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Calendar of Events: 11.13.08
by Cassandra Yardeni
From poetry to wrestling; “I love a Piano” to the Backyardigans, it’s a busy week in the Borderland.
Posted on November 13, 2008
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Everywoman
Posted on November 7, 2008
The Immigrant Women of El Paso: Photo and Portrait Exhibit opens at the El Paso Museum of History on Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. At 8 p.m. head over to the El Paso Public Library for a spoken celebration, recitation of ancestral women's names and closing reception.
Border Tunes on CCLG
Posted on November 7, 2008
Starting Nov. 5, Charlando con la Gringa (CCLG) will feature only local music during the two-hour show on 750 AM from 4-6 p.m. Know any bands? Get us a disc now!
- Calendar of Events: 11.20.08
- “Redefining Walls” and other defining moments across the Borderland this week.
- The Mask of Red Death
- Outside, police cars drove past with their lights flashing. Tomorrow, perhaps, we'd read about murders in the paper. Tomorrow we could face the devil, in the news and in the mirror. But tonight we had two world class concert hall musicians in a little dive bar cantina on a disreputable side street in downtown Juarez .
- Poetry: Dog Days
- Poetry from Lawrence Barrett, Nancy Lorenza Green, Karla López, Cathy Barnes, and Mónica Gómez.
- Creative, and with vision? Come Downtown and percolate.
- We decided to conduct discussions about the new dynamics emerging in our community through new media. Essentially, we decided to brew coffee and ideology.
- Deerhoof at Club 101
- By about halfway through the first song the promoter had left. By about three quarters of the way into the first song, the bartender had walked over and turned the PA off, and that was our first only El Paso show up till now.
- Calendar of Events: 11.6.08
- Art is the word around town this week. Enjoy!
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Calendar of Events: 11.20.08
Posted on November 20, 2008
“Redefining Walls” and other defining moments across the Borderland this week.
The Mask of Red Death
Posted on November 19, 2008
Outside, police cars drove past with their lights flashing. Tomorrow, perhaps, we'd read about murders in the paper. Tomorrow we could face the devil, in the news and in the mirror. But tonight we had two world class concert hall musicians in a little dive bar cantina on a disreputable side street in downtown Juarez .
Poetry: Dog Days
Posted on November 14, 2008
Poetry from Lawrence Barrett, Nancy Lorenza Green, Karla López, Cathy Barnes, and Mónica Gómez.
Creative, and with vision? Come Downtown and percolate.
Posted on November 14, 2008
We decided to conduct discussions about the new dynamics emerging in our community through new media. Essentially, we decided to brew coffee and ideology.
Deerhoof at Club 101
Posted on November 10, 2008
By about halfway through the first song the promoter had left. By about three quarters of the way into the first song, the bartender had walked over and turned the PA off, and that was our first only El Paso show up till now.
Calendar of Events: 11.6.08
Posted on November 6, 2008
Art is the word around town this week. Enjoy!
The Day of the Dead Dances Across Borders
Posted on November 4, 2008
In addition to the large event at Centro Mayapan, El Pasoans celebrated the first weekend of November with Day of the Dead parties, poetry readings and, of course, numerous altars. Day of the Dead celebrations have moved north from Mexico to the borderlands and to points beyond in recent years.
Caught on film: the downtown renaissance
Posted on October 31, 2008
A short film about the new buzz in El Paso
Zuill Bailey in concert on ABC7
Posted on October 31, 2008
Watch below local cellist Zuill Bailey perform on ABC7
Calendar of Events 10.30.08
Posted on October 30, 2008
Halloween and Day of the Dead festivities abound. Go out and have a killer time.
Pornographic parody of Palin released online
Posted on October 29, 2008
Hustler has released a pornographic film starring a Sarah Palin lookalike. Watch two British actors read from the script.
Will Ferrell as George Bush on Saturday Night Live
Posted on October 25, 2008
Will Ferrel made a guest appearance on NBC's of Saturday Night Live, Thursday edition.
Calendar of Events: 10.23.08
Posted on October 24, 2008
Pre-election rallies and Halloween parties galore! Take a look and take your pick.
Free Screening of "An Unreasonable Man"
Posted on October 21, 2008
The award-winning documentary explores the extraordinary life of public service by Ralph Nader, who is running in his fourth presidential election as an independent.
Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live
Posted on October 20, 2008
Sarah Palin finally made a visit to the SNL studios on Saturday (Oct. 18, 2008). Palin didn't say much and sat by while the SNL crew made fun of her from several feet away.
Black Market Music is Back
Posted on October 20, 2008
Black Market has been building up its reputation as a great place for live music. Tonight's performance by Health is further evidence that the good reputation is spreading.
Calendar of Events: 10.16.08: Showtime
Posted on October 16, 2008
This week, we see El Pasoans picket Downtown, clean-up the city and put on a show.
El Paso is a Great Street
Posted on October 8, 2008
One of APA's 10 Great Streets in America for 2008, South El Paso Street is noteworthy for its historic architecture, unique bi-cultural heritage, and community activism connected with protecting and maintaining the street's unique character.
Sleepercar and Coldplay: An Affair to Remember
Posted on October 7, 2008
Most recently, Ward visited the band in London during the making of their latest album 'Viva la Vida.' And when he finished his Sleepercar record earlier this year, Ward was proud to share it with his Coldplay friends right off.
Hip to the hop
Posted on October 4, 2008
A lot was said about hip-hop reflecting rather than constructing its surroundings. But a diagnosis isn’t a cure.
Calendar of Events 10.2.08: Boots and ball gowns
Posted on October 2, 2008
Between hiking trails and charity galas, there's plenty to do this week. So grab your boots and ball gown and get going!
Poetry: Heed The Cause
Posted on October 2, 2008
Who are these people
Screaming to a sea of madness?
El Arbolito may be felled
Posted on September 30, 2008
Three months ago, Sergio received a call from a lawyer representing the city. He was told that his bar, the venerable Arbolito, was in the way of the revitalization project. He was offered a small sum of money for the bar; the city of Juarez plans to replace his and neighboring properties with parks, monuments and new businesses.
