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State Of The Arts
Saturday 11:30am

State of the Arts is a weekly 30-minute program focusing on the arts community of El Paso. Hosted by dedicated art enthusiast Marina Monsisvais, State of the Arts provides listeners with a behind-the-scenes glimpse of how creativity is shaping our community.

Marina interviews local visual artists, writers, dancers, singers, actors and directors, as well as regional talent exhibiting or performing in El Paso. The show gets to the heart of what inspires and drives artists to do what they love best.

  • El Paso’s Finest is hosting an Art Festival with Abara House which is located at the old Hacienda restaurant, located at 1720 W Paisano, right on the border.
  • This weekend is your final opportunity to experience Human(hood), presented by UTEP’s Person(hood) dance festival. These dance pieces examine what it means to be human.
  • Opera UTEP returns to Magoffin Auditorium with Femmes Fatales April 26 and 27, 2024 for an evening of favorites from French and French-inspired grand opera.
  • The artists that attend PJ Romero Artworks are preparing handmade ceramic mugs. Proceeds from the sale of the mugs will benefit the artist and support the studio.
  • The 2024 Border Biennial focuses on the unique identity of the borderland. The exhibition explores how artists define the region and what it means to them.
  • It’s time for the highly anticipated Downtown Restaurant Week, returning for its third edition from April 19 through the 28, 2024.
  • The Season Finale for El Paso Pro-Musica features Grammy nominated Pianist Marc-Andre Hamelin, who was described by the New York Times as having super-human powers when it comes to the piano.
  • The Shakespeare-On-The-Rocks theater company will celebrate its 32nd season with The Tragedy of Hamlet at Old Sheepdog Brewery from April 12-14, 2024.
  • The Wednesday Night Markets at Ardovino's Desert Crossing feature art and goodies from local vendors, yoga under the stars, and fun and games for the whole family.
  • The Jewish Federation of Las Cruces and El Paso is pleased to announce a special weekend concert series with Trio Sefardi from April 5th to the 7th, 2024.