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Fans mourn the loss of Juan Gabriel

Javier Cortez, Web Editor August 28, 2016

In wake of Juan Gabriel's passing, more than 200 fans flocked to the main entrance of the Don Haskins Center to pay their respects to the fallen singer-song writer. Gabriel was set to play at the Don Haskins Center tonight at 7 p.m. before suffering...

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Juan Gabriel performed in El Paso twice in 2015, once in February and once in December.

Juan Gabriel dies on day of Don Haskins show

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 28, 2016

Prolific Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel is reported to have died of a heart attack this morning in Santa Monica, California.   The concert has been canceled and refunds will be available starting Monday, August 29 at 10 a.m. at...

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UTEP community comes together for Minerpalooza 2016

August 27, 2016

El Pasoans, whether students, parents, children or any combination of the three met together at Glory Road to celebrate the university's biggest party. Attendees were introduced to the football, basketball and volleyball teams, had their face painted,...

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Sky Blu plays Top 40 for Minerpalooza and not much else

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 27, 2016

Fans ready to be entertained by Sky Blu were not disappointed, as the former LMFAO star performed “Party Rock Anthem”, the duo’s most popular song, once throughout the night. Other than that, however, the Minerpalooza headliner put on a show that...

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Rock’n’roll, pin-up girls, and hot rods at Rockabilly Riot

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 26, 2016

Ascarate Park will be electrified with Sun City in two weeks, but before EDM ramps the electric bill the grounds will be home to The Great American Rockabilly Riot this weekend, Aug. 27. Rockabilly, most easily described as Johnny Cash and early Elvis...

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Minerpalooza lineup will lean toward latin music

Minerpalooza lineup will lean toward latin music

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 25, 2016

This year's Minerpalooza attendees can expect to enjoy a night full of Latin rhythms ranging from cumbias to reggaeton, leading up to headliner Sky Blu of LMFAO. Starting off the evening at 6 p.m. is Azucar, a nine-piece Latin band that has been...

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Two young musicians perform at the 306 Sessions at Zeven Music Studios in Eastside El Paso as part of the Barbed Wire Open Mic Series.

Barbed Wire Open Mic Series provides a stage for artists

Andria Granada, Staff Reporter August 23, 2016

The Barbed Wire Open Mic Series: A BorderSenses Event offers El Paso performers of different genres the opportunity to present and practice their acts for an audience throughout the city. The stage is open to anyone willing to sign up and has hosted a...

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Citizens enjoy cool weather, food and ice cream vendors at the intersection of Anthony Street and San Antonio Avenue in downtown El Paso.

Downtown farmers market a hub for local vendors

Stephanie Hinojosa, Contributor August 23, 2016

El Paso’s Downtown Artists and Farmers Market is the Sun City’s homegrown gem. Beginning in 2011 as a simple art market, the event has now blossomed into one of El Paso’s source for vendors who seek to sell their homegrown produce and crafts. Offering...

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Local band Gila Monster performs the first night of the Tricky Falls' fifth-aiversary concert series. he band is one of the many who have played the Tricky stage both as nobodies and as established bands in El Paso.

Tricky Falls hosts close to 30 local bands for fifth-aniversary celebration

August 22, 2016

PHOTOS: Close to 30 local bands played for a crowd eager to hear what El Paso's music scene has grown into since Tricky Falls' opening. Local artists performed to celebrate the venue hosting a wide range of bands and artists for five years now.  

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Plaza Classic Film Festival gaining popularity

Andres Gallegos, Contributor August 22, 2016

The Plaza Classic Film Festival graced the streets of downtown once again with films for the ­­ninth year in a row, from Aug. 4-14. The variety of films ranged from productions such as “Giant," “Apocalypse Now” and the “Star Wars” trilogy...

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Tricky Falls celebrates five years

Tricky Falls celebrates five years

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 15, 2016

Tricky Falls is heading into their fifth year of bringing live music to El Paso street. This Friday and Saturday, Aug. 19 and 20 Tricky Falls will team up with Electric Social Records for an anniversary show. With close to 30 local artists, the lineup...

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Newest music from bands you forgot about

Newest music from bands you forgot about

Eric Vasquez, Entertainment Editor August 9, 2016

These days the music industry pumps such a continuous flow of new music that even the hippest of hipsters can have trouble keeping up. To stay off your phone for a day is to risk falling behind on the latest album release, the fire mixtape or the dopest...

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