February 3, 2011
I have tried to make the conscious effort of checking out websites for upcoming events, or getting the monthly free edition of El Paso’s What’s Up Newspaper/zine which has events in El Paso and the surrounding area. The following are some sites which I find very useful in my search for some good, family oriented entertaining events:
www.theplazatheatre.org The Plaza Theatre is such a gorgeous theater. It has a touch of elegance. The scenery that borders the sides of the curtain and stage is reminiscent of being outside of a villa of sorts, and the ceiling displays tiny shimmery lights for that “under the stars” feeling. I’ve seen Moscow’s The Nutcracker Ballet, the opera La Traviata, and last year I saw Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho. It was the 50th anniversary tribute with a guest speaker, and this was my first time ever seeing that movie!
Upcoming events and musicians in 2011 include:
All Shook Up (Feb.13), Boz Scaggs (Feb.20), In The Mood (Feb.21), Joe Bonamassa (Feb.24), George Jones (Feb.25), Legally Blonde (Mar.14), Tejano Legends (Mar.19), Blue Man Group (Apr.27)….and in 2012: A New Musical Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of OZ (Feb.1-12)!!
www.nps.gov/cham The Chamizal National Memorial is rich in history between Mexico and the United States. This is a large, beautiful park which hosts one of my favorite outdoor events – Music Under the Stars! This event is held during the summer for several weeks. Every Sunday, different musicians play different styles of music like salsa, meringue, and more. Last year, they wrapped up the event with a Sunday filled with Mariachi music! There are several other events and performances that are held outside as well as inside the auditorium.
http://www.visitelpaso.com/ This is a great site to get information on upcoming events from all these locations: The Convention Center, Abraham Chavez, McKelligon Canyon, Plaza Theatre and other venues!
Abraham Chavez events include: Legacy of Floyd Cramer (Feb.10), Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan (Feb.18), and El Paso Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Concerts (Feb.23-25).
Convention Center events include: “Safari Nights” presented by El Paso Safari Club (Feb.18-19), and various Expos and Conferences – like Mary Kay!!
El Paso County Coliseum – I Googled it and didn’t find an official website. Further research will be done. However, many ticket sites came up with lists of upcoming events that include: Tuff Hedemans Championship Bull Riding (Feb.12), Stone Sour with Avalanche Tour, Theory Of A Deadman (Apr.17), Ricky Martin (Apr.28), Trans-Siberian Orchestra (May5), and Lil Rob (Jul.9).
Some other great things to check out are the El Paso Zoo, the museums, Licon Dairy…and in Sunland Park, which is the border between Texas and New Mexico, there is Western Playland and the Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino.
There is so much more, and I may have to write additional blogs! But in a nutshell, El Paso really does offer a plethora of events and activities to entertain everyone of every age! “There’s nothing to do!” is an old mindset…just look for the gems that make this a truly exceptional city!
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