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Wicked released in theaters Nov. 22. 
Photo courtesy of FMT

‘Wicked’ brings the magic of Oz to life and to the box office

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter December 5, 2024
'Wicked' the movie adaptation of the musical brings the world of Oz to life with beautiful visuals and amazing performances all while exploring the complexities of friendship and the struggle for justice.
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Beetlejuice toured at the Plaza Theater in Downtown El Paso from Nov. 26 until December 1.

El Paso was ready for a show about death, Beetlejuice: The Musical

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter December 3, 2024
Beetlejuice is an absurd form of visual entertainment, with actors that further the story's ridiculously high creativity. But nothing was lost in translation when shifting Tim Burton’s story to the musical stage.
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Floral artist Natalie Beagle opened the “No Me Olvides” exhibition Nov. 15 and 16. The display transformed a gallery into a whimsical indoor garden.

No Me Olvides presents The Indoor Garden, bringing a vibrant floral escape to the borderland

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter November 20, 2024
“No Me Olvides” ran by floral artist Natalie Beagle, brought a vibrant floral life to El Paso through The Indoor Garden. The two-day event offered visitors the chance to reconnect with nature.
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Artist Catherine Soderberg Esper with her avocado biomaterial. What was once just food waste is now artistry at its finest.

Catherine Söderberg Esper gives avocado waste a new purpose by creating sustainable building materials

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter November 14, 2024
Artist and architect Catherine Söderberg Esper created biomaterial using avocado waste. By using avocado pits, shells and skins Söderberg Esper recycles the materials to create eco-friendly construction blocks and bricks.
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The "Musica Sin Fronteras: Twentieth Century to Now" exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History opened April 27.

El Paso Museum of History celebrates the rich history of Borderland music with “Musica Sin Fronteras” exhibit

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter November 13, 2024
The "Musica Sin Fronteras: Twentieth Century to Now" exhibit at the El Paso Museum of History features items from musicians including Juan Gabriel, Khalid and Abraham Chavez, showcasing the Borderland’s rich history and impact on the music industry.
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Luis Jaramillo, author of “The Witches of El Paso,” sets the novel location in El Paso in the 1940s.

Borderland’s magic inspired the novel “The Witches of El Paso”

Dominique Macias, Photographer November 13, 2024
Newest release from Luis Jaramillo, “The Witches of El Paso,” is a book situated in 1940s El Paso. With raving reviews, the portrayal of El Paso is attracting especially for El Paso readers; mixing both the magic of the borderland and the supernatural.
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Decorated with bats and Halloween decor, Brave Books in El Paso, Texas, hosted the 4th annual Little Bookshop of Horrors on Oct. 25-27, 2024, bringing literature and horror lovers together for a weekend of book festivities.

Little Bookshop of Horrors Brings spooky literature to El Paso for fourth annual event

Rumi Sevilla, Staff Reporter November 12, 2024
Brave Books, an independent bookstore located in central El Paso, celebrated the spooky season with its fourth annual “Little Bookshop of Horrors” event this October.
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Walking down the runway, model wears custom made denim outfit for the Death by Denim fashion experience.

Death and Rebirth: Junk Approved hosts ‘Death by Denim’ fashion show

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter November 7, 2024
"Death by Denim" fashion experience, hosted by designer Janace Griffin of Junk Approved, explored how the struggles of life can turn into something new and beautiful like how denim can be upcycled to create new pieces of clothing.
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The winners of the 2024 costume contest; Chainsaw Man, The White Rabbit, and Krusty the Clown.

UTEP’s costume contest brings Halloween spirit to campus in a showcase of creativity

Ximena Cordero, Staff Reporter November 6, 2024
Students and faculty gathered for UTEP’s Halloween costume contest to witness the contestants express their creativity, passion and humor. From whimsical characters to pop culture icons, the contest was stacked with fun and fierce competition.
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The audience meets Concha at the beginning of the play. Later, her daughter Perla, and granddaughter Aurora are introduced. These generations are linked by a tangible item whose symbolic value cannot be underestimated, a crow’s feather.

UTEP theater’s ‘Plumas Negras’ ready to soar

Sebastian Perez-Navarro, Staff Reporter November 5, 2024
It’s almost time to hit the lights, camera, and say action! But before UTEP Theatre debuts a story in which differs from the typical expectation one may hold from a school play… they must practice.
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Museum director of the Museum of Archeology wore a dog costume for the “Día de los Doggies” event.

“Día De Los Doggies” celebrating Día De Los Muertos in the Sun City

Avery Escamilla-Wendell, Contributor November 4, 2024
Día De Los Muertos is a time to celebrate our loved ones who have passed away. From creating ofrendas to visiting them where they lay, these traditions help to build a connection with those who have passed on. In the fields where poppies bloom and outside the Museum of Archeology are pups from different families across El Paso.
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Dracula presents himself to the public during Nylia Ballet Academy's presentation of 'Dracula'

Nylia Ballet Academy’s haunting performance of Dracula from El Paso native

Adam Regalado, Multimedia Editor October 29, 2024

On a crisp October evening, the Magoffin Auditorium buzzed with anticipation as the Nylia Ballet Academy prepared to unveil its latest production: a haunting rendition of Bram Stoker's classic tale, Dracula.   The stage was set with an eerie crypt,...

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