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.
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Amanda Ekery is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and composer from El Paso whose work bridges culture, history, and storytelling. Her latest album Árabe was just nominated for a Grammy Award. -
Art can help heal our veteran community. A workshop with artist Joey Lee Cabral and an exhibit of Tom Lea’s WWII paintings offer space for reflection and, connection at the Veteran One Stop Center. -
Clarisa Ramirez is President of the Armonía Symphony Collective, a new social group for young professionals that builds community around the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. -
Sunset Parlor offers many ways to honor the changes in our lives through a focus on wellness. -
Marianna Olague’s work is about living in the borderland. Using portraiture she provides a glimpse into the lives of her subjects, exploring what it means to be Mexican-American in the 21st century. -
The Forum Theatre at El Paso Community College proudly presents Henrik Ibsen's timeless classic, A Doll's House. Performances will be staged from November 14th through November 23, 2025. -
Teatro Neplanta presents The Farnsworth Invention.It’s 1929. Two ambitious visionaries race against each other to invent a device called “television.” Who will get it done? -
Mujer Moderna: The Life and Artwork of Mago Gándara brings together more than 100 items, including oil paintings, watercolors, sculptures, drawings, photographs and personal writings. -
It’s time to get ready for the Great American Rockabilly Riot, a Kustom Kulture Extravaganza. The event takes place on November 8, 2025 under the Spaghetti Bowl, and is free and open to the public. -
Julia Reyes isn’t the perfect Mexican daughter. She’s a bold Chicago teen facing grief, tradition, and mental health struggles. Through writing, she finds strength - and reminds us our dreams matter.
