedule). Coaches are USA Gymnastics, CPR and First Aid certi- fied; children must be potty trained. Admission: $23 per child per night in advance; $25 day of event. Information: 581-3476, 590-9056 or elpasoelite.com. Latinitas — The nonprofit dedicated to empowering Latina youth offers regular cre- ative expression workshops, exhibits and more. Information: 219-8554, [email protected] or LasLatinitas.org. • Creative Chicas Club after-school programs are 4 to 5:45 p.m. every Monday at Judge Marquez Library, 610 N. Yarbrough, for pre- teen girls age 4-8. Girls participate in confi- dence-building creative expression activities such as art, creative writing, photography, film- making and theater. • After School Club journalism workshops for ages 4 to 8 are 4-6 p.m. Fridays at Ysleta Public Library, 9321 Alameda. • Chicas Advancing in Media Project for teen girls is 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Latinitas Headquarters. Information: 282-5639. • Creative Chicas Saturday Camp is 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Judge Marquez Library. Girls in grades 4-8 are meet monthly for multimedia arts workshops. The organization seeks female volunteer men- tors in various areas. Informational sessions are December Roundup Cont’d from Page 12 El Paso Scene Page 13 December 2012 Please see Page 14 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4 and 18, at the head- quarters. Latinitas Magazine is also currently accepting applications for our Youth Editorial Advisory Board. Young women ages 13 to 22 interested in developing their writing skills and getting published in a magazine by and for Latina teens are encouraged to apply at [email protected] or LatinitasMagazine.org. Project Bravo propane bill help — Funding for Project Bravo, under the state’s Comprehensive Energy Assistance Program, is available to help some qualified low-income El Paso County residents pay home propane bills up to 250 gallons. Applicants must provide valid ID for all those 18 and older in the household, Social Security cards for all members of house- hold, proof of household income in the previ- ous 30 days and most recent versions of rental or homeowner information, TANF or SNAP certification, gas and electric bill. Also needed is a letter from the propane company listing price and number of gallons needed. Information: 562-4100. Applications accepted 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following Saturdays: • Dec. 1 at San Elizario ISD Excell Academy, 13680 Socorro Road in San Elizario. • Dec. 8 and 15, Sparks Housing Development Corporation, 106 Peyton. Silver and Gold Friendship Tea — The Woman’s Club of El Paso will hold a silver and gold Friendship Tea at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, in their historic club house at 1400 N. Mesa on December 2nd t half-past two. Dress is “Sunday Best.” Tickets: $20 (through Nov. 19); available at Collectibles (Mesa and Lomaland locations, as well as at the club house. Free parking across the street. Information: 532- 6131. The Woman’s Club of El Paso is on both the Texas and National Historic Registries. It was built in 1916 and is the oldest clubhouse in Texas to be built as a clubhouse. Yom Limmud (Family Day of Learning) — El Paso Jews will partner with communities around the world for the Global Day of Jewish Learning 12:15 to 4:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Jewish Community Center, 405 Wallenberg. Various sessions and presentations for kids and adults offered. Cost: $10 minimum donation ($18 per household). Information: 584-4437 or jewishelpaso.org. Challah Class is $20 (includes materials). Keynote presentation is “A Timely and Open Conversation” at 3:45 p.m. by J.J. Goldberg, editor-at-large of the national Jewish newspa- per The Forward. Holy Tabernacle Experience — Cielo Vista Church, 3585 Lee Trevino, hosts the interactive tour “back in time” through a full scale replica of the sacred place where God met His people Wednesday through Sunday, Dec. 5-16. Hours are 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $1; available by phone at 595- 0288 or online at cielovista.org. Information: 595-0288. Tickets also available at Cielo Vista ticket office and at The Hub (Montana Lobby) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Childbirth preparation classes — Providence Memorial Hospital’s childbirth experts and lactation consultants offer free classes for parents, future parents, grandpar- ents and other adult family members who are preparing to, or have welcomed a new baby into their families in the hospital’s auditoriums B and C, 2001 N. Oregon. Information/regis- tration: 577-SPHN (7746). • Breastfeeding class is 7 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. • Baby Care Basics for expecting, adoptive and new parents, grandparents, and older brothers and sisters (9 years and older) is 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. • Pediatric Question and Answer/CPR Demonstration is 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. • Children’s “big brother and sister” class for ages 3 to 8 is 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20. Parents attend with their child. ‘Bundle or Bust: What You Can Do to Protect Your Pipes’ — El Paso Water Utilities hosts a free workshop on maintaining home’s water pipes through freezing tempera- tures 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at TecH20 Water Resources Learning Center, 10751 Montana, led by Ken Futrell of Ewing Irrigation. Admission is free but space is limited; registration required. Information: 621-2000 or tech2o.org. Southwest Character Council — The council’s monthly luncheon is 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Great American Land and Cattle Company, 701 S. Mesa Hills. Cost: $10 (includes lunch, networking and training). Cash or check only. Information/RSVP: 779-3551. The East Side meeting is 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Great American, 2220 N. Yarbrough. Smut Slam XXXmas Edition — Queer Pulp and Rio Grande TNG host and evening of positive sexuality and smutty storytelling 8 to 11 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the Percolator, 217 N. Stanton. Following a poetry-slam format, participants are given the chance to sign up and share five minutes of true, real-life sexual adventures; stories can be funny, poignant, sexy, raunchy, whatever, but they should be sexually-focused and genuine. Adult prizes awarded for the funniest, sexiest, and overall best stories. Ages 18 and older only. Admission: $3 suggested donation. Information: 255-9172 or [email protected]. Chamizal Saturday Morning Crafts — Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, invites families to explore various world cultures through arts and crafts for kids age 5 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. The monthly Junior Ranger program offers a differ- ent craft concept each month centered on cul- tural diversity. Admission is free, but space is limited. Reservations recommended. Information/reservations: 532-7273 or nps.gov/cham. Dowsing class — Metaphysical Life Enrichment Center, 2600 El Paseo Road in Las Cruces, hosts the Dowsing and Well-Being Class with Jeanne Gerhringer of the American Society of Dowsers 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec 15. The class will show how to use dowsing skills in the personal health arena, as well as chakras, meridians, auras, toxins, allergies, infections just and more. Call for cost: Jeanne Gehringer, (575) 522-4667 or at [email protected]. Health Expo — The Vitamin Shoppe, 655 Sunland Park drive, hosts a health expo 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, with free samples, Tien Shan Tzi Kung Fu and Tai Chi demonstra- tions and GOGA studios 10-minute workout. Admission is free. Information: 584-5264. Wreaths Across America — El Paso Composite Squadron-Civil Air Patrol will host the annual Wreaths Across America dedication ceremony 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Rostrum at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery, 5200 Fred Wilson, in conjunction with that day’s nationwide observance. The squadron is spearheading this year’s efforts to place a wreath on every soldier’s grave at the ceme- tery. Arrival by 9:45 a.m. encouraged; seating is limited on a first come, first serve basis. Information: Civil Air Patrol at 239-6149 or epwreaths.org. Wreaths arrive at 7:30 a.m. To volunteer to help unload and place wreaths, call Civil Air Patrol. 4 NAMI Basics Course — El Paso Chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness hosts a six-session course for parents or primary care- givers of a child or adolescent living with mental illness 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, through Dec. 18, at Juvenile Justice Center, 6400 Delta. Core elements include the trauma of mental illness for the child and family, the biology of mental illness and getting an accurate diagnosis and treatment. Admission is free. Information: Ms. Gomez at 637-6979 or NAMI office at 534- 5478 or nami.org/sites/namielpaso. Candlelight Vigil — The annual vigil in remembrance of those homeless who have El Paso Scene Page 14 December 2012 December Roundup Cont’d from Page 13 Please see Page 15 died over the past year is 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, at El Caldito, 999 W. Amador in Las Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575) 523-2219 or elcaldito.com. Bassett Place — The mall at 6101 Gateway West celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Information: 772-7479 or bassettplacemall.com. Photo’s with Santa available through Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. Christmas music from area schools, churches and civic organization featured in the mall throughout the holiday season. Christmas Village display — Hundreds of figurines make up one of El Paso’s most elabo- rate holiday displays, “Winter Wonderland,” on exhibit 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays throughout December, in the auditorium of the MacGuire Administration Building of the Lee and Beulah Moor Children’s Home, 1100 Cliff Dr. The exhibit, donated by Dorothea Purvis, consists of hundreds of festive figurines and continues to grow bigger every year. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. Information: 544- 8777. Scenic Sundays — Walkers, runners, cyclists and skaters are invited to enjoy Scenic Drive, from Rim Road to Richmond, free of traffic 7 a.m. to noon Sundays. Dogs on leash permitted. Admission is free. Information: 541- 4416 or [email protected]. For a good cause Chamber of Commerce Gala — The 113th annual Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce gala, “A Tribute to Our Armed Forces,” is 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the El Paso Convention Center. Special guest is U.S. Rep. Silvestre Reyes. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7:30 p.m. followed by music and dance. Tickets: $100 ($150 upgraded seats). Table sponsorships available. Information: 534- 0500. Online registration at elpaso.org. Girl Scout Movie Day and take Action — Fort Bliss Girl Scouts hosts a movie day and food drive 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Grand Theater 1619 Pleasanton on Fort Bliss. Participants enjoy a new release and snack pack. Bring a non-perishable food item for discount. All donations support E1-E5 Soldiers and their families at Fort Bliss. Non- perishable food item ensures discounted movie ticket and snack pack (regular concessions also available at an extra charge). Cost: $5 plus 1 non-perishable food item per person (cash or check only). Information: 850-3088. Santa Pet Pictures — Both the Humane Society and Animal Rescue League offer pets a chance to visit with Santa this season at area PetsMarts Saturdays and Sundays in December. Portion of the proceeds from photos benefits the hosting organization. • Animal Rescue League of El Paso’s “Santa Paws” are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 1-16 at PetsMart, 655 Sunland Park Drive. Not only dogs and cats welcome; Santa has had his pic- ture taken with snakes, lizards, birds and bun- nies. Information/cost: 587-7898 or arlep.org. PetsMart donates $5 from every photo taken to Animal Rescue League. • The Humane Society of El Paso’s “Santa Claws” offers pets a chance to visit with Santa 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 8-16, at PetsMart, 10501 Gateway West (at Yarbrough). Information/cost: 532-6971 or [email protected]. ‘Los Chismes de la Comadre’ — The farewell spoof and dinner show for Elvia Hernandez is Sunday, Dec. 2, at Camino Real Hotel, 101 S. El Paso Street. Social hour begins at 5 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. Proceeds benefit LULAC Council 4875’s schol- arship fund. Cost: $40 in advance; $45 at the door. Tables for 10 are $350. Tickets/informa- tion: 731-5948 or 329-1967. The event will celebrate and share funny sto- ries about the life and legacy of long-time LULAC representative and former city coun- cilperson Elvia Hernandez, who is leaving El Paso. Christmas Street — The 39th annual fund- raiser for the El Paso Rehabilitation Center is Tuesday, Dec. 4, at El Paso Country Club, 5000 Country Club Place. Several lavish custom- designed Christmas trees will be on display. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. with the gala at 6 p.m. Luncheon is $45 and evening gala is $100. All reservations are “will call” and must be prepaid by Nov. 23 (no exceptions). Information, ticket prices: 544-8484, ext. 101. Web: pdnchildrens.org. Critter Christmas — The 3rd annual holi- day event benefiting Dona Ana County Humane Society, Spay Neuter Action Program and Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley is 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at Las Cruces Convention Center, 680 University, with a live and silent auction, dancing, music by DJ Chris Cruz, performances by NMSU Dance Sport Team, Best-Dressed Dog and Pet Tricks Contests, Photo Booth, Dog Treat buffet, no- host bar and food. Well-behaved leashed dogs welcome (no flexi leashes). Tickets: $40 in advance; $50 at the door. Available in Las Cruces at American Classifieds, Better Life Pet Foods, Enchanted Gardens and SNAP/DACHS office. Information: (575) 642-2648 Tickets available online at donanacountyhu- manesocietyinc.org or holdmyticket.com/event/122669. Christmas for Chihuahuita Motorcycle Run — The 28th annual motorcycle run and parade is Friday, Dec. 7, beginning at El Coco, 7246 North Loop. Decorated bikes and trucks will be on display beginning at 10 a.m. followed by bike and truck judging at 11:30 a.m. The parade departs promptly at noon led by Mr. and Mrs. Santa and their elves on motorcycles. All motorcycle groups and individuals are invit- ed to participate. Food, drinks and door prizes also offered. Party follows the run at 502 Canal Road with prizes for best decorated motorcycle and truck. The parade goes to participating local schools to pick up toys for the annual party to be held later in December. This year’s schools are Cielo Vista Elementary, MacArthur Intermediate, Ross Middle School and Hillside Elementary. Participation is free, and riders are welcome to bring candy for the school kids. Donations welcome. Information: Mickie Subia, 533-1208. Shoe art fundraiser call for artists — Border Book Festival, Inc. (BBF) seeks artists to paint shoes 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at its new home, Casa Camino Real, 314 S. Tornillo (off Amador), in Las Cruces. The event is inspired by the spirit of the Santo Niño de Atocha, Child Jesus who goes out to work in the world at night and returns each morning with scuffed and/or muddy shoes. Shoe artists will paint and decorate any manner of clean or El Paso Scene Page 15 December 2012 December Roundup Cont’d from Page 14 Please see Page 16 new shoe: canvas, leather or vinyl shoes with any medium of paint or material and/or mark- ers for the public. Prices vary according to complexity and time spent on design. Boots may be painted with advance notice. All styles and types of art appreciated. Information: (575) 523-3988 or [email protected]. Casa Camino Real hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, or by appointment. Donations of any size new/clean shoes will also be collected for a free Christmas Shoe Giveaway with shoes also going to Centro Santa Catalina in Juárez, México and The Gospel Rescue Mission in Las Cruces. Proceeds benefit the BBF’s 19th Annual Festival, Raíces Reales del Camino Real,(Real/Royal) Roots of the Camino Real, April 19-21, 2013 as well as a Santa Niño de Atocha Fiesta. ‘B-Warm’ Blanket Drive — The Braden Aboud Memorial Foundation’s blanket drive runs through Dec. 15. New blankets, twin size or larger will be collected during “blanket Saturdays” at the B Strong Office in Placita Santa Fe, 5024 Doniphan, #2. Information: 833-0393 or bradenaboud.com. Blankets may also be dropped off at Coronado High School, Lincoln Middle School, Zach White Elementary, Mitzi Bond Elementary, St. Mark’s School, Americas High School, Eastwood High School, El Dorado High School, Hanks High School, Hornedo Middle School, Polk Elementary, Lundy Elementary, El Paso Times offices, all El Paso Sheriffs Office facilities, Daw’s Home Furnishings, and Silva Health Magnet/Jefferson High School. Black Tie Dance Party at the Murray – Mimbres Region Arts Council presents its 30th gala fundraiser Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Murray Hotel, Broadway and Texas in Silver City, N.M. with live music by Rhythm Mystic and Brandon Perrault. Dress is formal attire. Tickets: $50 (limited number of $1,00 sponsor tables for 10 available). Information: mimbre- sarts.org/black-tie-holiday-benefit-ball. Paintings For Paws — Pet Guardian Angel Welfare Association hosts its inaugural fundrais- ing art auction Saturday, Dec. 22, at Muggs Bar & Grill, 11410 Montana, with live bands, pet adoptions, vendors and works by more than 100 artists from throughout the United States. Silent auction is 3 to 6 p.m. with life auction 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. Admission is free. Information: 603-8747 or pgawaep.org. Interested artists or vendors may contact Elva Gardea at 603-8747 or [email protected]. Sneak peak or art featured on Facebook at Paintings-For-Paws-Art-Auction. A Symphony of Holiday Happenings — El Paso Symphony Guild presents the holiday event and wreath auction 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at 150 Sunset, with hors d’oeuvres, wine, treats, style show by Trend Society, and a variety of workshops providing holiday tips from experts on decorating and entertaining. One-of-a-kind wreaths by local florists and artists will be auctioned in a silent auction throughout the afternoon. Proceeds benefit El Paso Symphony Orchestra and its Education and Outreach Programs. Tickets: $35 ($30 active military and seniors 65 and older; $5 ages 3-13). Tickets available in advance or at the door. Information/tickets: 532-3776, or epso.org. Workshops include Mantel Dressing by Debbie’s Bloomers, Holiday Table by Anne Steele, Holiday 911 by Caroline Whitemore, Holiday Mixology, Kids Craft Corner by Suncity Sitters and more. Blanket Drive — El Paso Fire Department and Extreme Weather Task Force is collecting new blankets to very young, elderly and/infirmed in need through the winter months. The purpose is to helps prevent cold weather and carbon monoxide emergencies in the El Paso area. Recommendations for those in need of blankets are also being taken. Information/donations: 472-4212. Those in need of blankets may call 2-1-1 Texas for assistance. Operation Santa Claus — New and gently used toys and bikes for the needy children of the El Paso/Fort Bliss area may be dropped off 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the Fort Bliss Op Santa warehouse, Bldg. 1123 or at any El Paso Fire Station, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. For a pickup, call 568-1010. Donations to “Operation Santa Claus” can be mailed to Op Santa, Inc. P.O. Box 16270, Fort Bliss, TX 79906. All funds are for parts and supplies and no funds are paid to any staff. Interested volunteers may call 568-1010 or 276-6869. Fort Bliss Anyone entering Fort Bliss must have a valid driver’s license, car insurance and registration. Check beforehand to see which gates are open to the public. The Robert E. Lee Gate at Airport and Airway is usually always open. Army vs. Navy game broadcast — Pre- game festivities begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Fort Bliss Centennial Club’s Samuel Adams Pub, with complementary food and beverages during the game. Game time is 12:30 p.m. Admission is free. Information: 744-8427. The Army-Navy Game (U.S. Military Academy’s Black Knights vs. the Midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy) is generally played on the last weekend of the college football regular season. Polar Bear Plunge — The cold-weather swimming event is 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the Community Pool on Club Road in Fort Bliss. Suit up in swim suit or wetsuit for a brac- ing swim (with “icebergs” included). Free T- shirts for all who take the plunge. Underwater photos with Santa also offered. Information: 568-7431. Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club — Rifle and pistol shooting competitions are held almost every weekend at the Fort Bliss Rod & Gun Club — visitors can watch for free, food avail- able at the clubhouse snack bar. To get there: Take Railroad Drive to Deer; turn right. Information: 568-2983. Fort Bliss Sun Bowl Brunch — The annual Sun Bowl Brunch is 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, in at Fort Bliss’s Centennial Club. Cost: $14.95, $7.95 age 7-11, free for ages 6 and younger). Shuttle to the game follows brunch. Reservations required Information/reservations: 744-1171. Military Council of Catholic Women — The MCCW of Fort Bliss meets 8:45 to 11:30 a.m. every Friday and 6 to 8 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month at Building #449 on Fort Bliss. Meetings begin with Rosary fol- lowed by Bible studies or Saint discussions, rosary making/preemie caps/prayer shawls and fellowship. Each week is different after Rosary is said. First Friday Mass is 9 a.m. Information: El Paso Scene Page 16 December 2012 December Roundup Cont’d from Page 15 Please see Page 17 40,000 copies each month El Paso’s Best Advertising Value! Call 920-7244 for information POC: Jenny Barry, 355-0809 or GODMC- [email protected]. Old Fort Bliss — Building 5051, corner of Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The Old West days of the “Soldiers of the Pass” are relived through replicas of the original adobe fort buildings and military artifacts, Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Admission: free. Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information: 568-3137. Club news Juelfest — Norwegian Society of Texas Sol Hjem Chapter in El Paso hosts its annual Juelfest smorgasbord at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Robin Hood Park Community Room, 9716 Dyer. Tickets: $25 per person. Information: Joy Halverson, 593-4808 or549- 4079. The society hosts several Norwegian-oriented programs throughout the year and is open to anyone of Norwegian, Swedish, Danish or Finnish descent or birth, are married to one of the above, are interested in NST objectives, or who make an annual donation. L’Alliance Française d’El Paso — The group promotes French culture and offers fran- cophiles the opportunity to use the French lan- guage in a variety of activities. Information: 585-1789, 845-6535, afofelpaso.com face- book.com/AllianceFrancaiseElPaso. The annual Christmas party planned for 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at El Paso Club, 201 East Main, top floor. Details to be announced. The group will sponsor a watercolor exhibit of works by El Paso Transparent Watercolor Association Dec. 7-20, at El Paso Community College’s Administrative Service Center, 9050 Viscount, Building A. Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, the public is invited. Spring session classes begin mid-January. Open enrollment only for Conversation. Advanced French is each Wednesday for the Westside or Friday on the Eastside (for French Teachers). Join at any time. Information: Linda 751-9719, Maud 833-8705 or Yvonne (Spanish), 355-4598 or [email protected]. Woodworkers Club of El Paso —The club’s monthly meeting is 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 3228 Sacramento (back of building). Jim Peters will discuss different woodworking techniques. A members’ show-and-tell segment follows. Admission is free. Information: 760- 6536 or 564-5915. Germania Club —The Germania Club of El Paso’s monthly luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Soldatenstube (German Club), Robert E. Lee Road, Building 5095, Fort Bliss. Newcomers welcome. Information/reserva- tions: 595-1108 or 755-5471. A Christmas party “Weihnachtsfeier” is 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the club. Call for reserva- tions. Westside Welcome Club —The group is open to both newcomers and long-time resi- dents. Information: westsidewelcomeclub.com. The club’s free Holiday newcomers’ coffee is 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at 6227 Franklin Hawk. Information: 587-4814 or 581-2314. The club’s Holiday Bazaar is 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at El Paso Country Club, 5000 Country Club Place. Members will sell their handmade jewelry, knit items, holiday ornaments and more. Lunch served at 11:30 a.m. with music by Laurie Koval and a holiday music singalong. Cost: $20. Information/reser- vations: 845-1896. Toys will be collected at the luncheon benefit- ing the Salvation Army and the U.S. Marines in their holiday drive to aid over 60,000 needy children in area school districts. Assistance League Open House — Assistance League of El Paso hosts an open house at its thrift store 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at 2728 E. Yandell. Holiday refresh- ments offered. Donation: $10 at the door. Information: 760-5740 or 564-0600. Vegetarian Society holiday dinner — Vegetarian Society of El Paso hosts a vegetarian holiday dinner at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Opus World Bistro, 7128 N. Mesa (in Colony Cove), with vegetarian treats such as pumpkin ginger soup, grilled vegetables, mixed green salad, carrot raisin salad, beet salad, eggplant rolls, cranberry and soy glazed garbanzo stuffed tofu pockets, green beans with almonds, maple glazed sweet potatoes, garlic mash potatoes, quinoa and mushroom pilaf, lentil patties with miso shiitake gravy, peach cobbler, apple tart and pumpkin pie. The public is invited. Cost (all-inclusive): $20 by Dec. 4 ($18 society mem- bers, $10 ages 12 and younger). Cost after deadline is $25, is space still available. Information/reservations, 877-3030 or [email protected]. Web: vsep.org. Discover El Paso — The nonprofit group, founded in 1973, is dedicated to promoting things to do and see in and around El Paso. Information: discoverep.org. The annual Christmas party on Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Vista Hills Country Club, 2210 Trawood. El Paso Christian Women’s Connection — The group’s “Reason for the Season” lunch- eon is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at El Paso Radisson Hotel, 1770 Airway, with inspirational speaker Nichole Ayoub and a presentation El Paso Rescue Mission. Also fea- tured is Amanda Sharp of Avon. Reservation deadline is Dec. 5. Cost: $13 (cash or check only). Information/reservations: 598-0811 or elpasotxcwc.ezweb123.com. El Paso Northeast Quilters Guild — Regular monthly meetings are 7 to 9 p.m. the second Thursday of the month, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 8001 Magnetic (at Titanic). Social time and setup begin at 6:30 p.m. The non-profit organization promotes quilting among interested persons, and brings the beginner, experienced, younger and older quilters together for various events and proj- ects. Information: 751-2132 (leave message). Military Order of the World Wars — The El Paso Chapter the Military Order of the World Wars host its Christmas luncheon at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec.15, at Underwood Golf Course, 3191 Coe Avenue, Fort Bliss, with a Christmas menu and community sing-a-long. Members are encouraged to bring a friend. Information: 755-4038. Del Valle High School Retirees — All Del Valle High School retirees, former faculty and staff are invited to no-host luncheons at 11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month. Call for location: Marsha Labodda, 629-7063. Doña Ana Camera Club — The club meets at 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month Southwest Environmental Center, 275 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Meetings are free and open to all interested photographers. Information: (575) 532-1919 or dacameraclub.org. El Paso Scene Page 17 December 2012 December Roundup Cont’d from Page 16 Please see Page 18 Page 18 December 2012 El Paso Philatelic Society —The stamp club meets 7 to 9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month (Dec. 11) at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church, 810 N. Campbell (at Montana). Meetings include educational presen- tations and an auction of materials submitted by club members. Visitors always welcome; admission is free for first-time visitors. Information: 227-2126 or [email protected]. International Coin Club — El Paso’s only coin club meets at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at Travelodge-La Hacienda, 6400 Montana. Meetings include educational presentations and an auction of materials submitted by members. Visitors always welcome, and admission free for first- time visitors. Information: 533-6001 or elpaso- coinclug.com. Macintosh Users Group — The El Paso Macintosh Users Group is open to anyone interested in Apple Macintosh computers. The group’s monthly meeting and demonstration is 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church basement, 1000 Montana (enter in alley). Admission is free for visitors. Information: 239-7846 or epmug.org. Area attractions Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — The copper-domed casino offers slot machines, and video-machine versions of poker, keno and other games. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Lounge is open, with live entertainment and dancing, until 2 a.m. week- ends. Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. every- day. Live racing is Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, beginning Dec. 7, Track will closed Tuesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas, but live racing will be offered Wednesday, Dec. 26. General admission and parking are free. Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com To get there, take the Sunland Park exit from I-10, go south (left turn coming from Downtown) and follow the signs. Tigua Indian Cultural Center — 305 Yaya Road, at Socorro Road east of the Ysleta Mission. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The center features a museum on the Tigua tribe, including its relationship to the Tiwas of northern New Mexico. Admission is free. Information: 859-7700 or ysletadelsur.org. Native American Dances are performed 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. every weekend. Fresh Indian bread is on sale at the center, which also offers family-operated gift shops, feature jewelry, pottery and other crafts. Wyler Aerial Tramway — Texas’ only pub- licly accessible mountain tramway gives passen- gers a view of 7,000 square miles, two coun- tries and three states (Texas, New Mexico and Chihuahua) from Ranger Peak, elevation 5,632 feet. Cost is $7 for adults and $4 for children 12 years and under. Tickets sales stop one hour before closing. Hours are noon to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday through Thursday. Information: 566-6622. Wyler Aerial Tramway State Park is managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife and is also part of Franklin Mountains State Park. To get there: Take Alabama to McKinley and turn toward the mountain. Mount Cristo Rey — The four-story-tall statue of Christ on the cross tops the moun- tain, 4,576 feet above sea level, in Sunland Park, N.M., near the junction of Mexico, Texas and New Mexico. Built in 1938-40 by sculptor Urbici Soler, the monument is accessible off McNutt Road (Highway 273) in Sunland Park — take the Racetrack exit off Paisano and cross the Rio Grande. Because of safety concerns, people are advised to hike only in groups. The best time to hike is when volunteers are working on trail maintenance, usually 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. For information on Saturday hiking times, call 252-9840. Indian Cliffs Ranch —The working cattle ranch in Fabens offers a children’s zoo, buffalo, longhorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, movie sets and the Fort Apache playground. It’s also home to the famous Cattleman’s Steakhouse. Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattle- manssteakhouse.com. La Viña Winery — New Mexico’s oldest winery is just across the state line from El Paso, at 4201 S. NM Highway 28, one mile north of Vinton Road. Information: (575) 882-7632 or lavinawinery.com. The tasting room and patio are open for sales and tasting of wines from 12 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Tuesday (closed Wednesdays). Tasting fee is $5. A daily tour is offered at 11:30 a.m. by appointment only; the $10 fee includes tasting. Sunland Winery — Located at Art & Frame Mfg., 1769 Victory Lane in Sunland Park, N.M. Free wine tasting is 5-11:30 p.m. Fridays and 1- 5 p.m. Saturdays Music by Sweetwater is 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. every Friday. Information: (575) 589-1214. Wine making classes and monthly tasting and painting classes offered. Call for schedule. Licon Dairy — The dairy’s gift shop popular for its homemade asadero cheese products is located at 11951 Glorieta Road in San Elizario and is open 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The dairy also features an exten- sive petting zoo and regularly stocked fishing hole. Admission is free, with a nominal charge for fishing hole use. Information: 851-2705 or licondairy.com. San Elizario Historic District — The dis- trict at 1500 Main Street in San Elizario on the Mission Trail features four art galleries, seven artists studio/galleries, three gift shops, the Historic San Elizario Chapel, the Portales Museum and the Veteran’s Museum. Most loca- tions open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 851-0041, 594-8424 or SanElizarioHistoricDistrict.com. Self-guided walking tours and guided tour of 17 historical sites also offered, including the Chapel, Old El Paso County Jail (where Billy the Kid broke out a friend in 1876), the old Grist Mill, the Lafayette barracks and more. Free guides available at all galleries and muse- um. Zin Valle Vineyards — 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Free tast- ings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday. Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com. Free Music Sundays are 1 to 4 p.m. selected Sundays featuring local talent. Bring a picnic. A jewelry sale featuring artist Patti Leftwich is 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. El Paso Scene December Roundup Cont’d from Page 17 El Paso Scene Page 19 December 2012 For event tickets sold through Ticketmaster, call 1-800-745-3000 or go to ticketmaster.com. The UTEP Ticket Center number is 747-5234. Pan Am Center Box Office is (575) 646-1420. Many clubs sell tickets through ticketbully.com or holdmyticket.com. Unless indicated, prices listed do not include service charges. Flying J Wranglers Christmas Show — The popular Ruidoso-based western swing group’s Christmas show is 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Scottish Rite Theater, 301 West Missouri. Tickets: $20. Parking available next door at City Hall and behind Insights Museum after 5 p.m. Information/reservations: All That Music & Video, 594-9900. Tamela Mann — The actress/gospel singer performs in concert at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Christian Joy Center, 1208 Sumac Dr. Tickets are $16 to $30. Information: 595- 1307 or joycenter.org/TamelaMann/. Mann’s music career started with the Grammy-winning Kirk Franklin and the Family. She has recorded several albums and was fea- tured on the soundtrack of “Diary of a Mad Black Woman.” She has acted in several of Tyler Perry’s plays, as well as his movie “Madea Goes to Jail.” Both she and her husband, David Mann, starred in Perry’s TBS sitcom “Meet the Browns.” David Mann will give a special address at the concert for Fort Bliss Wounded Warriors. Dying Fetus — The hardcore band’s “Blood of Power” Tour is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at House of Rock East, 8838 Viscount, with Cerebral Bore, Cattle Decapitation and Malignancy. Tickets: $20. Advance tickets avail- able at ticketbully.com. Applejack Band — The El Paso folk band performs its annual Christmas dinner show at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at La Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana, with opening act Mitch Mosley. Cost: $32 (tip not included, BYOB), reservations required. Information: 592-5122 or (575) 541- 1992. La Tierra Cafe dinner shows — La Tierra Cafe, 1731 Montana, Café Dinner Shows begin at 8 p.m. Saturdays. Evening includes a three-course meal followed by per- formance. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $32 (per show) in advance; $36 at the door; includes dinner, tax and show. Information: 533-8890 or latierra- cafe.com. Upcoming shows: • Dec. 8 — Applejack Band (American folk) • Feb. 9 — Al Borde Flamenco and guests • March 9 — La Cella Bella cello quartet • April 13 — Adrian Perez’s Harp Haven • May 11 — Juan Gabriel Tribute. ‘Cirque Dreams Holidaze’ – Broadway in El Paso Series presents an evening of holiday wonderment at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $35-$55 (Ticketmaster). An international cast of more than 30 multi- talented artists create an experience of ginger- bread men flipping mid-air, toy soldiers march- ing on thin wires, snowmen daringly balancing, icemen powerfully sculpting, penguins spinning, puppets dancing, reindeer soaring high above a landscape and more. Bryan Adams — The legendary rock will brings his highly successful “Bare Bones” solo- acoustic tour to El Paso at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $35 to $75 (Ticketmaster). Adams has sold more 65 million records, toured six continents and achieved No. 1 status in more than 40 countries with hits like “Cuts Like A Knife,” ‘Summer of ‘69,” “Kids Wanna Rock,” “Can’t Stop This Thing We’ve Started,” “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” “Open Road” and recently “Thought I’d Seen Everything.” Dave Koz ‘A Smooth Jazz Christmas’ —The Grammy-nominated saxophonist and El Paso favorite presents his 15th annual Christmas show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Plaza Theatre, with guest pianist David Benoit and “The Voice” winner Javier Colon and pop-jazz singer Margo Rey. Tickets: $40- $105 (Ticketmaster). Koz, a multi-million-selling solo recording artist, Grammy nominee and composer, is con- sidered one of the most expressive voices in contemporary music. His past El Paso appear- ances have sold out. Koz released his compila- tion holiday CD “Ultimate Christmas” last year. Jeff Dunham— The comedian/ventriloquist returns to El Paso 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $51. (Ticketmaster). Dunham popular characters include Achmed, Walter, José Jalapeño, Peanut, Bubba J and Dunham’s latest creation, Diane. Jeff and Diane played husband and “wife” in the Steve Carrell/Paul Rudd comedy, “Dinner for Schmucks.” Slate Magazine has called Dunham “The Hardest-Working Hand in Show Business.” His “Achmed the Dead Terrorist” routine has been one of most-viewed videos on YouTube. ‘The Great Russian Nutcracker’ — The Moscow Ballet presents the 20th Anniversary of the holiday classic at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $28, $36 and $88 (Ticketmaster). Group discounts available. Information: nut- cracker.com. Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker 20th Anniversary production with a cast of 40 dancers overflows with a spectacular new “Dove of Peace” performed by two dancers, a Christmas tree that grows to seven stories tall, falling snow, towering silk puppets, 200 lavish costumes, and nine hand-painted backdrops all set to Tchaikovsky’s complete score. Boys Noize — The German DJ performs at 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17, at Buchanan’s Event Center, 11540 Pellicano, Tickets: $21, available at eventbrite.com. Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ — The award-winning worldwide smash hit Broadway musical has been added to the 2012-2013 Broadway in El Paso series at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Plaza Theatre. The show features the animated film’s Academy Award-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Tim Rice and book by Linda Woolverton. Its last El Paso engagement in 2010 sold out. Tickets: $40-$65; pre-sales Please see Page 20 Page 20 December 2012 begin Oct. 30. information: 231-1111 or visitel- paso.com/broadway. Show information: BeautyAndTheBeastOnTour.com. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is the classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped by a spell. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self. The musical has become an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 21 countries. ‘Creole Christmas’ —The world famous Preservation Hall Jazz Band from New Orleans’ Preservation Hall performs a Christmas show 7:30 Saturday, Dec. 22, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Presented by Lola Productions, Inc. Tickets: $35 and $40 (Ticketmaster). Founded in 1961 by Allan and Sandra Jaffe, the band is currently directed by their son, Ben Jaffe. Many of the band’s charter members per- formed with the pioneers of jazz in the early 20th century, such as Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Bunk Johnson and Louis Armstrong. Not So Silent Christmas — The 3rd annual show benefiting Toys for Tots is 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at Tricky Falls, 209 S. El Paso, with 18 local bands on two stages includ- ing Voyer, Black Wolf Howl, Alodex, Scordatura Vita, Abnik, Suicide Romance, Jahobo Witness, The Beauty, Years of Cold, Section 6, Dark Aria, Crash, Epitaph Romance, A Beautiful Mourning, Steady Shakedown, The Ivory Structure, Man your Stations and Unying Hat. All ages show. Tickets to be announced; avail- able in advance at holdmyticket.com. Information: 351-9909. Audible Festival featuring Deadmau5 — deadmau5 headlines electronic dance music festival performing his critically acclaimed “unhooked” set Saturday, Dec. 29, at El Paso Convention Center, with Chris Lake and Audrey Napoleon. Hosted by Disco Donnie Presents and SMG Events. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $40; general admission.(Ticketmaster). At this year’s Grammy Awards, Canadian native Joel Zimmerman, more commonly known as deadmau5, gave a monumental per- formance in the event’s first-ever telecast cele- brating electronic music. He is also the first electronic artist on the cover of Rolling Stone. His 2011 “Meowingtons Hax” tour smashed Rage Against the Machine’s record for most consecutive nights at the iconic Roseland Ballroom in New York with a six-show run, then played four back-to-back nights at Hollywood’s Palladium. He has received three Juno Awards and four Grammy Award nominations. ‘Liverpool Legends’ — El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Centers presents the Beatles Theatrical Production Friday, Jan. 11. “Liverpool Legends” are four talented musi- cians and actors handpicked by Louise Harrison – sister of the late George Harrison of The Beatles. Tickets; $27.50, $37.50, $47.50 and $57.50. (Ticketmaster). Information: 1-800- 745-3000. The group performs songs spanning the entire career of The Beatles and on through the solo years. With precise attention to every musical detail, along with costume changes, vintage instruments and special effects, Liverpool Legends works to make the audience feel they are going back in time for the “Complete Beatles Experience.” Discount “combo tickets” available for $44 for those attending both “Livepool Legends” and the Pink Floyd Laser Show Saturday, Jan. 12. Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular — The popular laser rock show is 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $24.50, $28.50 and $32.50 ($15 ages 12 and younger). (Ticketmaster). Celebrating its 27th year of successful touring, the two-hour Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular fea- tures Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side Of The Moon” with the second half featuring The Best of Pink Floyd (including “The Wall”). Discount “combo tickets” available for $44 for those attending both “Liverpool Legends” Friday, Jan. 11, and the Pink Floyd Laser Show. ‘Hair’ – Broadway in El Paso Series presents the Public Theater’s new Tony-winning produc- tion of the electric celebration of peace in love in a turbulent time at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Plaza Theatre. This focus on young Americans in the Vietnam era features hits such as “Aquarius,” “Let The Sunshine In,” “Good Morning, Starshine” and “Easy To Be Hard.” For mature audiences. Ticket prices to be announced. (Ticketmaster). Masters of Motown — Showtime El Paso presents the tribute to the Motown legacy at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Abraham Chavez Theatre. Ticket information: 544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com. Ten vocalists and musicians have come togeth- er to reproduce the style, sound and ultimate feel that Motown brought years ago. They become Stevie Wonder, Four Tops, Diane Ross and the Supremes and Jackson Five. Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Quidam’ — Cirque du Soleil brings its ninth show, “a young girl’s escape into the world of imagination,” to El Paso for seven performances Jan. 23-27, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$95 (Ticketmaster). Young Zoé is bored as her parents, ignore her. Seeking to fill the void of her existence, she slides into an imaginary world — the world of Quidam — where she meets characters who encourage her to free her soul. According the show description, a ‘Quidam’ is a nameless passerby, a solitary figure lingering on a street corner, a person rushing past and swallowed by the crowd. It could be anyone, anybody. H’Sao — The African a capella group per- forms at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall, as part of the NMSU Cultural Series. Tickets: $15 ($10 NMSU students). Information: (575) 646-1420 or panam.nmsucom.edu. Drawing from gospel, traditional African music, as well as their Chadian roots, H’Sao display soul, pop, and R&B influences. All the members of this Montréal afro-pop group are singer/songwriters; elements of their various influences are smoothly blended with African rhythms to create fresh songs in a unique style. Masterful a capella singing sets them apart on the vast soundscape of world music. Meow Meow — Lola Productions Inc. pres- ents globally renowned “kamikaze cabaret” performer 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Tickets: $27 and $32. Ticket information: 747-5234, 1-800-745- 3000 or ticketmaster.com. Meow Meow performs in venues as diverse as the Sydney Opera House, Joe’s Pub in New York, at London’s West End, and numerous international arts festivals. 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Tickets: $25 ($20 MRAC members; $15 each for groups of ten or more; $5 students). Information: (575) 538-2505, 1- 888-758-7289 or mimbresarts.org. ‘Menopause The Musical’ — The interna- tional hit show will play the Plaza Theatre for two “hot” performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, March 19-20, with parodies from classic pop songs of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s. Tickets: $45, $50, $55 and $65 (Ticketmaster). Group discounts of 10 or more available at 1-888-686-8587, ext. 2. Mark Erelli — The 1999 Kerrville New Folk contest winner and multi-instrumentalist per- forms at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 22, at the Buckhorn Opera House in Pinos Altos, N.M. as part of the Mimbres Region Arts Council’s Folk Series. Erelli has worked as a sideman for such artists as Lori McKenna and Josh Ritter, while producing solo albums that spent weeks in the Top Ten of the Americana radio charts. Tickets: $20 ($15 members). Information: (575) 538- 2505 or mimbresarts.org. George Strait — The country music legend brings his Farewell “The Cowboy Rides Away” Tour to the area Saturday, April 6, at NMSU’s Pan American Center, with opening act Martina McBride. Tickets: $74.25 and $94.25 (Ticketmaster). Limited VIP “Ace in The Hole” packages are $399 (preferred seating in first 10 rows, pre- show party, tour memorabilia and gift) and $999 (front row seats, pre-show events, guitar autographed by Strait). Having broken the Pan American Center attendance record in 2011, Strait will entertain Las Cruces audiences one last time Strait has had 59 Number 1 songs during his 30-year career. Neon Desert Music Festival — The 3rd annual music festival is Saturday, May 25, in San Jacinto Plaza and Cleveland Square Park. Early bird tickets on sale Dec. 3: $45; available online at neondesertmusicfestival.com. Venues & series Lowbrow Palace — 111 E. Robinson. Doors open at 9 p.m. Age 18 and older wel- come Tickets are $8 ($3 ticket surcharge for age 18-21), unless listed otherwise. Tickets for most shows available online at ticketbully.com or holdmyticket.com. Information: 356-0966 or [email protected]. • Lydia — The Arizona indie rock duo per- forms Tuesday, Dec. 4, with guest Sweet Talker. • The Meditations — The reggae group’s Dangerous Society Tour stops in El Paso at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, with guests Radio La Chusma and Steady Shakedown. Tickets: $10 in advance; $13 day of show. • The Babies and Turbo Fruits — The garage rock bands perform Wednesday, Dec. 12. Turbo Fruits released their 3rd full-length album, “Butter” in September with their first single “Sweet Thing.” • Kinky — The Latin Grammy-winning Mexican alternative rock band performs Wednesday, Dec. 19. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. • Ra Ra Riot — The New York indie rock band performs Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013. Tickets: $13. Tricky Falls — 209 S. El Paso. All shows are all-ages (16 and older), unless listed otherwise. Information: 351-9909 or trickyfalls.com. Tickets for most shows available at All That Music, Bowie Feathers and Maria’s Closet, and online at holdmyticket.com. • Veil of Maya and Acacia Strain — The double bill is 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, with Upon a Burning Body and Volumes. Tickets: $15. • Odd Future — The hip-hop mega-group (aka OFWGKTA or Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All) performs at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Tickets: $30. • The Faceless — The death metal band’s Deconsecrate the Nation Tour is 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, with guests Revocation, The Haarp Machine, All That Bleeds and Terror Eyes. Tickets: $12. • CD release party for local rock band Attaks is 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16. • Bless The Fall — The post-hardcore band performs at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, with A Skylit Drive, At The Skylines and Skip the Foreplay. Tickets: $15-$18. • Not So Silent Christmas — The 3rd annual show benefiting Toys for Tots is 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, with local bands Voyeur, Black Wolf Howl, Alodex, Scordatura Vita, Abnik, Suicide Romance, Jahobo Witness, The Beauty, Years of Cold, Section 6, Dark Aria, Crash, Epitaph Romance, A Beautiful Mourning, Steady Shakedown, The Ivory Structure, Man your Stations and Unying Hat. Tickets to be announced. • Dirty River Boys — The rockin’ bluegrass country band with El Paso roots performs at 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23. Opening act is Lusitania. Tickets to be announced. • Toro y Moi — The solo project with musician Chaz Bundick is 9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, with guest Wild Belle. Tickets: $12-$14. • Morrissey — The former lead singer of The Smiths performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13. Re-scheduled from Nov. 27; details to be announced. • The Used — The band headlines the Take Action tour benefiting various noprofits at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20. Tickets: $27.50 in advance; $30 at the door. Socorro Entertainment Center — Speaking Rock’s indoor concert venue is at 11200 Santos Sanchez (off Socorro Road, 4.5 miles southeast of Loop 375). Doors open at 6 p.m. unless otherwise listed. Ages 18 and older welcome for most shows. Admission to all shows is free. Information: 860-7777 or speak- ingrockentertainment.com. • Enrique Bunbury — The Spanish rocker per- forms Sunday, Dec. 9. • Queensryche, with Crimson Glory singer Ticket Cont’d from Page 20 Please see Page 22 Page 22 December 2012 Todd La Torre, performs 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. • Skillet, led by husband and wife singer-gui- tarists John and Korey Cooper, plays 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. Whiskey Dick’s — 580 George Dieter. Early arrival recommended. Showtime is 10 p.m., unless otherwise listed. Tickets available at (ticketbully.com). Information: 921-9900. • Kevin Fowler — The Texas country star’s “Deck The Dancehalls Tour” is Friday, Dec. 14. Fowler’s hard-partyin’ songs include “Pound Sign (#?*!), “That Girl,” “Hell Yeah, I Love Beer,” “Here’s to you and Me” and more. Tickets: $15. • Bri Bagwell — The country singer performs Saturday, Dec. 22. Tickets: $5. • Randy Rogers Band and Wade Bowen — The Texas country artists perform at 9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26. Tickets: $20. • Josh Abbott Band — The Texas band returns to El Paso Saturday, Feb. 2. Tickets: $20. Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino — Mescalero, N.M. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Age 21 and older admitted. Tickets sold through Ticketmaster; prices listed do not include service charge. Information: 1-877-277- 5677 or innofthemountaingods.com. • Kenny Rogers — The country music legend behind “The Gambler,” “Coward of the County” and countless other hits performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Tickets: $40-$100. • Vince Neil — The frontman for Mötley Crüe performs Saturday, Dec. 1. Tickets: $35-$70. • Tony Orlando — The music legend behind “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” and more performs Thursday, Dec. 13. Tickets: $40-$75. • The inn’s New Year’s dinner and concert fea- turing dance group ‘Ballroom With A Twist’ is 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, with party favors, danc- ing and a balloon drop. Tickets: $125. A matinee performance is 1 p.m. Tickets: $75. • Ron White — The blue collar comedian per- forms at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12. Tickets: $35- $100. Flickinger Center for Performing Arts — 1110 New York Ave. Alamogordo. Performances are at 7:30 p.m., unless listed otherwise. Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickingercenter.com. • A Jazzy Saxxy Christmas Time performance is 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, with Darn Saxy-NM Sax Quartet with guests the Flickinger House Band and Academy of Ballet Dancers. Tickets: $8 ($4 with donation of two canned goods for local food banks). • The Father Hay School Show is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. Call for ticket information. • Mariachi Christmas - An evening of music and folklore is Saturday, Dec. 8. Mariachi Christmas visits some of the most vibrant and colorful folklore found in four states of Mexico, including Jalisco and Veracruz. It shares some of the world’s most beautiful and revered December traditions. Tickets: $22, $27, $35 and $40. • Academy of Ballet presents “A Christmas Carol” at 7:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Dec. 14-16, plus a 2 p.m. Saturday matinee. Tickets: $10. • The Enchanted Chorus performs “Time” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. Call for ticket informa- tion. Spencer Theater for Performing Arts — Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12 miles north of downtown Ruidoso). Free public guided tours are 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (except show dates). Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com. Pre-show buffets are $20. • Larry Marshak’s Tribute To The Platters — One of the greatest four-part harmony groups of all time performs at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. The group has been a presence since the dawn of the rock & roll era with “The Great Pretender,” “(You’ve Got The Magic Touch,” “Only You (And You Alone)”, “Twilight Time” and “Strangers.” Tickets: $66 and $69. • Flying J Wranglers’ White Mountain Christmas — Southern New Mexico’s own cowboy quintet performs its well-loved holiday show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. The group heralds the joys of the season with melodious yodeling, soaring ballads, instrumentals and homespun humor like “Mary Did You Know,” “Beautiful City,” “Little Children,” “Silent Night,” “Noel” and “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.” Tickets: $30. • “The Nutcracker” — Ruidoso Dance Ensemble’s original adaptation of the holiday classic is 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21-23. The performance featur- ing outstanding student and guest dancers is virtual eye-candy with dancing nutcrackers, sol- diers, sugar plum fairies, mice and little girls and boys. Tickets: $28. • “Nunset Boulevard” starring Cindy Williams — The former star of “Laverne and Shirley” stars in this charming version of the zany series at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29. This newest musical comedy in the “Nunsense” series is gleeful, boisterous and sinfully funny tale that takes the sisters to Tinsel town where they get booked to perform at the Hollywood Bowl-A-Rama, which, following heavenly prayers, lands them with movie auditions. Tickets: $66 and $69. NM Tech Performing Arts Series — Performances are 7:30 p.m., unless otherwise listed, at New Mexico Tech’s Macey Center, 801 Leroy Place, in Socorro, N.M. All seats general admission. Information: (575) 835-5688 or nmtpas.org. • Mariachi Christmas — Friday, Dec. 7. Tickets: $20 ($18 seniors/$10 youth). • H’Sao — Friday, Jan. 25. Drawing from gospel and traditional African music, as well as their Chadian roots, H’sao displays clear soul, pop, and R&B influences with a capella singing. All day event; show times to be announced. Tickets: $16 ($14 seniors/$8 youth). Ticket Cont’d from Page 21 40,000 copies each month El Paso’s Best Advertising Value! Call 920-7244 for information El Paso Scene ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet — El Paso Youth Ballet’s 34th annual presentation of Tchaikovsky’s classic ballet is Nov. 30-Dec. 2, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $15, $20 and $25. Information: 747-5234 (UTEP Ticket Center), 760-6062 (Marta Katz) or elpasocon- servatoryofdance.org. ‘The Nutcracker’ — International Danz Academy presents the Christmas ballet at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $5. Information: 449-7904. Pre-Christmas Bash —Dance for Dreams presents the Christmas dance event Saturday, Dec. 1, at Leo’s Mexican Restaurant, 9420 Montana, with music by DJ NCendio, dancing to salsa, merengue, bachata, reggaeton, EDM and more and a “Sexiest Miss Santa” competi- tion. Dinner is 8 p.m. with dance lessons 9:30 to 10 p.m. and dancing 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.Happy Hour is 8 to 9 p.m. with live music 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Raffle also held. Attire is semi-formal. Cost: $15 ($12 members); in advance at El Paso Ballroom Dance Academy and Luna’s and Son Grocery. Information: Deliris Montanez or Dance for Dreams Foundation (found on Facebook and active.com) or (704) 293-4307. ‘A World Of Fusions’ workshop — World Fusions Dance Studio, 6216 Gateway Blvd East Suite C hosts an introductory work- shop to the studio’s offerings 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, with introduction to yoga, gypsy bellydance, tribal fusion bellydance, and meditation. A party follows for all participants. Cost: $10. Information: 999-0882 or worldfu- sions.weebly.com. ‘The Egg’ — Las Cruces-based aerial dance performance company Project in Motion pres- ents the family story Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 1-2, at The Gin Studio, 430 N. Compress in Las Cruces. Times to be announced. Tickets; $10 ($7 youth). Information: (575) 208-4413, [email protected] or projectinmotion.com. Holiday Special — Ms. Baker’s Dance Studio presents its modern jazz and ballet per- formance at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Tickets: $5. Information: 740-1392. Square Dancing - Sierra Twirlers Square Dance Club hosts weekly dances 2 to 5 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 2-30, at Moose Lodge, 202 East Smith in Uptown Truth or Consequences. The public is welcome, no partner necessary. Dance assistance offered. Cost: $3 at the door. Information: Carole Wheeler, (575) 313-9971. Zumba Class Bash — Footloose Dance Studio (formerly Studio del Sol), 5024 Doniphan, Suite A-14, hosts a “Welcome Winter Season” bash 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. Participants are encouraged to come in Christmas colors to dance to Christmas songs, enjoy eggnog, fruit and a door raffle. Tickets: $5 in advance; $6 at the door. Information: 443-4818 or footloosedancestudio.webbs.com. Argentine Tango Nights — Paso del Norte Tango club hosts a weekly dance class 8 p.m. Saturdays at Shundo Dance Studio, 2719 N. Stanton, followed by Milonga (dance party) 9 to 11 p.m. Beginners welcome, partners not necessary. Cost: $6. Information: 532-2043 or pasodelnortetangoclub.com. Tango Nights at Bella Napoli Restaurant, 6331 N. Mesa, are planned at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Dec. 12 and Dec. 26 (dates sub- ject to change). Cost (includes special dinner menu): $8. “Dia Internacional del Tango” International Tango Day Celebration is 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 11, at Bella Napoli with free introductory tango class starts at 6 p.m., dinner served at 7 p.m. with a special menu of authentic Argentinean and Italian dishes and live tango until 10 p.m. Cost is price of dinner. Information: 532-2043 or 584-3321. ‘Metamorphosis’ — EPCC Dance presents an evening of dance works choreographed by El Paso Community College dance major stu- dents at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at El Paso Conservatory of Dance 1060 Doniphan Park Circle, Suite H. Admission: $3 donation. Information: Felina Joiner, 261-4866. Contra Dancing —The Southern New Mexico Music and Dance Society’s holiday dressy” contra dance is 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Zia Middle School, 1300 W. University, in Las Cruces. Callers are Lonnie Ludeman and Lewis Land with music by the Muletones. The dance begins with beginners lessons; no partner needed. Cost: $6 ($5 age 17 and younger). Information: (575) 522-1691 or snmmds.org. ‘Celebramos Mexico’ — Ballet Folklorico El Paso celebrates Mexico’s heritage through music and dance at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $5. Information: 526-4293. Winter dance recital — Imagine Dance Academy will host its 9th winter recital at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre, featuring dancers performing ballet, jazz, hip-hop, creative movement, pre- ballet and other styles. Admission: $9 for age 3 and older. Information: 855-0014 or imag- inedanceacademy.com. Winter Wonder Dance — The Desert Dancer Chapter 5017 of USA Dance hosts its winter dance 4:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at A Little Bit of Texas, 5500 Doniphan, with dancing and dinner catered by Michael Ross of OPUS. Proceeds benefit social ballroom dance, dancesport and youth scholarships. Tickets: $40 ($30 members); available in advance from El Paso Dance Academy, Shundo Studios and any chapter board member. Information: 487- 9396 (call or text), (575) 405-7961 (text) or desertdanceusa.com. ‘The Nutcracker Ballet’ —The Las Cruces Chamber Ballet’s 30th annual produc- tion of Tchaikovsky’s Christmas classic is Dec. 20-23 at the NMSU Atkinson Music Recital Hall, N. Horseshoe and Espina. Showtime is 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $19 and $21 (Ticketmaster). Information: Pan Am Center ticket office, (575) 646-1420. ‘Clara’s Nutcracker Fantasy’ and Holiday Showcase — Ballets USA and Oskar Antunez present the holiday talent dance showcase at 6 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 21-22, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission: $5. Information: 244- 2546 or 307-4093. December 2012 El Paso Scene Page 23 A Big Band Christmas Concert — Jazz Unlimited Big Band, with vocalist Jachin Ford, hosts its 7th annual holiday concert at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road. Admission is free, donations welcome. Information: 637-4569. Ron Thielman’s Big Band — Las Cruces Civic Concert Association presents Thielman’s High Society Big Band at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Tickets: $20. Information: (575) 521-4051. The band performs a variety of music from Glenn Miller to present day pop standards. ‘Sounds of the Holidays’ — Holiday entertainment is offered 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, Dec. 5-18, at San Jacinto Plaza in Downtown El Paso. The annual event includes various school and community choirs, local bands and ensembles performing Christmas and seasonal music. Sponsored by the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department. Admission is free. Information: 544-0753. • Dec. 5: Norma Longoria • Dec. 6: El Dorado Orchestra • Dec. 7: Laurie Moreno • Dec. 10: Delia Enriquez • Dec. 11: Riverside High Guitar • Dec. 12: Brandon Johnson • Dec. 13: Brown Middle School Orchestra • Dec. 14: Francisco Espinoza • Dec. 17: Susan Acosta • Dec. 18: Jobeth Noblin. Austin Jimmy Murphy — The local musi- cian, whose latest CD is “A History of Blues” will give acoustic performances at various pub- lic library branches Saturdays in December and January. Information: 543-5401 (Main Library). • 2 p.m. Dec. 8, Main Branch, 510 N. Oregon. • 2 p.m. Dec. 15, Dorris Van Doren, 551 Redd. • 3 p.m. Jan. 5, Richard Burges Library, 9600 Dyer. • 2 p.m. Jan. 12, Westside, 125 Belvidere. • Jan. 12, Judge Marquez, 610 N. Yarbrough. Time to be announced. • 1 p.m. Jan. 19, Esperanza Acosta Moreno, 12480 Pebble Hills. • 3 p.m. Jan. 19, Jose Cisneros Cielo Vista, 1300 Hawkins. • 1 p.m. Jan. 26, Clardy Fox, 5515 Robert Alva. • 3 p.m. Jan. 26, Irving Schwartz, 1865 Dean Martin. Deming Performing Arts Theater — The theater performs in Morgan Hall, 109 E. Pine, in Deming, N.M. Call for ticket prices. Information: (575) 545-8872 or dpat.org. Jammer’s music events are 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays, with other musical acts at 2 p.m. on selected Saturdays: • Dec. 8 — Caroyln Martin Duo • Dec. 22 — La Cella Bella. ‘Three Kings’ performance — Area gui- tarists Guitar Slim Austin Jimmy Murphy and Geronimo Black host the acoustic house party at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at 2920 Stone Edge Road. There solo sets will be performed followed by a round robin. Doors open at 6 p.m. Tickets: $15 in advance only; BYOB. Space is limited to 30 seats. Information: 526-0719. KC Turner — The Bay Area singer/song- writer presents a free acoustic performance at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at High Desert Brewery, 1201 W. Hadley in Las Cruces, with Roem Baur and The Welcome Matt. Information: (575) 525-6752 or highdesert- brewingco.com. Turner is also known as San Francisco’s pre- mier promoter of top-flight national and local musicians. ‘Winter Down at the Pass’ — La Guitarra School of Music celebrates its 15th anniversary with a holiday concert 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at Scottish Rite Theater, 301 W. Missouri, with performances from teachers and students. Information: 842-8808 or marioslagui- tarra.com. Nick Zinner — The Yeah Yeah Yeah guitarist performs a special DJ set for as part of the Late Nite Social Club’s Subterranian Beat series at 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at Club 101, 9515 Viscount, with local DJs Slowhands, D.Rex and Glitterface. Tickets: $10 in advance; $15 at the door. (ticketbully.com). Information: lateniteso- cialclub.com or club101.com. Geske’s Live Jazz — Geske’s Grill, 1506 N. Lee Trevino, hosts live jazz music 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays, featuring local jazz band Velia Christina. Information: 593-3473. Padre’s Marfa — 209 W. El Paso Street in Marfa, Texas. Information: 432-729-4425. Tickets available online at padresmarfa.com. • Texas music legends Jimmie Dale Gilmore and Butch Hancock headline the New Year’s Eve celebration Monday, Dec. 31. Tickets: $25 in advance. • Luke Olson — The country artist performs Tuesday, Jan. 8. Details to be announced. • Ty Segall — The indie singer/songwriter per- forms Thursday, Jan. 24, with guest Ex Cult. Tickets: $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Speaking Rock Entertainment Center — 125 S. Pueblo Rd. Information: 860-7777 or speakingrockentertainment.com. Live music nightly. The center hosts tribute bands of various genres each Thursday. Ozomatli headlines the New Year’s Event concert Monday, Dec. 31, at Speaking Rock Entertainment Center, with alternative band Blue October at Socorro Event Center. Karaoke State Championships — The KWCUSA State Championships will be held in El Paso in May, 2013. Details to be announced. Local qualifiers are starting local venues s can obtain a license and potential singers can regis- ter at kwcusa.net. The Karaoke World Championships has been organized annually since its first event held in Heinola, Finland in 2003 with World Championship titles in men’s and women’s series. KWCUSA’s objective is to identify, pre- pare, promote true U.S.A. karaoke champions utilizing all of its organizations resources effi- ciently and effectively observing all guidelines established by the Karaoke World Championship Organization and to provide the due diligence required to facilitate our mission in its entirety. Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — 1249 Futurity Dr. (at and Sunland Park Drive), Sunland Park, N.M. Live music is offered 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and Mariachi 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays in the Franklins Lounge. No cover. Information: (575) 874-5200. Disco with local DJs is 6:30 to 10 p.m. Sundays. Karaoke offered with Rock The House 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. every Thursday. Weekly win- ners receive gift bag with prizes. Railroad Blues — 504 W. Holland, Alpine, Texas. Performances begin at 10 p.m. Admission is $7, unless otherwise listed. Information: (432) 837-3103 or railroadblues.com. • Friday, Nov. 30: The Sideshow Tragedy, rock music from Austin. $6. • Saturday, Dec. 1: Ruben V. Band, Texas blues/rock from San Antonio. $8. • Thursday, Dec 6: All-female AC/DC tribute band “Hell’s Belles. Cost: $10. • Friday, Dec. 7: Tessy Lou and The Shotgun Stars (country/western/bluegrass) with guest Luke Olson. Cost: $7. • Saturday, Dec. 8: Rockabilly Strangers. Cost: $6. • Friday, Dec 14: Kenneth Brian Band (Southern rock from Tennessee). Cost: $7. • Saturday, Dec. 15: The Lovelies (El Paso rock, pop and funk band). Cost: $8. • Friday, Dec. 21-22: Billy Bacon and The Forbidden Pigs’ “Christmas Wrapped In Bacon” show. Cost: $8. • 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 27: Jon Hogan, Maria Moss and The Brighter Day and the Jitterbug Vipers (Texas-based Americana/folk). Cost: $5. • Friday, Dec 28: Grupo de La Paz (Latin, pop/rock). Cost: $6. • Saturday, Dec. 29: Dash Rip Rock (New Orleans southern rock). Cost: $10. • Monday, Dec 31: New Year’s Eve party with rock/funk band Brown Betty. Tickets: $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Zin Valle Free Music Sundays — Zin Valle vineyard, 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259), hosts free live music 1 to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays. Guests may also enjoy wine tastings. Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com. • Dec. 2: Dusty Low • Dec. 16: Dan Lambert and the Double Drum Trio. Also on Dec. 16 is a jewelry sale with artist Patti Leftwich, selling her vintage creations 1 to 5 p.m. ‘Every Other Tuesday’ — Doña Ana Arts Council hosts a variety of musical performances 6:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the historic Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Admission is free. Information: (575) 523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com. • Dec. 11 — Mesilla Valley Teen Singers • Jan. 8 — Alyssa Newton. Folk Fury — KTEP, 88.5 FM, features three hours of acoustic and folk music — with an emphasis on recordings by local musicians and occasional live appearances by them — from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Hosts are Dan Alloway and Gregg Carthy. Requests: 747-5153. El Paso Scene December 2012 Page 24 LA BELLA CASITA ò034 DCNIPHAN STE D - PLACITA SANTA FE - ò87-8887 MEXICAN IMPCRTS Talavera - Tile Scenes - Mirrors - Dolls Crosses - Tables - & Mocb More $10 CFF any porcbase of $ò0 or more witb tbis coopon. Cffer expires 12/31/12 El Paso Scene Page 25 December 2012 UTEP Department of Music — Performances are at 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fine Arts Recital Hall, except as noted. Tickets for most performances are $5 ($3 seniors/military/non- UTEP students; free for age 6 and younger/UTEP students/faculty/staff), unless listed otherwise. Ticket information: 747-5606 or utep.edu/music. • UTEP Choirs “Holiday Festival” – Thursday and Friday, Nov. 29-30, with familiar and new music celebrating the season. • UTEP Jazz Bands — Tuesday, Dec. 4, per- forming toe-tapping selections from this American art form. Franklin High Guitar Concert — The annual winter concert is 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at the Franklin High School Fine Arts Theater, 900 N. Resler. Led by instructor Stefan Schyga, one of El Paso’s best-known guitarists, Franklin’s student Guitar Quartets and Trios perform South American and Spanish composi- tions, as well as some original music, boleros, pop, jazz and rock tunes. Proceeds benefit the guitar program and students. Admission: $5. Information: 433-6734 or fhsfinearts.com. ‘A Holiday Afternoon Concert’ — El Paso Symphony Youth Orchestra hosts its annual family concert of traditional holiday music at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Plaza Theatre. Proceeds provide college scholarships for local high school students. Tickets: $12.50 ($9 students, seniors and military; $4 ages 2- 12). Family Packs (2 adults and 2 juniors) $6.25 per ticket, plus service charge (Ticketmaster). Information: 532-3776 or 566-4066. Holiday Vocal Concert — El Paso Choral Society and the El Paso Conservatory of Music present a concert of holiday songs by vocalist Jose Mario Sanchez at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Trinity-First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Mesa. Tickets: $10. Information: 479- 0156. LCSO with Norman Krieger - Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, directed by Lonnie Klein, welcomes the guest pianist at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1- 2, at NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall. Selections include Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3, and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s “Romeo and Juliet Overture” and “Capriccio Italien.” Tickets: $35, $40 and $45. Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessym- phony.com. A luncheon with Klein is 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Paisano Cafe, 1740 Calle de Mercado in Mesilla, featuring a preview of con- cert music. Cost: $16 in advance; $20 at the door. ‘The Birth of Opera’ — El Paso Opera hosts a performance by Jeffrey Lentz at 8 p.m. Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1-2, at El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza, in conjunction with its “Rembrandt, Rubens and Golden Age Painting in Europe 1600-1800” exhibit. Tickets: $40 ($75 couples; $25 mem- bers and all seats Sunday). Information: 581- 5534 or epopera.org. American tenor Jeffrey Lentz, video artist Cocol Bernal from México and El Paso Opera director, David Grabarkewitz come together to explore the “Golden Age.” They will explore the beginning of opera and how people began to tell stories combining music with art. ‘Sing for Joy’ — Celestial Sounds, under the direction of new conductor Carol Nike, per- form a winter concert and sing-along at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Good Samaritan Auditorium, 3011 Buena Vida Circle, Las Cruces; and Dec. 9 Peace Lutheran Church, 1701 Missouri, Las Cruces. The program includes several English carols, including “Sing for Joy!,” “Coventry Carol,” “The Saviour of the World is Born,” “Sussex Carol” and “What Child is This.” Other carols and holiday favorites include “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” “Joy to the World,” “White Christmas,” “Feliz Navidad.” Admission is free, but a good- will donation of $3 requested. Information: Jeannine Vigerust (575) 524-0930. The Las Cruces women’s choir is an all-volun- teer singing group formed in the 1990s and ranging in age from teens to seniors. Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’ — Sun City Chorus, directed by Dr. Carl Smith, presents its first concert of the season with the Vivaldi classic at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, 1810 Elm. Ticket information: Carl Smith, [email protected]. The chorus rehearses at 7 p.m. every Monday at St. Alban’s. Participants ages 8 and older of all voices are sought; particularly altos, basses and tenors. Young Ladies Choir Holiday Concert — El Paso Choral Society and the El Paso Conservatory of Music present the concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at Trinity-First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Mesa. The program will feature Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” and other seasonal music. Tickets: $10 ($8 sen- iors/military; $5 students K-college). Information: 479-0156. NMSU Department of Music — Fall recitals are in the Atkinson Music Recital Hall at NMSU. 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Military discount available. Information: suncityblades.com. This abridged one hour version of the Nutcracker traditional ballet has been adapted to ice. More than 50 area skaters will glide across the ice to Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker Suite” with magical sets as the backdrop. Principal skaters are competitive skaters from the Sun City Blades Figure Skating Club. 1st Armored Division Band Holiday Concert — The Armored Division Band at Fort Bliss’s annual holiday show, “Sun City Holiday Fiesta” is 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at UTEP’s Magoffin Auditorium. The band’s part- ners in education, the Mighty Rockets from Irvin High School music department, will also perform alongside their military mentors. Doors open at 1 p.m. for ticket holders, 1:30 p.m. for non-ticket holders. Tickets are free; available ITR Freedom Crossing, Public Affairs Office, Bldg. 15, Slater Rd. 1AD Headquarters on East Bliss. Information/tickets: 568-4505, 568-2263 or 744-8432. The event features a variety of music from concert band holiday classics to mariachi and rock styles, along with audience participation, a visit from Santa Claus and guest vocalist Karen Twitty. ‘Holiday Potpourri’ — Mesilla Valley Chorale, under the direction of Nancy Ritchey, presents its annual fundraising holiday concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces, featuring classic holiday offerings, alongside upbeat spirituals and sing-alongs. Tickets: $10; proceeds benefit the theatre. Information: (575) 647-2560. Musical selections will include “Whisper, Whisper,” arranged by Althouse, the “The Hanukkah Wish,” by Snyder and “We Need A Little Christmas” by Huff. Featured in the pro- gram will be Pamela Shafer Reinhard on violin, Steve Helmreich on piano and Assistant Director Judy Bethmann as conductor. Piano Recital —The students of Alfredo Poblano will perform classic and modern pieces at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at the Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 1-877-240- 6827. Summer Music Festival Instrument Giveaway — El Paso Summer Music Festival announces its “Instruments for Young Lives” program. The festival has partnered with El Paso business Olivas Music to award a mini- mum of two new musical instruments to deserving students. Students will be selected on the basis of exceptional classical musical talent, unmet financial need, solid academic achieve- ment, discipline in music education and strength of character. Recipients must be from 8 to 18 years old, be U.S. citizens and not have entered college during the 2013-2014 school year. Deadline to apply for the program is Saturday, Dec. 15. Applications available online at epsmf.org. The El Paso Summer Music Festival is a non- profit organization dedicated to providing quali- ty classical music during the summer months. Young El Paso Singers — The 30-member youth choir, directed by Dr. Cindy Jay, presents its “Classic All Christmas Concert” at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at Western Hills United Methodist Church, 524 Thunderbird. The pro- gram features Daniel Pinkham’s Christmas Cantata, works by Rutter and Britten, and vari- ous holiday favorites. Admission is free. Information: 227-6002 or youngelpasosingers.org. St. Mark’s Community Concert — The Christmas Choir and Orchestra with guest vio- linist, Raymond Punch will perform at the 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday servic- es, Dec. 22-23, at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 5005 Love Road, as part of its Community Concert Series. Admission is free; donations accepted. Information: 581-4444 or loveroad.org. Sebastian Ensemble — The baroque chamber music trio with Stephen Redfield, vio- lin; Kathleen McIntosh, harpsichord and Katie Rietman, cello, perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the El Paso Museum of Art. The event is part of the closing day for the museum’s Old Masters exhibit. Admission is free. El Paso Scene Page 26 December 2012 Program notes Cont’d from Page 24 Ron White — The blue collar comic per- forms at 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino in Mescalero, N.M. In addition to touring with Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, and Larry the Cable Guy as part of the Blue Collar Comedy Tour, White has also appeared in the films “Sex and the City 2” and “Horrible Bosses.” Tickets: Ages 21 and older admit- ted. Tickets: $25-$100 (Ticketmaster). El Paso Comic Strip —1201 Airway. Shows are at 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 and 10:45 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 7:30 p.m. Sunday. Military admitted free Wednesdays and Thursdays. Tickets: $6 Wednesday and Thursday; $12 Friday and Saturday, $8 Sunday, unless listed otherwise. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22. Reserved tickets vary available at tick- etweb.com. Information/reservations: 779- LAFF (5233) or laff2nite.com. • Nov. 28-Dec. 2: Pierre Edwards. Edwards is the producer, writer, director, and star of the feature film “For Da Love of Money,” and is known as Halle Berry’s boyfriend in “B.A.P.S” and as Bill Bellamy’s friend David in “How to Be a Player.” Feature act is Renard Hirsch. • Wednesday, Dec. 5: Edgar Rivera head- lines with special guests. • Dec. 6-9: Ruperto Vanderpool with Edgar Rivera as feature act. • Dec. 26-30: BT, with feature act Gretchen Hess. BT will also headline the 27th annual New Year’s Eve Blowout Monday, Dec. 31. La Chupitos — The comedy diva and Mexican TV star performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Romeo’s Discotheque, 9101 Gateway East. Tickets: $20 in advance (tick- et price increases at the door); available at ticketbully.com. Information: 922-9383. Rescheduled from Nov. 23. Page 27 December 2012 All phone numbers listed are in Juaréz. Centro Cultural Paso del Norte —Av. Henry Durant, Zona Pronaf, across from the Red Cross. Information: 1730300 or ccpn.com.mx (Facebook: ccpnteatro). Tickets available at donboleton.com or the center’s box office. Viva la Navidad Juarez Fest Opening with Chihuahua Gov. Cesar Duarte is at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. The festival runs Dec. 10-16, with different events each day, including a free Cinderella play. Entertainment by Bilbao Orchestra, Esperanza Azteca, singer Carla Riojas and the Lov group with singer Mario Gallegos (former director of the Chamizal Museum). Multiforum —Eje Vial Juan Gabriel 3070. Tickets at Fiesta Inn Hotel and donboleton.com. • El Norteño y La Costeña comic show is Friday, Nov. 30. Information: 6860700. • Los Invasores de Nuevo Leon, Los Cadetes de Linares and La Sonora Skandalo perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec 1. Advance tickets are 130 pesos. El Rincon De Ana Lucia — Blvd Tomas Fernandez 8215-2A (lower level in front of Torres Campestre building). The restaurant and gallery is owned by artist Eli Morales. • Collective show and sale by artists Michelle Paez, Eli Morales, Paty Beckmann, Manuel Piña is 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. • Opening reception for an art exhibit by Javier Azaeta and Miguel Angel Moreno is at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. Auditorio Civico Municipal Benito Juárez —Calle Ignacio Ramirez and Vicente Guerrero, across from Parque Borunda. The show “Monster High” will be presented at 12:30, 3 and 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Tickets sold at donboleton.com. Centro de Convenciones Las Anitas — Waterfill zone (from Ysleta bridge, drive about 300 yards and turn on narrow road on right near the yellow Bip Bip store). • Expo-Mujer is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Booths related to all variety of women- oriented services and products (beauty, home, health, etc.). • Beto Cuevas (former frontman of La Ley) brings his Transformation Tour and Dopamina Group in concert, 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec 13. Tickets at goldenticket.mx. • New Year’s Eve party with Diego Verdaguer and Amanda Miguel, Monday, Dec. 31. Tickets are 440, 660, 880 and 1,320 pesos, available at goldenticket.com Olé Olé —The concert hall is in the first commercial center on the left entering Juárez from the Cordova Bridge (in front of the Rotary Club monument). The Mexican supergroup Coda (“Eternamente,” “Sin ti no se continuar”) per- forms at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5. Tickets are 220 pesos (440 pesos for VIP tickets), avail- able at goldenticket.com. Museo del Chamizal — Chamizal Park, Juárez (next to the Bridge of the Americas). The museum features an exhibit of pre- Columbian artifacts, as well as paintings and sculptures from well-known local and interna- tional artists. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free except as listed. Information: 611-1048. • El Paso Scene Juárez Correspondent Walter Schaefer will present his new book, “Bridge over the Abyss,” about the history of art in Juárez from 1890 to present, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. Wine and hors d’oeuvres. • Christmas related events will be offered Dec. 11-14, including movies at 4 p.m., followed by pastorelas and carols. Traditional Mexican holi- day food will be sold. Alianza Francesa de Cd. Juárez — Calle Tlaxcala #2644 Col. Margaritas (at Ignacio Ramirez). Admission is free. Information: 6391011 (Barbard Cousin) or ciudadjuarez.af.org.mx. • Posada is 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10. Bring your favorite drink or dish. • Cine Club movies series for 2012 concludes with a showing at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14. Gimnasio Universitario —Calle Mejía y Montes de Oca in the Zona Pronaf. The Chicharrines Show is at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, featuring the clown duo from Juárez who are now nationally famous. Tickets at don- boleton.com. Cibeles Convention Center — Av. Tomás Fernández 8450, between Calle Portales and Antonio J. Bermudez, Zona Campestre. New Year’s Eve dinner party begins at 9 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31. Three-course dinner, bring your own bottle (no opening fee). Music by Sentimiento Latino Orchestra. Cost: 595 pesos. Information: 6 88 05 80 or cibeles.com.mx. Museo de INBA — Circuito Jose Reyes Estrada, Zona Pronaf. Information: 616-7414. Showing all month: Modern Mexican Contemporary Photography. Works by Alvarez Bravo, Tina Modotti and other masters, on loan from a national museum. Admission is free. Radio Cultural Milenio — Alfonso “The Duck” Quiñones hosts the radio program devoted to the cultural world in Juárez at 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays on 640 a.m. — Juárez correspondent Walter Schaefer 2 022988 ([email protected] or [email protected]) El Paso Scene Can’t find a copy of the Scene? Try going online @ www.epscene.com All the monthly listings & features PLUS Week-by-week recaps of things to do PLUS What’s coming up in future months El Paso Scene Page 28 December 2012 El Paso Scene Page 29 December 2012 El Paso Scene Page 30 December 2012 H istorians aren’t sure how Dec. 25 came to be the day that most of Christendom celebrates the birth of Jesus. Some suggest that the December holiday came about as a Christian response to popular pagan fes- tivals, such as the Romans’ Saturnalia, that marked the winter solstice. Over 2,000 years later, many Christians are responding to another pagan winter holiday. This time it’s Christmas itself, which has been transformed from the “Christ Mass” of its earliest traditions to today’s shopping frenzy that now begins with Thanksgiving evening and contin- ues to the last-minute rush on Christmas Eve. The “holy” part of the “holiday” has been overwhelmed by the secular avalanche of sentimental decorations, holiday music and Christmas parties. While some conservative commenta- tors have warned of a “War on Christmas” whenever they hear “Happy Holidays” instead of “Merry Christmas,” or learn of another community banning a public nativity display, there is another battle being waged against the “popular” version of Christmas. “Advent Conspiracy” is a movement that began in 2006 with a few church pastors who wanted to make a radical break with the way Christmas was cele- brated by their congregations. Since then, the movement has spread to about 1,500 churches internationally. The movement’s logo, an inverted Christmas tree, symbolizes its goal: To turn Christmas upside down. The move- ment has four guiding principles aimed at reclaiming Christmas as a time to grow in faith: Worship Fully, Spend Less, Give More, Love All. Worshipping fully means focusing on the incarnation, God becoming man, as the heart of what Christmas is about. Spending less means tuning out the max-out-the-credit-card messages of the season. Giving more means dedicating our resources, time as well as money, to the things that matter. Loving all means opening our hearts to those in need both near and far. One of the key projects that has bene- fited from Advent Conspiracy is Living Water International, which drills wells around the world to give people access to that most basic need, clean water. Millions of dollars have been donated to this organization from people and churches participating in Advent Conspiracy. The website adventconspiracy.org has a variety of resources for individuals, small groups and churches willing to join the “conspiracy” to turn Christmas upside down and make it right again. Randy Limbird is editor of El Paso Scene. Comments? Send to [email protected] by Randy Limbird El Paso Scene Page 31 December 2012 W hen newly elected U.S. Congressman Beto O’Rourke heads to Washington, D.C. in January, he will be the first new represen- tative in 16 years from the 16th District of Texas. He also is only the fourth congressman elected from El Paso since the district became based here in 1965. O’Rourke said he fully realizes the size of the task he has before him, especially after seeing the work of the first three con- gressmen to represent the area. “I know I have some really big shoes to fill,” he said. “When you look at what Sylvestre Reyes has done there and what Ron Coleman has done before him. I’ve also heard some great things about (Richard White’s) constituency as well.” O’Rourke’s own story reflects a history and interest in the communication-driven worlds of politics, business and journalism. Having grown up in a family where both parents maintained successful careers, he became very aware of the value of hard work. His father, the late Pat O’Rourke, served as El Paso County Commissioner and later as County Judge, while his moth- er owns Charlotte’s Furniture, a local busi- ness started by O’Rourke’s grandmother in the 1950s. After graduating from El Paso High School, O’Rourke received an Ivy League education from Columbia University, and returned to El Paso to begin Stanton Street Technology, a business that provides both Internet and software services. He also founded StantonStreet.com, a community- driven newspaper that published both in print and online for several years. O’Rourke, who just turned 40 in September, also served on the El Paso City Council from 2005 to 2011. Many of his supporters, as well as some of those who supported other candidates, feel his background in these arenas should help shape his perception in the nation’s capital as well-spoken and well-educated. He is also expected to come across as someone who not only shares positive solutions and ideas for border-specific issues and is also respectful and open to the opinions of other congress members. UTEP Political Science professor Kathleen Staudt said she especially likes the way he focuses on El Paso’s “assets” such as El Paso’s bilingual people and its proximity to Mexico as a gateway region for trade in the Americas. “He will likely hit the ground running once in Washington, D.C. by developing relationships with other members of Congress and federal government agen- cies,” Staudt said. “(Beto) is an eloquent public speaker and one of those people who thinks clearly and speaks intelligently on their feet.” O’Rourke said he intends to make his supporters, and everyone in the district, even more proud of their hometown. “The idea is to go up there and place 100 percent of my focus on being effective for El Paso,” he said. He explained he wants to make sure the issues he feels are important to El Paso are not ignored, but he wants to make sure he doesn’t come in with an abrasive attitude hoping to push everything through at once. Issues he finds important include the cre- ation of a full service VA hospital for area veterans, immigration reform, healthcare reform and making the border area safer including dealing better with drug violence and trafficking. “Getting them to be aware of our issues on the border is important,” he said. “So many don’t know the border region and tend to view it with fear. A lot of times this is due to bad information, and when you have bad information you tend to make bad policy.” For his first time as congressman, he said he is primarily looking forward to being able to grow in his experience and knowl- edge of how the congressional process works. “I’m excited about what there is to learn, and about tackling the tall order that is in front of us or what there is to fix,” he said. “I’m also just curious about learning how Congress works.” O’Rourke’s victory over Reyes received national attention as the first challenger to beat an incumbent in a primary election in seven years. O’Rourke won with 50.5 per- cent of the vote in the May 29 Democratic primary to Reyes’s 44.3 percent, a feat which many political observers believe was aided by court-imposed delays that pushed back the primary by two months, allowing O’Rourke’s campaign more time to gain momentum. He went on to easily defeat Republican candidate Barbara Carrasco by a 2-to-1 margin in the Nov. 6 general election. Nevertheless, O’Rourke said his political accomplishments won’t change his strate- gy as a rookie representative. “I’m not there to make a splash,” he said. “I want to be very respectful of others.” O’Rourke said he learned a little about being a new face in group where many have served in office for several years by talking with other young congressional members with families such as Jared Polis of the 2nd District of Colorado and Henry Cuellar of San Antonio, who represents the 28th District of Texas. “There are a lot of them like that who have been able to answer any questions,” he said. “I’m learning that things like sen- iority and good relationships, these things count.” He said one thing he wants residents to keep in mind is that he believes the legacy of all those representing the El Paso region in Congress is vital, including that of his immediate predecessor. He acknowledged the hard work and achievements under Reyes’s 16 years of service as a congress- man. “I want to give credit where credit is due,” he said, and explained he has been reaching out to groups who backed Reyes in the primaries such as the Hispanic Caucus to let them know he wants to do his best to honor Reyes’s time in office. He hopes to make sure any past efforts to benefit the area do not go to waste. “I want to let them know there are no hard feelings and I will not do anything to take away from (Reyes’s) legacy, but to build on those things he did,” he said. “I hope to be able to take it to the next level.” However, O’Rourke said he has always been a firm supporter of term limits. One reason he did not want to seek reelection in El Paso City Council was to allow for new ideas and faces to represent the city. “I really believe in changing of the guard,” he said. “We need new blood in Congress. I mean it when I say (I have) complete respect (for) Reyes, but it is time for a change.” He said the conversion into a life divided between El Paso, Texas and Washington, D.C. has been something for which he has been preparing for or thinking about for the past 14 to 15 months and realizes it is not something he will be able to do on his own. He is thankful for the individuals who have helped him, from campaign vol- unteers during the primary election to cur- rent younger members of congress offering words of advice. “There have been literally hundreds of people who have given a part of their lives to help us,” O’Rourke said, making special note of his wife, Amy, who has been an invaluable partner in making the transition as smooth as possible. Amy O’Rourke her- self has worked to improve the lot of bor- der residents as administrator of La Fe Preparatory School in the city’s Segundo Barrio. Others to whom he feels especially thankful include David Wysong, who worked overtime with fundraising and other campaign efforts, as well as the dedi- cated members of his campaign team. He said knowing how much support his own campaign volunteers gave him will make it easier his time away from home. “They’ve been doing this for little or no pay, and it has been really fun to work with this team,” he said. As for the nation’s capital itself, O’Rourke said he is looking forward to experiencing the music, arts, quality of life programs, world-class museums and his- toric sites. However, he hopes to not fall into the trap that senators and congressmen MR. O’ROURKE goes to WASHINGTON Beto O’Rourke becomes only the 4th person from El Paso to serve as its U.S Representative in Congress Story by Lisa Kay Tate Please see Page 32 Beto O’Rourke campaigning with son Henry earlier this year (Photo courtesy of campaign) from all over tend to — never getting to see the city outside of the Capitol grounds. “I was surprised that most have never actually seen Washington, D.C.,” he said, and added the high demands of the office are a priority and tend to take up most of one’s time. “They literally commute back and forth into an office.” According to Staudt, O’Rourke and the other first-term representatives would not be just thrown into the job. “New members of Congress undergo ori- entations and trainings that allow them to build relationships with colleagues,” she said, and added she feels a “people person” like O’Rourke has the right attitude for representation and partnerships. Stoudt said this this makes him a “can-do ambas- sador” in the nation’s capital. She does offer two pieces of advice he — and other new congress members — can use to avoid “burnout” the first term. “One, identify good staff with whom he can share and delegate tasks, and two, save as much time as possible to be with his family on the evenings and weekends,” she said. “Beto has had experience in avoiding burnout during his high-energy leadership in City Council and successful campaigns this year.” O’Rourke said he is exceptionally proud of representing El Paso, as in just the past decade alone it has exhibited a huge boom in progress, from the completion of the children’s hospital to the artistic and cul- tural growth in the Downtown area. He sees El Paso as possessing a new sense of ambition that is working to make it better each day. He referenced a ranking done by Newsweek/Daily Beast in September 2011 ranking El Paso No. 1 on its list of “Can- Do Capitals,” having made the most progress of the country’s 200 largest cities in recent years in terms of quality of life issues. O’Rourke felt so strongly about this ranking, he included it in one of his own campaign ads. “I really want to reflect this community as I see it,” O’Rourke said of his home- town. “As a community with a strong work ethic, but as one with a new spirit of ambition and expectations that we are going to be an even greater city.” Lisa Degliantoni, a former El Paso radio personality and editor-in-chief of El Paso Media Group, has worked closely with O’Rourke. She feels O’Rourke will help bring an appearance of enthusiasm and confidence to the Sun City. “Most people’s first impression of Beto is that he’s smart, passionate and progressive, something El Pasoans should absolutely be portrayed as on the national scale,” Degliantoni said. “In so many ways El Paso is a young city and if leaders in Washington think it’s full of citizens like Beto (which it totally is) that’s fantastic for the region.” O’Rourke said when his time in Washington is complete he hopes to be thought of as a person who worked hard and did his best to help his community and its people. “I want people to look on my years of service representing El Paso as someone who believed making significant progress to the area was among my most important priorities,” O’Rourke said. He said he also has every intention of remaining in his hometown indefinitely. “I’m a lifelong El Pasoan, and I want to continue to live my life here,” he said. O’Rourke Cont’d from Page 31 Page 32 December 2012 1071 Country Club Rd. Ste T 915.584.1018 www.ptelpaso.com www.ptelpaso.com RE-SHAPING EL PASO SINCE 1991 OrIando Andrea Josie FideI Victor Tracy Paco Donna El Paso Scene El Paso’s former faces Since it was first created in 1903, Texas’s 16th Congressional District has had 11 Representatives, but it wasn’t until 1965, when the district’s 42,000- square-mile span that had covered much of the Permian Basin including Midland and Odessa was reduced in area to serve primarily El Paso and much of its suburban surroundings. As such, El Paso has only had four congressmen (including Beto O’Rourke) exclusively representing the El Paso region, each serving, coinci- dently, for 16 years. Here’s a quick look at the first three to be El Paso’s face in Washington: • Richard C. White (1965-1983): White graduated from El Paso High School and served as a rifleman and Japanese-English interpreter during World War II. After his time in service, he received his law degree and returned to El Paso for his legal career before serving two terms in Texas House of Representatives in the 1950s. He also served as El Paso County’s Democratic chairman before being elected to congress. His work in congress included serving as chair for the Democratic Research Organization, and on the House Armed Services Committee. He also chaired the Personnel Subcommittee and aided in the reorganization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. After choosing not to run again in 1982, he resumed his law career in El Paso. He died in 1998 at age 74. • Ronald D. Coleman (1983-1997): Coleman, an alumnus of Austin High School, graduated from University of Texas (at Austin) in 1963 and later from University of Texas Law School. He also attended University of Kent in Canterbury, England and served as a cap- tain in the United States Army. Before serving in congress, he worked as a teacher in El Paso public schools, as a legislative assistant for the State of Texas’s house and senate, was an assis- tant county attorney in El Paso County, and attended the Texas Constitutional Convention of 1974. He was a strong advocate for environmental issues. The much-used Ron Coleman Trail at Franklin Mountain State Park is named for him. • Silvestre Reyes (1997-2012): Reyes is a graduate of Canutillo High School, and attended the University of Texas at Austin before serving as a helicopter crew chief in the Vietnam War. After the war, he served as a U.S. Border Patrol officer for 26 years, becoming Sector Chief of the El Paso and McAllen sectors. His service in con- gress included being a senior member of both the Armed Services and House Intelligence committees and was a key member in the successful defending of Fort Bliss and White Sands military bases during the Department of Defense’s most recent Base Realignment and Closure decisions. He was also Chairman of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and was tapped by then Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi in 2009 to lead a high-level Congressional Delegation with Mexican President Felipe Calderon to discuss efforts to combat drug-related violence along the border. A future elementary and middle school in Canutillo will be named for Reyes and his wife, Carolina. White Reyes Coleman December 2012 Page 33 El Paso Scene Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino — The live racing season begins Friday, Dec. 7, and continues through April 16. Live racing is Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed Dec. 25 (Christmas), but live racing will be held Wednesday, Dec. 26. General admission and parking are free. Information: (575) 874-5200 or sunland-park.com. Casino hours are 9:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 9:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Lounge is open, with live enter- tainment and dancing, until 2 a.m. weekends. Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday. To get there, take the Sunland Park exit from I-10, go south (left turn coming from Downtown) and follow the signs. El Paso Rhinos - El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team takes on the Tulsa Oilers Dec. 14-16 at the Sierra Providence Events Center, next to the Coliseum, 4100 E. Paisano. Game times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $5-$20. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasorhinos.com. Senior All-Star Football Classic — The 21st annual greater El Paso football showcase game is at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at UTEP’s Sun Bowl stadium. The game features 9seniors from public and private high schools through- out El Paso County. West Head Coach is Mike Jackson and East Head Coach is Phil Hatch. All proceeds benefit college scholarships for par- ticipants. Tickets: $6 in advance; $8 at the gate (free for ages 6 and younger). Advance tickets available at First National Bank branches and area high schools. Information: 478-6904 or gepfs.com. Halftime entertainment includes the All Star marching band, flags, dance teams and cheer- leaders. Radio station 104.3 will sponsor a Battle of the DJ’s with Johnny Cage. The 2nd Greater El Paso Football Showcase Combine is 3:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21, at the Socorro SAC. Officials from Division II, Division III and NAIA universities from Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Colorado, California, and Arkansas will be represented. Seniors will be measured in the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical leap measurement, and 30 yard shuttle. Admission is free; registration deadline is Dec. 1 at gepfs.com. Harlem Globetrotters —The famed wiz- ards of basketball’s “You Write The Rules” Tour is 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, at NMSU’s Pan Am Center, Las Cruces. Tickets: $20-$77. (Ticketmaster). College sports UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $8- $50. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com. • 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28 — NMSU • 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 — Idaho • 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17 — UNLV • 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 — Oregon • 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 — Cameron. The WestStar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational is Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 22- 23. See separate listing. UTEP Women’s Basketball - Home games are in the Don Haskins Center. Tickets: $5. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com. • 7:05 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 — Texas State • 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 — NMSU • 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 — Eastern New Mexico • 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 — New Mexico • 5:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28 — Sam Houston State • 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30 — UTPA. The Miner’s take on NMSU at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces. NMSU Men’s Basketball — Home games are usually 7 p.m. at the Pan American Center in Las Cruces. Tickets to be announced. (Ticketmaster). Ticket information: (575) 646- 1447 or nmstatesports.com. • Saturday, Dec. 1 — Southern Mississippi. • Wednesday, Dec. 19 — New Mexico • Saturday, Dec. 22 — Missouri State • Thursday, Jan. 3 — UTSA. NMSU Women’s Basketball — The Lady Aggies’ home games are at Pan Am Center in Las Cruces. Game time is 6:30 p.m.; unless otherwise listed. Tickets: $5. (Ticketmaster) Information: (575) 646-1447 or nmstates- ports.com. • Tuesday, Dec. 18 — New Mexico • Friday, Dec. 21 — Missouri Kansas City • Saturday, Dec. 29 — UT Arlington • Monday, Dec. 31 — Louisiana Tech. WestStar Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational —The 51st annual holiday clas- sic tournament named for the Texas Western/UTEP coaching legend is Dec. 22-23 at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Saturday: Central Michigan vs. University of Nebraska at 5 p.m. and UTEP vs. Arkansas- Pine Bluff at 7 p.m. Sunday: Consolation game is 5 p.m. with championship game at 7 p.m. Tickets: $20-$40 four game/two night pack- age; $12-$22 two-game/one night package. Information: 533-4416 or 747-5234 (UTEP Ticket Center). The tournament is the nation’s oldest colle- giate holiday basketball tournament. Bicycling El Paso Bicycle Club - Club events are open to the public; helmets required. Information: elpasobicycleclub.com. 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1: Meet at Rio Plaza (Artcraft and Upper Valley Road) for 17-20 mph ride to Mesilla, stopping at The Bean. 62 miles. Olac Fuentes, 217-8008. 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2: Begin at La Union parking lot (NM 28 at S. Vinton Rd). East to Vinton, I-10 rollers north to Anthony, back through Vado. 45 miles, moderate (15-17 mph). Larry Reid, 241-7160. 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8: Leave La Mesa (NM 28 across from Chope’s). Ride to Old Mesilla and then to Fairacres NM. Stop at The Bean on the way back. Very moderate, 36 miles. Margaret O’Kelley 588-3825. 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9: Meet at Atom Cyclist, 1886 Joe Battle Blvd Suite 205 next to Target), for joint ride with EP Cyclists. Ride on Montana, various desert roads and Horizon area (mostly flat). 40 miles, 18-20 mph. Hamburgers, hot dogs and other refreshments Please see Page 34 afterwards, courtesy of EP Cyclists (BYOB). Rick Rivas, 867-7299; Manuel Valadez, 861- 2311. 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15: Meet at River Run Plaza (1017 Country Club) and head to War Eagles Museum and Border Crossing, returning via La Union, Vinton Road and the River Trail. 35 miles. Moderate-plus pace (17-20 mph). Randy Limbird, 328-4110. 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 16: Start at Crazy Cat Cyclery at Redd and Desert. 25-30 mile mod- erate ride. Finish with hot beverages (with Christmas cheer) and Christmas goodies. Do some last minute shopping at the same time! Patty Van Tine, 915-667-0202 or mifly- [email protected]. Distance may be adjusted depending on weather/temperature. • Saturday, Dec. 22: See website • 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 23: Meet at Cimarron Park (Northern Pass one block east of Resler). 25 miles, moderate pace. To get there, take Resler north past Helen of Troy and turn right on Northern Pass. Rick Rivas, 867-7199. • 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29: Show off your holiday cycling presents on a mid-day ride to La Mesa and back, beginning at River Run Plaza, 1071 Country Club. Randy Limbird, 328-4110. • 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 30: Meet at Cotton- Eyed Joe’s, Clint exit off I-10, and explore the Mission Valley. 35 miles. Jim Weaver, 775-9757. • 9 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31: Leaderless ride beginning at Rio Plaza. Distance, pace & route depend on riders. • 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1: Start your cycling resolutions with a short ride around the valley, followed by black-eyed peas and cornbread (BYOB). Meet at 316 Arboles Dr. Ride to McNutt, up Airport to Artcraft, La Union to Vinton and back through Valley. 25 miles, mod- erate. Randy Limbird, 328-4110. ‘Reveal The Path’ — The adventure docu- mentary is shown at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at El Paso Public Library’s Main, 501 N. Oregon. Presented in part by the YMCA of El Paso to benefit for the Borderland Mountain Bike Association. “Reveal The Path” is the follow-up film from the creators of the wildly popular award-winning film “Ride The Divide.” The film takes viewers on a 36-day vagabond bike trip to some of the world’s most visually stunning destinations. Tickets: $9 in advance; $12 at the door. Tickets available online at imathlete.com/events/revealthepath. Golf First Tee Christmas Tournament — First Tee of Greater El Paso hosts a Christmas tournament at noon Saturday, Dec. 15, on the Delta Nine course at Ascarate Park, 6900 Delta. Teams consist of two adults and two first tee participants. Fee: $11 for adults; free for First Tee participants. Cart fee is $12. Information/registration: [email protected] or the firstteegreaterelpaso.org. Regular classes for the First Tee youth golf programs resume Saturday, Jan. 19. Recreational Sports Tennis West Sports and Racquet Club — One Tennis West Lane, off Westside Drive. Registration is open for several leagues, includ- ing Fall Ross Walker Tennis Academy Junior Tennis. Information: 581-5471 or tennis- west.com. • Flex League (on schedule). Open for singles and doubles. Cost: $25 ($25 members). • Adult Super Set one-day singles tournament is 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Eight spots for each level for men and women players available; early registration recom- mended. Cost (by Nov. 24): $18 per player. Information: David Sandoval, 875-7927 or Jennifer Viramontes, jviramontes@tennis- west.com. Parks and Rec Youth Basketball — Registration for the 2013 Youth Basketball League for ages 8-15 is Dec. 7-Jan. 7, 2013, with league play running Jan. 18-April 4, at vari- ous sites. Age cut-off date is Sept. 1, 2013. Each team guaranteed 10 games. Entry fee: $390 per team (includes official fee). Information: Acosta Sport Center, 4321 Delta, 534-0254, or elpasotexas.gov/parks. A mandatory meeting is 7 p.m., Monday, Jan. 7. Location to be determined. King of the Hill Softball Tournament — City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host the softball tournament Friday through Sunday, Dec. 14-16, at Blackie Chesher Fields, 1100 N. Zaragoza; Marty Robbins Fields, 11600 Pebble Hills; Northeast Regional Fields and 11270 McCombs with Men’s, Co-ed, and Women’s divisions. USSA rules apply; three games guaranteed. Recreational and competitive entries accepted. Registration (through Nov. 29): $150 per team. Information: Gregory Edmunds or Robert Garza, 541-4826. Archery Classes for beginners —The Archers of El Paso Club hosts two-hour super- vised shooting classes 9 to 11 a.m. the last Saturday of every month, at the Archers of El Paso Range, in Northeast El Paso off Martin Luther King at Stan Roberts. Bows and arrows provided for the seminar. Youth and adults age 7 and older welcome; parents must be present for kids age 16 and younger. Reservations required; limited number of spaces available each month. Cost: $20. Information/reserva- tions: Ricardo Urias, 487-8199 or [email protected] (specify name, phone number, age, right or left handed). Urban boxing class — City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department host an Urban Boxing Class (combination of boxing, cardio kickboxing, and self-defense) for ages 10 and older 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays start- ing in December at Rae Gilmore Recreation Center, 8501 Diana. Cost: $20 per month (youth scholarships available). Information: 751- 4945 or elpasotexas.gov/parks. Weight Room area also open 1 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday for ages 16 and over. Fee: $6 per month (senior discounts for age 60 and older). Women’s Self Defense Class — City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department hosts the self defense class 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Don Haskins Recreation Center, 7400 High Ridge. The class will teach practical self-defense techniques. Registration: $20 for four weeks. The class will teach practical self- defense techniques, increase your awareness of surroundings, and what to do in case attacked. Online registration at elpasotexas.gov/parks. Polar Plunge — The 2nd annual “Freezin for a Reason” cold weather swim benefiting Special Olympics Texas-El Paso Area 19, is 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013 at Wyndham El Paso Airport, 2027 Airway. Cost: $60 ($30 17 and younger). Information: 533-8229 or sotx.org. All money raised used to support year-round training and competitions for the more than 1,500 athletes in the Greater El Paso area. El Paso Scene Page 34 December 2012 Sports Cont’d from Page 33 Please see Page 35 Runs and walks Holiday Classic Fun Run/Walk — The annual walk begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Family Recreation Center, 1100 Oregon, Alamogordo. Events include a 1/2 mile run/walk for ages 12 and under and a 5K and 10K run/walk for ages 13 and up. Cost: $19.50 for half-mile walk; $20.50 for 5K and 10K. Family registration: $63.25. Information: (575) 439-4142. Super Scholar’s Run — Clint ISD’s 5K run and 1 mile walk is 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, at Desert Hills Elementary, 300 N. Kenazo in Horizon City. First 200 registrants receive t- shirt; trophy for largest team; medals for top three male and female runners in each age cat- egory. Cost (by Nov. 29): $20 per event ($15 students and per runner for teams of 10 or more). Registration After Nov. 29 is $25. Packet pick up is noon to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at Clint ISD Central Administration, 14521 Horizon Blvd., noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, at Up and Running, 1475 George Dieter, Suite O and on 7:15 to 7:45 a.m. on race day at the race site. Las Cruces Half Marathon — The 3rd annual URSA half-marathon, 5K and Fun Run benefiting Habitat for Humanity is Sunday, Dec. 2, at Field of Dreams in Las Cruces, N.M. Rock ‘n’ roll music featured throughout the route, as well as at the finish line after-party. Registration: $65 for half-marathon; $30 for 5K; $10 for fun run. Information: lascruceshalf.com. Half marathon begins at 8 a.m., 5K run/walk at 8:15 a.m. and Fun Run at 9:45 a.m. Awards begin at 10 a.m. for 5K and 11 a.m. for half marathon. Jingle Bell Rock Run —University Medical Center Foundation’s annual holiday 5K run and 1 mile walk benefiting El Paso Children’s Hospital is 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at El Paso Children’s Hospital, 4815 Alameda. Dress in holiday-inspired gear; prices for Best Santa, Best Reindeer, Best Elf, Best Christmas Tree and Largest Team in Costume. Registration: $20 per event ($25 after Nov. 30). Information: Christina Aragon, 521-7229, ext. 2989 or umc- foundationelpaso.org/jinglebellrock. Pre-race and packet pick up is noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at Up and Running, 3233 N. Mesa, Suite 205. Race day registration and packet pickup is 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at race site. Santa Speedo run — Erace3 hosts the 1- mile “Speedo” run 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at The Garden, 511 Weston in Union Plaza, bene- fiting Paso del Norte Children’s Development Center. Speedo and Christmas attire mandato- ry. Check-in and libations are 1 to 2:45 p.m. with preparation and “strip-down” at 2:45 to 3 p.m. Post run party starts at 3:30 p.m. T-shirts for all participants. Cost: $30 through Nov. 30; $35 Dec. 1-21; $45 day of event ($40 with minimum of five canned food donations for Kelly Memorial Food Pantry). Information: 329- 0755 . Online registration at erace3.com or raceadventuresunlimited.com. Up and Running Jingle Bell Run — The 6th annual 5K run and 1-mile walk benefiting El Paso High School girls track is Saturday, Dec. 22, at Up and Running, 2322 N. Mesa (Rudolph Plaza). Cost: $20 per event by Dec. 20; $25 Dec. 21-22. Information: Chris Rowley, 478- 5663. Online registration at raceadventuresun- limited.com. St. Mark ACTS Run for Faith — 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 11700 Pebble Hills. Details to be announced. Registration online at raceadventuresunlimit- ed.com. Tornado Challenge — The 2nd annual 5K run and 1-mile walk is 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at Hornedo Middle School, 6101 High Ridge. Cost per event through Dec. 21: $25 ($20 military, $15 student age 18 and younger) Information: raceadventuresunlimited.com El Paso Michelob Ultra Marathon and 1/2 Marathon — The 6th annual multi-state marathon and half-marathon and Jarritos 5K run/walk is Sunday, Feb. 24. Information: 274- 5222 or elpasomarathon.org. Registration through Dec. 31: $80 full marathon; $55 half-marathon and $30 5K. Military discount of $5 per race. Bataan Memorial Death March —The 24th annual marathon-length (26.2 miles) march is 7 a.m. Sunday, March 17 at White Sands Missile Range. Registration Jan. 1-March 6, 2013 is $95 individuals; $475 teams. No late or on-site registration accepted. Information: (575) 678-1256 or (575) 678-2887. Online reg- istration at bataanmarch.com. Winter sports Public Ice Skating — Skating offered 7 to 10 p.m. Fridays, noon to 3 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays at the Sierra Providence Event Center next to the Coliseum, 4100 Paisano. All ages welcome. Admission (includes skate rental): $8 ($6 mili- tary). Spectator admission is free. Information: 479-PUCK (7825) or elpasohockey.org. Holiday skating hours: • 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 3-6 p.m. and 7-10 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Dec. 20-21. • 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 3-6 p.m. and 7 p.m.-mid- night, Saturday, Dec. 22, Dec. 29 and Jan. 5. • 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 3-6 p.m. and 7-10 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 23 and Dec. 30, Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 26-28, Tuesday, Jan. 1 and Thursday and Friday, Jan. 3-4. • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24 and New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 and Wednesday, Jan. 2. Ski Apache —Ruidoso’s 750-acre ski and snowboarding area, now in its 51st season, has 11 lifts and 55 trails on the slopes of Sierra Blanca, with a base elevation of 9,600. The ski area is scheduled to open Dec. 7, depending on conditions. The 24-hour Ski Apache Snow Report number is (575) 257- 9001. Information: (575) 464-3600 or skia- pache.com. Lifts are open from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., depending on weather conditions. All-day lift tickets are $55 ($48 age 60-69; $46 age 13-17; $35 12 and younger; $44 military and $30 for military child; free for ages 70 and older. (Prices slightly higher on peak days). Season passes: $230-$600. Call or check website or multiple- day or half-day skiing prices. Rental packages available. Ski Cloudcroft —The southernmost ski area in the United States is two miles east of Cloudcroft on U.S. 82, with 26 trails, two ski lifts, plus a tubing lift, rental shop, restaurant, snowboarding and tubing. Opening date subject to snow level. Information/snow conditions: (575) 682-2333 or skicloudcroft.net. Lift tickets: $35 ($25 age 12 and younger for full day 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; $28 ($20 age 12 and younger) for half day 1 to 4 p.m. Tubing avail- able for $20 per day; $14 half day (weekends only). El Paso Scene Page 35 December 2012 Sports Cont’d from Page 34 Page 36 December 2012 El Paso Scene Cut down your own Christmas tree — Permits are available for people to cut down their own Christmas tree in designated areas of the Lincoln and Gila National Forests in New Mexico through Dec. 21. Limit is one tree — up to 10 feet in height — per household, and the permit includes a map of areas where cut- ting is allowed. Permits available to purchase for $5 per household; special permits available for trees over 10 feet. Forest officials advise people to check weath- er and road conditions before entering the for- est. Tree-cutters should dress appropriately, take a vehicle suitable for the area and leave information at home where they are going. Maps of tree-cutting areas available at each ranger station. Mail-in permit applications are available in El Paso at the Chamber of Commerce, Chamizal National Memorial, and most southern New Mexico communities, and many other loca- tions; allow 7 to 14 days for processing. Lincoln National Forest All offices open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. week- days, and 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays, Dec. 1, 8 and 15. • Alamogordo (Supervisor’s office), 3463 Las Palomas, (575) 434-7200. • Cloudcroft (Sacramento), Hwy 82 and Curlew, (575) 682-2551. • Ruidoso (Smokey Bear), 901 Mechem, (575) 257-4095. • Carlsbad (Guadalupe), 114 S. Halagueno, (575) 885-4181. Not open Saturday dates. Gila National Forest: All offices are open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. week- days. • Silver City (Supervisor’s Office), 3005 E. Camino del Bosque, (575) 538-2771. • Mimbres Ranger Station, NM Hwy 35, (575) 536-2250. • Black Range, 1804 Date St., Truth or Consequences, (575) 894-6677. • Glenwood Office, Hwy 180 in Glenwood, (575) 539-2481. Non-traditional holiday season trees (century plant, agave, and yucca stalks) may be obtained with a Decorative Material permit. El Paso/Trans-Pecos Audubon Society — The Society’s annual holiday party is 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, at UTEP’s Centennial Museum. Participants may bring a snack and 10 slides or digital photos for the nature photogra- phy non-competitive share. Production equip- ment available; those bringing images asked to be at museum by 6:30 p.m. Images of birds, scenic shots, pets, mammals, plant life and humorous photos among the suggested topics. Admission is free. Non-members welcome. Information: Eddie Chew, 587-9589 or trans- pecos-audubon.org. Field trips are free and open to the public. Information: Mark Perkins, 637-3521. • A weekend trip to Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge is Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15-16, to see sandhill cranes, snow geese, ducks and more. Call for full itinerary. • A trip to the Phoenix area is being planned for Friday through Monday, Jan. 18-21, 2013 (Martin Luther King Day weekend). Sites may include Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Water Ranch. Deadline to RSVP is Jan. 10. Hueco Tanks Christmas Bird Count — Hueco Tanks Historical Site and Horizon Lake are part of the Christmas bird count circle that covers a 15-mile area Saturday, Dec. 15, at Montana at the turnoff to Hueco Tanks (Hwy 62/180). The area stretches east and west along Montana. Volunteers are needed and may join in any time that morning. Information/times: Richard Hermosillo (806) 470-5989 or [email protected]. Ballroom Marfa — 108 E. San Antonio Street in Marfa. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Information: (432) 729-3700 or ballroommarfa.org. Showing through Jan. 13, 2013: Carbon 13” showcasing newly commissioned works that propose a creative response to climate change. Artists include Amy Balkin, Erika Blumenfeld, David Buckland, Adriane Colburn, Heather Ackroyd & Dan Harvey, Antony Gormley, Cynthia Hopkins, and Sunand Prasad. El Paso Zoo — 4001 E. Paisano. Zoo sum- mer entrance hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Zoo admission is $10 for ages 13 to 61; $7.50 for ages 62 and older and active duty military (including spouse) with ID; $6 ages 3 to 12; and free for ages 2 and under. Zoo mem- bers admitted free. Information: 532-8156, 521-1850 or elpasozoo.org. Giraffe Encounter feedings are 11 to 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 to 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Token sales begin one half hour before feeding times. Cost: $2 per token. “African Star” Train ride tickets are $2 plus tax ($1.50 for children and society members). Daily activities for Year of the Bat in 2012 include bat games, arts and crafts, bat enrich- ment programs and more. “Get Moving” encounters with the California Sea Lion Training are 10:50 a.m. and 2:50 p.m. Asian Elephant Training Encounters scheduled at noon daily. Meerkat Enrichment presentations are 2:15 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The El Paso Zoo is a 35-acre home to 228 species of animals. About 420 mammals, rep- tiles, amphibians and birds, 106 fish and 294 invertebrates live in a variety of natural habitat exhibits including a Reptile House, South American Pavilion, Americas Aviary, Cisneros Paraje, Birds of Prey Exhibit, Forest Atrium, Asian Grasslands and an Elephant Complex, and the recently added Kalahari Research Station energy exhibit. First Friday film screenings — Southwest Environmental Center, 275 N. Main in Las Cruces, hosts free screenings of environmental- ly-themed films with popcorn and juice at 8 p.m. first Friday of the month. Admission is free, but space is limited. Information: (575) 522-5552 or wildmesquite.org. Texas Master Naturalist program- Texas Master Naturalist Trans-Pecos Chapter will host a 14-week course 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesdays, plus six Saturday field trips, Feb. 13-May 23, 2013 at El Paso Garden Center, 3105 Grant. The program is aimed at develop- ing a well-informed corps of volunteers to pro- vide education, outreach and service dedicated to the beneficial management of natural resources and areas within the El Paso region. Application deadline is Feb. 1. Cost is purchase of the course book; call for price. HIke Up CrIsto Rey Sunday, Dec. 30, noon Family and friends in town? This easy-to-hike trail, with spectacular panoramas of two countries and three cities, leads 2.5 miles to the summit to the famous statue of Christ on the Cross. The hike lasts about 2 1/2 hours. No reservations needed. Information: (915) 542-1422 Requested $5 donation ($2 children) to support the Mt. Cristo Restoration Committee. Hike subject to cancellation because of rain or snow. To get there: Take Sunland Park Drive to Doniphan, turn south, then west on Racetrack Drive. Cross the Rio Grande bridge, then turn south on McNutt Road (Highway 273). Go about 1 mile and turn right on road leading to the Mt. Cristo Rey parking lot. Security will be provided along trail and in parking lot. Sponsored by El Paso ConventIon & VIsItors Bureau and El Paso Scene Please see Page 37 Information/applications: Matt, 860-2515 or txmn.org/trans_pecos/. Franklin Mountains State Park — The 24,000-acre park extends north from the heart of El Paso to the New Mexico state line. The highest point is North Mt. Franklin, 7,192 feet above sea level. Most hiking and mountain-biking trails begin in the Tom Mays area, off Transmountain Road on the west side of the park (east of I-10). Entry fees are $5 per person, free for age 12 and under (with family). Correct cash or check only. Group rates available. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information: 566-6441. Guided hikes are offered selected weekends. Cost is $3 ($1 ages 5-12; under 5 free), plus $5 park entry fee for ages 13 and older. Bring water, snacks, sturdy shoe/boots, hiking stick, maps and binoculars. Dogs welcome on leash on some hikes. Reservations required: 566- 6441 ext. 221 224 or [email protected] or [email protected]. • Women-Only Hike of Lower Sunset Trail is 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Challenging hike, 1.4 miles. • The Peak Fitness Challenge Hike of Schaeffer Shuffle Trail is 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 2. Strenuous hike; 8 miles. Christmas hikes are 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 of Upper Sunset Trail and Sunday, Dec. 16, (Nature Walk). Santa hats encouraged. Camping in the Tom Mays Area of the park, with both traditional tent sites and RV areas (no hookups). Site fee is $8 (limit of four campers), plus the park entrance fee. Picnicking in the Tom Mays Area, with picnic tables and restrooms that are accessible to the handicapped. No ground fires are permitted. Keystone Heritage Park and El Paso Desert Botanical Garden — 4200 Doniphan (across from Frontera). Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Admission: $3 (free for members). Information: 584-0563, keystoneheritagepark.org or elpa- sobotanicalgardens.org. The park’s 2-acre Botanical Garden, funded by the Rotary Club of El Paso and the Junior League, features native plants, amphitheater, butterfly garden, wedding garden, children’s maze, and a Butterfly House. Keystone Heritage Park has 189 species of migratory and local birds, and a 4,500-year-old archaeological site. The site is open for bird watching 9:30 a.m. to noon the second and last Saturday of the month. Keystone’s Chihuahuan Desert Experience (immediately west of the wetland) is open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for walking and bird watching. The annual Luminarias by the Lake is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7-8. See sepa- rate listing for details. Rio Bosque Wetlands Park — UTEP’s Center for Environmental Resource Management offers free guided walking tours and other activities at Rio Bosque Wetlands Park in El Paso’s Mission Valley. Tours last about two hours. Information: 747-8663 or rio- bosque.org. • Bird tour is 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 9. • Introductory tour is 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. Meeting place is a bridge crossing Riverside Canal. Take Americas Ave. (Loop 375) to Pan American Drive, turn left and travel 1.5 miles. Hueco Tanks State Park and Historic Site — The site is famed for many Native American rock paintings and unique geology. Winter hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission: $7 (free for children 12 and younger). Additional activity cost for tours (including morning hike): $2 (free for age 4 and younger). Information: 857-1135 or texas- stateparks.gov. Reservations are recommended for the self-guided area and for camping: (512) 389-8900. Tours offered Wednesday through Sunday, by prior arrangement at 849-6684. Participants must carry at least one bottle of water per per- son. Pictograph tours are 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the winter months. Rock climbing/bouldering tours are 9:30, 10 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the winter months. Hiking tours are 9, 9:30 and 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. during the winter months. Birding tours are 8 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month. This month’s tour is a Christmas Bird Count tour (Dec. 15). Advance sign-up encouraged. To get there: Take Montana Avenue (U.S. Highway 62-180) all the way into the Hueco Mountains then turn left on Ranch Road 2775. North Mountain is available for self-guided day use, for up to 70 people at a time; reserva- tions recommended. There is an annual orien- tation program for visitors. Guided access is offered to the rest of the site. Picnicking allowed at ten tables closest to headquarters. Wood and charcoal fires are not permitted. Bicycles permitted only on designated paved areas. Pets allowed only in camping or picnic areas. Call for reservations and other informa- tion: 857-1135. There are campground sites with water and electric, as well as water-only tent sites. Call the park for reservations. Area hiking websites —A variety of organizations in the El Paso/Las Cruces area offers hiking opportunities. Hikes typically are rated as easy, moderate, or strenuous. Solo or new hikers are welcome. • Meetup.com offers a variety of groups for all activities, including the El Paso hiking meetup club (meetup.com/El-Paso-Hiking) and the Las Cruces hiking meetup club (meetup.com/hik- ing-261) • El Paso Ridgewalkers — The group posts its hikes at elpasoridgewalkers.com. Or contact Carol Brown at 630-1424. • Celebrations of Our Mountains now offers an ongoing calendar of hiking and related events at celebmtns.org/calendar • elpasonaturally is a blog by Jim Tolbert on various environmental topics, with a calendar of events that also includes the Sunrise Hikers Tuesday morning group. See elpasonaturally.blogspot.com or contact tol- [email protected]. • The El Paso chapter of the Sierra Club posts its hikes at sierraclub.org/elpaso. • Outdoorelpaso.com offers an interactive map, of El Paso County hiking and running trails, calendar of events and more. Information: 546-2098 or epcounty.com. Feather Lake Wildlife Sanctuary — 9500 North Loop, near Loop 375. The 43.5- acre site is managed by El Paso’s Audubon Society. A variety of migratory birds, as well as some year-round species, can be seen there. Information: 545-5157 or 747-8663. Directions: Take I-10 East to Americas (Loop 375), go south 1.2 miles to North Loop, turn Page 37 El Paso Scene December 2012 Nature Cont’d from Page 36 Please see Page 38 right and go 0.4 miles to the sanctuary entrance, on the left at 9500 North Loop at Bordeaux. Mesilla Valley Bosque State Park — 5000 Calle del Norte in Mesilla. Winter hours (December through March) are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. All events free with park admission. Day use fee: $5 per vehicle ($40 annual pass). Information: (575) 523-4398. Master Gardener Sylvia Hacker provides tips on keeping holiday plants good through the New Year at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in the classroom. A “Food Mixes in a Jar” talk with Home Economist Gayla Weaver is 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the classroom. Holiday stories for all ages are 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, and Saturday, Dec. 29, followed by a craft activity. Bring binoculars, water, sunscreen and wear hiking shoes for all events. • Birding tours are 8:15 a.m. Saturdays, led by park volunteers. • Ranger-led Nature Hikes are 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Aguirre Spring Campground — The Organ Mountain recreational area, run by the federal Bureau of Land Management, is off U.S. 70 about 15 miles east of Las Cruces. Fifty-five family camping and picnic sites, plus two group areas. Day-use fee is $3 per vehicle. The Baylor Pass (hiking and horseback riding) and Pine Tree (hiking) trails begin at the camp- ground. Information, group reservations: (575) 525- 4300. Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park — The park, part of Asombro Institute for Science Education, is northeast of Las Cruces, off Jornada Road. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Information: (575) 524-3334 or asombro.org. To get there: Take I-25 in Las Cruces and head east on U.S. 70. Take the Mesa Grande Road exit (at Oñate High School). Make a U- turn under the highway to head west, and stay in the right lane. Turn right (north) on Jornada Road. Follow Jornada Road for 6.4 miles and turn left at the park sign. Follow the entrance road to the parking area and trailhead. Asombro Institute for Science Education is a nonprofit organization dedicated to increasing scientific literacy by fostering an understanding of the Chihuahuan Desert. Dripping Springs Natural Area — The recreational area is at the base of the Organ Mountains at the end of Dripping Springs Road (the eastern extension of University Avenue), about 10 miles east of Las Cruces. The area, run by the federal Bureau of Land Management in cooperation with the Nature Conservancy, includes the A.B. Cox Visitors’ Center, several hiking trails, and La Cueva Picnic Area. The visitor center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Access to the main trail to Dripping Springs is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the park is closed promptly at 7 p.m. Admission is $3 per vehicle. No pets allowed (except for assistance animals). Information: (575) 522-1219. White Sands National Monument — The glistening gypsum dunes are about 15 miles southwest of Alamogordo, N.M., on U.S. 70. The monument is open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Feb. 24, 2013; visitor center hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Dec. 30. Special holiday hours for the Visitor Center are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 16-Jan. 1. Entrance fee: $3 age 17 and older. Free for children. Information: (575) 479-6124, ext. 236 or (575) 679-2599, ext. 232; or go to nps.gov/whsa. Sunset strolls are offered daily beginning at 4 p.m. through Dec. 31. A Holiday Open House is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, with ranger programs, children’s activi- ties, luminarias around the visitor center, music, food and shopping discounts. Dunes drive will be open until 7 p.m. and visitor center until 8 p.m. Canned goods donations will be collected for area food banks. A Dunes at Dawn morning hike is 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. Space is limited. Reservations accepted starting two weeks in advance; online only at nps.gov/whsa/ Lake Lucero tours is 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, Participants drive their own vehicles 17 miles beginning at the Small Missile Range gate on U.S. 70, 25 miles west of the White Sands Visitor Center, then hike 3/4 mile to the source of the white sands. Reservations required (accepted online only). Cost is $3 per adult; $1.50 age 16 and under. “Skins and Skulls” mammal identification talks are 3 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays in the Visitor Center. Map Talks are 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Crafty Kids craft and interpretive programs are 10 a.m. Sundays for ages 6-10. Parents wel- come to participate. Carlsbad Caverns National Park — The park is about 160 miles east of El Paso, off the Carlsbad Highway (U.S. 62-180). Information: (575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave. Winter hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; tours available 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Last entry into cave via natural entrance is 2 p.m. with last entry into cave via elevator 3:30 p.m. Plan 3-1/2 hours for a walk-in tour and 1-1/2 hours for Big Room tour. Cost is $6 ($3 for ages 6-15 or seniors with discount card). The park’s audio self-guided tour is $3 extra (also available in Spanish). Other guided tours are available; call or check website for details. For an extra fee ($8 adults, $4 youth and sen- iors with card), visitors can go on a ranger- guided tour of the King’s Palace, Papoose Room, Queen’s Chamber and Green Lake Room; reservations are required. Guided tours also are available for Slaughter Canyon Cave, an undeveloped cave 23 miles from the main cavern. Call for reservations. Cost is $15 ($7.50 ages 6-15, seniors with card). The 1-1/4-mile tour lasts about 2-1/2 hours. Flashlight with fresh batteries required. Wear good walking shoes and bring water. Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument — 44 miles north of Silver City on NM Highway 15, the dwellings are in the middle of the majestic Gila Wilderness, the first and one of the largest wilderness areas. The slow, winding mountain road between Silver City and the dwellings takes about 1-1/2 hours to drive. Long trailers are advised to come up the back way via NM 152 and 35 through the Mimbres Valley. Entrance fee: $3 per person; $10 per family. Information: (575) 536-9461 or nps.gov/gicl. The trail to the cliff dwellings is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. year round. Everyone must be off the trail by 5 p.m. Visitor center is open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Visitors for the 1 p.m. guided tour, which begins at the cliff dwellings, need to arrive at Brucc Chavcz, Owncr (915)539-4873 (575) 882-2926 Çe.-.+:.,.-, .- Þ--.:: 5,,.-..-: Ç.--.-. 5-«-. : ~.- Healing & CooIing ª Refrigeraled Air Sheel MelaI & Ducl Work R esidentiaI & C om m erciaI DISCOUNTS TOALL MILITARY PERSONNEL Is Your Furnace Ready for Winter? · CompIete Furnace Repair and InstaIIation Service · Start-Up & Tune-Up Furnace · Carbon Monoxide Testing · Preventive Maintenance, Air Duct & Dryer Vent CIeaning · Over 20 Years Experience Lic. #TACLA026184E Member, Better Business Bureau Recipient of the SUPERSERVICE AWARD on Angie's List! Licensed in Texas & New Mexico El Paso Scene Page 38 December 2012 Nature Cont’d from Page 37 Please see Page 39 the trailhead by at least 12:30 p.m. to walk up the trail to the dwellings. Guadalupe Mountains National Park — 110 miles east of El Paso on the way to Carlsbad, the 86,416-acre park includes the highest point in Texas: Guadalupe Peak, 8,749 feet. Entry fee: $5 for ages 16 and older, good for one week and all trails. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Camping is $8 per site per night. Information: (915) 828-3251. The park’s headquarters, visitors’ center and museum are at Pine Springs, off of U.S. 62-180. Camping for tents and RVs, a nature trail, and ruins of the Butterfield Overland Mail Station are nearby. McKittrick Canyon Visitor’s Center is seven miles east of Pine Springs, and offers nature, canyon and geology trails. On the north side of the park, accessible by a 110-mile drive around Carlsbad Caverns, is Dog Canyon Visitor Center and Campground. One of the best examples of a Permian Period fossil reef, the national park offers camping and more than 80 miles of trails. Hikes range from easy, wheelchair-accessible nature trails to moderate (level, but rocky) canyon hikes to strenuous mountain hikes. Community Garden event — Lincoln and Otero County Healthy Living Initiative hosts an information event on the benefits of communi- ty gardening Wednesday, Dec. 5, in the Hot Shot Building, 901 Mechem in Ruidoso, N.M. Call for times. Information: (575) 336-1933. New Mexico State Parks — Day-use fee is $5 when visiting any state park. Camping fees: $8 for primitive site; $10 for developed site (electrical hookup $4 extra). All programs are free with park entrance, unless otherwise listed. Information: (575) 744-5998 or nmparks.com. • Oliver Lee State Park, Highway 54 south of Alamogordo at the Dog Canyon turnoff. Most hikes depart from the Visitor Center. All listed events meet at the Group Shelter, unless listed otherwise. Information: (575) 437-8284. A Night sky viewing of Jupiter Rising is 6 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. • Mesilla Valley Bosque Park — 5000 Calle del Norte, Mesilla. Guided bird tours are first Saturday of every month. See separate listing for other events. • Rockhound State Park, five miles south of Deming on State Road 11 and then east on Rockhound Road (State Road 141) for nine miles. Day use hours: 7:30 a.m. to sunset. Information: (575) 546-6182 or (575) 744- 5998. The Holiday Light luminaria walk is 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, with more than 1,000 luminarias around the Visitor Center and along paths. Free cocoa, coffee and cookies offered. • Pancho Villa State Park, Columbus, N.M., State Roads 11 and 9. Day use hours: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information: (575) 531-2711. • Caballo Lake State Park, 60 miles north of Las Cruces on Interstate 25. Information: (575) 527-8386. • Percha Dam State Park, 60 miles north of Las Cruces on Interstate 25. Information: (575) 744-5998. • Elephant Butte Lake State Park — Information: (575) 744-5998. The annual luminaria walk is dusk Saturday, Dec. 8. The event features around 4,000 lumi- narias and 25 host campfires with free refresh- ments, Santa Claus, hayrides, caroling and more. The Floating Lights Parade and RV Lighting Contest is 6:30 p.m. at the Marina del Sur. • City of Rocks State Park, north of Deming off U.S. 180. Information: (575) 536-2800. A “Rattlesnake Myths” presentation is 3 to 4 p.m. every Saturday. • Leasburg Dam State Park, Radium Springs, two miles off Interstate 25 at Exit 19. Information: (575) 524–4068. Day use hours: 7 a.m. to sunset. Stars-N-Parks night sky viewing is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, with an evening of Native American Winter storytelling, night sky observation through telescopes and viewing of Jupiter and the Milky Way. Friends of Leasburg Dam State park hosts their monthly meeting and membership drive at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, to discuss upcom- ing events and future programming opportuni- ties. A short lecture on Native American histo- ry of the area will be provided by park ranger Alex Mares and light snack and refreshments provided. • Brantley Lake State Park, 12 miles north of Carlsbad via U.S. 285. Information: (575) 457- 2384. • Bottomless Lakes State Park — 13 miles east of Roswell, (via U.S. Hwy 380 and NM Hwy 409). Information: (575) 624-6058. Alameda Park Zoo — Alameda Park, 1321 North White Sands Blvd. (U.S. 54/70), Alamogordo. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission: $2.50 ($1.50 ages 3-11 and 60 and older; free for ages 2 and younger). Information: (575) 439-4290. The oldest zoo in the Southwest (established in 1898) is part of the park that lines Alamogordo’s main highway. The zoo covers about 12 acres, with about 250 exotic and indigenous animals. Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park — 1504 Miehls Drive N., Carlsbad, N.M. Admission: $5 ($3 ages 7-12; free for 6 and under). Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (last entry at 3:30 p.m.). Information: (575) 887-5516. To get there: Take U.S. 285 north of Carlsbad; follow signs to the park. Holiday Bells handbell performance with the Touch of Joy Ringers is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Holidays with the Animals activities are 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Children can make holi- day treats and cards for their favorite zoo ani- mals. While most zoos feature exotic animals from faraway countries, Living Desert offers visitors an up-close look at the mammals, reptiles and birds that inhabit the Chihuahuan Desert. A large greenhouse is devoted to succulents and cactus from around the world. The head- quarters building includes exhibits on minerals, history, archaeology and other subjects. Sitting Bull Falls — The scenic area in the Lincoln National Forest is seven miles south- west of NM 137 on Forest Route 276. The 130-foot falls is one of the highest in New Mexico. Features a picnic area and wheelchair- accessible trails. Entry fee: $5 per car (day use only). Information: (575) 885-4181. Chihuahuan Desert Resource Institute — The CDRI center and botanical gardens are four miles south of Fort Davis on Hwy 118. Admission: $5 ($4 seniors 65 and older; free children 12 and younger, members). Information: (432) 364-2499 or cdri.org. Davis Mountains Preserve — The Nature Conservancy’s preserve open to the public on designated days, with no admission fee. No pets. All visitors must sign in at McIvor Conservation Center near the preserve’s entrance. Reservations strongly encouraged for overnight stays: (432) 426-2390, ext. 1 or [email protected]. To get there: Take Hwy 118 from Fort Davis to the Lawrence E. Wood picnic area. The pre- serve gate is about one-quarter mile north of picnic area on left (look for sign). Chihuahuan Desert Wildlife Rescue — The nonprofit organization that serves West Texas and Southern New Mexico offers resources for those who find a wild bird or mammal in need of help. Information: 772- 6011, (575) 882-2910 or cdwr.org. Uninjured baby birds may be returned to their nest; the mother will not reject them if they have been touched by humans. If the nest can- not be found, create one with a basket or con- tainer with good drainage that can be attached to the tree so the parent bird may find it. If the bird is injured, contact the rescue immediately. Community Tool Sheds — Keep El Paso Beautiful, in partnership with Paso del Norte Health Foundation, Home Depot and El Paso Fire Department, offers tool sheds at area fire stations, stocked with push brooms, shovels, rakes, a gas weed eater, gloves and trash bags for use for cleanup or beautification projects. The items may be borrowed for no charge to the public for community cleanup projects. Information: 546-6742. Parks and Rec Memorial Tree Program— The City Parks and Recreation Department offers its Memorial Tree Program to honor a loved one as well as celebrate a spe- cial occasion, group or event. Trees will be planted in a public park or other public area. Donation levels range from $75 for seedlings to $600 for a grove. Information: 541-4331. Forms available at elpasotexas.gov/parks. An acknowledgement letter is sent to those that purchase a tree, and a certificate is sent to the honoree and family. |al: ma|aaj a:r !0!L h. Fla:aaea at Arizona, 2 blocks north of Montana Lxx·4?47 a: ?L!·4477 TRY OUR GREAT SELECTION OF GOLDWELL HAIR PRODUCTS Cuííery &Cííts By Apppointment (lirs (ala:a! Q|aj ia: aal¡aa |all|a¸ j:asaars ar Ha:la's aaa 0lSf00d1 fk88lfSII ftom ldSl0£ 001 0£Sl6dS HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE Sk1080kY¸ 0£f. 8 10kK-4fK See our New Location! Food, drinks and artwork by Ann Mitchell 4798 00dlfhkd 08. S0l1£ 8 Corner of Doniphan and Sunset Parking in the rear (915) 497-2586 Open Fridays & Saturdays 10am-4pm Cash or checks only with proper ID El Paso Scene December 2012 Page 39 Nature Cont’d from Page 38 Centennial Museum — University at Wiggins, UTEP. Changing exhibits are on the second floor, Lea and Discovery Galleries. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Information: 747- 5565 or museum.utep.edu. Showing through Dec. 6: “Nuestra Casa,” collaborative effort between UTEP Assistant Professor of Social Work Dr. Eva Moya, and South Africa-based photographer and artist Damien Schumann. Filling the museum foyer, “Nuestra Casa” is a full-size “colonia” (shanty- town) style house that allows visitors to experi- ence the worldwide living conditions that con- tribute to the spread of tuberculosis and other health disparities. Furniture, decorations, and photo snapshots create a “homey” ambiance encouraging visitors to take time to watch a 20- minute video documenting the history and tour of the Nuestra Casa Project. Continuing exhibits are on the third floor include archaeology, ethnology and paleontol- ogy of the Southwest. Around the museum building, the Chihuahuan Desert Gardens have more than 600 species of desert plants empha- sizing the beauty and utility of native plants in landscaping. The gardens are open daily from daylight to dusk. Chamizal galleries — Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial. Los Paisano hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; weekends by request. Los Abrazos and Borderlands (exhibit vary throughout the month) hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 532-7273 or nps.gov/cham/. Showing Dec. 16-Feb. 8, 2013 in Los Paisanos Gallery is “2012: A New Light of Hope with Art,” celebrating 2012, the end of the Mayan calendar cycle and the beginning of a new cycle, with art and information, as well as the “true meaning and mystery.” Opening reception is 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, preceded by Danza Aztec perform- ance at 4 p.m., a film screening of “Tonal Achtli, Semilla del Sol, Seed of the Sun”, a Mesoamerican visual literacy experience with art, history, and culture, at 4:30 p.m. and a panel question-and-answer session at 5 p.m. El Paso Holocaust Museum and Study Center — 715 N. Oregon. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed Monday. Admission is free; donations encouraged. Information: 351-0048 or elpasoholocaustmu- seum.org. Showing through Feb. 9: “The Memory Project,” a multi-media exhibit created by film- maker Laurie Weisman and artist Roz Jacobs. The exhibit features art and film to tell a pow- erful story of a family’s love and loss during the Holocaust and beyond. Holocaust survivor Anna Jacobs tells her own story of survival and of the last time she saw Kalman, her little brother, in Poland. Her daughter, New York artist Roz Jacobs, captured the essence of her uncle Kalman through a series of paintings, while at the same time telling the story of her childhood fantasy to find Kalman and reunite him with her mother. During the exhibit, the museum will be open 4 to 7 p.m. the third Thursday of each month (Dec. 20 and Jan. 17). Free screening of “Finding Kalman: A Boy in Six Million” is 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6. “Finding Kalman” is a 30-minute documentary that fur- ther expands on the story of Anna and Kalman. The El Paso museum depicts Jewish life in Europe before World War II, Hitler’s rise to power, the expulsion of Jews into ghettoes, life in concentration camps, prisoner resistance to the Nazis and liberation of the camps. Also fea- tured is a local survivors exhibit. Docents avail- able for guided tours. The new full-color book by Mimi R. Gladstein and Sylvia D. Cohen, ”El Paso — The Wild West Welcomes Holocaust Survivors,” is now available in the Museum’s bookstore for $15. All proceeds from sales benefit the museum. El Paso Museum of Archaeology — 4301 Transmountain in Northeast El Paso (west of U.S. 54). Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays and city holidays. Admission is free. Information: 755-4332 or elpasotexas.gov/arch_museum/. El Paso Community College students from the Omega Gamma Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa present their “Honors in Action” project about the introduction of the Salt Cedar tree into the American Southwest and the current state of research regarding the importance of control- ling or eliminating this invasive species, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Admission is free. Showing through March 24, 2013: “Walking with the Ancestors: From Mesoamerica to the Southwest,” an exhibit about the connections among peoples across time and space from ancient Mesoamerica to the American Southwest curated by UTEP Department of History’s Dr. Yolanda Chávez Leyva. A free screening of the documentary “Sacred Pilgrimage to Wirikuta” is 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, introduced by Chávez Leyva in con- junction with the exhibit. The film is by Larain Boyll Matheson, an artist who spent two years to photograph and produce this story of the Huichol making one of their annual pilgrimages to the place where their sacred medicine cac- tus grows. Exhibit tour is 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, led by Curator of Education Marilyn Guida. Dr. Weldon Lamb presents “The End of the World?” at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21. Lamb explains that more than 1,300 years ago the Maya carved in stone the end would come on Dec. 21 2012, but the text breaks off at just the point where they start to say what would hap- pen. The museum gift store offers ornaments, Southwestern turquoise jewelry, plush and sandbag animals, books, Mata Ortiz pottery, Kachinas, Tarahumara dolls, drums and baskets, Capstone Productions videos of El Paso history, and El Paso items for adults and children. A nature trail takes visitors through 17 acres of Chihuahuan Desert with 200 varieties of desert plants. The trail also offers a local pit- house, pueblo ruin and an Apache brush hut. The park also has a gazebo with picnic tables available for rent. Rental information: 755-4332. Children’s Winter Archaeology Camp is 9 a.m. to noon Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 3-5. Call for details: 755-4332. Native American Storytelling is 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. Storyteller Alex Mares tells stories of Pottery, Coyote and the Night Sky from Navajo, Pueblo, and Apache tribes and leads an exploration of the night sky. Call for reservations. Admission: $6 ($ 4 museum mem- bers); $4 ages 4-12 ($2 members). 44 El Paso Museum of Art — One Arts Festival Plaza, downtown El Paso. For exhibit information, see “Southwest Art Scene.” El Paso Museum of History — 510 N. Santa Fe. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (open until 9 p.m. Thursdays), and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Museum admission is free except for “Motorcycle Madness” exhibit. Information: 351-3588 or elpasotexas.gov/history. The museum presents the afternoon celebra- tion “Traditions as Artifacts V: Stories, Music and Dance of the Holidays” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, beginning with a reading of “The Night before Christmas” from an original 1896 book from the museum collection, followed by dances by young ballerinas, students of Sandra Welch and Brenda Alcandas, music by the Sweet Adelines and the story of “The Littlest Angel” complete with little angels “flying” around the museum. Cookies and hot cider also offered. Local historian Elias Boniall will discuss “Spain and the Missions: How It All Began and Why” at 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, as the part of the new Fourth Wall of Giants exhibit’s Missions and Their People lecture series. Admission is free. World music group Ceiba hosts the free per- formance and demonstration “A Musical Journey through Latin America” family work- shop at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15. This audi- ence participation workshop allows guests to sing and play on percussive instruments as Ceiba leads them through the rhythms and music of Mexican mestizaje, South America, Carribbean and Andean cultures. An afternoon celebrating the wild side of El Paso’s history, “Elvis, El Paso and the Real Old West” is 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, with reenactments and music from Six Guns and Shady Ladies, Paso Del Norte Pistoleros, The Wild Bunch and Old West Thunder. Doug Wilson will portray Elvis with scheduled per- formances. Hands-on activities include branding a piece of wood to take home, a kidney bean race, trying on old west clothes, and more. Mandy the Mule will be on hand to say “Howdy” to Sun Bowl visitors. • Showing through Dec. 22: “The Architecture of an Artist,” works by the late December 2012 El Paso Scene Page 40 Please see Page 40 artist Frederick Carter. Funds raised by sales will benefit the El Paso Museum of History’s Exhibit Fund. The exhibit includes studio equip- ment, photographs, dioramas and models, and other creative projects from this long-time El Paso resident. Original Carter paintings and prints will be for sale; funds benefit El Paso Museum of History’s Exhibit Fund. • Showing through Jan. 20: “Motorcycle Madness: A History of Motorcycles in the Southwest.” Motorcycles have shared the streets of El Paso - with buggies, wagons, bicy- cles, streetcars, and automobiles - for over 100 years. The exhibit contains more than 50 motorcycles from the surrounding region, including street bikes, dirt bikes, choppers, and a special section on Harley Davidson motorcy- cles. Custom clothing and bike accessories, motorcycle posters, and historic El Paso photo- graphs will also be on display. Admission: $5 for ages 6 and older (free for museum members; active duty military). • Showing through Jan. 31: “Finding Refuge in El Paso: The Mormon Exodus from Mexico, a Centennial Celebration 1912-2012.” Presented in conjunction with the Mormon Historic Sites Foundation and Brigham Young University. The museum hosts dance and other classes in its classrooms for $20 ($10 members) for total 8 week session. • Traditional Belly Dancing Classes are 6 to 7 p.m. Thursdays through Jan. 17, 2013 taught by Sonia Flores and her daughter Seneé. Open to ages 9 and older (mother/daughter teams welcome); wear sweats. Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums — Both museums are located in Building 1735, Marshall Road on Fort Bliss. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Saturdays, Sundays and all federal holidays. Enter through Cassidy Gate off U.S. Highway 54. Admission is free. Information: 568-5412. Fort Bliss and Old Ironsides Museums portray the history of this Army Post from its establish- ment in downtown El Paso in 1848 with a regi- ment of mounted infantry to its present day status as America’s Tank Division Museum. It tells the story of the “Old Ironsides” Division through the use of artifacts, three dimensional exhibits, dioramas and graphic displays inter- preting the rich history, heritage, legacy and lin- eage of the 1st Armored Division. Insights El Paso Science Center — 505 N. Santa Fe. The center will close Saturday, Dec. 15, due to the impending demolition of the building and neighboring City Hall to make room for the new baseball stadium. Admission will be free Dec. 15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $8 ($6 seniors, students and mili- tary; $4 ages 4-11). Information: 534-0000 or insightselpaso.org. The center was founded in 1980 and has been at its current location since 1992. Currently showing: • “Dinosaur Bones.” The exhibit includes more than 75 replica displays of dinosaur skeletons and fossils, from Tyrannosaurus Bataar (ances- tor of T-Rex) and her nest of eggs, to eoraptors (oldest known dinosaur), to a T-Rex skull, insects in amber and more. This collection is drawn from the world’s most renowned muse- ums including Smithsonian Institute, British Museum, Royal Ontario Museum, Kenya National Museum, and Cairo Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. • El Paso Fire Department’s History and Science gallery with hands-on exhibits featuring safety in the home and in the environment. Also new are exhibits from Explora! a children’s museum in Albuquerque, and the Tornado Machine. International Museum of Art —1211 Montana. Information: 543-6747 or info@inter- nationalmuseumofart.net. See “Southwest Art Scene.” Los Portales Museum and Visitor Center — 1521 San Elizario Road. The muse- um is operated by the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society, and is housed in an 1850s Territorial-style building across from the San Elizario church. It offers gifts, family trees, historical artifacts as well as information on the “First Thanksgiving” and the Salt War of 1877. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 851-1682. LYNX Exhibits —The exhibit space is at 300 W. San Antonio (just south of Convention Center). The space is El Paso’s only traveling exhibit museum, and features the Lazer Frenzy laser maze game. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. Last admission is one hour before closing time. Information: 533- 4330 or lynxexhibits.com. Admission: $10 ($8 students, seniors and mili- tary with ID; $6 ages 4-11; free children under four). Showing through Jan. 6: “In the Dark,” a look at nocturnal life, produced by the Cincinnati Museum Center. The exhibit fea- tures five immersive zones, enabling visitors to see and experience dark and largely unseen worlds, including the ways people have reacted to darkness throughout history. Each diorama uses mechanical displays, life-size animal models and informational panels to surround visitors with the sights, sounds, smells and sensations of several dark ecosys- tems. Walk-through exhibits and interactive elements also featured. Zones include: • “Darkness of Night.” Visitors encounter ani- mals that dwell in three diverse environments: the Great Smoky Mountains, the Sonoran Desert and a Louisiana cypress swamp. • “Darkness within the Soil.” Visitors learn about the animals that thrive just beneath the Earth’s surface. • “Darkness Deep within Caves.” Visitors examine open and closed cave systems, and learn about the natural processes that form each type of cave and the unique organisms found inside. • “Darkness of the Deep Sea.” Visitors explore the two diverse ecosystems far below the ocean surface and the organisms that live in each. • “Darkness and Humans.” Visitors learn about past and present human interactions with dark environments and the resulting effect of these ecosystems. Humans have found ways to adapt to the total lack of light, including incredible adaptations for the blind, and also how to bring light into the dark world. Opening Jan. 26: “Tech City.” Visitors solve real-world problems in a hands-on exhibit showing how engineering a design touches our lives every day. Design, build, test and modify structures (shake buildings and bridges, dam a creek, control traffic flow and catch wind). Also opening in January is the El Paso Exploratorium with the debut of three chil- dren’s museum exhibits: “High Tech Hot Spot,” “Airport Adventure” and “Old El Paso Village.” Magoffin Home State Historic Site — 1120 Magoffin. The adobe home, built around 1875 by Joseph Magoffin, tells the story of a multicultural family that influenced the develop- ment of the Southwest borderlands. It includes authentic art and furnishings reflecting the daily lives of the Magoffin family. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Tours on the hour; last tour at 4 p.m. Spanish language tours offered Thursday through Saturday; call for availability. Cost: $4 ($3 ages 6-18). Group tours available with advance registration. Information: 533-5147 or visitmagoffinhome.com. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO 500 West University Ave. El Paso, TX 79968 Phone: 915.747.6151 rubincenter.utep.edu www.facebook.com/rubincenter www.twitter.com/therubincenter www.vimeo.com/rubincenter Rubin Center Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday: 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Thursday: 10:00 am-7:00pm Weekend hours by appointment. Shifting Sands: Recent Videos from the Middle East Rubin & L Galleries through December 21, 2012 SEFT-1: Ivan Puig and Andres Padilla Domene Project Space & Centennial Museum through December 21, 2012 Guy Tillim: Avenue Patrice Lumumba Rubin Gallery January 24-March 15, 2013 Maximo Gonzalez: Magnificent Warning L Gallery January 24-March 15, 2013 Stardust: Memories of the Calle Mariscal Project Space January 24-March 15, 2013 THE STANLEE AND GERALD RUBIN CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS Upcoming Exhibits Current Exhibits Opening Reception on January 24, 2013 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. El Paso Scene Page 41 December 2012 Please see Page 42 Museums Cont’d from Page 40 A Holiday Open House is 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, with music by school choirs and refreshments. Admission: $1 at the door. National Border Patrol Museum and Memorial Library — 4315 Transmountain Drive. The museum, in Northeast El Paso just west of U.S. 54, features the history of the Border Patrol with uniforms, equipment, pho- tographs, guns, motor vehicles, airplanes, boats and other items, including hands-on exhibits for kids. The Border Patrol was founded in 1924 in El Paso. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday, Monday and major holidays. Admission is free. Information: 759-6060 or borderpatrolmuseum.com. Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso — More than 150 years of El Paso railroad history are on display at Union Depot Transit Terminal, 400 W. San Antonio, at Durango. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 422-3420, 256-4409 or elpaso- rails.org. The museum is home of El Paso’s “Old No. 1” engine, the oldest Standard American locomo- tive in the West built in 1857 and designated a “National Treasure.” Other exhibits illustrate how railroads were used and destroyed during the Mexican Revolution, as well as cover the history or urban transportation from mule cars through trolleys to streamlined streetcars of the mid-20th Century. San Elizario Veterans Museum and Memorial Walk — 1501-B Main Street in San Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: Ann Lara, 345-3741 or Ray Borrego, 383-8529. U.S. Army Museum of the NCO — Building 11331, Staff Sergeant Simms St., Biggs Army Airfield. Equipment and uniforms used by sergeants and other NCO’s through the years are displayed. Admission: free. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: 568-8646. War Eagles Air Museum— 8012 Airport Road, Doña Ana County Airport, Santa Teresa. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission: $5; $4 senior citizens and military; free for children under 12. Information: (575) 589-2000 or war-eagles-air- museum.com. The warbirds of World War II and Korea, and other historic military aircraft, are displayed in a 54,000-square-foot building and surrounding area. The collection of more than 30 aircraft and 40 automobiles includes the P-51 Mustang, P-38 Lightning, A-26 Invader and the German Fieseler-Storch. Among later aircraft are the F- 86 Sabre and MiG-15s. To get there: Take the Artcraft exit off Interstate 10, head west past the Rio Grande to Santa Teresa and follow signs to the airport and museum. The 10th annual CASI-sanctioned War Eagles Chili Cookoff is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, with public chili tasting of more than a dozen top chili cooks. Tasting cups: $2 for unlimited chili samples. Las Cruces area Branigan Cultural Center — Branigan Building, 501 N. Main, (Downtown Mall) Las Cruces. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2154 or las- cruces.org/museums. Showing Dec. 7-Feb. 23, 2013: “Pueblo to Pueblo: The Legacy of Southwest Indian Pottery: showing the unique and distinct style of different pueblo designs dating back 2,000 years. A pinch pot workshop is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 8. Limited to first 15 registrants. Admission is free; materials provided. Archaeologist Lillian Ponce will give a lecture on “The Archaeologist’s Laboratory” at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. She will discuss radiocar- bon dating. The center and SEMAA science association of NMSU host an LED Holiday Card workshop 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, for ages 9-12. Create a card that illuminates on touch using conductive painting and LED lights. Admission and materials are free, but pre-registration required. A showing of the 50-minute documentary “In Search of History — Pueblo Cliffdwellers” is begins at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22. Weekly storytime is 11 to 11:30 a.m. Saturdays at the center, followed by art jour- neys at the Museum of Art. Casasola Museum/Museo Casasola — 2251 Calle de Santiago in Old Mesilla, N.M. Open sunrise to sunset daily. Admission is free, but donations accepted. Information: casasola- [email protected] or casasolamuseum.com. The museum is devoted to Mexico-U.S. histo- ry, with more than 120,000 archived images that portray the borderland relationship between the two countries. The images are from some of the museum’s various private collections captured by more than 600 profes- sional photographic artists over four genera- tions. Las Cruces Museum of Nature and Science — The former Las Cruces Museum of Natural History is now open at a new loca- tion and with a new name at 411 N. Main Street in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, plus 5 to 7 p.m. during the First Friday Ramble (Dec. 7). Closed Dec. 24-25 for Christmas holiday. Information: (575) 522-3120 or las-cruces.org/museums. The new museum focuses on scientific discov- ery, the natural environment of southern New Mexico, and will serve as an in-town interpre- tive center for the Prehistoric Trackways National Monument. Museum staff will be at the Farmer’s Market 9 to 11 a.m. Saturdays with Fetch! hands-on sci- ence activities. Animal Encounters are 1 p.m. Saturdays, where museum naturalists will have a Chihuahuan Desert resident available for meet- ing up close. “Dinos A to Z” presentations are 3 p.m. Fridays. This month’s discussions are on Dimetrodon (Dec. 7), Eosaurus (Dec. 14), Fabrosaurus (Dec. 21) and Giganotosaurus (Dec. 28). Planeteers! space program for children age 3- 5 and their guardians is 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6. Family Science Saturday is 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, to learn about the geometry of snowflakes. Grandma Mona’s Science Storytime is 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, for ages 3 to 5 and their guardians. The monthly Sky Safari is 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, at the NMSU Tombaugh Observatory. Nature Kids hands-on exploration of holiday spices is 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 20, for ages 3 to 5 and guardians. A “Dinosaur Train: Dragonfly” program for ages 3 to 5 and guardians is Thursday, Dec. 27, to learn the history of insects from now to ancient times. Call for time. Las Cruces Railroad Museum— The museum is in the Santa Fe train depot, 351 N. Mesilla, (at Las Cruces avenue west of the Downtown Mall). Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Admission is free; donations encouraged. Information: (575) 647-4480 or museums.las-cruces.org. • The Kick-Off for Letters to Santa program is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. Santa will be on hand to collect letters. • Ornament making classes for children age 6 and older with parent or guardian are 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 15 and Dec. 22. Visitors can choose from foam picture frames, Pearler beads (melty beads) and wooden trains to paint. Cost: $1 donation. • The 8th annual Old Fashioned Holiday Display is 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, with music, model trains, holiday decorations and a family craft project. Light refreshments served. Santa will arrive at 5 p.m. on a holiday deco- rated Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad diesel engine and will be available on the obser- vation deck for visits until 8 p.m. The lights at the museum will be lit nightly Dec. 4-Jan. 2. • Family Game Day is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 8. Families can try out early 20th century games. • Toddler Story Time is 11 a.m. to noon the third Saturday of each month (Dec. 15). Listen to a Thomas the Tank Engine book, and enjoy a Thomas video while completing a related free craft activity. Children of all ages welcome. RSVP requested. El Paso Scene Page 42 December 2012 Museum Cont’d from Page 41 Please see Page 43 Iìy:Iyno IoIIIn: kryslyna_robbins©sbcgIobaI.nel (915) 584-0953 5tudIn Opcn Hnusc & ChrIstmas MInIaturc 5hnw 5unday, Dcc. 16 2 pm tn 5 pm 5070 Yucca P!acc (nII Cnuntry C!ub Rd.) Saints & Sanctuaries on Slate 2013 calendar Retablos & Paintings NM Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum — 4100 Dripping Springs, Las Cruces. The 47- acre museum, part of the NM Department of Cultural Affairs, chronicles the 3,000-year his- tory of agriculture and rural life in New Mexico. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 for adults, $3 seniors 60 and older, $2 for children 5-17; free for museum members, veterans and children age 4 and under. Information: (575) 522-4100 or nmfar- mandranchmuseum.org. Meet various characters from New Mexico’s past with the Centennial presentation” Stories of Holidays Past: A Time Travel to 1912” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in the theater. Experience what life was like in New Mexico and what happening in the world 100 years ago. Admission: $2 donation. Opening reception for the exhibit “Mesilla Valley Weavers: Threads through Time” is 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, with 44 different woven works from the artists of Mesilla Valley Weavers Guild such as clothing to decorative arts. The works on display will show how weaving has evolved from a necessary task to become an important form of art. Showing through October 2013 in the Tortugas Gallery: “Green Machines: Celebrating 175 Years of John Deere,” with tractors from 1929-1952, as well as other implements and toys. Roping on horseback in the Museum’s Roping Arena are 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays; a Parade of Breeds in the 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays in the Round Pen. The Museum’s Horse & Cattle Barn features the new, long-term exhibit, Slim Green, Master Saddle Maker, showcasing the art of saddle-making with a recreated workshop of the late, legendary saddle maker Slim Green, as well as a video of Green explaining saddle making, an interactive area for leather stamp- ing, and panels that show the history and evo- lution of Western stock saddles. The museum also features domestic animals on site. Pony rides for children offered 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays, near the Horse and Cattle Barn. Tickets: $5 per ride (available in the lobby or near the barn). Reservations required for all museum classes: • A Deck the Halls: Christmas Carols and Crafts workshops is 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, for children and their par- ents. Learn to decorate a cowboy stocking, holiday songs, bake stained-glass cookies and more. Cider and cookies provided as a snack. Cost: $5 per person; limit 30 people. NMSU Art Gallery — D.W. Williams Art Center, 1390 E. University, (Williams Hall). NMSU campus, Las Cruces (east of Solano). Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday through Saturday, and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays. Admission is free. Information: (575) 646-2545 or nmsu.edu/artgal. Showing through Jan. 11, 2013: “remateri- alized,” a group of eight contemporary artists from the U.S. and Canada whose work focus- es on the use of objects, performances and spaces, recycled, reapplied, recast, recom- bined and re-contextualized from the everyday material world. Materials used include bobby pins, zippers, dish towels, traffic cones and more. Canadian artist Kuh Del Rosario will speak about her art in the exhibit at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, as part of the opening reception 5 to Museum Cont’d from Page 42 Please see Page 50 Page 43 El Paso Scene December 2012 December 2012 Agave Rosa Gallery — 905 Noble (next to the International Museum of Art). Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. The gallery features paintings, sculpture, jewelry and photography by area emerging artists. Information: 533-8011, [email protected] or agaverosastore.com. The gallery’s artists in residency are Martha Arzabala, Hector Bernal, Romy Hawkins and Carla Zabalegui. Showing through Dec. 7: “Atravezando Las Paredes Del Tiempo,” a solo exhibition by Rosa Chivardi. The opening for the gallery’s new permanent artistic clothing “Impressionist Whispers” is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8,designed and made by artist Sandra Murillo. Murillo uses sus- tainable fabrics and pigments mixed with bees wax to create patterns on the fabric. Opening reception for the December exhibit “Navidad En El Barrio,” is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, with participating artists Victor Manuel Beckmann, John Mackenzie, Hector Bernal, Martha Arzabala, Romy Hawkins and Carla Zabalegui. The event will also celebrate the gallery’s one-year anniver- sary. Artistic Celebration of Our Mountains Exhibit — The 12th annual juried runs through December at Ardovino’s Desert Crossing’s Sunset Hall, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, featuring works inspired by the region’s mountains. Information: (575) 589- 0653. ‘Bridge over the Abyss’ — The new book about the history of art in Juárez from 1890 to present, will be presented by its author, Walter Schaefer, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, at the the Museo del Chamizal, Chamizal Park, Juárez (next to the Bridge of the Americas). Schaefer is the Juárez Correspondent for El Paso Scene. Candy Mayer Studio Open House — El Paso artist Candy Mayer will host her 4th annu- al open house at her home studio at 1317 Tierra Roja 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9. All of her work will be avail- able for purchase, including large pieces not usually displayed at shows. New items include “Images of El Paso,” a 2013 calendar, new mini- prints and “Heart of El Paso” and Dia de los Muertos ornaments. New images include the Star on the Mountain, Downtown from Rim Road and Loretto Academy. Also on display will be her husband Charlie’s photographs, includ- ing ones from their “South of Spain” show. Information: 581-4971 or candymayer.com. To get there: Take I-10 to Redd Exit. Take Redd east to Resler, turn left at Franklin High School, right at Tierra Taos, then left at Tierra Roja. Chinati Foundation — Marfa, Texas. Created by artist Donald Judd, the Chinati Foundation houses one of the world’s largest collections of permanently installed contempo- rary art. The collection is open for guided tours throughout the year at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Admission is $10 ($5 for students, seniors). Full tour is $25 ($10 stu- dents). Information: (432) 729-4362 or chi- nati.org. The collection includes Dan Flavin’s untitled Marfa project, a monumental work in colored fluorescent light that occupies six buildings. Family Saturdays in the Artlab are 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1-22, for ages 3 and older with a parent or guardian. An opening viewing of “Ilya Kabakov’s School No. 6” is 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, with homemade soup served afterward. Free winter break art classes for students 5- 13 are 3 to 5 p.m. Dec. 26-28, and Jan. 2-4. Call for registration. A five-week introduction to printmaking adult class is 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sundays, Jan. 27- Feb. 24. Call for details. Crossland Gallery — The El Paso Art Association’s gallery is at 500 W. Paisano (in the Art Junction of El Paso). Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free. Information: 534- 7377 or [email protected]. Showing Nov. 30-Dec. 15: International Eye of the Camera Exhibition and Sale. This juried exhibit features 75 photos by 28 photographers from Texas, New Mexico, and Chihuahua, Mexico. Judge is well-known photographer Marty Snortum; juror is El Paso Times photog- rapher Rudy Gutierrez. Award winners announced at the gala opening 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. ‘Desert Lights Art Show & Sale’ — The Alazan Artists impressionistic oil painters group’s 4th annual exhibit, sale and reception for recent works is 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, at the 150 Sunset Event Center, 150 Sunset. Admission is free. Information: 526-1367. Featured artists are Beth Abbott, Phyllis Davis, Margaret Heath, Virginia Howell, Trish Lopez, Sandra Martin, Joann McElroy, Marilyn Mendeloff, Lois Rayome, Anne Spier, Ileene Steele, Nina Walker and Sandy Young. Diocese of El Paso Centennial Art Contest — Artists age 18 and older are sought through Dec. 14 to submit commem- orative work to a poster art contest for the diocese’s yearlong centennial celebration set for April 2013-April 2014. Winning work will be selected by a qualified jury based on the cri- teria listed below and deemed the best work for its execution, style, creativity, and impact. One entry per artist. Information/submission details: elpasodiocese.org. El Paso Artisan Gallery — Lynx Exhibits, 300 W. San Antonio. The gallery features works for sale by local painters, jewelers, crafters and photographers. Lynx hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Closed Monday. Gallery admission is free. Information: 533-4330 or lynxexhibits.com Featured artists include Bonnie D. Kaber, Grace Gibson, Carolyn Parker, Brittany Girle, Raven Escobedo, Candy Mayer, Ruthye Droke, Tony Skarlatos, Ladonna Apodaca, Steve Jolly, James Paternoster and Tori Scott. El Paso Museum of Art — One Arts Festival Plaza, downtown El Paso. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Closed Mondays and holidays. Admission is free for most exhibits. Admission to “Rembrandt” is $10 ($5 EPMA members) Page 44 El Paso Scene free for age 12 and younger and all active duty military personnel and their families with ID. Information: 532-1707 or elpasoartmuseum.org. Showing through Dec. 30: “Fiesta of Color: The Art of Oswaldo Sagástegui,” with 11 can- vases of his later abstract works. Born in 1936 in Peru, Sagástegui emigrated to Mexico City after college and developed his artistic training and practice by spending several years in Rome. Once in Mexico, Sagástegui established himself as a political caricaturist for the newspaper Excélsior, which brought him the National Journalism Award in 1984. Showing Dec. 2-April 21, 2013 in the Retablo Niche: “Saint Joseph.” Showing through Jan. 6: “Rembrandt, Rubens and Golden Age of Painting in Europe 1600-1800 from the Speed Art Museum.” The Speed Art Museum in Louisville, Ky. possesses one of the finest collections of European Old Master paintings among mid-sized American museums. The current exhibition includes more than 70 17th- and 18th-century paintings by artists of the Dutch, Flemish, Italian, French, and English schools, including masters such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Gabriel Metsu, Jacob van Ruisdael, Peter Paul Rubens, Jacob Jordaens the Elder, Jan Brueghel the Elder, Anthony van Dyck, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, Adélaïde Labille-Guiard, Thomas Gainsborough, and William Hogarth. A zip tour of the exhibit is 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, led by museum director Michael Tomor. Admission to the exhibit is free for tour attendees; space is limited to 40 per- sons on a first come, first serve basis. El Paso Opera hosts a performance by Jeffrey Lentz, ‘The Birth of Opera’ at 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1-2, in conjunction with its “Rembrandt, Rubens and Golden Age Painting in Europe 1600-1800” exhibit. Tickets: $40 ($75 couples) for Saturday; $25 members and all seats Sunday; seating is limited. Information: 581-5534 or epopera.org. The Sebastian Ensemble, a baroque chamber music trio, will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, as part of the exhibit’s closing day. The World Cinema Series of “Golden Age” films is 2 p.m. Saturdays through Jan. 5 in the auditorium. Proceeds used to purchase art books for the El Paso Museum of Art Algur H. Meadows Library. Admission: $5 donation ($3 EPMA members under level $60; free for members over level $60 and children age 12 and younger). Restrictions may apply depending on rating of film. • Dec. 1: “Richard III.” Rated R. • Dec. 8: “Henry V.” Rated PG. • Dec. 15: “Hamlet” (1996 version). Rated PG-13. • Dec. 22: “Othello.” Rated R. • Dec. 29: “The Taming of the Shrew.” Rated PG. • Jan. 5: “The Duchess.” Rated PG-13. Showing through Jan. 27: • “From Church to Village: 16th and 17th Century Dutch and Flemish Painting.” • “Easy Companions: Animals and Children in the Photographs of Manuel Carrillo.” • “Artists on Art” provides local artists an opportunity to exhibit one work of art in any media accompanied by a 30-minute discussion on their work and its relation to the museum’s permanent collection. Featured through Dec. 9 is Lucia Angela Perez. Gabriel Perez “Artists on Art” talk is 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13. Perez is a Las Cruces native and resident who lived in Dallas and Austin for several years where he garnered a background in electronic music and vaudeville performance before receiving a degree in paint- ing in California. His work often uses food as a subject because of the ability of cuisines to bring cultures together. Zip Tours and Focus Talks of the exhibits are 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on selected Wednesdays; limited to first 40 attendees. Upcoming tours are of “Rembrandt, Rubens and the Golden Age of Painting in Europe 1600-1800” with museum Director Michael Tomor (Dec. 5) and of “From Church to Village: 16th and 17th Century Dutch and Flemish Paintings” with curator Christian Gerstheimer (Dec. 19). The museum’s permanent collections include the Kress Collection of European works from the 14th through the 18th centuries; the American Collection of art of the 19th and 20th centuries; the Spanish Viceroyal Collection and Mexican Folk Retablos, art from the 17th through the 19th centuries; Works on Paper Collection from the 16th through the 20th cen- turies; Contemporary Collection, emphasizing Southwestern and Mexican artists; and the Tom Lea Gallery, featuring works by El Paso’s best- known artists and other regional artists. Museum membership is $15 seniors, $25 indi- viduals and $50 for families, and includes dis- counts at the museum Store, free admission to all exhibitions and programs, and invitations to private member events. Information: 532-1707, ext. 66 for more information. Encaustic International Art Studio and Gallery — 7100 Westwind, Suite 120. The gallery is the studio of El Paso encaustic artist Brigitte von Ahn. Hours are 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Information: 833-0454 or brigittevon- ahn.com. The annual Christmas Market is 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, in partnership with Sasahara Gallery, 7100 Westwind, Suite 135, benefiting “Helping Hands,” the charity of the German Military community with homemade German baked goods, seasonal drinks such as “Feuerzangenbowle” and local artists and arti- sans selling handmade textiles, glass items, weavings, candles and more. Admission is free. Escamilla Christmas Extravaganza — Alberto Escamilla hosts his annual Christmas show and sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15-16, in his relocated gallery, 1445 Main Street, Suite B1-2 in Placita Madrid in historic San Elizario. Appetizers and refreshments will be served. Admission is free. Information: 871-0742 or 474-0752. Hal Marcus Gallery — 1308 N. Oregon. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Information: 533-9090 or halmarcus.com. The gallery is owned and operated by local artist Hal Marcus and his wife, Gallery Director Patricia Medici. Gallery Manager is artist Kelly Foss. Marcus’s home and studio, located across the street, are available for personal tours. December’s featured artist is painter and per- former Adelaide, with works on exhibit Dec. 15-21. Born and raised in El Paso, Adelaide is the daughter of artist Hal Marcus and belly dancer Judy Marcus. In 2005 Adelaide moved to San Diego to create the Middle Eastern Dance Company, The Shimmy Sisters, with her sister Leilainia. Since then she has risen and flourished as a fully sustainable performance artist. Her talents have extended far beyond the Belly Dance influence of her mother to Circus Acrobatics, Fire Spinning, Hooping, Drumming, Stilt Walking, Painting and more. Specializing in local art, other featured artists include Daniel Padilla, Teresa Fernandez, Francisco Romero, Mauricio Mora, Mark Paulda, Willibald de Cabrera, Friar Vincent Petersen, Bill Sullivan and L.B. Porter, as well as a room dedicated solely to early El Paso art with works by Manuel Acosta, Tom Lea, Jose Cisneros, Bill Rakocy, Eugene and Fern Thurston and others. New is Marcus’s series of works, “Universe City,” which depicts the expanse and colors of UTEP’s campus. Other works include “El Paso Dreamscape,” “Noche de Colores,” and “My El Paso.” Also new are “Sacred Earth” calendars by Father Vincent Petersen. A gift shop offers art-related gifts, books and calendars featuring art by Marcus and other local artists. New are Marcus’s 2013 calendars with two images to choose from: “El Paso Dreamscape” Downtown view and “Universe City” UTEP tribute. The 42nd annual Happy Hippie Holidaze Open House arts and craft fair is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, with local vendors, appetizers, and live entertainment including hula-hoop dancing by internationally known performer Adelaide. Visitors or encouraged to come in Hippie garb. Admission is free. See separate listing for performer list. International Museum of Art —1211 Montana. The museum is operated by the International Association for the Visual Arts in the historic Turney Home. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday. Free guided tours available on a walk-in basis. Admission is free. Information: 543-6747 or internationalmu- seumofart.net. Showing through Dec.31: Sun Bowl Art Exhibit 2012. This year’s juror for the interna- tional competition is Bill Bissell. Art Scene Cont’d from Page 44 Please see Page 46 Page 45 El Paso Scene December 2012 The Sun Bowl Art Exhibit is the Southwest’s longest running art exhibit and brings artists from throughout the U.S. and beyond to El Paso every year. This year’s show includes area artists as well as artists from New York, Florida, California, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico! The Heritage Gallery (lower level) features “The Mexican Revolution Exhibition: 1910- 1920” featuring murals by Bill Rakocy and Mario Parra depicting various events from the Mexican Revolution, a collection of rare, mat- ted photographs and Pancho Villa’s death mask. La Galeria de la Misíon de Senecú — The Ysleta Independent School District’s gallery is at 8455 Alameda. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free. Information: 434-9711. Showing Dec. 6-Jan. 17, 2013 is the 15th annual Virgen de Guadalupe Art Exhibit, featur- ing works by various artists depicting Our Lady. Opening reception is 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, with vendors, performances by Danza Azteca Chichimeca Omecoatl and Ceiba. Pena Gallery and Studio San Elizario – Renowned artist Amado M. Peña Jr.’s gallery is 1456 N. Main in San Elizario (in front of the mission). Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Information: 851-8400 or sanelizariopena- gallery.com. Rakocy Art Studio —4210 Emory Rd. Information: 584-7878 or bravopress@sbcglob- al.net. Artist/historian Bill Rakocy has his Upper Valley studio and gallery open by appointment. Rakocy explored the Southwest in the late 1940s as an ex-GI and young artist, returned to stay in the 1970s and later became curator of education at the El Paso Museum of Art. An award-winning artist, Rakocy is also author of books on art, regional history and ghost towns. The studio currently features an exhibit of 30 oils by its artist and curator: “1880: Colorado Mining Camps,” images of Old Denver, Pancha Springs, Garden of the Gods, Montezuma, Old Market Street, Central City, Kokomo and more. Rio Bravo Watercolorists – The group’s Christmas party is at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at Holiday Inn Sunland Park, 900 Sunland Park Drive. Advance reservations required; call for cost. Information/reservations: Ofelia Castaneda, 630-9947 or [email protected]. Rubin Center — UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts is next to Sun Bowl Stadium (off Dawson Drive). Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. Weekend hours by appointment only. Information: 747-6151 or rubincenter.utep.edu. Showing through Dec. 21: • In the Rubin and L galleries: “Shifting Sands: Recent Video from the Middle East.” The exhi- bition features an international selection of artists who use film and video to explore the Middle Eastern desert as a site charged with meaning. The works included here directly and indirectly explore zones of recent conflict including the Israel-Palestine border and Afghanistan. • In the Project Space: “SEFT-1: Ivan Puig and Andrés Padilla Domene.”is a trans-disciplinary project by artists Ivan Puig and Andrés Padilla Domene. (SEFT is an acronym in Spanish for the Sonda de Exploración Ferroviaria Tripulada or Manned Railway Exploration Probe.) Its core object is a futuristic, artist-designed vehicle equipped to move on both land and rail. Puig and Padilla Domene traveled abandoned rail- ways throughout Mexico in this exploratory probe, using photography, video, audio and text to record contemporary landscapes, infrastruc- ture, and inhabitants to create a futuristic exploration of Mexico’s past. Works from this exhibit will also be featured in UTEP’s Centennial Museum. Showing Jan. 24-March 15, 2013: • In the Rubin Gallery: “Avenue Patrice Lumumba” by South African artist Guy Tillim, and curated by Karen Irvine of the Museum of Contemporary Photography at Columbia College in Chicago. At its core is an exploration of broken promises of modernity and progress seen through the lens and metaphor of con- temporary civic architecture. • In the L Gallery: “Magnificent Warning” works by Argentine-born Máximo Gonzalez, who uses found objects, obsessively detailed handwork and performance-based techniques to create work that is political, poetic and visu- ally beautiful. The exhibition will feature a site- specific commission made up of hundreds of specially-lit elements suspended form the two- story ceiling of the Rubin Center atrium. • In the Project Space: “Stardust: Memories of the Calle Mariscal” by award winning Juarez photographer Julian Cardona. Cardona docu- mented the destruction of the famous Calle Mariscal, just across the US/México Bridge in Ciudad Juárez. Photos and reflections from people who worked, lived and played on that street will be on display. Opening reception for all three exhibits is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24. San Elizario Art District — Several gal- leries and artist studios are located 1445 to 1501 Main Street near the San Elizario Plaza on the Mission Trail. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Information: 474-1800 or 851-0093. The first Friday ArtWalk is 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. To get there, take Loop 375 South from I-10, exit Socorro Rd., then drive 7 miles east to Main Street. Galleries include Main Street Gallery, Golden Eagle, Pena Gallery, Gallery 10 and the gallery/studios of Maria Branch, Al Borrego, Alberto Escamilla, Stephanie Conroy and War Kui-the Native American Art and Crafts of Sam Gutierrez. Featured artists include Bert Saldana, Rob Mack, Manuel Alvarado, Stephanie Romero, Palmira Lopez, Concepcion Villela, Robert Lichlyter, Lorena Williams, Joanne Franco, Barry Johnson, Roberto Estrada, Katie Gelinas, Ana Valdez, Wendy Glick, Gail Slater, Arturo Avalos, Sergio Acosta, Melissa Himes, Alberto Pacheco, Jose Luis Giron, Rosie Chivardi, Virginia Castaneda E., Jose Gonzalez, Sergio Miranda, Guadalupe Gomez, Connie Soto, Rosa Meneses, Sylvia Rueda and Lucy Escobedo. Sasahara Gallery — 7100 Westwind Drive, Suite 135. Owner is artist Linda Noack. Information: 584-4222 or [email protected]. Web: sasahara- gallery.com. The gallery is closing in December. • A one-day Goodbye Sale is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Gallery artists will bring as many works of art, plus prints, cards, jewelry and more, to sell that day. “House” artists are Jose Clemente, Stephanie Conroy, Kathryn Gelinas, Manny Guerra, Winfrey Hearst, Candy Mayer, Shirley Morgan, Carmen Navar, Linda Noack, Mitzi Quirarte, Rami Scully, Reginald Watterson, Lorena Williams, T Yetter, Bob Adams, Ben Avant, Sally Backey-Avant, Gerardo Campos, Jeanne Campos and Marji Carrasco. • The gallery and its neighbor Encaustic International will hosts the annual Christmas Market 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, which will be the gallery’s final event. Studio Open House & Christmas Miniature Show — Krystyna Robbins will host her holiday open house 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at the Robbins Studio, 5070 Yucca, featuring retablos, miniatures and small paintings by the artist. Information: 584-0953 or [email protected]. The show will also feature Saints & Sanctuaries on slate and the artist’s 2013 Missions Calendar. Sun Bowl Art Exhibit 2012 — The annu- al show is on display through Dec. 31 at the International Museum of Art, 1211 Montana. Admission is free. Information: 543-6747. The Sun Bowl Art Exhibit is the Southwest’s longest running art exhibit and brings artists from throughout the U.S. and beyond to El Paso every year. This year’s show includes area artists as well as artists from New York, Florida, California, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. Sunland Art Gallery — The El Paso Art Association co-op gallery is in Sunland Park Mall, second level across from The Greenery, with 30 El Paso artists represented. Hours are 10 a.m. to 8.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. Information: 584-3117, 474-0053 or sunlandartgallery.com. The gallery’s Christmas Open House is Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8-9, with members’ artwork especially chosen for holiday gift giving, along with originals, prints, cards, calendars, jewelry, painted porcelain and many gift items including hand painted ornaments. Artist demos are 1 to 4 p.m. both days. Refreshments will be served. Sunland Winery — Located at Art & Frame Mfg., 1769 Victory Lane in Sunland Park, N.M. Monthly tasting and painting classes offered. Information: (575) 589-1214. The Lobby Gallery — The gallery is located on the second floor of the Art Junction, 500 W. El Paso Scene Page 46 December 2012 Please see Page 47 Art Scene Cont’d from Page 45 Paisano. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Information: 534-7377. Titovets Schoool of Art Show & Sale —The school hosts its 12th anniversary cele- bration 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 3446 N. Mesa Suite F (next to Channel 26), featuring works by students of both Alexander and Lyuba Titovets. Artwork available for pur- chase for $20 and up. Admission is free. Information: 585-3043 or 585-1152. Transparent Watercolor Association — El Paso Transparent Watercolor Association (EPTWA) will exhibit their paintings Dec. 7-20, in the foyer of the EPCC Administrative Building-A, 9050 Viscount, sponsored by the Alliance Française d’El Paso. Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7. Information: afofelpaso.com. Winter Art Camp 2012 — El Paso Museum of Art’s annual arts camp for children are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 26-28. Morning classes are 9:30 a.m. to noon and afternoon classes are 12:30 to 3 p.m. Information/registration: 532-1707. Online registration at elpasoartmuseum.org. Morning camps: • Enchanted Headpieces and Mask, Wednesday, ages 6-8. Cost: $19 ($15 members). • Street Style Sessions, Wednesday through Friday, ages 9-12. Cost: $56 ($45 members). • You Be The Artist, Thursday, ages 6-8. Cost: $19 ($15 members). • Chalk Pastel, Friday, ages 6-8. Cost: $19 ($15 members) Afternoon camps: • Frame Up the Holidays, Wednesday, for ages 9-12. Cost $21 ($17 members). • Mini Mural Masters, Wednesday through Friday, for ages 6-8. Cost: $56 ($45 members). • You Be The Artist, Thursday, for ages 9-12. Cost: $19 ($15 members). • Colored Shadows, Friday, for ages 9-12. Cost: $19 ($15 members). Las Cruces/Mesilla Cutter Gallery — 2640 El Paseo (at University), Las Cruces. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Information: (575) 541-0658. Showing in December are new impressionistic works from Lyuba and Aleksander Titovets. Opening reception is 1 ato 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1. La Paloma Fine Art Gallery and Studio — The new gallery in historic Old Mesilla at 2340 Avenida de Mesilla, features the work of Francisco Romero. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: (575) 523-8755 or romeroart.net. Other artists include Adriana Peraldi, Miguel Varela and Rosa Chivardi. Las Cruces Museum of Art —491 N. Main (Downtown Mall). Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Information: (575) 541- 2137 or las-cruces.org/museums. Showing Dec. 7-Jan. 19: “Las Cruces Collects,” a look into personal and public col- lections in a wide variety of media and styles. Family Story and Art Journeys are 11 a.m. Saturdays for families with children age 6-12 with projects and films related to current exhibits. The Reading Art Book Club meets at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 to discuss the biog- raphy “J.M.W. Turner” by Peter Ackroyd. Mesilla Valley Fine Arts Gallery — 2470- A Calle de Guadalupe in Mesilla, across from the Fountain Theatre. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Information: (575) 522-2933 or mesillavalleyfinearts.com. Mesquite Art Gallery — 340 N. Mesquite in Las Cruces. Hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday. Information: (575) 640-3502 or mesquiteart- gallery.com. Showing in December is a holiday exhibit with works by Wanda Fuselier, Greta Berger and Luke Tumblin, including ornaments from found objects and fused glass ornaments. Opening reception is 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30. Mountain Gallery and Studios — 138 W. Mountain, Las Cruces. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Information: lascrucesarts.org. Showing Dec. 1-Jan. 31: “Small Works,” group exhibit by Las Cruces Art Association. Artist receptions are Friday, Dec. 7 and Jan. 4, during the Downtown Ramble. Rio Grande Theatre — 211 Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Gallery in theatre lobby. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Information: (575) 523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com. Showing in December are works by concep- tual Santa Fe artist Marilyn Sahs. Opening reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, as part of the Downtown Ramble. Shoe art fundraiser call for artists — Border Book Festival, Inc. (BBF) seeks artists to paint shoes 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at its new home, Casa Camino Real, 314 S. Tornillo (off Amador), in Las Cruces. All styles and types of art appreciated. Information: (575) 523-3988 or [email protected]. thetheatregallery — Black Box Theatre lobby, 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Open one hour prior to Black Box performanc- es. Information: (575) 523-1223. Showing through Dec. 9: Gourd work by Karen Currier. Artist reception is 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, as part of the Downtown Ramble. Also Art Hop — MainStreet Truth or Consequences sponsors the event 6 to 9 p.m. the second Saturday of each month (Dec. 8) in the downtown gallery district. The event fea- tures the monthly art opening of new shows throughout the galleries of Truth or Consequences, including fine arts, pottery, and fabric arts. Many shops and restaurants stay open late for this monthly event, with live music in several locations. Information torc- mainstreet.org. Fall American Photography Exhibition entries — The 21st annual photography show runs through March 17, 2013 at the Hubbard Museum of the American West, 841 Highway 70, in Ruidoso Downs, N.M. Hosted by the Lincoln County Photographic Society. The juried show features photos pertaining to the American West. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Information: (575) 378-4142 or hubbardmuseum.org. Socorro Arts Show — Socorro County Arts’ 9th annual show runs through Dec. 17, at the Macey Center Gallery at New Mexico Tech campus in Socorro, N.M. Information: (575) 835-ARTS. El Paso Scene Page 47 December 2012 Art Scene Cont’d from Page 46 Although we all regret that early January marks the final days of the “Rembrandt, Rubens, and the Golden Age of Painting in Europe” exhibition at the El Paso Museum of Art, it is reassuring to note that an equally compelling exhibition will soon follow. Opening Jan. 27, “The Wyeths Across Texas” showcases works created by a remarkable family of painters. This exhibi- tion is garnered from museum collections across Texas including the Museum of Fine Art in Houston, the San Antonio Museum of Fine Art and Fort Worth’s Amon Carter Museum, as well as works held by private Texas collectors. It pro- vides a rare opportunity for a personal look at original paintings by N. C. Wyeth, as well as his son Andrew and grandson Jamie. In addition to building a solid a reputa- tion as one of America’s leading illustra- tors, N. C. (Newell Covers) Wyeth (1882 – 1945) was also the patriarch of a family of highly talented artists. Andrew (1917- 2009) was trained by his father and became one of the most celebrated American realists of his generation. In turn, Andrew’s son Jamie (born 1946) fol- lowed in his father and grandfather’s foot- steps, revealing his own unique perspec- tive on eastern landscapes. The El Paso Museum of Art will be the only touring venue for this exhibition, which was organized by and first shown at the Tyler (Texas) Museum of Art. Among the more than 50 offerings is a distin- guished oil portrait of Andrew painted by his sister and fellow artist, Henriette Wyeth, which compliments Andrew’s touching portrayal of Henriette shown in profile gazing out a window The first child of N. C. and his wife, Carolyn, Henriette also became a celebrat- ed artist known for her still lifes and por- traiture, including the official White House portrait of First Lady Pat Nixon. Henriette expanded the family dynasty of painters when she married New Mexico artist Peter Hurd. The couple and their son Michael made their home in the picturesque Hondo Valley just east of Ruidoso, offering bor- derland residents the opportunity to view Henriette’s original work in several El Paso exhibitions. Missions and charros The El Paso History Museum also has several exciting exhibitions on the agenda for the upcoming months. On Dec. 8, the museum will celebrate the opening of its “Fourth Wall of Giants: The Missions and its People,” an exhibition honoring the missions of the Lower Valley, telling their story from the perspective of the peo- ple they have served over the years. One of the original doors from the mission, dating back to the 17th century, will serve as the centerpiece of this fascinating step back into the history of the settlement of this section of the Rio Grande Valley. Founded in 1682 by the Spanish and indigenous peoples who were fleeing the Pueblo Revolt in New Mexico, La Mission de Corpus Christi de San Antonio de la Ysleta del Sur, (more popularly known in this region as the Ysleta Mission) has the distinction of being the oldest mission in the United States, primarily serving the Tigua Indians. The nearby Socorro Mission (Mission Nuestra Senora de las Limpia Conception del Socorro) was later founded to evangelize the Piros Indians, who were native to this area. While the church at San Elizario is often referred to as the third Lower Valley mis- sion, it was actually a chapel built to serve the soldiers garrisoned at the San Elizario Presidio, whose primary function was to protect the other missions and to guard local citizens from marauding Apache Indians. Opening festivities begin with a lecture by local historian Elias Bonilla, followed by a walk to the Santa Fe Bridge where a brief ceremony will honor the people from Juárez and the Mission of Our Lady of Guadalupe. A candlelight procession will return to the history museum for the unveiling ceremony for the Fourth Wall. Opening in early April and running for six months, “Arte en la Charreria: The Artisanship of the Mexican Equestrian Culture” focuses on culture of the tradi- tional Mexican cowboys. The distinctive trademarks of the “charreria culture” include the superlative craftsmanship and distinctive designs featured in the leather- work, costumes, textiles, and silver and ironwork celebrating the Mexican love affair with the horse. History is an intrinsic part of these char- reria artifacts. Contemporary artisans con- tinue to employ the techniques passed down from generation to generation. From work attire to grand gala and etiquette suits, china poblano and adelita dresses, the care and attention to detail of these artists has helped make the charro the keeper of a tradition that goes back five centuries. At the Rubin UTEP’s Rubin Center will feature two exciting exhibitions beginning in January and running through March. The first, enti- tled “Magnificent Warning,” is the cre- ation of Argentinean born artist Maximo Gonzalez, who combines found objects with obsessively detailed handwork to explore the fluctuating values of currency and raw materials in the international economy, and the use of war as a mecha- nism of control and domination over these resources. Gonzalez’s installation, com- prised of hundreds of specially lit ele- ments, is suspended from the ceiling of the two-story Rubin Atrium, filling the space with dramatic bursts of light and color. “Avenue Patrice Lamumba” (Johannesburg, South Africa), created by Juárez-based photographer Guy Tillium, presents works that explore broken promis- es of modernity and progress as seen though the lens and metaphor of contem- porary civic architecture. These images capture the loss of hope and promise in the crumbling remains of buildings from that period. And speaking of the Rubin Center, we offer belated congratulations to Kate Bonansinga, who recently accepted a position as the director of the School of Art at the University of Cincinnati. Best known by El Pasoans as the founding director of UTEP’s Stanlee and Gerald Rubin Center for the Visual Arts, Bonansinga guided the Center’s growth and development for nearly a decade before accepting this new challenge. An El Paso Times article credits her with shaping the Rubin Center into a “must-see destination for art professionals, and … an important resource for art scholars world- wide.” Following an arts career on the West Coast and then at UTEP, this move is a return home for the Ohio native who grew up in Cincinnati’s Hyde Park neigh- borhood. Sasahara sayonara Just in case you missed the news, the Sasahara Gallery will close Dec. 16. Owner, Linda Noack has scheduled two events as a finale for the gallery, 7100 Westwind Dr., Suite 135. The first is a “Closing Sale” of artwork 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. Artists who wish to participate are asked to reserve a spot in the gallery, and they may bring as much of their art as they can stack in that area. Linda is requesting that artists reduce their sale prices as low as possible, and in return, the gallery will take a reduced com- mission. On the afternoon of Sunday, Dec. 16, Noack will sponsor a benefit for “Helping Hands,” a group of German ladies who assist local families in need. Artists may rent tables for $25 and are asked to handle their own sales. Adding to the festive mood, “Helping Hands” ladies will sell a variety of delicious German pastries, while members of the Franklin High School El Paso Scene Page 48 December 2012 Exhibit on Wyeths coming to El Paso Please see Page 49 Honor Society will offer cocoa and hot cider. Table rentals and food sales will all benefit Helping Hands. Linda shares, “The gallery will essential- ly be out of business that night and will just host a wonderful Christmas Celebration — a happy ending and the beginning of a lovely memory.” Art by the dozens If there is any truth to the mystical powers of numbers, then the annual student exhi- bition showcasing paintings produced by those who have trained under Lyuba and Alexander Titovets should be a sparkling event. Taking advantage of a once-in-a- lifetime numerical combination, this year- ly exhibition will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on 12/12/12 – Dec, 12, 2012 — at 5445 Mesa.  Lyuba shares, “The evening will focus on the theme of 12 — refreshments will include 12 exotic treats and 12 choices of beverages. I have even encouraged my younger students to find a way to use the number 12 in their compositions – for instance a flower with 12 petals or a grouping of 12 stars. With 36 students exhibiting over 100 paintings, there should be something to capture everybody’s imagination.” And by the way — this is also the 12th anniversary exhibition for the Titovets School of Art! Myrna Zanetell is a freelance writer specializing in the visual arts. December 2012 Gallery Talk Cont’d from Page 48 El Paso Scene Page 49 To get to our website, go to www.epscene.com Click here to submit news releases Click here for week-by- week digests of events Click here for all of this month’s listings Search events on Scene & El Paso CVB websites Click here to read any issue online Click here to get our weekly email newsletter Click here for ad rates, sizes & other advertising information Click here to access PDF files of the current month’s issue of the Scene. Download the page(s) you want. Check out the El Paso Scene website! Click here for future and past months’ events 7 p.m. Free Saturday Gallery Talks are 1 to 2 p.m. Dec. 1 and 15 with Gallery Director, Dr Stephanie Taylor, describing the artists and works included in the exhibition. Participant comments and questions are encouraged. The gallery is offering a $50 gift certificate to Barnes & Noble to the person who comes closest to guessing the number of bobby pins that artist Io Palmer used to create her works in the exhibition, “rematerialized.” Winner will be announced on the exhibit’s last day. NMSU Museum —Kent Hall, University at Solano, Las Cruces. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. Admission is free. Information: (575) 646-5161 or nmsu.edu/museum/. The museum’s permanent exhibit is “Pottery from the Americas,” featuring nearly 600 pot- tery vessels representing Southwestern and Mesoamerican ceramics. Free family workshops are 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturdays in the museum courtyard (weather permitting). Activities are geared towards fami- lies with young children, although all ages are welcome to participate. Large groups should call ahead. White Sands Missile Range Museum and Missile Park — Exhibits feature the his- tory of the Trinity Site (site of the first atomic bomb test), the V-2 rocket, ranchers on the range and missile optics. An outdoor Missile Park displays rockets and missiles tested on the range. Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Closed on federal holidays. Free admis- sion. To get there: take U.S. 54, and after the free- way ends, keep going north on Martin Luther King, which leads directly to the range. Or enter from the north off U.S. 70 east of Las Cruces. Visitors must provide a current license, car registration and proof of insurance. Information: (575) 678-8824 (local call) or wsmr-history.org. Also Carlsbad Museum & Art Center — 418 W. Fox Street in Carlsbad, N.M. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Closed Sunday and major holidays. Admission is free. Information: (575) 887-0276 or cityof- carlsbadnm.com/museum. Showing through Jan. 21, 2013; “Reflections of China,” works by Eleanor and Lynwood Kreneck, featuring art prints, quilts and draw- ings made during and after four weeks in China. Deming Luna Mimbres Museum— 301 S. Silver, Deming, N.M. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: (575) 546-2382, 1-800-848-4955 or deminglunamim- bresmuseum.com. Geronimo Springs Museum— 211 Main in Truth or Consequences, N.M. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. zMuseum admission: $5 ($2.50 students 6 to 18; free for ages 5 and younger). Family rates: $15. Information: (575) 894-6600 or geronimospringsmuseum.com. Hubbard Museum of the American West — 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next to Ruidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. every day. Docent-led tours of permanent exhibits are 10 a.m. Fridays. Admission: $6 ($5 for seniors, military; $2 chil- dren 6-16; free for children 5 and younger and museum members). Information: (575) 378- 4142 or hubbardmuseum.org. Showing through March 17, 2013: 21st annual Fall American Photography Exhibition. Hosted by the Lincoln County Photographic Society. The juried show features photos per- taining to the American West. Showing through Feb. 8, 2013: “Una Tierra tan Extraña: A Land So Strange” in celebration of the State of New Mexico’s 100th anniver- sary. With hundreds of artifacts and images from the 16th century to the 20th century, the exhibit tells the story of the Native Americans, the Spanish, and the Euro-Americans who all created the New Mexico of today. New Mexico Museum of Space History — The museum features the International Space Hall of Fame and the Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater and Planetarium, and is located on the northeast side of Alamogordo (two miles east off Indian Wells and White Sand Blvd. intersection). Space center hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $6 ($5 for seniors and military, $4 ages 4-12, children 3 and younger free). Call for school tours and group ticket arrange- ments. Information: (877) 333-6589, (575) 437- 2840 or nmspacemuseum.org. Showing at the IMAX Dome Theater are the films “Hubble,” “Air Racers” and the Planetarium Show, “Nine Planets and Counting.” Showtimes are on the hour, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Tickets: $6 ($5.50 for seniors and military; $4.50 ages 4-12). Ages 3 and under free for all shows. Combo tickets available (included museum entrance and one IMAX ticket): $10 ($9 seniors and military, $7 children). Sacramento Mountains Historical Museum— U.S. 82 across from the Chamber of Commerce in Cloudcroft, N.M. Winter hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Admission: $5 ($3 ages 6 to 12). Group rates and tours available with prior notice. Information: (575) 682-2932 or cloud- croftmuseum.com. Silver City Museum — 312 W. Broadway, Silver City, in the historic H.B. Ailman House. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Open until 7 p.m. the first Friday of the month. Admission: $3 suggested donation. Information: (575) 538-5921, 1-877-777-7947 (out of town), or silvercitymuseum.org. The annual Victorian Christmas open house is 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, with holiday music, cookies, cider, children’s crafts and visit by Father Christmas. New this year is a cookie baking/decorating contest. Showing through Jan. 31, 2013: “Dobes- WPA artist Manville Chapman’s “Reflections on Adobe.” Showing through Feb. 24, 2013: “Gila Wide,” panoramic images by Dennis Weller. Toy Train Depot — Alameda Park, 1991 N. White Sands Blvd., Alamogordo. An actual train depot built in 1898, the building now houses a gift shop and model shop, with more than 1,200 feet of model railroad track and hun- dreds of model and toy trains on display. Hours are noon to 4:40 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Admission: $4. Information: (575) 437- 2855 or toytraindepot.homestead.com. The 1/5 scale train track offers rides around Alameda Park 12:30 to 4 p.m. Cost: $4. Museum Cont’d from Page 43 El Paso Scene Page 50 December 2012 Page 51 December 2012 ‘Seussical the Musical’ — Kids-N-Co. 1301 Texas, presents the musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss Nov. 30-Dec. 23. Written by Lynn Ahrens, Stephen Flaherty and co-con- ceived by Eric Idle. Directed by Laura Sambrano. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $7 ($5 children, seniors, students and active military); available at the door one hour before show. Information: 351-1455 or facebook.com/elpasokids-n-co. This musical combines stories from Seuss classics “Horton Hears a Who!”, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” “Green Eggs and Ham,” “Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories,” “Horton Hatches the Egg,” “I Had Trouble in Getting to Solla Sollew,” “McElligot’s Pool, Hunches in Bunches,” “If I Ran the Circus,” “Butter Battle Book,” “Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!,” “Cat in the Hat,” “Sneetches and Other Stories” “Did I Ever Tell You How Lucky You Are?,” “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” and “One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish.” ‘Rocky Horror Show’ — NMSU’s American Southwest Theatre Company pres- ents Richard O’Brien’s campy cult classic musi- cal through Dec. 2 at Hershel Zohn Theater, 3014 McFie Circle on the NMSU campus. The production is the company’s final one at the Hershel Zohn. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 and 15; available at the theatre box office between noon and 4 p.m. at (575) 646-4515 or (575) 646-1420. “The Rocky Horror Show” follows one fateful evening in the lives of a clean-cut, newly engaged couple Brad and Janet as their car breaks down outside of Dr. Frank ‘N’ Furter’s castle. Once inside, their lives will never be the same. The musical includes classic songs such as “Sweet Transvestite” and “The Time Warp.” ‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’ — The Las Cruces Community Theatre presents the beloved musical, based on the Paramount Pictures film of the same name, Dec. 7-23. Directed by Patrick Payne. Performances are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets: $10 ($9 seniors, students, military; $8 per person for groups of 10 or more; $7 chil- dren under six). Information: (575) 523-1200 or lcctnm.org. Veterans Bob Wallace and Phil Davis have a successful song-and-dance act after World War II. With romance in mind, the two follow a duo of beautiful singing sisters en route to their Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil’s former army commander. The dazzling score features well known standards including “Blue Skies,” “I Love a Piano,” “How Deep is the Ocean,” and the perennial favorite, “White Christmas.” ‘Just be Christmas Inside’ — Theatre Group New Mexico and WNMU presents the children’s Christmas play by Winifred Bell Fletcher, based on the “Littlest Angel” Dec. 7- 9 at the WNMU Fine Arts Center Theatre, in Silver City, N.M. Directed by Ginger Masoner. Showtimes are 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday, 6:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Performance is preceded by musical entertain- ment, a sing-a-long and a chance to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Admission is free; cash dona- tions for local food pantry accepted. Information: (575) 538-6609 or theatregroup- nm.org. As the stars are playing “fly and seek” in the Milky Way, the Littlest Angel is busily polishing the Star of Bethlehem. Her desire is to float away and teach children on earth that one must have Christmas inside to be really happy. ‘Lend Me A Tenor’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents Ken Ludwig’s comedy through Dec. 8. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Directed by Vanessa Keyser. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military/students with ID; $5 students under 18). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com. The Cleveland Opera Company has spent thousands of dollars to bring the world famous tenor Tito Merelli to sing. When he shows up, things go from bad to worse as he falls ill and someone must take his place. The mistaken identity results in hilarity as both the real and fake Tito interact with the company. ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the holiday classic by Joel Landry Dec. 14-22. Directed by Christine Jakuta. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military/students with ID; $5 students under 18). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com. ‘Los Pastores’ — Driftwood Productions presents the Mexican Mystery play with a long cultural history in the Southwest Dec. 14-23, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Get into the spirit of Christmas with this lovely story of the Nativity, told through the eyes of the shepherds. Show times are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Ticket information: (575) 523- 6403 or RioGrandeTheatre.com. ‘A Christmas Carol’ - The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents its annual production of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic of Ebenezer Scrooge Dec. 16 and Dec. 21-22, in the Fox Fine Arts Wise Family Theatre, presented by UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance. Adapted by Chuck Gordon and directed by Austin Savage. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday, 2:30 and 8 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $12 ($10 UTEP faculty/staff/alumni association members, sen- iors, military, groups of 10 or more and non- UTEP students; $9 UTEP students and children age 4 to 12). Information: 747-5118 or the- atredance.utep.edu. This annual tradition continues to delight audi- ences of all ages with the inspiring tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and his journey to find redemption. ‘Sherlock Holmes and The First English Gentleman’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, presents the famed detective in the mystery by Doug Warwick Jan. 4-26, El Paso Scene 2013. Directed by Frieda Voeks. Showtimes are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $10 ($8 seniors, $7 military/students with ID; $5 students under 18). Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com. Auditions ‘If the Shoe Fits’ auditions — Kids-N- Co., 1301 Texas, will host auditions for the modern day “Cinderella” story. written and directed by Kids-N—Co. alumnus Mia Carreon 6:30 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Dec. 2-3. Production dates are weekends Jan. 18-Feb. 10. Information: 351-1455 or kidsnco.org. ‘Mousetrap’ auditions — No Strings Theatre Company hosts auditions for the Agatha Christie mystery at 7 p.m. on Sunday and Monday, Dec. 2-3, at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Needed are 5 men ages 20 to 50s and 2 women, ages 20s to 40s. The role of Mrs. Boyle has been precast. The play runs Feb. 1- 17, 2013. Information: [email protected] Perusal scripts are on reserve at the Branigan Library at the Research Help Desk. A group of strangers are stranded in a board- ing house during a snow storm, one of whom is a murderer. ‘Sylvia’ auditions — El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, hosts auditions for the A.R. Gurney comedy at 7 p.m. Sunday and Monday, Dec. 16-17. 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CENTER EP CITY HALL EL PASO LIBRARY TX TOURISM CENTER CTY COURTHOUSE THE BOOKERY EL PASO ZOO In Las Cruces COAS Mesilla Book Center In Juárez Museo INBA • Museo Chamizal • Museo de la Revolucion de la Frontera • El Rincon De Ana Lucia • Plan Estrategico de Juárez • Don Boleton • Oficina de Convenciones y Visitantes • Impulsa • Educacion en Valores • ICHICULT • Academia Municipal • CEMA • Biblioteca Arturo Tolentino • Centro Cultural Paso del Norte • Centro de Convenciones Cibeles • UANE “I’m glad we had the times together just to laugh and sing a song, seems like we just got started and then before you know it, the times we had together were gone. — Dr. Seuss For the holiday season, the cast mem- bers of Kids-N-Co’s “Seussical, the Musical” want their audiences to leave with a smile after hearing the infectious words and stories of Dr. Seuss in music, dance and song. Those words were also one of director Laura Sambrano’s challenges. That and the size of the musical. They chose not to do the shortened “junior” version chosen by many high schools and chil- dren’s theater, which meant a cast of 28 adults and children. “The show consists of mostly song and dance numbers,” said Sambrano, choir and theater teacher at Hornedo Middle School. “The few spoken lines are usually rhythmic because of the way Dr. Seuss uses poetic rhyme to tell his stories. We basically rehearse from song to song with small transition sections in between. During rehearsals of individ- ual numbers, my amazing assistant director/stage manager, Jeannette Baker, and I are frantically helping the cast with choreography AND music melodies and harmonies simultaneous- ly.” The show combines many of Seuss’ favorite tales, but the central story revolves around “Horton Hears a Who.” “Horton the Elephant lives in the Jungle of Nool,” Sambrano said. “He’s minding his own business, splashing in his favorite pool, when a speck of dust containing the tiny planet of Who cap- tures his attention. The Whos ask for his help because he is the only one who can hear them. The Jungle Citizens, led by the Sour Kangaroo, believe Horton to be a fool for thinking a dust speck can speak. He goes through several interest- ing adventures, including egg-sitting (and eventually adopting) Mayzie La Bird’s egg, being sold into the circus, falling in love with Gertrude the bird, and going through a trial in which he has to prove his sanity. “Two other extremely important charac- ters include Jojo and the famous Cat in the Hat. These two reveal to the audi- ence that the events in Horton’s life are all part of Jojo’s imagination, or ‘thinks.’ Jojo becomes part of his own story, playing a Who boy whose ‘thinks’ get him in trouble. The Cat in the Hat acts as a type of narrator, taking on many different personalities of char- acters who help develop the plot.” Many might remember that comedian and talk-show host Rosie O’Donnell portrayed the Cat in the Hat for four weeks in early 2001, during part of the Broadway run. Another interesting fact is that TIME magazine reported in its May 26, 2008 issue that this musical ranked as the second most frequently produced musical by U.S. high schools in 2007. That certainly played into the decision to perform the show. “(Board President) Stella Gutierrez approached me with “Seussical the Musical” because she wanted an ensem- ble type of show,” Sambrano said. “I agreed to take on the project because I love the music, and I am the proud owner of many Dr. Seuss books. He’s been one of my favorite authors since I first learned how to read.” This is Sambrano’s fourth show with KNC. Her others were “Schoolhouse Rock,” “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and the most recent, “Snow White, Zombie Slayer.” So despite the complexity and hard work for this par- ticular show, she said, the rehearsal process has been a pleasure. “My biggest joy working with this cast has been their energy and enthusiasm,” Sambrano said. “They work together well and they learn fast. They have real- ly thrown themselves into learning their characters. Rehearsals are intense, and when I get them to channel their energy, they can really put on an awesome show.” Indeed, that’s exactly what she promis- es. “This musical is great for the holiday season because it tells an inspiring story about a big-hearted elephant who saves the Whos by believing in himself and never giving up,” Sambrano said. “The music is upbeat and catchy, and the cos- tumes and sets are colorful and eye- catching. It’s a perfect show for the entire family to see.” Carol Viescas is a veteran of community theater and teaches journalism at Bel Air High School. Kids-N-Co. 1301 Texas, presents “Seussical, the Musical” at 7:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 30-Dec. 23. Tickets: $5- $7. Information: 351-1455 or face- book.com/elpasokids-n-co. El Paso Scene Page 52 December 2012 El Paso Scene Page 53 December 2012 Tumblewords Project — The writing workshops are 12:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Saturdays at the Memorial Park Public Library meeting room, 3200 Copper. No workshop Dec. 29. Workshops are free; donations for the presenter are encouraged. Now in its 13th year, the group is open to all writers in a non- critique, non-caustic forum. Information: 328- 5484 (Donna Snyder), 566-1034 (library) or [email protected]. • Dec. 1: “Tongue-Tied to the Border” with poet and musician Gene Keller. Keller was fea- tured in a 1995 PBS documentary on perform- ance artists, and has often appeared at the Austin International Poetry Festival and other regional literary and music festivals. • Dec. 8: “The Killing Muse” with Lawrence Barrett. Barrett is the author of “Letters from the Meat Market of Paradise,” “Ah, Desolation!,” “no brakes I’m crashing,” “Cruising For A Freak Named Love,” “Yell Louder Please: 6 Long Poems,” “A Little Backyard Music” and “innerfrequency.” He is retired from the Army. • Dec. 15: “Rhymes in Time – Chime the Mind” with Yvonne Collins. Collins is a writer and visual artist who began writing poetry after attending a Tumblewords workshop. • Dec. 22: “Writing for the Dark Time” with Donna J. Snyder. Snyder has coordinated the Tumblewords Project since beginning its weekly workshops and performance events in 1995. A full length collection of her works is forthcom- ing in 2013. Black Cat Sunday Poets — Black Cat Books and Coffee, 128 Broadway in Truth or Consequences, N.M., hosts free poetry read- ings at 1 p.m. the second Sunday of the month (Dec. 9). Information: (575) 894-7070. Santa Claus library visits — Santa Claus will appear at all El Paso Public Library branch- es in December. Kids of all ages are invited to meet Santa and give him their special wishes for the holiday season. Parents encouraged to bring their cameras. Admission is free. Information: Main Branch, 543-5401. • 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 10, Dorris Van Doren Library, 551 Redd. • 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, Armijo Library, 620 E. 7th. • 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, Ysleta Library, 9321 Alameda. • 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Richard Burges Library, 9600 Dyer, and Irving Schwartz Library, 1865 Dean Martin. • 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Clardy Fox Library, 5515 Robert Alva. • 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, Memorial Park Library, 3200 Copper. • 11 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 18- 19, and 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, Main Library, 510 N. Oregon. • 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, Westside Library, 125 Belvidere. • 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, José Cisneros Cielo Vista Library, 1300 Hawkins. • 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, Judge Marquez Library, 610 N. Yarbrough. • 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, at Esperanza Moreno Library, 12480 Pebble Hills. Book publishing consultation — Book Publishers of El Paso offers free consultation about publishing books 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays in December, at its new location at 2200 San Jose, at Ohio. Closed Dec. 25. No appointment necessary. Information: Jeanie, 778-6670 or 472-7480. Barnes & Noble (Las Cruces) — 700 S. Telshor in Mesilla Valley Mall. Information: (575) 522-4499. An Educator Holiday Shopping event is 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, with discounts for pre-K through grade 12 educators. A Polar Express Holiday Storytime is 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, with holiday treats and activi- ties. A “Dork Day” celebration based on the popu- lar young readers “Dork Diary” series is 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, with games, giveaways and more. Children’s “Good Morning” storytimes are 10 a.m. Fridays. Barnes & Noble (West Side) — 705 Sunland Park. Hours are 9 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday. Information: 581-5353 or bn.com. • Third Monday Book Group will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 17. Information: Magdalene Iglar, 584-0984. • Children’s storytimes are 10 a.m. Saturdays. Storytime with Sun City Center for the Deaf is Dec. 1. Barnes & Noble (East Side) —9521 Viscount. Information: 590-1932. Sisters in Crime Book Discussion Group meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4. Little One’s Storytime is 11 a.m. every Saturday with Miss Bonnie. Reading Art Book Club — The book club of the Las Cruces Museum of Art, 491 N. Main, will meet at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12 to discuss the biography of one of England’s great- est painters, “J.M.W. Turner,” by Peter Ackroyd. Information: (575) 541-2322, (575) 541-2322 or museums.las-cruces.org. The Bookery — 10167 Socorro Road, Socorro. The Bookery, about a half-mile past the Socorro Mission, specializes in children’s books, storytelling puppets, teachers’ resources and regional interest books. Open10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Information: 859-6132 or 859-4066. A book signing event is 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, featuring Sergio Troncoso, an El Paso native whose award-winning books include “The Last Tortilla” and “From This Wicked Patch of Dust”; and Yvette Marquez–Sharpnack, Evangelina Soza and Veronica Gonzalez-Smith, authors of the “Muy Bueno” cookbook. 101ôT 8ocorro koad 85ß~ô1$2 ûþe0 10~5, T dayt a Week Margaref Øar0er, oW0er GREAT SELECTION OF REGIONAL INTEREST & BILINGUAL CHILDREN’S BOOKS ON THE MISSION TRAIL Just Past the Socorro Mission on Socorro Rd. Ihc Beekcry HOLIDAY BOOK SIGNING! Sat. Dec. 22 2-4 pm Meet El Paso authors! Sergio Troncoso (“The Last Tortilla,” “From This Wicked Patch of Dust”) “Muy Bueno” Cookbook authors Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack, Veronica Gonzalez-Smith & Evangelina Soza Approved vendor for all school districts Á mes! s!ep fer !czrhcrs -zn4 cvcryenc c|sc whe |evcs !e !c|| z s!ery| ‘Tongue-tied to the Border’ by Gene Keller —When Gene Keller knocked on my door to deliver a copy of his new book of poems for review, I was a bit anxious. Poetry is not even close to any field of expertise I might claim. But it only took a couple of pages to realize this was poetry that, even if was unqualified to evaluate, I was definitely qualified to appreciate. Any Borderlander who spends some times with these poems will come away with refreshed sensibilities about what he or she has long observed. The poems — selected from Gene’s four decades on musing about la fron- tera — cover the geographical, political, cultural and personal eccentricities of the Pass of the North. The poems’ subjects include the land- marks that define us, such as the Rio Grande (“a spit in the face of the sun”) to the Mt. Cristo Rey statue (“If He overlooks, oversees, and overhears, then may he overfeel all our sufferings …”). The arbitrariness of the international border is a frequent theme (“A river and line divide us, but two deserts clamp yet another America together”). The violence that has consumed so many lives in Juárez also is recurring subject in poems such as “Teach Boys that Men Do Such Things” and “La Santa Muerte.” The final section of the book is a “Primo and the Trés Caras,” a mysteri- ous cycle of poems about el primo, his amada and la vieja. Gene intermixes Spanish words, phras- es and verses throughout the poems, much like the conversation one hears at any market or restaurant in town. Most of the Spanish, however, will be fairly familiar to any gringo like myself who has picked up a few words here and there while living on the border. So whether you’re a poetry buff or you think iambic pentameter is an Olympic sport, “Tongue-tied to the Border” will appeal to anyone who has marveled at, meditated upon or even been mystified by this strange convergence of nations and peoples, desert and mountains, river, winds and sun. “Tongue-tied to the Border” is avail- able from amazon.com, the Hal Marcus Gallery or contact the publisher, [email protected] — Randy Limbird Page 54 December 2012 El Paso Scene Paso Del Norte Paranormal Society and Haunted History — The organization offers a variety of “ghost tours” each month. Concordia Cemetery Tours are 9 to 11 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 and 8. All proceeds benefit restoration and preservation of the cemetery. Tours start under the big tree near the Yandell Street entrance at 8:30 p.m. Cost: $10 dona- tion; ages 13 and older welcome. Reservations required as space is limited. Information: 373- 1513 or [email protected]. Fort Selden State Monument —The monument, in Radium Springs 13 miles north of Las Cruces, is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday (closed Tuesday). Admission is $3; (ages 16 and under free). Sunday admission for New Mexico residents is $1. Information: (575) 526-8911 or nmmonu- ments.org. Fort Selden was a 19th-century adobe fort established to protect early settlers from Indian raids. The monument seeks to preserve the remaining ruins and has a visitors center with exhibits of military life at the post. From Las Cruces, take I-25 north to Exit 19. The annual “Ruins Glow” Luminarias Tour is 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, with 1,000 lumi- narias, living history and re-enactors, with free cookies and beverages. El Paso Museum of History — 510 N. Santa Fe. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Admission is free. Information: 351-3588. For exhibit and special event information, see “At the Museum” listing. El Paso-Juarez Historical Museum — Curator and founder is historian Fred Morales, who hosts historic exhibits at various locations and walking tours. Information: 771-6727, fred- [email protected], or elpasowalkingtours.com. Harvey Girl Association of El Paso — The group’s monthly meeting is 2 to 4 p.m. the second Monday of the month at Railroad and Transportation Museum of El Paso, 400 W. San Antonio. The Harvey Girl Association of El Paso is looking for volunteer women dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of the Harvey Girls and their founder Fred Harvey. Admission is free. Information: 731-6822 or [email protected]. Old Fort Bliss — Building 5054, corner of Pershing and Pleasanton Roads, Fort Bliss. The Old West days of the “Soldiers of the Pass” are relived through replicas of the original adobe fort buildings and military artifacts, Magoffinsville Post 1854 to 1868. Admission: free. Hours: Daily 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information: 568-4518. Chamizal National Memorial — 800 S. San Marcial. The National Park Service oper- ates the memorial on land once claimed by Mexico as part of a decades-long dispute over the international boundary. A similar park in Juárez lies across the Rio Grande, whose shift- ing nature in earlier years triggered the dispute. The visitor center has an exhibit on the history of the Chamizal dispute, including a video pres- entation. Park grounds and picnic area open 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; visitors center open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Admission is free. Information: 532-7273. Ranger talks are 2 p.m. every Saturday in the Visitor Center (at the boundary marker between the flags). Free ranger guided tours and interpretive programs are offered at 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The tours last 45 minutes to an hour and consist of walking short distances on the park grounds, as well as visiting various museum exhibits and displays located in the vis- itor center. Interpretive programs will include U.S./Mexico history and treaties, Cordova Island, the park’s mural Nuestra Herencia by Carlos Flores, the establishment of the Memorial, and a variety of other items related to the borderland community. Storytime with park rangers are 10 to 11:30 a.m. the third Thursday of the month. Junior Ranger Saturday Morning Crafts arts and crafts program for ages 5 to 11 and their chaperones are planned one Saturday of the month. Admission is free to both storytime and crafts, but space is limited: call for reservations. Los Portales Museum and Visitor Center — 1521 San Elizario Road. The muse- um is operated by the San Elizario Genealogy and Historical Society, and is housed in an 1850s Territorial-style building across from the San Elizario church. It offers gifts, family trees, historical artifacts as well as information on the “First Thanksgiving” and the Salt War of 1877. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 851-1682. Mission Trail — Three historic churches lie within eight miles of each other in El Paso County’s Mission Valley. • Mission Ysleta — Spanish and Tigua Indian refugees from northern New Mexico founded the community in the 1680s. The first mission was built in 1692 and rebuilt completely in both the 18th and 19th centuries. The current struc- ture was built in 1851. It’s near Zaragoza and Alameda on the Tigua Reservation. Information: 851-9997 (El Paso Mission Trail Association). • Mission Socorro — The first adobe structure in Socorro was built in 1692, and like nearby Mission Ysleta, was destroyed by floods in later centuries. The current structure dates back to 1843, with additions completed in 1873. It’s off Socorro Road two miles southeast of Ysleta. • San Elizario Chapel — Established in 1789 as a Spanish presidio, or fort, to protect the Camino Real, San Elizario was the first county seat of El Paso. The church was built in 1877, replacing a church built about 25 years earlier. Technically, San Elizario Chapel is a presidio church, not a mission. It’s on the San Elizario plaza, off Socorro Road, 5.5 miles southeast of Socorro Mission. Nearby is the famous jail that Billy the Kid reportedly broke into to rescue a friend. Group tours are available. For San Elizario tour information, call 851-1682. San Elizario Veterans Museum and Memorial Walk — 1501-B Main Street in San Elizario. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: Ann Lara, 345-3741 or Ray Borrego, 383-8529. The Museum and Memorial Walk is dedicated those who served in the Armed Forces during wars of the past century. Shakespeare Ghost Town — The small pioneer settlement and mining town on the trail to California is just south of Lordsburg, N.M. Site is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Information: (575) 542-9034 or shake- speareghostown.com. EPMA World Cinema Series — El Paso Museum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza, hosts screenings of films at 2 p.m. on selected Saturdays, through Jan. 5. Donations purchase art books for the El Paso Museum of Art Algur H. Meadows Library. Admission: $5 donation ($3 for EPMA members under level $60; free for members over level $60; and free for chil- dren age 12 and younger). Restrictions may apply depending on rating of film. Information: 532-1707 or elpasoartmuseum.org. • Dec. 1: “Richard III.” A 1930s retelling of the disfigured and ruthless tyrant who will stop at nothing to lay claim to the English throne. Rated R. • Dec. 8: “Henry V.” The story of a young and uncertain English monarch and warrior defeat- ing the French. Rated PG. • Dec. 15: “Hamlet” (1996 version). A revisit of William Shakespeare’s classic tragedy in the 19th century. Rated PG-13. • Dec. 22: “Othello.” The tragic Shakespearean tale of Black military general Othello and his love, Desdemona. Rated R. • Dec. 29: “The Taming of the Shrew.” The famed Shakespeare tale ridiculing marriage. Rated PG. • Jan. 5: “The Duchess.” The story of the extraordinary 18th-century aristocrat Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, reviled for her extravagant political and personal lives. Rated PG-13. Film Salon — The Film Salon at Trinity First United Methodist Church, 801 N. Mesa (at Yandell) continues its fall film series celebrating the work of Gary Cooper with “Man of the West” at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, in Resler Hall, with a reception, film screenings, DVD giveaways and more. Admission is free. Information: 533-2674 or filmsalon.org. Holiday Movies at Plaza — The El Paso Community Foundation and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce host a weekend of Christmas and winter-themed movies at the Plaza Theatre Dec. 1-2. Admission: $5 (Ticketmaster). Information: 533-4020 or epcf.org. Saturday’s show is “Home Alone” at 7:30 p.m. Sunday’s shows are “Miracle on 34th Street” at 1 p.m., “A Christmas Story” at 3:30 p.m. and “It’s A Wonderful Life” at 6 p.m. Pax Christi Film Series —The series presents “A Better Life” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, at Diocesan Migrant and Refugee Services’ Mother Teresa Center, 2400 E. Yandell (between Piedras and Cotton). Discussion will follow. Hosted by Pax Christi El Paso and the Peace & Justice Ministry of the Catholic Diocese of El Paso. Admission is free, donations accepted. Information: 490-1451 or paxchristi- texas.org/elpaso/. This film examines immigration issues by focusing on one family. Oscar-nominated Mexican actor Demián Bichir plays an undocu- mented immigrant trying to reconnect with his teen-age son and keep him from getting pulled into gang life. Next month’s screening (Jan. 13) is “Encounter Point.” Film Las Cruces — The Rio Grande Theatre and the City of Las Cruces Film Liaison present the monthly film forum at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. Locally made films are screened alongside short films by student filmmakers, fol- lowed by Q&A sessions with the filmmakers and industry news as it pertains to the area. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (575) 523-6403 or Las-Cruces- Film.org. Fountain Theatre — 2469 Calle de Guadalupe, 1/2 block south of the plaza in Mesilla. The historic theater, operated by the Mesilla Valley Film Society, features films at 7:30 p.m. nightly, plus 1:30 p.m. Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sunday. Closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31. Foreign language films include subtitles. Admission: $7 ($6 seniors and students with ID; $5 society members and children); $5 on Wednesday. Information, schedule: (575) 524- 8287 or mesillavalleyfilm.org. • Nov. 30-Dec. 6: “Robot & Frank.” Frank (Frank Langella) is in his 70s. He is in the early stages of dementia, and he is bored stiff. Frank’s son (James Marsden) brings the robot as a kind of health aid for Dad. Rated PG-13. • Dec. 7-13: “Three Stars.” The film focuses on nine Michelin starred chefs from three con- tinents, skilled both in charming small talk with their guests and a gruff commanding tone towards their kitchen brigades. Not rated. • Dec. 14-20: “Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai.” A samurai, cast adrift after the disso- lution of the noble house he served, arrives at the estate of a feudal lord requesting permis- sion to commit ritual suicide in the courtyard. Not rated. • Dec. 21-23 and Dec. 26-27: “The Well Digger’s Daughter.” In the south of France before World War I, a well digger is widowed with six daughters. A rich Parisian woman pays for the second-oldest daughter to attend school in Paris. At 18, with cultured accent and stylish clothes, she returns home to help her father with the girls. Not rated. • Dec. 28-30, and Jan. 1-3: “Arbitrage.” Richard Gere plays Robert Miller, who has just lost $400 million in a copper-mine investment. Fraud puts pressure on Robert’s skill at deceiv- ing wife (Susan Sarandon), French mistress (Laetitia Casta) and chief accountant (Brit Marling), who also happens to be his daughter. Rated R. A screening of the documentary “Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Identity” is 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8. As many as 30,000 dissidents of the military dictatorship were kid- napped, tortured and killed during Argentina’s Dirty War (1976-1983). Today, there is a move- ment headed by women dedicated to finding their missing grandchildren. Admission: $5 ($3 film society members). New Mexico Museum of Space History — Alamogordo, N.M. The museum’s Tombaugh IMAX Dome Theater presents: • “Air Racers.” The 3D film provides unique insight into the legendary Reno National Championship Air Races. • “Hubble.” Audiences blast off alongside the Atlantis STS-125 crew, witness spacewalks and experience the Hubble Telescope’s imagery. • Planetarium show: “Nine Planets and Counting” a journey through the solar system. Call or check website for showtimes. Tickets: $6 ($5 for seniors and military; $4 ages 4-12). Planetarium show admission: $3.50. Ages 3 and under free for all shows. Museum/Max combo tickets available. Information: (877) 333-6589 or (575) 437-2840 or nmspacemuseum.org. Jay’s Film Forecast — Film historian Jay Duncan prepared this list of top monthly “Coming Attractions” for movie fans, listed by studio and release date. Release dates are sub- ject to change. Dec. 7: • Cheerful Weather for the Wedding (IFC) — Felicity Jones, James Norton, Elizabeth McGovern. Directed by Donald Rice. • Deadfall (Magnolia) — Olivia Wilde, Eric Bana, Sissy Spacek. Directed by Stefan Ruzowitzky. • Hyde Park on Hudson (Focus) — Laura Linney, Bill Murray, Olivia Williams. Directed by Roger Michell. • Lay the Favorite (Weinstein Co.) — Rebecca Hall, Bruce Willis, Catherine Zeta-Jones. Directed by Stephen Frears. • Playing for Keeps (FilmDistrict) — Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid. Directed by Gabriele Muccino. Dec. 14: • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Warner Bros.) — Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen. Richard Armitage. Directed by Peter Jackson. Prequel to J.R.R Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001-2003). • Save the Date (IFC) — Lizzy Caplan, Mark Webber, Alison Brie. Directed by Michael Mohan. Dec. 21: • Amour (Sony Pictures Classics) — Emmanuelle Riva, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Isabelle Huppert. Directed by Michael Haneke. • Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away (Paramount) — Erica Linz, Igor Zarapov, Dallas Barnett. Directed by Andrew Adamson. • The Guilt Trip (Paramount) — Seth Rogen, Barbara Streisand, Adam Scott. Directed by Anne Fletcher. • The Impossible (Summit) — Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Tom Holland. Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona. • Jack Reacher (Paramount) — Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie. • Monsters, Inc. (Walt Disney) — Featuring the voices of Billy Crystal, Mary Gibbs, John El Paso Scene Page 55 December 2012 Please see Page 56 Page 56 December 2012 Various Artists, “Holidays Rule,” Hear Music It’s that time again to jump aboard a sleigh and indulge in one of my favorite musical guilty pleasures: reworked Christmas tunes. I was first bitten by the bug when I witnessed a bizarre pairing of David Bowie and Bing Crosby on an MTV video. The song slowly crept into my head and that version of “Little Drummer Boy” was the beginning of my troubles. Ever since, the quest for the unusu- al rendition cannot be stopped. The most recent is “Holidays Rule,” which features some amazing original holiday-themed tracks as well as remakes, some surpises plus a leg- end. The legend is none other than Paul McCartney (who could have phoned it in with his own 1979 “Wonderful Christmastime,” which is also on the album, but brilliantly handled by the Shins). He takes on “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire” with a super-smooth, cozy fireside vocal with sparse instrumentation. Not sur- prisingly, pop newcomers Fun craft the most radio-ready cut with “Sleigh Ride.” Irma Thomas takes a trip down to New Orleans with a funked-out jazz take on “May Ev’ry Day be Christmas.” Portland’s Y La Bamba offers up a very strange “Senor Santa,” which is what Bjork might sound like after being heavily influenced by a visit to Latin America. “Holidays Rule” is especially true when you’re given the gift of 17 new tunes. Rusted Root, “The Movement,” Shanachie Once upon a time, long after the Grateful Dead, a bit after Phish, and before String Cheese Incident, another jam band inhabited the earth: Rusted Root. With a large helping of a heavily influenced David Byrne vocal and an explosive percussion section with African, Middle Eastern, and Latin American flavoring, they created a one-of-a-kind delec- table treat. Most former fans might have filed a missing persons report by now, although their last effort was only three years ago. They have resurfaced and have some- how managed not to skip a worldly percus- sive beat. The new disc, “The Movement,” is overflowing with uncontainable energy, full of funk, loose, and at times hypnotic, beats. Their ability to go from a quick pop song to a drawn-out jam in a few beautifully lush moments is seamless. Rusted Root is still full of sparkle and shine without a spot of aging, oxidized or brownish wear to be found. “The Movement” will get you off your feet and moving while easily making its way around to each and every drum circle participant. The Wallflowers, “Glad All Over,” Columbia Records Growing up as the son of Bob Dylan must have created an inordinate amount of pres- sure, especially for one pursuing a career as a singer. Apparently that did not stop Jakob Dylan, the youngest son of the famed trouba- dour. In his latest undertaking he is meeting with up his old posse for another round at the saloon. The Wallflowers are back with their first new album in eight years, but they might as well be turning the clocks all the way to the beginning, even before their breakout “6th Avenue Heartache.” “Glad all Over” is more akin to their self-titled debut than any other disc in their arsenal, including solo albums. This was always the brass ring of their career. They have found their rock boots again and have filled them up with extra servings of organ and Wurlitzer, but the newest thing is the Clash’s Mick Jones, who appears on two cuts. I am not sure what made the band take close to a decade to release something new, but I know I am “Glad All Over.” RNDM, “Acts,” Monkeywrench Records You don’t have to be a music fan to know who Pearl Jam is, but you probably are an aficionado of the landmark alt. rock band if you’re familiar with Brad, Temple of the Dog, Three Fish, The Rockfords, Mother Love Bone and RNDM. These are all side projects of Pearl Jam members. RNDM is the latest concoction whipped up by Jeff Ament, bass player for the grunge superstars. He has also recruited singer/songwriter Joseph Arthur, who most recently has been found in the company of the Screaming Trees’ Mark Lanegan and Greg Dulli of the Afghan Whigs, and has also amassed over a dozen solo releases on his own. The group is rounded out by drummer Richard Stuverud of the Fastbacks, another group that spent numerous years in the soggy Pacific Northwest. Their debut is titled “Acts” and is a return to the glory days of alternative gui- tar-driven rock, with plenty of hooks and reverb to keep the dial cranked up to eleven. This easily transports us back to a time when rock was king and lyrical “ya ya’s” made us extremely happy. This is no RNDM act and I am eagerly anticipating Act 2. Muddy Waters & the Rolling Stones, “Checkerboard Lounge,” Eagle Rock This year there has been tremendous hoopla for the Rolling Stones’ 50th anniversary, and with that comes the inevitable landfall of loot for us tongue-and-lip logo worshipers. Some of the most interesting projects come from Eagle Rock Entertainment. Their latest offer- ing is by way of the “Blues God” Muddy Waters, whose own song inspired the name of their band. “Checkerboard Lounge Live Chicago 1981” on CD and DVD captures this much bootlegged performance. The set- ting is a small club on the South Side. After Muddy’s band warms up the audience, Muddy gets the evening into full swing with a couple cuts. Everything is kicked up a few notches as he calls on some all-star audience participation. Mick Jagger is the first to join in on one of the finest and most extended versions of “Baby Please Don’t Go.” He is subsequently joined, by way of table top crowd surfing, by Keith Richards and Ron Wood. Mick and Muddy continue for several cuts, then Mick sits out until the show closer, “Champagne and Reefer.” “Keef” and “Woody” stay on for the entire show. If you are in search of Stones hits look elsewhere — for a piece of history, kick back in the “Checkerboard Lounge” and see what inspired the world’s greatest rock band. Brian Chozick is owner of Tumblin’ Dice Music. Drop him a line at [email protected] Email in your top 10 of 2012 to be eli- gible to win a free CD (randomly select- ed, limited quantity, while supplies last). Send to the email address above and be sure to include your mailing address. Goodman. Directed by Pete Doctor, David Silverman and Lee Unkrich. Re-release of 2001 CGI film, 1st time in 3D. • Not Fade Away (Paramount Vantage) — John Magaro, Will Brill, Jack Huston. Directed by David Chase. • On the Road (IFC) — Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart, Sam Riley. Directed by Walter Salles. • This Is 40 (Universal) — Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jason Segel. Directed by Judd Apatow. • Zero Dark Thirty (Columbia) — Chris Pratt, Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Dec. 28: • Django Unchained (Weinstein Co.) — Jamie Foxx, Don Johnson, Leonardo DiCaprio. Directed by Quentin Tarantino. • Les Miserables (Universal) — Hugh Jackman, Anne Hathaway, Russell Crowe. Directed by Tom Hooper. • Parental Guidance (20th Century-Fox) — Marisa Tomei, Billy Crystal, Bette Midler. Directed by Andy Fickman. • Promised Land (Focus) — Matt Damon, Frances McDormand, Hal Holbrook. Directed by Gus Van Sant. • Quartet (Weinstein Co.) — Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly. Directed by Dustin Hoffman. • West of Memphis (Sony Classics) — Documentary. An examination of a failure of justice in the case against the West Memphis Three. Jason Baldwin Damien Wayne Echols, Michael Baden. Directed by Amy Berg. DVD Releases Dec. 4: • The Dark Knight Rises / PG-13 • Hope Springs / PG-13 • The Odd Life of Timothy Green / PG • Beasts of The Southern Wild / PG-13 Dec. 11: • The Bourne Legacy / PG-13 • Ted / R • Ice Age: Continental Drift / PG Dec. 18: • Total Recall / PG-13 • Trouble With the Curve / PG-13 • Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days / PG Dec. 21: • Killer Joe / NC-17 • Premium Rush / PG-13 • Arbitrage / R Film Scene Cont’d from Page 55 El Paso Scene USER’S GUIDE Publication Schedule & Monthly Deadlines El Paso Scene comes out on the Wednesday following the fourth Monday of the month. The deadline for news announcements is the third Monday of the month. The deadline is Dec. 17 for the January 2013 issue, which will be distrib- uted beginning Dec. 27. The deadline for camera-ready advertising is Dec. 19. For ads that require design work, please sub- mit requests by Nov. 12. Submitting News El Paso Scene accepts news items by mail (P.O. 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To request our free weekly email newsletter, go to www.epscene.com/newsletter.php El Paso Scene ‘Sherlock Holmes and The First English Gentleman’ – El Paso Playhouse, 2501 Montana, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4-26. Tickets: $5-$10. Information: 532-1317, elpasoplayhouse.com. St. Mark ACTS Run for Faith — 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at St. Mark Catholic Church, 11700 Pebble Hills. Registration online at raceadventuresunlimited.com. Sebastian Ensemble — The baroque chamber music trio performs at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the El Paso Museum of Art. Admission is free. White Winter Wonderland Bridal and Quinceañera Showcase — 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Centennial Banquet and Conference Center on Fort Bliss. Admission is free. Information: 629-0359. El Paso Chamber Music Festival - El Paso Pro-Musica’s 24th annual festival presents world-class chamber musicians Jan 10-Feb. 3 with performances by Australian pianist Piers Lane, violinist Chee Yun, the Parnas Duo, in collaboration with the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, NPR’s Rob Kapilow from “What Makes it Great” and Oscar-nominated compos- er Ben Wallfisch and his special composition for El Paso Pro-Musica, ”Chopin’s Waterloo. Concert tickets: $5-$25. Information: 833-9400 or eppm.org. ‘Liverpool Legends’ — El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Centers presents the Beatles Theatrical Production Friday, Jan. 11. . Tickets; $27.50, $37.50, $47.50 and $57.50. (Ticketmaster). Information: 1-800-745-3000. Pink Floyd Laser Spectacular — The popular laser rock show is 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets: $24.50, $28.50 and $32.50 ($15 ages 12 and younger). (Ticketmaster). UTEP Men’s Basketball - Home games are at the Don Haskins Center. Ticket informa- tion: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com. • 7 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 — Marshall • 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14 — Houston Baptist • 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19 — SMU Days of Remembrance Bridal & Quinceañera Faire — The 23rd annual event is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at the El Paso Convention Center, presented by Elegant Penguin Productions. Admission: $5; free for ages 12 and younger. Information: 592- 8897 or eptuxs.com. UTEP Women’s Basketball - Home games are in the Don Haskins Center. Information: 747-5234 or utepathletics.com. • 2:05 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13 — East Carolina • 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 — UAB • 7:05 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 — Tulsa ‘Hair’ – Broadway in El Paso Series presents the Public Theater’s new Tony-winning produc- tion of the electric celebration peace in love in a turbulent time at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Plaza Theatre (Ticketmaster). El Paso Rhinos - El Paso’s Junior League ice hockey team takes on the New Mexico Renegades at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18-20, Sierra Providence Events Center, 4100 E. Paisano. Information: 479-7825 or elpasorhinos.com. Spring Home Show — Jan. 18-20 in the El Paso Convention Center. Information: 1- 800-756-4788 or HomeShowElPaso.com. Puzzler Endurance Weekend — The El Paso Puzzler mountain bike race and trail run is Jan. 19-20, Bowen Ranch Round house in northeast El Paso. Marathon and half-marathon runs are Saturday. The 13-, 35- and 50-mile bike events are Sunday. Information: 845-1097 or bmba.wordpress.com. Masters of Motown — Showtime El Paso presents the tribute to the Motown legacy at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20, at Abraham Chavez Theatre. Ticket information: 544-2022 or ShowtimeElPaso.com. An Evening with the Stars – El Paso Chapter, The Links Inc. hosts its annual dinner gala with dancing and awards recognizing indi- viduals who have made a difference in the com- munity 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at the Centennial Club, Biggs Army Airfield. Tickets $60. Information: 241-6046 or linksinc.org. Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Quidam’ — Cirque du Soleil brings its ninth show, “a young girl’s escape into the world of imagination,” to El Paso for seven performances Jan. 23-27, at UTEP’s Don Haskins Center. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 and 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: $35-$95 (Ticketmaster). La Chupitos — The comedy diva and Mexican TV star performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Romeo’s Discoteque, 9101 Gateway East. Tickets: $20 in advance (ticketbully.com). Information: 922-9383. El Paso Symphony Orchestra — 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 25-26, in the Plaza Theatre, with guest performers Madalyn Parnas, violin and Cecily Parnas, cello. Guest conductor is Lawrence Loh. Tickets: $15-$40. Information: 532-3776 or epso.org. Southern New Mexico ‘Carousel’ — Jan. 18-20, NMSU’s Atkinson Music Recital Hall. Tickets: $35-$55. Information: (575) 646-3709 or lascrucessym- phony.com. Southwest Grapplefest VII — 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at Picacho Middle School 1040 N. Motel, in Las Cruces. Information: combatsportsclub.com. ‘The Fantasticks’ — No Strings Theater Company presents the timeless musical Jan. 18-Feb. 3 at Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Tickets: $7-$10. Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org. ‘Give Us This Day’ — 7 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25-26, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Ticket information: (575) 523-6403 or RioGrandeTheatre.com. 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