Miscellaneous

Bottled in the Past - March 7, 2008 - June 1, 2008
The museum features an exhibit dedicated to glass found in El Paso at archaeological sites, the Chamizal landfill site, and the shelves of long-ago businesses. Free zip tours take place every Wednesday at noon. Hours: Tue-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m., closed Mondays & city holidays. Details

Dine: People of the Navajo Nation - March 8, 2008 - May 17, 2008
The exhibit includes examples of 20th century Navajo rugs, pottery, baskets, and ther artifacts from the museum's permanent collections, and photographs of historic & modern Navajo people (Dine). Centered at Window Rock, Arizona, the Dinetah (Navajo Nation) represents the largest American Indian reservation in the U.S. This exhibition is being held in conjunction with an exhibition of Navajo blankets at the El Paso Museum of Art. Hours: Tue-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon-5 p.m., closed Mondays. Details

We Celebrate Our Heritage - Spain! - March 13, 2008 - May 24, 2008
This 3-month long celebration features some of the best contributions of Spain to the El Paso region, from its art, dance, music, theatre, literature, cuisine, and religious traditions. May 14 El Paso Public Library Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon, hosts the panel discussion, "Don Quixote's Religious Values," 6 p.m. May 15 Third Thursdays at the El Paso Museum of Art "Spanish Nights," sponsored by the Santa Fe Opera, 5:30 p.m $8 non-members, $12 non-member couple, $5 members, $10 member couples; RSVP to 532-1707. May 15 Culture Cruise Espanol, 6-8 p.m. Hop a trolley and visit downtown galleries & shops; 541-4481. May 24 El Paso Public Library Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon, hosts a screening of the travel film "Destination Spain," 3 p.m. Details

A Tribute to Rock & Roll in El Paso - March 22, 2008 - May 18, 2008
The Museum of History presents a tribute to the rock & roll scene in El Paso in the 1950s & `60s with a 2500 square foot gallery space featuring local rock memorabilia such as a Steve Crosno dedication wall, transistor radios, 45 rps records, record players, posters, musical equipment, juke boxes, clothing, and more. Details

Rio Bosque Exhibit - April 23, 2008 - August 16, 2008
The UTEP Centennial Museum presents a special exhibition to showcase the programs of Roi Bosque and re-create the sights & sounds of its native habitats. The exhibit concides with World Wildlife Fund's recent designation of Rio Bosque as a "Pearl of the Rio Grande." Details

A Prairie Home Companion - May 31, 2008 - May 31, 2008
Be part of a live taping of the public radio hit, A Prairie Home Companion, hosted by Garrison Keillor! Details

Music

Louie Speaking Eagle - May 2, 2008 - June 13, 2008
Louie Speaking Eagle and Yeome are joined by Arath Corral and Greg Gonzales for live jazz. May 2, May 23, May 24, May 31, June 7, June 13. Details

Viva Mariachis for Mom - May 10, 2008 - May 10, 2008
The El Paso Youth Symphony Orchestra and the Vista Hills Rotary present a Mother's Day tribute with Mariachi Femenil Flores Mexicanas, the YISD All-District and Riverside High School mariachi programs, and folklorico dancers from Expressions Dance Academy. Details

Carolyne Durant Quartet - May 10, 2008 - May 10, 2008
JazzElPaso Connection presents the Carolyne Durant Quartet and special guest, saxophonist Mike Hamilton. Details

A Day in the Life of an Oboe(ist) - May 11, 2008 - May 11, 2008
Music Forum El Paso presents a program featuring the oboe accompanied by strings, horn, trumpet, and piano. Featured performers are Gordon Pugh, Elizabeth Zamora, Wesley Hradek, Dominic Hradek, Jeff Stevens, and Linda McClain. Details

Honor Jazz Concert - May 13, 2008 - May 13, 2008
The YISD Fine Arts Department's Celebrate the Arts Series presents the district's finest jazz musicians and guest artists saxophonist Dan Bortan and guitarist Steve Marquez. Details

Urinetown - The Musical - June 6, 2008 - June 29, 2008
This Tony Award-winning show for Best Musical is still considered one of Broadway's all-time best revues. Not quite a biography, the musical evokes the delightful humor and infectious energy of Thomas "Fats" Waller, who rose to fame during the Golden Age of the Cotton Club, honky tonk dives, and rent parties. Songs include "Ain't Misbehavin'," "Ain't Nobody's Biz-ness if I Do," "Honeysuckle Rose," "Cash for Your Trash," and many, many more. June 6-7, 11-14, 18-21 at 7 p.m., June 8 1:30 p.m. dinner performance, June 15 & 22 2:30 p.m. no-meal performances. Details

Spotlight on Tailgate - June 14, 2008 - August 23, 2008
June 14 Caldonia. June 28 Border Dance Quintet. July 12 Ron Helman. July 19 Footprints. August 9 Chava. August 23 Bobby Shew. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic dinners, refreshments. Details

Art

The Chicano Collection / La Coleccion Chicana - February 18, 2008 - July 27, 2008
Art advocate & entertainer Cheech Marin presents this exhibition of 26 limited edition giclees of paintings by prominent Chicano artists. These archivical-quality digital prints depict images of urban life and the Chicano experience from 1969-2001. The exhibition is a culmination of a one-year project spearheaded by Marin in partnership with Bank of America and Farmer's Insurance that is designed to advance Chicano art as a recognized school of American art. Details

Picasso's Women - March 8, 2008 - June 8, 2008
The exhibition, on loan from the El Paso Museum of Art, seeks to analyze the bond between Picasso's lovers and how they are uniquely represented through prints from the Museum of Art's extensive collection. Details

Wrapped in Tradition: The Chihuly Collection of American Indian Trade Blankets - March 9, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Dale Chihuly was inspired early in his career by the color & design of 19th century Native American trade blankets as the basis for his "Navajo Blanket cylinders." 15 of these hand-blown glass vessels and 80 historic Navajo blankets will be exhibited. The exhibition is organized by the Dale Chihuly Studio in cooperation with the Oregon Historical Society. Details

My UTEP - The University of Texas at El Paso in Photos (Photography Contest) - April 2, 2008 - May 30, 2008
The University is holding a juried photo contest for students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Winning images will be exhibited in various locations across the UTEP campus. Images must be taken on the UTEP campus during the Spring 2008 semester and must be in digital format. There are 2 categories: cell phone photos, and all other camery types. Images should be in high resolution, at least 300 dpi. Cash awards of $500, $300, and $100 will be given to the top 3 winnrs selected from photos taken with cameras, and awards of $300 & $100 will be given to the top 2 winners in the cell phone photo categories. The deadline for submissions is May 30. Submissions can be sent to the Office of University Relations, 1608 Hawthorne St., El Paso TX 79902. Details

The Third Lie: Chromatic Deflections, Installation by Monica Bengoa - April 10, 2008 - August 2, 2008
Chilean artist Monica Bengoa will create a site-specific, wall-sized installation that combines text, drawing, and her detailed, handcrafted embroideries. Gallery hours: Tue/Wed/Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat noon-5 p.m. Closed Sun/Mon April 10 Opening reception, 5-8 p.m. Mark Newport will perform throughout the evening. Details

Loomed Dress: Bhutanese Textiles from the Peabody Essex Museum and Other Collections - April 10, 2008 - August 2, 2008
The exhibit presents traditional, village-based weavings from the Kingdom of Bhutan. The majority of pieces in the show have been lent to UTEP from the collection of the Peabody Essex Museum. The exhibition is being held in conjunction with UTEP's annual Bhutan Days celebration. Gallery hours: Tue/Wed/Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat noon-5 p.m., closed Sun/Mon April 10 Opening Reception, 5-8 p.m. Artists will be present with performances by Mark Newport throughout the evening. Details

UnKnitting: Challenging Textile Traditions - April 10, 2008 - August 2, 2008
The exhibition focuses on performative knitting practice in the creation of avant-garde, contemporary sculpture. The artists address stereotypes of gender, ethnicity, and the ideas & materials appropriate for art making. Participating artists: Adrian Esparza (US), Rachel Gomme (UK), Mark Newport (US), and Sandra Valenzuela (MX/US). Gallery hours: Tue/Wed/Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Thu 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat noon-5 p.m., closed Sun/Mon April 10 Opening Reception, 5-8 p.m. Artists will be present with performances by Mark Newport throughout the evening. Details

Two of a Kind - April 13, 2008 - May 25, 2008
An art exhibition featuring the works of Rosa Maria Burgos and Carlos Urrutia. April 13 Opening Reception, 4-7 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Details

Apogee - April 18, 2008 - May 9, 2008
The University Art Gallery presents an NMSU MFA thesis exhibition featuring works by Zoe Zander Spiliotis, Svala Olafsdottir Ottesen, Jean Reece Wilkey, Nicholas Naughton, and Cindy Wiseman. Gallery hours: Tue-Fri 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat/Sun 1-4 p.m., closed Mondays and University holidays. Details

Adair Margo Gallery - April 24, 2008 - May 17, 2008
The Upstairs Gallery is hosting an exhibition of mosaics by David Sanders and paintings by Sanders Galvin. The Downstairs Gallery hosts "Man and the Natural World," a series of paintings by Susan Amstater; and "New Scuplture" by Estelle Goldman. Details

Ysleta Student Art Awards Exhibition - May 9, 2008 - May 30, 2008
An exhibition of artwork by students from the Ysleta Independent School District. May 9 Awards Ceremony & Festival, 5-10 p.m., featuring live music by YISD students, arts & crafts, games & entertainment, refreshments. Awards ceremony at 7 p.m. Gallery hours: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Details

Art is Not Dead - May 9, 2008 - June 30, 2008
Paintings & drawings by Juan Saldivar, Susan Klahr, Cesar Ivan, and David Fleet. Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-8 p.m. May 9 Opening Reception, 5 p.m. Details

Screen

The Counterfeiters - May 9, 2008 - May 15, 2008
Based on a true story, this 2007 German film follws a Jewish counterfeiter who is sent to a concentration camp at the outset of WWII. He is asked to assemble a special team of counterfeit artists to create millions in fraudulent pounds & dollars. Director: Stefan Ruzowitsky. Nightly at 7:30 p.m., additional Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Details

Pee-Wee's Big Adventure - May 9, 2008 - May 9, 2008
The Almost Midnight Film Series continues with Tim Burton's 1985 film. Details

Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid - May 10, 2008 - May 10, 2008
The CineMatinee series continues with the director's cut of Sam Peckinpah's 1973 film starring Kris Kristofferson as the legendary outlaw, and James Coburn as the comrade-turned-lawman who later betrays & kills his former friend. Details

Caramel - May 16, 2008 - May 22, 2008
In this 2007 French film, five women gather at a Beirut beauty salon to address a range of issues facing Lebanese women...from extramarital afairs to religious dictates. Director: Nadine Labaki. Nightly at 7:30 p.m., additional Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Details

Payday - May 17, 2008 - May 17, 2008
The CineMatinee series continues with this 1972 release starring Rip Torn as a singer-songwriter struggling to keep his name at the top of the Country-Western scene. Details

A Prairie Home Companion - May 24, 2008 - May 24, 2008
The CineMatinee series continues with Robert Altman's 2006 release based on Garrison Keillor's popular public radio program. The film is being screened in anticipation of a live taping of "A Prairie Home Companion" in Las Cruces on May 31st. The special guest will be actor & director, L.Q Jones, one of the film's co-stars. A pair of tickets will also be given away to the May 31 taping, which includes a reception with the cast of the show. A reception takes place at vingate Wines, directly across from the Fountain Theatre, $8 for Mesilla Valley members, $10 non-members. Details

Flawless - May 30, 2008 - June 5, 2008
In this 2007 release, a female executive (Demi Moore) at a diamond corporation teams up with the nighttime janitor (Michael Caine) to execute a plan to steal a thermos full of diamonds. Director: Michael Radford. Nightly at 7:30 p.m., additional Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Details

Coyote Waits - May 31, 2008 - May 31, 2008
The CineMatinee series continues with this 2003 release about a pair of Navajo officers who uncover a plot involving a lost fortune, a historic artifact, and a mythical coyote. Based on the novel by Tony Hillerman. Details

CJ7 - June 6, 2008 - June 12, 2008
In this 2008 Hong Kong release, a poverty-stricken father & son come across a bubbly green ball of goo that turns out to be an alien puppy. Director: Stephen Chow. Nightly at 7:30 p.m., additional Sunday matinee at 2:30 p.m. Details

Blade Runner - June 13, 2008 - June 13, 2008
The Almost Midnight Film Series continues with Ridley Scott's 1982 film. Details

Stage

An Inspector Calls - May 2, 2008 - May 24, 2008
The El Paso Playhouse presents the mystery "An Inspector Calls." A family celebrating an engagement is visited by an inspector who brings news of a death. Fridays & Saturdays at 8 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. Details

Viva los Ninos Auditions - May 9, 2008 - May 16, 2008
Youngsters enrolled in Ysleta ISD Elementary Schools are invited to audition for this summer's "Viva Los Ninos," which is a celebration of Native, Spanish, Mexican, and Western American people through dance, music, and drama, seen through the eyes of children. The production will be directed by Hector Serrano and will be performed in August. Students need to prepare a one-minute audition consisting of a song, dance, or acting scene. They can audition individually or in a group, and they need to provide their own musical accompaniment. Audition schedule: May 9 Marian Manor Elementary School, 8300 Forest Haven Ct., 4-6 p.m. May 10 Parkland Elementary School, 6330 Deer Ave., 9-11 a.m. May 16 Scotsdale Elementary School, 2901 McRae, 4-6 p.m. Details

KIDS-N-CO Theatre Camp - May 15, 2008 - July 21, 2008
KIDS-N-CO. is registering students beginning May 15 for its Summer Theater Camp. Kinder Camp sessions are held 2 weeks at a time, June 16, June 30, and July 21, for age 5-7. Kinder Camps are every weekday 9:30-11:30 a.m., $100 per session. Students will perform for their parents the evening of the final Friday of each session. Production Camp sessions are held 4 weeks at a time, June 16 and July 21. Production Camps are every weekday 12:30-4:30 p.m., $250 per session. Students will be involved in all aspects of putting on a play, including acting, building, sewing, and makeup. Public performances will be presented the final weekend of each camp. Details

Speaking the Speech: How to do It, Understand It, and Love It! - May 15, 2008 - November 30, 1999
The Outrageous Fortune Theatre Company is offering a summer intensive workshop for advanced students age 15-25 that will focus on scenes & styles from Shakespearean theater. Classes are held Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m., July 22-August 7. Details

Snow White and the Seven Samurai - May 17, 2008 - June 8, 2008
KIDS-N-CO. presents Carol Viescas' adaptation of the classic fairy tale. May 17 2:30 & 7:30 p.m. shows at the Chamizal. May 18-June 8 Fridays & Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m., at 1301 Texas Ave. Details

Summer Theatre Camp - June 9, 2008 - June 27, 2008
The UTEP Department of Theatre, Dance, and Film presents a Summer Theatre Camp for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Students will gain knowledge in theatre etiquette, blocking, projection & articulation techniques, stage fright management, improvisation games & techniques, self-confidence exercises, the audition & casting process, memorization work, and character work. Scholarships are available. One-stop registration at the UTEP Academic Services Center, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, June 6. Details