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February-March 2015 | Weekend Edition
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Two More Restaurants Open Downtown!
Downtown is known for many things - it evokes thoughts of commerce, politics, shopping, entertainment but most of all,... food. Imagine for a moment the silence that sweeps over your mind when someone asks you, "Where do you want to eat?" If you work downtown the struggle is even more real with so many great food options - choices, choices, choices.
Two more restaurants have opened, and they couldn't be any more different. Nolita Corner Bistro on 420 San Antonio St. opened their doors on Valentine's Day. They offer American cuisine with a few ethnic twists. Don Chuy Caf� on 504 S. Mesa St., serves humble but delicious Mexican food.
Owner Carlos Becerra opened Don Chuy Caf� in the location that used to be La Feria Grill - the new restaurant continues to serve...
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Information on Downtown Construction
The rehabilitation of Downtown El Paso continues its course. Important developments are getting done to improve upon our already beautiful downtown.
Beginning next week, Downtown commuters and visitors should expect additional detours related to the on-going reconstruction of bridges over the Union Pacific Railroad.
Kansas Street will be closed to all traffic between Main Street and Franklin Avenue for three months beginning on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. This is in addition to the construction on Santa Fe Street, which will remain closed to all traffic between Main Street and Franklin through the end of February
Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists should follow marked detours which will be in place at both locations.Traffic flow should remain as smooth as it is currently but feel free to search for alternative routes to navigate around downtown.
Additionally, those commuting to Downtown from the Eastside or Northeast El Paso should consider using Loop 375 or exiting I-10 at Cotton Street and turning right on Texas Avenue to avoid Kansas Street.
Feel free to share this information since many people may not be aware of the closure.
Beginning Tuesday February 3rd, 2015
400 Block of North Santa Fe Street
400 Block of North Kansas Street
Downtown El Paso
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Classical Mystery Tour- A Tribute to The Beatles!
Imagine The Beatles playing in concert with a symphony orchestra. What would that have sounded like? Find out for yourself when Classical Mystery Tour performs live Beatles music along with the incredible sound of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra.\
The four musicians in Classical Mystery Tour look and sound just like The Beatles, but Classical Mystery Tour is more than just a rock concert. The full show presents some 30 Beatles tunes sung, played, and performed exactly as they were written.
Hear "Penny Lane" with a live trumpet section; experience the beauty of "Yesterday" with an acoustic guitar and string quartet; enjoy the rock/classical blend on the hard edged "I Am the Walrus." From early Beatles music on through the solo years, Classical Mystery Tour is the best of The Beatles like you've never heard them: totally live.
Classical Mystery Tour features Jim Owen (John Lennon) on rhythm guitar, piano, and vocals; Tony Kishman (Paul McCartney) on bass guitar, piano, and vocals; David John (George Harrison) on lead guitar and vocals; and Chris Camilleri (Ringo Starr) on drums and vocals. Martin Herman, who transcribed the musical scores note for note from Beatles recordings, conducts many of the Classical Mystery Tour concerts.
From the recent success of The Beatles Rock Band to the release of the re-mastered Beatles albums, the demand for Beatles material is greater than ever. Many Beatles fans never had the opportunity to experience a live Beatles show; Classical Mystery Tour offers that live experience in the comfort of a concert hall.
Saturday February 28th, 2015 at 7:30 a.m.
Plaza Theatre
125 W. Mills Avenue
Downtown El Paso
Cost: $30-$80
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23rd Annual Komen El Paso Race for the Cure!
Mattress Firm presents the 23rd Annual Komen El Paso Race for the Cure in Downtown El Paso!
Susan G. Komen El Paso is dedicated to combating breast cancer at every front. Up to 75 percent of Komen El Paso's net income goes toward funding grants to local hospitals and community organizations that provide breast health education and breast cancer screening and treatment programs for medically underserved women. The remaining net income (a minimum of 25 percent) supports the national Komen Grants Program, which funds groundbreaking breast cancer research, meritorious awards and educational and scientific programs around the world.
The Komen El Paso service area covers all of El Paso County. Thanks to the thousands of people who participant in theKomen El Paso Race for the Cure and other Komen El Paso events each year, dedicated corporate partners and generous donors, Komen El Paso is playing a vital role in fighting breast cancer in our community.
Your registration gets you to the starting line but your fundraising gets them one step closer to finding a cure. Remember that 75% of funds raised remain in El Paso to help those fighting breast cancer today. The remaining 25% will fund cutting edge research so there will be more tomorrows.
Race Day Events:
6am-9am - Walk-up Registration and Survivor Check-in
8am - Competitive 5k Run - $35
9am - Non-Competitive 1M/5K Walk/Run - $30 adults, $15 kids 12 and under
Register now at komenelpaso.org or call 915.533.4433 for more information
Sunday March 1st, 2015 8 a.m. Downtown El Paso
Southwest University Park
1 Ballpark Plaza
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TONIGHT!! Project ARRIBA 2nd Annual Fundraiser
Project ARRIBA (Advanced Retraining & Redevelopment Initiative in Border Areas) and event sponsor JP Morgan Chase & Co. are partnering with local investors and strategic partners for Project ARRIBA's2nd annual fundraising event to bring awareness of the economic impact the organization has made in the Paso del Norte Region.
The attendees will hear from program graduates, board members and keynote speaker Woody L. Hunt, Executive Chairman of Hunt Companies.
The mission of Project ARRIBA is to provide high-skilled training to El Pasoans who need the occupational skills necessary to access jobs in demand occupations that pay a family-sustaining living wage, with benefits and a career path.
Project ARRIBA promotes a working partnership between community-based organizations, training institutions, and private corporate partners. Serving the El Paso community for over 16 years, the organization continually demonstrates the substantial social and economic benefits that can be achieved for those who otherwise would not have the opportunity.
Since 1999, Project ARRIBA has graduated 1,060 participants from UTEP and EPCC with the skills needed to access high-demand careers and meet employer demands in the El Paso region. 2010-2014 job placements are earning over $43,000/year, 6x their pre-training wages. In 2010, UTEP's Institute for Policy & Economic Development (IPED) reported that program graduates have added almost half a billion dollars to El Paso's economy and that for every dollar invested in Project ARRIBA, $26 is being returned to the local community.
Thursday February 26th, 2015 at 5:30 p.m.
Community Foundation Room
333 N. Oregon St.
Downtown El Paso
Cost: $150 per person, $1,200 per table
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Romantic Duet- Rio Roma at the Abraham!
Brothers, Jos� Luis and Ra�l Ortega Castro are the voices behind the popular romantic Mexican pop duo, R�o Roma. They first found success as songwriters for several artists including Alejandra Guzm�n, Luis Fonsi, Camila and Alejandro Fern�ndez.
In 2011, the brothers finally had the opportunity to fulfill their dream of interpreting their own compositions and become the new voice for romantic music in Mexico. Their first album, Al Fin Te Encontr�, shattered Latin American records proving that their talent went beyond their poetic words on paper. The duo received two nominations for Premio Lo Nuestro 2015: Group or Duo of the Year-Pop Category and Best Collaboration of the Year-Mexican Region.
Celebrate love during the month of Valentine's Day by watching R�o Roma perform their romantic hits, Al Fin Te Encontr�, Me Cambiaste la Vida, Por Eso Te Amo, Tan S�lo un Minuto y Mi Persona Favorita. For their first U.S. tour the Ortega Castro brothers are ready to show America that "Hoy Es Un Buen D�a"(Today is a good day) for romance.
Saturday February 28th, 2015 8 p.m.
Abraham Chavez Theatre
1 Civic Center Plaza
Downtown El Paso
Cost: $25-$175
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TONIGHT!!- Last Thursdays! Art Walk
Last Thursdays with the Downtown Arts District returns this Thursday, February 26th, 2015. Last Thursdays is a monthly art walk organized by community artists and business owners supported by the Museums and Cultural Affairs Department.
Last Thursdays showcases art galleries, Pop-Up art installations, live artist performances, live-music, and free admission to special exhibitions at some of the Downtown museums. February Highlights Include:
El Paso Museum of History located on 510 N Santa Fe St. and the El Paso Museum of Art located on 1 Arts Festival Plaza will be open until 9pm with free general admission. The El Paso Exploreum & Artisan Gallery located on 300 W. San Antonio Ave. will be open from 6 to 8 p.m with free admission.
The Rock House Cafe and Gallery located at 400 W. Overland Avenue will be open featuring local artists food and entertainment. This Thursday they feature live Music by Jupiter Junkies and a Jazz Piano performance by Israel Aguirre; Fire Dancing performance from Mindy Chanson; Poetry Reading by Richie Marrufo; and art from the featured artist of the month Juju Aguirre.
Thursday February 26th, 6-11 p.m.
Rock House Cafe & Gallery
400 W. Overland
Downtown Arts District
Downtown El Paso
Cost: Free
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Tricky Falls presents Senses Fail!
Senses Fail is an American post-hardcore band from Ridgewood, New Jersey. Formed in 2002, the line up initially consisted of James "Buddy" Nielsen, Dan Trapp, Dave Miller, Garrett Zablocki and James Gill. Despite constant line up changes, the only original member in the band remaining, vocalist "Buddy" Nelsen continues to make Senses Fail one of the most prominent post-hardcore bands in the U.S.
Senses Fail have released six albums (Let It Enfold You, Still Searching, Life Is Not a Waiting Room, The Fire, Renacer, and Pull The Thorns From Your Heart) along with a "Best of" album (Follow Your Bliss).
Senses Fail has participated in many festivals of bands alike such as the Vans Warped Tour in the 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2009 editions. Also they supported the Taste of Chaos tour first edition in 2005 with the bands The Used, Killswitch Engage, and My Chemical Romance.
The band is celebrating the 10 year anniversary of their debut album Let It Enfold You, which saw the release of two singles: "Buried a Lie" and "Rum Is for Drinking, Not for Burning." The music video for "Buried a Lie" was filmed on the set of a soap opera called "Guiding Light." Nielsen's mother shot the video and was also the link between Senses Fail and the soap as she used to act in the show. The release of the video started attracting mainstream success for the band. During this period, Senses Fail could be found in magazines such as Kerrang!, Rolling Stone, Spin and were even featured on the cover of Alternative Press
The band will be performance their hits throughout their 10+ musical career and music from their latest release "Pull The Thorns From Your Heart". El Paso's Senses Fail concert will have special guests Kublai Khan, Gentlemen, Triumph Over Shipwreck.
Friday February 27th, 2015 at 6 p.m.
Tricky Falls
209 S. El Paso Street
Downtown El Paso
Cost: $14-$17
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Downtown Arts and Farmers Market!
Artist and Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday morning. The market offers original arts and crafts, food vending, regionally grown agricultural products and entertainment from local artists, artisans and farmers in El Paso County.
Established in 2011, the market offers residents and visitors the
opportunity to shop in an outdoor setting while enjoying great food and free
activities for the entire family.
Help support your local artists and farmers by shopping local every Saturday at the Downtown Artist and Farmers' Market!
Try your hand at block printing using African themed patterns this Saturday during the special African American History Month tribute by local musician poet Nancy Green. Performance begins at 11am, teaching artist booth from 9am-1pm. And as always a great line up of the beloved Food Truck Vendors, healthy cooking demonstrations, and arts and crafts from artists and vendors from the southwest borderland region.
Produce season is upon us! There will be hydroponically grown fresh lettuces that local Army vendors from Fresh Endeavor will be bringing when they join for the first time this Saturday. Be sure and visit their booth, they'll soon have kitchen herbs and other yumminess.
Parking is available.
Saturday February 28th, 2015.
9am-1pm
Union Plaza District
Downtown El Paso
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Experience the Culture- Shopping in DWNTWN!
Shop DWNTWN to experience the border culture while having unique and diverse shopping opportunities at many of the retailers located downtown.
Visit Mercado Paisano located at 400 S. Oregon to find Mexican arts and crafts, Mexican cuisine, and an extensive variety of stores that will make you feel that you are actually in Mexico.
Downtown offers you a wide variety of goods at unbelievable prices. Stop by and encounter the latest in fashion in retails stores such as Krystal Jeans, Hollands, Continental Dry Goods, and many more!
Stores such as Mr. Hats, La Coqueta, El Loco Gamez, are among the many stores that offer you the biggest variety in accessories for you or your little ones to be ready for school.
Look good and smell good! Perfumeria Rachelle I & II, Genesis Perfumeria, S K Cosmetics, La Pila Relojeria, GJ Jewelry Shop, and dozens of other stores offer you the greatest selection of beauty supplies and accessories.
Shopping builds an appetite? Downtown is known for the most delicious authentic food from a variety of eateries such as La Feria Grill, Caf� Colon, Hello Day Cafe, and Hong Kong Express.
Do not limit yourself to the stores listed above there about 300 stores located downtown where you can get great products for the best prices while enjoying the rich borderland culture!
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TONIGHT!!
UTEP's Focus Talks El Paso Museum of Art!
Organized by Education Intern and Art History Major, Carolina Franco, UTEP students are focusing and thinking carefully about works of art on view at EPMA.
A series of twenty minute talks bring students to discuss works of art from their personal perspective.
On February 26th, Jimena Gereda will lead the discussion on Giovanni Antonio Canal's View of the Molo a piece of the permanent collection of the El Paso Museum of Art.
These events are free and open to the public; however space in the El Paso Energy Auditorium is limited to 220 people. RSVP by calling 915.532.1707
Thursdays 26th 2015 at 7 p.m.
El Paso Museum of Art
1 Arts Festival Plaza
Arts District
Downtown El Paso
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Downtown Haunted Brothel Tour!
El Paso's original "sin" comes alive on this Haunted Brothel Tour! They hold nothing back as the ghost tour guides will take you in the darkest alleys and reveal El Paso's secret history.
This two hour walking excursion will take you into some of the city's remaining brothels and expose murder, corruption, adultery, and prostitution of the Old West!
This will be the most shocking and revealing history of the Sun City. Adults ONLY.
Warning: This ghost tour is not for small (infant) children, the faint of heart, or the easily offended. This tour will contain adult situations, offensive history, and adult language.
Stay tuned as the Ghost915 Paranormal Society steps up a notch next month delivering almost daily tours as their signature Downtown Ghost Tour, an acclaimed Haunted Hotel Tour, and a Downtown History Tour, along with many other paranormal/haunted events and paraphernalia.
Saturday February 28th, 2015 at 9 p.m.
Ghost915 Paranormal Research Center
108 E. San Antonio Av.
Downtown El Paso
Cost: $15
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The Garden presents Claude VonStroke
Barclay Macbride Crenshaw known by the stage name Claude VonStroke, is an American house and technoproducer based in San Francisco. He owns the Dirtybird and Mothership labels.
Since 2005, dirtybird has carved out a niche as a premiere American label and has released over 40 EPs. VonStroke has released two artist albums as well as a Fabric mix and over 25 remixes for a wide range of commercial and underground artists from Indy rock group "The Rapture" to Detroit techno legend Kevin Saunderson.
In an effort to give something back to the community VonStroke unveiled a new label "mothership" in 2007. A large percentage of the label's proceeds go to a music school for children in Claude's hometown of Detroit, Michigan. This label features more euro-flavored techno and house featuring groups like Catz 'n Dogz, Maetrik and Voodeux.
Tour wise, Claude has headlined almost every major club, festival and basement after-party in the world. The outdoor dirtybird parties in San Francisco's scenic Golden Gate Park have also become a legendary summer destination point for both locals and international travelers.
Friday February 27th, 2015 at 8 p.m.
The Garden
511 Western
Downtown El Paso
Cost: $15
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#Project 301 presents Amine Edge & Dance!
Project 301 is a music initiative by 301 Nightlife of bringing renowned DJs, quality underground music, and DJs recently signed by major labels with the potential of becoming big Electronic music stars.
This series of events are often free just by making an online RSVP (at eventbrite), which guarantees your entrance and no-cover charge if the guest arrives before 11 p.m.
Marseille, France natives Amine Edge & Dance are the self-claimed creators of the empire G-House Movement. Made famous for their great tracks and remixes, the duet was able to inject a stream of cool in the middle of the house music by creating their own style, "G-House" for Gangsta House. An explosive style that combines the big bass of Funk and inspirations of Hip-House in the late '80s, as evidenced by their excellent "Halfway Crooks" or their hit "Going to Heaven With The Goodie-Goodies" with sample of Notorious BIG.
For additional information and table reservations call 915.307.5514. Most #project301 concerts are for guests ages 18 and over.
Friday February 20th, 2015 9 p.m.
301 Nightlife
301 S. Ochoa
Downtown El Paso
Cost: Free if RSVP
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Conversational Spanish Classes- El Paso Museum of History!
The El Paso Museum of History has offered a variety of classes where students can develop or master a new skill. The classes have varied from language learning, dancing and interpretive arts, as well as photography and other visual arts.
This course will acquaint students with everyday-spoken Spanish and introduce them to Spanish-speaking cultures, as well as to provide them opportunities for language practicing and cultural awareness through movies, songs and readings from Spain and Latin American countries.
Class is taught by Diego Murcia and open for all Adults and children (+9). Individuals interested in enrolling for any of these classes can register in the museum gift store. For more information, contact the El Paso Museum of History at 915.351.3588.
Classes are only $10 for museum members and $20 for non-museum members for the entire 8-week session.
Course continues on Saturday February 28th, 2015
El Paso Museum of History
510 N. Santa Fe
Downtown El Paso
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Plaza Theatre Tour!
Downtown's jewel, The Plaza Theatre is a historic building in Downtown El Paso and stands as one of the city's most well-know landmarks.
Renowned throughout the United States for its beauty and architecture the Plaza Theatre hosts Broadway performances, concerts, film festivals, and numerous other events.
This Tuesday you have the opportunity to fully experience the Plaza Theatre in a two-hour tour inside and out of this beautiful establishment.
Interested parties will meet in front of the Plaza Theatre, underneath the marquee. For this and other information call 915.534.0660
Plaza Theatre
Pioneer Plaza
125 West Mills Avenue
Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 at 12 p.m.
Downtown El Paso
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Citizenship Classes at the Library!
Whether you moved to the United States for better school and/or work opportunities or to be with your family, this beautiful land gives you the right to earn your United States of America citizenship.
The extensive procedures and paperwork can be a hassle, the El Paso Public Libraries are helping individuals with Citizenship classes to help and ease the load of this important process.
The classes are offered every Tuesday in all library branches at 5 p.m. For Additional information call 915.543.5433
Tuesday March 3rd, 2015
El Paso Public Library-Main Branch
501 N. Oregon Street
Downtown El Paso
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Jazz Thursdays with Grau at The Tap!
One of the most enduring and traditional restaurant-bars in Downtown El Paso is The Tap. The Tap provides an atmosphere that has attracted customers for decades.
The Tap presents Live Jazz and Jam Every Thursday nights! Come out enjoy the best nachos, great music and killer drink specials. Grau Live Jazz nights are a practice of the roots of Jazz improvisation and musicians getting along at the beats of music.
If you play an instrument, Bring it and Jam with them!!!! Thursday night features Abel Mireles tenor saxophone, David Rodriguez bass, Eddie Provencio, drums Jorge Gonzalez guitar.
Thursday March 5th, 2015 at 10 p.m.
The Tap
408 E. San Antonio Ave.
Downtown El Paso
For more information call 915.532.1848
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Namaste- Yoga Classes at The Station Urban Offices!
Come join The Root Yoga Studio for Yoga classes to relax after a long workday at the The Station Urban Offices. Developed in India thousands of years ago, yoga has become an increasingly popular form of exercise in the United States. Whether yoga's recent rise in popularity stems from an increase in stress levels or the following of a Hollywood trend, yoga delivers many benefits to those who incorporate it into their everyday lives. Yoga is a healing system of theory and practice. The purpose of yoga is to create strength, awareness and harmony in both the mind and body.
Classes are only $10 each or a package of 8 classes for $60. For more information call 915.730.3800.
Every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:15 p.m.
The Station Urban Offices
500 W. Overland Ste. 250
Downtown El Paso
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Teen Hangout at Armijo Library!
Come hangout or send your teen every Tuesday to the Armijo Library and join them in the fun of Science, Technology, Math, Engineering, video games, graffiti art, movie nights, Young Adult Literature, painting, music, and much more! Open to all tweens and teens.
For two full hours every Tuesday the El Paso Public Library- Armijo Branch has an afternoon loaded with fun, creativity, and relationship building, plus snacks are provided for free!
Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 4:30-6:30
Armijo Library
620 E. 7th Avenue.
Downtown El Paso
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Dwntwn Pictorial Parking Guide!
Below is a pictorial guide of some of the parking garages and surface lots shown on the parking map. Not all are pictured however, this may serve to help you better plan, so come gameday you have a game-plan. (Costs are not listed as they are subject to change)
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