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event features more than 120 tattoo artists from around the globe, a human suspension show, tattoo and strong man competitions, more than 30 live bands, midget wrestling, custom hot rods, a variety of vendors and celebrity appearances, food and drinks and carnival rides. Tickets: $15 Friday, $20 Saturday, $25 Sunday (tickets include admissions to all events that day). Free for ages 12 and younger. (Ticketmaster). Information: myspace.com/texastattooshowdown. Music night includes Rock Night on Friday, Punk/Ska Night on Saturday and Hip-Hop Night featuring Bay Bash, Frankie-J and MC Magic of NM Ridaz Sunday.

be on display. Live entertainment also featured. Admission: $5; $3 seniors (over 65), military (with ID); free for ages 8 and younger. Information: 533-8229 or sotx.org. Vehicle registration fees include two show passes. Early bird registration (through July 9): $25 cars; $25 motorcycles; $10 pedal bikes. Fees increase by $5 after July 9.

JULYINDEXJuly Roundup 3-13 Behind the Scene 4 4 Scene Spotlight Heres the Ticket 14-15 Music, Comedy 16-17 18 Dance Program Notes 19 Viva Jurez 19 20-24 Summer Fun for Kids Sports 25-27 Becoming Bicultural 28 At the Museum 36-37 Feature: Good in-Tent-ions 29-31 32 El Paso Fishnet Nature 33-35 SW Art Scene 38-41, 43 Gallery Talk 42-43 Racking Up History 44 History Lessons 45 On Stage 47-48 Keep on Bookin' 48 Stage Talk 48 Film Scene 50-51 Liner Notes 52 July Preview 53 Advertiser Index 54 Subscription Form 54

Mercado Mayapan Fuga! MercadoMayapan, 2101 Myrtle, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a special festival 5 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17, featuring special guests from both sides of the border. Tickets: $10 (ticketbully.com). Information: 532-6206 or mercadomayapan.org. Performers include Son de Madera of Xalapa, Veracruz, Sleeper Car and Radio La Chusma of El Paso, Mattox and Kontra Golpe Noise Manifest of Juarez and more to be announced.

Downtown Street Festival The entireEl Paso Convention Center area, including the Abraham Chavez Theatre and the Union Plaza District, stages of live music including the main stage, rock stage and Latin stage, food, games 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, July 2-3. Gate tickets: $25 ($5 kids; free for ages 3 and younger). Advance discount tickets: $15; available at area 7-11 Fina stores in El Paso and Pick Quik in Las Cruces. Ticket information: 5449550 or klaq.com. Fridays Main Stage headliners are Cheap Trick and Foghat. Saturdays headliners include Puddle of Mudd, Saliva and Shamans Harvest. Fireworks follow headline concerts.

Ysleta Mission Festival The annual fiesta is July 9-11, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 131 S. Zaragosa. Hours are 6 p.m. to midnight Friday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday and 4 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. Information: 859-9848 or ysletamission.org. Headliners are Avizo, with ASI Band and Involvidable Friday; Souled Out with Destiny and Exito Saturday; and Rhapsody with Azucar Sunday. Oaxaca celebration Mercado Mayapan, 2101 Myrtle, will celebrate the state with a mole festival 2 to 9 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 10-11, with traditional cultural dance and music directly from the state Oaxaca. Several types of mole dishes for sale, as well as take recipes, mole paste and tlayudas. Admission is free. Information: 532-6206 or mercadomayapan.org. Classic Car Show Special Olympics Texas Greater El Paso Area-19 will host its 2nd annual fundraising car show 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Muggs Bar and Grill, 11410 Montana. Ten different car classes will

Rock The Fort Fort Bliss MWR hosts thesummertime concert extravaganza Saturday, July 17, at Biggs Park, featuring live bands, family activities and beer garden. Gates open at 4 p.m. Information: 569-6774, 568-2074 or blissmwr.com. p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 30-Aug. 1, Ysleta ISD Fine Arts Complex Amphitheater, 8455 Alameda, featuring food and craft vendors, games for children, jumping balloons, rock wall, obstacle course and more. The annual performance of Viva los Nios is at 8 p.m. Admission is free. Information: 434-9700. See On Stage for details of Viva los Nios.

Festival of Lights The festival is 6 to 10

Texas Tattoo Showdown Festival Thetattoo and music festival runs noon to 11 p.m. Friday through Sunday, July 2-4, at El Paso County Coliseum. The indoor and outdoor

San Ignacios Kermes St. IgnatiusChurch, 408 S. Park, will celebrate its 105th

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Romeo & Juliet July 23-Aug. 1 in the Wise Family Theatre. Page 55. Outlet Shoppess Concert Series Thursdays through July 29. Page 6 Scene Spotlight highlights events advertised in this issue. Plaza Classic Film Festival Aug. 5-15 at Plaza Theatre. Page 2. El Paso Convention and Performing Arts Center Downtown Street Festival, Jazz On The Rocks, Viva! El Paso. Afresco! Fridays, Tejano Legends VII. Page 55. America The Beautiful Patriotic exhibit is July 3-24 at Crossland Gallery. Page 38. Magoffin Home State Historic Site events Summer Classes July 8 and 16. Walking Tour (July 17). Page 33. Ysleta Mission Festival July 9-11, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Page 11. Lancers Club Pan 8 Steel Drum Band (July 9) Eastside; Rhapsody (July 18). PT and the Cruisers (July 31) Westside. Page 25. Da Vinci Experience Through July 10, El Paso Museum of History. Page 38. Oaxaca celebration Mercado Mayapan hosts mole festival July 10-11. Page 26. Hal Marcus Studio and Gallery Through July 16: Small Art by Willibald de Cabrera and Experimental Stories by Rudy Vasquez. Page 3. Iolanthe or the Peer and the Peri July 16-25, Scottish Rite Theatre. Page 9. Rubin Center Through Aug. 7: Up Against the Wall, Solidarity and Struggle and SunKoo Yuh. Page 39. LYNX Exhibits Through Sept. 5: Color Play. Page 28. Artisan Gallery now open. Page 42 El Maida Shrine Circus July 30-Aug. 1, El Paso County Coliseum. Page 13. Hiroshima Aug. 8, at UTEPs Magoffin Auditorium. Page 54. Spotlight 2010 Gala Border AIDS Partnership musical gala is Oct. 2. Page 44. El Paso Zoo The new giraffe and zebra exhibits are now open. Page 47. Farmers Market at Ardovinos Desert Crossing The 8th annual market is Saturdays through mid-October. Page 44. Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino Simulcast racing featured daily. Page 5. Southern New Mexico July Jamboree July 10-11, at Zenith Park in Cloudcroft. Page 23. Ruidoso Chamber Music Festival July 30-31 at Spencer Theater in Alto. Page 4. Silver City Mainstreet events Independence Day Parade and Ice Cream Social (July 3); Silvers Got Talent! show (Aug. 21-22). Page 19.

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ne of my favorite covers from the early years of El Paso Scene was the December 1994 issue that featured Fred Carters winter scene of a train passing the Union Depot. I cant remember now how Fred and I met; perhaps I had seen a print of his work or maybe he called me. Fred was very cautious about reproducing his work in a newspaper, but he thought well enough of the Scene to give it a try. What I remember most about Fred Frederick Carter Carter was his generosity. He gave me a copy of a wonderful train story he had illustrated and selfpublished in a loose-leaf binder, and a print of the painting he had made of Downtown El Paso that still hangs framed above my desk. When I dropped off some copies of the Scene, he invited to me to dinner with his family. Freds bright colors and expressive style made his work a natural fit for the Scene, despite his misgivings about reproductions. I was able to talk Fred into one other cover for the Scene a year or two later, in connection with some holiday cards he had created for a local charity. That took some effort; he turned me down at first then called back and agreed to let me use one of the images. His family told me that was typical of Fred; he might seem gruff at first, then relent. I tried a year or two later to use another of his paintings for a cover, but Fred that time stuck to his guns and declined. He impressed me as a true artist, someone who cared much more about creating art than being an artist. He was a large, lumbering man who often dressed in denim overalls, and spoke humbly about himself but passionately about his art. His daughter Susan called me in late May to tell me that Fred had died a couple of days earlier at age 84. We agreed

that it would be fitting to honor Fred and his work with this months cover. Freds wife, Dottie, gave me a tour of their Westside home filled with Freds art spanning six decades. I learned that he had studied art in New York in the late 1940s after serving in the Navy during World War II. A native of Galveston, Fred moved to El Paso thanks to Dottie, who worked as an airline hostess with Continental Airlines here. His creativity encompassed much more than paintings. He was an avid craftsman of model ships and trains. Fred was one of the old school artists who worked for many years in advertising and related fields as a commercial illustrator while still painting and growing in their own artistic style. Fellow El Paso artists like William Kolliker, Bassel Wolfe and Bill Rakocy have shared similar backgrounds. But fewer such opportunities exist today for such artists. The jobs once held by talented freehand artists have been replaced by graphic designers who have mastered the intricacies of computer software. But computer-created images can rarely convey the same personal intensity of paint stroked upon a canvas by an inspired artist. Perhaps that was why Fred Carter was so reluctant to let his paintings be reproduced, because he knew that a copy could never communicate all that he intended in making his art.

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July RoundupContd from Page 3year, July 30-Aug. 1, with historical exhibits, gorditas, carnival rides, games, music, dancing and more. Mayor John Cooks new barbecue sauce will be sold benefiting the homeless and parish. Hours are 5 to 11 p.m. Friday, 5 to midnight Saturday and 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday. Raffle tickets available to win $500 cash and grocery store gift certificates. Admission is free. Information: 532-9534. A mass celebrating Patron Saint Ignatius of Loyola (founder of the Society of Jesus/Jesuits) is noon Saturday, July 31. The event also features the new exhibit The Year of the Priest recognizing 50 years of service by the Servites of Mary and 55 years by the Jesuits, and priests in general.

Electric Edric Project at 7 p.m. In case of rain, event will take place Monday, July 5. Information: 1-877-333-6589, (575) 437-2840, or nmspacemuseum.org.

East Side 4th of July Parade Anyone can join the 31st annual Independence Day parade sponsored by El Paso Del Norte Lions Club, beginning at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 4, at Hanks High School, 2001 Lee Trevino. The Peoples Parade will march two miles to Album Park via Montwood and Yarbrough. No charge for entries. Floats, marching units, antique cars, horses and bicycles are among the entries. Information/donations: Gloria Diaz, 731-1549. EPSO July 4th Celebration The El Paso Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Maestra Sarah Ioannides, will perform patriotic music at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater. A fireworks show follows the concert. Presented by the Museum and Cultural Affairs Department of the City of El Paso. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481 or 532-7273. La Via Country Picnic The winery, 4201 S. NM 28 in La Union, N.M., will host its 10th annual picnic 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 4, featuring entertainment by Live By Request. Attendees may bring their own picnic and lawn chairs (no coolers or pets). Information: (575) 882-7632 or lavinawinery.com. Mesilla Independence Day The New Horizons Symphony Orchestra presents a concert of patriotic music at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 4, at the historic Mesilla Plaza during the towns Independence Day fireworks display. Bring a lawn chair. Admission is free. Information: (270) 320-8340 or atrobinsp@nmsu.edu. Spectators may bring folding chairs for their convenience. No pets and no alcohol allowed. Wet N Wild Fireworks The water park in Anthony, Texas will host an Independence Day Fireworks Show at 9 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Information: 886-2222 or wetwild.com. Cloudcroft Fourth of July The mountain community will celebrate Independence Day 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4, along Burro Avenue. Street dance is planned for Saturday evening. Admission is free. Information/schedule: (575) 682-2733.

mer fair 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at the San Cipriano Ballroom, 9109 Dyer. Admission: $5 (free for children 12 and younger); all proceeds from tickets benefit Child Crisis Center. Information: 592-8897 or eptuxs.com.

Days of Remembrance Summer Fair The 5th annual Bridal & Quinceaera sum-

Fashion Palooza Boys and Girls Clubs of El Paso will host the gala fundraiser 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, at The Garden Restaurant and Bar, 511 Western, in Union Plaza, featuring a runway fashion show, cash bar, hors doeuvres and live music by Morry and the Sochat Special 20s. Tickets: $50 in advance; $65 at the door; available online at BGCEPOnlinePurchase. Information: Crystal Mireles, 532-7410.

Independence DayAnthony Fourth of July The sister citiesof Anthony, Texas, and Anthony, N.M. will celebrate Independence Day with the annual parade beginning about 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 4. This years event will celebrate the two state-line communities, and the recent incorporation of Anthony, N.M. as a city (Anthony, Texas has long been a city of its own). For participation information: 886-3944. The Town of Anthony, Texas will also host a festival 2 p.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday, July 3-4, with carnival rides, food booths, live bands, a car show and lucha libre. A fireworks display is Sunday night following the Wet-NWild display. Admission: $5 ($2 children).

West Side Independence Day Parade The Rotary Club of El Pasos 14th annual Independence Day parade begins at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 3, at Thunderbird and Shadow Mountain. The 2.6-mile route will go from Western Hills United Methodist Church down Shadow Mountain, then up Mesa to Coronado High. Information: rotarywestelpaso.org. This years theme is Building Communities-Bridging Continents with Grand Marshal UTEP Athletic Director Bob Stull.

Elephant Butte Independence Day Elephant Butte Lake State Park will host Independence Day fireworks at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Lions Beach. Admission is free beginning at 6 p.m. Information: (575) 744-5923 or (575) 744-5421.

Las Cruces Independence Day celebrations The citys annual Electric LightParade and 4th of July Celebration are Saturday and Sunday July 3-4. Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2200 or las-cruces.org. The citys annual Electric Light Parade begins at 9 p.m. Saturday at Apodaca Park and ends at Sierra Middle School. This years theme is Patriotism! Alive Las Cruces. The annual Street Fest follows at the Hadley Complex, 1801 E. Hadley with Journey Unauthorized (Journey tribute band) at 10 p.m. The Street Fest continues Sunday with local entertainment at 4 p.m. on the main stage and a concert by country star Clay Walker at 8 p.m., followed by the mayors annual Fireworks Display over the Hadley area at 10 p.m.

Ardovinos Fourth of July ArdovinosDesert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, will have a July 4th celebration 5 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 4, with a live performance by The Vibe. Admission is free; food prices vary. Information: (575) 589-0653, ext. 3 or ardovinos.com.

Big Bang at the Space Museum The New Mexico Museum of Space History in Alamogordo, N.M. will host a night of music and fireworks in celebration of Independence Day Sunday, July 4. The display, visible from anywhere in the city, begins around 9:15 p.m. preceded by live classic rock, pop and blues music with Albuquerque five-piece band TheJuly 2010

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July RoundupContd from Page 5Silver City Independence Day Thetowns traditional celebration is Saturday, July 3 in Gough Park (on Pope Street between 12th and 13th Streets), featuring arts and crafts, live music noon to 5 p.m., cowboy breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. and a fireworks display at dusk. The annual parade is 10 a.m. The parade heads downtown to Gough Park. Information: (575) 538-3785 or silvercity.org. The annual ice cream social at Silver City Museum courtyard, 312 W. Broadway, is 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with ice cream and cold beverages, music, childrens games and cakewalk.

annual celebration is July 1-4 in Capitan, about 20 miles north of Ruidoso. Nightly dances are 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. on the fairgrounds. Youth rodeo 1 p.m. Friday and adult ranch rodeo 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Information: (575) 354-2273. The annual Smokey Bear Stampede Parade is 10 a.m. Saturday, July 3, on Bear Blvd. The 30th annual 10K and 2-mile Smokey Bear Stampede Fun Run is 7:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Registration/information: (575) 354-2748 or david.cunningham@state.nm.us.

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Music in the Parks The City ofCarrizozo, N.M. presents a potluck and concert featuring the music of Paul Pino and the Tone Daddies Saturday, July 3, at historic Pino Family Ranch, 3 miles east of Carrizozo on Hwy 380, as part of its free summer outdoor music events. Potluck begins at 5 p.m., concert is 6 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (575) 648-2757.

Timberon Western Day TheSacramento Mountains resort community of Timberon, N.M. hosts its Independence Day celebration 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 3, on the Timberon Lodge lawn with live music, cowboy poetry, games, horseshoe tournament, costumed circa 1800s townspeople, pie baking contest, blacksmithing demonstrations and quilt raffle and more. Admission is free. Information: timberon.org/western.htm. Timberon is an hours drive south of Cloudcroft on Scenic Byway 6563 (to Sunspot) and Forest Road 537. The annual motorcycle ATV Poker Run is also Saturday, at Sacramento Mountain ATV on Main Street. Registration: $50. Information: (575) 987-2516 or timberontour.com. The Timberon Volunteer Fire Department will provide breakfast at 8 a.m. (cost by donation).

July Jamboree The 33rd annual celebration is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11, at Zenith Park in Cloudcroft, with more than 60 area artisans selling original art, pottery, jewelry and more, food and entertainment. Admission is free. Information: (575) 682-273 or cloudcroft.net. Open-air melodramas are 7:30 p.m. Friday in Saturday, July 9-10, in the Zenith Park Pavilion. This years performance is Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch. Admission is free.

Bat Flight Breakfast Carlsbad CavernsNational Park will hosts its 53rd annual breakfast 5 to 7 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at the caverns Bat Flight Amphitheater. Bats dive into the cave entrance after a night outside feeding on insects. Park rangers will present programs about the return flight in the dim light of dawn, a sight that is very different from the out-flight in the evening. Breakfast available on site. Admission is free to watch bats and attend ranger programs; breakfast available for purchase as Cavern Traders Restaurant in the Visitors Center. Self-guided tour fees waived for breakfast participants. Information: (575) 785-2232 or nps.gov/cave.

Sunday, July 4, in Alamogordo, N.M., along 10th and Washington and ending at Alameda Park. Information: (575) 439-4250.

Alamogordo Independence Day Parade The parade begins at 10 a.m.

Southern New MexicoMescalero Apache Ceremonial & Rodeo The Mescalero Reservation willhost daily Indian dances and rodeo performances July 1-4, in Mescalero, N.M. Rodeo performances are 1:30 p.m. each day with team roping, bareback, mutton busting, steer riding, barrel racing, calf roping and bull riding. Ticket information: (575) 464-4494.

Hamfest 2010 The Sacramento MountainHam Radio Club hosts the inaugural fest Saturday, July 17, in Zenith Park in Cloudcroft, N.M. Static displays by members featured as well as activities for kids and a food booth. Admission is free. Information: (575) 687-1020.

Roswell UFO Festival The celebrationmarking the 63rd anniversary of the 1947 UFO crash near Roswell, is Thursday through Monday, July 1-5, at the Roswell Convention and Visitors Center and other locations. The four-day event features guest speakers, celebrity appearances, authors, vendors, live entertainment, family activities, carnivals and more. Information: (575) 623-5695 or roswellufofestival.com. The 16th annual Alien Chase 5K and 10K run is 7 a.m. Saturday at the convention center. Costumes encouraged. Information: roswellrunnersclub@yahoo.com. Family Laser and Laser Rock shows held nightly at the Goddard Planetarium. The Galactic Market is open noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Convention and Visitors Center, with the Alien Costume and Alien Pet Costume Contests 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Friday. The annual parade is noon Friday with the theme Aliens in Cinema, and the 4th of July celebration is 5 p.m. with fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Saturday at Cielo Grande Park. The Roswalien Experience is Friday through Monday at the UFO Museum, with guest appearances by Adrienne Barbeau, Julian Sands and others. Page 6 El Paso Scene

Ruidoso Womans Club craft fair Ruidoso Federated Womans Club will host its 5th annual arts and craft fair and silent auction 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at 116 S. Evergreen, in Ruidoso, N.M. Information: (575) 258-2842 or (575) 257-2842. event is Friday through Sunday, July 23-25, at the Ruidoso Convention Center, 111 Sierra Blanca, on Highway 48. Hours: noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $5 per day; $1 ages 15 and younger. Two-day pass: $8; threeday pass; $12. Sponsored by the Ruidoso Valley Chamber of Commerce. Information: (575) 257-7395, 1-877-RUIDOSO (784-3676) or RuidosoNow.com. A concert with Latin band Del Castillo is 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Tickets: $20 (includes Sunday art show admission).

Ruidoso Art Festival The 39th annual

Kids Expo The City of Las Cruces MesillaPark Recreation Center, 304 W. Bell, will host its 5th annual expo for children and parents 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Information

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July RoundupContd from Page 6offered provided on extracurricular activities and services available for Las Cruces area youth. Food, music, and games provided. Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2454 or (575) 541-2455.

eants is 7 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at Flickinger Center for Performing Arts, 1110 New York Avenue in Alamogordo. The pageant is the official preliminary for Miss New Mexico. Ticket information: (575) 437-2202. Preliminaries are 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, July 19-22, at the Flickinger.

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Mission Trail Art Market More than 80 area artisans and craftpersons display their fine arts and crafts during the monthly open-air market 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 25, in the historic Veterans Memorial Plaza at the San Elizario Chapel, 1500 Main in San Elizario. Items include pottery, jewelry, painting, sculpture, photography, gourmet treats, seasonal decorations, home accents. Food and drink concessions, entertainment and guided tours of historic San Elizario offered. Admission is free. Information: 594-8424 or missiontrailartmarket.com. Farmers Market at Ardovinos Desert Crossing The 8th annual market is 7:30a.m. to noon Saturdays through mid-October. This producers only market features quality farmers, backyard gardeners and artisans such as Cactus Marys soap and crafts, Mysterious Horizons Farm herbs and Villa Simplicity handmade spa products. No re-selling permitted. The CoffeeStream will serve breakfast and coffee on the patio until 11 a.m. Information: Luis, (575) 589-0653, ext. 6. Ardovinos Desert Crossing is at One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park, N.M.

Flashback fundraiser The Doa Ana Arts Council and the Rio Grande Theatre host a retro family fundraiser at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 25, along Main Street in the Las Cruces Downtown Mall, with a vintage car show, refreshments, entertainment and more. Retro rockers Oldies But Goodies perform at 4 p.m. in the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 N. Main. Show admission: $10. Information: (575) 523-6403 or riograndetheatre.com. Root beer floats, hot dogs and hamburgers available with donation to Rio Grande Theatre. Zia Weekend at Ruidoso Downs The annual arts and craft show is 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 31-Aug. 1, at Ruidoso Downs Racetrack, featuring all-New Mexico made artworks, handmade items and live entertainment. Admission is free. Information: (575) 378-4431.

Outlet Shoppes Farmers Market The Outlet Shoppes of El Paso, 7051 S. Desert in Canutillo, will host a Farmers Market 8 a.m. to noon Sundays, through July 25, at the north end (between New Balance and Rue 21). The market features more than 25 vendors selling a wide variety of products such as pecans, hand made cards, chiles, herbal pet products, organic soap, gourmet salsa, jams, home grown tomatoes and more. Information: Beth Parkinson, 877-3208. Silver City Farmers Market The market runs 8:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays in the New Main Street Plaza (intersection of 6th and Bullard). Market continues through the first frost in October. Information: (575) 536-9681 or silvercity.org/dest_farmers_market.shtml.

Bazaars and fairsProvost Gun Show The El MaidaProvost 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, July 10-11, at the El Maida Shrine Temple, 6331 Alabama. Includes new, used and antique firearms and accessories, knives, coins, Southwest jewelry, military surplus and collectibles. Food concession available. Admission: $5 ($4 active military and accompanying dependents; ages 12 and younger free). Parking is free. Age 18 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Information: 241-1761.

Trash to Treasures Yard Sale First Christian Church, 1211 Hull Road in Ruidoso, will host a fundraising sale 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21. Admission is free. Information: (575) 258-4250 or ccfrankie@valomet.com. Valley Growers Association Farmers Market The association hosts its marketsfeaturing home grown goods and artisan items 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in several El Paso locations: Wednesdays Corner of Seventh Street and Florence (near Armijo Park) Thursdays Tigua Center parking lot, 500D Carolina Saturdays Sunrise Center parking lot, 8500 Dyer Sundays Long John Silvers parking lot, 1104 Yarbrough.

Woodworkers Second Saturday TheWoodworkers Club of El Paso hosts a public open house featuring woodworking demonstrations and the sale of handmade wooden items 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of each month (July 10) at, 3228 Sacramento Ave. Admission is free. Information: 760-6536 or 760-6536.

Christmas in July bazaar The EpiscopalChurch in Ruidoso, N.M., 121 Mescalero, will host a fundraising bake sale, arts and craft show and garage sale beginning at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 17. Proceeds benefit Heal and the Lincoln County Food Bank as well as other Southeastern charities. Information: (575) 2574156. Optimist Club sponsors the fair July 23-25 at 4201 Skyline (corner of Hondo Pass and Neptune). Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Items include jewelry, candles, personalized tshirts, handmade shawls, afghans, hats, baby items, Christmas decorations and more. Snack bar available. Admission is free. Information: 755-2606 or 751-8003. July 2010

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La Union Farmers Market The market featuring locally-grown produce, arts and craft vendors is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays through October, at the La Union (N.M.) Town Park on Telles. Food and drink concessions also available. La Union is west of NM Hwy 28 about 2 miles north of Canutillo. Information: (915) 412-8005. Las Cruces Farmers & Crafts Market Arts, crafts, produce, baked goods and other food items are offered at the market in Las Cruces Downtown Mall, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays, featuring approximately 200 area vendors. Information: (575) 541-2288 or lascrucesfarmersmarket.org.

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July RoundupContd from Page 7 Something for everyoneTom Lea Month Several area organizations will celebrate the 102nd birthday of the late El Paso art legend throughout July. Tom Lea, born July 11, 1907, worked as a muralist, illustrator, novelist, historian, World War II war correspondent and studio painter. Events include lectures, movies, tours, exhibitions, family workshops, garden parties and more. Information 533-0048 or tomleainstitute.com. Tom Lea University sessions are $45 each; $200 for the series ($350 per couple). Sketching in the Tom Lea Gallery is 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 8, July 15, July 22, at El Paso Museum of Art, with a brief discussion and by curator Christian Gertheimer 6 to 6:30 p.m. July 8. Admission is free, but pre-registration through the museum required. Opening reception for Tom Leas Art from the Collection of Henry and Pat Taylor is 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, July 5, at the Tom Lea Institute, 215 N. Stanton, Ste. 602. Tom Lea Institute founder Adair Margo, representative of the estate of Tom Lea, will share stories of the individual works in the Taylor collection 12:45 to 1:30 p.m. at The Percolator, 217 N. Stanton. Artist Davinia Gomez will lead a class on Tom Lea in Living Color 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, July 6-9, at El Paso Museum of Art. Cost: $39 ($31 museum members) Information: 532-1707, ext. 27. Adair Margo presents the illustrated lecture Tom Lea, Genius of the Twentieth Century at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, at the El Paso Museum of History, 510 N. Santa Fe, followed by the opening of the exhibit of illustrations Forty Years of El Paso by W.W. Mills at 7 p.m. Luciano Cheles, Professor of Italian Studies at the University of Poitiers in France, presents the Tom Lea University session Renaissance Man: Tom Lea & Italian Art 5 to 6 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the Tom Lea Institute. Viewings of the movie The Brave Bulls, based on Tom Leas first novel, is 3 p.m. Friday, July 9, at UTEP Librarys Blumberg Auditorium, and 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, at El Paso Public Librarys Main Branch. The July 21 screening includes discussion with El Paso Bullfighting Foundation member Mike DeAnda. An opening reception for the exhibit Tom Lea and Bullfighting follows the July 9 screening at 4:30 p.m. at the library. Sculptor John Houser will share updates on the XII Travelers Monument to the Southwest at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 10, in the El Paso Public Library Main Branch, 501 N. Oregon. Artist Ron Fritsch will host an Acrylics Plein Air course 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11 and 18, at the El Paso Museum of Art. Cost: $76 ($60 museum members). Free creative writing workshops inspired by Tom Leas paintings are 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 14, at The Percolator, and 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 24, at El Paso Museum of Art, led by poet/musician Monica Gomez. Writings will be compiled for a 2010 Tom Lea Month commemorative anthology. Peter Mears, Associate Curator of the Art Collection at the Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center at UT-Austin, hosts the Tom Lea University session The Tom Lea Collection at the Harry Ransom Center, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at El Paso Public Librarys Main Branch. Artist Jorge Santiago hosts an Ink Illustration Workshop 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July Page 8 El Paso Scene

17, at El Paso Museum of Art. Cost: $38 ($30 museum members). A Desert Weeds Prints Family Workshop is 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at El Paso Museum of Art for children age 4 and older and their parents. Cost: $12 ($10 members); $30 families ($25 members). Museum of Art Director Michael Tomor hosts a special behind-the-scene tour of Leas original The Hands of Cantu illustrations 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 22, as part of the Tom Lea University. A presentation by Mimi Gladstein, professor of American Literature at UTEP follows at 5 , p.m. in the El Paso Public Library Main Branch. The premiere of Capstone Productions Ton Leas El Paso is 2 p.m. Saturday, July 24, in the El Paso Public Library Main Branch. The film includes photographs from the Lea family photo album and is introduced by Laura Bush. Reception follows at 3 p.m. at El Paso Museum of History, with a viewing of the exhibit Illustrations for W.W. Mills Forty Years in El Paso. A Garden Party, Tom Lea Exhibit and program are 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at El Paso Historical Society, 603 W. Yandell. Admission is free. A free showing of the film The Wonderful Country based on Leas bestselling novel, is 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, at El Paso Public Library Main Branch, followed by a discussion with historian Leon Metz. Islamic art scholar, author and artist Sabiha Al Khemir hosts the Tom Lea University session Tom Leas Southwest Mural and How it Speaks to Me 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at El Paso Public Library Main Branch. Quarterback Bill Stevens will share game footage and the story of how he and his teammates helped Tom Lea reconstruct this historic moment of The Turning Point, Texas Western vs. Utah in 1966 at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Main Library. Admission is free.

National Parks and Recreation Month The City of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department will host a series of family events in celebration of Parks and Rec throughout the month of July. Opens houses of all Senior Centers is Wednesday, July 14, and of all Rec Centers Thursday, July 15. Information: 5414331 or elpasotexas.gov/parks. A Think Green crafts are offered 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Bassett Place Mall, with a Fashion Show at 6 p.m. Parks and Rec Night at the Diablos is 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at Cohen Stadium. Sleep Over Adventure Camp for families begins at 4 p.m. Friday to 9 a.m. Saturday, July 30-31, at Memorial Park Reserve on Copia. The event includes games, swimming, overnight movies, food and other activities for families. Parent or guardian must attend with child. Information: 240-3310.

Humane Society Pet Adoptions The Humane Society of El Paso, 4991 Fred Wilson, will host Independence Day Give Me Freedom dog and cat adoptions 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 2-4. Adoptions are $85 for all dogs and cats over one year, and include spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, microchip and registration. Free hot dogs served July 4. Information: 532-6971 or humanesocietyelpaso.org. Rio Grande Adelante Inc. The organization dedicated to serving all gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and supportive people in the area, hosts several events each month.

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July RoundupContd from Page 8Information: 929-9282 or rgadelante.org. An Independence Pool Party and barbecue is 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 3. Call for details. The City of Night Book Club social is 7 p.m. Monday, July 5. Call for location. 11th Annual Rio Grande Adelante Stonewall Gala is 6 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 10, at El Paso Club, with cocktails and hors doeuvres, live entertainment, seated dinner, silent auction, and presentations of several awards recognizing local citizens and organizations. Keynote speaker is Harry Knox, Director of Faith and Religion for the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, D.C. The Matthew Shepard Education Award will also be awarded to two postsecondary students from a pool of applicants. Tickets: $50 per person. A free workshop 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do To Improve Their Lives is 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays, July 8-Sept. 23, at MCC of El Paso, 216 S. Ochoa. Call to register. The organization hosts Queer Cinema 7 to 9 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at Fellini Film Cafe, 220 Cincinnati. Screening is free with $7 food purchase.

201 E. Main, with hors doeuvres live local entertainment, dinner, silent auction and presentations of awards recognizing local citizens and organizations. Keynote speaker is Harry Knox, Director of Faith and Religion for the Human Rights Campaign headquartered in Washington, D.C. Tickets: $50; available from any board member or at 929-9282 or (972) 795.4257. Information: rgadelante.org. Rio Grande Adelantes Education Committee and Board of Directors will present the Matthew Shepard Education Award to two local postsecondary students.

Sunshine District Model Rocket Launch The 5th annual launch is 9:30 a.m.Saturday, July 10, in the parking lot east of NMSUs Aggie Memorial Stadium in Las Cruces, hosted by Cub Scout Pack 179 and F.L.A.R.E. of Las Cruces. Area scouts will participate in contests including highest altitude and most accurate landing. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. Spectator admission is free. Information: abrown-scouting@comcast.net.

Park Drive. Meet-and-greet begins at 6 p.m. Guest speaker Priscilla Feral will speak on Apes, Monkeys and a Cuisine with a Cause. Feral is the president of the international animal protection nonprofit Friends of Animals, Inc. She is also president of Primarily Primates, an organization based in Texas which runs a 78acre sanctuary for nearly 400 chimpanzees, monkeys and other animals released from the pet trade, show business and research laboratories. She has written two vegan cookbooks. Cost: $20 ($15 members; $10 children under 12). Deadline for paid reservations is July 6, payable to VSEP care of LeeAnn Peacock, 3008 Florence, 79902. Information/reservations: 544-2377 or vsepreserve@yahoo.com.

Austin High School 40th Reunion The Austin High Class of 1970s 40th reunion is planned for July 16-18. Alumni may register at reunionwarehouse.com. Information: Judy Frie Frost at 256-3073 or jfrost@elp.rr.com.

Moms with Cameras workshop Houston photographer, Jose Rodriguez of Joseph Avery Studios will present the workshop 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 17, at Travel Mug Coffee Shop, 7040 N. Mesa. Topics include lighting, composition and understanding camera settings. Digital camera required. Registration deadline is July 15; space is limited. Cost: $99 (includes continental breakfast). Information/registration: Jose, (281) 690-9961 or josephaverystudios@hotmail.com, or Becky Zivicki, 356-7201. Rodriguez is a native El Pasoan who has been working as a professional photographer in Houston and Southeast Texas for the last decade. He specializes in photojournalistic and lifestyle photography.

Foster Care Orientation MethodistChildrens Home, 5959 Gateway West, Ste. 670, will host an orientation and information session for families interested in providing temporary foster care for children in need 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 12. Admission is free. Information: 781-0005, jorgesmsw@live.com or methodistchildrenshome.org.

Tai Chi Fan Form Seminar Center ForInternal Arts, 5757 Montoya, hosts the seminar on the short Tai Chi form utilizing a Chinese steel or bamboo fan 9 a.m. to noon Saturdays, July 10-24 and Aug. 14-Sept. 4. Cost: $230 for entire seminar. Information: 584-4730 or centerforinternalarts.com.

Fiesta del Rociera Club de Espaa, Pasodel Norte will host its 13th annual celebration Fiesta Rociera and Festival de la Paella 6 to 10 p.m. Sunday, July 18, at El Paso Desert Botanical Garden at Keystone Park, 4200 Doniphan, with Spanish tapas, sangria and paella, dancing, colorful Flamenco dresses and music. A Sevillanas lesson precedes the dancing. Tickets: $20 ($10 ages 5-12). Each ticket includes a paella plate, bread, dessert and a glass of Sangria or soda. Doors open at 5:30

State 4-H Conference New MexicoState University will host more than 300 4-H students from throughout New Mexico July 12-16, on the NMSU campus. This years theme is Four Wheel Drive with 4-H. Students compete in a variety of contests ranging from livestock judging and public speaking to educational quiz bowls and consumer products ratings. A social dance concludes activities. Information: (575) 646-5204.

Bassett Place 6101 Gateway West.Information: 772-7479, bassettplacemall.com. The 44th annual Safety Town for ages 5 and 6 runs through July 30. Mall hours are noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 4. Blue Dining and Spirits will host an Independence Day concert at 6 p.m. An arts and crafts fair is Friday through Sunday, July 9-11. Musical Mall Wednesdays will host local music acts 6 to 8 p.m. July 14. Interested performers may call Claudia, 772-7479. Antonio B Karaoke open mike entertainment is 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 17, for all ages. El Paso Parks and Recreation Think Green recycled arts display is Friday, July 23, in front of Caf Plaza. All art is made from recycled materials. An Ojos de Dios fundraiser hosted by EXA Radio and KBNA is Saturday, July 31, in front of Caf Plaza to coincide with the Telethon in Cd. Juarez, featuring live entertainment, music and fashion shows with LAT Studios.

Vegetarian Society of El Paso Information: 877-3030 or vsep.org. The summer dinner is 6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at Sunland Park Holiday Inn, 900 Sunland

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Young Professionals Night at History Museum The social event, A Night WithDa Vinci geared towards young professionals, is 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8, at the El Paso Museum of History. Tickets: $15. RSVP requested. Information: 532-1707, ext. 13. Wine tasting, silent auction and membership drive also held.

Christmas in July Bridge Tournament The ACBL-sanctioned sectional bridge tournament is Friday though Sunday, July 9-11, at the Ruidoso Convention Center in Ruidoso. Play begins at 9 a.m. and 1 and 7 p.m. daily. Fee: $12 per person, per session ($10 for ACBL members); $90 per team for Swiss Team event ($88 members). Swiss team event includes Sunday lunch. Information: (575) 2571898 or ruidosobridge.com.

Members Only Summer Zoo Party El Paso Zoological Society will host its annual members only summer party 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 9, at El Paso Zoo, 4001 E. Paisano. The party is free for people who have bought memberships throughout the year, but anyone can join the society the night of the event. Information: 532-8156 or elpasozoo.org.

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July RoundupContd from Page 9p.m. Reservation deadline is July 12, no tickets sold at the door. Make checks payable to Club de Espaa at P Box 370525, 79937-0525. .O. Information: Sara Hernandez, 598-7026 or Margarita Valdez, 592-0505.

Art Attack! Artists are invited to displaytheir works at a networking event of art in the border region is 5:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday, July 22, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino. The event is followed by a dinner and silent auction. Guest speaker is Sue Malone, national lender with the Small Business Administration. Information: Emmy Castillo at Galleria 300, 525-9560.

tions. Seniors age 55 and older may receive regular friendly phone calls from other seniors to see how they are doing during the extreme heat of the summer months. Service is free for seniors desiring a class. Those wishing to volunteer or who know a senior in need of this service may call 541-4025 or RSVP@elpasotexas.gov. Seniors who need a check up call and the volunteer seniors that make the calls are matched based on common interests and background.

A Day in OA The El Paso SerenityIntergroup of Overeaters Anonymous will host a workshop on Recovering from Compulsive Overeating Using 12 Steps 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Hampton Inn, Artcraft at I-10. Topics include recovery using steps 1-3, recover and intimacy and recovery in the long haul. Everyone is welcome; bring a lunch. Admission is free; donations accepted. Information: 241-9969 or mchinesly@sbcglobal.net. Web: oa.org.

La Buena Vida Tours La Buena Vida Alpacas Ranch, 1090 Hwy 28 in La Union, hosts free tours 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays and Sundays in July. Visitors may see the animals, the workings of and alpaca ranch, and visit The Studio to see items made of wool. Information: (575) 589-4323 or labuenavidaalpacas.com. A socks knitting class is 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays, Aug. 14-28. Pre-registration required; space is limited. Cost: $40, plus materials. Junior Leadership El Paso Participantsare sought through Aug. 13 for the program for area high school juniors, based on The Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerces successful adult program. Participation is free. Information: 534-0526 or elpaso.org. Two students from each high school in the El Paso County will be selected through a competitive process. The program has expanded to include private and parochial school students.

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Prayer Vigil Peace and Reconciliation Pax Christi El Paso will host its annual vigil 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1551 Belvidere, commemorating the 65th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan in 1945, killing about 140,000 people. Rev. Peter Hinde, O.Carm, will be the celebrant and homilist. Admission is free and individuals of all faiths are invited. Information: 872-8422 or PaxChristiELP@gmail.com Hinde, a U.S. fighter pilot during World War II, flew over Nagasaki, Japan, just three days after the atomic bomb blast that destroyed that city in 1945. He entered the Order of Carmel in 1946, and since 1965 he has worked in solidarity with the Latin American church and people. Currently, he lives and assists in the diocese of Juarez, Mexico.

Mind Body Studio 910 E. Redd Road (atWestwind). Hot Yoga, Power and Vinyasa Yoga and Pilates classes offered seven days a week. Information: 585-6362 or mindbodystudio.com. Zumba classes are 9 a.m. Mondays and Saturdays, 7:40 p.m. Wednesdays, 5:15 p.m. Wednesdays and 10 a.m. and 7:40 p.m. Thursdays. Prenatal Yoga Classes taught by a certified instructor are offered at 5 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays Iron Yoga sculpting classes are 10 a.m. Fridays.

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For a good causeKlothes Lime The nonprofit resale storeat 1805 Montana seeks mens and womens clothes items for sale or trade. Proceeds from merchandise sales support local bands, nonprofit organizations, artists and artisans. Information/store hours: Angela Sustaita, 2565942 or klotheslime@gmail.com.

BBB member luncheon The BetterBusiness Bureau will host its next members luncheon Wednesday, July 28, at Ardovinos Desert Crossing, One Ardovino Drive in Sunland Park. The topic of discussion is Solar Energy. Information/RSVP: 577-0195.

Furr Ball The Humane Society ofRuidosos annual event benefiting the local animal shelter is 6 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at the Alto Lakes Country Club Pavilion in Alto, N.M. Events include dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions and more. Jackets required for men. Tickets: $110. Information: (575) 378-1040 or furrball@adoptNMpet.com.

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Cultural Senior Games 2010 The Senior Centers District of El Paso Parks and Recreation Department presents its new program for all seniors age 50 and older Friday and Saturday, July 30-31. Senior athletes and artists can compete in several dance genres, solo and choir singing, Poetry and Literature, Arts and Crafts, Music and Spelling Bee. Registration: $5 per event; $40 group fee (8 or more members). Deadline is July 16. Information: 5440753. Forms available online at elpasotexas.gov/parks/ or at any Recreation and Senior Citizens Center. Singles Game Night Peggy Kligman,inventor of The Goat Game will host an evening for singles at 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 30, at Fuddruckers Restaurant, 5030 N. Desert. Bar service and dinner menus available. Seating is limited. Cost: $10 (cash only). Information: 239-4224 or goatgame.com.

TESOROS museum gala El PasoMuseum of Art, One Arts Festival Plaza, hosts its fundraising gala TESOROS: Building Funds for Tomorrows Treasures Today at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 10, in honor of the museums 50th Anniversary, with live music by Marty Olivas and Quintet Band, hors doeuvres and wine by El Paso Country Club, ambiance by Table Occasions, Eventures, The Ultra Lounge, and Pink, Inc. a live runway show and silent jewelry auction. Dress is be-dazzling and bejeweled summer cocktail attire. Tickets: $125 ($250 couples); includes Bedazzled admission and parking. Sponsorships start at $1,000. RSVP by June 30: 532-1707 x 13.

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July RoundupContd from Page 10July 24, at Bowl El Paso, 11144 Pellicano, featuring bowling, entertainment, prizes and more. Four two-hour bowling sessions scheduled. Cost: $60 ($300 for five-person team); includes bowling, t-shirt and meal. All funds raised stay in El Paso and go toward making matches of mentors to at-risk children. Information: 544-4203 or BowlBig.Kintera.org.

men also accepted. Items can be dropped off at Army Community Service (Employment Readiness Program), Bldg. 2494, Ricker Road on Fort Bliss. Information: Ted Rivera, 5695873.

PRCA Rodeo Trap Chute-Out The 4th annual fundraising trap shoot for the El Paso Ford Dealers Southwest International PRCA Rodeo is 9 a.m. Saturday, July 24, at El Paso Skeet and Trap Club, 9817 Alameda. Doors open at 8 a.m. Refreshments and food available. Cost: $250 (five person team); $50 per team for youth division. Information: Trap Club, 859-7325, Ken Johnson, 525-1125. Entry forms available at the club or online at elprodeo.com. Fan Drive for the Elderly Donations ofnew fans for use by the elderly or disabled through the summer months are sought by the annual Extreme Weather Summer Fan Drive. Fans may be dropped off at any El Paso fire station, police regional command center or Sheriffs Office substation. Aged or disable people in need of a fan may call 546-2239 or 5330998. Dial 211 for the El Paso Extreme Weather Task Force emergency line.

Speed Dating at Fort Bliss Fort Bliss hosts speed dating at 7 p.m. Friday, July 9, at Strike Lounge in Desert Strike Lanes, for singles age 18 and older. Meet new people through five-minute dates. The exchange of personal information is completely voluntary, and participants will be given a card to keep track of their dates information. Walk-in registration also offered 6:30 p.m.; pre-registration encouraged as space is limited. Information/registration: 568-6272. Sesame Street/USO Experience Fort Bliss families can experience a 25-minute character performance in coordination with USO, Family and MWR CYSS, at 2 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 10-11, at Milam Gym. Sesame Workshops award-winning Talk, Listen, Connect initiative provides resources and emotional support to military families with young children coping with challenging transitions in their lives. Tickets available through Leisure Travel Services (ITR), Parent Central, Child Development Centers and School Age Services Centers beginning July 1. Information: blissmwr.com. Dinner on a Dime Financial Readiness Program at Army Community Service hosts the monthly class that helps families make pasta, sauces, appetizers, desserts and more on a shoestring budget 10 a.m. to noon the first Tuesday of he month (July 13), at ACS, Bldg. 2494 on Ricker Road. The class is free, but preregistration is required. Information/registration: 569-5365, 568-1132 or aisha.ruhland@us.army.mil. Free child care will be provided for children registered with Child, Youth and School Services. Information: 568-1132. Dog Days of Summer craft sale The Fort Bliss OCSA will host its summer sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, July 16-17, at the newly-expanded OCSA gift shop A Little Bit of Bliss, 2011 Sheridan Road on Fort Bliss with Americana items, vintage/antiques, crafts, quilts and a yearround Christmas Corner. Door prizes and refreshments offered. Admission is free. Information: 562-SHOP (7467) or fbocsa.com.

Summer Blood Drive United BloodServices will host a blood donor campaign through Aug. 28. All participating donors giving blood through this date at mobile drives and UBS sites in El Paso and Las Cruces will be automatically entered into a drawing for a 2010 Hyundai Accent from Hyundai of El Paso. Information: LuAnn Wieland, 544-5422, ext. 164 or unitedbloodservices.org. Eight finalists will be drawn Wednesday, Sept. 1. at the UBS offices, 424 S. Mesa Hills, to receive a key. Finalists will be at Hyundai of El Paso on Saturday, Sept. 4. to try their key to win the car.

Kiwanis American flag campaign Kiwanis Clubs of El Paso is working with other area non-profits to fly American flags in front of any business or home in the El Paso during Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day and other national holidays. A 3 x 5 flag will be placed on a tenfoot pole in front of homes or businesses for annual donation to the cause of $25-$100. Corporate sponsorships available beginning at $1,000 (25 flags). Information: 833-2269. The Kiwanis goal is to make El Paso the nations most patriotic city by having flags in front of all area businesses and residences during patriotic holidays.

Retired Officers Wives Club Thesocial club for spouses of retired Commissioned or Warrant Officers will host a Boot Scootin Barbecue at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at the Centennial Club at Biggs Field. All members and guests are welcome; reservations required by July 15. Cost: $18. Information: 593-3809.

Fort BlissAnyone entering Fort Bliss must obtain a gate pass. Drivers license, car insurance and registration required. Gate hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for Jeb Stuart entrance and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. weekends for Sheridan Gate. Cassidy Gate permanently closed.

Attire for Hire business suit drive The Employment Readiness Program, in collaboration with Workforce Solutions Upper Rio Grande, seeks nearly-new business suits to help military family members gain employment. Being taken are pant and skirt suits for women and business coats and suits for men or other professional business attire. Shirts and ties for July 2010

Survivor Outreach Services The support group for survivors of fallen soldiers meets 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Building 2494 Ricker Road on post (Army Community Service Building). Information: 568-1132 or blissmwr.com.sos. A family night for registered families 6 p.m. Friday, July 23, at Incredible Pizza Kitchen, 1430 N. Lee Trevino, with food, games and rides free to members. Information: 568-1132 or blissmwr.com.sos. Centennial Comedy Series TheCentennial Center, Biggs Army Airfield, will host a night of live comedy at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 31. Performer to be announced. Information: 568-7506 or blissmwr.com.

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July RoundupContd from Page 11 Club newsGermania Club The Germania Club of ElPasos monthly luncheon meeting is 11:30 a.m. Friday, July 2, at the German Community Center (Soldatenstube), Robert E. Lee Road, Building 5095, Fort Bliss. Newcomers always welcome. Information: 595-1108 or 755-5471.

Computers in Your Group. Admission is free for visitors and UTEP students. Information: 566-2201, 564-5906 or epmug.org.

Singles in the Son - The group developsfriendships between Christian singles from 25 to 45 years old. All denominations are welcome and there are no costs for membership. Bible study starting soon. Information: Andy, 4711997 or SinglesInTheSon@yahoo.com. Upcoming events: Sunday, July 4 Cookout Saturday, July 10 Dinner and A Movie Sunday, July 11 Music Under the Stars Saturday, July 17 Dinner and Bowling Saturday, July 24 Dinner and Diablos Sunday, July 25 Music Under the Stars Saturday, July 31 Dinner.

July 6, at 3228 Sacramento (back of building). This months program includes scroll saw and wood turning demonstrations, show and tell segment for items created by members and a 50/50 raffle. Information: 760-6536 or 5645915. The club hosts an open house featuring woodworking demonstrations and the sale of handmade wooden items 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. the second Saturday of each month (July 10).

manuelchurch.com. Upcoming events: Viva El Paso on Friday, July 9. Meet at McKelligon Canyon at 8 p.m.; show begins at 8:30 p.m. El Paso Diablos Baseball on Sunday, July 18. Meet at Cohen Stadium between 5:30 and 6 p.m. Game starts at 6:05. p.m.

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STEP Ministry The Singles Ministry(Singles Together Experiencing Purpose) at Exciting Immanuel Baptist Church, 1201 Hawkins, offers several events during the summer for adults who have never been married, formerly married, widowed or single parents with children. Cost varies depending on event. Information: Tom Walker, 449-6909 or tomw@spotlightepnews.com. Web: myim-

Macintosh Users Group The El Paso Macintosh Users Group is open to anyone interested in Apple Macintosh computers. The groups monthly meeting and demonstration is 9:30 a.m. to noon the first Saturday of the month at St. Pauls Lutheran Church basement, 1000 Montana (enter in alley). The July 3 meeting program is How to Access Other

guilds monthly meeting is 9 a.m. Saturday, July 10, at University Presbyterian Church, 224 N. Resler. A workshop follows the meeting. Anyone interested in quilting is welcome, no experience needed. Information: Sharon Geddes, 581-0432.

El Paso Scale Model Society The society will host its monthly meeting at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 11, in the St. Pauls United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 7000 Edgemere. Formed in 1969, it is a chartered chapter of the International Plastic Model Society, U.S. Branch. Information: 598-6957.

Woodworkers Club of El Paso Theclubs monthly meeting is 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday,

Westside Welcome Club The group isopen to both newcomers and long-time residents. The summer informal luncheon is 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 14, at Famous Daves,7501 N. Mesa. Attendees may order from menu; cost varies. Reservations (by July 9): 740-9725.

LAlliance Franaise dEl Paso The group promotes French culture and offers francophiles the opportunity to use the French language in a variety of activities. Information: 5851789, 845-6535 or afofelpaso.com. The group will celebrate Bastille Day at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at Casitas Coronado Club House, 5730 Mira Sierra. Information: 8338705. A French language film is 6 p.m. Friday, July 30. Information/location: 585-1789. The Fall 2010 French classes for children and adults sessions begin the week of Sept. 20. Information: Christine, 566-8042 or Maud, 8338705. International Coin Club El Pasos onlycoin club meets at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. the first Monday of the month at Travelodge-La Hacienda, 6400 Montana. Visitors always welcome, and admission free for first-time visitors. Information: 533-6001 or 526-3180.

Area attractionsWestern Playland The amusement parkis at 1249 Futurity Dr. in Sunland Park, N.M. (next to the racetrack). Take Sunland Park Exit 13 from I-10. Tickets: $15.95, plus tax (pay one price); $5 non-rider admission; free non-rider passes for ages 2 and younger and age 60 and older, includes train and sky ride admission. Individual ride tickets are $2. Information: (575) 589-3410 or westernplayland.com. Summer hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Sundays, 7 to 10 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, and 3 to 10 p.m. Saturdays. Special fireworks presentation Sunday, July 4.

Wet N Wild Waterworld The waterpark is at 8804 S. Desert, Anthony, Texas (I-10 at Exit 0). Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. . Information: 886-2222 or wetwild.com. Independence Day Fireworks are Sunday, July 4. The Cumbia Fest begins at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 11, featuring several bands including Grupo Nice, Sonora Tropicana, Tigrillos and more.

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July RoundupContd from Page 12The Elektro Bash Mid Summer Beach Party is Thursday, July 15, with headliners Charles Feelgood and The Vixen Girls, Sno White and Kelly Trance. Tickets: $27 in advance; $32 at the gate for both day and night activities; $17 in advance; $20 at the gate for night only.

pottery and other crafts.

Indian Cliffs Ranch The working cattleranch in Fabens offers a childrens zoo, buffalo, longhorns, deer, rattlesnake pit, movie sets and the Fort Apache playground. Its also home to the famous Cattlemans Steakhouse. Information: (915) 544-3200 or cattlemanssteakhouse.com.

San Elizario Historic District The district 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 Veterans Museum. Most locations 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 the 17 historical sites district 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 museum. 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. weekends. Simulcast racing begins at 10 a.m. everyday. General admission and parking are free. Information: (575) 874-5200. 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, and family-operated gift shops, feature jewelry,

Wyler Aerial Tramway Texas only publicly accessible mountain tramway gives passengers a view of 7,000 square miles, two countries 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. Winter days and hours of operation are noon to 6 p.m. Mondays, Thursdays and Sundays, and noon to 8 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and holidays. Summer hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday and Thursday; noon to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The tram is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 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-tallstatue of Christ on the cross tops the mountain, 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.

La Via Winery New Mexicos oldestwinery 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. Music On the Patio with Live by Request is 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on selected Saturdays and Sundays through September. (see music listing for schedule). The 10th annual country picnic is 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, July 4.

Zin Valle Vineyards 7315 Hwy 28 in Canutillo (3/4 mile north of FM 259). Free tastings are noon to 5 p.m. Friday through Monday. Information: 877-4544 or zinvalle.com. Free Music Sundays are 1 to 4 p.m. on selected Sundays.

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Chris Young The country star performs

at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 3, at Ruidoso Downs Race Track and Casino in Ruidoso Downs, N.M, as part of the tracks summer concert series. Tickets start at $25. Information: (575) 3784431 or mporter@raceruidoso.com. Since being declared winner of the cable program Nashville Star in 2006, Young has released two albums with hit singles like Drinkin Me Lonely, Youre Gonna Love Me and the number one country hits Gettin You Home (The Black Dress Song) and The Man I Want To Be.

to Ruidoso Downs (N.M.) Race Track. Cost: $20 ($15 museum members); seating is limited. Information: (575) 378-4142. or hubbardmuseum.org.

Elektro Bash Mid Summer Beach Party South Beat presents an all-ages danceand music event 1 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, July 15, at Wet N Wild Waterworld, I-10 Exit 0 in Anthony, Texas. The event features a large concert stage, sound system, light show, visual effects and giant video screens with a continuous line-up of guest DJs available and go go girls. Headliners are Charles Feelgood and The Vixen Girls, Sno White and Kelly Trance. Advance tickets: $27 all day (includes water rides and show); $17 night only. Tickets at the gate are $32 all day; $20 night only. Advance tickets available at All That Music in El Paso and The Gen in Las Cruces. Information: 630-2206 or myspace.com/latinstarz. Guest DJs include DJ Deftech, Xeno 9, Ephew, Hosie, Zeller Cromeens, T-Tone, VinnE, Johny Cage and Gabriel I. p.m. Friday, July 16, at The Vault, 209 E. El Paso. Admission: $16 presale, $21 at the door. Fischerspooner (Warren Fishcer and Casey Spooner) is an art and performance project that makes music, dance, fashion, film and photography. Acid Girls (Gregory Bowler and Jamie McNiel) are an LA-based DJ and production duo. Warmup acts are LX1 and Xeno-9.

comes out in August. They recently rewrote some of the lyrics to their hit Our World about the Gulf Oil Spill crisis, and a portion of proceeds from the iTunes download of the song help the victims of the spill, both human and animal.

Broadway in El Paso tickets Seasontickets are now on sale for the 2010-2011 Broadway series at the Plaza Theatre. Fourshow and five-show packages available. Five show packages: $145, $215 and $270. Four show packages (not including Beauty and the Beast): $115, $.170 and $215. Individual tickets to be announced; available through Ticketmaster. Season ticket information: 2311111 or theplazatheatre.org. Season includes Disneys Beauty and the Beast (Nov. 29), Monty Pythons Spamalot (Jan. 25), All Shook Up (Feb. 13), Legally Blonde (March 14) and Blue Man Group (April 27-28).

its season with the zany musical July 9-25. Showtime is 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; dinner matinee performance is 1:30 p.m. Sunday, July 11; non-dinner matinees are 2:30 p.m. Sunday, July 18 and 25. Tickets $26$38 dinner shows; $12-22 non-dinner matinee. Information: 747-6060. This Tony Award winning musical comedy opened on Broadway where it delighted audiences, received critical acclaim, and earned three Drama Desk and two prestigious Tony Awards. The story focuses on six quirky young competitors at a spelling bee who learn that they dont have to win to be winners. Three or four audience members are invited to take part of every performance as guest spellers, bringing the entire audience into the show.

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Wisin y Yandel The Puerto Rican reggaeton duo performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 22, at El Paso County Coliseum. Tickets: $40.90, $61 and $76, plus service charge. One dollar from each ticket donated to Habitat for Humanity. (Ticketmaster). Performing since 1995,their biggest hits include Rakata, Llam Pa Verte (Bailando Sexy), Pam Pam, Sexy Movimiento, Pegao and Gracias a T. They recently released a live version of their CD La Revolucion.at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 25, at the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Livelys eclectic blend of folk music joins heartfelt lyrics and soulful vocals with world instrumentation and unique rhythms. Admission: $10. Information/reservations: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.

Rio Grande Theatre Pre Entertainmentpresents former Funk Brothers member Ronnie Rathers in an evening of hit R&B and Soul classics 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, Las Cruces. Tickets: $25 general admission; $40 VIP (includes hors doeuvres and meet and greet with musicians). Portion of proceeds go towards Boys and Girls Club of Las Cruces. Information: (575) 523-6403, (575) 630-2206 or RioGrandeTheatre.com. The concert presents hits by the Four Tops, Gladys Knight, The Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and the Supremes, The Temptations and more. Rathers was a regular performer with such artists as Ray Charles, The Average White Band, Chubby Checker, Tavares, The Drifters and Percy Sledge.

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Vanessa Lively The folk singer performs

La Banda el Recodo One of Mexicosmost successful and most eclectic bands performs a concert and dance at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 10, at El Paso County Coliseum. Over the past four decades, the group has performed a mixture of Latin dance tunes, jazz swing, and classical music. Tickets: $37.50 general admission. (Ticketmaster).

Tommy Allsup Stories & Music TheGrammy-winner will sing songs and tell stories about his career, the many people he made music with, and the adventures he had along the way 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, July 3031, in the Johnny and Marty Cope Learning Center, at the Hubbard Museum of the American West 841 U.S. Hwy 70 West, next

Buckcherry The hard rock band performsat 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Club 101, 1148 Airway, with special guests Filter, Nothing More and Atom Smash. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $36, plus service charges. (ticketbully.com). Buckcherrys latest CD All Night Long

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TicketContd from Page 14The Flatlanders The Texas supergroupfeaturing Joe Ely, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, and Butch Hancock perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Sul Ross State Universitys Pete P . Gallego Center in Alpine, Texas. The performance is part of the Way Out West Book Festival. Concert proceeds Benefit the Alpine Public Library. Tickets: $25-$40; available online at tickets.frontgatetickets.com. Information: 1-800-597-3360.

Venues & seriesClub 101 1148 Airway. Advance tickets for most events available at Club 101, All That Music, Psycha and at ticketbully.com. Information: 544-2101 or club101.com. Boys Noize The German techno tech producer and DJ (aka Alexander Ridha) performs at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 1, with guest Bart B More. All ages show. Tickets: $21. Waking the Cadaver 6 p.m. Monday, July 5, with guests Catalepsy, Without Remorse, Dead Silence, Thimbor King or Aries and March of Doom. All ages show. Tickets: $10. Origin The technical death metal band performs 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 13. $10. Buckcherry 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, See separate listing above.. The Toadies The Fort Worth band best known for their single Possum Kingdom performs at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 21, with special guest Bash. All ages show. Tickets: $12. For the Fallen Dreams and The Contortionist Thursday, July 22, with I Declare War and Legend. Time/tickets to be announced. Cowboys The El Paso-based Pantera tribute band performs Wednesday, July 28. Rob Base and D.J. E-Z Rock 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29. All ages show. Tickets: $20. Zen-Meister Bar 1160 Airway. Information: 778-1089. T.I.N. The band fronted by actor Thomas Ian Nichols (American Pie) plays 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 7. Tickets: $10. Lynch Mob The power band featuring George Lynch (Dokken), Oni Logan, Brian Tichy (Foreigner and Billy Idol) and Michael Devin (Kenny Wayne Sheppard) performs at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 18, with other guests. Ages 18 and older admitted. Tickets: $15. Spencer Theater for Performing Arts Airport Hwy 220 in Alto, N.M. (about 12 miles north of downtown Ruidoso). Information: (575) 336-4800, (888) 818-7872 or spencertheater.com. Hermans Hermits with Peter Noone 8 p.m. Friday, July 2. Tickets: $76 and $79. Missoula Childrens Theatres King Arthurs Quest 7 p.m. Friday, July 9. Tickets: $15 ($7 children). Charo 8 p.m. Friday, July 16. Known for her flamboyant stage presence, Charo is a Female Pop Album of the Year Award winner for her flamenco inspired platinum album, Guitar Passion. Her latest single Espaa Ca won a 2009 World Dance Music Award nomination. Tickets: $76 and $79. A buffet is at 6 p.m. Cost: $20. Tennessee Three 8 p.m. Friday, July 23. The trio behind nearly every Johnny Cash stage show and recording for 35 years perform Cashs greatest hits. Tickets: $56 and $59. Brisket buffet at 6 p.m. Cost: $20. Chamber Music Festival in Ruidoso Friday and Saturday, July 30-31. Tickets: $25-$49.

Tejano Legends VII Ruben Ramos andthe Mexican Revolution, Jay Perez and Asi Band headline the Tex-Mex music style tour at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at the El Paso Convention Center. Tickets: $25 to $55, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster).

Hiroshima The American jazz fusion band performs at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, at UTEPs Magoffin Auditorium. After more than 30 years and 15 albums, the bands latest CD Legacy was nominated for a 2010 Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental Album. Tickets: $35 and $40, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster). Ben Carroll Musician Ben Carroll presents an all-ages concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10, at Black Box Theatre, 430 N Downtown Mall in Las Cruces. Tickets: $10 at the door. Information: (575) 523-1223. Coheed and Cambria The New York indie-prog-metal-storytellers present their tour in support of their current CD and novel Year of the Black Rainbow Aug. 17, at Club 101, 1148 Airway, with Londons Porcupine Tree. Tickets: $26 in advance; $30 day of show, plus service charge (ticketbully.com). Coheed and Cambrias Year of the Black Rainbow charted No. 5 in its first week. The band released a deluxe edition of the album with a 352-page hardcover novel of the same name, penned by lead singer/guitarist Claudio Sanchez with best selling author Peter David. Disney Live! Mickeys Rockin Road Show The Disney family musical comes toEl Paso Sept. 17-19, at Abraham Chavez Theatre, Showtime is 7 p.m. Friday, and noon and 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: $24.21-$46.92, plus service charges. (Ticketmaster). Information: disneylive.com.

form at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, at The Plaza Theatre. Tickets: $28-$48, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster)

Benise The Nuevo Flamenco stars per-

Bellydance Superstars The showcaseof Middle Eastern dance in their Art of Bellydance tour is Wednesday, Oct. 6, at the UTEPs Magoffin Auditorium. (Ticketmaster). Information: bellydancesuperstars.com.

Shakira The international superstar per-

forms at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, at UTEPs Don Haskins Center. Shakira has more than 214 global award nominations and more than 50 million albums sold worldwide. Tickets: $152.50, $102.50, $72.50, $42.50 and $9.50, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster) and the cast of Yo Gabba Gabba bring their Theres A Party in My City production with music, singing, dancing and animation to El Paso at 6 p.m. Dec. 7, at the Abraham Chavez Theatre. Tickets on sale beginning June 4: $38.70-$41.26; under age one admitted free if sitting in parents lap. (Ticketmaster)

Inn of the Mountain Gods Resort and Casino Mescalero, N.M. Age 21 and olderadmitted. Information: 1-877-277-5677 or innofthemountaingods.com. The Temptations The Motown legends perform 8 p.m. Thursday, July 8. $20-$60. Merle Haggard The Okie from Muskogee performs at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 13. Tickets: $25-$100. Josh Turner The country/folk star performs 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 10. $25-$75. Rodney Carrington The country comedian and star of the sitcom Rodney performs at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27. The Black Crowes 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6. Tickets: $25-$100. El Paso Scene Page 15

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Music Under the Stars The 27th summer concert series, presented by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, runs 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sundays, through Aug. 15, at the Chamizal National Memorial amphitheater, 800 S. San Marcial. Admission is free. Information: 541-4481 or elpasoartsandculture.org. Grills permitted in park, but not within the amphitheater itself. No glass containers or pets permitted. Free park-and-ride shuttles available from El Paso Zoo to Chamizal and depart regularly 6:30 to 10 p.m. July 4 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular with El Paso Symphony Orchestra (7 to 9 p.m.) July 11 Sleepercar (Americana/rock) July 18 Son De Madera (Son Jarocho) July 25 Swing Fever (Swing Era Jazz) Aug. 1 Hot Club of Cowtown (Western Swing)

70s flashback band Fungi Mungle at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 17, as part of its summer-long music series in Madeline Park, 900 Baltimore. Bring a lawn chair, blanket or picnic basket. Admission is free. Information: 588-5827, 7319956 or kernplace.org.

Shane A. Stewart No Strings TheatreCompany will host a night of classic country, soft rock and oldies with performer Shane A. Stewart at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 17, in the Black Box Theatre, 430 N. Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Admission: $10 at the door. Information: (575) 523-1223 or no-strings.org.

El Camino de la Vida: de la Infancia a la Vejez The musical presentation is 5p.m. Saturday, July 24, at Chamizal National Memorial, 800 S. San Marcial, featuring vocal and instrumental presentations of Spanish music. Tickets: $8. Information: 532-7273.

Jazz on the Rocks The monthly live jazzmusic series is 8 p.m. the second Thursday of every month May through October, at McKelligon Canyon. The July 8 concert features the Brad Leali Jazz Players. Tickets: $9 in advance; $10 day of show, plus service charge. (Ticketmaster). Information: jazzelpaso.org. presents the show at 9 p.m. Friday, July 9, at Badlands Billiards, 7792 Franklin. THe show features System A, Birth Defects, Maintain Crew and a live performance by La Familia. Admission: $5 21 and up, $7 ages 18-20.

Party with Azucar The Latin jazz bandwill host a dinner and dance 7 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 24, at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casinos Signature Showroom. The performance features a special tribute to Eydie Gorme y Trio Los Panchos featuring Dora Reyes. Admission: $30 in advance (cash only); available at All That Music, Capshaw Olivas Music stores or Cielo Vista Insurance. No tickets sold at the door. Table for eight is $200 through July 21. Reservations: 471-0849.

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Steve Smith Las Cruces Steve Smith,Chris Sanders and Hard Road perform at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 24, at the Rio Grande Theatre, 211 Downtown Mall, in Las Cruces. Proceeds benefit KRWG-FM. Tickets: $15 in advance ($7.50 age 12 and younger); $20 ($10 age 12 and younger) at the door. Information: (575) 646-2222 or krwgfm.org.

Alfresco! Fridays The free outdoor concerts begin at 5:30 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 10 at Arts Festival Plaza (between El Paso Museum of Art and Plaza Theatre). Presented by the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department. No outside food or beverages, or pets allowed. Information: 534-0689, 541-4481, or alfrescofridays.com. July 9 Exito (Tejano) July 16 El Paso Blues Band (blues/jazz) July 23 Mariachi Raices de America July 30 La Imperial Sonora (Latin cumbia) Tribute band concerts Hotrods andWheels, 1510 Bengal. Showtime is 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; ages 21 and older welcome. Tickets: $10. Information: 591-7637. July 9-10 Led Zeplin Tribute Aug. 6-7 Metallica Tribute Sept. 3-4 AC/DC Tribute val is 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the Weed Community Center in Weed, N.M. The event offers continuous live music, food, arts and crafts, plus entertainment for kids. Featured bands: Blue Sky Country, Coyote Crossing Bluegrass, Simple Gifts, Texas Country, Duke City Swampcoolers, Vintage and Muddy River. Portion of proceeds benefit H.B. Newel Scholarship Fund. Admission: $12 (children admitted free). Information: (575) 687-3680, (575) 687-6348 or (575) 687-4388. Sunday morning gospel cowboy worship is 9 a.m. Admission is free. Friday evening jam session planned in the Weed School Gym. To get there: take Hwy 130, turn right at Cloudcroft, and follow the signs to Weed, which is 23 miles southeast of Cloudcroft.

La Union Station The restaurant, 3117Hwy 28 in La Union, N.M., will host a Summer Music Festival Saturday and Sunday, July 1718, with live bands performing continuously each day beginning at 3 p.m. Admission is free. Information: (575) 874-2828 or launionstationrestaurant.com

Bluegrass Festival The 15th annual festi-

Sunland Park Racetrack & Casino Live music is offered 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 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 8 p.m. to midnight Thursdays. Friday, July 2 Los Dukes Saturday, July 3 Bosse Sunday, July 4 Mariachi Raices de America Friday, July 9 Tejas Saturday, July 10 The Starliners Sunday, July 11 Mariachi Alegre Friday, July 16 Last Minute Saturday, July 17 Ekiz Sunday, July 18 Mariachi Real de Jalisco Friday, July 23 Skarabajo Saturday, July 24 Animo Sunday, July 25 Mariachi Los Toritos Friday, July 30 Inolvidable Saturday, July 31 Asi Sunday, Aug. 1 Mariachi Femenil Las Caponeras State Line Music West Texas Food Bankand State Lane BBQ, 1222 Sunland Park Drive presents the Rudolph Chevrolet-Honda out-

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MusicContd from Page 16door concert series 8 to 10 p.m. Wednesdays through August. Admission is free; all customers asked to bring non-perishable food donation or cash donation for the West Texas Food Bank. Information: WTxFoodBank.org. July 7 To be announced July 14 Whiskey Myers July 21 Del Castillo

Downtown. July 25 Sobredosis Del Sabor at Marty Robbins Park, 11600 Viscount.

Music in the Park The Las Cruces summer concert series is 7 p.m. Sundays. No pets allowed. Admission is free. Information: (575) 541-2200 or las-cruces.org. All July concerts are at Klein Park, 155 N. Mesquite: July 11 Fast Lane (country/blues) and Redneck Cowgirl (country/gospel) July 18 Undiskovered featuring Carol Portillo (variety) and Mariachi Feminil Flores Mexicanas. July 25 Remember Then (doo wop/oldies) and Gene & the Starliners (oldies).

Outlet Shoppess Summer Concert Series Outlet Shoppes at El Paso, 7051 S.Desert in Canutillo, (off I-10 at Trans Mountain exit) and Exa radio will host free weekly concerts 6 to 9 p.m. Thursdays through July 29 at the malls North End. Admission is free; bring a lawn chair. Information: 877-3208 or theoutletshoppesatelpaso.com. July 1 Mantarraya (rock/pop), Zocalo (rock/pop band from Chihuahua with the hit Donde Voy) and Carla Riojas of Juarez. July 8 La Utopia (alternative) and Enter (rock/pop). July 15 Vox (cover band) and Nios Heroes (rock/pop). July 22 Mario Gallegos, former member of Vox debuting her first solo album. July 29 Noel (Spanish pop/R&B singer) and Maria Jose, Spanish pop artist.

Tailgate 2010 The outdoor jazz concertseries in Alamogordo, N.M., is a fundraiser for the Flickinger Center. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. in the upper parking lot at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Gates open 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Season reservations: $150 (usually sell out early). Weekly spaces are $30, if available. Walk-up admission: $7. Information: (575) 437-2202 or flickingercenter.com. July 10 Round Mountain July 24 Chris Beaty and Special guest

PT & The Cruisers The area varietyband will host two dinner shows in July. Information: ptcruiserep.com. 7 p.m. Saturday, July 24, Il Posto, 7130 N. Mesa. Information/reservations: 585-2221. 8 p.m. Saturday, July 31, at Lancers West, 6006 N. Mesa Cost: $5 cover charge; $19.95 optional buffet. Reservations: 584-4421.

DJ Michael Stevens Stevens is the featured entertainment 8 p.m. to midnight Fridays July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, at Federal Courthouse Bar and Grille, 912 Texas. Information: 881-4051. The Percolator 217 N. Stanton. Livemusic events are scheduled regularly at downtown cafe and gallery. Information: 351-4377 or myspace.com/thepercolator915. Andrew Weathers Buffalo Show, 8 p.m. Friday, July 2. Radar vs. Wolf, 7 p.m. Saturday, July 3. Sleepercar, Mockingbird and The Lusitania, 8 p.m. Wednesdayk, July 7. The Non, Soviet Music Police, Shapes Stars Make, 8 p.m. Thursday, July 8. Rockonelpaso.com, 8 p.m. Friday, July 9. Singer/songwriter night with Marc Cogman, Ben de la Cour and Mike Duncan, Saturday, July 10. Sheeple tour kickoff, 8 p.m. Friday, July 16. Cabin Fever, Murderous Kangaroo, Valley Rats acoustic show, 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 20 (as part of film festival). Slang Chickens, 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 21. Weather Box, 9 p.m. Friday, July 23. Angel and Rockonelpaso.com, 8 p.m. Saturday, July 24. Corima and Remainder, 8 p.m. Friday, July 30.

ComedyComedy open mic Sun City Comedy hosts open mic stand-up comedy contests at 8