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It's Not Summer in El Paso Until …

mike — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:30:53 +0000

Officially, it’s not summer until June 21. But real El Pasoans don’t need the calendar to tell them summer has arrived. We have other ways to make that determination. For me, it’s not summer in El Paso until I hear the musical question “What would you do to go to Western Playland?” posed ad nauseam [...]

El Paso's Free Music Concert Series – Who's Playing Where This Week

mike — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:52:03 +0000

Whether you’re a fan of rock, jazz, cumbias or country, you’ll find a local band performing it at a free outdoor concert series on just about every day of the week this time of the year. Here’s a roundup of who’s playing where this week in El Paso: Wednesday June 12 The Rudolph Free Music [...]

Where to Watch Fireworks in El Paso This 4th of July

mike — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:45:32 +0000

Fireworks have become synonymous with the Fourth of July. But with the county banning the sale and use of all fireworks for the third consecutive year, what’s a person who wants to celebrate the Fourth with a bang to do? The next best thing; attend one of the many professional displays around town! Here’s your [...]

Things To Do This Weekend in El Paso – Festivals, Free Music and More

mike — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:15:54 +0000

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, June 7 – June 9. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks: FRIDAY: Movies on the Lawn – UTEP’s annual summer film series. This week’s featured movie is “Oz: The Great and Powerful”. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to [...]

El Paso's Free Music Concert Series – Who's Playing Where This Week

mike — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 05:02:33 +0000

There’s plenty to see and do in El Paso — especially this time of the year. And a lot of it involves eating, drinking, and watching local bands jam for free. Here’s a roundup of who’s playing at which free music concert series this week in El Paso: Wednesday June 5 The Rudolph Free Music [...]

2013 'Music under the Stars' Free Concerts Get Underway This Week

mike — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 14:32:28 +0000

The season opener for Music under the Stars is just days away. If you enjoy listening to live music but don’t want to get all dressed up or have go to a club, then this is the free outdoor summer concert program for you. MUTS has become a favorite for many El Paso area families [...]

Things To Do This Weekend in El Paso – Baseball, Farmer's Market + More

mike — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:25:36 +0000

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, May 31 – June 2. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks. FRIDAY – SUNDAY: Diablos Baseball – The El Paso Diablos battle it out at Cohen Stadium against the Gary Southshore Railcats. This weekend’s promotions are Fireworks after the [...]

'Dancing In the City' and 'Melodies at the Park' Make El Paso Summer Debuts

mike — Fri, 31 May 2013 15:17:38 +0000

Okay guys, shine up your dancing shoes, and ladies, get your sexy warm weather shorts and chunks ready because “Dancing in the City” and “Melodies at the Park” join the free El Paso outdoor music fracas this weekend. Both events will make their summer debuts on Saturday and Sunday respectively. Dancing in the City will [...]

El Paso Area High School Graduation Dates & Times

mike — Fri, 31 May 2013 02:15:39 +0000

The annual rite of spring is here; cue The Pomp and Circumstance March! Here’s the 2013 graduation schedule for all El Paso area high schools (also known as ‘The Times One Should Avoid the Area Around the Don Haskins Center.): Socorro ISD: Friday, May 31, 2013 Americas High School 3 p.m. Don Haskins Center El [...]

El Paso Diablos Weekend Home stand Includes Fireworks and Quarter Dogs

mike — Thu, 30 May 2013 15:18:19 +0000

The El Paso Diablos are back home from their week long road trip and ready to play some weekend ball. They’ll play host to the Gary Southshore Railcats from Friday to Sunday, and kick the weekend off with another Fireworks Friday.

El Paso's Free Music Concert Series – Who's Playing Where This Week

mike — Wed, 29 May 2013 14:54:39 +0000

Memorial Day Is More Than a Three Day Weekend

mike — Mon, 27 May 2013 16:20:06 +0000

Like a lot of Americans, you’ll probably spend Memorial Day in a backyard with friends and family eating some type of grilled meat and mayonnaise-based salads. But it’s important to remember that the day isn’t called “beer and burger day.” It’s called Memorial Day, and it’s called that for a reason. In short, it’s a [...]

Things To Do This Weekend in El Paso – Hot Air Balloons, Wine Sampling + More

mike — Fri, 24 May 2013 15:21:18 +0000

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, May 24 – May 27. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks. FRIDAY – SATURDAY: ‘The Addams Family’ – The world of Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester, Grandma, Wednesday, Pugsley and Lurch comes to life on stage. 8 p.m. at the [...]

Five Family Friendly Things to Do in El Paso over the Memorial Day Weekend

mike — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:45:55 +0000

The Memorial Day weekend is always a busy one in the El Paso area. Concerts and festivals abound, but unfortunately, not all of them are places you want to – or should – take the kids to. So what’s a parent who wants to get the kids off the couch to do? Children can be [...]

El Paso's 'Fest' Season Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend

mike — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:27:02 +0000

The 3 day Memorial Day weekend, marking the unofficial start of summer, is just a few days away and with that, the start of ‘Fest’ season in El Paso. From now to Labor Day, the Sun City’s outdoor calendar is filled with concerts and festivals beginning with this weekend’s 28th annual KLAQ Balloonfest, and the [...]

El Paso's Free Music Concert Series – Who's Playing Where This Week

mike — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:18:54 +0000

Will the Westboro Baptist Church Protest Ft. Bliss Memorial?

mike — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:06:15 +0000

The hate group known as the Westboro Baptist Church, notorious for picketing funerals of fallen soldiers, is threatening to picket Wednesday’s memorial service for five Fort Bliss soldiers who were killed in Afghanistan. Although a news release dated May 9 claims the group will stage a protest from 12:15 – 1:00 p.m. it’s not listed [...]

Things To Do This Weekend in El Paso – Feast in the Middle East, Fiesta for the Missions + More

mike — Sat, 18 May 2013 04:48:56 +0000

Here’s what’s going on in and around El Paso this weekend, May 17 – May 19. Some events are free, some will cost you a few bucks. FRIDAY: Alfresco! Fridays – The 11th season of the free weekly outdoor music series continues with the R&B sounds of Sha’Vonne & the Vibe. 6 p.m. Arts Festival [...]

UTEP to Graduate 2,600 This Saturday

mike — Fri, 17 May 2013 01:00:06 +0000

Some call it commencement, some call it graduation. Others call it a miracle. However you refer to it, Saturday will be a time of great ceremony, pageantry, and rejoicing as more than 2,600 proud UTEP students in cap and gown will walk across the stage at the Don Haskins Center on Saturday to receive their [...]

El Paso Diablos' Season Starts Tonight with $1 Beer Night – Fireworks Friday, Quartermania and Kid's Day to Follow

mike — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:22:17 +0000

The El Paso Diablos officially open their 2013 season at Cohen Stadium tonight. The seven game home stand includes games against the Amarillo Sox tonight through Sunday and Fargo-Moorhead Monday through Wednesday. Many of the fan favorite promotions are back as well beginning wit $1 Beer Thursday and College Night tonight. That will be followed [...]